The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 47: The Golden Calf (2026)

February 16, 2026·23 min·5-min readnarrativereligion
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This episode of The Bible in a Year podcast explores the story of the golden calf in Exodus 32 and the appointed feasts in Leviticus 23, highlighting how human fear and impatience lead to idolatry, while God calls His people to trust Him amid uncertainty. Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasizes the

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Great Adventure Bibleby Fr. Mike SchmitzRevised Standard Version, Second Catholic Editionby National Council of Catholic Bishops

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