The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 5: Tower of Babel (2022)

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Jan 5, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Nimrod's Contrasting Image

  • Fr. Mike Schmitz recalls Nimrod being used as an insult in his childhood.
  • He contrasts this with Nimrod's initial portrayal in Genesis as a mighty man and builder of kingdoms.
INSIGHT

Nimrod's Ruthless Ambition

  • Nimrod's ambition, initially appearing positive, turns into ruthless pursuit of power and control.
  • This is evident in the Tower of Babel story where people sought to make a name for themselves.
INSIGHT

Excellence vs. Ambition

  • Scripture encourages striving for excellence, like the desire to be a great saint.
  • Fr. Mike Schmitz cites St. Maximilian Kolbe's goal to be "a saint and a great saint" as an example.
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