Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz

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Every week, Catholic priest Fr. Mike Schmitz delivers powerful homilies based on the Sunday Mass Scripture readings, inviting you to live more fully as the person God created you to be. Engaging and motivating, these 20-30 minute homilies will help ground your faith, fortify your heart, and transform your life. Fr. Mike Schmitz preaches from Duluth Minnesota, where he serves as the Newman chaplain for University Minnesota Duluth’s Bulldog Catholic campus ministry.

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  • Bojangles2370
    Great weekly reflection
    Love the message!
  • Trying me Best to Change
    Desperate for Freedom
    So inspirational!!
  • NMI IPhone User
    Thank you for these homilies! They are impactful & life-changing!
    Grateful to Fr. Mike and the Ascension team for make these homilies available. I love the explanations and the applications to everyday life. I love how Fr. Mike tells a story and weaves it into the gospel and makes it easier to understand. I am grateful that I am able to share with my family, whether they reside near or far. You are reaching and impacting people thousands of miles away - even as far as a U. S. Territory in the Pacific called the Northern Marianas Islands. Fr. Mike and the Ascension team, through their good works, have aided in bringing me back to the Catholic faith because of the deeper understanding they are equipping me and my family with. I know our priests here do their best to explain the but very few communicated well enough to draw me in. And their messages in the past always felt condemning and exhausting. I was lost for a period but, I’m grateful to have these homilies because I can listen and understand before attending church in-person. It supplements and adds value to what’s lacking here. Invaluable and much needed in today’s world. Thank you! P. S. Will today’s homily be released soon?
  • Rootiekazoo
    🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
    Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! Is this when you decided to get a tattoo Fr. Mike? Never interested in a tattoo. 😂💪🏻🙏🏻. Thank you, Jesus for keeping me from that decision. Praise God! Have entertained honestly to a smiley face on the bottom Of my toes then Jesus woke me up and said nah girlie nah! Teehee 🙏🏻. God is great. Come away for awhile and rest… God gives rest to the weary. Thank you, dear God. Ahhh My niece is giving birth to twins tomorrow. May God watch over their birth, my niece and their family and to the divine physician we are grateful. A safe delivery for the twin girls and Momma. God is great! Number sixth and seventh and twin babes are seven lbs each currently. ha! My birthday day 7/7 😂🙏🏻❤️teehee twin baby girls! So blessed.
  • bextadych
    I matter
    Thanks 💚Rebecca
  • Legaleagle542
    Excellent Insight
    Fr, Mike gives excellent insight into the Catholic faith and in the week’s readings. I always get a new perspective and something I hadn’t considered previously. If you enjoy solid preaching with a good message, this is for you. I often listen at work then have conversations about the message with some of my coworkers. I’d definitely recommend this podcast for anyone looking to grow their faith.
  • Prinluck
    Great Podcast
    Father Mike is always inspiring and uplifting. He keeps my faith on the forefront of my life, I am so grateful. If I lived in his area I would go to confession without hesitation LOL! I thank him so much and he is always in my prayers.
  • Surprise18
    Something for everyone!
    As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this is one of my favorite podcasts. I met the sweetest Catholic women on a long plane flight and we were both so edified after sharing our beliefs and rejoicing in all the love for Jesus we had in common. She shared this podcast with me and I’m so grateful she did. I had a very heavy heart today and heard exactly what I needed to hear. I hope more of us from different faiths can link arms and be grateful for Jesus. It’s a beautiful way to live.
  • mrobins1
    Man-oh-man, what a gift! ☺️
    Fr. Mike is such a gift and a blessing to the Church! Thankful for his priesthood. And thankful for Ascension bringing Fr. Mike to all of us through the videos and podcasts they produce. All glory, honor, and praise be to the Lord Jesus Christ! ❤️
  • Yvrtyfcvcfyvcvv
    I’m grateful
    God bless Father Mike and all of us who celebrate the gospel of the Lord.
  • BDonjon
    Checks all the Boxes
    There is controversy I hear every-so-often about how long a homily ‘should’ be, usually from those who would like shorter ones (the magic number I hear is 10 minutes). I’d contend that this is usually rooted in other gripes; for example, meandering and low-energy homilies are torture and should conclude as soon as reasonably possible. But a longer homily is perfectly fine if it’s relatable to the lay audience, has a solid point it’s making, and if it has some passion behind it. Fr. Mike checks all the boxes; he is a master homilist and should be listened to not just during mass, but whenever he speaks about the faith.
