How Father Mike Schmitz Almost Got Married? with Megyn Kelly 

I left Islam and I am preparing myself to become Catholic, I am so thankful that the Church preserves such beautiful traditions. I have been watching Fr. Mike in YT . Thank you for your channel 🙏

This reminds me of the priest at my old church in California. He shared that he was engaged to be married when he was younger. Then one day, he went to a retreat and something happened to him (like that of Fr. Mike) and decided to answer God's call to priesthood. When he went back home, he called his fiancee and told her that they needed to talk, she agreed because she also had something important to tell him. When they met, he was nervous and crying and told her about his decision. She reacted the same way too.. Why?? Because while she was away, she had her own discernment and moment with God that made her decide to become a nun. So they called off the engagement and pursued holy lives through the sacrament of holy order.

"For our listening audience, Fr Mike is a very attractive man" shes so real for that

Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪 I’m nearly 60 and was not a practicing catholic for years… never really was actually, just did it out of fear of my parents finding out I wasn’t at mass. I’ve been listening to the bible on a year and it got me going. About 5 weeks now, so I’m not up for sainthood yet 😀 the next step is confession.. I’d guess 45 years

ill never forget the day i turned to the catholic church....i was an alcoholic and woke up after a week long drinking bender literally in the gutter looking at St. Matthews cathedral upside down and while i turned to get up a man put his hand out to me and said "let me help you up buddy, i know someone i think you should meet" he took me to mass that day and it just so happens the priest talked about Jesus healing the invalid man at the pool of Bethesda from John ch. 5 and that whole message spoke to me better than 6 years of therapy ever did! I became baptized that next year

As a muslim, I have tremendous respect for priests and nuns. I never forget this Padre Fortin who was the chaplan at the grad school I attended. There were a handful of Muslim students and all of them male. He became sort of like an 'Imam' for me and on my way to prayer room (he gave us the catholic chapel to use from Monday to Friday ) he would stop me to chat and ensure I was doing okay. He was worried I felt alone because I was the only Muslim female. We would about our spiritual journeys and the challenges that it entails. Later, I learned he passed away from a heart attack. As well, it seems there is an immediate unspoken connection between Muslim women and nuns. It is probabaly due to clothing, but there is almost always a 'hello'-spoken or unspoken between us. May God bless your service to your community.

My husband and I have returned to our Catholic faith after many many years away. We recently went to confession and we were amazed at the bliss we felt that came from the freedom and lifted weight off of our shoulders. I regret waiting so long to return. But will make the most of whatever time God gives us on this earth . And we know we will spend eternity with Jesus Christ in heaven . This world has turned from God but we truly believe the tide will turn again . The darkness before the dawn I guess . If you are reading this and are thinking of returning to Catholic faith .. do it! You will not regret it. ❤ Our Priest was so loving and understanding I cried . God bless all the Priests that are there for us. 🙏🏼

Father Mike never gets old or boring! She was a very good woman that understood what he had to do in his life! We’re lucky to have Father Mike as a priest and she moved on to her calling! God bless them both! 🙏❤️✝️

Father Mike is such a great blessing! Makes the faith so understandable and easier to act upon in my life. His unassuming manner makes him so relatable! God bless you Father Mike and your ministry!

He is so awesome i found him through the Bible in a Year ! He is a special man God Bless you Father Mike 💙🙏🏼

That girlfriend was clearly devoted to the Lord, trusts him completely... amazing, very rare. ❤

You are not an extra of another person’s life. So awesome.

I found Fr Mike in 2020 due to Covid. I truly believe God lead me to him. He has helped me reflect so much more on my own personal turmoil and has guided both my husband and I throughout our difficult times. Fr Mike is truly a blessing 🙏🏼

I'm a protestant, but I love Fr. Mike! He's a really good Bible teacher.

Fr. Mike is a rock star., talks so fast, you have to keep up, but he's the real deal.

Praise God that He called Fr. Mike Schmitz to be one of priests for he is leading so many souls to salvation. May the Good Lord continue to bless Fr. Schmitz.

I love this priest I'm enjoying this interview immensely.

I enjoy Fr. Mike he is on fire for God. Thank you for having him on.

We love you and are so grateful to you, Father Mike. Thank you for saying yes to God.

I could sit and listen to this man for hours. He is so inspiring and calming, at the same time.

My Mom's side of the family were all born and raised in St. Cloud, Minnesota. All of us cradle Catholics. I love Father Mike!!

Loved this episode! I have been watching Fr Mike on RU-vid for a few years on Ascension Presents, & listening to Bible in a Year podcast He is incredible, he has such a beautiful humble way of teaching . Thank you Megyn for having him on your show!

Please have him on regularly! I'm mesmerized by him! Cant stop listening.

