I am 17 and from Croatia. I discovered your channel recently and just wanted to say thank you fr Columba for being so honest, simple and funny when you speak and because you speak from the heart and I think that is the best way to help young people find God and experience His love because the world is full of false promises and lies and we all want just to find truth and love and be loved fully (by God). God bless you!
I find this topic fascinating as I am autistic and I analyze all social interactions in an effort to make up for what I'm missing intuitively. I find that through prayer, God has led me to have his confidence in conversations/ social interactions. (It isn't consistent because Im wretched like everyone, and I get overwelmed by the environment, etc..) And Im learning not to mind the haters and love them anyway. When I was young, I would suck all the oxygen out of the room. To make up for my social deficiency, I acted like a social person without actually interacting with others. Now, I am learning to listen, which helps a lot. There is still some level of performing going on, but God is good, and he will finish his good work in me. So, from someone who has my fair share of poverty, I encourage you all to just get out there into the mosh pit of life. God's got you.
Back in the old days when I was an art teacher, I used to share Martha Graham's quote with my students: "There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will be lost.” Sometimes when I look back on my un-religious days, I think I was still a sheep that recognized His voice.
I've never heard it put this way, but it makes so much sense - "You are a revelation of something of who he is... Nobody else reveals that aspect of God like you do. You are a totally unique revelation..." How can we not feel loved when we hear that? It's truly, truly amazing.
Father: I am American dude trained in mental health. I have the best conversations with God when it is quiet. He touches my mind throughout the day when I am busy and he points out areas to avoid mistakes. You are so right when you share your heart. You show your true psychological self. You nailed it when you said, just be yourself. For myself father, having a sense of humor. Keep up the good work.
Wow i really needed this. Thank you Father. I have been trying to become more emotionally and mentally aware and have been going to therapy for that and have found this fear that arises in conversations to be very real for me... fear of vulnerability, of being punished, rejected, no longer loved.. its led me to disappear, push others away, believing im a burden, and unlovable. Inevitably, that creates the very conflict i have been fearing. Father may you please speak about this fear? And also how it links to love and shame.. how to be a friend because these things get in the way... and how it links back to Jesus?
Hello Father Columba. Thank you and to your team for your videos. I'm rediscovering my faith after feeling lost for most of my adult life. Abuse and trauma left me with lots of questions that I was too afraid to ask. Now I want to be closer to God. I want to know him and trust him. Talking is so hard. My anxiety leaves me feeling like I need to cut myself off. I can't do that anymore. I will try to be more present for him. Thank you again.
Socrates was known to have often said "know thyself", and he was very right, for only then can you best reform yourself to the "way, the truth, and the life" of Jesus+ To wit, like Michelangelo chipping away at a block of stone to reveal a work of art or all that God intended us to be. And by the grace of God may we chip till the day we die. May Jesus+ bless you Father Columba in your mission I pray. Amen.
Hey Fr. Columba just wanted to say what’s up! / thank you. So I’m a 32 year old tattoo artist all the way from the east coast in America. Kinda hard to have conversations with my appearance being a tattooed person but wish I had a catholic priest or friend to chat faith with. I still sit in at open church’s and pray when I can however it’s hard to connect or find anyone to talk about Jesus with. Would be very cool if you had any recommendations or have even a pen pal service? Felt silly to reach out but the truth is I found your channel and it’s been the only content I’ve enjoyed watching a listening to while I paint and make art and at the very least wanted to say thank you for you wonderful spirit and I feel renewed every time I listen to your videos. Good bless you and thank you for sharing, Aaron
I live in NYC and have felt the same way as you albeit I only have a few tattoos, lol. I have been to a few different Catholic Churches and will say that most of the people attending have been pretty kind and open. Continue to pray and talk to GOD he will open doors for you that you will have never expected.
