Day 327: Origin of the Diaconate - The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

[@patmendell381]

And again happy birthday to me. Working on my 75 year hopefully loving and serving the Holy Trinity better than ever before.

[@bradlywaldron4785]

Happy birthday and happy thanksgiving :)

[@k8eekatt]

I wish you a wonderful 76th birthday in about 2 months!

[@CelesteCorinne]

Father Mike, I could have never read and understood the Bible. Without this Podcast, I'd be lost. Thank you so much for sharing God's word.

[@patmendell381]

Happy birthday to me❣️ The Lord has given me many blessings. Thank you Lord for 74 full years🙏🏻❣️

[@annmariem3236]

Happy Birthday Pat! 🎂🙏

[@jabcdasilva]

May God give you many more

[@RallyTheTally]

Happy (now it will be 75 this year?) birthday!

[@JeanneZettler]

Happy, Happy Birthday. Ditto me. 71 years old today.

[@inchristalone7860]

@@JeanneZettlerHappy birthday Jeanne and Pat. God bless you both with health and happiness now and always. Stay close to Jesus. Nothing else matters.

[@rm-paradise]

Been with BIAY since 1/1/2021. Finishing up my 3rd year! I'm thankful for the Ascension Team and Fr Mike for producing this podcast. A gift that keeps on giving!! 11/23/2023

[@TheBibleinaYear]

Thank you for supporting Ascension! What a gift to be journeying with you! 💛

[@MaryPreston-k7d]

Thank you so much Father Mike. I’m 70 years old and finally understanding and reading the Bible thru you everyday! What an incredible journey this is!!!

[@marianmilne6009]

Fr Mike, I couldn't read the bible by myself.....I wouldn't understand it and certainly wouldn't have got this far so I thank you and everyone involved in bringing this to us and for your explanations.........it makes me love God more. Praying for you and everyone here. God bless🙏❤️🙏

[@burkeiowa]

Near the end of this clip, I would say that the extra thing about hearing the Word of God is that it ties to when two or more are gathered in God's name. If you read out loud, it's a bit better than just reading what's on the page. But the big deal is when one person reads out loud and another hears, it's God working through them. It's not just the reception of the Word, but the giving of it. Instead of just receiving the gift, one is using the gift and sharing it. It multiplies it. It fulfills in some way some of the evangelical call we are called to be part of. The faith is not meant to be a solo endeavor. Yes, we have our one-on-one times with God, but there's a big part of it that's communal and sharing with smaller groups of people.

[@carolprice6293]

Fr. Mike. I'm so grateful for your bible in a year. I started to follow you 8-10 weeks ago and I am on day 327 I simply can't stop reading along with you. You make the bible come alive for me more than reading the holy bible myself. God bless you Fr. Mike You have the gift and blessings of God. from the UK.

[@melindanelson854]

You sound like me. I started in October. Its December 15 now. I will finish on Dec 31, and then do it one day at a time next year along w Catechism in a year.

[@giarose6493]

God never permit me to be separated from you

[@robehrgonzales77494]

Yes to Grace!

[@leekshikapinnamneni4835]

I think it’s so powerful to know that there are people who are listening to the podcast other than myself and although I don’t know anybody from the community, is it the community nevertheless. That works and all of us whether we.

[@mmut8602]

Hi from Ohio USA 🙂

[@susanbaldwin5863]

AH , yes, when I saw Stephen's name, I wondered, is this the first Deacons ! So cool to see how the church really evolves. St . Stephen pray for us.

[@emsvbracken]

Father Mike, I agree with you in the last part of your reflection about there is mysterious power when I read the Bible with you everyday and listen to your reflection while i write down your messages. I have filled up 4 thick composition notebooks since I started writing down your messages in January 1, 2021. And I do not get tired slowing down your voice over and over so that i do not miss anything you say. God is so good. My longing to have a Catholic priest read and explain to me the entire Bible was finally gifted to me by God after 69 years! You are the perfect choice and thank you for your Yes! You are always in my prayers 2x a day: Rosary and Divine Mercy.

[@emmanuel3153]

EVERY word Fr Mike says is actually available to read on the U tube page if u go to transcripts below the tube video part and click on that. It shows all his words as he speaks them and also u can stop the feed as u need to. Keep hitting the arrows untill u find the transcripts bcz they r all there.

