As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests today. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
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Using the Great Adventure Bible Timeline, we'll read all the way from Genesis to Revelation, discovering how the story of salvation unfolds and how we fit into that story today. This is day 45. Let's keep on trucking along. If you have the We'll be right back. So day 45, we're reading from Exodus chapter 29, still deep, deep in Exodus, Leviticus chapter 21.
We're praying today, that last section on Psalm 119. We'll be praying Psalm 119 verses 121 through 176. There is so much in Psalm 119. that the Lord just reveals to us about our own hearts, reveals to us about his heart. But even more, gosh, Exodus 29 and Leviticus 21. There is a deep connection today with both of these readings.
One is because, well, the main reason is because they both talk about the priesthood. And in Exodus talks about the ordination of priests. And then in Leviticus talks about the need for priests to be holy.
And so I'm just asking for you as we begin this time to pray for me, as well as pray for your pastor, pray for the associate priests, pray for all the priests in your life, because not only are they called to be set apart, but they're called to live in that way that honors the one who set them apart and honors the one that they worship and honors the people that they're called to pray for.
And so please, today, on this day, day 45, please pray for our priests as we hear about the Old Testament priesthood and the need for priests to be holy. A little reminder, the Bible translation that I'm reading from is the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition. I'm using the Great Adventure Bible from Ascension. You can get that at ascensionpress.com.
Also, some people ask, when we were 45 days into this, and we're using the same translation the entire 365 days. So people will say, do I need to get the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition? You don't have to. It helps a lot. But, you know, the Bible translation that we use at Mass, is called the New American Bible. And I like that translation.
That's the one that I will use on a daily basis. Well, actually now I use both the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition, the Great Adventure Bible, as well as my New American Bible on a daily basis because we're doing this. And there's something really good about having one translation.
There's also something really good about having multiple translations that you're really familiar with. And so whatever translation you like, that's the one to use. That's what Jeff Cavins always will say. I remember him saying the first time I heard him say that, he said, what Babel translation is the best? The one that you are willing to read.
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