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“I really got a lot out of listening to the catechism and father Mikes comments. I found reflecting on these writings strengthened my Catholic beliefs and helped me understand on a deeper level.”
Looks lkjhgddsa via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/16/24
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“I have listened to this daily since it has begun. I feel out of sorts if I miss Catechism in a Year and Bible in a Year daily.
I am always learning more and more about our Catholic faith. It challenges me daily to live by these teachings. I don’t always accomplish it, that is why I come back...”Read full review »
Janel Green via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/24
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“Father Mike and the Ascension team have provided another incredible resource for millions around the globe. I recommend you download the Ascension app as another resource!”
Allastar11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/24
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“After listening to the Bible in a year I started to look deeper into the catholic faith, which lead me to listening to this podcast which opened my heart and eyes, I kept asking God where the true church was, where should I be and time and time he lead me to the catholic faith I’m proud to say I...”Read full review »
Tealady480 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/24
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“The Ascension App is an absolute tool to studying along. Take it to the next level by reading the daily podcasts. Soak up the content. The Ascension App makes searching and memorizing the Catechism fun and interactive. Build da faith.”
Dr Mike via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/24
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“I’ve listened to The Bible in a Year and now the Catechism in a Year. Fr. Schmitz delivers the truths of the faith in a clear and compelling way. He is easy to listen to and his insights are always spot on. I avoided reading the bible and the Catechism due to time and the fear I wouldn’t...”Read full review »
Silent Storm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/24
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“Fr. Schmitz thank you for all you do for the community. It has been a great learning experience with some harsh moments. To be clear I am broken and a sinner. The transformation of heart is not easy. I am not here to shot the messenger as Your teaching is from the book and your examples may have...”Read full review »
applecando? via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/24
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“Please Father please slow down!!!”
Contessa delle Sciolle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/24
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“Episode #310 is when I stop being catholic. For those of who can conceive in normal way are apparently all immoral. I am done.”
incognito82 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/24
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“I’m listening to the offenses against chastity episode and I would have a lot more respect for Father if he had even spent a sentence addressing representatives of the Catholic Church’s sexual exploitation of children.”
Octavia66623 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/24
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“Great content, and I dont know if Father Smits normally has a manic halting affect to his speech or if the audio has been sped up, but I have to listen at .75x to avoid severe auditory fatigue.”
miker619 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/24
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“This podcast along with The Bible in a Year set my heart on fire for my love for God. It has change my life forever.
Thank you for continuing to open my eyes more to God beauty and love through his Church and the Bible.”
MichaelSquid1235 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/24
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“When teaching my fifth grade PREP class, I find so many of your lessons, examples, and wisdom helpful in trying to find contemporary ways to deliver God’s word. I quote you all the time. Thank you!”
K Kohler via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/24
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“Don’t apologize for reviewing and revealing each paragraph in your words after reading God’s words. It really helps me to hear it again and hear your interpretation. God bless you and I am praying for you.”
Slider1947 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/24
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“I was lapsed in my faith, and Fr Mike’s manner of speaking has given me a reassuring feeling with respect to practising again.
He explains in a beautiful and most importantly, he respects his listeners’ intelligence.”
Doggyscotch via Apple Podcasts ·
United Arab Emirates ·
09/09/24
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“This podcast is incredible. So many things make sense now!”
Lake Speed Jr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/24
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“I try to listen to this every morning while I’m getting cleaned up. It’s a good way to start my day and be reminded about teachings and the reasons behind them. It’s accessible, it’s nonjudgmental, and it’s worth it.”
Milhouse37 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/24
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“I have gotten so much from these segments. Concerns I had about the rules of the Catholic Church have been answered making my faith stronger”
Answered questions via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/24
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“Fr Mike brings my Catholic faith to life. This is how I start every day”
Chirt143 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/24
“The CCC is a truly stunning, phenomenal work undertaken in the 80s and completed in the 90s - to organize and set out Christian doctrine - certainly for the Catholuc Church - but truly, amazingly, for all Christians and seekers of God - and of Faith.
Its divided into 4 very logical sections -...”Read full review »
Ldm.ssi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/24
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“This show has been a life changer for my faith. Thank God for Fr. Mike and the rest of the folks at Ascension. God bless you all.”
CS392 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/24
“This show is something I make a point to listen to everyday before I do anything else. This show and Bible in a Year have changed the way I see the world . I’ve never understood the word of God like I do now. Catholic upbringing , but even today when I hear Father Mike read the Bible , sometimes...”Read full review »
JimmyFBabbbbby via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/24
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“I appreciate the emphasis on Church teachings that have daily consequences in my life.”
