Day 251: Judith and Holofernes (2025)

In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz covers Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16, emphasizing Ishmael's insurrection against Gedaliah and the people's subsequent fear and distrust of God's instructions through Jeremiah. He also discusses Judith's bravery in beheading Holofernes, highlighting her virtue and the significance of her actions as a pre-shadowing of Mary crushing the head of the serpent, and encourages listeners to find courage in their own lives, reflecting on the stories of brave women in the Bible.