The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
Ascension
Faith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
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May 25, 2018 • 11min
Can a Catholic Marry a Non-Catholic?
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May 18, 2018 • 7min
Religion Doesn't Cause as Many Wars as You Think
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May 14, 2018 • 8min
Do You Present Your True Self to Others?
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May 9, 2018 • 9min
Dealing with Stress
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Apr 27, 2018 • 4min
3 Questions to Ask to Prevent Gossiping
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Apr 20, 2018 • 8min
Is It OK To Stay The Night?
Fr. Mike offers a message that may be hard to accept for some of us, but his intention is to help us live happily and get to heaven. In a culture where anything goes, the Catholic views on dating can seem strict, but behind them are very good reasons. If you’ve ever wondered why the Church advises unmarried couples to avoid living together or spending the night together, listen to this episode to find out.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
Apr 13, 2018 • 9min
The Culture of Netflix and Chill
Every generation has its own code words for things that are taboo, but when watching TV and relaxing could mean having casual sex, it’s fair to say we’ve reached a tipping point in our culture. In this episode, Fr. Mike examines the “Netflix and chill” lifestyle, borrowing some ideas from Boston College professor Kerry Cronin, who appears in a new documentary called The Dating Project, which addresses the problems inherent in a hookup culture.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
Apr 6, 2018 • 8min
How to Prepare for the Sunday Readings
Have you ever left Mass feeling like the homily just wasn't satisfactory? In this episode, Father Mike Schmitz shows us how to always gain what we need from the Sunday readings, regardless of the quality of the homily. Father Mike also tells us not to be so hard on priests when they miss the mark, because their job is harder than it seems from the pew.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
Mar 29, 2018 • 6min
Fr. Mike's Autobiography
This episode is not a new autobiography by Fr. Mike Schmitz. It’s about everyone’s autobiography, which is—in a word—the crucifix. Jesus' dying on the Cross sums up every person’s life story because it shows what our sins did and God's power to forgive them, so our lives can be defined by love and not shame. This Good Friday, let God’s sacrifice be your identity.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
Mar 23, 2018 • 8min
Take Courage!
It's easy to think of courage as something we only need when facing our greatest fears, but in this episode Fr. Mike explains how courage is necessary to live out every virtue. He shows how cowardice can seem harmless in the ways it sneaks into our thoughts, and shares words from great saints who commissioned the faithful to practice fortitude in our everyday lives.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
