Reading the "Signs" from God
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.ย. 2019
- Fr. Mike offers the antidote of common sense for the anxiety that often comes after making a big decision. As a campus minister, he sees many students who feel like they made the wrong decision to come to college because things are not the way they imagined. To people in these situations, he advises them to stay the course. Paraphrasing St. Ignatius of Loyola and C.S. Lewis, he says to never change your course in times of desolation when that same course rang true for you in times of consolation. Give yourself a season, time to figure things out.
If you’re about to make a big decision and don’t know which course to take, or know someone who is in that situation, check out the new book by Jackie and Bobby Angel, with Fr. Mike Schmitz, Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry: Five Steps to Discerning God’s Will, now available for pre-order: ascensionpress.com/collection... - บันเทิง
"Never change your course in times of desolation." This is one of the best pieces of life advice that anyone can use. Thank you, Father Mike!
St. Ignatius of Loyola ✝️😇
Yah, it's jst like saying keep on luvin' the lemon meringue pie!!
Honestly the greatest!
See Saint Ignatius' Rules for Discernment. That's what Fr Mike is using here.
agreed ! prayer has helped me a lot in times of trouble 🛐
If my life has taught me one thing it's this, you can always choose another path if the one you are on isn't giving you fulfilment, but if you expect to be fulfilled simply by changing paths you will almost always be disappointed. My point is this, changing your situation, position, or trade really isn't that difficult. I'm a bit of gypsy so I know that. But no matter where you go you take yourself with you and unless and until you change your heart and give it over to God your soul will always be hungry and nothing you feed it will bring you any level of satisfaction. It took me longer than it should have to learn that simple lesson because I was letting the wrong things determine my success. Trust in God and avoid a life of fear and you will be okay.
Really all of us Catholics should gather here and thank God for father Mike. 🙏
EXACTLY just like marriage-----EVERY day is not a bed of roses or completely being "googly eyed all in love with your spouse". Doesn't mean if it isn't perfect today that I need to leave marriage. It's about the long haul. It's a marathon not a sprint. There are days when it is ALL work and not much joy. But then there are days when it is much more joy then work. Time tells.
After all, marriage is also a vocation.
Thank you for this, I really needed to hear this too!!
Joy Young wow, that really resonated with me, thank you.
Friend, my favorite definition of the word "JOY" was one I got from a parish priest. It was "the conscious possession of a gift". When I use that as my definition, I can see how something difficult, or even painful, can still have joy. Faith is a Gift, Life is a gift, Love is a gift... (etc) so in the midst of a trial if i focus on gratitude for the things I already possess, it takes the edge off of the inadequacies that I have.
Yess! Thank you for commenting this. I just read it to my husband. We have been struggling and this was a great reminder. God bless you
"What does this mean?"
It means ask God for help. Not for signs and answers, but for the grace to persevere.
God bless you Fr Mike
I'm Moroccan Catholic Christian convert from Sunni Islam
Hello brother, I just wanted to say I hope you’re doing good still and I’m so happy for you, and I’m so happy that I can call you my brother in Christ.❤
@@PsychoChallenges
Amén ❤️☦️❤️🙏🏻
Me too Akhi ( my brother)
Rule of thumb..."Never change your course in desolation when you knew that this was your course in times of consolation." Love this!!!!❤️
I'm not an English speaker, can someone please explain what this means?
You guys give me hope for our catholic church!
GET AWAY FROM THEM PERMANENTLY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ALL OTHER DENOMINATIONS
@@PS-ll7ko The Catholic Church is not a denomination, it's the Church. Denominations came later when men founded their own religions based on our Bible, which we preserved, copied, and canonized.
