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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.

Today’s Sources:

• Daily Bible Reading - May 16, 2026 | USCCB (Reading 1: Acts 18:23-28; Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 47:2-3, 8-9, 10; Gospel: John 16:23b-28)

• Day 136: Absalom Is Defeated — The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) (2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, Psalm 37)

• Day 136: Questions of Resurrection — The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) (Paragraphs 997–1004)

• Don't Ask Why God Allows Suffering (Fr. Chris Alar)

• May 16, 2026 - Saturday of the 6th Week of Easter (Fr. Burke Masters)

• Why Jesus didn’t always speak CLEARLY (Fr. Brad Doyle)

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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.

Today’s Sources:

• Daily Bible Reading - May 15, 2026 | USCCB (Reading 1: Acts 18:9-18; Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Gospel: John 16:20-23).

• Day 135: The Counsel of Hushai — The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) (2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, Psalm 36).

• Day 135: The Resurrection of the Body — The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) (Paragraphs 988–996).

• May 15, 2026 - Optional Memorial of St. Isidore.

• May 15, 2026 | Catholic Daily Reflections | Formed.

• The Joy You Can’t See YET.

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Send us Fan Mail

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.

Today’s Sources:

• Daily Bible Reading - May 14, 2026 | USCCB (Reading 1: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 113:1-8; Gospel: John 15:9-17)

• Day 134: Devastating Effects of Sin — The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) (2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, Psalm 15)

• Day 134: The Forgiveness of Sins — The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) (Paragraphs 976–987)

• May 14, 2026 - Feast of St. Matthias (Fr. Burke Masters)

• May 14, 2026 | Catholic Daily Reflections | Formed (Catholic Daily Reflections with Tim Gray)

• May 14: St. Matthias, Apostle (Catholic Saints & Feasts)

• What it Takes to Be Catholic | Scott Hahn w/ Jeremiah Bannister (St. Paul Center)

• Why the Church CAN change some things (Good Catholic)

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