What Nobody Knows about Fr. Mike Schmitz | Rebellious Missionary, Almost Being Robin to Batman 🎬

Let's get personal with Fr. Mike Schmitz in Part TWO of our amazing conversation! If you can’t tell, Fr. Mike’s joy and love for the Lord is SO contagious! But his story is NOT what you would think!! 🫢
As an actor who almost became Robin in a Batman Forever. 🎥
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As a fierce critic of Catholic teaching as a college student, then missionary 🙅‍♂️
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Getting schooled by a priest that he didn’t like 😡 🤔
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His hope for the Synod and making sense of the chaos in the Church. 🫠
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Clear teaching is not inherently unwelcoming ❤️
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Being a priest at his mother's bedside in her final hours. 😢
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[@christinawoodard3754]

My 17yr old son, Gabriel, just asked me to take him to confession and pray the Rosary after school today

[@AR-bv9hx]

I left the Catholic Church when the scandal broke in the early 90's. I was devastated. Came back last year during Lent. I experienced the crucified Christ in my bedroom. Totally unexpected and sudden. I to this day have no explanation. All I know is it happened. Fr. Mike has been very integral in catching me back up to my learning and understanding. Thank you!

[@robertgregory1927]

I left the Catholic Church 25 years ago but Father Mike is bringing me back. Thank you!

[@cez27g]

❤❤❤

[@suzannemcmaken4648]

You’re returning to religion. It’s about the gospel message of grace. Look up the scriptural teaching by Dr. Andrew Farley. Former Roman Catholic here.

[@robertgregory1927]

@@suzannemcmaken4648 thank you, I will look it up. My situation is unique, but I enjoy the structure of the Catholic Church.

[@mariadelgado5567]

That gives me so much joy 💕 ! Because you will receive The Grace of Jesus in The Holy Eucharist. His Body, Blood 🩸 Soul, and Divinity ! !

[@claudiagrams773]

That is wonderful that you have been blessed by Fr Mike. Welcome home. I am a convert and the Early Fathers and the Eucharist, Jesus Christ, is what pulled me into the Church.

[@mkf628]

Fr. Mike helped lead me to my conversion to Catholicism. I was baptised in April this year!

[@marybeth1747]

Welcome home!!💕🙏📿

[@mboudreaux2950]

Yes, welcome home! ❤📿🕊️

[@dorcas4035]

Glory to God ❤🎉

[@berniecelee1406]

Wonderful ❤!! You will know our Lord’s deep love for you and we pray for your joy to be abundantly witnessed by those who haven’t yet encountered our Lord . God Bless !

[@marizfernando2180]

Praise the Lord

[@Floridiansince94]

I came home on Easter Vigil 2022 it was the best decision of my life! VIVA CRISTO REY!

[@asailorswifeinct]

My 30 year old son died almost 9 years ago, in 2015, from an unexpected brain bleed. The neurosurgeon was in contact with me during our drive to NYC from SE CT. He told me they were going to open his skull to relieve pressure. I told them to get the hospital's Priest to give him the final blessing before doing that surgery. While waiting for the Priest, they performed an angiography, which showed the reason for the bleed and had i not asked for the Priest, and they had opened my son's skull up he would have bled to death before we arrived. The Priest came up to our son's room to meet us. He told us that he had given Grant the Apostolic Pardon. I was beyond happy to hear this. I told Father that this was the greatest gift he could ever give to a Mother. 🙏 I will miss my son until the day I die. My one consolation is that I know where he is. God bless you Fr. Mike! I listen to you on Hallow.

[@hoakerhoaker]

Praying for your family and repose of your son’s soul, I’m so sorry for your loss. Praise be to God this Priest got there and bought you time.

[@CherieAnneFaiella]

I left the church for 30 years and experienced Jesus on a walk to Camino Santiago. I have tried to read the Bible so many times - your podcast Bible in the Year has helped me so much to learn and stay close to my Savior. Thank you from my heart. I love Jesus with my whole heart.

[@henrykeller1327]

My Dad Henry F Keller Jr died a year and a half ago. He was a lifelong Catholic who raised 6 children well in the Catholic Church. A week before he died at 97 years old, he was having horrible dreams. Our local Parish priest came and heard his Confession, after many years, and gave him the final Sacraments. He died very peacefully a week later. Our gracious Lord had great Mercy upon his soul at the end of a well lived life!

[@margeritahorvath8306]

The demons like to come after us when we are dying..they want us to despair of God's mercy. St. Alphonsus liguori...

[@theworldforgot4857]

May your dad rest in eternal peace and may GOD give you strength and courage AMEN🙏🏽🤲🏽🕊️❤️‍🩹☝🏽✝️

[@BXMKE]

Your dad sounds like a real honorable man. Rest his soul.

