Thank you for such a wonderful interview Matthew Kelly! Your questions are so pertinent - relationships, isolation, family, decisions lived with God...for the glory of God! Thank you For. Mike Schmitz for your insightful responses. So grateful for you for so much - Bible in a Year, Catechism, all speaking engagements. Prayers of gratitude for both of you men🙏 May you continue to receive and share God's Glory Gifts! 🙏🙏🙏❤️
I'm delighted Fr. Mike's wisdom resonated with you, Joan. I hope you will share this interview with someone in your life who needs to hear a message of hope!
I have to agree! I was surprised by a lot of your questions and was like "That's interesting!" or " That's a fun question!" And I found myself finding my own answers to some of the questions or having to pause to continue the conversation myself with my husband. Wonderful job! I shall re-watch!
Love is a feeling, receiving. Love in truest sense is giving, not receiving. It is a calling to be married to someone, a life journey that is pure hard work, all giving because of teamwork, great communication, respect and most of all, unconditional love. Mistakes, failures are learning experiences, they prepare us for something greater later in life. Living with God and being In God each day requires lots of imagination, and whomever has lots of imagination has lots of fun. God is powerful, so praying and receiving Eucharists each day is by far the Fountain of Youth and receiving a lot more blessings
1:10:10 One thing Fr. Mike would like us to know about him (I tried to paraphrase but please listen) On the surface, he's an introvert. And so, he likes people but gets recharged by being alone. But that's not something that matters really in the big picture of things...He, like all of us, is no exception to walking wounded, but also recognizes that the Lord Jesus loves Fr. Mike in his woundedness, and He continues to call and use Fr. Mike in his woundedness. He wants people to know his level of woundedness and his need for prayers.
"One cup to two pots in any given day." I don't think I have ever related to anyone more. 😂 I love that he has a conversion story that isn't flashy/showy/ and huge. It just shows that small, quiet changes can still be huge. So beautiful. I'm 19 and he really hit the nail on the head when he described our biggest struggles now. Great message. Thank you both.
If we have surrendered our life to God and we’re walking with Him, wouldn’t it be wise to ask for His guidance always in every decision that we make in life, big or small?
Good morning 🫖☕ lovely day to be good getting in touch with spiritual guidance....I found a book named coffee with God reading it was more like a structure book to make time for God it was great but someone stole it, it was that good, cheers to love ☕ remember the thumper rule " if you don't have nothing nice to say, don't say it at all" .....I love father Mike in a spiritual way like a brother......🤺💕🌹🙏
25:55 Regarding addictions: don't make excuses from responsibility! New life is possible! (ME: if Jesus raised Lazarus who was dead, could he not heal my wounds by exposing them?)
This was fantastic 👏! I have a question I have been struggling with my 12 daughter for months now. She wants nothing to do with the catholic church because of a very bad experience we had with our priest from the church that I had gone to since I been in high school. She went to a Baptist church with my best friend while on a sleep over and now that she says she wants to go there. We have changed churches because we had to and she still refuses to participate anymore. She says she only wants to go there because that's where she enjoys learning about the lord and she can understand the pastor. What am I to do me and my husband just want her to love God. All of this stems from the situations going at our old church unfortunately and I have brain damage so I missed some of it. What should we do take her to both or do you think that would confuse her? Thanks so much for all that you do!
This may not be the answer you were looking for, Kimberly, but the best thing you can do is be an authentic witness to the truth of Catholicism. Live it, and live it well. Your daughter is looking for something inspiring, so the truth needs to be made real to her.
All so wonderful. I am especially impressed by Matthew Kelly’s humbleness to truly focus on Father Mike. MK has so much to offer but took a back seat on this interview when he could have also provided his perspective. Such beautiful souls these two fellas are. We are super blessed to have them during these tough times 🙏🏼😇
@@MatthewKellyAuthor Yes, it did. Your questions were clearly well considered to suit Father Mike's character and at once elicit responses that would meaningfully appeal to your considered audience, namely those who appreciate God's grace through Father Mike. Meanwhile, I have read one or two of your earlier books and remain grateful for your contributions to the Catholic world like another light of hope in a darkened world. May God bless you for that. Perhaps you may wish to interview even more Catholic TH-cam speakers like Bishop Barron. In any case, I wish you peace and good health.