@@AveChristusRex
YOUR A REAL LIAR DUDE
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH FROM ROME ITALY ARE THE ONES
THAT LIED TO PEOPLE ABOUT THE TRINITY AND LIED ABOUT THE BIBLE
AND IT IS A WORLD DENOMINATION OF ROME ITALY
CATHOLICS DID NOT WRITE THE BIBLE U ARE TOTALLY IGNORANT OF THE BIBLE AND IGNORANT OF GOD'S WORD
@@AveChristusRex
YOU ARE TOTALLY IGNORANT ABOUT GOD'S WORDS AND IGNORANT OF THE BIBLE
CATHOLICS DID NOT WRITE THE BIBLE AND THEY CORRUPT PEOPLE IN THEIR RELIGION BECAUSE THEY TEACH PAGAN DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY
AND IT IS A FALSE RELIGION
@@williamdouglas3238
HEY MR. KNOW IT ALL
U R SO STUPID AND DUMB
This brought me SO MUCH peace. I tend to overthink everything in my life and try to find a meaning in every tiny situation and it is so tiring sometimes. I will try to just live for now and let God do His thing
This is so me❤🥹
Such a great advice. When I was in nursing school I almost dropped out then I put up a poster that said hang in there. I did! Now I’m a retired nurse. I loved the profession
God bless you Father Mike!!
yes, I just can say that, God bless you, you're videos are so interesting and They are so comforting that every time I watch them, what ever the subject is about, it is as if a good friend is giving me good advice, I believe that little by little, you have become my best friend :-), even if you are thousands of kilometers from Europe. Thanks a lot for your dedication and your time to film these videos that do so much good to so many people around the world. and yes, again, God Bless you ;-)
St Ignatius of Loyola has so much practical advice in his book ‘Spiritual Exercises’
This came at the perfect time. In particularly the part of staying on the corse in times of desolation. Plz pray for me. I wish to become a cloistered nun, but it’s becoming harder to discern where that is supposed to be 🙏🏼🌹🕊🌹
Grace Singh thank you ☺️🙏🏼🌹
Oh how awesome. 😇✝️🙏 You will be ok. Your trial is for growth if it's desolation. Trust and be at peace during this time. Smile and know you have a place already that will accept you. There's a time to enter and it will happen 😇✝️
redcandy 45 thank you so much!🌹🕊🌹I’ll keep that in mind ☺️
Check out holy spirit adoration sisters they offer a live in after a period of discernment.
fruitloops thank you! You have no idea how providential your words are. I visited them once in Berlin and felt truly at home their. And when visiting the Carmelites, those sisters constantly came to mind. Thank you for writing. It has really helped me ☺️🌹🌹🌹
People are quick to miss the signs God does give out because it doesn't go to the answer they want. 😕
Truer words were never spoken
Ya nailed that one!😉
Yup.
How do you know what's from God?
@@VanillaEarth744
Its all in the form of what do you need in your life.
Peace,harmony,mutual respect...
Thanks Father! You made a difference in at least one persons life today. God bless.
Martin Reynolds amen!
Matthew 23:9(KJV)9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
@@corneliaurbina1150 u look for every little dent and try to scrub it. When we call him father we dont mean he is God. When we call out earthly parents father or mother they dont mean to be God but they guide us look after us until we are all grown to be able to look after also our children and it goes all around. We saying fr means he leads us spiritually .So stop being a whinywhiny!
@@SHARONMKARYE And you're upset about my comment why it shouldn't upset you it was a question
@@corneliaurbina1150 When its a question make sure you put a question mark. It doesnt look like a question . God bless
6:37 "... with Fr. Mike Schmitz." *high-pitched voice "That's me." . I literally laughed out loud at that part. Thanks for everything you do, Fr. Schmitz. May God bless you!
I have those thoughts often. When my classes don't go well certain days, or relationships don't go well at times, I often think "welp, time for me to start thinking about becoming a priest or a friar". Like I just took a test recently and did poorly and I thought "welp this must be a sign to become a priest". These "signs" often come with anger and frustration, so THAT gives me a clue that becoming a priest is probably not something to think about when I'm angry and frustrated, like how some heroes in the Old Testament were angry and frustrated and wished for death, and God says instead "I have a better idea"
Priests are not happy, joyful, and at peace at all times so please instead seek guidance about discerning it, rather than quickly rationalizing it away. Thus, maybe you are being called, and shouldn't rush away...
