Day 244: Susanna's Righteousness (2026)

Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: "I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading ar ...  Show more

Fr. Mike explains why God asks his people to surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar even though it seems contradicting. We learn that God can use evil circumstances to win the hearts of his people back. In Daniel, as we read about the vision of the ram and the goat, Fr. Mike reminds us ...  Show more

Ezra 7-9. Ezra was a man of the Word. He had diligently studied the Word of the Lord, and because of his faithfulness to know and study God’s Word, the hand of the Lord was upon Him. The same is true for us today! 

Original Information Sanctity of Life Sunday Scripture: Ezra 8:21–23 Topics: Fasting Date: JANUARY 22, 1995 View on Desiring God 

God reveals himself and his glory through the Ten Commandments. We begin exploring the Ten Commandments as shown in the Catechism and learn about how these laws are not meant to limit us, but set us free from the slavery of sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that the Commandments are truly ...  Show more

Fr. Mike reflects on the sacredness of Scripture and why the Church venerates Scripture with great reverence. He helps us understand the mystery behind the powerful reality that God speaks to us through human authors. Most importantly, Fr. Mike reminds us that the eternal Word of ...  Show more