Great answers Dad.. vfp retired, can't walk for very long, no çar, cash, wànt to know how we can get respect back for the church. We',been around 2000 years iß it ebb and flow àre some miracles due. Not for myself I don't wànt to go to heàven without them. Tbc
This is a great interview to watch over again! I am going through a tough time not feeling well but this interview so made my day better! And Father Mike totally made me laugh! lol The story of when he said " What are you a big Jesus freak or something??" So funny! On a side note when he mentioned how much coffee he drinks I had to say " THAT'S why!! THAT'S why he speaks so fast!" lol I had to laugh at that too but I am concerned because drinking that much coffee is super bad for the heart over time and super bad for the esophagus. I pray for Father Mike that he shall at least become more moderate in his coffee drinking! Blessings!
Two great people that I follow! Thank you for sharing this interview Mathew. It’s great to get to know you more Fr Mike! I appreciate your words of wisdom esp when you talked about marriage and understanding your spouse. Made me laugh about things husbands and wives do that can drive each of them crazy and trying to except them for who they are! It’s been 23 years and My husband and I seem to tease each other and laugh together about the things we both do to drive each other crazy but we do love each other unconditionally and have learned to except those things too😁. I work with 10th grade CCD program and I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on todays youth. I try to be someone who is there to listen to them and try to help them understand they were born for a purpose and their life has meaning and trying to get them to understand how to pray and ask God to guide them and give them understanding if they have a problem and just giving of their time to sit and be at peace in His presence. Thank you!
God bless you both so much, I just loved this podcast, so beautiful and most helpful to keep me encouraged! Love and prayers that God will continue to use you to reach His people
Another thing that is helping me is the book you sent with Bishop Fulton Sheene's quotes. I use it every day. I really want to send you a copy of each of my cds cause right now we are in financial hardship since my husband was diagnosed with lung cancer in July of 21 and our income has decreased quite significantly. I do pray for you and Fr. Mark's ministries and was delighted to see that podcast. May God hold you both to His Sacred Heart and Mother Mary protect you under Her mantle . Could I mail those to the address on your correspondence or is there a better place to insure you receive them?
I'd love to hear people's thoughts on doubt. Doubt plagues me. Why? I have trust issues with other humans and the people who spread the Gospel were human! Every day I pray "Jesus, give me a sign as I struggle to trust what fallible humans have said and continue to say". I am still waiting!
Our God the Lord Jesus Christ: Father. Son and Holy Spirit are one and indivisible in the Most Holy Trinity, now and forever. amen. Thanks for posting.
I really like his point that we are not accidents. I was told be my parents I was an accident. My mother was on the pill and got pregnant anyway….sounds intentional to me! We have such a culture of “accidental” pregnancies. It’s very sad that creation of a child is portrayed that way. My family was not religious but my parents converted to Catholicism in their 60’s. After their death I became Catholic last year and have found so much joy, especially every time I receive the Eucharist. I am so thankful God created me and saved me from abuse, mental illness and shame. He saved me in order for me to come to Him in such a profound and beautiful way! Father Mike, you’ve been a great resource for a new Catholic and I just finished Bible in a Year last week! Loving learning about our faith in CIY! Thank you. Praise God!
How do you actually understand John6:63? What flesh is Jesus speaking of here? It certainly can’t be His flesh,simply because He does not say,My flesh profits nothing. Not to mention that just a few verses prior, He just got through saying His flesh is real food and His blood is real drink. Do does His flesh as food and drink not profit nothing? What about no life in you. How can His flesh profit nothing if by not obeying and eating His flesh and drinking His blood you have no life in you. Hardly makes sense doesn’t it. So who do you think is really missing the whole issue regarding John 6? It is very easy for someone to say, oh that’s just symbolic,but much harder to prove just as Fr. Mike mentioned in His video.
