The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 249: Prayer of Judith (2025)
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Sep 6, 2025 Fr. Mike delves into the remarkable faith of Judith, the Old Testament heroine, whose prayer serves as both intercession and praise. The discussion highlights Jeremiah's imprisonment and the desperate plea of King Zedekiah amid a Babylonian siege. Judith's courage shines as she calls her fellow citizens to rely on God, rejecting false idols. The reflections touch on compassion for the needy and the challenging nature of prophetic leadership, drawing parallels between Jeremiah’s trials and Christ’s suffering, ultimately celebrating Judith's unwavering faith.
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Prophet Who Sinks Into The Nation's Mire
- Jeremiah refuses safety and shares the people's suffering by staying with them even when persecuted.
- His sinking into the cistern visually symbolizes solidarity with the nation's mire and echoes Christ's solidarity with our suffering.
Unexpected Rescue By Ebed-Melech
- Ebed-Melech, an Ethiopian eunuch, hears about Jeremiah and acts to rescue him from the cistern.
- He fetches old rags and ropes and lifts Jeremiah out, showing unexpected heroism among the king's servants.
Wisdom Is Heart Disposition
- Judith's wisdom flows from a right heart disposition, not merely from knowledge.
- True wisdom arises from virtuous character rather than data or facts alone.
