The Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast
Fr. Mike’s popular Ascension Presents video series in audio form, so you can listen on the go.
Anti-Fragile Christianity
Being protected from the hardships of life can be a good thing, especially for children, but what happens when suffering…
Is Courtesy Required for Catholics?
Fr. Mike explains why courtesy is not just a set of proprietary gestures meant for upper echelon or archaic societies.…
For Those Without a Clear Vocation
If you feel like you’re up life’s creek without a clear vocation, it’s important to remember that there’s only one…
Developing a Clear Vision in Life
Do you ever feel like your life has no direction or purpose? Fr. Mike talks about how we can find…
Becoming Flexible to Accept God’s Will
Permanent things, such as heaven and God himself, give us hope. So, it’s natural for people to have trouble with…
What Boredom Can Teach Us
When the summer days get long and hot, the gift of free time can become the burden of boredom. In…
Freedom and Its Consequences
Fr. Mike points out the false lesson of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, which fails to show that freedom to do whatever…
The Church and Immigration
On the issue of immigration, the Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “The more prosperous nations are obliged, to the extent they…
Consistency Will Make You Holy
Have you ever wanted to become really good at something, but then quickly became discouraged as soon as you realized…
Why Non-Catholics Can’t Receive Communion
Holy Communion is not just a member privilege the Catholic Church offers to Catholics. It is an expression of the…
Catholics, Alcohol, and Drinking
Alcohol can certainly help us to live in the moment, grow in friendship, and simply enjoy life more, but when…
How to be a Good Disciple of Christ
The term “discipleship” has been a buzz word for a while (like 2000 years at least!), but especially in recent…