I was raised a devout muslim. Then I became an atheist and then a Christian (but I was not going to church and I investigated the faith all by myself) but this man was very influential for me and I finally got the courage to go to a church a week ago and now I am returning from my first RCIA class. God bless you father. And the best thing is that my class is 20 people from all ages and colors and genders so it is very cosy and everyone is so Christ like and so nice to me. (Especially our nuns)
Yes Yes Yes! If you're in mortal sin definitely pray. When I first became Roman Catholic I was shacked up with my girlfriend. And I was praying the rosary everyday before I went to work. While praying the Hail Marys, I was subconsciously having a conversation with myself it went something like this... "Is this really working?" "Should I really be praying to Mary and not God?" I continued praying and felt ashamed and sorrowful over my sins. I asked myself, "What gives me the right to call on the help of The Mother Of God while I'm living in mortal sin?" And this image of Our Lady came to my mind. Clothed in white. And standing on the clouds with stars twinkling around her. And Our Lady spoke. Not in a voice of judgement. But in a voice of love and compassion. Our Lady softly and tenderly told me, "It's ok. It's ok to talk to me. Tell me everything. I will pray for you." Our lady touched my heart so deeply on that morning commute. Should you pray in a state of mortal sin? Absolutely!
If you are seeing apparitions of dead people remember that satan disguises himself as”an angel of light”. I can tell you they are not from God. He never told us to pray to anyone except GOD.
Sococomfort22 S You have been brainwashed by a church who practically deifies a human being. You do know that Maryology is totally against what the Bible says and that the Catholic Church decided she was born without sin, that she didn’t die, that she was a perpetual virgin and that she was assumed into heaven. All of these not true.
Being a grumpy old man, and also an old school cradle Catholic, it took a while to get used to this priest's sometimes zany, quirky approach to the Faith. But that has changed. Thank you Fr. Mike for your unique and profound approach to Evangelize, to bring people closer to God!!!
I think the thing with Fr Mike is that he is absolutely genuine. He is excited to share the faith, not melancholy. His enthusiasm for the Lord is infectious.
@@catherinedegiovanni4864 , I'm confused by your comment(s) … are you informing "Superballs'Supervids" that you don't find Fr. Mike's enthusiasm infectious? If so, neither do I, yet I can gain a bit of insight and understanding when I am able to get past the antics and speeded-up video. I dearly hope that you are able to get some good from it. Vivat Iesu!
I was in grave mortal sin. It was so bad I thought I was going to die. I really did. It felt like my body and mind was in torture. I cried and lamented. I yelled at God in pain. I’d lay in bed at night and I could only say “Jesus I love You. Holy Spirit I love You. Through Jesus, God I love you.” Then I’d cry myself to sleep. I had a very bad thing to confess but I didn’t know how to put what I did into words. Finally I went to adoration. I sat there quietly in front of Jesus. All the sudden big white letters floated up in my mind. It was a description of what to say to the Priest in confession because I wasn’t smart enough to know what I did, but I knew it was bad. I went to confession two days later. It was like something physically came out/off of me. I was so tired afterwards I had to stay in bed all day. Soon after that I confessed something almost as bad and I just kept dumping all my sins out in the confessional. I look back now and I realize GOD led me by my heartstrings, back into a state of Grace. I go to confession a lot now. I’d rather die than offend Him in such a way. I’m so afraid of hurting Him because He is deserving of ALL my love. I am not the same person I was 3 years ago and I DO NOT EVER WANT TO GO BACK, SO HELP ME GOD. God is LOVE and Mercy in His Essence. You have to return the same to Him to be in full communion with Him. Read the catechism!!! Listen to EWTN. Read lots of Saints books. Praise God even in your pain. Hand God everything. E V E R Y T H I N G! No matter how big or small. Hand GOD E V E R Y T H I N G!
+David White Have you ever read "Time for God" by Jacques Phillip? It's an awesome book on contemplative/personal prayer that expands on the reality that prayer is a grace from God given freely in His love for us.
There are many reasons why I converted to Catholicism, one was the healing power of confession. Some other Christians say talk directly to God but I have found confession with a priest to also be so healing. Thank you for being a priest and I'm so grateful for priest who care about " His flock."
At the Protestant churches that I have attended, the pastoral staff always made themselves available to speak with parishioners struggling with an ongoing sin or having doubts that they can be forgiven at all for a particular sin. The church was always available to walk along side them.
@@paulsmallwood1484 but as a “Protestant” myself we do not really emphasize confessing our sins to each other. I don’t think having a priest is biblical, but we should be confessing our sins to someone as the Bible instructs us to. I think this is why there is so much sickness in the church. We usually overemphasize Grace & just sweep all sin under the rug. Grace should be the reason we CAN confess our sins. Not the reason we ignore them. Especially if habitual. We have a serious gluttony problem no one is talking about.
I dreaded confession. I’d gone over 25 yrs since my last time, always made the excuse that I could repent in my prayers... I finally went. It was so worth it, and I felt like I did something that God deserved but that benefited me. Praise Jesus ❤
25 years that’s a long time, but I went back after 50 years. It wasn’t that I set out to neglect religion Catholicism everything that I have been taught circumstances changed . before I knew it I was so far away. I didn’t know you could come back. During the pandemic, I watched mass on television I watched that was said by a Cardinal. it was 28 minutes and it’s over and all I knew was that I wanted more. I had been seriously thinking about going and talking to someone about returning to the Catholic Church. What I had to do if I could do it someone who I am extremely close to asked me if I wanted to go to adoration and confession during lent. The right question at the right time. Yes, I’ll go. She told me when it was and I said OK started working up with the priest my confession said my Greatest Hits I’m sure the people that were behind me that I was a mass murderer. We finished I did my active contrition he had given me penance and he absolve me and I was walking away. He said get back over here, and I said yes he goes sometime in these 50 years you’ve received haven’t you and I said yes, he said that that’s not really a good thing so then we had to wipe that off the books. And from the following Sunday on I never missed mass except twice and now this is the third week I haven’t been able to go. I am sick. I do the virtual front pew with Fr.Mike. Hopefully next Sunday I’ll get to go back after I see the doctors I have thyroid cancer we just have to see where else it decided to go. So now the fact that it is only 3° I am not allowed to leave my apartment. Three weeks to be in the same apartment is hard I have everything I could possibly need I can make anything I possibly want to eat. But I don’t have that feeling that I get when I am in my church and I can’t wait to get back to that, yes go to confession after 25 years. Then go to mass that Sunday and be in grace 9:11 so you can receive. The feeling that you will get will be unbelievable there isn’t anything like it. I hope you experience it soon. Peace be with you.
"In the moment .... let him love you." And that's where it really hit me. I have always felt like that when I'm in mortal sin, that God will not hear me anymore. That I am literally separated from him until I go to confession. I let myself be convinced that God will not love me in my mortal sin, even when I try and turn back to him. I feel like I don't deserve it, that I deserve punishment for my sin. Thank you Father, this is the answer to my prayer today.
God did all things for your peace, salvation and unto eternal life. How much you choose to put Christ on is up to you. Once you are Baptised into Christ, it's then a daily putting on of Him and divesting yourself of the old man. Exchange of lives.
@@mylovesongs2429 Hello Love Songs. Please find Saint Seraphim of Sarov and read his life and teachings. He can help you also through his prayers. I also read Saint Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia and Saint Sophrony of Essex, who seem to speak simply, yet powerfully to my heart and soul, mind and body. The medicine of repentance is bitter to our flesh but sweeter than honey to our soul. My spiritual Father adapts the medicine of the sacraments for my specific needs as do all Orthodox, but the life they offer in exchange is the Holy Spirit. If you live near Joy Of All Who Sorrow Cathedral in San Francisco, please visit them, and they will help support you in your life in Christ.
@@mylovesongs2429 Hello Love Songs. Please refer to Saint Seraphim of Sarov for his life and example of living in the Holy Spirit, exchange of life. Also Saint Porhyrios as he explains about the love of God in Wounded By Love. Elder, now Saint, Sophrony of Essex too. Although you need to live a life in Christ, and be applying His salve to your wounds and thoughts.
The best thing is to visit St John of San Francisco in The Cathedral Of The Joy Of All Who Sorrow. Pray with him. Apply prayer and the awareness of The Love of God to all you do. Acquire humility and Grace will come. The flesh and thoughts will rebel … and you may be attacked by images and persons who do not understand, but it is your journey. Take each step at a time, with a Spiritual Father whom you can trust (or a Mother if you have a convent nearby). Please do not walk this path alone unless you have a blessing to not take spiritual direction. Keep watch over your thoughts by the application of attendance to your soul (Trisagion, The Psalms, The Gospels) Peace be with you, and may Saints Seraphim pf Sarov, John Maximovitch of San Fracisco, Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia, Sophrony of Essex and Katerina of Alexandria attend you.