Megyn saying Father Mike is attractive was kinda funny 😂 He's a holy man, chill lol

Wow, Megyn and Father Mike. Two of my all time favorites. What a great episode.

Beautiful confirms my thoughts that Fr Mike is truly a man of God❤

Father Mike , you are a blessing that happened in this era. Proud of you.

I love when she says "forgive me lord" trust me sister you are not the only one praying for forgiveness constantly for the same reason 🙏

Fr. Mike "Golly, wow" Schmitz. Praying for you, Father -- we love you.

His ex seems like a very wise woman.

That’s our Fr. Mike. We are so very blessed by Him. Great interview. 🙏🏼❤️

Wow. What great discernment for this young woman ! Such Grace. Thank You both

6:24 "I know He's calling me to something else too." I cried...that's truly beautiful, that wisdom

I LOVE Father Mike! He helped change my life for the better through his Bible in a year podcast. I would never have understood what I was reading without his help. He makes it easier to understand and enjoyable. This is why I am able to apply the teachings into my current life. I'm so grateful. I look forward to that 20 minutes each day. ❤️🙏

Whoever married that lady got a keeper for sure. Like the Padre said God works on both ends

There are several of youngish priests on RU-vid who have had this experience. Fr. Chris Alar is another one. I think it's a good development. In my generation, boys often were persuaded into the seminary at a young age. Right about the same time Fr. Mike had his awakening. They never experienced loving and being loved and how to manage the carnal desires that come with that. A man who has gone thru it with a good woman and been victorious in his maintenance of chastity has a better understanding of the whole of human experience and can better serve the people under his care. He's not simply repeating learned rules.

Wow! Beautiful Testimony❤️❤️🙏🏻

God called him to give up natural fatherhood to become a spiritual dad to so many.

Such a beautiful moment of Grace

Thanks so much for the interview with Father Mike. I am following with him through The Bible in a Year. I’m a year late but all the days are still available on RU-vid. Loving the way he explains each days readings. A big thanks to Father Mike too! 😊

I love how lightly he wears his good looks. I’ve seen it both here and in other interviews. It isn’t news to him that people find him attractive, but he’s gracious about it and quickly moves the conversation along.

Fr Mike Truly A Very Humble Son Of God Been Following The Reading Of The Bible Everyday ❤Thank You Lord Amen JMJ ❤

Father Mike is a genuinely decent human being Special person

Great story. He is perfectly suited to his priestly life. May God bless him. Similar to discerning who you want to marry. You fall in love but then suddenly it is just not the right fit. Many prayers and tears with breaking up. But then everyone ends up with the partner God had in mind all the time.

A religious or a priest in a family is such a blessing beyond words… ✝️🛐🙏🏼💟 most don’t understand that, but for me it’s like winning the lottery and more…

Awesome! Thanks for having Father Mike on your show!

Love Fr. Mike! Thank you for having him on.

Father Mike looks like he could be related to Mike Rowe. Looks and the way they talked. I thought I would not really care for this particular episode but it went so fast and ended wanting to hear more .You were very brave to discuss your negative confession experience.

So, Father John, before the seminary, proposed to his girlfriend. She flatly told him "No, God wants you to be a priest." He is such a GOOD priest. But it must have been the happiest sad day in his life!

I found Father Michael during COVID and THANKS GOD! Because was 'finally ' a mass my teenagers could engage with - attending online mass as per the COVID it was the only alternative. Since then, although we attend extraordinary formal mass in Latin. We come back home and listen Father's Michael homily online and my two teenagers really engage!!!! I am so grateful with my Lord and with Father Michael Amén

Father Mike is such a heaven sent blessing to the lives of many and I'm definitely one of those. Thank you for being such a reminder and educator on our roots through the catechism of the Catholic church. Not just transferring information but transforming lives ❤️

I'm on day 280 of my Bible in a Year. Do it y'all, God is calling our people to Himself stronger than ever. Cause it's not the healthy that need a doctor after all. 👀

My priest is married, he as an amazing wife and kids. They are a faithful catholic family, and my pastor is the son of a Catholic priest ordained in Croatia. Both my pastor and his dad are amazing priests!

You never know who God chooses. One moment is all he needs.

Love Father Mike Schmitz, God bless you!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

What a blessing Fr. Mike is. Megan, please invite Fr. Mike at least once a year. This story is so powerful...to think he has so many more that we need to hear. God Bless ✝️🙏

Great interview! His Bible in a year is really good!

Amazing Testimony...

I just finished Bible In A Year with blessed Father Mike today!!! God Bless You, Father; I cried when I finished (a few times along the way)... I'm going to start all over AND take your Catechism in a year, and I'm so excited! Thank you, Father for bringing God's Word to so many!

"You are not an extra in someone else's life" is awesome. More people need to hear this.

