Day 208: The Futility of Idols - The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

[@MaryPreston-k7d]

Wow!! I’m a 70 year old non practicing Catholic who for the first time, I’m excited to “read” the Bible! Thank you, Father Mike for helping me find my journey back to God through BIAY! ❤

[@patmendell381]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻’s for your journey home❣️

[@debhoffman267]

I am 65 and in the same boat. Fr. Mike and his podcasts have changed me and how I think...it's a miracle

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[@yolandamascarenhas7062]

Never too late to practice 🙏

[@roknrone]

Day 208..let's do this, prayers for Father Mike and all the BIY family who are traveling through God's word together ❤ 🙏

[@robehrgonzales77494]

DaY 208 ❤❤❤ A m e N ❤❤❤ Praise the LorD! My LoRD is awesome sauce. Father Mike, guaPo, what an honor it is to journey with you! Thank you 🙏 Blessings to you

[@joseguzman1051]

AMEN 🙏.

[@sugandhasingh8510]

Praying for everyone journeying BIAY presently and in future 🙏 Date 26 July 2024

[@dianefrank3688]

Praying for Fr. Mike & BIY 🙏🙏🙏

[@fashionforwardmom8008]

Lord, You alone are worthy of our praise! Thank you for warning us where we may place false hope and worship. Forgive us for the times we have taken our eyes off you or have been divided in our devotion. We ask that you give us the grace to worship you as you’ve asked, disassociate ourselves from anything that hinders our ability to wholeheartedly worship you and not give into the temptation to put any validity in any form of a false god including ouiji boards, terot cards, mediums, astrology, fortune tellers, even rabbits’ feet! We desire to serve you and you alone. 🙏🏻

[@nellennatea]

Thank you. God bless.

[@kimsikes4796]

Father Mike! A friend shared this with me early this year when I started becoming a believer. I'm so grateful that you do this for us, otherwise I would never have done this on my own. I appreciate your translation at the end of each episode and when you start it with "man oh man". I love your excitement, it's contageous! Thank you so much, God bless you!

[@CK-wc8ow]

Same here Kim. I couldn't do it on my own too. I've tried in the past and abandoned it almost immediately

[@QueenyKay]

Wow. What a blessing to start your journey with the Lord with the Bible explained. I’ve been a believer my entire life ( 40+ years) and I had never read the bible in its entirety because of how daunting it is. Now I feel like I knew the Father even more deeply even though a lifetime would not suffice to know Him. All this to say I’m Happy you’re a member of the Family.

[@jldisme]

Lord Jesus, I humbly pray for myself, Father Mike, & all the people participating in the Bible-in-Year podcast. May your word take deep root in our hearts & transform our ways of thinking, discerning, and acting. May your grace open our ears to hear & understand, revere & treasure both the Old & the New Testaments which God has prepared for all who desire to enter his kingdom. Send us your Holy Spirit to give us the Spirit of Knowledge, that we may know God and know ourselves. Give us the grace to approach the Word of God with meekness & humility, & with an eagerness to do everything God desires. Help us to be diligent students & faithful disciples of your Word. May our hearts never grow dull & may our ears never tire of listening to your voice. Amen.

[@dianefrank3688]

Thank you for this prayer and I am praying for you and all. ❤🙏 07/14/2024

[@dougmoore5252]

Father Mike, I pray Divine office on my phone each day. It is a blessing to my wife and I.

[@susanbourke1403]

I found today to be so encouraging and uplifting, false Gods are just that, there is no need to fear them. There is only one true God. Superstition, therefore, is also false and I learned recently that when you say "touch wood" that is also superstition to a false God so I won't be using that again!

[@elizabethhunter4525]

Baruch, hidden in plain sight, please listen.🙏

[@wreloise1]

As a non-Catholic, Evangelizing and for my own understanding …thank you for explaining the purpose of not worshiping and no need to be afraid of idols 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@simonslater9024]

Please come home to the only true home you have in the ONLY CHURCH THERE IS the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church founded by God himself Two thousand year’s ago! God bless. Praise Jesus and Mary always!!! Watch Don’t call protestant’s Christian. Then The Papacy can NOT be destroyed. Then the warning or illumination of conscience by Christine Watkins.

[@tradcatholic17]

JESUS already said that not all who says “Lord Lord will be saved”. That alone tells me what `saints through out the ages and even JESUS said Himself that narrow is the way that leads tO eternal life; that FEW WILL BE SAVED. I believe with all my heart that Catholic people have a better chance of salvation because of the Sacraments that God instituted to help us. because living without the Holy Eucharist and Sacrament of Reconciliation, it is near impossible to be saved, unless you are ignorant with the heart of a Saint living in a cave , which is very rare for we are creature of wrath and concupiscence. No crying out to God with songs and false worship and the disdain for our Blessed Mother Mary will appease our Lord for we follow our own will and not His. I hope i said all this with charity for i love everyone becase we are all children of God.

