I know God loves me even if someone else doesn't. God loves you when noone else does. I am not perfect. God has been trying to help me and I have faith in God, He will help his children. Love you and God bless!
Sometimes..it is God trying to tell you something. I was born into a church and I never felt like I fit in. The feeling would be a vague nagging feeling to fear and panic sometimes. . I persisted for 47 years because the titled men in that church told me it was the only Right thing to Do. I learned later that God Did want me Out of that church. It was very Hard. I was so indoctrinated and thought God hated me if I didn't go to that church. It was not the catholic church..but a church none the less. I have a very close personal relationship with Jesus now and He has not directed me to a church..though I have tried many. I liked the catholic church the Best..so we will see what happens!
I'm out of place no matter where I am or whom I'm with it kind of goes with me being an introvert. I tend to have difficulty socializing with people and making friends and I tend to keep to myself and my family. I'm actually surprised that I have a wife and children.
Oh my goodness, I really needed to hear this today. I've been dealing with anxiety relating to comparing myself to others and trying to conform to their life (ie style, beliefs, likes, dislikes, etc.). Hearing you today really brought me a sense of peace. Thank you, Father. God bless.
Thank you, Fr. Mike! My history is a bit untypical for a Catholic in my area, so I sometimes feel like a misfit, even though I love the Church and love being Catholic. This message felt good.
This was very good, thank you. I was recently talking with a friend, although not church related- that I rarely fit in and when I think that I do, I evently find out I don't. She said, "Remember, we are not meant to fit in, we are meant to stand out."
Father Mike, thank you so much for this video, I really needed this. I have always had issues fitting in but since I've been a Catholic since April 2017, I have been trying to fit in and in my mind that is trying to be like someone that I feel is a good person. As you said, I can't be like someone else, this is why I always fail. I must be me, if people don't like me, I have to simply except that. Every time I find myself trying to be what I am not, I am going to come back and watch this video. Maybe in doing this, I can become a better me, instead of trying to be someone else. God Bless you!!
Whenever I joint a new church (I've moved a lot), I've found the best way to fit in is to pitch in. Just start being useful, and get into small groups to get to know others. It's not a guarantee to always fit in but interacting with others helps you to know them, and soon enough you have new friends. Thanks again Father Mike, for a lovely video. Say a prayer for me, I desperately need a job!
👍👍👍👍 I really needed to hear this. Your awesome Fr. Mike thank you for all that you do. Keep helping all of us continue to build His Kingdom one soul at a time. God Bless
"Don't leave the church but LEAD!" [ft. Mike] Let's walk in love with grateful and humble heart be salt and light for the world. 🙆🙌🙆 May God have Mercy on us and world. Amen. 🇮🇩💓🇮🇩
Fr Mike, your insight is priceless :) Thank you for this very important message. Since my marital separation, I have struggled with not fitting in at work, church, & personal life. I pray for healing for everyone going through heartache. I do believe God loves each person & has a special plan for our lives. God Bless :)
When I saw the title I clicked so fast on this video. Thank you so much for the encouraging words, Father Mike. I was praying today to ask Jesus to help me not care about what others, especially other Catholics, think of me and then a bit later I saw this video and it brought me some peace. God bless you!
i never try to fit in my church. there is only 2 things you should do in church, pray and meditate on gods word. the few people that i truly connect with, god put them in my path.
Hey Father Mike can u please make a video about why it is so important to receive the holy communion directly in the mouth and not touching it with our hands. I think it‘s really important
I'm James Gifford I am a Episcopalian. and I'm not exactly sure why the communion is done to the mouth.but I think of it this way the priest and alter helpers are holding holy objects.thinkof it this way the wine God's blood the wafer God's body. I would not want to hold the cup or wafer unless I was given the right to do so.
I hold it in my hand reverently and pray "Thank You Jesus, please forgive me of my sins." I do the same when I receive the wine. Because if Jesus and our gift of faith, we have been made righteous.
Sometimes I feel I don’t belong because I don’t participate in x, y, z ministries as I see others do. So yes, I’m comparing myself to them and it gets frustrating. But I’m confident that prayer, liturgy and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary will see me through this. Praise God!
AWESOME video. Keep up the anointed work!! Could y'all do some videos on how to practically live out specific virtues?? Like, a video on joy, fortitude, patience, long-suffering, ect...
