In this book, beloved speaker Fr. Mike Schmitz unfolds the mystery of brokenness. He reminds us that we have been fought for by a God who wants us as we are, not as we should be or hope to be. The Lord’s will for us is to find our identity in him and to thrive, living the life he has given us.
God wants to have a personal relationship with his children. Although prayer can sometimes seem impersonal and difficult, it’s actually quite simple. It’s communicating with God, our heavenly Father who desires a close relationship with us. It’s Personal: Cultivating Your Relationship with God, a booklet in The Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Collection, was created to invite Catholics closer to God by revealing the beauty of a personal relationship with God through Fr. Mike Schmitz’s homilies. In It’s Personal, Fr. Mike Schmitz takes Catholics on a journey to uncover the simplicity and beauty of prayer. Learning and applying the easy steps found in this booklet can help each person develop their life of prayer and grow deeper in relationship with God. Encounter God’s love while learning about: What Scripture says about the ideal relationship with God Why prayer is so important for that relationship How to pray, even when it’s difficult Tips for personal prayer Complete with thought-provoking questions, prayerful meditations, and real-life challenges after each chapter, this booklet is perfect for individual devotion or group study.
How Catholics respond to the common Christian question: “Are you saved?” Salvation is not just an event—it’s also a process of transformation into being like Christ. Are You Saved? The Catholic Understanding of Salvation, a booklet in The Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Collection, was created to invite Catholics closer to God by outlining the theology of salvation in everyday language through Fr. Mike Schmitz’s homilies. In Are You Saved?, Fr. Mike Schmitz presents a clear explanation of salvation while encouraging Catholics to take these truths to heart and apply them to their everyday lives. In five short chapters, this booklet introduces the reader to: How someone is saved What a person is saved from Whether salvation is an event, a process, or both How the sacraments fit into salvation What salvation means for Catholics and how that should be reflected in the way they live Complete with thought-provoking questions, prayerful meditations, and real-life challenges after each chapter, this booklet is perfect for individual devotion or group study.
Trusting God in every moment is possible. The world is uncertain and ever changing—but Catholics are called to be untroubled by the unknown and secure in the midst of insecurity. How can this be? Untroubled by the Unknown: Trusting God in Every Moment, a booklet in The Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Collection, was created to invite Catholics closer to God by calling them to trust in his mercy through Fr. Mike Schmitz’s homilies. In Untroubled by the Unknown, Fr. Mike Schmitz shows Catholics that enduring hope and trust is just as possible today as it was for the first disciples. Learning and applying the easy steps found in this booklet can help each person cultivate peace every day through a confident hope in God’s love and power. In this booklet, readers will learn: What hope and trust really are 3 ways hardships can actually help to deepen faith How to face the unknown without fear Why mercy is the key to understanding trust in God How to surrender one’s own plans and trust in God’s plan Complete with thought-provoking questions, prayerful meditations, and real-life challenges after each chapter, this booklet is perfect for individual devotion or group study.
Live according to your heavenly identity here on earth. Distracted by things of the world on a daily basis, we can easily forget that the earth is not our true home. Luckily, the Lord reminds Catholics of the way they were made to live through his teachings and walks alongside them as they learn to live prayerfully and intentionally. Set Apart: Living for Heaven Here on Earth shows Catholics how to strengthen their relationship with God while living in a broken world in order to live a life centered on eternity. This new addition to The Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Collection takes the homilies from Fr. Mike’s recent series and transforms them into an easy-to-read and easy-to-digest booklet. In 6 short chapters, this booklet shows readers how to: Live like Christ in the world See through a lens of hope amidst suffering Conquer the fear of living differently than others Adopt the spirit of freedom that comes with following Christ Embrace heaven as home while living on earth And more! Complete with thought-provoking questions, prayerful meditations, and real-life challenges after each chapter, this booklet is perfect for individual devotion or group study.
