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Criticism vs Admiration
When we encounter excellence, what prompts us to critique rather than admire?
Fr. Mike suggests that this tendency often stems from jealousy and ins…
2 years, 1 month ago
St. Michael’s Lent Starts Today. Are You In?
Do you feel the call to engage more deeply in the spiritual battle raging around you? Do you want to deepen your prayer life? This might be precisely…
2 years, 1 month ago
Fr. Mike Reacts to Olympics "Last Supper"
Perhaps you've heard about the blasphemous debacle that occurred during the Olympics opening ceremonies, when a scandalous parody of the Last Supper …
2 years, 2 months ago
If You're Tired of Needing God
Sometimes life brings us down. Difficult situations cause us to become discouraged. This is natural (and inevitable). But here's another kind of disc…
2 years, 2 months ago
Attn: Moms and Dads: You Don't Need to be Perfect to Get Your Kids to Heaven
Calling all Moms and Dads! You might feel discouraged or frustrated as you parent and seek to keep your kids close to Christ.
Today, Fr. Mike wants …
2 years, 2 months ago
Can't I Go Straight to Jesus? Do I Need the Catholic Church? [Fr. Mike Weighs In]
Maybe you've heard the phrase before, "the middleman is a lie." Or maybe you've found yourself wondering why we have an institutional church as Catho…
2 years, 2 months ago
How to Understand the Entire Bible Story... in 10 Minutes
The Bible is the Word of God. It is a foundation of our faith. And it tells the story of the human race—a story that you're a part of. But... what ex…
2 years, 3 months ago
When Someone You Love Walks Away From God / Leaves the Church
If you have a family member, friend, or loved one who is far from God, you're not alone. You're in good company—not the least of which is God the Fat…
2 years, 3 months ago
Do Catholics Believe in "Signs from the Dead"?
Does a passing blue jay remind you of a deceased loved one? Does a specific number or color call their loss to your memory? Could they be speaking to…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Secret to Staying Happily Married
We've got a "Marriage Pop-Quiz" for you! Would you ditch your spouse to catch a flight?
Imagine you're traveling with your spouse. They go to the bat…
2 years, 3 months ago