The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 256: Hard Seasons (2025)
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Sep 13, 2025 Fr. Mike dives into the power of prayer during tough times, encouraging listeners to stay connected with God through their struggles. He reflects on the fall of Babylon and the deep suffering of Jerusalem, illustrating the theme of divine judgment. A heartfelt prayer for restoration contrasts grief with wisdom from Proverbs, emphasizing faith and humility. Moreover, the podcast examines the relationship between suffering and God's will, urging audiences to engage in open dialogue with God for hope amid despair.
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Prayer Amid Biblical Suffering
- Fr. Mike offers a short prayer thanking God for guiding listeners through Jeremiah and Lamentations.
- He compares walking with Job and Tobit to walking with those who suffered and cried out to God.
Immediate And Distant Fulfillments
- Prophecies often have both an immediate fulfillment and a distant or symbolic fulfillment across history.
- Fr. Mike notes Jeremiah's judgment on Babylon points to both a near event and echoes in Revelation's portrayal of ultimate Babylon.
Perfect Will Versus Permissible Will
- Fr. Mike contrasts God's perfect will with His permissible will regarding suffering and free will.
- He explains God allows evils to occur through free will while still desiring ultimate good and life for us.
