Day 23: Judah Changes - The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

[@Yim_093]

As someone who has committed some of the worst sins and caused others to sin and deals with the regret every single day, hearing Father Mike speak about Judah is such a humbling reminder of how great and merciful our God is

[@AussieBenita]

@Yim_093 🌷

[@KB_2161]

Better to have a heart that is broken than a heart that is hardened (Fr Mike Schmitz)🙏❤🙏

[@TrixRN]

AMEN!🙏❤️ Lord, break my heart before I can harden it. Always help me with a heart of flesh & break into pieces my heart of stone.🙏❤️ Have you seen any sign of Diane Frank? I haven’t seen a post in about 3 days.

[@irenebrough6907]

I almost want to go on, but I will wait,prayers for Father Mike and all who listen to this podcast everyday,prayers for our broken world, that everyone could and would listen to the word of God and practice, the change for good!

[@donnapollock]

Keep God close to you, I will remember you in prayer everyday during this Journey through The Holy Bible. Pray to The Lord Jesus Christ and ask for help and for his Mercy, he will drowned you with love and Mercy......

[@amalsfrancis1485]

Amen 🙏

[@susiecantulermalerma806]

AMEN 💜✝️💜

[@georgesandon]

Amem

[@enoladmello2344]

I look fwd everyday to hearing God's word

[@roknrone]

Thought for day 23..humility is the wisdom of the God of heaven and earth..prayers for all who are taking this wonderful journey together 🙏

[@TrixRN]

Amen! Beautiful 🙏❤️

[@brianmelville520]

To change like Judah. 23-JAN-2024.

[@TrixRN]

🙏❤️

[@This-isGirl]

Father Mike I loved what you talked about today. And I have never heard the Bible read the way you do. It really touches my heart. Thank you. God bless you Fr Mike and all who are on this wonderful journey of self discovery and self awareness through the Word of God 🙏🏻

[@TrixRN]

Amen.🙏❤️

[@PriscillaCorpuz-b9w]

Thank you Fr Mike, you are so good. God bless you. I love how you described about the " changed Judah", someone that we can put ourselves in and be like him. Thank you This is my first time listening to this BIY podcast and I'm loving. My name is Priscilla from Sydney, Australia

[@TrixRN]

God bless 🙏❤️

[@zmhs76]

Exactly 2 years ago I was in the hospital for c19 pnemonia and started listening to BIAY . Thank God for my illness as I was able to slow down and hear His words and pray for healing. Thank you Fr. Mike for this, and the BIAY community for praying for each other. Am trying to do round 2 as I did finish CIAY last year. God bless everyone and may the Lord touch the hearts of many to return to the one true faith! ❤

[@boliviareports]

Everyone can change... none of us need to stick in sin. God bless dear Fr. simply awesome!!!

[@lizsim]

I loved this!!!

[@The.Rosco.Mothership]

Continuing my journey, Team Replay 💚🙏🏼😊

[@LaurensiaRimanu-nb1fy]

Thank you Father Mike! Praying for all of you here 🙏

[@TrixRN]

Amen!🙏❤️

[@elizabethhunter4525]

What a wonderfully descriptive verse that is in Proverbs 4 v18 'The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter 'till the full light of day' It is a joy to see the sun rise on these winter mornings, wait 'till the birds start singing. Oh Lord our Lord how majestic is your name. in all the earth. Psalm 8

[@TrixRN]

Amen!🙏❤️

[@jenkayla2492]

I'm listening to this podcast for the first time in 2023!

