Every week, Catholic priest Fr. Mike Schmitz delivers powerful homilies based on the Sunday Mass Scripture readings, inviting you to live more fully as the person God created you to be. Engaging and motivating, these 20-30 minute homilies will help ground your faith, fortify your heart, and transform your life. Fr. Mike Schmitz preaches from Duluth Minnesota, where he serves as the Newman chaplain for University Minnesota Duluth’s Bulldog Catholic campus ministry.
Chart trend
Position in the Christianity chart (US), last 90 days.
#1#48#95JunJulAugSep
#9
all-time peak
7
days in the top 10 since Nov 2024
Latest episodes
Showing 20 · updated from the feed
08/30/26 Forfeit
Homily from the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time.
You cannot become the person you were meant to be without the Cross.
No one likes to lose. But there is a diffe
Aug 29 22 min
8/23/26 Who Do You Say?
Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
He gets to reveal Himself to me long before I get to have an opinion of Him.
Every one of us will have our own C
Aug 22 21 min
08/16/26 Can God Say "No"?
Homily from the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Can God can say no and we still stay?
When we come before God and ask for anything, we are making ourselves vulnera
Aug 15 15 min
08/09/26 In the Storm
Homily from the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
God still speaks in storms. God's children can still step in storms.
Life is filled with storms. From massive trag
Aug 8 21 min
8/2/26 Give
Homily from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Can money buy happiness?
People will wisely claim that money cannot buy happiness. But what if the answer is actual
Aug 1 20 min
07/26/25 Fruitful and Faithful
Homily from the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
It is possible to use the gifts, use the opportunities...and lose your heart.
King Solomon asked God for an under
Jul 25 20 min
07/19/26 We Do Not Know How
Homily from the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Faith grows through trial and prayer.
We all want a greater faith...and we all want a purified love. But how does o
Jul 18 21 min
07/12/26 No Bad Days
Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
It is possible to live the rest of your life with no more bad days.
Life can be so overwhelmingly difficult and cha
Jul 11 16 min
7/5/26 Citizens, Not Subjects
Homily from the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Citizens must live with conviction, responsibility, and courage.
On the 250th anniversary of our nation, it is a mo
Jul 4 26 min
6/28/26 Intentional Limitation
Homily from the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The necessary risk we must take.
Jesus calls us to love Him first. To place Him ahead of every other goal or desire
Jun 27 14 min
06/21/26 The Moment of Moments
Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
We will need Humility and Hope.
The moment will come when we will all stand before the Good and Holy God in judgment.
Jun 20 15 min
06/14/26 Precisely
Homily from the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Precisely as strong as it needs to be.
When Jesus sends out His Apostles in His Name, He also gives them all of the
Jun 13 18 min
06/07/26 May They Be One
Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).
To have the Real Presence in the Eucharist, one needs the Apostolic priesthood.
Jun 6 19 min
05/31/26 Understanding...or Trust?
Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
God is not a problem to solve, but One to be trusted.
The Holy Trinity is the term that we use to try and convey t
May 30 16 min
05/24/26 Near Occasion of Grace
Homily from Pentecost Sunday.
God always answers our prayers, but our prayers do not control or convince Him.
We can say that "prayer works", but we must be very care
May 23 14 min
05/17/26 A Necessary Goodbye
Homily from the Ascension of the Lord.
"It is better for you that I go...". Is that true?
Jesus told His apostles that it was better for them that He ascended to the
May 16 11 min
05/10/26 A Reason to Hope
Homily from the Sixth Sunday of Easter.
Hope that is not tested is hope that cannot be trusted.
How do we grow in hope? Saint Paul tells us: through affliction that l
May 9 15 min
05/03/26 The Next...: The Next Goodbye
Homily from the Fifth Sunday of Easter.
What is this in light of eternity?
Our perspective either helps us see things clearly or muddies the waters. The only way forw
May 2 25 min
04/26/26 The Next...: The Next Road
Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter.
There is no perfect road. There is only the next right road.
There are many things that we might end up regretting in the cou
Apr 25 22 min
04/19/26 The Next...: The Next Mass
Homily from the Third Sunday of Easter.
The Enemy wants to steal your heart. The Lord wants to give you His.
It is possible to know the truth; the truth about the Res
Apr 18 25 min
Chart positions
Where Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 3, 2026).
A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
I found this podcast in a very difficult season of my life. It has been such a gift and I feel God’s word speaking to me in a way like never before. Thank you Fr Mike for your passion and amazing delivery of God’s message.
Kelly Mc7 · Feb 2025
I love how he takes everyday occurrences and relates them to the Gospel in a profound way!!!!!! I listen to his homilies MULTIPLE times and look forward to them each week!!!!
lovie and simba · Jan 2025
Grateful to Fr. Mike and the Ascension team for make these homilies available. I love the explanations and the applications to everyday life.
I love how Fr. Mike tells a story and weaves it into the gospel and makes it easier to understand. I am grateful that I am able to share with my family, whether they reside near or far. You are reaching and impacting people thousands of miles away - even as far as a U. S. Territory in the Pacific called the Northern Marianas Islands.
Fr. Mike and the Ascension team, through their good works, have aided in bringing me back to the Catholic faith because of the deeper understanding they are equipping me and my family with.
I know our priests here do their best to explain the but very few communicated well enough to draw me in. And their messages in the past always felt condemning and exhausting. I was lost for a period but, I’m grateful to have these homilies because I can listen and understand before attending church in-person. It supplements and adds value to what’s lacking here. Invaluable and much needed in today’s world. Thank you!
P. S. Will today’s homily be released soon?
SinceEverSinceClient · Sep 2024
Fr, Mike gives excellent insight into the Catholic faith and in the week’s readings. I always get a new perspective and something I hadn’t considered previously. If you enjoy solid preaching with a good message, this is for you. I often listen at work then have conversations about the message with some of my coworkers. I’d definitely recommend this podcast for anyone looking to grow their faith.
Legaleagle542 · Jul 2024
We strive to present a balanced view by showing a diverse range of reviews from Apple Podcasts.
More podcasts like Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz
Popular shows in Christianity, for your next listen.
About Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz on Reason.fm
Here you find the Apple Podcasts chart positions of Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz, its latest episodes to listen to directly, and reviews from listeners. Rankings are updated daily for the United States.
