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If You’re Too Busy, You’re in Danger of This Grave Mistake (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

"'Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?' He (Jesus) said to him, 'You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighb ...  Show more

Fr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery"

Fr. Mike jumps into the mystery of Knives Out, not to solve the murder but to understand the truest mission of the priesthood. In the midst of Hollywood's fascination with Catholicism, they've often had trouble capturing an honest representation of Catholics. However, Fr. Mike ex ...  Show more

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