  • Uttersalot
    Fr Mike= Godsend
    I have been enjoying Father Mike’s homilies and podcasts for years now- and he is hands down my favorite priest when it comes to explaining our Catholic Christian faith. He has a way of saying things so they are easy to understand using real life examples. I hope I live to see him as Pope Mike the First someday!!!
  • JATBos
    Awesome
    I listened during my Camino de Santiago and learned much of Jesus Christ and my faith - thank you!!
  • BootsForLife
    Fr Mike Schmitz
    Fr Mike is engaging, inspirational, and a blessing. My kind of priest!
  • HarrisonInvest
    Amazing
    Fr Mike is an amazing speaker and story teller. His relatable style takes you in a journey that allows you to focus on the true message and meaning.
  • Gods will in everything
    Thank you! God is great♥️
    This was so beautiful and so simple . May God bless your work!
  • DJ from Pittsburgh
    Holy Spirit brought me to this….
    I’ve been struggling with something lately and the Holy Spirit nudged me to listen to Fr. Mike’s homily today. He always speaks to me, but he really knocked it out of the park today. Thank you for being a beacon of light in a world of darkness, Fr. Mike. You are a blessing! 🙏🏻
  • November373
    Please add a few seconds to the end
    This is a wonderful podcast. One thing I’d like to request, please add a few seconds of silence at the end of the podcast. There is so much to reflect on, and without that time the next podcast starts up automatically, and often times it can be something quite jarring compared to Fr’s homily.
  • linds1215
    I want to know
    This series is so good - He Leadeth Me . I’m not Catholic but found this podcast and I have loved it . This one especially hit home with me because I always want to know the why and be in control essentially. To simply trust in Him has been hard this past year being hit with several life changing difficult events . I needed to hear this today .
  • Dolw
    Fr Mike is the best
    Anything Fr Mike puts his hands on turns to gold. He is just a wonderful speaker. He hits on all the topics that we all want to hear about. I appreciate all the work he is doing. Thank you.
  • MB Pottery
    Holy moments
    I SO needed to hear about missing out on holy moments when we are distracted. Thanks for that beautiful homily-hopefully I can keep that in mind this week!
  • Mirsopeña
    I do not miss a single one
    So good! Perfect to introduce and send it to people who have fallen from the faith or the church and encouraging them to come back.
  • lynne_123
    Best Homilies
    I get so much out of Fr. Mikes homilies. Look forward to them every Sunday before I go to church because it is rare that I hear any better than Fr. Mike. Fr. Mike always adds something personal in his homilies which I really enjoy. I have said for years that homilies are more meaningful if the priest would share some personal experience in the course of their homily. Fr. Mike consistently hits it out of the park.
  • SC in CO
    Love him!!
    Fr. Mike is amazing! I get so much out of his homilies! I always listen after attending mass. He truly has a gift and the world is blessed to have him! Please keep spreading your message :)
  • MiaBremy
    So thankful for you!
    Father Mike, I am seriously SO thankful for you and your openness to sharing these homilies with the world. I have been blown away by the amount of times the Holy Spirit has used your insights to help convict and guide our family throughout our discernment. It has honestly felt like spiritual direction, they have been that applicable. Thank you! You are truly setting the world on fire.
  • Tony--P
    Absolutely love it
    Phenomenal message!
  • incognito82
    He doesn’t like dogs?? What???!!
    Did I just hear him saying he doesn’t like dogs? Wow. Never mind god. What kind of person doesn’t like dogs?? Holy Jesus.
  • Meimkf
    Best homilies ever!
    Fr Mikes homilies are the best. I look forward to them every Sunday morning
  • SusanB45lk
    Warm blankets, grandma’s cooking, hugs
    The things that make you seek comfort—the smells, the sounds, the love, the touch, the tastes. Father Mike’s homilies provide me so much comfort. And, his homilies have helped me comprehend so much. I converted to Catholicism in 2008 when I married my husband. I grew up as a Lutheran. My husband has been trying to help me understand the Saints and how they help him since we met. I never “got it”. After listening to the triathlon analogy—I finally understand how the Saints can help me in my daily life. I had tears streaming down my face. Thank you Father Mike. You have helped so many and I am so very grateful. God bless you each and every day.
