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Why Watching MMA Strips Human Dignity
Sometimes the forms of entertainment we choose to watch raise important moral questions. In this episode, Fr. Mike puts the sport of mixed martial ar…
9 years, 2 months ago
Generosity - The Greatest Spiritual Gift
In Matthew 17:20, Jesus tells us if we have faith as small as a mustard seed we could move mountains. The problem is most of us don’t put our faith …
9 years, 3 months ago
Are My Sacrifices Working
The Book of Eli (Denzel Washington) and The Road (Viggo Mortensen) provide powerful illustrations for Fr. Mike’s talk about hope this week. These two…
9 years, 3 months ago
Do Catholics Worship Saints
Fr. Mike Schmitz wants to straighten out some confusion regarding Catholics’ veneration of saints. In this episode, he explains how—far from being ic…
9 years, 3 months ago
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…
9 years, 3 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…
9 years, 4 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…
9 years, 4 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…
9 years, 4 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…
9 years, 4 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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9 years, 4 months ago