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Apocalypse Of Baruch And The Assumption Of Moses
This book, along with the six others, is described as a gift that many Christians have been denied for their entire lives.
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Imagine, imagine realizing you have seven siblings you had no idea about, you know, imagine you have these seven people in your life who were supposed to be in your life there for your entire life. Yo...
— Episode: Day 193: The Book of Tobit (2024)
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Episode: Day 193: The Book of Tobit (2024)
This book, along with the six others, is described as a gift that many Christians have been denied for their entire lives.
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Imagine, imagine realizing you have seven siblings you had no idea about, you know, imagine you have these seven people in your life who were supposed to be in your life there for your entire life. You're just finding out about them now.
But thankfully in this Bible in the air, you're going to be exposed and introduced to these seven books, these seven siblings we'll call them, seven friends that I am telling you it's going to bless your life.
First and Second Maccabees
Volume 12 (New Collegeville Bible Commentary
First Maccabees is one of the Deuterocanonical books, meaning it is included in the Catholic Bible, but not in the Protestant Bible.
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Well, there's seven of them. There's Tobit we just are hearing from right now. Tobit, Judith, Baruch, Ecclesiasticus, Ecclesiasticus also known as Sirach, Wisdom, First and Second Maccabees
— Episode: Day 193: The Book of Tobit (2024)
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Episode: Day 193: The Book of Tobit (2024)
First Maccabees is one of the Deuterocanonical books, meaning it is included in the Catholic Bible, but not in the Protestant Bible.
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Well, there's seven of them. There's Tobit we just are hearing from right now. Tobit, Judith, Baruch, Ecclesiasticus, Ecclesiasticus also known as Sirach, Wisdom, First and Second Maccabees.
First and Second Maccabees
Volume 12 (New Collegeville Bible Commentary
This book, along with the six others, is described as a gift that many Christians have been denied for their entire lives.
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Imagine, imagine realizing you have seven siblings you had no idea about, you know, imagine you have these seven people in your life who were supposed to be in your life there for your entire life. Yo...
— Episode: Day 193: The Book of Tobit (2024)
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Episode: Day 193: The Book of Tobit (2024)
This book, along with the six others, is described as a gift that many Christians have been denied for their entire lives.
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Imagine, imagine realizing you have seven siblings you had no idea about, you know, imagine you have these seven people in your life who were supposed to be in your life there for your entire life. You're just finding out about them now.
But thankfully in this Bible in the air, you're going to be exposed and introduced to these seven books, these seven siblings we'll call them, seven friends that I am telling you it's going to bless your life.
Book Of Tobit
An Apocryphal Work
It was described as 'pretty interesting' and 'a great book' by Fr. Mike.
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It's pretty, pretty interesting. It's a great book.
— Episode: Day 191: The Babylonian Exile (2024)
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It was described as 'pretty interesting' and 'a great book' by Fr. Mike.
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It's pretty, pretty interesting. It's a great book.
The Book Of The Law
The 'Book of the Law' was mentioned as a significant text in the episode, highlighting its importance in the history of Israel. It was found in the temple by Hilkiah, sparking Josiah's repentance and leading to a period of renewed devotion to God.
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Hilkiah finds The Book Of The Law.
— Episode: Day 188: The Book of the Law (2024)
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Episode: Day 188: The Book of the Law (2024)
The 'Book of the Law' was mentioned as a significant text in the episode, highlighting its importance in the history of Israel. It was found in the temple by Hilkiah, sparking Josiah's repentance and leading to a period of renewed devotion to God.
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Hilkiah finds The Book Of The Law.
And Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the secretary, I have found The Book Of The Law in the house of the Lord.
And when the king heard the words of The Book Of The Law, he tore his clothes.
And they brought back word to the king.
In his 18th year, what happened? Hilkiah found The Book Of The Law in the temple.
They must have lost it, which is remarkable and remarkably irresponsible because not only should the entire people have known The Book Of The Law, but it was, remember going back to Deuteronomy.
And I think it's worth reflecting on today. How many times has God given so much of himself? He's revealed so much of himself and we just put it to the side and we just lost it.
I'm finally getting it. I'm finally being faithful to you.
God, thank you for your word.
We don't want to ever, ever again lose The Book Of The Law.
