The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast The Best Thing Fr. Mike Learned From His Parents
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Aug 15, 2025 Discover the powerful lessons learned from parental guidance and their lifelong impact on values like love and honesty. Fr. Mike shares heartfelt anecdotes, illustrating how these teachings shaped his virtue-driven journey. He also unveils four transformative words that can change everything: “Trust in the Lord.” Plus, get a sneak peek into his new book, Unshakeable, focusing on finding strength and virtue amid chaos.
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Love Is Showing Up
- Fr. Mike remembers his mother cooking for the family daily even though she disliked cooking and wasn't very skilled.
- Her consistent presence taught him that love is often simply showing up for others.
Rigorous Honesty From Dad
- Fr. Mike recounts hiding details in conversations because he feared judgment, then learning to fully disclose situations.
- His father called this practice "rigorous honesty" and urged him to say the whole truth when it's needed.
Trust As A Guiding Principle
- An inscription on Fr. Mike's chalice, suggested by his mother, reads: "Trust in the Lord."
- That phrase has become a defining guiding principle that shapes how he lives and ministers.