[@MarkKamoski]

Saint Jude, pray for us.

[@patmendell381]

As a Catholic, we do not idolize Mary or any of the saints, we do not ask them to have mercy on us or forgive our sins. We ask them to pray for us (as we journey though this life) many Christians ask others in this earthly realm to pray for us…

[@Finnegan708]

Day 365 I think I may cry, and begin all over again. I have loved this.

[@CK-wc8ow]

I will too....

[@sara1364]

Me too!

[@mariacisneros6114]

Me three : )

[@carolhannah4635]

I have. Its too good to only do once. God bless

[@rm-paradise]

Father, may everything that I do this day, whether it be full of joy or pain, whether it be full of love or of grief, I ask that everything I go through today be offered to you just like Jesus offered everything to you. It is in his name we pray. Amen. 7/26/2024

[@taramcdonaldortiz4810]

Awesome, day 208 ... congratulations on those who have stuck in there with Father Mike ... I'm in and out and also reading St. Faustina in a year ... Jesus I trust in You 💜💜💜

[@WashingtonDC99]

DAY 208 - THE FUTILITY OF IDOLS FRIDAY JULY 26TH, 2024 DEO GRATIAS. LORD GOD / ABBA HELP US AND OUR FAMILIES TO CONTINUE OUR JOURNEY TOWARDS HEAVEN, ESPECIALLY THOSE OF US WHO REBEL WITH GOD ALMIGHTY. Today's reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28.

[@dorothyarensindependentcon3328]

During these trying times we live in I am so grateful that I am able to continue to strengthen my faith with the help of this podcast. Continued prayers for all and father Mike.

[@Finnegan708]

"Like a scarecrow...they guard nothing" I love that! 🇻🇦👑

[@abelgarcia6992]

We don’t play bingo, but I have noticed that many who do go put their faith in Buddha statues, rabbits feet and other junk. They’re breaking the First Commandment and even know it. People got a little angry at for pointing this out at Bible study but someone has to tell them. 😊😊😊

[@janicemulry8140]

That’s true - in can be quite intimidating to be the bearer of God’s truth. Good on you for being brave enough!

[@RallyTheTally]

I listened to two this Sunday, thank you Father!

[@theresadavis1834]

Thank you Father Mike for sharing the bible with all of us. It is a blessing to understand the bible. It allows us to grow closer to our God. Praying for Father Mike and anyone who is in need of prayers. Praying for all those who have no one to pray for them, may God bless them.

[@donnapollock]

Thank you and God Bless you Father Mike. Praying for you and all of your followers, on this Journey...

[@valentinabiebie]

Thank you and have a blessed weekend!

[@rpmgrlca]

208. Woo!

[@josephshue4312]

Thankyou father mike❤🎉

[@mariadelconsuelolopez66]

Good afternoon father Mike, I'm following the lecture plan of the bible from Mexico, I'm a nun but I don't speak english I want to solicite you to please add spanish subtitles, for helping my congregation to understand your marvelous guide. Thank you in advice, I am at your service

[@mariacisneros6114]

🙏🙏🙏

[@josephtunney8923]

There is a Spanish Bible in a year now!

[@charmiemael460]

Tnx Fr.Mike 👍🤗💐🙏➕📿🛐🔥📖🧡🕊🧡🎉🎆🎊🎇🇵🇭

[@debbiegraham5585]

Hi Fr Mike

[@michelleferrao8888]

Thank u Father Mike 💫 Whenever we feel afraid...we should always remember we belong to our Abba Father.🌟

[@janetthetonia7922]

Praying for you Father Mike and everyone on this journey Amen 🙏

[@ruthortega5822]

I really enjoyed today's readings. They are familiar. I love the prayer. Looking forward to tomorrow. Let's keep going!

[@dawnmireles2912]

August 7, 2023 Catching up! If you ever feel alone or need guidance consider Saint Faustina’s Diary and EWTN Mother Angelica’s Classics. Oh my goodness so much life guidance in conjunction with Father Mike’s Bible and Catechism in a Year!

[@LindaMaher-ed6zr]

Thank you Father Mike for your zeal And excitement thank you

[@dianefrank3688]

Praying for Fr. Mike and all of BIY 🙏🙏🙏

[@CK-wc8ow]

Rev Fr Mike...thank you so much. What a commitment this is on your part and what a blessing it is to us...to be able to listen to and understand and find our peace, meaning and joy in the word of our God.

