I have been in the process of conversion for 3 years now, it has been a difficult and beautiful experience. I recently started praying the rosary at least 3 times a week and much like my experience with the Catholic faith so far, it has deepened my relationship with Christ and further strengthened my resolve to get baptized. I am currently going to OCIA and will be baptized this coming Easter by the grace of God. Pray for us new and prospective converts!
“IF” you have not already, please consider going to Adoration of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament (also known as “Holy Hour”). Call your local Catholic parish and find out when they offer it. Then, just go and sit in silence in Christ’s Presence. Take your bible. Read scripture, pray, contemplate. Tell the Lord of your search for truth, of your doubts, worries, even fears. Then, be as patient with Him as He has been with you. When you receive the grace to know that HE IS THERE, you will be forever changed. Miracles occur in Christ’s presence - of that I can personally attest.
I started to pray the Rosary when I was a Protestant without anyone knowing, 3 years ago I became a catholic. Becoming a catholic has changed my entire life .❤
I’m not catholic but started researching and praying the rosary over a year ago. Because it is biblical. And I cannot even put into words how much it has changed my life for the better. 🙏🏼❤️
@@infjjedi3335 praying the Rosary is very helpful ,I listened a few years ago a podcast and I remember that a lady who was not catholic said she prayed it weekly as she had heard that it would like to his relatives that had passed away so she prayed it but for no other reason but because of that she also said that her life changed for better ,so I feel that reading these testimony and yours is the best example for the good things that can come to oneself for praying the Rosary , I pray it ,though some days I forget ...but when I pray it I feel that nothing else is important , though I might still have the same problems, but the relief is instantly delivered to me after the prayer , God only knows why is that but it is 🙏👍
After my son died from brain cancer my only comfort was and still is Mass and the Rosary. I would and still do press the Rosary to my broken heart and I feel the comfort of our Blessed Mother. Our Lady always points me to Jesus.
I'm so sorry for your loss💔 May Our Lady confirm you and may your son be in the fullness of life in Heaven with Our Lord Our Lady St Joseph and all the angels and Saints🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
I lost suddenly my parents and as you , my only comfort was and is daily mass and the Rosary that I didn't use to pray but my mother prayed every Day , and she even told me sometimes when I got home from work : I've prayed it twice , for her was a great comfort too❤ I'm really sorry for your son passed away , I send you my best wishes🙏
As a prot convert, praying the rosary daily was the final hurdle that I had to overcome, but man when I finally did…life changed. Mary really cares for us! Please pray it everyday!
The rosary got me through false accusations throughout the pandemic and for 4 years I was persecuted by the police (they even came into my home and searched my home with a police dog). Mary really LOVES us and is always desperate to help us! Thank you Virgin Mary!
The Rosary cured me of seizures. Doctors said that I would always have them. I turned to the rosary ..... I was healed within two years of starting to pray the rosary every single day, sometimes 2-3 x per day. Ten years seizure free 🙏
The Rosary brought me to the Church. I started with Bible in a Year by some pretty cool guy named Fr. Mike, then I bought a rosary and started praying it every day, and then I said to myself "Well I'm praying the Rosary, I better start going to Mass" I'll be going through the Rite of Acceptance this Sunday and will officially be a Catechumen of the Catholic Church.
@@BayouBandit6 how are scripture based prayers and the gospel ... NOT Bibical? You reference doesnt even bridger over successfully to claim that the Rosary is not Christian, thus not Biblical? Look at the structure and order of the Rosary first, before trying to discredit something you clearly don't know nothing about.
@@BayouBandit6 you don't say the Hail Mary 53 times as merely a way of just saying that prayer. Each Hail Mary you pray, you should be meditating on the given mystery. I recommend the scriptural rosary, so you can pray the rosary while reading scripture
Ask Our Holy Mother to help you get back! 😉🌹✨you can also start doing a mystery each day and add 1 each week :c) then before you know, you’ll find yourself doing 1 rosary again every day 😊
As a history teacher, I appreciate Father Mike sharing that most early Christians could not read, so they were looking for another way to worship God beyond reciting the 150 psalms. We are so blessed with our literacy today. Offer a prayer of thanksgiving for the teacher/parent who taught you to read.
@@edm-london1660 The key words were "another way to worship God." Nobody stated that the psalms are the "perfect prayer" or something to replace the Lord's Prayer.
@@edm-london1660 You make an assumption of a person's focus. I use the Scriptural Rosary, so my focus is on our Lord's life. More importantly, for this thread, your response has nothing to do with the Psalter which was the original post. I suggest you stay on topic.
I have ADHD, so I always had difficulty in paying attention when I was praying the rosary. I always lost track of how many Hail Marys I had prayed. To a point that I just gave up of praying the rosary. Until I found some apps where we can listen the rosary. Which is wonderful because now, I don't need to worry if I prayed 9 ou 10 Hail Mary's, and I can pray and listen while I'm walking, cleaning my house or just driving. It's really great. I feel that Mary and Jesus are with me in the simplest tasks of my day. And it's such a good company!🥰 Thank you for this video. God bless you all.🙏🫂❤️
I have ADHD also and have trouble keeping my wandering mind in check. I figure that God knows this since he made me and gives me grace for the effort at least. I use the Hallow app to keep me on track but I still have to wrangle my mind the whole time.
