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The phrase “dark night of the soul” is thrown around quite a bit in Catholic circles, but what does it mean exactly? In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains precisely what is happening in our souls when we feel this kind of spiritual darkness, and he encourages us to hang in there when it happens; because it means God is preparing our souls for much greater things.

The Fr. Mike Podcast

Finding God in Darkness

Fr. Mike discusses why confessing the same sins over and over isn’t entirely a bad thing. He also offers some ways we can make our confessions more effective in helping us avoid those same sins in the future. The practice of  naming, confessing, and renouncing our sins in Jesus’ name before, during, or after confession is one suggestion Fr. Mike shares. He also encourages us to move past simply wanting forgiveness and into having true repentance so we can experience deep conversion and freedom.

The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Confessing the Same Sins Over and Over Again

It's easy to think of courage as something we only need when facing our greatest fears, but in this episode Fr. Mike explains how courage is necessary to live out every virtue. He shows how cowardice can seem harmless in the ways it sneaks into our thoughts, and shares words from great saints who commissioned the faithful to practice fortitude in our everyday lives.

The Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast

Take Courage!

Faith, pop culture, and headline reflections.

UPDATE: Looking for more Fr. Mike? Check out recent episodes of the Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast on Fireside at https://thefrmikepodcast.fireside.fm/