I'm not Catholic, but I really enjoy your videos. I have always thought Catholicism is a beautiful religion. Thank you for answering these questions. God bless you.
Come to us, come to The One Right The Way The Truth The Life! become baptized, you loose nothing, but you are moving to your Heavenly Family closer. and you'll find out then that you didn't live fully, and how much you were missing. Remember, to go for Christ - is not a new life, to go for Christ - Is Actual Life, It Is Living The Life Fully Which Was Giving to us By Our Heavenly Farther. And you can be a non-believer, you can be of other religion - it is sad, but you still has been Created by The Most High. And He just Leads us to a full TRUE beautiful Life.
Amy Adams - Hi, if you have questions, recommend the Catechism of the Catholic Church for a reference. It looks big and kinda intimidating, but it's really well indexed so you can (should) use it like an encyclopedia. Of course Fr. Mike here is well trained. Try EWTN for more advanced stuff too. Sincerely
If this priest was instructing my Catechism class i would have fully attentive and be so much further ahead in my faith today as a cradle Catholic. He certainly inspires me to learn more about building my relationship with God. Thank you Father
I remember being told that when you're in a state of mortal sin God cuts you off and doesn't hear your prayers until you go to confession. I think I was told this in Catholic school or CCD and it scared me and made me sad. And sometimes I'd pray anyway and say "I don't know if You're listening but..." I think deep down I knew God was listening despite what I was told. I'm glad I was right :)
***** Well, there is a reason why the Catholic Church teaches that. It's been like that since the Early church fathers till this day with Catholicism. Some people say its a sin to confess to people other than God. Rightfully so, but the problem here is that people misunderstand the Catholic faith. People these days (mostly Protestants) say that Catholics pray to Priests other than God. That is truly false, just switch it the other way around. But in order for Mortal sins to be forgiven, you will need the Guidence (Key Word Here for ALL CATHOLIC teachings) of Jesus Priests (Who imitate him like we all try to do, but we constantly fail at times😕)
I think a lot of Catholics learned a simplified children's version of the Faith. Father is not teaching something new, he's teaching more clearly and more completely.
Just know that God loves you so much and He waits for you in the confessional. Also, for a piece of motivation, every time you go to mass one of the things that happens is after the consecration, all the angels in heaven are present and are singing that God has come down to earth yet again humbling himself and calling us there, that's why He gave us the Mass and that's why He wants us there, so we can see Him both in our earthly lives but also in Eternal Life!! Deus benedicat!!!
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst 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 am a new Catholic and I have never felt closer to God. I never loved a church like I love this one and have never been affected like the traditions affect me. This is how you relate to God and I am so grateful for this discussion. Right when I needed to hear it.
This is so helpful for me as I’m feeling God draw me back to the Catholic Church. Confession as a sacrament was always something I struggled to understand as a practicing Catholic, and I thought being in a state of mortal sin meant I was totally cut off from God. I didn’t think he heard me or even remembered me until I confessed. Confession for me was purely fear-based, but now understanding that it’s a gift from God puts things into perspective for me. And it’s especially comforting to know he still loves and hears us while we’re in a state of mortal sin. Thank you for this great resource!
Father, can I ask for prayers right now? I'm struggling with some heavy emotions. I was a victim of assault as a child. I'm writing my story because I feel internally it's what God would like me to do in order to help other people. Yet, it feels so hard. All the trauma that I experienced is resurfacing as I look back. I tell God that I need his love, guidance, and strength more than ever. Thank you for reading. God bless you.
Hi brother! I hope you're ok now. Adding you to my prayers! May you always feel the love and peace within God's love despite of what have happened to you. Jesus loves you!
keep going, yes of course u may write your stories for the Glory of GOD and Salvation of all man, please pray to GOD and ask the Help of Holy Spirit to guide you in writing your stories
Your will to help others even when it is painful to you speaks of a kind heart. Thank you. Yes, speaking of trauma can be really painful. Going to a therapist can be helpful to reduce the pain and discomfort of writing. It can also give you new insights. Hugs
Remember our emotions good and bad are temporary, you feel bad now but soon you might feel in peace with your life, keep looking inside yourself for forgiveness and love and it will come. I hope you're doing better now. God bless you
I'm your protestant sister that has found the profoundest co sulation in watching your video. Thank you that God uses you in mighty way to reach people. Praying without ceasing.
Alright I´m not saying I believe in everything, but I do want to keep watching and to give this a chance and I do feel like God exists in some shape and I will subscribe... Great video! :) Thank you and God bless you.
Father Mike , you have helped me from darkness , true darkness to RCIA to Marian devotion, to the Rosary but most of all to the true Church of Authority and through that to Christ. I hope you read this Father Mike because the Lord God is and has changed and saved this broken soul through you and all your little videos. Thank you and Bless you. Please more videos perhaps on how to do the Father's Will. May your every breath be a guidance your every footstep lead people like me back home to the Lord and his Authority. ✝️🙏💟
That was beautiful, Fr. Mike. What spoke to me the most is hearing that every time we pray we are actually responding to God’s invitation to pray. It’s so beautiful to know that….
I'm Anglican by baptism and birth lol. But I'm an all rounder Christian by heart. I watch your videos for guidance and you have helped me through so many tough times in my life. Thank you so much. You are a beautiful soul and it's contagious how you always smile. Thank you again and God bless You!
This helps me a lot. I’ve been trapped in a certain sin for a long while now and have been hopeless about getting out because I’m in constant sin. So knowing that He still wants me and all, just, means a lot. Another constant is that when I fall back after a week of doing good I’m too ashamed to pray. Also if anyone’s reading this, please pray for me.
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! 8 days ago on google I read about being in mortal sin and prayers not being heard because of it. When I read this my heart broke and I cried my eyes out. I always prayed for grace. A lot of my prayers appeared to me to have been answered back then and I questioned whether my imagination had played tricks on me because of what I read on google. I stopped saying the rosary that I had started a month ago because of what I read on "google answers". I felt that it was in vain since the Blessed Virgin wouldn't be able to hear my cry for my return to the sacraments. I Thank God that I had subscribed to your channel. If I hadnt watched this video, gosh I was starting to despair, only God knows what would have happened to me! All of heaven has heard my prayers I am sure. After many years of exile, Jesus and Mary and St. Michael are coming to break the chains that bind me! I won't have to wait much longer. : D
Margarita your sins have been forgiven as you were so upsetyou shed tears, you've been forgiven and don't forget you are human and we all into sin, so don;tbe to hard on yourself look at Mary Magdalen she shed tears on Jesus feet and look what a great Saint she is, God Bless
Psalm 107 13-16 God breaks down bronze doors and smashes iron bars and the chains that bind us. Give your life to Christ and he will do the rest. Jn14, if anyone loves me he will keep my commandment's and the Father will love him and we shall come to him and the Holy Spirit will teach you everything. Indwelling of the Holy Trinity.
This was fantastic Mike. Running away from God in shame when we need him most is the worst thing we can do. That is how we continue in a downward spiral. Thank you for words of wisdom & preaching the good news.
You have touched my heart greatly. The Holy Spirit spoke so clearly through you. I needed to hear that. I’ve fallen away from my Catholic faith for 5 years and as each year passed I felt worse, I feel such guilt. I never stopped praying and I love JESUS so much but felt so unworthy. I am now wanting to go to confession and go back to Mass. Thank you and God bless you immensely.
LORD Jesus have mercy on me and my family members and my dear and near once and friends.Mary mother of God help me to love Jesus Christ and help me this Lenten season to go through Thankyou Mother Mary. Amen Amen Amen.
These videos have been so helpful to me. I am studying to convert to Catholicism and I have learned so much from these videos. Thank you so much for creating them
Fr. Mike, what a blessing it has been to have you here online and available for us, thanks be to Jesus that He has used you to speak to us on this platform! The “algorithm” seems to pick you every time you are sharing the Lords Word and I need to hear it! I struggled with this too long. Thank you for your sacrifices, and for choosing to become His priest! You are very loved!
...cry out to heaven where our blessed mother and our brothers and sisters live they will take our cries to our father. Our guardian angel is with us to take our prayers to heaven
Jesus Christ is the only mediator between a child of God and the Father. You have been duped by the greatest man-made deception in the history of man, Roman Catholicism.
