The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast Your Fasting is Doing More Than You Think (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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Mar 5, 2026 A lively look at fasting as more than food, exploring how emptying ourselves creates space for God. Practical ideas include fasting from noise, schedules, possessions, and entertainment. Careful guidance is offered for those with health or food struggles and for when to use Church allowances. The episode pushes practicing saying no so saying yes to Jesus becomes easier.
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Church Offers Mercy For Those Hurt By Food
- The Church grants exemptions and alternative options for those wounded by unhealthy relationships with food.
- Fr. Mike highlights mercy for the sick, pregnant, very young or old, and those with food-related wounds.
Fast By Emptying What's Overfull
- Fast by emptying areas of life that are overfull, not just food intake.
- Fr. Mike suggests eating less or reducing other fullness (noise, activity) to create space for prayer and communion.
Everyday Clutter Functions Like A Fastable Drawer
- Modern lives are full of thoughts, noise, distractions, and nonstop activity that function like overpacked drawers.
- Fr. Mike maps these 'full' areas (mind, ears, schedule) as targets for non-food fasting.