The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Saying Yes to a Life You Did Not Plan

Apr 4, 2024

Exploring life's unpredictability through a pilgrimage, reflecting on humanity's capacity for good and evil, and the transformative impact of faith and grace in overcoming challenges.

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Quick takeaways

Embrace unexpected paths in life as divine orchestrations, leading to growth and understanding.

Acknowledge and accept personal limitations, rely on grace, and embrace humanity's complexities for spiritual guidance.

Deep dives

The Unforeseen Pilgrimage to Poland

Life sometimes takes unexpected turns, similar to a pilgrimage that was originally planned for the Holy Land but rerouted to Poland due to conflict. Despite initial disappointment, the experience in Poland became a divine orchestration, challenging the perception of expectations versus reality. This shift serves as a metaphor for life itself, suggesting that acknowledging and accepting unexpected paths could lead to profound growth and understanding.

Introduction

1min

Accepting Life's Orchestrated Journey and Reflecting on Humanity's Capacity for Good and Evil

4min

Reflecting on Personal Revelations and the Need for Grace

2min

Who is orchestrating your life? If it's God—and not you—what will you say to him? Fr. Mike suggests trying "yes."

Whether life circumstances bring the best out of you or the worst out of you, you need Jesus more than you think you do. And that is a very good thing. Here's why.

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