[@kathleenalex]

🙏💖🙏

[@raspberrytea8314]

Don't forget to offer masses and indulgences for him.

[@dipaschall]

I have to say it absolutely breaks my heart that I never knew that men like the two of you could be so Holy. My daddy didn’t go to church. My ex-husband didn’t go to church, but to see the Glory of God in your faces is such a miracle to me. I hope and pray that someday I may meet a man that wants to be with me who feels the way y’all do. Y’all pray for me, I’ll pray for you…

[@nancycymmer4364]

This has been my sentiment ever since I entered the Catholic Church 7 years ago - a holy, Catholic marriage... Wow!

[@jesusenvosconfio4474]

Sacred Heart of Jesus, my Lord and my God by the intersecion of Santa Maria de Guadalupe, please help Diane to become more like our Blessed Mother so that when you send her, her own St. Joseph, they can form another holy family for the Glory of God. Amen

[@msgoody2shoes959]

I pray for conversion of your husband’s heart

[@rosannerossi6376]

You’ll find a man like that if you find a Tridentine Mass.

[@rosannerossi6376]

@@nancycymmer4364find a Tridentine Mass, it’s full of real men.

[@hazyday8736]

I relate so much to Fr Mike’s journey. I rejected my cradle faith in college and I was really prideful and quite horrible about it. I actively chastised other people about their Catholic faith. Including my beautiful mother. I was boiling with anger over abuse scandals in the church but also pro abortion, contraception, little regard for marriage. No more mass, even at Christmas. I denied the existence of God. Then I started dabbling with buddhism, hinduism, hare krishna stuff. Followed by protestantism. One day, boom, God brought me back to my true faith and I’ve never looked back. I’m so grateful that he never forgot me when I was lost and confused.

[@jenniferrivas]

I spent ten years away from the church, I didn’t even realize I had strayed from my faith. But I wanted to change my life, I want to have a relationship with God, I want to be a better person on earth and be with God in heaven when my time here is up. I went to confession last Saturday, and it felt amazing to be absolved of my sins. I went to Sunday mass the next day at 8 am, and I was fighting the tears feeling so grateful to be back home 🤍 Amazingly, my friends and family are also supportive of my choice, which is such a blessing for me. Listening to the Bible in a Year podcast every morning has helped me spend time with God every day as well, and to understand my faith better. I pray for anyone who feels like they’ve grown distant from God. May you build a strong relationship with God. Be blessed 🤍 amén.

[@dorcas4035]

Well done, keep up the same Spirit❤🎉

[@pam7533]

Catechism in a Year is great too! Congratulations ❤

[@empackmanmueller1725]

Amen that is so awesome! I was away from the faith over 20 years. Came back after God got my attention! Haven't regretted it, more blessed with God in my life and going to church. Receiving the sacraments especially reconciliation makes me clean. I know go regularly. Will pray you stay strong in the Lord and grow deeper in his love.

[@barbarawilliams3009]

I am back to the Church after 55 years. I felt so forgiven and my load lightened after my confession. It has felt so right. My rebellious spirit is not completely quelled but I have hope!

[@andreagutierrez2907]

Welcome home! I reconciled four months ago after being away 25 years!

[@mommabeth9052]

My aunt just passed away a few hours ago. This interview (especially the end) was such a beautiful blessing to this hurting heart. Thank you for sharing. My tears of sorrow will turn to tears of joy.

[@rg32022]

Rejoice. Auntie is going home 🏡 ❤😢🎉

[@merynco]

There are no coincidences God wanted to ease your pain. Eternal rest grant unto your mother oh Lord, and may perpetual Light shine upon her. Prayers for you, your mother and family.

[@gotell-it3]

🙏🏽💐

[@tonygville2969]

Grant her Eternal Peace Dear Jesus, along with Frank C too please 🙏🙏 VIVA CRISTO REY

[@donnahalsted7718]

Jesus just couldn't bear being without her in heaven! He just HAD TO take her home. Now you share His heartache! A painful but joyous gift. Her elation can't be measured nor can His! Peace and Blessings.

[@dianaclark5658]

I am a recent convert from Protestantism, and always astounded that many Catholics know the bible well. Fr. Mike is amazing sharing his faith.🙂

[@dorcas4035]

Welcome home❤

[@fiatmihi208]

Many times I think that Christians know the Bible well because they don't receive the Eucharist and believe you have to go to church every week but believe it or not there are many Catholics who do know the Bible who as a part of being Catholic are instructed to read the Bible every day it is part of our Catholic faith so thank you for pointing that out

[@fiatmihi208]

Correction and don't believe you have to go to church every week

[@cookies4isaac522]

Protestant that is currently in RCIA inquiry. I am so ready to go forward but my RCIA inquiry folks say I need to be in longer first. I was frustrated at first, thinking about that Monty Python scene, None shall pass. But I will keep going until next Easter.

