Day 314: My Beloved Son (2026)
Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it's the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring ab…
How Do You Know It’s Time to Leave a Church? Red Flags, Discernment, and Leaving Well
How do you know when it's time to leave a church? In part two of our conversation, we move from finding a healthy church to the harder question of leaving one, and why it deserves more than "I just wasn't being fed there." We talk about leaving from conviction rather than drift, and the two extreme…
Day 315: The Virtue of Mercy (2026)
In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord’s compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God’s mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God’s c…
Cooper Flagg's Dallas Mavericks Look Nothing Like They Did One Year Ago
One year after Nico Harrison was fired, the Dallas Mavericks have gone from 3-8 with the NBA’s worst offense to 7-4 and top 12 in both offensive and defensive rating. How did the Mavs turn things around so fast with Cooper Flagg taking a second-year leap and Kyrie Irving back from his ACL injury?
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Day 316: Absolute Surrender (2026)
Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God’s call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Marth…
Why God Hasn't Taken Away Your Struggles
Do you ever wish God would take away your struggles? Unlike angels, we’re made to grow--and that growth takes time. Fr. Mike explains how God works through our daily choices, weaknesses, and struggles to shape us. As we cooperate with his grace, he refines us, helping us become who he created us to…
Day 317: Persistence in Prayer (2026)
Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today's readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to r…
E35: Why Catholics Marry in the Church
A Catholic couple gets married at the courthouse. They love each other. They have made promises to each other. They may have been together for years. They may have children. They may consider themselves completely married. So why would the Catholic Church say that something is still missing?
What d…
Day 318: The Narrow Gate, the Lost Sheep, and the Prodigal Son (2026)
Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today's readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus's directive to each one of us: "[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate." In the second part o…
Rebroadcast: Zen Commuter Podcast with Thom Walters
Tune in for a special rebroadcast of my interview on the Zen Commuter podcast with the wonderfully insightful Thom Walters. Thom, whose voice brings the comfort of Henry Cavill and the wisdom of Fr. Mike Schmitz, and I dive into meditation practices, self-care, and deepening mindfulness. It's a con…
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