The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast How Being a Christian Will Affect Your Life (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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Oct 23, 2025 Explore the lives of saints and their profound suffering—was it worth it? Fr. Mike delves into the reality that following Jesus doesn't mean avoiding pain but transforming it. He challenges the myth of prosperity in faith, highlighting that discipleship involves self-denial and taking up your cross. Real-life examples reveal the cost of faith, including lost relationships and extreme persecution. Ultimately, he emphasizes that while suffering is inevitable, Christians can endure it with Christ, finding purpose and grace in their trials.
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Faith Doesn’t Promise Material Success
- Following Jesus does not guarantee health, wealth, or worldly success.
- Christianity promises joy and love but not material or physical blessings.
Discipleship Requires Self-Denial
- Jesus calls disciples to deny themselves and pick up their cross daily.
- That call can mean accepting forms of suffering that non-disciples might avoid.
Prepare For Practical Costs Of Faith
- Expect possible rejection, misunderstanding, and closed doors when you follow Jesus.
- Prepare for practical losses like jobs or relationships as part of faithful choices.