[@joannmathews8267]

Thank you so much Father Mike! I am looking forward to starting all over again when I get to the end. I can never imagine not reading the Bible everyday for the rest of my day’s on earth. It took me until 70 to read the Bible from page 1 to the last page🙏the best gift I ever gave myself🙌

[@glennarinehart6832]

I started when I turned 72.

[@JeanneZettler]

Ditto. God Bless.

[@CK-wc8ow]

Thank you Father, thank you Ascension, thanks to all who are praying for the BIAY family

[@christinetuthill8249]

Thank you too

[@rm-paradise]

Even in our worst days, we have so much to be thankful for - what a great reminder as Thanksgiving approaches. Please pray for the holy souls and the most forgotten soul in Purgatory. 11/23/2022

[@glennarinehart6832]

I love this! I really love the way Fr. Mike reads the Scriptures then prays and then discusses them. He has no idea how much he has helped me. I'm on day 327 and I haven't missed on day of listening! God bless you Fr. Mike.

[@JoannLenz]

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. God’s Blessings to all people of the world. I am so appreciative to have join in on the year in the Bible and year in the Catechism so life changing for me. Thank you all that made it possible.💓🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@alexandrabright8350]

Thank you Father Mike. We unite ourselves to pray for one another to have this grace of being faithful to Jesus Christ and that the Holy Spirit enlighten the heart and life of those who are still in the dark.

[@ruthortega5822]

Grace is something we all need today and every day. I ask the Blessed Holy Trinity to grant me the gift of grace every day. Thank you Father Mike for your great summaries of what we read and hear.

[@carolseven3802]

Father you are so right about “hearing the word of God”, I’m savoring these last days and not going ahead. It’s tempting! I pray that everyone has a blessed and safe thanksgiving day.

[@williamglenn777]

I feel exactly like you did when you posted this last November! I’m doing Bible in a Year right now, and I’m also enjoying the last leg of the race. I definitely want to slow down and explore each day’s ideas and see how I might be able to apply them. The good thing is, we can start all over when it finishes! If we had more time, we could get to do it for an eternity! 😀

[@cbtherepetitiveparthelpsme957]

Hearing God's Word 👂👂👂 proclaimed grabs our attention as opposed to reading it on paper. Thx you Fr. Mike. Always in my prayers, along with the community too.

[@uteme]

Praying for Jen, Julie, Sue, Fr. Mike & for all who prepare & participate in BIAY. Also, praying for any thumbs down(ers)!! 🤲🏼🕊

[@catherinelink6794]

I have been thinking about the statements of "being behind" and trying to "catch up", which I have said about myself. Then I realized, that even when I am on the latest podcast, and therefore listening on the "correct" day, I realized that I am still hours behind from when Fr. Mike is reading the bible. No matter where you are in BIAY in comparison with others. It does not matter. Today is Day 327. Last time was Day 326. The next will be Day 328. No one is "behind" in this BIAY.

[@lindafolks1109]

The power of hearing God’s word and reading God’s word! God bless you Father Mike and your ministry!

[@linkmere1244]

This was a day when I awoke and struggled with my faith, prayer life and the peace of inviting God into my day through prayer. The power of your closing words, inspired by God, have renewed my spirit. God does work in mysterious ways.

[@ejcrispin]

WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN I AM STRONG

[@The.Rosco.Mothership]

Continuing my journey, Team Replay 💚🙏🏼😊

[@RallyTheTally]

This has been a great year, and I hope it has been for everyone going along with this. God bless Paul's words.

[@julieannmunoz8748]

Prayers for our loved ones that have walked away from our faith. I try to evangelize to my family. I get ignored or laughed at? I feel hurt and I stop for a day or so , but then I’ll start again because I can’t quit trying to bring them back to our faith. God keep me strong give me the wisdom to know how to help them be saved. Especially save myself.

[@barbarabain1477]

Yes Fr. Mike - sending prayers to you everyday ❤️‍🔥☦️🕊

[@kathydeegan7358]

It is so much better for me to hear you Fr. Mike explain God’s word to me. I understand it better than just reading this on my own and not understanding what I have read. Ty so much. ♥️

[@olivematura5027]

Thank you, thank you, you are bless.

