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Learning to Be Alone
Being alone isn’t supposed to be scary. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz shows us how solitude can be an invitation and doesn't have to lead to lone…
9 years, 8 months ago
Wanting to Fix People
We have a tendency to want to fix the people we love. While delighting in all their good traits, we think, “If only they didn’t have this one quirk..…
9 years, 8 months ago
Will My Pet Be in Heaven?
The question addressed in this episode runs much deeper than the cartoon classic All Dogs Go to Heaven. Fr. Mike ventures into the theology of the ma…
9 years, 8 months ago
Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?
How can God be good, but allow bad things to happen? Fr. Mike Schmitz tackles one of the toughest questions religious believers must answer
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9 years, 8 months ago
Letting God Take His Time
Fr. Mike reflects on why God often takes his time when working in our lives. Sometimes God has to go back to the foundation of a problem to answer ou…
9 years, 8 months ago
Can I Get a Tattoo?
Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us some things to consider before getting a tattoo. If we do choose to place permanent marks on our bodies, Fr. Mike advises u…
9 years, 8 months ago
Dogma, Doctrine, and Meat on Fridays
Fr. Mike explains that Church teachings can develop without essentially changing. Using examples such as the doctrine of the Incarnation and abstaini…
9 years, 8 months ago
Venting or Gossip
Sometimes we forget how much of an impact our words can make. In this episode, Fr. Mike reminds us that our words have the power to build up or destr…
9 years, 8 months ago
Is Shyness Your Excuse?
Fr. Mike helps us break down the barriers that may keep us from evangelizing. He points out that the best way to spread the gospel is just by being y…
9 years, 8 months ago
Can I Go to Confession Over the Phone?
With all of the communication we do through the Internet and over the phone, why do we still have to go to confession in person? Fr. Mike Schmitz exp…
9 years, 8 months ago