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Day 307: Courage in Battle (2024)

2024/11/2
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Fr. Mike Schmitz: 本集节目探讨了信仰在面对人生挑战时的作用，以麦加比收复圣殿的故事和智慧书中的章节为例。节目中，神父强调了信仰带给人们的勇气和信心，以及在战斗中依靠上帝的重要性。他指出，麦加比的胜利并非仅仅依靠勇气，更重要的是对上帝的信赖。同时，节目也分析了智慧书中关于智慧在旧约人物生命中作用的描述，例如亚当、挪亚、亚伯拉罕和约瑟夫，说明智慧如何引导和保护义人，并惩罚恶人。神父鼓励听众在面对人生挑战时，要寻求上帝的智慧，并依靠上帝的力量，勇敢地面对困难。 Fr. Mike Schmitz: 节目中，神父详细解读了《玛加伯下》第十章和《智慧书》第九、十章以及《箴言》二十五篇四到七节经文。他指出，麦加比收复圣殿的故事展现了信仰的力量，以及在逆境中坚持信仰的重要性。同时，他解释了《智慧书》中关于智慧的描述，强调了智慧在引导和保护义人，以及惩罚恶人中的作用。神父鼓励听众学习麦加比的勇气和信心，并寻求上帝的智慧，在生活中做出正确的选择。他还强调了在战斗中依靠上帝的重要性，以及在行动中寻求上帝旨意的必要性，避免以自我为中心，而应以荣耀上帝为目标。

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Why does Fr. Mike emphasize the importance of faith in God for courage in battle?

Courage comes from recognizing God's presence and relying on Him, not just from human valor.

What does Fr. Mike say about the role of wisdom in recognizing God's fingerprints in the world?

Wisdom allows us to see God's actions and understand His will in our lives.

How does Fr. Mike describe the significance of the purification of the temple in 2 Maccabees?

It restored the covenant relationship between God and the Jewish people, removing desecration.

What does Fr. Mike suggest is the main character of Scripture according to the Wisdom of Solomon?

God is the main character, with wisdom guiding and protecting His chosen people.

Why does Fr. Mike highlight the story of Judas Maccabeus's reliance on God in battle?

It exemplifies how faith and reliance on God can lead to victory and courage.

What does Fr. Mike say about the importance of not fighting battles that God has not called us to?

It prevents us from acting in God's name without His direction, ensuring we honor Him.

How does Fr. Mike interpret the riddles in Wisdom 10?

They describe biblical characters like Adam, Abraham, and Joseph, showing wisdom's role in their lives.

What does Fr. Mike encourage listeners to do in difficult seasons of life?

Rely on God's presence and pray for each other for support and courage.

Why does Fr. Mike mention the story of Noah in Wisdom 10?

It illustrates wisdom's role in saving the righteous during times of great calamity.

What does Fr. Mike say about the community's role in supporting each other?

We need to pray for each other, especially during difficult times, to find courage and hope.

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Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives, using the story of Judas Maccabeus and his followers as an example.
  • Maccabeus and his followers recovered the temple and the city, purified the sanctuary, and offered sacrifices.
  • They prayed for never again falling into such misfortunes and for God's forbearance if they sinned.
  • The purification of the sanctuary took place on the same day it was profaned by foreigners, celebrated with rejoicing.

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Today, Fr. Mike discusses the confidence that faith in God can provide as we fight the battles of our lives. He also engages with the riddles found in Wisdom 10 and points out that we can now not only understand the characters, stories, and allusions of Scripture, but can recognize the fingerprints of God in the world around us and better understand the main character of Scripture: God. Today’s readings are 2 Maccabees 10, Wisdom 9-10, and Proverbs 25:4-7.

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