logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2023
8m 3s

Superheroes vs. Saints

ASCENSION
About this episode

Some people pour through comic books like they're devotional works, following the lives of superheroes like some study the lives of the saints.

In this redux from the archives, Fr. Mike interviews sacred artist Neilson Carlin about the crossover between comics books and sacred art, and how the desire to emulate superheroes is truly fulfilled when we follow the saints to Christ.

Be sure to check out Neilson's fine artwork (pun intended) at https://www.neilsoncarlin.com/

Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Up next
Apr 23
The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary with Fr. Mike Schmitz (Sacred Art Version)
Pray the Luminous Mysteries with Fr. Mike Schmitz! 
16m 12s
Apr 16
This Teaching Will Change Your Life
Struggling to understand the Bible? Fr. Mike Schmitz shares how the Great Adventure Bible Timeline helped him finally connect the story of salvation. Now fully refreshed, with on-location filming and expert insights, this powerful series brings Scripture to life like never before ... Show More
5m 15s
Apr 9
My Message For All Catholics (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Happy Easter! In this joyful season, as we celebrate the beauty of our faith, we’re also reminded of our human brokenness, and how at times, that brokenness can reflect poorly on the Church. Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us not to get discouraged nor walk away, whether we’re new to ... Show More
11m 44s
Recommended Episodes
May 2023
Away With God, Away With Humanity
<p>On this week&#39;s episode Tom engages insights from Vigen Goroian&#39;s article (and book chapter) on Chesterton, Rallying the Really Human Things. The guys join Tom in discussing things human and the humane and the requisite theological and trascendent frame which grounds su ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 2023
Are the Saints Unrelatable?
When you hear the stories of the saints is it ever overwhelming? Some of their stories are so extraordinary that they can feel quite unrelatable. Dr. Edward Sri shares some of the saint stories that are very relatable. There are saints who made human mistakes, who struggled to pr ... Show More
24m 41s
Jun 2022
Literature and the scandal of holiness
Award-winning author Jessica Hooten Wilson has written an exciting new book—“The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints”—on how we’re called to live beyond a merely mundane existence of settling for small goals. In fact, we’re called to l ... Show More
42m 50s
Apr 2024
Demonic Attack, The Holy Rosary, and Lives of the Saint (Gabriel Castillo) | Ep. 460
Gabriel is a Catholic Lay Evangelist and videographer. In addition to giving talks, he is popularly known for his youtube channel @gabiafterhours . His talks, documentaries, and videos have more than 28,000,000 views. Gabriel's favorite topics are the Eucharist, the Virgin Mary, ... Show More
2h 54m
Aug 2023
The Wondrous Man
tail spinning
1 h
Sep 2023
Day 260: Carrying the Cross (2023)
Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus' divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy's kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, ... Show More
24m 50s
May 2022
The History of John Calvin: With Dr. Stephen J. Nichols
<p>In this episode of The Remnant Radio, Calvin Scholar Dr. Stephen J. Nichols from Reformed Bible Colledge gives us an examination of the life and teachings of John Calvin. We examine Calvin&apos;s Childhood, Education, and Early Protestant Protest. Additionally, we spend a good ... Show More
56m 51s