Day 140: Purgatory and Hell

Day 140: Purgatory and Hell

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Day 33: God as Father (2026)

The Catechism describes the various ways that God has revealed himself to us as Father over the ages, and gives us insight into God the Father “in relation to his only Son,” Jesus. Fr. Mike entreats us to examine our relationships with our earthly fathers and how they might be im ...  عرض المزيد

Day 32: The Most Holy Trinity (2026)

Christians are baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” not the “names” of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Catechism explains this distinction by introducing us to the “central mystery of Christian faith and life”: the Trinity. Fr. Mike sl ...  عرض المزيد

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What You Should Know About Purgatory
The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Some people reject the idea of purgatory because they misunderstand its purpose. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why purgatory is needed and straightens out some of those misunderstandings. 

What is Purgatory?
The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

We all want to be saints, but the struggle against sin and selfishness can feel overwhelming. There may be days where we might feel satisfied simply making it to purgatory rather than entering the pearly gates. But is this lukewarm path the only way to make it to heaven? Today Fr ...  عرض المزيد

Eternity: Levels Of Reward Or Punishment
Christianity

Are there levels of reward (or punishment) in eternity? In Dante’s Inferno, the poet described Hell as having ‘nine circles.’ Each circle corresponded with a different sin and degree of punishment. But is this a Biblical understanding? Does the Bible teach that different sins mer ...  عرض المزيد

Announcing Season 2 of Catholic Classics
Catholic Classics

A new season of Catholic Classics is starting this fall! We are so excited to announce that for this season of Catholic Classics, we will be reading The Confessions of St. Augustine. You can download the reading plan and order your copy of The Confessions of St. Augustine at asce ...  عرض المزيد