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I Love Being Catholic. Here's Why.
If you're truly open-minded, you can find some truth in most religions. You can find plenty of goodness and beauty as well. But where is the whole truth of God-the "fullness of truth"?
Fr. Mike makes the case for Catholic Christianity, and why you should settle for nothing less.
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Who Are the Saints, and How Do We Pray With Them? (feat. Br. Lawrence)
zhlédnutí 9KPřed 14 hodinami
Are you struggling to figure out which saint you should pray to? You feel convicted that you should have a devotion to the saints, but there are just so many to choose from. Are you unsure of where to begin? Today, Br. Lawrence discusses with Fr. Mark-Mary what devotion to the Saints looks like for a faithful Catholic and how to identify ways to deepen your devotion to particular ones. Together...
Do You Go to Hell If You’ve Never Heard of Jesus?
zhlédnutí 39KPřed dnem
When considering the people of the Old Testament before Jesus's coming, we might ask ourselves: "Are those without the knowledge of Jesus destined for eternal damnation?" And what about those who have never had an opportunity in our day and age to hear the name of Jesus and accept faith? "Where do they go when they die?" Today, Fr. Mike explores these tough questions, drawing on the sacred scri...
Catholic Guilt (feat. Br. Lawrence)
zhlédnutí 11KPřed dnem
"Catholic Guilt" is a familiar concept in our culture-whether you're Catholic or not. There's a trope that Catholics just walk around feeling more guilty than other people, and the phrase can get thrown around in a pejorative way. But, is it true? Do Catholics feel more guilty? Are they, in fact, more guilty? Is this guilt "bad"? Is there such a thing as "good" guilt? Br. Lawrence, CFR tackles ...
Where is the Holy Spirit in the Bible? (feat. Fr. Dempsey Rosales-Acosta) #pentecost
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 14 dny
Happy feast of Pentecost! Come Holy Spirit! As Catholics, we acknowledge that God is a trinity of persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, but who exactly is the third person of the Trinity? We might wonder where the Holy Spirit even appears as we read Sacred Scripture. Today, Fr. Dempsey opens up the Scriptures for us, exploring where the Holy Spirit is mentioned in the Bible. Fr. Dempsey Acosta...
Hope in the Face of Grief and Loss (feat. Kendra Tierney)
zhlédnutí 28KPřed 14 dny
Grief and loss are a part of nearly everyone's life. We may experience deep suffering, like wanting to be married but not finding a spouse. Or losing a spouse to an early death. Maybe you've experienced the loss of a child, a miscarriage, or the struggle with infertility. It can feel frustrating when others respond, "Well, God has a plan." Indeed, he does have a plan, but where does this suffer...
A Theology of Your Body
zhlédnutí 25KPřed 14 dny
Pope John Paul II said that what modern man needs-and is missing-is an "adequate anthropology", or, a full understanding of what it looks like to be human. Over the course of his pontificate, he gave it his best shot using the entirety of scripture, 2,000 years of church teaching, and the latest scientific understandings of the human person. Today, we call it the Theology of the Body. And it wi...
The Angelus Prayer Explained 🙏 (feat. Br. Lawrence)
zhlédnutí 9KPřed 14 dny
Today, Fr. Mark-Mary and Br. Lawrence invite you to pray The Angelus with them. Feel free to read along as we pray with the CFRs! ascensionpress.com/pages/angelus/ The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray f...
Theology of the Body Crash Course w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz - Session One: From the Beginning
zhlédnutí 123KPřed 21 dnem
This video is one installment of a 4-part series on the Theology of the Body presented by Fr. Mike. For free access to the entire series, please visit www.ascensionpress.com/tobtalk/ If the deepest secret of God is that God is love, and he made you in his image and likeness, then what's the deepest secret about you? You are made for love. What does it mean to be human? What was God’s original p...
5 Prayers to Say in the Car (but Most People Forget to) (feat. Kendra Tierney)
zhlédnutí 21KPřed 21 dnem
Do you always feel like you run out of time to pray? Do you spend lots of time in the car, maybe shuttling kids to school or commuting to work? Well, today, Kendra Tierney would like to encourage you to take advantage of that car time with these 5 prayers you can say whenever you hit the road. Kendra is a "mother of many" living just outside of Los Angeles, CA. She started Catholic All Year as ...
