I'm struggling. I absolutely love the song, and it reminds me that I'd much rather be struggling on earth than in purgatory when He calls me home to Him❤❤❤
Kalli Grace Amen, without our struggles and suffering there can be no growth with God. It’s good to have these weaknesses it keeps our need and dependence on Him more. God Bless!!
For years i have struggled with this one particular thing. God OUR Father although he is soo gentle, he allows the struggle. I hadnt see this as clear as i have these past years, because in chaos we often dont see the whole picture. Hopefully, im in better obedience and i cant wait to see what this is all about....it sure has been painful. Prayers to ALL who struggle. Its a virtue. IT is holy and from GOD. #strivingeveryday #askforGodshelp
Thank you both :) I am struggling with separation, raising my child on my own & trying to be a good Catholic toward my soon to be ex husband.. Please pray for all who are experiencing/struggling with separation/divorce. I would like to hear a positive Catholic video about this very important & misunderstood issue..
I really needed to hear this, thank so much brothers... I'm having a rough time finding a job. Thank you for the encouragement and I will check out the Psalms..
I can't explain it but the more you suffer sometimes the more richer you feel not having anything but it's inside of you. I can't explain it but who feels it knows it. Ask all the Arab nations they know what it feels like! isn't Gods kingdom for the poor and the meek and all the sufferers of the earth? While we are poor n deprived and condemned on this earth, we get every lasting life with our life giver where all the riches are! I heard our homes will be made with precious stones not of this earth. I love my lord because he is beautiful mighty n righteous! May all things live in him. Amen, Selah!! And we shouldn't fear death but believe in God before we die.
I love how attentive and respectful you are with each other when the other is speaking. You are witnesses of charity and kindness and shine His light through your fraternal love. This is what friendship looks like. God bless you.
Brothers, I really needed this. Last night I had a moment with my wife where I was truly feeling the weight of the nursing program I’m in. It all seemed to crash down on me at once. Thank you for this video. It’s a theme I need to be taking in and meditating on for some time. If you happen to see this comment and feel compelled to say a prayer for me, I would most definitely appreciate it. I’ll be praying for you guys and the beautiful message of Jesus you’re spreading.
Thank you for sharing. Really helpful and timely. My struggle as a dad is a daily challenge with my 17 yo boy. Very rebel. Very defiant. Sooooo painful. Oh, I wish I could be out of it. That appears to be the right struggle for me at this time.
In the world today there are many things designed by the enemy to hit youth. Check the books he reads, or has read (harry potter is demonic), music he listens to, pictures in his room.. those items can cause depression or anger. We all know that teenagers have their hormons unbalanced sometimes and that causes them to be more agressive. But today we need to be extra careful what we buy our kids and the stuff we allow them to have. With love, faith in God show him the example and pray that he may find God and gets delivered from the enemy's influence. Ask God to show you the cause of this struggle. May your family be blessed and protected.
@@josejaimeperezsegura1942 of course you love it!! What is there not to love about?? A young boy that goes to a school to learn ... to become a warlock!! So cute! Ask your priest then... or search about it. If you are devout, I ask you to get rid of it. Ask Jesus to tell you the truth. May God bless you and keep you safe.
@@carlagrado7201 But it's just a fiction story! Teenagers know how to read it. Besides, the thread is grounded in good moral goals, it's just about the fight against the evil. I actually consider that you can teach a lot of good values through Harry Potter books. God bless you too!
Thank you so much Franciscans fir always touching our lives.U are the salt of the earth...thank you for your unselfish words of wisdom in keeping our faith more more and more deeper.God speed..
love this brothers. my friend tells me to ask "how is this difficulty my teacher?". looking at suffering that way opens me up to the will of God in a new way.
Psalm 62 really helped me through my struggle. It reminded me that everything against me was nothing in comparison to God’s love for me and what He taught me through it has made me a better person
How amazing that you are talking about exactly what I'm going through right now...a struggle I've had for a long time that I'm starting to see that God seems to want to use for something that couldn't have happened if I didn't have it. Your song, Struggler, helped and blessed me so much when I heard it for the first time yesterday. And yes, I've had the greatest blessings and quickest answers from God the times I've been completely honest with Him. Sometimes it's hard to be honest when I don't even know what I think or how I feel... I guess I can just be honest about that too! Thank you both!
Matthews 5:11 rejoice for all manners of evil shall be formed against you! Christ shows us endurance and sacrifice. The prophets and saints patience, firm beliefs, & Faith!
