4 Essentials for Every Catholic

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Fr. Mike Reacts to Theo Von's Prayer

If you're a Christian and you follow Theo Von at all, you've probably heard about his reaction to an audience member calling in and getting vulnerable about his struggles. Theo Von responds by opening up about his ongoing spiritual journey and his struggles in vice and prayer. Bu ...  Show more

Why You Need to Take Care of Your Body (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We can fall into two traps when it comes to the body: believing the body is nothing, or believing the body is everything. Both are distortions of the truth. Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that we are both body and soul. Your body is part of who you are, and your soul is part of who ...  Show more

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The Necessity of Frequent Communion - St. Nicodemus
Orthodox Wisdom

A short recording meant to emphasize how vital receiving Holy Communion is for Orthodox Christians. St. Nicodemus, the great 18th century ascetic of the Holy Mountain, draws upon Scripture, the Fathers, and the Canons of the Church to persuade us that in order to have life in Chr ...  Show more

Day 344: Guides for Prayer
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

We are lifelong learners in the school of prayer. The Church offers various guides to help us grow and cultivate our prayer lives. These include the family, the saints, priests, religious brothers and sisters, prayer groups, spiritual directors, and more. These individuals and co ...  Show more

The Eucharist and My Imperfection
Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

Does the Eucharist feel approachable? Do you believe that the Eucharist is personal? Sometimes, it can seem unclear how we are meant to interact and approach the Eucharist. How “put together” do I need to be in order to participate in Communion? Fr. Josh Johnson takes on these qu ...  Show more

Who Can Receive Holy Communion?
All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

“I receive Holy Communion every week, so why am I not more holy?” Perhaps, this is a question you have asked yourself. Receiving Holy Communion is an essential part of striving for sainthood. So, how do we do it well and who gets to receive Communion? Dr. Edward Sri explains mult ...  Show more