Why Be Catholic?

The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast by Ascension

May 28, 202611:17Music

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...

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