I've had ADHD my whole life and it can be a bit of a task at times but in others that hyperfocus can really come in handy. There are great resources that help you visualize the mysteries of the rosary for each individual prayer that might help. If I have a physical rosary, it's no problem but if I am praying say while I'm driving, I just count my fingers. ;)
I've been praying the rosary ever since I started becoming interested in Catholicism. It was a big move for me because I grew up in Baptist Protestantism. It didn't occur to me how much scripture it's based on.
I don't think a lot of Catholics understand the Biblical foundations well enough to explain it to others. But even when we try, we are so often met with angry accusations: "You Catholics WORSHIP MARY!!!" "VAIN REPETITION!!!" So insulting to our Blessed Mother, who is truly Jesus's most faithful disciple and always points to her Son, never to herself-- except as a model and guide to Christian belief and practice. And very discouraging to hear-- how can anyone reason with such people?
One of my favorite Bible segments bringing to mind the dignity of life- When Mother Mary was pregnant with Jesus, she went on an about eighty mile joyous journey to visit her cousin Saint Elizabeth (patron saint of expectant mothers and pregnant women) in her hour of need, Elizabeth said referencing her tiny child in her womb John the Baptist who was conceived when she was in old age: Luke 1:41-45 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” Praying for our Church, our culture, and for us in my Rosary every day! I believe Jesus Christ is the mediator, and I believe our Blessed Mother Mary can lead us to Him. She prays for us on our way to Him. When I refer to Mary as my mother, please know I am not taking away respect due to my one and only God, Lord Jesus Christ. I believe loving people Jesus loves helps us love Him more, so the more I love Mary, the more I love God, and Jesus gave Mary to us as our mother on the Cross. John 19: 26-27 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. Mother Mary, the first Christian with her choice to say "yes" to my one and only God's will, I believe she is the number 1 model for sainthood for both men and women. She did God's will perfectly in every respect from the moment of her conception, listening to every single one of His commands. Her choice to say "yes" Luke 1:38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. to God's will ushered in salvation for the world, and she did so knowing the sacrifices and sufferings that would result from her decision, but, humbly, accepted the privilege of containing the God of the Universe her womb, and then becoming Jesus' most intimate friend, companion, and greatest consolation while on Earth. She was the devil's ultimate humiliation! I believe God is the King of the universe, having all power of the universe, but God chose Our Lady, a humble lowly woman the privilege of crushing the head of the devil. Mary is not God, but she is a saint, and being that she is with Jesus in Heaven, I ask for her intercession to our Lord (and for sake of brevity, I'll say I "pray to Mary"), similar to how I'd ask people to pray for me (if you have the time, please do! I'm a broken sinner in need of many prayers), but I trust she is a saint in Heaven so I believe it is helpful to ask for her help, especially being so close to her Son. There is only one God. He is the source of all good. He is Goodness. He is Love! Thank you, Father Mike Schmitz!
Romans 2 KJV 16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. 1 Corinthians 15 KJV ✝️🩸 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Ephesians 6 KJV 14 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
@@AlexanderBrown77 Study Catholicism and you will stop harassing brothers and sisters in Christ - whom humility demands you consider SUPERIOR to yourself.
@@HAL9000-su1mz 🤔 I did study the Bible, and I learned that a priest could never take away my sins only the blood of Jesus Christ can. Hebrews 10 KJV 11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: 1 John 1 KJV 🩸 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
I only became Catholic because of Marian intervention. Ave Maria and Glory Be To God the Father the Son and Holy Ghost. Let us pray the Rosary everyday, Our Lady of Fatima
I am a breast cancer survivor for 3 years. Mother Mary is my Miracle Lady. I prayed my rosary everyday until to this day. She made an important change in my life. Through Mother Mary, Jesus healed me. Always grateful for her unconditional love, help, guidance, hope, Miracles and Healing.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us. Praying the rosary everyday changed my life, our Lady filled my heart with love and mercy. Thank you Father Mike! God bless you always ✝️🛐❤️
My husband suffered a serious heart attack a year and a half ago and a few months later, during his recovery, he began to experience nightmares and subsequently, trouble sleeping. When he shared this with me, it happened to be the beginning of October, and I was going to commit myself to praying the rosary each day that month. My husband decided to pray one night with me. We prayed the rosary together that first night and then the next night and the next and my husband's nightmares stopped. We have prayed the rosary every night together ever since, over a year, now, and he has slept well and without fear, ever since. Thank you for your intercession, Blessed Mother Mary.
I liked this video a lot. I am not Catholic but I have been saying the rosary (with the help of various TH-cam channels) for about 8 years. I have learned some of the things you said but not all. I find the holy rosary very calming and centering. I also love the structure of the prayers and the bits of Jesus’s life in each grouping. Thank you!
I pray the scriptural rosary, it helps my concentration. Eg. Monday Scriptural rosary 📿 ....Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen 🙏🙌 Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦
The Rosary is the most powerful weapon we have against evil in this world. Thank you Father Mike! Didn’t know you were from Chicago. Same here St. Rita “Go Mustangs”!
This is a great video. When I take the subway train to go somewhere I pray the rosary silently and I count the beads with a ring-rosary or a short key chain rosary I have and time flies quickly!
Praise Jesus that the Blessed Mother shares the treasures of her heart with us! It is such a gift to walk through the Gospel with her. Hand in hand, like little children, she leads us to her Son. ❤
When I pray the Rosary I use each bead to pray for family and friends the church and special intentions each day in the name of Jesus and the Holy Spirit 🙏✝️ AMEN
Thank you, Fr. Mike! I am a lifelong practicing Catholic but had never before heard the origins of the rosary. So enlightening and helpful. God bless you for all you do to promote the faith and clarify misunderstandings about Catholicism.
