The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Do Catholics Believe in "Signs from the Dead"?

Jun 27, 2024

Discover the comfort people find in signs from deceased loved ones. Learn how to interpret these signs, differentiate true messages from potential deception. Reflect on personal experiences of grief and longing for connection.

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Love ones can't cause signs—only God works in nature this way.

Praying for and recalling loved ones through perceived signs is comforting.

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Interpreting Signs from Deceased Loved Ones

In the podcast, Father Mike Schmitz discusses the common practice of individuals interpreting signs from their deceased loved ones. He reflects on the significance of finding comfort in signs like seeing specific animals or numbers linked to the departed. Father Mike acknowledges the validity of seeking reassurance through these signs as reminders to pray or be grateful. He emphasizes that it is acceptable to perceive these occurrences as a message of consolation from God, who cares deeply about individuals experiencing grief and sorrow.

Interpreting Signs from Deceased Loved Ones

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Interpreting Signs from Deceased Loved Ones and the Potential Dangers

6min

Does a passing blue jay remind you of a deceased loved one? Does a specific number or color call their loss to your memory? Could they be speaking to you through these signs?

Today, Fr. Mike opens up about navigating the loss of his own mother and finding hope and peace in the midst of that grief. The bottom line is, your loved ones can't cause these "signs" to happen—only God can work in nature in that way. But these unexpected occurrences can be a reminder to pray for your loved ones and to recall the gift of their lives.

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