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Today’s readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about the rise and fall of Abimelech, as well as the misguided and heartbreaking vow Jephthah makes to God in return for victory over the Ammonites. We also conclude the book of Ruth with the marriage of Boaz and Ruth.
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Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson’s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146.
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Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike also explains why Judges is a prime example of how God can use broken people to do his will. The reading are Judges 16-18 and Psalm 147.
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As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when “every man did what was right in his own eyes”. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148.
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As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and how Hannah’s deep longing for a son never became an idol in her heart. Today’s readings are 1 Samuel 1-2 and Psalm 149.
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Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel’s dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150.
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Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel’s sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and how the people of Israel rejected God from being their king. Today’s readings are 1 Samuel 6-8 and Psalm 86.
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You’ve made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn’t just tell us what Jesus did, but most importantly who he is.
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Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus’ divinity, and explains how the story of salvation culminates in Christ as the Messiah.
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Today we read about Jesus’ powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today’s readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14.
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