Day 236: Rich in Love - The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

[@jldisme]

Lord Jesus, I humbly pray for myself, Father Mike, & all the people participating in the Bible-in-Year podcast. I do not know all their needs, but you do, Lord. I offer them to you with confidence that you hear our prayers. May your word take deep root in our hearts & transform our ways of thinking, discerning, and acting. May your grace open our ears to hear & understand and revere & treasure both the Old & the New Testaments which God has prepared for all who desire to enter his kingdom. Please 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 & humility, & with an eagerness to do everything God desires. Please give me the grace to set aside my intellect and my know-it-all attitude and let your Word speak to my heart and my soul. Help us to be diligent students & faithful disciples of your Word. May our hearts never grow dull & may our ears never tire of listening to your voice. Thank you and praise you for the gift of perseverance and for nourishing us with your word! Amen.

[@annmarek3989]

Beautiful Prayer

[@margaretferrara1008]

Please pray for my daughter Jennine who is suffering.

[@mapinoita279]

God bless you Fr. Mike!😊

[@sugandhasingh8510]

Proverbs 15:16 says, "Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and trouble with it" Thank you ALMIGHTY GOD , for your mercies are new every morning 🌄 🙏 Your grace is sufficient for everything 🙏 -Amen Praying for everyone journeying BIAY presently and in future 🙏 Date 23rd August 2024

[@chavelasalas9151]

Praise you Lord Jesus Christ❤❤❤❤❤ amen amen hear our prayers amen amen prayers father Mike amen amen

[@mrsmaggiekoch]

Before we went to mass on Sunday, while we were getting ready, I turned on Fr. Mike leading mass. My husband asked, "Why are you watching mass before we go to mass?" And I was like, "Cause it's our friend Mike!" Listening to his Sunday homilies and the bible in a year podcast has felt like sitting and listening to an old friend.

[@dianalytle163]

I have loved both Fr. Mike's BIAY and his homilies. I listen every Sunday after I go to mass.

[@josephzammit8483]

Very good of you! This is the way God works: some people receive God's grace from one priest, others from another priest. That's why we need to love each other, work for the glory of God and be glad when we hear that a particular priest or layman is drawing many people to God. I’m publishing a weekly KZbin video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you.

[@rc3088]

So true

[@stephanievietti7268]

I listening to his homilies every Sunday after I read the gospel and attend mass. He is such a blessing to our BIAY community and the students he ministers. ✝️

[@carolseven3802]

I can count on the homilies here with Fr mike

[@ojie285]

Wow! Day 236! Thank God for revealing Himself to us and letting his Word influence our lives. thanks Fr. Mike, praying for you and everyone here. Greetings and blessings from the UK.

[@margaretferrara1008]

Behold the days are coming .... teach our children what God has done for us.

[@Haydra1898]

The door explanation was incredible. Beyond expectations. Thank you Father Mike, that was superb. I entered the door of Adoration over and over, and God transformed me.

[@dawnmireles2912]

August 25, 2023 Round Two If you ever feel alone or need guidance consider Saint Faustina’s Diary and EWTN Mother Angelica’s Classics. Oh my goodness so much life guidance in conjunction with Father Mike’s Bible and Catechism in a Year!

[@joannmathews8267]

Praise God for Father Mike❤️

[@rachelmcentarffer3190]

Amen! Praying for you Father Mike thank you for praying for me.