I also have that.. whenever something doesnt work out i feel maybe i should be a sister
"Reality is often disappointing." -Thanos
Yah, I used to say this 12yrs ago too-- "REALITY is often disappointing n IT so BITES!"
can you accept the reality that god doesn't exist?
“I don’t wake up super jacked to be here” lol that was raw and funny. Needed this point of view
Thank you Father, that was such a relevant message...that really describes our entire faith journey, to remember the times of consolation when it seems your faith or purpose does not seem as clear cut or dull. Stay the course, consolation will come back. God is good all the time and all the time God is good. (that last sentence was a saying one of my favorite priest would say every time at Mass.)
I took a class put on by the Church in my school that was on St.Ignatius's rules of discernment, it was probably the best thing I learned spiritually there. The man who taught it was a very good man who has sinced passed on. May God rest his soul. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
Please pray for him, if you have a moment.
May God & Mother Mary Bless Everyone & You 💗🥺✝️❤️💕💞
The signs of God - never leave the course 💛 pray decide and don't worry
In great things, the beginning will always be the hardest. Doubts, fear and great sadness hits you all at the same time but these things either weakened you or strengthen your faith. The decision will always be with you but before you can decide, discernment is necessary. Discernment can be achieved in solemnity and time. ❤️ Great lesson I learned today. Thank you fr.mike ☺️
This was absolutely meant for me. I have just moved to the US for grad school, all the way from Nigeria. Away from my loved ones and the words in this video bring peace to me.
You are so wise Father Mike.
👍 “So don’t change your course in times of desolation what you knew was true and good in times of consolation.” Taking these words to heart. Thank you for them Father Mike!
Another video gem! You bless us through them.
May God continue showering His Blessings upon you, your vocation, and Ascension Presents!
Indeed a good one!
Have faith
Excellent reminder, Father!
Your. Father stupid bad and black heart
Swabuha Swahaba Your disrespectful commentary is not appreciated here. There are high standards to which we adhere to when we participate in this Comments Section. You have violated those high standards.
By the way, you couldn’t be more wrong about Father Mike. He is a good, holy priest and much admired and respected and loved by many people: his family, friends, fellow priest brothers, the people he serves in his ministry, and many others.
He loves and serves God with a most beautiful heart. God is with him.
1. Timeframe (lean into the season)
2. Never chane your course in desolation what you knew was good and true in consolation (ugh wow haha thanks fr mike). Just live as ____. Unless you're in a place of danger.
3. Pray Decide and Dont Worry 😄 (Getting this book soon)
What for people is a coincidence...for God it's logic.
I stopped praying the rosary because I thought about my sins as they came back one hundred times stronger and I caved like I've never caved in and totally forgot about God..and now I feel like I'm a burden and can't even go to church anymore because of what I do behind closed doors. I plan on confessing again but still the pain inside my heart is enormous and I will just confide in God to take it away as well as go back to him in true confidence and faith and love him again by doing simple acts of faith and prayer.
It’s all meaningless. It is nothing. I love it.
I'm heading for college in few weaks in a city with a lot of left ideas with pro choice advocates. I'm not afraid because I've been there, done that, not a threat for me. I'm afraid of my parents salvation. They don't care if I live a Christian lifestyle or not. I hope they end up like William Lane Craig's parents, meaning believing in Christianity because it's true. Pray for them and listen to Mike Schmitz. He gives awesome advice and he is a great support. God bless you all!
Fr. Mike asking for your prayers for discernment of spirits, open my spiritual eyes, ears & senses🕊🙏🙏🙏
In times of desolation stay the course! when you knew this was your path in times of consolation! Discernment! Love you father! Love you all! God bless you!
Father, you are so funny. God Bless you ❤
This is so informative! "Never change your course in desolation when you knew that this was your course in times of consolation" Genius! You literally just helped me to make the right choice for my life and my sons life.
