Day 42: Moral Laws - The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sexuality. Today's readings are Exodus 24, Leviticus 17-18, and Psalm 78.
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[@bettylathram2362]

I am a cradle Catholic in my 72nd year of life. I have never studied the bible. I attended Catholic schools for 10 years and never read the Bible. My parish has Bible studies, each session about 3 hours long and attendance required each session. For a number of reasons, I cannot attend this bible study. I was elated when I found this opportunity through podcasts. I was on course for about 10 days and then wasn't able to get back until a few days ago, now having caught up to Day 43. I have never been so inspired and look forward to each new session. I want to thank you Fr Mike and Ascension Press for putting this out there for all to enjoy!! And I do mean enjoy!! I have learned more about the bible and my faith in 42 podcasts than I have learned in 72 years of life. Thank you and bless you all!!

[@mariafarris2470]

Betty Lathram I just turned 73 on the first of Feb. and I agree 100% with you!!! You took the words out of my mouth. I just now started to understand the bible because of this podcast and Father Mike. God Bless you Father Mike I wish you were closer!!! I just now understood what the 12 tribes meant. Thank you, thank you, Father Mike!!! God Bless, Maria Farris

[@Grumpy27n23]

This makes me so sad, and angry, that so many of our Catholic elders were utterly failed in catechesis. So many faithful Catholics know so little of the Bible, because the Church just didn't instruct them.

[@kevinsharpe87]

And many think confession is not needed. I’m 43 I go at least once a month

[@jmdsservantofgod8405]

@@kevinsharpe87 I confess every week before I go to bed on Saturday nights!

[@kevinsharpe87]

@@jmdsservantofgod8405 beautiful

[@WaltDanker]

Fr. Mike, please never apologize for a long podcast. I really appreciate your explanations of His word. Its the best 20-30 minutes I have each day.

[@doreenpodetz6573]

I agree!!

[@rmsmith2000]

Thank you, Father for all your hard work.

[@drewsmom04]

i was gonna say the same. 😇

[@brianmelville520]

11-FEB-2024. Day 42. Lord, we give you permission right now, take hold of your hands and bring us back to you.

[@roknrone]

Amen to that !🙏

[@carlabaptiste2213]

I am not a Catholic however, I really enjoy Father Mike, transparency. We so need to read and have an understanding of God's heart for us so that our hearts line up with His. This is my 3rd year reading the word of God, it is clear that HE orders our steps and wants us to have a closer relationship with Him, all of us whether Catholic or Protestant etc. God bless each of us that want to gain a closer relationship with the Father, keep reading, listening, praying, taking notes, meditating, sharing.

[@csongorarpad4670]

True that, which is also why we must definitively seek to be in full communion with Him, through obedience to His Word, Jesus Christ, whom established the Eucharist, where He is truly present, body and blood... and also his Church, his Catholic (universal) Church, that one must be a member of in order to be in full communion with God, by being part of His mystical body

[@monmen91]

"The Old Testament is not dead. It is very much alive and we Catholic Christians can know this by reading the Bible."

[@pfg9331]

"in spite of all this, they still sinned; despite his wonders they did not believe...... Yet he, being compassionate, forgave their iniquity, and did not destroy them" I'm in love with each psalm

[@mikemerriman7154]

Psalms are the best!

[@roknrone]

The Lord makes way for the path of the righteous, may we learn how to follow God's commandments correctly and fully. Pray for the brokenness of our world 🙏 ❤

[@SDMPoahway]

I have never been so interested in the Bible as I do now that I’m hearing it from you Father Mike. Thank you for doing this. My mind wonders too much when I try to do any reading.

[@marcihf217]

Same here. It's nice to have someone who knows the history, culture, etc explain it to us.

[@ericzumwalt7814]

Me as well. This is my second journey with the Bible in a year Podcast. I love ❤️ this time with Fr Mike and God.