[@MariusGGG7]

18:23 Father in heaven, we give you praise and glory. Thank you so much for this opportunity. Thank you for bringing us today, 236. What a gift that you are. What a gift each day, gosh, Lord, this entire time, every one of these days, none of them are days we deserve. Every one of them is a day that you have given to us as free gift, and all you ask is that we simply receive it. All you ask is that we receive it with gratitude and thanksgiving, knowing that none of these days is anything that any of us have ever deserved. And so, you simply ask us to receive it. And then, on top of receiving it, to use it just for your glory, to say yes to you, to say yes to your gift, and to receive this gift, that you may be glorified and to use this gift that your children might be helped, loved, and cared for. And so, please Lord God, help us to receive this day as your gift, days of difficulty and days of blessing, but also help us to use this day. Help us to use this difficulty that comes with today, so that those around us who are carrying heavy burdens might carry a little bit lighter burdens because of us. Help us to glorify you. Help us to lift up our brothers and sisters. Help us to let you love us, and help us to love you in return. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen. †

[@youtubeKathy]

August 23, 2024 Friday. Here I am!👋

[@busolaolagunju3410]

Still enjoying this journey. Thank you Father Smidt. The h in 'Herbs' is pronounced in the UK.

[@norineschmalz2119]

I feel like the Ethiopian Eunuch, “Philip the deacon says, do you understand what you are reading? The Eunuch replies, how can I unless someone instructs me?” Thanks for making it clearer for me! Always praying for you!

[@rm-paradise]

Father, may everything that I do this day, whether it be full of joy or pain, whether it be full of love or of grief, I ask that everything I go through today be offered to you just like Jesus offered everything to you. It is in his name we pray. Amen. 8/23/2024

[@brianmelville520]

23AUG2024. Day 236. Heal me Oh Lord, and I shall be healed. Save me, Lord, and I shall be saved. Amen

[@debbiegraham5585]

a year later Fr Mike, thank you

[@roknrone]

Day 236..lead us Lord! Prayers for Father Mike and all the BIY family 🙏❤

[@margaretferrara1008]

Trust in the Lord God with all your ❤💙💜

[@QueenyKay]

"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, Whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit. and test the heart, to give to every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings." Jeremiah, 17: 7-10

[@connienavarette1948]

Parents, you are only as happy, as your least happy child. True!

[@donnajeankeith7771]

I am with all of you!

[@patmendell381]

Love your quote from Dr. Patch Adams “Your only as happy as your least happy child”. Made me reflect on my children, and how their lives effected mine.

[@WashingtonDC99]

Day 236 - Friday 23rd, 2024 Rich in love Today's readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. Thank You O Lord God for all the blessings and protections towards me and my family. Deo gratias. Glory Be: GLORIA PATRI, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.

[@17CW68fNv]

What a wonderful thought! We can't leave Mass the way we came in. I'm going to pay attention from now on to what I am doing. God Bless. Claire.

[@annmarek3989]

Since your post was a year ago, I was wondering if you have noticed a difference.

[@joseguzman1051]

Amen 🙏.

[@dawnmireles2912]

The line about only being as happy as your most unhappy child or something along that line is so true. If one of your children is unhappy, as a parent, it is hard to be happy even if your other children are happy. Makes sense. Please pray for Souls in Purgatory. Consider Saint Faustina’s Diary in a Year. Marian Press Podcast. KZbin. Seven minutes a day. God Bless you all. August 25, 2022

[@petardraganov3716]

Proverbs 15:20 also reminds me of "One cannot have God as a Father who does not have the Church as a mother." (St. Cyprian of Carthage) It is foolishness to despise our Mother Church and that foolishness grieves our Father.

[@sharongiboney2819]

Hear my prayers my Lord and Savior: that my children who have stayed from Holy Mother Church will be touched, go to confession and return to full communion with our holy church established by Jesus! Skkg

[@miachambers830]

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

[@margaretferrara1008]

Thank you God for what you have done for me.

[@reneeannbates9066]

God Bless all of us listening and learning with this special bible study under the guidence of Father Mike and the Holy Spirit.

[@loydmcintire5954]

I’m thankful to you Father for explaining to us what we’ve read. We live in different times and many of the old ways are difficult for us to understand.

[@cbtherepetitiveparthelpsme957]

Yet in many ways it's the same.