Br isaiah yayyyy and fr mark mary you guys are incredible your songs honestly help me in my struggles holding on by a thread sometimes in those moments but i see how after as i reflect that these struggles are part of the great design within my soul so i am ready for heaven st therese she would tell the child Jesus to be with her like a play thing to hold her firm or toss her around like a ball whatever Jesus willed for this saint basically as long as He was holding her in His hands and this helpped me understand some things its trust
It surprises me how this videos almost always fit perfectly to what I need just at the moment I need them, this one comes right at the right time, thanks a lot
I learn to depend on God through my struggles by offering them up. In that sense struggles are are necessary to elevate my faith. I’m looking forward to your next talk regarding right struggles.
Thank you for all your videos..your messages are so needed by so many! May God richly bless you both and your community in all you do!!!! Many prayers!🌹
Dear Brothers, I love your work and wanted to thank you so much for it! Last year, I met Brother Paulus at a conference in Fulda, Germany and bought "Outcasts" - phantastic film about your apostolate! Two days ago I downloaded "Poco a poco" and listen to Your songs repeatedly since then. "Tender Remedy" is my favourite and brings me to tears, very time I hear it... May God bless You all. Love from Germany.
Poco a Poco. Think of the Apostles and how they struggled to understand what was happening at the time? Must have been hard for them. Their all Saints now. Persevere everyone. Little by Little we will get to understand it all. Love from Ireland 💚
As an Orthodox, the struggle aspect comes more easily. Honestly the hardest part of being a Christian for me is the love. Loving humanity and loving myself, in service to God. I tend to fall into almost Calvinist thinking, seeing only sin and falling short of expectations everywhere I look. I wonder if we deserve to be saved, then realise that's blasphemy. Then I feel a guilt for it which just starts the cycle all over again.
Everything starts with the encounter that changes you for the better, with His hug, with that decisive presence. I cannot deny I have experienced it multiple times, por example in confession. Letting that Love run me through broke a lot of bad cycles in me... Maybe it's the way Jesus looks at me; I am trying to verify it. But that's the way I want to look at everyone and everything... I find myself loving more each time. I don't know, maybe you find this message useful... I understand you! And I hope you have experienced this or that you will. Big hug in Christ
Daniel i think its good to keep in my mind that when we have a relationship with God and when we try to go further in our faith, the evil one wants to distract us and hinder spiritual growth. He does this in many ways but one of them is to make us scrupulous so as to take away our peace. I think its good to remind ourselves that God is a loving father and that he loved us so much that in Jesus Christ he died for us even though we are sinners. We can even though we mess up always turned to him and rest assured that he will forgive us.
Thank you so much, my struggle is at work , or should I say some of the people I work with. I struggle with how to be a prayful catholic when some at my work ignore me and leave me out on a daily basis.
Simply Tech - the Church has taught and continue to teach that military service is honorable and not inherently sinful, even in wartime. If you want to get into the particulars, google 'just war,' but even if a war is not viewed as just by the Vatican, that's on the decision makers and your job is to do you job. (Of course, not talking war crimes or anything like that.)
What in the books of the New Covenant give you the idea that military service is something to avoid? That's not what the Church teaches, and not what we should believe. In fact, the Church teaches obedience to and service toward secular authorities, when possible, because of the books of the New Covenant (St. Paul especially). A Roman centurion gave Jesus the greatest example of faith He had seen to that point, and that centurion's words are repeated (paraphrased) every Mass. Another centurion was the first Gentile convert.
Actually, what I wrote isn't necessary true, at least not completely. The Church teaches what it teaches primarily because that was the Sacred Tradition it was charged to preserve. The books of the New Covenant are those that 4th century bishops believed would help explain, preserve and not conflict with Sacred Tradition.
Hi Simply Tech, you can listen to this podcast from Dr. Taylor Marshal on the topic. I found it very interesting and educational. th-cam.com/video/DgepZOt1wsE/w-d-xo.html
Interesting that you two value struggle and Muslims define jihad as struggle. My own way of dealing with life's vicissitudes is to do my best and hope that is good enough for God.
I'm struggling. I absolutely love the song, and it reminds me that I'd much rather be struggling on earth than in purgatory when He calls me home to Him❤❤❤
I really believe that God teaches us the most in our hardest seasons...He refines is into a better version of ourselves :)
Kalli Grace
Amen, without our struggles and suffering there can be no growth with God. It’s good to have these weaknesses it keeps our need and dependence on Him more. God Bless!!
Argee with you! 100% :)
Amen. Beautiful.
For years i have struggled with this one particular thing. God OUR Father although he is soo gentle, he allows the struggle. I hadnt see this as clear as i have these past years, because in chaos we often dont see the whole picture. Hopefully, im in better obedience and i cant wait to see what this is all about....it sure has been painful. Prayers to ALL who struggle. Its a virtue. IT is holy and from GOD. #strivingeveryday #askforGodshelp
He comforts us with His rod and staff (Psalm 21)!
How could there be thumbs down? Come on people, these guys are awesome! 👍🏻
Thank you both :) I am struggling with separation, raising my child on my own & trying to be a good Catholic toward my soon to be ex husband.. Please pray for all who are experiencing/struggling with separation/divorce. I would like to hear a positive Catholic video about this very important & misunderstood issue..
