Father Mike Schmitz begins ‘Parables’ tour in St. Paul

Father Mike Schmitz began his Parables tour on Oct. 30 at a multiuse auditorium in downtown St. Paul. The one-man show features a keynote message and a question and answer session with the audience.

During the event, Father Schmitz spoke about how Jesus used approximately 40 parables to communicate truths about God and human life. He told the audience that stories have the ability to move hearts and change minds. Before his presentation, Father Schmitz invited attendees to share words about people they love and what those loved ones need to hear.

Father Schmitz serves as the director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth and as the chaplain for the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota Duluth. He is also known for hosting The Bible in a Year and Catechism in a Year podcasts. He has been performing this tour nationally and internationally for two years.