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The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
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A question to anyone who is thinking about rejecting Jesus (or has accepted him for that matter): have you even met him? Do you know who you are rejecting?You might think the answer is yes. The answer might even be yes. But Fr. Mike has someth
Have you ever had dark, disturbing dreams? If you did, did you feel guilty when you woke up? Did you have some vague sense of shame that such dreams came from your mind?If you’ve ever experienced this, you might have even wondered whether or n
Does good prayer feel out of reach for you? Do distractions plague you unceasingly? Are you wondering if you're supposed to be getting more out of prayer time?Fr. Mike proposes a simple 4-part roadmap to better, more fulfilling prayer time. It
Who is orchestrating your life? If it's God—and not you—what will you say to him? Fr. Mike suggests trying "yes."Whether life circumstances bring the best out of you or the worst out of you, you need Jesus more than you think you do. And that
Do you have FOMO? Are you always worried about what you might miss out on? Today, Fr. Mike explores why this fear of missing out could be a gift in the spiritual life using the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ as he unravels how the disciples'
Everyone bears burdens and faces unseen challenges. Leading a life filled with love is often the simplest path to personal growth. In this discussion, Fr. Mike delves into extending grace to strangers. A small gesture of kindness, such as offe
Fr. Mike Schmitz delves deeply into the profound significance of the leper's words to Jesus:'If you will it, you can make me clean.'This verse from Matthew's Gospel embodies the very essence of faith. Fr. Mike explains how this statement capt
Do you know the true story of America's first canonized saint? "Cabrini," a movie from Angel Studios, tells the incredible true story of Mother Cabrini, the first American citizen to become a saint. It is a historical biopic showcasing her se
"But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.'” - 1 Samuel 16:
St. Francis De Sales, often referred to as the "Saint-maker," liked to say, "Be who you are, and be that well." Each of us is called to pursue a life of holiness, a journey that unfolds uniquely for every individual. But comparing ourselves to
"Vanity of vanities! All is vanity!" Okay maybe not everything, but probably more than you thought.Vanity isn't just looking the mirror too much (although it could be). Vanity isn't just too much plastic surgery (although it could be). Vanity
When you clean and organize a room, you have to ask one very important question first: what is this room for? Once you can answer that, everything begins falling into place.In order to direct and order your own life, you must ask that same que
We were all born sick.The sickness is Sin. It's not a tendency to sin that we brought upon ourselves... it's something we "caught" from our parents, that was passed down to us by our forefathers. This is Original Sin....but wait, how is that
Don't let anyone trick you into thinking life isn't hard. Experience tells us all that life is truly difficult at times. But even still... haven't you ever just wished it was easier?Today, Fr. Mike proposes an alternative to just wishing thing
What if there were no God? What does that idea look like if you follow it to its logical conclusion? It ain't pretty.Today, Fr. Mike shows us that meaning, dignity, and purpose come from the one who created everything. And the good news is tha
God commands his beloved people all throughout scripture: "Remember." And this command continues to resound for us today.Remember the good that God has done for you. Remember the times he has delivered you. Remember when you thought you had no
Some of your favorite Bible characters were... terrible sometimes.Abraham lied and said Sarah wasn't his wife. Jacob tricked his father into giving him the birthright instead of his brother. And there are plenty of stories that aren't even app
The angel Gabriel came to Mary and told her all about how she’d conceive and bear God’s son Jesus, and when she asked how this could be, he elaborated. Wouldn’t that be nice? Wouldn’t it be nice to have an angel show up and tell us what God’s p
Have you ever heard the song "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day"? Have you listened to the lyrics carefully? It's not exactly the blissful naiveté of "Deck the Halls". It's much more real and raw than that.Today, Fr. Mike is here to remind us
This is not the first video on Ascension Presents about how to overcome an addiction to pornography, but it might be one of the simplest and most actionable.Since 2000, Covenant Eyes has been a leader in the online accountability space. They a
If it feels like God isn't answering your prayers, that can be disheartening. But it can also be devastating.Today, Fr. Mike offers the good word that your God is your loving Father who wants to give you good things. But he also offers the rem
Are angels real? Why did God make them? What do guardian angels do? Do I have one? Does it have a name? Can I name it?...All these questions and more answered today by Fr. Mike Schmitz.
"I don't... think... I'm prideful...?"Great! If you examine your actions and intentions and you don't detect any obvious pride, that's a wonderful thing. But as each one of us grows deeper in relationship with Jesus, he will reveal ever more n
If you've ever planned to become so holy that you don't need God's help anymore, then this video is for you.Self-reliance is a virtue lauded by modern society in the west. But not only does Jesus warn against it, self-reliance... just... doesn
Free will is an incredible gift from God that we often underestimate. We truly get to make a choice in every decision that we come across—even the smallest decisions. But guess what we DON'T get to choose?The consequences.Today, Fr. Mike remi
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