Why It's Important to Laugh at Yourself

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Why It's Important to Laugh at Yourself

FromThe Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

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Do you take yourself too seriously? Are you unwilling to acknowledge your faults and weaknesses to others- or even to yourself?
Today Fr. Mike shares with us some lessons in humility and being willing to laugh at yourself.

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Finding Mary’s Assumption in the Bible: Where is Mary’s Assumption in the Bible? Scott Hahn looks to the Old and New Testaments for the Scriptural basis of this special feast day. Learn More Mary’s role in salvation history is revealed throughout Scripture. Learn more in . ,... by The Road to Emmaus with Scott Hahn
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The Secret about Sex and Holiness: As St. Thomas Aquinas writes: "As often as a husband and wife enter into the sexual embrace in a state of grace, they are growing in grace and in glory." Today, Fr. Mike delves into one of the greatest secrets of Catholic morality and the sacrament of Matrimony, namely that when spouses share the marital embrace that they are growing in holiness. by The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
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Why Self-Care is Important for Loving Others: Jesus tells in the Gospels, "Love your neighbor as yourself." But what if you struggle to love yourself? How can we pour ourselves out for others if we are not first filled up? Today, Fr. Mike challenges us properly order our love for others, namely wiling the good of the other by first willing our own good and setting clear boundaries so that we can love more fully. by The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
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WOF 115: Grounded in the Eucharist: The Eucharist is at the foundation of the Word On Fire Institute. In this episode of the Word On Fire Show, Bishop Barron discusses what it means to be grounded in the Eucharist and how all Catholics can draw closer to the Blessed Sacrament as meal,... by The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture
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