[@mapinoita279]

God bless you Fr. Mike!

[@wreloise1]

“Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:6‬ ‭

[@ruthortega5822]

Amen 🙏.

[@marianmilne6009]

Thank you Fr Mike for thus Bible in a year and thank you Fr Mark for introducing me to it. Praying for you and everyone here. God bless 🙏 ❤️ 🙏

[@leekshikapinnamneni4835]

Thank you so much for talking about idols and false gods father Mike. I think that in their modern society we do have false gods. They are not the idols that the book of Baruch describes but I think about the celebrity culture. In fact worshiping famous people can be very dangerous if not more so. We need to worry about how we look at actors and actresses, athletes, famous singers etc. Are we dazzled by the amount of money in the lavish lifestyles that they have? I think many people are. There are some good celebrities out there but they’re not perfect. They have their struggles and I think this is a great way to make a connection.

[@kathyfranzoni274]

Thank you for praying for me and I'll be praying for you all too anyway have a blessed evening and a peaceful sleep in Jesus name we pray

[@MrDarshD]

An important reminder about why God is not found in things and we must not be superstitious. *** Isaiah Ch. 38 prayer (The Liturgy of the Hour) is beautiful. *** Baruch Ch.5 is very encouraging. Ch. 6. ** Letter from Jeremiah is right. Once the dish is broken, it is useless so are the idols and things of this world. Tempted to turn away from God, dazzled by idols, superstitious beliefs (being afraid of idols and giving power to idols or beliefs that are clearly not more powerful than God). This letter is what assures people about true God. Thus, it is so important to read Baruch Chapter 6. Those with Bibles having the book of Baruch missing are missing out on these important reminders and assurances! Thank you, Fr. Mike and Team Ascension. God bless you and fellow listeners!

[@butterflyinnyc]

Thank you Father Mike! ❤️🙏🏼🌞

[@berryberry2508]

The Letter of Jeremiah , makes The Futility of Idols , crystal clear . It leaves no doubt , about the helplessness of idols, and the foolishness of worshipping false gods. Superstition is also shown as ridiculous false beliefs . 73 - The righteous person has an advantage over others ; He does not own any idols , and they can never make a fool of him.

[@Jenerous-ms1gt]

Thank you Fr. Mike

[@giovannigennaro9732]

The last chapter in Baruch reminds me a bit of when Elijah was mocking false gods. Not sure why.

[@QueenyKay]

You’re absolutely right. It’s the same idea. Isaiah 18:21-40 is the Passage you’re referring to. Then Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, “Choose for yourselves one bull and prepare it first, for you are many, and call upon the name of your god, but put no fire to it.” 26 And they took the bull that was given them, and they prepared it and called upon the name of Baal from morning until noon, saying, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no voice, and no one answered. And they limped around the altar that they had made. 27 And at noon Elijah mocked them, saying, “Cry aloud, for he is a god. Either he is musing, or he is relieving himself, or he is on a journey, or perhaps he is asleep and must be awakened.” 28 And they cried aloud and cut themselves after their custom with swords and lances, until the blood gushed out upon them. 29 And as midday passed, they raved on until the time of the offering of the oblation, but there was no voice. No one answered; no one paid attention.

[@MoonlightNothing]

Peace be with you 🙏

[@rm-vf7fy]

Carrying Dawn M's mantle, please pray for the holy souls in purgatory, they need our prayers. Consider listening to Saint Faustina’s Diary in a Year on the Marian Press Podcast. Each day's reading is just about 7 minutes long. So worth it. 7/27/2022

[@darthseagraves]

Pray for me. Mercy and forgiveness 🙏I give glory only unto the lord!

[@17CW68fNv]

Thank you, Fr Mike. God Bless. Claire.

[@munchlax9715]

Amen

[@uteme]

Thank you!!!

[@rc3088]

Thank you

[@ducphan8228]

🙏🙏🙏

[@carolageis4839]

Thank you so much!! Thanks you are a daily inspiration. God bless you.

[@brianmelville520]

26JUL2024. Day 208. Oh Lord, have mercy on us. Amen.

[@dileakadias4727]

Rev. father thank you God bless

[@christinetuthill8249]

Thank you Father

[@konradkomisarczyk396]

God bless

[@dawnmireles2912]

July 28, 2023 Do you have 45 seconds to pray for Souls in Purgatory with me? According to tradition, St. Gertrude the Great was told by Our Lord that each time she piously recited the following prayer, it would release 1,000 souls (or a vast number) from their suffering in purgatory: The Prayer of St. Gertrude Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family.
Amen.