Dear Father Mike, I’ve been following you for the last couple of months and you’ve been such a fresh air for me in my practice. I listen to your teachings while driving, running and cooking! Just wanted to say thank you, you have no idea how much you’ve been helping me. I’ve decided to pray the rosary everyday since last month, and I’m reading books about it. As I turned to my phone now what a lovely surprise to see you just recorded this video! 🥹 thank you! God bless you! Please keep teaching us!! Lots of love from Brazil!! 🇧🇷
Sometimes the Rosary feels like mindless repetition when you're just saying the same words over and over again. But I've also noticed that it's a very peaceful and calming prayer. Repeating the same prayer keeps your mind from drifting too far away.
I’m a cradle catholic, and then became a non denominational Christian at 26. I was extremely devout for 5 years and now I am going back. I joined RCIA this fall and one thing I always heard was, it’s not good to repeat over and over again the same thing. And that it’s mindless, blah blah blah. One person that told me that was my husband. I told him, look, the Rosary is the perfect prayer. Look at our father, look at Hail Mary. What Are you saying? You’re thanking, you’re asking for mercy, you’re asking for God’s will, you’re praying for EVERYONE, literally everyone else. What else do you need? Now I still will take the time to pray for my Lord about specific things but the Rosary is perfect for our day to day. In the end, we can’t manipulate God and we have faith he will know what we need.
The Rosary is a method of learning and meditating on Jesus' life through the mysteries. The prayers are the same but they are said while meditating on the five mysteries of that day's Mystery. Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous. Once I learned that part of the prayers, my praying of the Rosary was much more rewarding.
Happy Feast Day of the Holy Guardians Angels! Prayed to Jesus today through the intercession of my guardian angel! Psalm 90:11 "For he hath given his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.” Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love entrusts me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen. I've been praying for you Father Mike and the people here in my Rosary every day (thank you for everyone last week who prayed for my friend, including someone who replied praying to Jesus through the intercession St. Mark Ji Tianxiang!) and, on Sunday, the Feast Day of the Holy Archangels, St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael, I prayed to our Lord Jesus through the intercession of Saint Michael, as well as Saint Gabriel and Saint Raphael, to help protect and defend us. I believe he's our friend and loves us with the love of Heaven, the love of God, and God entrusted us to Saint Michael, so we can trust he will help us get to Heaven. He will help take care of us! Hope you have a light-filled peaceful joyful blessed October, everyone!
I do pray the Rosary once and sometimes twice a day. Thank you for this video and explanation, Fr Mike. Praying for you and everyone here. God bless🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Thank you for your guidance and sharing. I've been enjoying the Bible in 1 year podcast and after many years of prayer and reflection I am now following Gods path into the Catholic faith. Who knows, maybe even into the life of Priest. Blessings.
Thank you, Father! I am a cradle Protestant new to the Catholic faith (in OCIA), and the Rosary was one of many things that drew me in to the Church. I try to pray it daily. ❤
Hey Fr. Mike! I'm so happy! My grand niece went to Italy recently and asked, what can I bring back home for you? 🎉 I asked her for a Rosary necklace. I haven't seen her yet but I can't WAIT TO HOLD IT! ❤❤❤
Salva Maria Father Mike , Thank you for sharing your insights and knowledge with us all. May Mother Mary guide us all daily through prayers to her Son Jesus. 🙏❤️🌹✨️❤️🌹🙏🕊🫂📿🫂🙏
I’m a convert and certainly appreciate all the information you give us according to our Catholic faith It helps me better understand my Catholic faith!
This reminds me of Lot asking the Lord if he will destroy the righteous along with the wicked. Which is why prayer is not only good for us but those around us. Who may not know God and when we can we should share with those in the dark. Plant seeds brothers and sisters. God will water them through us and others.
@@JohnHenrysaysHi♥️1 John 5 KJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 1 Corinthians 15 KJV ✝️🩸 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 1 John 1 KJV 🩸 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
@@AlexanderBrown77 You are well-intentioned, but need to better learn the Christian faith. Orthodox and Catholics have INFINITELY more of Christ than you. Ask how...
@@HAL9000-su1mz 🩸 My faith is in the blood of Jesus Christ. What is your faith in? Romans 3 KJV 25 Whom God hath set forth _to be_ a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
@@HAL9000-su1mz🩸 My faith is in the blood of Jesus Christ. What is your faith in? Romans 3 KJV 25 Whom God hath set forth _to be_ a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 🤔 Or have you departed from the faith? 1 Timothy 4 KJV 1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
Thank you Fr Mike for explaining The Rosary. I have been trying to find a source of its history and with God’s grace I came across today. May God continue to bless you and the Ascension team.
Lord keep holding Father Mike up close to your heart. Most blessed Mother protect him and keep him in your mantle, that he may continue to help so many of us with his ministry. In Jesus name. Amen
I started praying the Rosary 3 years ago, in the middle of my process of praying for my marriage restoration. I started on my own, then in group and now I pray also with my mom. I'm in love with the Rosary, it's a true meditation on Jesus' life and it's a moment to relax and think no other thing so it has also helped me with my anxiety. . I love your videos, father. Thank you
The Rosary is a beautiful meditating prayer , I know Our Lord and Our Lady like us praying the rosary , it's a powerful prayer , great promises from heaven .Our Lady of The Rosary , pray for us .
