Day 256: Hard Seasons (2025)

In this episode of the Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz reads Jeremiah 51, Lamentations 4-5, and Proverbs 18:9-12, focusing on the condemnation of Babylon and the suffering of Jerusalem. He reflects on God's use of imperfect entities to bring about judgment and emphasizes that even in profound suffering, maintaining a connection with God offers hope. Fr. Mike shares a particularly grim passage from Lamentations about the siege of Jerusalem and how desperation can lead to unimaginable acts, and he encourages listeners to persevere in prayer and trust in God's enduring presence, even when feeling abandoned.