+diane f..you found the right church for you! When I was young I lived in Montana..I was a Mormon..but I had a classmate who was killed and he was a catholic so I went to a catholic funeral and it was spoken in Latin. I was mezermized by this experience! As a Mormon and taught that Catholics were the church of the devil. I was looking for the devil..but a Mormon meeting is very dull and boring. I was entranced with the catholic way. I have gone to Many churches..but Catholic is my Favorite!
John 16 speaks of sanctification before the crucifixion. Jesus also says we too may receive sanctification following His. I like the Catholic model as that kind of sanctification is encouraged.
To me comparison is one of those things that's natural and meant to be helpful, but can easily be perverted into sin. Comparison to others is envy/pride Comparison to who you desire to be leads to despair. Comparison to who you were yesterday is honest, and is a helpful tool for growth. If you're unhappy with the change in who you are from yesterday, fix it. If you are happy with the changes made in you since yesterday, continue.
Thank you Father Mike. Trying to ccultivate some of my gifts right now. Im a convert coming from a non denmoinational/evangelical background and trying to work with what Ive got. Here are some of the stuff I wrestle with. I either compare to much of my music to the "popular" as far as modern worhsip music goes. I like a good amount of it but dont want to feel forced to fit in with it or do anything else like folk, rock or ambient music which I also love. But Im starting slowly and have my wifes support.
We dont personally know a lot of people in our parish. People sit next to my family only if there are no other pews open, they know my kids are gonna go nuts at some point during the mass since I have so many that are under 10. I would sit away from them also if I could sneak away lol 🤣
Ha ha ha Valerie you made me laugh when I saw your comment😂 I have been there 🤣 I have 7 children and when they were younger mass was the most stressful thing 😣 I think I spent several years in the Church porch with several noisy little ones 😩 don't loose heart you are doing a wonderful job just bringing your family to mass keep going and don't worry Jesus will bless you in your vocation of motherhood and give you the grace of perseverance 😁 ignore other people and be proud of your many little blessing's under the age if 10 😅 I will keep you in prayer God bless you and all your family 🇬🇧❤
@@carolynx9126 Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, it's always encouraging to talk to catholic mamas who have been thorough this and are on the other side now lol. Mass truly is wonderful and stressful at this stage of life.
@@Magdalena287 .... Just surrender ,accept and embrace this season of your life ❤😁 as a mum who is on the other side of the season you are coping with now I would love to go back to those days with my kids when they were younger as i would definitely be less stressed and would embrace , value and enjoy the Church porch life as it is a precious time (even though it feels hard when you are in it ) it passes so quickly and I really miss having little ones around me 😣 May Jesus bless you abundantly ❤ Enjoy your little ones be content with your vocation as it will pass and change quicker than you know ❤ love and prayers from England ❤😁🇬🇧
I know people keep saying about the verse of "a hand cannot say to the foot", but I can't help but feel like an appendix in the body. I really don't know where I belong in my church, especially since it is like a "family church". The main populations are people in their mid-40s to early 50s and their teenage/young adult children. Can't fit in with the latter because they all grew up in youth ministry together and don't bother talking to new people, while the older adults grow are too busy with their own stuff.
😅 yeah I was the same, I was the only young-er one there...I got used to seeing the same people starting smiling and greeting them as we should since they are our brothers and sisters and asking them if they need help. I found out they do need a Lot of help. I did that for a while,still do, prayed to GOD and asked HIM to help me see where I belong or if there's anything I can do for HIM at the parish. HE found me the perfect spot 😊 I couldn't have thought it better. Just be patient. GOD bless 🙏❤
I started praying in places I didn't fit in and feel right at home at my church. If I pray for other places that I don't fit in and I still don't see a shift I relocate continue to pray and give it all to Jesus. I simply call it to break camp and advance
@Father Mike. I’m 23, and I’m training to become a mechanic. When I began, I thought I would earn money to live comfortably. Now that I’m almost done I feel lost and alone. Yet I pray every day and throughout my day. When I pray I can feel God’s presence and I am feeling guided to the priesthood. What do you recommend I do?