@@bradacre5672 weird revelation states cery clearly the saints lay the prayers of the faithful at the foot of the throne. Protip...catholicism is the only true christianity. It is the church christ himself established. Nice try satan
@@bradacre5672 study more you idiot, this is what brainwashing is doing to you by your false church leaders,they create false accusations against Catholic church which christ himself founded because they want more money and popularity,so dont be a moron and study extensively and deeply into the church foundations and history,before you open your moronic mouth,tsk tsk tsk
True! I started praying the Rosary when I was still in mortal sin and one day I was free of these, uh, desires? and I've always quit everything that would feed that beast and I've never been happier! The Rosary can really make miracles in a sinner's life.
God protected me tonight. I have a 36ish Minute walk from home to work, it was very dark out and I was alone walking home. I didn’t have my coat and it was under 30°. My hands were red and i was so scared that i would be attacked. I followed the churches and prayed during my walk, repeating “Lord have Mercy, Christ have Mercy”. I asked God to send me a guardian angel, to protect and guide me home. Not only did I see city workers and police out and about right after I prayed for a guardian angel, but I wasn’t spoken to. At all by anyone. It was safe. God will protect you, all you have to do is ask!
Try saying the chaplet of divine mercy. Google st Faustina and chaplet of divine mercy. Make a difference in the world by praying for others and the dying. Lift yourself to look at what you can do for others. You don't even need to leave your house to be a saint. Pray for others, pray for the holy souls in purgatory. You can do it, you will have joy instead of depression when you help others
I have recently been on a little over a year long journey back to the church. I have watched countless of your videos. But it was this one I watched for the first time earlier this week because I have been dealing with having mortal sin which I regret and I finally did face my fears and go to confession. I am now beyond excited for church this Sunday I'm excited to stand there and no longer feel like I don't belong. A year ago when I started my goal was to bring my children to the church and I did they were baptized and they are going through their classes but I just didn't feel like I belonged there and because my sin was so great I was afraid to confess it to my local priest partially because I didn't have a relationship with him and every other person I've ever confessed to I had a relationship with so it took me over a year and I am so happy that I finally did it thank you so much father Mike.
Dear Father, you don't know how much this video has helped me. My heart was weighing me down so much and you know, by God's grace I came across this and it gave me so much, so much comfort.
Thank you Fr. Mike for helping me know not to be afraid to go to confession because God is truly present in the confessional and cleansing our sins away. The priest is there to listen give us advice and prays with us. I truly want to be with Christ for all eternity but the only way to enter into His Glorious Kingdom is with a cleansed soul.
You must stop sinning though. 1 John 1:7 You cannot be cleansed of sin unless you stop. Sin is not missing the mark. It literally means in Greek "without an allotment", meaning in the Kingdom of God. Something has to be able to separate you from the allotment you have in the Kingdom in order for it to constitute a sin. Mere mistakes or shortcomings are not sins. That was a mistaken reverse metaphor. It occurs once in the Old Testament in archery where sin was used as the metaphor for the archer missing the mark. Not the other way around. Archery was not the metaphor for sin, as many Protestant preachers use it today. The father seems to lift his ideas from the Protestant world. It is a bad idea, since they have now gone completely Apostate.
@@stephenlacher587 Or you can go to Confession in the Confessional. What's your problem? You seek strife! You are not exhibiting Christian character of the Holy Spirit. Also you encourage them to disobey the Scriptures. St. James commanded us to confess our sins to one another that we may be healed."14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. 16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." [James 5] You could learn a thing or two from Catholics and Orthodox, the ancient churches.
@Deirdre Morris Of course they can. But if there is a priest or another believer then we must go to someone and confess our sins within the Body of Christ, as well as to Christ. We are one body and the Scriptures are crystal clear about confessing our sins to one another and especially to a righteous member of the Body of Christ.
@Deirdre Morris I have a man as old as 80 confessing to me and I am in my early 50's. Age cannot be a factor. Righteousness must be the factor, the righteousness of the one taking the confession and praying for you.
Thanks, Fr. Mike. This video is so helpful. I went for Confession yesterday. Prayed for two days about dealing with my sins before I went to Confession. God strengthened me in the midst of my guilt and struggles and failures. His Mercy is boundless. ❤
I need to watch this video ten more times. 1) I think there's a light behind you that kept distracting me. But 2) most importantly, I think this is something I need to keep reminding myself. I know it is the king of lies that tells me to just give up on trying to stay in a state of grace and accept my "human nature" as normal and that I must love myself as I am. But I realize that I need to love myself as God meant for me to be, and to do that, I must love Him first and above everything and everyone. 💜
Well said! I’m publishing a weekly TH-cam video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him.. Thank you..
Well said! I’m publishing a weekly TH-cam video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him.. Thank you.
I grow up in Catholic Church and i love my faith 🙏 I lost my mom when I was 16 and my dad and Grandma got me in to arrange marriage when I was turning 18 I tried but it only lasted one year it was mentally abusive I remember I used to cry to god every day thinking god doesn’t love me anymore because of I couldn’t be in the marriage forever . One night I cried ,prayed and went to sleep Jesus came to me in my dream with Two angels 👼 ware from his right and left side and one off the angel came close to me and told me I shouldn’t worry. I will never forget it next day I called a friend and asked do you think normal person can see Jesus in his dream? And she told me yes but that person is blessed. From that moment I got hope and I know wherever I go he is with me 🙏 god is good always 🙏🙏
When I made a mortal sin, I felt like I was doomed, and I failed God and jesus, after I watched this video I still had faith and hope, Thank you father, and I really mean it.
Let Him love you! That's what really made me cry. I've used the phrase 'let yourself be loved' to others who felt undeserving, but hearing it applied to myself today, so definitively, just opened my heart. I went to confession this morning and, as always, it is so very healing. Confession is the surest way to bring about the healing of that all important relationship. Thankyou Father Mike, for piercing my heart with those merciful words.
Father Mike is so exciting to watch and listen to. He just makes you want to hear what he has to say. His enthusiasm is contagious and his massage just reaches out and grabs you. God Bless Father Mike.
I could say so much about this video. It’s incredibly necessary & I wish every human on Earth could watch it every day of our lives. As Father Mike described mortal & venial sins I remembered Peter Kreeft’s quote “The national anthem of Hell is ‘I Did It My Way’”. Was struck by Father Mike’s comments “... you never have to fight to get God’s attention...” & “When you go to confession it’s actually God saying to you, ‘Please give Me another chance. Give Me another chance to love you, give Me another chance to have mercy on you, give Me another chance to bring you into right relationship with me...’”. 🤯 Powerful stuff! Thank you Father Mike!
I was bought up a Catholic and left the religion many years ago. I was born again (01/06/23) and have recently had an experience of the presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist. This happened to me just watching a video of someone who had this experience! Only yesterday I had a full realisation of the gravity of some of my sins and I haven’t stopped weeping and praying. I’ve repented on a personal level but I know I have to go to confession. Have just watched your video and I’m amazed at the timing and Gods grace. I’ve only just found you Father Mike and I’m so grateful for that. Thank you so much 🙏
I am not a Catholic. I was raised in a Very conservative Baptist Church. My home was in front of the Parsonage and right across from the Church. I attended 3-5 times a week until I was 17. My Pastor retired. Our Church went through 4 Pastors in 2 years. I moved and left for college just a bit later . I'm 45 now. I'm desperately trying to find a way back to The Church . I've been unhappy with the church's I have attended . I feel something is missing. I do pray everyday , several times a day sometimes. I have over the past few months been drawn to the teachings of the a Catholic church. I do not know how to explain it . I've been gleaning information from Church sites online, such as this , The Vortex, several others. However , having no background in Catholicism , I am at a crossroads as how to continue forward. I only know that the Heavenly Father , Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit has been working upon my heart to rekindle a closer relationship . I sorely need to. it If anyone has any guidance or suggestions , I would be very grateful for your thoughts.
I spent over 20 years in good non-denominational churches, but our Lord led my wife and I back to the Catholic Church of our youth through a number of things, but particularly a deeper study His Word, the earliest Christian writings and Christian apologetics. There are certainly many, many great resources, but a particular favorite of mine is "The Case for Jesus" by Dr. Brant Pitre. Dr. Pitre beautifully explains aspects of prophecy and the Gospels that we found both fascinating and encouraging.
Paul Hale , Thank you so very , very much for your response. I will look for the book . One of the aspects I seem to find amiss in so many Christian organizations or Churches today is a lack of knowledge and "will to study". There seems to be a lack of reverence. I can appreciate some of the thought behind making religion more accessible to every human being, as it should be. It just seems hollow sometimes, or Saccharine. Thank you again
If there is a Catholic church where you live, call them up and ask about RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, a program that takes a few months; I think meetings are a couple times a month. At the end of the program you will be received into the church, receiving the Holy Eucharist! I pray there are good people where you live to help you along the way.
