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Father Mike Schmitz
A Catholic priest, speaker, author, and podcaster known for his social media presence and impactful ministries in the Diocese of Duluth.
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Father Mike Schmitz: 在战胜巴力的先知后,我看到以利亚感到非常沮丧,甚至开始怀疑自己。这让我意识到,即使在取得重大胜利后,我们仍然会感到软弱和无助。我注意到,以利亚甚至希望死去,这表明他在精神上已经筋疲力尽。然而,上帝并没有抛弃他,而是通过天使给他食物和水,让他重新获得力量。这让我明白,即使在我们最软弱的时候,上帝也会给我们提供帮助,让我们能够继续前进。上帝对以利亚说,“起来吃吧”,这象征着上帝对我们的呼唤,让我们不要放弃,要继续前行。在天主教的传统中,临终圣餐(Viaticum)象征着为旅程提供的食物,这提醒我们,即使我们的生命即将结束,上帝仍然与我们同在,为我们提供支持。我意识到,作为基督徒,我们永远不必灰心,因为我们有永恒的盼望。即使我们认为最好的日子已经过去,上帝也会让我们起来吃东西,因为还有更多的事情要做,还有地方要去。上帝通常在安静中对我们说话,但我们的生活充满了噪音,以至于我们听不到他的声音。因此,我们需要静下心来,聆听上帝的声音。就像在今天的播客中,我们通过阅读圣经来聆听上帝的声音,这可以帮助我们更好地理解上帝的旨意。此外,我还注意到,亚哈王不应该对便哈达施以仁慈,因为上帝要他惩罚那些与以色列人为敌的人。这提醒我们,我们应该始终遵循上帝的旨意,而不是按照自己的意愿行事。最后,我意识到,犹大和耶路撒冷的人民只需要捡起战利品,因为上帝为他们而战。就像出埃及记中上帝所说的那样,我们只需要保持静止,上帝就会为我们而战。总之,今天的阅读让我受益匪浅,我希望你们也能从中得到启发。

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This chapter explores Elijah's discouragement after defeating the prophets of Baal and how God provides him with strength for his journey. It connects this story to the concept of 'viaticum' in the Catholic faith, which provides spiritual nourishment, particularly at the end of life.
  • Elijah's discouragement after victory
  • God's provision of strength ('arise and eat')
  • Viaticum as 'bread for the journey'
  • Elisha's call and intense discipleship

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Today we read about Elijah's discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to "arise and eat" to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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