@ m, praying for you!
I really needed to hear this, thank so much brothers... I'm having a rough time finding a job. Thank you for the encouragement and I will check out the Psalms..
Best of Luck❤
pray the Novena to St Josemaría Escrivá for work!!!
I can't explain it but the more you suffer sometimes the more richer you feel not having anything but it's inside of you. I can't explain it but who feels it knows it. Ask all the Arab nations they know what it feels like! isn't Gods kingdom for the poor and the meek and all the sufferers of the earth? While we are poor n deprived and condemned on this earth, we get every lasting life with our life giver where all the riches are! I heard our homes will be made with precious stones not of this earth. I love my lord because he is beautiful mighty n righteous! May all things live in him. Amen, Selah!! And we shouldn't fear death but believe in God before we die.
I love how attentive and respectful you are with each other when the other is speaking. You are witnesses of charity and kindness and shine His light through your fraternal love. This is what friendship looks like. God bless you.
Brothers, I really needed this. Last night I had a moment with my wife where I was truly feeling the weight of the nursing program I’m in. It all seemed to crash down on me at once. Thank you for this video. It’s a theme I need to be taking in and meditating on for some time. If you happen to see this comment and feel compelled to say a prayer for me, I would most definitely appreciate it. I’ll be praying for you guys and the beautiful message of Jesus you’re spreading.
Thank you for sharing. Really helpful and timely. My struggle as a dad is a daily challenge with my 17 yo boy. Very rebel. Very defiant. Sooooo painful. Oh, I wish I could be out of it. That appears to be the right struggle for me at this time.
Been there, Dan. All kids are different, of course, but I know how tough that can be. Hang in there.
In the world today there are many things designed by the enemy to hit youth. Check the books he reads, or has read (harry potter is demonic), music he listens to, pictures in his room.. those items can cause depression or anger. We all know that teenagers have their hormons unbalanced sometimes and that causes them to be more agressive. But today we need to be extra careful what we buy our kids and the stuff we allow them to have.
With love, faith in God show him the example and pray that he may find God and gets delivered from the enemy's influence.
Ask God to show you the cause of this struggle.
May your family be blessed and protected.
@@carlagrado7201 hahahaha why do you say that Harry Potter is demonic??? I love it and I grew with it, and I'm still a devout Catholic
@@josejaimeperezsegura1942 of course you love it!! What is there not to love about?? A young boy that goes to a school to learn ... to become a warlock!! So cute!
Ask your priest then... or search about it.
If you are devout, I ask you to get rid of it.
Ask Jesus to tell you the truth.
May God bless you and keep you safe.
@@carlagrado7201 But it's just a fiction story! Teenagers know how to read it. Besides, the thread is grounded in good moral goals, it's just about the fight against the evil. I actually consider that you can teach a lot of good values through Harry Potter books. God bless you too!
My 3 year old daughter loves this song, and adds the lyrics, "and the donkey!"
Thank you so much Franciscans fir always touching our lives.U are the salt of the earth...thank you for your unselfish words of wisdom in keeping our faith more more and more deeper.God speed..
I love that donkey. Thank you guys. Great as always.
love this brothers. my friend tells me to ask "how is this difficulty my teacher?". looking at suffering that way opens me up to the will of God in a new way.
Psalm 62 really helped me through my struggle. It reminded me that everything against me was nothing in comparison to God’s love for me and what He taught me through it has made me a better person
How amazing that you are talking about exactly what I'm going through right now...a struggle I've had for a long time that I'm starting to see that God seems to want to use for something that couldn't have happened if I didn't have it. Your song, Struggler, helped and blessed me so much when I heard it for the first time yesterday. And yes, I've had the greatest blessings and quickest answers from God the times I've been completely honest with Him. Sometimes it's hard to be honest when I don't even know what I think or how I feel... I guess I can just be honest about that too! Thank you both!
A beautiful reflection. Thank you Jessica.
Matthews 5:11 rejoice for all manners of evil shall be formed against you! Christ shows us endurance and sacrifice. The prophets and saints patience, firm beliefs, & Faith!
Beautiful
Thank you for sharing this intimate part of your life and prayers
Your song/video Struggler is on point!
Br isaiah yayyyy and fr mark mary you guys are incredible your songs honestly help me in my struggles holding on by a thread sometimes in those moments but i see how after as i reflect that these struggles are part of the great design within my soul so i am ready for heaven st therese she would tell the child Jesus to be with her like a play thing to hold her firm or toss her around like a ball whatever Jesus willed for this saint basically as long as He was holding her in His hands and this helpped me understand some things its trust
Thank you so much for the video clips full of Biblical references. Great job. I love it and appreciate it 🙏🙏
Hard times make us grow, strugle make us trust God more and it helps us grow in faith in God! Good video, looking forward to next one!
