Day 329: The Ethiopian Eunuch - The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

[@roknrone]

Day 329 let's do this 💪..prayers for Father Mike and all the BIY family who are traveling through God's word together ❤ 🙏

[@patmendell381]

The grace that God gives is the peaceful acceptance of God’s will, what ever His will is.

[@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. 11/24/2024

[@patmendell381]

Abba, Father thank you for yet another year of my life. My prayer this day is for all the souls in my heart to come to know You and Your Peace and grant me the grace to trust in You when I am feeling anxious about their spiritual welfare.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❣️❣️

[@This-isGirl]

God bless you Fr Mike🙏🏻 We are so blessed to have you as our guide and teacher. You're also so encouraging and comforting, always reminding us that God loves us. Thank you Jesus🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻

[@reesesha2289]

Thank you, Fr. Mike, for your unwavering guidance, wisdom, and dedication in helping us understand God's Word more deeply. Your teachings have enriched our understanding and strengthened our faith. Praying Fr. Mike, and for everyone in the BIY community, that we may continue to grow in faith, love, and knowledge of God's Word.

[@monica5071]

Thank you Father Mike for being our guide. 🙏

[@brianmelville520]

24NOV2024. Day 329. Oh Lord, help us to learn to love you and to love our neighbor. Lord, God have mercy on us. Thank you for your grace. Amen

[@emilyanna4667]

Your interpretation is why I'm going through Bible in the Year here. Just reading the Bible without a guide can lead to misunderstandings and division. It's why there are so many Protestant churches.

[@ewugafrancis8883]

Amen. God. Less you too Fr 🙏

[@sugandhasingh8510]

Praying for everyone journeying BIY presently and in future 🕯🙏 Day 329 Date 24 November 2024

[@robehrgonzales77494]

Father MiKe~You are an amazing interpreter and guider! Amen 🙏

[@ColetteO_]

Father Mike: when you said at the end of today's recording: "God loves you. You listening right now. He is so proud of you." ... Well, I just really need to hear that today. I have an issue with my left ear and have been praying and going to daily mass and saying the rosary and chaplet and want so much to please Him so that he will heal me. And I just needed that reminder that He loves me. And that maybe I don't have to perform and go through hoops to be healed. I just need to ask and believe. Thank you. ✝️🤲🏻🙏🏻

[@WashingtonDC99]

Day 329 - Monday November 25th, 2024 The Ethiopian Eunuch ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15​-17. Praise The Lord O My Soul. Praise The Lord O My Soul. Praise The Lord O My Soul. My Lord and my God. My Lord and my God. My Lord and my God. Thank You O Lord God Almighty for all the blessings and protections towards me and my family.

[@AaronDAntoni]

Father, I want to belong. But growing up a Protestant I feel along and isolated. Please pray for me. I feel stuck between my old life and the life I see with Christ. I want to be be apart of the church but I have too many question and struggle with belief. Please pray for me. This podcast has given me hope. Thank you for being a faithful father. Happy thanksgiving.

[@cm7227]

Praying for you! You are not alone.

[@patmendell381]

You are not alone, there are several non-Catholics taking this same journey and thousands of others who will help you in any way e can to come to the fullness of your journey ❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❣️🤗

[@AaronDAntoni]

@@Chris-jg3cl I receive your blessing. Since I wrote this, God has indeed brought me to a Catholic perish right by my house. The Priest in an old friend of the family and is guiding me through Catechism. It’s because of the prayers and encouragement from people like that have lead me here. Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. I Tearing up as I read your reply. It was full of love and grace that I have not experienced previously. I am still a neophyte for the first time in my life I have a true Hope. For the first time in my life I am not ashamed to call Jesus my friend. May the lord be with you. And with your spirit. Aaron

[@gigifontanilla6288]

Praying for you too!

[@donnapollock]

We alll will Pray for you. God will guide you...don't be afraid to say YES to God...

[@youtubeKathy]

November 24, 2024 Sunday. Here I am.

[@olivematura5027]

Good morning, thank you Fr Mike for always assuming us how much God loves unconditionally.praying for you.

[@Melissa-dz6je]

Thank You Fr. Mike for being used as God's vessel, helping us to Interpret God's Infallible Word📖 for our Soul❣️~Every Day through the Anointed Work of Bible in a Year!🙌 God Bless You All!

[@The.Rosco.Mothership]

Continuing my journey, Team Replay 💚🙏🏼😊

[@donnapollock]

Thank you and God Bless you Father Mike, I'm Praying for you and for all who follow you on this Journey..For lost souls, lukewarm souls and for souls who don't know you, the way we know you....Thank you Father in Heaven for reveling yourself to all of us....