[@tomhowe7154]

Hey Dawn I pray this prayer every day! God bless you!

[@dawnmireles2912]

@@tomhowe7154 oh this is wonderful!

[@tonisozio9626]

Father Mike I want to thank you for the Bible in a year reading and your commentary it’s really inspiring. I Just finished day 208 about futility of idols. I have a question, Bible clearly states not to worship pray or bow idols, then why we have all this statues in the Catholic Churches and at home ? Thank you

[@lawrencegatti8283]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@erlindaestrellado8184]

Amen JMJ

[@berryberry2508]

Baruch - Jerusalem Is Assured of Help 5 : 1 - Jerusalem , take off the clothes you have worn in your mourning and distress , and put on the eternal splendor Of God's glory. 5 : 2 - Put around you the cloak of God's righteousness. Place on your head the crown of the glory of the Eternal God . 5 : 3 - God will show your splendor to every nation on earth . 5 : 4 - Forever he will say to you : " Your security comes from your righteousness , and your splendor from your devotion to me . 5 : 9 - God will lead Israel home . They will return with great joy , guided by his mercy and righteousness , surrounded by the light of his glorious presence . 📖🕯

[@isntthatdemintha]

Boom!

[@gloriaruiz2332]

🙏🏻

[@timothyboles6457]

Father Mike and company. I'm trying to play catch up and reading all the back days. I can't find day 132!!! Can you please re upload it? I don't see it listed on the playlist. I'm enjoying the study so much and learning so much that I never knew! I thank God that he brought me to this study. I didn't realize how much it would help! Thank you Father Mike and all those who are helping you out

[@CK-wc8ow]

If you cannot find it on KZbin, you'll definitely find it on the Ascension press website Timothy. I used to listen there before it was uploaded to KZbin

[@timothyboles6457]

@@CK-wc8ow thank you for the heads up. I'll look for it there

[@drbrz8470]

Type in 'Bible in a Year Day 132". When the search list comes up, there should be a thumb nail image of Fr. Mike in official mass robes. For some reason, days 132 through 164 (I think) are located on a different page. The look and feel of each podcast session will be different, but the daily readings and messages are just as you have listened to prior to day 132. I believe the channel with the 30+ sessions is actually called, 'Bible in a Year'.

[@gleahamik5582]

I found it on you tube by searching “day 132” Hope you find it!

[@stephenspain9167]

🙏

[@shary5165]

Who determines what ads show on this site? I need to file a complaint on a very offensive one. Or will that just bring more?

[@brianmelville520]

The ads are controlled by KZbin. Press the thumbs down icon and also block the channel.

[@heathsavage4852]

The teaching on false idols reminds me of the "New Age" superstitions, and the misguided use of things like "dream-catchers", runes, and pagan talismans.

[@pfg9331]

You're right! I thought the same

[@dalescheett3177]

Thank you for these presentations. I am unable to locate Day 209.

[@emms1282]

🕯🙏🕯

[@dinacomics]

I don't have chapter 6 of Baruch in my Bible, It only has 5 chapters... that is so weird... anyone knows why?

[@dinacomics]

Looks like in some Bibles it is named the letter of Jeremiah

[@jonathanm4738]

208 May 19th 2024 Pentecost

[@dianefrank3688]

July14, 2024 Sunday night. 🥰🙏

[@kattydeleo9035]

🙏🙏🙏🤗❤️

[@christiandpaul631]

Do the songs that are included in the liturgy of the hours actually have to be sung even if you are sitting there by yourself?

[@QueenyKay]

Day 208: July 26, 2022. ✅

[@investinyourself8045]

Amen 🙏

[@oonwing]

👍

[@margaretferrara1008]

208 Nov 4 '22 blessings

[@Beanie1879]

Baruch 5-6 talks about the futility of Idols? Then why would Protestants throw this book out?

[@adelaidawallaert287]

🙏♥️

[@johns1834]

6/2/23

[@admg1340]

Day 208, 3/10/2022

[@youtubeKathy]

This would have been July 26, 2024, Friday…getting caught up, Here I am late.

[@jadagijane2677]

July 15 22

[@CK-wc8ow]

Where's day 209????

[@jamesdelap4085]

Get a BIBLE EXPERT on the show(this is the information age).

[@brianmelville520]

The Bible is large with information. To read the Bible in a year, there is no space for extras.

[@joseguzman1051]

AMEN 🙏.

[@giovannigennaro9732]

The last chapter in Baruch reminds me a bit of when Elijah was mocking false gods. Not sure why.

[@Manyanababy]

🙏🏽

[@kathyesargent9088]

❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@adelaidawallaert287]

🙏❤️