Drowning in meaninglessness? First thing to do: pray on your knees with faith, because if you're kneeling, you're in good standing. God will reveal your purpose when your humbled heart is opened,
Superb conversation. Great interview and interviewer. You know what? I think Fr Mike is much, much deeper than the light-hearted, fun persona we see. He truly loves the Lord.
He definitely is. Nobody forced him to become a priest. Nobody promised to reward him with something if he became a priest. He CHOSE to become a priest with his full consent and vowed to serve the Lord in any way He will lead him. And that’s the Father Mike that we see and love today. He is full of the Spirit of God. Thank you Jesus for the gift of him and Fr. Mark Goring and Sr. Miriam James and others. They’re all gifts to us from God. I pray for priests every single day. May God protect them from all evil and use them for His glory. 🙏✝️😇
Father Mike, some years before my Dad died of Lung Cancer, he was a big deer hunter. Every year, he would drive to the Poconos in PA to hunt for deer. Every year, he got one too. My Mom still has the antlers of his first buck hanging in her living room! In another piece, you speak about using a rifle, it sounds like either you became a hunter, or were one at some time?
I hate to say this but the people who try Christian AA are much harder to treat than those who use secular AA. The Christian AA tend to wait for a miracle that will take the pain of addiction away and think less about the work they have to do to achieve sobriety. They think Jesus is going to magically pull them together. A woman that I know had the perfect answer for a fellow who was waiting for Jesus. She said you have your miracle and that miracle is AA. AA is a deep exploration of self and correction. Not just go along unchanged and unenlightened waiting for Jesus to do magic on you and everything is done. Christians take offense at the secular AA program because it refers to your higher power and does not specifically name God, Jesus and Holy Spirit so they have their own version of the AA book that names God.
Fr. Mike has said in a talk that he doesn’t dye his hair. I think it is the lighting of the video making it looks like his hair is dyed. The talk is titled Fr. Mike at Texas A&M University/Magnify
But I was an accident. My parents got pregnant on accident. This forced them to stay together and hate eachother. My existance caused them both lots if pain and I always knew they wouod be better if I didnt exist. Thats hard to know and carry
Carissa you have a purpose nobody is born by accident life is gift given by God by way of your parents, so even if they weren't expecting you.. God was !! You are loved so dearly by God and He has a Purpose for you. Talk to God and spend time with Him and open up your heart and He will reveal Himself in your heart ❤. God bless you 🙏🙏
Carissa, it was a gift from God about your birth. Focus on your strength, talents and the gifts bestowed upon you and made the best of them to be independent and to have lots of Fun in life. The hardship and challenges that you face here and there are just exercises preparing you for days ahead. Please Always Ask God for guidance and strengths along the journey, and you will be very happy.
Thank you for such a wonderful interview Matthew Kelly! Your questions are so pertinent - relationships, isolation, family, decisions lived with God...for the glory of God! Thank you For. Mike Schmitz for your insightful responses. So grateful for you for so much - Bible in a Year, Catechism, all speaking engagements.
Prayers of gratitude for both of you men🙏 May you continue to receive and share God's Glory Gifts! 🙏🙏🙏❤️
I'm delighted Fr. Mike's wisdom resonated with you, Joan. I hope you will share this interview with someone in your life who needs to hear a message of hope!
I have to agree! I was surprised by a lot of your questions and was like "That's interesting!" or " That's a fun question!" And I found myself finding my own answers to some of the questions or having to pause to continue the conversation myself with my husband. Wonderful job! I shall re-watch!
God bless you both, loved the interview 🙏 ❤️
I'm glad Fr. Mike's wisdom resonated with you, Peggy!
Thank you Father god bless 🙏✝️
Perfect timing for me today,wisdom,patience,understanding,of my brokenness Thankyou God Bless….
I'm so glad this resonated with you, Carol!
Excellent interview
Love is a feeling, receiving. Love in truest sense is giving, not receiving. It is a calling to be married to someone, a life journey that is pure hard work, all giving because of teamwork, great communication, respect and most of all, unconditional love. Mistakes, failures are learning experiences, they prepare us for something greater later in life. Living with God and being In God each day requires lots of imagination, and whomever has lots of imagination has lots of fun. God is powerful, so praying and receiving Eucharists each day is by far the Fountain of Youth and receiving a lot more blessings
This was really a great interview with Father Mike. One of the best I've seen - thanks! Off to take a look at your other videos.