[@wreloise1]

“Do not speak evil of one another, brothers. Whoever speaks evil of a brother or judges his brother speaks evil of the law and judges the law. If you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.” ‭‭James‬ ‭4‬:‭11‬ ‭

[@theresadavis1834]

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

[@lsteinke3987]

Bless everyone on this beautiful journey!

[@joseguzman1051]

Amen 🙏.

[@tjf42193]

All of you people watching this please pray for a friend of mine her words exactly “I don't know if non-believer is the right word, I'm not affiliated with any particular religion, I'm probably agnostic right now, I do find value in the psychospiritual, maybe to say I'm questioning is more accurate.”

[@valentinabiebie]

“Put on the armor of light, live as in the daylight, and walk in the light. Recognize that the Lord loves you!” 🙏 ❤

[@munchlax9715]

Praise be to God

[@elizabethlockner3968]

Finally, someone explains why it is important to know that this man is eunich.

[@munchlax9715]

Amen

[@marieroche9282]

Thank you Fr. Mike for being true to The Faith no matter what. You are a blessing.

[@uteme]

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

[@CARS63]

Thank you, Father Mike, for being you 🙂🥰

[@rosemarymaher6726]

Thank you.I tried to read the Bible at home in my younger days.I found I could not “get into it”,and threw it out??? Later I learned that the Holy Spirit will open it up for us. A prayer to the Holy Spirit before reading. Listening to the Word being read in church,doing Lectio Divina with an Ignatian prayer group, and now receiving guidance and leadership from The Bible in a Year ,are the route I am travelling.The difference is like night and day. Walking in the Light? Thank you.

[@glolagunzad4984]

Thank you Lord for everything! Thank you Father Mike, Mr. Jeff Cavins, Ascension Press and team for making the BIAY journey possible and a success. Happy thanksgiving to everyone. Prayers and blessings.

[@Gr8Gasping]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Reading the Bible with the assistance of someone who has studied it is such a gift.

[@cbtherepetitiveparthelpsme957]

I always thought I knew my Catholic faith. Fr. Mike always gives me an a ha moment . Thx Fr. Mike for guiding us.

[@WashingtonDC99]

O, Lord God, please, please, please help me with the whole conversion of my entire family, friends, coworkers and neighbors, especially my daughter, my son, my son in law and my grandchildren. In Jesus name I pray. Amen 🙏😇

[@patmendell381]

Wish I felt like our current leaders of our government were worthy of our trust and respect……

[@MoonlightNothing]

Happy Thanksgiving Fr. Mike Schmitz and all the Crew!

[@WashingtonDC99]

Thank you so much Father Mike Schmitz and Ascension Presents for this amazing opportunity to listen and read the Bible in a year podcast. I am so, so excited for the next podcast The Catechism of The Church starting January first of #2023 I have done this Bible in a year podcast two years in a row #2021 and #2022 ✅✔️😁🤓❤️👼😇👌👍🙏💪

[@gloriaviruet6026]

Thank you Gifford loving me.”

[@gloriaviruet6026]

Thank you God for loving me.

[@KathleenBanfield]

The Ethiopian eunuch in me thanks the St Philip that you are in my life, Father Mike! God's infallible Word has become clear to me because of you.

[@catherinelink6794]

Happy Thanksgiving to all in our community - even to those that are outside of the U.S. and don't celebrate Thanksgiving. I am thankful for y'all! I am thankful for this BIAY and Fr. Mike and his team! God Bless our community!

[@rm-paradise]

I feel like the eunuch with Fr Mike as Philip. "Do you understand what you are reading? How can I, unless someone guides me." Please pray for the holy souls and most forgotten soul in Purgatory. 11/25/2022

[@roknrone]

For the love of Jesus and Mary and the relief of the Holy souls..eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them, may they rest in peace Amen 🙏..

[@theresacapocci6144]

I pray for you daily at adoration bc you are doing a marvelous job for th Lord

[@michelleharkness7549]

Greetings from southcentral Texas USA 🇺🇸; Wonderful; thank you, again, thank you.

[@michelleharkness7549]

Greetings: Happy Thanksgiving 🦃; again, Happy Thanksgiving 🦃; GOD BLess

[@marianmilne6009]

Thank you Fr Mike. Praying for you and everyone here. God bless🙏❤️🙏

[@j.partyka1501]

Thank you Father Mike for being our interpreter!