[@MrDarshD]

The changed hearts of the brothers were revealed only because of Joseph's test and yes, it seems that guilt and repentance can change the heart. That's why despite brokenness, now the brothers put their lives in danger for Benjamin and undo what they did with Joseph. Judah truly embraced the change. It is a reminder that past sins and mistakes don't define us and we must not stay stuck there but change. Job's discussion shows us how complicated the world is and how God's ways are beyond our understanding. Thus, we must trust God. The wisdom from Proverbs is very important to avoid trouble. It is right that we should not go on the path of wicked men - deep darkness that leads to stumbling (big risks). Hold fast to the instruction. Your feet will never stumble. The path of righteousness continues to get brighter until it's bright like noon (glory and happiness despite hardships). Thank you, Fr. Mike and Team Ascension

[@TrixRN]

Thank you for this great explanation & reflection on today’s Scriptures. How comforting to know our contrition & repentance can lead to a real change of heart. 🙏❤️

[@MrDarshD]

@TrixRN Thank you for your kind words, Theresa! I'm glad that my reflections also resonate with you. I'm learning and getting reminders of many things thanks to Fr. Mike in this BIY podcast! God bless you!

[@pebblespunzalan5407]

We were raised on Bible stories, not on fairy tales. And Joseph's story is my all-time favorite bible story. I'm missing my siblings who cannot visit us because of this pandemic. Keep them safe, dear Lord. God bless you Fr. Mike. God bless all the subscribers, as well.

[@chavelasalas9151]

Thank you Lord Jesus Christ. Prayers father Mike amen

[@TrixRN]

🙏❤️

[@sallymcmorrow]

THanks Fr Mike. We 'must prayforall in this broken world. Espeially ourfamilies,!!

[@OliviaCortis]

Day 23❣️Thank you Fr Mike❣️🙏🏻💕📖💕

[@LuTaung-v9n]

Amen.Thank you so much Fr.❤🙏😇May God bless you.

[@patriciahutchenszimmerman9357]

Thank you so much Fe Mike. You were such a large part in my return to the Catholic church after 60 years and now helping me understand better. This Granny prays for you daily

[@meanchoolee5845]

Thank you Father Mike

[@TrixRN]

🙏❤️

[@R_Thomp]

Thank you Father

[@sdfdffdss]

beautiful reflection Fr MIke😊

[@jdthibodeaux4234]

Thank you Fr. Mike, I think today was a good day. The change of heart is so encouraging! May the souls of the faithfully departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.Amen ! 🙏 for all followers of the Bible In a Year!

[@TrixRN]

Amen!🙏❤️

[@jd3jw]

Another beautiful aspect of Judah's story is that it comes full circle. He was the one who suggested Joseph be sold into slavery. He says, "What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood? Come, and let us sell him to the Ishameelites" Genesis 37:26-27. So we see that Judah not only wanted to get rid of their brother Joseph, but selfishly gain from consigning his brother to slavery and breaking his father's heart. But here, the very same Judah is willing to sacrifice his own freedom, for the good of his brother and father. He's gone from seeking to benefit at the cost of others, to sacrificing himself for the benefit of others.

[@VO_JayRedding]

Judah means praise. Asher means happy, blessed one. I named my youngest Asher.

[@denisemouledous7352]

This is my 2nd year doing Bible in a year and I’m learning so much. When I hear and read about Joseph I can’t help but think he is not blameless in what happened to him. As a young boy he seemed to be so arrogant with his brothers that it is no wonder they had I’ll feelings toward him. However, giving him over to be a slave was just so evil on their parts. I see the brokenness in all of them but they have all gained wisdom with age.

[@betsymiller6778]

Thank you, Father Mike. You have brought me back to my Catholic roots with this series! Prayers for you and all in our broken world! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ckeast5588]

Father Mike, as we become older, we all change. There are so many things I did and said that I wish I hadn't, while wishing I had taken the opportunities God provided, but didn't. You've mentioned "brokenness," each time you reflected. I'm still broken. Each day I ask Christ to help me follow his plan and the gift of wisdom and forgiveness. Father, thank you for helping me to understand God's Word.

[@PhillipLWilcher]

If the one thing in Life that does not change is Change itself, then the way is always forward. What better way to move forward than to walk with God! Blessings, Fr. Mike and everyone!

[@annehines1358]

God of compassion here my prayer.

[@prakashrebello6322]

Thank you Fr Mike, Like Judah we can change, we can restart!

