Tag Archive: #frmikeschmitz

Keeping Faith Alive In Young Adults

In addition to his podcasts and YouTube videos, Fr. Mike is a spiritual father to hundreds of students as campus minister at the University of Minnesota Duluth Newman Center. In this video, Chris Stefanick and Fr. Mike discuss how to [read more...]

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 thoughts, first understand that this is normal and part of the human experience. That being said, if you need to combat [read more...]

The #1 Mistake People Make When Discerning Their Vocation

Did you know there’s a simple approach to discerning your vocation? Fr. Mike shares the most common mistake he sees people make when determining God’s call. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on one vocation at a time, reminding us [read more...]

The Easy Way(s) To Pray the Rosary

Do you pray the rosary? If you do, you might find it difficult at times, or experience dryness in prayer. It’s important to persevere in this devotion—but how? Fr. Mike has dealt with the same difficulties in prayer, and these [read more...]

Where Does the Rosary Come From?

Jesus gave us the prayer we often call “the Our Father”. But where do the other prayers of the Holy Rosary come from, like the Hail Mary? The Glory Be? Who selected the mysteries that we meditate on for each decade? [read more...]

How Can I Know It’s Actually God’s Voice?

How can you discern if the voice you’re hearing is genuinely God’s? How can you be sure it isn’t just your own thoughts or even something deceptive? Fr. Mike offers insight into recognizing God’s guidance by asking key questions. He [read more...]

Do Catholics Believe in “Signs from the Dead”?

Does a passing blue jay remind you of a deceased loved one? Does a specific number or color call their loss to your memory? Could they be speaking to you through these signs? Fr. Mike opens up about navigating the [read more...]

The Secret to Staying Happily Married

We’ve got a “Marriage Pop-Quiz” for you! Would you ditch your spouse to catch a flight? Imagine you’re traveling with your spouse. They go to the bathroom while you wait for your flight to board. But they don’t come back. [read more...]

Saying Yes to a Life You Did Not Plan

Who is orchestrating your life? If it’s God—and not you—what will you say to him? Fr. Mike suggests trying “yes.” Whether life circumstances bring the best out of you or the worst out of you, you need Jesus more than [read more...]

Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries

Father Mike Schmitz invites you to pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary with him.