If you're Catholic, you're probably aware that not every wedding is the same in the eyes of the Church. You may have heard of situations—or been in ones yourself—where you're not sure if it's okay for you, as a practicing Catholic, to attend such a wedding. How do you know when it's okay and when it's not okay?
Fr. Mike not only gives us a couple of guiding principles but also breaks down most of the situations you might find yourself in and tells us what Jesus and his Church asks of us.
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9:04
Did God Abandon You?
“My God, my God why have you abandoned me?” Psalm 22:1
Are you praying everyday but still suffering? Are you doing all the right things but your heart is still broken?
Fr. Mike shares with us today that God doesn’t promise all our desires, but promises that He will be with us though them all, that He loves us and the He hears every one of our prayers and gives us what we need.
Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour!
March 1 - North Charleston, SC
May 19 - Washington, D.C.
May 20 - Philadelphia, PA
May 21 - Cincinnati, OH
May 22 - Nashville, TN
Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he unpacks the parables of Jesus. This is your chance to experience his powerful message in person! 🙏
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9:21
The Fear That’s Keeping You from Prayer (And How to Overcome It)
Are you afraid to approach God?
Jesus says, "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them... But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you." Matthew 6:5-6
Fr. Mike reminds us that God sees us, notices us and cares for us. Don't be afraid to approach the throne of grace.
Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour!
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7:02
When Loyalty Goes Too Far
Loyalty is a powerful virtue—but can it become dangerous? Loyalty is seen as a sought-after virtue, even being the foundation of relationships. However, can loyalty be disordered? Can being loyal to the wrong things cost you your soul?
Fr. Mike reveals to us that loyalty, when placed in the wrong order, is dangerous and can even lead to idolatry. What does your loyalty hierarchy look like?
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8:05
Fr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Wicked"
Spoiler: Fr. Mike thinks the music is great. But other than that... there are some major problems here.
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