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Ascension

Faith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.

The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

2026 marks the 5th anniversary of Bible in a Year! Over the past five years, the Lord has taken this podcast to extraordinary places -- reaching listeners in more than 150 countries, becoming the #1 podcast in the U.S., and remaining the #1 religious podcast in the world, even five years later.
Through Bible in a Year, God has transformed hearts and minds, and we are deeply grateful to every listener who has made this journey possible. As we continue creating new videos, podcasts, books, and articles each day, we invite you to press play once again on Bible in a Year.
Join Fr. Mike, and all of us, in the Ascension App, as we encounter God’s voice and learn to live our lives through the lens of Scripture.

Fr. Mike Reflects on 5 Years of The Bible in a Year

Merry Christmas from Fr. Mike Schmitz and all of us here at Ascension! While we celebrate the birth of Christ, the true reason for this season, we also reflect on the many blessings and joys with the ones we love! 
Come celebrate with us as Fr. Mike reacts to Christmas movies and shares how each movie reveals a deeply Christian message to all of us!

Fr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to Iconic Christmas Movie Scenes

Fr. Mike shares his favorite — and least favorite — Christmas songs 🎄
Find out which ones he loves enough to sing all year, which he calls manipulative, and which he flat-out labels a pile of trash!

The BEST and WORST Christmas Songs (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

You may have heard the phrase, "Memento Mori" when it comes to reflecting on death, but how should Christians really view death? 
Fr. Mike Schmitz explains three common views we may hold about death:
Death is the enemy
Death is a natural part of life
Death is a new birth (but we're not excited about it)
However, Fr. Mike explains that all three fall short; death is actually a lover. Our goal should not be a longing for death, but a longing for the One on the other side. How can you long for Heaven and Jesus today?

You’re Going to Die—What to Do in the Meantime (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Do you trust God's timing? 
Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that God is never late (and never early). We can trust whole heartedly that His timing is always perfect!

The Reason God Hasn’t Answered Your Prayer Yet (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

"God does not ask us to be successful, He asks us to be faithful." - St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta 
Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on this quote along with the way St. Mother Teresa lived her life. So often we measure our lives by worldly success, however God wants your faithfulness, not your success. 
Let us always say, "God let me honor you with my effort."

God’s Not Asking You to Be Successful (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

When you miss an opportunity to share the faith, what's the next step?
Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the question, "When should I say something?" We'll never have every answer, but if we take everything to the Lord, He will show us the way.

Maybe I Should Have Said Something…

There have been numerous fake videos of Fr. Mike circulating online: clips of him supposedly asking for money for Lourdes, delivering sermons he never gave, and appearing on accounts that aren’t actually his.
These are all scams — and a concerning reminder of how easy it is to be deceived by AI-generated content.
Fr. Mike addresses these scams, shares tips for spotting fake content, and offers his perspective on artificial intelligence.
If you come across any AI profiles or questionable videos, please send the link(s) to support@ascensionpress.com so our team can work on getting them removed. Thank you for helping us protect Fr. Mike's name, image, and likeness!

Addressing the FAKE Videos of Me (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Can your feelings be sinful?
Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that "sin and virtue do not reside in the emotions, they reside in the will." Our emotions, whether positive or negative, don’t make us good or bad; what matters is how we respond to them. Use your emotions to choose and pursue the good!

Sin, Emotions and Virtue Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

"Therefore whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord unworthily will have to answer for the body and blood of the Lord. A person should examine himself, and so eat the bread and drink the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body, eats and drinks judgment* on himself." - 1 Corinthians 11:27-29
Fr. Mike explains that receiving Holy Communion in a state of mortal sin, is itself a mortal sin. However, he also advises that if you’re genuinely uncertain about whether you’re in a state of mortal sin, you should go ahead and receive Communion. The reason is that true mortal sin requires three conditions:
Grave matter
Full knowledge
Deliberate consent
If you’re honestly unsure, the third condition isn’t fully met — meaning it can’t be a mortal sin.

The BEST and WORST Christmas Songs (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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