‘That’s me!’ was cute 🥰
Discernment of spirits is the best!!!! Thank you, Father. Praying for you! Please pray for me!
Father Mike, I love your delivery. So lighthearted yet on point!
I have found that many times when you ask things like " why is it hard to wake up " or "why don't I want to take a part in this thing I know I should do or be apart of" many times it just means that you need better self discipline. Self discipline of course is difficult. Why? Because it must come yourself. You must have the resolve to do what you know is right, even when you know people aren't watching or it's something people aren't going to hold you to some standard for. Such as do I have that donut when you're trying to loose weight? No. I don't care whose watching or not, but you don't for your own integrity. One of our biggest problems we face today is that so many of us are willing to lie to ourselves. "Oh I'll go to the gym later today" or "I'll read my bible in the morning" or "I can study that tonight after being with friends". The largest problem with this is that it allows us to not make any progress, and if you're lying to yourself then what tells you that you're not willing to lie to others? Stop lying and gain that self discipline. Study your bible, hit the gym, learn that new language, build that treehouse! Always keep in mind that even though you may be lying to yourself, that doesn't mean that it has to be! If you say something then choose to do as you stated! Start to recognize when you're lying to yourself and you'll be on your way to self discipline!
I have been praying to God to ask for guidance if I should keep a certain man I've met or should I let him go and I have been asking for signs instead of living my life in a way to make God happy. Thank you for this wonderful teaching.
Being prudent and following Jesus will protect you from being with the wrong guy and will help you save yourself for the right one. You sound like you're on the right track. God bless!
TsunTsun Dere congrats
Yes Girl you get it!!! Bless you and have a blessed day and God loves you!!! ❤️
Ask God to reveal his heart. You'll get an answer ..
When I was young, I made this same prayer over the men I dated. I would ask Jesus to quickly reveal to me if I needed to move on. I did this till I met my now husband. God blessed me with a devout Catholic man! In retrospect, I wish that I would have asked God to prepare me to receive my future spouse. I truly believe I would have met him sooner. So if you're not doing so already, ask God to make your heart, mind, and soul ready for your husband. God already knows who he is, now you need to prepare for the day you meet!
Being that I'm an atheist, it's good to see a pastor that has some sort reasoning skills and isn't completely deluded from reality.
Unless someone is holding up a sign, it's most likely not a sign of anything but that's just how our minds work at times.
The mind wants to make everything a pattern thus we are pattern seeking creatures.
I spent so much time thinking God was guiding me in some way. I spent over 10 years looking for a job. Most people think I am lying, but all I got were rejections before I even got an interview. I applied for every type of position under the sun, from banking, to hospital cleaning, to customer service and it was always a no. I don't understand still why it is happening, and I have asked God to intervene, but he chooses not to.
It’s not uncommon for a family to turn against a parent. Who’s, I’m a good Christian; asking for a prayer for my family they’ve been telling false information about me and putting words I haven’t said, in my mouth, turning everyone against me !
You truly are a father, Father Mike. Thank you for relieving we manic christians.
"This too shall pass". - My Dad! :D
Just stand the bad, and you'll return to the good.
5:00 St. Ignatius of Loyola is the man!
Stay the course in desolation, such great advice. As someone soon to be ordained I would add: a toxic seminary shouldn't stand in the way of pursuing your vocation either. Some deserts take a decade to cross.
I often goes to church and when priest read the Bible, there are perfect fragments for current problems, so accurate that I literally cried one time. Sorry if my english is sloppy.
Father Mike should write his own books. He could reach and help so many more people. He's helped me so much in understanding God, God's will and just how to be.
You are so right. I have tried to tell people so many times, you can't expect everything to be perfect!
Love your explanation.Somethings and some people just dont mean "nothing". Useful discerment.Thanks Fr Mike.Take care .God bless n keep you so you can continue bringing people to a clearer understanding of our spiritual life.
