Best Frmikeschmitz Podcasts (2025)

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"Divine Appointments"--5th Sunday of Easter (C) 11:49

18h ago11:49

11:49

A divine appointment is a meeting with another person that God has specifically and unmistakably arranged. The Holy Spirit sets up such encounters because someone needs what He can offer them through you. You are one conversation away from God bestowing His favor on them as you act as His channel of blessing. Often that encounter will be with someo…

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"The treehouse and the Italian boy"--First Communion Homily at non-communion Mass 8:48

15d ago8:48

8:48

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"Don't treat Jesus like your treehouse"--First Communions at St. John Fisher 2025 11:05

15d ago11:05

11:05

By Fr. Steve Mateja

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Grizzly Catholic Day 2025. Via, Veritas, Vita! Fr. Steve's presentation to the community 21:36

16d ago21:36

21:36

Grizzly Catholic Campus Ministry's first annual Grizzly Catholic Day was held on May 2, 2025 at St. John Fisher. It was, as Fr. Steve expresses, not a Gala, but a FRIENDSgiving--a FUNraiser. An opprotunity to share what God has done for us over the last year and what He wants to do in the year to come.…

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"It's ALL worth it!"--parish mission homily 2025 6:53

20d ago6:53

6:53

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Parish Mission Talk 2--"Jesus, Master Of Mercy of the EUCHARIST"--Fr. Alex Kratz 41:04

21d ago41:04

41:04

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"Shake the ground"--Parish Mission night two homily 5:21

21d ago5:21

5:21

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Parish Mission Talk 1--"Jesus Master of Mercy"--Fr. Alex Kratz 31:57

21d ago31:57

31:57

Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM lead us in a parish mission entitled Jesus the Master of Mercy.

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"Be a missionary of Mercy"--Divine Mercy Sunday 2025 8:00

21d ago8:00

8:00

By Fr. Steve Mateja

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"Is this a sad day or a happy day?"--Easter Sunday 2025 11:36

29d ago11:36

11:36

By Fr. Steve Mateja

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"Look into His eyes!"--Good Friday 2025 4:59

1M ago4:59

4:59

By Fr. Steve Mateja

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"Abide in Me, Jesus' last words to His friends"--Holy Thursday 2025 13:32

1M ago13:32

13:32

By Fr. Steve Mateja

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"The Wounds of Christ"--6th Sunday of Lent (C) Preaching Series "the Way to Calvary"--a meditation on the wounds of Christ. Lectio Divina 15:22

1M ago15:22

15:22

Fr. Steve continues his Preaching Series "the Way to Calvary" with a Lectio Divina meditation on the wounds of Christ. Grab your tissue. Don't weep because you feel sorry for Jesus. Weep because you are sorry for your sins!By Fr. Steve Mateja

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"Heaven and Hell"--OCIA Teaching 1:17:52

1M ago1:17:52

1:17:52

Where do we go when we die?By Fr. Steve Mateja

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"The Words from the Cross: 7 last sayings of Jesus"--5th Sunday of Lent (C) Lenten preaching series: "the way to Calvary" 17:30

1M ago17:30

17:30

"The Words from the Cross: 7 last sayings of Jesus"--5th Sunday of Lent (C) Lenten preaching series: "the way to Calvary" FatherSteve.netBy Fr. Steve Mateja

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"The Crucifixion: Look up to He who was lifted up"--4th Sunday of Lent (C) Lenten preaching series: "the way to Calvary" 12:52

2M ago12:52

12:52

Look up upon what is that has saved us!By Father Steve Mateja

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Men's Conference St. John Fisher and St. Joseph 6:27

2M ago6:27

6:27

Men's Conference St. John Fisher and St. Joseph men gathered on a Saturday morning to have Holy Mass and join the Men of Christ ConferenceBy Fr. Steve Mateja

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"The Carrying of the Cross”—3rd Sunday of Lent. Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary” 14:42

2M ago14:42

14:42

"The Carrying of the Cross”—3rd Sunday of Lent. Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary” Fr. Steve will be preaching a 6-part homily series during Lent called "The Way to Calvary". Homilies will be posted on my website, www.FatherSteve.net. The series will contain the following topics: 1.) Judas and St. Peter 2.) The Agony in the Garden 3.) Th…

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"Corporal works of Mercy"--Family of Faith teaching to parents on corporal works and Q/A 45:16

2M ago45:16

45:16

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“The two Gardens--Jesus' agony”—2nd Sunday of Lent. Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary” 12:14

2M ago12:14

12:14

“The two Gardens--Jesus agony”—2nd Sunday of Lent. Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary” Fr. Steve will be preaching a 6-part homily series during Lent called "The Way to Calvary". Homilies will be posted on my website, www.FatherSteve.net. The series will contain the following topics: 1.) Judas and St. Peter 2.) The Agony in the Garden 3.)…

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Lectio Divina Reflection on the Agony in the Garden--Grizzly Catholic Lenten retreat 2025 23:45

2M ago23:45

23:45

Fr. Steve lead 36 college students in an early monring Lenten reflection on Jesus agony in the Garden.