Bre Hans , Thank you so very much for your response and assistance. I will check in on that. My husbands employers are very wonderful devout Catholic . I will try to spend some time with her and ask what a good church would be close to me. I will also try to update on my journey , to where I should have always been. :)
It may also help to have a faithful Catholic friend that you could confide in to help you with your journey through prayer, answering questions, guiding you to resources, etc. If you don't have a local Catholic friend, let me know and I'd be happy to start a "pen pal" type of relationship with you. I've never done this before, but maybe it could work! Peace...
Confirming that your words are God’s grace and timing for me to really hear this. God Bless you Father Mike. Will be going to confession tomorrow afternoon. Please pray for me to make a good confession.
I am a Catholic, but have not been to confession or mass is 2 years. I have been praying alot, and plan to go to confession. when you got to #3 I just started bawling crying. letting God love me right now when I can't love myself. .. thank you so much for this video.
Yes, you are right Joe. You are calling the priest father as is his title. The Catholic Church is the one true church of God founded by the Lord Jesus Christ himself. Beware of false doctrines, lies and heresies.
I was crying while watching the video! Thank you Fr Mike for this video! Thank you for making me realize that God love us so much even if we are sinners!
Saw Father Mike in Indianapolis on Wednesday October 23. What a blessed and beautiful way to spend my evening. I was brought to tears at least 3 times. We need to hear that our lives matter to God; we matter to Him. We were made for an intimacy with the Lord. I pray that more of our shepherd priests are evangelizing in this manner! That was only an iota of the evening. Father Mike, I am a cradle born, faithful and practicing Catholic who also used to teach RCIA. I was full of renewed joy and gratitude for my very precious, precious Catholic faith. Thank you and may Almighty God bless you! ❤
Thank you, Father Schmitz. ✝✝❤❤For clarifying "Praying in a State of Mortal Sin". I have saved this in my You Tube playlist topics. God bless you. I do love my Catholic Faith, love Mass, pray the Rosary, the Church laws, the Catholic Catechism and to deepen my spirituality through respecting people, enjoying the company of the Catholic Mass congregation and the Cathedral Masses & Choir. Helping me be peaceful & happy.
Thank you. The “I don’t care” part reminded me of a quote one of my fellow teachers had up in their classroom years ago: “The opposite of love is not have but ambivalence.” So true! And this is part of every mortal sin.
Yes I almost died in theER July 18. With outstretched arms I prayed the divine mercy. Very badly cause I felt like time was running out and my mental state was bad God is love and mercy . We must trust in his mercy.
Remember this one of the devil's tricks is to convince us to not be ashamed when we sin but to instead be ashamed to repent and confess our sins. This turning upside down of reality keeps many away from confession. We should be ashamed when we sin but have great joy when we repent and confess because we are coming back to the one who loves us.
Well said! I’m publishing a weekly TH-cam video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him.. Thank you.
I was crying because I thought my soul was a goner & then I saw this video thtrough my tears. You have no idea how many souls you have saved & will save through this video alone, which is of truth, love, mercy, & hope. May God continue his Grace in you, so that in may continue in us.
I always thought that in confession I was asking God for another chance and I never thought that it is God asking us to give Him another chance....God asking me to give Him another chance? I never thought about it that way and pondering it now,it just breaks my heart! Thank you for this eye-opener,Father Mike and thank you for helping me to more fully understanding Him!!!! Thank you and God Bless you!!!!
''It is God himself who asks us for a chance...we can pray to him even in mortal sin...let him love you where you are'' Good heavens! this lines reached me in the deep, symbolic of Christs super-abundant love and generosity for a deeply wounded world. True gospel, he came to call sinners from where they were to witness his merciful love, to strive to be grateful to this love by pleasing him and seeking reconciliation should they stray so far away, also to understand that this same love is powerful enough to break the barriers of even mortal sin. No sin should make us shy away from the revelation of prayer, in prayer we predispose ourselves entirely as we are to God's love and mercy. Thanks Fr👍
This video is powerful and has helped me understand how God works immensely. The concept of mortal sin has been a deal breaker for me for a long time as an agnostic. I just assumed that I am so bad and commit mortal sin so often that there isn't even a point in trying to get right with him. I notice that as soon as I allow these types of thoughts in my head, I slip back into the old vices that caused me to look for God in the first place. Understanding that he always comes from a place of love has really helped me feel God's grace in my life. It's like you can literally feel his presence in you.
I was raised a devout muslim. Then I became an atheist and then a Christian (but I was not going to church and I investigated the faith all by myself) but this man was very influential for me and I finally got the courage to go to a church a week ago and now I am returning from my first RCIA class. God bless you father.
And the best thing is that my class is 20 people from all ages and colors and genders so it is very cosy and everyone is so Christ like and so nice to me. (Especially our nuns)
God bless , how did you come to the Catholic faith?
Praise God! How wonderful you are being called by Jesus. Welcome, brother!
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Yes Yes Yes! If you're in mortal sin definitely pray. When I first became Roman Catholic I was shacked up with my girlfriend. And I was praying the rosary everyday before I went to work. While praying the Hail Marys, I was subconsciously having a conversation with myself it went something like this...
"Is this really working?"
"Should I really be praying to Mary and not God?"
I continued praying and felt ashamed and sorrowful over my sins. I asked myself, "What gives me the right to call on the help of The Mother Of God while I'm living in mortal sin?"
And this image of Our Lady came to my mind. Clothed in white. And standing on the clouds with stars twinkling around her.
And Our Lady spoke. Not in a voice of judgement. But in a voice of love and compassion.
Our Lady softly and tenderly told me, "It's ok. It's ok to talk to me. Tell me everything. I will pray for you." Our lady touched my heart so deeply on that morning commute. Should you pray in a state of mortal sin? Absolutely!
This made me cry. I pray that one day I may be able to live free of mortal sin.
Thank u
If you are seeing apparitions of dead people remember that satan disguises himself as”an angel of light”. I can tell you they are not from God. He never told us to pray to anyone except GOD.
Mary didn’t die. All Protestants are heretics and need to return to the one true church founded by Christ.
Sococomfort22 S You have been brainwashed by a church who practically deifies a human being. You do know that Maryology is totally against what the Bible says and that the Catholic Church decided she was born without sin, that she didn’t die, that she was a perpetual virgin and that she was assumed into heaven. All of these not true.
I'm not Catholiic, but I know that God spoke to me thru this video. God bless you Sir
Katrina Segers Let the Holy Spirit guide you to His True Church.
God has his own ways of calling. This is how he called you. Now you are chosen.
I pray you become Catholic
The God of this world indeed.
We are all Catholic, some of us just don’t know it yet.
Being a grumpy old man, and also an old school cradle Catholic, it took a while to get used to this priest's sometimes zany, quirky approach to the Faith. But that has changed. Thank you Fr. Mike for your unique and profound approach to Evangelize, to bring people closer to God!!!
Old and cranky here too. God's tools are endless
I think the thing with Fr Mike is that he is absolutely genuine. He is excited to share the faith, not melancholy. His enthusiasm for the Lord is infectious.
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@@catherinedegiovanni4864 , I'm confused by your comment(s) … are you informing "Superballs'Supervids" that you don't find Fr. Mike's enthusiasm infectious? If so, neither do I, yet I can gain a bit of insight and understanding when I am able to get past the antics and speeded-up video.
I dearly hope that you are able to get some good from it.
Vivat Iesu!
I was in grave mortal sin. It was so bad I thought I was going to die. I really did. It felt like my body and mind was in torture. I cried and lamented. I yelled at God in pain. I’d lay in bed at night and I could only say “Jesus I love You. Holy Spirit I love You. Through Jesus, God I love you.” Then I’d cry myself to sleep. I had a very bad thing to confess but I didn’t know how to put what I did into words. Finally I went to adoration. I sat there quietly in front of Jesus. All the sudden big white letters floated up in my mind. It was a description of what to say to the Priest in confession because I wasn’t smart enough to know what I did, but I knew it was bad. I went to confession two days later. It was like something physically came out/off of me. I was so tired afterwards I had to stay in bed all day.
Soon after that I confessed something almost as bad and I just kept dumping all my sins out in the confessional.
I look back now and I realize GOD led me by my heartstrings, back into a state of Grace. I go to confession a lot now.
I’d rather die than offend Him in such a way. I’m so afraid of hurting Him because He is deserving of ALL my love. I am not the same person I was 3 years ago and I DO NOT EVER WANT TO GO BACK, SO HELP ME GOD.
God is LOVE and Mercy in His Essence.
You have to return the same to Him to be in full communion with Him. Read the catechism!!! Listen to EWTN. Read lots of Saints books. Praise God even in your pain. Hand God everything.
E V E R Y T H I N G! No matter how big or small. Hand GOD E V E R Y T H I N G!
Such a powerful testimony, Stacy!
God bless.
