Day 277: Such a Time as This (2022)

As we hear the re-telling of the story of Judas Maccabbeus and his brothers fighting for the honor of the Lord's Temple in 2 Maccabees, Fr. Mike points out how this version gives us an insight into their recognition of God's presence, mercy, and justice in their circumstances. We ...  Show more

Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God's law, and b ...  Show more

Esther 2-4. The book of Esther reveals the sovereignty of God. He is all powerful and thus, always in control. God’s sovereignty is not diminished by our free will. Rather, the mystery of God’s sovereignty is that He allows us free will. He allows us the opportunity to partner wi ...  Show more

Don’t let the down days define you.

In “This Is That Day,” Pastor Steven Furtick reminds us that God has given us what we need to win this day.

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Together with Fr. Mike, we unpack the joint mission of God’s Word and the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Fr. Mike emphasizes the Spirit’s role in creation, the theophanies, and the Law. We conclude today’s reflection with an examination of the prefiguration of the Church i ...  Show more