Day 214: The Hidden Glory of God (2025)
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reflects on how Isaiah's prophecies in chapters 49-50 point to the immediate reality of God...
Day 213: The Redeemer (2025)
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promise...
BONUS: If You Feel Like Giving Up (with Jeff Cavins) - 2025
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue through this year-long journey, Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins offer some words of encourag...
Day 212: God's Instrument (2025)
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute ...
Day 211: Called by Name (2025)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike emphasizes our title as children of God as we read about the tragedy of the Babylonian exil...
Day 210: Speaking God's Word (2025)
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike compares the messages of Isaiah and Ezekiel, one coming from a pre-exile time and the other...
Day 209: God Comforts His People (2025)
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how G...
Day 208: The Futility of Idols (2025)
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not...
Day 207: The Lord Will Come (2025)
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether...
Day 206: The Book of Baruch (2025)
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah's warning against com...
Day 205: Promise to Zion (2025)
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike breaks down God's incredible promise of redemption to Zion and reminds us that God always ...
Day 204: Zephaniah's Warnings (2025)
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we begin reading the Book of Zephaniah, Fr. Mike draws our attention to the first five accusation...
Day 203: Rejoice in the Lord (2025)
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike points out God's remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their cap...
Day 202: God's Judgment (2025)
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue journeying through the prophets, Fr. Mike helps us understand the oracle concerning T...
Day 201: Keys to the Kingdom (2025)
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike focuses on Isaiah 22 today and explains how the role of the pope in the Catholic Church goe...
Day 200: Egypt, Assyria, and Israel (2025)
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike celebrates Day 200 of our journey by highlighting the relationship between Egypt, Assyria, ...
Day 199: Times for War (2025)
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike explains why Joel would say there are certain times for war, even within God's plan. In a b...
Day 198: The Day of the Lord (2025)
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tra...
Day 197: Woe and Consolation (2025)
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining ...
Day 196: The Destruction of Israel (2025)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man fulfills this pro...
Day 195: Tobias and Sarah Pray (2025)
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike highlights the purity of Tobias and Sarah's love and the power of their prayer as a married...
Day 194: Holy Is the Lord (2025)
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike zeroes in on Isaiah 5-6 today. He emphasizes the literary masterpiece of the parable of the...
Day 193: The Book of Tobit (2025)
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike focuses on the book of Tobit today and explains why this beautiful book is missing from non...
Day 192: The Prophet Isaiah (2025)
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we begin reading the book of the prophet Isaiah and the book of Tobit! Fr. Mike helps us unde...
Day 191: The Babylonian Exile (2025)
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we finish our journey in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Fr. Mike highlights the Babylonian exile as a ...
Day 190: Judah Is Overrun (2025)
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we near the end of 2 Kings, Fr. Mike takes us through Babylon's conquest of Judah, under the lead...
Day 189: Follow the Lord (2025)
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike explains why it's important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us ...
Day 188: The Book of the Law (2025)
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike introduces us to the Book of Proverbs while reflecting on Israel's lack of devotion to God ...
Day 187: Praying for Time (2025)
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike recalls Hezekiah's prayer for more time and reveals how Hezekiah did not use that time wise...
Day 186: Struggles with Self-Interest (2025)
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike highlights Hezekiah's goodness as king of Judah, but also points out his failure to protect...
Day 185: Hezekiah's Prayer (2025)
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah's faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of...
Day 184: Hezekiah Reigns (2025)
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reflects on Hezekiah's righteousness as king of Judah, and his pivotal work of restoring tr...
Introduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, wh...
Day 183: Israel Falls to Assyria (2025)
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we read about the critical moment when Assyria destroys the Northern Kingdom, and the ten nort...
Day 182: The Inescapable God (2025)
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations—you've made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read a...
Day 181: Jonah and the Whale (2025)
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we hear the story of the prophet Jonah, who, unlike Amos, does not want the people to repent....
Day 180: Giving Time to God (2025)
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we conclude the book of Amos, we hear Amos rebuke the people for grudgingly giving their time to ...
Day 179: Blinded by Comfort (2025)
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike points out how Amos' warning against being overly preoccupied with comfort and thus blinded...
Day 178: Called Back (2025)
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike points out how Jehu followed God half-way, but God wants us to follow Him with our whole he...
Day 177: Return, O Israel (2025)
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike shortly touches on David's honest prayer in Psalm 109 before diving into the unending love ...
Day 176: Choosing Eternal Life (2025)
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike explains why all of us are called to listen to the prophets of the Old Testament, and why t...
Day 175: Knowledge of God (2025)
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of knowing God and knowing his love for us as we read about the d...
Day 174: The Prophet Hosea (2025)
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike takes a break from 2 Chronicles to enter into the book of Hosea. We learn that Hosea was a ...
Day 173: Confidence in God (2025)
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike talks about how we see both an abundance of faith, and a great lack of faith in our reading...
Day 172: Uzziah's Pride (2025)
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah's prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic d...
Day 171: Elijah and Elisha (2025)
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the...
Day 170: Joash's Downfall (2025)
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike looks at Joash's downfall and disobedience after the death of Jehoida. We learn how importa...
Day 169: Joash Is Crowned (2025)
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike explains how Athaliah's death, Jehoiada's covenant, and the crowning of Joash as king was p...
