Day 264: Preaching Without Practice - The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

[@The.Rosco.Mothership]

Continuing my journey, Team Replay 💚🙏🏼😊

[@TheBibleinaYear]

We're so happy you're here! 💛

[@The.Rosco.Mothership]

@@TheBibleinaYear Tears! So many tears! Thank you so much for being on this journey with me! It’s a true honor to hear from you, thank you so much for your guidance, love and support! And as Father Mike always says, I am praying for you, please pray for me! I cannot wait to see you tomorrow, God bless! 🥹💚🙏🏼

[@RallyTheTally]

All the time we spend with Jesus is a gift.

[@janicemulry8140]

Wow! Today’s readings - followed by Fr Mike’s explanations… so powerful and enlightening! Jesus definitely was not afraid to face up to the church leaders and hold up a mirror on their inner motives. No wonder the days between Palm Sunday and Good Friday were so volatile! The crucifixion of Our Lord was hastily arranged to silence Him. But as we know, the Resurrection changed everything - and forever! Thanks be to God! Prayers for Fr Mike, Jeff Cavins and all of us on this journey in 2023. 🙏🙏🙏

[@dianefrank3688]

Amen! ❤🙏

[@RallyTheTally]

We'll never be silent.

[@elizabethhunter4525]

Meekness = strength under control, I love that.

[@janetthetonia7922]

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

[@golgibella]

Jesus You are welcome in my heart, heal me, change me, speak to me, show me You love me. Most precious blood of Jesus Christ save us and the whole world.❤

[@MrDarshD]

Amen!

[@annmcnally4373]

Love the idea the “Jesus is MEEK but he is not weak”

[@robehrgonzales77494]

DiA 264 ❤❤❤ AmeN🎉🎉🎉

[@roknrone]

Day 264..let's do this 💪.. prayers for Father Mike and all the BIY family 🙏❤ q

[@WashingtonDC99]

Day 264 - Friday September 20th, 2024 Today's readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20 PRAISE THE LORD O MY SOUL. PRAISE THE LORD O MY SOUL, I REPEAT, PRAISE THE LORD O MY SOUL. MY LORD AND MY GOD. MY LORD AND MY GOD. MY LORD AND MY GOD. Lord I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof but only say The WORD and my soul shall be heal. Amen. Amen. Amen. Thank you Father Mike Schmitz and Ascension Presents / Press. God bless you and keep you safe at all times.

[@dimithriperera9724]

"Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death, Amen" My beautiful sweet Jesus, my eternal love, please bless Fr Mike and keep him pure.

[@chrisvenditti2814]

I think Matthew is probably my favorite Gospel writer!

[@brianmelville520]

20SEP2024. Day 264. Oh Lord, give me your grace to endure to the end. And finally have mercy on me. Amen

[@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. 9/20/2024

[@rm-paradise]

Yes Lord, thank you for fighting for me. I'm yours with my whole heart, mind, soul and strength. Thanks Fr Mike. Pray for the holy souls and most forgotten soul in Purgatory. 11/24/2022

[@annmarek3989]

Fr. Mike’s prayer has me singing “….And He walks with me and He talks to me..” and it gives me peace. And I’m reminded of hearing “Do as I say, Not as I Do” and it had a negative connotation, but now I see that it can also be a positive thing. Praying that you all have a Blessed and Peace-Filled Day.

[@moniquearseneault1460]

9/12/2023 .. blessing to you all.. ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@dianefrank3688]

🥰🙏💗🙏🙏

[@JenBestel]

Meek = strength under control

[@berryberry2508]

Quoting Father Mike : "The wedding garment is a symbol, the wedding garment represents the dispositions necessary for admission to the Kingdom. 🕯

[@jeannettediflauro9361]

I loved this explanation

[@annmarek3989]

What came to my mind was waiting in a long line to enter a Concert. Some one “slips” in the front of the line and is the Last one admitted. A very observant usher knows he cheated and the “cheater”is removed.

