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

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

    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 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
    Stay. Watch. Pray. (Fr. Mike's Holy Week Special)

    Stay. Watch. Pray. (Fr. Mike's Holy Week Special)

    Do you have FOMO? Are you always worried about what you might miss out on?


    Today, Fr. Mike explores why this fear of missing out could be a gift in the spiritual life using the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ as he unravels how the disciples' FOMO led them to overlook a pivotal moment in history.


    The call is to BE fully present. Don't miss out on God moments.
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    • 9 min
    A Simple Key to Extending Grace

    A Simple Key to Extending Grace

    Everyone bears burdens and faces unseen challenges. Leading a life filled with love is often the simplest path to personal growth.


    In this discussion, Fr. Mike delves into extending grace to strangers. A small gesture of kindness, such as offering a smile or lending a helping hand, can cultivate a community of grace and love. He reminds us that everyone navigates life's complexities differently. Fr. Mike emphasizes that acts of kindness and compassion pave the way for increased empathy and understanding, even towards those we have yet to encounter.
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    When a Miracle Doesn't Happen

    When a Miracle Doesn't Happen

    Fr. Mike Schmitz delves deeply into the profound significance of the leper's words to Jesus:


    'If you will it, you can make me clean.'


    This verse from Matthew's Gospel embodies the very essence of faith. Fr. Mike explains how this statement captures the heart of faith in two ways: the trust inherent in believing that Christ can purify us and the trust involved in believing in him even if he chooses not to. Fr. Mike says this is the faith you are made for. It is the kind of faith that can change the world.
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    • 5 min

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Closing Up ,

Extending Grace

First - I had to remove “The Way” fish off my vehicle not because of how I drive, but how I often reacted to (annoying!) inexperienced or distracted drivers. My responses were often a terrible witness to my children and the other driver. Work in progress. Second, whenever I mentally pointed my finger at another, Father and I would get into a strength match as He wrestled to turn my judgment (mental finger pointing) back onto me. Oh, did I often fight Him. These days, He just needs to say my name, Mary, and I receive His correction as a blessing and love. No more need to wrestling my self righteousness from the throne. Its a place I have no business nor right to sit. And I’m am very happy with my Father gently wrestling His rightful place from me.

Light shines in the darkness ,

FOMO

This Podcast has been such a blessing to me. I hope Fr. Mike can continue to do what he does. And I hope you find this podcast a blessing as well. Listen to the one about FOMO. It has changed my perspective on it.

KC Neal ,

More Needed!

I find these very helpful, timely and always meaningful. I just wish he could do them more! I love all of his pods and he has had a great, positive impact on my life.

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