Day 352: Purified by Fire (2024)
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter's powerful message about persever...
Day 351: Draw Near to God (2024)
Mon, 16 Dec
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Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes...
Day 351: Draw Near to God (2024)
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reflects on the effects of wealth on our souls and our relationship with God. He emphasizes...
Day 350: Faith and Works (2024)
Sun, 15 Dec
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Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful ...
Day 350: Faith and Works (2024)
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike provides the context and background of the letter of James. Fr. Mike unpacks the beautiful ...
Day 349: Holy Indifference (2024)
Sat, 14 Dec
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Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by...
Day 349: Holy Indifference (2024)
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we conclude the book of Acts, and Fr. Mike reflects on our deep conviction to be the Church by...
Day 348: Rules for the New Life (2024)
Fri, 13 Dec
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Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome...
Day 348: Rules for the New Life (2024)
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome...
Day 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2024)
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -0500
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Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to ...
Day 347: Witness to Unbelievers (2024)
12 Dec 2024
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Fr. Mike outlines Paul’s trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to ...
Day 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2024)
Wed, 11 Dec
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Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to ...
Day 346: Fruits of the Spirit (2024)
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to ...
Day 345: One in Christ (2024)
Tue, 10 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -0500
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In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul's teaching despite being compelled by ...
Day 345: One in Christ (2024)
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul's teaching despite being compelled by ...
Day 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2024)
Mon, 09 Dec
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Fr. Mike recaps Paul's trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we con...
Day 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2024)
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike recaps Paul's trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we con...
Day 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2024)
Sun, 08 Dec
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In Acts 22, Paul's testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way o...
Day 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2024)
08 Dec 2024
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In Acts 22, Paul's testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way o...
Day 342: Generous Hearts (2024)
Sat, 07 Dec
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Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mi...
Day 342: Generous Hearts (2024)
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike comments on the growing divide between Judaism and Christianity that Paul experiences on mi...
Day 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2024)
Fri, 06 Dec
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In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul's willingness to suff...
Day 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2024)
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our reading of Acts 20, Fr. Mike reflects on the healing of Eutychus, Paul's willingness to suff...
Day 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2024)
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -0500
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Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul's interaction with those in Eph...
Day 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2024)
05 Dec 2024
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Fr. Mike emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit exemplified in Paul's interaction with those in Eph...
Day 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2024)
Wed, 04 Dec
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Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to P...
Day 339: Priscilla and Aquila (2024)
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses crooked lines to make a straight story, like Paul’s witness to P...
Day 338: Death Defeated (2024)
Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:15:00 -0500
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As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the s...
Day 338: Death Defeated (2024)
03 Dec 2024
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As we continue along the path of our forefathers in faith, Fr. Mike reminds us that we live in the s...
Day 337: The Importance of Love (2024)
Mon, 02 Dec
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Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from ...
Day 337: The Importance of Love (2024)
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from ...
Day 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2024)
Sun, 01 Dec
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Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of t...
Day 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2024)
01 Dec 2024
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Fr. Mike walks us through the Church’s first council in Acts 15 and highlights the importance of t...
Day 335: Run the Race (2024)
Sat, 30 Nov
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As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of...
Day 335: Run the Race (2024)
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of...
Day 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2024)
Fri, 29 Nov
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Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourse...
Day 334: The Meaning of Fasting (2024)
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourse...
Day 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2024)
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -0500
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Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on ...
Day 333: Peter Is Rescued from Prison (2024)
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today begins with Acts 12 and the miraculous rescue of Peter from prison by an angel. Reflecting on ...
Day 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2024)
Wed, 27 Nov
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Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to...
Day 332: Barnabas and Paul On Mission (2024)
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike begins by explaining the confusion experienced by the early Christians as they struggled to...
Day 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2024)
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -0500
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In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, b...
Day 331: Peter Preaches to the Gentiles (2024)
26 Nov 2024
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In today’s reading from Acts, the Holy Spirit guides Peter to initiate ministry to the Gentiles, b...
Day 330: Saul's Conversion (2024)
Mon, 25 Nov
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Fr. Mike breaks down Saul's miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Anan...
Day 330: Saul's Conversion (2024)
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike breaks down Saul's miraculous conversion, explaining the significance of Jesus sending Anan...
Day 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2024)
Sun, 24 Nov
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Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importa...
Day 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch (2024)
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importa...