The 5 Powerful Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation
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Have you been confirmed? Have you received the Sacrament of Confirmation yet? Does this mean you're a "grown-up" Catholic now-that you've graduated? Not quite. There's so much more to it than that. Today, Fr. Mike breaks down the 5 effects that flow from receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. - The Catechism of the Catholic Church states in paragraph 1303: "From this fact, Confirmation brings...
The "Bare Minimum" for Catholics (The 5 Precepts of the Catholic Church w/ Br. Michelangelo)
zhlédnutí 20KPřed 21 dnem
You've heard of the Ten Commandments-but do you know what five precepts the Catholic Church says you must observe to be considered a faithful Catholic? Today, Fr. Mark-Mary is joined by Br. Michelangelo to discuss the Five Precepts of the Catholic Church, often called the Commandments of the Church or the "bare bones of the Christian life." - Five Precepts of the Catholic Church - 1. You shall ...
I Lost My Husband to Cancer. This Is the Best Marriage Advice I Have to Give. (w/ Kendra Tierney)
zhlédnutí 108KPřed 28 dny
After more than 20 years of marriage, Kendra Tierney lost her husband to cancer. Over those two decades of married life, Kendra said that two things never changed... Kendra's Marriage Advice: Keep these two things at the forefront of your marriage to guarantee a successful and fruitful married life. 1. Compatibility 2. Commitment Kendra is a "mother of many" living just outside of Los Angeles, ...
Politics vs. Principles
zhlédnutí 40KPřed měsícem
Is there any hope for unity in the United States of America? Fr. Mike gives a resounding "yes". But not over politics or policies-but the principles that our country was founded on. What's the difference between politics/policies and principles? Fr. Mike has a take that might make you think. ❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure...
Why Go to Holy Mass? (4 Reasons You Might Not Know)
zhlédnutí 17KPřed měsícem
Did you know that the Mass is a real sacrifice? That it's not just something we get, but something we give? What are the fruits or effects of the Mass on us, the faithful? There are many beautiful truths about the Mass that we don't know (or forget), but Br. Michelangelo is here with Fr. Mark-Mary today to share and remind us of 4 of them. 0:00 Why go to Mass? 0:33 The Mass is a re-presentation...
Top 6 WEIRDEST Catholic Traditions from All Over the World (feat. Kendra Tierney)
zhlédnutí 19KPřed měsícem
Top 6 WEIRDEST Catholic Traditions from All Over the World (feat. Kendra Tierney)
A Message to Cradle Catholics
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A Message to Cradle Catholics
4 Things Catholics Should Do Before Mass
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4 Things Catholics Should Do Before Mass
Can I Sin in My Dreams?
zhlédnutí 63KPřed měsícem
Can I Sin in My Dreams?
Why 'Just Pray About It' Isn't Always Enough (Spiritual Bypassing)
zhlédnutí 27KPřed měsícem
Why 'Just Pray About It' Isn't Always Enough (Spiritual Bypassing)
4 Keys to Good Prayer
zhlédnutí 72KPřed měsícem
4 Keys to Good Prayer
Who Has the Authority to Interpret Scripture/the Bible? (feat. Fr. Dempsey Rosales-Acosta)
zhlédnutí 11KPřed měsícem
Who Has the Authority to Interpret Scripture/the Bible? (feat. Fr. Dempsey Rosales-Acosta)
3 Hacks to Go Deeper in Prayer
zhlédnutí 31KPřed měsícem
3 Hacks to Go Deeper in Prayer
Saying Yes to a Life You Did Not Plan
zhlédnutí 148KPřed měsícem
Saying Yes to a Life You Did Not Plan
Why Is Life Mostly Boring and Lonely? (feat. Nell O'Leary)
zhlédnutí 19KPřed 2 měsíci
Why Is Life Mostly Boring and Lonely? (feat. Nell O'Leary)
How to Love Yourself Like God Does
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How to Love Yourself Like God Does
Pray with Us: The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary with Fr. Mike Schmitz (Tuesdays & Fridays)
zhlédnutí 190KPřed 2 měsíci
Pray with Us: The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary with Fr. Mike Schmitz (Tuesdays & Fridays)
The Good Kind of FOMO
zhlédnutí 88KPřed 2 měsíci
The Good Kind of FOMO
What Happens When You Stop This Toxic Habit? (feat. Nell O'Leary)
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What Happens When You Stop This Toxic Habit? (feat. Nell O'Leary)
The Perfect Disposition for Holy Week
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The Perfect Disposition for Holy Week

