The Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast
Fr. Mike’s popular Ascension Presents video series in audio form, so you can listen on the go.
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…
Do Catholics Have to Respect Everyone?
Sometimes it can be hard to respect the character of a person you really don’t like. That’s no problem, says…
Faith is Not Something You Can Lose
Sure, there are times when it’s just hard to believe what the Catholic Faith tells us, but when someone says…
Repentance and Church Reform
In a follow-up to his video last week, “Sex Abuse Scandal and the Church”, Fr. Mike emphasizes that if we…
The Pennsylvania Sex Abuse Scandal
This talk is difficult for Fr. Mike to give, but sadly, it is also necessary. Since the Pennsylvania Report was…
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…