The Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast
Fr. Mike’s popular Ascension Presents video series in audio form, so you can listen on the go.
Do You Want to Be Well?
Jesus asked the crippled man at the pool of Bethesda, “Do you want to be well?” It seems like an…
The Role of Hope in Holy Week
There are many great ways to describe hope, but Fr. Mike defines it as “trust in another extended into the…
How To Pick Up Your Cross
Fr. Mike’s words on taking up your cross may come as a relief to many of us. He rejects the…
Do I Have a Good Conscience?
Jiminy Cricket said “Always let your conscience be your guide,” but how do I know if I have a good…
Why Catholics Call Mary Their Mother
When Catholics call Mary their mother, it may seem like they are taking away some of the respect due to…
Signs that Your Relationship Is Falling Apart
Fr. Mike discusses four signs that your relationship is in danger of falling apart, especially when it comes to stonewalling.…
What NOT to Do During a Breakup
Fr. Mike is asked a lot about what to do when your life is completely thrown off after breaking up…
The Purpose of Lent
Fr. Mike explains the purpose of Lent by comparing the forty days of fasting to the Israelites’ forty years in…
Picking a Thing for Lent
Fr. Mike knows the tricks we can play on ourselves when it comes to picking something for Lent. So he…
Getting Involved in Parish Life
The value of a new parishioner introducing him or herself to parish life and just asking the priest, “How can…
The Meaning of “I Love You”
Fr. Mike breaks down the real definition of love, which is willing the good of the other for the other.…
How Does God Restore Us?
Fr. Mike explains how God restores us, especially when it comes to our bodies. So often, we find that the…