Day 67: God's Justice and Refuge - The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

[@ojie285]

Abba, Father, praying for all those contemplating abortion and those involved in the process of abortion. LORD, have mercy. ❤❤❤

[@elizabethhunter4525]

Phew I have binged on five days, not going to be around and can't miss it ! It's a cold wet day here so what is not to like about sitting by the fire, drinking tea, and listening to the word of God. Adios mis amigos.

[@luzclara3855]

God bless you. ❤

[@KB_2161]

❤🙏🙏🙏❤

[@dionnemorgan6470]

As I listen to today's reading, what came to my mind is how much we today are sacrificing our children like the Canaanites. Abortion came to my mind. As go deeper into Scripture I feel like we are behaving just like the people of the Old Testament. Thank You Fr Mike for giving me clarity.

[@marieconstantia4441]

I thought the same. We are in many ways so much worse. God has been so merciful to us but one day the hammer will fall. New news today? Male birth control.

[@nilvigloriani7723]

Totally agree with you.... killing children for the money god... abortion for the sake of money, ambitions...

[@leeannegraves7671]

My feelings are the same regarding child sacrifice. Abortion and pedophelia, too.

[@WickedlyMe328]

So a 10 year old rape victim should be forced to carry a child?

[@chata9321]

Exactly! That’s why I shake my head whenever “progressives” call pro-lifers and pro-family individuals “backwards”. Because, in reality, they are the ones who are going back to primitive times-when everyone is slave to their sins and own desires.

[@MonaHilton319]

My long time question about all these wars in the Old Testament has been answered. WAR OF JUDGEMENT. Thank you Fr. Mike. Such wisdom has been given to you. I'm knowing, understanding, and trusting God more through you. God bless you.

[@dianefrank3688]

Praying for Fr. Mike & BIY🙏🙏🙏

[@KB_2161]

Hey Diane! Psalm 34:18, 19 - The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (19) A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all You heard my cry for mercy when I called to you for help… Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Psalms 31:22, 24 Prayers for Mourners ❤❤❤

[@dianefrank3688]

@James_RC ❤🙏

[@roknrone]

Praying especially for you and all your family, made God give you the grace to do whatever his will is! I know from personally experience, that loss chances everything around us. We will only know when we see God face to face why his plan was, well, what it was. Just know your brother is being prayed for every single day. I have a very special relationship with the Holy Spirit and between the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the perpetual Purgatory novena that I'm involved in, there's nothing quite like intercessory prayers..take care and God bless 🙏❤ P.S. sorry for rambling on, it's the "Spirit" in me doing this

[@dianefrank3688]

@@roknrone I think God uses our words to help others as yours have done for me. Thank you for your words of comfort and prayers. I will be absent from the BIY & CIY for a few days and will cetchup to the group soon. ❤🙏🕊

[@KB_2161]

​@@roknronebeautiful; thank you for sharing ❤

[@danajudd11]

Fr. Mike, you explained the whole situation with the Canaanites and God's justice upon them very well! As hard as it is for us, today, to read, after listening to you all these weeks and walking with God's people all these weeks, it made perfect sense! Thank you!

[@judithharvey8035]

This is not merely The Bible in a Year but the study of the bible in a year. Your explanations Fr Mike are priceless. God bless you for this gift.

[@christinekirsteinblackburn]

God please protect your chosen people in Isreal.

[@WashingtonDC99]

Israel 🇮🇱 will have no peace until their whole conversion and accepting theirs and ours Messiah Jesus Christ King Of The universe. We Catholics must pray for the conversion of the Jews ✡

[@brianmelville520]

07MAR2024. Day 67. O Lord our God, make our hearts like ours.

[@boogsassy1]

Still pushing through and pressing play no matter how far behind I fall here and there❤ God bless everyone listening to this.

