The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 352: Purified by Fire (2025)
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Dec 18, 2025 Fr. Mike explores the themes of perseverance and purification through trials in 1 Peter, illustrating how struggles deepen our sincere love for God. He also discusses St. Paul's guidance in Colossians on fulfilling obligations within families and work, emphasizing service to others. The powerful example of Christ's silent suffering is highlighted as a path to healing. Listeners are encouraged to focus on prayer, mutual support, and the essence of their identity in Christ, fostering unity among diverse believers.
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Suffering Purifies Genuine Faith
- Trials and suffering purify faith, making it more genuine and precious than gold.
- Peter shows that tested faith leads to praise, glory, and honor at Christ's revelation.
New Identity As God's People
- Believers are called a chosen race, royal priesthood, and God's own people.
- Peter emphasizes conversion from being 'no people' to receiving mercy and identity in God.
Clothe Yourself With Christlike Virtues
- Put to death earthly vices and put on compassion, kindness, humility, and patience.
- Paul tells believers to forgive one another and let love bind everything together.