Day 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2022)

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 him. Today’s readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that […]

St. Gildas the Wise

Gildas, surnamed “the Wise,” was born in Scotland around the year 516 to a noble family. He was educated under St. Iltus in Wales and was a companion of St. Samson and St. Peter of Leon. He was drawn to the monastic life and moved to Ireland to pursue such a life. While in Ireland he was […]

The motive and mission of the true prophet

Readings: • Jer 1:4-5, 17-19 • Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-17 • 1 Cor 12:31—13:13 or 13:4-13 • Lk 4:21-30 Musing on the nature of prophets, the nineteenth-century Irish poet Thomas Moore wrote: That prophet ill […]