Fr. Mark thanks for always calling out right, right and wrong, wrong. I found church situation very confusing, and it's unfortunately also very difficult to get clarity. A lot of priests and Catholics are trying to be "politically correct" that at a certain point in time I was very confused about my faith.. Thanks for priests like you who are always courageous

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Father Mike is amazing! He has also made Bible in a Year understandable. His joy is infectious. Very incredible man.

I am broken hearted and his story helped me accept the reality of the situation. Unknown to you, you have helped me. Thank you both for this episode.

Great story Father Mike……..God Bless you for your ministry……

What a beautiful Soul. God bless him & Beth.🙏

Amazing, I don't know of any 15-year-olds that would have this wrestle, God Bless Him.

I just learned from him --- when he said that his girlfriend only wanted for him what God wanted for him. And what God wanted for her, too. I understand now and I do believe God loves us and has a plan for each of us individually. We matter to him. ❤️

It’s hard to say anything negative about devoting yourself to others. I’m sure some will.

That is an amazing testimony. You were meant for God alone. God bless you Fr Mike. 🙏

Megyn said something EVERYONE was thinking. Father Mike is a very good looking man. Sooooo, I'm sure a lot of women and men make a pass at him. I wonder how he handles them.

Wow what a great testimony Father for both of you!

Praise the Lord

Fr Michael Schmitz is a priest after the Heart of Jesus...and a priest FOREVER. I know many wonderful priests and women religious...we are truly BLESSED to have them as gifts from Our Lord. JMJ.

I always tell myself that - if god wants something for me, and it affects someone else, then it's a blessing for the both of us.

I love Fr. Mike. Im listening to Bible in a year with him and he makes it so interesting. I have learned so much. At the end of each podcast he always says he's praying for the listeners and hopes we are praying for him too. I always say God bless you Fr. Mike at the end.

My parish priest had the same thing happen to him. He had a serious girlfriend and she was the one who told him he would make a good priest. And he is.

He’s the best looking Priest I have ever seen.💙

This was wonderful! I love how that seemingly devastating situation for his fiance turned out to b a blessing for them both! What faith! God is good!

Love Father Mike. So smart, kind, explains catechism so easily for me to understand. He helps me get closer to my Lord.

Love Fr Schmitz. I've been listening to his Catechism in a year. It's wonderful.

I am not Catholic, am Christian. I love the way Fr Mike explains everything. I love his enthusiasm.

Megyn, I love your conversations with Fr. Mike! Keep him in your interview pipeline. In this greatly troubled world, he continues to give us hope.

I’ve been a big Fr. Mike fan for several years since first watching him on youtube. Then during the beer bug lockdown he started having a live online mass, his “virtual front pew” as he called it. Every single mass and homily are so heartfelt and 100 per cent his all is given for the Holy Trinity.

I love this! God sent revelations of his calling and Father Mike answered even though it was very hard! I pray that God calls many that are not sure and questioning faith and purpose!❤❤❤❤

Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your journey to the priesthood. God really blessed us choosing you and we are so blessed you accept His call. Thank you. God bless

Even St. Francis of Assisi did not become a priest of the Holy Eucharist because it is so high

This beautiful story brought tears to my eyes! Thank you so much for sharing, Father Mike. Megyn, thank you for asking the question!

Megyn, he is a spectacular priest & I thank you for having these episodes with him❤️🌎

Fr Mike's "Bible in a Year" presented by "Ascension Presents" is a game changer. Now the masses who couldn't navigate the Holy Bible have it done for them..all they have to do is listen and discern from this affable and learned, holy and charasmatic priest. I just hope and pray that he doesn't burn out and rests appropriately. God Bless him, Scott Hahn and the team

God bless father Mike. Continue to be strong so you won’t fail to the snares of the devil.

Thank you Father Mike for becoming a priest. I wish we had more Father Mike’s🙏🐸💕

Father Mike’s podcasts, Catechism in a Year and Bible in a Year have been so life-changing for so many, including me!! Both have come alive and simply jump off the page with his enthusiastic guidance. Must be the precious Holy Spirit working through Him🎉

Father Mike is full love to Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church! He is so cheerful, may God bless him!

He really is so good looking

I think the process was validated by having had a marvelous relationship beforehand.

God bless and protect you Father 🙏🏻✝️♥️ You are such a blessing to so many . Thank you for responding to the call of God ❤️❤️🙏🏻

If Jon Hamm and Jason Sudekis had a kid it’d be Father Mike. The church is right to use his handsome face to recruit more to the church. And Mike clearly has more than just the face, he’s got charisma and intelligence which you need to bring people back to the church.

Happy to see Father Mike here! God bless you Megyn :)

God bless you Fr and thank you 🙏🙏🙏

Goosebumps! Did you talk about his acting?