In this episode of the Abiding Together Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Fr. Mike Schmitz! Fr. Mike is a wonderful speaker and evangelist, but more than that, he is a beautiful witness of what it looks like to be a spiritual father. We discuss spiritual fatherhood in the priesthood and some of the stumbling blocks in our relationship with God the Father. We also discuss what restored masculinity and the family looks like.
One Thing We Love this Week
Sister Miriam’s one thing - The book The Life Model: Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You
Michelle’s one thing - Summer hospitality and potlucks!
Heather’s one thing - The music video for “Fall On Me” by Andrea and Matteo Bocelli
Fr. Mike’s One things - Boys Adrift by Leonard Sax and The Heart of Perfection by Colleen Campbell
Discussion Questions
Do you feel like you can trust God? What makes you distrust his heart at times?
What is your experience of fatherhood in your life? How has this impacted your relationship with God the Father positively or negatively?
What does a rebirth or renaissance of the family look like in our world today?
Journal Questions
Sit with the words, as if said from God the Father, “I am proud of you”. What stirs in your heart?
Who in your life has revealed the heart of God the Father to you?
In what areas do you need to experience restoration in your relationship with your earthly father and with God the Father?
Quote to Ponder
“I know I can trust God the Father as my dad” - Fr. Mike Schmitz
Scripture for Lectio Divina - 1 John 3:1
“See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are.”
S06 Episode 8: God the Father - We are Family Series Part 1
S06 Episode 7: The Power of Scripture
S06 Episode 6: Renewal of Religious Life: Interview with Fr. John Burns
S06 Episode 5: Eucharistic Amazement: May We Never Lose Our Wonder
S06 Episode 4: How to Accompany Someone Through A Hard Season
S06 Episode 3: I Choose You
S06 Episode 2: Words Have Power
S06 Episode 1: A Call to Holiness
S05 Episode 25: Season 5 Wrap Up
S05 Episode 24: Forgiveness
S05 Episode 22: The Holy Spirit with Fr. Dave Pivonka
S05 Episode 21: The Art of Conversation
S05 Episode 20: Cultivating a Life of Prayer
S05 Episode 19: Restoring the Beauty Recap
S05 Episode 18: The Heart of a Mother
S05 Episode 17: Rolling Stones
S05 Episode 16: Divine Mercy
S05 Episode 15: Healing the Whole Person: Interview with Dr. Bob Schuchts
S05 Episode 14: Lent Book Study 6 - Keep Your Soul At Peace
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