[@erinshea7294]

Same here. I do much better with hearing AND seeing. So listening to this while reading it in my Bible is perfect for me. I am absorbing like a sponge! And I’m shocked at the things they leave out in all of the Bible stories we all learned as kids. 🤣 (Convert here) Thank you for your explanations at the end of each reading Fr. Mike!! It helps so much!!

[@dalewrightson9980]

I thank God for allowing me to find this site. I wanted so much to do the bible in a year, but struggled with it, especially in the "dry parts", such as Leviticus, numbers, etc. This broadcast helps me stay focused, and knowing that there are many others out there reading with me, as well of the guidance of Father Mike, has made this journey a delight . I pray that God bless Fr. Mike and all peoples who are going this journey with me, and I thank you God, for your Holy Word.

[@estherwangari490]

am in day 42 so grateful am enjoying it to the maximum. anyone here kindly? have learned a lot.

[@thelittlehummingbird]

Thank you Fr. Mike for the prayer at the end. The chapters for today were difficult because of something that happened to me when I was younger. The words: "You are one of God's beloved" lifted my heart and made my eyes water. God bless you for guiding us through God's word in such a gentle way.

[@jonathangoodwin646]

I came in the in the Catholic Church when I was 22 years old 1979 I was baptized my high school classmate was my sponsor and her husband was also my sponsor sponsor but I would wish I would have gone to mass more not going to getting into drugs. Eventually came back to the church gotten married to another Catholic into church I enjoy going to mass and I took my classes over again because I didn't know what I believed the reason I did not know I have a disability when I was going to school I was in special education classes because I have a learning disability. And it really helped me taking the classes over again online and I love Jesus Christ Church that he started given St Peter keys to the kingdom that means he gave Saint Peter Authority.

[@janicemulry8140]

God bless you Jonathon! 🙏

[@shary5165]

I enjoy reading books over because every time I read it, I discover something new.

[@jldisme]

Lord Jesus, I humbly pray for myself, Father Mike, and all the people participating in the Bible-in-Year podcast. May your word take deep root in our hearts and transform our ways of thinking, deciding, and acting. May your grace open our ears to hear and understand the word of God in the Scriptures that we may revere and treasure both the Old and 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. Help us to be diligent students and faithful disciples of your word. May our hearts never grow dull and may our ears never tire of listening to your voice. Amen.

[@grovercleavland2698]

Don’t apologize for how long this was. The message here is something a lot of people don’t understand, but need to no longer how long it takes.

[@mariocano2767]

I pray that the rest of this podcasts are as long or longer than this one. Never apologize. I appreciate what Father Mike does for me by explaining God's word after every reading. God bless you Father. May God always give you the wisdom and heart to help others understand the word of God

[@Tina-sk4jn]

Fr Mike, God is using you to reach us! Thank you for being God's useful servant indeed. Do not tire please!

[@elizabethhunter4525]

That phrase 'anything you command us to do, we can do it. was their downfall, they were trusting in their own effort, and as we can see a bit further along in Exodus, they built and worshipped false Gods and 3000 people died. Contrast that to Acts 2 where the grace message is preached and 3000 were added to their number. The letter of the law kills, the grace and truth of Jesus Christ gives life. Alleluia ❤

[@dianefrank3688]

Amen! ❤🙏

[@roknrone]

Yes, well said. 🙏 ❤

[@shary5165]

I disagree. It's not the Letter of the Law that kills. It's man's misinterpretation of it that kills.