[@roknrone]

Great takeaway..let not your heart faint; do not fear, or tremble, or be in dread; for the Lord your God is he that goes with you.. Extol the Lord our God, and worship his holy mountain; for the Lord our God is holy! Prayers for Father Mike and all of the BIY family..Jesus, Mary and Joseph I love you save souls 🙏❤

[@dediethompson6800]

Hard lessons but I will not waver in my trust that God has a plan...he IS goodness. My take is that I must "kill" my false gods...envy, judgements, sloth, pride at the core of them all! It's not about me! Get over me! Please God give me one day's portion of your grace today. With that I can make right choices. Thank you

[@shirl2484]

When Father Mike said he was praying for God's mercy on my (your)soul,it immediately brought tears to my eyes. I could feel the sincerity in his voice and to have God's mercy is a gift I would cherish. Thank You Father Mike. Blessings and prayers to everyone in this group. I have been praying for all of us daily.

[@Susan-hj6bc]

Fr. Mike, I am SO IMPRESSED, with the way you read through and pronounce those names!! I have to practice and read and reread, when working with the Jr. High students. You speak it fluently! Thank you too, for helping us with understanding what was read, you must be able to see us in “Internet Land”, scratching our head, wondering what we just read! God has Blessed you with such talent! Thank you Fr. MIke and God Bless! 🙏🏼✝️🕊️

[@chavelasalas9151]

Thanks be to God pray for us father amen prayers father Mike amen

[@MrDarshD]

Fr. Mike is right. We need to understand the context while reading these books as the punishment and the law were appropriate for the time. In fact, the law about refuge shows that we must not avenge and not punish those who committed crimes accidentally or unwillingly. Fr. Mike said that the people of God at that time had to follow God with the whole heart because they were entrusted with the responsibility of guiding the world and showing them the glory and mercy of God. These people's future generations wouldn't have been able to see King David and Jesus if they had not survived or had turned to religions where people sacrificed children. Thus, it was such a difficult task for God to keep them pure and strong until Christ arrived to redeem them of the original sin. Thank you so much, Fr. Mike, for your guidance! God bless you, Team Ascension, and the fellow listeners

[@sugandhasingh8510]

Lord, we humble ourselves in Your presence. Help us love mercy and act in ways that are just and right.Give us wisdom for difficult times.Then we will see things like You do and treat every person in a way that honors You.🙏🕯️🕊️ Righteous will inherit the land flowing with milk and honey... Justice will prevail , because God has a plan.Amen 🙏 07- March- 2024

[@margaretferrara1008]

Father, when you laugh to me, it's like a holy 🤗👐 hug...need more. Praise God have a great night bold neighbors.

[@garlicgirl3149]

We Christians should learn to laugh more.

[@rm-paradise]

Father, may everything I do this day, whether it be full of joy or pain, whether it be full of love or grief, I ask everything I go through today be offered to you, just like Jesus offered everything to you. It is in his name we pray. Amen. 3/7/2024

[@R_Thomp]

Thank you Father

[@duanabarnes1451]

I understand that some may have a problem with what they read in the bible, but to me, as Fr Mike has said so many times before, humanity is broken. We can’t EVER assume that we know better than God. Our understanding is extremely limited and distorted. God sees all knows all and created All.

[@annmarieedwards8816]

Thank you for that explanation, Fr Mike. God bless you

[@marianmilne6009]

Thank you, Mr. Mike. I look forward to your explanations; otherwise, I'd be lost. praying for you and everyone here. God bless🙏❤🙏

[@teknatheou]

Yes, very lost indeed. Thank God!

[@carlz7777]

Listening to these readings and your wonderful explanation, I could not help but think of all the innocent lives lost to abortion every year! God bless you Fr. Mike!🙏🙏🙏

[@rpmgrlca]

Thanks for the Princess Bride reference, it gave me an unexpected chuckle.

[@doreenvandermerwe2027]

Fr Mike. I am so thankful for your explanations that our God is a God of mercy who reprimands us in His love, not in His wrath.

[@paulmclaughlin4819]

Thank you for explaining these 'difficult' verses. I'm teaching a Confirmation class and a student asked me why the God of the Old Testament is '"so mean" compared to Jesus of the New Testament. Tough question, right? Well, the Holy Spirit spoke to me through Fr. MIke's explanation at the very moment I searched for an answer. God is truly working through this Bible in a Year series. The ripple effect is immense, but impossible to calculate.

