Let's support such rich talks that open our life to be close to God .have a real genuine catholic life.WE NEED THESE EFFECTIVE TALKS BY FR COLUMBA.....I WILL TOO.
That was excellent. What invaluable insights to prayer and paying attention to the fire being lit, even in the midst of the Rosary. I discovered your channel from picking up a copy of Totus Tuus on my way out of Benedict Priory. After being Christened as a baby, it has only taken 41 years to become a catechumen. Moving to Ireland 7 years ago has been a blessing, not without sacrifice. And this coming Sunday I will be received in the Catholic Church, and I couldn't be more thankful. Strongly considered Augustine, but Patrick is the name chosen for Confirmation. Glory to God.
Wow!!! Affective verses effective. That's a word in itself. Prayer out of love instead of need. Like courting the Almighty having completely intimate moments from within. As opposed to expectations of physical fulfillment of our wants. He becomes the desire of our heart. Wow! Just WOW!
Father Columba, I loved what you told us at 12:08 about the King 👑, Our Lord Jesus Christ, being in his castle 🏰, which is our ❤️: this from St. Francis of Assisi. I was in Assisi in 1990 on a Franciscan Pilgrimage Tour from NYC. You could cut the holiness I felt in Assisi with a 🔪 -- that's how thick it was/is! I love him + St. Patrick! So... Happy St. Paddy's Day 🍀☘️☘️☘️🍀! Father, bless!
Happy Saint Patrick's day. This is the first time I have listened to you Father Columbia. Thank you for your enlightening words. I will look for you from now on.
I was walking my friends' dogs very early one morning in January up at a beautiful place overlooking the river, and it was frosty and misty like a dream. The sun was shining brightly through the trees, highlighting the old church tower, and my heart just felt like it was bursting! I was praying - just "thank you God" and then I started singing a hymn at the top of my voice. Weird, but it was just springing out of me and I was filled with joy.
From the prayer, St. Patrick's Breastplate: Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me. I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through belief in the Threeness, Through confession of the Oneness of the Creator of creation.
What a great man St Patrick was. I have recently spent time a little time, thinking about the breastplate of St Patrick. And how a man can dream up such a wonderful prayer. The foundation of St Patrick breastplate, must have been born out of pain and suffering also a good measure of fear and hopelessness. His dependence on God was total. He was a man and what great example of a man he was. Lord Jesus, help me to be more like St Patrick. To learn as he learned. To live as he lived. To love as he loved. To worship as he worshiped. Good St Patrick be watchful over my destination towards holiness.
Thank you father..i enjoyed your talk especially on prayer. I love the words you use, to stop relish and enjoy God. God bless you and I pray for Ireland.
The internet is such a great resource to spread the word of god. We might look at the view count and only see 1k. But imagine if 1k people showed up to listen to a priest's homily that would be great.
I found a free pdf of confessions of St Patrick and what struck me was “The Lord opened the sense of my unbelief that I might at last remember my sins and be converted with all my heart to the Lord my God who had regard for my abjection and mercy on my youth and ignorance and watched over me before I knew him and before I was able to distinguish between good and evil and guarded me and comforted me as well the father his son”. WOW
Your words were illuminating, affirming and supportive! I am growing a lot from being your student. Your videos may be brief but they are packed!!! Thank you!!! I promise I will figure out how to give some money each month. And I've already figured out how to send prayers to you and your brothers and your parish! PEACE
Happy St. Patrick's Day, Father Columba. God bless you. I really enjoy your talks. So, thoughtful, insightful and enlightening, Also, your sense of humor is fantastic! St. Patrick, pray for us.
Love the videos. You often mention journalling. What do you do with your journals? Do you have a collection of them that you review? Do you destroy them at some point?
I was allowed to be ‘afflicted’ by a cross/trial which, if I were to survive it, necessitated that I learned quickly to submit to God’s Presence in my spirit. God told me, not long after it began, that “He would not spare me but would sustain me.” This ability to place myself in His Presence saved me. In prayer, everything flows from one’s spirit-into the body, mind, heart, and soul. As Jesus said: “God is Spirit”. Employ your spirit and prayer is Life, yet sometimes tears, too. I “relish” God but I do see it as a bit of a condiment on top of the Life He gives me😂. Thank you Father for more prompting to prayer, again🙏
He was probably one of the bravest Catholics that’s ever relatable. Which makes him untrustworthy to some 😅. There is actually a mystery in a confession that was compressed in one of the confession that was discussed amongst some of his friend(s) privately. Makes me wonder if it was a schism. Nonetheless. He glorified God. And therefore had a confession of discipline in his life. Was very prudent. And in his life time had a cause of piety.
I've heard of St. Patrick's day but have never celebrated it, all I know is that people get drunk lol I would love some recommendations of Pope Benedict readings (for beginners). I keep hearing about how good his stuff is. Thank you for this amazing content once again.
Haha, it’s sad that that’s how a lot of people celebrate, but it’s so much more than that! “A School of Prayer” by Pope Benedict would be a great place to start.
