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The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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This is a collection of Sacred Music.

Sacred Music

In this episode, we reflect on how Pentecost is more than just an event of the past, but can be an ongoing outpouring of God's love and grace in our lives today. We discuss how the Holy Spirit helps heal our wounds, restores communion with God, and teaches us how to live with power and boldness, even in the places where we feel unable to love the Lord. As we prepare our hearts for Pentecost, we talk practically about cultivating a posture of receptivity, learning to invite the Holy Spirit more deeply into our hearts, and how to allow His fire to illuminate our identity and transform us from within. The Holy Spirit is alive within us, able to enter even the locked places of our hearts, and desires to help us bear much fruit in our lives. Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4umKMQxxwCvocRdgCP64mY?si=55bd50fd88834e91"> Pentecost | Holy Spirit Rest on Us</a> Playlist Heather's Other One Thing - <a href= "https://wildgoose.tv/programs/collection-wlknyrzsacq">Wild Goose Series</a> with Fr. Dave Pivonka Sister Miriam's One Thing - <a href= "https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/discerning-hearts-for-android-iphone-and-ipad-devices/"> The Discerning Hearts Podcast App</a> Michelle's One Thing - College Graduations Other Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/be-transformed">Be Transformed</a> Book Study</li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can I make myself more open to encounter the Holy Spirit pirit this Pentecost?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where in my life do I feel powerless?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Am I allowing the Holy Spirit to make me more like Jesus?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How am I rationing the boldness of the Holy Spirit?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where do I need to unlock the doors of my heart?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can you welcome the Holy Spirit into your life in a deeper way? </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What does it look like to experience the Holy Spirit in community?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What gifts of the Holy Spirit do you desire to empower your work of building the Kingdom of God?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How will you celebrate Pentecost?</li> </ul> Quotes to Ponder: "If there be among the gifts of God none greater than love, and there is no greater gift of God than the Holy Spirit, what follows more naturally than that He is Himself love…." (Saint Augustine) "This great mystical tradition . . . shows how prayer can progress, as a genuine dialogue of love, to the point of rendering the person wholly possessed by the divine Beloved, vibrating at the Spirit's touch, resting filially within the Father's heart." (Pope Saint John Paul II, Novo Millennio Ineunte, Paragraph 33) "A noble and delicate soul ... follows faithfully the faintest breath of the Holy Spirit; it rejoices in this Spiritual Guest and holds onto Him like a child to its mother." (The Diary of St. Faustina, Entry 148) Scripture for Lectio: "On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." Then they gathered around him and asked him, "Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?" He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight." (Acts 1:4-9) Sponsor - Mary's Meals: Every mother knows what it's like to want to protect their child and provide for them, to make sure there's food on the table, to make sure her child is safe, cared for, and able to grow into who God created them to be. But for millions of mothers around the world, hunger stands in the way of that hope. Their children walk to school carrying empty bowls, wondering if today they'll have anything to eat. And that's where Mary's Meals steps in. Mary's Meals provides one daily meal in a place of education for children living in some of the world's poorest communities. And that simple meal becomes the reason a child comes to school. Once they're there, everything can begin to change. Education can become a pathway out of poverty. So a child who is hungry can focus. A child who is vulnerable can dream. And a mother who felt helpless can begin to hope again. What we love most about Mary's Meals is how ordinary people get to become a part of that story. We don't have to solve global hunger. We simply have to feed one child. And here's the beautiful thing. It only costs $25.20 to feed a child for an entire school year. That's one child sitting in a classroom instead of sitting at home hungry. One mother experiencing relief instead of worry. One life changed through a simple act of love. So if your hearts are moved to help, we invite you to join us in supporting Mary's Meals. You can head over to their website <a href= "https://www.marysmealsusa.org/what-we-do/campaigns/2520?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23335095793&gbraid=0AAAAAoyxFZNJ-UgymdCAAvqRJ0JISWhSK&gclid=CjwKCAjwwpDQBhAuEiwAa-4Wo5gkKpG_zVTXl0Z6DdAyYIpIPYuY6tH4Msi6ZViAhrwu4XttZ1l6shoCYqQQAvD_BwE"> marysmealsusa.org</a> (or <a href= "https://www.marysmeals.ca/">marysmeals.ca</a> for Canada) and together we can offer hope, dignity and a daily meal to a child who needs it most. Timestamps: 00:00 Mary's Meals 01:39 Introduction 02:26 Welcome 03:24 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 04:39 Preparing Our Hearts 07:34 Healing the Wound of Powerlessness 09:26 The Holy Spirit Enables Us to Love 11:04 Inviting the Holy Spirit into Our Hearts 12:50 Our Advocate and the Forgiveness of Sins 15:10 "It is Better that I Go" 17:14 Baptized with Fire 19:15 Bearing Fruit in Our Lives 20:57 When We Restrict the Holy Spirit 22:50 Receiving the Holy Spirit within Community 28:08 Being Inspired by the Holy Spirit 31:04 One Things

S18 E16 - Preparing for Pentecost

Throughout Lent, and really throughout the entire Christian life, we keep Christ crucified before our eyes as a reminder of how deeply we are loved. But it also confronts us with a question: Do I want to be associated with that?

Fr. Mike Schmitz challenges us, especially during Holy Week but also every day, to answer honestly: Do I want to be associated with Jesus, even if it means suffering?

Our hope is that the answer becomes “yes,” day after day. Because no matter the trials or sacrifices, nothing compares to the joy of being with Him at the end of it all.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Don’t Go Into Easter Without Asking Yourself This (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Homily from Holy Thursday. Jesus knew. And He still gave everything. At the end of Lent, we realize that we have been called to give. To give our time and attention to God in prayer. To give up things in fasting. To give help to those in need. Jesus gives at the Last Supper. He gives everything...fully knowing the truth of the people for whom He gives everything. Mass Readings from April 2, 2026: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalm 116:12-13, 15-181 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

04/02/26 Holy Thursday: Everything is Given

The Catechism tackles Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the dead which is the “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ". Fr. Mike makes sure we understand that Christ's resurrection cannot be interpreted as a legend or a metaphor, but as a true, historical fact. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 638-644. 

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Day 91: Christ Rose from the Dead (2026)

Homily from Good Friday. A king without His armor. At the end of our lives, there are no defenses. At the end of Christ's life, He clings to no defenses. He has poured it all out, and all is taken from Him. All that is left is the Man Himself. At the end of our lives, we will only be left with our heart...everything else is taken. Mass Readings from April 3, 2026: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1—19:42