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Day 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2026)
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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,...
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Book of Wisdom
Wilkan
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Divine Reading
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The Book of John (The Smart Guide to the Bible Series)
Lin Johnson
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Day 45: Pray for Priests (2026)
Biblia católica The Great Adventure | The Great Adventure Bible, Spanish Edition (Paperback)
Ascension Press
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Day 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2026)
Sheltering Mercy
Ryan Whitaker Smith
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Day 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2026)
The First and Second Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians (Ignatius Catholic Study Bible)
Scott Hahn
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Day 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2025)
The Acts of the Apostles (Ignatius Catholic Study Bible)
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Day 338: Death Defeated (2025)
ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
ESV Bibles
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Day 280: The People of the Covenant (2024)
Tobit, Judith, and Esther (Ignatius Catholic Study Bible)
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Day 280: The People of the Covenant (2024)
Life Lessons from Ezra and Nehemiah
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Ancient Apocalypse of Ezra
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The Action Bible
God's Redemptive Story (Action Bible Series)
It was recommended as a good starting point for children or individuals who are new to reading the Bible, described as a comic book style Bible, and was gifted by Fr. Mike Schmitz to his nieces and nephews.
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It's awesome. It is this, like every page is there's the-- You underlined it to highlight?
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It was recommended as a good starting point for children or individuals who are new to reading the Bible, described as a comic book style Bible, and was gifted by Fr. Mike Schmitz to his nieces and nephews.
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It's awesome. It is this, like every page is there's the-- You underlined it to highlight?
So I've underlined, highlighted notes, but this was--I got this for my first Holy Communion when I was in second grade, still have it, and I lent it to my little sister, her first Holy Communion, and then lent it to my little brother, took it back after he got done with it, and now what I do for all of my nieces and nephews is there is a new version of this called The Action Bible that they know, their parents know, that Uncle Father Mike is going to give them an Action Bible for all the second graders when they get it because part of it is, like you said, it can be so daunting for us as anyone, as Christians, specifically as Catholics, like I don't--because I don't want to get it wrong.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition
It was mentioned alongside 'The Great Adventure Bible' as containing the full text within the Ascension app, offering a comprehensive resource.
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the app also includes transcripts of each episode, the full text of The Great Adventure Bible and the Ascension Catechism,
— Episode: Day 365: The Beginning and the End (2023...
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Episode: Day 365: The Beginning and the End (2023)
It was mentioned alongside 'The Great Adventure Bible' as containing the full text within the Ascension app, offering a comprehensive resource.
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the app also includes transcripts of each episode, the full text of The Great Adventure Bible and the Ascension Catechism,
Ignatius Catholic Study Bible
Old and New Testaments
It was described as being really good due to the details and notes, specifically in regards to the Book of Revelation and Babylon.
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In fact, there's one book of commentary called the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, New Testament. It's the second Catholic edition, you know, it's really good because it has all the, a...
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Episode: Day 364: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (2023)
It was described as being really good due to the details and notes, specifically in regards to the Book of Revelation and Babylon.
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In fact, there's one book of commentary called the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, New Testament. It's the second Catholic edition, you know, it's really good because it has all the, all the details, all the little notes can be so incredibly important and helpful, but they have a longer note about Babylon and what Babylon is.
The weight of glory, and other addresses
It was mentioned as one of Fr. Mike's favourite essays, and that it's entitled 'The Weight of Glory'. It was said to be relevant to the discussion of eternal glory.
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One of my favorite essays in the world is an essay entitled the weight of glory by a young man named C.S. Lewis for this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for us an eternal weight of glory b...
— Episode: Day 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2023)
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Episode: Day 341: Eternal Weight of Glory (2023)
It was mentioned as one of Fr. Mike's favourite essays, and that it's entitled 'The Weight of Glory'. It was said to be relevant to the discussion of eternal glory.
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One of my favorite essays in the world is an essay entitled the weight of glory by a young man named C.S. Lewis for this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, because we look not to the things that are seen, but to the things that are unseen.