Any time I pray the Holy Rosary and meditate on the mysteries, I always gain a peace that would never be possible with any material things we think we enjoy. Mary's intercession is real and when you realise that you can't help but wonder "why didn't I start doing this sooner." Praise be to God and God bless everyone.
Fr Mike you explain so well. Please do all the Rosaries i follow the sorrowful one youve done. Your voice is very calming i am doing BIY myself and little animals all settle in and do coffee and listen i tell them its time to listen to Fr Mike they quite and listen even the 100# GSD have all been converted ❤we are praying for you
The first time I felt Mary comforting me was when I was praying the rosary after I found out that my son had autism and my daughter broke her arm the same week. This started my journey of asking for Mary's intercession on a regular basis and I have converted from Protestant to Catholicism.
That's such a beautiful thing about the church. Knowing we have the ability to pray even in the midst of our sin. Knowing that's the way of the saints of course knowing ourself. Before we go never ceasing, certainly we must strive for it, polishing the saint...😂😂😂
ain't that some, when you know what the church does, is make it part in. From the altar to the sun, you realize how much love the church has for a sinner. WHERE YOU AT PRODIGAL, WE LOOKING AND WE TOOTING AND RECRUITING. WE WILL FIND YAH AND WE WILL KEEP YAH.
Our Blessed Mother truly brings us to her Son, Jesus. I am a living testimony of her Rosary doing just that. As a Catholic who once strayed away believing what non-Catholic said about Jesus’ Church, I am now walking faithfully and eternally grateful to my Mother, Mary. I have Jesus in my heart and it is thanks to His amazing mother!
I took the Holy Rosaries 📿 in the public square and it was beautiful October of 2022 , however a young man approached me after the Holy Rosaries 📿, i didn’t even have to explain it to him 2 other Catholic evangelists addressed his question for me, talk about Gods protection
"Hail Mary, full of Grace, The Lord is with thee, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen."😑🙏✝️
I have been in the process of conversion for 3 years now, it has been a difficult and beautiful experience. I recently started praying the rosary at least 3 times a week and much like my experience with the Catholic faith so far, it has deepened my relationship with Christ and further strengthened my resolve to get baptized. I am currently going to OCIA and will be baptized this coming Easter by the grace of God. Pray for us new and prospective converts!
I will hold you in my prayers tonight
Two years for me... RCIA is, agonizingly long.
You got my prayers. Welcome to the family. God bless you. ❤
Your journey sounds very similar to mine. God willing, I'll be received at Easter too. Prays for you, and please pray for me 🙏
I pray the Rosary every day. I find it very good. Means I pray all the mysteries.
Im currently contemplating converting to Catholicism. Please pray for me.
You will be in my prayers, friend.
Praying for your conversion! May you discover the Joy and Beauty of Catholicism every step of the way.
I will pray my Rosary for you ❤📿
It is so rich with tradition you will truly be amazed.
“IF” you have not already, please consider going to Adoration of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament (also known as “Holy Hour”). Call your local Catholic parish and find out when they offer it. Then, just go and sit in silence in Christ’s Presence. Take your bible. Read scripture, pray, contemplate. Tell the Lord of your search for truth, of your doubts, worries, even fears. Then, be as patient with Him as He has been with you. When you receive the grace to know that HE IS THERE, you will be forever changed. Miracles occur in Christ’s presence - of that I can personally attest.
I started to pray the Rosary when I was a Protestant without anyone knowing, 3 years ago I became a catholic. Becoming a catholic has changed my entire life .❤
Amen
I’m not catholic but started researching and praying the rosary over
a year ago. Because it is biblical. And I
cannot even put into words how much
it has changed my life for the better. 🙏🏼❤️
Amen.
@@infjjedi3335 praying the Rosary is very helpful ,I listened a few years ago a podcast and I remember that a lady who was not catholic said she prayed it weekly as she had heard that it would like to his relatives that had passed away so she prayed it but for no other reason but because of that she also said that her life changed for better ,so I feel that reading these testimony and yours is the best example for the good things that can come to oneself for praying the Rosary , I pray it ,though some days I forget ...but when I pray it I feel that nothing else is important , though I might still have the same problems, but the relief is instantly delivered to me after the prayer , God only knows why is that but it is 🙏👍
Im sorry but the rosary is not biblical
The Bible is in the rosary but rosary is in the Bible you won't find the rosary in the Bible
We have proved why it’s biblical watch video again if you missed it, now prove it’s not
@@angelacolombo750
Sola Scriptura is not biblical.
After my son died from brain cancer my only comfort was and still is Mass and the Rosary. I would and still do press the Rosary to my broken heart and I feel the comfort of our Blessed Mother. Our Lady always points me to Jesus.
I'm so sorry for your loss💔 May Our Lady confirm you and may your son be in the fullness of life in Heaven with Our Lord Our Lady St Joseph and all the angels and Saints🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
@@marianmilne6009 Thank You.
I lost suddenly my parents and as you , my only comfort was and is daily mass and the Rosary that I didn't use to pray but my mother prayed every Day , and she even told me sometimes when I got home from work : I've prayed it twice , for her was a great comfort too❤ I'm really sorry for your son passed away , I send you my best wishes🙏
@@santi7616 I'm so sorry for your loss to. We are blessed to have Our Lord and his Mother to comfort us. I would be so lost without Them
@@shafur3 thank you very much 🙏
As a prot convert, praying the rosary daily was the final hurdle that I had to overcome, but man when I finally did…life changed. Mary really cares for us! Please pray it everyday!