Hello Father. I just recently started watching your videos and they are so beautiful. I was wondering if you could please do a video about Why doing exactly what the early church fathers talk about is important in regards to the Reformation and choosing to be Catholic versus being protestant
I have compared myself many times. Thank you for this I needed this. #askfrmike - Fr. Mike I am 58 years old. What can I do in the church? Where can a man my age be best use in the church? I am looking to serve God and my community, just not sure ... Love in Christ.
Father Mike, I grew up catholic but stopped going to church in my early 20,s. I would attend for Christmas Mass or family gatherings with nieces or nephew receiving statements. However, for years essentially just stopped going. Four years ago I joined another church, but two years ago had a crisis of faith and recently left that church. I wanted to know what is the process of returning to catholic church.
Its still so difficult to see what I need to focus on and cultivate in me and my life. I get so anxious and I get afraid of choosing. Because what if I need to be cultivating something else
So upsetting when I follow Catholics because I am concerned about issues and they start sending me information about certain politicians, assuming that as a Catholic I am for the same politicians as they are, when to me those politicians are so devoid of brotherly love.
Derek Handson The church is beautiful. People in the church sometimes do messed up things. The Church is beautiful. I completely understand not being happy with people in your parish, I myself am not happy with certain people in my parish, but I invite you to ask the Holy Spirit to remind you and help you recognize her beauty. 💕
I’m 31 and everyone at my church is 60+. The Catholic Church doesn’t have many young people coming though unfortunately. None of my friends my age attend, I feel like the Church will be empty in 20 years when the current older generation of congregation is gone. I'm in Australia for context.
I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing that. It sounds like it may depend on region? I'm in a university town, lots of young people and families with children (maybe fewer at daily Mass, haha -- but they're definitely there on Sundays!). Please be encouraged -- as I imagine your fellow churchgoers are encouraged to see you there (and as a new young churchgoer might be encouraged to see you there).
Hey, as a fellow 30-something-year-old Aussie who is thinking of coming back to Catholicism, I want you to know that there are others around our age out there in the Church - and in some places, quite a lot! I know that doesn't help you on Sundays but maybe there is an online community to help... or the potential to start one! :) I live in a capital city, so I realise it's a bit easier for me to say, but be encouraged, you have brothers and sisters out there! God bless you!
J D that’s good to know, I’m in Perth, it seems that most people our age, if they do go to church, go to the non denominational type churches that have the live bands and pastors preaching etc, that seems to lose the sacredness of worship for me. All the best in your journey!
Hey @Father Schmitz, I'm 16 years old and I go to mass alone usually, I have an extremely harsh time fitting in at my parish because of my age and feel envious of my friend Brian because of his really tight knit parish. Do you have any tips on breaking the ice?
This talk didn't seem to cover what it initially promised to. What if your local parish actually is a closed society where, for example, people who are not married and into football are not spoken to? Or what if they designate the demographic category required to attend all activities in such a way that certain people are always excluded? Let's say they're always for "single Catholics 18 to 35 years old" or "dads" or "couples". Many people who are over 35 and not married are always shut out. Then your problem is not envy, but the parish's only semi-conscious shunning of people who are not like them. God forbid you're over 35, unmarried and carry all your stuff in a garbage bag!
I got this feeling lot of times while I was in a community, may It's not only for ourselves, the community in general are really envy, they see you living it christianity in a different ( but not bad) way, u fill like u are not anymore there u don't fit and u feel alone in the crowd, it's horrible hahaha
Thanks I needed this. I go to church alone and I feel like I don’t belong. Thanks for reminding me that it’s ok.
"What's on your plot of land that looks like Christ's heart? Cultivate that!"
Love this thought!!
I know God loves me even if someone else doesn't. God loves you when noone else does. I am not perfect. God has been trying to help me and I have faith in God, He will help his children. Love you and God bless!
Sometimes..it is God trying to tell you something. I was born into a church and I never felt like I fit in. The feeling would be a vague nagging feeling to fear and panic sometimes. . I persisted for 47 years because the titled men in that church told me it was the only Right thing to Do. I learned later that God Did want me Out of that church. It was very Hard. I was so indoctrinated and thought God hated me if I didn't go to that church. It was not the catholic church..but a church none the less. I have a very close personal relationship with Jesus now and He has not directed me to a church..though I have tried many. I liked the catholic church the Best..so we will see what happens!
