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  • Struggling to Share Your Faith? The Secret Weapon You Might Be Missing (Catholicism)
    Trying to convert loved ones but hitting a wall? You might be surprised to learn the key isn't forceful arguments, but something deeper. In this video, Cameron Riecker, a Catholic believer, explores the power of surrendering to God's will when it comes to sharing your faith.
    Link to Surrender Novena: catholicexchange.com/the-surr...
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    Discover:
    Why forcing faith can backfire (and what to do instead)
    How surrendering to God's plan brings peace and effectiveness
    Powerful scripture and Catholic teachings on letting go and letting God work
    Practical tips for living your faith authentically and attracting others to Christ
    (Bonus) How to respond to tough questions about Catholicism with love and confidence
    Whether you're a seasoned Catholic or just starting your faith journey, this video will equip you with a fresh perspective on sharing the love of Christ.
    The counterintuitive approach to conversion: Why forceful tactics can backfire and how surrendering to God's plan brings peace and effectiveness.
    Biblical foundations: Explore powerful scripture passages that illuminate the importance of trusting in God's timing and methods.
    Catholic teachings on witnessing: Deepen your understanding of Church doctrine on sharing your faith with love and compassion.
    Practical tips for living your faith authentically: Discover actionable steps you can take to radiate Christ's love in your daily life, naturally attracting others to Him.
    Keywords: Catholicism, Conversion, Sharing Faith, God's Will, Surrender, Witnessing, Scripture, Catholic Teachings, Family, Friends
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  • @Rcasqueiro
    @Rcasqueiro Před 2 měsíci +146

    "Jesus, I surrender all to you. Take care of everything"

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +12

      And He does! Every time :)

    • @maureensullivan8718
      @maureensullivan8718 Před měsícem +4

      I pray this almost every day & have such peace...

    • @tony1685
      @tony1685 Před měsícem

      if you are sincere, you can't remain catholic. see John 14:15 -- catholicism mandates the contrary.

    • @TheTruePheever
      @TheTruePheever Před 17 dny

      @@tony1685 we do keep the commandments 💀

    • @tony1685
      @tony1685 Před 17 dny

      @@TheTruePheever see Ex 20:4-6 & 8-11, they do mandate sin.

  • @kfloy88
    @kfloy88 Před 2 měsíci +262

    Amen brother. I reverted after 15 years away from the faith. It was nothing anything said or did to me that brought me back. I was seeking truth and God made it blatantly obvious that his sacraments administered by his one holy Catholic and apostolic church were the answer.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +10

      Praise God! I am happy you are home :)

    • @user-ug7zo7uk1w
      @user-ug7zo7uk1w Před 2 měsíci +6

      There's such rejoicing in heaven for one repented sinner than over the presence of all the saints. Hallelujah. Jesus is Lord.

    • @HunnysPlaylists
      @HunnysPlaylists Před 2 měsíci +2

      this is because God Converts who He Wants.

    • @mitchellosmer1293
      @mitchellosmer1293 Před 2 měsíci +5

      quote---one holy Catholic and apostolic church .... unqoute
      Says whom???
      Book, chapter and verse FROM the Bible!!!

    • @HunnysPlaylists
      @HunnysPlaylists Před 2 měsíci

      @@mitchellosmer1293 What?

  • @timmurray5245
    @timmurray5245 Před 2 měsíci +42

    I became a New Catholic convert and confirmed last year 2023. It was by the work of the Holy Spirit not my works. Thank God!

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Praise God!!! Thanks for the comment 😃

    • @timmurray5245
      @timmurray5245 Před 2 měsíci +3

      P.s. age 57! Then My Mom converted age 85!

    • @louisvega-oe2sc
      @louisvega-oe2sc Před měsícem

      Are you a catholic, or are you you a born again Christian?

    • @louisvega-oe2sc
      @louisvega-oe2sc Před měsícem

      Are you a catholic? Or are you a born again Christian?

    • @tony1685
      @tony1685 Před měsícem

      Holy Spirit would never sway another to lies, friend. catholicism isn't God's way -- Bible proves it's apostate.