The rosary got me through false accusations throughout the pandemic and for 4 years I was persecuted by the police (they even came into my home and searched my home with a police dog). Mary really LOVES us and is always desperate to help us! Thank you Virgin Mary!
Amen. I find the rosary to be a very powerful tool against spiritual warfare
The Rosary cured me of seizures.
Doctors said that I would always have them.
I turned to the rosary ..... I was healed within two years of starting to pray the rosary every single day, sometimes 2-3 x per day. Ten years seizure free 🙏
The Rosary brought me to the Church. I started with Bible in a Year by some pretty cool guy named Fr. Mike, then I bought a rosary and started praying it every day, and then I said to myself "Well I'm praying the Rosary, I better start going to Mass"
I'll be going through the Rite of Acceptance this Sunday and will officially be a Catechumen of the Catholic Church.
Awesome story! I’ll have to look up this Fr. Mike guy you mentioned 😂
The Bible in a Year podcast was huge in my conversion, too!
@@DDickinson458 Welcome in! We are always so happy when a new Catholic is being made. It's like another Christmas eve.
The guy who is talking in this video is Fr. Mike.
I used to pray the Rosary every day and then stopped 😫 I fell off the horse. Need to get back on 🙏🔥
@@BayouBandit6 how are scripture based prayers and the gospel ... NOT Bibical? You reference doesnt even bridger over successfully to claim that the Rosary is not Christian, thus not Biblical? Look at the structure and order of the Rosary first, before trying to discredit something you clearly don't know nothing about.
@@BayouBandit6 you don't say the Hail Mary 53 times as merely a way of just saying that prayer. Each Hail Mary you pray, you should be meditating on the given mystery. I recommend the scriptural rosary, so you can pray the rosary while reading scripture
Praying for you get back to daily Devotion. God bless you
Ask Our Holy Mother to help you get back! 😉🌹✨you can also start doing a mystery each day and add 1 each week :c) then before you know, you’ll find yourself doing 1 rosary again every day 😊
@@BayouBandit6aw bless your heart
As a history teacher, I appreciate Father Mike sharing that most early Christians could not read, so they were looking for another way to worship God beyond reciting the 150 psalms. We are so blessed with our literacy today. Offer a prayer of thanksgiving for the teacher/parent who taught you to read.
@@edm-london1660 The key words were "another way to worship God." Nobody stated that the psalms are the "perfect prayer" or something to replace the Lord's Prayer.
@@edm-london1660 You make an assumption of a person's focus. I use the Scriptural Rosary, so my focus is on our Lord's life. More importantly, for this thread, your response has nothing to do with the Psalter which was the original post. I suggest you stay on topic.
@@Charlie-s4k4v
The Psalms have been used for prayer from the time they were written. Do a little research.
You are right. And we should also be thankful for the easy access we have to books, which used to be laboriously hand-copied, rare and costly.
@@MarilynBoussaid-yd1vk Thank you for the kind message. I can feel the love of God with your message. Peace.
I have ADHD, so I always had difficulty in paying attention when I was praying the rosary. I always lost track of how many Hail Marys I had prayed. To a point that I just gave up of praying the rosary.
Until I found some apps where we can listen the rosary. Which is wonderful because now, I don't need to worry if I prayed 9 ou 10 Hail Mary's, and I can pray and listen while I'm walking, cleaning my house or just driving.
It's really great. I feel that Mary and Jesus are with me in the simplest tasks of my day. And it's such a good company!🥰
Thank you for this video. God bless you all.🙏🫂❤️
Praise God for technology😊
@@choosejesus1910 actually the internet is ruining the world
@@terrymunoztrujillo483 Not this channel😊
I have ADHD also and have trouble keeping my wandering mind in check. I figure that God knows this since he made me and gives me grace for the effort at least. I use the Hallow app to keep me on track but I still have to wrangle my mind the whole time.
I've had ADHD my whole life and it can be a bit of a task at times but in others that hyperfocus can really come in handy. There are great resources that help you visualize the mysteries of the rosary for each individual prayer that might help. If I have a physical rosary, it's no problem but if I am praying say while I'm driving, I just count my fingers. ;)
The rosary is my only solace these days. My soul is hurting and tired. Please pray for me, if you are willing.
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The rosary helped me at my lowest time in life. It is definitely powerful .
My three favorite prayers. The Holy Mass, The Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
@@ViaOjo yes! ✨🫶✨ mine too ☺️
I've been praying the rosary ever since I started becoming interested in Catholicism. It was a big move for me because I grew up in Baptist Protestantism. It didn't occur to me how much scripture it's based on.
I don't think a lot of Catholics understand the Biblical foundations well enough to explain it to others. But even when we try, we are so often met with angry accusations: "You Catholics WORSHIP MARY!!!" "VAIN REPETITION!!!" So insulting to our Blessed Mother, who is truly Jesus's most faithful disciple and always points to her Son, never to herself-- except as a model and guide to Christian belief and practice. And very discouraging to hear-- how can anyone reason with such people?
I was baptist too. Had a lot to unlearn
Come on home, find the treasures of the Catholic faith!
One of my favorite Bible segments bringing to mind the dignity of life-
When Mother Mary was pregnant with Jesus, she went on an about eighty mile joyous journey to visit her cousin Saint Elizabeth (patron saint of expectant mothers and pregnant women) in her hour of need, Elizabeth said referencing her tiny child in her womb John the Baptist who was conceived when she was in old age:
Luke 1:41-45 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”
Praying for our Church, our culture, and for us in my Rosary every day!