[@cynthiatitus9299]

The Ethiopian eunuch needed in interpreter of the Word of God as we have you Father Mike as our interpreter of the Word for the past 329 days. We are so, so grateful for this special gift that you have given us. I purchased cd's of the Bible in French as it is my first language, and each time I listen to them I have a better understanding of what is happening because you explained it clearly in this podcast. Thanks again Father Mike! ❤

[@Richie016]

'A continual dripping on a rainy day and contentious women are alike.'- the Book of Proverbs chapter17 verses15-17

[@FranksPH]

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

[@dimithriperera9724]

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

[@luzleal-esqueda5144]

Gm everyone and Happy Thanksgiving!🦃🌻🦃🌻🦃🌻🦃🌻. I'm grateful for this channel. Thank you Father Mike. God bless all 🦃🌻🦃🌻👏🌻

[@amyleal9938]

Thank you for the Bible in a Year!!

[@wreloise1]

Happy Thanksgiving! May ABBA Father be glorified! It’s a true blessing to participate with the BIAY community 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@eduardohoover2127]

It is believed this eunuch went on to start one of the oldest churches in Ethiopia. I have an estrangement with my daughter over artificial insemination because her and her husband are barren. Please pray for us to reconcile. There are other issues but I believe this to be at the core of our split.

[@rc3088]

Thankful for all who bring the BIAY to the masses.

[@dileakadias876]

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[@elayneferraro7232]

Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving Fr. Mike. I have to say, you have a great sense of humor. You have made this B.I.A.Y. journey so enjoyable. God bless you and the Ascension team.

[@oh_no_its_a_dekusimp8161]

Happy thanksgiving God bless you and your family Amen 🙏❤️🦃

[@ruthortega5822]

Thank you for this great reading. Help us Lord Jesus to grasp everything that we listen to and apply it to our daily lives. Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!

[@honestjohn6062]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Y’ALL

[@dawnmireles2912]

December 1, 2023 When the Catechism is complete (or maybe even now), consider listening to Saint Faustina’s Diary in a year and/or EWTN Mother Angelica’s Classics to add to your Catholic learning! Oh my goodness so much life guidance in conjunction with Father Mike’s Bible and Catechism in a Year!

[@jimhannam1793]

Thank you Fr mike

[@veramerighi9485]

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

[@vivianf8029]

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving!🧔🚗

[@cyncin916]

Just about caught up for YE BIY! Thanks be to God

[@christinetuthill8249]

Praying for you. God is proud of you

[@marcihf217]

Praying for everyone 🥰❤🤗😎🌹

[@albertaowusu1790]

Happy Thanksgiving Fr. Mike.🙏💕📖👍

[@sarahmccace9834]

I’m 2 years late, but maybe someone will still see this. Recently I’ve felt pulled away from Catholicism towards Protestantism, non-denomination. I’m really really struggling because I don’t know if God is leading me away or if Satan is taking me from the true church. I don’t know if it is the true church. I don’t know if I believe the same things as Catholics do. I used to. I used to believe everything and had many religious experiences inside Catholicism, I just don’t know what to do. I don’t know who to trust. I’m lost.

[@EFudd-lu6ji]

You'll be fine. Make a call to the rectory of a local Catholic church in your area and make an appointment to speak with the priest. Pour out your heart to him and God will grant you the guidance you need.

[@EFudd-lu6ji]

Just go speak to your local Catholic priest and pour out your heart. He will help you sort things out.

[@annmarek3989]

Keep your heart open to the Holy Spirit. Praying for you.

[@patmendell381]

I made the same journey you are on many years ago. I pray you will come to know the peace that found me when I came back to the Church.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@elizabethhunter4525]

I am a Baptist and after doing this for three years have struggled with the Catholic theology, I try to research the grey areas from both sides. I am still happy on the Protestant side, as it seems to resonate more with my soul. I think because Fr Mike is so sincere it's hard for me to reject what he is saying, however I can't base my faith on liking somebody ! comes down to keep asking God for guidance, hopefully you will find a peace on one side or another. God bless.❤🙏

[@joannebywaters4154]

WOW, SO PROFOUND, YET SO SIMPLE....INFALLIBLE BOOK...NEEDS AN....🤩💝🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤AWESOME

[@barbaravassallo3305]

Happy thanksgiving to all. Thank you father Mike!

[@teresah6712]

As always, the readings are so powerful. Thank you Fr. Mike

[@yolandagutierrez7465]

Thank you Father Mike! Happy Thanksgiving! Blessings to all that listen read and have this wonderful guide and community.

