Called (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Stories that spark action. Faith that changes lives.
Displaying all 2 Episode of Called (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) with the tag “acts of service”.
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Called to Heal the Brokenhearted w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. John Riccardo
September 7th, 2025 | 1 hr 1 min
acts of service, ascension press, bulldog catholic, business leaders, catholic, catholic initiative, christian, christian business, corporal works of mercy, father mike schmitz, fr mike schmitz, leaders, leadership, ministry, service
In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Fr. John Riccardo, executive director of ACTS XXIX, to talk about how we can accompany and support those who are brokenhearted. Drawing on Psalm 23, they reflect on God’s promise to be close to the brokenhearted and the downtrodden. Fr. John shares insights from his decades of ministry, offering practical wisdom and encouragement for anyone seeking to bring Christ’s compassion into places of pain, grief, and loneliness.
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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Callings
September 4th, 2025 | 8 mins 56 secs
acts of service, ascension press, bulldog catholic, business leaders, catholic, catholic initiative, christian, christian business, corporal works of mercy, father mike schmitz, fr mike schmitz, leaders, leadership, ministry, service
“Are you going to restore the kingdom?” The apostles asked Jesus this question in Acts 1—and his answer was clear: You will. In this introductory episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz unpacks what it means to be the face, heart, hands, and feet of Christ today, and how Called will share real stories of people responding to God’s voice.
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If you have a question or a story of someone living out their calling to serve others, email [email protected].