The Catholic Initiative

Episode 16: Called to Be Hospitable (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz & John Hale)

May 8, 2026

 

What does true hospitality look like?

It’s more than hosting a dinner party or planning a great trip—it’s creating space for others to encounter love, joy, beauty, and ultimately, God.

In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with John Hale to talk about the deeper meaning of hospitality, how pilgrimage can transform hearts, and why a “theology of abundance” changes the way we live and love.

Whether you’re welcoming thousands or simply showing up for the person in front of you, this conversation will challenge you to live with greater joy, generosity, and magnanimity of heart.

✨ “Hospitality starts with a theology of abundance.”

✨ “If God is only permitting us to extend hospitality to four people right now, then let’s do that really well.”

✨ “Start with the person in front of you.”