Obadiah Trio Paperback
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Obadiah is a book that should be read in the context of the exile.
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We have Daniel, we have Ezekiel, Obadiah, Habakkuk, Judith, Zephaniah, Nahum, Jeremiah, Joel. We have all kinds of books that should be read in this particular context.
— Episode: Introduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cav...
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Obadiah is a book that should be read in the context of the exile.
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We have Daniel, we have Ezekiel, Obadiah, Habakkuk, Judith, Zephaniah, Nahum, Jeremiah, Joel. We have all kinds of books that should be read in this particular context.
Jonah, Micah, and Nahum
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The speaker listed Nahum as one of the books that should be read in the context of the exile period.
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And so when you're reading during this period, be aware of Daniel, of course, and we have a lot of other books that take place. We have Daniel, we have Ezekiel, Obadiah, Habakkuk, Judith, Zephaniah, N...
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The speaker listed Nahum as one of the books that should be read in the context of the exile period.
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And so when you're reading during this period, be aware of Daniel, of course, and we have a lot of other books that take place. We have Daniel, we have Ezekiel, Obadiah, Habakkuk, Judith, Zephaniah, Nahum, Jeremiah, Joel. We have all kinds of books that should be read in this particular context.
Speak the Blessing
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The speaker listed Joel as one of the books that should be read in the context of the exile period.
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And so when you're reading during this period, be aware of Daniel, of course, and we have a lot of other books that take place. We have Daniel, we have Ezekiel, Obadiah, Habakkuk, Judith, Zephaniah, N...
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The speaker listed Joel as one of the books that should be read in the context of the exile period.
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And so when you're reading during this period, be aware of Daniel, of course, and we have a lot of other books that take place. We have Daniel, we have Ezekiel, Obadiah, Habakkuk, Judith, Zephaniah, Nahum, Jeremiah, Joel. We have all kinds of books that should be read in this particular context.
Reflections on the Psalms
It was discussed in the context of Psalm 69 and the psalmist's desire to see his enemies suffer. The book is described as being one of Father Mike's favorites.
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C.S. Lewis had written this book called Reflection on the Psalms.
— Episode: Day 170: Joash's Downfall (2024)
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Episode: Day 170: Joash's Downfall (2024)
It was discussed in the context of Psalm 69 and the psalmist's desire to see his enemies suffer. The book is described as being one of Father Mike's favorites.
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C.S. Lewis had written this book called Reflection on the Psalms.
And it's just, it's great. It's one of my favorites.
Well, all C.S. Lewis' books are pretty much my favorite.
Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Boxed Set Collection
The Cat in the Hat; One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish; Green Eggs and Ham; Hop on Pop; Fox in Socks
Fr. Mike jokes that God gave Elijah a Dr. Seuss book after he became discouraged. This part is not real, he just inserted that.
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That's why he gave him a Dr. Seuss book. That part wasn't real. I just inserted that part.
— Episode: Day 167: Viaticum (2024)
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Episode: Day 167: Viaticum (2024)
Fr. Mike jokes that God gave Elijah a Dr. Seuss book after he became discouraged. This part is not real, he just inserted that.
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That's why he gave him a Dr. Seuss book. That part wasn't real. I just inserted that part.
Man and Woman He Created Them
A theology of the body
Pope John Paul II connected the Song of Solomon to his teachings on Theology of the Body. He stressed that a woman is the master of her own mystery, that a man must approach with respect and risk being rejected.
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Pope John Paul II when he wrote this thing called the theology of the body a series of teachings that he had given for the space of roughly five years on Wednesdays over in the Vatican he would come o...
— Episode: Day 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2024...
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Episode: Day 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2024)
Pope John Paul II connected the Song of Solomon to his teachings on Theology of the Body. He stressed that a woman is the master of her own mystery, that a man must approach with respect and risk being rejected.
