The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast You’re Going to Die—What to Do in the Meantime (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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Dec 11, 2025 Explore the intriguing views on death: is it an enemy, a natural part of life, or a rebirth? Fr. Mike Schmitz challenges these ideas, presenting death as a lover and urging listeners to focus on longing for Jesus rather than fearing death. He highlights the importance of desiring Heaven and how this holy longing can enrich daily life, making us more courageous and loving. Ultimately, death is a doorway to union with the beloved, offering a profound perspective that encourages deeper prayer and connection with faith.
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Death As An Obscenity
- Death is truly an evil because it tears apart body and soul, which are meant to be united.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasizes scripture calling death the final enemy to be destroyed.
Cultural Example About Death
- Fr. Mike recalls a Brazilian musician saying Brazil sings about death while Americans avoid it.
- He uses that example to explain cultural reluctance to meditate on mortality and pandemic fear responses.
Death As A Harsh Reality
- Some accept death as a sober, unavoidable door to pass through without excitement.
- That realist view treats death as mandatory but uncertain about what lies beyond.
