Expectations vs. Reality feat. Fr. Mike Schmitz

“I might not know the meaning of this moment, but if I am convinced that there is a God who loves me then I know that this moment has meaning.”

The man, the myth, the legend: It's Fr. Mike Schmitz!!! If you’ve ever wanted to know his coffee order, you’ll hear ALL the details right down to his favorite roast here. Also, he shares that he might be Superman. He just might be. And you’ll also hear a fun story from my Broadway National Tour about how the Mayor of Munchkinland got arrested trying to cross the Canadian border. If you’re already a fan of Fr. Mike, you’re going to love our deep dive into all things discernment.

At the end of the episode please enjoy my rendition of my favorite Advent song, Gabriel's Message. Simple, haunting, and unspeakably lovely.

Topics Discussed

• The three levels of God’s calls that can INSTANTLY help you prioritize
• Holier does not always equal harder, but neither should we make decisions to avoid pain
• Avoiding comparison
• A philosophical meander: Is what we feel in consolation most true in God’s plan for us?
• The donuts vs. bacon analogy to help you find your deepest desires
• The simple question that will reveal real motivations
• Handling expectations when life falls short of what you thought
• The real reason you are special, enough, and wanted
• Anxiety: how do you know when it comes from an anxiety disorder or from natural jitters over a decision?

Resources

• Dan and Amber DeMatte’ episode of Called and Caffeinated
• Fr. Mike’s new book, Pray, Decide and Don’t Worry
• A Severe Mercy and Under the Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken
• The “False” Sanction of Eros by Sheldon Vanauken

This episode is sponsored by the Serving the Aged Lovingly Today (SALT) Mission Program hosted by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm. To learn more and apply for this FREE mission opportunity, visit www.carmelitesisters.com/SALT-program

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