Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the wound of abortion. Fr. Mike emphasizes that all human life deserves protection, especially the unborn, but he also emphasizes the importance of God’s mercy. He explains that those who have procured an abortion are excommunicated, subject to the conditions established by Canon Law. However, the excommunication does not limit the scope of God’s mercy, but rather highlights the gravity of the sin. Fr. Mike concludes by highlighting that if abortion is a part of your story, you are encouraged to take the step towards confession and forgiveness, to be met with mercy and love and be welcomed home. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2270-2275.

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Day 295: The Wound of Abortion

Not every protagonist in the Bible makes the morally good choice. The Bible is not a collection of stories that tell us how to live. It’s not a bunch of fables; the stuff in the Bible really happened. If the characters who we are told to look up to always did the right thing, it wouldn’t have much to teach us about real life. In real life, we all make wrong decisions, and the stories in the Bible show us the consequences of those decisions. <a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Not Everything in the Bible is Morally Good

Logan Paul Gage is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Dr. Gage received his B.A. in history, philosophy, and American studies from Whitworth College (2004) and his M.A. (2011) and Ph.D. (2014) in philosophy from Baylor University. His dissertation, written under the supervision of Trent Dougherty, was a defense of the phenomenal conception of evidence and conservative principles in epistemology. It won Baylor University's 2014-2015 Outstanding Dissertation Award(Humanities Division). His philosophical specialties (and the majority of his publications) are in epistemology and philosophy of religion. But he also has broad interests in ethics, metaphysics, history of philosophy, philosophy of science, and the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas. Support the Show: <a href="https://mattfradd.locals.com">https://mattfradd.locals.com</a> Show Sponsors: Strive21: <a href="https://strive21.com/matt">https://strive21.com/matt</a> Hallow: <a href="https://hallow.com/mattfradd">https://hallow.com/mattfradd</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Can We KNOW That Christianity is True? (Dr. Logan Gage) | Ep. 467

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43: Isn't it foolish to believe in what you cannot see?

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Martha or Mary? - Who Should You Be?

Have you ever gotten angry in Mass? Jeff Cavins shares in this episode about a time that he got angry in Mass. Using this story from his own life, Jeff explains what Scripture says on judging others. He encourages everyone to treat each other as God tells us to in Scripture.

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I Got Angry at Mass

&quot;Go to the poor; you will find God&quot; When we last left off, Saint Vincent de Paul had been promised his freedom and a return voyage to France - his adventure is just beginning! Come along with Mia and Paul to hear the epic conclusion of the story of Saint Vincent de Paul! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a <a href='http://hallow.com/saintsalive'>30-day free trial!</a>Please rate, review and share with friends and family!Find out more about Saints Alive at our website: <a href='https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/'>https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/</a>

The Little Way: Saint Vincent de Paul Part II

&quot;Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.&quot; Matthew 12:31

What is the sin &quot;against the Spirit&quot;? What is the sin that God can&#39;t forgive? Fr. Mike reveals to us that this sin is... any sin. Today, he explains how that&#39;s possible and how we can lean on God&#39;s goodness and mercy for salvation.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

The Only Sin God CAN’T Forgive...

Today, we tend to bring down our heroes to a more ordinary, human level, and make them less worthy of our aspirations. Fr. Mike challenges this trend, saying the most important qualities of our heroes are their character and virtue.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Batman V Superman Anticipation

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Batman V Superman Review

In this episode, we begin a four-part series on the identity of daughter. <a href= "%20https:/youtu.be/JslJSWb4jtc" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">This episode is now offered in video on youtube!</a> We speak about the building blocks of daughterhood: trusting the heart of God and receiving our identity from the Father. We discuss the foundational importance of believing we are beloved children even when there are parts of our humanity and frailty we do not love. We pray that you may behold the Father this week and allow him to behold you with delight! <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/AbidingTogetherPodcast">Be sure to subscribe to the Abiding Together Podcast on YouTube to watch our video podcasts! </a> Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://www.rootedforgood.com/collections/face/products/face-cream-hand-cream-almond-oil-jojoba-oil-skin-care-gift-for-her-all-natural-essential-oils-lotion-lip-rooted-for-good-renew">Renew Face and Body Cream from Rooted for Good</a> Michelle's one thing - the entire team at <a href= "https://www.spiritjuicestudios.com/">Spirit Juice Studios</a> Heather's one thing - <a href= "https://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/layformation/sectioncontent.php?secid=23"> Be Formed Adult Faith Formation with Fr. Burke Masters through the Diocese of Joliet</a> Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What stood out to you from this week's episode?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How have you received the identity of a daughter (or son) from the Father? What are some practical ways to stay rooted in the identity of daughter of God?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">When the Lord looks at you and says, "you are my beloved daughter (son) with who I am well pleased", what is your initial reaction? What would it look like to live this reality at the forefront everyday?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">When have you experienced the Father delighting in you and what did that look like?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Does your mission (what you do) flow from your identity as daughter of God or do you tend to find your identity in the things you do?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Take a moment to picture your heart as a garden. Rather than digging through the dirt to find the roots of problems, imagine yourself playing in the dirt with the Father. With holy curiosity, ask what does the Father want to reveal to you about your identity as a beloved daughter? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Pray Sister Miriam's prayer "Father, open my heart to the truth of who I am." Listen for what the Father wants to say to you and write it down. </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Write down some scriptures that help you stay rooted in the truth of who God says you are as a beloved daughter. You can google something like "scriptures about child of God" or " scriptures about God's love".</li> </ol> Quotes to Ponder: "On first beholding created woman, man must surely have thought: "God gave you to me." He said as much, though in different words—but he said as much (Gn 2:23). Awareness of gift and givenness is clearly written into the biblical Creation account. For man, woman is first an object of awe and wonder. " - Saint Pope John Paul II, A Meditation on Givenness Scripture for Lectio Divina - "For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." - Ephesians 3:14-21 This episode is sponsored by Rooted for Good. Rooted for Good hand makes premium all natural products that feel amazing and work really well! 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S10 E04: Daughter Part 1: Delight of the Trinity

In this short solo podcast I discuss your feedback on previous episodes of The Matt Fradd Show, tell you what I'm learning, and share some (hopefully) exciting news! SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> SOCIAL Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> MY BOOKS Does God Exist: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9">https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4</a> The Porn Myth: <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx">https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx</a> CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href="https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Responding to Criticism (An update on the Matt Fradd Show)

You said an unkind word or reacted rashly. You feel terrible because it was directed at someone you love. When you ask for their forgiveness the wound they feel is too raw and they don&#39;t accept your apology. What can you do? 

Today, Fr. Mike shares a word of challenge and encouragement on how to exercise the virtue of patience and show mercy as you wait to be forgiven.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

What Can You Do When Another Won't Forgive?

God created heaven and earth — all that we see and all that we don’t see. We learn that the earth is filled with men and many things we can see, but our faith tells us that there are many things on earth that we cannot see, including the presence of God and angels. Fr. Mike explains how human beings are spiritual and corporeal creatures, but angels are immortal, purely spiritual creatures. He tells us more about the role of angels and how, possessing intellect and will, they too are created to glorify God. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 325-330.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Day 46: Heaven and Earth (2025)

It’s episode #666 and instead of skipping over it, Fr. Jacob and Fr. Mike dive into the scriptural meaning of the number 666 and the mark of the beast exploring various interpretations: historical, scriptural and even some of Fr. Mike's personal theories.