[@kellielewis4914]

Thank you Fr. Mike for your enthusiasm and explanations for each chapter. It is extremely helpful in understanding the Bible. You are a blessing to all of us who enjoy your podcast

[@patmendell381]

Sounds like the first RCIA, a Mass and a Holy Eucharist to me. The first of many to follow

[@sandramaldonado1918]

Father Mike It's a shame that Fr. Martin and the rest that believe like him do not understand this simple command. I pray for their soul. I pray that God continues to bless you and protect you from the snares of the devil. Blessings 🙏🙏🙏🙏💞

[@christinar9414]

Thank you Father Mike! This was quite a light bulb moment for me - your explanation helped me understand the connection and reason behind the rituals during our Catholic mass. It’s all starting to make sense. Your explanations have been transformative for me!! When I was reading the Bible on my own -I was feeling so guilty for feeling judgmental about what I was reading in genesis and Leviticus. But now I’m understanding the meaning and how our Catholic ways are outlined in the Bible. Thank you Father Mike for reinforcing my faith 🙏

[@josephineallen4060]

Father Mike, I am so grateful for this BIBLE in a year. In all my years I have not been able to understand or read the Bible, and now with your help I can with your help. This exactly what I have prayed for. I will tell you that I am still confused by the readings and then you explain them and it makes sense. God bless you! I do pray for you. 🙏

[@jdiane44]

Me too!

[@nicoleyoshihara4011]

I love the longer explanations❤ I wouldn't even mind if if you added additional commentary eventually for this series

[@pauliannaow5618]

Thanks Fr Mike for another day of bible study teaching.

[@jjohnson4160]

Fr. Mike I really enjoy & learn so much from your explanations. Don’t apologize for the podcast being too lengthy. That’s why we are all here! Thank you so much!

[@johntadigiri8106]

In 1536, William Tyndale was strangled and burned at the stake for translating the Scriptures into English for the common man. He was accused of heresy and given an opportunity to recant, but used his last words to pray with a loud voice, "Lord, open the King of England's eyes!" Within four years of his death, several English translations of the Bible were published in England at the King's request, all based on Tyndale's work. If you have a Bible, read it, study it, memorize it, obey it and cherish it. Many died in years past because they believed that common folks like you and me should have God's Word in our hands and homes.

[@tsr3779]

KJV…not a true Bible

[@EJ-gx9hl]

@@tsr3779 what is a true Bible?

[@fantasia55]

Tyndale embedded heresies into his translation.

[@BlakouttheMM]

And as a result, we have a lot of Christ cults and people who don't understand the importance of history, context, or the original languages that the Bible was translated from. The church was not trying to keep the word of God from the common man, they were trying to stop people from reading Scripture and misinterpreting it. I am thankful to be able to read God's word, but I cry at all the people who have been led astray by false teachers who use this access to lie about the Bible's contents. It's a pro and a con.

[@chavelasalas9151]

Thank you God ❤❤Amen prayers Father Mike Amen 🙏

[@dianefrank3688]

Praying for Fr. Mike & BIY 🙏🙏🙏 I never say never.

[@roknrone]

Amen ..🙏 ❤ With God all things are possible!!

[@dianefrank3688]

@@roknrone ❤🙏

[@DeeDeeRich35]

I really like how Fr Mike addressed Leviticus 18 containing the sexual laws. He zeroed in on the argument that those who criticize followers and believers in the scriptures often make - that those very important and relevant moral laws are outdated and no longer relevant. Great job Fr Mike! And thank you for always being courageous enough to speak Truth.

[@busolaolagunju3410]

Thank you, Father Mike for this podcasts. Though I'm not Catholic, it's the best among several I have tried out to help me familiarise myself with the entire Bible. Your style is very relatable and you don't distort or rationalise to conform to current norms. Great job!

[@solomonaster]

"THE REAL PRESENCE OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE EUCHARIST." Amen to that thank you dear Fr. Mike your inspirations in this Bible study. Blessings.

[@meanchoolee5845]

Thank you Father Mike

[@marcihf217]

Thank you for showing biblical the Catholic Church is. When people start falsely saying the Catholic Church is not biblical I can watch these Bible lessons.

[@Lagunaticmom]

I love that these videos will be available to visit whenever we want and for whoever wants. Freely we have received…Freely give. (Although I do plan to give a donation to support this beautiful work.) Lord bless you all at Ascension, and be especially close to those who are knocking and seeking truth.

