Day 21: Walking with God (2023)
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 complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children – parental discretion is advised. Support The Bible in a Year (with […]
Day 22: Go to Joseph (2023)
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 Testament. Today’s readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33-34 and Proverbs 4:1-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be […]
Day 23: Judah Changes (2023)
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 shows us that we too can change regardless of our past. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children […]
Day 24: Tears of Joy (2023)
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, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children – parental […]
Day 25: Job’s Questioning (2023)
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 our suffering for a purpose although we may not understand it in the moment. Today’s readings are Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, and Psalm 16. For the complete reading plan, […]
Day 26: God Responds to Job (2023)
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 attention to God’s beautiful yet mysterious response to Job’s questions. Today’s readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please […]
Introduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) – 2023
Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God’s law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that […]
Day 27: The Birth of Moses (2023)
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 sacrifice of the mass. Today’s readings are Exodus 1-2, Leviticus 1, and Psalm 44. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that […]
Day 28: The Burning Bush (2023)
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. Todays’ readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3, and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for […]
White Lives in Deadly Despair
DETROIT (ChurchMilitant.com) – New research is offering answers for the rising number of so-called deaths of despair. Tyler Giles, Daniel M. Hungerman and Tamar Oostrom Three economists — Tyler Giles, Daniel M. Hungerman and Tamar Oostrom — are saying participation in a faith community may be the way to halt the growing number of American deaths from drug overdose, […]