Such a beautiful testimony! So wonderful :*) thank you for sharing!
Amazing ❤
@@justaguy7469I have had sin that was horrible and embarrassing as well. Just go. Don’t worry about anything, just go
@@justaguy7469please come back home… 🥺
"All prayer is a response." Mind=blown
+David White Hi David! Sorry if this is creepy but I recognized you from the NFP group haha
+Alexis Flores HAHA! Hi!
+David White Have you ever read "Time for God" by Jacques Phillip? It's an awesome book on contemplative/personal prayer that expands on the reality that prayer is a grace from God given freely in His love for us.
+Carrie Cochran no I havent, but thanks for the mentioning it. I'll check it out. right now I'm reading Introduction to the Devout life.
- it is what is called "Prevenient grace" you may google it. If you find it from a good Catholic source, the better. Best regards.
There are many reasons why I converted to Catholicism, one was the healing power of confession. Some other Christians say talk directly to God but I have found confession with a priest to also be so healing. Thank you for being a priest and I'm so grateful for priest who care about " His flock."
Relatable, I have many Christian friends-good argument. Congratulations on your conversion!
At the Protestant churches that I have attended, the pastoral staff always made themselves available to speak with parishioners struggling with an ongoing sin or having doubts that they can be forgiven at all for a particular sin. The church was always available to walk along side them.
Unless that priest is a pedofile. Many of them ran parishes and confessed people. Hopefully a good one, like most of them are, can do a good job.
@@paulsmallwood1484 but as a “Protestant” myself we do not really emphasize confessing our sins to each other. I don’t think having a priest is biblical, but we should be confessing our sins to someone as the Bible instructs us to. I think this is why there is so much sickness in the church. We usually overemphasize Grace & just sweep all sin under the rug. Grace should be the reason we CAN confess our sins. Not the reason we ignore them. Especially if habitual. We have a serious gluttony problem no one is talking about.
@@JC-li8kk I am not familiar with this understanding of Sin and Grace.
Remember the prodigal son, when he was coming home, the father ran to him when he saw him coming .
Father forgive them....
...even while he (his son) was a long way off! ❤❤❤
Yes, God is LOVE and He only wants us to humble ourselves, to do justly, and to be with Him.
i love this parable! God bless you💗💗
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I dreaded confession. I’d gone over 25 yrs since my last time, always made the excuse that I could repent in my prayers... I finally went. It was so worth it, and I felt like I did something that God deserved but that benefited me. Praise Jesus ❤
Congratulations!
Try to go often from now on! Keep your t-shirt clean!
By that I mean keep your spiritual t-shirt washed from sin by confession! GOD BLESS! PAX!
Only Catholics go to confession. Why is that?
25 years that’s a long time, but I went back after 50 years. It wasn’t that I set out to neglect religion Catholicism everything that I have been taught circumstances changed . before I knew it I was so far away. I didn’t know you could come back. During the pandemic, I watched mass on television I watched that was said by a Cardinal. it was 28 minutes and it’s over and all I knew was that I wanted more. I had been seriously thinking about going and talking to someone about returning to the Catholic Church. What I had to do if I could do it someone who I am extremely close to asked me if I wanted to go to adoration and confession during lent. The right question at the right time. Yes, I’ll go. She told me when it was and I said OK started working up with the priest my confession said my Greatest Hits I’m sure the people that were behind me that I was a mass murderer. We finished I did my active contrition he had given me penance and he absolve me and I was walking away. He said get back over here, and I said yes he goes sometime in these 50 years you’ve received haven’t you and I said yes, he said that that’s not really a good thing so then we had to wipe that off the books. And from the following Sunday on I never missed mass except twice and now this is the third week I haven’t been able to go. I am sick. I do the virtual front pew with
Fr.Mike. Hopefully next Sunday I’ll get to go back after I see the doctors I have thyroid cancer we just have to see where else it decided to go. So now the fact that it is only 3° I am not allowed to leave my apartment. Three weeks to be in the same apartment is hard I have everything I could possibly need I can make anything I possibly want to eat. But I don’t have that feeling that I get when I am in my church and I can’t wait to get back to that, yes go to confession after 25 years. Then go to mass that Sunday and be in grace 9:11 so you can receive. The feeling that you will get will be unbelievable there isn’t anything like it. I hope you experience it soon. Peace be with you.
I'm very blessed. In my hometown, there is confession, Mass, and Adoration 7 days a week.
Greensboro, NC many opportunities to go to confession! I'm grateful!
Amazing. Every city should have those available.
Live in a biggish town in Ireland. Confession available for one hour, once a month.
@@bobbyhanly3466 it breaks my heart what's happened to Ireland.
That’s truly a blessing
I am crying now....because God loves me first!😣😣😣 Forgive me Father for being lukewarm in many times of my life.🙏
This is the truth in what he said here. God made the first move before you even knew Him. Yes.
Ellen C
oh dear oh dear
Crying too…twice🥲
are you all stupid here?
Please Father 🙏🏼
"In the moment .... let him love you." And that's where it really hit me. I have always felt like that when I'm in mortal sin, that God will not hear me anymore. That I am literally separated from him until I go to confession. I let myself be convinced that God will not love me in my mortal sin, even when I try and turn back to him. I feel like I don't deserve it, that I deserve punishment for my sin. Thank you Father, this is the answer to my prayer today.
God did all things for your peace, salvation and unto eternal life. How much you choose to put Christ on is up to you.
Once you are Baptised into Christ, it's then a daily putting on of Him and divesting yourself of the old man.
Exchange of lives.
@@katherinecross8059 hi. Can you elaborate on what you mean?
@@mylovesongs2429 Hello Love Songs.
Please find Saint Seraphim of Sarov and read his life and teachings. He can help you also through his prayers.
I also read Saint Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia and Saint Sophrony of Essex, who seem to speak simply, yet powerfully to my heart and soul, mind and body.
The medicine of repentance is bitter to our flesh but sweeter than honey to our soul. My spiritual Father adapts the medicine of the sacraments for my specific needs as do all Orthodox, but the life they offer in exchange is the Holy Spirit.
If you live near Joy Of All Who Sorrow Cathedral in San Francisco, please visit them, and they will help support you in your life in Christ.
@@mylovesongs2429 Hello Love Songs.
Please refer to Saint Seraphim of Sarov for his life and example of living in the Holy Spirit, exchange of life.
Also Saint Porhyrios as he explains about the love of God in Wounded By Love.
Elder, now Saint, Sophrony of Essex too. Although you need to live a life in Christ, and be applying His salve to your wounds and thoughts.
The best thing is to visit St John of San Francisco in The Cathedral Of The Joy Of All Who Sorrow. Pray with him. Apply prayer and the awareness of The Love of God to all you do. Acquire humility and Grace will come.
The flesh and thoughts will rebel … and you may be attacked by images and persons who do not understand,
but it is your journey.
Take each step at a time, with a Spiritual Father whom you can trust (or a Mother if you have a convent nearby).
Please do not walk this path alone unless you have a blessing to not take spiritual direction. Keep watch over your thoughts by the application of attendance to your soul (Trisagion, The Psalms, The Gospels)
Peace be with you, and may Saints Seraphim pf Sarov, John Maximovitch of San Fracisco, Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia, Sophrony of Essex and Katerina of Alexandria attend you.
I'm not Catholic, but I really enjoy your videos. I have always thought Catholicism is a beautiful religion. Thank you for answering these questions. God bless you.
Come to us, come to The One Right The Way The Truth The Life! become baptized, you loose nothing, but you are moving to your Heavenly Family closer. and you'll find out then that you didn't live fully, and how much you were missing.
Remember, to go for Christ - is not a new life, to go for Christ - Is Actual Life, It Is Living The Life Fully Which Was Giving to us By Our Heavenly Farther.
And you can be a non-believer, you can be of other religion - it is sad, but you still has been Created by The Most High. And He just Leads us to a full TRUE beautiful Life.
Amy Adams - Hi, if you have questions, recommend the Catechism of the Catholic Church for a reference. It looks big and kinda intimidating, but it's really well indexed so you can (should) use it like an encyclopedia. Of course Fr. Mike here is well trained. Try EWTN for more advanced stuff too. Sincerely
So why don't you come home to the Church Jesus founded?
I did!
Come home Amy Adams, come home to the one true church, receive all that Jesus has to offer you...
The mercy of god is greater than any sin
Yes it’s beautiful.