Ol'Cat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/24
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“Thank you, Father Mike! I have thoroughly enjoying listening to this podcast and your clear and enthusiastic explanations. You are a joy! I have learned so much and feel it has helped strengthen my faith in our Lord. God bless you, Father Mike! I will continue to pray for you daily!”
lounagel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/24
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“Love this podcast! It is helping me deepen in my faith and my relationship with God, in understanding the ‘how’s’ and the ‘why’s’ of what we believe as Catholics. Thank you Fr Mike and ascension for this gift!”
ca44dy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/20/24
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“I’ve gone up and down while listening to the words of the Catechism but ultimately, it is about Fr Mike’s teaching it and I can’t imagine going through the entire Catechism with anyone else. He is brilliant and relatable. He doesn’t dumb it down or shy away. And you take it and sit with it. Well...”Read full review »
Snowy_7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/24
“To understand the depth and breathe of the Catholic faith, understanding the Catechism is essential in the most profound way. Pedagogical technique here is excellent. It seems simplistic. Rather, it is effective. I look forward to listening to this podcast for many years to come and being...”Read full review »
Hitchkennedy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/24
“Cradle, practicing Catholic here, this immersion should be on every Christian’s radar.”
BoomerF16 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/24
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“I have tried studying the Catechism on my own to no avail. Thanks to Fr. Mike’s enthusiasm and explanation of the Catechism, I look forward to each episode and sometimes double up because this program encourages me to know my faith well and not delay in obtaining this knowledge.”
jsocs22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/24
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“You’ll probably never see this but the prayer you led on day 360 made me cry. Thank you.”
Americanelbrayo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/24
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“I am learning so much!”
Jane Kram via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/24
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“Thank you for putting together this podcast. I did the whole podcast in 2023 and I am doing it again along with the Bible in a year. I learn so much every day. I love that you “can’t wait to see me tomorrow”. I look forward to those words every day.”
Bussarm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/24
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“Father Mike is amazing!”
mpdisano via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/24
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“Let us never lose or change any part of the Eucharist! I truly believe it to be the center of the division of the other churches and our greatest shield and strength! Reading the catechism in a year will make a little St. Paul out of you. We had all the answers, yet I have been so foolish. Pray...”Read full review »
fixm3plz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
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“Like BIAY, this podcast continues the rich tradition of delving deeper into the faith. I began listening the first year it arrived on the scene, and now, I’m continuing it. I have read the Catechism before, but this offers insight that one may lack if reading alone. I have enjoyed learning more...”Read full review »
prion_lover via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/24
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“I learned so much , I love that can go back and listen again if needed.
I wish you would come up with children ‘s version or family version for each”
Listen & Learn & Live via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/24
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“Thank you Father Mike and thank you for everyone in the community. Currently visiting Barcelona. Going to the Sagrada Familia. I ask God to continue protecting and guiding us all. Much love. God Bless.”
Mrs. Mariner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/24
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“I want to thank you to everyone involved developing CIY and BIY. I’m on my 5th year for biy and 2nd for CIY.
I’m praying for all involved and especially for Fr Mike. God Blessing to all!”
kimkozer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/24
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“This is an outstanding podcast. This is my second year listening to 365 days of the podcast. Each time, I deepen my understanding of the catechism of the Catholic Church.”
Reviewer Marc via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/29/24
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“Fr. Mike, thank you bringing us the catechism and being our virtual spiritual advisor through your teachings about our beautiful faith. May God always be with you and protect you.”
Kilnbilly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/24
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“I do pray for you Father Mike. I pray that Our Father protect you from evil— the evil of a fallen heart and from the Evil One, who hates the Bride of Jesus. God has blessed you and you are a blessing to so many. “Please Lord put your fortress over him!””
tdscrna via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/24
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“At age 20 I left the Catholic church to follow Jesus.. I know it sounds crazy but it’s the truth! I found Jesus apart from the Catholic church, and 45 years later I realize He was there all along! The tools of Catechism podcast and even Bible podcast are making the teachings of Jesus and of the...”Read full review »
tjbsmrs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/24
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“I'm grateful for how this podcast breaks down the Catholic faith. Makes me truly proud to be Catholic.”Read full review »
Dee_Olo via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/09/24
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“This is the best use of technology and time in my life Beautiful and reassuring.”
Faithful15 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/03/24
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“Excellent content and production value. Thank you for serving our Catholic Church in such a powerful way!”
annietarr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
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“Two were received into the church Easter Vigil last night (2024).The couple each individually started listening to Bible in a Year. When they discovered their spouse was listening to the pod cast, they decided as a couple to look seriously at conversion to the Catholic faith. I am now enjoying...”Read full review »
Singing Cindy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/24
“This show is a 10/10 it has helped me so much when I listen it helps me enter in on another level.”
mach0039 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/24
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