Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man fulfills this prophecy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 

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Fr. Mike talks about the destruction of Israel and explains how Jesus becoming man fulfills this prophecy we hear in Isaiah. He also points out the importance of God&#39;s anger with the Assyrians destroying Israel, even though he will bring the greatest blessings out of the worst circumstances. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 9-10, Tobit 10-12, and Proverbs 10:9-12.

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Day 197: Woe and Consolation (2025)

In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way.
Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins. For each period in the timeline, Jeff will join Fr. Mike for a special episode that will help you understand the context of each reading.
With this podcast, you won’t just read the Bible in a year … you’ll finally understand how all the pieces of the Bible fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today!
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Read the ENTIRE Bible
Feel more confident about your understanding of Scripture
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Each 20-25 minute episode includes:
Two to three scripture readings
A reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz
A guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word
The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.