[@wilhelminasibley942]

Bless you Father Mike, you are truly gods prophet. Thank you so very much for showing me God's mercy and love. You have saved me through my darkest days. Pray for me and my Husband Russell whom, I hope is at peace with god.

[@theolindabrookes8438]

God bless you Fr. Mike may the lord bless you and keep you and strengthen you, may the lord continue to keep you safe and may he guide you always as you deliver his words each day. Help us lord to understand, the scriptures and applied it everyday of our lives. Amen 🙏

[@JFlower7]

There are some who will never change from evil. God knows. Today our society is coming close to being overcome by evil.

[@monmen91]

Lord make our hearts like Yours, fill our minds with what is true. Fill our lives with what is beautiful.

[@Charlene52354]

I been listening to BIAY and CIY. . Today this reading really touches your heart so much. It seams each day it strikes a beautifulcould within my soul . I am so grateful that I started this at the end of December. It has opened my eyes to a beautiful reality. Thank you and God Bless.

[@JakeWang]

Pray to the Lord for his mercy to everyone, good or bad, whole or broken, joyful or sorrow. For the Lord is just.

[@olivematura5027]

Today was a little confusing and sounded a little contra tiding but I always say God is never wrong and he will never stealer us the wrong. What I can’t understand I take it on Faith, because to me God does not make mistake.

[@linorlineses461]

God bless and keep you, Father Mike,, for enlightening us on God’s justice and wisdom and on the reason why God has fostered an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. That is God’s way of instilling discipline and instruction for them to always obey and trust in Him or be corrupted by the pagans around them! Glory to our just and wise God who provides for all His children!

[@meanchoolee5845]

Thank you Father Mike

[@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. Give us the grace to approach the Word of God with meekness and humility, and with an eagerness to do everything God desires. 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.

[@theresadavis1834]

Thank Father Mike for all you doing for us. Praying for everyone.

[@leeannegraves7671]

Wow. Thank you Fr. Mike, breaking this down for me. He knew they wouldn’t obey. God is great.

[@valentinabiebie]

Thank you, Father Mike. Praying to God for His mercy upon all of us. God bless!

[@rm-paradise]

Carrying on Dawn M's mantle to pray for all the holy souls in purgatory. 3/8/2022

[@carmelcollins3865]

I wonder what God thinks of the World today. God you are good.Please Help me to trust you in life and death. God bless father Mike and all.

[@mikemerriman7154]

...abundant merciful blessing and divine favor to you all!!!

[@emilyashley4820]

Thank you Father Mike for your kind spirit as you read the Bible with us. In Deuteromomy 20, I feel bad for the children of the lands that are not an inheritance.

Thank you, Fr. Mike and for that may God be praised 💜😇

[@wreloise1]

Dear Lord, by Your grace, may I support your children "set apart for a sacred purpose"🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@williamgroel2880]

Thank you father mike for sharing god’s word Amen 🙏

[@prakashrebello6322]

Thank you Fr Mike, this session was difficult one for me to understand but as you said we move on with Faith and trust in our mighty Lord

[@MarElepano-zc9sx]

Thanks for showing me how to pray. Deuteronomy 19 - "an eye for an eye" is difficult. Faith is a heavy burden. Community in prayer lightens it. Agape Fr. Mike and all gathered in the Name!

[@bettyallen5520]

Thank you and God bless you ❤️

[@phonic4008]

I think the reason why we're not commanded to go to war anymore to destroy our enemies has to do with the forgiving and redemptive nature of the new covenant, and that as Catholics we can live with different cultures and religion and not be as easily swayed like the ancient Israelites. We are strong enough to live with them and evangelize.

[@donnapollock]

Thank you Father Mike.....praying for you, and all of those on this Journey with you....

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

Thanks, Father, Mikey... Peace be with one and all Worldwide...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@pfg9331]

The Lord our God is holy! Holy is he! 💙

[@annec988]

Day 67. Thank you Fr Mike. All prayers for you and everyone worldwide. Let there be peace in the world. Amen.

