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

Day 223: Responding Well (2025)

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Aug 11, 2025
Fr. Mike delves into the final chapter of Isaiah, shedding light on how our emotions can hinder our responses to others. He emphasizes the importance of mourning and rejoicing together in faith. The discussion also covers God's powerful messages through Ezekiel, including prophecies against nations for their pride. A central theme emerges: genuine worship stems from heartfelt devotion, not empty rituals. Listeners are inspired towards a hopeful vision of unity and mutual support in the new covenant.
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ANECDOTE

Rejoicing At Jerusalem's Ruin

  • Ezekiel condemns those who said "Aha" over the profaning of God's sanctuary and predicts judgment for them.
  • Fr. Mike explains these nations should have mourned with Israel instead of rejoicing at her ruin.
INSIGHT

Feelings Can Be Inaccurate

  • Fr. Mike observes that emotions are often involuntary and therefore not always sinful actions.
  • He also emphasizes that feelings can be inaccurate and must be measured against reality and God's truth.
ADVICE

Mourn And Rejoice Appropriately

  • Mourn with those who mourn and rejoice when it is right to rejoice, aligning your feelings with the situation's moral reality.
  • Fr. Mike urges listeners to let God shape their emotional responses so they match what is true and fitting.
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