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Day 292: The Power of Words (2024)

2024/10/18
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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Fr. Mike discusses the unique narrative style of 1 Maccabees, which presents historical events without direct interpretation, leaving readers to discern God's presence and actions for themselves.
  • 1 Maccabees narrates historical events without direct interpretation.
  • The author leaves it to the reader to discern God's presence and actions.
  • This style contrasts with other historical books of the Bible that provide more explicit commentary on God's involvement.

Shownotes Transcript

As we continue our journey in 1 Maccabees, Fr. Mike explains that this book of the Bible is unlike others because it narrates stories and events without providing any interpretation. In Sirach, Fr. Mike stresses the teaching on the power of our words and the gravity of gossip and slander. Today's readings are 1 Maccabees 11, Sirach 28-29, and Proverbs 23:9-12.

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