The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 46: Set Apart for God (2026)
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Feb 15, 2026 Readings unpack sacred rituals, from the incense altar and anointing oil to rules guarding priestly holiness. Craftsmen filled with the Spirit and the sanctity of the Sabbath get attention. Discussion highlights how blessing sets things apart and how ordinary work can become consecrated and extraordinary when given to God.
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Blessing Sets Things Apart
- Blessing something sets it apart and makes it extraordinary rather than ordinary.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasizes that consecration dedicates objects and actions to a specific sacred purpose.
Respect Sacred Objects' Purpose
- Do not treat consecrated items as ordinary or copy sacred mixtures like the anointing oil for personal use.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz warns that sacred formulas (oil, incense) are set apart for liturgical purposes only.
Holiness Means Being Set Apart
- Holiness means being set apart, not merely following rules.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz explains Leviticus as a holiness code calling people to consecration.