[@Elijah_Al-Naysaburi]

Good morning 🌷, pray for me father so I can devote my self to Mary pure heart & help my family and society. My name is suhail & i live in Dubai 💗💗💗

[@dileakadias4727]

l will pray

[@Elijah_Al-Naysaburi]

@Pro Justice Thanks 😊 , but some people is level high better than us

[@Elijah_Al-Naysaburi]

@@dileakadias4727 Thank you very much , I'm happy to hear that 🌷🌷🌷

[@rm-paradise]

Carrying Dawn M's mantle and message. Please intercede and pray for the souls in Purgatory, they need our prayers. Consider listening to Saint Faustina’s Diary in a Year on the Marian Press Podcast. Each day's reading is just about 7 minutes long. What a gift! 8/24/2022

[@robehrgonzales77494]

Dia 236❤❤❤ Amen ❤❤❤

[@margaretferrara1008]

The word of the Lord ... trust in God..... his love endures forever

[@michelleferrao8888]

Thank you Fr Mike 🌠 In happy moments Praise God In difficult moments Seek God In quite moments Trust God In every moment Thank God🌻

[@claydawson4783]

I was struck by the unhappiest child quote so I googled it. I’ve never seen a quote (or versions of it) attributed to so many people! It’s a good one.

[@nellennatea]

Thank you Father Mike. God bless.

[@alexandrabright8350]

Wonderful explanation dear Father Mike. May God bless you always. It's so fruitful in our christian life to hear you each morning. I'm praying for you and all the children of God.

[@jonathangoodwin646]

I'm in back to the truth fifteen months. Get all my confessions Go to mess every song and every holiday I'll be good. Take the whole week communion every sunday.

[@Richie016]

😇It's better to be the poor who has faith, hope, and love than to be incredibly wealthy and has none of those things.

[@GuardianAngelWings]

Praying for you, Fr. Mike. You sound like you've got a little cold, so I'm saying extra prayers that all of your narrating isn't wearing out your voice/throat! God Bless You for everything you do. Hugs from Florida

[@erinduvic8579]

Both my husband and my daughter despise me because of my Catholic faith. I just lost my family, but I understand my true family is with Christ. Currently pursuing a divorce and an annulment due to betrayal of our vows. I confidently trust the Lord in where He is taking me. Please pray for their conversion.

[@dominicsdream]

That’s so sad...

[@rumpanuthabetha]

Hugs Erin .. we are all connected by our love for our Lord. My husband and I will pray for you during our night prayers .. that you find peace despite your situation

[@helenwisniewski664]

Praying for you. Been there done that, it hurts, but Jesus loves you so much.

[@marcihf217]

Praying

[@paulavorisek4078]

Im reading your post from a year ago. I get your pain and hope prayers from everyone this past year has given you hope.

[@utubeskreename9516]

Was having trouble making sense of the "go out a different gate" passage, when reading it. That explanation is powerful. Wow! I took what Father Mike said to mean we should also allow ourselves to be changed/made different/consecrated by ANY intentional entering into the presence of God, even alone in our prayer closets or saying a silent prayer while working.

[@uteme]

Heavenly Father, send Your healing Spirit to our Nation & to Your world; let us eagerly & earnestly seek Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior & Redeemer to strengthen our will, our minds & our bodies. Amen

[@margaretferrara1008]

1.14.23 blessings thank you Father Mike

[@nancyyen1]

In essence the Lord will forgave our sins when we ask!

[@mutyabajustine203]

Waawooo it's yet another day,thank You Lord for this great message in the morning and thanks to father Mike for the interpretation.We really appreciate,God bless u.

[@MoonlightNothing]

Sigh, at least there's this gift. Thank you God.

[@MoonlightNothing]

@Pro Justice Thank You God bless you

[@simonslater9024]

The heaviest Cross I carry is not being with Erin May and I feel only half a person while I’m not with her! God bless. Praise Jesus and Mary always!!!