[@mariamihan8392]

God's speed ​@@cookies4isaac522. The Eucharist will be more sweeter because of your longing 😇

[@bikecameraaction3334]

Superb! Father Mike, Chris, Bishop Barron, Hallow, Sister Miriam, Scott Hahn..and many others: thank you for helping reignite my faith after so many years of being lost and indifferent.

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

Fr. Carlos Martins, fr. Vincent Lampert, fr. Chad Ripperger, fr. Dan Reheel, fr. Stephen J. Rassotti. All exorcists My other favorite is Steve Ray, jeeff Cavins and Keith Keith and Jeff are former protestants pastors

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

Fr. Chris Alar is fabulous too

[@rosannerossi6376]

@@DarkAngel-cj6sxhave you tried Fr. Mawdsley? I can’t get enough of him! I just bought his books. I only watched this to see how he got his start, because I have relatives who follow all those you mentioned. I tried, but I find them to be boring. I think they love themselves way too much, for my taste. I trust the Tridentine Mass, now that I found it when the commies locked us out of Mass. I pray the Holy Spirit leads everyone, including these guys, to the Tridentine Mass.

[@soniatuma347]

​@@DarkAngel-cj6sxsad can😮😂😂

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

And Fr Altman, Archbishop Vigano...@@DarkAngel-cj6sx

[@timc5843]

Fr. Mike, I am sorry for the loss of your mom. God bless your mom and you family.

[@aaronocello7836]

Why She lied to him about drinking. That shows what kind of woman she is.

[@roeconroy3389]

These 2 brothers in Christ are champions of our youth in today's generation. Thankful for everything you do to spread the gospel 🙏 ❤

[@suzannemoloney9465]

I was so engrosed i forgot to cook dinner.! Thank you for bible in a year. I became Catholic 40 years ago but ive learned more about the bibe in the last 11 months thru your podcast than all my life, and i was protestant so the only thing we had in our church was the bible ! You are such a gift xxx

[@loriv.8986]

I love that! That's what take out is for, Suzanne! XD

[@tinkerbell7877]

😂

[@angelahagemeyer698]

Just when you think you can’t like Father Mike anymore than you already do…

[@karenyoungers6457]

Chris and Fr. Mike, I thank God for your ministries, your saying yes to God, and your holiness and honesty that you share and don't hide. Chris, this interview was wonderful, a blessing! And Fr. Mike, I am inspired and filled with a yearning for more of God when I listen to the Bible in a Year every day with you! Thank you both!

[@ToqTheWise]

I like that part about being a Christian is having an encounter with a person. My first encounter with the Lord is two fold. First it was when I went to the mass for the first time. I saw the Eucharist being elevated and it was all I could do to keep myself from just sobbing. Then a few weeks after that I was sitting there listening to Father’s homily. I remember looking up at the crucifix and I felt like I was there on Calvary. I thought to myself “Lord, I don’t deserve to be here. I don’t deserve Your love. I’m the worst of sinners. I’m not better than Adam or Cain or even Judas.” And I remember the Lord said to me “My son, I loved Adam and Cain and even Judas, and I love you as well. For I have called you and you are mine.”

[@donnahalsted7718]

Those unimaginably blessed moments of grace! To be remembered, cherished, and shared with others (who may label you as crazy)! But Our God, Father, Brother, Advocate DOES speak to us in moments he knows our souls need a special touch. What Dad doesn't talk to the child he loves? What brother does not converse with his brother? What lawyer does not speak to the defendant especially one he loves? Our God is all this and more. So often we are too distracted and busy to listen. But in quiet times He can get through! In my whirlwind younger years God waited till I was in Adoration or in the shower!

[@ndimukalavi8027]

Fr Mike it was a privilege to be present for your mom's passing on. Chris this was an incredible interview. Thank you both for your service

[@bri9245]

I am Protestant considering switching to Catholicism because of the Eucharist. Would love if Fr Mike could share more about the logical leaps and this conversation.

[@mlp023]

Fr. Mike, the way you described your mom's passing hit me so hard in my heart. My mom died April 8, 2021 to pancreatic cancer, but she only had 3 months since we found out. From December 27th 2020 through April 8th 2021 felt like the longest yet fastest time in my life. She was blessed to have passed away at home, with all of her 5 kids around her, all 4 of her siblings, and all her grandchildren, her neices and nephews while we all prayed. Our was entire day of prayers. Two priests came that we are very close with from the two parishes she would visit daily, she had her anointing, we said the Luminous Mystery of the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, the prayer to St. Joseph for a happy death, the prayer we always knew as "the prayer of the pope" which is called "Three Beautiful Prayers", the Ave Maris Stella, you name it, we prayed it. I had a reckoning that day. She was going to meet my dad, and Our Lord. Thank you for sharing your story. I heard the pain there ❤. My heart felt it.