[@sandramillar9067]

Father, your approach in explaining these scriptures today, that being, clear, gentle yet direct, no watering down, kind and straight forward is such a help and blessing and a good reality check. Through your teaching I’ve realized I was coasting and had lost the balanced view of Jesus and Him also being a Just Judge. Bless you.

[@MoonlightNothing]

"Meek is Not Weak."

[@johns1834]

The fruits of churches like the episcopal and lutheran churches are the acceptance and even celebration of homosexual lifestyles, disbelief in the bible, abortion is ok, etc. We finally recognized this and have since begun attending Catholic Services and RCIA.

[@ipatecek]

Praise be to God! Welcome Home!

[@k8eekatt]

How is your faith journey coming along? Welcome to the family!

[@johns1834]

@@k8eekatt Thanks for asking. We've Gone Home to Rome and feel brand new.

[@k8eekatt]

🕊❤🙏​@@johns1834

[@leekshikapinnamneni4835]

Discipline your son where there is hope do not set your heart on his destruction. It is so true. I’m not a parent yet this is so valuable. It’s so hard to believe that I have completed day 264 in the Bible in a year.

[@jeanetteghioto78]

I heard that being meek is strength under control

[@jeanmorgan698]

Quote by G.K. Chesterfield “Being in a church does not make you a Christian anymore than being in a garage makes you a car.”

[@brianmelville520]

Birds of a feather flock together.

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

“Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, who are everywhere present and fill all things, Treasury of Blessings and Giver of Life, come and dwell within us, cleanse us of all stains, and save our souls, O Gracious Lord. Amen.” 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@wms72]

Glory to Jesus Christ!

[@k8eekatt]

amen!

[@maryanne8395]

Lots of awesome truth bombs here today ( as there are everyday) 💕🙏⛪

[@ibelieve63]

❤”truth bombs”❤

[@wreloise1]

Grace and mercy needed to stay on the path of righteousness ❤️‍🩹🙏🏾

[@virginiabohn3098]

Happy St. Matthew’s feast day 09/21

[@cy7025]

I love it when the daily gospel is also the same one for Bible in a Year. I'm on Day 264 (August 21, 2024 for me.) 😊

[@drbrz8470]

In today's reflection, I appreciate the focus placed on the conversational moments of Christ as someone who really isn't 'milk-toast'... the human factor of Jesus endears me to him even more... he is more REAL for us.

[@giarose6493]

God make me Holy

[@kathyfranzoni274]

Thank you everybody and I wish you all a good night sweet dreams and God bless you in Jesus name amen🙏♥️

[@joseguzman1051]

Amen 🙏.

[@leekshikapinnamneni4835]

Jesus uses such strong and powerful language for people who have unclean hard for people who look put together on the outside but they have a lot of inner work to do.

[@theresadavis1834]

Thank You Fateher Mike for sharing the Bible with all of us. It is a true Blessing. Praying for Father Mike and anyone who is in need of prayers.

[@grovercleavland2698]

So I guess a couple of the takeaways from this is that just because someone is a hypocrite, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are wrong. And that we should judge people by their actions, and not by their heart.

[@brianmelville520]

By the fruit, you will know their hearts.

[@17CW68fNv]

A lot to think about. We need God's grace but we also need to be willing to accept it, and work with Him.

[@katherinetyrrell8810]

The point about to meek a stallion was brilliant. This helped me so much.

[@ginacc1999]

judging actions but not hearts. very nice. and simple to remember. as is meeking a horse

[@miachambers830]

I cannot WAIT to hear you tomorrow..! ❤️👍🏻

[@uteme]

Praying for Jen, Julie, Fr. Mike & for all who prepare & participate in BIAY. 🤲🏼🕊

[@loganfude8862]

Thank you!