[@miachambers830]

I must say, if you hadn’t been ‘explaining’ as we went along, I could never have stuck with this..! The Bible is NOT ‘uplifting’..! It’s very discouraging..!! We are so bad, but with the Lord everything is possible..! ❤️👍🏻

[@jonathangoodwin646]

I never made it this far. I've been back 42 church fifteen months now. Did everything I needed to do I went to confession. Go to mastery sandino every holiday above location.

[@helencastelino2261]

Fr. Please pray for me Helen Mary ALvares/Castelino. My all son's and daughters, my family members living and deceased and needs prayers and blessings, my father my husband. I pray for all truly good, goodness, inocent ,dedicated, loving , etc. priests, nuns, brothers, sisters, bishops, Cardinals, pops and people in and outside catholic churches. Fr. Mike you too come in all priests but still I especially pray for you because you along with all priesthood, share word of God ,explain it and pray for all. All hells spirits, souls, body's, flesh, blood eyes will be on you and like you. I pray for myself and you and all may God bless, protect, keep us all safe from hells everything and everyone. God, holy spirit, Jesus truly be glorified, honnored, loved, praised like us be protected from all truly hells.

[@josephzammit8483]

Well said! I’m publishing a weekly KZbin video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you.

[@christiandpaul631]

This Jeramiah story is a good lesson for the people who are owned by the oil companies and discredit scientists who warn of climate change. If you are going to let the planet die you probably don't want to have children. Pain is coming and pain is real.

[@donnapollock]

Father Mike, We are indeed Rich in Love. We have God, and Our Lord Jesus Christ, and The Holy Mother with us always.....All we have to do is ask or pray. What a Blessing this is for all of us. Thank you Father Mike, and God Bless You. Praying for you and for all of the followers here, praying everyday. God Bless everyone....

[@The.Rosco.Mothership]

Finishing my journey with Team Replay! Thank you Father Mike, you’ve helped change my world in ways I can’t even begin to describe! Continuing my spiritual journey with you…💚🙏🏼😊

[@charmiemael460]

tnx fr.mike 👍☝🤗💐🧡🙏➕🛐🔥📖🧡🕊🧡💐

[@gloriaadebo256]

He is our ‘friend’ indeed. I always look forward to hearing your descriptions and take on the scenes in the bible as we read along. Your perspective is warm and inviting like a good friend! God bless and keep you fr Mike🙏🏼🤗

[@wreloise1]

The grace from God to encourage others to continue serving as we continue to serve ❤️‍🩹🙏🏾❤️‍🩹 “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” ‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:11‬ ‭

[@kembafranklyn6610]

Wow this is incredible this explaination is good thanks fr. Mike

[@teresabaker-carl9668]

I have been amazed at how many people are following Bible in a year; some are people I never knew were interested. I pray for you every morning and every night. God bless you.

[@josephzammit8483]

Well said! We must always be glad to know there are apostles, priests and laypeople, among us through whom Jesus is drawing many people to himself. Fr Mike is one of them. I’m publishing a weekly KZbin video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you.

[@giarose6493]

God help make me Holy remove all evil All my sins Done ✅

[@marianmilne6009]

Thank you Fr Mike ....I loved your mum's saying that you're o ly as happy as your least happy child......praying for you and everyone here. God bless🙏❤️🙏

[@leekshikapinnamneni4835]

When Jeremiah says that the heart is deceitful above all things. Heal me Lord and I shall be healed, and save me lord and I shall be saved … This son makes a glad father but the foolish man hates his mother. That is so important. I love the readings for today and I hope to grow even wiser as I continue to finish the Bible in a year.

[@christinetuthill8249]

Each day and each verse…thank you Father

[@socorrocervantes8151]

We all have a calling like Jeremiah and that is to spend our days doing good to glorify God whether we are in bad or good situations. Thank you Fr. Mike for sharing your knowledge of the Sacred Scripture. I never knew Jeremiah did not have a wife. I am having a Bible study with a group virtually being led by a very knowledgeable Deacon. One of the important things he taught is to never compromise our faith and it is only God that we should trust. If your parish has a Bible study group consider joining but make sure the one who leads it is qualified and is faithful to the teaching of the Church. Have a blessed God night or day wherever you are. To God be the glory at all times.