Father without the struggle in life there is no joy in living. Jesus has always seen me through, and given new meaning to life and it is every day.
It surprises me how this videos almost always fit perfectly to what I need just at the moment I need them, this one comes right at the right time, thanks a lot
I learn to depend on God through my struggles by offering them up. In that sense struggles are are necessary to elevate my faith. I’m looking forward to your next talk regarding right struggles.
Thank you for all your videos..your messages are so needed by so many! May God richly bless you both and your community in all you do!!!! Many prayers!🌹
Dear Brothers, I love your work and wanted to thank you so much for it! Last year, I met Brother Paulus at a conference in Fulda, Germany and bought "Outcasts" - phantastic film about your apostolate! Two days ago I downloaded "Poco a poco" and listen to Your songs repeatedly since then. "Tender Remedy" is my favourite and brings me to tears, very time I hear it... May God bless You all. Love from Germany.
Thank you Agatha! God bless you!
More brother isaiah!!!
Working on it...
Thank you for this... It really made me think and put a whole lot into perspective. Blessings and looking forward to the next video. #strugglaz
Poco a Poco. Think of the Apostles and how they struggled to
understand what was happening at the time?
Must have been hard for them. Their all Saints now.
Persevere everyone. Little by Little we will get to understand
it all. Love from Ireland 💚
Needed this so much! Thank God
As an Orthodox, the struggle aspect comes more easily. Honestly the hardest part of being a Christian for me is the love. Loving humanity and loving myself, in service to God. I tend to fall into almost Calvinist thinking, seeing only sin and falling short of expectations everywhere I look. I wonder if we deserve to be saved, then realise that's blasphemy. Then I feel a guilt for it which just starts the cycle all over again.
Everything starts with the encounter that changes you for the better, with His hug, with that decisive presence. I cannot deny I have experienced it multiple times, por example in confession. Letting that Love run me through broke a lot of bad cycles in me... Maybe it's the way Jesus looks at me; I am trying to verify it. But that's the way I want to look at everyone and everything... I find myself loving more each time. I don't know, maybe you find this message useful... I understand you! And I hope you have experienced this or that you will. Big hug in Christ
Daniel i think its good to keep in my mind that when we have a relationship with God and when we try to go further in our faith, the evil one wants to distract us and hinder spiritual growth. He does this in many ways but one of them is to make us scrupulous so as to take away our peace. I think its good to remind ourselves that God is a loving father and that he loved us so much that in Jesus Christ he died for us even though we are sinners. We can even though we mess up always turned to him and rest assured that he will forgive us.
I love your videos! God bless you!
Thank you so much for all your advice guys.
thank you for making this video.
Thank you so much, my struggle is at work , or should I say some of the people I work with. I struggle with how to be a prayful catholic when some at my work ignore me and leave me out on a daily basis.
Please can you do a video about the morals of a catholic joining the army and potentially killing in a warzone situation etc.
Simply Tech - the Church has taught and continue to teach that military service is honorable and not inherently sinful, even in wartime. If you want to get into the particulars, google 'just war,' but even if a war is not viewed as just by the Vatican, that's on the decision makers and your job is to do you job. (Of course, not talking war crimes or anything like that.)
What in the books of the New Covenant give you the idea that military service is something to avoid? That's not what the Church teaches, and not what we should believe. In fact, the Church teaches obedience to and service toward secular authorities, when possible, because of the books of the New Covenant (St. Paul especially).
A Roman centurion gave Jesus the greatest example of faith He had seen to that point, and that centurion's words are repeated (paraphrased) every Mass. Another centurion was the first Gentile convert.
Actually, what I wrote isn't necessary true, at least not completely. The Church teaches what it teaches primarily because that was the Sacred Tradition it was charged to preserve. The books of the New Covenant are those that 4th century bishops believed would help explain, preserve and not conflict with Sacred Tradition.
Simply Tech I would seek God's commandment on this one. It's like hacksaw Ridge. DON'T KILL
Hi Simply Tech, you can listen to this podcast from Dr. Taylor Marshal on the topic. I found it very interesting and educational. th-cam.com/video/DgepZOt1wsE/w-d-xo.html
Thank you.
Struggling vs. suffering?
Hi, could you add subtitles to your materials? I do not know perfectly English, it would help me a lot.
Btw. great channel :)
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I am struggling at work with my faith with my anger and the work stress and I kinda responded badly... I am just really upset about it..
Peace be with you
Do you guys have to cut your hair?
What's with the clothes they are wearing? :P
There was a sale.
😎😎😎😎♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏
Interesting that you two value struggle and Muslims define jihad as struggle. My own way of dealing with life's vicissitudes is to do my best and hope that is good enough for God.
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