The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2025)
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Nov 11, 2025 Fr. Mike reflects on the beauty of God's mercy and our call to embody it despite our flaws. He shares powerful miracles, highlighting Jesus' compassion, such as the healing of a widow's son and the restoration of Jairus' daughter. The discussion includes the significance of loving one's enemies and the importance of humility, echoing through the examples of the centurion and John the Baptist. Fr. Mike encourages listeners to embrace their baptismal grace and live out their faith through persistent prayer.
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Practice Radical Mercy Daily
- Be merciful to others just as the Father is merciful, even toward enemies and the ungrateful.
- Jesus calls believers to forgive, give, and expect nothing in return as marks of sonship.
The Centurion's Humble Faith
- Fr. Mike recounts the centurion who asked Jesus to heal his slave without presuming worthiness.
- Jesus marveled at his faith and healed the servant from a distance.
Widow's Son Restored At Nain
- Jesus raised the widow's only son at Nain, moved by compassion and saying, 'Do not weep.'
- The crowd glorified God and news of Jesus spread throughout Judea.