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Pope John Paul II when he wrote this thing called the theology of the body a series of teachings that he had given for the space of roughly five years on Wednesdays over in the Vatican he would come out and he would teach every Wednesday for roughly I think it was like 135 Wednesdays not in a row but consecutively or you know over the space of five or so years
he said that we caught this I think a couple days ago where here's the lover and the lover knocks on the door and it's the beloved it's the woman she can answer or she can't answer it's hers though it's he can knock and he waits and if she answers that's great he can come in if she doesn't answer then he doesn't force his way in and John Paul II made this point about when it comes to love between a man and a woman between the love of the husband and wife he says that the woman always remains a master of her own mystery she always remains a master of her own mystery meaning that even if they're married her husband every time he approaches her every time he initiates intimacy with her he knocks essentially and she can say no
John Paul II goes on to say he says this is the man's risk he always risks when he initiates even as a husband he's like no she's not mine to just use or not mine to my own pleasure he knocks and he risks he knocks and he waits and she can always refuse because she remains in John Paul's words the master of her own mystery
a garden locked is my sister my bride she's a garden locked another way to say it he says a garden fountain a well of living water and she's a garden locked meaning that he can't force his way in meaning that the woman always always has possession of herself she gives of herself to the man or she doesn't but she gets to choose whether she gives of herself or not and he approaches and he approaches with love he approaches also with tenderness knowing that again it's a risk and she can refuse because she is a garden locked
a garden locked is my sister my bride and John Paul again points out he says one of the things it reminds us of is that every time we approach those with whom we might even have a romantic relationship so whether that be a man to his wife here my sister my bride or a woman to her husband my brother my husband my brother my groom John Paul points out he says that it's always my sister first and he says why is that because you think I don't have a sexualized view of my sister and in John Paul essentially says yes exactly you first approach your bride as sister you first approach your bride as one who exists for love for her own sake she exists for her own sake not as your bride first she first exists as herself does that make sense
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
30th Anniversary Edition (*LARGE PRINT)
The speaker mentions the concept of starting with the end in mind, which is a principle from "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey, as a way to live wisely because knowing what you want to achieve allows you to live with purpose.
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was it um Stephen Covey who had said begin with the end in mind as a way to live wisely because I know what's coming or I have an idea of what I where I want to end up therefore I'm going to live in a...
— Episode: Day 151: Wisdom and Folly (2024)
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Episode: Day 151: Wisdom and Folly (2024)
The speaker mentions the concept of starting with the end in mind, which is a principle from "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey, as a way to live wisely because knowing what you want to achieve allows you to live with purpose.
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was it um Stephen Covey who had said begin with the end in mind as a way to live wisely because I know what's coming or I have an idea of what I where I want to end up therefore I'm going to live in a way that's intentional trying to get towards that place
Ancient Book Of Jasher
David laments the deaths of Saul and Jonathan, saying that the song is written in the Book of Jashar.
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Behold, it is written in the book of Jashar.
— Episode: Day 120: David Mourns Saul (2024)
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Episode: Day 120: David Mourns Saul (2024)
David laments the deaths of Saul and Jonathan, saying that the song is written in the Book of Jashar.
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Behold, it is written in the book of Jashar.
The Greatest Story Never Told
Oral Tradition and the Development of Messages in the Book of Genesis
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The Book of Job
It was referred to as a book that was likely familiar to the audience due to an earlier part of the podcast series. The reading highlighted Job's story and how it related to the current discussion.
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And he basically goes back to remember Job, remember our friend Job from the very first days of this Bible in a year podcast.
— Episode: Day 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep...
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It was referred to as a book that was likely familiar to the audience due to an earlier part of the podcast series. The reading highlighted Job's story and how it related to the current discussion.
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And he basically goes back to remember Job, remember our friend Job from the very first days of this Bible in a year podcast.
And Job's friends, they had the illusion of saying that no, if you're good, then good things happen to you. If you're bad, bad things happen to you.
Mere Christianity
It was mentioned in passing, as Fr. Mike Schmitz referenced C.S. Lewis's observation about having a mercenary heart and seeking the highest bidder.
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I think we've said this before C.S. Lewis has noted I have a mercenary heart willing to give myself to the highest bidder willing to give my heart to the highest bidder and the question is gosh Lord h...
— Episode: Day 352: Purified by Fire (2023)
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Episode: Day 352: Purified by Fire (2023)
It was mentioned in passing, as Fr. Mike Schmitz referenced C.S. Lewis's observation about having a mercenary heart and seeking the highest bidder.
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I think we've said this before C.S. Lewis has noted I have a mercenary heart willing to give myself to the highest bidder willing to give my heart to the highest bidder and the question is gosh Lord help me how do I become the kind of person who can love you for your own sake?
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