HAVE YOU READ THE GOOD NEWS?

THE BIBLE  IN A YEAR

You probably think the guy above is a used car salesman, a porn actor or someone trying to sell you real estate but really, this is a pic from the site of the link above.

I'm not sure if it's supposed to be Father Mike Schmitz or Jeff Cavins, whoever he is (probably Father Mike's boyfriend).

I had said to Robert in a comment on his recent post where he told us about his daily listening to this sh ... stuff:

Here's a screenshot of his post (as he will likely delete it soon):

I actually was serious about giving the site a look but immediately suspected a scam when I clicked on the link that Robert provided.

"Sign up below and receive the Bible reading plan Fr. Mike will be following for the podcast. You’ll also get a link to listen to the podcast!"

 

The smiling salesman said. I'm always wary of these sign up invitations.

"If you’ve struggled to read the Bible, this podcast is for you.

Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast, hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz and featuring Jeff Cavins, guides Catholics through the Bible in 365 daily episodes starting January 1st, 2021.

Each 20-25 minute episode includes:
two to three scripture readings
a reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz
and guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word.

Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast for Catholics follows a reading plan inspired by the Great Adventure Bible Timeline® learning system, a groundbreaking approach to understanding Salvation History developed by renowned Catholic Bible teacher Jeff Cavins.

Tune in and live your daily life through the lens of God’s word!"

I read a bit further and discovered this:

"While you do not need a copy of The Great Adventure Bible (which uses the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition for the Biblical texts) to follow along, it is the bible Father Mike Schmitz will use for the podcast. Please note there may be differences in the text if you are using a translation other than the RSV-Second Catholic Edition. Bible translations sometimes differ in word choices, and in chapter and verse numbers, as these are not always standardized between translations."

So, here's the rub. Buried in all of this Catholic mumbo jumbo is the sales pitch. No doubt as soon as you sign up for the 'free' podcasts there will be exhortations for contributions and the fact that you can't follow the fable without the 'official' text.

 

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