The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 349: Holy Indifference (2025)
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Dec 15, 2025 The discussion wraps up the book of Acts, focusing on St. Paul's legacy of serving others and sharing the gospel. Highlights include Paul's shipwreck adventure on Malta and his impactful two-year house arrest where he preached freely. Fr. Mike reflects on themes of humility, the importance of trusting in God over fearing man, and the joy of partnership in faith. The session also emphasizes living out one's convictions and the beauty of unity in Christ.
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Paul Building Fires In Malta
- Paul gathers sticks and builds the fire after the shipwreck on Malta, showing humble service in a lowly task.
- He gets bitten by a viper yet suffers no harm and then heals many, blending servant work with miraculous witness.
Imprisonment As Gospel Opportunity
- Paul uses his house arrest in Rome as an evangelizing opportunity, preaching openly to Jews and the Praetorian guard.
- His confinement advances the gospel rather than silencing his mission.
Rejoice When Christ Is Proclaimed
- Rejoice whenever Christ is proclaimed, regardless of motives behind the preaching.
- Emulate Paul by seeing hardship as a chance to strengthen others' boldness in the faith.