The Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast
Fr. Mike’s popular Ascension Presents video series in audio form, so you can listen on the go.
Turning Annoyances into Blessings
Sometimes the smallest things annoy us the most. Minor inconveniences can easily make us forget to be thankful for all…
What’s the Point of Religion?
What does God really want from us? When you look at every religion, Christian or otherwise, you’ll find worship at…
The Price of Forgiveness
Sometimes saying sorry just isn’t enough. Chances are that you can remember a time you hurt someone through your actions.…
When You’re Discouraged
It’s not unusual to experience discouragement on the road to holiness, especially when we live in a world that is…
Is Holy Communion a Right?
Last week, we talked about Holy Communion being a gift and not a right owed to us by God. This…
Can Someone Be Denied Holy Communion?
Sometimes we can be tricked into thinking that the Holy Communion we receive at Mass every Sunday is somehow owed…
How to Lose Everything and Still Hope
Many of us have been in situations where we’ve risked losing. It usually happens during childhood, while competing in sports,…
Why God Allows Us to Learn from Our Mistakes
God is quick to forgive, and he’s given us the gift of confession so we can return to a relationship…
Why It’s Important to Have Good Friendships
At a glance, you may look at friendship and say it’s not necessary for day-to-day life. It’s just “nice to have.” And…
What to Do When You Get Interrupted
An interruption is anything that takes our attention away from our primary task. We may think our days are filled with…
Why Forgiven Sins Still Have Consequences
We can be 100% confident that when we confess our sins, we receive complete and total forgiveness from God. However,…
The Dangers of Complaining
St. Paul tells us, “Do everything without grumbling,” but even the best-intentioned Christians can fall into a toxic habit of…