Why Should I Confess My Sins to a Priest?

Fr. Mike shares his favorite — and least favorite — Christmas songs 🎄 Find out which ones he loves enough to sing all year, which he calls manipulative, and which he flat-out labels a pile of trash! 

You may have heard the phrase, "Memento Mori" when it comes to reflecting on death, but how should Christians really view death? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains three common views we may hold about death: Death is the enemy Death is a natural part of life Death is a new birth (but we'r ...  Afficher plus

To support Ascension’s free media, please click here! To find out more about how your gift will be used, please click here! Why is it that only priests are able to consecrate the Eucharist in the Mass? In this episode, Fr. Josh explains the Scriptural teachings as well as the tea ...  Afficher plus

Last episode, Jeff Cavins shared why he left the Catholic Church. Today, he explains what made him return to the Catholic Church. Not only does he share the events leading up to this decision, but he also lists some of the primary theological reasons that led to his reversion. S ...  Afficher plus

What happens to us when we go to Confession? Fr. Mike explains the powerful ways the Sacrament of Reconciliation spiritually restores and perfects us. We also learn about the eternal and temporal consequences of sin, and finally, Fr. Mike discusses the four aspects to an indulgen ...  Afficher plus

How do priests pray? Fr. Josh responds to a listener question regarding the spiritual life of a priest and what requirements are placed on a diocesan priest for prayer. Additionally, Fr. Josh shares the story of an unnamed saint to emphasize the importance of a daily Holy Hour. S ...  Afficher plus