[@carolseven3802]

As I listen to you today Father, I’m singing psalm 84:10!

[@williamckama8470]

My mom and dad from separate covenants under God. Ilovethem much.

[@dileakadias4727]

God love all peoples l dont no your Daughter or son you always pray God I am mother I have two sons you said mother meary father Jeaus your country has many kind prests all ways went to church and friend father

[@RallyTheTally]

I like that story about your mom.

[@munchlax9715]

amen

[@GOLAKECONROE]

I feel like i may be cutting in as i have not watched from day one. Not worthy of the "Praise" and congrats.. Certainly know the Glory is Gods but am grateful for you. Ill get on that BIBLE reading and start backtracking.. You have motivated many and me

[@christiandpaul631]

I have always heard tell me "tell your children of the Glory of God!, Tell your children of the Glory of God!, Tell your children of the Glory of God! they will be blessed in it.

[@ks7343]

So much today, Fr Mike! I'm a wife and mother and have know great pain, but also SO Much Joy! Also you ARE a Father! Isn't it true that when your children, your parish, is in pain, so are you? You are in my prayers and I thank God every day for this podcast! For His Word! For Your spiritual fatherhood to all of us!

[@cbtherepetitiveparthelpsme957]

You're only as happy as your least happy child. Absolutely.

[@michaelina2024]

Thank you very very much Fr. Mike Smith for your great service to God and mankind. It's very awesome to know that even as my alarm goes off and I feel like snoozing in some more, I press play because of your dedication and positive energy in reading the Bible to us and most of all explainingit all. May God bless you richly, protect and strengthen you in all spheres of your life.

[@barbarajosephs3399]

Thank you Father Mike🙏

[@theresadavis1834]

Thank You Father Mike for sharing the bible with me and everyone. It is such a blessing to hear and understand the Bible which is the work of our God. Praying for Father Mike and everyone who is in need of prayers

[@christiandpaul631]

Listening to these stories and as I look around I'm getting PTSD for myself and everyone I see. I can't imagine what God has in store for us.

[@SuperRuthJ]

Thank you Father Mike, for doing the BIAY! God keep you and bless you always! I am praying for you!

[@dileakadias4727]

Thank you God bless Rev father very power full God voice

[@sandramillar9067]

Fantastic! Father Mike, bless you for making these scriptures relative to us now in this day and age. 🙏.

[@BrotherNeilBrendan]

I have spent over 30 years in health care… I would have loved to have met Hunter Adams 🙏

[@debbiegraham5585]

Thank you Fr Mike

[@sheilagroves7959]

Thank you Lord for providing your good word. Thank you Father for your interpretation. Prayers sent for healing. Hope you feel better soon. 🙏🏻❤️‍🩹🙏🏻

[@berryberry2508]

Jeremiah 16 19 - Lord , you are the one who protects me and gives me strength ; you help me in times of trouble. Jeremiah 17 5 - The Lod says, " I will condemn those who turn away from me and put their trust in human beings, in the strength of mortals. " 7 - " But I will bless the person who puts his trust in me." 12 - Our Temple is like a glorious throne, standing on a high mountain from the beginning. 14 - Lord, heal me and I will be completely well; rescue me and I will be perfectly safe. You are the one I praise! 16 - But Lord, I never urged you to bring disaster on them; I did not wish a time of trouble for them. Lord, you know this; you know what I have said. 17 - Do not be a terror to me; you are my place of safety when trouble comes. 24 - "Tell these people that they must obey all my commands. They must not carry any load in through the gates of this city on the Sabbath, or carry anything out of their houses on the Sabbath.They must observe the Sabbath as a sacred day and must not do any work at all. 25 - Then their kings and princes will enter the gates of Jerusalem and have the same royal power that David had. 26 - .... The people will bring to my Temple burnt offerings and sacrifices, grain offerings and incense, as well as thank offerings. 📖🕯 The Good News Bible Today's English Version

