The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 340: The Power of the Holy Spirit (2025)
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Dec 6, 2025 Fr. Mike dives into the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as Paul engages the Ephesians, emphasizing its role in empowering believers. He discusses the significance of sacramentals, sharing stories of miracles and warnings against misusing spiritual authority. New converts demonstrate radical faith by destroying harmful magic books, showcasing the impact of true discipleship. The session also unveils Paul's heartfelt motivations in his letters to the Corinthians, calling for comfort in suffering and the importance of community.
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Live In The Holy Spirit's Power
- Many Christians know about the Holy Spirit but do not live in its dynamite power.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasizes God wants to fill us so we walk by Spirit, not our own strength.
God Uses Material Things
- Sacred objects can mediate God's healing action without superstition.
- Fr. Mike connects Paul's handkerchiefs to Catholic sacramentals communicating God's work through material things.
Demons Recognize Jesus And His Servants
- Demons recognize and respond to Jesus and to those intimately associated with Him.
- Fr. Mike warns that trying to cast out demons without knowing Christ is dangerous and foolhardy.