The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 60: Intercessory Prayer (2026)
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Mar 1, 2026 Reflections on Israel’s march with Judah leading praise and the sacred order of the camp. A retelling of Moses breaking the tablets and pleading with God for a rebellious people. Readings include a lament for the prospering wicked and a call to intercessory prayer and mercy. Practical invitations to pray for one another and recognize mediation between God and humanity.
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Moses Invites Hobab To Guide Israel
- Moses invites Hobab the Midianite to join Israel as a guide, offering him share in future blessings if he stays.
- Hobab declines to return to his family, while Moses pleads that Hobab serve as Israel's eyes in the wilderness.
Psalm 10 Laments Wicked Prosperity
- Psalm 10 laments the prosperity of the wicked and pleads for God's justice on behalf of the poor and oppressed.
- Fr. Mike uses the psalm to acknowledge the mystery of apparent blessings on those who reject God and to call for trust in God's justice.
Tabernacle At The Center Of The March
- The tabernacle stayed at the center of Israel's camp even while they marched, signifying God's presence travels with them.
- Fr. Mike notes the Levites carried the tent and the sacred objects remained central to the marching order, showing worship led their journey.