- 10 minutes 20 secondsWhy You Need to Take Care of Your Body (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
We can fall into two traps when it comes to the body: believing the body is nothing, or believing the body is everything. Both are distortions of the truth.
Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that we are both body and soul. Your body is part of who you are, and your soul is part of who you are, so caring for both matter.
At the same time, St. Pope John Paul II warned against the “cult of the body”, the idea that our value is determined by appearance, fitness, or physical perfection.
Your worth is not defined by your body, but caring for your body can be an act of gratitude toward the One who gave it to you. How can you care for your body today?
7 May 2026, 4:00 pm - 8 minutes 53 secondsPraying Like this Changed My Life (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Struggling to pray?
Fr. Mike Schmitz shows how Ignatian prayer makes prayer simple again by using Scripture and your imagination to enter into the Gospel. Begin by asking the Holy Spirit for help, choosing a short Gospel passage, and slowly immersing yourself in it one sense at a time.
Rather than replacing other prayers, Ignatian prayer deepens them, helping you grow in trust and a more personal relationship with Christ.
30 April 2026, 4:00 pm - 16 minutes 12 secondsThe Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary with Fr. Mike Schmitz (Sacred Art Version)
Pray the Luminous Mysteries with Fr. Mike Schmitz!
23 April 2026, 4:00 pm - 5 minutes 15 secondsThis Teaching Will Change Your Life
Struggling to understand the Bible?
Fr. Mike Schmitz shares how the Great Adventure Bible Timeline helped him finally connect the story of salvation. Now fully refreshed, with on-location filming and expert insights, this powerful series brings Scripture to life like never before.
Whether you're new or experienced, see the big picture of God’s plan and your place in it!
Understand the Bible like never before: ascensionpress.com/bibletimeline
Check out the free preview of the Bible Timeline: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/bible-timeline-free-preview-refresh16 April 2026, 4:00 pm - 11 minutes 44 secondsMy Message For All Catholics (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Happy Easter! In this joyful season, as we celebrate the beauty of our faith, we’re also reminded of our human brokenness, and how at times, that brokenness can reflect poorly on the Church.
Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us not to get discouraged nor walk away, whether we’re new to the Church or have been Catholic our whole lives, but instead to refocus on what makes our faith truly unique, Jesus Christ, fully present in the Eucharist: Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.
9 April 2026, 7:00 am - 10 minutes 11 secondsDon’t Go Into Easter Without Asking Yourself This (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Throughout Lent, and really throughout the entire Christian life, we keep Christ crucified before our eyes as a reminder of how deeply we are loved. But it also confronts us with a question: Do I want to be associated with that?
Fr. Mike Schmitz challenges us, especially during Holy Week but also every day, to answer honestly: Do I want to be associated with Jesus, even if it means suffering?
Our hope is that the answer becomes “yes,” day after day. Because no matter the trials or sacrifices, nothing compares to the joy of being with Him at the end of it all.
2 April 2026, 4:00 pm - 36 minutes 29 secondsFr. Mike Schmitz and Michael Iskander on "House of David", Catholic Faith, and More
Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Michael Iskander, best known for his role as King David in House of David, for a powerful conversation on faith, vocation, and the journey toward God.
They reflect on David as a flawed man after God’s own heart, exploring what it means to live faithfully, trust God’s mercy, and simply do the “next right thing.”
Michael also shares his journey to Catholicism, including his experience growing up in Egypt amid persecution and the moments that led him to a deeper relationship with God.
Michael also shares his “five stones” for spiritual battle, which serve as a practical and powerful roadmap for staying grounded in the spiritual life:
The Rosary
The Eucharist
Sacred Scripture
Fasting
Monthly ConfessionDon’t miss this inspiring conversation and be sure to check out Season 2 of House of David, streaming March 27 on Prime Video.
26 March 2026, 6:00 pm - 7 minutes 29 secondsIf You're Doing This, It's Not Love (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)19 March 2026, 4:00 pm
- 7 minutes 46 seconds"No Salvation Outside the Church” Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Will only Catholics go to Heaven? Is there any hope for those outside the Catholic Church?
Fr. Mike Schmitz explores the doctrine, "Outside the Church there is no salvation," to help us understand God's plan for redemption and His intention to save all, both Catholic and non-Catholic.
12 March 2026, 4:00 pm - 5 minutes 14 secondsYour Fasting is Doing More Than You Think (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Our lives are so full of noise, distractions, constant activity. But we weren’t made to be filled with these things.
Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that fasting isn’t just about food. It’s about emptying ourselves so God can fill us. Lent isn’t only about saying no, it’s about saying yes to Someone greater.
5 March 2026, 5:00 pm - 4 minutes 50 secondsThe Best Thing I’ve Ever Done for Lent
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 than ever before!
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