[@diannedelledera3096]

My mom died April 8, 1999. We found out that she had cancer right before Christmas, 1998. She waited until all 6 of us kids were able to be there. I literally heard my dad's heart break when she passed. I think about her every day. She was a wonderful loving person and we were all blest to have her.

[@mlp023]

@@diannedelledera3096 our experiences are nearly identical with timing. I'm sorry you had to all go through that.

[@diannedelledera3096]

Yes, when I read your comment I was right back in "our" world of panic, prayer, promise. I am blest to have had the best mom ever. I am doubly blest because I realized it while she was alive. I'm sure you have the same feelings. Sending hugs to you. I know that your pain is still raw with grief.

[@mlp023]

@@diannedelledera3096 🫂

[@kellyhalbach4552]

❤❤🙏🏼

[@heide6842]

Thank you for your conversation. Father Mike had an emotional effect on me when he said Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. How human you were when you delivered your sermon and how vulnerable you felt. I am now 83 and am yearning to get right with God. You started the spark. Your 352 days reading will start anytime? I will make an appt with an old Priest friend of mine and will ask him to hear my confession. Thank you for coming into my life with your grace. I thank you.

[@nicolamustard7232]

God bless you. You made me teary-eyed 🥲👍🏼✝️🕊️❤️

[@cheraybisaya]

Blessings to all the faithful priests worldwide, such a gift! God is good!

[@geraldpde]

To be wrong is so good! Then we realise we know nothing and humility comes in. Imagine if we are right, how shallow would our reality be. Praise the Lord. From India.

[@pierscolieri993]

Fr Mike and Chris S, two brothers in Christ sharing on life and the Lord. Thank you Fr Mike for being so candid about your life prior to priesthood and how you said Yes to the Lord. Inspirational. Also as a mother, I am praying for my 3 sons to know the Lord.🙏

[@donnapavin3098]

Father Mike, I’ve always wanted to do a bible study at my church to understand the Bible but could never participate due to my schedule. Your Bible in a Year podcast has made such a difference in my life. Thank you!

[@jamesmcgrath3841]

And. Far better than any you are likely to experience elsewhere!

[@stevevari6884]

Thank you God for all your holy and faithful priests.

[@sb2333]

Thank you Chris for inviting Fr. Schmitz to share his journey to priesthood. It is very fortunate to hear about his struggles in his journey; it is heartwarming to hear about him mentioning about his family. May God bless you both 🙏

[@marysands9382]

Ah, there’s such hope for my 4 teenage grandsons…brothers. I pray constantly for them. Especially, with all that assaults our kids today. Grace abounds! God bless you for this conversation which connects to each of us on so many levels. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@juanitagonzalez4022]

21:00 “Smart people don’t think this is true”, so true Fr Mike

[@user-kg1zv5xb1m]

Father Mike… you just “get it”.. you’re wisdom is apparent to the elder generation as well as the young millennials. I truly believe The Lord specifically chose you for exactly what you’re doing.. bringing people to Him. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued enlightenment in my very soul. God Bless you always 🙏🏻✝️🌹

[@jlopez840611]

I just LOVE GOD for making Men Like you both💜❤️‍🔥💜

[@charlottehine8080]

Thank you so much for such an inspiring interview with Fr. Mike. I am a mother of three sons away from the Church. They don’t understand the gift of the priests and the Holy Eucharist. Please pray for them.

[@bajone02]

I heard Fr. Mike's story about Fr. Tony in the SOLT missions before but did not realize then that Fr. Tony was brother of Fr. Jim Blount. Fr. Jim.Blount tells he he and his brother saw angels when they were playing as young boys and thought everyone saw angels all the time. Amazing how God weaves people through the lives of others. I think some of that natural and early-founded grace from Fr. Tony was transferred to Fr. Mike so he would be able to do what he does now with such strength and humility. He had great teachers and powerful people in the Lord praying for him. It makes a difference!!

[@highlanderhorses]

Thank you for your priesthood, Fr. Mike.

[@Ginaguggy]

I love how Chris always sees the magnitude in simple phrases and stops and revels in them...such as when Fr Mike say "the joy of being wrong."

[@user-kf8wb2cq4f]

Father Mike..is a True Inspiration and Leader.

[@lupemacias9722]

Thank you so much, Chris, for inviting Fr. Mike, who inspires me to become a better person. Inspiring conversation and very moving to hear him tell the story of his Mom’s passing. May she rest in peace! Thank you also, Fr. Schmitz, for sharing your podcasts in BIAY and CIAY in the Ascension App. It’s never too late to learn about our faith! Muchas gracias!