[@kathyfranzoni274]

I have to agree by hearing the Bible being read and explained has so much more power than just sitting and reading it I have experienced this and I'm so grateful for it there's something about listening and seeing it on KZbin and reading it along with you and hearing it it's just quite awesome I'm praying for all of you and all my community and in Jesus name we pray and good night all love you

[@tinadestefano3676]

I could not do the bible by myself. thank you father mike, you make it so understandable. my heart is happy now

[@wreloise1]

“Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interests, but [also] everyone for those of others.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭

[@joannmathews8267]

Absolutely there is power in Hearing scripture proclaimed by hearing it!! Oh my🙏🙌❤️it’s so powerful! Thank you so much. I can’t tell you how much this has changed my life👍🙌☮️

[@carissahanson9887]

Today I was greeted by a woman that I’ve seen in church before we’ve had conversations I think these past two orthree days have been very hard for her she is a foster mom who had to return her child who she has had for six years to its birth mother of course she is willing to do this even though her and the mom don’t even get her alone she believes the mom has good intentions . I believe that there are some complicated situations to it being that the child has autism I would ask this Community to please pray for the mother the child and the foster mother. for healing as well. thank you

[@rm-paradise]

I read your request and am praying for all of them. 11/23/2022

[@christiandpaul631]

I have heard all of these stories my entire life and almost know them by heart and as i listen to BIAY I hear new things everyday that i never noticed before.

[@kathrynmacgown6575]

Thank you for proclaiming God's WORD.

[@dimithriperera9724]

Thank you Fr Mike. Ave...amen Immaculate Heart of Mary, Blessed Mother of the Eucharistic Christ, please bless Fr. Mike and his family.

[@rachelmcentarffer3190]

There is definitely more power for me to hear! I finally can feel and hear God's word. 🙏

[@margaretmcgarvey3246]

God Bless Fr Mike and everyone 🙏🙏🀄

[@cynthiatitus9299]

God's Word is powerful! It has been a gift and a blessing to read and hear His Word. I would give all I could like Saint Paul so that all my family members, friends and neighbors would know Him. If only they would open their hearts and minds, they would encounter real love and mercy: GOD.

[@jimhannam1793]

Thank you for the reading the bible Fr.Mike

[@jonathangoodwin646]

Father Mike I love going to mass Portaken of the holy week communion. I also love listen to the priest. What he says in his sermon

[@dorothyswol6979]

Dearest saint in the making Fr. Mike; You help me understand the scriptures, when I read them I don't understand what it means, but it also helps me more hearing the scripture read aloud. I also noticed that when you say a prayer for the scripture readings or the catechism you don't always start the prayer by doing the sign of the cross.

[@michelleharkness7549]

Greetings from southcentral Texas USA 🇺🇸; wonderful; thank you; again, thank you very, very, very much

[@michelleharkness7549]

Greetings: In Thanksgiving: Media Technical Support People and Staff @ Ascension Presents; again, Media Technical Support People and Staff; thank you.

[@michelleharkness7549]

Greetings from southcentral Texas USA 🇺🇸; You folks have done ✅ an outstanding job; Very Informative and Inspiring Video; It is truly a veritable joy to be able to learn Roman Catholic/ Christian ✝️ theology in such a respectful and sincerely ‘ wanting- the- best - for- the viewer’ ( no games and/ or hidden agendas) manner. You people are amazing 😉, in the best way. Taking great delight in this fabulous means of instruction...

[@michelleharkness7549]

In Thanksgiving: Love ❤️: 🤗 Hugs and be very, very. very safe. GOD BLess.

[@michelleharkness7549]

In Thanksgiving: Sacred Heart 💜 of Almighty Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Our Savior, Our Esteemed King 🤴, I trust in You. Viva Cristo Rey!!!

[@michelleharkness7549]

Special Intention: Pure Blessed Virgin Most Undefiled, Revered, Esteemed and Honored Queen 👸 of the Most Holy Rosary 📿, Immaculate Mary, intercede to Heavenly Father for the faithful as we humbly ask for peace ✌️ and for protection.

[@butterflyinnyc]

Thank you , Father Mike! ❤️🙏🏼🌞

[@Karen-fw3tv]

I have to wait for payday in a few days but I'm encouraging others to donate to help spread the word! There was a huge billboard in NYC advertising biay. We can help bring the word to others. Just think if everyone would donate just $5 what an impact it could have! I'll be donating more but donate what you can to help change the world!

[@theresadavis1834]

Thank you Father Mike for sharing the bible with all of us. It is a true blessing to hear and understand the words of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Praying for Father Mike and anyone who is in need of prayers.

