The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast Hopeless?
Sep 12, 2024
Fr. Mike, a spiritual leader dedicated to offering guidance and support, shares his insights on confronting despair. He emphasizes that hope is not mere optimism but an active choice, grounding it in faith through prayer and confession. He encourages listeners to recognize their worth and the value of seeking professional help alongside spiritual support. Fr. Mike reassures that bringing feelings of hopelessness to God can spark significant victories, reminding us we are loved, valued, and irreplaceable.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Seek Professional Help
- Seek professional help for long-term depression, despair, or anxiety.
- The Catholic Church supports mental health counseling and medication.
Understanding Despair
- Despair is feeling hopeless and helpless, like nothing will ever get better.
- It can manifest as feeling powerless or like nothing you do matters.
Hope as Trust
- Hope is trust in a person extended into the future; it's faith in God's presence.
- Unlike optimism, hope persists even if things don't improve.