If this priest was instructing my Catechism class i would have fully attentive and be so much further ahead in my faith today as a cradle Catholic. He certainly inspires me to learn more about building my relationship with God. Thank you Father
It’s amazing how much excellent catechizes is available if we go looking for it instead expecting it to be thrown into our laps
I remember being told that when you're in a state of mortal sin God cuts you off and doesn't hear your prayers until you go to confession. I think I was told this in Catholic school or CCD and it scared me and made me sad. And sometimes I'd pray anyway and say "I don't know if You're listening but..." I think deep down I knew God was listening despite what I was told. I'm glad I was right :)
HE LOVES YOU!!! one repentant sinner brings Him more joy than 99 who have no need to repent
i was always told the exact same, because my parents were also taught that and their parents aswell.
***** Well, there is a reason why the Catholic Church teaches that. It's been like that since the Early church fathers till this day with Catholicism. Some people say its a sin to confess to people other than God. Rightfully so, but the problem here is that people misunderstand the Catholic faith. People these days (mostly Protestants) say that Catholics pray to Priests other than God. That is truly false, just switch it the other way around. But in order for Mortal sins to be forgiven, you will need the Guidence (Key Word Here for ALL CATHOLIC teachings) of Jesus Priests (Who imitate him like we all try to do, but we constantly fail at times😕)
I think a lot of Catholics learned a simplified children's version of the Faith. Father is not teaching something new, he's teaching more clearly and more completely.
A lot of Catholic Teachers take teaching Doctrine into their own hands.
When He said, "Let Him Love You", tears just fell in my eyes.. Your message is powerful Father.. Thank you very much...
You have a tender heart. God touched your soul. I choked up too. We are all sinners and try not to be, it’s hard, but Gods mercy is beautiful.
Me too! I needed to be reminded that God wants to love us.
Needed this video now more than ever before.
+Tyler Larew Ditto
Just know that God loves you so much and He waits for you in the confessional. Also, for a piece of motivation, every time you go to mass one of the things that happens is after the consecration, all the angels in heaven are present and are singing that God has come down to earth yet again humbling himself and calling us there, that's why He gave us the Mass and that's why He wants us there, so we can see Him both in our earthly lives but also in Eternal Life!! Deus benedicat!!!
PRAY.
GREAT VIDEO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God bless you
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst 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 am a new Catholic and I have never felt closer to God. I never loved a church like I love this one and have never been affected like the traditions affect me. This is how you relate to God and I am so grateful for this discussion. Right when I needed to hear it.
That part about confession, where Gods Asking for another chance was a gem of info. Thank you for that
I truly agree! I always thought I was asking for another chance! God is so loving, of course he's asking for another chance...
This is so helpful for me as I’m feeling God draw me back to the Catholic Church. Confession as a sacrament was always something I struggled to understand as a practicing Catholic, and I thought being in a state of mortal sin meant I was totally cut off from God. I didn’t think he heard me or even remembered me until I confessed. Confession for me was purely fear-based, but now understanding that it’s a gift from God puts things into perspective for me. And it’s especially comforting to know he still loves and hears us while we’re in a state of mortal sin. Thank you for this great resource!
Father, can I ask for prayers right now? I'm struggling with some heavy emotions. I was a victim of assault as a child. I'm writing my story because I feel internally it's what God would like me to do in order to help other people. Yet, it feels so hard. All the trauma that I experienced is resurfacing as I look back. I tell God that I need his love, guidance, and strength more than ever. Thank you for reading. God bless you.
Hi brother! I hope you're ok now. Adding you to my prayers! May you always feel the love and peace within God's love despite of what have happened to you.
Jesus loves you!
keep going, yes of course u may write your stories for the Glory of GOD and Salvation of all man, please pray to GOD and ask the Help of Holy Spirit to guide you in writing your stories
You are so strong! I hope that you are doing better now, know that God loves you so much!
Your will to help others even when it is painful to you speaks of a kind heart. Thank you.
Yes, speaking of trauma can be really painful. Going to a therapist can be helpful to reduce the pain and discomfort of writing. It can also give you new insights. Hugs
Remember our emotions good and bad are temporary, you feel bad now but soon you might feel in peace with your life, keep looking inside yourself for forgiveness and love and it will come.
I hope you're doing better now. God bless you
"You never have to fight for attention from God." Beautiful! Thank you, Father.
I'm your protestant sister that has found the profoundest co sulation in watching your video. Thank you that God uses you in mighty way to reach people. Praying without ceasing.
Alright I´m not saying I believe in everything, but I do want to keep watching and to give this a chance and I do feel like God exists in some shape and I will subscribe... Great video! :) Thank you and God bless you.
Hah. it's right. well done. (only - it's us, people who exist in some shape.)
Thats awesome! I hope you found Him. God bless!
Thank you for being so open to learning about knew things. The Catholic Church is a great place for all
Recommend checking out Pints with Aquinas (a podcast) if you haven't already done so!
God bless mate,
Father Mike , you have helped me from darkness , true darkness to RCIA to Marian devotion, to the Rosary but most of all to the true Church of Authority and through that to Christ. I hope you read this Father Mike because the Lord God is and has changed and saved this broken soul through you and all your little videos. Thank you and Bless you. Please more videos perhaps on how to do the Father's Will. May your every breath be a guidance your every footstep lead people like me back home to the Lord and his Authority. ✝️🙏💟
Don’t let the devil win. Stay close to Jesus. He gave everything for you and He loves you.
Father Mike, when you said that God during confession, says to give him another chance, I legit broke down crying. Thank so much for this video!!!
Same!
May Our Lord and Our Lady have mercy on us sinners.
That was beautiful, Fr. Mike. What spoke to me the most is hearing that every time we pray we are actually responding to God’s invitation to pray. It’s so beautiful to know that….
I'm Anglican by baptism and birth lol. But I'm an all rounder Christian by heart. I watch your videos for guidance and you have helped me through so many tough times in my life. Thank you so much. You are a beautiful soul and it's contagious how you always smile. Thank you again and God bless You!
stacy-ann brown can I suggest also to download the Catholics answers app on your smart phone it will give you plenty of guidance
There is only one Baptism!
I pray you come home to the one true Church but in the meantime please just don't kill us and steal our stuff dear sister.
Smiling is his best attribute. :-)
stacy-ann brown is beautiful 🤓
This helps me a lot. I’ve been trapped in a certain sin for a long while now and have been hopeless about getting out because I’m in constant sin. So knowing that He still wants me and all, just, means a lot. Another constant is that when I fall back after a week of doing good I’m too ashamed to pray. Also if anyone’s reading this, please pray for me.
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
8 days ago on google I read about being in mortal sin and prayers not being heard because of it. When I read this my heart broke and I cried my eyes out.
I always prayed for grace. A lot of my prayers appeared to me to have been answered back then and I questioned whether my imagination had played tricks on me because of what I read on google.
I stopped saying the rosary that I had started a month ago because of what I read on "google answers". I felt that it was in vain since the Blessed Virgin wouldn't be able to hear my cry for my return to the sacraments.
I Thank God that I had subscribed to your channel. If I hadnt watched this video, gosh I was starting to despair, only God knows what would have happened to me! All of heaven has heard my prayers I am sure. After many years of exile, Jesus and Mary and St. Michael are coming to break the chains that bind me! I won't have to wait much longer. : D
if u not in state of grace go to confession
Margarita your sins have been forgiven as you were so upsetyou shed tears, you've been forgiven and don't forget you are human and we all into sin, so don;tbe to hard on yourself look at Mary Magdalen she shed tears on Jesus feet and look what a great Saint she is, God Bless
Psalm 107 13-16
God breaks down bronze doors and smashes iron bars and the chains that bind us. Give your life to Christ and he will do the rest. Jn14, if anyone loves me he will keep my commandment's and the Father will love him and we shall come to him and the Holy Spirit will teach you everything. Indwelling of the Holy Trinity.
Margarita Rubio: Beautiful! I hope you came bask to Confession and the Catholic Church! With love from a Texas Catholic
This was fantastic Mike. Running away from God in shame when we need him most is the worst thing we can do. That is how we continue in a downward spiral. Thank you for words of wisdom & preaching the good news.
You have touched my heart greatly. The Holy Spirit spoke so clearly through you. I needed to hear that. I’ve fallen away from my Catholic faith for 5 years and as each year passed I felt worse, I feel such guilt. I never stopped praying and I love JESUS so much but felt so unworthy. I am now wanting to go to confession and go back to Mass. Thank you and God bless you immensely.
Did you go?
Thank you father. I've been trying to follow Jesus for some years now, but your videos have called me back the Catholic Church. God bless.
LORD Jesus have mercy on me and my family members and my dear and near once and friends.Mary mother of God help me to love Jesus Christ and help me this Lenten season to go through
Thankyou Mother Mary. Amen Amen Amen.
Amen
God Bless Us. Thank You Father.
no, than YOU
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Confession is a very powerful sacrament i go once a week its amazing ! God is so good.
