The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast Fr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to Iconic Christmas Movie Scenes
Dec 25, 2025
Celebrate the joy of Christmas as Fr. Mike reacts to iconic movie scenes! He highlights the Grinch's conversion and Buddy's childlike wonder, urging us to be present in life. Explore themes of mercy and confession with Old Man Marley, and the contrast between expectations and Christian hope in Christmas Vacation. Discover how Rudolph's difference serves others and Bob Cratchit's gratitude captures compassion. Finally, reflect on George Bailey's purposeful prayer and Linus's nativity message, reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas.
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Heart Replaced, Not Just Repaired
- Conversion is pictured as receiving a new, loving heart rather than self-driven moral improvement.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz says salvation is being saved from being un-Christlike and having the heart of Jesus.
Choose Presence Over Just Getting Through
- Buddy the Elf models radical, noncynical engagement with others and simple acceptance.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz contrasts living engaged in the moment with merely trying to get through life.
Church Is For The Broken
- Places of worship are for those who feel bad or have failed, not only the righteous.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasizes confession and God's mercy as belonging for the anxious and broken.