Day 168: Wicked Kinds (2025)
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we read about Elijah's discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to "ar...
Day 167: Viaticum (2025)
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we read about Elijah's discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to "ar...
Day 166: Responding in Faith (2025)
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who repeatedly responds to God's invitations with fa...
Day 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2025)
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike connects today's reading from Songs to the teachings of St. John Paul's Theology of the Bod...
Day 164: Tearing Down Idols (2025)
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike points out the results of what happened to the kings who built idols, and what happened to ...
Day 163: Faith Over Success (2025)
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike touches on King Rehobo'am's last acts and the rise of his son, Abi′jah. He also explains ...
Day 162: Rehoboam Seeks Counsel (2025)
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike explains why it's better to seek counsel from those who don't necessarily always agree with...
Introduction to the Divided Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins)-2025
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Divided Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explain the critical informatio...
Day 161: The Crucifixion of Christ (2025)
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike finishes the gospel of Mark by reflecting on the death and resurrection of Christ. He also ...
Day 160: Jesus Warns the People (2025)
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike guides us through Jesus' warning of persecution to the people of Israel as we near the end ...
Day 159: Bearing Fruit (2025)
Sun, 08 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
As we read about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus' interactions with his disc...
Day 159: Bearing Fruit (2025)
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we read about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, Fr. Mike breaks down Jesus' interactions with his disc...
Day 158: The Reality of Sin (2025)
Sat, 07 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus' teach...
Day 158: The Reality of Sin (2025)
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike highlights the reality of sin and our capacity to choose hell as we read about Jesus' teach...
Day 157: Following Jesus (2025)
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike emphasizes that following Jesus as his disciples requires remarkable humility, faith, purit...
Day 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2025)
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
As we continue to read about Jesus' ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus' power to cast out dem...
Day 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2025)
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue to read about Jesus' ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus' power to cast out dem...
Day 155: Jesus is Lord (2025)
Wed, 04 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Today we read about Jesus' teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphas...
Day 155: Jesus is Lord (2025)
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we read about Jesus' teachings and miracles that confirm his identity as Lord. Fr. Mike emphas...
Day 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2025)
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:30:00 -0400
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptis...
Day 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2025)
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we begin reading the Gospel of Mark, Fr. Mike points out several amazing details about the baptis...
Messianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) -2025
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:15:00 -0400
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Ma...
Messianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of Mark (with Jeff Cavins) -2025
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Ma...
Day 153: The Decline of Solomon (2025)
Mon, 02 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Today, as we hear about Solomon's decline, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions...
Day 153: The Decline of Solomon (2025)
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, as we hear about Solomon's decline, Fr. Mike points out how the consequences of our decisions...
Day 152: Being Forgotten (2025)
Sun, 01 Jun
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, the world will forget us. He encourages us to keep our eyes fi...
Day 152: Being Forgotten (2025)
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reminds us that, eventually, the world will forget us. He encourages us to keep our eyes fi...
Day 151: Wisdom and Folly (2025)
Sat, 31 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping...
Day 151: Wisdom and Folly (2025)
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike delves deeper into the lessons Ecclesiastes teaches us today about living wisely by keeping...
Day 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2025)
Fri, 30 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon's dedication of the Temple, and the power of God's presence...
Day 150: The Dedication of the Temple (2025)
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike explains the details of Solomon's dedication of the Temple, and the power of God's presence...
Day 149: All Is Vanity (2025)
Thu, 29 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Today, we begin reading Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of...
Day 149: All Is Vanity (2025)
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we begin reading Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of...
Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2025)
Wed, 28 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the...
Day 148: Solomon's Wealth (2025)
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike explains the purpose behind the beauty and extravagance of the Temple Solomon built for the...
Day 147: Temple Worship (2025)
Tue, 27 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God's presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God...
Day 147: Temple Worship (2025)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reinforces the power of God's presence in the Temple, and the importance of worshipping God...
Day 146: The Universal Church (2025)
Mon, 26 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Fr. Mike reveals Solomon's plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also for...
Day 146: The Universal Church (2025)
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reveals Solomon's plan of leadership, and how he is aiming to unite the people. He also for...
Day 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2025)
Sun, 25 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon's greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showi...
Day 145: Solomon Builds the Temple (2025)
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reads the story of Solomon's greatest action as king: building a temple for the Lord, showi...
Day 144: David's Last Words (2025)
Sat, 24 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Fr. Mike looks into David's last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard f...
Day 144: David's Last Words (2025)
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike looks into David's last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard f...
Day 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2025)
Fri, 23 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his ...
Day 143: Solomon Asks for Wisdom (2025)
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike starts to unpack the character of Solomon and explains how we can see the beginning of his ...
Day 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2025)
Thu, 22 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with ou...
Day 142: Whole and Joyful Hearts (2025)
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with ou...
Day 141: The Life of David (2025)
Wed, 21 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David's mighty men and discusses his att...
Day 141: The Life of David (2025)
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David's mighty men and discusses his att...
Day 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2025)
Tue, 20 May 2025 03:15:00 -0400
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David's prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. ...
Day 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2025)
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David's prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. ...
Day 139: Reparation to the Gibeonites (2025)
Mon, 19 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In today's readings, Fr. Mike highlights David's humility in two instances: when David asked the Gib...