Catholic Classics Introducing Season 4: The Imitation of Christ (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Sep 17, 2025
Fr. Mike Schmitz, a beloved Catholic priest and engaging speaker, joins Fr. Gregory Pine to dive into the profound insights of 'The Imitation of Christ' by Thomas à Kempis. They discuss its rich themes of humility, intimacy with Christ, and the Eucharist. Fr. Mike shares why this classic holds enduring value and gives practical tips for reading it. Listeners can look forward to a structured 30-day journey filled with reflection and deep spiritual growth, all exclusively available on the Ascension App.
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Use The Ascension App
- Download the Ascension App to access Season 4 for free and get reflection questions and full transcripts.
- Turn on notifications so each episode and episode resources arrive promptly.
Follow The 30-Day Reading Plan
- Use Ascension's updated translation to read the text in contemporary language and download the 30-day reading plan at ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics.
- Use the app's reflection questions and transcripts to deepen group or personal study.
A Young Conversion Encounter
- Fr. Mike first encountered The Imitation of Christ as a converted high schooler and felt both inspired and intimidated by it.
- He picked it up repeatedly over years but never read it through until preparing for this season.
