# Mike Schmitz

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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 …

Introduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 2026

Welcome to the Maccabean Revolt period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the tenth biblical period in our journey, which begins with the Greek oppression of the Jews under Antiochus Epiphanes, and ends with Herodian rule of the Holy Land. Jeff and Fr. Mike walk us through the key events of t…

Day 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2026)

As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials…

Called to Rise from the Rubble w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and Tracy Kijewski-Correa

When disaster strikes, where do we find hope—and how does God call us to respond?In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with civil engineer Tracy Kijewski-Correa, Director of the Pulte Institute for Global Development at the University of Notre Dame. Tracy shares her journey from bui…

Day 283: Mattathias Attacks (2026)

Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias' zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God's laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today's readings are 1 Maccabees 2,…

Day 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2026)

Fr. Mike points out how advice from books like Proverbs and Sirach may not apply perfectly to every situation, but are meant to help guide us towards wisdom. He also highlights a piece from Sirach that encourages us to avoid "deserted places"—calling us not only to stay away from sin, but to stay a…

Cooper Flagg Is Doing One Thing for the Dallas Mavericks That Could Put Him in Elite NBA Company

The Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg looks like a different player through two NBA preseason games against the Houston Rockets, getting to the free throw line 8 times in 25 minutes and looking more comfortable on defense. Is a year 2 leap coming for Cooper Flagg alongside Kyrie Irving, and is Max Chr…

Day 285: Story of Hanukkah (2026)

In today's reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4,…