[@barbarawalsh2875]

I’m watching this at 2 o’clock in the morning. I am up at the stupid hour. Because I am sick. In about eight hours. No now it’s six hours. I will be going to find out exactly what kind of cancer I have. Prepping for this event is not for the faint of heart. I haven’t had anything to eat in over three days. I spent a considerable amount of time in prayer. I receive the sacrament of the prayers for the sick. Had my most favorite priest in the whole world pray over me, I am anxious, overwhelmed and scared. But I know that the Lord is with me I know that Jesus is with me my best friend and sister-in-law is responsible for getting me almost an hour, away from home to go and get the testing and possible surgery done. I was glad I got to hear this morning. Although it is a little earlier than usual are usually start my day with you and I end my day with you I think my prayer streak on hallow is 114 days which may not seem like a heck of a lot excepted, but I came back to the Catholic Church after 50 years of being a lapsed catholic. I’m doing the Bible in a year I believe I’m on day 205. Yes I’ve been overachiever. I love to read anyway and I am listening to you as I follow along in my great adventure, Bible, and have learned so much. I thought I knew a lot. I’m an intelligent woman there were times in my life where I excelled at things that are usually things that men do but all of that doesn’t matter anymore. I can’t change the situation I can pray for a good outcome, I can pray and do for my dear sister-in-law, Julie, my mom is 86 and blind, my sister Lisa, and her husband, David, who take such outstanding care of our mother. They have sacrificed the last 10 years of their life taking care of mom. Yes, I have pinch hitter once or twice a year for just a week or two of the time. Mom doesn’t want me to take care of her. She wants Lisa and that’s a good thing. I pray for you to slow down so you don’t burn yourself out as much as I adore, you are ministry and I got a mass twice on Sunday won the 1015 at my church and then before the day is done I’ve listened to the mass, the one you’ve said for the day. We have a very young new like 18 months, assistant pastor, and he is the best and I kinda hope he grows up to be like you all thou we’ve never had that conversation and I don’t think we have a will.

[@Vigilantwarrior42]

Sending you prayers for peace and improved health/cure of your illness.🙏

[@meihui7767]

Prayers for healing

[@gabriellejosef-marie2980]

Go see the movie/documentary AFTER DEATH.

[@Airship27]

Chris is by far the best interview I've ever seen with Father Mike. Thank you. The bit about his hating the church blew me away. How wonderfully honest and inspiring. Nice to know I wasn't alone and also happy I was wrong as well.

[@smc4jmj1]

So beautiful. Oh Father Mike my heart hurts to hear you speak of your beautiful Mom. My dad passed away from pancreatic cancer as well and I know what you and your family have been through. Your Mom was so very blessed to have you present not only as her son but as her Priest. My heart goes out your you all especially your Dad. My mom to has had to walk this road and it’s been so very difficult for her. She just wants my dad back. Very sad. Thank you Father for your love of Christ and your Priesthood. You have taught me so much My husband and I love your Masses and homilies. You have no idea the blessing you’ve been to us and my church group and so many around the world. God knew what He was doing when He called you to the Priesthood. You are in our daily prayers. I pray to meet you in person one day. May The Merciful Jesus fill your heart with His gentle peace, Sandy

[@maritzamendoza4317]

Such a beautiful conversation. Especially when he talks about his mom!

[@williamamor9612]

Rom 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

[@Maryotd]

Thank you, father Mike, I was able to be with my mom when she passed, and it was cathartic to be able to close her eyes and be by her side till her last breath. God bless you!! 🙏🙏

[@maryanneagimi8536]

Fr. Mike i have great admiration for you and your dedication to your vocation. God loves you. I will pray for you always to be a holy priest. God bless you❤❤❤

[@BigPhilly15]

Father Mike connects with people so well because of his humility. God bless him.

[@charmanemahaluxmivisitwithme]

I needed to see this. My daughter is not going to Mass and has a bit of an arogant attitude towards the Faith. Pls pray for Callixa.

[@bajone02]

Many of us have the same issues with our kids. Evil forces are all around. But God remains in charge. Do not blame yourself. Learn more about the Divine Mercy and let "Jesus I Trust in You " pull you through those dark moments when all seems like they will never come back. The Good Shepherd is fast at work. Easier advice to give than carry out, though!! 😢

[@maggielaurel2902]

Fr. Mike is in deep need of sleep. God bless you, Father, for all you do but you are pushing yourself too hard. Please rest. ❣️

[@studybible]

The KZbin algorithm may have led me here, but I believe it was the divine providence of God that guided me. Thank you for the inspiring interview and the profound impact it had on me.

