Day 265: Sins of Omission (2026)
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 265: Sins of Omission (2026)

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 22, 202627 min
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Fr. Mike explains sins of omission, and how these are some of the biggest deciding factors of who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: whether or not we did good works God called us to. He also reminds us that not all of the New Testament parables are universally relevant, recalling the parable of the talents and the parable of the wise and foolish maidens. Today's readings are Matthew 25-26 and Proverbs 19:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be...

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That means, you know what that means, that if I've done my math right, we are 100 days away from day 365, which on one perspective can seem like so far away,

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but at the other perspective, we think, oh my gosh, we're already two and a half times that into the year, right, more or less? Anyways, oh gosh, we're reading Matthew chapter 25 and 26,

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just two chapters today, two chapters where the Lord Jesus, he reveals a lot of the need to prepare and get ready for his return.

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