The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Power of Adoration

Fr. Mike Schmitz shares the words of Jesus that have changed his life: “Could you not watch with me one hour?” These words have deeply shaped Fr. Mike’s life as well as

5 Books I Think Everyone Should Read

In our fast-paced, modern world, it can be difficult to slow down, make time to read, and truly commit to learning. If you’re looking for a good book to dive into though

Fulton Sheen Changed My Life

On Thursday September 24, 2026, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will be beatified! Fr. Mike Schmitz shares how Fulton Sheen has changed his life through the books he wrote, s

Overwhelmed by Your Responsibilities?

"If only I had wings like a dove that I might fly away and find rest... But I will call upon God, and the LORD will save me." Psalm 55:7, 17 Do you find yourself in the

Is God Calling You to a Vocation You Don’t Want?

One of the scariest questions we can ask ourselves is, "What's God's will for my life?" Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that God will never call us to a vocation that we don

Fr. Mike Schmitz Reviews The Odyssey AND Spider-Man

Fr. Mike Schmitz reviews The Odyssey and Spider-Man! Find out what Father liked, what he didn’t, and what he thinks could have made The Odyssey even better!

The Most Underrated Virtue…

There are four cardinal virtues: prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude. Yet how often do we think about these, let alone practice them? Fr. Mike Schmitz shares wh

“I’ve Been Thinking About This Everyday”

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to forget our dignity and worth. However, Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that every person is worth more than the entire universe. Yet at

Responding to my Conversation with Kim Zember on Same Sex Attraction

"Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. From now on a household of five will be divided, three against two an

Why We Bury the Dead

Why can't Catholics scatter ashes? Why does the Church ask us to bury the dead? Fr. Mike Schmitz explores the Catholic understanding of honoring the dead, explains why s

The Biggest Opportunity Most Catholics Ignore (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Become a saint by saying "yes" to God, starting with the Mass. Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why the Eucharist is God's greatest gift and why the saints made it the center o

What Matters More Than Success

What does Jesus mean when he tells us to “bear fruit”? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains that bearing fruit isn’t simply about being productive or avoiding laziness, it’s about

Train Your Heart to Trust

What does "Give us this day our daily bread" really mean? Fr. Mike Schmitz explores why Jesus teaches us to ask for "daily bread" and how this simple prayer invites us t

The Differences Between Men and Women

Are men and women really that different? And if so, what do those differences reveal about how we relate to one another? Fr. Mike Schmitz explores how the differences be

How to Correct Someone Without Hurting Them

What's the difference between criticism and correction, and does it really matter? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how to offer correction in a way that is both loving and eff

Politics Are Distracting You From This (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Are headlines, podcasts, and politics consuming your attention? Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to step away from the constant noise of news, politics, and our phones and

What I’d Tell Someone on Their Deathbed

What do you say to someone when they're at their last moment of life? Fr. Mike Schmitz shares what he would tell someone who's dying and it might be different than what

Why Be Catholic?

Fr. Mike wants everyone to be Catholic, but why? Isn't Catholicism just a list of rules? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why the Catholic faith is about far more than simply “

The Sin Jesus Spoke About Most Seriously

"Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the dept

Fr. Mike Reacts to Theo Von's Prayer

If you're a Christian and you follow Theo Von at all, you've probably heard about his reaction to an audience member calling in and getting vulnerable about his struggles