Prayer & Scripture

If Advent isn’t about hoping “for,” then what is it?
I realized that I was making a mistake in my Advent-ing.As it is written in Isaiah the prophet:Behold, I am sending my messenge...

The Four Places of Advent: Loreto (Part 2)
About This Episode In this episode, we journey to the house of Loreto, a simple home where the Annunciation took place. We refl...

The Four Places of Advent: Elizabeth’s House (Part 3)
In this episode, we journey to Elizabeth’s house, the place of the Visitation. We reflect on Mary’s haste as she makes the jour...

The Liturgy of the Hours Explained
You may have heard of the Liturgy of the Hours, but not quite like this. Fr. Mike Schmitz shares why this ancient prayer holds ...

Staying Grounded When Storms Come
In this episode, we talk about what it means to weather the storms of life well. Everyone experiences difficult moments through...

How You Hide From Your Anger at God
In this episode, we explore: 1) How anger at God is far more common and intense that you realize; 2) Why you need to work throu...

Pray This Before Going to Bed
Do you ever feel like daily prayer is hard to fit into your routine? Fr. Mark-Mary introduces a simple four-step acronym — ACTS...

How to Hear God’s Voice
Struggling to hear God’s voice? Fr. Mark-Mary reminds us that while God never changes, He speaks to each of us in unique ways. ...

Fr. Mike’s Tips for Praying as a Busy Person
How do I fit in prayer with my busy schedule? Fr. Mike shares some practical advice for fitting in prayer when you feel you don...