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(DAVE)](/topic/$dave) [Noble Corporation (NE)](/topic/$ne) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "How Demons Actually Work To clear up some misunderstandings regarding demonic activity Fr. Mark-Mary offers a short crash course on the matter. There are four main kinds of demonic activity: Temptation: when the devil subtly invites a soul to sin Infestation: when there is demonic activity in a place Oppression: when demonic activity starts outside the soul and enters within Possession: when the demonic directly enters ones internal will and intellect This video does not go into detail about demonic activity but simply aims to contextualize it and show how the demonic confirms that the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6mHDKux38tQ) 2020-09-04T19:53Z 1.2M followers, 824.3K engagements "The Devils Last Weapon Against You (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) Falling into the same sin again and again Don't let the devil fool you there is hope Fr. Mike Schmitz warns us of the lies of the devil and encourages us to go immediately to confession when we sin. Don't get discouraged but have the humility to confess your sins and the hope that Christ can transform you If in weakness you sin in freedom claim the Lord. Let God lead you this Lent Sign up for your most powerful Lent experience today https://ascensionpress.com/pages/crux ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YPgiInx-ZO4) 2026-02-11T16:58Z 1.2M followers, 112.7K engagements "4 Helpful Rules for Discernment When we are discerning Gods will in our lives we often get overwhelmed by the anxiety of making the right choice and dont permit ourselves to consider what we actually want. In this video Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to weigh all the choices that are open to us good for us wise and desired by us. The last of the four is often overlooked so Fr. Mike explains why it is just as important to pay attention to our hearts desires as it is to consider the other three factors when we are discerning a decision. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in the following programs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ne8n-1ATd1s) 2018-02-07T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 451.8K engagements "#AskFrMike: Chapel Veils and the Significance of Dreams Title - #AskFrMike: Chapel Veils and the Significance of Dreams How can we know if God is speaking to us through a dream Is it acceptable to wear a chapel veil to a Novus Ordo Mass Fr. Mike responds to these questions from his audience with clarity and enthusiasm helping us discover the underlying principles behind his answers. If you have a question for Fr. Mike type #askfrmike followed by your question in the comments below. MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=i-tZZQjXFRc) 2016-09-28T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 256.6K engagements "Did the Church Ever Sell Indulgences When we think of indulgences many of us think of an outdated and unfair Church practice that alienated many Catholics and sparked the Reformation centuries ago. In this video Fr. Mike Schmitz sets things straight explaining how indulgences are an offering of Gods gracea way to remove the temporal consequences of sin. Even though Christ forgives our sins we are still wounded by sin in this life. The Church offers indulgences as a sort of spiritual therapy as we recover from those wounds. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpresents MORE FROM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HpdUZ3kWjM8) 2016-01-06T15:15Z 1.2M followers, 292.9K engagements "Fr. Mike Reacts to Confession Scenes from Movies and TV Shows Have you ever watched a confession scene and wondered how accurate it really is Join Fr. Mike as he reacts to popular confession scenes in movies and tv shows 0:00 Fr. Mike Reacts to Confession Scenes 0:42 The Mask of Zorro (1998) 4:40 Daredevil (2015) 10:02 True Confessions (1981) 11:20 A League of Their Own (1992) 14:30 Gran Torino (2008) 17:10 Runaway Bride (1999) 18:46 Seinfeld (1997) If you liked this video comment below for what you want to see next Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RmhsJJZfOaU) 2025-08-15T19:39Z 1.2M followers, 326.9K engagements "Is Judas in Hell Is Judas in Hell The overwhelming consensus over time is that he must be. But has the Church proclaimed that he definitely is Surprisingly. no. Why Jesus teaches us that while we can evaluate "a tree by its fruits" it is left to God alone to make a final judgement upon someone's heart and determine their destination. Everyone has the grace and the opportunity to say "yes" to God. The sobering flipside to this reality is that hell is realand it's not something that only really really bad people choose. "Wide is the road that leads to destruction." Today Fr. Mike invites us to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nVWRva38J-E) 2022-06-08T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 603.5K engagements "Do I Need to Go to Confession Its an age old question; Why do I have to confess my sins to a priest Today Fr. Mike encourages and challenges us to see the Sacrament of Reconciliation not as a burden but as a gift from God. Your Heavenly Father wants to reconcile with you and offer you the grace of forgiveness and he does this through the humanity of the ordained priesthood. Get a Free Preview of Renewed and Received here: https://tinyurl.com/27qb4gc6 Learn more about Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson's Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation: https://tinyurl.com/yhwfakge ❓ Have" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7_puhgEzx9g) 2023-05-10T22:09Z 1.2M followers, 542.9K engagements "One Thing You Need to Start a Relationship Off Right (w/ Dr. Edward Sri) Anyone can say "I love you" but how do you know they truly mean it While the word love is thrown around so often its easy to forget its meaning Dr. Sri shows us that virtue is the best foundation to display true love. Virtue gives us the freedom we need to be able to love. To learn more order Dr. Sri's book today https://ascensionpress.com/products/men-women-and-the-mystery-of-love-1srsltid=AfmBOoqLbI5OwbMUHcIh3HS-FzLaSKlgfryv_iTwi5LG6tlREa-Xlx2i ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=84y1PX4WMIA) 2026-02-12T20:18Z 1.2M followers, 11K engagements "What Really Happens in Eucharistic Adoration We know that God is calling us spend time with Him in prayer. But sometimes it can feel like a waste of time. But is it Today Fr. Mike shares a very special "Sneak-Peak" into an awesome resource for First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation from Ascension: "Renewed" and "Received". Get a Free Preview of Renewed and Received here: https://tinyurl.com/27qb4gc6 Featuring "You Are" by @alyaleigha (http://www.aly-aleigha.com/) ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y6hXG43Fflw) 2023-04-05T21:09Z 1.2M followers, 358.6K engagements "I'm an Irish Catholic. (feat. Fr. Columba Jordan) #shorts He's an Irish Catholic. Starting Ash Wednesday join Fr. Columba Jordan in the Ascension app for "Crux" a new Lenten journey to help you grow in surrender daily discipline and real interior change. Comment "CRUX" and we'll send you the Lent action plan. #short" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ctT_5RAGyj4) 2026-02-03T18:01Z 1.2M followers, 70.5K engagements "Why Catholics Call Mary Their Mother When Catholics call Mary their mother it may seem like they are taking away some of the respect due to Jesus and giving it to Mary. This is far from the case. Fr. Mike points out two reasons why calling Mary our mother can improve our relationship with Christ and strengthen our faith life. [--]. Loving the people Jesus loves helps you love him more. The more you love Mary the more you love God. [--]. Jesus gave Mary to us as our Mother on the Cross. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near he said to his mother Woman behold your son" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pGRGv9_60iI) 2019-03-27T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 457.4K engagements "What's Your Bedtime Theres an old saying Why put off until tomorrow what you could do today Our cultures "seize-the-day" mentality can be a good thing but what if today's attempts to be productive deprive us of the sleep we need to function tomorrow Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us several good reasons to stop our work at the end of the day relax and prioritize getting a good night's sleep. This video appeared first on http://ascensionpresents.com. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpresents MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sbgFHHfvLNI) 2015-12-02T15:17Z 1.2M followers, 476.9K engagements "The [--] Powerful Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation Have you been confirmed Have you received the Sacrament of Confirmation yet Does this mean you're a "grown-up" Catholic nowthat you've graduated Not quite. There's so much more to it than that. Today Fr. Mike breaks down the [--] effects that flow from receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states in paragraph 1303: "From this fact Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace: - it roots us more deeply in the divine filiation which makes us cry "Abba Father"; - it unites us more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-CjqBia4yRQ) 2024-05-08T21:18Z 1.2M followers, 132.2K engagements "Do Catholics Worship Saints Father Mike Schmitz wants to address some confusion regarding Catholics veneration of saints. In this video he explains howfar from idolatry or paganism statues paintings and icons of the saints are reminders of what God can do in someones life. Therefore honoring the saints doesnt take away from the glory we give God. It actually brings him greater glory. You may also like the article Why Pray to Mary and the Saints (https://media.ascensionpress.com/2015/06/17/catholics-pray-mary-saints/) Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3K9yGNPaIcA) 2017-06-21T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 494K engagements "What's in my pocket (w/ Fr. Columba Jordan CFR) #shorts Who knew so many odds & ends could fit in there 😯 Aside from having excellent storage management skills Fr. Columba Jordan CFR will be leading the new Crux program in the Ascension app this Lent Get the free action plan today: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/crux #short" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6aOX9lPVtYs) 2026-02-10T23:01Z 1.2M followers, 43.6K engagements "Pray with Us: The Holy Rosary Want to go deeper with the Rosary Join Fr. Mark-Mary Ames CFR for The Rosary in a Year podcast Get the prayer plan at https://ascensionpress.com/pages/riy-signup Fr. Mark-Mary and Brother Malachy invite you to pray the Rosary with them. Previously they spoke of the power and importance of this prayer and how to pray it well: The Rosary in a Year: https://youtu.be/24BGHtzpCiM The Power of Praying the Rosary: https://youtu.be/qSeASW2M_yo How to Pray a Better Rosary: https://youtu.be/01LaSU8Rjlw For a great companion to your deepening in The Rosary check out Matt" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JgtJ-sFzWww) 2019-10-25T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 6.6M engagements "How Can I Know That It's Actually God's Voice How can you discern if the voice you're hearing is genuinely God's How can you be sure it isn't just your own thoughts or even something deceptive Fr. Mike offers insight into recognizing God's guidance by asking key questions: Does the voice contradict Scripture or the teachings of the Church Who does the voice sound like and what are the characteristics of God's voice He explains that divine guidance is often confirmed by its fruitfulnessbringing lasting peace joy and alignment with God's will. Fr. Mike encourages us to trust God step by step." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LLYhgyMJPnU) 2024-09-04T20:42Z 1.2M followers, 313.4K engagements "Fr. Mike and Mark Wahlberg on Father Stu What "Picking Up Your Cross" Looks Like Today Fr. Mike had the chance to interview Mark Wahlberg about his amazing new movie "Father Stu" which follows the incredible true story of Fr. Stuart Long a "boxer-turned-priest who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption." Father Stu Movie: https://www.FatherStuMovie.com ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_d5ojokuy9U) 2022-04-13T23:37Z 1.2M followers, 664.5K engagements "Why Do Jews and Christians Have Different Sabbath Days Have you ever wondered why we celebrate the Sabbath on Sunday Have you asked yourself what does Jesus mean when he says Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them." (Mt 5:17) And why does this new covenant change the Sabbath ".This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood." (Lk. 22:20) Today Fr. Mike delves into the scriptural roots of the Sabbath and why we as Catholics celebrate it on Sunday and not Saturday as the Jewish people still do" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cEz9nbMcmv4) 2021-10-20T19:38Z 1.2M followers, 163.5K engagements "Going to Confession for the First Time in a Long Time Learn more about Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson's Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation: https://tinyurl.com/yhwfakge Confession is a place of never ending mercy and forgiveness and is one of the most beautiful parts of our Catholic faith. But for many it can also be a very daunting experience especially if its been a long time since your last confession. Whether its the first time youve gone in a year or its the first time youve gone in your life God is ready and willing to forgive your sins. All we have to do is let him" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iWxp5BNgmVY) 2021-06-09T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 595.2K engagements "Why Be Catholic and Not Just Christian There are many similarities and differences between the Catholic Church and the Protestant denominations. In this video Fr. Mike Schmitz narrows the differences down to one thing that really sets Catholicism apart from other Christian Churches: authoritative teaching. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website: https://tinyurl.com/2ryzqvde 🔸Ascension Media: https://tinyurl.com/2lgq88hm 🔸The Great Adventure" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jJCbCs-y1_k) 2017-06-07T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 3.7M engagements "Fr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Conclave" Movie In "When the White Smoke Clears" trusted Catholics voices like Fr. Mike Schmitz Jeff Cavins Fr. Josh Johnson and Katie Katie Prejean McGrady give hopeful and insightful commentary on the papacy and the new pope. Order your copy today at ascensionpress.com/whitesmoke It looked good. The acting was great. The plot was interesting. But what was at the heart of the hit movie Conclave And what can we learn ahead of this real-life conclave Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us his take on the movie and dissects the problematic assumptions behind Conclaveand encourages" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k0WdH3r6aOU) 2025-04-30T22:00Z 1.2M followers, 438.3K engagements "How to Offer It Up Momma always said "Son you don't like something Well offer it up" Today Fr. Mike explores the traditional understanding of offering up your pain embracing your suffering and making sacrifices in the spiritual life. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascension App: https://link.ascension-app.com/lMuyddWAqHb 🔸The Great Adventure Bible: https://tinyurl.com/y6lfxzyt 🔸 Catechism of the Catholic Church Ascension Edition:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r_gzOUAu7V4) 2024-06-12T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 234.5K engagements "The Cost of Playing Jesus in The Chosen Jonathan Roumie & Fr. Mike Schmitz What does it cost to portray Jesus Christ In this powerful and deeply personal conversation Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Jonathan Roumie the actor who portrays Jesus in The Chosen to reflect on vocation suffering reverence and what it truly means to enter into Christs Passion. Jonathan opens up about how portraying Jesusespecially through the Passion and crucifixionhas changed him on a spiritual emotional and even physical level. From childhood experiences that mysteriously prepared him for this role to the lasting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tLHZ1qYhph0) 2025-12-28T18:31Z 1.2M followers, 569.4K engagements "Fr. Mike's Tip for Fasting with Love This Lent #shorts Journey through Lent with "Crux" at https://ascensionpress.com/pages/crux" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uMm6xsurQ64) 2026-02-08T23:01Z 1.2M followers, 72.9K engagements "Straightforward Career and Job Advice Its all too common for us to think of our work as either the thing that gives us our identity or something to be avoided at all cost or some unhealthy combination of those two misleading philosophies. In this video Fr. Mike aims to bring inspiration to our everyday jobs by showing us how our labor can be a way to share in Gods nature. By striving to look past humanitys brokenness and sin we can move beyond seeing work as a burden and see how every act of work has dignity. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=v0ULaU1OC-o) 2017-12-13T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 344.7K engagements "Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen How can God be good but allow bad things to happen Fr. Mike Schmitz tackles one of the toughest questions religious believers must answer. MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com Ascension Press YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpress SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascension-press Subscribe:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0NOTU1g0Z8w) 2016-08-09T19:00Z 1.2M followers, 925.8K engagements "Will I Ever Find "The One" Are you expecting to find that special someone someday and are you hoping youll live happily ever after Be honest. Weve all had that hope at some point. In this video Fr. Mike Schmitz addresses the difficulty of big decisionslike figuring out who to marryand suggests changing our expectations when it comes to meeting The One. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpresents MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com Ascension Press Youtube channel:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=14VAz80R9-0) 2016-05-18T19:34Z 1.2M followers, 641.1K engagements "Why God Loves You God wants our brokenness. He wants everything that makes us imperfect in the eyes of the world. In this video Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a relieving truth about God's paradoxical love for us how he love usnot in spite of our weaknessesbut because of them. Find out why. This video appeared first on http://ascensionpresents.com. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpresents MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com Ascension Press Youtube channel:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=52Vm3YTDQ0s) 2015-12-22T17:03Z 1.2M followers, 245.9K engagements "Overcoming Fear (feat. Sr. Miriam James SOLT) "How can you love somebody like me" This is the fear Sr. Miriam James struggled with. She thought herself to be unlovable because of all the brokenness that she was carrying around with her. But she found a way to heal little by little and you can too. This video is part of a new system for evangelization years in the making The [--]. This simple three-part system will help you quickly and easily organize an effective ongoing evangelization effort in your parish or community. Featuring Mark Hart Fr. Mike Schmitz Leah Darrow Sr. Miriam James Heidland" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6CHZE7fMW4Q) 2019-05-30T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 135.2K engagements "Struggling with Porn [--] Things God Wants to Tell You On life's journey it can feel like you're left on the roadside beaten up broken and discarded. Especially when we consider a struggle with pornography from a young age there can be a great deal of shame guilt and despair. Your struggle does not define YOU. Today Fr. Mark-Mary unpacks the parable of the Good Samaritan and how Jesus as the Good Samaritan sees you and is moved with compassion for you in your struggle against impurity lust and pornography addiction. + More Resources to Help You Quit Pornography + How to Quit Porn:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6WbQNLVRCBw) 2024-03-04T22:35Z 1.2M followers, 50.5K engagements "Do Catholics Believe in "Signs from the Dead" Does a passing blue jay remind you of a deceased loved one Does a specific number or color call their loss to your memory Could they be speaking to you through these signs Today Fr. Mike opens up about navigating the loss of his own mother and finding hope and peace in the midst of that grief. The bottom line is your loved ones can't cause these "signs" to happenonly God can work in nature in that way. But these unexpected occurrences can be a reminder to pray for your loved ones and to recall the gift of their lives. ❓ Have ideas for future" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6hgrTsetGQs) 2024-06-26T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 790K engagements "Martha or Mary - Who Should You Be Father Mike Schmitz discusses the story of Martha and Mary. He addresses the common misconception that only one of these women of the Bible was doing God's will. Father Mike Schmitz discusses the story of Martha and Mary. He addresses the common misconception that only one of these women of the Bible was doing God's will. Neither Martha nor Mary were doing anything wrong when Jesus came to visit the home of Martha in Luke 10:38-42. Martha was doing a very good thing as she made preparations during Jesus visit but her sister Mary chose the better part because" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BvjHcUPo3c8) 2015-05-28T18:10Z 1.2M followers, 99.1K engagements "How Catholics (Should) Date Jackie has some straightforward advice about dating that will eliminate the ambiguity often involved while hopefully leading to more vocations and a healthier dating culture: [--]. If youre not ready to get married theres no point in dating. [--]. Guys ask the girl Can I take you out on a date Girls if he doesnt ask you ask. Whoever asks should pay. [--]. A first date shouldnt be longer than ninety minutes and shouldnt cost more than ten dollars. Youre just getting to know each other. [--]. After three dates you should know if the relationship is going anywhere. Either end it" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DNz64v6RtYs) 2019-05-14T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 294.7K engagements "I Love Being Catholic. Here's Why. If you're truly open-minded you can find some truth in most religions. You can find plenty of goodness and beauty as well. But where is the whole truth of Godthe "fullness of truth" Fr. Mike makes the case for Catholic Christianity and why you should settle for nothing less. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascension App: https://link.ascension-app.com/lMuyddWAqHb 🔸The Great Adventure Bible: https://tinyurl.com/y6lfxzyt 🔸" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DZU1tmTOtFY) 2024-05-30T00:27Z 1.2M followers, 133.8K engagements "From Protestant Pastor to Catholic Bible Scholar: The Jeff Cavins and Fr. Mike Schmitz Interview What happens when a deep love for Scripture leads someone away from the Catholic Churchand then all the way back In this powerful conversation Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Jeff Cavins to explore his unexpected journey: from growing up Catholic to becoming a Protestant pastor for over a decade to discovering what he didnt even realize was missing. Jeff shares how studying the Bible intensely led him to the Early Church Fathers the Eucharist apostolic authority and ultimately back to the Church" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ECn96u2xf90) 2025-12-30T18:30Z 1.2M followers, 128.7K engagements "Making a Good Confession Did you know Fr. Mike wrote an entire pocket guide to confession with Fr. Josh Johnson https://tinyurl.com/yg5nm4uu If you have ever wondered how to make a good confession Fr. Mike Schmitz has some solid advice for you. He points out that preparing for a good confession starts when we recognize that being a "good person in our own eyes is not enoughwe are called to holiness which is something much greater. In this video Fr. Mike offers four powerful ways we can examine our consciences so that our experience of reconciliation moves us towards that holiness to which we" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GCmumpsrwBE) 2015-12-09T20:06Z 1.2M followers, 1.4M engagements "Fr. Mike Schmitz Reviews Triumph of the Heart Youve probably heard of St. Maximilian Kolbethe priest who gave his life for another man. But have you ever wondered what really happened inside that starvation bunker Fr. Mike Schmitz reviews the new film 'Triumph of the Heart' and shares why though he rarely recommends movies this one is a must-see. Dont miss it Get to the theater this weekend - tickets at kolbemovie.com [----------] Fr. Mike Fr. Mike Schmitz Ascension Ascension Presents Triumph of the Heart Kolbe Maximilian Kolbe St. Maximilian Kolbe movie movie review priest reacts priest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gz3SbEmXCoc) 2025-09-10T18:15Z 1.2M followers, 86.9K engagements "Prideful Heres How to Stop and Be Humble If you or someone you know has benefited from Ascension's free media would you consider giving a gift of financial support (https://tinyurl.com/2z5t6ehd) While Ascension is not a non-profit organization support from Catholics around the world helps us produce this free Media content and reach as many people as possible. Because of the generosity of viewers like you Ascension is able to secure the resources necessary to continue delivering podcasts and videos that seek to draw Catholics closer to the heart of the Father. Learn more about what Ascension" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Hkgn18pZOq0) 2022-11-23T23:50Z 1.2M followers, 386.7K engagements "Old Testament God vs. New Testament God Many people say God acted much differently in the Old Testament than he did in the New Testament. They say the God of the New Testament is merciful and compassionate but in the Old Testament he is often harsh and unforgiving. A thorough look at Scripture reveals that this is not the case. God is in fact merciful and just throughout the Bible. Fr. Mike clears up a great deal of confusion between the Old and New Testaments and shows how God has stayed quite the same since before the beginning of time until now. Fr. Mike addressed a similar topic a few" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HtXAQzqVv5s) 2019-05-08T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 206.9K engagements "Adam and Eve Ruined Everything for Us. How Is That Fair We were all born sick. The sickness is Sin. It's not a tendency to sin that we brought upon ourselves. it's something we "caught" from our parents that was passed down to us by our forefathers. This is Original Sin. .but wait how is that even fair Today Fr. Mike reminds you that you are good and you were made good. But we are born with a wound that only our creator can heal. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KbguT0l4QxY) 2024-01-31T22:14Z 1.2M followers, 89.4K engagements "What Does God Want Me to Do Father Mike Schmitz offers some clarity regarding Gods will in our lives. He directs us to the story of Israels desert wanderings in the Old Testament and the Annunciation to Mary in the Gospels describing how even the tribes of Israel and Mary had to be content with the uncertainty of Gods will at times. Father Mike also teaches how we can discern Gods will even in the silence. This video appeared first on http://ascensionpresents.com. Find more material featuring Father Mike at http://ascensionpress.com Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpresents MORE" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LPhjpue3SfQ) 2015-08-26T17:04Z 1.2M followers, 858.2K engagements "Pray with Us: The Chaplet of Divine Mercy Join Fr. Mark-Mary and Fr. Pierre Toussaint as they pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Now is the ideal time to pray the Chaplet the Friday before the Divine Mercy. Not only that but we need Gods mercy now more than ever. You can find a guide to the prayer here: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/divine-mercy-chaplet More Divine Mercy resources: How We Participate in Divine Mercy (https://media.ascensionpress.com/video/participate-divine-mercy/) Divine Mercy (podcast from Abiding Together) (https://media.ascensionpress.com/podcast/divine-mercy/) The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MsN612nNjig) 2020-04-17T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 9.2M engagements "What NOT to Do After Mortal Sin Fr. Mark-Mary explains what NOT to do after you commit a mortal sin. Weve talked about what you should do after you commit a mortal sin and that mainly is to get to confession as soon as you can. We are blessed to have the ability to confess our sins in confession and Gods mercy is so abundant that he will forgive even the worst sins as soon as we ask him to. There is however one common temptation that comes with committing mortal sin and thats to repeat the sin just because you have to go to confession anyway. This is exactly what we SHOULDN'T do after mortal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Nl7MpiqRnX4) 2020-10-30T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 175.9K engagements "Are Your Sins the Same Story Again and Again Rewrite the Script. Do you commit the same sins over and over again Does it feel like a bad movie that youre stuck watching with the same sad script playing over and over again Rewrite it. Rewrite the script. Today Fr. Mike gives us some novel ideas for steering hard out of the grooves of sin we've worn deep into the bedrock of our daily lives. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PL-F1YOortw) 2023-11-02T00:51Z 1.2M followers, 197.2K engagements "How to Face Temptation Fr. Mike uses the classic myths involving the Sirens to explain some ways to avoid temptation. He points out the differences between the ways Ulysses his crew and Jason of the Argonauts dealt with the monsters and suggests we use some advice St. Paul gave to the Philippians when dealing with temptations. If you like this video you may also like "C.S. Lewis on How to Persevere in Chastity" on The Great Adventure Blog (http://bit.ly/2t2PVoO). Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RCG-1LwNs5E) 2017-05-31T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 366.3K engagements "If You're Addicted to Pornography If you've got a question for Fr. Josh comment below with #AskFrJosh or share a Glory Story of how God has worked in your life with #GloryStory. Your question or story may be featured in the next video Today Fr. Josh answers a comment from Aurelie Gerwing; "Would it be possible to get a video on addiction to pornography and how to help people who are dealing with this" Ask Fr. Josh is the question and answer show to help you navigate life when our Catholic Faith doesnt give an easy fill-in-the-blank answer. In each video Father addresses one question from" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RJveYEzTyc4) 2022-03-22T20:00Z 1.2M followers, 43.8K engagements "Former Protestant Pastor Returns to Catholic Faith (w/ Jeff Cavins) Jeff Cavins shares his emotional journey of growing up Catholic leaving the Catholic Church becoming a Protestant pastor and finding his way back to Catholicism. His journey is a reminder that no matter your past God is always calling you back to Himself and His Church. To learn more about Jeff Cavins visit: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/person/jeff-cavins Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October [--] - Detroit MI SOLD OUT October [--] - Sugar Land TX" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UMrTDeMJ95o) 2025-10-14T23:32Z 1.2M followers, 204K engagements "The Only Sin God CANT Forgive. "Therefore I tell you every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven." Matthew 12:31 What is the sin "against the Spirit" What is the sin that God can't forgive Fr. Mike reveals to us that this sin is. any sin. Today he explains how that's possible and how we can lean on God's goodness and mercy for salvation. