WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2021
“To love like Christ means saying ‘no’ to other ‘loves’ that the world offers us: love of money, love of success, vanity… These deceptive paths of “love” distance us from the Lord’s love and lead us to become more and more selfish, narcissistic, overbearing. And being overbearing leads to a degeneration of love, to abuse others, to making our loved ones suffer… To love as the Lord loves us means to appreciate the people beside us, to respect their freedom, to love them as they are, not as we want them to be, gratuitously. Ultimately, Jesus asks us to abide in His love, to dwell in His love, not in our ideas, not in our own self-worship. Those who dwell in self-worship live in the mirror: always looking at themselves… Opening our heart to others, this is love, giving ourselves to others.” Pope Francis
The Bible in a Year – Day 108 – Saul’s Vanity
Fr. Mike highlights Saul’s brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today’s readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 109 – A Heart of Obedience
As we continue to read about Saul’s vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be anointed as king because David was a man after God’s own heart. Today’s readings are 1 Samuel 15-16 and Psalm 61.
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The Bible in a Year – Day 149 – All is Vanity
The Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz – Day 149: All Is Vanity.
Today we begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature- the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It’s only because God exists that everything matters because our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today’s readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children – parental discretion is advised.