Health & Wellness

Fr. Mike Schmitz and Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT Explain Healing in the Gaze of Jesus

by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Photo by Abi Baurer on Unsplash


In this 3-part series filmed backstage at the 2024 Good News Conference, Fr. Mike sits down with 3 special guests to discuss prayer, the sacraments, and how to prepare to meet Jesus "face to face" this coming Advent. 

Fr. Mike and Sr. Miriam examine our needs for healing from sin, trauma, and a broken past, and uncover the luminous power of God's loving gaze on our hearts, minds, and souls. 

Want to go deeper this Advent? Join Fr. Mike Schmitz in a journey through the daily readings as he confronts our doubts and reveals God's love with Ascension-app-exclusive daily video reflections and scripture passages. 

Too often, we live life by "default". We forget that we are on a journey to an eternal destination of joy that we were made for. We are burdened by fears and questions: what if I am not worthy? What if I am not enough? 

Live Advent differently this year. Prepare to meet God, face to face. Only available on the Ascension App. 

Thank you to Corporate Travel Services for making it possible to film this video at the 2024 Good News Conference. Sign up at https://goodnewsconference.com/ for the 2025 Good News Conference! 

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