Get even more out of The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)! The Catechism in a Year Companion takes Catholics through the #1-hitting podcast The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) including daily summaries, transcripts of Fr. Mike’s daily prayers, and extra content for each episode. It’s the perfect way to remember what you’re hearing and to learn even more about each section of the Catechism! “The desire for God is written in the human heart, because man is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw man to himself. Only in God will he find the truth and happiness he never stops searching for.” –CCC 27 The Companion presents daily content for each episode of the podcast, including: The proprietary Catechism in a Year Reading Plan “Reflect on the Faith,” where readers will find a summary of the key points and highlights of Fr. Mike’s commentary on the daily passages “Take It to Prayer,” where Catholics will be able to pray the daily prayer alongside Fr. Mike and the rest of the CIY community “Dive Deeper,” which features unique content related to each day’s readings, from images and Q&As to prayer prompts and ways to live out the teachings of the Church in the day-to-day In addition to the daily content, each volume of the Companion will provide an introduction and review for the sections of the Catechism it covers. Written by Dr. Petroc Willey, professor of theology and Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville, these introductions and reviews will help Catholics know what to look for in the days ahead and recall what has happened in the days completed. Volume I of The Catechism in a Year Companion covers days 1–120 of The Catechism in a Year podcast. Outside the USA? Click here to see our international distributors! This sought-after guide to the #1-hitting podcast The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) is coming to you thanks to many collaborators, including Fr. Mike Schmitz Dr. Petroc Willey Ann Koshute and more!
The heart of our Faith is worship" Throughout the history of the Church, God has continually invited his people back to the altar to worship. But what does this actually mean? Come to the Altar: Worshiping God with Your Whole Heart teaches Catholics how to fully worship the Lord in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass instead of going through the motions. This new addition to The Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Collection takes Fr. Mike’s homily series “Come to the Altar” and transforms it into an easy-to-read and easy-to-digest booklet. In five short chapters, this booklet shows readers how to: Get more out of the Mass as they learn to worship at the altar Offer themselves fully to God in the Mass Embrace the authority given to them at Baptism as “kingdom priests” Let the Holy Spirit lead them in worship And more! Complete with thought-provoking questions, prayerful meditations, and real-life challenges after each chapter, this booklet is perfect for individual devotion or group study.
Get even more out of The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)! The Catechism in a Year Companion takes Catholics through the chart-topping podcast The Catechism in a Year™ (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) (CIY) with daily summaries, transcripts of Fr. Mike’s daily prayers, and extra content for each episode. It’s the perfect way to remember what you’re hearing and to learn even more about each section of the Catechism! The Companion presents daily content for each episode of the podcast, including: The proprietary Catechism in a Year Reading Plan “Reflect on the Faith,” where readers will find a summary of the key points and highlights of Fr. Mike’s commentary on the daily passages “Take It to Prayer,” where Catholics will be able to pray the daily prayer alongside Fr. Mike and the rest of the CIY community “Dive Deeper,” which features unique content related to each day’s readings, from images and Q&As to prayer prompts and ways to live out the teachings of the Church every day In addition to the daily content, each volume of the Companion will provide an introduction and review for the sections of the Catechism it covers. Written by Dr. Petroc Willey, professor of theology and Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and Matthew Doeing, these sections will offer Catholics a preview of the days ahead and a recap of the days completed. Volume II of The Catechism in a Year Companion covers days 121–244 of The Catechism in a Year podcast. This sought-after guide to the chart-topping podcast The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) is coming to you thanks to many collaborators, including: Fr. Mike Schmitz Dr. Petroc Willey Matthew Doeing Ann Koshute and more!
Set out for the future without fear! That’s the message of Pope Francis to young people as he challenges them to follow Christ and his plan for their lives. In this collection of short excerpts of his talks from around the world, Pope Francis speaks to the best instincts of young people, inviting them to do their part to build a better, more just world. He encourages teens and young adults to say yes to all that God is asking of them, even while acknowledging that following the Lord wholeheartedly involves risks as well as rewards. Popular youth speaker Fr. Mike Schmitz provides follow-up reflections and questions after each selection that are designed to help young people draw closer to God in prayer, giving them the courage to rise up and embrace the pope’s words. This book can profoundly influence the choices that young people make at crucial decision points in their lives.
Get even more out of The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)! The Catechism in a Year Companion takes Catholics through the chart-topping podcast The Catechism in a Year (CIY) with daily summaries, transcripts of Fr. Mike’s daily prayers, and extra content for each episode. It’s the perfect way to remember what you’re hearing and to learn even more about each section of the Catechism! The Companion presents daily content for each episode of the podcast, including: The proprietary Catechism in a Year Reading Plan “Reflect on the Faith,” where readers will find a summary of the highlights and key points of Fr. Mike’s commentary on the daily passages “Take It to Prayer,” where Catholics will be able to pray the daily prayer alongside Fr. Mike and the rest of the CIY community “Dive Deeper,” which features unique content related to each day’s readings, from images and Q&As to prayer prompts and ways to live out the teachings of the Church every day In addition to the daily content, each volume of the Companion will provide an introduction and review for the sections of the Catechism it covers. Written by Dr. Petroc Willey, Professor of Theology and Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and Ann Koshute, these sections will offer Catholics a preview of the days ahead and a recap of the days completed. Volume III of The Catechism in a Year Companion covers days 245–365 of The Catechism in a Year podcast. This sought-after guide to the chart-topping podcast The Catechism in a Year is coming to you thanks to many collaborators, including: Fr. Mike Schmitz Dr. Petroc Willey Ann Koshute and more!
