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The Best Thing I’ve Ever Done for Lent

2/26/2026 • 4 min

So often we focus our Lent on discipline, willpower, and perfection. But the goal isn’t perfection. The goal is union. Fr. Mike Schmitz shares that the most powerful thing he ever did for Lent wasn’t adding more prayers, books, or practices, instead it was choosing silence. See how this simple step can transform your Lent and bring you closer to the Lord tha… Play episode

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The Devil’s Last Weapon Against You (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
If This Doesn’t Bother You, That’s a Problem (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Why Did Judas Betray Jesus?
Infant Baptism Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
If You’re Too Busy, You’re in Danger of This Grave Mistake (w/ Fr. Mike Sc…
Fr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery"
Fr. Mike Reflects on 5 Years of The Bible in a Year
Fr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to Iconic Christmas Movie Scenes
The BEST and WORST Christmas Songs (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
You’re Going to Die—What to Do in the Meantime (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The Reason God Hasn’t Answered Your Prayer Yet (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
God’s Not Asking You to Be Successful (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Maybe I Should Have Said Something…
Addressing the FAKE Videos of Me (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Sin, Emotions and Virtue Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Do NOT Receive Communion Until You’ve Seen This (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
How Being a Christian Will Affect Your Life (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
How to Get Better Friends
The Liturgy of the Hours Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Fr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to The Chosen
Should Catholics Practice This Buddhist Principle? (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Fr. Mike on the Charlie Kirk Shooting & The Real Cause of Violence
How Do People Become Saints? (Fr. Mike Explains the Canonization Process)
Introducing Fr. Mike’s New Podcast: “Called”
Fr. Mike Reacts to His First Video Ever
How to Be Okay with Silence
Fr. Mike Reacts to Confession Scenes from Movies and TV Shows
The Best Thing Fr. Mike Learned From His Parents
Is It Normal to Feel Lonely? Fr. Mike on Loneliness
Fr. Mike’s Tips for Praying as a Busy Person
Fr. Mike Says You Should Judge People (Kind Of)
Why Is There No Marriage in Heaven?
Where Do I Start with the Bible?
What to Do with My Loneliness (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
If You Feel Lost Right Now (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Why We Keep Forgetting What We Believe as Catholics (Foundations of Faith …
Fr. Mike's Thoughts on Babies Crying
How the Holy Spirit Guides the Election of the Pope
We’ve Got a New Pope! What’s Next?
How I Handle Haters
Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day 9
Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day 8
Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day 7
Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day 6
Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day 5
Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day 4
Fr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Conclave" Movie
Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day 3

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