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour Feb [--] - San Diego CA Feb [--] - San Jose CA March [--] - North Charleston SC May [--] - Washington D.C. May" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WKeMohBVwWQ) 2025-01-22T22:18Z 1.2M followers, 545K engagements "Pray with Us: Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary Want to go deeper with the Rosary Join Fr. Mark-Mary Ames CFR for The Rosary in a Year podcast Get the prayer plan at https://ascensionpress.com/pages/riy-signup Since October is the Month of the Rosary Fr. Mark-Mary and Brother Juan Maria invite you to pray the Servite Rosaryotherwise known as The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Marywith them. Want to pray a better Rosary Consider adding "A Pocket Guide to the Rosary" by Matt Fradd to your prayer arsenal: (https://tinyurl.com/yesjspqu) ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WxONFCCSuyk) 2021-10-22T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 1M engagements "3 Reasons Catholic Couples Don't Spend the Night Together Before Marriage Fr. Mike offers a message that may be hard to accept for some of us but his intention is to help us live happily and get to heaven. In a culture where anything goes the Catholic views on dating can seem strict but behind them are very good reasons. If youve ever wondered why the Church advises unmarried couples to avoid living together or spending the night together watch this video to find out. You may also like Ascensions article for The Dating Project a new documentary coming out April [--] (https://bit.ly/2HfXqkK)." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Xff4iDFMDb4) 2018-04-18T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 829.5K engagements "Padre Pio's Secret to Holiness What is the true sign of sainthood Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why its not the stigmata or the ability to miraculously heal people. Saints like Padre Pio whose feast day we celebrated last week actually walked a path that is very much within reach for us all. Find out how that is so in this video. This video appeared first on http://ascensionpresents.com Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpresents MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com Ascension Press YouTube" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Xq_y1D72-Sk) 2015-09-30T15:43Z 1.2M followers, 527.5K engagements "Confession is a Place of Victory What is the priest thinking when you make your confession Fr. Mike reveals the answer in this video from The [--] a simple three-part system will help you quickly and easily organize an effective ongoing evangelization effort in your parish or community. Learn more at evangelization.com Featuring Mark Hart Fr. Mike Schmitz Leah Darrow Sr. Miriam James Heidland Fr. Josh Johnson and more this program will kickstart a movement within the walls of your parish and beyond. Be the one. Find the one. Learn more at evangelization.com confession (religious practice) the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YiVjwlUO9Sc) 2019-06-20T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 471.8K engagements "Fr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" Fr. Mike jumps into the mystery of Knives Out not to solve the murder but to understand the truest mission of the priesthood. In the midst of Hollywood's fascination with Catholicism they've often had trouble capturing an honest representation of Catholics. However Fr. Mike explores the success of Rian Johnson's appropriate casting and display of a priest in the midst of impossible odds. Find out what Fr. Mike loved about the film and why he thinks this time Hollywood got it right ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZuOHGDqhP0c) 2026-01-07T19:38Z 1.2M followers, 321.4K engagements "How Guardian Angels Actually Work Are angels real Why did God make them What do guardian angels do Do I have one Does it have a name Can I name it .All these questions and more answered today by Fr. Mike Schmitz. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website: https://tinyurl.com/y29dkmow 🔸Ascension Media: https://tinyurl.com/yxkhqq3u 🔸The Great Adventure Bible: https://tinyurl.com/y6lfxzyt 🔸 Catechism of the Catholic Church Ascension Edition:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aVhQ1DaAuOU) 2023-11-29T22:05Z 1.2M followers, 1.1M engagements "What Does Surrender Actually Look Like What does it mean to say that Jesus is the Lord of your life We hear this phrase a lot in the Church that Jesus is the Lord of our lives that he has dominion over them. But what does this look like practically If we just look at the definition it means surrendering everything we have to God and giving it to him without hesitation. But how can we truly surrender everything to him without fearing we wont get it back Today Fr. Mike talks about how we can surrender to God daily. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aabwei87sQM) 2021-05-19T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 339.7K engagements "How to See God in Everything Every Day (and How to Respond) It is good to guard the secret of a king but gloriously to reveal the works of God and with fitting honor to acknowledge him. - Tobit 12:7 📖 Follow along with Fr. Mike through the Book of Tobit (and the rest of the Bible) in the Bible in a Year podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yhqx52dt How often do you acknowledge the works of God How often do you recognize what hes doing in your life In this passage from Tobit the Archangel Raphael is encouraging us to pay attention to the works of Godnot only in our lives but in the lives of those" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b5D7eW97BZ8) 2021-06-23T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 701.7K engagements "Homosexuality Gay Marriage and Holiness In this segment from Ascension's program "YOU: Life Love and the Theology of the Body" Jason Evert discusses homosexuality gay marriage and the Catholic Church.including why he looks forward to the day the Catholic Church has a same-sex-attracted saint. For segments addressing transgender issues pornography contraception and more check out the program here: https://bit.ly/3vAUoiG gay lesbian bisexual transgender LGBT gay marriage jason evert chastity project EWTN Fr. James Martin Bishop Barron Robert Barron Fr. Barron Fr. Mike Fr. Mike Schmitz Ascension" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bLrRfwpvERU) 2017-09-15T19:45Z 1.2M followers, 510.6K engagements "St. Maximilian Kolbe Many people have heard the story about St. Maximilian Kolbe in Auschwitz but you need to know this saints whole story. He was born Rajmund in [----] in Poland. Coming from a family of weavers he knew poverty. As a young boy he heard the Lord ask him if he wanted the white crown of virginity or the red crown of martyrdom. He told the Lord he wanted both. His family had great faith in God and their devotion to Mary inspired him. St. Maximilian said Never be afraid of loving Mary too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did. St. Maximilian went where he was called and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bgw6QXYvei8) 2020-08-11T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 82.7K engagements "Mortal vs. Venial Sin Even though mortal sins are more deadly than venial sins that doesnt mean venial sins are harmless. Fr. Mike explains the damage venial sins do to us and advises us to not become complacent in our sin no matter how minor it may seem to us because all sin negatively impacts our relationship with God. If you or someone you know is about to make their First Reconciliation check out "Renewed: Your Journey to First Reconciliation" at https://ascensionpress.com/collections/renewed-and-received MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eGghX65-9Zg) 2017-02-01T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 728.6K engagements "Pray with Us: The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary with Fr. Mike Schmitz (Tuesdays & Fridays) Want to go deeper with the Rosary Join Fr. Mark-Mary Ames CFR for The Rosary in a Year podcast Get the prayer plan at https://ascensionpress.com/pages/riy-signup Today Fr. Mike invites you to pray the Sorrow Mysteries of the Rosary with him. "In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." MORE ROSARY CONTENT 🔸How to Pray a Better Rosary: https://youtu.be/01LaSU8Rjlw 🔸Should I Pray a Daily Rosary: https://youtu.be/T1FwMI_wsnc 🔸The Power of Praying the Rosary:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fucgiDu-Fd0) 2024-03-28T11:00Z 1.2M followers, 2.1M engagements "Pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary with Fr. Mike Schmitz (Sacred Art Version) Pray the rosary with Fr. Mike Schmitz The Glorious Mysteries 00:00 The Holy Rosary 1:57 The Resurrection of the Lord 4:31 The Ascension of the Lord 7:08 The Descent of the Holy Spirit 9:52 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 12:34 The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth Ascension Presents Ascension rosary The rosary glorious Glorious mysteries Fr. Mike pray with us pray with me prayer meditation Catholic prayer Catholic Catholicism Ascension Presents Ascension rosary The rosary glorious" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hSYGWGFl-W8) 2025-08-26T21:31Z 1.2M followers, 447.2K engagements "Fr. Mike Got a Tattoo What happened Did Fr. Mike change his mind on tattoos Fr. Mike reveals his recent tattoo why he got it and how it points to Jesus. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website: https://tinyurl.com/yyybr6xg 🔸Ascension Media: https://tinyurl.com/y6emw3b6 🔸The Great Adventure Bible: https://tinyurl.com/y33vba22 SOCIAL MEDIA 🔸Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ 🔸Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hcjevulLkuM) 2022-04-27T23:15Z 1.2M followers, 883.2K engagements "Pray with Us: The Litany of Trust (feat. The Sisters of Life) Fr. Mark-Mary hands Sr. Marie Veritas S.V. and Sr. Faustina Maria Pia S.V. the microphone(s) as they invite you to pray the Litany of Trust. You can follow along right here: From the belief that I have to earn Your love Deliver me Jesus. From the fear that I am unlovable Deliver me Jesus. From the false security that I have what it takes Deliver me Jesus. From the fear that trusting You will leave me more destitute Deliver me Jesus. From all suspicion of Your words and promises Deliver me Jesus. From the rebellion against childlike" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iTEM1m3TRqg) 2021-08-13T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 393K engagements "What Constitutes a Practicing Catholic It may be difficult to tell a non-practicing Catholic that he or she cant receive Communion butas Fr. Mike Schmitz proves in this videoin the big picture you would actually be helping the person. While telling an awe-inspiring story about a seminarian Fr. Mike lays out what it means to be a practicing Catholic and shows how the requirements can transform a person's life. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpresents MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jrGW5G8QqQ4) 2016-07-20T18:30Z 1.2M followers, 731.4K engagements "Bishop Robert Barron and Fr. Mike Schmitz Unveil the Power of the Sacraments In this 3-part series filmed backstage at the [----] Good News Conference Fr. Mike sits down with [--] special guests to discuss prayer the sacraments and how to prepare to meet Jesus "face to face" this coming Advent. Fr. Mike and Bishop Barron discuss the shocking reality of the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist the beautiful discomfort that confession can bring and how the sacraments bring us face to face with Jesus and prepare us to spend eternity with him. Want to go deeper this Advent Join Fr. Mike Schmitz in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kzEwF7DfZcY) 2024-11-22T16:24Z 1.2M followers, 430.2K engagements "Whats a Sign from God (and What Isnt) Signs are often tricky and fuzzy. Theyre not always such a good tool for helping you make a decision. Lets be honest: we want shortcuts. We want God to do the hard work and make big decisions for us. Doing Gods will is the purpose of life but that does not mean he is going to just reveal exactly what you ought to do. That would violate our freedom. God speaks in clarity not fuzziness. If he is telling you to do something there will be no doubt that he is telling you. This kind of sign however is rare because in order to be a disciple of Christat some" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mEcRhhps6Jw) 2020-09-16T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 985.4K engagements "Why Catholics Use Scripture and Tradition Catholics use Scripture and Tradition because Scripture tells us to use both. St. Paul wrote to the Thessalonians: So then brethren stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us either by word of mouth or by letter (2 Thessalonians 2:15). If God wanted us to use Scripture alone wouldnt he tell us as much in the Bible True St. Paul emphasizes the value of Scripture: All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching for reproof for correction and for training in righteousness that the man of God may be complete equipped" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mTBud-9Vlzo) 2019-08-21T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 437.6K engagements "Fr. David Michael Moses Answers the Internet's Top Questions About Catholics Why do Catholics have a pope Do Catholics worship Mary Are Catholics even Christian (spoiler: even Siri knows the answer to that one). These are the most-asked questions about Catholicsaccording to the internetand Fr. David Michael Moses is here to answer them for you: 00:00 Fr. David Michael Moses Answers the Internet's Top Questions About Catholics 00:11 What is Catholic guilt 00:58 Are Catholics Christian 01:32 Why do Catholics put ashes on their foreheads 02:02 Why do Catholics light candles 02:29 Why are" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=n9vJAfLGHGc) 2025-03-05T02:58Z 1.2M followers, 72.3K engagements "Am I a "Good Person" "Am I a good person Am I good enough to go to Heaven" Today Fr. Mike drops some truth bombs. God does not merely tolerate you. He loves you with a ferocious and passionate love and he desires that you know and experience that love today. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website: https://tinyurl.com/2ryzqvde 🔸Ascension Media: https://tinyurl.com/2lgq88hm 🔸The Great Adventure Bible: https://tinyurl.com/2kmbrqnl 🔸 Catechism" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nOEZhezDGNc) 2023-04-26T20:29Z 1.2M followers, 153.3K engagements "What the Priest is Really Thinking During your Confession (w/ Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Embarrassed to go to confession and tell the priest your sins again Fr. Mark-Mary encourages us to not be afraid to seek God's grace and forgiveness. He reminds us that the Lord is not mad at us coming to confession again after sin but instead is overjoyed when we return to Him. Don't be afraid to go to confession the Lord's mercies are new everyday Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October [--] - Detroit MI SOLD OUT October [--] - Sugar Land TX" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ow4rcyyyl6s) 2025-10-13T16:01Z 1.2M followers, 43.7K engagements "Sin Emotions and Virtue Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) Can your feelings be sinful Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that "sin and virtue do not reside in the emotions they reside in the will." Our emotions whether positive or negative dont make us good or bad; what matters is how we respond to them. Use your emotions to choose and pursue the good ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascension App: https://link.ascension-app.com/lMuyddWAqHb 🔸The Great Adventure Bible:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p9xZ4qw3Rv4) 2025-11-03T21:34Z 1.2M followers, 62.8K engagements "Venting or Gossiping Sometimes we forget how much of an impact our words can make. In this video Fr. Mike reminds us that our words have the power to build up or destroy relationships and even whole communities. He points out some helpful distinctions between venting and gossiping and gives some guidelines for avoiding what he calls the everyday betrayal. MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascension App: https://link.ascension-app.com/lMuyddWAqHb 🔸Ascension Media: https://tinyurl.com/yxkhqq3u 🔸The Great Adventure Bible: https://tinyurl.com/y6lfxzyt 🔸 Catechism of the Catholic Church Ascension Edition:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pZrsOmxPQpw) 2016-09-07T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 334.1K engagements "How to Approach Confession According to Bishop Barron and Fr. Mike In this clip from Fr. Mike's interview with Bishop Robert Barron His Excellency and Fr. Mike discuss why confession can be so difficult and yet such a healing experience at the same time. They also answer the question "what do you say when someone asks you for confession at an inopportune time" Experience the entire conversation: https://youtu.be/kzEwF7DfZcY Want to go deeper this Advent Join Fr. Mike Schmitz in a journey through the daily readings as he confronts our doubts and reveals God's love with Ascension-app-exclusive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t6VEwqJjOnA) 2024-11-29T20:01Z 1.2M followers, 162.4K engagements "St. Charbel the "Miracle Monk" of Lebanon Today Bobby shares with us the story of the priest-monk St. Charbel Makhlouf from Lebanon. Did you know anything about his story before ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website: https://tinyurl.com/27z4zwmp 🔸Ascension Media: https://tinyurl.com/2ahocmx9 🔸The Great Adventure Bible: https://tinyurl.com/2357te7t SOCIAL MEDIA 🔸Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ 🔸Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tF8SYCuYKBE) 2022-07-19T19:59Z 1.2M followers, 133.8K engagements "Fr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to The Chosen You asked for more and we listened Fr. Mike Schmitz is back reacting to powerful scenes from The Chosen. Find out which moments brought him to tears which ones he wrestled with and hear his honest perspective on how the series portrays the life of Christ. Fr. Mike's first video reacting to confession scenes: https://youtu.be/RmhsJJZfOaUsi=OfJUXhmpOPTNfd94 Let us know below if you want to see Fr. Mike react to anything else Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October [--] - Detroit MI SOLD" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=v0Bb0F3e308) 2025-10-01T22:14Z 1.2M followers, 647.6K engagements "How to Know if You've Found "The One" Staying on the straight and narrow path can be difficult when youre discerning marriage and looking for the one. Jackie says we live in a culture where people either say Love is a choice. Marry whoever or they say that you should feel the romance all of the time when youre with them. There is a middle ground between these two extremes and Jackie helps us find it in this video. She says there are five things you should look for when deciding who to marry. These five things are good signs that he or she is the one meaning the one who will help you and your" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=x0g1AAgiGSo) 2018-11-13T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 309.6K engagements "This One Thing Makes Christianity Different From Every Other Religion (Today's video is an excerpt from "Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God." To learn more about this amazing resource visit: https://tinyurl.com/2gscjojo ) Is Jesus who He says He is How do we know he's not a liar or a lunatic Today Fr. Mike shares a story from his own life about a time when he was taking a class on world religions and their belief systems and how a quote from C.S. Lewis changed everything for him about how he came to understand who Jesus truly is. We'll be doing things a little bit differently on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=x9Y6_W_sEH8) 2022-08-31T21:44Z 1.2M followers, 370.6K engagements "What True Humility Really Looks Like What does true humility really look like Some may believe that a humble person must diminish themselves becoming small or insignificant. But is that truly the essence of humility Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a deeper perspective on what it means to be truly humble. He explains that humility actually requires both confidence and honesty. When we speak the truth and live authentically in that truth we embody the heart of true humility. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour Feb [--] - San Diego CA Feb [--] -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xYL-sgm41fU) 2025-01-16T00:03Z 1.2M followers, 126.2K engagements "When the Suffering Doesnt End: Fr. Mike Schmitz & Fr. Boniface Hicks on Waiting Well In this conversation Fr. Mike Schmitz talks with Fr. Boniface Hicks O.S.B. about one of the hardest realities of life: what to do when the suffering doesnt end When pain feels endless when healing doesnt come when it seems like God is silentthe Fathers word is not Get over it. Its Come to me all you who are weary and I will give you rest. Together they explore: -How to wait well when youre waiting for suffering to end -The difference between complaint and honest lament -How sharing pain can open us to love" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2qLvLfucAIs) 2025-11-09T18:00Z 1.2M followers, 191.5K engagements "You Can Be a Saint. Heres How. If you want to meditate on one of the best examples of sainthood check out Fr. Mark Toups' newest book In St. Joseph's Footsteps: [--] Days of Meditations (https://tinyurl.com/yztt3kt2) The Church is filled with wonderful examples of holiness and sainthood and they can act as guides for us on our way to Heaven. But a lot of the time we look at these great saints and think I could never be like them when in fact sanctity is more accessible to us right now than we could ever even imagine. We know we should be striving to be saints but what does that look like for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3B3nUjmP0-Q) 2021-08-04T20:01Z 1.2M followers, 168.3K engagements "Youre Going to DieWhat to Do in the Meantime (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) You may have heard the phrase "Memento Mori" when it comes to reflecting on death but how should Christians really view death Fr. Mike Schmitz explains three common views we may hold about death: - Death is the enemy - Death is a natural part of life - Death is a new birth (but we're not excited about it) However Fr. Mike explains that all three fall short; death is actually a lover. Our goal should not be a longing for death but a longing for the One on the other side. How can you long for Heaven and Jesus today 💜 Be sure to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3ZaxPKNAeiE) 2025-12-10T16:58Z 1.2M followers, 80.9K engagements "Second Only to the Bible: The Imitation of Christ (Fr. Mike Schmitz & Fr. Gregory Pine) Fr. Mike Schmitz joins Fr. Gregory Pine for a special conversation about Season [--] of Catholic Classics Beginning October [--] [----] Fr. Mike will guide listeners through The Imitation of Christ by Thomas Kempis. Together he and Fr. Gregory explore this spiritual classic's structure and central themes highlighting why it has been of enduring value for Catholics throughout the centuries. To get your copy of the complete 30-day reading plan visit https://ascensionpress.com/pages/catholicclassics Season Four of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4I856veqt-s) 2025-09-25T20:01Z 1.2M followers, 72K engagements "Catholics Alcohol and Drinking Alcohol can certainly help us to live in the moment grow in friendship and simply enjoy life more but when we drink too much we distort the goodness of alcohol. The Bible always condemns drunkenness and in this video Fr. Mike points out why. In doing so he also shows how to really enjoy a drink with friends or family and enjoying a drink the right way is much better than getting drunk. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (https://bit.ly/2vQgGRx) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5OMO0JDxuPU) 2018-06-06T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 478.8K engagements "Pray with Us: The Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Fr. Mark-Mary of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and Mother Clare of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal invite you to pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with them. It goes like this: Lord have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on us. Lord have mercy on us. Christ hear us. Christ graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven have mercy on us. (Repeat have mercy on us. after each line) God the Son Redeemer of the world God the Holy Spirit Holy Trinity one God Heart of Jesus Son of the Eternal Father Heart of Jesus formed by the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5xjFIKo7ywQ) 2020-06-19T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 255.9K engagements "Gods Not Asking You to Be Successful (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) "God does not ask us to be successful He asks us to be faithful." - St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on this quote along with the way St. Mother Teresa lived her life. So often we measure our lives by worldly success however God wants your faithfulness not your success. Let us always say "God let me honor you with my effort." If you love videos like these please consider supporting us at Ascensionpress.com/support If you can't support us financially at this time please keep us in your prayers. We are praying for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=61xR91Sbt2U) 2025-11-26T16:14Z 1.2M followers, 72.2K engagements "Fr. Mike Schmitz and Msgr. James Shea Explain How to Build a Life of Prayer In this 3-part series filmed backstage at the [----] Good News Conference Fr. Mike sits down with [--] special guests to discuss prayer the sacraments and how to prepare to meet Jesus "face to face" this coming Advent. Fr. Mike and Msgr. Shea recollect personal stories and experiences about overcoming difficulties in prayer getting to know Jesus in prayer and forming a habit of conversation with God. Want to go deeper this Advent Join Fr. Mike Schmitz in a journey through the daily readings as he confronts our doubts and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7Ncjyo40W34) 2024-11-17T14:30Z 1.2M followers, 317.9K engagements "What People Forget About Our Lady of Guadalupe The apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary that came to be known as Our Lady of Guadalupe was a miracle. The Castilian roses that came from Tepeyac Hill in winter were a miracle. The divinely illustrated vision of Our Lady on St. Juan Diego's tilma was a miracleas is the fact that the tilma composed of organic fibers has refused to degrade for [---] years and is still available to see to this day. But none of those were the greatest miracle that Our Lady brought to the Americas that fateful century. Fr. Mike points out the incredible miracle that" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8_UFq1AFoBM) 2024-12-11T22:13Z 1.2M followers, 441.5K engagements "When Your Desires and Gods Plans Are Different Just because you desire something deeply doesnt mean its Gods plans for you. Sometimes our desires and Gods will are different. Our desires are not predictors of the future and theyre not the voice of God. We are supposed to tend to our desires and discern what is being revealed through them but letting them dictate your path in life is not wise. Especially when it comes to romantic relationships we tend to favor the decisions that would give us our desire. If the person you desire keeps coming up in prayer its because you keep bringing him or" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ApQQ6blMoWk) 2020-02-12T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 390.3K engagements "What to Do About Intrusive Thoughts Some people brush off intrusive thoughts. But others are haunted by them. If you're having serious issues with intrusive thoughts first understand that this is normal and part of the human experience. That being said if you need to combat them you have options. Today Fr. Mike gives you some solid advice and steps to take towards greater freedom from unwanted and unwelcome thoughts. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascension" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BhqRu4rjs-g) 2024-11-06T23:32Z 1.2M followers, 620.5K engagements "Will My Pet Be in Heaven The question addressed in this video runs much deeper than the cartoon classic All Dogs Go to Heaven. Fr. Mike ventures into the theology of the matter even taking some words of wisdom from St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Paulwho says in Romans [--] that creation will share in the glorious freedom of the children of God. But Fr. Mike also redirects our interest in heaven helping us focus on embracing Someone far greater than our beloved pets. This video appeared first on http://ascensionpresents.com Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpresents MORE FROM ASCENSION:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KDI0vn83Y-g) 2016-05-25T19:10Z 1.2M followers, 1M engagements "How Far is Too Far Before Marriage When it comes to relationships before marriage if youre asking the question How far is too far you're asking the wrong question. Try taking a different approach to the matter by asking How can I help this person get to heaven Jackie explains that the person you are dating may be someone elses future spouse or may become a priest or nun and theyre definitely someones son or daughter. Selflessness is essential to wholesome relationships and that includes relationships before marriage. We dont want to lead someone into sin; we want to lead them to heaven." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Kj9q_4slrdI) 2018-12-04T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 318.3K engagements "Fr. Mike on the Charlie Kirk Shooting & The Real Cause of Violence If you've been rocked by all of the death violence and destruction in the news these past few weeks you are not alone. Fr. Mike offers guidance during this difficult time and reflects on Charlie Kirk's words: "When people stop talking that's when you get violence." Fr. Mike filmed this video on September 12th [----] two days after Charlie Kirk's assassination. If you're wondering why there's a Christmas tree in Fr. Mike's living room in September the answer is his upcoming Advent program that he's filming the next few weeks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Tiavf_t94iQ) 2025-09-15T23:18Z 1.2M followers, 705.3K engagements "What REAL Faith Looks Like We must place our faith in Christ in order to allow him to save us. But what does it actually mean to have faith What does it look like Does it mean you just "agree" with everything Jesus and his Church say Or is it deeper than that Today Fr. Mike draws a sharp distinction between faith and mere "agreement" and calls us to a more radical trust in our savior. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=X82AaeyPPe4) 2023-07-27T01:53Z 1.2M followers, 79.9K engagements "Addressing the FAKE Videos of Me (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) There have been numerous fake videos of Fr. Mike circulating online: clips of him supposedly asking for money for Lourdes delivering sermons he never gave and appearing on accounts that arent actually his. These are all scams and a concerning reminder of how easy it is to be deceived by AI-generated content. Fr. Mike addresses these scams shares tips for spotting fake content and offers his perspective on artificial intelligence. If you come across any AI profiles or questionable videos please send the link(s) to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YYwapaD1BDE) 2025-11-12T21:48Z 1.2M followers, 296.3K engagements "Internet's Most Asked Questions about the Bible (w/ Jeff Cavins) Why are there contradictions in the Bible How old is the earth When does the Bible say the rapture will happen How old is the Bible Why is the Bible so violent Jeff Cavins Catholic evangelist author and Biblical scholar answers all this and more. Got more questions Comment below To learn more about Jeff Cavins visit: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/person/jeff-cavins ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YuIjLx3WF5M) 2025-10-21T16:01Z 1.2M followers, 60.4K engagements "Why Forgiven Sins Still Have Consequences We can be 100% confident that when we confess our sins we receive complete and total forgiveness from God. However God loves us so much that hes allowed the choices we make in life to matter. That means that even when weve experienced forgiveness for our actions from God we may still face the natural consequences for those actions here on earth. Today Fr. Mike explains why we still experience some consequences for sins that have been forgiven in confession. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_6NEI6P2LgQ) 2021-07-07T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 144.9K engagements "What to Look for in a Man (Fr. Mike's Sunday Homily) #shorts Taken from Fr. Mike's Homily for the 5th Sunday of Easter Watch the full homily: https://youtu.be/znOMe1cCbt4 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website: https://tinyurl.com/y8hsr54l 🔸Ascension Media: https://tinyurl.com/ya6olypn 🔸The Great Adventure Bible: https://tinyurl.com/ya9ah57k SOCIAL MEDIA 🔸Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ 🔸Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress 🔸LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascension-press 🔸Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/ 🔸Subscribe:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h69Rxt-yTTo) 2022-05-16T19:42Z 1.2M followers, 480.9K engagements "Fr. Mike on Evangelization: Telling the Story of Gods Love Fr. Mike speaks about evangelization new media and telling the story of Gods love at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia. Addressing future pastors he tells them the heart of your formation is to become a dad to your parishioners. He encourages them to use the same motto they use at the Newman Center of the University of Minnesota Duluth where he serves as campus minister. The motto he shares with students there is See a need fill a need. In other words you dont have to wait for permission to share the gospel to be" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mib825ROL7M) 2020-02-01T13:30Z 1.2M followers, 1.5M engagements "Why Did God Choose the Jewish People Reading the Old Testament can be so frustrating. We hear the stories of Gods chosen people forming a covenant with God and then breaking that covenant over and over. How could God allow this Today Fr. Mike helps us read Scripture with a lens towards our own unfaithfulness and stubbornness and shows why God chose the Jewish people to make manifest his glory. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pmnlVbDZ3rI) 2023-03-29T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 164.3K engagements "The Secret to Sticking to a New Year's Resolution So you felt a strong wave of inspiration and became determined to make a New Years resolution. Great. Now what In this video Fr. Mike teaches how to strike a balance between great change and manageable consistency so you can tackle that resolution with determination and wisdom. By starting with small steps and plotting a course of action you will experience what it means to be faithful and become who God is calling you to be by the end of the year. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qBhd_bx8V9g) 2018-01-03T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 73.1K engagements "Why Marriage Is NOT a Contract (Its a Covenant) For the past [--] years the institution of marriage has been under attack. More and more couples are choosing not to get married with the mindset that "we don't need a piece of paper to show that we love each other." And yet that is not at all what the Catholic Church teaches about this sacrament. Today Fr. Mike delves into the difference between a contract between two persons and the covenant of marriage that every couple is called to enter into. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qcnBS9JNXH4) 2023-02-08T21:53Z 1.2M followers, 148.3K engagements "How to Deal with Your Partners Sexual Sin Fr. Mike talks about how to navigate discussions with your partner about sexual sinwhether its pornography masturbation or other impurity. Its important to realize that sometimes a person doesnt have a right to know everything about you immediately. Keeping this in mind at what point does a couple have to be vulnerable about their sexual sins After two months of dating maybe six months Its quite possibleactually likelythat a persons sexual sins are the most shameful part of his or her life so when someone is not exposing those sinsno matter how long" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r3PcVAOogVU) 2020-04-22T19:50Z 1.2M followers, 330.3K engagements "Why Waiting Isnt Just InconvenientIts Essential Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Arthur Brooks In this conversation Fr. Mike sits down with Harvard professor bestselling author and devoted Catholic Dr. Arthur Brooks to explore what it really means to wait wellnot just for something you dont have yet but for God who meets you in the waiting. Together they talk about: 👉why modern life has made us worse at waiting 👉the arrival fallacy and why finally getting what you want never satisfies for long 👉how resistance increases sufferingand how surrender transforms it 👉the difference between savoring" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=w9_5VdG_7A4) 2025-11-23T18:00Z 1.2M followers, 179.3K engagements "Regarding Fr. Mike's Bible in a Year podcast [----] marks the 5th anniversary of Bible in a Year Over the past five years the Lord has taken this podcast to extraordinary places -- reaching listeners in more than [---] countries becoming the #1 podcast in the U.S. and remaining the #1 religious podcast in the world even five years later. Through Bible in a Year God has transformed hearts and minds and we are deeply grateful to every listener who has made this journey possible. As we continue creating new videos podcasts books and articles each day we invite you to press play once again on Bible" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wUspaAYMCKo) 2025-12-31T17:01Z 1.2M followers, 130.6K engagements "The Sisters of Life Answer the Internet's Top Questions About Nuns When do religious sisters retire Are they all Catholic How do they get their names What's the difference between nuns and sisters (.Is there a difference) These are the most-asked questions about nuns and religious sistersaccording to the internetand Sr. Mary Grace and Sr. Marie Veritas of the Sisters of Life are here to answer them for you: 00:00 Meet Sr. Mary Grace and Sr. Marie Veritas 00:30 Do nuns or sisters have cellphones 00:53 Do sisters still exist 01:09 Why are sisters only female 01:58 How do sisters get their names" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3cnsBDtcsOg) 2024-01-18T22:13Z 1.2M followers, 1.4M engagements "What Is the Sin of Gluttony Many of us have learned the hard way that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. In this video Fr. Mike shows us how to savor lifes delights without losing our ability to enjoy life. He gives palpable examples as he demonstrates how our favorite thingswhen enjoyed in the right quantity and for the right reasonscan give us more patience temperance freedom and joy. Learn more about the marshmallow experiment Fr. Mike mentions in this video here: http://bit.ly/1D3xDlQ. Fr. Mikes Ascension Presents videos are also available as podcasts at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9pMbi7wmVmg) 2017-04-26T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 322.4K engagements "Catholic Teaching on IVF and Contraception Explained For many people the Catholic Churchs teaching on in vitro fertilization and contraception is a hard one but it is in concordance with the nature of things. The nature of a thing as Fr. MIke puts it is its what-its-for-ness. Sex is for procreation and the unity of the couple. Equally important is the fact that sex not in vitro fertilization is the natural way to bring forth a new life. Contraception and in vitro fertilization violate the nature of not only sex but also the nature of the person and life itself. If you feel that this teaching" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LOmWQKCoLd4) 2019-05-29T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 469.3K engagements "The Moment Everything Changed A Faith Journey You Must Hear (w/ Debbie Herbeck) After growing up in a house never hearing about Jesus Debbie Herbeck reveals her powerful conversion story into the Catholic Church. She reflects on hearing Christ speak to her heart discovering Mary as the perfect model of a Jewish mother and how her faith journey became beautifully intertwined with her love story and marriage. Let God lead you this Lent Sign up for your most powerful Lent experience today https://ascensionpress.com/pages/crux ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RlLw_rVnQAk) 2026-02-10T16:25Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements "Lent Isn't About Perfection (Fr. Mike Schmitz & Fr. Columba Jordan) #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RmNrumsIOCw) 2026-02-09T18:00Z 1.2M followers, 23.5K engagements "When Crude Language Becomes Sinful The words we speak shape our hearts and reflect our characterbut do we always choose them wisely Do you struggle with swearing or taking the Lord's name in vain Today Fr. Mike explores the significance of the words we use and the distinction between different types of foul language. Since our words reflect our hearts they matter more than we realize. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour May [--] - Washington D.C. May [--] - Philadelphia PA May [--] - Cincinnati OH SOLD OUT May [--] - Nashville TN Join Fr." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W0uxPqj3CP0) 2025-03-12T20:18Z 1.2M followers, 464.1K engagements "The Story of Padre Pio Bobby Angel talks about the story of St. Padre Pio a powerhouse saint who went all in for Christ. St. Padre Pio experienced temptation and evil at a very young age having visions of angels demons and even Satan at the age of [--] or [--]. He wanted to give his life to Christ and become a priest and entered the monastery at age [--]. It was in [----] that Padre Pio received the stigmata: a physical ailment that causes one to develop the [--] wounds of Christ crucified (two on the hands two on the feet and one on the side). He developed the side wound first but tried to hide it in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WSv1eMl2Uco) 2020-09-22T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 101K engagements "How Bishop Barron Learned to Pray In this clip from Fr. Mike's interview with Bishop Robert Barron the two notable priests discuss making prayer personal taking the time to build your life around prayer and how the psalms can help us say what we can't say on our own. Experience the entire conversation: https://youtu.be/kzEwF7DfZcY Want to go deeper this Advent Join Fr. Mike Schmitz in a journey through the daily readings as he confronts our doubts and reveals God's love with Ascension-app-exclusive daily video reflections and scripture passages: https://link.ascension-app.com/caouRw13GNb Too" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WnzY7jNwPYA) 2024-11-28T18:44Z 1.2M followers, 308.4K engagements "Stress: Is It Healthy or Dangerous We often consider all stress to be bad for us but in this video Fr. Mike makes the case for stresseustress that is or the kind that compels us to take action. He illustrates how a life without stress can easily become lethargic lifeless and even dangerous to one's health. So hopefully this video will give you the boost you need to tackle that next daunting task by helping you not stress about being stressed. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (https://bit.ly/2vQgGRx) Chosen:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZVSNU56pAxg) 2018-05-02T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 241.3K engagements "How to Go to Confession (COMPLETE Step-by-Step Catholic Guide) If youve ever wondered how to go to Confession what to say or why it is so essential Fr. David Michael Moses has the answers. Step by step hell guide you through preparing for and receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation where you'll encounter the boundless mercy and healing love of our Heavenly Father. 00:00 Confession [---] 00:10 Step 1: Sin. 00:20 Step 2: Examination of conscience 00:47 Step 3: Look up a confession time 01:23 Step 4: Get to that church 01:33 Step 5: Find the confessional 02:16 Step 6: Choose a side 02:26 Step 7:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a0sNNXaHwVY) 2025-03-11T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 376.9K engagements "Can a Catholic Marry a Non-Catholic Father Mike answers one of the most common questions he receives pointing out that Catholics marrying non-Catholics is not an issue of sin but an issue of wisdom. Since marriage is naturally so difficult he argues the wise decision would be to marry someone who is on the same page with you when it comes to your faith. The reasons for this are endless and Father Mike is passionate about all of them. The most important thing to remember though is that loving Jesus and the Catholic Church is not an imposition so don't be afraid to make your faith the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hGd4lefcsBE) 2018-05-23T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 1.1M engagements "The Christian Response to Grief Grief is a human emotion that affects all of us at different times throughout our lives but sometimes it can feel overwhelming. The Catholic Church in all her wisdom offers us this beautiful prayer in the rite of Christian burial: "Indeed for your faithful Lord life is changed not ended and when this earthly dwelling turns to dust an eternal dwelling is made ready for them in heaven." Fr. Mike extends hope and encouragement to anyone grieving today. He explains that our grief as Christians should look different in the light of Christ's promise of eternal life." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hxA41cTI7NY) 2023-09-13T22:19Z 1.2M followers, 104.7K engagements "Send this to someone who thinks Catholics worship Mary (w/ Tanner Kalina) #shorts On Our Lady's feast day nonetheless 👊 #catholic #ourladyoflourdes #short" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ogTRJr9a5TE) 2026-02-11T18:01Z 1.2M followers, 32.3K engagements "When You Dont Feel Anything in Prayer (What to Do) What if this was the Lent you started to see God working daily in your life In this conversation Fr. Columba Jordan and Fr. Mark-Mary Ames unpack the Crux disciplines of Spiritual Reading and the daily Examen prayer. Together they talk about hearing Gods voice in your prayer how an "ordinary" spiritual life actually bears incredible fruits and the hidden graces in struggle or even failure. Fr. Mark-Mary shares one of the most fruitful meditations hes ever had and his favorite aspects of the Gospel of Mark encouraging us to dive deeper into" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sOXz3NZ-DxQ) 2026-02-15T17:01Z 1.2M followers, 15.5K engagements "Sorry Mass was late Fr. Mike was throwing a fit #shorts #short" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=w246K1cBxQE) 2025-10-03T20:06Z 1.2M followers, 721.1K engagements "Why Confess My Sins to a Priest If youve ever been in a conversation where you had to defend the Catholic Faith people have probably asked you this question. It can be a tough one to answer but Fr. Mike lays out many reasons why confessing our sins to a priest makes perfect sense. Confession isnt a man-made tradition of the Church but rather a valuable gift given by God and rooted in Scripture. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (https://bit.ly/2vQgGRx) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xtvjmsPmVpw) 2018-02-28T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 548.9K engagements "Types of Altar Servers #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2xnv1RvGo4I) 2026-02-05T16:56Z 1.2M followers, 367.8K engagements "How to Make a Resolution to Combat Vice and Grow in Virtue If you've got a question for Fr. Josh comment below with #AskFrJosh or share a Glory Story of how God has worked in your life with #GloryStory. Your question or story may be featured in the next video Today Fr. Josh answers a question from Stacy Jens: "What about making a resolution to strive harder to combat a vice or a sin" Ask Fr. Josh is the question and answer show to help you navigate life when our Catholic Faith doesnt give an easy fill-in-the-blank answer. In each video Father addresses one question from three different" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MjhliLWy3_w) 2021-12-28T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 26.8K engagements "Praying the Hail Mary Well Brother Pius speaks of the twofold structure of the Hail Mary the base prayer of the Rosary: the Hail Mary starts with what God has done through Mary and then asks for her intercession. Its sort of like sitting at the feet of Mary and hearing her tell the story of her sons life. Brother Pius offers a way to make the prayer even more Christ-centered by adding something about him or his life after you pray his name like this Blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus crowned with thorns for example. Theres no reason to be suspicious of the repetition of the prayers in the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Odcr-XiriYw) 2019-10-18T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 85.4K engagements "Why Catholics Have a Pope Update 2025: Habemus papam The Catholic Church has a new earthly shepherd in Pope Leo XIV. Read hopeful and insightful commentary on the papacy and the new pope from trusted Catholics voices like Fr. Mike Schmitz Jeff Cavins Fr. Josh Johnson and Katie Katie Prejean McGrady in "When the White Smoke Clears: A Guide to Pope Leo XIV's Early Days". Order your copy today: ascensionpress.com/whitesmoke Fr. Mike goes all the way back to Genesis to explain why Catholics have a pope. God established the kingdom of Israel with the twelve sons of Jacob. Centuries later he" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p4N0hSMCAIU) 2019-07-10T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 370.9K engagements "You CAN Quit Porn. Heres How. This is not the first video on Ascension Presents about how to overcome an addiction to pornography but it might be one of the simplest and most actionable. Since [----] Covenant Eyes has been a leader in the online accountability space. They are the #1 app for helping people find freedom from pornography. Their accountability software monitors images on device screens and sends a report to a trusted friend (ally) who holds you accountable for both your online and offline choices. Today Fr. Mike invites you to consider whether it might be helpful for you to make" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2S9ffunULTM) 2023-12-13T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 106.5K engagements "Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen Official Ascension App Commercial Where do you turn when lifes toughest questions come your way Journey with Isabel and her grandfather as they plunge into the depths of Gods Word trying to find an answer to one of lifes most challenging questions. Get answers to your most challenging questions and access to life-changing resources in the Ascension app You can download the Ascension app for free from the App store on your device by clicking: https://link.ascension-app.com/gFNBAH36i0b Ascension App Marketing Manager: Evan Atkins Ascension Senior Producer:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AdDllzDdZSY) 2026-01-30T16:00Z 1.2M followers, 16.6K engagements "The Pennsylvania Sex Abuse Scandal This talk is difficult for Fr. Mike to give but sadly it is also necessary. Since the Pennsylvania Report was released practically every headline with the word Catholic in it has been about the report which covers seventy years and gives accounts of three hundred priests who allegedly abused over one thousand minors over. Indignation is not the main message Fr. Mike wants to express herealthough he feels that too. More than anything he wants his viewers to know that nowmore than everwe need to live virtuous and holy lives and become the saints the Church" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AdR8eyaDCHg) 2018-08-22T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 647.1K engagements "Praying in a State of Mortal Sin Contrite prayer can be an act of courage because Lord knows theres no harder time to pray than after we know weve sinned. In a way were afraid to approach God. Yet just as the only way to overcome our fears is by facing them the only way to overcome our sin is by going to God after we sin. In this video Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how God wants a relationship with us and will cleanse us from every wrongdoing to build that relationship. For a great study program about prayer check out Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer at http://bit.ly/1YdBZm5. This video" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G6KDiOh_Pn8) 2016-04-28T01:10Z 1.2M followers, 1.4M engagements "Can Someone Be Denied Holy Communion Sometimes we can be tricked into thinking that the Holy Communion we receive at Mass every Sunday is somehow owed to us; that we have a right to receive it. However the Eucharist which is Jesus Christs own body and blood is a divine gift bestowed upon us by our Heavenly Father. And because its a gift the way we receive it and the state of our souls matter greatly to our relationship with God. Which begs the question: can someone be denied Holy Communion Today Fr. Mike explains whether communion is a gift that can be taken away and what that means for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Lzd7JYnWx0I) 2021-08-18T21:18Z 1.2M followers, 471.7K engagements "Finding God in Success and Failure in Lent (Fr. Mike Schmitz & Fr. Columba Jordan) #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PIAl_GCKlHg) 2026-02-10T18:00Z 1.2M followers, 14.9K engagements "If This Doesnt Bother You Thats a Problem (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) What's in our heart that refuses to celebrate when good things happen to someone else Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the story of the man healed on the Sabbath. Many focus on the fact that Jesus healed on the Sabbath though technically allowed but Fr. Mike invites us to look deeper. The real issue isnt the law. Its the heart. More than Jesus performing the miracle what this story exposes is that sometimes we fail to value the suffering of others or even the joy of others because they simply dont matter enough to us. Let God lead" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Sx1_eysucI4) 2026-02-04T17:53Z 1.2M followers, 132.6K engagements "3 Reasons You Still Feel Bad After Confession We know this: when we go to the sacrament of reconciliation with a truly contrite heart and receive absolution we are forgiven of our sins by the blood of Jesus Christ. So if you've ever left the confessional still feeling bad you might wonder. "What gives" Today Fr. Mike identifies [--] reasons why we might be experiencing a lingering feeling of guilt after confession and he gives us a bit of advice to deal with those feelings. [--]. "I'm forgiven but I still have to deal with the consequences." [--]. "Someone else knows what I did." [--]. "I've broken God's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_vSFlmzjhoA) 2023-06-14T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 165.8K engagements "Hail Mary Full of Grace (Fr. Mike) #shorts hail mary father mike fr. mike schmitz father mike schmitz how to pray the hail mary pray the hail mary catholic prayers hail mary prayer rosary ascension presents hail mary father mike fr. mike schmitz father mike schmitz how to pray the hail mary pray the hail mary catholic prayers hail mary prayer rosary ascension presents" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dSQbD3QSWKo) 2024-04-22T17:26Z 1.2M followers, 166.1K engagements "Fr. Mike Schmitz and Sr. Miriam James Heidland SOLT Explain Healing in the Gaze of Jesus In this 3-part series filmed backstage at the [----] Good News Conference Fr. Mike sits down with [--] special guests to discuss prayer the sacraments and how to prepare to meet Jesus "face to face" this coming Advent. Fr. Mike and Sr. Miriam examine our needs for healing from sin trauma and a broken past and uncover the luminous power of God's loving gaze on our hearts minds and souls. Want to go deeper this Advent Join Fr. Mike Schmitz in a journey through the daily readings as he confronts our doubts and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=euOy4JuzC3Y) 2024-11-27T18:50Z 1.2M followers, 589K engagements "How to Offer Everything to God this Lent Fr. Mike Schmitz & Fr. Columba Jordan This Lent you dont have to wait until you feel ready strong or spiritual enough. God is ready to meet you right where you are. In this conversation Fr. Columba Jordan and Fr. Mike Schmitz talk about what God is really asking us foran offering of whatever we have to give right now. From prayer and fasting to exercise they explore why the spiritual life can never be separated from the physical. Reflecting on ordinary actions like a short walk or a simple fast they reveal that anything can become an act of worship" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vUXh5bUgQfI) 2026-02-08T13:16Z 1.2M followers, 111.2K engagements "Why Is There No Marriage in Heaven For some this may be the saddest part about Heaven but it shouldn't be Fr. Mike dives into the deeper meaning behind this teaching and explains why it's actually good news. He reminds us that Heaven isnt a loss of love but the fulfillment of it. In Heaven you wont love your spouse less youll love them more than ever before. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour July [--] - Vail CO October [--] - Detroit MI October [--] - Sugar Land TX October [--] - Cedar Park TX October [--] - Fort Worth TX Join Fr." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yN7Klj-vdwQ) 2025-07-02T16:01Z 1.2M followers, 413.9K engagements ""Can I Go to the Wedding" Answered If you're Catholic you're probably aware that not every wedding is the same in the eyes of the Church. You may have heard of situationsor been in ones yourselfwhere you're not sure if it's okay for you as a practicing Catholic to attend such a wedding. How do you know when it's okay and when it's not okay Fr. Mike not only gives us a couple of guiding principles but also breaks down most of the situations you might find yourself in and tells us what Jesus and his Church asks of us. 00:00 Can I go to the wedding Or not 00:27 If you can't go to the wedding" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0RGIt93Fq-0) 2025-02-27T01:05Z 1.1M followers, 181.5K engagements "Fr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Sound of Freedom" Movie In our world today there are millions trapped in slavery and sex trafficking. The most horrific and devastating example of this is the sale of the weakest and most vulnerable in society our children. Today Fr. Mike shares his honest review of the film "Sound of Freedom" currently in theaters and offers a word of encouragement for how each of us can confront this terrible reality head-on and proactively do something about it. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0cscYYBD2kY) 2023-10-26T21:08Z 872K followers, 595.3K engagements "We asked our Gen Z employee to edit another Fr. Mike video. #shorts You guys asked for this 🫵 #short" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0jqWwjknrLo) 2025-07-21T22:19Z 1.1M followers, 73.3K engagements "Signs of the Apocalypse What do Catholics believe about the end of the world Whats the deal with the Rapture What are the [--] Days of Darkness How can we prepare for the apocalypse Fr. Ambrose Criste explains everything you need to know about the end of the world. He shares what we need to do as Catholics to be ready for Christ's second coming. Fr. Ambrose Criste O.Praem. is a Norbertine Canon Regular of St. Michael's Abbey in Silverado CA. To stay up-to-date with Fr. Ambrose and the Norbertines visit https://theabbotscircle.com/ To submit a prayer intention to the Abbey visit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0jtxBVgSmpA) 2025-02-06T21:25Z 1.1M followers, 32.8K engagements "Why Did God Let Them Die Grief is natural and sadness at the death of a loved one is to be expected. But what about people who feel anger in their bereavement Especially anger at God Fr. Mike shares a difficult truth for those who wish their loved ones were still with them instead of with Jesus in heaven. Join Fr. Mike in Newark NJ on December [--] [----] for an evening of Advent reflection and a question and answer session. Get tickets at https://www.njpac.org/event/father-mike/. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0sJ9KDxV8BQ) 2024-12-04T23:10Z 1M followers, 28.7K engagements "Why Church-Hopping Could Be Weakening Your Spiritual Life Only 43% of Catholics are registered in a parish. You might attend Mass regularly but are you connected to a home parish Fr. Mark-Mary shares why committing to your local parish matters not just for you but for the whole Church. Rather than choosing churches based on convenience or preference embracing a home parish helps foster real community spiritual growth and a richer experience of the Jubilee year through shared worship and connection. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0u05yMMUdgs) 2025-05-05T21:01Z 1.1M followers, 10.6K engagements "A Catholic Stance on Artificial Intelligence it is essential to emphasize the importance of moral responsibility grounded in the dignity and vocation of the human person. This guiding principle also applies to questions concerning AI. Antiqua et Nova [--] Today Fr. Mark-Mary shares how we as Catholics should respond to the rise of AI. He explains how we need to be cautiously optimistic and never forget that God is with us in the midst of a technologically advancing era. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour March [--] - North Charleston" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=10KCnVt92wk) 2025-02-24T20:51Z 1.1M followers, 25.3K engagements "True Friendship vs. Toxic Friendship Have you ever seen that movie Mean Girls Its the ultimate comparison of toxic friendship and true friendship. Aristotle describes three different types of friendship that can help us understand what true friendship is: 1) Friendship of utility which is a friendship based on circumstance. It just makes sense to be their friend since you work with them or see them often for some other reason 2) Friendship of pleasure which is a friendship where you enjoy hanging out with the person in your free time but wouldnt exactly share your deepest thoughts or feelings" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=13HyvyOlU_Y) 2020-05-14T19:30Z 1.1M followers, 40.2K engagements "Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day [--] (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next [--] days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day well lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us right here on YouTube or for free on the Ascension App https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave John 16:13: "But when he the Spirit of truth comes he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own but will only repeat what he has heard. He will receive what is from" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1LlL-GmBvjg) 2025-04-30T12:00Z 1.1M followers, 307.6K engagements "Gods Greatest Act of Mercy (feat. Fr. Chris Alar MIC) Did you know that the entire Bible is a love story Fr. Chris Alar MIC breaks down God's three great acts of mercyand explains to us the incredible gift of God's greatest act of mercy. Ascension is delighted to collaborate with the Fr. Chris and the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception on the development of a new one of a kind Bible for Catholics: the Divine Mercy Catholic Bible (https://tinyurl.com/ygwno847). Divine Mercy is a gift given to us by God. Devotion to Divine Mercy has been growing through the revelations to St. Faustina" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1MJakJ2X_uw) 2021-09-16T19:30Z 1.1M followers, 17.9K engagements "Miracles: The Bible vs. Today (What's Changed) Do miracles occur more frequently in the Bible or in today's world Why do some of my prayers for miracles seem unanswered Today Fr. Mike Schmitz delves into the mystery of miracles explaining how they are recognized and validated in the Catholic Church and exploring why God sometimes grants miracles and other times does not. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour May [--] - Washington D.C. May [--] - Philadelphia PA May [--] - Cincinnati OH SOLD OUT May [--] - Nashville TN Join Fr. Mike live for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1lVaXesVIag) 2025-04-09T16:53Z 1.1M followers, 49.7K engagements "Fr. Mikes take on Superman Fr. Mikes take on Superman Its not about the cape its about what our heroes teach us about virtue. #short" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2Bm-wIWKi6g) 2025-07-24T20:01Z 1.1M followers, 83.7K engagements "If You're Discouraged You Need These [--] Things If you're feeling discouraged this is not unusual and you are not alone. Jackie Angel shares [--] practices she's learned that keep our eyes on Jesus when we're experiencing discouragement. You are loved you are valued and you are absolutely irreplaceable. Our team at Ascension is thinking of you and praying for you. If you're going through a difficult time or struggling with your mental health don't hesitate to reach out for help. Talk to someone you trust or seek support from a professional. You can also call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2Sr3TPRwvNs) 2025-04-04T00:42Z 1.1M followers, 25.7K engagements "Work of love" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2lCbSW2YJSM) 2025-09-07T14:05Z 53.2K followers, 35.6K engagements "THIS is How You Can Strengthen Your Faith Want to grow deeper in your faith and trust in God more boldly Fr. Mark-Mary and Fr. Jonah unpack the theological virtue of faithnot just believing in God but trusting Him with your whole life. They explore how true faith involves action risk and surrender drawing from Scripture and powerful real-life examples. Join them as they pray the 'Act of Faith' prayer and see how you can strengthen their faith through prayer. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October [--] - Detroit MI" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=31sQBqcexTs) 2025-05-26T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 15.5K engagements "Jesus sees you and wants to bring you healing (Fr. Mark-Mary) #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3CTNEICNAR4) 2025-05-13T20:30Z 1.1M followers, 28.2K engagements "Aching to Find a Spouse Are you aching to find a spouse who understands you and your Catholic faith Being called to the married life when you dont have a spouse makes you feel like youre putting your life on hold waiting for someone to come along so you can live out your vocation. Jackie offers five tips to remember if youre having a hard time being single. [--]. Everybody has an ache only God can satisfy. [--]. Be healthy and holy now. [--]. Remember your death. Remember life is short. [--]. God doesnt show you gold and give you silver. [--]. Be patient and trust God. MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascensions main" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3F8uIOmt9CA) 2018-10-23T19:30Z 1.1M followers, 223.2K engagements "Day 9: Novena for the Papal Conclave (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) #shorts Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next [--] days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day well lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us right here on YouTube or for free on the Ascension App: https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3I-oBte4WPo) 2025-05-07T12:00Z 1.1M followers, 15K engagements "Introducing Fr. Mikes New Podcast: Called "Amen I say to you whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine you did for me." (Matthew 25:40) Fr. Mike shares the exciting news of his new podcast "Called" Join us as Fr. Mike sits down with a new guest discussing how we're all called to live a more virtuous generous and Christ-centered life. To learn more about the podcast check out: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/called. To learn more about The Catholic Initiative please visit https://thecatholicinitiative.org/. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3aAS8K8lOsM) 2025-09-03T18:28Z 1.2M followers, 90.6K engagements "The Devils Lies About Contraception Abortion and IVF How did we end up in a society that celebrates all forms of sexual indecency and the consequential rise of abortion IVF and broken families Today Fr. Mark-Mary explains how the sexual revolution was a victory for the devil and how our quick adoption of it led to devaluing the human person. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour May [--] - Washington D.C. May [--] - Philadelphia PA May [--] - Cincinnati OH SOLD OUT May [--] - Nashville TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3txM9h2uoik) 2025-03-10T21:13Z [--] followers, 21.8K engagements "What Catholics Should Know About Superstitions Did you know that superstitions are a sin In this video Fr. Mike dives into the topic of Friday the 13th and other common superstitions shedding light on how they can reveal something about our hearts. Often rooted in fear superstitions are a sin against the First Commandment showing our desire to control or predict the future. Fr. Mike also discusses how Catholics can sometimes fall into superstition through their approach to saints prayers and sacramentalssuch as treating the scapular like a good luck charm. He emphasizes that our trust should" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3zjEUj9dBpA) 2024-11-20T23:26Z 1M followers, 45.7K engagements "Apart from Me You Can Do Nothing #shorts Have you heard the phrase "Ora et Labora" before What about the maxim "Pray as if everything depends on God. And work as if everything depends on you." Fr. Mike breaks down the Benedictine charism of prayer AND work and offers us some food for thought when tempted to fall into fatalism or quietism and remove our will from the equation. Perhaps we can consider the phrase "pray as if everything depends on you" too. You can watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/EygPDS7n6fw 📖 Get the official Catechism in a Year Reading Plan" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=46MzSnXCn9Q) 2023-09-13T10:47Z 884K followers, [----] engagements "Fr. Mike's Thoughts on Babies Crying Why do babies cry Have you ever considered that their cries might have something to teach us Fr. Mike explains that a baby's cry is an act of faiththey cry because they trust someone will hear someone will care and someone will come. In the same way when we cry out to God in our moments of pain or loneliness that too is an act of faith. And like a loving Father He sees us He cares and He comes. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October [--] - Detroit MI October [--] - Sugar Land TX October" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4TG1TlHtGv0) 2025-05-21T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 37.5K engagements "Good Prayer vs. Bad Prayer Is there such a thing as bad prayer If you feel like your prayer is lacking Fr. Mark-Mary has some concrete steps to focus on God in prayer and grow in a closer relationship with him (plus some pitfalls to avoid). ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascension App: https://link.ascension-app.com/lMuyddWAqHb 🔸The Great Adventure Bible: https://tinyurl.com/y6lfxzyt 🔸 Catechism of the Catholic Church Ascension Edition:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4UNDPAz1R6w) 2025-01-20T22:21Z 1.1M followers, 17.7K engagements "Cross the Finish Line Strong This Lent Lent is almost over. [--] days of fasting prayer and sacrifice have passed in the blink of an eye. How do you feel Are you puffed up with pride or weighed down by discouragement Today Fr. Mark-Mary offers a final word of encouragement to lean into the mercy of Jesus however you feel as we enter into Holy Week. Do you find the Stations of the Cross boring but want to dive deeper into Christs love by meditating on them Reinvigorate your experience of Stations of the Cross by buying the Pocket Guide to the Stations of the Cross: (https://tinyurl.com/yd7goj7o)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4s69tj1wnco) 2022-04-08T19:51Z 1.1M followers, 24K engagements "The Role of Hope in Holy Week There are many great ways to describe hope but Fr. Mike defines it as trust in another extended into the future. He recalls two stories from the Gospels that exemplify what hope is not. When Peter denied Christ and when the two travelers on the road to Emmaus abandoned their hope in Christ. Peter had Jesus (they were basically best friends) butby denying himwas essentially saying he didnt need Jesus. The travelers needed Jesus but the way they saw it they no longer had him. Fr. Mike explains how hope is knowing that we have Jesus and knowing that we need him." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4sgbQJsS8uE) 2019-04-17T19:30Z 1.1M followers, 147.9K engagements "Day 1: Novena for the Papal Conclave (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) #shorts Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next [--] days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day well lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us right here on YouTube or for free on the Ascension App: https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4w0x-rySnww) 2025-04-29T21:34Z 1.1M followers, 42.6K engagements "POV: You're a cardinal at conclave #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4w8CqHC9yng) 2025-05-08T14:31Z 1.1M followers, 215.3K engagements "What to Do When You Dont Feel Like Praying Do you find it difficult to pray sometimes That's okay Fr. Mark-Mary and Fr. PT talk about what to do when prayer feels difficult. They remind us that even when we dont feel anything when we're tired or when we don't want to pray we can still be honest with the Lord share our heart with Him and know He is listening and His heart is always open. Don't let discouragement stop you from prayer use it as part of your prayer Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour July [--] - Vail CO October 20" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=51nm1awnMdQ) 2025-06-23T17:37Z 1.1M followers, 10.4K engagements "3 Levels of Healing (and Where to Start) Just like there are different levels of maintenance we have to keep up with in our homes there are different levels of maintenance in our spiritual lives. This can be delicate difficult and sometimes messy work. So while Fr. Mark-Mary is not a mental health professional he's here to share a couple tips and fundamentals that will help anyone get back on track. Want more practical guidance for the spiritual life Fr. Mark-Mary's got you covered. Check out his book "Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress"" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=55xf0F7Bpnk) 2024-10-07T19:30Z 1.1M followers, 38.9K engagements "This Ends Friendships. (w/ Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) When someone shares a secret with me can I share it with someone else Fr. Mark-Mary explains why its important to keep trust. If something is shared in confidence it isnt ours to pass along and once we tell someone we cant control who theyll tell. Be a good friend: dont share information that isnt yours to share. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October [--] - Detroit MI SOLD OUT October [--] - Sugar Land TX October [--] - Cedar Park TX October [--] - Fort Worth TX Join Fr. Mike" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=59EuSjWP1dw) 2025-09-22T19:11Z 1.2M followers, 14.3K engagements "Make Sure You Do THIS After Lent Happy Easter How was your Lent Whether it felt like a win or a struggle Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that the real focus isn't on our success or failureit's on Jesus. Today Fr. Mark-Mary shares how to reflect on your Lenten journey with gratitude humility and hope. If you were faithful to your commitments give thanks and let that fuel your spiritual growth. If you stumbled dont be discouragedbring it to Jesus. Let it become a moment of learning humility and deeper trust in God. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5TFy7Dlb-LM) 2025-04-21T16:56Z 1.1M followers, 30.3K engagements "Inside the Conclave: Who will be the next pope (Dr. Edward Sri) #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5UYTerBLzFQ) 2025-05-07T17:17Z 1.1M followers, 21K engagements "Pray Like Jesus Prayed This Holy Week During Holy Week as we contemplate the last hours of Jesus life we get an intimate look at how Jesus prays to his Father. Starting with our Lords prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane we hear Jesus talking to God the Father about the upcoming moments of his life. He continues to pray through his Passion all the way until his last breatha model that we as sons and daughters of God can follow as well. But what does Jesus show us about what it means to truly pray Abba Father Pray the Stations of the Cross this coming Good Friday with The Way of the Cross:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5VVPTPowZgQ) 2021-03-31T19:29Z 1.1M followers, 86.6K engagements "A Way to Practice Gratitude (That Actually Sticks) It can be easy in our modern world to fall into the trap of envy and jealousy. When we dedicate our energy and focus on what others have we can get lost in what we don't have. But God hopes to remind us of a powerful truth through the practice of gratitude. Today Fr. Mark-Mary shares a secret for growing in gratitude and harnessing the power of living in the reality of who God has chosen us to be. (See Ephesians 1:3-10) For more wise counsel in your journey to God check out Fr. Mark-Mary's book Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5bjTQi4gy1I) 2023-09-11T20:17Z 884K followers, [----] engagements "Try This Prayer When You're Feeling Frustrated (Serenity Prayer) God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference. If youre finding yourself frustrated and struggling to surrender your plans to God the Serenity Prayer is for you. We all have things we care about that are out of our control making us feel powerless and angry. The more we offer these things up to the Lord entrusting them to his care the more we are able to find peace and serenity. Today Fr. Mark-Mary explains why the Serenity Prayer is the prayer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5fjZi-mW5bU) 2021-07-02T19:30Z 1.1M followers, 31.5K engagements "Where Do I Start with the Bible Feeling intimidated by the Bible Youre not alone but that shouldnt keep you from opening it. Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why that feeling is normal and even good. He shares how to approach Scripture with humility and curiosity and offers tools like The Bible in a Year podcast and the Great Adventure Bible Timeline to help you get started. Dont wait until you feel ready begin today Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour July [--] - Vail CO October [--] - Detroit MI October [--] - Sugar Land TX October 22" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5lf-6pJoHp8) 2025-06-18T18:10Z 1.1M followers, 22.8K engagements "The Devil's Subtle Attacks and How to Fight Them (Fr. Mark-Mary) #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6-eocOHe3Lo) 2025-07-29T15:12Z 1.1M followers, 40.8K engagements "6 Catholic Music Artists You Need to Listen To #catholicmusic Did you know that there is a revival going on (and we're not just referring to the Eucharistic Revival) Today Fr. Mark-Mary wants to share a secret about a new surge in amazing Catholic music that you might not know yetbut need to hear The Catholic Church has been the patron of the arts for hundreds of years so why does it sometimes feel like there isn't any beautiful Catholic music A revival of vibrant Catholic music is emerging from rising stars like Seth Schlueter and Marie Miller to more seasoned artists like Matt Maher Brother" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=68IiwFDNrQA) 2024-06-27T14:00Z 969K followers, [----] engagements "How the Devil Slowly Leads You into Sin (Without You Noticing) As we journey further into Lent lets talk about how we can escape the devils grasp. It's no secret that sin is prevalent in our world today but what's truly alarming is how numb we've become to just how distorted certain things are. Fr. Mark-Mary sheds light on how were slowly being simmered in the devil's crockpot often compromising on sins but especially sexual sin. He addresses the widespread presence of pornography and sexual immorality in our lives while urging us to stay vigilant in resisting these temptations. Tickets are" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6UnCe1llqBc) 2025-03-24T20:09Z 1.1M followers, 25.9K engagements "Are My Friends Good (w/ Fr. Gregory Pine & Fr. Jacob Bertrand O.P.) Get the reading plan for Season [--] @ https://ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics Are your friends good for you Do they build you up Do you build them up What really makes a good friend. "good" Today Fr. Gregory Pine & Fr. Jacob Bertrand O.P. share some traditionaland enduringwisdom about finding the right friends. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=72EK_BG8vcw) 2023-10-24T19:50Z 870K followers, [----] engagements "What's the Point (Man's Search for Meaning) If you are like many young people today you may find yourself asking; "Why am I here What's the purpose of my life Today Bobby and Jackie Angel share the basic truth that God desired for you to exist and that you are loved. Maybe you need to hear that core message today. Or maybe you need to share it with others. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website: https://tinyurl.com/yadn2ght 🔸Ascension Media:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7AWR601Kth0) 2022-03-29T20:15Z 1.1M followers, 23.9K engagements "Why Youre Not Happy (and What to Do About It) w/ Fr. Gregory Pine OP I have come that you might have life and life in abundance. This oft-quoted verse from Johns Gospel can lead us to believe that following the Christian life will make us happy. But does it really As we read the lives of the saintsand as we live our own liveswe are confronted with the inescapable reality of suffering. The Christian life is not in fact always easy. But didnt Jesus say we would be happy Today Fr. Gregory Pine helps us understand St. Augustines famous quote our hearts are restless until they rest in you and how" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7ZXYJZdC8yE) 2023-10-17T22:39Z 873K followers, 20.4K engagements "This Medal Repels Demons (feat. Fr. Boniface Hicks) If youve been a follower of Jesus for more than a minute then youre probably all too familiar with the attacks of the devil that try to drag you off course in your spiritual life. We have all experienced these attacks and temptations which can be pretty scary sometimes yet we know God allows them for a reason. But thats not the end of the story God also provides us with powerful protections against the powers of darkness. Today Fr. Boniface Hicks explores one such method of protection the St. Benedict Medal. He breaks down the symbolism and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7fua42Wc35g) 2024-08-14T20:30Z 986K followers, 17.4K engagements "Why Get Married If It Doesn't Exist in Heaven Why should you consider getting married if as Jesus states in Matthew 22:30; "at the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like the angels in heaven" Today Fr. Mike continues his series dealing with questions related to the vocation of marriage. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website: https://tinyurl.com/yafyebs7 🔸Ascension Media: https://tinyurl.com/y9rfch7v 🔸The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7rMOjv7O7kg) 2022-02-09T20:52Z 1.1M followers, 139K engagements "Your Questions Answered with Fr. Mike Schmitz Jeff Cavins Fr. Mark-Mary and More What if all of your favorite Catholic speakers could be in one video Well you're in luck We had the opportunity to host "The Ascension Panel" a special Q&A event at SEEK23 hosted by @FOCUSCatholic. Featured in the panel are Fr. Mike Schmitz Jeff Cavins Fr. Mark-Mary Fr. Gregory Pine Jackie Angel Fr. John Johnson and Dr. Edward Sri sharing some of their thoughts and reflections on a wide range of topics. Enjoy 00:00 Intro 00:09 "How did you decide to enter into your vocation" 02:35 "When you start to feel" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=82PCvjKwtKU) 2023-10-20T22:08Z 870K followers, 25.1K engagements "Introducing The [--] Introducing a new system for evangelization years in the making The [--]. This simple three-part system will help you quickly and easily organize an effective ongoing evangelization effort in your parish or community. Featuring Mark Hart Fr. Mike Schmitz Leah Darrow Sr. Miriam James Heidland Fr. Josh Johnson and more this program will kickstart a movement within the walls of your parish and beyond. Be the one. Find the one. Learn more at evangelization.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8RLPmkDb4y0) 2019-05-13T19:30Z 1.1M followers, 28.1K engagements "Can I Sin on Accident 😬 "If no one gets hurt is it still a sin" "It was just an accident." How can we know if our actions are a sin or just a mistake Can we be committing sin without knowing it Today Fr. Mike details the three elements that must be present for an act to be a sin and helps us grapple with our own sinfulness and God's desire for mercy and reconciliation. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website: https://tinyurl.com/2ryzqvde" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8nV2i84ryuU) 2023-06-07T21:15Z 1M followers, 60.8K engagements "EVERYONE Misses the True Meaning Behind These [--] Bible Words The Bible was originally written in Hebrew Aramaic and Greek. But in translation especially into English some powerful meanings can get lost. Fr. Mark-Mary and Fr. PT dive into three key Greek words from Scripture that reveal the depth of Jesus compassion His sacrificial love and His desire to remain with us. These words open a window into the heart of Christ and can draw you closer to Him in a deeply personal way. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour July [--] - Vail" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8z52bPXbIag) 2025-06-16T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 10.8K engagements "How the Rosary Changes You The rosary has gone through a number of iterations over the centuries and our devotion to the rosary has been an enduring one. Of course God's grace and Our Lady's intercession has fueled thisbut actually there are lot of human realities that make the rosary so popular. Fr. Mark-Mary illustrates a few of these human realities for us and shows us how the rosary can change us for the better if we let it. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=95A8RBnn130) 2024-12-16T21:36Z 1M followers, 19.1K engagements "Look at your heart with Jesus #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9A2xIP2zVXE) 2025-06-10T15:53Z 1.1M followers, 19.8K engagements ""God is Using Everything for You" + Fr. Mike's Homily #shorts Excerpt from Fr. Mike's Homily for the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time (Year A) Watch the full homily here: https://youtu.be/Pdap-3Uvks8 Do not wait to live. God is using this here and now. There is real suffering. There is real good and evil. But sometimes the difference between something that is worthless and something that is worthwhile is a matter of perspective. God can use even our flaws In fact he will use everything if we let him. If you would like to support Ascension Presents send us a Super Chat / Super Sticker in the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9DxNeqagVds) 2023-01-29T20:00Z 1.1M followers, 75.6K engagements "Why We Keep Forgetting What We Believe as Catholics (Foundations of Faith Preview) Why do we recite the Creed every Sunday Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Edward Sri break down the purpose of the Creed in the Mass and uncover the fact that it isn't just about what we believe in but who we believe in. This video is a brief excerpt from Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church the ultimate way for your parish or small group to encounter the wisdom of the Catechism and deepen your understanding of the Catholic Faith (http://ascensionpress.com/catechismstudy) This" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9hV7JvlrIE8) 2025-05-28T12:32Z 1.1M followers, 29.9K engagements "Day 2: Novena for the Papal Conclave (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) #shorts Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next [--] days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day well lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us right here on YouTube or for free on the Ascension App: https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AJ1VMcRwns0) 2025-04-30T21:27Z 1.1M followers, 15.1K engagements "The Rosary in a Year Podcast (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames CFR) #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Aby9oAKQYO0) 2024-12-20T21:39Z 1.2M followers, 29.4K engagements "You are God's masterpiece (Sisters of Life) #shorts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Am0H1wYCaY8) 2025-07-26T15:00Z 1.1M followers, 36.8K engagements "Why You Need a Spiritual Mentor and How to Find One The Christian life can be hard and we can have so many questions. But the good news is we aren't meant to do it alone and without answers. Just as a coach helps an athlete improve we have spiritual mentors ready to help us walk toward Heaven we just have to find them. Today Jackie and Bobby share some tips for seeking out and finding a mentor to help guide you in leading a holy life and striving for heaven. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AxzPcJXsMJU) 2022-07-05T21:05Z 1M followers, 19.1K engagements "How to Lose Everything and Still Hope Many of us have been in situations where weve risked losing. It usually happens during childhood while competing in sports the arts or just making small bets and wagers with our friends. But have you ever looked back on those losses and thought they might have been preparing you for the bigger losses we experience in adulthoodthe loss of a loved one a dream job or a hard breakup Today Fr. Mike explains why it might be necessary to lose sometimes and how to do it well. Be sure to check out Fr. Mark Toups' new book In St. Joseph's Footsteps: [--] Days of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BN8gANMC50w) 2021-08-11T19:30Z 1.1M followers, 105.7K engagements "Is It Normal to Feel Lonely Fr. Mike on Loneliness Do you feel lost in your loneliness Fr. Mike reminds us that throughout Scripture loneliness shows up again and again even Jesus himself experienced deep moments of isolation. If youre feeling alone know that youre not the only one. In your loneliness you can unite your heart to Christs who truly understands what you're going through. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October [--] - Detroit MI October [--] - Sugar Land TX October [--] - Cedar Park TX October [--] - Fort Worth TX" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BOVCf0WDwyo) 2025-07-23T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 50K engagements "Love Truth and Pride Month In today's video Father Mark-Mary points out how the Sacred Heart of Jesus which reveals the warmth of Gods love and the light of his truth provides the model and key for Catholics to engage in the world's conversation about Pride. In reflecting on the image of the Sacred Heart Fr. Mark-Mary offers a threefold challenge to Catholics of goodwill during this month of June: [--]. Read the Papal document Caritas in Veritate by Pope Benedict XVI. [--]. Read the book Living the Truth in Love: Pastoral Approaches to Same-Sex Attraction. [--]. Spend time carefully listening to the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bi4dw_Khgyk) 2023-06-09T20:40Z 1M followers, 73.5K engagements "Is Self-Control a Virtue If youve ever lost your temper you probably understand why self-control or temperance is a virtue. As one of the cardinals virtuesthe others being prudence justice fortitudetemperance is a habit of excellence. It signifies self-mastery. One can practice temperance with food sex technology and alcohol. But one can also practice temperance with emotions and relationships. You can even practice temperance in your attempts to practice temperance. Its not a rule of measure we have to keep track of in everything we do. Its a matter of the heart. God wants us to be pure on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ByDqzk41t_0) 2019-10-22T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 21.7K engagements "Why Watching MMA Strips Human Dignity Sometimes the forms of entertainment we choose to watch raise important moral questions. In this video Fr. Mike puts the sport of mixed martial arts on trial for its glorification of unnecessary violence. He distinguishes between the ability to defend yourself and forcing someone into submission through physical strength. Drawing from Christs example of meekness Fr. Mike explains how martial arts as a discipline can be noble while mixed martial arts as entertainment is not. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BzBq7wXPOh4) 2017-07-12T19:30Z 1.1M followers, 174.7K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"How Demons Actually Work To clear up some misunderstandings regarding demonic activity Fr. Mark-Mary offers a short crash course on the matter. There are four main kinds of demonic activity: Temptation: when the devil subtly invites a soul to sin Infestation: when there is demonic activity in a place Oppression: when demonic activity starts outside the soul and enters within Possession: when the demonic directly enters ones internal will and intellect This video does not go into detail about demonic activity but simply aims to contextualize it and show how the demonic confirms that the"