[@WashingtonDC99]

Praise be to Lord God.🙏 Thank you so much Father Mike and Ascension presents for the Bible in a year podcast. 🇭🇳🇺🇲👌👍🤓💪❤️🙏💙

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

Prayers bro, Father Mike;)... and all worldwide;). 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

Thank you, Dear Lord for all the blessings of the day... super grateful and thankful regardless of what the day brought... my rock and my redeemer... Forgive me Dear God, me a sinner:). 🙏🏻✨🙌🏻

[@WashingtonDC99]

Viva Cristo Rey. Ave Maria Purisima pray for us.

[@stephaniehatfield5831]

God bless Fr Mike🙏🏻🐾

[@wreloise1]

AMEN! Desiring to know that one is “planted” in the ‘right’ place to serve ABBA Father🙏🏾 “And he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee; remove this cup from me; yet not what I will, but what thou wilt.”” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭14:36‬ ‭RSV-CI‬‬

[@christiandpaul631]

As I listen to all of these VERY specific offerings that God requires of His people it makes me feel this is proof that He expects tithing more than we realize. I used to tell people who asked me about tithing, if u can afford to go to the movies or out to dinner or take a vacation you should be tithing but if you are not able to ever do any of those things because you have only what u need to support your required bills then you should just give what you can but God does not seem to think that way. He wants what is due without lenience. Pony up or else.

[@cbtherepetitiveparthelpsme957]

God requires 2 things that you love Him and love your neighbor.

[@QueenyKay]

Tithing is the sign that we recognize that everything that we possess comes from God. It's proof that you put Him first even in your finances.

[@williamckama8470]

Thanks. Mike, we have the same Mother. thank for saving the CHURCH

[@solomonaster]

Wow! What incredible explanation. Thank you Fr. Mike. God's word is really changing us. Praise God!!!

[@rpmgrlca]

🙏🙏

[@elizabethhunter4525]

I love salad ! just wondering why my lovely U.S. friends drop the H on herbs, and some U's have disappeared too ie Saviour/Savior labour/labor neighbour/neighbor what shall we say lost in translation? As we seem to be on a horticultural theme, if you had to be a tree what would it be? I think Oak, big and strong, crafted into furniture, and acorns to feed the squirrels🌳 Thought for the day "may your leaves never wither"😀

[@dck_tx4007]

I would be a Sugar Maple. A tall shade tree, with green leaves that turn yellow, orange or red in the fall (symbol of aging gracefully?) and it provides sap for making maple syrup (I am the mom who cooks meals). Great question. But my question for you, why did Brits have the U’s in the first place? 🤠

[@elizabethhunter4525]

@@dck_tx4007 Funnily enough I nearly wrote Acer, as they go out in a blaze of glory in their Autumn years, I love your maple example though, I have family in Canada, and lets face it who doesn't love maple syrup. Thanks for responding. It turns out the chap who wrote Webster's dictionary over there was trying to reform the language. Have a great day.

[@annmarek3989]

Aspen…leaves shimmering in the cool breeze, then going out in beautiful gold, red, yellow. And standing straight and tall with beautiful white /gray bark during the winter. This question gave us an opportunity to view the glory of God in His creation of Trees. Thank you

[@elizabethhunter4525]

@@annmarek3989 Oh thanks for your reply, I am constantly amazed that folks on the other side of the world can communicate so quickly on this technological age we find ourselves in. Trees are pretty special, I often think about the garden of Gethsemane, some of those olive trees are pretty old, imagine the stories they could tell.

[@butterflyinnyc]

Thank you Father Mike, your commentary is extremely helpful! ❤️🙏🏼🌞

[@valentinabiebie]

Amen 🙏 26/09/2022