Struggling to Share the Gospel? Here's What's Missing
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2022
- (Today's video is an excerpt from, "The 99, A New System for Evangelization." To learn more about this amazing resource, visit: bit.ly/3E39THU)
Every Christian is called to go into the world and make disciples. But how do we actually do this?
Today, Fr. Mike tells us that before we can live out the mission of the Church, one thing is needed: a personal relationship with Jesus and his Church. Without this relationship, our missionary efforts simply become another well-meaning chore or good deed. Our relationship with Christ gives our works meaning and purpose. It is vital, then, that our missionary identity be rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus and his Church.
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Recently I’ve had experienced strong conversion. The Holy Spirit has released me from the chains of my repeated sins, so much so that thinking about my past disgusts me. Prayer has been at my priority list as well as fasting. But I have been in that phase where I wanna do so much but I’ve been learning that I must first focus on building my trust on Him and within my own family before I can do with what comes next. Even before my conversion God has been showing me how to be patient, but most importantly how much I cannot do things myself. And this message just confirms what He has been showing me throughout my journey.
Wow. Same here.
@@chrisbrownlov1 God bless you and stay safe too.
Your gospel isn't the same as ours. The true Gospel is:
1. God created man in his image
2. Man sinned and needs a Saviour from God's wrath and judgement and sin
3. *Jesus died so we can be saved by his grace through our faith in him* and reconciled back to God (John 6:3, John 6:40, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5)
@@ijustcamefrombiblestudy2243 On point no. 2 you said “man needs to be saved” yes we do and that is why God sent his only son, Son of Man; God in flesh, to save us. He was raised up so we can see salvation through Jesus/Himself just like Moses when he was instructed to raise a snake on a poll so that the his people maybe saved from snake bites (symbolic because Jesus saves us from sin when we turn to him). But then you mentioned from God’s wrath. You are implying that God commits one of the deadly sins. He does not. Rather he is a loving God and is a just One. He gives us many warning/opportunities to turn from our ways of the wickedness but understands that there is so much He can do before judgment is given when we chose to disobey/ignore Him. He doesn’t take a liking in destroying but does what is just in His judgment.
"It's about getting back to the RELATIONSHIP. It's about getting back to HIM, the one we're in a relationship with, God Himself - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And being reminded that your deepest idenity is a Child of God, a Desiple of Jesus."
AMEN!
Does anybody know what is the meaning of seeing a white cross when eyes are closed. Not while dreaming!!
@@ashakiran5507 My advice is to pray to the Father, Son, and Holy spirit and ask God to lead you to the meaning. Pray, and read the bible. Trust that God will reveal his messages to you when and how you are meant to get them. And you'll know it when the real answer is revealed as it will give you peace and you'll feel the Holy Spirit inside you in agreement with the answer. Trust in God to guide you. His timing is perfect.
Your gospel isn't the same as ours. The true Gospel is:
1. God created man in his image
2. Man sinned and needs a Saviour from God's wrath and judgement and sin
3. *Jesus died so we can be saved by his grace through our faith in him* and reconciled back to God (John 6:3, John 6:40, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5)
@@ijustcamefrombiblestudy2243 How is that any different than what every Christian believes? That's what every Christian believes.
Father Mike,
My name is Evan. i’m 22 now and have been dealing with scrupulosity for 4 years now. at the beginning i was worried about things like “i’m lying because i didn’t really read the terms and conditions” or “i’m too scared that Saturday is still the day i’m supposed to worship and rest on”. i’ve grown over the years and understand why they are wrong (at least the saturday one), but now i’m dealing with things like Romans 14:23 where “But whoever has doubts is condemned if he eats, because the eating is not from faith. For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin”. This terrifies me since now i feel that all the things i let go of in the past 4 years that i was only “pretty sure” wasn’t a sin have to be prevented again. it has brought me to tears even at work sometimes with anxiety, stress, and doubt of the faith that my mind has even had thoughts of giving up the faith or even thoughts of suicide (neither of which do i have ANY intention of doing right now, but i’m scarred that will change someday if this gets worse). i don’t know if i understand romans 14 the way it was intended, so im hoping i don’t have to go down that road from my past again, but i don’t want to just “ignore it” because it seems incredibly hard for me. i’ve been talking to a priest for the good part of these 4 years, but he seems so lenient on what’s sinful now and i’m unsure if it’s because it’s the truth or if he just doesn’t want me to worry anymore. i tried asking another priest and he disagreed with my long-term priest who i’ve worked with on this scrupulosity, so i don’t know if i can even trust him anymore. i don’t know what i’m required to do and i just want to feel free again. What should i do? Am i required to refrain from everything that i have any doubts on whether it’s sinful (like reading terms and conditions or what jokes i’m allowed to make or laugh at)?