Specially the youth where you are ( in college campuses) .Your style and personality can really draw them to Jesus! God bless you and your ministry!
I actually have been out of college for a few years now, it's because I got pneumonia and I couldn't go to class. I'm better now, but now that I think about it, that was kind of a blessing, it's almost like public colleges in the United States are created for you to lose your salvation.
This is really so timely… i am going through a desolation and i changed course. I wish i saw this earlier… 😢but this next desolation… i wont change course again.
4:24 "Listen baby, ain't no mountain high, ain't no valley low, ain't no river wide enough baby....🎵"
GOD Bless Everyone!
I'm so thankful for all the hardships that God put me through during undergrad that led me to consider moving to Nebraska from Florida for grad school! Nothing was easy about the move, and there's still nothing easy about the current season of my life. I'm constantly reminding myself that this is just one season of my life, and that I'll have so many more graces at the end of it.
Thank you so much, Fr. Mike!
There are people with 6 Doctorates that haven’t attained that knowledge. Good job 👍
I literally went to a Bible study last night and we were talking about this topic!! I sent this to the group before I even watched it 😂 thank u Fr. Mike! Perfect timing
Father Mike you give me pure Joy when I watch ur videos. You are such a blessing I have learned so much from you! ♥️
Please pray for me.
That was hilarious when he said super jacked. See, Father Mike is so down to earth.
5 years in Redemptorist Formation, released from
my vows,
and the giver of gifts keeps on giving.
Thank you Father Mike
Fr Mike you are a blessing to me. Keeping the light of Christ shining.
Brother i tell you ive read the Bible several times over and it where i find myself more and more is hearing other people’s interpretations of the Book and answering questions about the Bible that they may have. I love speaking about the Bible.
This was a sign for me today😂 I have watched this before but for some reason it popped up again when I needed it. Oh, my Lord is good❤ Thanks Fr. Mike!
This was amazing❣️ In my 60’s, prepping to become Catholic, and I have never heard this until now!!!
Thank you so much!!
Welcome home Alba💟💟💟
Slow down Father 🤍speaking to fast.
Biffy from Scotland 🤍👑🤍
Bro you are the coolest pastor ever! I really appreciated this video! Thank you! 🙏🏾👑💯🖤
lol im always overthinking things, this was a good reminder to just live in the moment. thanks father mike 🙌🏼
Tbh, I had deleted this video from my watch later. But God clearly wanted me to see this because it played anyway.
And boy, did I need to see this. I'm the person who always wants a sign. Now I know I don't need to take everything as a sign. Your point about not giving up in desolation was particularly moving to me. Thank you for making this video!!!!
You seem like a kind caring human being. You must make God Smile Often!!
I raced bicycles in college. We had hills to climb and you get tired, and valleys you can coast down and rest. Then you get the flat parts, where you can get a pace line going and start drafting! But the goalis to get past the finish.
Fr Mike Schmitz
Please speak about the Amazon Synod
Ah... the Lord always knows how to let me know that He is in control. That He's got my back and that I should just continue even when I'm in a desolate place in my journey.
Thank you Father Mike. Abrazos!
If u giving urself to god then you don't have to worry about being where god needs u to be and his choice in where he puts us to help others and ourselfs
This is very true about life as a missionary. There are predictable peaks and valleys, particularly in the first year. There are triumphant moments where you find yourself thinking, "Holy cow; I'm actually doing this!"; discouraging moments where you wonder what ever made you think you COULD do this - and intimidating moments where you can feel almost paralyzed by the overwhelming strangeness of your new country. And you have to be willing to be extremely flexible toward the unexpected (like power that is on only half the time or discovering your local grocery store is always closed on Wednesdays - when that's the only day you had to shop) - while staying committed to the and the work you discerned. It is a joyful, painful, stretching, blessing, exhausting, overwhelming, beautiful - and, at times, ugly - process. And it's the best thing I've ever done!
Signs say I am not alone (and to watch out for that.) And it's the end of the world as we know it (again.)
