The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 301: Rising Again (2025)
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Oct 28, 2025 Fr. Mike delves into the corruption and rivalry for the high priesthood in Jerusalem, highlighting the tension between Simon, Jason, and Menelaus. He celebrates the legacies of David and Solomon, contrasting their achievements and failures. Elijah’s fiery zeal and Elisha’s miracles take center stage, along with themes of restoration through figures like Hezekiah and Josiah. The discussion on Proverbs emphasizes that the righteous rise again after falling, reminding listeners of God’s boundless mercy. Reflection on these Old Testament tales prepares hearts for the New Testament.
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Onias' Treachery And Punishment
- Fr. Mike narrates the treacherous murder of Onias after Menelaus bribed officials and plotted against him.
- Antiochus punished the murderer, demonstrating divine and royal justice intersecting in the story.
Old And New Testaments Interlock
- The Old Testament and New Testament reveal and conceal each other across Scripture.
- Fr. Mike highlights this interdependence as we transition into the New Testament.
Jason's Hellenization Of Jerusalem
- Fr. Mike retells the corruption of Jason who Hellenized Jerusalem and targeted the young with a gymnasium.
- He frames this as internal betrayal that helped spark the Maccabean response.