[@leekshikapinnamneni4835]

Whatever you do, It must be done for God. Happy Thanksgiving, Father Mike!

[@sgrieger_]

Thankful for you all today and everyday 🙏💓

[@annemariekeene4668]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I received my copy of the Bible in a Year Companion and The Great Adventure bible today (yes, on Thanksgiving Day what a perfect reminder of what I should be thankful for everyday)! I knew I would love the companion book, but . . . WOW, it's incredible! Thank you Father Mike Schmidt and Ascension for all your hard work! I'm praying for you, please pray for me!

[@SuperRuthJ]

Happy Thanksgiving Father Mike and all BIAY!!!

[@priyathomas2577]

Today was so good. Esp the food offerings part. When your parents are of different Faiths its so painful for the parent who has relinquished the right for the kids to follow his/ her Faith. Thanks Father for clarifying we don't commit a sin when we eat the offerings to other God's when we do it for love...when we do it not to hurt our dearly loved ones. It's so good to know that Our Lord is just love n compassion n not a judgemental Lord

[@susanclemons116]

Happy Thanksgiving Father Mike and everyone BIAY. Thank you for all you do. God bless

[@williamcaldon6194]

Thank you! I have learned so much about my faith through your interpretations. I don’t know how I missed it all with my 14 years of Catholic school education. Did I just forget, misunderstand or was it missing? I’m glad I have it now though.😊

[@carlac33]

Prob some of both! I mostly went to Catholic school 1st grade through my senior year of college and I still feel like I've learned more by turning on Relevant Radio, reading and things like this. 😅 Some of it might just be more absorbed the more interested you are or when the timing is right 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@gingerphelan5728]

God bless you Father Mike and team 🙏❤️

[@berryberry2508]

Proverbs 27 15 - A nagging wife is like water going drip- drip-drip on a rainy day. 16 - How can you keep her quiet? Have you ever tried to stop the wind or ever tried to hold a handful of oil ? 17 - People learn from one another, just as iron sharpens iron. The Good News Bible (TEV). 📖🕯✝

[@stephenspain9167]

🙏

[@giarose6493]

Done ✅

[@kattydeleo9035]

🙏🙏🙏🤗❤️

[@miachambers830]

I CANNOT WAIT to hear you tomorrow..!! (I caught up..!!) ❤️👍🏻 YOU have been the teacher for us..! It would be the only way I could understand this..! We THINK we know the Bible..! I will be the first to admit I DID NOT..!! 😔 But, you have been the biggest BOON to understanding..! (Matthew Kelly… Dynamic Life)..? LOL I am praying for you, please pray for me..!! ❤️👍🏻🙏🏻 On this day after Thanksgiving (in the US) 11.25.2022 … I give thanks to The Lord, FOR His gift of YOU..! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Manyanababy]

🙏🏽

[@giarose6493]

God forgive us

[@dawnmireles2912]

December 1, 2023 Do you have just a moment in time to pray for Souls in Purgatory with me? According to tradition, St. Gertrude the Great, was told by Our Lord that each time she piously recited the following prayer, it would release 1,000 souls (or a vast number) from their suffering in purgatory: Eternal Father, I offer You the most precious blood of thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal Church, for those in my own home, and in my family. Amen. In her account of another vision, St. Faustina describes Purgatory as a "great crowd of suffering souls" undergoing purification. Further, she says that the souls are "praying fervently, but to no avail, for themselves; only we can come to their aid" (Diary, 20)

[@roknrone]

May the Heart of Jesus be loved, praised and adored everywhere 🙏..

[@dawnmireles2912]

@ Amen!

[@elainekinney6186]

More persecutions take place now! May Faith be increased.

[@debbiegraham5585]

Fr Mike, Hi

[@admg1340]

Day 329, 6/25/2022, Immaculate Heart of Mary

[@kathyesargent9088]

❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@diwatafecapili2403]

So Saul and St.Paul who writes to d Romans are one and d same right?

[@roknrone]

Yes, after his conversation on the way to Damascus!

[@margaretferrara1008]

😊😊😊

[@moniquearseneault1460]

❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@solomonaster]

Thank you Fr. Mike for your word of encouragement. God bless you always.

[@berryberry2508]

As the Catechism of the Catholic Church states : Baptism leaves an indelible, spiritual mark (character) of belonging to Christ on your soul. Nothing you do can remove it , you will always carry that mark on your soul, making re-baptism impossible.

[@berryberry2508]

Baptism is the mark of a Christian. 📖. ⛪️. ✝

[@bonniec1765]

5/15/23 🕊️

[@adelaidawallaert287]

❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