Welcome 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.

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Today’s Sources:

• Daily Mass Readings (USCCB): Thursday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time — 2 Samuel 7:18-29, Psalm 132, and Mark 4:21-25,,.

• The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz): Day 29: Moses Returns to Egypt — covering Exodus 4–5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46.

• The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz): Day 29: Knowing the Name of God — covering Paragraphs 205–211.

• Daily Rosary Meditations: Appreciating the Mass — reflecting on the Mass as the "height of holy leisure" and the antidote to rushing

Welcome 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 Deep Dive Sources — January 28, 2026

• The Bible in a Year (Fr. Mike Schmitz): Exodus 3, Leviticus 2–3, and Psalm 45.

• The Catechism in a Year (Fr. Mike Schmitz): Paragraphs 198–204 (I Believe in God the Father).

• Daily Mass Readings (Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas): 2 Samuel 7:4-17. Psalm 89. Mark 4:1-20.

• Bishop Barron: "Bishop Barron on St. Thomas Aquinas".

• The Counsel of Trent: "The Deadly Sin Nobody Talks About" (Vain Glory).

Welcome 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 — January 27, 2026:

• Daily Mass Readings: 2 Samuel 6:12b-15, 17-19 and Mark 3:31-35.

• The Bible in a Year (Fr. Mike Schmitz): Day 27 — Exodus 1-2 and Leviticus 1.

• The Catechism in a Year (Fr. Mike Schmitz): Day 27 — The Creed (Paragraphs 193-197),.

• Daily Rosary Meditations: The Holy Spirit and St. Maximilian Kolbe,.

• Tim Gray's Daily Reflection: On Mary and the "family business" of obedience,.

Welcome 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.

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Sources for Today's Deep Dive (January 26):

• Daily Mass Readings: The Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops. Reading 1 from 2 Timothy 1:1-8 or Titus 1:1-5; Gospel from Mark 3:22-30 (The "House Divided").

• The Bible in a Year: Day 26 with Fr. Mike Schmitz. Genesis 49-50 (The death of Jacob and Joseph’s mercy), Job 41-42 (God responds and restores Job), and Psalm 17.

• The Catechism in a Year: Day 26 with Fr. Mike Schmitz. "Communion of Believers"—The Apostles' Creed and Nicene Creed, covering Paragraphs 185–192 and the concept of Symbolon.

• Daily Rosary Meditations: "Mary, Most Like God"—Understanding how God became man so that man might become God.

• The Counsel of Trent: "I Asked a Protestant How to Get to Heaven"—A dialogue on salvation, faith, and works.

Welcome 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.