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Your Questions About Cremation and Burial: Answered
Can I be cremated? Is it okay to donate my body to science? What about the relics of Saints, they aren't buried in the ground?
Last week, Fr. Mike b…
3 years, 7 months ago
Why Can’t Catholics Scatter Their Ashes?
What is a human being? What happens when we die? Why do we visit cemeteries? And why do Catholics bury the dead instead of scattering their ashes?
To…
3 years, 8 months ago
The Disciples Doubted the Eucharist. Do You?
You may have heard that Jesus is present in the Eucharist, but have you really heard those words? You may have been in the presence of Jesus in the E…
3 years, 8 months ago
Saying Goodbye, Starting Over, and Transitioning
Change is always hard. Transitions in life are difficult. Goodbyes are never easy. Endings are rarely joyful. But today, Fr. Mike suggests that begin…
3 years, 8 months ago
The Shocking Reality of the Eucharist
It's easy to fall into a routine and lose sight of the little miracles all around us. Unfortunately, it is even easy to fall into a routine and lose …
3 years, 8 months ago
Why It's Important to Laugh at Yourself
Do you take yourself too seriously? Are you unwilling to acknowledge your faults and weaknesses to others- or even to yourself?
Today Fr. Mike share…
3 years, 9 months ago
The Miracle of Confession
Learn more about Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson's Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation: https://tinyurl.com/yhwfakge
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3 years, 9 months ago
How Do We Maintain Freedom in America?
As Americans we are known for our celebration of liberty and our focus on "our rights." We even have a landmark statue which embodies this value we h…
3 years, 9 months ago
Why You Should Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church (+ NEW Podcast)
In response to countless requests, Ascension is launching The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) on January 1, 2023! https://tinyurl.com/29o…
3 years, 9 months ago
Why Self-Care is Important for Loving Others
Jesus tells in the Gospels, "Love your neighbor as yourself." But what if you struggle to love yourself? How can we pour ourselves out for others if …
3 years, 10 months ago