Day 75: The Keeping of Vows (2022)

Day 75: The Keeping of Vows (2022)

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Day 288: Battling Against Gossip (2026)

Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just li ...  Show more

Day 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2026)

Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. To ...  Show more

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