The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

How often does it feel like certainty about the will of God is elusive in the midst of discernment? Drawing from the wisdom of Mother Angelica, Father Mike reflects on what it truly means to walk by faith and trust that God's will is often best seen in the rearview mirror. Ascens ...  Show more

Not all of the families in the tribe of Levi were called to offer the sacrifice as priests, but all had important roles to play in the worship of God. Likewise, no matter how unseen or small your God-given task may seem, faithfully fulfilling it is essential for the body of Chris ...  Show more

Feeling like you are just going through the motions in your relationship with God? Father Mike unpacks ways you can still approach God during periods of spiritual dryness with some practical steps to take with you into prayer. 

Have you ever considered how even good things, like podcasts or audiobooks, can distract us from being fully present? In this video, Father Mike explores how constant input can keep us from experiencing God's first language: silence. Learn how break free from the noise, recognize ...  Show more