The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 252: Queen of Heaven (2025)
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Sep 9, 2025 Fr. Mike delves into Israel's rejection of Jeremiah's prophetic warnings and the consequences of turning to idolatry, specifically in worshipping the Queen of Heaven. The discussion contrasts pagan practices with the honor given to Mary in Catholicism. Listeners also enjoy Judith's triumphant song of praise, celebrating faith and friendship amidst challenges. Themes of loyalty and the struggle for true faith are intricately woven throughout the narrative, prompting reflection on personal connections to scripture.
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God Acts Unexpectedly Through Judith
- Judith's victory is framed as God acting through a woman, overturning expectations of military deliverance.
- She redirects praise to God and dedicates enemy spoils as thanksgiving.
A Priest's Line About Shared Joy And Grief
- Fr. Mike recounts a priestly remark: 'joy shared is multiplied and grief shared is divided.'
- He connects that memory to Proverbs 17's call for friends who rejoice and mourn with you.
Displacement Doesn’t Cure Idolatry
- The people flee to Egypt but return to idolatry, showing displacement doesn't fix spiritual unfaithfulness.
- Jeremiah links their misery to abandoning the living God, not to stopping worship of the queen goddess.