Oil flask well said, TY
The church founded by the son of God. Hope you enjoy your new Church.
"Comparison is the thief of joy."
-Theodore Roosevelt
Exactly what came to my head 😄
I'm out of place no matter where I am or whom I'm with it kind of goes with me being an introvert. I tend to have difficulty socializing with people and making friends and I tend to keep to myself and my family.
I'm actually surprised that I have a wife and children.
ImAlive 4U I hear you!
You give me hope!!!!
Oh my goodness, I really needed to hear this today. I've been dealing with anxiety relating to comparing myself to others and trying to conform to their life (ie style, beliefs, likes, dislikes, etc.). Hearing you today really brought me a sense of peace. Thank you, Father. God bless.
Thank you, Fr. Mike! My history is a bit untypical for a Catholic in my area, so I sometimes feel like a misfit, even though I love the Church and love being Catholic. This message felt good.
Father Mike is great
“Comparison is the worst!” Totally agree. But it is SO hard not to compare😅
Yep. Great advice: 'stop it.' Simple, however...
Set yourself free by not comparing. It’s a great feeling! Wine is a big help. 😂
God Bless you!
I think it's true. I've never liked comparing.
@@bella1975 I think next to most people, that's true of me as well.
@@Grainexpress 😄
I struggle with envy - always have. This is seriously illuminating. LOVE this! I don't envy ppl who aren't watching this 😎😎
Thank you Fr. Mike
Blessings
We are all unique. We all have something to bring to the table of Christ in the church.
This was very good, thank you. I was recently talking with a friend, although not church related- that I rarely fit in and when I think that I do, I evently find out I don't. She said, "Remember, we are not meant to fit in, we are meant to stand out."
I like that 😁 not meant to fit in but to stand out what a wise friend 😁 God bless 🇬🇧❤
Father Mike, thank you so much for this video, I really needed this. I have always had issues fitting in but since I've been a Catholic since April 2017, I have been trying to fit in and in my mind that is trying to be like someone that I feel is a good person. As you said, I can't be like someone else, this is why I always fail. I must be me, if people don't like me, I have to simply except that. Every time I find myself trying to be what I am not, I am going to come back and watch this video. Maybe in doing this, I can become a better me, instead of trying to be someone else. God Bless you!!
God bless and keep Father Mike.
I've struggled a lot with shyness. This helped a lot.
Im very shy as well.
Fr. Mike I love you man, your messages in every video are like a wake up call, or punch in the face but out of love. I thank God for your existence.
Fr Mike is the biggest Chad
Whenever I joint a new church (I've moved a lot), I've found the best way to fit in is to pitch in. Just start being useful, and get into small groups to get to know others. It's not a guarantee to always fit in but interacting with others helps you to know them, and soon enough you have new friends. Thanks again Father Mike, for a lovely video. Say a prayer for me, I desperately need a job!
Reach out to recruiters, and they will find you a contractor gig. Contracting first almost always turns into full time later on.
Much love and God bless you all ✌🏿
You are the best Father Mike!
👍👍👍👍 I really needed to hear this. Your awesome Fr. Mike thank you for all that you do. Keep helping all of us continue to build His Kingdom one soul at a time. God Bless
"Don't leave the church but LEAD!" [ft. Mike]
Let's walk in love with grateful and humble heart be salt and light for the world. 🙆🙌🙆
May God have Mercy on us and world. Amen.
🇮🇩💓🇮🇩
Fr Mike, your insight is priceless :) Thank you for this very important message. Since my marital separation, I have struggled with not fitting in at work, church, & personal life. I pray for healing for everyone going through heartache. I do believe God loves each person & has a special plan for our lives. God Bless :)
Dear m, I can recommend you a most beautiful healing novena for the intercession of Saint John Paul II. www.stjohnpaul.org/healing-novena/ God Bless!
When I saw the title I clicked so fast on this video. Thank you so much for the encouraging words, Father Mike. I was praying today to ask Jesus to help me not care about what others, especially other Catholics, think of me and then a bit later I saw this video and it brought me some peace. God bless you!
i never try to fit in my church. there is only 2 things you should do in church, pray and meditate on gods word. the few people that i truly connect with, god put them in my path.