I believe Jesus Christ is the mediator, and I believe our Blessed Mother Mary can lead us to Him. She prays for us on our way to Him. When I refer to Mary as my mother, please know I am not taking away respect due to my one and only God, Lord Jesus Christ. I believe loving people Jesus loves helps us love Him more, so the more I love Mary, the more I love God, and Jesus gave Mary to us as our mother on the Cross.
John 19: 26-27 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.
Mother Mary, the first Christian with her choice to say "yes" to my one and only God's will, I believe she is the number 1 model for sainthood for both men and women. She did God's will perfectly in every respect from the moment of her conception, listening to every single one of His commands. Her choice to say "yes"
Luke 1:38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.
to God's will ushered in salvation for the world, and she did so knowing the sacrifices and sufferings that would result from her decision, but, humbly, accepted the privilege of containing the God of the Universe her womb, and then becoming Jesus' most intimate friend, companion, and greatest consolation while on Earth. She was the devil's ultimate humiliation! I believe God is the King of the universe, having all power of the universe, but God chose Our Lady, a humble lowly woman the privilege of crushing the head of the devil.
Mary is not God, but she is a saint, and being that she is with Jesus in Heaven, I ask for her intercession to our Lord (and for sake of brevity, I'll say I "pray to Mary"), similar to how I'd ask people to pray for me (if you have the time, please do! I'm a broken sinner in need of many prayers), but I trust she is a saint in Heaven so I believe it is helpful to ask for her help, especially being so close to her Son. There is only one God. He is the source of all good. He is Goodness. He is Love!
Thank you, Father Mike Schmitz!
So well put! I’m a convert and I love Our Lady and praying the rosary. Thank you Father Mike!
Thank you Mother Mary for the rosary! Thank you Fr Mike for reminding us of importance of Rosary.
Romans 2 KJV 16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
1 Corinthians 15 KJV ✝️🩸
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Ephesians 6 KJV
14 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
@@AlexanderBrown77 Study Catholicism and you will stop harassing brothers and sisters in Christ - whom humility demands you consider SUPERIOR to yourself.
@@HAL9000-su1mz 🤔 I did study the Bible, and I learned that a priest could never take away my sins only the blood of Jesus Christ can.
Hebrews 10 KJV
11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
1 John 1 KJV 🩸
7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
I only became Catholic because of Marian intervention. Ave Maria and Glory Be To God the Father the Son and Holy Ghost.
Let us pray the Rosary everyday, Our Lady of Fatima
I am a breast cancer survivor for 3 years. Mother Mary is my Miracle Lady. I prayed my rosary everyday until to this day. She made an important change in my life. Through Mother Mary, Jesus healed me. Always grateful for her unconditional love, help, guidance, hope, Miracles and Healing.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us. Praying the rosary everyday changed my life, our Lady filled my heart with love and mercy. Thank you Father Mike! God bless you always ✝️🛐❤️
In my current struggles, the rosary has always provided me a means of peace when I am overthinking
Repent and pray the rosary. Wonderful words to live by and not too much to ask. Mother Mary please help me to do what you ask of me.
I just finished praying the Rosary before seeing this video. ❤
My husband suffered a serious heart attack a year and a half ago and a few months later, during his recovery, he began to experience nightmares and subsequently, trouble sleeping. When he shared this with me, it happened to be the beginning of October, and I was going to commit myself to praying the rosary each day that month. My husband decided to pray one night with me. We prayed the rosary together that first night and then the next night and the next and my husband's nightmares stopped. We have prayed the rosary every night together ever since, over a year, now, and he has slept well and without fear, ever since. Thank you for your intercession, Blessed Mother Mary.
Thank you, Fr Mike, important message for this time we live in. God Bless. Claire.
I liked this video a lot. I am not Catholic but I have been saying the rosary (with the help of various TH-cam channels) for about 8 years. I have learned some of the things you said but not all. I find the holy rosary very calming and centering. I also love the structure of the prayers and the bits of Jesus’s life in each grouping. Thank you!
Kristian cross is a great channel here on TH-cam to pray the Rosary
I pray the scriptural rosary, it helps my concentration. Eg. Monday Scriptural rosary 📿 ....Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen 🙏🙌 Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦
I've been listening to The Bible in a Year for several years now. Great to put a face to the voice. Thank you for all your work.
The Rosary is the most powerful weapon we have against evil in this world. Thank you Father Mike! Didn’t know you were from Chicago. Same here St. Rita “Go Mustangs”!
Agreed
Amen.
Completely agree.
This is a great video. When I take the subway train to go somewhere I pray the rosary silently and I count the beads with a ring-rosary or a short key chain rosary I have and time flies quickly!
I recite the Rosary everyday.
It gives a lot of strength to face life's struggles .
Pray the Rosary everyday.
Praying the Rosary has changed my life ❤
I love hearing the origins of parts of our faith. So great!
Pray the Rosary everyday! ✨🌹❤️✨
God bless you Father Mike.
Praise Jesus that the Blessed Mother shares the treasures of her heart with us! It is such a gift to walk through the Gospel with her. Hand in hand, like little children, she leads us to her Son. ❤
When I pray the Rosary I use each bead to pray for family and friends the church and special intentions each day in the name of Jesus and the Holy Spirit 🙏✝️ AMEN
Thank you, Fr. Mike! I am a lifelong practicing Catholic but had never before heard the origins of the rosary. So enlightening and helpful. God bless you for all you do to promote the faith and clarify misunderstandings about Catholicism.