Komentáře

  • @janetandrews1306
    @janetandrews1306 Před 4 minutami

    Thank you Father Mike.

  • @ElwoodMcCable-wx8it
    @ElwoodMcCable-wx8it Před 25 minutami

    Hatred, maybe, isn't a sin in your heart. In mine it is. In any case, hatred leads us away from God. Murder does too. Especially the murder of innocents. You're free to hate another or kill another or stray as you will from Jesus. You're free, also, to love.

  • @alexwelts2553
    @alexwelts2553 Před hodinou

    Im pretty sure that even though im human, im also what people attack in the name of God. Unfortunately, dualistic mindsets and all that jazz. Groups are constantly chipping away at me on God's behalf and all seem to have the impression that I'm of the serpent variety. So I'm used to creating what i need out of nothing, and 3/4 of it goes fine, but it's been a lifetime struggle to benefit from what i work for, and im 44, and the beings that answer my distress either want to finish me off, or have compassion and might help, but i can't see it in results, but they are good invisible companions.

  • @user-sd8vy1yb4r
    @user-sd8vy1yb4r Před hodinou

    this roman catholic priest is trying to heist us into believing mary was a perpetual virgin, despite the bible clearly saying Jesus had brothers and sisters. he implies joseph married mary, but never had sex with her. oh, perfect! this supports the 4 roman catholic doctrines of mariology, established at the 3rd ecuminical council of ephesus in 431 a.d., and in conjunct with the wishes of the roman empire to adopt the pagan mother-son god relationship, began in ancient sumer, in order to add more loyal converts in the roman empire.

  • @alexwelts2553
    @alexwelts2553 Před 2 hodinami

    I saw them as something like mosquitos. That hunt dinosaurs 😢

  • @alexwelts2553
    @alexwelts2553 Před 2 hodinami

    I suspect that with all the peoples with ite ending their names, and the host, and with things that i correlate in my own life, that we (mite) be talking about a human having love and wanting to provide for the parasite kingdom after his departure. The difference between life and death RNA protein and then something else eats you. I can relate because some unseen force has been sucking my life force, and there's some communication and the only thing i have for company besides my little dog. I had compassion for cancer and let ghosts and miasma chill with me. So i get it.

  • @robertgellert1325
    @robertgellert1325 Před 3 hodinami

    I don’t think the scripture telling us to love our neighbors as we love ourselves is a command telling us we need to love ourselves. It’s a command telling us to love our neighbors as we ALREADY love ourselves. Big distinction.

  • @kristengunn6769
    @kristengunn6769 Před 3 hodinami

    It’s so true. I grew up Baptist and experienced a few other non-Catholic denominations in and after college. The Holy Spirit gave me a hunger for truth and it wasn’t until I started getting to know the Catholic Church and what it really teaches (partly through Fr. Mike’s videos at first!) that I began to feel at home-even more than I did at my literal “home.” And at peace increasingly with God and others of good will because more able to live in the truth. It’s hard to explain, but I know that this is the real thing and that I was brought here by God because he loves me. Praying for everyone who needs help taking the next step in faith. I promise it’s worth it!

  • @MiloMeowsALot
    @MiloMeowsALot Před 3 hodinami

    I don't feel like anyone really loves me.

  • @eddij1730
    @eddij1730 Před 4 hodinami

    Surely specks of the host fall to the ground when put on the hand and carried to the mouth. Rarely do I see anyone looking for visible specks on their hands even. I do and often have to extend my tongue out to get them. I don't understand why one way is ok and not the other. All churches need to go back to a paten and the priest distributing. With a dozen or so Eucharistic ministers at the mass, many small pieces are surely dropped.....not good

  • @APerez89
    @APerez89 Před 4 hodinami

    I believe in God. But one thing about these fanatical people is that they are no matter what facts slap their face, they deny. Its called propaganda. Master propagandists are experts in brainwashing their subjects so that they deny even whats in front of them. Other worldly beings could descent on Earth in Spaceships, and literally play the history of our universe on a projector screen these fools will still deny it and blame demons lol

  • @lizpuett5777
    @lizpuett5777 Před 4 hodinami

    Being "er," to be loved. I am no longer willing to be "er."