I'm glad Fr. Mike's wisdom resonated with you!
1:10:10 One thing Fr. Mike would like us to know about him (I tried to paraphrase but please listen)
On the surface, he's an introvert. And so, he likes people but gets recharged by being alone. But that's not something that matters really in the big picture of things...He, like all of us, is no exception to walking wounded, but also recognizes that the Lord Jesus loves Fr. Mike in his woundedness, and He continues to call and use Fr. Mike in his woundedness. He wants people to know his level of woundedness and his need for prayers.
Superman!
"One cup to two pots in any given day." I don't think I have ever related to anyone more. 😂
I love that he has a conversion story that isn't flashy/showy/ and huge. It just shows that small, quiet changes can still be huge. So beautiful.
I'm 19 and he really hit the nail on the head when he described our biggest struggles now. Great message.
Thank you both.
Thanks for sharing Emily. Love your perspective.
If we have surrendered our life to God and we’re walking with Him, wouldn’t it be wise to ask for His guidance always in every decision that we make in life, big or small?
Indeed.
Good morning 🫖☕ lovely day to be good getting in touch with spiritual guidance....I found a book named coffee with God reading it was more like a structure book to make time for God it was great but someone stole it, it was that good, cheers to love ☕ remember the thumper rule " if you don't have nothing nice to say, don't say it at all" .....I love father Mike in a spiritual way like a brother......🤺💕🌹🙏
I'm glad Fr. Mike's wisdom resonated with you, Rose!
Father Mike and you Matthew have great conversations without getting upset to topics being discussed great communication skills, thank you
25:55 Regarding addictions: don't make excuses from responsibility! New life is possible! (ME: if Jesus raised Lazarus who was dead, could he not heal my wounds by exposing them?)
This was fantastic 👏! I have a question I have been struggling with my 12 daughter for months now. She wants nothing to do with the catholic church because of a very bad experience we had with our priest from the church that I had gone to since I been in high school. She went to a Baptist church with my best friend while on a sleep over and now that she says she wants to go there. We have changed churches because we had to and she still refuses to participate anymore. She says she only wants to go there because that's where she enjoys learning about the lord and she can understand the pastor. What am I to do me and my husband just want her to love God. All of this stems from the situations going at our old church unfortunately and I have brain damage so I missed some of it. What should we do take her to both or do you think that would confuse her? Thanks so much for all that you do!
This may not be the answer you were looking for, Kimberly, but the best thing you can do is be an authentic witness to the truth of Catholicism. Live it, and live it well. Your daughter is looking for something inspiring, so the truth needs to be made real to her.
All so wonderful. I am especially impressed by Matthew Kelly’s humbleness to truly focus on Father Mike. MK has so much to offer but took a back seat on this interview when he could have also provided his perspective. Such beautiful souls these two fellas are. We are super blessed to have them during these tough times 🙏🏼😇
Love father Mike God bless him, you both 2 amazing souls God bless ❤️🫶🏻
My two most favorite Catholic people on earth. May God bless you both
Thanks, George! I'm delighted this interview resonated with you.
@@MatthewKellyAuthor Yes, it did. Your questions were clearly well considered to suit Father Mike's character and at once elicit responses that would meaningfully appeal to your considered audience, namely those who appreciate God's grace through Father Mike.
Meanwhile, I have read one or two of your earlier books and remain grateful for your contributions to the Catholic world like another light of hope in a darkened world. May God bless you for that.
Perhaps you may wish to interview even more Catholic TH-cam speakers like Bishop Barron. In any case, I wish you peace and good health.
Ditto ❤
What about Pope Francis?
Imagine the privilege of having Father Mike as one's spiritual advisor! What a blessing!