Hello Aaron, Have you ever considered reaching out to a priest and relaying what you wrote to dear Father Columba? I believe that Father's order is in NYC. 😄😇
I needed this. I’ve been being more of a hermit because I avoid conversations because I have this exact feeling you’re describing of fear and I feel shy or anxious. I know I’m supposed to be interacting and I’ve tried to make more of an effort lately.
Father Columba this is something I've been praying about lately! I have so much I want to share and help with but I get afraid of saying things incorrectly, of accidentally saying something offensive or fearing I'll say something stupid, fearing that if I open up more to people then they'll dislike me and I'll lose their friendship and such. I let it shut me down so many times. I've been making myself push against this fear more and more lately which at times has been terrifying. Thank you so much for these tips and helping realize some truths about myself. God bless you all!
Haha. I pressed the "skip ads" button as soon as I could. As it happens, the last words before the "So awkward" was Jordan Peterson saying "I'm going tell you the truth". And I couldn't agree more.
I'm watching after being out for a family birthday meal. This is how I felt at the beginning of the evening- feeling really zoned out and wishing I was somewhere else. I never felt like this before in social situations, and I was struggling to connect. It took me a long time to finally relax and feel comfortable. Maybe these things get more difficult as we get older, I don't know.
I'm guessing that I am not a good talker or I don't like to talk too much. I I love texting thought. But since there is no such a thing like confession through texting, I will assume that I rather push myself to talk than keep it quiet.❤
Thank you for the comment about praying with the saints! Yes, she is definitely correct. Ha ha, so if someone asks for instance, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, will you please pray with us? And we do not pronounce her name, [GAH- teh- ree] - 99% sure she will still pray with us and to God ❤😅😊🎉😊😂
To be out straight with you, I am inclined to put my foot in my mouth, i.e. I inclined to say the wrong thing at the wrong time, I am also very wary of people because of my past, I inclined to think what exactly are they really saying about me in there mind or behind my back. I keep myself to myself mostly because of me as a person and my past, I don't really know what love is, I never have if I did I would not have done in my past to hurt my mother, and my ex wife. In my opinion you don't or should not hurt those your supposed to Love.
Thank you so much. I really needed this, especially when talking to older cousins/relatives. What you said that we are beautiful and important, that struck a chord. Thank you so much.
I'm in the process of joining the Catholic church after years of being a lapsed Protestant. I have RCIA classes on Wednesday and the priest sometimes looks at me like I am crazy.
I just finished OCIA and I had the opposite problem - I thought the priest was nuts! He could use this video because he’s really hard to connect with. I pray for priests; it’s a tough job.
Use asked for donation for your church but i only use cash so I will give more handout on this Sunday mass to my local church in attention to your request
I love you lots and i *really* need you to read this Catholics is not right biblically. If you don't believe me, I would really want you to read this. They might not have it in the Catholic Bible, but if they do, they might not have the exact words ..... Leviticus 19-7 and 26. Luke 4-8 1-corinthians 20-10 and Exodus 34-14 [ *I might have* *misspelled* *Corinthians and* *leviticus and Exodus* ] *This one is really IMPORTANT* it* *Exodus 20-2--6* And leviticus 26 Highly recommended king James *original*
What about those people who it is really dangerous to be vulnerable with? I know several narcissistic people who just take advantage of or mock any kind of vulnerability. . . I've found that it is best to not be too vulnerable with them.
I have trouble conversing with people cause I’m afraid of being judged. Especially when I am with my husband’s friends. I just sit and listen cause they like to gossip and bash people who aren’t there. I don’t know half the people they talk about and the hurtful things they say makes me cringe. I really feel like the minute I’m not around, I’m the one they gossip about. I know it’s my own insecurities but I wish I knew how to address it.
Just wondering. I have a speech problem. I do not know how to say the name of this Saint Dymphna. She is Irish. She ran from her incest father who wanted to marry her to replace her fathers mother. She died in Belgium. She was 15. She is for people with mental illness, incest, and more I forget. She is my go to saint. How do you say her name properly. It’s important to me. I will watch for the video where you say her name.