[@nanclara900]

I am blessed to be introduced to your podcast. Its makes us understand God .How sinful we are. love your patience and your love for us

[@KB_2161]

You have a God who hears you, the power of Love behind you, the Holy Spirit within you and all of Heaven ahead of you. - Max Lucado Traveling Light ❤❤❤

[@antoniopompa8316]

Fr. Mike crosseds each day's reading off of his list. I write each day's reading on a separate index card so I can make notes and find specific readings/references later

[@jaynecopeland7968]

Thank you Father Mike! This experience is life changing!! Your guidance is very much Appreciated - GOD BLESS YOU! BEST PART OF MY DAY!!

[@boliviareports]

You are one of God's beloved. Simply wow!!! As always, God bless dear F. Mike. I'd add an explanation about laws of morality. Everything it goes against God it has to do also with complete selfishness, people that only wants to use others or even God's creation in a complete selfish way, which means, I want this right now and when I don't want it anymore I can throw it like garbage. So different that when we use God's creation in the way God intended for our good and healthy benefit and as a mutual benefit as well.

[@TriciaMalikebu]

O Lord have mercy upon us, sexual immorality is rampart in our society & has infiltrated into the Church. No man can change your truth, may you Lord remind us once again this word today in Leviticus. May we repent, may this Lent be a time of reflection from the Pope to the very least in Holy Mother Church for we are all broken & sinful. Correct our crooked ways & thinking. Lord have mercy on us. Bless our priests who are preaching the truth & please Lord correct those that are leading your people astray, we make this prayer through Christ our Lord amen.

[@maryannagibson5838]

Yet another awesome readings! I love it how you explained these verses.... Thank you Father Mike! Godless you!

[@breakwsd8940]

Not too long at all. Very enlightening and informative Father Mike. This podcast is such a blessing. Praying for you Father Mike and everyone watching.

[@brookeforcellini3865]

Thank you again Fr. Mike for helping me understand the Bible and our faith more and more each day 🙏🏼

[@vanessadupreez6033]

You are one of God's beloved.

[@mariaceleste1915]

Those last words were exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you, Father Mike.

[@dawnmireles2912]

I am praying for Souls in Purgatory, and I also pray for you and all who are participating in this Bible study. Join me in reading or listening to St. Faustina’s Diary. #DivineMercyChaplet January 26, 2023

[@asuboy88]

Fr. Mike...thanks for this Bible study. I know we will meet one day, here or in the Kingdom. Either place, it will be wonderful to meet you, friend and Brother in Christ. As to this particular episode, at the end...you referred to...those who were attracted certain examples of immorality. One can correctly surmise that you would include in this group, those with same sex attractions. You are right to say that they also are beloved children of God. You stopped short, however, when in my opinion, you should have gone a step further. -- You are beloved of God, yes....and the Lord God, is holding out to you, a much better option. It involves self denial...which is exactly what our Lord chose for himself in His passion. So self denial is a good thing when done out of love. Any true love for another involves suffering on some level. Do you...we...love fleeting earthly things more then we love the Lord? If so, then we are on a very dangerous slide downward because we have let ourselves become involved in idol worship. We must let go of our love of disordered pleasures of this world what ever form they take. Just because we truly do love some-thing or someone, does not make loving it right. Amen? No, God has a much more permanent, far better option for you. It will again involve some suffering of self denial, but it is only temporary and the pay off is well worth it. Amen?

[@theresadavis1834]

Thank you for explaining all of this to us and making it clear. We need it. Praying for all of us.