These videos have been so helpful to me. I am studying to convert to Catholicism and I have learned so much from these videos. Thank you so much for creating them
Cerridwen Kaiding welcome home ❤️
Welcome home love.
Fr. Mike, what a blessing it has been to have you here online and available for us, thanks be to Jesus that He has used you to speak to us on this platform! The “algorithm” seems to pick you every time you are sharing the Lords Word and I need to hear it! I struggled with this too long. Thank you for your sacrifices, and for choosing to become His priest! You are very loved!
We all should pray for you Father , you are the true priest of Lord Almighty , Malachi 2:7 🙌 God bless u
...cry out to heaven where our blessed mother and our brothers and sisters live they will take our cries to our father. Our guardian angel is with us to take our prayers to heaven
Jesus Christ is the only mediator between a child of God and the Father. You have been duped by the greatest man-made deception in the history of man, Roman Catholicism.
@@bradacre5672 weird revelation states cery clearly the saints lay the prayers of the faithful at the foot of the throne. Protip...catholicism is the only true christianity. It is the church christ himself established. Nice try satan
@@bradacre5672 study more you idiot, this is what brainwashing is doing to you by your false church leaders,they create false accusations against Catholic church which christ himself founded because they want more money and popularity,so dont be a moron and study extensively and deeply into the church foundations and history,before you open your moronic mouth,tsk tsk tsk
@@kodingkrusader2765 Do you think symbolism plays an important part in Revelation?
@@andrewbangs9073 I do study scripture. It is actually very freeing to study it by myself without some fallible man in Rome telling me it all means.
True! I started praying the Rosary when I was still in mortal sin and one day I was free of these, uh, desires? and I've always quit everything that would feed that beast and I've never been happier! The Rosary can really make miracles in a sinner's life.
God protected me tonight.
I have a 36ish Minute walk from home to work, it was very dark out and I was alone walking home. I didn’t have my coat and it was under 30°. My hands were red and i was so scared that i would be attacked. I followed the churches and prayed during my walk, repeating “Lord have Mercy, Christ have Mercy”. I asked God to send me a guardian angel, to protect and guide me home. Not only did I see city workers and police out and about right after I prayed for a guardian angel, but I wasn’t spoken to. At all by anyone. It was safe.
God will protect you, all you have to do is ask!
I'm really depressed right now, but I think this video might have helped some.
Try saying the chaplet of divine mercy. Google st Faustina and chaplet of divine mercy. Make a difference in the world by praying for others and the dying. Lift yourself to look at what you can do for others. You don't even need to leave your house to be a saint. Pray for others, pray for the holy souls in purgatory. You can do it, you will have joy instead of depression when you help others
Eye of a Texan: Oh, and pray the Rosary for peace as well!
Thinking about you brother
@@crystalswan2787 Thank you all. I'm somewhat better than I was then.
Are you judging yourself? That job belong to the merciful one and most people are not merciful with self.
I have recently been on a little over a year long journey back to the church. I have watched countless of your videos. But it was this one I watched for the first time earlier this week because I have been dealing with having mortal sin which I regret and I finally did face my fears and go to confession. I am now beyond excited for church this Sunday I'm excited to stand there and no longer feel like I don't belong. A year ago when I started my goal was to bring my children to the church and I did they were baptized and they are going through their classes but I just didn't feel like I belonged there and because my sin was so great I was afraid to confess it to my local priest partially because I didn't have a relationship with him and every other person I've ever confessed to I had a relationship with so it took me over a year and I am so happy that I finally did it thank you so much father Mike.
Thank you, Father Mike. I’m not a catholic but I feel like God has brought me to watch this video today 😊
Dear Father, you don't know how much this video has helped me. My heart was weighing me down so much and you know, by God's grace I came across this and it gave me so much, so much comfort.
Thank you Fr. Mike for helping me know not to be afraid to go to confession because God is truly present in the confessional and cleansing our sins away. The priest is there to listen give us advice and prays with us. I truly want to be with Christ for all eternity but the only way to enter into His Glorious Kingdom is with a cleansed soul.
You must stop sinning though. 1 John 1:7 You cannot be cleansed of sin unless you stop. Sin is not missing the mark. It literally means in Greek "without an allotment", meaning in the Kingdom of God. Something has to be able to separate you from the allotment you have in the Kingdom in order for it to constitute a sin. Mere mistakes or shortcomings are not sins. That was a mistaken reverse metaphor. It occurs once in the Old Testament in archery where sin was used as the metaphor for the archer missing the mark. Not the other way around. Archery was not the metaphor for sin, as many Protestant preachers use it today. The father seems to lift his ideas from the Protestant world. It is a bad idea, since they have now gone completely Apostate.
You can 'go to confession' right where you stand!
@@stephenlacher587 Or you can go to Confession in the Confessional. What's your problem? You seek strife! You are not exhibiting Christian character of the Holy Spirit. Also you encourage them to disobey the Scriptures. St. James commanded us to confess our sins to one another that we may be healed."14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:
15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." [James 5] You could learn a thing or two from Catholics and Orthodox, the ancient churches.
@Deirdre Morris Of course they can. But if there is a priest or another believer then we must go to someone and confess our sins within the Body of Christ, as well as to Christ. We are one body and the Scriptures are crystal clear about confessing our sins to one another and especially to a righteous member of the Body of Christ.
@Deirdre Morris I have a man as old as 80 confessing to me and I am in my early 50's. Age cannot be a factor. Righteousness must be the factor, the righteousness of the one taking the confession and praying for you.
Thanks, Fr. Mike. This video is so helpful. I went for Confession yesterday. Prayed for two days about dealing with my sins before I went to Confession. God strengthened me in the midst of my guilt and struggles and failures. His Mercy is boundless. ❤
God bless. I cried, I want to have that strong relationship with God again. This video was just perfect for this moment of my life.
I need to watch this video ten more times. 1) I think there's a light behind you that kept distracting me. But 2) most importantly, I think this is something I need to keep reminding myself. I know it is the king of lies that tells me to just give up on trying to stay in a state of grace and accept my "human nature" as normal and that I must love myself as I am. But I realize that I need to love myself as God meant for me to be, and to do that, I must love Him first and above everything and everyone. 💜
Well said! I’m publishing a weekly TH-cam video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him.. Thank you..
Well said! I’m publishing a weekly TH-cam video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him.. Thank you.
I grow up in Catholic Church and i love my faith 🙏
I lost my mom when I was 16 and my dad and Grandma got me in to arrange marriage when I was turning 18 I tried but it only lasted one year it was mentally abusive I remember I used to cry to god every day thinking god doesn’t love me anymore because of I couldn’t be in the marriage forever . One night I cried ,prayed and went to sleep Jesus came to me in my dream with Two angels 👼 ware from his right and left side and one off the angel came close to me and told me I shouldn’t worry.
I will never forget it next day I called a friend and asked do you think normal person can see Jesus in his dream? And she told me yes but that person is blessed. From that moment I got hope and I know wherever I go he is with me 🙏 god is good always 🙏🙏
When I made a mortal sin, I felt like I was doomed, and I failed God and jesus, after I watched this video I still had faith and hope, Thank you father, and I really mean it.
Let Him love you! That's what really made me cry. I've used the phrase 'let yourself be loved' to others who felt undeserving, but hearing it applied to myself today, so definitively, just opened my heart. I went to confession this morning and, as always, it is so very healing. Confession is the surest way to bring about the healing of that all important relationship. Thankyou Father Mike, for piercing my heart with those merciful words.
I needed this Fr. I struggle with sin
I’m a night of columbus and I love this priest keep leading us to heaven
I am an "old' Catholic and liked this video. It is a subject we should remember and make the sacrament a regular part of you life.🙏❣️🌹🐦
Father Mike is so exciting to watch and listen to. He just makes you want to hear what he has to say. His enthusiasm is contagious and his massage just reaches out and grabs you. God Bless Father Mike.
He's a very good actor.
I could say so much about this video. It’s incredibly necessary & I wish every human on Earth could watch it every day of our lives. As Father Mike described mortal & venial sins I remembered Peter Kreeft’s quote “The national anthem of Hell is ‘I Did It My Way’”. Was struck by Father Mike’s comments “... you never have to fight to get God’s attention...” & “When you go to confession it’s actually God saying to you, ‘Please give Me another chance. Give Me another chance to love you, give Me another chance to have mercy on you, give Me another chance to bring you into right relationship with me...’”. 🤯 Powerful stuff! Thank you Father Mike!
I was bought up a Catholic and left the religion many years ago. I was born again (01/06/23) and have recently had an experience of the presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist. This happened to me just watching a video of someone who had this experience! Only yesterday I had a full realisation of the gravity of some of my sins and I haven’t stopped weeping and praying. I’ve repented on a personal level but I know I have to go to confession. Have just watched your video and I’m amazed at the timing and Gods grace. I’ve only just found you Father Mike and I’m so grateful for that. Thank you so much 🙏
I haven't even watched the video yet, but I just wanted to say thank you Father Mike Schmitz!!
