Why We Ask God to Leave (July 1, 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 - July 1, 2026 | USCCB (Reading 1: Amos 5:14-15, 21-24; Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 50:7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 16bc-17; Alleluia: James 1:18; Gospel: Matthew 8:28-34)• Day 182: The Inescapable God — The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) (2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, Psalm 139)• Day 182: The Signs of Bread and Wine — The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) (Paragraphs 1333–1340)• July 1, 2026 - Optional Memorial of St. Junípero Serra (Fr. Burke Masters) (Reflection on doing good and avoiding evil with the Prophet Amos, spiritual warfare in Matthew 8, and the missionary life of St. Junípero Serra)• July 1, 2026 | Catholic Daily Reflections | Formed (Reflection by Tim Gray on the Feast of St. Junípero Serra and authentic discipleship through the Prophet Amos)• Justice and the Silence of the Ego (Word on Fire) (Reflection by Bishop Robert Barron on Amos 5 and the demonic voice of the fearful ego in Matthew 8)• Satan's Greatest Trick Revealed (Fr. Brad Doyle) (Morning Offering Reflection on demonic encounters in Matthew 8 and the reality of spiritual warfare)• St. Junipero Serra: Spiritual Founding Father and Apostle of California (Catholic Saints Podcast) (Discussion with Tim Gray and Matthew Meeks defending the legacy, 9 missions, and evangelization efforts of St. Junipero Serra)Support the show