Great answers Dad.. vfp retired, can't walk for very long, no çar, cash, wànt to know how we can get respect back for the church. We',been around 2000 years iß it ebb and flow àre some miracles due. Not for myself I don't wànt to go to heàven without them. Tbc
This is a great interview to watch over again! I am going through a tough time not feeling well but this interview so made my day better! And Father Mike totally made me laugh! lol The story of when he said " What are you a big Jesus freak or something??" So funny! On a side note when he mentioned how much coffee he drinks I had to say " THAT'S why!! THAT'S why he speaks so fast!" lol I had to laugh at that too but I am concerned because drinking that much coffee is super bad for the heart over time and super bad for the esophagus. I pray for Father Mike that he shall at least become more moderate in his coffee drinking! Blessings!
I'm glad you enjoyed this, Siobhan!
Amazing talk. Two of my most favorite people. Thank you. God bless you.
In my 80's I feel abandonment and feel for the young! This conversation is good!
Two great people that I follow! Thank you for sharing this interview Mathew. It’s great to get to know you more Fr Mike! I appreciate your words of wisdom esp when you talked about marriage and understanding your spouse. Made me laugh about things husbands and wives do that can drive each of them crazy and trying to except them for who they are! It’s been 23 years and My husband and I seem to tease each other and laugh together about the things we both do to drive each other crazy but we do love each other unconditionally and have learned to except those things too😁.
I work with 10th grade CCD program and I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on todays youth. I try to be someone who is there to listen to them and try to help them understand they were born for a purpose and their life has meaning and trying to get them to understand how to pray and ask God to guide them and give them understanding if they have a problem and just giving of their time to sit and be at peace in His presence. Thank you!
I'm glad Fr. Mike's wisdom resonated with you, Angela!
Who doesn’t love father Mike? Such a gift to The Church🙌🏾❤️
Wow you two are my superheroes 😊 . So glad you here !!! 👍😇🇺🇸🫶🏼
I'm glad this resonated with you, Ben! I hope you will share the message with someone in you life who needs to hear it!
God bless you both so much, I just loved this podcast, so beautiful and most helpful to keep me encouraged! Love and prayers that God will continue to use you to reach His people
I'm so happy this resonated with you, and that Fr. Mike's wisdom impacted you.
Another thing that is helping me is the book you sent with Bishop Fulton Sheene's quotes. I use it every day. I really want to send you a copy of each of my cds cause right now we are in financial hardship since my husband was diagnosed with lung cancer in July of 21 and our income has decreased quite significantly. I do pray for you and Fr. Mark's ministries and was delighted to see that podcast. May God hold you both to His Sacred Heart and Mother Mary protect you under Her mantle . Could I mail those to the address on your correspondence or is there a better place to insure you receive them?
I'd love to hear people's thoughts on doubt. Doubt plagues me.
Why? I have trust issues with other humans and the people who spread the Gospel were human!
Every day I pray "Jesus, give me a sign as I struggle to trust what fallible humans have said and continue to say".
I am still waiting!
Doubts can be a good thing, if you search for answers/resolution. God is true, and His Church is true. Seek and you shall find.
Our God the Lord Jesus Christ: Father. Son and Holy Spirit are one and indivisible in the Most Holy Trinity, now and forever. amen. Thanks for posting.
I really like his point that we are not accidents. I was told be my parents I was an accident. My mother was on the pill and got pregnant anyway….sounds intentional to me! We have such a culture of “accidental” pregnancies. It’s very sad that creation of a child is portrayed that way. My family was not religious but my parents converted to Catholicism in their 60’s. After their death I became Catholic last year and have found so much joy, especially every time I receive the Eucharist. I am so thankful God created me and saved me from abuse, mental illness and shame. He saved me in order for me to come to Him in such a profound and beautiful way! Father Mike, you’ve been a great resource for a new Catholic and I just finished Bible in a Year last week! Loving learning about our faith in CIY! Thank you. Praise God!
Very wise insights, JJ.
God bless these two humble holy Men!! Conversations like this are desperately needed in today's world to guide people in Truth to Jesus.
Two wise guys speaking under the influence of the eternal Wise One - Jesus Christ!
I'm delighted you enjoyed this interview, @M M2!
LOL I can't imagine Fr. Mike on a couple of pots of coffee, he is already so Ramped Up like he can't quite talk fast enough to get his thoughts out.