Saint Dimf-- nuh. I'd add that if you mispronounce her name, she knows you are asking her for intercessory prayers! She's listening whenever you call to her 😊
I dunno man, I feel like you monopolozied this conversation....I couldn't seem to be heard by you.😅 Just trying to help your analytics.... Trust me, you're glad I couldn't make myself heard ... I'm the one that talks too much and shares ALL my "similar experiences" stories and just generally reminds others of the beauty of silence!!😮
I am 17 and from Croatia. I discovered your channel recently and just wanted to say thank you fr Columba for being so honest, simple and funny when you speak and because you speak from the heart and I think that is the best way to help young people find God and experience His love because the world is full of false promises and lies and we all want just to find truth and love and be loved fully (by God). God bless you!
Confirmation of RE videos ypu should be making ? 🔥
Hvala Bogu, ima nas
Did you go to the Mladifest Youth Festival last week? I found him there!
@@paolojelacic7884Ima nas i iz BiH također. :)
Yes Croatia represent!
I find this topic fascinating as I am autistic and I analyze all social interactions in an effort to make up for what I'm missing intuitively. I find that through prayer, God has led me to have his confidence in conversations/ social interactions. (It isn't consistent because Im wretched like everyone, and I get overwelmed by the environment, etc..) And Im learning not to mind the haters and love them anyway.
When I was young, I would suck all the oxygen out of the room. To make up for my social deficiency, I acted like a social person without actually interacting with others. Now, I am learning to listen, which helps a lot. There is still some level of performing going on, but God is good, and he will finish his good work in me. So, from someone who has my fair share of poverty, I encourage you all to just get out there into the mosh pit of life. God's got you.
Back in the old days when I was an art teacher, I used to share Martha Graham's quote with my students: "There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will be lost.” Sometimes when I look back on my un-religious days, I think I was still a sheep that recognized His voice.
I've never heard it put this way, but it makes so much sense - "You are a revelation of something of who he is... Nobody else reveals that aspect of God like you do. You are a totally unique revelation..." How can we not feel loved when we hear that? It's truly, truly amazing.
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Ima li ovo predavanje prevod na hrvatsom?
Yes I feel exactly the same! Ave Maria!
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Father: I am American dude trained in mental health. I have the best conversations with God when it is quiet. He touches my mind throughout the day when I am busy and he points out areas to avoid mistakes. You are so right when you share your heart. You show your true psychological self. You nailed it when you said, just be yourself. For myself father, having a sense of humor. Keep up the good work.
Thank u thank u
Thankyou FR Columba, GOD BLESS
Bless you, Frank!
Great advice. God bless you too.
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Wow i really needed this. Thank you Father. I have been trying to become more emotionally and mentally aware and have been going to therapy for that and have found this fear that arises in conversations to be very real for me... fear of vulnerability, of being punished, rejected, no longer loved.. its led me to disappear, push others away, believing im a burden, and unlovable. Inevitably, that creates the very conflict i have been fearing. Father may you please speak about this fear? And also how it links to love and shame.. how to be a friend because these things get in the way... and how it links back to Jesus?
Excellent points and suggestions. I hope he takes note of them.
spiritually brilliant, quirky and insightful, we love you Father!! (Love, a Mom and 2 teen kids watching late night youtube!)
Thanks for watching.
Hello Father Columba. Thank you and to your team for your videos. I'm rediscovering my faith after feeling lost for most of my adult life. Abuse and trauma left me with lots of questions that I was too afraid to ask. Now I want to be closer to God. I want to know him and trust him. Talking is so hard. My anxiety leaves me feeling like I need to cut myself off. I can't do that anymore. I will try to be more present for him. Thank you again.
Socrates was known to have often said "know thyself", and he was very right, for only then can you best reform yourself to the "way, the truth, and the life" of Jesus+ To wit, like Michelangelo chipping away at a block of stone to reveal a work of art or all that God intended us to be. And by the grace of God may we chip till the day we die. May Jesus+ bless you Father Columba in your mission I pray. Amen.
