The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 263: The Father's Generosity (2024)
Sep 19, 2024
Fr. Mike dives into powerful parables from Matthew, unveiling lessons on humility and the importance of forgiveness. He challenges listeners to embrace the Father’s generosity and avoid envy when others are blessed. Reflecting on the unmerciful servant and the lost sheep, the discussion emphasizes compassion and personal accountability. Themes of service, grace, and moral living intertwine with the beauty of God’s unwavering love for humanity, encouraging listeners to practice forgiveness and embrace divine abundance.
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Nitpicking
- Fr. Mike reflects on the proverb about a wife's quarreling being like a continual dripping of rain.
- He connects it to the idea of people nitpicking, which he compares to a constant drip.
Handling Temptations
- Identify things in your life that cause you to sin, even if you think you need them.
- Adjust or eliminate these things to grow closer to God.
The Lost Sheep
- Jesus rejoices more over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine who never strayed.
- God actively seeks us even when we wander.