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The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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 Faith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.© 2025 Ascension Catholic Faith Formation Christianity Social Sciences Spirituality
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  • Fr. Mike on the Charlie Kirk Shooting & The Real Cause of Violence

    Fr. Mike on the Charlie Kirk Shooting & The Real Cause of Violence
    Sep 16 2025
    If you've been rocked by all of the death, violence, and destruction in the news these past few weeks, you are not alone. Fr. Mike offers guidance during this difficult time, and reflects on Charlie Kirk's words: "When people stop talking, that's when you get violence." Fr. Mike filmed this video on September 12th, 2025 — two days after Charlie Kirk's assassination.
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    12 mins
  • How Do People Become Saints? (Fr. Mike Explains the Canonization Process)

    How Do People Become Saints? (Fr. Mike Explains the Canonization Process)
    Sep 6 2025
    How does someone become a saint? What steps and criteria does the Catholic Church follow in the canonization process? Fr. Mike unpacks the journey to sainthood and reminds us that holiness begins with one simple thing, saying “yes” to God.
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    7 mins
  • Introducing Fr. Mike’s New Podcast: “Called”

    Introducing Fr. Mike’s New Podcast: “Called”
    Sep 4 2025
    "Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me." (Matthew 25:40) Fr. Mike shares the exciting news of his new podcast, "Called"! Join us each week as Fr. Mike sits down with a new guest discussing how we're all called to live a more virtuous, generous and Christ-centered life. To learn more, check out: https://thecatholicinitiative.org/podcast/
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    8 mins
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