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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyA brief starting point for building a faithful habit of personal prayer.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyPractical encouragement for prayer amid work, family and a crowded day.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyAn introduction to turning attentive Scripture reading into prayer.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyA walkthrough for someone attending Mass or wanting to participate more attentively.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyA concise explanation of why Catholics baptize infants.
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The Thomistic Institute · Aquinas 101
VerifyThe sacramental signs and effects of Confirmation, presented with theological depth.
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The Thomistic Institute · Aquinas 101
VerifyA careful treatment of preparation and disposition for Holy Communion.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyA practical explanation of spending time with Christ in Eucharistic adoration.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyPersonal testimony about receiving the Eucharist as Christ’s gift, paired here with the Church’s teaching.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyCalm, practical preparation for someone returning to the sacrament after years away.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyAddresses a common objection to sacramental confession.
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Ascension Presents
VerifyA broad case for belonging to the visible Catholic Church while following Christ.
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Ascension Presents · Br. Lawrence
VerifyA beginner-oriented explanation of the communion and intercession of the saints.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyClarifies the difference between worship owed to God and veneration of the saints.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyA complete guided Rosary for praying along, with the mysteries named in the recording.
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The Thomistic Institute · Aquinas 101
VerifyIntroduces philosophical reasoning about God’s existence and what a proof can establish.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyA pastoral reflection on suffering; it is not a complete explanation of a person’s particular grief or trauma.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyConnects ordinary difficulties and sacrifices with love of Christ and service of others.
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Bishop Robert Barron · Word on Fire Show
VerifyA long-form conversation about setting aside an hour for prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
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The Bible in a Year · Fr. Mike Schmitz and Jeff Cavins
VerifyThe opening episode of a structured Catholic journey through Scripture, including prayer and commentary.
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Ascension · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyA free 365-episode journey through the entire Catechism, useful when a visitor wants a structured course rather than one answer.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
The Thomistic Institute · Aquinas 101 · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
The Thomistic Institute · Aquinas 101 · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Ascension Presents · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Ascension Presents · Br. Lawrence · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
The Thomistic Institute · Aquinas 101 · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Bishop Robert Barron · Word on Fire Show · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
The Bible in a Year · Fr. Mike Schmitz and Jeff Cavins · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Ascension · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
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