Author
Fr. Mike Schmitz
144 Articles
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You Can Be a Saint. Here’s How.
The Church is filled with wonderful examples of holiness and sainthood, and they can act as guides for us on our way to Heaven....
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What is Stopping You from Becoming a Saint?
It may seem too difficult, or even unrealistic, to be a saint today. The reality is though, a saint is simply someone who has c...
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Do Catholics Worship Saints?
Father Mike Schmitz wants to address some confusion regarding Catholics’ veneration of saints. In this video, he explains how—f...
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What to Do About Intrusive Thoughts
Some people brush off intrusive thoughts. But others are haunted by them. If you're having serious issues with intrusive though...
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Fr. Mike Schmitz and Msgr. James Shea Explain How to Build a Life of Prayer
In this 3-part series, Fr. Mike sits down with 3 special guests to discuss prayer, the sacraments, and how to prepare to meet J...
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How to Celebrate Christmas When Life Is Hard
Have you ever heard the song "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day"? Have you listened to the lyrics carefully? It's not exactly ...
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How the Eucharist Changed My Life
Why do less than 30% of Catholics believe in the Real Presence? It seems like many have forgotten that Jesus gave his flesh for...
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Why Forgiven Sins Still Have Consequences
We can be 100% confident that when we confess our sins, we receive complete and total forgiveness from God. However, God loves ...
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"I Go to Mass, but it Feels Like Nothing Changes"
The sacraments that Christ gave his church are powerful. They are life changing. But... they are not magic. Jesus Christ's lif...
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