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Can I Go to Confession Over Zoom?

Can I Go to Confession Over Zoom?

Fr. Mike Schmitz

In an increasingly digital age, we do more and more things virtually. And while we can use technology to help us listen to the Bible in a Year or connect...

Can I Go to Confession Over Zoom?

Fr. Mike Schmitz

In an increasingly digital age, we do more and more things virtually. And while we can use technology to help us listen to the Bible in a Year or connect...

Is My Confession Really a Secret? (The Seal of Confession Explained)

Is My Confession Really a Secret? (The Seal of ...

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Today, Fr. Mike tells us about the story of the patron saint of confessors, St. John Nepomucene, who gave up his life because he refused to break something called the...

Is My Confession Really a Secret? (The Seal of ...

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Today, Fr. Mike tells us about the story of the patron saint of confessors, St. John Nepomucene, who gave up his life because he refused to break something called the...

Throwback Thursday: Praying Through Holy Week

Throwback Thursday: Praying Through Holy Week

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Find out how the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist from Duluth pray during Holy Week, and maybe discover something you can use in your prayer life as we walk with...

Throwback Thursday: Praying Through Holy Week

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Find out how the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist from Duluth pray during Holy Week, and maybe discover something you can use in your prayer life as we walk with...

Why Did God Choose the Jewish People?

Why Did God Choose the Jewish People?

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Reading the Old Testament can be so frustrating. We hear the stories of God’s chosen people forming a covenant with God, and then breaking that covenant over and over. How...

Why Did God Choose the Jewish People?

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Reading the Old Testament can be so frustrating. We hear the stories of God’s chosen people forming a covenant with God, and then breaking that covenant over and over. How...

If God Doesn't Need Us, Why Are We Here?

If God Doesn't Need Us, Why Are We Here?

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Why do we "have" to love God? It seems very self-centered of God to demand our love. But is it? Today, Fr. Mike opens up the first sentence of the...

If God Doesn't Need Us, Why Are We Here?

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Why do we "have" to love God? It seems very self-centered of God to demand our love. But is it? Today, Fr. Mike opens up the first sentence of the...

When the Best Decision is to “Stay the Course”

When the Best Decision is to “Stay the Course”

Fr. Mike Schmitz

“Is God calling me somewhere else?” Sometimes in our discernment—especially over major life choices, like our vocations—we start second guessing our decisions. Sometimes, we make hasty decisions because we thought...

When the Best Decision is to “Stay the Course”

Fr. Mike Schmitz

“Is God calling me somewhere else?” Sometimes in our discernment—especially over major life choices, like our vocations—we start second guessing our decisions. Sometimes, we make hasty decisions because we thought...