[@mmut8602]

Where two or more are gathered... Gathered from the corners of the globe to listen to The Word. Amazing! Thank you, Fr.Mike and all who are part of BIAY. God bless you.

[@miachambers830]

I CANNOT WAIT to hear you again..!! ❤️👍🏻 I am praying for YOU, please pray for me..!! ❤️👍🏻🙏🏻 WOW..! These are just getting better and better..!! 😱😱😱 To be HEARD is the best..! Obviously, I am NOT CATCHING it all.!! ❤️💔 But with your help, I am understanding it better..!

[@jonathangoodwin646]

For the mike even know I was not brought up in the Catholic church. How is baptized 1979 cause? I like what I saw when my classmates in high school when I went to the wedding.. And I came back to the church I have to be gone for thirteen years. What got me to come back? I'll go to KZbin end your topics. Keep popping up every time I go to KZbin. And I know that's the grace of god called me to go back to the Catholic church. I can't do very much in church for the Mike cause. I used to Usher and take up the offline because of my health problems. I cannot walk for very long . So now I'm greeting people coming in given there. I'm giving them the bulletins and saying good morning. I can stand but I can't walk that long. I have to use a cane . I have I Spine Injury Doesn't matter? I have a health problem. But there's always a way to help the lord.

[@karinaeichmann1595]

You are right it is very important to hearing God’s word proclaimed! Thank you Fr Mike for saying this

[@joannebywaters4154]

Thank you for praying for that grace!!!!❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏, praying for that grace for you & listeners too!!💝💝💝

[@margaretferrara1008]

Praise God for you all thank you Father Mike..😊

[@monica5071]

Thank you Father Mike first time reading/hearing the Bible. I don’t think I would have read it and understood it without your help. 🙏🙏🙏

[@barbarabain1477]

Impressive!! KZbin watching today for Revelation 🙌🏼 all I can give today is prayers

[@barbarabain1477]

Doing a Bible study on Romans - Paul ❤️‍🔥

[@rc3088]

Thank you father Mike for your commitment to Bible in a year it's made it easier for me.

[@judealbert5900]

Proud of you all

[@MoonlightNothing]

I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 😍 Thank you 😊 💓

[@valentinabiebie]

God’s Words are so precious. Thanks for the BIAY.

[@jimselimos4863]

Prayers for us all!

[@julieannmunoz8748]

Thank you Fr Mike. God bless you I really need this.

[@nicholashoughton4951]

Fantastic podcast so happy to do this every day .Thank you Father .

[@maggiefelix9955]

Thank you for your explanations, makes it easier to grasp not lost but getting it❤️🙏🙏

[@linkmere1244]

god bless you Fr. Mike and all your associates.

[@claudiaorabone9157]

Yes to Jesus/ God!!❤❤

[@alnotter4717]

Prayers for you and yours

[@dileakadias876]

Thank you God bless Rev Father

[@cherylrodrigues4460]

Done!

[@oh_no_its_a_dekusimp8161]

Amen God bless you and your family Amen thank you for sharing this beautiful message 🙏❤️

[@berryberry2508]

Proverbs 27 10 - Do not forget your friends or your father's friends. If you are in trouble don't ask a relative for help; a nearby neighbor can help you more than relatives who are far away. 11 - Be wise, my child, and I will be happy; I will have an answer for anyone who criticizes me. 12 - Sensible people will see trouble coming and avoid it, but an unthinking person will walk right into it and regret it later. The Good News Bible (TEV). 📖🕯✝

[@Mayormyk123]

I just wanted to say thank you for you posting...after each reading I purposely scroll down to read yours.

[@dawnmireles2912]

December 1, 2023 When the Catechism is complete (or maybe even now), consider 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!

[@lawrenceallum8315]

Thank you for all your hard work Fr Mike. Question around a "hard heart". What's the difference between God hardening Pharoah's heart in Exodus vs our own hard hearts, i.e. not turning to God. You talked about it in this video but I'm not sure I fully got it. It's often something I reflect on as my wife hasn't turned to God...yet :)

[@melindanelson854]

I think that at a certain point, after God has tried and tried to reach us, and we insist on living life without Him, that He withdraws His Holy Spirit, and our hearts are hardened.

[@munchlax9715]

Amen

[@speroconstantine9957]

Thanks so much

[@joseguzman1051]

Amen 🙏.

