Day 112: True Friendship (2026)

On Day 112 of 'The Bible in a Year' podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz explores the profound friendship between David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel 20, highlighting their covenant of loyalty, mutual protection, and shared pursuit of virtue. The episode delves into C.S. Lewis’s framework of the four loves—storge (affection), eros (desire), philia (friendship), and agape (selfless love)—emphasizing that true philia, as seen in David and Jonathan, is rare, enduring, and transcends romantic or familial bonds. Fr. Mike contrasts the fleeting nature of eros with the deep, virtuous commitment of philia, which mirrors agape—the divine love exemplified by Christ. He reflects on the loneliness many experience and prays for those who have never known true friendship, affirming that every person belongs to a community of love. The episode closes with a heartfelt call to prayer and connection, rooted in the belief that God’s love unites all people in a shared journey of faith.