[@ritadahn1882]

Thank you Fr. Mike for your heartwarming testimony at the March for Life yesterday!!! You truly are a Priest after God's own heart!!!❤🙏❤

[@donnapollock]

Wasn't he just Awesome??

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@marcihf217]

Lifting every and their loved ones and their needs up in prayer.

[@JSSJ-r4e]

God bless you too Father !!

[@aliceleong5662]

Thank you Fr. Mike for your insight and explanation.... yes, is true that we can change and transform our lives for good. May God grace and mercy be upon all of us and help us walk in His ways of righteousness. Have a blessed day everyone. God bless. ... and keep going until we finish this whole Bible podcast and keep smiling.😊

[@bibles1234]

Today started out in frustration, I woke in a bad mood. That has never happened before, I ususally awake in a good mood and begin my day with a simple "Hi God". Listening to the Bible in Year today and the catechism has eased my heart and taken the mood from me. I found peace in the word and instruction of God. Thank you Fr. Mike for all that you do.

[@Michael-yx9lg]

Increadable teaching Fr Mike, I needed that word today.

[@wreloise1]

May we continue to deepen our relationship with our spiritual mother, Mary … may we pray for guidance and strength to change when needed 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@chinjujoseph4712]

Totus tuus Mary !

[@kathgonzales4375]

DiA 23, awesomeness my LoRD ❤

[@pfg9331]

"with God's help, things can become different" indeeeeeeed!

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

Wicked men, no thanks...Thank you, Jesus... 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@skanderberg8701]

👋

[@esjob8442]

Thanks father 👨

[@Truthseeker956-xv8ju]

Thank you so much for timestamps. Love you, Father Mike.

[@heathsavage4852]

This amazing series of study videos ties the Holy Bible together in my mind. I have ADD and have always found study difficult. So, thank you from my heart for this amazing study aid.

[@ellenosborne8207]

Best New Year Resolution. Pray I stay with it. Prayers for Fr Mike and those reading along.

[@jacqueline5543]

Thank you father mike. These are helpful. I am willing and wanting change. Thank you

[@dawnmireles2912]

February 5, 2023 Round Two Prayers for BIAY participants! #PrayersforSoulsinPurgatory #DivineMercyChaplet #SaintFaustinasDiaryinaYear

[@donnapollock]

Father Mike, I can't wait until tomorrow for another reading of The Holy Bible. Thank you and God Bless you. I'm praying for you and all of your followers Father Mike. Thank you again.

[@carolyncampbell6149]

God bless you Fr Mike and all who are doing this Bible in a Year.

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@PravinPinto]

Change for the better and live our lives for God.

[@merlehall9208]

and this is how we should feel for our father God. We shouldn't want to do anything to grieve God.

[@BusayomiOla]

It's amazing how you manage to see the connections the Bible puts in our faces and many times don't notice. Thank you so much for giving us the Bible in a year. Loving every bit of it.

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

...And we will bring him “Silver and Gold...” 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@zhuangjingmei1168]

God bless Father Mike and all who are walking this journey with him.

[@maryannagibson5838]

So good to hear! I will be praying for you Fr. Mike! Thank you!

[@theresadavis1834]

Thank you for this program. Praying for everyone.

[@libbyprill]

This is such a beautiful story of personal redemption... the desire to recognize our sins and redirect our mindset to goodness. This is one of my favorite stories of love, regret, and redirection.

[@ansond6372]

This is the 3rd year I've participated in this and I learn more each day. Thank you Ascension and especially Father Mike!

[@carolseven3802]

So happy when I see another going through this the third time with me.

[@kimutaijoseph6958]

Thanks Fr Mike 🙏

[@rc3088]

Thank you

[@benedictaang1875]

Day 22 and 23 is a favorite story for me 🙏💕🙏💕

[@patmendell381]

Best to get the BIAY spiral notebook that should help

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

R.I.P. my youngest brotha’

[@zrobert66]

Thank you Fr. Mike

[@giarose6493]

Praying 🙏

[@vickigranacher3357]

I love how Fr. Mike's narration makes it feel as if you are THERE!

