The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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"I Go to Mass, but it Feels Like Nothing Changes" Jun 06, 2024

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The sacraments that Christ gave his church are powerful. They are life changing. But... they are not magic.

Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection makes salvation possible for all of us. But there is one key ingredient that only you can supply. Fr. Mike encourages you to give that key ingredient to God today.

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I Love Being Catholic. Here's Why. May 30, 2024

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If you're truly open-minded, you can find some truth in most religions. You can find plenty of goodness and beauty as well. But where is the whole truth of God—the "fullness of truth"?

Fr. Mike makes the case for Catholic Christianity, and why you should settle for nothing less.

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Do You Go to Hell If You’ve Never Heard of Jesus? May 23, 2024

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When considering the people of the Old Testament before Jesus's coming, we might ask ourselves: "Are those without the knowledge of Jesus destined for eternal damnation?"

And what about those who have never had an opportunity in our day and age to hear the name of Jesus and accept faith? "Where do they go when they die?"

Today, Fr. Mike explores these tough questions, drawing on the sacred scriptures and the church's teachings on salvation.

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A Theology of Your Body May 16, 2024

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Pope John Paul II said that what modern man needs—and is missing—is an "adequate anthropology", or, a full understanding of what it looks like to be human. Over the course of his pontificate, he gave it his best shot using the entirety of scripture, 2,000 years of church teaching, and the latest scientific understandings of the human person.

Today, we call it the Theology of the Body. And it will change the way you look at yourself and your purpose in life.

Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us an introduction to the Theology of the Body and invites us to his 4-part series diving deeper into these incredible mysteries. Sign up for the whole series for FREE here: https://www.ascensionpress.com/tobtalk/

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The 5 Powerful Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation May 09, 2024

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Have you been confirmed? Have you received the Sacrament of Confirmation yet? Does this mean you're a "grown-up" Catholic now—that you've graduated? Not quite. There's so much more to it than that.

Today, Fr. Mike breaks down the 5 effects that flow from receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.

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Politics vs. Principles May 02, 2024

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Is there any hope for unity in the United States of America? Fr. Mike gives a resounding "yes". But not over politics or policies—but the principles that our country was founded on.

What's the difference between politics/policies and principles? Fr. Mike has a take that might make you think.

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A Message to Cradle Catholics Apr 25, 2024

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A question to anyone who is thinking about rejecting Jesus (or has accepted him for that matter): have you even met him? Do you know who you are rejecting?

You might think the answer is yes. The answer might even be yes. But Fr. Mike has something that every single one of us needs to consider before deciding whether or not to stick by Jesus and his Church.

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Can I Sin in My Dreams? Apr 19, 2024

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Have you ever had dark, disturbing dreams? If you did, did you feel guilty when you woke up? Did you have some vague sense of shame that such dreams came from your mind?

If you’ve ever experienced this, you might have even wondered whether or not such dreams could be considered “sinful.” Fr. Mike is here today to give you the short answer—no, dreams themselves cannot be considered sinful—and the long answer… what are you doing during your waking hours that could be feeding these dark dreams?

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4 Keys to Good Prayer Apr 11, 2024

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Does good prayer feel out of reach for you? Do distractions plague you unceasingly? Are you wondering if you're supposed to be getting more out of prayer time?

Fr. Mike proposes a simple 4-part roadmap to better, more fulfilling prayer time. It's not difficult—it just takes practice.

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Saying Yes to a Life You Did Not Plan Apr 04, 2024

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Who is orchestrating your life? If it's God—and not you—what will you say to him? Fr. Mike suggests trying "yes."

Whether life circumstances bring the best out of you or the worst out of you, you need Jesus more than you think you do. And that is a very good thing. Here's why.

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