The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2025)

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Oct 29, 2025
Fr. Mike highlights the significance of pursuing wisdom, drawing on the teachings of Sirach. He discusses the brutal desecration of the temple by Antiochus and the resilience of Judas Maccabeus. The reflection on not rejoicing in enemies' misfortunes invites a deeper examination of our own hearts. Additionally, he emphasizes suffering as a form of correction leading to hope and restoration. The upcoming battles and the martyr's witness promise an engaging continuation of faith and resilience.
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ANECDOTE

Jason’s Rise And Lonely Fall

  • Jason seized power and then slaughtered many fellow citizens, gaining only disgrace and exile.
  • He died alone and unburied, illustrating the ruin of ambition against one's own people.
INSIGHT

Suffering Viewed As Corrective

  • Antiochus pillaged the temple and carried off 1,800 talents, but the text frames this as limited and corrective rather than final.
  • The people interpret suffering as deserved punishment aimed at restoration, not total abandonment.
ANECDOTE

Simon Son Of Onias Restores The Temple

  • Sirach praises Simon son of Onias for repairing and fortifying the temple and leading worship with splendour.
  • The passage paints him as a beloved priestly figure who restored the temple's glory.
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