God bless Fr. Mike thank you so much!!!
Dear Father Mike, I’ve been following you for the last couple of months and you’ve been such a fresh air for me in my practice. I listen to your teachings while driving, running and cooking! Just wanted to say thank you, you have no idea how much you’ve been helping me. I’ve decided to pray the rosary everyday since last month, and I’m reading books about it. As I turned to my phone now what a lovely surprise to see you just recorded this video! 🥹 thank you! God bless you! Please keep teaching us!! Lots of love from Brazil!! 🇧🇷
Sometimes the Rosary feels like mindless repetition when you're just saying the same words over and over again. But I've also noticed that it's a very peaceful and calming prayer. Repeating the same prayer keeps your mind from drifting too far away.
Try a scriptural rosary. It helps.
I’m a cradle catholic, and then became a non denominational Christian at 26. I was extremely devout for 5 years and now I am going back. I joined RCIA this fall and one thing I always heard was, it’s not good to repeat over and over again the same thing. And that it’s mindless, blah blah blah. One person that told me that was my husband. I told him, look, the Rosary is the perfect prayer. Look at our father, look at Hail Mary. What Are you saying? You’re thanking, you’re asking for mercy, you’re asking for God’s will, you’re praying for EVERYONE, literally everyone else. What else do you need? Now I still will take the time to pray for my Lord about specific things but the Rosary is perfect for our day to day. In the end, we can’t manipulate God and we have faith he will know what we need.
The Rosary is a method of learning and meditating on Jesus' life through the mysteries. The prayers are the same but they are said while meditating on the five mysteries of that day's Mystery. Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous. Once I learned that part of the prayers, my praying of the Rosary was much more rewarding.
That is ok. We all do this. Just stop to think Mary is the holy Mother of God....
Well she is the Holy Mother of God
These videos need to be available in multiple languages! I have learned so much from Father Mike about my faith!
Now I know 🙏. I’ve been praying the Holy Rosary everyday for about two years and I’m so happy as it’s given me strength, comfort and peace.
Happy Feast Day of the Holy Guardians Angels! Prayed to Jesus today through the intercession of my guardian angel!
Psalm 90:11 "For he hath given his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.”
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love entrusts me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
I've been praying for you Father Mike and the people here in my Rosary every day (thank you for everyone last week who prayed for my friend, including someone who replied praying to Jesus through the intercession St. Mark Ji Tianxiang!) and, on Sunday, the Feast Day of the Holy Archangels, St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael, I prayed to our Lord Jesus through the intercession of Saint Michael, as well as Saint Gabriel and Saint Raphael, to help protect and defend us. I believe he's our friend and loves us with the love of Heaven, the love of God, and God entrusted us to Saint Michael, so we can trust he will help us get to Heaven. He will help take care of us!
Hope you have a light-filled peaceful joyful blessed October, everyone!
I do pray the Rosary once and sometimes twice a day. Thank you for this video and explanation, Fr Mike. Praying for you and everyone here. God bless🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Thank you for this message Father Mike! Truly an enlightenment for me. God bless you ❤️
Thank you for your guidance and sharing. I've been enjoying the Bible in 1 year podcast and after many years of prayer and reflection I am now following Gods path into the Catholic faith. Who knows, maybe even into the life of Priest. Blessings.
Praying the Rosary has changed my life. I enjoy it it makes.m3 happy. I enjoyed learning from this video. Thanks Fr. Mike
Thanks, again,
Father Mike. It is so great,
of your knowledge of prayer. The Rosary is so powerful and great healing. Amen.
Thank you, Father! I am a cradle Protestant new to the Catholic faith (in OCIA), and the Rosary was one of many things that drew me in to the Church. I try to pray it daily. ❤
Father Mike thank you so much for this video
I have to listen to Fr Mike in 0.9 speed. I love this video ❤❤❤
Hey Fr. Mike! I'm so happy! My grand niece went to Italy recently and asked, what can I bring back home for you? 🎉 I asked her for a Rosary necklace. I haven't seen her yet but I can't WAIT TO HOLD IT! ❤❤❤
Salva Maria Father Mike ,
Thank you for sharing your insights and knowledge with us all.
May Mother Mary guide us all daily through prayers to her Son Jesus. 🙏❤️🌹✨️❤️🌹🙏🕊🫂📿🫂🙏
YES! This... 🙏✝📿💯 Thank you, Father Mike
I’m a convert and certainly appreciate all the information you give us according to our Catholic faith It helps me better understand my Catholic faith!
It’s a Bible in your pocket. I love the rosary and it makes everything in my life better. I thank God for the rosary.
Saint Padre Pio always carried his 'weapon': the Rosary.
What an eye-opener for me that I hadn't considered before - of course Mary is sent by God and is giving us His message.
Thank you Fr. Mike!
@@edm-london1660 Jesus loves His mother, you lack in OT understanding.
@@edm-london1660 I don't feel the need to debate. Find someone else to harass with your arrogance.
This reminds me of Lot asking the Lord if he will destroy the righteous along with the wicked. Which is why prayer is not only good for us but those around us. Who may not know God and when we can we should share with those in the dark. Plant seeds brothers and sisters. God will water them through us and others.