YouTube Link 2020-09-04T19:53Z 1.2M followers, 824.3K engagements
"The Devils Last Weapon Against You (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) Falling into the same sin again and again Don't let the devil fool you there is hope Fr. Mike Schmitz warns us of the lies of the devil and encourages us to go immediately to confession when we sin. Don't get discouraged but have the humility to confess your sins and the hope that Christ can transform you If in weakness you sin in freedom claim the Lord. Let God lead you this Lent Sign up for your most powerful Lent experience today https://ascensionpress.com/pages/crux ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T16:58Z 1.2M followers, 112.7K engagements
"4 Helpful Rules for Discernment When we are discerning Gods will in our lives we often get overwhelmed by the anxiety of making the right choice and dont permit ourselves to consider what we actually want. In this video Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to weigh all the choices that are open to us good for us wise and desired by us. The last of the four is often overlooked so Fr. Mike explains why it is just as important to pay attention to our hearts desires as it is to consider the other three factors when we are discerning a decision. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in the following programs"
YouTube Link 2018-02-07T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 451.8K engagements
"#AskFrMike: Chapel Veils and the Significance of Dreams Title - #AskFrMike: Chapel Veils and the Significance of Dreams How can we know if God is speaking to us through a dream Is it acceptable to wear a chapel veil to a Novus Ordo Mass Fr. Mike responds to these questions from his audience with clarity and enthusiasm helping us discover the underlying principles behind his answers. If you have a question for Fr. Mike type #askfrmike followed by your question in the comments below. MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website:"
YouTube Link 2016-09-28T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 256.6K engagements
"Did the Church Ever Sell Indulgences When we think of indulgences many of us think of an outdated and unfair Church practice that alienated many Catholics and sparked the Reformation centuries ago. In this video Fr. Mike Schmitz sets things straight explaining how indulgences are an offering of Gods gracea way to remove the temporal consequences of sin. Even though Christ forgives our sins we are still wounded by sin in this life. The Church offers indulgences as a sort of spiritual therapy as we recover from those wounds. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpresents MORE FROM"
YouTube Link 2016-01-06T15:15Z 1.2M followers, 292.9K engagements
"Fr. Mike Reacts to Confession Scenes from Movies and TV Shows Have you ever watched a confession scene and wondered how accurate it really is Join Fr. Mike as he reacts to popular confession scenes in movies and tv shows 0:00 Fr. Mike Reacts to Confession Scenes 0:42 The Mask of Zorro (1998) 4:40 Daredevil (2015) 10:02 True Confessions (1981) 11:20 A League of Their Own (1992) 14:30 Gran Torino (2008) 17:10 Runaway Bride (1999) 18:46 Seinfeld (1997) If you liked this video comment below for what you want to see next Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at"
YouTube Link 2025-08-15T19:39Z 1.2M followers, 326.9K engagements
"Is Judas in Hell Is Judas in Hell The overwhelming consensus over time is that he must be. But has the Church proclaimed that he definitely is Surprisingly. no. Why Jesus teaches us that while we can evaluate "a tree by its fruits" it is left to God alone to make a final judgement upon someone's heart and determine their destination. Everyone has the grace and the opportunity to say "yes" to God. The sobering flipside to this reality is that hell is realand it's not something that only really really bad people choose. "Wide is the road that leads to destruction." Today Fr. Mike invites us to"
YouTube Link 2022-06-08T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 603.5K engagements
"Do I Need to Go to Confession Its an age old question; Why do I have to confess my sins to a priest Today Fr. Mike encourages and challenges us to see the Sacrament of Reconciliation not as a burden but as a gift from God. Your Heavenly Father wants to reconcile with you and offer you the grace of forgiveness and he does this through the humanity of the ordained priesthood. Get a Free Preview of Renewed and Received here: https://tinyurl.com/27qb4gc6 Learn more about Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson's Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation: https://tinyurl.com/yhwfakge ❓ Have"
YouTube Link 2023-05-10T22:09Z 1.2M followers, 542.9K engagements
"One Thing You Need to Start a Relationship Off Right (w/ Dr. Edward Sri) Anyone can say "I love you" but how do you know they truly mean it While the word love is thrown around so often its easy to forget its meaning Dr. Sri shows us that virtue is the best foundation to display true love. Virtue gives us the freedom we need to be able to love. To learn more order Dr. Sri's book today https://ascensionpress.com/products/men-women-and-the-mystery-of-love-1srsltid=AfmBOoqLbI5OwbMUHcIh3HS-FzLaSKlgfryv_iTwi5LG6tlREa-Xlx2i ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T20:18Z 1.2M followers, 11K engagements
"What Really Happens in Eucharistic Adoration We know that God is calling us spend time with Him in prayer. But sometimes it can feel like a waste of time. But is it Today Fr. Mike shares a very special "Sneak-Peak" into an awesome resource for First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation from Ascension: "Renewed" and "Received". Get a Free Preview of Renewed and Received here: https://tinyurl.com/27qb4gc6 Featuring "You Are" by @alyaleigha (http://www.aly-aleigha.com/) ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put"
YouTube Link 2023-04-05T21:09Z 1.2M followers, 358.6K engagements
"I'm an Irish Catholic. (feat. Fr. Columba Jordan) #shorts He's an Irish Catholic. Starting Ash Wednesday join Fr. Columba Jordan in the Ascension app for "Crux" a new Lenten journey to help you grow in surrender daily discipline and real interior change. Comment "CRUX" and we'll send you the Lent action plan. #short"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T18:01Z 1.2M followers, 70.5K engagements
"Why Catholics Call Mary Their Mother When Catholics call Mary their mother it may seem like they are taking away some of the respect due to Jesus and giving it to Mary. This is far from the case. Fr. Mike points out two reasons why calling Mary our mother can improve our relationship with Christ and strengthen our faith life. [--]. Loving the people Jesus loves helps you love him more. The more you love Mary the more you love God. [--]. Jesus gave Mary to us as our Mother on the Cross. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near he said to his mother Woman behold your son"
YouTube Link 2019-03-27T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 457.4K engagements
"What's Your Bedtime Theres an old saying Why put off until tomorrow what you could do today Our cultures "seize-the-day" mentality can be a good thing but what if today's attempts to be productive deprive us of the sleep we need to function tomorrow Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us several good reasons to stop our work at the end of the day relax and prioritize getting a good night's sleep. This video appeared first on http://ascensionpresents.com. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpresents MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents"
YouTube Link 2015-12-02T15:17Z 1.2M followers, 476.9K engagements
"The [--] Powerful Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation Have you been confirmed Have you received the Sacrament of Confirmation yet Does this mean you're a "grown-up" Catholic nowthat you've graduated Not quite. There's so much more to it than that. Today Fr. Mike breaks down the [--] effects that flow from receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states in paragraph 1303: "From this fact Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace: - it roots us more deeply in the divine filiation which makes us cry "Abba Father"; - it unites us more"
YouTube Link 2024-05-08T21:18Z 1.2M followers, 132.2K engagements
"Do Catholics Worship Saints Father Mike Schmitz wants to address some confusion regarding Catholics veneration of saints. In this video he explains howfar from idolatry or paganism statues paintings and icons of the saints are reminders of what God can do in someones life. Therefore honoring the saints doesnt take away from the glory we give God. It actually brings him greater glory. You may also like the article Why Pray to Mary and the Saints (https://media.ascensionpress.com/2015/06/17/catholics-pray-mary-saints/) Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from"
YouTube Link 2017-06-21T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 494K engagements
"What's in my pocket (w/ Fr. Columba Jordan CFR) #shorts Who knew so many odds & ends could fit in there 😯 Aside from having excellent storage management skills Fr. Columba Jordan CFR will be leading the new Crux program in the Ascension app this Lent Get the free action plan today: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/crux #short"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T23:01Z 1.2M followers, 43.6K engagements
"Pray with Us: The Holy Rosary Want to go deeper with the Rosary Join Fr. Mark-Mary Ames CFR for The Rosary in a Year podcast Get the prayer plan at https://ascensionpress.com/pages/riy-signup Fr. Mark-Mary and Brother Malachy invite you to pray the Rosary with them. Previously they spoke of the power and importance of this prayer and how to pray it well: The Rosary in a Year: https://youtu.be/24BGHtzpCiM The Power of Praying the Rosary: https://youtu.be/qSeASW2M_yo How to Pray a Better Rosary: https://youtu.be/01LaSU8Rjlw For a great companion to your deepening in The Rosary check out Matt"
YouTube Link 2019-10-25T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 6.6M engagements
"How Can I Know That It's Actually God's Voice How can you discern if the voice you're hearing is genuinely God's How can you be sure it isn't just your own thoughts or even something deceptive Fr. Mike offers insight into recognizing God's guidance by asking key questions: Does the voice contradict Scripture or the teachings of the Church Who does the voice sound like and what are the characteristics of God's voice He explains that divine guidance is often confirmed by its fruitfulnessbringing lasting peace joy and alignment with God's will. Fr. Mike encourages us to trust God step by step."
YouTube Link 2024-09-04T20:42Z 1.2M followers, 313.4K engagements
"Fr. Mike and Mark Wahlberg on Father Stu What "Picking Up Your Cross" Looks Like Today Fr. Mike had the chance to interview Mark Wahlberg about his amazing new movie "Father Stu" which follows the incredible true story of Fr. Stuart Long a "boxer-turned-priest who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption." Father Stu Movie: https://www.FatherStuMovie.com ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website:"
YouTube Link 2022-04-13T23:37Z 1.2M followers, 664.5K engagements
"Why Do Jews and Christians Have Different Sabbath Days Have you ever wondered why we celebrate the Sabbath on Sunday Have you asked yourself what does Jesus mean when he says Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them." (Mt 5:17) And why does this new covenant change the Sabbath ".This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood." (Lk. 22:20) Today Fr. Mike delves into the scriptural roots of the Sabbath and why we as Catholics celebrate it on Sunday and not Saturday as the Jewish people still do"
YouTube Link 2021-10-20T19:38Z 1.2M followers, 163.5K engagements
"Going to Confession for the First Time in a Long Time Learn more about Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson's Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation: https://tinyurl.com/yhwfakge Confession is a place of never ending mercy and forgiveness and is one of the most beautiful parts of our Catholic faith. But for many it can also be a very daunting experience especially if its been a long time since your last confession. Whether its the first time youve gone in a year or its the first time youve gone in your life God is ready and willing to forgive your sins. All we have to do is let him"
YouTube Link 2021-06-09T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 595.2K engagements
"Why Be Catholic and Not Just Christian There are many similarities and differences between the Catholic Church and the Protestant denominations. In this video Fr. Mike Schmitz narrows the differences down to one thing that really sets Catholicism apart from other Christian Churches: authoritative teaching. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website: https://tinyurl.com/2ryzqvde 🔸Ascension Media: https://tinyurl.com/2lgq88hm 🔸The Great Adventure"
YouTube Link 2017-06-07T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 3.7M engagements
"Fr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Conclave" Movie In "When the White Smoke Clears" trusted Catholics voices like Fr. Mike Schmitz Jeff Cavins Fr. Josh Johnson and Katie Katie Prejean McGrady give hopeful and insightful commentary on the papacy and the new pope. Order your copy today at ascensionpress.com/whitesmoke It looked good. The acting was great. The plot was interesting. But what was at the heart of the hit movie Conclave And what can we learn ahead of this real-life conclave Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us his take on the movie and dissects the problematic assumptions behind Conclaveand encourages"
YouTube Link 2025-04-30T22:00Z 1.2M followers, 438.3K engagements
"How to Offer It Up Momma always said "Son you don't like something Well offer it up" Today Fr. Mike explores the traditional understanding of offering up your pain embracing your suffering and making sacrifices in the spiritual life. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascension App: https://link.ascension-app.com/lMuyddWAqHb 🔸The Great Adventure Bible: https://tinyurl.com/y6lfxzyt 🔸 Catechism of the Catholic Church Ascension Edition:"
YouTube Link 2024-06-12T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 234.5K engagements
"The Cost of Playing Jesus in The Chosen Jonathan Roumie & Fr. Mike Schmitz What does it cost to portray Jesus Christ In this powerful and deeply personal conversation Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Jonathan Roumie the actor who portrays Jesus in The Chosen to reflect on vocation suffering reverence and what it truly means to enter into Christs Passion. Jonathan opens up about how portraying Jesusespecially through the Passion and crucifixionhas changed him on a spiritual emotional and even physical level. From childhood experiences that mysteriously prepared him for this role to the lasting"
YouTube Link 2025-12-28T18:31Z 1.2M followers, 569.4K engagements
"Fr. Mike's Tip for Fasting with Love This Lent #shorts Journey through Lent with "Crux" at https://ascensionpress.com/pages/crux"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T23:01Z 1.2M followers, 72.9K engagements
"Straightforward Career and Job Advice Its all too common for us to think of our work as either the thing that gives us our identity or something to be avoided at all cost or some unhealthy combination of those two misleading philosophies. In this video Fr. Mike aims to bring inspiration to our everyday jobs by showing us how our labor can be a way to share in Gods nature. By striving to look past humanitys brokenness and sin we can move beyond seeing work as a burden and see how every act of work has dignity. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension:"
YouTube Link 2017-12-13T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 344.7K engagements
"Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen How can God be good but allow bad things to happen Fr. Mike Schmitz tackles one of the toughest questions religious believers must answer. MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com Ascension Press YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpress SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascension-press Subscribe:"
YouTube Link 2016-08-09T19:00Z 1.2M followers, 925.8K engagements
"Will I Ever Find "The One" Are you expecting to find that special someone someday and are you hoping youll live happily ever after Be honest. Weve all had that hope at some point. In this video Fr. Mike Schmitz addresses the difficulty of big decisionslike figuring out who to marryand suggests changing our expectations when it comes to meeting The One. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpresents MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com Ascension Press Youtube channel:"
YouTube Link 2016-05-18T19:34Z 1.2M followers, 641.1K engagements
"Why God Loves You God wants our brokenness. He wants everything that makes us imperfect in the eyes of the world. In this video Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a relieving truth about God's paradoxical love for us how he love usnot in spite of our weaknessesbut because of them. Find out why. This video appeared first on http://ascensionpresents.com. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpresents MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com Ascension Press Youtube channel:"
YouTube Link 2015-12-22T17:03Z 1.2M followers, 245.9K engagements
"Overcoming Fear (feat. Sr. Miriam James SOLT) "How can you love somebody like me" This is the fear Sr. Miriam James struggled with. She thought herself to be unlovable because of all the brokenness that she was carrying around with her. But she found a way to heal little by little and you can too. This video is part of a new system for evangelization years in the making The [--]. This simple three-part system will help you quickly and easily organize an effective ongoing evangelization effort in your parish or community. Featuring Mark Hart Fr. Mike Schmitz Leah Darrow Sr. Miriam James Heidland"
YouTube Link 2019-05-30T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 135.2K engagements
"Struggling with Porn [--] Things God Wants to Tell You On life's journey it can feel like you're left on the roadside beaten up broken and discarded. Especially when we consider a struggle with pornography from a young age there can be a great deal of shame guilt and despair. Your struggle does not define YOU. Today Fr. Mark-Mary unpacks the parable of the Good Samaritan and how Jesus as the Good Samaritan sees you and is moved with compassion for you in your struggle against impurity lust and pornography addiction. + More Resources to Help You Quit Pornography + How to Quit Porn:"
YouTube Link 2024-03-04T22:35Z 1.2M followers, 50.5K engagements
"Do Catholics Believe in "Signs from the Dead" Does a passing blue jay remind you of a deceased loved one Does a specific number or color call their loss to your memory Could they be speaking to you through these signs Today Fr. Mike opens up about navigating the loss of his own mother and finding hope and peace in the midst of that grief. The bottom line is your loved ones can't cause these "signs" to happenonly God can work in nature in that way. But these unexpected occurrences can be a reminder to pray for your loved ones and to recall the gift of their lives. ❓ Have ideas for future"
YouTube Link 2024-06-26T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 790K engagements
"Martha or Mary - Who Should You Be Father Mike Schmitz discusses the story of Martha and Mary. He addresses the common misconception that only one of these women of the Bible was doing God's will. Father Mike Schmitz discusses the story of Martha and Mary. He addresses the common misconception that only one of these women of the Bible was doing God's will. Neither Martha nor Mary were doing anything wrong when Jesus came to visit the home of Martha in Luke 10:38-42. Martha was doing a very good thing as she made preparations during Jesus visit but her sister Mary chose the better part because"
YouTube Link 2015-05-28T18:10Z 1.2M followers, 99.1K engagements
"How Catholics (Should) Date Jackie has some straightforward advice about dating that will eliminate the ambiguity often involved while hopefully leading to more vocations and a healthier dating culture: [--]. If youre not ready to get married theres no point in dating. [--]. Guys ask the girl Can I take you out on a date Girls if he doesnt ask you ask. Whoever asks should pay. [--]. A first date shouldnt be longer than ninety minutes and shouldnt cost more than ten dollars. Youre just getting to know each other. [--]. After three dates you should know if the relationship is going anywhere. Either end it"
YouTube Link 2019-05-14T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 294.7K engagements
"I Love Being Catholic. Here's Why. If you're truly open-minded you can find some truth in most religions. You can find plenty of goodness and beauty as well. But where is the whole truth of Godthe "fullness of truth" Fr. Mike makes the case for Catholic Christianity and why you should settle for nothing less. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascension App: https://link.ascension-app.com/lMuyddWAqHb 🔸The Great Adventure Bible: https://tinyurl.com/y6lfxzyt 🔸"
YouTube Link 2024-05-30T00:27Z 1.2M followers, 133.8K engagements
"From Protestant Pastor to Catholic Bible Scholar: The Jeff Cavins and Fr. Mike Schmitz Interview What happens when a deep love for Scripture leads someone away from the Catholic Churchand then all the way back In this powerful conversation Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Jeff Cavins to explore his unexpected journey: from growing up Catholic to becoming a Protestant pastor for over a decade to discovering what he didnt even realize was missing. Jeff shares how studying the Bible intensely led him to the Early Church Fathers the Eucharist apostolic authority and ultimately back to the Church"
YouTube Link 2025-12-30T18:30Z 1.2M followers, 128.7K engagements
"Making a Good Confession Did you know Fr. Mike wrote an entire pocket guide to confession with Fr. Josh Johnson https://tinyurl.com/yg5nm4uu If you have ever wondered how to make a good confession Fr. Mike Schmitz has some solid advice for you. He points out that preparing for a good confession starts when we recognize that being a "good person in our own eyes is not enoughwe are called to holiness which is something much greater. In this video Fr. Mike offers four powerful ways we can examine our consciences so that our experience of reconciliation moves us towards that holiness to which we"
YouTube Link 2015-12-09T20:06Z 1.2M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Fr. Mike Schmitz Reviews Triumph of the Heart Youve probably heard of St. Maximilian Kolbethe priest who gave his life for another man. But have you ever wondered what really happened inside that starvation bunker Fr. Mike Schmitz reviews the new film 'Triumph of the Heart' and shares why though he rarely recommends movies this one is a must-see. Dont miss it Get to the theater this weekend - tickets at kolbemovie.com [----------] Fr. Mike Fr. Mike Schmitz Ascension Ascension Presents Triumph of the Heart Kolbe Maximilian Kolbe St. Maximilian Kolbe movie movie review priest reacts priest"
YouTube Link 2025-09-10T18:15Z 1.2M followers, 86.9K engagements
"Prideful Heres How to Stop and Be Humble If you or someone you know has benefited from Ascension's free media would you consider giving a gift of financial support (https://tinyurl.com/2z5t6ehd) While Ascension is not a non-profit organization support from Catholics around the world helps us produce this free Media content and reach as many people as possible. Because of the generosity of viewers like you Ascension is able to secure the resources necessary to continue delivering podcasts and videos that seek to draw Catholics closer to the heart of the Father. Learn more about what Ascension"
YouTube Link 2022-11-23T23:50Z 1.2M followers, 386.7K engagements
"Old Testament God vs. New Testament God Many people say God acted much differently in the Old Testament than he did in the New Testament. They say the God of the New Testament is merciful and compassionate but in the Old Testament he is often harsh and unforgiving. A thorough look at Scripture reveals that this is not the case. God is in fact merciful and just throughout the Bible. Fr. Mike clears up a great deal of confusion between the Old and New Testaments and shows how God has stayed quite the same since before the beginning of time until now. Fr. Mike addressed a similar topic a few"
YouTube Link 2019-05-08T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 206.9K engagements
"Adam and Eve Ruined Everything for Us. How Is That Fair We were all born sick. The sickness is Sin. It's not a tendency to sin that we brought upon ourselves. it's something we "caught" from our parents that was passed down to us by our forefathers. This is Original Sin. .but wait how is that even fair Today Fr. Mike reminds you that you are good and you were made good. But we are born with a wound that only our creator can heal. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION"
YouTube Link 2024-01-31T22:14Z 1.2M followers, 89.4K engagements
"What Does God Want Me to Do Father Mike Schmitz offers some clarity regarding Gods will in our lives. He directs us to the story of Israels desert wanderings in the Old Testament and the Annunciation to Mary in the Gospels describing how even the tribes of Israel and Mary had to be content with the uncertainty of Gods will at times. Father Mike also teaches how we can discern Gods will even in the silence. This video appeared first on http://ascensionpresents.com. Find more material featuring Father Mike at http://ascensionpress.com Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpresents MORE"
YouTube Link 2015-08-26T17:04Z 1.2M followers, 858.2K engagements
"Pray with Us: The Chaplet of Divine Mercy Join Fr. Mark-Mary and Fr. Pierre Toussaint as they pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Now is the ideal time to pray the Chaplet the Friday before the Divine Mercy. Not only that but we need Gods mercy now more than ever. You can find a guide to the prayer here: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/divine-mercy-chaplet More Divine Mercy resources: How We Participate in Divine Mercy (https://media.ascensionpress.com/video/participate-divine-mercy/) Divine Mercy (podcast from Abiding Together) (https://media.ascensionpress.com/podcast/divine-mercy/) The"
YouTube Link 2020-04-17T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 9.2M engagements
"What NOT to Do After Mortal Sin Fr. Mark-Mary explains what NOT to do after you commit a mortal sin. Weve talked about what you should do after you commit a mortal sin and that mainly is to get to confession as soon as you can. We are blessed to have the ability to confess our sins in confession and Gods mercy is so abundant that he will forgive even the worst sins as soon as we ask him to. There is however one common temptation that comes with committing mortal sin and thats to repeat the sin just because you have to go to confession anyway. This is exactly what we SHOULDN'T do after mortal"
YouTube Link 2020-10-30T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 175.9K engagements
"Are Your Sins the Same Story Again and Again Rewrite the Script. Do you commit the same sins over and over again Does it feel like a bad movie that youre stuck watching with the same sad script playing over and over again Rewrite it. Rewrite the script. Today Fr. Mike gives us some novel ideas for steering hard out of the grooves of sin we've worn deep into the bedrock of our daily lives. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website:"
YouTube Link 2023-11-02T00:51Z 1.2M followers, 197.2K engagements
"How to Face Temptation Fr. Mike uses the classic myths involving the Sirens to explain some ways to avoid temptation. He points out the differences between the ways Ulysses his crew and Jason of the Argonauts dealt with the monsters and suggests we use some advice St. Paul gave to the Philippians when dealing with temptations. If you like this video you may also like "C.S. Lewis on How to Persevere in Chastity" on The Great Adventure Blog (http://bit.ly/2t2PVoO). Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God"
YouTube Link 2017-05-31T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 366.3K engagements
"If You're Addicted to Pornography If you've got a question for Fr. Josh comment below with #AskFrJosh or share a Glory Story of how God has worked in your life with #GloryStory. Your question or story may be featured in the next video Today Fr. Josh answers a comment from Aurelie Gerwing; "Would it be possible to get a video on addiction to pornography and how to help people who are dealing with this" Ask Fr. Josh is the question and answer show to help you navigate life when our Catholic Faith doesnt give an easy fill-in-the-blank answer. In each video Father addresses one question from"
YouTube Link 2022-03-22T20:00Z 1.2M followers, 43.8K engagements
"Former Protestant Pastor Returns to Catholic Faith (w/ Jeff Cavins) Jeff Cavins shares his emotional journey of growing up Catholic leaving the Catholic Church becoming a Protestant pastor and finding his way back to Catholicism. His journey is a reminder that no matter your past God is always calling you back to Himself and His Church. To learn more about Jeff Cavins visit: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/person/jeff-cavins Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October [--] - Detroit MI SOLD OUT October [--] - Sugar Land TX"
YouTube Link 2025-10-14T23:32Z 1.2M followers, 204K engagements
"The Only Sin God CANT Forgive. "Therefore I tell you every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven." Matthew 12:31 What is the sin "against the Spirit" What is the sin that God can't forgive Fr. Mike reveals to us that this sin is. any sin. Today he explains how that's possible and how we can lean on God's goodness and mercy for salvation. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour Feb [--] - San Diego CA Feb [--] - San Jose CA March [--] - North Charleston SC May [--] - Washington D.C. May"
YouTube Link 2025-01-22T22:18Z 1.2M followers, 545K engagements
"Pray with Us: Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary Want to go deeper with the Rosary Join Fr. Mark-Mary Ames CFR for The Rosary in a Year podcast Get the prayer plan at https://ascensionpress.com/pages/riy-signup Since October is the Month of the Rosary Fr. Mark-Mary and Brother Juan Maria invite you to pray the Servite Rosaryotherwise known as The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Marywith them. Want to pray a better Rosary Consider adding "A Pocket Guide to the Rosary" by Matt Fradd to your prayer arsenal: (https://tinyurl.com/yesjspqu) ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear"
YouTube Link 2021-10-22T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 1M engagements
"3 Reasons Catholic Couples Don't Spend the Night Together Before Marriage Fr. Mike offers a message that may be hard to accept for some of us but his intention is to help us live happily and get to heaven. In a culture where anything goes the Catholic views on dating can seem strict but behind them are very good reasons. If youve ever wondered why the Church advises unmarried couples to avoid living together or spending the night together watch this video to find out. You may also like Ascensions article for The Dating Project a new documentary coming out April [--] (https://bit.ly/2HfXqkK)."