Get even more out of The Bible in a Year! The Bible in a Year Companion guide takes Catholics through the award-winning podcast The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™ including daily summaries, transcripts of Fr. Mike’s daily prayers, and extra content for each episode. It’s the perfect way to remember what you’re hearing, as well as learn even more about each part of Scripture! The Companion presents daily content for each episode of the podcast, including: The proprietary Bible in a Year Reading Plan Summary of the key points and highlights of Fr. Mike’s commentary on the daily readings "Take It to Prayer", where Catholics will be able to pray the daily prayer alongside Fr. Mike and the rest of the BIY community Unique content surrounding each day’s readings, from images and Q&As to prayer prompts and ways to live out the Scriptures in real life In addition to the daily content, each time period will have a Time Period Introduction and Review. Written by Jeff Cavins, these will help Catholics to know what to look for in the days ahead, and to recall what has happened in the days completed. From Fr. Mike’s introduction: “I believe that this Bible in a Year Companion is a great tool to take you deeper. It is one thing to be exposed to the Story, but it is another to remember it. This Companion will help those who are so quick to forget—which is all of us! … In this world, where we are so tempted toward distraction and distress, we now have a resource to understand how the story of salvation unfolds and how we can fit into that story today. “Now, we have a place to remember.” Volume I of The Bible in a Year Companion covers Days 1–120 of The Bible in a Year podcast. For Days 121–243, see Volume II. For Days 244-365, see Volume III. This sought-after guide to the award-winning podcast The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™ is coming to you thanks to many collaborators including: Fr. Mike Schmitz Jeff Cavins Bobby Semendy Members of the Ascension Catholic Bible Studies Facebook group Lavinia Spirito Ritmeyer Archaeological Design & many more!
Get even more out of The Bible in a Year! The Bible in a Year Companion guide takes Catholics through the award-winning podcast The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™ including daily summaries, transcripts of Fr. Mike’s daily prayers, and extra content for each episode. It’s the perfect way to remember what you’re hearing, as well as learn even more about each part of Scripture! The Companion presents daily content for each episode of the podcast, including: The proprietary Bible in a Year Reading Plan Reflect on the Word, where readers will find a summary of the key points and highlights of Fr. Mike’s commentary on the daily readings Take It to Prayer, where Catholics will be able to pray the daily prayer alongside Fr. Mike and the rest of the BIY community Dive Deeper, which features unique content surrounding each day’s readings, from images and Q&As to prayer prompts and ways to live out the Scriptures in real life In addition to the daily content, each time period will have a Time Period Introduction and Review. Written by Jeff Cavins, these will help Catholics to know what to look for in the days ahead, and to recall what has happened in the days completed. Volume II of The Bible in a Year Companion covers Days 121–243 of The Bible in a Year podcast. For Days 1–120, see Volume I. For Days 244-365, see Volume III. This sought-after guide to the award-winning podcast The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™ is coming to you thanks to many collaborators including: Fr. Mike Schmitz Jeff Cavins Bobby Semendy Members of the Ascension Catholic Bible Studies Facebook group Lavinia Spirito Ritmeyer Archaeological Design & many more!
Get even more out of The Bible in a Year! The Bible in a Year Companion guide takes Catholics through the award-winning podcast The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™ including daily summaries, transcripts of Fr. Mike’s daily prayers, and extra content for each episode. It’s the perfect way to remember what you’re hearing, as well as learn even more about each part of Scripture! The Companion presents daily content for each episode of the podcast, including: The proprietary Bible in a Year Reading Plan Reflect on the Word, where readers will find a summary of the key points and highlights of Fr. Mike’s commentary on the daily readings Take It to Prayer, where Catholics will be able to pray the daily prayer alongside Fr. Mike and the rest of the BIY community Dive Deeper, which features unique content surrounding each day’s readings, from images and Q&As to prayer prompts and ways to live out the Scriptures in real life In addition to the daily content, each time period will have a Time Period Introduction and Review. Written by Jeff Cavins, these will help Catholics to know what to look for in the days ahead, and to recall what has happened in the days completed. Volume III of The Bible in a Year Companion covers Days 244–365 of The Bible in a Year podcast. For Days 1–120, see Volume I. For Days 121-243, see Volume II. This sought-after guide to the award-winning podcast The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™ is coming to you thanks to many collaborators including: Fr. Mike Schmitz Jeff Cavins Bobby Semendy Members of the Ascension Catholic Bible Studies Facebook group Lavinia Spirito Ritmeyer Archaeological Design & many more!