Thank you, Father Mike. God bless! 🤍
1:52 Jesus Prayer- Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, have mercy on me a sinner.
@@edm-london1660 I pray the Lord's prayer at least 8 times a day! =)
@@JohnHenrysaysHi♥️1 John 5 KJV
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
1 Corinthians 15 KJV ✝️🩸
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
1 John 1 KJV 🩸
7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
@@AlexanderBrown77 You are well-intentioned, but need to better learn the Christian faith. Orthodox and Catholics have INFINITELY more of Christ than you. Ask how...
@@HAL9000-su1mz 🩸 My faith is in the blood of Jesus Christ. What is your faith in?
Romans 3 KJV
25 Whom God hath set forth _to be_ a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
@@HAL9000-su1mz🩸 My faith is in the blood of Jesus Christ. What is your faith in?
Romans 3 KJV
25 Whom God hath set forth _to be_ a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
🤔 Or have you departed from the faith?
1 Timothy 4 KJV
1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
Gracias Father Mike and Everything ON The Rosario☝️💯💯🙏💯💯
Thank you Father Mike
Very encouraging to hear this message
I’m learning so much from you
Bless you Father
Thank you Fr Mike for explaining The Rosary. I have been trying to find a source of its history and with God’s grace I came across today. May God continue to bless you and the Ascension team.
Lord keep holding Father Mike up close to your heart. Most blessed Mother protect him and keep him in your mantle, that he may continue to help so many of us with his ministry. In Jesus name. Amen
La Virgen de Guadalupe will always have a soft spot in my heart ❤
Thank you Father. I had a question, and you have answered it. Thank you. God bless.
Thank you, so much more meaningful when praying the rosary
I started praying the Rosary 3 years ago, in the middle of my process of praying for my marriage restoration. I started on my own, then in group and now I pray also with my mom. I'm in love with the Rosary, it's a true meditation on Jesus' life and it's a moment to relax and think no other thing so it has also helped me with my anxiety. . I love your videos, father. Thank you
Will keep you in my prayers. I love my faith and feel blessed to have my Catholic faith. ❤❤
The Rosary is a beautiful meditating prayer , I know Our Lord and Our Lady like us praying the rosary , it's a powerful prayer , great promises from heaven .Our Lady of The Rosary , pray for us .
Any time I pray the Holy Rosary and meditate on the mysteries, I always gain a peace that would never be possible with any material things we think we enjoy. Mary's intercession is real and when you realise that you can't help but wonder "why didn't I start doing this sooner." Praise be to God and God bless everyone.
Fr Mike you explain so well. Please do all the Rosaries i follow the sorrowful one youve done. Your voice is very calming i am doing BIY myself and little animals all settle in and do coffee and listen i tell them its time to listen to Fr Mike they quite and listen even the 100# GSD have all been converted ❤we are praying for you
Outstanding video and presentation. God bless you Father Mike.
Thanks, Father Mike!!!
The first time I felt Mary comforting me was when I was praying the rosary after I found out that my son had autism and my daughter broke her arm the same week. This started my journey of asking for Mary's intercession on a regular basis and I have converted from Protestant to Catholicism.
Ty Father. Home run here 💙🙏♥️
Tis the feast of the Holy Guardian Angels & Rosh Hashanah 🎉Cont'd prayers, Fr Mike, for you, family & ministries. ✡️✝️🛐🕊📿🗡🛡❤️🔥
That's such a beautiful thing about the church. Knowing we have the ability to pray even in the midst of our sin. Knowing that's the way of the saints of course knowing ourself. Before we go never ceasing, certainly we must strive for it, polishing the saint...😂😂😂
ain't that some, when you know what the church does, is make it part in. From the altar to the sun, you realize how much love the church has for a sinner. WHERE YOU AT PRODIGAL, WE LOOKING AND WE TOOTING AND RECRUITING. WE WILL FIND YAH AND WE WILL KEEP YAH.
God Bless ALL Catholic Faithful. Jesus and Mary.
❤I know the power of the Rosary 🙏
Prayer is the training of the soul to live in union with God. The rosary is the boot camp of that training.
Thank you!- Father Mike! 😊
this was so informative. i love learning the history of things like this. thank you so much Father Mike, you're a blessing to all of us!!! ❤🙏
Thank you father.
Tq Father Mike for the reminder. God bless.
2nd comment 😇
Thank u Fr. Mike for the explanation.
Berkah Dalem Gusti (= God Bless you)
- greeting from Indonesia 💓
Our Blessed Mother truly brings us to her Son, Jesus. I am a living testimony of her Rosary doing just that. As a Catholic who once strayed away believing what non-Catholic said about Jesus’ Church, I am now walking faithfully and eternally grateful to my Mother, Mary. I have Jesus in my heart and it is thanks to His amazing mother!
I took the Holy Rosaries 📿 in the public square and it was beautiful October of 2022 , however a young man approached me after the Holy Rosaries 📿, i didn’t even have to explain it to him 2 other Catholic evangelists addressed his question for me, talk about Gods protection
Beautiful and informative video. Thank you.
Thank you Fr. God bless and keep you.🙏😇
I just started praying to her more often. I call her Mom as well.
God bless your work, Fr. Mike 🙏🏾
As a Protestant, I just bought my first rosary. I will finish this month with a rosary every day.
Thank you Fr Mike
"Hail Mary, full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee,
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus,
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen."😑🙏✝️
I will keep you in my prayers!
God Bless You Father Mike+
Can't wait for the different video you spoke of in 2:43