The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Learn how to cope with a loved one walking away from their faith with tips on open communication, prayer, avoiding self-blame, and holding onto hope for their journey, drawing from the story of St. Augustine.

Discover the comfort people find in signs from deceased loved ones. Learn how to interpret these signs, differentiate true messages from potential deception. Reflect on personal experiences of grief and longing for connection.

Fr. Mike explores the topic of staying happily married by presenting a pop-quiz scenario about missing a flight with your spouse. He shares a funny story about an older couple's travel problem and discusses the importance of trust, unity, and prioritizing marriage over obstacles.

Explore offering up pain and suffering to God, embracing sacrifice in spiritual life. Surrender grief to God, trust Him, bear your cross, connect suffering with Christ's sacrifice for others.

Exploring the frustration of feeling stagnant despite religious practices, the podcast emphasizes the importance of actively participating and cooperating with God's grace to experience the life-changing power of the sacraments. It discusses the need to surrender to God's grace during Mass and Eucharist for spiritual growth and transformation.

Exploring the Truth and Goodness in Different Religions while making the case for Catholic Christianity. Embracing the importance of the 73 books of the Bible and the seven sacraments for Christians.

Exploring the fate of those who never heard of Jesus in Catholic teachings, discussing salvation for pre-Christ individuals, and emphasizing hope and responsibility in spreading the message of Jesus for all.

Exploring Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body, Fr. Mike Schmitz brings a fresh perspective on human anthropology and purpose in life. Dive into the freedom found in understanding moral principles, embracing God's plan with grace, and transforming through the Holy Spirit.

Learn about the profound impact of the Sacrament of Confirmation, including deepening the connection with God, strengthening ties with Christ, enhancing the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and fostering a stronger relationship with the church. Explore the transformative power and effects of Confirmation, empowering individuals to boldly proclaim and defend their beliefs while drawing inspiration from the unwavering faith of the apostles.

Fr. Mike discusses the importance of unity in the USA based on principles rather than politics, emphasizing human dignity and equality. He explores how Catholic social teaching focuses on human worth in policy-making, and advocates for evaluating policies based on shared principles for national unity. By emphasizing foundational principles over politics, he believes unity can be achieved in times of political division.