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

[@christinawoodard3754]

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

[@rebelnrocker]

I also have a Gabriel, though much smaller than yours. I pray when he’s 17 he’ll ask me that too 💜 God bless you!

[@anamancia4611]

Bravooooo for him❤❤

[@etzdeir9745]

I have a Gabriel too, just turned 21, but I never lose hope. I hope he asks me some day, as well.

[@siberianTiger639]

That's great!❤

[@melliecrann-gaoth4789]

@christinawoodard3754 I had a brother Gabriel. He lived to be 60

[@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.

[@Freedomrock1920]

I woke a Sunday morning w/a voicemail from the gf of my good friend saying he's in the hospital & this is it. The Holy Spirit had been overseeing this probably since we met 5? -years prior & became instant friends; It's terribly hard to find a priest on a Sunday morning. I drove a cab and became a non-parish priest's cabbie. I called and he said yes-how soon will u be here. Drove the 25 minutes crosstown. He gave my comatose buddy last rites. Took him home & my ex-gf called as I was walking him to the door saying Terry's gone. I cried and hugged and thanked the elderly priest. I was sooooooo thankful!

[@melliecrann-gaoth4789]

@asailorswifeinct8. Such a huge loss for you, your son a young man. May you find solace in the good memories and also your faith. It is a loss that you can only live with.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@jenniferojeda10]

Praise Jesus!

[@pattyoconnor2183]

Please explain what happened.

[@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.

[@CherieKelly-g1f]

We have the same beautiful first name. God bless you Cherie. Welcome home! May God continue to bless your journey! See you in eternity!😇 I’m on day 205 in his CCC in a year!

[@InExcelsisDeo24]

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.

[@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

[@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.

[@NAJCredo]

Great interview! Love Fr Mike. It's so true you can be Catholic but may have never encountered Christ. I was born a Catholic and only encountered Christ a few years ago. I realized something very important when tears were just streaming down my face and it was as if something was clutching and squeezing my heart, during the reenactment of the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. I asked myself, why am I crying now when I've witnessed this so many times before? And the answer that came to me was "It's because I KNOW this man". This man who they are spitting on, abusing, murdering, nailing to the cross, was not a stranger anymore, He was/is and ever shall be, real, alive, present and active in a relationship with me. I searched for treasure, wanted to win lotto and get rich all my life, while the real treasure was in front of me all along. I was so stupid and blind. Then my whole life changed. I praise and thank God and the Holy Spirit for giving me this moment of enlightenment. Amen.

[@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.

[@only1subscriberr]

🙏🏽💐

[@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.

[@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!

[@roeconroy3389]

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

[@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.

[@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 😇

[@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]

❤❤🙏🏼

[@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.🙏

[@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]

😂

[@cheraybisaya]

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

[@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!

[@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 🙏🏻✝️🌹

[@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!

[@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. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ndimukalavi8027]

1:39 Fr Mike it was a privilege for you to be present for your mom's passing on. Chris this was an incredible interview. Thank you both for your service

[@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 🥲👍🏼✝️🕊️❤️

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@sandraelder1101]

God bless you on your journey of faith. Feel free to reach out with questions. I converted from being Baptist in 2000. My biggest influence was reading the early church fathers & realizing the early Church had the structure and beliefs of the Catholic Church. Then I reread parts of the Bible looking for evidence of Catholic beliefs (or looking to debunk their claims). I reread the book of Acts, St. Paul’s letters, and the first 5 books of the OT, specifically looking at Levitical worship. I became convinced the Catholic Church really was the Church Christ founded and the fulfillment of the old covenant worship. Some helpful resources for me were: Faith of the Early Fathers (Jurgens) esp vol. 1, Where We Got the Bible (Graham), Rome Sweet Home (Hahn), Crossing the Tiber (Ray), Why I Became Catholic (Wilberforce), Why I Became Catholic (Pope), Apologia Pro Vita Sua (Newman), and Eucharistic Miracles (Cruz). And many hours of prayer with my journal and (Protestant) Bible, sitting in the Adoration chapel, long before I believed He was really Present there.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!! 🙏🙏

[@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.

[@sharonjane2623]

Friday, November 29, 2024 From Houston You both are such a breath of fresh air. I have been watching you longer, Chris! You remind me of 1 of my 6 brothers, (6 sisters), sunshine! Thank you. We don't say Thank you often enough! Thank you and Thanks be to God and Mother Mary.

[@RealLifeCatholic]

@@sharonjane2623 GOD BLESS YOU! So grateful that you’ve been watching for so long!

[@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 🙏

[@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.

[@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❤❤❤

[@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!

[@BigPhilly15]

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

[@stevevari6884]

Thank you God for all your holy and faithful priests.

[@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 🙏🏻☘️🕊❣️

[@PhilAlumb]

Father Mike..is a True Inspiration and Leader.

[@MissSways.]

Father Mike, thank you so much for everything 🙏❤️🙏 As much as I enjoy listening to what Father Mike has to say, I have to admit I was a bit frustrated by the interruptions as Father Mike was speaking 💔

[@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.

[@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.

[@barbarawalsh2875]

@@gabriellejosef-marie2980 update it’s September 2. It’s been a long haul. I have Castleman‘s disease which is a disease where the lymph nodes go crazy and grow and grow and grow and grow and the more they grow the more they are destined to become cancerous. I have multiple masses throughout my body, so I’ve been taken care of now. Some are going to be taken care of later. There are other issues that we found along the way, but I am hanging in there and I came back to listen to this again and saw the comments and I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all three of you and how wonderful it was to receive your blessings. I’m doing the absolute best I can, I’m in the middle of the catechism and started reading the biography on St. John Paul the second which I swear is as big as the Bible. Thank you for keeping in your prayers and allow me to return the favor.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@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.

