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Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ’s passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24.
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Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God’s Word. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28.
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Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes heavily on the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33.
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Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4.
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As we read the epic story of Daniel in the den of lions, Fr. Mike points out Daniel’s valor and faithfulness in the midst of his powerless. We also learn the meaning of Daniel’s vision of the four beasts and the ancient of days. Finally, Fr. Mike explains the prophetic significance of Jeremiah’s vision of good and bad figs. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 24-25, Daniel 6-7, and Proverbs 16:5-8.
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Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to king Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us that prophecy is always shrouded in mystery. Today we read Jeremiah 26-27, Daniel 8-9, and Proverbs 16:9-12.
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Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: “I know the plans I have for you…plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16.
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Fr. Mike reflects on the story of Susanna’s righteousness in the Book of Daniel. While celebrating Susanna’s virtue, Daniel’s wisdom, and God’s faithfulness, Father Mike also warns us that, like the corrupt elders in the story, we too can allow our to hearts become perverted by the things we fix our eyes on. The readings are Jeremiah 30, Daniel 12-13, and Proverbs 16:17-20.
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Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Daniel and explains how Daniel models for us on how to live in exile and still be faithful to the Lord. We also see in Jeremiah the Lord promise a new covenant that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 31, Daniel 14, and Proverbs 16:21-24.
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In today’s reading from Jeremiah, Fr. Mike points out how God rejoices in doing us good, and wants to pour out his grace and mercy upon us. As we begin reading from Judith, he explains that, while it might not be historically accurate, the story is there to convey truth. The readings are Jeremiah 32, Judith 1-2, and Proverbs 16:25-28.
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