The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 305: The Defender (2025)
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Nov 1, 2025 Explore the brave tales of Judas Maccabeus as he rallies an army to defend the Lord's Temple, and discover how his story inspires courage through remembrance of divine rescues. Learn the significance of God's justice and mercy amidst battles and hardships. Fr. Mike reflects on the importance of wisdom and the danger of sloth with practical insights from Proverbs. Ultimately, the message resonates: God is our great defender, actively present in our lives, guiding us through every challenge we face.
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Victory Blessed By God's Presence
- Judas Maccabeus gathers 6,000 men and prays for God's mercy before battle.
- They win decisively, capture enemy spoils, and honor the Sabbath with thanksgiving.
Small Sloth Brings Rapid Ruin
- Proverbs warns that laziness yields neglected fields and broken walls.
- Small indulgences in sloth lead quickly to poverty like a robber's sudden arrival.
Seeing God At Work In Real Time
- Fr. Mike emphasizes the Maccabees saw God's justice turned to mercy when they repented.
- He urges trusting that God is present and active even if we don't know His specific action.