[@moniquearseneault1460]

Thank you Father.. God bless ❤️🙏🏻

[@patmendell381]

War today breaks all of God’s warfare commands, how sad.

[@gracelebron3536]

Did Father Mike just make a Princess Bride reference?😂 Very thankful for these videos. Surprised of how far I have to scroll now to reach the day I'm at. Thank you Lord ❤️

[@PatriciaRodrigues-hl3fo]

Thanks for explaining about the cities of refuge that the Israelites had to build. 👌

[@LaurensiaRimanu-nb1fy]

Thank you Father Mike. Praying for all of us going through this BIAY and CIY Group here. Amen 🙏

[@nanarodriguez1854]

May the Almighty Father have Mercy on us all! ❤️🙏

[@robehrgonzales77494]

Dia 67 ❤, Praise GoD ❤

[@rachelamaltese3419]

We love you God help to understand Your will,we're human with human limit understanding 🕊♥️

[@giarose6493]

Praying

[@marysaladino8007]

Thsnk you oh got for your mercy and forgiveness Z please hear our prayers as I lift all who have asked me to prey for them and are praying for us in this Bible Study. All honor and glory to God🙏Amen🙏 than you fitter Schmitz🙏✝️❤️

[@fashionforwardmom8008]

Lord, You are our provider and you are just. Thank you for knowing us and revealing our own hearts to us through your Word. Help us trust that your ways are higher than our ways. Show us how to seek your justice with kindness. 🙏🏻

[@bettymelik2611]

May God’s judgement be upon Ukraine and Russia

[@ruthahendrix3807]

You capture my attention in your manner❤ thank you😅

[@rc3088]

Thank you

[@abelgarcia6992]

I use to have problems understanding the killing of all the people of the Land of Canaan as God wanted Israel to do, but now with your explanation, I understand why. Thanks!😊

[@giarose6493]

Thanks 🙏

[@margaretferrara1008]

Thank you Father Mike, keep smiling 😃

[@nadiadelrosso5419]

Are we not there today God loves us and does what He needs to do to in His Mercy to call us back🙏🏻

[@dawnmireles2912]

March 9, 2023 Round Two Praying for Souls in Purgatory.

[@margaretferrara1008]

It is a warning, I believe, at peace. Makes sense.

[@skanderberg8701]

Oct 12 2021 God bless you all Happy Columbus Day

[@margaretferrara1008]

Confession,repentance, , faith

[@eduardohoover2127]

I liked the New American Bible translation. Psalm 99 begins, "The Lord is King," not merely, "The Lord reigns."

[@gracieperez9892]

Lord heal Greg.

[@josephmuthusi9055]

Your voice is so clear!

[@wreloise1]

Dear Lord, Your Help is needed…Goodness is not of our nature…Lord Help us 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾 “And he said, “I will make all my goodness pass before you, and will proclaim before you my name ‘The Lord’; and I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.” ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭33:19‬ ‭

[@judithharvey8035]

Today's readings clarify the origins of the priesthood and practices as we know ithem. We have a better understanding of our faith.

[@robehrgonzales77494]

DaY 67 ❤❤❤ A M E N 🙏🙏🙏

[@WKGamesMain]