[@carmelcollins3865]

Thank you Father Mike. Still distracted but sticking with it. God bless all 🙏God is good

[@MrDarshD]

This is a great reminder of the laws of morality that help to keep humans different from animals and civil. The laws of the Kingdom of Israel and the Temple/ Tabernacle are also not present, but they do foreshadow the Church and the future governments. The blood of the sacrifice in the Old Testament is indeed the blood of Jesus from the New Testament. It is also true that if anyone was indulged or was suffering from any of the wrong deeds mentioned in the law, we are still children of God, and He loves us and wants us to repent, and follow Him. It's never too late to follow God. Thank you so much for this analysis and wisdom, Fr. Mike and Team Ascension. God bless you all and the fellow listeners

[@scottydwarica688]

Hallelujah 🙏 Glory to God by the Blood 🩸 of Jesus Christ we are Saved ❤️

[@bridgethill-darby5486]

Fr. Mike I appreciate you explaining the scriptures when we do not understand what they mean please don't never apologize for your long podcast because you are teaching us something new of God's word everyday thank you and Amen to you.

[@wreloise1]

To say my vows at completion of RCIA…. Thank you “Also when a woman vows a vow to the Lord and binds herself by a pledge, being in her father's house in her youth,” ‭‭Numbers‬ ‭30:3‬ ‭

[@Mariaa_Hernandezz]

Thank you Father Mike. Thank you to the whole Ascension presents team. Such a well thought out explanation 🙏❤️

[@sr.mikaelahechinger9673]

pax Dear FATHER Mike! GOD bless you! How I like to heat You reading and explaining the Bibel! I started in January. it’s so beautiful how this readings fit in our context. and how we are prayed for and pray for each other(44) amazing! may God reward you abundantly! You are really fast in reading, but by the time I understand quite good. and I have the possibility to hear it over and over again! God bless you! Sr Mikaela

[@fashionforwardmom8008]

Lord, We thank you for being beloved by you and for your grace to make us whole when we experience the brokenness of the world and the brokenness of ourselves. Grant us a steadfast spirit to be faithful to your commandments and moral laws. Remind us to remember what you’ve done for us, how much you love us and your presence. We pray that we’d give ourselves to you every day so that your life giving blood can wash over us. 🙏🏻

[@jonathangoodwin646]

Before I did not know the Eucharist is the presents Jesus Christ that's why we have confession if you have a mortal sin

[@francinahard8341]

Dear Father Mike please do not apologise for taking time to explain the Bible to us. You made it so clear about the Blood of the Covenant - and how it relates to Holy Mass. Awesome!! And the laws regarding the morality - again wow - I was just stunned that I read the Bible about 7 or 8 times and it never occurred to me that it was universal and absolute commandment. God bless you dear Fr Mike. I too cannot wait to listen to your next classes. Praying for you Father Mike.

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

Thanks, Father for your detailed explanation. God Bless you always... Forgive me, Dear God a sinner... 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@DeeDeeRich35]

I am sure He forgives and loves you.

[@cbtherepetitiveparthelpsme957]

We are all sinners because we are human.

[@WKGamesMain]

We are already 6 weeks into this podcast. I say this all the time, but this podcast has flown by so far and I continue to look forward to hearing the Lord's Word every day. Exodus 24 shows Moses and Aaron joining God at the top of Mount Sinai along with 70 other of Israel's elders. Moses tells the Lord's commandments to the elders and builds an altar to the Lord at the bottom of the mountain. The elders each make sacrifices at this alter and they proclaim their continuing Covenant with the Lord. God summons Moses to receive tablets of stone with God's Law. Moses spends 40 days and 40 nights in the Lord's cloud on the top of the mountain. As you mentioned, the modern Catholic Mass constantly proclaims our New Covenant with the Lord in a way very similar to that of the Israelites in this chapter. Thus, it is important that we regularly attend Mass to continuously glorify God and to continue our part in the New Covenant. Leviticus 17 proclaims the sanctity and holiness of blood. God outlaws sacrifices outside of the tabernacle and sacrifices by unappointed priests. God prohibits eating blood "for the life of the flesh is in the blood." As a result, the blood of animals is to be respected. Leviticus 18 contains God's Laws on sexual morality. God prohibits incest, sex during a woman's menstruation, adultery, h-mosexual sex, bestiality, and other immoral sexual behaviors. God states the reason for these laws is so that the people will not defile themselves and the land. As you mentioned, these laws of morality do not just apply to the Israelites but to all people throughout the land, because any immoral behavior ultimately defiles God's land and our souls. Like you said, we are God's beloved and as a result God provides us with these Laws so we can worship and glorify Him the way He intended. Psalm 78 is titled A Contemplation of Asaph and it has a whopping 72 verses so get your popcorn out. It starts by addressing the people of God. It warns younger generations not to repeat the mistakes of their elders. Specifically it warns of the fate of the children of Ephraim who forgot the Lord's works. Thus, the speaker reminds us of the wonders God performed to allow Israel's Exodus from Egypt. In spite of these wonders the Israelites witnessed firsthand, they were still sinners. God grew angry at their mistrust but still gave them food. This shows God's Mercy towards humanity in spite of all our brokenness. The speaker laments how the Israelites remained stubborn and acted unfaithfully. However, God still beat back His enemies and shepherded the Israelites. This incredible story reveals God's Heart and God's Mercy towards us. Despite all of our sin, God continues to provide us with opportunities to grow and to become righteous. Thanks be to God! Day 42 - 2/11/2022

