In this short (edited) video, Fr. Mike Schmitz recounts how a Chinese man suffered brutal torture in an attempt to give up the name of a priest who was saying masses illegally, all to no avail. Later that same man made his way to America, and found freedom to practice his religion, only to have the culture do what no amount of torture could. A fascinating and cautionary tale of how insidious secular culture can be! Fr. Mike Schmitz then gives a clarion call to the youth of today to take up the fight for souls and to be witnesses for the faith.
https://youtu.be/2Vw_X7IkXB0 Source: FOCUS Catholic on YouTube For many people, the stance of the Catholic Church on same-sex attraction is perceived as intolerant, narrow and even hateful. But is this true? What does the Church offer men and women for whom this is a daily reality? Header image: FOCUS Catholic on…
https://youtu.be/YiVjwlUO9Sc Source: Ascension Presents via YouTube What is the priest thinking when you make your confession? Fr. Mike reveals the answer in this video from The 99, a simple three-part system will help you quickly and easily organize an effective, ongoing evangelization effort in your parish or community. Learn more…
https://youtu.be/WvXalQ_l-8Y Source: Ascension Presents on YouTube We often use the term “friend” loosely, introducing casual acquaintances as “My friends Lucy and John.” But what is friendship, really? In this video, Fr. Mike uses Aristotle’s three kinds of friendship—pleasant friendships, useful friendships, and virtuous friendships—as guidelines. While all three can be…
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