Father. I once saw a program on some Franciscan Monks that Take care of a Soup Kitchen! Would you know who They are & how I could Get ahold of them! Where are they? What is their chanel? They were on TH-cam!
Hi Carolee, I’m not sure who that could be but it could have been the Franciscan Friars of the renewal. Here’s their website: www.franciscanfriars.com/
Got a question father I try my very best to pray the Rosary every day I couldn’t how to notice when you said if you feel moving in your heart stop or you only been doing this for less than a year I feel very peaceful at times and I am enjoying every minute of it while I’m praying the rosary but I’m here waiting for the movement of my heart to enjoy God’s presence how can I tell I know it’s a silly question how do I know bless you and bless you all brothers and sisters
Happy St Patrick's Day!
Continued blessings to you - thank you Fr. Columba!
💙
So good. Stop 🛑 and enjoy. 😀. 🤯
Exactly :)
When God moves you STOP praying and enjoy God !!!!!
Thank you, Fr. Columba for giving me 'permission' to be in God's Presence !!! 🙏🙏🙏
Very glad this spoke to you, Ron! God bless 🙏
Thanks!
A pleasure!
Let's support such rich talks that open our life to be close to God .have a real genuine catholic life.WE NEED THESE EFFECTIVE TALKS BY FR COLUMBA.....I WILL TOO.
Thank you, Sister!
Thanks
Thank you
"Truth sets you free." :))
That “stop right there - where you feel God moving you” - yes!!! I needed to hear that. Thank you!!!
You’re welcome.
You are so charming and funny. . .and informative. This old lady just loves you😊
Thank you so much!
That was excellent. What invaluable insights to prayer and paying attention to the fire being lit, even in the midst of the Rosary. I discovered your channel from picking up a copy of Totus Tuus on my way out of Benedict Priory. After being Christened as a baby, it has only taken 41 years to become a catechumen. Moving to Ireland 7 years ago has been a blessing, not without sacrifice. And this coming Sunday I will be received in the Catholic Church, and I couldn't be more thankful. Strongly considered Augustine, but Patrick is the name chosen for Confirmation. Glory to God.
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Hi Fr Columba... I am seeing this in April 😀
I love these teachings 💚☘️💚☘️💚☘️ wow St Patrick was contemplative?!?! I had no idea 💡💡💡 thanks ✝️🙏✝️
Glad you enjoyed it, Gail!
I love how you can make us smile and chuckle all the while learning deeply and intensely about our precious Lord and Faith💖
Haha, praise God!
Amen Lovely FR Thank you Hopi Saint Patrick's day
Same to you, Mary!
Same to you father 🙏
Enjoy the fire of God's presence and his love!!! Thank you Fr. Columba.
Amen!
11:16😄😄😂🤣😂. God bless you, father. You are full of the Holy Spirit!
Haha thank you Anthony!
Love this talk, Father. Thank you. I never thought to stop praying when a wonderful inspiration shows up. 🙏
Praise God, and it’s our pleasure!
Wow!!! Affective verses effective. That's a word in itself. Prayer out of love instead of need. Like courting the Almighty having completely intimate moments from within. As opposed to expectations of physical fulfillment of our wants. He becomes the desire of our heart. Wow! Just WOW!
Glad this spoke to you!
🙏🏻👍🏻🙏🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
Thank you, Fr. Columba! Peace and blessing on the Feast of St. Patrick.
And to you!
Father Columba, I loved what you told us at 12:08 about the King 👑, Our Lord Jesus Christ, being in his castle 🏰, which is our ❤️: this from St. Francis of Assisi. I was in Assisi in 1990 on a Franciscan Pilgrimage Tour from NYC. You could cut the holiness I felt in Assisi with a 🔪 -- that's how thick it was/is! I love him + St. Patrick! So... Happy St. Paddy's Day 🍀☘️☘️☘️🍀! Father, bless!
Thank you for sharing this Susan, glad the video could be helpful!
Amen!
Happy Saint Patrick's day. This is the first time I have listened to you Father Columbia. Thank you for your enlightening words. I will look for you from now on.
Thank you Ruth, and welcome to the channel!
I was walking my friends' dogs very early one morning in January up at a beautiful place overlooking the river, and it was frosty and misty like a dream. The sun was shining brightly through the trees, highlighting the old church tower, and my heart just felt like it was bursting! I was praying - just "thank you God" and then I started singing a hymn at the top of my voice. Weird, but it was just springing out of me and I was filled with joy.
That’s so lovely!
Beautiful
I truly Stopped and started three or four times! Thanks you, and A Blessed St Patrick's Day to you, Fr. Columba! Happy Lent!
ha! me too!!!
Praise God, that’s so wonderful to hear! Thank you!
From the prayer, St. Patrick's Breastplate:
Christ with me,
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me,
Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down,
Christ when I sit down,
Christ when I arise,
Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through belief in the Threeness,
Through confession of the Oneness
of the Creator of creation.
