The Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast
Fr. Mike’s popular Ascension Presents video series in audio form, so you can listen on the go.
Why We Say ‘Memento Mori’
You may have heard the phrase memento mori (remember your death)—especially if you hang out with those strange Catholics—but did you know…
What Does it Mean to be Blessed?
To be blessed means to be holy, and to be holy means to be set apart for God. Fr. Mike…
The Heart of Sin
The heart of sin is not simply breaking the rules. Sin is when we say, “God, I know what you…
Giving Thanks is Necessary
Fr. Mike says giving thanks is not only good and polite. It’s not just a thoughtful gesture. Giving thanks is…
Is It Ever OK to Deny Christ?
Given dire circumstances, like torture and death, is it ever okay to deny Christ? And is it possible to work…
Why We Need Boundaries
We all have those people in our lives whom we love, but just ask too much of us. This is…
Don’t Have Any Friends?
We often use the term “friend” loosely, introducing casual acquaintances as “My friends Lucy and John.” But what is friendship,…
Reminder: God Loves You
Father Mike Schmitz forgot to say one thing in his video “We’re Not Just Cosmic Accidents” – God loves you.…
Building Healthy Relationships
Fr. Mike shares three things that will help you build healthy relationships. If a couple wants to get married, that’s something…
Farmer, Priest, and Martyr
Blessed Father Stanley Rother was a farmer, priest, and martyr from Oklahoma who found a way to give everything to the Lord,…
We Are Not Cosmic Accidents
Without our dignity that comes from God, we are just cosmic accidents. This is a humbling realization, but one that…
Why Joy Is More Christian than Happiness
Happiness is circumstantial. In fact, the word has the same root as the word “happenstance”. And yet, despite how fickle…