[@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.

[@maritzamendoza4317]

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

[@jlopez840611]

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

[@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🎉

[@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."

[@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!

[@highlanderhorses]

Thank you for your priesthood, Fr. Mike.

[@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. 💞🙏🏼🕊️

[@MoonlightNothing]

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

[@dialogos585]

I didn't think it was possible to love Father Mike more than I already did. Thank you for this wonderful conversation.

[@CoffeeStainedCanvases]

Fr Mike and others have been such strong forces in my walk with thr Lord. Life can be so busy snd distracting but I dont want to move away from my Father in Heaven. Thank God for these amazing humans

[@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❤

[@Kim-ug4hc]

Fr. Mike, you are such a gift to the church, God has blessed you with abundant wisdom! Thank you for acknowledging that your father's grief is different than the grief that you and your siblings are experiencing; and for seeing him as he carries his cross alone. My husband died unexpectedly 18 months ago. He was 57 and I was 54. The grief of losing a beloved spouse is tremendous cross that feels much too heavy most of the time. No one can carry it with me but it does help a bit to be seen - I would imagine that your father feels the same way. He is fortunate to have you.

[@amandawalter2122]

Father Mike thank you! I have met some wonderful priests along my way but rare ones like you. You are real, human and humble. I’ve only met one other priest I’ve felt most comfortable around and he has since passed on. I wish I was closer to where you are! You are god sent thank you 🙌🏼

[@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+

[@stevengoad8370]

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

[@Floridiansince94]

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

[@janetdimitroff3739]

Great interview with Fr. Mike! I just loved how the Spirit worked in him and brought him along this beautiful journey to the Priesthood. He has truly touched so many hearts and souls with his podcasts, Bible in a Year and The Catechism in a Year. Thanks again!

[@bijou737]

Thank you, Fr Mike, for your courage and generosity in sharing your sweet mom's passing with us. Praise God. Sending love.

[@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.

[@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.

[@nalayini1504]

Fr. Mike's joy for the faith his enthusiasm and depth is contagious...I hope to have that same joy and depth in the fairh, it's a journey though. If anyone asks me questions I can't answer I'd send them to him!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@henrykeller1327]

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

[@arleneopeliardella1322]

Love Fr Mike Schmitz........ I yearn to talk with him for answers to so many questions.

[@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

[@lisaardanowski2869]

Grateful for all that I have learned through Fr Mike & Chris Stefanick about this faith I love so much and my relationship with God. Thank you!

[@juanitagonzalez4022]

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

[@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😢

[@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 🙏.

[@beverlymyers4627]

Thank you Fr. Mike for sharing your life. It was amazing to get an insight into your journey. I love listening to you every day. ❤

[@vintageblackarabians3797]

Thank you for opening up on who you are Father Mike. Enjoyed listening to this very open interview. So sorry for both of your losses. I think being able to share the last breath on earth an the first breath in Heaven is a bitter sweet gift. Blessings to you both.

[@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.✝️

[@cehson]

Thank God you listened to Lord and became a priest, you do so much good for His flock. God bless you guys!

[@bcdano88]

My favorite priest and podcaster. I’m a follower of his Bible in a Year Podcast. God bless you, Fr. Mike.

[@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.

[@fayeramos3415]

Thank you so much Father Mike and Brother Chris. Thank you for your testimony. May God continue to bless and guide you both. 🙏🏾

[@reesesha2289]

What a divine, beautiful, hope-filled, loving interview especially the end. Thank you for sharing! My son is considering being a priest. I keep praying 🙏

[@angelahagemeyer698]

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

[@rebeccajoseph6935]

Great interview! I remember in my twenties Ithought I knew more than the Church as well. Funny how that works out as we mature! To Fr. Mike’s point, I hope we do a better job of giving rational answers to people about why the Church believes what it does. That is why Fr. Mike’s ministry and podcasts are important and fruitful. God bless you!

[@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!

[@ViewerAnna]

How wonderful it is to learn that sweet, devoted, kind-hearted Fr. Mike was difficult at times in his youth. Thank you for the humble transparency that comes out of loving Jesus and wanting to serve God's people. Thank you for your "Yes!" to God!

[@patmurphy5594]

Father Mike I met you in Baltimore in s convention your impact was amazing. I like to watch you serve mass, I am grateful for your revelation that sinners can turn to God our father and change their lives. Lastly sharing the role your Mom played in your journey as a prayer warrior has helped me so much. God bless you and keep up the good work. I own Bible in a year outline but haven’t gotten very far I’ll keep praying for the Holy Spirit to get me there! Amen

[@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.

[@susanarrington1685]

I belong to our college church and worked a retreat in the kitchen Sunday...they are awesome kids! I so needed to hear this!

[@ElizabethBattle]

We adore Father Mike in our house. My husband and I listen to the Bible in a Year podcast every day with my new Adventure Bible.😁 We are not Catholic yet, but my family will begin OCIA classes this September. Father, we love your humor, your energy (sometimes we have to slow down the podcast playback speed, lol), and your humble honesty. Thank the Lord Jesus for His patient persistence in leading you to the priesthood!

[@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.

[@jwhite62]

Beautiful interview. I love the end story of your mom. This interview makes me like you even more than I have before. God bless you Father Mike. 🙏🏻

[@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!

[@Strive1974]

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