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Hey Fr. Columba just wanted to say what’s up! / thank you.
So I’m a 32 year old tattoo artist all the way from the east coast in America.
Kinda hard to have conversations with my appearance being a tattooed person but wish I had a catholic priest or friend to chat faith with. I still sit in at open church’s and pray when I can however it’s hard to connect or find anyone to talk about Jesus with. Would be very cool if you had any recommendations or have even a pen pal service? Felt silly to reach out but the truth is I found your channel and it’s been the only content I’ve enjoyed watching a listening to while I paint and make art and at the very least wanted to say thank you for you wonderful spirit and I feel renewed every time I listen to your videos. Good bless you and thank you for sharing, Aaron
Keep trying ! The Catholic community is a beautiful quilt of people from all walks of life.
I live in NYC and have felt the same way as you albeit I only have a few tattoos, lol. I have been to a few different Catholic Churches and will say that most of the people attending have been pretty kind and open. Continue to pray and talk to GOD he will open doors for you that you will have never expected.
Amen to talking to God, and saying that He will open doors you never expected!!!
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He is *so* amazing!!!
Hello Aaron, Have you ever considered reaching out to a priest and relaying what you wrote to dear Father Columba?
I believe that Father's order is in NYC. 😄😇
I needed this. I’ve been being more of a hermit because I avoid conversations because I have this exact feeling you’re describing of fear and I feel shy or anxious. I know I’m supposed to be interacting and I’ve tried to make more of an effort lately.
Keep trying!
Iv had this issue all my life ❤
"You are a revelation of God's Heart". Love this!
Your videos feed me everyday! Thank you sooooo much for all you do. 🙏
You are so welcome!
Father Columba this is something I've been praying about lately! I have so much I want to share and help with but I get afraid of saying things incorrectly, of accidentally saying something offensive or fearing I'll say something stupid, fearing that if I open up more to people then they'll dislike me and I'll lose their friendship and such. I let it shut me down so many times. I've been making myself push against this fear more and more lately which at times has been terrifying. Thank you so much for these tips and helping realize some truths about myself. God bless you all!
Same⬆️
Wow. I really loved this one! Solid.
Good Points... sometimes we tune out because we are thinking about One Thought !!!
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God bless you Father Columba! Thank you for sharing your kind words :)
Thanks for listening.
I had the pleasure recently of getting to sit down with Father Malachy. I regret not asking more questions and having a better dialogue.
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Thank you for sharing this. It enlights my mission of Life !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Haha.
I pressed the "skip ads" button as soon as I could. As it happens, the last words before the "So awkward" was Jordan Peterson saying "I'm going tell you the truth".
And I couldn't agree more.
I'm watching after being out for a family birthday meal. This is how I felt at the beginning of the evening- feeling really zoned out and wishing I was somewhere else. I never felt like this before in social situations, and I was struggling to connect. It took me a long time to finally relax and feel comfortable. Maybe these things get more difficult as we get older, I don't know.
I would advise anyone to do a personal development and self growth course , it really really helped me
So encouraging, thank you Fr. Columba ❤
You are so welcome.
Thank you, I definitely needed this. Another beautiful talk like always!
You are so welcome
Sometimes the something similar helps, sometimes you see it wasn't about sharing, it was just about listening
I'm guessing that I am not a good talker or I don't like to talk too much. I I love texting thought. But since there is no such a thing like confession through texting, I will assume that I rather push myself to talk than keep it quiet.❤
Thank you for the comment about praying with the saints! Yes, she is definitely correct. Ha ha, so if someone asks for instance, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, will you please pray with us? And we do not pronounce her name, [GAH- teh- ree] - 99% sure she will still pray with us and to God ❤😅😊🎉😊😂
That was sooooo helpful…no one has ever put that in words quite like you just did. 🔥! Spoke directly to my heart, thank you!
