The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 277: Such a Time as This (2025)
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Oct 4, 2025 Today's discussions highlight the powerful themes of purpose and courage found in the book of Esther. Fr. Mike elaborates on Esther's unique position to fulfill God's plan, reminding us that we too are placed 'for such a time as this.' The readings emphasize prayer, humility, and the importance of gratitude and confession. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own lives and the divine timing of their experiences, while also considering the sacrifices Esther made for her people and her willingness to face danger for a greater good.
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Wisdom Wrapped In Wit
- Proverbs uses humor to teach hard truths about relationships and character.
- Small wise corrections (punishing a scoffer) can turn the simple into the wise.
Gratitude And Honest Confession
- Ezra highlights that every good thing in life comes from God and deserves gratitude.
- He also admits that many disasters happened because the people sinned and turned away from God's laws.
Refusing To Worship Human Glory
- Mordecai refused to bow to Haman to avoid placing human glory above God's glory.
- His stance shows faithfulness can trigger crisis but preserves God's honor and truth.