Fr. Mike you remind me of Venerable Bishop Fulton Sheen.
Focus on Jesus. End of comparison.
Fantastic message Fr. Mike!
Its amazing how God works in our lives.God bless you Father
Hey Father Mike can u please make a video about why it is so important to receive the holy communion directly in the mouth and not touching it with our hands. I think it‘s really important
This is interesting, is it really bad to receiving on the hand??
I'm James Gifford I am a Episcopalian. and I'm not exactly sure why the communion is done to the mouth.but I think of it this way the priest and alter helpers are holding holy objects.thinkof it this way the wine God's blood the wafer God's body. I would not want to hold the cup or wafer unless I was given the right to do so.
Because our plan Human hands aren't Holy to touch Jesus, that's a short answer
I hold it in my hand reverently and pray "Thank You Jesus, please forgive me of my sins." I do the same when I receive the wine. Because if Jesus and our gift of faith, we have been made righteous.
@Matt Blaise Yeah, but they were ordained when they did so, weren't they? 🤔
Sometimes I feel I don’t belong because I don’t participate in x, y, z ministries as I see others do. So yes, I’m comparing myself to them and it gets frustrating. But I’m confident that prayer, liturgy and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary will see me through this. Praise God!
..listening at lunch. ..the title suggests that I'm happy to have experienced the Catholic faith in and outside of the US..
Great. Love it when this geezer strikes it just right.
Thank you so much for your videos Fr. Mike !!!!
This video is so amazing. I’ll definitely be using this
God bless you Father Mike
I can feel like such an outlier at times (but only at times), I listened to this immediately. Pretty good, Fr. Mike. I can dig it.
Love this!! I never gave up on our church. Just had myself and my boys annoited and my priest came out to bless our home. 🥰🙏🏽✝️🙌🏽
AWESOME video. Keep up the anointed work!! Could y'all do some videos on how to practically live out specific virtues?? Like, a video on joy, fortitude, patience, long-suffering, ect...
Solve how you started & ended the video by saying, "Stop it!" The plot of land is a good visual. Thanks Fr. Mike!
I'm an aspie, under the age of 45 and over 15 and have long hair. Of course I don't fit in. But since when do Catholics fit in?
Needed to hear this because I haven’t felt like the “cookie cutter” Catholic lately. Thank you, Fr. Mike!! 🙌🙏
Great timing!
+diane f..you found the right church for you! When I was young I lived in Montana..I was a Mormon..but I had a classmate who was killed and he was a catholic so I went to a catholic funeral and it was spoken in Latin. I was mezermized by this experience! As a Mormon and taught that Catholics were the church of the devil. I was looking for the devil..but a Mormon meeting is very dull and boring. I was entranced with the catholic way. I have gone to Many churches..but Catholic is my Favorite!
Amen Father! Thank you for your insight.
Tks Fr Mike --Needed to hear this one for sure
“STAP IT” 😂😂 Great video! My sister and I watched while eating pudding. Yr messages are always so concise, but powerful
Ember Flash he said that as I saw this comment lol
John 16 speaks of sanctification before the crucifixion. Jesus also says we too may receive sanctification following His. I like the Catholic model as that kind of sanctification is encouraged.
+Micheal..Thank You. I have gone to Many churches! Catholic is my Favorite!
Thanks Father
Brilliant. Thx Father......
I feel bad for the 10 people who disliked this video. This was really inspiring and taught me a lot.
JON HAMM IS MY FAVORITE PRIEST 😉
Gracias
Thank you. I needed to hear this today.
Thank you Fr Mike. This hits home lol
Excellent timely topic!
Love this, thank you!
Love you Father Mike! Your advice is the best!
To me comparison is one of those things that's natural and meant to be helpful, but can easily be perverted into sin.
Comparison to others is envy/pride
Comparison to who you desire to be leads to despair.
Comparison to who you were yesterday is honest, and is a helpful tool for growth.
If you're unhappy with the change in who you are from yesterday, fix it. If you are happy with the changes made in you since yesterday, continue.
The only sinful joy in envy is relishing in someone else's envy for what you have.
