The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast How to Be Okay with Silence
Aug 21, 2025
Silence can be uncomfortable, but it's essential for true growth. The discussion highlights how constant distractions, like media and social scrolling, hinder meaningful engagement with our thoughts. Embracing periods of quiet allows for deeper self-discovery and a clearer connection to spirituality. It's about creating space to hear the voice of God and understanding our own emotions better. Learning to value silence can lead to profound insights and personal reflection.
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Always With Headphones
- Father Mike admits he is almost always listening to podcasts, YouTube, or audiobooks, even in prayer spaces.
- He even brings AirPods into the chapel and listens to Scripture at increased speed to avoid hearing his own voice.
Mile Wide, Inch Deep
- Constantly consuming ideas creates breadth without depth, leaving understanding shallow.
- Without pressing stop and reflecting, you risk not knowing what you truly think.
Filter What Fills Your Mind
- Undiscerned thoughts and song lyrics can occupy our minds without scrutiny or truth-checking.
- If a thought is already judged good, true, and beautiful, it can rightly shape your mind; otherwise silence helps discern it.
