The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 338: Death Defeated (2025)
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Dec 4, 2025 Fr. Mike delves into the early days of the Church, highlighting the challenges faced by new converts amid persecution. He shares St. Paul’s passionate witness in Athens, addressing the unknown God. The discussion emphasizes the significance of Christ’s resurrection, arguing that without it, faith is in vain. Listeners are encouraged by Paul's message of victory over death, as he explains the transformation from perishable to imperishable bodies. The reflections inspire hope and steadfastness in the face of life’s trials.
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Resurrection Anchors Mission
- Paul proclaims the resurrection as proof that the unknown God is near and involved with creation.
- Fr. Mike highlights that the resurrection anchors mission and confronts cultural idols of meaninglessness.
Physical Resurrection Is Nonnegotiable
- St. Paul insists that if Christ was not raised, Christian faith and preaching are futile.
- Fr. Mike stresses that the physical, historical resurrection is central to salvation and hope.
You Are An Embodied Soul
- Paul explains the transformation from perishable bodies to imperishable, likening resurrection to seeds becoming new life.
- Fr. Mike notes we are embodied souls and our present bodies are the ones God redeems and glorifies.