  • LO101518
    Absolutely Amazing
    Thank you for making this available. It’s amazing to listen to Fr. Mike before I go to mass. He makes the Gospel so clear and it allows me to focus during the service.
  • MASBostich
    Profound lesson on love and obedience
    If you want a taste of why Father Mike’s homilies are so effective in building up the Body of Christ, listen to the 10/1/23 homily. Highlights: “Love regardless.” “Freedom is a prerequisite to any meaningful ‘yes’.”
  • TamyBTucker
    The BEST Homilies
    His homilies are always what I needed to hear. Especially, this past Sunday’s. God does great works through Father Mike 🩷
  • EllieLH24
    Parabellum 2 = epic
    Last week’s message was amazing and this week was even better! Thank you so much for these important messages that speak to the love and mercy of our God❤️
  • mbfelty
    7/16/23
    Fr. Mike keeps getting better and better. He speaks the truth with kindness, compassion and love. He is a servant of the Lord and an instrument of his will. I am blessed to have listened to this.
  • FACS teacher 101
    I’m not even catholic
    I got hooked through the Bible in a Year podcast and still desire to listen to Father Mike’s interpretations and readings so I listen to the homilies every morning now. The kicker is- I’m not even Catholic! He’s just that good. And, I have never been closer to God. I’ve had absolutely miraculous experiences with my spiritual mind open from these podcasts of his.
  • GrameeTwo
    To all fathers.
    Father Mike’s homily today is a gift to all men. His explanation of masculinity is straightforward and clarifies the demoralizing messages males hear today. One message hardly heard and so important is the power of a father’s blessing.
  • Hosstrucker
    Hosstrucker
    Today I feel that your homily has opened my eyes to a need for our children that I have been blinded. Thank you for your calling to the priesthood. Please keep praying for us, I will keep praying for your strength in the Lord.
  • Teon77
    Slowdown sometimes
    You say great things but you talk so fast I don't have time to really absorb the importance of your words.
  • part of the whole
    WOW
    Fr. Mike thank you. Today's sermon was breathtaking.. Thank You. Eye opening, gives me words to ponder and live by.
  • KRAZYPANDAGAMIN
    Always very helpful and enlightening
    Father Mike is in touch with the Truth of Christ, and communicates it very clearly.
  • Tiffani J.
    Best Homilies Ever!
    Gosh! I love hearing Fr. Mike’s homilies. I live in Edmond, OK and feel like I’m right there in Duluth, MN listening. Thank you Fr. Mike. May the Lord Bless You!
  • Tcsnorcross
    Amazing homilies
    Father Mike never fails to make me think and has some of the best homilies I have ever heard. Both inspiring and practical to our daily lives, he is always striving to help us grow in faith.
  • Loveisimportant
    So good!
    Fr. Mike, praying for your mom.
  • Ghgdfdbdbs
    Hj
    So inspiring!
  • Haydee’s
    Love the WORD OF GOD
    Very inspiring, uplifting, This podcast has changed be for the good . I still have a long way to go but, I can do all things Through Christ who strengthens me.
  • BRasche32
    Life changing
    A must listen, every week has a message that will resonate.
  • GasPasser Cares
    Thank YOU for bringing me to Holiness!
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  • Teacher Rox
    ❤️
    Thank you so much! I love listening to this posdcast.
  • K. Lombardo
    Sermon
    Thanks Father Mike
  • JMerrickw
    “So…” & “This is the last thing…”
    That’s typically how Father Mike starts and ends a homily. And I love it! Fr. Mike’s homilies I feel are are created especially for me. He’s so natural and done to earth everything just makes sense. As a kid sitting in mass I never heard any laughter during a homily but it’s not uncommon to hear it Fr Mike’s. It’s a goal of mine to see him in person and thank him. Father Mike has brought me back into my faith as a proud Catholic! Thank you and God bless you Father Mike! I will see you some day in person! With live and admiration! Wiley
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