Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz 10/26/25 I Got Nothin'
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Oct 25, 2025 Explore the powerful theme of humility in the face of God. Reflect on how many approach Heaven with their 'resumes' rather than true faith. Discover why self-reliance can lead to isolation from grace. Embrace the idea that we have nothing to prove or hide before God. Fr. Mike encourages authenticity, urging listeners to present their true selves for healing. Ultimately, the way to Heaven is through Jesus' sacrifice, not our accomplishments.
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Seminary Confession Before Preaching
- Father Mike recalls seminarians saying "I got nothing" before preaching when deadline pressure hit.
- The story illustrates honest vulnerability before giving a talk and the relief of admitting lack of control.
Resume Faith Misframes Prayer
- Approaching God with our moral 'resume' is the wrong posture for prayer and judgment.
- Self-reliance turns virtues into conditions that both qualify and disqualify us when we fail.
Stop Auditioning For Acceptance
- Do stop auditioning for acceptance and admit honestly you don't know everything.
- Try approaching new spaces without pretending competence so you stop proving your worth.