[@christinemcclelland6932]

Thank you, Fr. Mike for sharing your journey to/with God. I worked in a parish and always loved to hear how God called each of the wonderful priests to the priesthood. Thank you also for the podcasts you share. I am currently going through the Bible in a Year with my husband, who is not Catholic but attends church with me every week. It is a wonderful experience for both of us.

[@JP2GiannaT]

I live in the diocese where SOLT is headquartered, and I grew up around the community. Its really bizarre hearing the names of people I know in this interview, lol. My sister in law and my brother have both worked as missionaries in Benque, and i went to college with a guy who had attended the Mt. Carmel high school there (his parents were missionaries). Fr. John came back to headquarters once he retired, which he did when he was too old and sick to serve anymore. Very sweet, joyful man, always said something kind to me when he saw me. In another weird twist of fate, the Catholic college I attended in Oklahoma had a previous life as a Catholic boys' high school...that Fr. John had graduated from.

[@lindanarloch67]

I just loved this interview. I was okay listening through it all until Fr. Mike said in regards to losing his mother that his dad had to walk that journey alone. That that journey is a unique pain. Oh dear heaven how I absolutely lost it at that point. My husband's 2nd Anniversary of his death was December 1st and it does hurt. Oh gosh, I was so fine until I heard Fr. Mike say this, but I know I will keep going with my Lord by my side no matter how painful it is. Perhaps you can say a prayer for me.

[@MoonlightNothing]

Excellent how brave Father is to talk of his mother's recent passing. Chris, Thank you, too!

[@barbarafenton1775]

Wow! 3 years...my mom had 3 months from diagnosis of pancreatic cancer to her death. Thank you Father Mike and Chris for doing this for us!!!❤

[@empea4403]

Sorry for your loss 🙏🏻🌹.

[@dorcas4035]

Sorry for your loss, 3 months is too Quick😢

[@maryrosefahy2450]

Thank you Fr. Mike for sharing your journey of faith with us. Please pray the small light of hope in my heart may grow to give a glimpse of faith to my three resentful sons. That will be a Grace beyond measure! Thank you Chris for a great interview 🙏🏻☘️🕊❣️

[@timGawarecki]

What a great story! Blessed to have met you both. What great men, thank you for spreading the light of Christ and teaching men how to live courageously holy lives in the modern world. God bless you both!

[@janinelengyel6273]

This was a beautiful interview with Fr. Mike. May God bless both of you for doing his work and sharing it with all of us.

[@Strive1974]

I absolutely respect this man 1000 times more after hearing this story. God is Amazing!

[@patriciaissa7935]

WHATTTTTT A STORY 🫣😁😄😃😀😊😇💐🛐🙏🏻✝️

[@madridinbedrock]

Fr. John McHugh! May he rest in peace.

[@karenwhalen2639]

At 3:21, the timestamp you mention praying, inviting Jesus into your life, is Catholic, not just a protestant thing. I've struggled with this. Not realizing or believing it really is, that simple. Thank you. I follow you both, and you both have taught me so much. Fr Mike, when you spoke about your journey with the church of opposing some of their teachings. I really identified with that. I've been asking questions for years never really got a great answer on until today. I also say Catholics are at different levels in our faith journey. Some rules we struggle with are the ones we haven't had answered yet, or our eyes have not been opened to the truth. Today, God showed me the answer and gave me the words to help pass the teaching on to others. ❤ God Bless you both!

[@jessiethomas1442]

Fr Mike you are such a gift to the laity, and I am sure other consecrated people as well. What you've done to touch the hearts of so many thousands is truly... well, I don't have the words. My yes to the Bible in a year and now the catechism were a direct result of your yes. The fruits that these yesses have produced are changing the world and unless the Lord returns in His glory, these fruits will continue to bear for generations. I am a changed person through your ministries. I can only imagine the spiritual warfare you encounter. I am sure Satan wants to take you down more than most of us. The way you exude joy through it all is just so inspiring. I don't know how you even find the time to do all you do, much less the will. I am grateful to you. I'm praying for you. Keep the faith and keep fighting the good fight. May God's grace abound in you.

[@aaronwinter447]

As a convert "the Joy of being wrong" is really a great way to put it. It's a relief and thrill all at the same time.

[@boxcar2364]

I live in Duluth and my heart is broken, everyday. I’ve been struggling with place and purpose. I’m a Christian that is educated about our faith and history and, so, I have been led, through my studies, to the Catholic Church. I appreciate you, Father Mike, for sharing your story. It is so edifying… it helps me understand what God had been doing in my life.