Thank you Father Mike. Trying to ccultivate some of my gifts right now. Im a convert coming from a non denmoinational/evangelical background and trying to work with what Ive got. Here are some of the stuff I wrestle with. I either compare to much of my music to the "popular" as far as modern worhsip music goes. I like a good amount of it but dont want to feel forced to fit in with it or do anything else like folk, rock or ambient music which I also love. But Im starting slowly and have my wifes support.
AMEN
Good, good, good. Well timed and much needed information!
Great topic, I am guilty of this A LOT and never thought of it like this before
We dont personally know a lot of people in our parish. People sit next to my family only if there are no other pews open, they know my kids are gonna go nuts at some point during the mass since I have so many that are under 10. I would sit away from them also if I could sneak away lol 🤣
Valerie Wood God Bless you , keep going !
Ha ha ha Valerie you made me laugh when I saw your comment😂 I have been there 🤣 I have 7 children and when they were younger mass was the most stressful thing 😣 I think I spent several years in the Church porch with several noisy little ones 😩 don't loose heart you are doing a wonderful job just bringing your family to mass keep going and don't worry Jesus will bless you in your vocation of motherhood and give you the grace of perseverance 😁 ignore other people and be proud of your many little blessing's under the age if 10 😅 I will keep you in prayer God bless you and all your family 🇬🇧❤
@@carolynx9126 Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, it's always encouraging to talk to catholic mamas who have been thorough this and are on the other side now lol. Mass truly is wonderful and stressful at this stage of life.
@@katkat2340 tyvm!
@@Magdalena287 .... Just surrender ,accept and embrace this season of your life ❤😁 as a mum who is on the other side of the season you are coping with now I would love to go back to those days with my kids when they were younger as i would definitely be less stressed and would embrace , value and enjoy the Church porch life as it is a precious time (even though it feels hard when you are in it ) it passes so quickly and I really miss having little ones around me 😣 May Jesus bless you abundantly ❤ Enjoy your little ones be content with your vocation as it will pass and change quicker than you know ❤ love and prayers from England ❤😁🇬🇧
Thank you !
Thankyou I needed to hear this today!
I know people keep saying about the verse of "a hand cannot say to the foot", but I can't help but feel like an appendix in the body. I really don't know where I belong in my church, especially since it is like a "family church". The main populations are people in their mid-40s to early 50s and their teenage/young adult children. Can't fit in with the latter because they all grew up in youth ministry together and don't bother talking to new people, while the older adults grow are too busy with their own stuff.
😅 yeah I was the same, I was the only young-er one there...I got used to seeing the same people starting smiling and greeting them as we should since they are our brothers and sisters and asking them if they need help. I found out they do need a Lot of help. I did that for a while,still do, prayed to GOD and asked HIM to help me see where I belong or if there's anything I can do for HIM at the parish. HE found me the perfect spot 😊 I couldn't have thought it better. Just be patient. GOD bless 🙏❤
How great ! We all fall into that trap at one time or another. Let ur little light shine!
Wen Fr. Mike Says STOP IT, I Can't help but giggle, 😂
Thank you. I needed to hear this.
I was wondering if you could do a video on the Catholic view of Fate/Destiny/Karma ect. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video..it gave a huge relief!!
I started praying in places I didn't fit in and feel right at home at my church. If I pray for other places that I don't fit in and I still don't see a shift I relocate continue to pray and give it all to Jesus. I simply call it to break camp and advance
One of the better comments I've read here on TH-cam.
Blessing fhater..God is our Rock..
“Comparing yourself to others? Stop it.” 😂 👌
Haha I love you Fr. Mike ❤️ love it 👍🏼
@Father Mike. I’m 23, and I’m training to become a mechanic. When I began, I thought I would earn money to live comfortably. Now that I’m almost done I feel lost and alone. Yet I pray every day and throughout my day. When I pray I can feel God’s presence and I am feeling guided to the priesthood. What do you recommend I do?
Hello Father. I just recently started watching your videos and they are so beautiful. I was wondering if you could please do a video about Why doing exactly what the early church fathers talk about is important in regards to the Reformation and choosing to be Catholic versus being protestant
Very good
Amazing
Good video.
I have compared myself many times. Thank you for this I needed this.
#askfrmike - Fr. Mike I am 58 years old. What can I do in the church? Where can a man my age be best use in the church? I am looking to serve God and my community, just not sure ... Love in Christ.
