# Mike Schmitz

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Day 276: Haman's Plan (2026)

As Fr. Mike reads from Nehemiah today, we hear about how the hearts of the people of Israel were moved as Ezra reads the book of the law of Moses to them. In our reading of Esther, we have the beginning of the crisis that will unfold throughout the book as Haman, backed by the king, seeks to destro…

Day 277: Such a Time as This (2026)

Today's readings remind us that all good things come from God, and he calls us to specific places and times for a reason. In the book of Esther, Fr. Mike points out that Esther was perfectly positioned to fulfill God's will. We too, can examine our lives and realize that there are places God has br…

Day 278: Power in Weakness (2026)

Fr. Mike walks us through the signing of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 and relates Israel’s collective decision to belong to God to our personal encounters with God that inspire us to follow him simply because he has called us. He also offers insight on how God used the physical weakness of Esther to…

Day 279: Blessings and Burdens (2026)

Fr. Mike offers a brief recap of today’s chapter from Nehemiah, identifying the difference between those who were able to live in Jerusalem and those who were not. He explains the ancestral gifts that each tribe of Israel received and applies this concept to the vices and virtues of our families, a…

Alto: Ascension's New Monthly Prayer Companion for Mass & the Liturgy of the Hours - Josh Rudegair - 10/06/2026

Listener offer: Use code DEACON10 for 10% off your first Alto payment. Ascension app subscribers automatically receive a separate app discount (the two can't be combined). Get started at Ascension — Alto. Josh Rudegair, who joined Ascension in 2016 and serves as managing director of its app and com…

Day 280: The People of the Covenant (2026)

Fr. Mike concludes the book of Esther and the book of Nehemiah by reflecting on the journey and resilience of the Jewish people thus far in the story of salvation.Fr. Mike explains how, in our lives, we don’t always know how God is going to show up, but we know that he will be faithful. Today’s rea…

Day 281: Good and Evil (2026)

Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants w…

What are you Looking For? (Finding Authentic Relationships)

In this episode of Campus Talks: Fr. Paul, Alysha Kray, and Student Director Conner B. ; tackle one of the most loved and dreaded subjects among the college youth. With focuses on the age of social media/dating apps, what authentic relationships should/shouldn't look like and relationships that Je…

Fatima’s Message Is More Urgent Than Ever—with Ralph Martin

Why does Fatima still matter today? Ralph Martin joins The Catholic Couple Podcast to explore Our Lady of Fatima’s message and his new book, Hearts Beating as One: The Spiritual Heart of Fatima, from Sophia Institute Press. As October 13 approaches, Bobby and Katie sit down with Ralph for a convers…

The Key to a Good Life

Have you ever considered how even good things, like podcasts or audiobooks, can distract us from being fully present? In this video, Father Mike explores how constant input can keep us from experiencing God's first language: silence. Learn how break free from the noise, recognize your own thoughts …