P.S.
some of the things i asked the two priests were the following:
1. can i make jokes about cultural accents when i think they sound funny?
2. When does eating too much sugar/added sugar become glutinous?
3. is complaining a sin if i just want to verbalize that i’m upset even if i’m just composing at home alone out loud while playing a game or thinking about my day?
4. is being competitive and wanting to be better at my hobbies than others who do it a sinful pride or a good pride? i want everyone to do their best but i feel bad when others constantly beat me.
5. i have an eccentric person skirt with wanting to ignore social norms that i find oppressive and worry that not trying to fit into my culture’s norms will cause others to either dislike me or be scandalized and not want to be apart of the faith do to my eccentricities/disregard for those norms. (the norms i’m referring to is like being slightly louder at group gatherings, tons of joking, and not keeping my car clean).
6. is being headstrong(as in being stubborn and wanting to do things your own way regardless of outside opinion) (and liking being that way) a sin?
Hi! I have scrupulosity too. This is a very packed comment! If u would like, I can give u my insta so we could have a proper conversation!
Thanks Fr Mike. We need these reminders to keep us on course as we strive to follow the Lord. God bless. Claire.
Your gospel isn't the same as ours. The true Gospel is:
1. God created man in his image
2. Man sinned and needs a Saviour from God's wrath and judgement and sin
3. *Jesus died so we can be saved by his grace through our faith in him* and reconciled back to God (John 6:3, John 6:40, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5)
Thanks Father Mike. Glory to God, I have you and our Lord Jesus Christ on my side. Without help, Satan is one tough, ahhh.
God bless you and stay safe too. Jesse C A •.
Your gospel isn't the same as ours. The true Gospel is:
1. God created man in his image
2. Man sinned and needs a Saviour from God's wrath and judgement and sin
3. *Jesus died so we can be saved by his grace through our faith in him* and reconciled back to God (John 6:3, John 6:40, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5)
@@ijustcamefrombiblestudy2243 I love it when my brothers and sisters help me love to pray, and build up my faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. I've got scars to prove my life wasn't just a dream. The most work other fools put in is at Burger King.
Listening to Father Mike as I am in the middle of hurricane Ian passing by 💪😅
Praying for you and all in the path of Ian. 🙏
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I hope you are well and that you and yours got through the hurricane safely. 🤗
Thanks Father Mike. I have the same insight about Christian life: everything I do (or I have to do) should come from my relationship with God.
I used to think about my life as Christian as a burden, because I didn't stay in relationship with Father at that time. Now I know God and I know Jesus, I love my daily tasks more. And I really want to talk about this experience with other people.
God bless you all.
Your gospel isn't the same as ours. The true Gospel is:
1. God created man in his image
2. Man sinned and needs a Saviour from God's wrath and judgement and sin
3. *Jesus died so we can be saved by his grace through our faith in him* and reconciled back to God (John 6:3, John 6:40, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5)
dis is such a coincidence. whenever i struggle with smthng or think abt u upload the thing I'm thinking.. 😱
From our relationship flows our identity; how is your relationship with GOD? Very well said Father
Thank you Fr Mike. I could listen to you every day
Thank you Father Mike for getting me back to my religion as a catholic. I have gotten away by not a faithful person. With all that is happening within our country whether it be transgenderism, LGBTQ+AI, nuclear threats and everywhere you turn evil is being revealed in the open and it's scaring me. I have many concerns and not knowing what to do with my family not wanting me to talk about God. It hurts. Blessed those who seek the Lord.
