The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2026)

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Sep 16, 2026
The Sermon on the Mount unfolds through the Beatitudes, radical teachings on anger, lust, forgiveness, enemy-love, prayer, fasting, and trust in God. Jesus reveals the heart behind sinful actions, while warnings about judgment, false prophets, and the narrow way point toward faithful discipleship. Proverbs adds reflections on life-giving words and steadfast friendship.
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ADVICE

Seek God Before Security And Tomorrow

  • Store treasure in heaven, serve God rather than money, and seek God’s kingdom before material security.
  • Jesus grounds this counsel in the Father’s care for birds and lilies, while limiting concern to today’s troubles.
ADVICE

Remove Your Own Log Before Judging

  • Examine your own faults before correcting another person, then evaluate teachers by the fruits their lives produce.
  • Jesus pairs humility with discernment rather than treating nonjudgment as passive acceptance.
INSIGHT

Faithful Friendship Becomes Visible In Trouble

  • Discovering that some friends leave during trouble makes genuine friendship more recognizable and valuable.
  • A faithful friend becomes a sturdy shelter, provoking gratitude because such relationships appear infrequently.
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