YouTube Link 2018-04-18T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 829.5K engagements
"Padre Pio's Secret to Holiness What is the true sign of sainthood Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why its not the stigmata or the ability to miraculously heal people. Saints like Padre Pio whose feast day we celebrated last week actually walked a path that is very much within reach for us all. Find out how that is so in this video. This video appeared first on http://ascensionpresents.com Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpresents MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: http://ascensionpresents.com Ascension Press YouTube"
YouTube Link 2015-09-30T15:43Z 1.2M followers, 527.5K engagements
"Confession is a Place of Victory What is the priest thinking when you make your confession Fr. Mike reveals the answer in this video from The [--] a simple three-part system will help you quickly and easily organize an effective ongoing evangelization effort in your parish or community. Learn more at evangelization.com Featuring Mark Hart Fr. Mike Schmitz Leah Darrow Sr. Miriam James Heidland Fr. Josh Johnson and more this program will kickstart a movement within the walls of your parish and beyond. Be the one. Find the one. Learn more at evangelization.com confession (religious practice) the"
YouTube Link 2019-06-20T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 471.8K engagements
"Fr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" Fr. Mike jumps into the mystery of Knives Out not to solve the murder but to understand the truest mission of the priesthood. In the midst of Hollywood's fascination with Catholicism they've often had trouble capturing an honest representation of Catholics. However Fr. Mike explores the success of Rian Johnson's appropriate casting and display of a priest in the midst of impossible odds. Find out what Fr. Mike loved about the film and why he thinks this time Hollywood got it right ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T19:38Z 1.2M followers, 321.4K engagements
"How Guardian Angels Actually Work Are angels real Why did God make them What do guardian angels do Do I have one Does it have a name Can I name it .All these questions and more answered today by Fr. Mike Schmitz. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website: https://tinyurl.com/y29dkmow 🔸Ascension Media: https://tinyurl.com/yxkhqq3u 🔸The Great Adventure Bible: https://tinyurl.com/y6lfxzyt 🔸 Catechism of the Catholic Church Ascension Edition:"
YouTube Link 2023-11-29T22:05Z 1.2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"What Does Surrender Actually Look Like What does it mean to say that Jesus is the Lord of your life We hear this phrase a lot in the Church that Jesus is the Lord of our lives that he has dominion over them. But what does this look like practically If we just look at the definition it means surrendering everything we have to God and giving it to him without hesitation. But how can we truly surrender everything to him without fearing we wont get it back Today Fr. Mike talks about how we can surrender to God daily. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you"
YouTube Link 2021-05-19T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 339.7K engagements
"How to See God in Everything Every Day (and How to Respond) It is good to guard the secret of a king but gloriously to reveal the works of God and with fitting honor to acknowledge him. - Tobit 12:7 📖 Follow along with Fr. Mike through the Book of Tobit (and the rest of the Bible) in the Bible in a Year podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yhqx52dt How often do you acknowledge the works of God How often do you recognize what hes doing in your life In this passage from Tobit the Archangel Raphael is encouraging us to pay attention to the works of Godnot only in our lives but in the lives of those"
YouTube Link 2021-06-23T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 701.7K engagements
"Homosexuality Gay Marriage and Holiness In this segment from Ascension's program "YOU: Life Love and the Theology of the Body" Jason Evert discusses homosexuality gay marriage and the Catholic Church.including why he looks forward to the day the Catholic Church has a same-sex-attracted saint. For segments addressing transgender issues pornography contraception and more check out the program here: https://bit.ly/3vAUoiG gay lesbian bisexual transgender LGBT gay marriage jason evert chastity project EWTN Fr. James Martin Bishop Barron Robert Barron Fr. Barron Fr. Mike Fr. Mike Schmitz Ascension"
YouTube Link 2017-09-15T19:45Z 1.2M followers, 510.6K engagements
"St. Maximilian Kolbe Many people have heard the story about St. Maximilian Kolbe in Auschwitz but you need to know this saints whole story. He was born Rajmund in [----] in Poland. Coming from a family of weavers he knew poverty. As a young boy he heard the Lord ask him if he wanted the white crown of virginity or the red crown of martyrdom. He told the Lord he wanted both. His family had great faith in God and their devotion to Mary inspired him. St. Maximilian said Never be afraid of loving Mary too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did. St. Maximilian went where he was called and"
YouTube Link 2020-08-11T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 82.7K engagements
"Mortal vs. Venial Sin Even though mortal sins are more deadly than venial sins that doesnt mean venial sins are harmless. Fr. Mike explains the damage venial sins do to us and advises us to not become complacent in our sin no matter how minor it may seem to us because all sin negatively impacts our relationship with God. If you or someone you know is about to make their First Reconciliation check out "Renewed: Your Journey to First Reconciliation" at https://ascensionpress.com/collections/renewed-and-received MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com"
YouTube Link 2017-02-01T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 728.6K engagements
"Pray with Us: The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary with Fr. Mike Schmitz (Tuesdays & Fridays) Want to go deeper with the Rosary Join Fr. Mark-Mary Ames CFR for The Rosary in a Year podcast Get the prayer plan at https://ascensionpress.com/pages/riy-signup Today Fr. Mike invites you to pray the Sorrow Mysteries of the Rosary with him. "In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." MORE ROSARY CONTENT 🔸How to Pray a Better Rosary: https://youtu.be/01LaSU8Rjlw 🔸Should I Pray a Daily Rosary: https://youtu.be/T1FwMI_wsnc 🔸The Power of Praying the Rosary:"
YouTube Link 2024-03-28T11:00Z 1.2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary with Fr. Mike Schmitz (Sacred Art Version) Pray the rosary with Fr. Mike Schmitz The Glorious Mysteries 00:00 The Holy Rosary 1:57 The Resurrection of the Lord 4:31 The Ascension of the Lord 7:08 The Descent of the Holy Spirit 9:52 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 12:34 The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth Ascension Presents Ascension rosary The rosary glorious Glorious mysteries Fr. Mike pray with us pray with me prayer meditation Catholic prayer Catholic Catholicism Ascension Presents Ascension rosary The rosary glorious"
YouTube Link 2025-08-26T21:31Z 1.2M followers, 447.2K engagements
"Fr. Mike Got a Tattoo What happened Did Fr. Mike change his mind on tattoos Fr. Mike reveals his recent tattoo why he got it and how it points to Jesus. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website: https://tinyurl.com/yyybr6xg 🔸Ascension Media: https://tinyurl.com/y6emw3b6 🔸The Great Adventure Bible: https://tinyurl.com/y33vba22 SOCIAL MEDIA 🔸Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ 🔸Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress"
YouTube Link 2022-04-27T23:15Z 1.2M followers, 883.2K engagements
"Pray with Us: The Litany of Trust (feat. The Sisters of Life) Fr. Mark-Mary hands Sr. Marie Veritas S.V. and Sr. Faustina Maria Pia S.V. the microphone(s) as they invite you to pray the Litany of Trust. You can follow along right here: From the belief that I have to earn Your love Deliver me Jesus. From the fear that I am unlovable Deliver me Jesus. From the false security that I have what it takes Deliver me Jesus. From the fear that trusting You will leave me more destitute Deliver me Jesus. From all suspicion of Your words and promises Deliver me Jesus. From the rebellion against childlike"
YouTube Link 2021-08-13T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 393K engagements
"What Constitutes a Practicing Catholic It may be difficult to tell a non-practicing Catholic that he or she cant receive Communion butas Fr. Mike Schmitz proves in this videoin the big picture you would actually be helping the person. While telling an awe-inspiring story about a seminarian Fr. Mike lays out what it means to be a practicing Catholic and shows how the requirements can transform a person's life. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpresents MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website:"
YouTube Link 2016-07-20T18:30Z 1.2M followers, 731.4K engagements
"Bishop Robert Barron and Fr. Mike Schmitz Unveil the Power of the Sacraments In this 3-part series filmed backstage at the [----] Good News Conference Fr. Mike sits down with [--] special guests to discuss prayer the sacraments and how to prepare to meet Jesus "face to face" this coming Advent. Fr. Mike and Bishop Barron discuss the shocking reality of the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist the beautiful discomfort that confession can bring and how the sacraments bring us face to face with Jesus and prepare us to spend eternity with him. Want to go deeper this Advent Join Fr. Mike Schmitz in"
YouTube Link 2024-11-22T16:24Z 1.2M followers, 430.2K engagements
"Whats a Sign from God (and What Isnt) Signs are often tricky and fuzzy. Theyre not always such a good tool for helping you make a decision. Lets be honest: we want shortcuts. We want God to do the hard work and make big decisions for us. Doing Gods will is the purpose of life but that does not mean he is going to just reveal exactly what you ought to do. That would violate our freedom. God speaks in clarity not fuzziness. If he is telling you to do something there will be no doubt that he is telling you. This kind of sign however is rare because in order to be a disciple of Christat some"
YouTube Link 2020-09-16T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 985.4K engagements
"Why Catholics Use Scripture and Tradition Catholics use Scripture and Tradition because Scripture tells us to use both. St. Paul wrote to the Thessalonians: So then brethren stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us either by word of mouth or by letter (2 Thessalonians 2:15). If God wanted us to use Scripture alone wouldnt he tell us as much in the Bible True St. Paul emphasizes the value of Scripture: All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching for reproof for correction and for training in righteousness that the man of God may be complete equipped"
YouTube Link 2019-08-21T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 437.6K engagements
"Fr. David Michael Moses Answers the Internet's Top Questions About Catholics Why do Catholics have a pope Do Catholics worship Mary Are Catholics even Christian (spoiler: even Siri knows the answer to that one). These are the most-asked questions about Catholicsaccording to the internetand Fr. David Michael Moses is here to answer them for you: 00:00 Fr. David Michael Moses Answers the Internet's Top Questions About Catholics 00:11 What is Catholic guilt 00:58 Are Catholics Christian 01:32 Why do Catholics put ashes on their foreheads 02:02 Why do Catholics light candles 02:29 Why are"
YouTube Link 2025-03-05T02:58Z 1.2M followers, 72.3K engagements
"Am I a "Good Person" "Am I a good person Am I good enough to go to Heaven" Today Fr. Mike drops some truth bombs. God does not merely tolerate you. He loves you with a ferocious and passionate love and he desires that you know and experience that love today. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website: https://tinyurl.com/2ryzqvde 🔸Ascension Media: https://tinyurl.com/2lgq88hm 🔸The Great Adventure Bible: https://tinyurl.com/2kmbrqnl 🔸 Catechism"
YouTube Link 2023-04-26T20:29Z 1.2M followers, 153.3K engagements
"What the Priest is Really Thinking During your Confession (w/ Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Embarrassed to go to confession and tell the priest your sins again Fr. Mark-Mary encourages us to not be afraid to seek God's grace and forgiveness. He reminds us that the Lord is not mad at us coming to confession again after sin but instead is overjoyed when we return to Him. Don't be afraid to go to confession the Lord's mercies are new everyday Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October [--] - Detroit MI SOLD OUT October [--] - Sugar Land TX"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T16:01Z 1.2M followers, 43.7K engagements
"Sin Emotions and Virtue Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) Can your feelings be sinful Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that "sin and virtue do not reside in the emotions they reside in the will." Our emotions whether positive or negative dont make us good or bad; what matters is how we respond to them. Use your emotions to choose and pursue the good ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascension App: https://link.ascension-app.com/lMuyddWAqHb 🔸The Great Adventure Bible:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T21:34Z 1.2M followers, 62.8K engagements
"Venting or Gossiping Sometimes we forget how much of an impact our words can make. In this video Fr. Mike reminds us that our words have the power to build up or destroy relationships and even whole communities. He points out some helpful distinctions between venting and gossiping and gives some guidelines for avoiding what he calls the everyday betrayal. MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascension App: https://link.ascension-app.com/lMuyddWAqHb 🔸Ascension Media: https://tinyurl.com/yxkhqq3u 🔸The Great Adventure Bible: https://tinyurl.com/y6lfxzyt 🔸 Catechism of the Catholic Church Ascension Edition:"
YouTube Link 2016-09-07T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 334.1K engagements
"How to Approach Confession According to Bishop Barron and Fr. Mike In this clip from Fr. Mike's interview with Bishop Robert Barron His Excellency and Fr. Mike discuss why confession can be so difficult and yet such a healing experience at the same time. They also answer the question "what do you say when someone asks you for confession at an inopportune time" Experience the entire conversation: https://youtu.be/kzEwF7DfZcY Want to go deeper this Advent Join Fr. Mike Schmitz in a journey through the daily readings as he confronts our doubts and reveals God's love with Ascension-app-exclusive"
YouTube Link 2024-11-29T20:01Z 1.2M followers, 162.4K engagements
"St. Charbel the "Miracle Monk" of Lebanon Today Bobby shares with us the story of the priest-monk St. Charbel Makhlouf from Lebanon. Did you know anything about his story before ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website: https://tinyurl.com/27z4zwmp 🔸Ascension Media: https://tinyurl.com/2ahocmx9 🔸The Great Adventure Bible: https://tinyurl.com/2357te7t SOCIAL MEDIA 🔸Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ 🔸Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2022-07-19T19:59Z 1.2M followers, 133.8K engagements
"Fr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to The Chosen You asked for more and we listened Fr. Mike Schmitz is back reacting to powerful scenes from The Chosen. Find out which moments brought him to tears which ones he wrestled with and hear his honest perspective on how the series portrays the life of Christ. Fr. Mike's first video reacting to confession scenes: https://youtu.be/RmhsJJZfOaUsi=OfJUXhmpOPTNfd94 Let us know below if you want to see Fr. Mike react to anything else Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October [--] - Detroit MI SOLD"
YouTube Link 2025-10-01T22:14Z 1.2M followers, 647.6K engagements
"How to Know if You've Found "The One" Staying on the straight and narrow path can be difficult when youre discerning marriage and looking for the one. Jackie says we live in a culture where people either say Love is a choice. Marry whoever or they say that you should feel the romance all of the time when youre with them. There is a middle ground between these two extremes and Jackie helps us find it in this video. She says there are five things you should look for when deciding who to marry. These five things are good signs that he or she is the one meaning the one who will help you and your"
YouTube Link 2018-11-13T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 309.6K engagements
"This One Thing Makes Christianity Different From Every Other Religion (Today's video is an excerpt from "Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God." To learn more about this amazing resource visit: https://tinyurl.com/2gscjojo ) Is Jesus who He says He is How do we know he's not a liar or a lunatic Today Fr. Mike shares a story from his own life about a time when he was taking a class on world religions and their belief systems and how a quote from C.S. Lewis changed everything for him about how he came to understand who Jesus truly is. We'll be doing things a little bit differently on"
YouTube Link 2022-08-31T21:44Z 1.2M followers, 370.6K engagements
"What True Humility Really Looks Like What does true humility really look like Some may believe that a humble person must diminish themselves becoming small or insignificant. But is that truly the essence of humility Fr. Mike Schmitz offers a deeper perspective on what it means to be truly humble. He explains that humility actually requires both confidence and honesty. When we speak the truth and live authentically in that truth we embody the heart of true humility. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour Feb [--] - San Diego CA Feb [--] -"
YouTube Link 2025-01-16T00:03Z 1.2M followers, 126.2K engagements
"When the Suffering Doesnt End: Fr. Mike Schmitz & Fr. Boniface Hicks on Waiting Well In this conversation Fr. Mike Schmitz talks with Fr. Boniface Hicks O.S.B. about one of the hardest realities of life: what to do when the suffering doesnt end When pain feels endless when healing doesnt come when it seems like God is silentthe Fathers word is not Get over it. Its Come to me all you who are weary and I will give you rest. Together they explore: -How to wait well when youre waiting for suffering to end -The difference between complaint and honest lament -How sharing pain can open us to love"
YouTube Link 2025-11-09T18:00Z 1.2M followers, 191.5K engagements
"You Can Be a Saint. Heres How. If you want to meditate on one of the best examples of sainthood check out Fr. Mark Toups' newest book In St. Joseph's Footsteps: [--] Days of Meditations (https://tinyurl.com/yztt3kt2) The Church is filled with wonderful examples of holiness and sainthood and they can act as guides for us on our way to Heaven. But a lot of the time we look at these great saints and think I could never be like them when in fact sanctity is more accessible to us right now than we could ever even imagine. We know we should be striving to be saints but what does that look like for"
YouTube Link 2021-08-04T20:01Z 1.2M followers, 168.3K engagements
"Youre Going to DieWhat to Do in the Meantime (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) You may have heard the phrase "Memento Mori" when it comes to reflecting on death but how should Christians really view death Fr. Mike Schmitz explains three common views we may hold about death: - Death is the enemy - Death is a natural part of life - Death is a new birth (but we're not excited about it) However Fr. Mike explains that all three fall short; death is actually a lover. Our goal should not be a longing for death but a longing for the One on the other side. How can you long for Heaven and Jesus today 💜 Be sure to"
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T16:58Z 1.2M followers, 80.9K engagements
"Second Only to the Bible: The Imitation of Christ (Fr. Mike Schmitz & Fr. Gregory Pine) Fr. Mike Schmitz joins Fr. Gregory Pine for a special conversation about Season [--] of Catholic Classics Beginning October [--] [----] Fr. Mike will guide listeners through The Imitation of Christ by Thomas Kempis. Together he and Fr. Gregory explore this spiritual classic's structure and central themes highlighting why it has been of enduring value for Catholics throughout the centuries. To get your copy of the complete 30-day reading plan visit https://ascensionpress.com/pages/catholicclassics Season Four of"
YouTube Link 2025-09-25T20:01Z 1.2M followers, 72K engagements
"Catholics Alcohol and Drinking Alcohol can certainly help us to live in the moment grow in friendship and simply enjoy life more but when we drink too much we distort the goodness of alcohol. The Bible always condemns drunkenness and in this video Fr. Mike points out why. In doing so he also shows how to really enjoy a drink with friends or family and enjoying a drink the right way is much better than getting drunk. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (https://bit.ly/2vQgGRx) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith"
YouTube Link 2018-06-06T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 478.8K engagements
"Pray with Us: The Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Fr. Mark-Mary of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and Mother Clare of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal invite you to pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with them. It goes like this: Lord have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on us. Lord have mercy on us. Christ hear us. Christ graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven have mercy on us. (Repeat have mercy on us. after each line) God the Son Redeemer of the world God the Holy Spirit Holy Trinity one God Heart of Jesus Son of the Eternal Father Heart of Jesus formed by the"
YouTube Link 2020-06-19T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 255.9K engagements
"Gods Not Asking You to Be Successful (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) "God does not ask us to be successful He asks us to be faithful." - St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on this quote along with the way St. Mother Teresa lived her life. So often we measure our lives by worldly success however God wants your faithfulness not your success. Let us always say "God let me honor you with my effort." If you love videos like these please consider supporting us at Ascensionpress.com/support If you can't support us financially at this time please keep us in your prayers. We are praying for"
YouTube Link 2025-11-26T16:14Z 1.2M followers, 72.2K engagements
"Fr. Mike Schmitz and Msgr. James Shea Explain How to Build a Life of Prayer In this 3-part series filmed backstage at the [----] Good News Conference Fr. Mike sits down with [--] special guests to discuss prayer the sacraments and how to prepare to meet Jesus "face to face" this coming Advent. Fr. Mike and Msgr. Shea recollect personal stories and experiences about overcoming difficulties in prayer getting to know Jesus in prayer and forming a habit of conversation with God. Want to go deeper this Advent Join Fr. Mike Schmitz in a journey through the daily readings as he confronts our doubts and"
YouTube Link 2024-11-17T14:30Z 1.2M followers, 317.9K engagements
"What People Forget About Our Lady of Guadalupe The apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary that came to be known as Our Lady of Guadalupe was a miracle. The Castilian roses that came from Tepeyac Hill in winter were a miracle. The divinely illustrated vision of Our Lady on St. Juan Diego's tilma was a miracleas is the fact that the tilma composed of organic fibers has refused to degrade for [---] years and is still available to see to this day. But none of those were the greatest miracle that Our Lady brought to the Americas that fateful century. Fr. Mike points out the incredible miracle that"
YouTube Link 2024-12-11T22:13Z 1.2M followers, 441.5K engagements
"When Your Desires and Gods Plans Are Different Just because you desire something deeply doesnt mean its Gods plans for you. Sometimes our desires and Gods will are different. Our desires are not predictors of the future and theyre not the voice of God. We are supposed to tend to our desires and discern what is being revealed through them but letting them dictate your path in life is not wise. Especially when it comes to romantic relationships we tend to favor the decisions that would give us our desire. If the person you desire keeps coming up in prayer its because you keep bringing him or"
YouTube Link 2020-02-12T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 390.3K engagements
"What to Do About Intrusive Thoughts Some people brush off intrusive thoughts. But others are haunted by them. If you're having serious issues with intrusive thoughts first understand that this is normal and part of the human experience. That being said if you need to combat them you have options. Today Fr. Mike gives you some solid advice and steps to take towards greater freedom from unwanted and unwelcome thoughts. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascension"
YouTube Link 2024-11-06T23:32Z 1.2M followers, 620.5K engagements
"Will My Pet Be in Heaven The question addressed in this video runs much deeper than the cartoon classic All Dogs Go to Heaven. Fr. Mike ventures into the theology of the matter even taking some words of wisdom from St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Paulwho says in Romans [--] that creation will share in the glorious freedom of the children of God. But Fr. Mike also redirects our interest in heaven helping us focus on embracing Someone far greater than our beloved pets. This video appeared first on http://ascensionpresents.com Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpresents MORE FROM ASCENSION:"
YouTube Link 2016-05-25T19:10Z 1.2M followers, 1M engagements
"How Far is Too Far Before Marriage When it comes to relationships before marriage if youre asking the question How far is too far you're asking the wrong question. Try taking a different approach to the matter by asking How can I help this person get to heaven Jackie explains that the person you are dating may be someone elses future spouse or may become a priest or nun and theyre definitely someones son or daughter. Selflessness is essential to wholesome relationships and that includes relationships before marriage. We dont want to lead someone into sin; we want to lead them to heaven."
