The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Episodes
Introduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations, you've completed the Egypt & Exodus period and you've arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the...
Day 51: Israel's Worship of God (2022)
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today's readings are Exodus 39-40, ...
Day 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2022)
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our reading...
Day 49: The Year of Jubilee (2022)
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36...
Day 48: God's Presence (2022)
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reflects on God's presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today's readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and...
Day 47: The Golden Calf (2022)
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up ido...
Day 46: Set Apart for God (2022)
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled w...
Day 45: Pray for Priests (2022)
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks...
Day 44: Priestly Garments (2022)
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally designed to glorify God and highlight his beauty. He ...
Day 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2022)
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small details of worship matter as we read Exodus 25-26, Le...
Day 42: Moral Laws (2022)
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today's readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus ...
Day 41: The Day of Atonement (2022)
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testam...
Day 40: Laws of Justice (2022)
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Fr. Mike explains how God's heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all called to a life of justice, as we read from Exodus ...
Day 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2022)
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp the concept of slavery in the Old Testament. Today...
Day 38: The Ten Commandments (2022)
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today's readings are Exodus 19-20, Le...
Day 37: The Mystical Works of God (2022)
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining them in the natural world, as we read from Exodus...
Day 36: Manna from Heaven (2022)
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we r...
Day 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2022)
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy. We also continue journeying through Exodus 13-14...
Day 34: The Passover Instituted (2022)
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel are transformed by God in the readings from Exodus ...
Day 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2022)
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover mo...
Day 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2022)
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharoah to show us how our hearts can either harden or melt in r...
Day 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2022)
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike points out how today's reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to hear the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Exodus 8 and...
Day 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2022)
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires to pour out his mercy on us. Today we read Exodus 6...
Day 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2022)
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses' call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship hi...
Day 28: The Burning Bush (2022)
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Today'...
Day 27: The Birth of Moses (2022)
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrific...
Introduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the comm...
Day 26: God Responds to Job (2022)
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our atte...
Day 25: Job's Questioning (2022)
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where is God in Job's suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job's questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses ou...
Day 24: Tears of Joy (2022)
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today's readings are Genesis 45-46,...
Day 23: Judah Changes (2022)
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah's heart and how his change s...
Day 22: Go to Joseph (2022)
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Test...
Day 21: Walking with God (2022)
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph's righteousness as he walked with God. For the...
Day 20: Judah and Tamar (2022)
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today's readings are Genesi...
Day 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2022)
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today's re...
Day 18: The Heart of Israel (2022)
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today's read...
Day 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2022)
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today's readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Prover...
Day 16: The Suffering of Job (2022)
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job's life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12. For t...
Day 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2022)
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike focuses on Leah's painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8. For th...
Day 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2022)
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac's blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ...
Day 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2022)
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today's readings are Genesi...
Day 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2022)
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we read about story of Isaac and Rebekah's marriage and Fr. Mike reflects on God's constant providence in our lives, even when we don't see it. ...
Day 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2022)
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike explains the significance behind sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9...
Day 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2022)
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For th...
Day 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2022)
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, visi...
Day 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2022)
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today'...
Day 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2022)
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God's covenant with Abram, and how it points to God's immense love for us. Today's readings are Genesis 14-15...
Day 6: Trust in the Lord (2022)
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the co...
Introduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations, you've completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They ...
Day 5: Tower of Babel (2022)
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors o...
Day 4: The Flood (2022)
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today's re...
Day 3: Noah's Ark (2022)
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah's genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noa...
Day 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2022)
02 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains t...
Day 1: In the Beginning (2022)
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these ...
START HERE: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We'll begin reading the Bible in the episode "Day 1: In the Beginning", but before we di...
BONUS: How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture (2022)
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we get ready for the Bible in a Year journey, Fr. Mike shares five tips for reading the Bible that will help us to hear God's voice in scripture. ...
BONUS: Bringing the Bible Back to Catholics (with Jeff Cavins)- 2022
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences...