
Christ is risen, but has anything really changed for us?
In the heart of Eastertide, we can ask ourselves: Has Easter changed us? What are the consequences of truly accepting the reali...

Hopeless?
Are you feeling hopeless? Fr. Mike offers insights on how to combat despair. If you feel like you've tried everything, see no w...

The Family Healing Families
Merry Christmas, everyone! Someone here wrote me a card and has given me permission to share it. This card means much to me b...

Fr. Mike Schmitz and Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT Explain Healing in the Gaze of Jesus
In this 3-part series filmed backstage at the 2024 Good News Conference, Fr. Mike sits down with 3 special guests to discuss ...

Feeling Empty? Here are 3 Ways to Fill Your Cup Again
When I was a middle school teacher, parent-teacher conferences were held twice a year. Instead of regularly scheduled classes, ...

Leading With God-Given Authority (Part 2)
In this week's episode, we continue our conversation about leading with our God-given authority, particularly in our spiritual ...

Ten Book Recommendations for Healing and Personal Retreat
Sometimes, settling down with a good book (or audio book!) can transform your heart just as much as an authentic chat with a fr...

This Is What It Means to Encounter Jesus
An encounter with Jesus is important, but it’s difficult to wrap our head around such an abstract concept. Fr. Mark-Mary sugges...

Do You Want to Be Well?
Jesus asked the crippled man at the pool of Bethesda, “Do you want to be well?” It seems like an obvious question, but—as Fr. M...
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