Numbers 18 shows God instructing Aaron of the laws and responsibilities assigned to the Levites. The Levites are directly assigned duties related to the sanctuary and the priesthood by God. Heave offerings will be given to the Levites so that they can eat. Because the inheritance of the Levites is God Himself, the first fruits of these offerings will be given by God to the Levites. However, the firstborn of offerings are Holy to the Lord and must be dedicated to Him as such. Israelites will pay tithes (10% taxes) to the Levites to satisfy the needs of their work. The Levites are instructed to pay a tithe of the tithes to the priesthood. I appreciated your commentary on the idea of having God as an inheritance for the Levites. I was a bit confused by the meaning of this phrase as it has been repeated several times. It makes sense that this means the Levites do not own land but instead serve and worship God in the land of the Tabernacle. Deuteronomy 19 shows Moses instructing the Israelites to create cities of refuge where unknowing man-slayers may flee. In order to create a nation of justice rather than vengeance, God wants these cities of refuge to prevent avengers from excessively killing those who kill unintentionally. Intentional killers will not be granted refuge in these cities. God tells them not to pity intentional killers. Moses tells them to respect their neighbor's "landmark" or private property. Two or three witnesses are necessary to condemn a guilty person. False witnesses will stand before God and God's Judges who will determine if they are liars. False witnesses will be punished according to how they sought to punish the accused (an eye for an eye). Deuteronomy 20 shows Moses commanding the Israelites to trust God when they enter battle. Commanders must encourage the Israelites to remember God before battle. God instructs soldiers with unfinished business at home not to fight for Israel in warfare. An offer of peace must be given before each battle and battle only occurs when the offer is rejected. Only men shall be killed in battle, women and livestock shall be plundered. No mercy is given to the idol-worshippers among the Canaanites. Trees with fruit are to be protected whereas other trees may be used for the purposes of warfare. Psalm 99 reminds us that the Lord reigns. We know God is present in Zion and that He is Holy. We know the Lord is just and righteous. Thus, we call to exalt the Lord. God answered the calls of Moses, Aaron, Samuel, and other priests. Thus, we praise the Lord. Thanks be to God! Day 67 - 3/9/2022

[@Manyanababy]

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[@WashingtonDC99]

Day 67. Thursday March 7th, 2024 When I was a child I almost killed by sister Evelyn who is 2 and 4 months younger than me. I was like probably 9 or 10 years old. We were playing with a knife and, I really don't know how the little knife ended up on her back ( I stubbed her on her back.... My mom never knew, we kept it secret ). We were just playing, my two siblings and I were just playing ( My sister Evelyn and my brother Victor never told mom because they knew that if they told mom I would be in a big, big trouble ).

[@stephenspain9167]

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[@stanleygrover1685]

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[@amarinarios70]

#day67BibleinAYear2022 Thank you Father Mike / Father Fray For Bible in a year and sending prayers and protection for y’all through this time to bring us closer to Jesus and understanding the Bible I am enjoy hearing it English & Spanish it’s amazing Sending lobe and healing and prayers to y’all And everyone who read this #day67BibliaEnAño2022 Gracias Padre Mike / Padre Fray Por la Biblia en un año y enviando oraciones y protección por todos ustedes a través de este tiempo para acercarnos a Jesús y entender la Biblia Me gusta escucharlo en inglés y español, es increíble Enviando lóbulo y curación y oraciones a todos ustedes Y todos los que leen esto 💜🛡🗡🎺🕊❤️‍🩹📿😇👼🌹🩸🇺🇸🇲🇽🌎🇲🇽🇺🇸🩸🌹👼😇📿❤️‍🩹🕊🗡🗡🛡💜

[@hwmcgrath2]

This scripture from Deuteronomy is the reason the High Priests needed two like witnesses before they could take Christ to Herod for capital punishment.

[@kathyesargent9088]

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[@diletha5976]

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[@debbie4503]

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[@househuntersaz9377]

Would God allow to destruction of all people in Promised Land (Canaan) because they came from Nephilim? Somehow they survived flood since they were giants of the land... and allowed since they were not suppose to be as they were not from God but from the Angels that went against Him?

[@jameskearney4100]

I can't tell if I am on the right part. It seems I just read this yesterday?

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

“For crying, out loud...😂”

[@eduardohoover2127]

It's interesting the Anakim, the Nephlim, are not included in the list in Deuteronomy 20: 17, and these were the mighty giant people that the children of Israel were afraid of at Kadesh Barnia. Were the scouts just making it up that they had seen them in the land because of some folklore about these giants?

[@teknatheou]

17:46 - Princess Bride reference

[@emms1282]

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[@nellennatea]

The great prophet to come was Jesus. & now the experts have revealed the body under The Shroud Of Turin. & I look at Jesus and I know it is him. I believe the Shroud of Turin is a negative photograph that Jesus left for proof of his resurrection. We see the positive picture now. Jesus is coming again. Very soon. The body under the Shroud revealed makes me feel like it's very soon. Jesus guided them to do it. To reveal it.

[@admg1340]

Day 67, 10/22/21