The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 237: Water from the Temple (2025)
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Aug 25, 2025 Fr. Mike delves into the profound imagery of water flowing from the temple, symbolizing life and redemption. He relates this to Christ's passion, emphasizing the importance of divine renewal. The metaphor of the potter and clay highlights our potential for transformation through God's will. Listeners are invited to reflect on Israel's journey between judgment and hope, while the vibrant river vision showcases a thriving ecosystem nourished by divinity. It's a compelling exploration of faith and personal growth.
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Being Clay In God's Hands
- Jeremiah uses the potter and clay to show God reshapes nations and people according to His will.
- Fr. Mike emphasizes we remain in God's hands regardless of our past successes or failures.
Stubborn Idolatry Invites Consequence
- Stubborn idolatry leads Israel away from God's path and invites judgment if unrepentant.
- Fr. Mike connects their refusal to repent with predictable consequences for communal behavior.
Prophet Under Threat
- Jeremiah faces plots and personal danger because he proclaims unwelcome truths.
- Fr. Mike compares Jeremiah's response to Moses' moments of frustration and intercession.