The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Faith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.

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What You Have NOT Been Told About Baptism

Are you a child of the light or a child of darkness? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that, though we are all born with original sin, God offers us the transformative gift of baptism, bringing us into His Kingdom of light. Let us not delay in surrendering our lives to Christ through the sacrament of baptism. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

6 min
MAR 20

The Brutal Truth About Holiness

When you think of holiness, what comes to mind? Is it a saint who has never stumbled? Does the idea of holiness feel out of reach when you're grappling with your own brokenness or the weight of your sins? Today, Fr. Mike reminds us that the journey to holiness isn’t always a straight path. There are both good days and bad. Yet, despite our flaws and failures, God’s grace and mercy remain abundant, offering hope and renewal. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH [SOLD OUT] May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

7 min
MAR 13

When Crude Language Becomes Sinful

Do you struggle with taking the Lord’s name in vain or with cussing? Are you trying to avoid cussing entirely, but are still saying something crude? Today, Fr. Mike shares the distinction between the words we use regarding foul language. Because our words reveal our hearts, our words matter greatly. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

6 min
MAR 6

Train for Martyrdom This Lent

Should you give things up for Lent, or take new things on? Is it better to pray more, or to give more of your time away? How does almsgiving fit into all of this? This Lent, Fr. Mike wants to refocus your efforts by trying a new idea: do something with zero benefit to yourself. This is how to do that and why it works. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

8 min
FEB 27

"Can I Go to the Wedding?" Answered

If you're Catholic, you're probably aware that not every wedding is the same in the eyes of the Church. You may have heard of situations—or been in ones yourself—where you're not sure if it's okay for you, as a practicing Catholic, to attend such a wedding. How do you know when it's okay and when it's not okay? Fr. Mike not only gives us a couple of guiding principles but also breaks down most of the situations you might find yourself in and tells us what Jesus and his Church asks of us. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

9 min
FEB 20

Did God Abandon You?

“My God, my God why have you abandoned me?” Psalm 22:1 Are you praying everyday but still suffering? Are you doing all the right things but your heart is still broken? Fr. Mike shares with us today that God doesn’t promise all our desires, but promises that He will be with us though them all, that He loves us and the He hears every one of our prayers and gives us what we need. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! March 1 - North Charleston, SC May 19 - Washington, D.C. May 20 - Philadelphia, PA May 21 - Cincinnati, OH May 22 - Nashville, TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏 Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

9 min
FEB 13

The Fear That’s Keeping You from Prayer (And How to Overcome It)

Are you afraid to approach God? Jesus says, "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them... But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you." Matthew 6:5-6 Fr. Mike reminds us that God sees us, notices us and cares for us. Don't be afraid to approach the throne of grace. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

7 min
FEB 6

When Loyalty Goes Too Far

Loyalty is a powerful virtue—but can it become dangerous? Loyalty is seen as a sought-after virtue, even being the foundation of relationships. However, can loyalty be disordered? Can being loyal to the wrong things cost you your soul? Fr. Mike reveals to us that loyalty, when placed in the wrong order, is dangerous and can even lead to idolatry. What does your loyalty hierarchy look like? Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

8 min

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Lifts my spirits

Mar 12

Tomomite

Life can be very hard. If I get discouraged I like to listen to one of Father Mike’s talks. It always reminds me that Jesus loves me and is rooting for me. Then life doesn’t seem so hard.
Has helped so much

Feb 14

Prayer for life

Can’t not even go into detail on how good this podcast is! Fr. Mike is such a great priest!
Disappointed

Feb 7

Spiritedkmh

One President pardon his son and another President a short time later pardon people who tried to overthrow the Capital - mentioning one was a great disservice to the real message you were trying to convey. It was intentional to mention one President but it should have been just as intentional to mention the other. When you live the Bible, God is the judge not the people including the Catholic Church!
Staple in my every day routine!

Feb 3

jhsgmcghfdyj

Father Mike has changed my life with every single one of his podcasts. Not just these short little entertaining ones, but all of the others. I recently listened to him reviewing the new movie, wicked. I was debating whether my family and I should watch it, he really helped me make my decision, (which was no-lol) I’m so thankful for every single podcast! Thank you, Father! Jesus loves you all! 💗