LIVE Q&A with Fr. Mike Schmitz at the UMD Newman Center

Father Mike Schmitz answers your questions LIVE! Whether you wonder why Catholics do the weird things they do, how you can overcome a specific challenge in your life, or what Father’s favorite meal is, drop your questions in the chat and we’ll get through as many of them as we can! (Whatever Father doesn’t answer today will get saved and added to a list for his future weekly videos.)

Fr. Mike also has some exciting news! UMD Newman Catholic Campus Ministry is undergoing some BIG changes, and they need your help! This campus ministry has grown exponentially and is in need of new facilities to help continue their faith spreading mission. If you’re able to donate any amount, please click here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/N... Every donation counts! Thank you for your help and prayers.

Newman Catholic Campus Ministries at UMD is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. All donations made at the link above go directly to Newman Catholic Campus Ministries at UMD.

00:00:00 Welcome!
00:03:02 "BIY and CIY are great... what's next?"
00:05:44 "How do I make decisions without hearing God's voice?"
00:09:18 "What image of Mary is hanging behind you?"
00:13:20 "What advice do you have for a Protestant looking into Catholicism?"
00:17:05 "Do you ever tire of wearing black and white?"
00:18:21 "I asked for a healing miracle and I did not receive one... what should I do?"
00:24:30 "How do you run a great Catholic campus ministry at a public university?"
00:27:00 "Why are you called Father if Jesus said 'Call no one on earth your father'?"
00:29:18 "I work most Sundays... Am I doomed?"
00:32:45 "What is your favorite food, Fr. Mike?"
00:34:31 "What does it mean to 'seek first the kingdom of God'?"
00:37:50 "What would you suggest for someone struggling with guilt or shame?"
00:43:20 "What do you do for fun? What's your favorite movie?"
00:44:08 "Could you shed some light on end of world predictions?"
00:48:39 "In what ways do you especially feel God's presence in your life?"
00:53:08 "What do you say to people who accuse the Rosary of being a 'rote' prayer?"
00:55:36 "I pray everyday. So, why don't I feel anything? Why am I so distracted?"
00:58:49 "What's something you've learned from your students on campus?"
01:03:19 "Which of Jesus' parables is your favorite? Which one do you find the most helpful?"
01:05:00 "Do our decisions change God's will?"
01:07:46 "What's your favorite Bible verse?"
01:11:26 Thanks for joining us!