The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 350: Faith and Works (2025)
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Dec 16, 2025 Fr. Mike explores the profound themes of the letter of James, emphasizing that faith must translate into action. He discusses true religion, urging listeners to care for orphans and avoid favoritism. The conversation also highlights examples of Abraham and Rahab, demonstrating that faith without works is lifeless. Shifting to Philippians, he reflects on counting all things as loss for the sake of knowing Christ and encourages believers to press toward their goals with hope and gratitude, concluding with practical applications for daily living.
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Ask God Boldly For Wisdom
- Ask God for wisdom boldly and without doubting when you lack understanding.
- Trust that God gives generously to those who ask in faith.
Practice Listening Before Speaking
- Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger in everyday interactions.
- This posture helps your words serve God's righteousness rather than human ire.
Guard Your Mind By Choosing What You Think
- Focus your mind on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy.
- Regularly feed your imagination with good things to shape your heart and actions.