Amen!
What a great man St Patrick was. I have recently spent time a little time, thinking about the breastplate of St Patrick. And how a man can dream up such a wonderful prayer.
The foundation of St Patrick breastplate, must have been born out of pain and suffering also a good measure of fear and hopelessness. His dependence on God was total. He was a man and what great example of a man he was. Lord Jesus, help me to be more like St Patrick. To learn as he learned. To live as he lived. To love as he loved. To worship as he worshiped. Good St Patrick be watchful over my destination towards holiness.
@@TheJaysfluid beautiful!
Thank you father..i enjoyed your talk especially on prayer. I love the words you use, to stop relish and enjoy God. God bless you and I pray for Ireland.
Praise God and thank you for sharing these kind words. Bless you!
The internet is such a great resource to spread the word of god. We might look at the view count and only see 1k. But imagine if 1k people showed up to listen to a priest's homily that would be great.
So true!
Beannachtai na féile Pádraig ort!
Cool! ... How are we supposed to pronounce it?😅
And to you!
I found a free pdf of confessions of St Patrick and what struck me was
“The Lord opened the sense of my unbelief that I might at last remember my sins and be converted with all my heart to the Lord my God who had regard for my abjection and mercy on my youth and ignorance and watched over me before I knew him and before I was able to distinguish between good and evil and guarded me and comforted me as well the father his son”. WOW
Brilliant!
This was so good (“so true”) that I had to listen to it twice, right away, because my heart was moved. Thank you for this teaching.
Praise God, Sharon! Thank you for sharing
Now I'm curious, tho. What did the bishop Sheen say about hell?😄
Haha I’ll have to ask Father!
Your words were illuminating, affirming and supportive! I am growing a lot from being your student. Your videos may be brief but they are packed!!! Thank you!!! I promise I will figure out how to give some money each month. And I've already figured out how to send prayers to you and your brothers and your parish! PEACE
Totally agree with you.
That’s very kind of you, thank you Shea! Let us know if we can be of any help. God bless you!
Happy St. Patrick's Day, Father Columba. God bless you. I really enjoy your talks. So, thoughtful, insightful and enlightening, Also, your sense of humor is fantastic! St. Patrick, pray for us.
Thank you kindly! Amen :)
Love the videos. You often mention journalling. What do you do with your journals? Do you have a collection of them that you review? Do you destroy them at some point?
Glad you’re enjoying the series, Scott! That’s a great question - I’ll have to ask Father!
Lol! Happy st paddy's!!
Happy St Patrick's Day!☘
I'm not even Irish but I love this!😀
Love your sense of humour Father Columba!
Very well explained about prayer!
Thank you!🌸
every word you said, I second it!
Thank you Cornelia!
I was allowed to be ‘afflicted’ by a cross/trial which, if I were to survive it, necessitated that I learned quickly to submit to God’s Presence in my spirit. God told me, not long after it began, that “He would not spare me but would sustain me.” This ability to place myself in His Presence saved me. In prayer, everything flows from one’s spirit-into the body, mind, heart, and soul. As Jesus said: “God is Spirit”. Employ your spirit and prayer is Life, yet sometimes tears, too. I “relish” God but I do see it as a bit of a condiment on top of the Life He gives me😂. Thank you Father for more prompting to prayer, again🙏
That’s incredible, thank you for sharing, Steven!
Beautiful!!
He was probably one of the bravest Catholics that’s ever relatable. Which makes him untrustworthy to some 😅. There is actually a mystery in a confession that was compressed in one of the confession that was discussed amongst some of his friend(s) privately. Makes me wonder if it was a schism.
Nonetheless. He glorified God. And therefore had a confession of discipline in his life. Was very prudent. And in his life time had a cause of piety.
I've heard of St. Patrick's day but have never celebrated it, all I know is that people get drunk lol
I would love some recommendations of Pope Benedict readings (for beginners). I keep hearing about how good his stuff is.
Thank you for this amazing content once again.
Haha, it’s sad that that’s how a lot of people celebrate, but it’s so much more than that!
“A School of Prayer” by Pope Benedict would be a great place to start.
@@ctmcatholic thank you much appreciated.
Father. I once saw a program on some Franciscan Monks that
Take care of a Soup Kitchen!
Would you know who
They are & how I could
Get ahold of them!
Where are they? What is their chanel? They were on TH-cam!
Hi Carolee, I’m not sure who that could be but it could have been the Franciscan Friars of the renewal. Here’s their website: www.franciscanfriars.com/
People gather up some offerings
Got a question father I try my very best to pray the Rosary every day I couldn’t how to notice when you said if you feel moving in your heart stop or you only been doing this for less than a year I feel very peaceful at times and I am enjoying every minute of it while I’m praying the rosary but I’m here waiting for the movement of my heart to enjoy God’s presence how can I tell I know it’s a silly question how do I know bless you and bless you all brothers and sisters
Thanks!
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