God wants to have a personal relationship with his children. Although prayer can sometimes seem impersonal and difficult, it’s actually quite simple. It’s communicating with God, our heavenly Father who desires a close relationship with us. It’s Personal: Cultivating Your Relationship with God, a booklet in The Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Collection, was created to invite Catholics closer to God by revealing the beauty of a personal relationship with God through Fr. Mike Schmitz’s homilies. In It’s Personal, Fr. Mike Schmitz takes Catholics on a journey to uncover the simplicity and beauty of prayer. Learning and applying the easy steps found in this booklet can help each person develop their life of prayer and grow deeper in relationship with God. Encounter God’s love while learning about: What Scripture says about the ideal relationship with God Why prayer is so important for that relationship How to pray, even when it’s difficult Tips for personal prayer Complete with thought-provoking questions, prayerful meditations, and real-life challenges after each chapter, this booklet is perfect for individual devotion or group study.
Most of life is made up of unimpressive moments and unimpressive seasons. While we look forward to the next “peak moment” of our lives, we cannot underestimate the importance of these ordinary seasons in our lives—because these are the times when we become the people God needs us to be. In this latest book by beloved chaplain Fr. Mike Schmitz, you will discover that you have an important and irreplaceable part in God’s story. Learn from Fr. Mike how to small choices can help you realize your potential in this life—and in the next.
In his latest book, beloved speaker Fr. Mike Schmitz unfolds the mystery of brokenness. While we might try to numb the pain of the daily grind with mindless scrolling, Fr. Mike reminds us that each of us has been fought for by a God who wants us as we are, not as we should be or hope to be. While we are imperfect, the Lord's will for us is to find our identity in him and to enjoy the life he has given us.
Get even more out of The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)! The Catechism in a Year Companion takes Catholics through the #1-hitting podcast The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) including daily summaries, transcripts of Fr. Mike’s daily prayers, and extra content for each episode. It’s the perfect way to remember what you’re hearing and to learn even more about each section of the Catechism! “The desire for God is written in the human heart, because man is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw man to himself. Only in God will he find the truth and happiness he never stops searching for.” –CCC 27 The Companion presents daily content for each episode of the podcast, including: The proprietary Catechism in a Year Reading Plan “Reflect on the Faith,” where readers will find a summary of the key points and highlights of Fr. Mike’s commentary on the daily passages “Take It to Prayer,” where Catholics will be able to pray the daily prayer alongside Fr. Mike and the rest of the CIY community “Dive Deeper,” which features unique content related to each day’s readings, from images and Q&As to prayer prompts and ways to live out the teachings of the Church in the day-to-day In addition to the daily content, each volume of the Companion will provide an introduction and review for the sections of the Catechism it covers. Written by Dr. Petroc Willey, professor of theology and Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville, these introductions and reviews will help Catholics know what to look for in the days ahead and recall what has happened in the days completed. Volume I of The Catechism in a Year Companion covers days 1–120 of The Catechism in a Year podcast. Outside the USA? Click here to see our international distributors! This sought-after guide to the #1-hitting podcast The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) is coming to you thanks to many collaborators, including Fr. Mike Schmitz Dr. Petroc Willey Ann Koshute and more!
Invite God into the ordinary moments of everyday life. Amid the big events and exciting days of life, so many days are simply ordinary. Yet these ordinary times hold extraordinary potential for holiness. Ordinary Time: Finding Holiness in Everyday Life, a booklet in The Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Collection, was created to invite Catholics closer to God by teaching them how to live ordinary days extraordinarily through Fr. Mike Schmitz’s homilies. In Ordinary Time, Fr. Mike Schmitz reveals all Catholics’ divine potential for holiness and how the saints provide a timeless example of living every day for Christ. The practical guidance found in this booklet can help each person invite God into every moment and make the choice to continuously strive for heaven. Live every day extraordinarily with advice on: How to develop a vision for your life and ensure that it is also God’s vision Why cultivating wonder leads to gratitude and joy Whether holiness is for all God’s children or just a certain few How to act on your saintly potential for holiness What giving God the very best of your day looks like Complete with thought-provoking questions, prayerful meditations, and real-life challenges after each chapter, this booklet is perfect for individual devotion or group study.
