Day 295: Israel's Expectations (2026)

Day 295: Israel's Expectations (2026)

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Day 294: Judea Gains Independence (2026)

In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are go ...  Show more

Day 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2026)

Fr. Mike focuses on the theme of disciplining children, reflected in our readings from Sirach and Proverbs today. He clarifies that there is a crucial difference between discipline and destruction, and emphasizes that disciplining children should always be grounded in love and or ...  Show more

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