[@R_Thomp]

Thank you Father

[@k8eekatt]

Lord Jesus, thank you for making the way between us and the Father so that we can enter and become your Family ❤ Not removing the law, but fulfilling it on our behalf.

[@claireglasse4900]

It is so good to have youdoing this for us.dont Apologize we are glad to spend time with you listening to God's words,,

[@marysaladino8007]

Best long podcast I’ve heard Fr. Mike, the explanation was superb! God Bless you and praying for you and your hard work to offer this Bible study to all of us🙏Amen🙏✝️🙏

[@johns1834]

Good lesson. Leviticus 18 is one of the reasons I have begun RCIA classes and left the Episcopal Church. The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer does not reference Leviticus 18, Romans 1:18 thru 32, and 1 Corinthians 6:9 and church leaders DO NOT consider homosexuality as a sin. Consequently, homosexuals tend to flock to the Episcopal Church where they are told their lifestyle is OK.

[@donnapollock]

Thank you Father Mike, I'm praying for you and all the others here. God Bless you...

[@maureendoherty3624]

Thank you 🙏🏽 father Mike god bless you I love this practice learning so much from it. May God bless you abundantly. Please keep me in your prayers to be open to the Holy Spirit to open my heart to Jesus. Amen

[@troyrowe7670]

I read my Bible on my own, then I listen to this podcast while following along. It is great to see what I miss when reading my Bible twice. Also, your explanations are amazing, Fr, how you are able to tie the Old Testament into the New Testament

[@linorlineses461]

God bless and keep you, Father Mike, for this Bible study! I am learning a lot!

[@irenebrough8674]

Wow the readings have been strong lately. I write all the readings my printer doesn't work. I am learning so much everyday.somtimes I play it 2 times ,I can really sink it all in.

[@marcihf217]

Thank you for explaining the different types of laws.

[@carissimaamicitiaest5535]

Thank you, Father Mike. I had read these books in the past, but did not understand most of it. You made it so easy and clear. Lots of love and prayers all the way from Brazil. 🙏🇻🇦🇧🇷

[@bohdannak3908]

Thank you father Mike for doing bible in a year. It was a big project and is beneficial to many people like me. God bless you.

[@sepherinaallard7584]

Thank you Fr. Mike God Bless you forever.. Thanks for speaking a tad slower.. but the writing came up .. so .. it was ok then.. smile.

[@cbtherepetitiveparthelpsme957]

You can slow the speed in the setting too.

[@billgroel4463]

Thank you father God Bless

[@blisspop6193]

Pro tip: With Fr. Super'sonic'speak Mike, I find 0.75x speed is just about perfect.

[@timothycunningham5875]

Thanks!

[@wonderwoman6232]

I am so disappointed in my Catholic church that they no longer offer the blood of Christ. I stopped attending that church and now do the online mass with Father Mike. I feel guilty about that, but the Catholic church has changed so much. I am really disappointed. This is why I am so happy to have found Father Mike.

