Month: January 2020

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The Bible in a Year – Day 343 – God Uses Paul’s Past

In Acts 22, Paul’s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul’s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today’s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today’s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7.

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The Bible in a Year – Day 344 – The Thorn in Paul’s Side

Fr. Mike recaps Paul’s trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul’s side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn’t seem to take away, and to remember that God’s grace is sufficient for us. Today’s readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11.

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The Bible in a Year – Day 345 – One in Christ

In Acts 24, Fr. Mike notes how Felix remained unmoved by Paul’s teaching despite being compelled by it initially, showing us that unless we act on what we believe, there is no change. As we begin reading St.Paul’s letter to the Galatians today, Fr. Mike highlights Paul’s explanation of the role of Jewish law in the Age of the Church, clarifying that through baptism, we are all one in Christ and heirs to the promises of the Father regardless of our backgrounds.

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The Bible in a Year – Day 346 – Fruits of the Spirit

Fr. Mike reminds us of the context of Galatians and reiterates Paul’s admonition not to revert to our previous ways of life now that we have been freed from the yoke of slavery. He also discusses the works of the flesh which separate us from Christ and the fruits of the spirit which result from a life lived in God, reminding us that we will reap what we sow in due season. Today’s readings are Acts 25, Galatians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:15-17.

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The Bible in a Year – Day 348 – Rules for the New Life

Fr. Mike highlights a secret to holiness visible in Paul’s ability to see his arduous trip to Rome as the will of God. He also clears up confusion in regards to Paul’s direction for wives to be subject to their husbands, again drawing our attention to our call to love and serve while being subject to each other out of reverence for Christ. Today’s readings are Acts 27, Ephesians 4-6, and Proverbs 29:22-24.

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The Bible in a Year – Day 352 – Purified by Fire

As we begin reading 1 Peter today, Fr. Mike walks us through Peter’s powerful message about persevering in trials, trusting that those sufferings purify our love and faith by teaching us to love God for his own sake and not just the gifts he blesses us with. Finally, as we wrap up Colossians, Fr. Mike highlights St. Paul’s call to uphold the obligations we have to others in society, in our family, and in our work. Today we read 1 Peter 1-2, Colossians 3-4, and Proverbs 30:10-14.

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