  • @kenowens9021
    @kenowens9021 Před 4 hodinami

    The Book of James totally supports faith AND works together. Faith without works is dead. That's why some Christians don't like the Book of James, because they have to take responsibility for their faith.

    • @johnwade7842
      @johnwade7842 Před 3 hodinami

      I Agree that faith without works is dead. But I believe that a true faith produces works of itself (technically by the holy spirit). Jesus said that he was the vine, and anyone who remains in him will bare good fruit, and we can not produce good works apart from him. So any one who has true faith produces good fruit as a by-product of true faith. That is what Jesus meant that he came to heal the sick. Through a loving faith in him he replaces our hearts of stones with hearts of flesh. But only he can do that you have part in it except to flow forth with rivers of living water. Works are the evidence of what has already happend in the heart. Also if you remember the passage that said. “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name? But did you notice the conditions for salvation doing the will of the father. Notice in a previous verse it said in John Jesus said "For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.”

  • @iletaitunefois11
    @iletaitunefois11 Před 4 hodinami

    The final image is so touching : they had 9 childrens, 4 died and 5 became nuns. What a family

  • @EamonnNJBreen
    @EamonnNJBreen Před 5 hodinami

    Evangelicals called me evil for saying Replacement Theology was anti Jewish

  • @aslgbg
    @aslgbg Před 5 hodinami

    this is just words play

  • @RylanStarr
    @RylanStarr Před 5 hodinami

    Do you think that all of this stuff about Mary distracts Catholics from Jesus?

  • @NIGHTWULF
    @NIGHTWULF Před 6 hodinami

    If you go to confession but you don't repent in your heart then it means nothing

  • @pasalasaga
    @pasalasaga Před 6 hodinami

    I wish I could confess my sins to you. And not my priest.

  • @marymckee5543
    @marymckee5543 Před 6 hodinami

    I don't have a tattoo and don't like them, but I like that you chose one that is the name of Jesus. Beautiful.

  • @katiejon17
    @katiejon17 Před 6 hodinami

    I am in desperate need of a video or article about a grossly unequal marriage. My husband and I (not married in the church) have very different views on what marriage is. There is no “sharing” a life with him, he doesn’t “share” well, and certainly doesn’t see marriage as a sacrament.

  • @user-zx1of4pw6e
    @user-zx1of4pw6e Před 6 hodinami

    Thanks!

  • @pasalasaga
    @pasalasaga Před 6 hodinami

    It's so easy for you to say that. But I'm going every single tuesday or friday every single week, because I have no control of my own body.

  • @jimkoger4237
    @jimkoger4237 Před 6 hodinami

    This is sooooo great. Thank you so much for doing this. I love how the light of Christ shines through you!

  • @thomasmitchell883
    @thomasmitchell883 Před 7 hodinami

    The Roman Catholic church is of those who take the Lord's name in vain as does this priest. a deciple of Lucifer.

  • @mrking695
    @mrking695 Před 7 hodinami

    What if it’s to protect a pet from a 93 year old dad who is causing pancreatitis by feeding table scraps? The dog is at least 20 pounds overweight and dad thinks he’s treating her but it’s hurting her. Her latest bout included throwing up everywhere. The vet said no more table scraps. When we try to tell him the truth, he ignores us and sneaks and feeds her when he thinks we’re not looking, then denies it. So I bought some new dog food and told him it is vet recommended and has medicine in it. That the dog can die (she can die!). Is this something I must confess? It should I just say nothing and let the dog die?

  • @barbarawalsh2875
    @barbarawalsh2875 Před 8 hodinami

    A woman I used to know, said as long as Mary’s hair is covered, so is mine.

  • @DeShawn_Boone
    @DeShawn_Boone Před 8 hodinami

    I remember reading a book in a book I read a book once ctfu forgive that just made me feel like I gotta stop drinking coffee 777 but I am grateful for the advice

  • @mluisaairacatolica
    @mluisaairacatolica Před 8 hodinami

    I'm catholic and I have listened to these sisters a lot. I love them. They are pure joy. The radiate joy and peace. God bless them.

  • @Primordial_Synapse
    @Primordial_Synapse Před 8 hodinami

    The overwhelming majority of people stuck in meaningless, non-productive jobs would be better off as monks and nuns, to be perfectly honest, if for no other reason than to do what is necessary to overcome acedia.

