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The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast Ascension Catholic Media
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Faith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
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I Love Being Catholic. Here's Why.
If you're truly open-minded, you can find some truth in most religions. You can find plenty of goodness and beauty as well. But where is the whole truth of God—the "fullness of truth"?
Fr. Mike makes the case for Catholic Christianity, and why you should settle for nothing less.
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Do You Go to Hell If You’ve Never Heard of Jesus?
When considering the people of the Old Testament before Jesus's coming, we might ask ourselves: "Are those without the knowledge of Jesus destined for eternal damnation?"
And what about those who have never had an opportunity in our day and age to hear the name of Jesus and accept faith? "Where do they go when they die?"
Today, Fr. Mike explores these tough questions, drawing on the sacred scriptures and the church's teachings on salvation.
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A Theology of Your Body
Pope John Paul II said that what modern man needs—and is missing—is an "adequate anthropology", or, a full understanding of what it looks like to be human. Over the course of his pontificate, he gave it his best shot using the entirety of scripture, 2,000 years of church teaching, and the latest scientific understandings of the human person.
Today, we call it the Theology of the Body. And it will change the way you look at yourself and your purpose in life.
Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us an introduction to the Theology of the Body and invites us to his 4-part series diving deeper into these incredible mysteries. Sign up for the whole series for FREE here: https://www.ascensionpress.com/tobtalk/
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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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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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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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Customer Reviews
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.
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.
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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