[@stevengoad8370]

Love listening to father Mike. His voice is so relaxing and calm. Would love to hear him in person

[@chelledegrasse2787]

I have had the privilege to know a few priests over the years and there have been two or three who have been labeled (in good humor) by some as always being late for one thing or another. These were the priests who stayed late in the confessional, visited longer at the hospital, consoled family members over the loss of their loved ones. It took as long as it took. They were truly the shepherds of their flock. They always were ready to seek out the one. We need good, holy priests like these saints. I hope when its my time to die that if there is no priest at my bedside its because they are selflessly tending to another sheep who needs them.

[@TeacherMom80]

Thank YOU 😭 Wow. What a touching story about Father Mike's Mom. May she rest in peace! My heart goes out to Father Mike's Dad. 💔 I've been following Father Mikes podcasts, KZbin videos & such for a few years now & that's a part of his story that I have never heard & feel incredibly blessed to have heard it! I hope & pray that everyone is blessed with long life & is surrounded by those they love, praying for them & caring for them through the death process. What a blessing! Thank you, Father Mike & Friend! Peace be with you all. Love from Massachusetts. P.S. I love how honest he is about his behavior as a kid & young man. Its an inspiration to my sons & gives me hope for their future! God shapes each of us in different ways. We all must learn to trust the process a bit more, especially us worried moms. 💞🙏🏼🕊️

[@timg7954]

Fr Mike has the best homilies. Was raised in the church and always sat through them kinda bored. Now I think I learn a new way of living during every single one. He is a treasure. I hope to someday attend a mass of his in person. Thank you and God bless you both.

[@topnic03]

I am SOOOOO touched! Both Chris and Father Mike are absolutely stellar! You are both so needed in the One True Church, that Jesus, Himself, established. Regardless of the other things going on in Rome, Germany, and here, we need you more than ever! Praise be to our Lord Jesus Christ, for you! Ora Et Labora! +JMJ+

[@CJOHNSON-le7th]

As a mom thank you for encouraging me and supporting me as I pray for my kids and my family. Fr. Peffley preached one Sunday, “you want to get your kids and spouse to heaven? Pray the Rosary everyday for them and have faith.” And so I can recognize with Fr. Mike’s mom, a fellow prayer warrior mom.❤️Thank you for sharing such a powerful, humble, completely relatable and normal story Father-I saw myself in a lot of those stories. It was humbling and so full of love. God love ya and continue to guide you on this awesome journey of life.

[@theyliveyousleep8965]

About praying the the rosary for our children…it does work!

[@denisegastelumcastellanos86]

Peace be with you dear Father Mike ♥️🙏 God bless you ♥️

[@Addy-1636]

Father Mike, you are the man. Thanks for what you do

[@user-ep4wk5gx9x]

Just beautiful Father Mike. Thank you.

[@JanetOConnor]

Thank you both for this beautiful conversation! I have so many thoughts about this interview . We are so lucky that there are people like you supporting us on our journey❤

[@niranfernando65]

well said Chris.....you certainly have my vote Father Mike for the next Pope

[@dianaclark5658]

Although the thought of having Fr. Mike as Pope, the reality is we need priests like Fr. Mike in the community. Look at Pope Francis, he has to deal with some American Catholics going after him. Unfortunately our Pope is too busy warding off all of the attacks ;I am pretty sure he [Pope Francis] would much rather be administering to the community. I would hate for Fr. Mike to be attacked in the way our Pope is being treated.

[@BiornBear]

A truly Godly man Father Mike is.

[@beckyc3127]

I resonate with what he said about coming to a realization of his sinfulness kind of out of the blue. I told my mom I wanted to be saved on a Friday night in 1982 just after we had finished watching the Dukes of Hazzard. It has absolutely nothing to do with the show we watched, it was just the moving of the Holy Spirit. I have been taught the truth, since I was born, and it was time.

[@Eternallyhopeful7788]

My son loved his comic book bible when young… its the BEST for kids!

[@anda1anda2]

I am so happy to see a clip with Fr Mike seeming to be so relaxed - and even though the speed of speech hasn't lessened, he obviously feels very comfortable. Of course I also saw the first part and I recognized his A-type personality and being on all the time, but even given all that, Chris is a good foil for Fr Mike.

[@RPReeder]

Praise God you could share this wonderful moment. it is all about faith and the love of God's Blessings. Thank-you Father Mike. God bless all who listen.

[@torger8305]

SOLT staffs the parish on my tribe in North Dakota with Priests, Brothers, and sisters. They are great!

[@luisasipple9315]

This brings hope. Teo of my children have left the faith and one is discerning the Prisethood. Fr. Mike Schmidt, please keep feeding us. Mr. Chris keep hosting inspiring interviews like this one

[@threecatsandalady64]

Father Mike that has been the answer I’ve come to in the last year. I have moderate to severe Chrons and all of the issues that brings. Thanks for sharing this. Trusting God. He is the answer.

