The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike Schmitz dives into the complexities of gender perception versus reality sparked by the Bruce Jenner discussion. He humorously shares a family story about childhood identity and explores how gender stereotypes are culturally constructed. The conversation takes a serious turn as he examines the conflicts between personal perception and physical reality, touching on body integrity disorders and the ethics of surgical interventions. Ultimately, he emphasizes the importance of compassion, urging listeners to support those struggling with identity issues.

Father Mike discusses how unwanted thoughts and temptations come and go, like a bear that intrudes upon your campsite and then leaves if you don’t bother it.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Father Mike offers a reflection on Avengers: Age of Ultron. Totalitarian governments tried to protect people by offering them comfort and security. Fr. Mike quotes Pope Benedict XVI, who said “you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.”Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast