Afleveringen
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What does Jesus mean when he tells us to âbear fruitâ?
Fr. Mike Schmitz explains that bearing fruit isnât simply about being productive or avoiding laziness, itâs about who we are becoming and allowing God to transform our lives.
How can you bear fruit today?
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What does "Give us this day our daily bread" really mean?
Fr. Mike Schmitz explores why Jesus teaches us to ask for "daily bread" and how this simple prayer invites us to trust God one day at a time.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Are men and women really that different? And if so, what do those differences reveal about how we relate to one another?
Fr. Mike Schmitz explores how the differences between men and women are not reasons for division, but reminders of our need for one another. Rather than pitting the sexes against each other, our unique strengths and perspectives can help us pursue truth, navigate difficult decisions, and flourish together.
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What's the difference between criticism and correction, and does it really matter?
Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how to offer correction in a way that is both loving and effective. Instead of assuming motives, resorting to name-calling, or making personal attacks, he encourages us to focus on the facts. And when we're unsure of someone's intentions, choose trust over suspicion.
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What do you say to someone when they're at their last moment of life?
Fr. Mike Schmitz shares what he would tell someone who's dying and it might be different than what you think.
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Fr. Mike wants everyone to be Catholic, but why? Isn't Catholicism just a list of rules?
Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why the Catholic faith is about far more than simply âfollowing rules.â Instead, itâs about encountering the goodness of God and experiencing the beauty of life with Him through the Catholic faith.
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"Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea." Matthew 18:6
Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that our actions carry weight. He cautions us to remember that someone is always watching, and that we represent something greater than ourselves. Are our actions and behaviors leading others closer to God or closer to sin?
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If you're a Christian and you follow Theo Von at all, you've probably heard about his reaction to an audience member calling in and getting vulnerable about his struggles. Theo Von responds by opening up about his ongoing spiritual journey and his struggles in vice and prayer.
But Fr. Mike didn't choose to highlight this moment just because of Theo Von and his journey. Theo Von's vulnerability, honesty, and frankness reveal a lot about the fickleness of the human heartâand the incredible nature of God's mercy.
Today, Fr. Mike wants you to meditate on the revelations Theo Von has had, and how they might reflect some of your own journey towards a closer union with God.
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We can fall into two traps when it comes to the body: believing the body is nothing, or believing the body is everything. Both are distortions of the truth.
Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that we are both body and soul. Your body is part of who you are, and your soul is part of who you are, so caring for both matter.
At the same time, St. Pope John Paul II warned against the âcult of the bodyâ, the idea that our value is determined by appearance, fitness, or physical perfection.
Your worth is not defined by your body, but caring for your body can be an act of gratitude toward the One who gave it to you. How can you care for your body today?
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Struggling to pray?
Fr. Mike Schmitz shows how Ignatian prayer makes prayer simple again by using Scripture and your imagination to enter into the Gospel. Begin by asking the Holy Spirit for help, choosing a short Gospel passage, and slowly immersing yourself in it one sense at a time.
Rather than replacing other prayers, Ignatian prayer deepens them, helping you grow in trust and a more personal relationship with Christ.
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Struggling to understand the Bible?
Fr. Mike Schmitz shares how the Great Adventure Bible Timeline helped him finally connect the story of salvation. Now fully refreshed, with on-location filming and expert insights, this powerful series brings Scripture to life like never before.
Whether you're new or experienced, see the big picture of Godâs plan and your place in it!
Understand the Bible like never before: ascensionpress.com/bibletimeline
Check out the free preview of the Bible Timeline: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/bible-timeline-free-preview-refresh -
Happy Easter! In this joyful season, as we celebrate the beauty of our faith, weâre also reminded of our human brokenness, and how at times, that brokenness can reflect poorly on the Church.
Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us not to get discouraged nor walk away, whether weâre new to the Church or have been Catholic our whole lives, but instead to refocus on what makes our faith truly unique, Jesus Christ, fully present in the Eucharist: Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.
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Throughout Lent, and really throughout the entire Christian life, we keep Christ crucified before our eyes as a reminder of how deeply we are loved. But it also confronts us with a question: Do I want to be associated with that?
Fr. Mike Schmitz challenges us, especially during Holy Week but also every day, to answer honestly: Do I want to be associated with Jesus, even if it means suffering?
Our hope is that the answer becomes âyes,â day after day. Because no matter the trials or sacrifices, nothing compares to the joy of being with Him at the end of it all.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Michael Iskander, best known for his role as King David in House of David, for a powerful conversation on faith, vocation, and the journey toward God.
They reflect on David as a flawed man after Godâs own heart, exploring what it means to live faithfully, trust Godâs mercy, and simply do the ânext right thing.â
Michael also shares his journey to Catholicism, including his experience growing up in Egypt amid persecution and the moments that led him to a deeper relationship with God.
Michael also shares his âfive stonesâ for spiritual battle, which serve as a practical and powerful roadmap for staying grounded in the spiritual life:
The Rosary
The Eucharist
Sacred Scripture
Fasting
Monthly ConfessionDonât miss this inspiring conversation and be sure to check out Season 2 of House of David, streaming March 27 on Prime Video.
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Our lives are so full of noise, distractions, constant activity. But we werenât made to be filled with these things.
Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that fasting isnât just about food. Itâs about emptying ourselves so God can fill us. Lent isnât only about saying no, itâs about saying yes to Someone greater.
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So often we focus our Lent on discipline, willpower, and perfection. But the goal isnât perfection. The goal is union.
Fr. Mike Schmitz shares that the most powerful thing he ever did for Lent wasnât adding more prayers, books, or practices, instead it was choosing silence.
See how this simple step can transform your Lent and bring you closer to the Lord than ever before!
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