The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 232: Glory in Knowing God (2025)
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Aug 20, 2025 Fr. Mike reflects on Jeremiah's deep sorrow for the people of Israel, underlining the importance of knowing God as the ultimate source of glory. He discusses God’s promise of restoration despite Israel's unfaithfulness, as highlighted in Ezekiel's prophecy. Themes of divine judgment and redemption are explored, reminding us of the need for true understanding and repentance. Gentle speech from Proverbs reminds us of the wisdom in our words. Ultimately, the call to glorify God over worldly concerns resonates strongly in this heartfelt discussion.
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Watch Your Words
- Guard your words and ask God to shape your speech with truth and charity.
- Fr. Mike's prayer asks God to touch our minds, hearts, and mouths so we speak what helps and glorifies God.
Weeping For Our People
- Jeremiah deeply grieves Israel's moral collapse, wishing his eyes were fountains of tears.
- Fr. Mike highlights Jeremiah's sorrow as a heartfelt reaction, not mere moralizing.
Trust Must Be Tempered With Discernment
- When people repeatedly betray trust, we must remain aware and cautious without collapsing into hatred.
- Fr. Mike urges discernment: broken faithfulness often predicts unreliability in other relationships.
