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Not all of the families in the tribe of Levi were called to offer the sacrifice as priests, but all had important roles to play in the worship of God. Likewise, no matter how unseen or small your God-given task may seem, faithfully fulfilling it is essential for the body of Christ to worship and serve together. What is the task God has entrusted to you today? Ascension's Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition has arrived! Preorder your copy today! https://ascensionpress.com/LOTH Order your copy of, "Is God Bigger Than a Dragon?" today! https://ascensionpress.com/products/i... After helping millions of people encounter Scripture through the chart-toppingThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) podcast, Ascension is bringing that same transformative journey to families through a new daily video podcast: The Bible in a Year: Family Edition (with Fr. Josh Johnson), launching January 1, 2027. Learn More about the Bible in a Year Family Edition: https://ascensionpress.com/biyfamily
Feeling like you are just going through the motions in your relationship with God? Father Mike unpacks ways you can still approach God during periods of spiritual dryness with some practical steps to take with you into prayer.
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 and ideas, and better hear the voice of God. Ascension's Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition has arrived! Preorder your copy today! https://ascensionpress.com/LOTH Order your copy of, "Is God Bigger Than a Dragon?" today! https://ascensionpress.com/products/i... After helping millions of people encounter Scripture through the chart-toppingThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) podcast, Ascension is bringing that same transformative journey to families through a new daily video podcast: The Bible in a Year: Family Edition (with Fr. Josh Johnson), launching January 1, 2027. Learn More about the Bible in a Year Family Edition: https://ascensionpress.com/biyfamily
Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries with Fr. Mike Schmitz! The Sorrowful Mysteries 00:00 The Holy Rosary 2:02 The Agony in the Garden 4:44 The Scourging at the Pillar 7:25 The Crowing with Thorns 10:11 The Carrying of the Cross 12:55 The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
Fr. Mike Schmitz shares the words of Jesus that have changed his life: “Could you not watch with me one hour?” These words have deeply shaped Fr. Mike’s life as well as the life of Blessed Fulton Sheen, who made a daily holy hour. Whether it’s a full hour or just five quiet minutes, spending time with Jesus in the Eucharist can transform your life. Discover the power of simply being with Jesus and see how Eucharistic prayer has changed the lives of Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fulton Sheen.
In our fast-paced, modern world, it can be difficult to slow down, make time to read, and truly commit to learning. If you’re looking for a good book to dive into though, Fr. Mike Schmitz shares some of his top book recommendations and explains why these books are worth taking the time to explore.
On Thursday September 24, 2026, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will be beatified! Fr. Mike Schmitz shares how Fulton Sheen has changed his life through the books he wrote, stories he told and the heroic virtue he exemplified. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, pray for us 🙏
"If only I had wings like a dove that I might fly away and find rest... But I will call upon God, and the LORD will save me." Psalm 55:7, 17 Do you find yourself in the same spot as David? Whether it's just a season or you've been feeling it for a while, Fr Mike Schmitz reminds us to attend to the honest desires of our heart. We are not called to run away from responsibility, but if you're feeling burnt out or discouraged where you're at, it's time for a good conversation with the Lord, trusting that He will take care of you.
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