I think some churches do meals on wheels. You could probably offer to cook or drive.
This is awesome!!
Sometimes I feel like I dont fit in church because I have OCD
I have OCD too. I try not to care what others think but it is hard, especially in school.
@@squirtle7G1 yea!! thats a cool idea!
we can work on that together!
its really hard not caring what others think sometimes
@@themissionary4christ166 It makes prayer more difficult for me but I try. God bless you! 🙂
Yea!!! You’re welcome:)
Father Mike, I grew up catholic but stopped going to church in my early 20,s. I would attend for Christmas Mass or family gatherings with nieces or nephew receiving statements. However, for years essentially just stopped going. Four years ago I joined another church, but two years ago had a crisis of faith and recently left that church. I wanted to know what is the process of returning to catholic church.
Just go and Join Weekly/Daily... and just keep going to Mass. God will Lead you. All you have to do is walk in and be there... Amen. God Bless.
Hope you get that water in the pipe thing sorted out!
father Smith hello there.its James Gifford. how are you doing??
Its still so difficult to see what I need to focus on and cultivate in me and my life. I get so anxious and I get afraid of choosing. Because what if I need to be cultivating something else
6:15 "whats in your plot of land that looks like Christ's heart? Cultivate that" YES FR MIKE THANK YOUU You answered my question I'm so happy
So upsetting when I follow Catholics because I am concerned about issues and they start sending me information about certain politicians, assuming that as a Catholic I am for the same politicians as they are, when to me those politicians are so devoid of brotherly love.
Been awhile since I saw a vid. Ain't too happy with my Church right now.
Derek Handson The church is beautiful. People in the church sometimes do messed up things. The Church is beautiful. I completely understand not being happy with people in your parish, I myself am not happy with certain people in my parish, but I invite you to ask the Holy Spirit to remind you and help you recognize her beauty. 💕
I’m 31 and everyone at my church is 60+. The Catholic Church doesn’t have many young people coming though unfortunately. None of my friends my age attend, I feel like the Church will be empty in 20 years when the current older generation of congregation is gone. I'm in Australia for context.
Leadership opportunity?
I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing that. It sounds like it may depend on region? I'm in a university town, lots of young people and families with children (maybe fewer at daily Mass, haha -- but they're definitely there on Sundays!). Please be encouraged -- as I imagine your fellow churchgoers are encouraged to see you there (and as a new young churchgoer might be encouraged to see you there).
@@bantawi Interesting comment, just not sure what exactly I could do.
Hey, as a fellow 30-something-year-old Aussie who is thinking of coming back to Catholicism, I want you to know that there are others around our age out there in the Church - and in some places, quite a lot! I know that doesn't help you on Sundays but maybe there is an online community to help... or the potential to start one! :) I live in a capital city, so I realise it's a bit easier for me to say, but be encouraged, you have brothers and sisters out there! God bless you!
J D that’s good to know, I’m in Perth, it seems that most people our age, if they do go to church, go to the non denominational type churches that have the live bands and pastors preaching etc, that seems to lose the sacredness of worship for me. All the best in your journey!
Hey @Father Schmitz, I'm 16 years old and I go to mass alone usually, I have an extremely harsh time fitting in at my parish because of my age and feel envious of my friend Brian because of his really tight knit parish. Do you have any tips on breaking the ice?
This talk didn't seem to cover what it initially promised to. What if your local parish actually is a closed society where, for example, people who are not married and into football are not spoken to? Or what if they designate the demographic category required to attend all activities in such a way that certain people are always excluded? Let's say they're always for "single Catholics 18 to 35 years old" or "dads" or "couples". Many people who are over 35 and not married are always shut out. Then your problem is not envy, but the parish's only semi-conscious shunning of people who are not like them. God forbid you're over 35, unmarried and carry all your stuff in a garbage bag!
Hi Father.God bless you.One question...How can I be a good seminarian?(Sorry sorry for my English...greetings from Mexico)
Hey I’m first! Cool :)
I got this feeling lot of times while I was in a community, may It's not only for ourselves, the community in general are really envy, they see you living it christianity in a different ( but not bad) way, u fill like u are not anymore there u don't fit and u feel alone in the crowd, it's horrible hahaha
Could you talk about our stance on Reincarnation and why it’s not real?