The Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast
Fr. Mike’s popular Ascension Presents video series in audio form, so you can listen on the go.
Does God Ever Lead Us into Temptation?
When we pray “lead us not into temptation”, it may seem like God has the capacity to tempt us. But…
God’s Ways Are Not Our Ways
Fr. Mike describes exactly how God works with us, even though God’s ways are not our ways. It’s like when…
How Should Catholics Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Fr. Mike gives us some advice about how we should respond to the coronavirus pandemic. He begins with the story of…
Offering Up Your Inconveniences
A great way to make this Lent even better spiritually is to offer up not only something you chose, but…
How to Start Strong and Stay Strong
Starting strong is easy, but staying strong—perseverance—is a mark of holiness. It’s easy to be excited about a new relationship, ministry, job, or school,…
How to Live This Lent for Others
Lent is about transformation, but that transformation will be incomplete if we make it about ourselves. Instead of aiming for self-mastery alone…
Why Isn’t Ash Wednesday a Holy Day of Obligation?
Why is Ash Wednesday not a holy day of obligation? A holy day is a day that has been consecrated…
When Your Desires and God’s Plans Are Different
Just because you desire something deeply doesn’t mean it’s God’s plans for you. Sometimes our desires and God’s will are different.…
Even More Questions from the Internet about Priests
Fr. Mike follows up on his episode “Answering the Internet’s Most Asked Questions about Priests” with answers to even more…
Answering the Internet’s Most Asked Questions About Priests
Fr. Mike is on site at the library of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, and he’s answering the internet’s most…
Is Swearing a Sin?
Fr. Mike comments on whether swearing, as in using vulgar language, is a sin. He gives three times when using…
Why Is Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain Wrong?
Taking the Lord’s name in vain is a big deal. There’s a reason why “Do not take the Lord’s name…