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OCIA question and answer March 2025 1:07:18

2M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

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Bible Study--Wednesday in the Word 2nd Sunday of Lent 2025 1:10:36

2M ago1:10:36

1:10:36

By Fr. Steve Mateja

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“St. Peter and Judas”—1st Sunday of Lent. Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary” 12:54

2M ago12:54

12:54

“St. Peter and Judas”—1st Sunday of Lent. Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary” Fr. Steve will be preaching a 6-part homily series during Lent called "The Way to Calvary". Homilies will be posted on my website, www.FatherSteve.net. The series will contain the following topics: 1.) Judas and St. Peter 2.) The Agony in the Garden 3.) The Carr…

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Ash Wednesday 2025--on campus at Oakland University 7:34

2M ago7:34

7:34

The sun scorches us! Sin scorches us in the same way!By Fr. Steve Mateja

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"God doesn't want to teach us a lesson--He wants to form our heart!"--8th Sunday OT (c) 12:48

3M ago12:48

12:48

By Fr. Steve Mateja

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"Jesus wants your happiness!"--6th Sunday OT(C) 2/16/2025 LK 6:17-26 13:57

3M ago13:57

13:57

Jesus comes down into our mess, for our happiness. In this life and in the life to come.

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"Jesus called Peter...and YOU!"--5th Sunday OTc Luke 5:1-11 12:13

3M ago12:13

12:13

Peter has more than one call story. He is first called at the bed of his dying Mother in Law; then here on the water in his boat; when he is out on the water and Jesus is walking toward him; and lastly, following the crucifixion and resurrection, there on the beach when Jesus called him again. Jesus is calling you too!…

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Quarterly couples gathering--St. John Fisher 21:18

3M ago21:18

21:18

Father Steve met with many couples and poured into them about spirtual warfare. After he prayed over each couple individually.

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Bible Study--Wednesday in the Word. Luke 5:1-11 59:54

3M ago59:54

59:54

Fr. Steve explores in his weekly bible study: Wednesday in the Word the Chruch's gift of the Sunday readingsBy Fr. Steve Mateja

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What does the presentation in the Temple mean?"--Presentation of Jesus in the Temple February 2, 2025 15:13

4M ago15:13

15:13

The Historical and Scriptural meaning of this Feast Day The Messianic meaning of this Feast Day But so what? What does it all mean for us todayBy Fr. Steve Mateja

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"Your gift is for others!"--3rd Sunday OT(C) 1 Corinthians 12 13:55

4M ago13:55

13:55

Fr. Steve preached about the gifts given to us by the Power of the Holy Spirit. These gifts are found in 1 Corinthians 12--that only in the spirit can we call Jesus Lord!By Fr. Steve Mateja

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"You are wanted by God!"--daily Mass at Everest/St. Thomas More High School 8:11

4M ago8:11

8:11

Fr. Steve helps the High School kids come to know that they are wanted by God. In a time where young people don't know their worth, Fr. Steve delivers a most important message to them to help the know they are love by God. Tony Melendez, born without arms, but knows he is wanted by God. https://youtu.be/V6kEHAg30eY?si=WBUlPQYeOAbKdtr2…

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Workshop on Pray Part 2--Meditation 39:53

4M ago39:53

39:53

Fr. Steve's Ignatian Meditation begins at 16:50

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Workshop on Prayer part 1--Lectio Divina 56:32

4M ago56:32

56:32

Drew leads us in a phenominal understanding of the Church's teaching and raising up of Mental prayer. Fr. Steve leads us in a Lectio meditation which begins at 33:20

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"The commandments: are they even necessary?"--First two commandments. Talk to religious ed families 21:13

4M ago21:13

21:13

By Fr. Steve Mateja

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"God wants intimacy with you!"--2nd Sunday OT(C) John 2:1-11 11:57

4M ago11:57

11:57

Our God longs for us as a bridegroom longs for his bride!

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Bible Study--Wednesday in the Word. John 2 the Wedding Feast at Cana 49:32

4M ago49:32

49:32

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"Why would Jesus choose the Jordan to be Baptized"--Feast of the Baptism of the Lord 10:17

4M ago10:17

10:17

Fr. Steve asks the why--why was Jesus Baptized in the Jordan...why was He even Baptized to begin with?

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"Don't throw your Christmas Tree out!"--Feast of the Holy Family 2024 13:21

5M ago13:21

13:21

By Fr. Steve Mateja

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Christmas 2024--"The Crib, the Cross and the Eucharist" 9:44

5M ago9:44

9:44

Merry Christmas. Jesus loves youBy Fr. Steve Mateja

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“Meditation on the Nativity”—Fourth Sunday of Advent. Preaching series: “From the heart of the Manger” 13:29

5M ago13:29

13:29

Fr. Steve leads the people in a meditation on the Holy Nativity. Meditation is engaging our senses: both internal and external. To place ourselves in the scene with Jesus and "see the scene" with our soul.By Fr. Steve Mateja

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Bible Study--Wednesday in the Word. 4th Sunday of Advent (C) 46:50

5M ago46:50

46:50

wednesday in the word

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"serve each other in Marriage"--couples talk for school families 26:19

5M ago26:19

26:19

Fr. Steve recently gave a couples talk to some local school families. Fr. Steve lays out that God's design in marriage is to serve each other!By Fr. Steve Mateja

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3rd Sunday Advent “St. Joseph”-- Advent 3. Preaching series: “From the heart of the Manger” 12:54

5M ago12:54

12:54

“St. Joseph”—Third Sunday of Advent. Preaching series: “From the heart of the Manger” Advent week 1: The Shpeperds and Angels Advent week 2: The Blessed Virgin Mary Advent week 3: St. Joseph Advent week 4: Meditation on the Manger Christmas: the CripBy Fr. Steve Mateja