Get even more out of The Bible in a Year! The Bible in a Year Companion guide takes Catholics through the award-winning podcast The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™ including daily summaries, transcripts of Fr. Mike’s daily prayers, and extra content for each episode. It’s the perfect way to remember what you’re hearing, as well as learn even more about each part of Scripture! The Companion presents daily content for each episode of the podcast, including: The proprietary Bible in a Year Reading Plan Reflect on the Word, where readers will find a summary of the key points and highlights of Fr. Mike’s commentary on the daily readings Take It to Prayer, where Catholics will be able to pray the daily prayer alongside Fr. Mike and the rest of the BIY community Dive Deeper, which features unique content surrounding each day’s readings, from images and Q&As to prayer prompts and ways to live out the Scriptures in real life In addition to the daily content, each time period will have a Time Period Introduction and Review. Written by Jeff Cavins, these will help Catholics to know what to look for in the days ahead, and to recall what has happened in the days completed. Volume II of The Bible in a Year Companion covers Days 121–243 of The Bible in a Year podcast. For Days 1–120, see Volume I. For Days 244-365, see Volume III. This sought-after guide to the award-winning podcast The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™ is coming to you thanks to many collaborators including: Fr. Mike Schmitz Jeff Cavins Bobby Semendy Members of the Ascension Catholic Bible Studies Facebook group Lavinia Spirito Ritmeyer Archaeological Design & many more!
Get even more out of The Bible in a Year! The Bible in a Year Companion guide takes Catholics through the award-winning podcast The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™ including daily summaries, transcripts of Fr. Mike’s daily prayers, and extra content for each episode. It’s the perfect way to remember what you’re hearing, as well as learn even more about each part of Scripture! The Companion presents daily content for each episode of the podcast, including: The proprietary Bible in a Year Reading Plan Reflect on the Word, where readers will find a summary of the key points and highlights of Fr. Mike’s commentary on the daily readings Take It to Prayer, where Catholics will be able to pray the daily prayer alongside Fr. Mike and the rest of the BIY community Dive Deeper, which features unique content surrounding each day’s readings, from images and Q&As to prayer prompts and ways to live out the Scriptures in real life In addition to the daily content, each time period will have a Time Period Introduction and Review. Written by Jeff Cavins, these will help Catholics to know what to look for in the days ahead, and to recall what has happened in the days completed. Volume III of The Bible in a Year Companion covers Days 244–365 of The Bible in a Year podcast. For Days 1–120, see Volume I. For Days 121-243, see Volume II. This sought-after guide to the award-winning podcast The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™ is coming to you thanks to many collaborators including: Fr. Mike Schmitz Jeff Cavins Bobby Semendy Members of the Ascension Catholic Bible Studies Facebook group Lavinia Spirito Ritmeyer Archaeological Design & many more!
Live according to your heavenly identity here on earth. Distracted by things of the world on a daily basis, we can easily forget that the earth is not our true home. Luckily, the Lord reminds Catholics of the way they were made to live through his teachings and walks alongside them as they learn to live prayerfully and intentionally. Set Apart: Living for Heaven Here on Earth shows Catholics how to strengthen their relationship with God while living in a broken world in order to live a life centered on eternity. This new addition to The Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Collection takes the homilies from Fr. Mike’s recent series and transforms them into an easy-to-read and easy-to-digest booklet. In 6 short chapters, this booklet shows readers how to: Live like Christ in the world See through a lens of hope amidst suffering Conquer the fear of living differently than others Adopt the spirit of freedom that comes with following Christ Embrace heaven as home while living on earth And more! Complete with thought-provoking questions, prayerful meditations, and real-life challenges after each chapter, this booklet is perfect for individual devotion or group study.
