The Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast
Fr. Mike’s popular Ascension Presents video series in audio form, so you can listen on the go.
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…
How Catholics Should Connect with Others
There’s justice and prudence and temperance and fortitude, faith, and hope, and love. But do you recall the social virtues…
Hope in the New Year
With each new year come new hopes, new plans, and new opportunities. Fr. Mike points out that this optimism and…
The Difference Between Jealousy and Envy
Why does God say, “For I the Lord your God am a jealous God,” in Exodus 20:5? It’s because jealousy…
When You Don’t Feel Like It
Sometimes we have to do stuff when we don’t feel like it, but finding the motivation to do those things…
The True Meaning of Advent
Fr. Mike also wants to remind us that the true meaning of Advent is not just about preparing for Christmas.…
How to Be a Steward
Which is better, being an owner or a steward? Fr. Mike reminds us of the Parable of the Talents (Matthew…
Battling Dryness in Prayer
Last week Fr. Mike Schmitz talked about why prayer is so hard in his battle of prayer video, and this…
Why Is Prayer So Hard?
Growing up Fr. Mike thought praying should be like soaking in a hot tub. He didn’t understand why it was…
The Pressure of Public Conversion
Fr. Mike comments on Kanye West’s very public conversion. He celebrates Kanye’s conversion, but hesitates to lift him up as…
God Is Going to Interrupt You
Fr. Mike uses the life of St. Maximillian Kolbe as an example of how God is going to interrupt us…