YouTube Link 2018-12-04T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 318.3K engagements
"Fr. Mike on the Charlie Kirk Shooting & The Real Cause of Violence If you've been rocked by all of the death violence and destruction in the news these past few weeks you are not alone. Fr. Mike offers guidance during this difficult time and reflects on Charlie Kirk's words: "When people stop talking that's when you get violence." Fr. Mike filmed this video on September 12th [----] two days after Charlie Kirk's assassination. If you're wondering why there's a Christmas tree in Fr. Mike's living room in September the answer is his upcoming Advent program that he's filming the next few weeks"
YouTube Link 2025-09-15T23:18Z 1.2M followers, 705.3K engagements
"What REAL Faith Looks Like We must place our faith in Christ in order to allow him to save us. But what does it actually mean to have faith What does it look like Does it mean you just "agree" with everything Jesus and his Church say Or is it deeper than that Today Fr. Mike draws a sharp distinction between faith and mere "agreement" and calls us to a more radical trust in our savior. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website:"
YouTube Link 2023-07-27T01:53Z 1.2M followers, 79.9K engagements
"Addressing the FAKE Videos of Me (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) There have been numerous fake videos of Fr. Mike circulating online: clips of him supposedly asking for money for Lourdes delivering sermons he never gave and appearing on accounts that arent actually his. These are all scams and a concerning reminder of how easy it is to be deceived by AI-generated content. Fr. Mike addresses these scams shares tips for spotting fake content and offers his perspective on artificial intelligence. If you come across any AI profiles or questionable videos please send the link(s) to"
YouTube Link 2025-11-12T21:48Z 1.2M followers, 296.3K engagements
"Internet's Most Asked Questions about the Bible (w/ Jeff Cavins) Why are there contradictions in the Bible How old is the earth When does the Bible say the rapture will happen How old is the Bible Why is the Bible so violent Jeff Cavins Catholic evangelist author and Biblical scholar answers all this and more. Got more questions Comment below To learn more about Jeff Cavins visit: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/person/jeff-cavins ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T16:01Z 1.2M followers, 60.4K engagements
"Why Forgiven Sins Still Have Consequences We can be 100% confident that when we confess our sins we receive complete and total forgiveness from God. However God loves us so much that hes allowed the choices we make in life to matter. That means that even when weve experienced forgiveness for our actions from God we may still face the natural consequences for those actions here on earth. Today Fr. Mike explains why we still experience some consequences for sins that have been forgiven in confession. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓"
YouTube Link 2021-07-07T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 144.9K engagements
"What to Look for in a Man (Fr. Mike's Sunday Homily) #shorts Taken from Fr. Mike's Homily for the 5th Sunday of Easter Watch the full homily: https://youtu.be/znOMe1cCbt4 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website: https://tinyurl.com/y8hsr54l 🔸Ascension Media: https://tinyurl.com/ya6olypn 🔸The Great Adventure Bible: https://tinyurl.com/ya9ah57k SOCIAL MEDIA 🔸Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/ 🔸Twitter: http://twitter.com/AscensionPress 🔸LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascension-press 🔸Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ascensionpress/ 🔸Subscribe:"
YouTube Link 2022-05-16T19:42Z 1.2M followers, 480.9K engagements
"Fr. Mike on Evangelization: Telling the Story of Gods Love Fr. Mike speaks about evangelization new media and telling the story of Gods love at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia. Addressing future pastors he tells them the heart of your formation is to become a dad to your parishioners. He encourages them to use the same motto they use at the Newman Center of the University of Minnesota Duluth where he serves as campus minister. The motto he shares with students there is See a need fill a need. In other words you dont have to wait for permission to share the gospel to be"
YouTube Link 2020-02-01T13:30Z 1.2M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Why Did God Choose the Jewish People Reading the Old Testament can be so frustrating. We hear the stories of Gods chosen people forming a covenant with God and then breaking that covenant over and over. How could God allow this Today Fr. Mike helps us read Scripture with a lens towards our own unfaithfulness and stubbornness and shows why God chose the Jewish people to make manifest his glory. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website:"
YouTube Link 2023-03-29T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 164.3K engagements
"The Secret to Sticking to a New Year's Resolution So you felt a strong wave of inspiration and became determined to make a New Years resolution. Great. Now what In this video Fr. Mike teaches how to strike a balance between great change and manageable consistency so you can tackle that resolution with determination and wisdom. By starting with small steps and plotting a course of action you will experience what it means to be faithful and become who God is calling you to be by the end of the year. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging:"
YouTube Link 2018-01-03T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 73.1K engagements
"Why Marriage Is NOT a Contract (Its a Covenant) For the past [--] years the institution of marriage has been under attack. More and more couples are choosing not to get married with the mindset that "we don't need a piece of paper to show that we love each other." And yet that is not at all what the Catholic Church teaches about this sacrament. Today Fr. Mike delves into the difference between a contract between two persons and the covenant of marriage that every couple is called to enter into. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make"
YouTube Link 2023-02-08T21:53Z 1.2M followers, 148.3K engagements
"How to Deal with Your Partners Sexual Sin Fr. Mike talks about how to navigate discussions with your partner about sexual sinwhether its pornography masturbation or other impurity. Its important to realize that sometimes a person doesnt have a right to know everything about you immediately. Keeping this in mind at what point does a couple have to be vulnerable about their sexual sins After two months of dating maybe six months Its quite possibleactually likelythat a persons sexual sins are the most shameful part of his or her life so when someone is not exposing those sinsno matter how long"
YouTube Link 2020-04-22T19:50Z 1.2M followers, 330.3K engagements
"Why Waiting Isnt Just InconvenientIts Essential Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Arthur Brooks In this conversation Fr. Mike sits down with Harvard professor bestselling author and devoted Catholic Dr. Arthur Brooks to explore what it really means to wait wellnot just for something you dont have yet but for God who meets you in the waiting. Together they talk about: 👉why modern life has made us worse at waiting 👉the arrival fallacy and why finally getting what you want never satisfies for long 👉how resistance increases sufferingand how surrender transforms it 👉the difference between savoring"
YouTube Link 2025-11-23T18:00Z 1.2M followers, 179.3K engagements
"Regarding Fr. Mike's Bible in a Year podcast [----] marks the 5th anniversary of Bible in a Year Over the past five years the Lord has taken this podcast to extraordinary places -- reaching listeners in more than [---] countries becoming the #1 podcast in the U.S. and remaining the #1 religious podcast in the world even five years later. Through Bible in a Year God has transformed hearts and minds and we are deeply grateful to every listener who has made this journey possible. As we continue creating new videos podcasts books and articles each day we invite you to press play once again on Bible"
YouTube Link 2025-12-31T17:01Z 1.2M followers, 130.6K engagements
"The Sisters of Life Answer the Internet's Top Questions About Nuns When do religious sisters retire Are they all Catholic How do they get their names What's the difference between nuns and sisters (.Is there a difference) These are the most-asked questions about nuns and religious sistersaccording to the internetand Sr. Mary Grace and Sr. Marie Veritas of the Sisters of Life are here to answer them for you: 00:00 Meet Sr. Mary Grace and Sr. Marie Veritas 00:30 Do nuns or sisters have cellphones 00:53 Do sisters still exist 01:09 Why are sisters only female 01:58 How do sisters get their names"
YouTube Link 2024-01-18T22:13Z 1.2M followers, 1.4M engagements
"What Is the Sin of Gluttony Many of us have learned the hard way that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. In this video Fr. Mike shows us how to savor lifes delights without losing our ability to enjoy life. He gives palpable examples as he demonstrates how our favorite thingswhen enjoyed in the right quantity and for the right reasonscan give us more patience temperance freedom and joy. Learn more about the marshmallow experiment Fr. Mike mentions in this video here: http://bit.ly/1D3xDlQ. Fr. Mikes Ascension Presents videos are also available as podcasts at"
YouTube Link 2017-04-26T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 322.4K engagements
"Catholic Teaching on IVF and Contraception Explained For many people the Catholic Churchs teaching on in vitro fertilization and contraception is a hard one but it is in concordance with the nature of things. The nature of a thing as Fr. MIke puts it is its what-its-for-ness. Sex is for procreation and the unity of the couple. Equally important is the fact that sex not in vitro fertilization is the natural way to bring forth a new life. Contraception and in vitro fertilization violate the nature of not only sex but also the nature of the person and life itself. If you feel that this teaching"
YouTube Link 2019-05-29T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 469.3K engagements
"The Moment Everything Changed A Faith Journey You Must Hear (w/ Debbie Herbeck) After growing up in a house never hearing about Jesus Debbie Herbeck reveals her powerful conversion story into the Catholic Church. She reflects on hearing Christ speak to her heart discovering Mary as the perfect model of a Jewish mother and how her faith journey became beautifully intertwined with her love story and marriage. Let God lead you this Lent Sign up for your most powerful Lent experience today https://ascensionpress.com/pages/crux ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T16:25Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements
"Lent Isn't About Perfection (Fr. Mike Schmitz & Fr. Columba Jordan) #shorts"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T18:00Z 1.2M followers, 23.5K engagements
"When Crude Language Becomes Sinful The words we speak shape our hearts and reflect our characterbut do we always choose them wisely Do you struggle with swearing or taking the Lord's name in vain Today Fr. Mike explores the significance of the words we use and the distinction between different types of foul language. Since our words reflect our hearts they matter more than we realize. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour May [--] - Washington D.C. May [--] - Philadelphia PA May [--] - Cincinnati OH SOLD OUT May [--] - Nashville TN Join Fr."
YouTube Link 2025-03-12T20:18Z 1.2M followers, 464.1K engagements
"The Story of Padre Pio Bobby Angel talks about the story of St. Padre Pio a powerhouse saint who went all in for Christ. St. Padre Pio experienced temptation and evil at a very young age having visions of angels demons and even Satan at the age of [--] or [--]. He wanted to give his life to Christ and become a priest and entered the monastery at age [--]. It was in [----] that Padre Pio received the stigmata: a physical ailment that causes one to develop the [--] wounds of Christ crucified (two on the hands two on the feet and one on the side). He developed the side wound first but tried to hide it in"
YouTube Link 2020-09-22T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 101K engagements
"How Bishop Barron Learned to Pray In this clip from Fr. Mike's interview with Bishop Robert Barron the two notable priests discuss making prayer personal taking the time to build your life around prayer and how the psalms can help us say what we can't say on our own. Experience the entire conversation: https://youtu.be/kzEwF7DfZcY Want to go deeper this Advent Join Fr. Mike Schmitz in a journey through the daily readings as he confronts our doubts and reveals God's love with Ascension-app-exclusive daily video reflections and scripture passages: https://link.ascension-app.com/caouRw13GNb Too"
YouTube Link 2024-11-28T18:44Z 1.2M followers, 308.4K engagements
"Stress: Is It Healthy or Dangerous We often consider all stress to be bad for us but in this video Fr. Mike makes the case for stresseustress that is or the kind that compels us to take action. He illustrates how a life without stress can easily become lethargic lifeless and even dangerous to one's health. So hopefully this video will give you the boost you need to tackle that next daunting task by helping you not stress about being stressed. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (https://bit.ly/2vQgGRx) Chosen:"
YouTube Link 2018-05-02T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 241.3K engagements
"How to Go to Confession (COMPLETE Step-by-Step Catholic Guide) If youve ever wondered how to go to Confession what to say or why it is so essential Fr. David Michael Moses has the answers. Step by step hell guide you through preparing for and receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation where you'll encounter the boundless mercy and healing love of our Heavenly Father. 00:00 Confession [---] 00:10 Step 1: Sin. 00:20 Step 2: Examination of conscience 00:47 Step 3: Look up a confession time 01:23 Step 4: Get to that church 01:33 Step 5: Find the confessional 02:16 Step 6: Choose a side 02:26 Step 7:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-11T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 376.9K engagements
"Can a Catholic Marry a Non-Catholic Father Mike answers one of the most common questions he receives pointing out that Catholics marrying non-Catholics is not an issue of sin but an issue of wisdom. Since marriage is naturally so difficult he argues the wise decision would be to marry someone who is on the same page with you when it comes to your faith. The reasons for this are endless and Father Mike is passionate about all of them. The most important thing to remember though is that loving Jesus and the Catholic Church is not an imposition so don't be afraid to make your faith the"
YouTube Link 2018-05-23T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"The Christian Response to Grief Grief is a human emotion that affects all of us at different times throughout our lives but sometimes it can feel overwhelming. The Catholic Church in all her wisdom offers us this beautiful prayer in the rite of Christian burial: "Indeed for your faithful Lord life is changed not ended and when this earthly dwelling turns to dust an eternal dwelling is made ready for them in heaven." Fr. Mike extends hope and encouragement to anyone grieving today. He explains that our grief as Christians should look different in the light of Christ's promise of eternal life."
YouTube Link 2023-09-13T22:19Z 1.2M followers, 104.7K engagements
"Send this to someone who thinks Catholics worship Mary (w/ Tanner Kalina) #shorts On Our Lady's feast day nonetheless 👊 #catholic #ourladyoflourdes #short"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T18:01Z 1.2M followers, 32.3K engagements
"When You Dont Feel Anything in Prayer (What to Do) What if this was the Lent you started to see God working daily in your life In this conversation Fr. Columba Jordan and Fr. Mark-Mary Ames unpack the Crux disciplines of Spiritual Reading and the daily Examen prayer. Together they talk about hearing Gods voice in your prayer how an "ordinary" spiritual life actually bears incredible fruits and the hidden graces in struggle or even failure. Fr. Mark-Mary shares one of the most fruitful meditations hes ever had and his favorite aspects of the Gospel of Mark encouraging us to dive deeper into"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T17:01Z 1.2M followers, 15.5K engagements
"Sorry Mass was late Fr. Mike was throwing a fit #shorts #short"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T20:06Z 1.2M followers, 721.1K engagements
"Why Confess My Sins to a Priest If youve ever been in a conversation where you had to defend the Catholic Faith people have probably asked you this question. It can be a tough one to answer but Fr. Mike lays out many reasons why confessing our sins to a priest makes perfect sense. Confession isnt a man-made tradition of the Church but rather a valuable gift given by God and rooted in Scripture. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (https://bit.ly/2vQgGRx) Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith"
YouTube Link 2018-02-28T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 548.9K engagements
"Types of Altar Servers #shorts"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T16:56Z 1.2M followers, 367.8K engagements
"How to Make a Resolution to Combat Vice and Grow in Virtue If you've got a question for Fr. Josh comment below with #AskFrJosh or share a Glory Story of how God has worked in your life with #GloryStory. Your question or story may be featured in the next video Today Fr. Josh answers a question from Stacy Jens: "What about making a resolution to strive harder to combat a vice or a sin" Ask Fr. Josh is the question and answer show to help you navigate life when our Catholic Faith doesnt give an easy fill-in-the-blank answer. In each video Father addresses one question from three different"
YouTube Link 2021-12-28T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 26.8K engagements
"Praying the Hail Mary Well Brother Pius speaks of the twofold structure of the Hail Mary the base prayer of the Rosary: the Hail Mary starts with what God has done through Mary and then asks for her intercession. Its sort of like sitting at the feet of Mary and hearing her tell the story of her sons life. Brother Pius offers a way to make the prayer even more Christ-centered by adding something about him or his life after you pray his name like this Blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus crowned with thorns for example. Theres no reason to be suspicious of the repetition of the prayers in the"
YouTube Link 2019-10-18T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 85.4K engagements
"Why Catholics Have a Pope Update 2025: Habemus papam The Catholic Church has a new earthly shepherd in Pope Leo XIV. Read hopeful and insightful commentary on the papacy and the new pope from trusted Catholics voices like Fr. Mike Schmitz Jeff Cavins Fr. Josh Johnson and Katie Katie Prejean McGrady in "When the White Smoke Clears: A Guide to Pope Leo XIV's Early Days". Order your copy today: ascensionpress.com/whitesmoke Fr. Mike goes all the way back to Genesis to explain why Catholics have a pope. God established the kingdom of Israel with the twelve sons of Jacob. Centuries later he"
YouTube Link 2019-07-10T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 370.9K engagements
"You CAN Quit Porn. Heres How. This is not the first video on Ascension Presents about how to overcome an addiction to pornography but it might be one of the simplest and most actionable. Since [----] Covenant Eyes has been a leader in the online accountability space. They are the #1 app for helping people find freedom from pornography. Their accountability software monitors images on device screens and sends a report to a trusted friend (ally) who holds you accountable for both your online and offline choices. Today Fr. Mike invites you to consider whether it might be helpful for you to make"
YouTube Link 2023-12-13T20:30Z 1.2M followers, 106.5K engagements
"Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen Official Ascension App Commercial Where do you turn when lifes toughest questions come your way Journey with Isabel and her grandfather as they plunge into the depths of Gods Word trying to find an answer to one of lifes most challenging questions. Get answers to your most challenging questions and access to life-changing resources in the Ascension app You can download the Ascension app for free from the App store on your device by clicking: https://link.ascension-app.com/gFNBAH36i0b Ascension App Marketing Manager: Evan Atkins Ascension Senior Producer:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T16:00Z 1.2M followers, 16.6K engagements
"The Pennsylvania Sex Abuse Scandal This talk is difficult for Fr. Mike to give but sadly it is also necessary. Since the Pennsylvania Report was released practically every headline with the word Catholic in it has been about the report which covers seventy years and gives accounts of three hundred priests who allegedly abused over one thousand minors over. Indignation is not the main message Fr. Mike wants to express herealthough he feels that too. More than anything he wants his viewers to know that nowmore than everwe need to live virtuous and holy lives and become the saints the Church"
YouTube Link 2018-08-22T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 647.1K engagements
"Praying in a State of Mortal Sin Contrite prayer can be an act of courage because Lord knows theres no harder time to pray than after we know weve sinned. In a way were afraid to approach God. Yet just as the only way to overcome our fears is by facing them the only way to overcome our sin is by going to God after we sin. In this video Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how God wants a relationship with us and will cleanse us from every wrongdoing to build that relationship. For a great study program about prayer check out Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer at http://bit.ly/1YdBZm5. This video"
YouTube Link 2016-04-28T01:10Z 1.2M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Can Someone Be Denied Holy Communion Sometimes we can be tricked into thinking that the Holy Communion we receive at Mass every Sunday is somehow owed to us; that we have a right to receive it. However the Eucharist which is Jesus Christs own body and blood is a divine gift bestowed upon us by our Heavenly Father. And because its a gift the way we receive it and the state of our souls matter greatly to our relationship with God. Which begs the question: can someone be denied Holy Communion Today Fr. Mike explains whether communion is a gift that can be taken away and what that means for"
YouTube Link 2021-08-18T21:18Z 1.2M followers, 471.7K engagements
"Finding God in Success and Failure in Lent (Fr. Mike Schmitz & Fr. Columba Jordan) #shorts"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T18:00Z 1.2M followers, 14.9K engagements
"If This Doesnt Bother You Thats a Problem (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz) What's in our heart that refuses to celebrate when good things happen to someone else Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the story of the man healed on the Sabbath. Many focus on the fact that Jesus healed on the Sabbath though technically allowed but Fr. Mike invites us to look deeper. The real issue isnt the law. Its the heart. More than Jesus performing the miracle what this story exposes is that sometimes we fail to value the suffering of others or even the joy of others because they simply dont matter enough to us. Let God lead"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T17:53Z 1.2M followers, 132.6K engagements
"3 Reasons You Still Feel Bad After Confession We know this: when we go to the sacrament of reconciliation with a truly contrite heart and receive absolution we are forgiven of our sins by the blood of Jesus Christ. So if you've ever left the confessional still feeling bad you might wonder. "What gives" Today Fr. Mike identifies [--] reasons why we might be experiencing a lingering feeling of guilt after confession and he gives us a bit of advice to deal with those feelings. [--]. "I'm forgiven but I still have to deal with the consequences." [--]. "Someone else knows what I did." [--]. "I've broken God's"
YouTube Link 2023-06-14T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 165.8K engagements
"Hail Mary Full of Grace (Fr. Mike) #shorts hail mary father mike fr. mike schmitz father mike schmitz how to pray the hail mary pray the hail mary catholic prayers hail mary prayer rosary ascension presents hail mary father mike fr. mike schmitz father mike schmitz how to pray the hail mary pray the hail mary catholic prayers hail mary prayer rosary ascension presents"
YouTube Link 2024-04-22T17:26Z 1.2M followers, 166.1K engagements
"Fr. Mike Schmitz and Sr. Miriam James Heidland SOLT Explain Healing in the Gaze of Jesus In this 3-part series filmed backstage at the [----] Good News Conference Fr. Mike sits down with [--] special guests to discuss prayer the sacraments and how to prepare to meet Jesus "face to face" this coming Advent. Fr. Mike and Sr. Miriam examine our needs for healing from sin trauma and a broken past and uncover the luminous power of God's loving gaze on our hearts minds and souls. Want to go deeper this Advent Join Fr. Mike Schmitz in a journey through the daily readings as he confronts our doubts and"
YouTube Link 2024-11-27T18:50Z 1.2M followers, 589K engagements
"How to Offer Everything to God this Lent Fr. Mike Schmitz & Fr. Columba Jordan This Lent you dont have to wait until you feel ready strong or spiritual enough. God is ready to meet you right where you are. In this conversation Fr. Columba Jordan and Fr. Mike Schmitz talk about what God is really asking us foran offering of whatever we have to give right now. From prayer and fasting to exercise they explore why the spiritual life can never be separated from the physical. Reflecting on ordinary actions like a short walk or a simple fast they reveal that anything can become an act of worship"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T13:16Z 1.2M followers, 111.2K engagements
"Why Is There No Marriage in Heaven For some this may be the saddest part about Heaven but it shouldn't be Fr. Mike dives into the deeper meaning behind this teaching and explains why it's actually good news. He reminds us that Heaven isnt a loss of love but the fulfillment of it. In Heaven you wont love your spouse less youll love them more than ever before. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour July [--] - Vail CO October [--] - Detroit MI October [--] - Sugar Land TX October [--] - Cedar Park TX October [--] - Fort Worth TX Join Fr."
