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The Power of Prayer
Fr. Mike lays down the reasons we should pray and gives a few spot-on examples of how real life reflects the nature of prayer. Through prayer, God in…
9 years, 11 months ago
How to Avoid Being Ungrateful
Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us to appreciate our blessings while we have them, rather than complaining when they are taken from us. Gratitude is a power…
9 years, 11 months ago
Does God Love Some People More Than Others?
Fr. Mike’s answer to this question may make you think differently about God’s love. He helps to reorient our perspective—explaining that it is not ab…
10 years ago
Hope in the Face of Suicide
With the way our culture disregards life sometimes, it is easy for the question “Is life worth living?” to surface. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz…
10 years, 3 months ago
Save Yourself from Helplessness
When life throws challenge after challenge at us, it is easy to just give in and think we are helpless. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers an u…
10 years, 3 months ago
I Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts!
The mere thought of ghosts can give us goose bumps sometimes, but there are still moments when we think ghost stories are just made up to scare us. M…
10 years, 5 months ago
4 Reasons for Fasting
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10 years, 7 months ago
The Significance of Ash Wednesday
They may just be ashes, but Fr. Mike points out that what they represent goes far beyond mere dust of the earth. With a simple cross on the forehead,…
10 years, 7 months ago
Lucifer, the Trinity, and Leisurely Sundays
Fr. Mike Schmitz tackles several tough questions from his listeners, like “Who became the new light-bearer after Lucifer fell?” and “How do we make S…
10 years, 8 months ago
I'm Sorry Versus Thank You
When we inconvenience someone, we may feel like we are in their debt. If so, Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to apologize to that person, but further,…
10 years, 8 months ago