This is exactly what I needed. Thankyou
Thank you Fr Mike 🌟
Our deepest identity is being a child of God and a disciple of Jesus.
God is our Father and loves us, even when his silence remains incomprehensible.
~Pope Benedict
The purpose of prayer is to strengthen our relationship with God.
How much more will our Father in heaven give the holy Spirit to those who ask him🌻
~ Luke
Thank you we need to keep hearing this
Thank you Father Mike...words of wisdom for sure.
Thank you for this video. We need to be reminded of our mission.
Amen! Thank you!
Thank you Father.
Thank you. This was awesome food for my mind and soul. It applies to all aspects of life. Our identity to our nation, our pets, our Lord, our family… it’s not tasks. It’s the path.
Thanks!
And yet we're currently told 'NOT to proselytize'. We're currently told 'God permits a diversity of religions', so why evangelize? We're currently told that 'everyone is a child of God', when they haven't been adopted by Him yet through repentance. False gospels are dangerous. Glad to see you still preach the truth. We need to be in relationship with the Son. 1 John 5:12 says “Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” Fraternal dialogue that never shares Christ is useless...
Please come back to Philly we miss you!!
So well said 🙏🙌🙏
Great message Fr Mike!!! Nice hair cut😉🙏❤
very helpful. Thank you!
Great video👍
Fr. Mike I tried to purchase the 99 Program, it looks interesting, but I had some questions so I emailed Ascension. I was just reading a book on monasticism yesterday, and it said mission must begin in stillness and silence. I think how you describe it - as relationship - is also very valuable. God bless😊✝
Thank you
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Fr. Mike, though your path didn't lead you to be a Hollywood superhero, I believe you will have your superhero cape in heaven. And when we get there, I want an autograph! 😎
What is the gospel that should be shared? If someone is on their death bed, minutes to live, what do they need to do to make sure they go to Heaven?
I've got a lot of thinking to do.
Lord help me say no to the fear of others, through Jesus name with the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen.
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Everyday, all days…
I talk to God all the time. I don't pray repetitive prayers because He hears me the first time when I petition Him or thank Him for what He's given to me. So like I'll ask Him to watch over my father and help him with his health but I never keep repeating what I've said to God multiple times like everyday. Same thing when I thank Him for something He's done for me I don't keep thanking Him repetitively for the same thing over and over again. If I were in God's shoes and heard the same thing over and over again it would literally become annoying. I don't think He requires a constant reminder this is what I think Jesus was talking about.
Normally people generally ask God for material things I discovered He tends to like prayers made for other people. One of my petitions to Him was that I would like to have knowledge so that I could share this knowledge with others.
"If I were in God's shoes and heard the same thing over and over again it would literally become annoying." God has patience beyond anything we humans can grasp and I doubt he gets "annoyed" with things like repetition in prayer. As long as you're praying in truth and paying full attention to the intention of your prayers I think it's entirely ok to repeat prayers. The danger in repetition in prayers though is that it can become robotic and some can begin to not really give full attention and intention into what they're saying and just "go through the motions".
A lot of people's prayers can be repetitious, such as when people say grace before a meal, or the bedtime prayer of "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep", or the recital of any prayer on a regular basis. It's important to put intent and real meaning behind the words you pray, to MEAN every word, and not just go through the motions. That's why I prefer individualized and personalized words in my prayers over reciting prayers. It's far too easy when reciting a prayer to just go through the motions and not have real thought and intention behind every word you pray.
As for praying for the safety and health of family daily, I think that can be a great thing and not "annoying" to the Lord at all. We're putting intention and thought toward those people when we pray for them and about them. That's a good thing, IMO. :) And thanking God too, every day, several times a day, is a wonderful thing. Thanking Him for the good He's done invites more of same into your life. It's letting Him know "I see and receive what you've done for me, and am ready and thankful for whatever else you wish to send my way". Even repeating thankfulness in prayer for the same thing is praising Him for those things. Instead of being annoyed, I believe God loves when we speak to him and frequently send up our prayers, even if we repeat ourselves. As long as there is real intention behind every word we pray.