Encounter an authentically Catholic perspective on God’s vision for the universal Church to be united “on earth as it is in heaven.” From Fr. Josh Johnson, co-author of the popular Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, author of Broken and Blessed and host of the weekly podcast “Ask Fr. Josh,” comes On Earth as It Is in Heaven: Restoring God’s Vision for Race and Discipleship. This book follows Fr. Josh’s journey of serving as the only Black priest in the diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Fr. Josh draws from the riches of Scripture, personal experience as a Catholic of color, his priestly ministry, and the wisdom of the Church to encourage Catholics to understand more deeply the call of Christ to make disciples of “all peoples and nations (Matt. 28:19).” With the help of On Earth as it is in Heaven, Catholics can work towards bringing the kingdom of Heaven to earth by reaching out to people of all backgrounds. Through this book, readers will Learn more about bringing unity to the Church by living as the communion of saints on Earth Read practical tips for encouraging discipleship and bringing unity into your community and parish Hear Fr. Josh’s story about becoming a priest and other stories from his life of ministry “Fr. Josh Johnson speaks with love, conviction, and urgency when he calls on Catholics to ‘accompany people of all races, ethnicities and languages in discipleship.’ Jesus gave permission to the world to judge whether we are authentic when He said, ‘By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.’ Not only do ‘I’ need to be transformed by the power of the Eucharist, but ‘we’ need to be transformed together as witnesses to the world. If we want to see the world change, On Earth As It Is In Heaven gives us the tools to begin this work!” -Jeff Cavins Creator of The Bible Timeline® Learning System “In On Earth as It Is in Heaven, Fr. Josh Johnson has given the Church a tremendous gift. This is a beautiful, powerful, challenging book. Every Catholic in the United States (and beyond) should read it. And not just read it. Study it, pray about it, discuss it, and then ask God to help us work together to make the Church on earth a living mirror of the Church in heaven, in which people from 'every race and tribe and people and tongue' are truly one in the body of Christ (Rev 7:9, NAB).” – Dr. Brant Pitre Author of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist “On Earth As It Is In Heaven … provides tools that can help all people ‘join together at the Eucharistic table.’” -Valerie E. Washington Executive Director of The National Black Catholic Congress
The heart of our Faith is worship" Throughout the history of the Church, God has continually invited his people back to the altar to worship. But what does this actually mean? Come to the Altar: Worshiping God with Your Whole Heart teaches Catholics how to fully worship the Lord in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass instead of going through the motions. This new addition to The Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Collection takes Fr. Mike’s homily series “Come to the Altar” and transforms it into an easy-to-read and easy-to-digest booklet. In five short chapters, this booklet shows readers how to: Get more out of the Mass as they learn to worship at the altar Offer themselves fully to God in the Mass Embrace the authority given to them at Baptism as “kingdom priests” Let the Holy Spirit lead them in worship And more! Complete with thought-provoking questions, prayerful meditations, and real-life challenges after each chapter, this booklet is perfect for individual devotion or group study.
Get even more out of The Bible in a Year! The Bible in a Year Companion guide takes Catholics through the award-winning podcast The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™ including daily summaries, transcripts of Fr. Mike’s daily prayers, and extra content for each episode. It’s the perfect way to remember what you’re hearing, as well as learn even more about each part of Scripture! The Companion presents daily content for each episode of the podcast, including: The proprietary Bible in a Year Reading Plan Summary of the key points and highlights of Fr. Mike’s commentary on the daily readings "Take It to Prayer", where Catholics will be able to pray the daily prayer alongside Fr. Mike and the rest of the BIY community Unique content surrounding each day’s readings, from images and Q&As to prayer prompts and ways to live out the Scriptures in real life In addition to the daily content, each time period will have a Time Period Introduction and Review. Written by Jeff Cavins, these will help Catholics to know what to look for in the days ahead, and to recall what has happened in the days completed. From Fr. Mike’s introduction: “I believe that this Bible in a Year Companion is a great tool to take you deeper. It is one thing to be exposed to the Story, but it is another to remember it. This Companion will help those who are so quick to forget—which is all of us! … In this world, where we are so tempted toward distraction and distress, we now have a resource to understand how the story of salvation unfolds and how we can fit into that story today. “Now, we have a place to remember.” Volume I of The Bible in a Year Companion covers Days 1–120 of The Bible in a Year podcast. For Days 121–243, see Volume II. For Days 244-365, see Volume III. This sought-after guide to the award-winning podcast The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™ is coming to you thanks to many collaborators including: Fr. Mike Schmitz Jeff Cavins Bobby Semendy Members of the Ascension Catholic Bible Studies Facebook group Lavinia Spirito Ritmeyer Archaeological Design & many more!
