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Fr. Mike guides us through another chapter of Jeremiah and connects it to the sorrow and pain we hear in Lamentations. He reminds us that, even with such evil and desperation filing the world these days, God is still good, and we still have reason to hope in him. Today's readings are Jeremiah 49-50, Lamentations 3, and Proverbs 18:5-8.

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

Together, with Fr. Mike, we reach the conclusion of the article on Social Justice. Fr. Mike emphasizes that although we have a right to private property, we also have a duty to meet the needs of those around us. Every human being has a right to what they need to thrive in this life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1939-1948.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Segment 1: “How often must I forgive?” (2 segments)

The readings this Sunday are dominated by themes of mercy and forgiveness. “Wrath and anger are hateful things,” we hear from Sirach. “The Lord is kind and merciful” we say in the Responsorial Psalm. And in the Gospel, Jesus tells Peter he must forgive his brother seventy-seven times. We unpack the readings with Rob Corzine.

Segment 2: Can America Reunite? (2 segments)

If there was a silver lining to the horrors of the September 11 terrorist attacks, it was how the nation came together. Americans understood that they shared a brotherhood that went beyond race or political affiliation. Stores sold out of American flags for weeks. Today, such a climate seems like something out a different life. Can we ever recover this? Peter Laffin joins us.

It’s Look Back Friday! Instead of taking calls, Dr. Ray spends Friday’s revisiting previously aired conversations from “The Doctor Is In” in order to expand on his answers and the topics addressed. On today’s show, we look back on Leslie from Florida (03/18) and Judy from West Virginia (03/17).

Segment 1: Confusion at the Catholic Biblical Association? (2 segments)

The Catholic Biblical Association has announced a conference exploring issues of women and gender. With topics like “Queering Resistance at Masada” and “Sarai and Eve as Intercessors in Apocalyptic Imagination,” it seems to be presenting some confusion takes on a Biblical view on gender. Matthew Bunson has more on this and other Church news.

Segment 2: The problem with dating apps (it’s not what you think) (2 segments)

There are now hundreds, if not thousands, of dating apps on the market. About half of American young adults have used them – not just for hookups, but to find a serious relationship. But most of them are unhappy with the entire dating culture. The roots of the problem life far deeper than an app, and no algorithm will solve them. We talk with Dr. Marianna Orlandi.