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Day 149: All Is Vanity (2025)

2025/5/29
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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: 传道书的作者,通常被认为是所罗门,他审视了人世间的各种追求,包括智慧、享乐和辛勤劳作,最终发现这些在日光之下都是虚空的。我认识到,这里的“虚空”并非指自负,而是指生命的短暂和无常,如同抓住空气一般。我开始思考,如果生命仅仅局限于此生,那么一切努力奋斗最终都将归于虚无,这让我感到一种深深的无意义感。我尝试通过追求智慧和知识来寻找生命的意义,但我发现智慧越多,烦恼也越多。我也尝试通过享乐和物质享受来填补内心的空虚,建造房屋、种植葡萄园,积攒金银财宝,但我发现这些都无法带来真正的满足。我意识到,即使我拥有再多的财富和智慧,最终也无法逃脱死亡的命运,而我所积累的一切都将留给后人,他们可能并不珍惜或善用这些。我开始质疑,如果生命没有永恒的维度,那么我们所做的一切还有什么意义? Father Mike Schmitz: 然而,我也逐渐领悟到,如果上帝存在,如果生命不仅仅是此生,那么一切就都不同了。如果我们的生命与上帝相连,如果我们的选择和行动能够影响永恒,那么我们所做的一切就都具有了真正的意义。我相信,只有在上帝的爱和旨意中,我们才能找到生命的真正价值和目标。我鼓励大家与我一同探索传道书,思考生命的意义,并寻求与上帝建立更深的关系。我相信,只有通过上帝,我们才能超越虚空,找到真正的满足和永恒的盼望。

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Today, we begin reading Ecclesiastes! Fr. Mike helps us understand the central theme of this book of wisdom literature—the meaning of life. What truly matters in this passing life? It's only because God exists that everything matters, and our choices and lives will endure into eternity. Today's readings are 1 Kings 7, Ecclesiastes 1-2, and Psalm 5.

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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