The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
1) You’re Going to Die—What to Do in the Meantime (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
You may have heard the phrase, "Memento Mori" when it comes to reflecting on death, but how should Christians really view death? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains three common views we may hold about death:...Show More
2) The Reason God Hasn’t Answered Your Prayer Yet (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Do you trust God's timing? Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that God is never late (and never early). We can trust whole heartedly that His timing is always perfect!Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic ...Show More
3) God’s Not Asking You to Be Successful (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
"God does not ask us to be successful, He asks us to be faithful." - St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on this quote along with the way St. Mother Teresa lived her life. So oft...Show More
4) Maybe I Should Have Said Something…
When you miss an opportunity to share the faith, what's the next step? Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the question, "When should I say something?" We'll never have every answer, but if we take everythi...Show More
5) Addressing the FAKE Videos of Me (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
There have been numerous fake videos of Fr. Mike circulating online: clips of him supposedly asking for money for Lourdes, delivering sermons he never gave, and appearing on accounts that aren’t actua...Show More
6) Sin, Emotions and Virtue Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Can your feelings be sinful? Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that "sin and virtue do not reside in the emotions, they reside in the will." Our emotions, whether positive or negative, don’t make us good o...Show More
7) Do NOT Receive Communion Until You’ve Seen This (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
"Therefore whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord unworthily will have to answer for the body and blood of the Lord. A person should examine himself, and so eat the bread and drink the c...Show More
8) How Being a Christian Will Affect Your Life (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
As we discover the lives of the saints, it seems they endured quite a bit of suffering before receiving their eternal reward. It begs the question, is it worth it? Fr. Mike reminds us that in this li...Show More
9) How to Get Better Friends
You may have close friends in your life, but do you have virtuous friendships? Fr. Mike Schmitz shares three kinds of friendship and explains that while it's important to have good friends, you need ...Show More
10) The Liturgy of the Hours Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Big news! Ascension was selected by the USCCB to publish the long-awaited Second Edition of the Liturgy of the Hours! You may have heard of the Liturgy of the Hours, but not quite like this. Fr. Mike...Show More
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