[@tomasveras2175]

When you partake in the bread, you consume the true body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus. Dont go away from the Church

[@mrsl5514]

It's a mortal sin to miss Mass without a valid reason! You receive the Precious Blood when you receive His Body! There isn't a separation.

[@elizabethkenney2953]

I love your zeal for the scripture I hear it in your voice every time you read Your joy is self evident God bless you for taking the time to read and explain to us we are looking to understand and learn to love the scripture as you do Thank you

[@mikemerriman7154]

...that was a lot...but soooo good...abundant blessings dear beloveds.

[@strawberrysmile2212]

You are one of God's beloved ❤️

[@albyantony1853]

13th May 2024, Day 42, what a gift!

[@marcusslavenas5778]

Great day!

[@kellycrawford7798]

It was long, but worth it. Thank you Father.

[@suzannemoloney9465]

Loving this pod cast more each day. Ive never read much of the old testament except for the psalms but i didnt realise until now how awesome is leviticus. When you talk about the blood and water on the altar it reminds me of the divine mercy. There is an altar at the shrine of the divine mercy at Stockbridge MA that has on it the words blood and water. Also loved psalm 77

[@prakashrebello6322]

i now understand the old and new testament connection, Thank you Fr Mike

[@JudeMichaelPeterson]

That's a really good insight into Leviticus 18, Father Mike.

[@thelayprayloslaicosoran6390]

A declaration, my answer to Him

[@mariamathew4664]

Thank you 🙏🏼.

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

Rock n’ rolling... 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@annec988]

Day 42. Thank you Fr Mike. All prayers for you and all of us. God Bless Us All with His grace and Mercy. Amen.

[@olivematura5027]

Anting thank you so much. You surprise me each day how knowledgable you are on the Bible, and how your are able to impart it to us in a way we are able to understand God’s words. Thank you so much.

[@sharminepingfu9685]

Thank you, Fr. Mike! I'm enjoying the journey that you're taking me through this Bible study. ❤ I'm learning a lot! Grateful 2 u 🙏

[@barnabascollins3634]

What a beautiful prayer that was. Wow! re: the prohibition against homosexuality in Lev 18, I have read that this is a mis-translation of the ancient texts, that the prohibition is actually against pedophilia (sex with children). I am not saying that I believe what I've read, but I am curious what Father thinks of this. I am a homosexual, currently celibate, but it's difficult. I am worried about my salvation. It's horribly frustrating. I love my Faith, but this is a lifelong delemma.

[@pattikennedy8533]

You are one of God’s Beloved, I have family members who are homosexual, filled with Gods love in their hearts and who are so close to me. I pray you feel God’s peace .

[@tsr3779]

Stay strong, stay pure…deny yourself and offer up to the Lord. Go to confession and clear the past. Fight temptation! I am praying for you. As long as you are not acting on your desires, you are free from sin. God loves you no matter what, but he does not love the sin. The sun will lead you away from Him…just as my sins do to me. It’s hard! But with Him anything is possible. Blessings.

[@cw1626]

This was outstanding.ive listened several times. This is my second year using the Hallow app. Thank you Father mike.

[@tinamummey4347]

This is so wonderful. I look forward d to it daily. I would never read the Old Testament. But with your explanation I can fully understand it. Thank you so much Fr. God Bless you. I’ll pray for you and you pray for me. Tina Mummey, Newark, Ohio

[@GodLovesYou4368]

Thank you Father Mike 😊😇🙏💞🙏

[@chariviejo1741]

Every bible study is a blessing. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@jeanlanz2344]

Thank you, Father Mike, for the inspired teachings. God bless you always.

[@clemapinto7652]

Thank you Fr Mike. That was a beautiful explanation of God's laws. Thanks once again for reminding me that I am God's beloved

[@gingerphelan5728]

God bless all!! 🙏

[@shellyduncan4946]

Oh Lord , help me never to forget what my eyes have already seen !