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Why Is Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain Wrong?
There is a beauty in the fact that God shares his very name with us. He gives us his name so that we can call upon him in prayer, hold him in our hea…
6 years, 8 months ago
How Catholics Should Connect with Others
There’s justice and prudence and temperance and fortitude, faith, and hope, and love. But do you recall the social virtues at all? Thankfulness and a…
6 years, 9 months ago
Hope in the New Year
With each new year come new hopes, new plans, and new opportunities. Fr. Mike points out that this optimism and this “spirit” of New Year’s is a grea…
6 years, 9 months ago
Having Joy in Uncertainty
The only things we can be certain about are the things that have already happened to us in the past, and we live in a perpetual state of uncertainty …
6 years, 9 months ago
The Difference Between Jealousy and Envy
If you’re wondering about the difference between jealousy and envy, Fr. Mike clears up the confusion in this video. Simply put, jealousy is not wanti…
6 years, 9 months ago
When You Don't Feel Like It
Sometimes we have to do stuff when we don’t feel like it, but finding the motivation to do those things is really difficult in the moment. That’s whe…
6 years, 9 months ago
The True Meaning of Advent
What is the best way to prepare for the season of Advent? You’re free to do what you know will help you prepare for Christmas the best. If decorating…
6 years, 10 months ago
How to Be a Steward
Which is better, being an owner or a steward? Fr. Mike reminds us of the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) as he points out how seeing oursel…
6 years, 10 months ago
Battling Dryness in Prayer
Last week Fr. Mike Schmitz talked about why prayer is so hard in his battle of prayer video, and this week he talks about what to do when you experie…
6 years, 10 months ago
Why Is Prayer So Hard?
Growing up Fr. Mike thought prayer should be like soaking in a hot tub. He didn’t understand why it was so hard when he tried it.
It took him a while…
6 years, 10 months ago