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If You’re Discouraged This Christmas, You Are Not Alone

Just because it's "the most wonderful time of the year" doesn't mean that everything is working out for you. But if tough times have actually given way to full-blown discouragement for you this Christmas, Fr. Mike has a word for you: "Emmanuel". On behalf of Fr. Mike and everyone here at Ascension, Merry Christmas to you and all of your loved ones. God bless you this Jubilee Year 2025! Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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  Christian Stoicism (Can You Be a Stoic Catholic?)

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  How to Start Somewhere (Because You Have to Start Somewhere)

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  When Is Our Time to Die?

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  What People Forget About Our Lady of Guadalupe

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  Why Did God Let Them Die?

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  Healing in the Gaze of Jesus (with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT)

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  What Catholics Should Know About Superstitions

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  What Do You Wear to Mass?

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  What to Do About Intrusive Thoughts

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  The #1 Mistake People Make When Discerning Their Vocation

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  The Easy Way(s) to Pray the Rosary

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  Did Jesus Really Warn Against Repetition in Prayer?

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  Fr. Mike Interviews David Henrie About Catholic Faith & Newest Project: Mo…

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  Where Does the Rosary Come From?

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  What Catholics Do (and Don’t) Believe About the Body