Romans
Grace, Truth, and Redemption (MacArthur Bible Studies)
A discussion about Romans 9-10 was given, covering the concept of God's election and mercy. It was emphasized that salvation comes through faith, believing in Jesus Christ and professing with one's lips.
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So it depends not upon man's will or exertion, but upon God's mercy.
— Episode: Day 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2023)
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Episode: Day 327: Origin of the Diaconate (2023)
A discussion about Romans 9-10 was given, covering the concept of God's election and mercy. It was emphasized that salvation comes through faith, believing in Jesus Christ and professing with one's lips.
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So it depends not upon man's will or exertion, but upon God's mercy.
So then he has mercy upon whomever he wills, and he hardens the heart of whomever he wills.
The Screwtape Letters
It was mentioned as a source of information about the doctrine of purgatory and the concept of purification before entering heaven, drawing parallels with it.
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In fact C.S. Lewis talks about this a lot. I'm talking about the doctrine of purgatory.
— Episode: Day 309: Praying for the Dead (2023)
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Episode: Day 309: Praying for the Dead (2023)
It was mentioned as a source of information about the doctrine of purgatory and the concept of purification before entering heaven, drawing parallels with it.
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In fact C.S. Lewis talks about this a lot. I'm talking about the doctrine of purgatory.
But if there is a process of purification that happens, again my buddy C.S. Lewis he talks about this and says of course I believe in purgatory.
The Esther Anointing
Becoming a Woman of Prayer, Courage, and Influence
It was mentioned briefly as a book that is likely less familiar to people than the Gospel of Matthew.
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I mean, I think most people who go to church would have a familiarity with them, maybe more they would with, you know, the book of Esther or the book of Judith.
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It was mentioned briefly as a book that is likely less familiar to people than the Gospel of Matthew.
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I mean, I think most people who go to church would have a familiarity with them, maybe more they would with, you know, the book of Esther or the book of Judith.
Jeremiah
A 12-Week Study (Knowing the Bible)
It was discussed as a book that is not entirely chronological, and focuses on God's judgment on nations surrounding Judah, as well as a word of comfort to Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe.
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The book of Jeremiah is not incredibly chronological.
— Episode: Day 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2023)
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Episode: Day 253: Lamentations of Jeremiah (2023)
It was discussed as a book that is not entirely chronological, and focuses on God's judgment on nations surrounding Judah, as well as a word of comfort to Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe.
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The book of Jeremiah is not incredibly chronological.
This is a flashback in case you're wondering.
Chapter 45 is a little word of comfort to Baruch.
Remember, Baruch is the scribe, the one who's writing down the words of Jeremiah.
Book Of Tobit
An Apocryphal Work
Fr. Mike Schmitz recommended the book of Tobit, describing it as 'pretty interesting' and 'a great book.'
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which for those of you who have never read the Book Of Tobit, it's pretty, pretty interesting. It's a great book.
— Episode: Day 191: The Babylonian Exile (2023)
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Episode: Day 191: The Babylonian Exile (2023)
Fr. Mike Schmitz recommended the book of Tobit, describing it as 'pretty interesting' and 'a great book.'
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which for those of you who have never read the Book Of Tobit, it's pretty, pretty interesting. It's a great book.
Psalms 1-72 (Kidner Classic Commentaries)
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The Kings Of Israel And Judah (1889)
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Reflections on the Psalms
It was discussed as one of Fr. Mike's favorite books by C.S. Lewis where he explores the psalms, particularly Psalm 69, and how to interpret the psalmist's desire for his enemies to suffer.
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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 favorite, well, all C.S. Lewis' books are pretty much my favorite.
— Episode: Day 170: Joash's Downfall (2023)
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Episode: Day 170: Joash's Downfall (2023)
It was discussed as one of Fr. Mike's favorite books by C.S. Lewis where he explores the psalms, particularly Psalm 69, and how to interpret the psalmist's desire for his enemies to suffer.
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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 favorite, well, all C.S. Lewis' books are pretty much my favorite.
And he asks the question, how do we understand the psalmist who says, hey, the best thing I want is I wanna see my enemies suffer in front of me.
