Why Be Catholic?

Why Be Catholic?

From The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast by Ascension

May 28, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

Fr. Mike Schmitz explains the deeper meaning of Catholicism beyond just following rules.

Fr. Mike wants everyone to be Catholic, but why? Isn't Catholicism just a list of rules? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why the Catholic faith is about far more than simply “following rules.” Instead, it’s about encountering the goodness of God and experiencing the beauty of life with Him through the Catholic faith. Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Host: Fr. Mike Schmitz

Topics covered

  • Catholicism
  • faith
  • God
  • rules
  • encounter
  • beauty of life

Keywords

  • Catholic
  • faith
  • God
  • rules
  • encounter
  • beauty
  • life

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