The Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast
Fr. Mike’s popular Ascension Presents video series in audio form, so you can listen on the go.
Why is it a Mortal Sin? Skipping Mass and Communion without Confession
Why is skipping mass a mortal sin? And when we do go to mass, why do we need to receive…
Data-Driven Discernment
We use data to drive many big life decisions: so why don’t we use data-driven discernment? Fr. Mike explains that…
A Fr. Mike Christmas Special
In this Fr. Mike Christmas Special, Fr. Mike explains why It’s a Wonderful Life is his favorite Christmas movie. *Spoiler…
The Role of Duty in It’s a Wonderful Life
“It’s a Wonderful Life” is a Christmas classic, but there’s a theme carried through the movie that is rarely discussed—the…
Do All Good People go to Heaven?
Good people go to heaven when they die, right? Well, according to the Gospels, not exactly. Fr. Mike Schmitz points…
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,…