Saul's Panic and the Great I AM (April 18, 2026)

Send us Fan MailWelcome to The Daily Catholic Deep Dive, the daily show that connects the dots between the Bible, the Catechism, and the Catholic life.Ever wonder what the hidden connection is between today's Old and New Testament readings? Or how the central theme of The Bible in a Year aligns with The Catechism in a Year? We even look at how the daily Rosary meditation and the Saint of the Day tie it all together.Every day, we take the massive amount of spiritual content you love—from Fr. Mike Schmitz to the Daily Rosary, Mass readings, and Sunday homilies—and weave them into a single, witty, and insightful conversation.Do you feel lost after listening to all these daily podcasts? Join our AI hosts as they find the "Golden Thread" that ties them all together. It’s the ultimate daily synthesis for the busy Catholic soul.Today’s Sources:• Daily Bible Reading - April 18, 2026 | USCCB (Reading 1: Acts 6:1-7; Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Gospel: John 6:16-21)• Day 108: Saul's Vanity — The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) (1 Samuel 13–14, Psalm 58)• Day 108: Revealed by the Holy Spirit — The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) (Paragraphs 767–771)• April 18, 2026 | Catholic Daily Reflections | Formed• The truth about bad leaders in the Church• Two Friends on the Emmaus Road | Scott Hahn w/ Jeff CavinsSupport the show