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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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by Ascension · English · Devotional & Spiritual
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