The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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I’ll Never Forget What My Ex-Girlfriend Told Me (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

When someone gets chosen instead of you, how should you respond? Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that God has a unique plan for each and every one of us. When others are blessed by being chosen, there is often a hidden burden that comes with it. We tend to see the blessing, but we fo ...  Show more

The Devil’s Last Weapon Against You (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Falling into the same sin again and again? Don't let the devil fool you, there is hope! Fr. Mike Schmitz warns us of the lies of the devil and encourages us to go immediately to confession when we sin. Don't get discouraged, but have the humility to confess your sins and the hope ...  Show more

If This Doesn’t Bother You, That’s a Problem (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

What's in our heart that refuses to celebrate when good things happen to someone else? Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the story of the man healed on the Sabbath. Many focus on the fact that Jesus healed on the Sabbath, though technically allowed, but Fr. Mike invites us to look dee ...  Show more

Why Did Judas Betray Jesus?

Did Judas think he was actually helping Jesus fulfill His mission by betraying Him? Was Judas pre-destined to become the traitor of the Lord? Fr. Mike Schmitz asks these bold questions and unpacks what Scripture says about the person of Judas Iscariot. By evaluating his motivatio ...  Show more

Infant Baptism Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Why do Catholics baptize their babies? Is it even biblical? At first glance, infant baptism can seem unbiblical. But Fr. Mike points to several instances in Scripture that support the practice and reveal God’s desire to bring children into His covenant family from the very beginn ...  Show more