
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days with Fr. Mike Schmitz. If you have ever wanted to understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life—this podcast is for you!
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October 28, 2025
Day 301: Peace (2025)
Peace is not simply an absence of war. Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teachings about peace as the "work of justice and the effect of charity.” We learn that to cultivate true peace, we must do more than avoid anger, hatred, and harm to our neighbor; we must actively work toward becoming agents of...
October 27, 2025
Day 300: Science, Bodily Integrity, and the Dead (2025)
The Catechism looks at matters relating to scientific research, bodily integrity, and the dead with the lens of the dignity of the human person. Fr. Mike helps us navigate the Catechism’s teachings by acknowledging science and technology as a good while emphasizing restrictions and conditions to ensure respect for the dignity of persons. Today’s readings...
October 26, 2025
Day 299: Respect for Health (2025)
Our health is a gift from God, and so we have a responsibility to care for it. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of caring for our health while also explaining that we cannot idolize our health and bodies as an absolute good. If we do idolize health, it can greatly distort the way we view...