Where the psalmist says, okay, this is God's word. I wanna, and the prayer is, I wanna see my enemies suffer. And let me see them suffer because I don't just wanna know that they suffer. I wanna be able to essentially take comfort in that.
Man and Woman He Created Them
A theology of the body
It was mentioned that Pope John Paul II wrote this book of teachings, and his ideas about the Song of Solomon were referenced frequently in the podcast.
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And there's a couple things that 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...
— Episode: Day 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2023...
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Episode: Day 165: The Lover and the Beloved (2023)
It was mentioned that Pope John Paul II wrote this book of teachings, and his ideas about the Song of Solomon were referenced frequently in the podcast.
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And there's a couple things that 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.
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.
And 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.
And John Paul again points out, he says, one of the things that reminds us of is that every time we approach those with whom we might even have a romantic relationship.
John Paul the second said, as often as husbands and wives approach each other like this, first seeing each other as the other who exists for their own sake, for the Lord's sake, first as sister, first as brother.
Psalm 146
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It was mentioned that the podcast would be reading Psalm 146 in addition to the Book of Judges chapters, focusing on God's help and praise.
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There's no secondary book except for the Book of Psalms, which we're praying Psalm 146 today, kind of jumping ahead to Psalm 146.
— Episode: Day 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2023)
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Episode: Day 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2023)
It was mentioned that the podcast would be reading Psalm 146 in addition to the Book of Judges chapters, focusing on God's help and praise.
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There's no secondary book except for the Book of Psalms, which we're praying Psalm 146 today, kind of jumping ahead to Psalm 146.
As always, day 93 today, Judges 12, 13, 14, and 15, praying Psalm 146.
Songs of Light/Psalms 123-150
Selections from the Psalms in the New King James Version
It was prayed at the end of the episode alongside the reading of the Book of Joshua, focusing on supplication for mercy and expressing gratitude and praise.
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We're also going to be praying Psalm 123.
— Episode: Day 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2023)
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Episode: Day 81: Israel Crosses the Jordan (2023)
It was prayed at the end of the episode alongside the reading of the Book of Joshua, focusing on supplication for mercy and expressing gratitude and praise.
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We're also going to be praying Psalm 123.
Psalm 77 Journal
It was read aloud as part of the day's reading plan and reflected on God's mighty deeds and wonders of old. It included a call to remember God's faithfulness and how He has acted in the past.
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Today is Exodus chapter 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77.
— Episode: Day 41: The Day of Atonement (2023)
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Episode: Day 41: The Day of Atonement (2023)
It was read aloud as part of the day's reading plan and reflected on God's mighty deeds and wonders of old. It included a call to remember God's faithfulness and how He has acted in the past.
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Today is Exodus chapter 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77.
God's mighty deeds were called to the choirmaster according to Jeduthun, a psalm of Asaph.
Catholic Bible
Douay-Rheims English Translation
It was mentioned as the Bible being used for the podcast, specifically its timeline which covers the 14 narrative books of the Old and New Testament, in a creative way.
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I'm using the Great Adventure Bible from Ascension.
— Episode: Day 1: In the Beginning (2023)
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Episode: Day 1: In the Beginning (2023)
It was mentioned as the Bible being used for the podcast, specifically its timeline which covers the 14 narrative books of the Old and New Testament, in a creative way.
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I'm using the Great Adventure Bible from Ascension.
The Bible reading plan is based off of the Great Adventure Bible Timeline and the Bible timeline created by Jeff Cavins covers the 14 narrative books of the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Insight Journal - Burgundy
It's a hardcover journal designed to help users record insights and revelations from scripture, preventing them from being forgotten.
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We also have the, it's called the insight journal.
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It's a hardcover journal designed to help users record insights and revelations from scripture, preventing them from being forgotten.
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We also have the, it's called the insight journal.
It's hardcover. It's really simple. It's a really elegant, simple journal.
The idea behind it, it's called insight journal, is as often as you read or hear something in scripture, that can easily go in one ear and out the other.
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