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Faith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.

The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast Ascension Catholic Media

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 368 Ratings

Faith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.

    The 5 Powerful Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation

    The 5 Powerful Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation

    Have you been confirmed? Have you received the Sacrament of Confirmation yet? Does this mean you're a "grown-up" Catholic now—that you've graduated? Not quite. There's so much more to it than that.


    Today, Fr. Mike breaks down the 5 effects that flow from receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
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    • 7 min
    Politics vs. Principles

    Politics vs. Principles

    Is there any hope for unity in the United States of America? Fr. Mike gives a resounding "yes". But not over politics or policies—but the principles that our country was founded on.


    What's the difference between politics/policies and principles? Fr. Mike has a take that might make you think.
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    • 8 min
    A Message to Cradle Catholics

    A Message to Cradle Catholics

    A question to anyone who is thinking about rejecting Jesus (or has accepted him for that matter): have you even met him? Do you know who you are rejecting?


    You might think the answer is yes. The answer might even be yes. But Fr. Mike has something that every single one of us needs to consider before deciding whether or not to stick by Jesus and his Church.
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    • 5 min
    Can I Sin in My Dreams?

    Can I Sin in My Dreams?

    Have you ever had dark, disturbing dreams? If you did, did you feel guilty when you woke up? Did you have some vague sense of shame that such dreams came from your mind?


    If you’ve ever experienced this, you might have even wondered whether or not such dreams could be considered “sinful.” Fr. Mike is here today to give you the short answer—no, dreams themselves cannot be considered sinful—and the long answer… what are you doing during your waking hours that could be feeding these dark dreams?
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    • 4 min
    4 Keys to Good Prayer

    4 Keys to Good Prayer

    Does good prayer feel out of reach for you? Do distractions plague you unceasingly? Are you wondering if you're supposed to be getting more out of prayer time?


    Fr. Mike proposes a simple 4-part roadmap to better, more fulfilling prayer time. It's not difficult—it just takes practice.
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    • 8 min
    Saying Yes to a Life You Did Not Plan

    Saying Yes to a Life You Did Not Plan

    Who is orchestrating your life? If it's God—and not you—what will you say to him? Fr. Mike suggests trying "yes."


    Whether life circumstances bring the best out of you or the worst out of you, you need Jesus more than you think you do. And that is a very good thing. Here's why.
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    • 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
368 Ratings

368 Ratings

sarahtcl123 ,

This podcast is soooo helpful and fruitful

In this podcast lays the answers to all my questions about Catholicism and living a life of holiness…even the questions that I didn’t know I had. I always learn something!

JumpingGenie ,

Amazing

This podcast has taught me so much about my faith and the church. Would recommend!

Defiance1974 ,

Why I love Father Mike

I absolutely and truly love Father Mike. His passion, excitement, energy and love for God, Jesus, Mary, and you and me come out in everything he says and does. You can hear it in his voice. There’s this fantastic exuberance that fills me with joy and wonder. Whether we’re discussing the Bible in chapter and verse or we’re talking about theological issues and morality. Social and personal matters that affect all of us. Father Mike embraces us with the love and kindness of the Lord with every word. You can feel Father Mike’s love for you. Through his words, I can feel God’s love for me. Such a wonderful gift for such a kind and humble man. I love you, Father Mike.

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