Thank you Father - in Sept 2020 - I start training as an Anglican Priest - God chose my calling at 47 years old, He's been pushing me for years and I have resisted!
Father, baby Joe wanted to desperately leave college two month into it. Wanted to transfer. He was crying. After listening to him, I asked him to stay through the first semester. He did and applied to a local college. I told him he can't do that, 40 minute commute one way would be too much. Can you finish the year? Yes. Next year he met a lot of my oldest daughter friends that went to UGA that transferred from his college. Got to make the grades and he had them. I asked him if he could wait one more year...yes. Now, this year, Joe will be graduating from the very college he wanted to leave. He is so happy. He just had to work through many things. We asked him to join the Catholic campus group and it made all the difference! God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit and Mother Mary, thank-you for prayers answered. So true what you said. Thank-you Father Mike.
Fr Mike, when you die at a ripe old age your body will not decompose and you will be in the Vatican. Your a modern day Saint! Love you Fr and May God Bless you every moment of every day! 😇
Bobbie & Jackie are also great. 😉
I get signs from god all the time. About 3 weeks ago I had a dream that we had our first mouse in our house ever. The next day I had a doctor appointment an hour away from home. About half way there I had a strong, sudden urge to pull over and pray at a church called St. Bridget’s. When I was done in the church, I went to the corner of the church to use their bathroom, which was right next to stairs leading to the balcony. When I came out of the bathroom there was a dead mouse on the first step. I said this must be some kind of sign. I went out to my van, turned it on and the song “The Sign” by Ace of Base was playing. I looked at the clock and it said 10:10. I interpretated this as meaning October 10th since my sister, who is also clairvoyant like me, said that something big is going to happen on October 10th. She foresaw the shuttle Challenger blowing up and Sept. 11th a few years before they happened.
Father Mike...you are the "Robin Williams" of the Priesthood. Such an A-MAZING mind and an excellent teacher. Thank you for helping us all to learn about what is important!
Brilliant! Not letting our emotions rule over us but rather fall back into the arms of the Lord.
Thanks brother for being an instrument of God in these challenging time. God bless. With prayers.
Try different things and see if there is a better fit. I quit soccer and volleyball to find I loved tennis and cross country. I am very happy now.
Thank you Father Mike ... you always open my mind and you are a great guide for young and old. You are quite funny sometimes and your sermons are down to earth and helpful. I’m sure the students are quite lucky to have your guidance. 🙏
God bless you Fr. Mike. Your videos have been a huge blessing to me. Thanks be to God for good and truly Catholic videos on TH-cam.
Thank you Father . I have been married for a year and it tough. Please pray
"... with Father Mike Schmidtz, that's me!" 😊
GOOD TALK FATHER.
I needed to hear this.... thank you 🙏🙏
I'll give it at least six months of consistency before making a decision to tip my hat and walk away.....I refuse to be intimidated by the fear of the unknown👊👊👊💪
Thank you .....just at the right time
Father your joyful disposition for life fils my heart with intusiam and happiness .Keep preaching the word of the lord with profound love. May God bless you.
Thanks Fr. Mike, your content is truly helping me. May God bless you and allow you to continue giving such great content.
With Father Mike Schmitz, that’s me! I love him so much! 😂
Oh my ghosh sometimes I just find these videos and I'm just like ...how did u know😂😂thanks
I’m waiting for a sign. My sOn has return to Jesus and until now, I am waiting for the reason and I ask all the “WHY’s” GOD Please give me a Sign, 🙏🏻🙏🏻😭😭
Karen Llaneta 😭
Did you ask your son? If he didn't say something, maybe you should give him some time; have patience 💗
@@flordelbosque5671 I don't think you got the point..
Praying for you!
If there is no answer, that is an answer! lay down the seeds and sit back and let God do the rest and quit stressing. St. Monica prayed for her son and all went well.
We need GOOD moral priests like Father Mike.
GOD is great!