[@dawnmireles2912]

September 21, 2023 Round Two Have you ever considered listening to Saint Faustina’s Diary in a year and/or EWTN Mother Angelica’s Classics to add to your Catholic learning? Oh my goodness so much life guidance in conjunction with Father Mike’s Bible and Catechism in a Year!

[@joolz5747]

Love that on you tube I can also READ along on video! I need the visual too! 👍😊🙏

[@valentinabiebie]

“Dear Lord, thank you for fighting for me. Ok yours with my whole heart, mind, soul and strength.”

[@JakeWang]

Thanks for elaborating the word, "meek."

[@Finnegan708]

I have followed along since day 1 and i just bought the great adventure Bible. It's wonderful. Thank you Fr Mike and Ascension and everyone part of BIAY family.⚜️🇻🇦

[@munchlax9715]

Amen

[@joannebywaters4154]

Who hoo!!! St Matthew pray for us!!! & family...we've made it to 264!!!🎉🥳🎊🙏🙏🙏✌😇

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

Whoa! Who else got the Chilly Willies from your head to your toes? LORD, God be merciful to all of us sinners worldwide…. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@joannebywaters4154]

Jesus has got you!! Keep trusting Him🙏😊

[@jojojones2380]

Thank you Fr Mike for The Bible in a year. I can see much clearer my sins and faults which will help me in confession as I listen. All I want is to make things right with God. This has been so revealing . Also looking forward to January with the Catachism as that is the meat and potatoes of tve fairh. God Bless and thank you again.

[@jackieesparra8986]

If you download the app you can control the speed and Fr. Mike will not sound like he is on fast forward when he is giving his explanation of the readings!! My husband first language is Spanish. He can understand Fr. Mike when reading, but Father is so passionate when he explains the readings he goes faster. Then my husband asked me, " why did you put it on fast forward" 😂 I love Father's voice, his excitement, his passion and love in his voice!!

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

🤣🤣🤣 That just reminded me of “Speedy Gonzales.” God Bless you and your husband and all worldwide…🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@margaretferrara1008]

Blessings you'all

[@naomiwelch6715]

Yes, we learn how Jesus was more than kind and compassionate to all. We learn the necessity of his harshness of words about the Pharisees and scribes. I see the importance of understanding the necessity of these gospel reading, so thank you.

[@ruthortega5822]

Excellent readings!! Thank you Father Mike for your explanations. They make the readings more understandable and give them more meaning for me.

[@marianmilne6009]

Thank you once again Fr Mike. Praying for you and everyone here. God bless 🙏 ❤️ 🙏

[@barbarajosephs3399]

Thank you Father Mike🙏

[@patmendell381]

I often wondered about the wedding garment…..

[@WashingtonDC99]

Praise be to You Lord Jesus Christ 🙏😇👼❤️ Thank you Father Mike and Ascension presents for the gift of the Bible in a year podcast. 🙏👌👍💪

[@elayneferraro7232]

Many blessing and gratitude to you Fr. mike. Thank you for making this journey with the Lord so wonderful every day.

[@jeaniemccombs2200]

I was very sick for a couple of months and now trying to catch up. I have read the Bible several times & always took more time in the gospels to understand Jesus as much as possible, I’m finding this extremely rushed and unpleasant. It’s like gulping down the most exquisite dishes at a banquet while not savoring anything. I’m disappointed and because I’m behind, I don’t feel like I can go back. I wish there was more time for the gospels, I fear people are missing out. I know almost all of it by heart which surprises me, I know what Father will say next yet I still feel like I’m gasping for air, I can’t imagine what it’s like for people who are reading for the first time. Still, God bless Father Mike, I have learned so much, I love this podcast. I pray for Fr Mike every day.

[@dawnmireles2912]

September 21, 2023 Round Two I do not want to pray alone. Will you please join me in praying for Souls in Purgatory? 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

[@k8eekatt]

You may enjoy the mission of Fr. Nathan Castle, he has a you tube channel called The Joyful Friar and he serves souls in purgatory.