O Lord God help me to be a holy woman. Help me to be a beeter foolower of You Heavenly Father. I know that I live in a sinful life. I know that I did three deadly sins and I was partially blind because I did not realized that they were completely wrong and agaist Your law and commandments. I know that You love me even though I am a sinful woman. I know that You have protected me over and over..... Thank You Lord God for all Your mecy towards me a sinner. Ave Maria gratia plena pray for us. Thank you Father Mike SChmitz and Ascesion Presents.
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Father mike will you make a video about Halloween and what our call is as Christian's during this "holiday," and how to handle it with our children that are encouraged to do things that don't glorify God, but I still want them to be kids.
Mike, a few years ago I relocated from FL., to assist my father who is now 84, however, while there I hosted a group every Sunday before Mass dedicated solely to atheists, for they often ask valid questions quite deserving of valid answers, and I am unwilling to leave anyone behind. Of course, science in relation with God was usually the topic of their choice and I often spoke on such subjects in my relentless pursuit of God.
Ever consider that God is in the water Jesus walked upon? If so, it would probably see the Pope giving people Holy Water to drink, rather than throwing it at them.
God Bless ~ Much Love ~ Good Luck
God is in all natural things of this earth as all natural things of this universe are his creation.
@@3Diva Yes Ma'am, understood and respected. God is the Alpha (equation) and the Omega (solution). Thank you, Tracy.
God Bless ~ Much Love ~ Stay Safe
@@thealchemist7131 God Bless you too. 🤗❤
How do you talk to nonchristians or Luke warm Christian’s about using the Lords name in vein?
Captain Planet --> Reduce, Reuse, Recile jajaja
fr mike, do christians pray to the father, the son, or the holy spirit? some prayers, like the lords prayer, seem to be addressed to the father, while others are to the son, but few to the holy spirit, i dont understand, what do christians have in mind when they think of god?
We pray to all in the Trinity as one God but also to each as they have different attributes and purposes in our lives.
@@cindyb5065 so do they exist as of now separately or as one? is this addressed anywhere in the writings of the church fathers?
I want to draw and write comic books based on real stories to give out, but I don't have much experience doing that.
Like Freedom Tunes?
@@LauraBeeDannon I guess so.
The only way to get experience is to just start. Start with a very short (maybe 2 or 3 page) comic. Get a short one completed and that will give you the skills that you can use to produce more comics based on bigger and more complex stories.
You might start with a really short web-comic. That will help you grow the skills you need to tackle longer stories.
@@LauraBeeDannon Those aren't Christian.
@@thebr5294 Please no, those kinds of political cartoons like "Freedom Tunes" are NOT Christian. Christianity shouldn't be politicized, it should be welcoming of people of all political leanings and not alienating people with blatant political propaganda.
Struggling to share the gospel? Absolutely not! Struggling to send someone to a local parish in my area, oh yeah! Just a complete dumpster fire, who knows what someone is going to say around here that is contrary to the gospel! Its pathetic.
The gospels are anonymously written decades after jesus supposedly died and contradict each other quite a bit.
Why do we even need to share the gospel if all the religions lead to the same God?
You simply are not a Catholic, much less any form of Christian if you aren't sharing the Gospel daily. Jesus didn't ask for much, a commandment to share the Gospel noon-stop was literally his last words before returning to heaven. Matthew 28:19,20
Your gospel isn't the same as ours. The true Gospel is:
1. God created man in his image
2. Man sinned and needs a Saviour from God's wrath and judgement and sin
3. *Jesus died so we can be saved by his grace through our faith in him* and reconciled back to God (John 6:3, John 6:40, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5)
0:35 Why?
Because man created it.
Are you okay father Mike? You look a little under the weather. Should we be concerned? 🧐
I wish you can speak slow like jesus. You dont have to rush the word of God.