The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast I’ll Never Forget What My Ex-Girlfriend Told Me (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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Feb 19, 2026 A reflection on feeling passed over and the childhood wounds of not being picked. Biblical stories are used to explore being chosen and the hidden burdens that can follow. Personal vocation anecdotes illustrate different callings and how to respond when plans change. A challenge to seek your own unique path and say yes to what life asks of you.
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The Universal Sting Of Not Being Chosen
- We all recognize the sting of not being chosen and identify with those passed over instead of the chosen few.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz links this feeling to biblical examples like David and the apostles to show it's universal.
Blessings Often Carry Hidden Burdens
- Being chosen often includes hidden suffering and disruption, not only honor or praise.
- Fr. Mike emphasizes that blessings frequently carry burdens, using David and the apostles as examples.
Don't Envy Others' Highlight Reels
- Avoid envying others' visible blessings because you don't know what they cost them.
- Instead, attend to God's call for your own life and resist comparing highlight reels.