The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
Sep 17, 2026 · 9 min · 8 segments
In our fast-paced, modern world, it can be difficult to slow down, make time to read, and truly commit to learning. If you’re looking for a good book to dive into though, Fr. Mike Schmitz shares some…
Mike SchmitzHost
These are books that at some point in my life were able to shape my mind, shape my heart, and they have irrevocably changed my life.
A long time ago, uh, Ascension said, "Hey, Father, why don't you do like a book recommendation?" And I thought, "Golly, come on." [laughs] There are so many books that I recommend, so many books that have shaped, uh, me, and so I had to narrow it down to five with one honorable mention.
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These are books that at some point in my life were able to shape my mind, shape my heart, and they have irrevocably changed my life.
A long time ago, uh, Ascension said, "Hey, Father, why don't you do like a book recommendation?" And I thought, "Golly, come on." [laughs] There are so many books that I recommend, so many books that have shaped, uh, me, and so I had to narrow it down to five with one honorable mention.