To be out straight with you, I am inclined to put my foot in my mouth, i.e. I inclined to say the wrong thing at the wrong time, I am also very wary of people because of my past, I inclined to think what exactly are they really saying about me in there mind or behind my back. I keep myself to myself mostly because of me as a person and my past, I don't really know what love is, I never have if I did I would not have done in my past to hurt my mother, and my ex wife. In my opinion you don't or should not hurt those your supposed to Love.
Thanks for this Fr 👍🙏
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Can't wait 🙏😊
Looking forward to this🙏
Hope you enjoy it.
Thank you so much. I really needed this, especially when talking to older cousins/relatives. What you said that we are beautiful and important, that struck a chord. Thank you so much.
God bless you too Fr. Columba
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So inspiring, thank you father!
you should've come to the WYD in Lisbon. I'm not a pilgrim but I live here and It's being wonderful! Pray for us.
Fr Columba was there!
@@ctmcatholic Great! I thought otherwise as this video was published today.
Thank you, it is really interesting and helpful !
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, Father.
You’re welcome.
I'm in the process of joining the Catholic church after years of being a lapsed Protestant. I have RCIA classes on Wednesday and the priest sometimes looks at me like I am crazy.
I'm praying for you 🙏 I would think that you will get to know that priest better as the weeks go by??
I just finished OCIA and I had the opposite problem - I thought the priest was nuts! He could use this video because he’s really hard to connect with. I pray for priests; it’s a tough job.
Thank You
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Thanks Father. Yes, very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, Father Columba.
You’re welcome.
Use asked for donation for your church but i only use cash so I will give more handout on this Sunday mass to my local church in attention to your request
Done. Double handout this Sunday on church. It hurted but if doesn’t hurt it is not handout
Onya Col!
Very helpful. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I love you lots and i *really* need you to read this
Catholics is not right biblically.
If you don't believe me, I would really want you to read this. They might not have it in the Catholic Bible, but if they do, they might not have the exact words .....
Leviticus 19-7 and 26. Luke 4-8
1-corinthians 20-10 and Exodus 34-14
[ *I might have* *misspelled* *Corinthians and* *leviticus and Exodus* ]
*This one is really IMPORTANT* it* *Exodus 20-2--6*
And leviticus 26
Highly recommended king James *original*
What about those people who it is really dangerous to be vulnerable with? I know several narcissistic people who just take advantage of or mock any kind of vulnerability. . . I've found that it is best to not be too vulnerable with them.
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That intro is exactly my experience…awkward ! I’ve always assumed it’s my hermit tendencies.
I have trouble conversing with people cause I’m afraid of being judged. Especially when I am with my husband’s friends. I just sit and listen cause they like to gossip and bash people who aren’t there. I don’t know half the people they talk about and the hurtful things they say makes me cringe. I really feel like the minute I’m not around, I’m the one they gossip about. I know it’s my own insecurities but I wish I knew how to address it.
Feel like a kid enticipating for unwraping a candy 😊
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I always feel like im talking too much
Just wondering. I have a speech problem. I do not know how to say the name of this Saint Dymphna. She is Irish. She ran from her incest father who wanted to marry her to replace her fathers mother. She died in Belgium. She was 15. She is for people with mental illness, incest, and more I forget. She is my go to saint. How do you say her name properly. It’s important to me. I will watch for the video where you say her name.
I do not know how to correctly pronounce her name yet either
Saint Dimf-- nuh. I'd add that if you mispronounce her name, she knows you are asking her for intercessory prayers! She's listening whenever you call to her 😊
:)
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I dunno man, I feel like you monopolozied this conversation....I couldn't seem to be heard by you.😅
Just trying to help your analytics....
Trust me, you're glad I couldn't make myself heard ... I'm the one that talks too much and shares ALL my "similar experiences" stories and just generally reminds others of the beauty of silence!!😮
Thank you
You're welcome