Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Day 120: David Mourns Saul (2025)
30 Apr 2025
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Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us ...
Day 119: David's Wisdom (2025)
29 Apr 2025
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In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David's wisdom in battle through his prayer an...
Day 118: King Saul Despairs (2025)
28 Apr 2025
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Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul's despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfo...
Day 117: Reverence and Faithfulness (2025)
27 Apr 2025
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Fr. Mike reveals how David exemplifies the virtues of reverence and faithfulness. David walks both a...
Day 116: David and Abigail (2025)
26 Apr 2025
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Fr. Mike reflects on the relationship between David and Abigail, and how the Lord calls David to be ...
Day 115: King Saul is Spared (2025)
25 Apr 2025
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Fr. Mike uses King Saul as an example that God does not unchoose those he has chosen, and never lose...
Day 114: David Saves Keilah (2025)
24 Apr 2025
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Fr. Mike explores the actions of David before saving the city of Keilah, and how he sets an example ...
Day 113: Broken Trust (2025)
23 Apr 2025
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In today's readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mi...
Day 112: True Friendship (2025)
22 Apr 2025
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Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their...
Day 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2025)
21 Apr 2025
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Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan's brotherly friendship with David, and Saul's bitterness and envy toward...
Day 110: David and Goliath (2025)
20 Apr 2025
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Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike poin...
Day 109: A Heart of Obedience (2025)
19 Apr 2025
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As we continue to read about Saul's vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of t...
Day 108: Saul's Vanity (2025)
18 Apr 2025
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Fr. Mike highlights Saul's brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath i...
Day 107: Samuel's Speech (2025)
17 Apr 2025
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As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they w...
Day 106: Saul Is Chosen (2025)
16 Apr 2025
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As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that...
Introduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)
16 Apr 2025
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Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time perio...
Day 105: It Is Finished (2025)
15 Apr 2025
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In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection...
Day 104: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus (2025)
14 Apr 2025
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Fr. Mike reflects on the prayer of Jesus before his sacrifice, where he not only prays for all his d...
Day 103: Judas' Secrecy (2025)
13 Apr 2025
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Fr. Mike points out the secrecy in Judas' life, and highlights Jesus' words of conviction to the dis...
Day 102: The Death of Lazarus (2025)
12 Apr 2025
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Fr. Mike recalls the death of Lazarus, and how Jesus not only allowed himself to be broken by the so...
Day 101: Signs and Wonders (2025)
11 Apr 2025
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Fr. Mike explains how the signs and wonders Jesus demonstrates in the Gospel point to the truth of h...
Day 100: This Is My Body (2025)
10 Apr 2025
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Today we read about Jesus' powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe tha...
Day 99: The Word Became Flesh (2025)
09 Apr 2025
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Today we begin reading the Gospel of John! Fr. Mike emphasizes the significance of Jesus' divinity, ...
Messianic Checkpoint: The Gospel of John (2025)
09 Apr 2025
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You've made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel...
Day 98: Israel Asks for a King (2025)
08 Apr 2025
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Fr. Mike draws our attention to Samuel's sons who turned away from God as they ruled over Israel and...
Day 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2025)
07 Apr 2025
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Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel's dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture ...
Day 96: Hannah's Prayer (2025)
06 Apr 2025
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As we begin to read the first book of Samuel, Fr. Mike highlights the miraculous birth of Samuel and...
Day 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2025)
05 Apr 2025
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As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribe...
Day 94: Samson and Delilah (2025)
04 Apr 2025
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Today we follow two stories of betrayal with Samson and Delilah and Micah and the Levite. Fr. Mike a...
Day 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2025)
03 Apr 2025
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Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson's story and points out that Samson, despite his physical stren...
Day 92: Jephthah's Vow (2025)
02 Apr 2025
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Today's readings are Judges 9-11, Ruth 4, and Psalm 137. In the reading from Judges, we hear about t...
Day 91: Gideon's Story (2025)
01 Apr 2025
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In today's reading from Judges, Fr. Mike talk about Gideon's story, and points out how the people be...
Day 90: Ruth and Boaz (2025)
31 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she's had in a long...
Day 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2025)
30 Mar 2025
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Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedie...
Day 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2025)
29 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to c...
Day 87: God Keeps His Promises (2025)
28 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. J...
Day 86: The Real Presence of God (2025)
27 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mun...
Day 85: Fighting for Each Other (2025)
26 Mar 2025
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As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind ...
Day 84: The Sun Stands Still (2025)
25 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 1...
Day 83: The Gibeonite Trickery (2025)
24 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery o...
Day 82: The Valley of Achor (2025)
23 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel's relationship with God. He also underscore...
Day 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2025)
22 Mar 2025
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As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God's power as he parts ...
Introduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)
22 Mar 2025
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Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce ...
Day 80: Cities of Refuge (2025)
21 Mar 2025
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As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities ...
Day 79: Psalms of Ascent (2025)
20 Mar 2025
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Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Pr...
Day 78: The Song of Moses (2025)
19 Mar 2025
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In today's readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in D...
Day 77: God Is Faithful (2025)
18 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike points out why it's important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 3...
