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How Certain Is Your Faith?
Is your faith certain enough to stand up against the doubts and different ideas out there? Fr. Mike shares insight about certa...

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Doubting God, Scrupulosity, and Spiritual Tiredness
In striving to live the faith everyday there will be many challenges, such as doubting God, scrupulosity about sin, and just pl...

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What If the Problem Isn’t Life… But the Way You’re Living It?
Why does life feel empty—even when everything seems “fine”? Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Arthur Brooks explore why modern life lea...

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Faith is Not Something You Can Lose
Sure, there are times when it's just hard to believe what the Catholic Faith tells us, but when someone says "I'm losing my fai...

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5 Ways to Fight Scrupulosity and Live in the Father's Love
Scrupulosity is a psychological disorder primarily characterized by pathological guilt or obsession associated with moral or re...

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Why You're Telling Little Lies and How to Stop
You probably don't outright lie on a regular basis. But, do you exaggerate? Do you give half truths sometimes, or leave things ...

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You need to know these symptoms - to get the right treatment
When should you turn to a priest, a mental health professional, or even an exorcist? Sr. Josephine Garrett offers practical gu...

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Ditch the Resolution – Focus on This Instead
“Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” He (Jesus) woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Quiet! Be still!”...

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Wrestling with God in Scripture
Drawing from The Bible in a Year, Fr. Mike offers powerful insights on what it looks like to struggle faithfully with God and g...
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