YouTube Link 2025-07-02T16:01Z 1.2M followers, 413.9K engagements
""Can I Go to the Wedding" Answered If you're Catholic you're probably aware that not every wedding is the same in the eyes of the Church. You may have heard of situationsor been in ones yourselfwhere you're not sure if it's okay for you as a practicing Catholic to attend such a wedding. How do you know when it's okay and when it's not okay Fr. Mike not only gives us a couple of guiding principles but also breaks down most of the situations you might find yourself in and tells us what Jesus and his Church asks of us. 00:00 Can I go to the wedding Or not 00:27 If you can't go to the wedding"
YouTube Link 2025-02-27T01:05Z 1.1M followers, 181.5K engagements
"Fr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Sound of Freedom" Movie In our world today there are millions trapped in slavery and sex trafficking. The most horrific and devastating example of this is the sale of the weakest and most vulnerable in society our children. Today Fr. Mike shares his honest review of the film "Sound of Freedom" currently in theaters and offers a word of encouragement for how each of us can confront this terrible reality head-on and proactively do something about it. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put"
YouTube Link 2023-10-26T21:08Z 872K followers, 595.3K engagements
"We asked our Gen Z employee to edit another Fr. Mike video. #shorts You guys asked for this 🫵 #short"
YouTube Link 2025-07-21T22:19Z 1.1M followers, 73.3K engagements
"Signs of the Apocalypse What do Catholics believe about the end of the world Whats the deal with the Rapture What are the [--] Days of Darkness How can we prepare for the apocalypse Fr. Ambrose Criste explains everything you need to know about the end of the world. He shares what we need to do as Catholics to be ready for Christ's second coming. Fr. Ambrose Criste O.Praem. is a Norbertine Canon Regular of St. Michael's Abbey in Silverado CA. To stay up-to-date with Fr. Ambrose and the Norbertines visit https://theabbotscircle.com/ To submit a prayer intention to the Abbey visit"
YouTube Link 2025-02-06T21:25Z 1.1M followers, 32.8K engagements
"Why Did God Let Them Die Grief is natural and sadness at the death of a loved one is to be expected. But what about people who feel anger in their bereavement Especially anger at God Fr. Mike shares a difficult truth for those who wish their loved ones were still with them instead of with Jesus in heaven. Join Fr. Mike in Newark NJ on December [--] [----] for an evening of Advent reflection and a question and answer session. Get tickets at https://www.njpac.org/event/father-mike/. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put"
YouTube Link 2024-12-04T23:10Z 1M followers, 28.7K engagements
"Why Church-Hopping Could Be Weakening Your Spiritual Life Only 43% of Catholics are registered in a parish. You might attend Mass regularly but are you connected to a home parish Fr. Mark-Mary shares why committing to your local parish matters not just for you but for the whole Church. Rather than choosing churches based on convenience or preference embracing a home parish helps foster real community spiritual growth and a richer experience of the Jubilee year through shared worship and connection. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at"
YouTube Link 2025-05-05T21:01Z 1.1M followers, 10.6K engagements
"A Catholic Stance on Artificial Intelligence it is essential to emphasize the importance of moral responsibility grounded in the dignity and vocation of the human person. This guiding principle also applies to questions concerning AI. Antiqua et Nova [--] Today Fr. Mark-Mary shares how we as Catholics should respond to the rise of AI. He explains how we need to be cautiously optimistic and never forget that God is with us in the midst of a technologically advancing era. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour March [--] - North Charleston"
YouTube Link 2025-02-24T20:51Z 1.1M followers, 25.3K engagements
"True Friendship vs. Toxic Friendship Have you ever seen that movie Mean Girls Its the ultimate comparison of toxic friendship and true friendship. Aristotle describes three different types of friendship that can help us understand what true friendship is: 1) Friendship of utility which is a friendship based on circumstance. It just makes sense to be their friend since you work with them or see them often for some other reason 2) Friendship of pleasure which is a friendship where you enjoy hanging out with the person in your free time but wouldnt exactly share your deepest thoughts or feelings"
YouTube Link 2020-05-14T19:30Z 1.1M followers, 40.2K engagements
"Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day [--] (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next [--] days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day well lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us right here on YouTube or for free on the Ascension App https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave John 16:13: "But when he the Spirit of truth comes he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own but will only repeat what he has heard. He will receive what is from"
YouTube Link 2025-04-30T12:00Z 1.1M followers, 307.6K engagements
"Gods Greatest Act of Mercy (feat. Fr. Chris Alar MIC) Did you know that the entire Bible is a love story Fr. Chris Alar MIC breaks down God's three great acts of mercyand explains to us the incredible gift of God's greatest act of mercy. Ascension is delighted to collaborate with the Fr. Chris and the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception on the development of a new one of a kind Bible for Catholics: the Divine Mercy Catholic Bible (https://tinyurl.com/ygwno847). Divine Mercy is a gift given to us by God. Devotion to Divine Mercy has been growing through the revelations to St. Faustina"
YouTube Link 2021-09-16T19:30Z 1.1M followers, 17.9K engagements
"Miracles: The Bible vs. Today (What's Changed) Do miracles occur more frequently in the Bible or in today's world Why do some of my prayers for miracles seem unanswered Today Fr. Mike Schmitz delves into the mystery of miracles explaining how they are recognized and validated in the Catholic Church and exploring why God sometimes grants miracles and other times does not. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour May [--] - Washington D.C. May [--] - Philadelphia PA May [--] - Cincinnati OH SOLD OUT May [--] - Nashville TN Join Fr. Mike live for"
YouTube Link 2025-04-09T16:53Z 1.1M followers, 49.7K engagements
"Fr. Mikes take on Superman Fr. Mikes take on Superman Its not about the cape its about what our heroes teach us about virtue. #short"
YouTube Link 2025-07-24T20:01Z 1.1M followers, 83.7K engagements
"If You're Discouraged You Need These [--] Things If you're feeling discouraged this is not unusual and you are not alone. Jackie Angel shares [--] practices she's learned that keep our eyes on Jesus when we're experiencing discouragement. You are loved you are valued and you are absolutely irreplaceable. Our team at Ascension is thinking of you and praying for you. If you're going through a difficult time or struggling with your mental health don't hesitate to reach out for help. Talk to someone you trust or seek support from a professional. You can also call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline"
YouTube Link 2025-04-04T00:42Z 1.1M followers, 25.7K engagements
"Work of love"
YouTube Link 2025-09-07T14:05Z 53.2K followers, 35.6K engagements
"THIS is How You Can Strengthen Your Faith Want to grow deeper in your faith and trust in God more boldly Fr. Mark-Mary and Fr. Jonah unpack the theological virtue of faithnot just believing in God but trusting Him with your whole life. They explore how true faith involves action risk and surrender drawing from Scripture and powerful real-life examples. Join them as they pray the 'Act of Faith' prayer and see how you can strengthen their faith through prayer. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October [--] - Detroit MI"
YouTube Link 2025-05-26T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 15.5K engagements
"Jesus sees you and wants to bring you healing (Fr. Mark-Mary) #shorts"
YouTube Link 2025-05-13T20:30Z 1.1M followers, 28.2K engagements
"Aching to Find a Spouse Are you aching to find a spouse who understands you and your Catholic faith Being called to the married life when you dont have a spouse makes you feel like youre putting your life on hold waiting for someone to come along so you can live out your vocation. Jackie offers five tips to remember if youre having a hard time being single. [--]. Everybody has an ache only God can satisfy. [--]. Be healthy and holy now. [--]. Remember your death. Remember life is short. [--]. God doesnt show you gold and give you silver. [--]. Be patient and trust God. MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascensions main"
YouTube Link 2018-10-23T19:30Z 1.1M followers, 223.2K engagements
"Day 9: Novena for the Papal Conclave (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) #shorts Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next [--] days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day well lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us right here on YouTube or for free on the Ascension App: https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave"
YouTube Link 2025-05-07T12:00Z 1.1M followers, 15K engagements
"Introducing Fr. Mikes New Podcast: Called "Amen I say to you whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine you did for me." (Matthew 25:40) Fr. Mike shares the exciting news of his new podcast "Called" Join us as Fr. Mike sits down with a new guest discussing how we're all called to live a more virtuous generous and Christ-centered life. To learn more about the podcast check out: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/called. To learn more about The Catholic Initiative please visit https://thecatholicinitiative.org/. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at"
YouTube Link 2025-09-03T18:28Z 1.2M followers, 90.6K engagements
"The Devils Lies About Contraception Abortion and IVF How did we end up in a society that celebrates all forms of sexual indecency and the consequential rise of abortion IVF and broken families Today Fr. Mark-Mary explains how the sexual revolution was a victory for the devil and how our quick adoption of it led to devaluing the human person. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour May [--] - Washington D.C. May [--] - Philadelphia PA May [--] - Cincinnati OH SOLD OUT May [--] - Nashville TN Join Fr. Mike live for an unforgettable event as he"
YouTube Link 2025-03-10T21:13Z [--] followers, 21.8K engagements
"What Catholics Should Know About Superstitions Did you know that superstitions are a sin In this video Fr. Mike dives into the topic of Friday the 13th and other common superstitions shedding light on how they can reveal something about our hearts. Often rooted in fear superstitions are a sin against the First Commandment showing our desire to control or predict the future. Fr. Mike also discusses how Catholics can sometimes fall into superstition through their approach to saints prayers and sacramentalssuch as treating the scapular like a good luck charm. He emphasizes that our trust should"
YouTube Link 2024-11-20T23:26Z 1M followers, 45.7K engagements
"Apart from Me You Can Do Nothing #shorts Have you heard the phrase "Ora et Labora" before What about the maxim "Pray as if everything depends on God. And work as if everything depends on you." Fr. Mike breaks down the Benedictine charism of prayer AND work and offers us some food for thought when tempted to fall into fatalism or quietism and remove our will from the equation. Perhaps we can consider the phrase "pray as if everything depends on you" too. You can watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/EygPDS7n6fw 📖 Get the official Catechism in a Year Reading Plan"
YouTube Link 2023-09-13T10:47Z 884K followers, [----] engagements
"Fr. Mike's Thoughts on Babies Crying Why do babies cry Have you ever considered that their cries might have something to teach us Fr. Mike explains that a baby's cry is an act of faiththey cry because they trust someone will hear someone will care and someone will come. In the same way when we cry out to God in our moments of pain or loneliness that too is an act of faith. And like a loving Father He sees us He cares and He comes. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October [--] - Detroit MI October [--] - Sugar Land TX October"
YouTube Link 2025-05-21T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 37.5K engagements
"Good Prayer vs. Bad Prayer Is there such a thing as bad prayer If you feel like your prayer is lacking Fr. Mark-Mary has some concrete steps to focus on God in prayer and grow in a closer relationship with him (plus some pitfalls to avoid). ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascension App: https://link.ascension-app.com/lMuyddWAqHb 🔸The Great Adventure Bible: https://tinyurl.com/y6lfxzyt 🔸 Catechism of the Catholic Church Ascension Edition:"
YouTube Link 2025-01-20T22:21Z 1.1M followers, 17.7K engagements
"Cross the Finish Line Strong This Lent Lent is almost over. [--] days of fasting prayer and sacrifice have passed in the blink of an eye. How do you feel Are you puffed up with pride or weighed down by discouragement Today Fr. Mark-Mary offers a final word of encouragement to lean into the mercy of Jesus however you feel as we enter into Holy Week. Do you find the Stations of the Cross boring but want to dive deeper into Christs love by meditating on them Reinvigorate your experience of Stations of the Cross by buying the Pocket Guide to the Stations of the Cross: (https://tinyurl.com/yd7goj7o)"
YouTube Link 2022-04-08T19:51Z 1.1M followers, 24K engagements
"The Role of Hope in Holy Week There are many great ways to describe hope but Fr. Mike defines it as trust in another extended into the future. He recalls two stories from the Gospels that exemplify what hope is not. When Peter denied Christ and when the two travelers on the road to Emmaus abandoned their hope in Christ. Peter had Jesus (they were basically best friends) butby denying himwas essentially saying he didnt need Jesus. The travelers needed Jesus but the way they saw it they no longer had him. Fr. Mike explains how hope is knowing that we have Jesus and knowing that we need him."
YouTube Link 2019-04-17T19:30Z 1.1M followers, 147.9K engagements
"Day 1: Novena for the Papal Conclave (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) #shorts Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next [--] days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day well lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us right here on YouTube or for free on the Ascension App: https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave"
YouTube Link 2025-04-29T21:34Z 1.1M followers, 42.6K engagements
"POV: You're a cardinal at conclave #shorts"
YouTube Link 2025-05-08T14:31Z 1.1M followers, 215.3K engagements
"What to Do When You Dont Feel Like Praying Do you find it difficult to pray sometimes That's okay Fr. Mark-Mary and Fr. PT talk about what to do when prayer feels difficult. They remind us that even when we dont feel anything when we're tired or when we don't want to pray we can still be honest with the Lord share our heart with Him and know He is listening and His heart is always open. Don't let discouragement stop you from prayer use it as part of your prayer Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour July [--] - Vail CO October 20"
YouTube Link 2025-06-23T17:37Z 1.1M followers, 10.4K engagements
"3 Levels of Healing (and Where to Start) Just like there are different levels of maintenance we have to keep up with in our homes there are different levels of maintenance in our spiritual lives. This can be delicate difficult and sometimes messy work. So while Fr. Mark-Mary is not a mental health professional he's here to share a couple tips and fundamentals that will help anyone get back on track. Want more practical guidance for the spiritual life Fr. Mark-Mary's got you covered. Check out his book "Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress""
YouTube Link 2024-10-07T19:30Z 1.1M followers, 38.9K engagements
"This Ends Friendships. (w/ Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) When someone shares a secret with me can I share it with someone else Fr. Mark-Mary explains why its important to keep trust. If something is shared in confidence it isnt ours to pass along and once we tell someone we cant control who theyll tell. Be a good friend: dont share information that isnt yours to share. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October [--] - Detroit MI SOLD OUT October [--] - Sugar Land TX October [--] - Cedar Park TX October [--] - Fort Worth TX Join Fr. Mike"
YouTube Link 2025-09-22T19:11Z 1.2M followers, 14.3K engagements
"Make Sure You Do THIS After Lent Happy Easter How was your Lent Whether it felt like a win or a struggle Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that the real focus isn't on our success or failureit's on Jesus. Today Fr. Mark-Mary shares how to reflect on your Lenten journey with gratitude humility and hope. If you were faithful to your commitments give thanks and let that fuel your spiritual growth. If you stumbled dont be discouragedbring it to Jesus. Let it become a moment of learning humility and deeper trust in God. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at"
YouTube Link 2025-04-21T16:56Z 1.1M followers, 30.3K engagements
"Inside the Conclave: Who will be the next pope (Dr. Edward Sri) #shorts"
YouTube Link 2025-05-07T17:17Z 1.1M followers, 21K engagements
"Pray Like Jesus Prayed This Holy Week During Holy Week as we contemplate the last hours of Jesus life we get an intimate look at how Jesus prays to his Father. Starting with our Lords prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane we hear Jesus talking to God the Father about the upcoming moments of his life. He continues to pray through his Passion all the way until his last breatha model that we as sons and daughters of God can follow as well. But what does Jesus show us about what it means to truly pray Abba Father Pray the Stations of the Cross this coming Good Friday with The Way of the Cross:"
YouTube Link 2021-03-31T19:29Z 1.1M followers, 86.6K engagements
"A Way to Practice Gratitude (That Actually Sticks) It can be easy in our modern world to fall into the trap of envy and jealousy. When we dedicate our energy and focus on what others have we can get lost in what we don't have. But God hopes to remind us of a powerful truth through the practice of gratitude. Today Fr. Mark-Mary shares a secret for growing in gratitude and harnessing the power of living in the reality of who God has chosen us to be. (See Ephesians 1:3-10) For more wise counsel in your journey to God check out Fr. Mark-Mary's book Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big"
YouTube Link 2023-09-11T20:17Z 884K followers, [----] engagements
"Try This Prayer When You're Feeling Frustrated (Serenity Prayer) God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference. If youre finding yourself frustrated and struggling to surrender your plans to God the Serenity Prayer is for you. We all have things we care about that are out of our control making us feel powerless and angry. The more we offer these things up to the Lord entrusting them to his care the more we are able to find peace and serenity. Today Fr. Mark-Mary explains why the Serenity Prayer is the prayer"
YouTube Link 2021-07-02T19:30Z 1.1M followers, 31.5K engagements
"Where Do I Start with the Bible Feeling intimidated by the Bible Youre not alone but that shouldnt keep you from opening it. Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why that feeling is normal and even good. He shares how to approach Scripture with humility and curiosity and offers tools like The Bible in a Year podcast and the Great Adventure Bible Timeline to help you get started. Dont wait until you feel ready begin today Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour July [--] - Vail CO October [--] - Detroit MI October [--] - Sugar Land TX October 22"
YouTube Link 2025-06-18T18:10Z 1.1M followers, 22.8K engagements
"The Devil's Subtle Attacks and How to Fight Them (Fr. Mark-Mary) #shorts"
YouTube Link 2025-07-29T15:12Z 1.1M followers, 40.8K engagements
"6 Catholic Music Artists You Need to Listen To #catholicmusic Did you know that there is a revival going on (and we're not just referring to the Eucharistic Revival) Today Fr. Mark-Mary wants to share a secret about a new surge in amazing Catholic music that you might not know yetbut need to hear The Catholic Church has been the patron of the arts for hundreds of years so why does it sometimes feel like there isn't any beautiful Catholic music A revival of vibrant Catholic music is emerging from rising stars like Seth Schlueter and Marie Miller to more seasoned artists like Matt Maher Brother"
YouTube Link 2024-06-27T14:00Z 969K followers, [----] engagements
"How the Devil Slowly Leads You into Sin (Without You Noticing) As we journey further into Lent lets talk about how we can escape the devils grasp. It's no secret that sin is prevalent in our world today but what's truly alarming is how numb we've become to just how distorted certain things are. Fr. Mark-Mary sheds light on how were slowly being simmered in the devil's crockpot often compromising on sins but especially sexual sin. He addresses the widespread presence of pornography and sexual immorality in our lives while urging us to stay vigilant in resisting these temptations. Tickets are"
YouTube Link 2025-03-24T20:09Z 1.1M followers, 25.9K engagements
"Are My Friends Good (w/ Fr. Gregory Pine & Fr. Jacob Bertrand O.P.) Get the reading plan for Season [--] @ https://ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics Are your friends good for you Do they build you up Do you build them up What really makes a good friend. "good" Today Fr. Gregory Pine & Fr. Jacob Bertrand O.P. share some traditionaland enduringwisdom about finding the right friends. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website:"
YouTube Link 2023-10-24T19:50Z 870K followers, [----] engagements
"What's the Point (Man's Search for Meaning) If you are like many young people today you may find yourself asking; "Why am I here What's the purpose of my life Today Bobby and Jackie Angel share the basic truth that God desired for you to exist and that you are loved. Maybe you need to hear that core message today. Or maybe you need to share it with others. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website: https://tinyurl.com/yadn2ght 🔸Ascension Media:"
YouTube Link 2022-03-29T20:15Z 1.1M followers, 23.9K engagements
"Why Youre Not Happy (and What to Do About It) w/ Fr. Gregory Pine OP I have come that you might have life and life in abundance. This oft-quoted verse from Johns Gospel can lead us to believe that following the Christian life will make us happy. But does it really As we read the lives of the saintsand as we live our own liveswe are confronted with the inescapable reality of suffering. The Christian life is not in fact always easy. But didnt Jesus say we would be happy Today Fr. Gregory Pine helps us understand St. Augustines famous quote our hearts are restless until they rest in you and how"
YouTube Link 2023-10-17T22:39Z 873K followers, 20.4K engagements
"This Medal Repels Demons (feat. Fr. Boniface Hicks) If youve been a follower of Jesus for more than a minute then youre probably all too familiar with the attacks of the devil that try to drag you off course in your spiritual life. We have all experienced these attacks and temptations which can be pretty scary sometimes yet we know God allows them for a reason. But thats not the end of the story God also provides us with powerful protections against the powers of darkness. Today Fr. Boniface Hicks explores one such method of protection the St. Benedict Medal. He breaks down the symbolism and"
YouTube Link 2024-08-14T20:30Z 986K followers, 17.4K engagements
"Why Get Married If It Doesn't Exist in Heaven Why should you consider getting married if as Jesus states in Matthew 22:30; "at the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like the angels in heaven" Today Fr. Mike continues his series dealing with questions related to the vocation of marriage. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website: https://tinyurl.com/yafyebs7 🔸Ascension Media: https://tinyurl.com/y9rfch7v 🔸The"
YouTube Link 2022-02-09T20:52Z 1.1M followers, 139K engagements
"Your Questions Answered with Fr. Mike Schmitz Jeff Cavins Fr. Mark-Mary and More What if all of your favorite Catholic speakers could be in one video Well you're in luck We had the opportunity to host "The Ascension Panel" a special Q&A event at SEEK23 hosted by @FOCUSCatholic. Featured in the panel are Fr. Mike Schmitz Jeff Cavins Fr. Mark-Mary Fr. Gregory Pine Jackie Angel Fr. John Johnson and Dr. Edward Sri sharing some of their thoughts and reflections on a wide range of topics. Enjoy 00:00 Intro 00:09 "How did you decide to enter into your vocation" 02:35 "When you start to feel"
YouTube Link 2023-10-20T22:08Z 870K followers, 25.1K engagements
"Introducing The [--] Introducing a new system for evangelization years in the making The [--]. This simple three-part system will help you quickly and easily organize an effective ongoing evangelization effort in your parish or community. Featuring Mark Hart Fr. Mike Schmitz Leah Darrow Sr. Miriam James Heidland Fr. Josh Johnson and more this program will kickstart a movement within the walls of your parish and beyond. Be the one. Find the one. Learn more at evangelization.com"
YouTube Link 2019-05-13T19:30Z 1.1M followers, 28.1K engagements
"Can I Sin on Accident 😬 "If no one gets hurt is it still a sin" "It was just an accident." How can we know if our actions are a sin or just a mistake Can we be committing sin without knowing it Today Fr. Mike details the three elements that must be present for an act to be a sin and helps us grapple with our own sinfulness and God's desire for mercy and reconciliation. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION 🔸Ascensions main website: https://tinyurl.com/2ryzqvde"
YouTube Link 2023-06-07T21:15Z 1M followers, 60.8K engagements
"EVERYONE Misses the True Meaning Behind These [--] Bible Words The Bible was originally written in Hebrew Aramaic and Greek. But in translation especially into English some powerful meanings can get lost. Fr. Mark-Mary and Fr. PT dive into three key Greek words from Scripture that reveal the depth of Jesus compassion His sacrificial love and His desire to remain with us. These words open a window into the heart of Christ and can draw you closer to Him in a deeply personal way. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour July [--] - Vail"
YouTube Link 2025-06-16T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 10.8K engagements
"How the Rosary Changes You The rosary has gone through a number of iterations over the centuries and our devotion to the rosary has been an enduring one. Of course God's grace and Our Lady's intercession has fueled thisbut actually there are lot of human realities that make the rosary so popular. Fr. Mark-Mary illustrates a few of these human realities for us and shows us how the rosary can change us for the better if we let it. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍 MORE FROM ASCENSION"
YouTube Link 2024-12-16T21:36Z 1M followers, 19.1K engagements
"Look at your heart with Jesus #shorts"
YouTube Link 2025-06-10T15:53Z 1.1M followers, 19.8K engagements
""God is Using Everything for You" + Fr. Mike's Homily #shorts Excerpt from Fr. Mike's Homily for the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time (Year A) Watch the full homily here: https://youtu.be/Pdap-3Uvks8 Do not wait to live. God is using this here and now. There is real suffering. There is real good and evil. But sometimes the difference between something that is worthless and something that is worthwhile is a matter of perspective. God can use even our flaws In fact he will use everything if we let him. If you would like to support Ascension Presents send us a Super Chat / Super Sticker in the"
YouTube Link 2023-01-29T20:00Z 1.1M followers, 75.6K engagements
"Why We Keep Forgetting What We Believe as Catholics (Foundations of Faith Preview) Why do we recite the Creed every Sunday Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Edward Sri break down the purpose of the Creed in the Mass and uncover the fact that it isn't just about what we believe in but who we believe in. This video is a brief excerpt from Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church the ultimate way for your parish or small group to encounter the wisdom of the Catechism and deepen your understanding of the Catholic Faith (http://ascensionpress.com/catechismstudy) This"
YouTube Link 2025-05-28T12:32Z 1.1M followers, 29.9K engagements
"Day 2: Novena for the Papal Conclave (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) #shorts Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next [--] days as we pray a novena leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day well lift up the Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope calling on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. 🙏 Pray with us right here on YouTube or for free on the Ascension App: https://link.ascension-app.com/Conclave"
YouTube Link 2025-04-30T21:27Z 1.1M followers, 15.1K engagements
"The Rosary in a Year Podcast (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames CFR) #shorts"
YouTube Link 2024-12-20T21:39Z 1.2M followers, 29.4K engagements
"You are God's masterpiece (Sisters of Life) #shorts"
YouTube Link 2025-07-26T15:00Z 1.1M followers, 36.8K engagements
"Why You Need a Spiritual Mentor and How to Find One The Christian life can be hard and we can have so many questions. But the good news is we aren't meant to do it alone and without answers. Just as a coach helps an athlete improve we have spiritual mentors ready to help us walk toward Heaven we just have to find them. Today Jackie and Bobby share some tips for seeking out and finding a mentor to help guide you in leading a holy life and striving for heaven. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your"
YouTube Link 2022-07-05T21:05Z 1M followers, 19.1K engagements
"How to Lose Everything and Still Hope Many of us have been in situations where weve risked losing. It usually happens during childhood while competing in sports the arts or just making small bets and wagers with our friends. But have you ever looked back on those losses and thought they might have been preparing you for the bigger losses we experience in adulthoodthe loss of a loved one a dream job or a hard breakup Today Fr. Mike explains why it might be necessary to lose sometimes and how to do it well. Be sure to check out Fr. Mark Toups' new book In St. Joseph's Footsteps: [--] Days of"
YouTube Link 2021-08-11T19:30Z 1.1M followers, 105.7K engagements
"Is It Normal to Feel Lonely Fr. Mike on Loneliness Do you feel lost in your loneliness Fr. Mike reminds us that throughout Scripture loneliness shows up again and again even Jesus himself experienced deep moments of isolation. If youre feeling alone know that youre not the only one. In your loneliness you can unite your heart to Christs who truly understands what you're going through. Tickets are on sale now for Fr. Mike Schmitz's Parables Tour at https://www.AscensionPress.com/FrMikeTour October [--] - Detroit MI October [--] - Sugar Land TX October [--] - Cedar Park TX October [--] - Fort Worth TX"
YouTube Link 2025-07-23T16:00Z 1.1M followers, 50K engagements
"Love Truth and Pride Month In today's video Father Mark-Mary points out how the Sacred Heart of Jesus which reveals the warmth of Gods love and the light of his truth provides the model and key for Catholics to engage in the world's conversation about Pride. In reflecting on the image of the Sacred Heart Fr. Mark-Mary offers a threefold challenge to Catholics of goodwill during this month of June: [--]. Read the Papal document Caritas in Veritate by Pope Benedict XVI. [--]. Read the book Living the Truth in Love: Pastoral Approaches to Same-Sex Attraction. [--]. Spend time carefully listening to the"
YouTube Link 2023-06-09T20:40Z 1M followers, 73.5K engagements
"Is Self-Control a Virtue If youve ever lost your temper you probably understand why self-control or temperance is a virtue. As one of the cardinals virtuesthe others being prudence justice fortitudetemperance is a habit of excellence. It signifies self-mastery. One can practice temperance with food sex technology and alcohol. But one can also practice temperance with emotions and relationships. You can even practice temperance in your attempts to practice temperance. Its not a rule of measure we have to keep track of in everything we do. Its a matter of the heart. God wants us to be pure on"
YouTube Link 2019-10-22T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 21.7K engagements
"Why Watching MMA Strips Human Dignity Sometimes the forms of entertainment we choose to watch raise important moral questions. In this video Fr. Mike puts the sport of mixed martial arts on trial for its glorification of unnecessary violence. He distinguishes between the ability to defend yourself and forcing someone into submission through physical strength. Drawing from Christs example of meekness Fr. Mike explains how martial arts as a discipline can be noble while mixed martial arts as entertainment is not. Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension:"
YouTube Link 2017-07-12T19:30Z 1.1M followers, 174.7K engagements
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