I am not a Catholic. I was raised in a Very conservative Baptist Church. My home was in front of the Parsonage and right across from the Church. I attended 3-5 times a week until I was 17. My Pastor retired. Our Church went through 4 Pastors in 2 years. I moved and left for college just a bit later . I'm 45 now. I'm desperately trying to find a way back to The Church . I've been unhappy with the church's I have attended . I feel something is missing. I do pray everyday , several times a day sometimes. I have over the past few months been drawn to the teachings of the a Catholic church. I do not know how to explain it . I've been gleaning information from Church sites online, such as this , The Vortex, several others.
However , having no background in Catholicism , I am at a crossroads as how to continue forward.
I only know that the Heavenly Father , Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit has been working upon my heart to rekindle a closer relationship . I sorely need to. it
If anyone has any guidance or suggestions , I would be very grateful for your thoughts.
I spent over 20 years in good non-denominational churches, but our Lord led my wife and I back to the Catholic Church of our youth through a number of things, but particularly a deeper study His Word, the earliest Christian writings and Christian apologetics. There are certainly many, many great resources, but a particular favorite of mine is "The Case for Jesus" by Dr. Brant Pitre. Dr. Pitre beautifully explains aspects of prophecy and the Gospels that we found both fascinating and encouraging.
Paul Hale , Thank you so very , very much for your response. I will look for the book . One of the aspects I seem to find amiss in so many Christian organizations or Churches today is a lack of knowledge and "will to study". There seems to be a lack of reverence. I can appreciate some of the thought behind making religion more accessible to every human being, as it should be. It just seems hollow sometimes, or Saccharine. Thank you again
If there is a Catholic church where you live, call them up and ask about RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, a program that takes a few months; I think meetings are a couple times a month. At the end of the program you will be received into the church, receiving the Holy Eucharist! I pray there are good people where you live to help you along the way.
Bre Hans , Thank you so very much for your response and assistance. I will check in on that. My husbands employers are very wonderful devout Catholic . I will try to spend some time with her and ask what a good church would be close to me. I will also try to update on my journey , to where I should have always been. :)
It may also help to have a faithful Catholic friend that you could confide in to help you with your journey through prayer, answering questions, guiding you to resources, etc. If you don't have a local Catholic friend, let me know and I'd be happy to start a "pen pal" type of relationship with you. I've never done this before, but maybe it could work! Peace...
Thank you for talking about letting God love us even in our state of sin.
It’s truly amazing how God loves each and everyone of us so much.
Confirming that your words are God’s grace and timing for me to really hear this. God Bless you Father Mike. Will be going to confession tomorrow afternoon. Please pray for me to make a good confession.
I am a Catholic, but have not been to confession or mass is 2 years. I have been praying alot, and plan to go to confession. when you got to #3 I just started bawling crying. letting God love me right now when I can't love myself. ..
thank you so much for this video.
I actually shed a tear! Excellent Fr. Mike. God is clearly working through you.
God Bless!
Wow. I am going to say this. God just spoke to me through Father Mike. He just explained everything I am doing with my sin and my taking my will back.
I have never thought of confession in this way. It's so beautiful. Thank you, Father Mike.
Thank you, Father. I really needed this video. God bless
Joe Kammerer - Sorry Joe, but you are calling the wrong person Father and are talking to the wrong person as well.
@@smeatonlighthouse4384 😐
Yes, you are right Joe. You are calling the priest father as is his title. The Catholic Church is the one true church of God founded by the Lord Jesus Christ himself. Beware of false doctrines, lies and heresies.
Praise God for this video! I needed this so much. God bless everyone looking at this comment!
I was crying while watching the video! Thank you Fr Mike for this video! Thank you for making me realize that God love us so much even if we are sinners!
Saw Father Mike in Indianapolis on Wednesday October 23. What a blessed and beautiful way to spend my evening. I was brought to tears at least 3 times. We need to hear that our lives matter to God; we matter to Him. We were made for an intimacy with the Lord. I pray that more of our shepherd priests are evangelizing in this manner! That was only an iota of the evening. Father Mike, I am a cradle born, faithful and practicing Catholic who also used to teach RCIA. I was full of renewed joy and gratitude for my very precious, precious Catholic faith. Thank you and may Almighty God bless you! ❤
Thank you, Father Schmitz. ✝✝❤❤For clarifying "Praying in a State of Mortal Sin". I have saved this in my You Tube playlist topics. God bless you. I do love my Catholic Faith, love Mass, pray the Rosary, the Church laws, the Catholic Catechism and to deepen my spirituality through respecting people, enjoying the company of the Catholic Mass congregation and the Cathedral Masses & Choir. Helping me be peaceful & happy.
Thank you so much. I've just confessed my mortal sins just now because of this.
Thank you.
The “I don’t care” part reminded me of a quote one of my fellow teachers had up in their classroom years ago: “The opposite of love is not have but ambivalence.” So true! And this is part of every mortal sin.
"Let him love you" wow that got to me
It’s God saying “Give me another chance “! That’s so beautiful. Thank you, God.
Father, God placed this video in front of me in the most apt time. May God bless you for making known God's will.
Yes I almost died in theER July 18. With outstretched arms I prayed the divine mercy. Very badly cause I felt like time was running out and my mental state was bad God is love and mercy . We must trust in his mercy.
This video changed my life, and the way I pray, when I don't feel like praying I remember I have to answer God's call to me. Thank You FAther
Remember this one of the devil's tricks is to convince us to not be ashamed when we sin but to instead be ashamed to repent and confess our sins. This turning upside down of reality keeps many away from confession. We should be ashamed when we sin but have great joy when we repent and confess because we are coming back to the one who loves us.
Well said! I’m publishing a weekly TH-cam video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him.. Thank you.
I was crying because I thought my soul was a goner & then I saw this video thtrough my tears. You have no idea how many souls you have saved & will save through this video alone, which is of truth, love, mercy, & hope. May God continue his Grace in you, so that in may continue in us.
Thank you as ever Fr. Mike. I am reminded of God's love and grace every time I listen to you. I am enlightened, and I have hope🙏
This is so so powerful. I have never thought of prayer in this way- thank you for sharing Fr. Mike, this is a beautiful and inspiring video 💛
It's a wonderful to think of God inspiring me to prayer. So it's not just my habit, but a true closeness. Thank you!
Thank you. I’ve had a lot of interest in being Catholic, but I’ve had a ton of questions. You’re videos have answered many. Be blessed.
All prayer is a response to God inviting me to pray! How freeing!!
I always thought that in confession I was asking God for another chance and I never thought that it is God asking us to give Him another chance....God asking me to give Him another chance? I never thought about it that way and pondering it now,it just breaks my heart! Thank you for this eye-opener,Father Mike and thank you for helping me to more fully understanding Him!!!! Thank you and God Bless you!!!!
This was incredible. I felt the goodness of God, His mercy, His love, radiating through this video. Thank you so much
thank you for this message father. I felt in despair about my habitual sin and this helps me see his love for me.
Thank you father, I look forward to every video you present!
''It is God himself who asks us for a chance...we can pray to him even in mortal sin...let him love you where you are'' Good heavens! this lines reached me in the deep, symbolic of Christs super-abundant love and generosity for a deeply wounded world. True gospel, he came to call sinners from where they were to witness his merciful love, to strive to be grateful to this love by pleasing him and seeking reconciliation should they stray so far away, also to understand that this same love is powerful enough to break the barriers of even mortal sin. No sin should make us shy away from the revelation of prayer, in prayer we predispose ourselves entirely as we are to God's love and mercy.
Thanks Fr👍
I like that you said God is asking for a chance to Love us and forgive us and renew our relationship.
This video is powerful and has helped me understand how God works immensely. The concept of mortal sin has been a deal breaker for me for a long time as an agnostic. I just assumed that I am so bad and commit mortal sin so often that there isn't even a point in trying to get right with him. I notice that as soon as I allow these types of thoughts in my head, I slip back into the old vices that caused me to look for God in the first place. Understanding that he always comes from a place of love has really helped me feel God's grace in my life. It's like you can literally feel his presence in you.
I've not yet seen a bad video from Fr Mike, keep it up!
This video answered everything to have an awesome confession, so happy now.
I'm just sobbing through this video. Thank you Fr. Mike for your beautiful insights.
Fr. Mike Im a Protestant but I believe you are an amazing gift to the body of Christ .
Especially effective is to pray O God help me in that state. He flooded me with his love and guidance for 48 hours. Complete turning point in my life.