[@dloveofgod8269]

Just in tears Father Mike. All your life's preparation was also to honor your Mom leading her to heaven through the Apostolic blessing. I'm so sorry for your loss & for you and your wife Chris; both of your family members. I lost my dad 4 years ago and am in my 70s knowing my journey and I want to give God all my heart. Your mom's words bless me. Thank you .

[@dloveofgod8269]

Sorry for typos & not making sense meant to say for the loss of your wife's mom Chris. Am having visual challenges and my ph won't let me edit. Holy Spirit please intercede in translation 🙏.

[@theCatholicInfluence]

Father John McHugh married my husband and I 17 years ago. He had been a friend of my parents for many years and supported my brother, Tomas, when he was a young man seeking purpose by allowing him to stay with them in Beliz for some time. Fr. Mike's impression of him was great! 😊 It's so nice to hear about him randomly while watching this video.

[@henrykeller1327]

Thank God that our Blessed Lord kept Father Mike Schmitz grounded in the Truth duringb his wayward times!

[@saviodias8136]

Two great people on this show, Chris & Fr Mike, the handsome Priest.

[@carolynbrubaker1619]

I'm not Catholic, was raised Presbyterian, I don't attend church...ever (long story) but every day I sit down with Father Schmidtz and listen to his Bible in a Year podcast. I'm 145 days in and for the first time THE...BIBLE...MAKES...SENSE. It's not at all what I thought it was--which is probably why it suddenly make sense. I have found so much within the pages that I did not know was there, and so much I expected to find is missing. Of Fr Schmitz I would say "the spirit of God is strong within this one."

[@Floridiansince94]

God bless you Father Mike Schmitz!

[@juliataylor1022]

Thank you somuch.. for the Bible In A Year I have learned so much. I left the church , but cam back due to this & the Hallow app. .God bless you🎉

[@ms.booklover2676]

Oh my, what a powerful interview. Both men lost their mothers. Today, I just happened upon a sweet older lady in Goodwill who was anxious to show me some bird figurines she had found. Then she opened up to tell me she was sad because her mother had died a couple weeks ago and now she felt alone and sad. I told her I felt sad too because I lost my mother three years ago-and am alone. God’s consolations come to us in such creative and mysterious ways. May all these mothers rest in eternal peace, and may those left behind be at peace.

[@theyliveyousleep8965]

If you see her again, maybe ask her if she’d like to set up a weekly/monthly meet up at Goodwill and shop together. :)

[@ms.booklover2676]

@@theyliveyousleep8965 well, I did see her a few weeks afterward. She was still looking for her pretties. She had given away the birds she had gotten as Christmas gifts. I do hope those who received them hold them dear and don’t cast them aside. Aside from her innate good taste, I saw something special in her. I cannot quite put my finger on it. She may have some mental health issues, which make her all the more endearing.

[@m.steinbrecher8596]

Thank you for sharing such a deeply personal time present to your mom's passing. So moving. I pray for such courage & peace. I thank God for you and the priesthood.✝️

[@user-yc8fv7tm8z]

Please pray for the PRISONDTR..He is a young man who served in prison for stealing a car when he was young. He has been out and is really working hard to reach children who are very bad to their single parents. This man is wonderful and makes house calls to work with lost children. He is not Catholic but he handles children who are rough and not like you two who can give a talk to a audience of kids who come from good Catholic families. Thank you for your work. God bless you both!!

[@michelleschroeder9015]

Two of the most humble evangelizers in the world. Love their truthful stories!! Thank you both! Praying for you!

[@RealLifeCatholic]

Yes - but I’m humblER. 😂 Thx for your kind words - AND YOUR PRAYERS! I need em!

[@wendyt1023]

Thank You Both! God Bless You! For doing this interview and sharing it with the World! I became Catholic 12 years ago (a Convert from the Lutheran church). So many times I have Thanked God for the Blessings of being Catholic. This is another time for me to give Thanks to God for the people who helped lead me to the Catholic Faith and the Incredible Blessings of this Faith! My heart is So Full!

[@frenis]

25:51 I remember that moment when after I had racked up enough light bulbs, like, oh, “ The Church is right about this…The Church is right about this…The Church is right about this…” that I finally reached a point where I thought, I don’t need to hunt down every bit of “evidence” to be convinced anymore. I just assent to the truth that if something is dogmatically taught by the Magisterium, there must be a reason, and if God wants me to know the reason, I trust that it - HE - will find me.

[@carolegirard5113]

Merci! Thank you! I have faith but not always the knowledge. My cousin shared your one year bible and I just remembered I must get back to it. Thank you from Northern Ontario Canada. We lost our 85 yr old mother this past June. Thank you for sharing.

[@Floridiansince94]

A family that prays together stays together