[@dawnmireles2912]

@@k8eekatt thank you so much for sharing this with me!

[@youtubeKathy]

September 20, 2024 Friday. Here I am.

[@debbiegraham5585]

Thank you so much Fr Mike

[@Whoo_Whoop]

Love love love this day. Thank you father Mike ❤

[@CieloDominguez-g5c]

9/20/24 BIY day 264🙏🙏🙏

[@stevenzalewski8324]

thank you

[@barbaramazzocca4605]

Thank you for explaining judgement!

[@donnapollock]

Thank you and God Bless you Father Mike...Praying for you and for all who are following you on this Journey....

[@freshiambugua7491]

All glory and honour to God Almighty.

[@dileakadias4727]

Thank you God bless Rev father our Lord Jeasus words very powerful

[@LCccce6]

I love hearing the word of God and how you explain it to us. But….I hear and I become frightened. Except for having hope that He will have mercy on me I’m afraid I won’t be able to make it. Even my thoughts condemn me and I worry my heart isn’t always were Jesus wants it to be. I pray for all of us.

[@jeannettediflauro9361]

Trust in His mercy. You are listening/reading the Word of God. You are trying to do His Will. You/us are on the right track. God Bless.

[@LCccce6]

Thank you. I love being part of a great community of caring and loving people.❤️

[@QueenyKay]

@@LCccce6 This is what the word does. It convicts so you are on the right track. the first message Jesus and John the baptist ever preached was about repentance, metanoia which means turning away from something, a complete transformation ans$d reformation of our hearts. Conviction is necessary for this to happen which means the Word is already working in you. Now it is up to you with the help of the Holy Spirit to be the good soil that Jesus talked about in one of his parables.

[@dandurisek9533]

Matthew 23:9 states,"and call no man your father upon the earth;for one is your Father,which is in heaven"

[@speroconstantine9957]

Thanks so much

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

🙏🏻🙌🏻✌🏻

[@SBL19681]

Thank you Fr. Mike! God bless you!

[@charmiemael460]

Tnx Fr.Mike👍🤗🙏➕🛐🔥📖🧡🕊🧡💐

[@giarose6493]

God bless

[@janiceteynor8260]

Beatnik…I haven’t heard that word in years! 😂 I do enjoy your Bible in a Year Father Mike. Thank you! You do a terrific job!

[@giarose6493]

Blessings done ✅

[@nikolabrnada1256]

Thank you father Mike that was amazing!

[@mazikode]

Thank you fathef Mike

[@rc3088]

Thank you,

[@marcihf217]

Wow, what great explanations. Thank you Father. 🥰😘

[@solomonaster]

Amen Amen Amen

[@oonwing]

👍 Father, thought I missed out today!!!

[@robertl6770]

Thank you father Mike

[@janinelinh]

Thank you 🙏 ✝️💐💕🕊

[@jonathangoodwin646]

I made it 264.101 left

[@erlindaestrellado8184]

Amen ❤

[@maronicenterprises8608]

Mathew 23 9 call no man on earth our father, for you have one Father in heaven.

[@kennethmurphy4802]

Fr. Mike, Thank you so much for all you do. I thank God every day for his giving you to us. I have a question. Why was there no explanation of chapter 24? I was so looking forward to your explanation of this chapter.

[@bonniec1765]

4/8/23 🕊️

[@adelaidawallaert287]

🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@scottmitchell1974]

Jordan Peterson talks about men - real men - being dangerous, but containing it. Danger in reserve. Meak.

[@kattydeleo9035]

🙏🙏🙏🤗❤️

[@patriciamcroy5953]

🙏🙏🙏

[@stephenspain9167]

🙏

[@stlouisix3]

Christians are Catholics☦❤🕊✝ Pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance❤

[@kathyesargent9088]

❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@giarose6493]

God forgive me