Day 238: Fall of Jerusalem (2025)

In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on Jeremiah's despair and the prophecies of Jerusalem's fall, highlighting Jeremiah's personal pain and isolation. Transitioning to the book of Daniel, he discusses Daniel and his companions' faithfulness in exile, including their dietary choices and God's blessings. Fr. Mike also interprets Nebuchadnezzar's dream of the statue, explaining the succession of empires from Babylon to Rome and their eventual replacement by the kingdom of God, represented by the Church. He concludes by noting the upcoming stories in Daniel and asking for listeners' prayers.