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Why We Don't Drink Coffee At Mass
Leaving our coffee cups outside - there are a few reasons for this. Fr. Mike reminds us that we all have a vital role to play in the Mass, and it’s p…
8 years, 10 months ago
Why Be Catholic And Not Just Christian
There are many similarities and differences between the Catholic Church and the Protestant churches. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz narrows the diff…
8 years, 10 months ago
How To Face Temptation
Father Mike uses the classic myths involving the Sirens to explain some ways to avoid temptation. He points out the differences between the ways Ulys…
8 years, 10 months ago
What I Learned Getting Roasted At The Seminary
Fr. Mike uses a memory from the seminary to discuss a lesson about self-identity. He asks us what we would like to be known for at the end of the day…
8 years, 10 months ago
What You Should Know About Purgatory
Some people reject the idea of purgatory because they misunderstand its purpose. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why purgatory is needed and strai…
8 years, 11 months ago
Is God in the Center of Your Life?
Does your life revolve around your relationship with God, or is your relationship with him just a side-note?
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8 years, 11 months ago
Is it OK to Hate Someone?
What do we need to do as Catholic Christians to convey that the message of our religion is one of pure love? So often we misrepresent what it means t…
8 years, 11 months ago
What Is the Sin of Gluttony?
Many of us have learned the hard way that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. In this episode, Fr. Mike shows us how to savor life’s delight…
8 years, 11 months ago
God Doesn't Owe You Anything
When we’re going through hard times, it’s easy to think we deserve better from God. In this episode, Fr. Mike uses a compelling story from the book o…
9 years ago
Good Friday- The Meaning of the Cross
Many people wonder, and even become angry, about God’s ways. In this episode for Good Friday, Fr. Mike explains why God’s answers often seem like con…
9 years ago