The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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, ...

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.

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 🙏