Day 76: War Against Midian (2025)
17 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warf...
Day 75: The Keeping of Vows (2025)
16 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the impo...
Day 74: Joshua Appointed (2025)
15 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad's daughters. He also highlights the journey o...
Day 73: Inheritance of Land (2025)
14 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel ...
Day 72: The Plains of Moab (2025)
13 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites ...
Day 71: The Source of the Law (2025)
12 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us the...
Day 70: The Offense of Balaam (2025)
11 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his rela...
Day 69: The Bronze Serpent (2025)
10 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue...
Day 68: The Waters of Meribah (2025)
09 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wild...
Day 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2025)
08 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike breaks down God's divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to h...
Day 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2025)
07 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it's important fo...
Day 65: Revolt Against Moses (2025)
06 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck ...
Day 64: Consequences of Sin (2025)
05 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how...
Day 63: Israel's Rebellion (2025)
04 Mar 2025
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In our reading of Numbers 14 today, Fr. Mike highlights how the rebellion of the Israelites which wa...
Day 62: Spies Sent to Canaan (2025)
03 Mar 2025
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As we read Numbers 12 and 13, Deuteronomy 11, and Psalm 94, Fr. Mike reflects on the conflict betwee...
Day 61: Complaining in the Desert (2025)
02 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike discusses how the Israelites complaining against God and believing they were better off in ...
Day 60: Intercessory Prayer (2025)
01 Mar 2025
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Fr. Mike makes note of how the tribes of Israel travel with Judah (praise) leading the way, and make...
Day 59: Obligations to God (2025)
28 Feb 2025
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As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were ex...
Day 58: A Chosen People (2025)
27 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike breaks down the purpose of the various offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle. W...
Day 57: Hear, O Israel (2025)
26 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the Nazarite vow and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6. W...
Day 56: Jealous Husbands (2025)
25 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike explains how God elevates the dignity of women by providing new laws around husbands accusi...
Day 55: Obedience to God (2025)
24 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike underscores the importance of obeying God as he reads from Numbers 4 and Deuteronomy 4. We ...
Day 54: The Tribe of Levi (2025)
23 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike clarifies some questions surrounding the Tribe of Levi and talks about what it means to be ...
Day 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2025)
22 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces the...
Day 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2025)
21 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their jour...
Introduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)
21 Feb 2025
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Congratulations, you've completed the Egypt & Exodus period and you've arrived at the Desert Wanderi...
Day 51: Israel's Worship of God (2025)
20 Feb 2025
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As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his peop...
Day 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2025)
19 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired b...
Day 49: The Year of Jubilee (2025)
18 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for ...
Day 48: God's Presence (2025)
17 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike reflects on God's presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. To...
Day 47: The Golden Calf (2025)
16 Feb 2025
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In today's reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try ...
Day 46: Set Apart for God (2025)
15 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longe...
Day 45: Pray for Priests (2025)
14 Feb 2025
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As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken ...
Day 44: Priestly Garments (2025)
13 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike explains how the holy garments for priests described in Exodus 27-28, are intentionally des...
Day 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2025)
12 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike provides us with a mental picture of the ark of the covenant and reminds that the small det...
Day 42: Moral Laws (2025)
11 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike breaks down the three types of law we find in Leviticus, including moral laws regarding sex...
Day 41: The Day of Atonement (2025)
10 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn ...
Day 40: Laws of Justice (2025)
09 Feb 2025
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Today, Fr. Mike explains how God's heart is revealed through his commandments, and how we are all ca...
Day 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2025)
08 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike gives us the historical context around the commandments on slavery to help us better grasp ...
Day 38: The Ten Commandments (2025)
07 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this r...
Day 37: The Mystical Works of God (2025)
06 Feb 2025
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Today's episode dives into the mystical works of God, and what our approach should be for explaining...
Day 36: Manna from Heaven (2025)
05 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can gr...
Day 35: Crossing the Red Sea (2025)
04 Feb 2025
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Fr. Mike explains how all the rules of worship in Leviticus 10 point to the reality that God is holy...
Day 34: The Passover Instituted (2025)
03 Feb 2025
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Today we discover how the Passover foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus and how the people of Israel a...
Day 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2025)
02 Feb 2025
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In today's reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far g...
Day 32: Cattle, Boils, and Hail (2025)
01 Feb 2025
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As we continue to read through the ten plagues of Egypt, Fr. Mike uses the example of Pharaoh to sho...
Day 31: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (2025)
31 Jan 2025
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Fr. Mike points out how today's reading from Exodus can act like a mirror for us as we continue to h...
Day 30: Nile Turned to Blood (2025)
30 Jan 2025
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Fr. Mike explains how God is doing something new in this period, and shows us how much God desires t...
Day 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2025)
29 Jan 2025
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Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses' call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God...
Day 28: The Burning Bush (2025)
28 Jan 2025
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Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promis...
Day 27: The Birth of Moses (2025)
27 Jan 2025
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Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the c...
Introduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)
27 Jan 2025
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Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore th...
Day 26: God Responds to Job (2025)
26 Jan 2025
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Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the...