The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast God’s Not Asking You to Be Successful (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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Nov 27, 2025 Fr. Mike Schmitz explores the powerful idea that God values faithfulness over worldly success. He reflects on St. Mother Teresa's life, emphasizing how true fulfillment comes from honoring God with our efforts. Listeners are encouraged to shift their perspective from measuring outcomes to appreciating personal commitment. Sharing a military man's heartfelt prayer, he highlights how our efforts can transform into acts of prayer. Ultimately, Fr. Mike motivates everyone to take one more step in their journey of faithfulness.
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Faithfulness Over Success
- Mother Teresa taught that God asks for faithfulness, not measurable success.
- Faithfulness reframes outcomes we cannot control as secondary to our obedience to God.
Home For The Dying Story
- Fr. Mike recounts Mother Teresa bringing the dying from Calcutta streets into a 'home for the dying.'
- Most still died and few converted, yet she continued the work out of faithfulness.
Honor God With Your Effort
- Pray and ask God, 'Let me honor you with my effort.'
- Use honest effort as the measure of your response when outcomes are beyond your control.