Get even more out of The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)! The Catechism in a Year Companion takes Catholics through the chart-topping podcast The Catechism in a Year (CIY) with daily summaries, transcripts of Fr. Mike’s daily prayers, and extra content for each episode. It’s the perfect way to remember what you’re hearing and to learn even more about each section of the Catechism! The Companion presents daily content for each episode of the podcast, including: The proprietary Catechism in a Year Reading Plan “Reflect on the Faith,” where readers will find a summary of the highlights and key points of Fr. Mike’s commentary on the daily passages “Take It to Prayer,” where Catholics will be able to pray the daily prayer alongside Fr. Mike and the rest of the CIY community “Dive Deeper,” which features unique content related to each day’s readings, from images and Q&As to prayer prompts and ways to live out the teachings of the Church every day In addition to the daily content, each volume of the Companion will provide an introduction and review for the sections of the Catechism it covers. Written by Dr. Petroc Willey, Professor of Theology and Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and Ann Koshute, these sections will offer Catholics a preview of the days ahead and a recap of the days completed. Volume III of The Catechism in a Year Companion covers days 245–365 of The Catechism in a Year podcast. This sought-after guide to the chart-topping podcast The Catechism in a Year is coming to you thanks to many collaborators, including: Fr. Mike Schmitz Dr. Petroc Willey Ann Koshute and more!
Trusting God in every moment is possible. The world is uncertain and ever changing—but Catholics are called to be untroubled by the unknown and secure in the midst of insecurity. How can this be? Untroubled by the Unknown: Trusting God in Every Moment, a booklet in The Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Collection, was created to invite Catholics closer to God by calling them to trust in his mercy through Fr. Mike Schmitz’s homilies. In Untroubled by the Unknown, Fr. Mike Schmitz shows Catholics that enduring hope and trust is just as possible today as it was for the first disciples. Learning and applying the easy steps found in this booklet can help each person cultivate peace every day through a confident hope in God’s love and power. In this booklet, readers will learn: What hope and trust really are 3 ways hardships can actually help to deepen faith How to face the unknown without fear Why mercy is the key to understanding trust in God How to surrender one’s own plans and trust in God’s plan Complete with thought-provoking questions, prayerful meditations, and real-life challenges after each chapter, this booklet is perfect for individual devotion or group study.
In this book, beloved speaker Fr. Mike Schmitz unfolds the mystery of brokenness. He reminds us that we have been fought for by a God who wants us as we are, not as we should be or hope to be. The Lord’s will for us is to find our identity in him and to thrive, living the life he has given us.
How Catholics respond to the common Christian question: “Are you saved?” Salvation is not just an event—it’s also a process of transformation into being like Christ. Are You Saved? The Catholic Understanding of Salvation, a booklet in The Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Collection, was created to invite Catholics closer to God by outlining the theology of salvation in everyday language through Fr. Mike Schmitz’s homilies. In Are You Saved?, Fr. Mike Schmitz presents a clear explanation of salvation while encouraging Catholics to take these truths to heart and apply them to their everyday lives. In five short chapters, this booklet introduces the reader to: How someone is saved What a person is saved from Whether salvation is an event, a process, or both How the sacraments fit into salvation What salvation means for Catholics and how that should be reflected in the way they live Complete with thought-provoking questions, prayerful meditations, and real-life challenges after each chapter, this booklet is perfect for individual devotion or group study.
Get even more out of The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)! The Catechism in a Year Companion takes Catholics through the chart-topping podcast The Catechism in a Year™ (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) (CIY) with daily summaries, transcripts of Fr. Mike’s daily prayers, and extra content for each episode. It’s the perfect way to remember what you’re hearing and to learn even more about each section of the Catechism! The Companion presents daily content for each episode of the podcast, including: The proprietary Catechism in a Year Reading Plan “Reflect on the Faith,” where readers will find a summary of the key points and highlights of Fr. Mike’s commentary on the daily passages “Take It to Prayer,” where Catholics will be able to pray the daily prayer alongside Fr. Mike and the rest of the CIY community “Dive Deeper,” which features unique content related to each day’s readings, from images and Q&As to prayer prompts and ways to live out the teachings of the Church every day In addition to the daily content, each volume of the Companion will provide an introduction and review for the sections of the Catechism it covers. Written by Dr. Petroc Willey, professor of theology and Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and Matthew Doeing, these sections will offer Catholics a preview of the days ahead and a recap of the days completed. Volume II of The Catechism in a Year Companion covers days 121–244 of The Catechism in a Year podcast. This sought-after guide to the chart-topping podcast The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) is coming to you thanks to many collaborators, including: Fr. Mike Schmitz Dr. Petroc Willey Matthew Doeing Ann Koshute and more!