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

Amen...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@FranksPH]

Thank you, Father Mike, and thank you Father Joe Glab for introducing BIY to me.

[@johns1834]

Great story. I can definitely relate to Judah. Have gone through Genesis before but did not make this connection the first time. Thank you for the clarification and looking forward to more of these lessons.

[@RallyTheTally]

I always go off and have to catch up days after lol, good stuff./

[@nancyfernandes7940]

Pray for me Fr.

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@robehrgonzales77494]

Day 23 ❤ Amen 🙏

[@snoopy1965]

So grateful for this utube

[@suzannemoloney9465]

The story of joseph is so good. I wanted to skip ahead. Thank you jesus for fr Mike. I never was interested in the old testament but this is awesome. Im prayi g for you fr Mike

[@marylouhendrickson3068]

Fr. Mike, thank you for another enlightening day. Faith, Hope, and Charity. 🙏

[@berryberry2508]

Proverbs 4 : 10 - 19 The Benefits of Wisdom 10 - Listen to me, my child. Take seriously what I am telling you, and you will live a long life. 11 - I have taught you wisdom and the right way to live. 12 - Nothing will stand in your way if you walk wisely, and you will not stumble when you run. 13 - Always remember what you have learned. Your education is your life -- guard it well. 14 - Do not go where evil people go. Do not follow the example of the wicked. 15 - Don't do it ! Keep away from evil ! Refuse it and go on your way. 16 - Wicked people cannot sleep unless they have done something wrong. They lie awake unless they have hurt someone. 17 - Wickedness and violence are like food and drink to them. 18 - The road the righteous travel is like the sunrise, getting brighter and brighter until daylight has come. 19 - The road of the wicked, however, is dark as night. They fall, but cannot see what they have stumbled over. The Good News Bible Today's English Version ( TEV). 📖🕯💒

[@chavelasalas9151]

Amen thank sweetie God

[@gingerphelan5728]

God bless you all 🙏❤️

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

Do not be afraid, fear only you know who...wisemen ... and lasses... 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@geneandettasonnier1651]

Thank you...So Wonderful 👍👍👍🦋

[@pauljubb7305]

My third trip thank you Father Mike

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

I’d be like I have nine brothers plus all the others Worldwide...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@carmelcollins3865]

Thank you God 🙏

[@cheraybisaya]

Thanks for guiding us Father, I cannot wait for the next episode, soo exciting especially with your insights:)

[@annec988]

Day 23. Thank you Fr Mike. I feel stuck in my brokeness but I trust my Abba Father that He knows what I need and will deliver me. I pray for you Fr Mike and for us all. Amen.

[@christinetuthill8249]

Thank you Father. I am praying for you

[@ruthortega5822]

Excellent readings!! So much to think of. Thank you Father Mike for your dedication to bringing the Bible to us daily.

[@fashionforwardmom8008]

Lord, We praise you. Your grace is sufficient. We do not need to remain in sin. By receiving your Holy Spirit, we become new creations and are set apart to be different. Sanctify us so that our eyes are opened to truth and give us the strength to walk in it. Amen. 🙏🏻

[@louiseoconnor9822]

How wonderful, none of us are stuck in our sin. Bless you Fr. Mike

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

Hi ✨✨✨ 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 🕊🕊🕊

[@elcompalex31]

Lord help us be Strong and Change like Judah with the help of your grace Amen.

[@CK-wc8ow]

What,,,,,,,Chapter 43 and 42.... oh Rev Fr Mike😇

[@garlicgirl3149]

Amazing. So glad for grace and that God allows for growth! Restoration

[@monmen91]

Praying we can be like Judah-- that we can change for the better!

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@sepherinaallard7584]

THANK YOU ONCE MORE FR.

[@lizsim]

I’m praying for Fr mike and all of you

[@Sheilamarie2]

Thank you, Father for this gift.

[@linorlineses461]

God bless snd keep you, Father Mike ! Blessings to all !

[@pathummel4876]

Thank you for opening the word to us.