When God Blesses With Crossed Hands (Jan 25, 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 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:• Sunday Mass Readings (3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time): Readings from Isaiah 8, Psalm 27, 1 Corinthians 1, and Matthew 4, provided by the USCCB.• Sunday Homily: "God Shows Up" by Fr. Mike Schmitz, featuring the story of his grandmother Helen and the definition of the Kingdom, from the "Sundays with Ascension" YouTube channel.• The Bible in a Year: Day 25: Job's Questioning (Genesis 47-48, Job 39-40, Psalm 16), hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz.• The Catechism in a Year: Day 25: Summary of Faith (Paragraphs 176-184), covering the "In Brief" summaries of faith as a personal adherence to God.• Saint of the Day: "The Conversion of Saint Paul" from The Catholic Saints Podcast on Formed.• Daily Rosary Meditation: "Conversion of St. Paul" from the Daily Rosary Meditations channel, discussing the three steps to help the conversion of loved ones.Support the show