Day 289: Wise Influences (2022)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’ ...  Show more

Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah’s process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God's work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, ...  Show more

Fr. Mike unpacks the vital unity between the Old and New Testaments. Together, we examine prefigurements and types from the Old Testament being fulfilled in the New. We also examine the importance of the study of Scripture for each and every Catholic. Today’s readings are Catechi ...  Show more

Today, we arrive, with Fr. Mike, at the In Brief section for Article III. Together, we revisit eight of the main ideas or “nuggets” from the readings of the past six days. Fr. Mike concludes this section by reminding us of the importance of the unity between and veneration of the ...  Show more

1. Key biblical truths about God's character in Habakkuk 2. The corporate practice of soul care 3. Bridging the gap between the world of the Old Testament and today in the counseling room You can find training opportunities for this fall here Find this podcast transcription here. 

We all have influence in someone's life. Today we talk about the great responsibility that having influence brings.

Scriptures used:
Numbers 20:1-13
Exodus 17:1-7
Galatians 2:11-14
James 3:1
Luke 16:10
Proverbs 12:15
Proverbs 19:20