The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast Acceptance
Aug 15, 2015
Father Mike discusses how accepting life's hardships can lead to personal renewal. He shares a story from Hatchet to illustrate self-pity's futility. The importance of acceptance as a first step in spiritual growth is highlighted, along with insights from Romano Guardini on embracing truth for transformation. He distinguishes healthy acceptance from resignation and emphasizes confidence in God's love as a source of strength. A poignant prayer reflects acceptance of one's identity while pursuing holiness.
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Hatchet Story Illustrates Resilience
- Father Mike recounts his sister reading Hatchet about a boy surviving alone after a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness.
- The sister highlighted the line that crying and self-pity accomplish nothing to teach resilience.
Acceptance Is The First Movement
- Acceptance is a foundational movement in spiritual growth, not denial.
- Romano Guardini taught that admitting the truth about ourselves is necessary to move forward.
Admit Facts Before You Act
- Admit the existing facts about who you are and where you are before trying to change.
- Then intentionally work to mold and improve your life rather than resigning to the situation.