[@jonathangoodwin646]

My kids don't go to Mass Anymore and it's all my fault. I made sure that they were baptized. Confirmation confirm. I have twin boys fourteen years old. Daughter sixteen years old. A gun everything for them . But it was all my fault that they don't go. I Left the church because I didn't know what I believed I was Catholic by name. Turn up but not practicing Catholic . I came back to the church I'm been back for fifteen months now. My wife is the same way. She doesn't go anymore because of me. I talked to my wife but she doesn't wanna go. She brains up of all the churches I went to and I said i'm sorry And I asked her did you forgive me She said you did say you are sorry. When my kids were little. We were all going to The church When I left they thought they did something wrong My wife told them no you did nothing Wrong dad is not mad at you. That was hurtful when they thought I was mad at him. My wife sees me every sunday leaving for church. My kids see me when I come home from mass So my family does see me going to mass and coming home after mass.

[@giarose6493]

My uncle Paul Sullivan died yesterday. Can you please say prayers for him

[@ErnieSilva-fi7ic]

Great podcast!

[@grovercleavland2698]

Please pray for me. I have a kidney stone.

[@jonathangoodwin646]

Father mike does really helps me bible in the year . Because I cannot Read very well and I can't spell . Do only reason I can still when I leaving you a text. Because i'm using the microphone. What have I learned Disability I was in special education classes . Even though I'm slow, I've understanding. I understand the gospel, and that's the main thing. Took me a while. Do you understand the gospel? I took the classes the second time around. Because I didn't get it the first time. So when I took it to second time around? I did it online so I can go back-and-forth and listen to It again. When does the things I didn't understand before? I did not know the holy communion. Was jesus christ body in blood. I thought it was a symbol. Can I stop when I'm go to confession? When I say bless me father so I have I thought the priest forget sin. And I learned that if it was God father That forgives sin . The priest is there to guide us and give us pentance.

[@debbarnes9899]

Keep up the good work! The more you listen the more you will understand. Some people have gone through 3 times. For me it's taken 2 1/2 years. I thank God every day for Father Mike.

[@dawnmireles2912]

December 1, 2023 Do you have just a moment in time 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: Eternal Father, I offer You 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, for those in my own home, and in my family. Amen. In her account of another vision, St. Faustina describes Purgatory as a "great crowd of suffering souls" undergoing purification. Further, she says that the souls are "praying fervently, but to no avail, for themselves; only we can come to their aid" (Diary, 20)

[@nancyroland6503]

Thank you

[@debbiegraham5585]

Hi Fr Mike

[@rpmgrlca]

🙏🙏

[@debbiegraham5585]

I did not know our Deacons can were the Roman Collar? But you did say Ordination, now my question is answered.

[@giarose6493]

Blessings ❤

[@josephbosworth2436]

YES. YES. YES

[@PaulPaullus]

Gratias tibi Pater Schmitz; +++ + + + 1+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 2+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 3+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 4+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 5+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 6+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 7+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 8+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 9+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 0+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen + + +

[@wms72]

Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto, sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen! Domine Jesu, dimitte nobis debita nostra. Salva nos ab ignes inferni. Perduc in caelum omnes animas, praesertim eas quae misericordiae Tuae maxime indigent. Amen. Yeshua, Miriam, Yosef, orate pro nobis, salvate animas! Salvator Mundi, salva nos!

[@wms72]

God, Who has mercy on whom He will have mercy, and Who desires all men to be saved, gave us His Mother to be our Mother. She prays for ALL of us SINNERS, now and at the hour of our death. Her prayers are invincible. So I believe the great Theotokos Mary obtains for all sinners a last chance to accept Jesus in the moments before death. As St. Therese said to God of the murderer Pranzini, "I will believe You saved him, even if he gives no outward sign of repentance."

[@jadagijane2677]

Nov 2 2023

[@doloreswisecarver1784]

Question … Are there Jewish people today that have converted to Catholicism yet retain their traditional celebrations/ culture? Are there Catholic Parishes specifically for Jewish converts?

[@amychase7302]

Today is my worst day ….for my son….how are you to be grateful

[@randyherbrechtsmeier4796]

Where ya at Youngster!? Ima Fan. Get up at 3 to Pray. I'm not Nuts. Havta be at Work at 5

[@jonathangoodwin646]

Father mike are here what you said about putting it in under the language What about the people that can't hear can you do the sign language?

[@bonniec1765]

5/13/23 🕊️

[@kattydeleo9035]

🙏🙏🙏🤗❤️

[@admg1340]

Day 327, 6/23/2022