The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

God’s Not Asking You to Be Successful

The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Show Notes

"God does not ask us to be successful, He asks us to be faithful." - St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on this quote along with the way St. Mother Teresa lived her life. So often we measure our lives by worldly success, however God wants your faithfulness, not your success.

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