What a nice surprise! Thank you for this meaningful content ❤️
I'm glad Fr. Mike's wisdom resonated with you, Andrea.
Two great guys! ☝️😁👍
How do you actually understand John6:63? What flesh is Jesus speaking of here? It certainly can’t be His flesh,simply because He does not say,My flesh profits nothing. Not to mention that just a few verses prior, He just got through saying His flesh is real food and His blood is real drink. Do does His flesh as food and drink not profit nothing? What about no life in you. How can His flesh profit nothing if by not obeying and eating His flesh and drinking His blood you have no life in you. Hardly makes sense doesn’t it. So who do you think is really missing the whole issue regarding John 6?
It is very easy for someone to say, oh that’s just symbolic,but much harder to prove just as Fr. Mike mentioned in His video.
Drowning in meaninglessness? First thing to do: pray on your knees with faith, because if you're kneeling, you're in good standing. God will reveal your purpose when your humbled heart is opened,
The question is not how many cups of coffee Fr. Schmitz has in a day but how many times he says "gosh" in a day.
I have recently learned to identity as a beloved child of God.
This is my only priority.
Superb conversation. Great interview and interviewer. You know what? I think Fr Mike is much, much deeper than the light-hearted, fun persona we see. He truly loves the Lord.
You are very right.
He definitely is. Nobody forced him to become a priest. Nobody promised to reward him with something if he became a priest. He CHOSE to become a priest with his full consent and vowed to serve the Lord in any way He will lead him. And that’s the Father Mike that we see and love today. He is full of the Spirit of God. Thank you Jesus for the gift of him and Fr. Mark Goring and Sr. Miriam James and others. They’re all gifts to us from God. I pray for priests every single day. May God protect them from all evil and use them for His glory. 🙏✝️😇
Superman all the way Father!
Father Mike, some years before my Dad died of Lung Cancer, he was a big deer hunter. Every year, he would drive to the Poconos in PA to hunt for deer. Every year, he got one too. My Mom still has the antlers of his first buck hanging in her living room! In another piece, you speak about using a rifle, it sounds like either you became a hunter, or were one at some time?
I hate to say this but the people who try Christian AA are much harder to treat than those who use secular AA. The Christian AA tend to wait for a miracle that will take the pain of addiction away and think less about the work they have to do to achieve sobriety. They think Jesus is going to magically pull them together. A woman that I know had the perfect answer for a fellow who was waiting for Jesus. She said you have your miracle and that miracle is AA. AA is a deep exploration of self and correction. Not just go along unchanged and unenlightened waiting for Jesus to do magic on you and everything is done. Christians take offense at the secular AA program because it refers to your higher power and does not specifically name God, Jesus and Holy Spirit so they have their own version of the AA book that names God.
@51:00 Sarah B.
Making choices / decisions.
i LIKE YOUR aUSSIE ACCENT :)
Thanks!
I love these two men. Good job!
I'm glad Fr. Mike's wisdom resonated with you, Monica!
💯❤
Does dr Mike dye his hair... well obviously but what brand?
Fr. Mike has said in a talk that he doesn’t dye his hair. I think it is the lighting of the video making it looks like his hair is dyed. The talk is titled Fr. Mike at Texas A&M University/Magnify
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But I was an accident. My parents got pregnant on accident. This forced them to stay together and hate eachother. My existance caused them both lots if pain and I always knew they wouod be better if I didnt exist. Thats hard to know and carry
Carissa you have a purpose nobody is born by accident life is gift given by God by way of your parents, so even if they weren't expecting you.. God was !! You are loved so dearly by God and He has a Purpose for you. Talk to God and spend time with Him and open up your heart and He will reveal Himself in your heart ❤. God bless you 🙏🙏
You r loved 😍😍😍
Carissa, it was a gift from God about your birth. Focus on your strength, talents and the gifts bestowed upon you and made the best of them to be independent and to have lots of Fun in life. The hardship and challenges that you face here and there are just exercises preparing you for days ahead. Please Always Ask God for guidance and strengths along the journey, and you will be very happy.