Day 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2024)
Sat, 23 Nov
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Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen's heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear ...
Day 328: Stephen Is Martyred (2024)
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reflects on Stephen's heroic martyrdom and points out how those around him refused to hear ...
Day 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2024)
Fri, 22 Nov
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Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of ...
Day 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2024)
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike draws our attention to the cultural division present in the early Church and the origin of ...
Day 326: Life in the Spirit (2024)
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -0500
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Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives ...
Day 326: Life in the Spirit (2024)
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike discusses the ministry of the apostles and encourages us to allow God to work in our lives ...
Day 325: Boldness in Faith (2024)
Wed, 20 Nov
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Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the...
Day 325: Boldness in Faith (2024)
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the...
Day 324: The Name of Jesus (2024)
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -0500
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In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds u...
Day 324: The Name of Jesus (2024)
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds u...
Day 323: Pentecost (2024)
Mon, 18 Nov
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Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He...
Day 323: Pentecost (2024)
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He...
Day 322: The Ascension (2024)
Sun, 17 Nov
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Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the...
Introduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)
Sun, 17 Nov
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Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bib...
Introduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bib...
Day 322: The Ascension (2024)
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we begin the age of the church, transitioning from the Gospel of Luke to the beginning of the...
Day 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2024)
Sat, 16 Nov
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Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn't pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be ...
Day 321: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden (2024)
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike highlights how Jesus didn't pray in order get something from God, he prayed in order to be ...
Day 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2024)
Fri, 15 Nov
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As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor ...
Day 320: Peter's Denial Foretold (2024)
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we draw near to the end of the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike briefly expands on the story of the poor ...
Day 319: Come, Follow Me (2024)
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -0500
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the differ...
Day 319: Come, Follow Me (2024)
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the differ...
Day 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2024)
Wed, 13 Nov
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Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today's readings: Many people will ultimately ch...
Day 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2024)
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today's readings: Many people will ultimately ch...
Day 317: Persistence in Prayer (2024)
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -0500
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Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us t...
Day 317: Persistence in Prayer (2024)
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us t...
Day 316: Absolute Surrender (2024)
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’...
Day 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2024)
Sun, 10 Nov
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compass...
Day 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2024)
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compass...
Day 314: My Beloved Son (2024)
Sat, 09 Nov
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Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out t...
Day 314: My Beloved Son (2024)
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out t...
Day 313: The Ark of the New Covenant (2024)
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the diffe...
Messianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Luke (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the last Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Luke...
Day 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2024)
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -0500
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Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of ...
Day 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2024)
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of ...
Day 311: God Fights for You (2024)
Wed, 06 Nov
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As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we've seen ...
Day 311: God Fights for You (2024)
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we get closer to the end of the Old Testament, Fr. Mike highlights one of the lessons we've seen ...
Day 310: Rivals for the Heart (2024)
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 03:15:00 -0500
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Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up a...
Day 310: Rivals for the Heart (2024)
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike points out how easy it is to take good things and make idols out of them, setting them up a...
Day 309: Praying for the Dead (2024)
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying...
Day 308: Little by Little (2024)
Sun, 03 Nov
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Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, a...
Day 308: Little by Little (2024)
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike highlights how God fights as a heavenly ally with the people of Israel in 2 Maccabees 11, a...
Day 307: Courage in Battle (2024)
Sat, 02 Nov
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Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of ou...
Day 307: Courage in Battle (2024)
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of ou...
Day 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2024)
Fri, 01 Nov
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Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and refle...
Day 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2024)
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike draws our attention to the descriptions of wisdom found in our readings for today and refle...
Day 305: The Defender (2024)
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor o...
Day 304: Life Beyond Death (2024)
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life ...
Day 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2024)
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike offers a recap of Eleazar's martyrdom and marvels at Eleazar's courage to avoid both sin, a...
Day 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2024)
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike concludes the book of Sirach today and encourages us to continue the pursuit of wisdom. In ...
Day 301: Rising Again (2024)
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we begin to wrap up the Old Testament, Fr. Mike reflects on our reading from Sirach and what we h...
Day 298: The Gift of Life (2024)
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike gives us context for the beginning of 2 Maccabees and recounts the story of Nehemiah’s di...
Day 300: Conversion of Heart (2024)
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike provides context to the God-centered perspective of 2 Maccabees and compares it to the more...