The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
Faith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
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- 145Fr. Mike's AutobiographyThis episode is not a new autobiography by Fr. Mike Schmitz. It’s about everyone’s autobiography, which is—in a word—the crucifix. Jesus' dying on the Cross sums up every person’s life story because it shows what our sins did and God's power to forgive them, so our lives can be defined by love and not shame. This Good Friday, let God’s sacrifice be your identity.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
- 146How to Prepare for the Sunday ReadingsHave you ever left Mass feeling like the homily just wasn't satisfactory? In this episode, Father Mike Schmitz shows us how to always gain what we need from the Sunday readings, regardless of the quality of the homily. Father Mike also tells us not to be so hard on priests when they miss the mark, because their job is harder than it seems from the pew.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
- 147The Culture of Netflix and ChillEvery generation has its own code words for things that are taboo, but when watching TV and relaxing could mean having casual sex, it’s fair to say we’ve reached a tipping point in our culture. In this episode, Fr. Mike examines the “Netflix and chill” lifestyle, borrowing some ideas from Boston College professor Kerry Cronin, who appears in a new documentary called The Dating Project, which addresses the problems inherent in a hookup culture.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
- 148Is It OK To Stay The Night?Fr. Mike offers a message that may be hard to accept for some of us, but his intention is to help us live happily and get to heaven. In a culture where anything goes, the Catholic views on dating can seem strict, but behind them are very good reasons. If you’ve ever wondered why the Church advises unmarried couples to avoid living together or spending the night together, listen to this episode to find out.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
- 1493 Questions to Ask to Prevent GossipingFaith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
- 150Dealing with StressFaith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
- 151Do You Present Your True Self to Others?Faith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
- 152Religion Doesn't Cause as Many Wars as You ThinkFaith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
- 153Can a Catholic Marry a Non-Catholic?Faith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
- 154How to be a Good Disciple of ChristFaith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
- 155Catholics, Alcohol, and DrinkingFaith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
- 156Why Non-Catholics Can’t Receive CommunionFaith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
- 157Consistency Will Make You HolyFaith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
- 158The Church and ImmigrationFaith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
- 159Freedom and Its ConsequencesFaith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
- 160What Boredom Can Teach UsThe wisdom he shares here is akin to that of many successful, insightful writers such as Cal Newport and Josef Pieper. You can find the works Fr. Mike references here: Cal Newport's Deep Work Josef Pieper's Leisure, the Basis of CultureSupport The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
- 161Becoming Flexible to Accept God's WillFaith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
- 162Developing a Clear Vision in LifeFaith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
- 163For Those Without a Clear VocationFaith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
- 164Is Courtesy Required for Catholics?Faith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
- 165Anti-Fragile ChristianityFaith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
- 166The Pennsylvania Sex Abuse ScandalFaith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
- 167Repentance and Church ReformAnyone can and should condemn the sins of the priests and cardinals that have been all over the news. The real challenge is to ask God what he is expecting us to do within this time, our time, in history. If he has created us to live in these difficult times for Catholics, he must be calling us to some great task to help bring renewal to his Church and individual souls. Here's a link to last week's episode.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
- 168Faith is Not Something You Can LoseSure, there are times when it’s just hard to believe what the Catholic Faith tells us, but when someone says “I’m losing my faith,” or “I lost my faith,” there’s something much more serious going on there. Fr. Mike examines this problem, but emphasizes that we actually can’t lose faith because it’s a gift from God. We can use that gift wrongly and put it into what Fr. Mike calls “God’s chief rivals” or, in other words, idols; but the faith is still there and we can still put it in God if we simply choose to. Maybe God is giving you the gift of faith right now, and maybe you just have to use it the way he intends.Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
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