  • @SrGemmaRose
    @SrGemmaRose Před 8 hodinami

    Slow down Fr Mike. It’s thrilling material but you talk so fast it’s hard to follow. Please and thank you.

  • @deuscaritasest1278
    @deuscaritasest1278 Před 8 hodinami

    Ave Christus Rex ❤🇻🇦✝️

  • @MadeMan762
    @MadeMan762 Před 9 hodinami

    Where do aliens come from? The heavens/space. Where do angels come from? The heavens/space. The comment sections lack of critical thinking is scary

  • @lenworth11
    @lenworth11 Před 9 hodinami

    Not sure I can make sense of this. I would hope that priests could help us focus .. but 'which priest do we choose' for our confession ? Churches seem to compete, often with slightly differing dogmas .. and many churches & priests have issues of their own that they've not always solved. I personally try to read scripture regularly and to take in differing views and 'seek spiritual truth' .. it's a pity as I feel confession would benefit me ... I also feel God's presence & the Holy Spirit in everything around me ...

  • @tomrichter244
    @tomrichter244 Před 9 hodinami

    Beautiful videos, by 2 loving sisters. A question might be how to discern which order you are drawn to

  • @iceturtle-nb6rc
    @iceturtle-nb6rc Před 9 hodinami

    50:01 doesn’t it look like something was edited out?

  • @donnaostojski5478
    @donnaostojski5478 Před 9 hodinami

    Thank you for the religious Sisters throughout the world. Love Sister Mary.

  • @wendykrugman8195
    @wendykrugman8195 Před 10 hodinami

    I really love this video. Thank you!

  • @SandraDiaz-bn8kk
    @SandraDiaz-bn8kk Před 10 hodinami

    Absolutely yes!! ❤❤

  • @donnavanderwalt7106
    @donnavanderwalt7106 Před 10 hodinami

    I am watching this in 2024, did you ever get to the Holy land in 2020.

  • @pointlesskid7779
    @pointlesskid7779 Před 10 hodinami

    Exactly! Can't skip the process to get the right things.

  • @richardimon468
    @richardimon468 Před 11 hodinami

    YOU HAVE TO BE CONTRITE to be forgiven! Also, you need to understand that the "action" is wrong and sinful.

  • @richardimon468
    @richardimon468 Před 11 hodinami

    A friend of mine thinks it is OK to have sex with a woman so long as you have intentions of marrying them. Please pray that this inclination passes him. He is involved in his Church as an usher and a catechist at his parish. He has selective ideas and cafeteria Catholicism.

  • @chocolatecat64
    @chocolatecat64 Před 11 hodinami

    "Our certainty is not that He tells us what to do every step, our certainty is that He is with us" Beautiful message. (Idk how I'm coming across this videos 8yrs later, but that's just what God does)

  • @Mashfan6507
    @Mashfan6507 Před 12 hodinami

    What if you have no gifts or talents that you can think of? There aren’t any real gifts that I have

  • @m1y00t00b
    @m1y00t00b Před 12 hodinami

    Thank you for this. I needed it. I truly think I’m affected by misophonia and happen to be married to someone who is just noisy for no reason; chews with mouth open, rattles the ice in his glass with every sip, smacks his lips after every sip, yawns loudly, etc. I’m annoyed with anyone who does this but living with it drives me nuts! 😂😂😂

  • @Cara_Corum
    @Cara_Corum Před 12 hodinami

    I'm begging you, please, speak slower...

    • @ObianujuUgwu
      @ObianujuUgwu Před hodinou

      You can control the speed. Go to setting icon by your upper right and select playback speed.

    • @Cara_Corum
      @Cara_Corum Před hodinou

      @@ObianujuUgwu Thank you! Really helped!

    • @ObianujuUgwu
      @ObianujuUgwu Před hodinou

      @@Cara_Corum You are welcome, I am really glad that I can help.

  • @stellajohn8197
    @stellajohn8197 Před 12 hodinami

    Thank you Sister's for the beautiful prayer. Stay blessed 🙏

  • @gerry.shafer6101
    @gerry.shafer6101 Před 14 hodinami

    CHRISTIANS DONT HAVE COMMUNION EVERY DAY LIKE US CATHOLICS AND THAT IS WHAT OUR CHURCH IS ALL ABOUT RECEIVING JESUS AMEN !! GOD BLESS U ALL !!