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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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Day 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2026)

12.01.2026 • 00:19:42

Today, we read about the story of Isaac and Rebekah's marriage, and Fr. Mike reflects on God's constant providence in our lives, even when we don't se...

Day 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2026)

11.01.2026 • 00:19:34

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs...

Day 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2026)

10.01.2026 • 00:20:39

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering. For t...

Day 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2026)

09.01.2026 • 00:21:24

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5. For the complete reading plan, vis...

Day 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2026)

08.01.2026 • 00:19:22

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today'...

Day 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2026)

07.01.2026 • 00:18:42

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God's covenant with Abram, and how it points to God's immense love for us. Today's readings are Genesis 14-15...

Day 6: Trust in the Lord (2026)

06.01.2026 • 00:17:47

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the c...

Introduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2026)

06.01.2026 • 00:22:40

Congratulations, you've completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They ...

Day 5: Tower of Babel (2026)

05.01.2026 • 00:17:29

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors o...

Day 4: The Flood (2026)

04.01.2026 • 00:20:17

Today we read Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1 and Fr. Mike reflects on the covenant God makes with Noah, and how the family of Noah becomes broken. Today's re...