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Hell Is for Real
It’s a question that arises whenever someone challenges the beliefs of Christianity: If God is all-loving, why does he send people to hell? Some Chri…
9 years ago
Where is Lent in the Bible?
Just about any question you might have about Lent is answered in this episode. Fr. Mike explains where the observance of Lent came from (the Bible), …
9 years ago
Acedia- The Noonday Devil
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9 years, 1 month ago
The Meaning of Suffering
Books upon books have been written about the problem of suffering. Fr. Mike isn’t about to reinvent the wheel in this video, but the wisdom he shares…
9 years, 1 month ago
Fasting Can Change You Forever
Fr. Mike talks about the real reasons Christ tells us to fast. It isn’t just about strengthening our will and showing our love for God through some s…
9 years, 1 month ago
Why Fast on Ash Wednesday?
Fr. Mike offers a refreshing reason for fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting shouldn’t be simply something Catholics do to show they ar…
9 years, 1 month ago
That's Offensive!
The more we live in the truth, the harder it will be for others to offend us, because false statements about us won't bother us and true ones won't b…
9 years, 2 months ago
Preparing for Lent
In this video, Fr. Mike explains how prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the three pillars of a spiritually fruitful Lent. He then challenges us to t…
9 years, 2 months ago
Mortal Vs Venial Sin
Even though mortal sins are more deadly than venial sins, that doesn’t mean venial sins are harmless. Fr. Mike explains the damage venial sins do to …
9 years, 2 months ago
3 Steps to Unceasing Prayer
First Thessalonians 5:17 says to “pray constantly,” but how do we do that? In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz suggests a three-step approach used by St.…
9 years, 2 months ago