Letting go of control is not always easy. Whether it’s about timing, vocation, occupation, or what to eat for their next meal, many people spend their lives asking the question “what’s next?” What’s Next? Surrendering your Plans to Jesus takes Fr. Mike’s homily series “What’s Next” and transforms it into an easy-to-read and easy-to-digest booklet. This new booklet in The Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Collection invites Catholics to surrender their next steps to God and helps them shed the weight of needing to control the future. In four short chapters, this booklet introduces the reader to: Surrendering control and placing confidence in God How to trust that God is providing in the present How to move forward with the future And more! Complete with thought-provoking questions, prayerful meditations, and real-life challenges after each chapter, this booklet is perfect for individual devotion or group study.
Live out your Catholic Faith with meaning and intentionality everyday. When doing something over and over again, it can be easy to lose the meaning behind our actions and simply go through the motions. For instance, the Mass—which is an incredible encounter with the Lord where he becomes bread and wine in front of our eyes—can become familiar and, at times, boring to us. Thankfully, we have a Church that reminds us of the purpose and meaning behind each action of our Faith, and these actions allow Catholics to grow in a deeper relationship with the Lord through their small everyday tasks. Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Growing Through the Motions: Living Your Faith with Intention shows Catholics how to seek meaningful connection with God in everything they do, including the Liturgy. This new addition to The Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Collection takes the homilies from Fr. Mike’s recent series and transforms them into an easy-to-read and easy-to-digest booklet. In 4 short chapters, this booklet shows readers how to: Embrace and find meaning in the obligations of their Faith Understand the ‘why’ behind the motions of the Mass Strengthen their Faith in their daily lives Find purpose in the spiritual practices they participate in And more! Complete with thought-provoking questions, prayerful meditations, and real-life challenges after each chapter, this booklet is perfect for individual devotion or group study.
How do you grow closer to sainthood in your daily life? Fr. Mark-Mary, CFR, the Director of Communications for the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and a regular Ascension Presents speaker, answers this question. He takes 800 years of wisdom from the Franciscans and provides small and manageable steps that can lead anyone to great holiness. This book tackles topics that affect Catholics’ everyday life! While reading the book learn how: To live within a family and create a Catholic culture in the family To make prayer the center of your life Contentment is needed for deep joy Closely listening to others pulls you into the mystery of Christ Recreation can foster growth To turn the drudgery of work into the “altar of the desk” And so much more! Giving our lives to the service of Christ is not just for the consecrated. It is the call of every Catholic. Little by little, we can all get heaven. Join Fr. Mark-Mary in Habits for Holiness to take the first small step toward sainthood!
Transforming a parish is challenging, demanding, and sometimes messy work. Divine Renovation Apprentice, Fr. Simon Lobo breaks open his experience as an associate pastor working on the renewal of St. Benedict Parish in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the birthplace of Divine Renovation. With honesty, humility, and great clarity, Fr. Simon offers his personal reflections on the actual process of renovation with practical wisdom critical to anyone who wants to see their parish experience new life. More than simply a biographical account of the change at St. Benedict, this book contains insights on how to Change Culture, Build a Game Plan, and Develop Leaders for lasting parish change.
You don’t change your life for an idea. You change your life for a person. This Advent, don’t get caught up in the busyness. Don’t get lost in the anxiety of preparing for a day. Joyfully anticipate the coming of the person of Jesus through an encounter with his Most Blessed Mother. Imagine having an Advent that is more peaceful, more joyful, and more meaningful than ever before. The Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Mary Journal not only lets you walk beside Mary during the first Advent, but also lets you get to know her in a way you haven’t before. Rejoice! offers more than insights and information about Mary’s life—it offers an opportunity for you to encounter Mary in the quiet of your heart. Each day, in a few short pages, Fr. Toups provides you with aids to help guide your prayer: A word - Focus on a single word each day to draw out the details, the specifics of who Our Lady is. A reflection - Learn more about Mary, the culture in which she was raised, and the world in which she lived. A Psalm - Each day, you’re given a Psalm to pray (just as Mary herself would have prayed) to help you enter into prayer. A reading - In reading Scripture, you find the Word of God, bringing you closer to Mary, who carried the Word in her body. A prompt - Space is provided each day to journal. Record how the Lord is speaking to you
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