  • @reginald6803
    @reginald6803 Před 2 měsíci +33

    "Pray, hope, and don't worry" said St. Pio.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +5

      One of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite Saints :)

    • @valinorean4816
      @valinorean4816 Před 8 dny

      @@CameronRiecker Hi! As someone from a Soviet culture (now an immigrant in the USA) I believe that the resurrection was staged by the Romans, as explained in a popular book where I'm from - "The Gospel of Afranius"; like many others, I read it in childhood and never thought about this question again - until coming to the USA and noticing a stark contrast in the discussion of this question. What's wrong with that explanation? Also, I believe matter is eternal - it can only move and change but not appear from nowhere - seems like common sense to me, but apparently not here in the US, what's wrong with that?

  • @eyefisher
    @eyefisher Před 2 měsíci +133

    That line from confessions is my favorite line from the book. "It is not possible that the son of these tears should perish." gets me every time when I think about my own adult son. St. Monica, pray for us.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +11

      Well said! I will pray for your son.

    • @11antun
      @11antun Před 2 měsíci +2

      🙏We will pray! Thanks be to Jesus Christ, your son is in His Heart trough Divine Love and your tears! ❤

    • @CL-im9lk
      @CL-im9lk Před měsícem +2

      My favorite too. All our children will one day be converted through our prayers and God’s mercy. 🙏

  • @DarcyTheManstop
    @DarcyTheManstop Před 2 měsíci +83

    I may be pentecostal but I love my catholic brothers and sister. I pray that we will all one day reconcile and become one church again in Jesus name amen.

    • @MrDoyle07
      @MrDoyle07 Před 2 měsíci +5

      That will be a beautiful day. Your safe harbor in your heart for the love of Christ is a testimony to the ultimate point of Jesus’s Sacrifice for us all.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +4

      I hope for that too :)

    • @Ehllix
      @Ehllix Před 2 měsíci +8

      As a protestant with catholic family members whom love and accept my faith and I theirs, I completely agree, and echo that prayer. I whole heartedly believe we will come to see just how unified we are in Christ, some day.

    • @mitchellosmer1293
      @mitchellosmer1293 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@Ehllix quote---I whole heartedly believe we will come to see just how unified we are in Christ, some day.... unquote
      Not in our life time!!!
      Only when Jesus returns and judgement day is done

    • @solovief
      @solovief Před 2 měsíci +4

      I love this Darci. Indeed Jesus prayed that we would be one even as He and the Father are one!

  • @leedixon4228
    @leedixon4228 Před 2 měsíci +57

    My children and I prayed for their father, my husband, for his conversion and for the restoration of our family. Several years later the Lord answered our prayer.He later told me that something spoke in his heart. The Holy Spirit did. It is God who changes hearts.We only have to surrender everything to Him. Let's us not give up on one another. God bless.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +5

      Praise God!! I will pray for your family 😁

    • @alfreds.2335
      @alfreds.2335 Před 2 měsíci

      How did you know it was God's will to stay and pray for him? I'm struggling trying to discern God's will, if He wants me to leave or stay in my marriage.

    • @leedixon4228
      @leedixon4228 Před 2 měsíci

      @@alfreds.2335 The Rejoice Marriage Ministries helped me a lot on how to stand for my marriage. It gave me perspectives that are in line with Jesus' teachings. I was broken and hopeless, I searched the Internet for any guidance I can get, the Lord led me to it's website. Please check it out. The Lord is kind and merciful. May God bless you and your family.

    • @bethanyhutchinson6714
      @bethanyhutchinson6714 Před 2 měsíci +1

      God is so good! I’m so happy for your family! My children and I pray for my husband/their father’s conversion everyday. Your story brings me peace and a renewed sense of perseverance. In God’s time!

    • @dorcas4035
      @dorcas4035 Před 2 měsíci

      @@alfreds.2335keep praying even if you don’t feel our Lord’s presence, He is there. Try to talk to your pastor about your marriage issue especially if it’s abusive.

  • @juliannacodde8633
    @juliannacodde8633 Před 2 měsíci +51

    This is so incredibly timely. I am about to travel out to see family and I’ve been trying to get them to revert for three years now. I was preparing myself to continue evangelizing them, even knowing that my pride and desire to win was tainting my efforts. I have been asking God to lead me in my efforts and give me understanding on how best to witness to them and here comes your video! Thank you for the loving reminder!

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +2

      All glory to God! I will pray for your family :)

    • @peter-pi8bc
      @peter-pi8bc Před 2 měsíci +2

      I agree with Cameron about taking the back seat and letting God do the job in reaching out to the fallen-away loved one. Meanwhile we pray and make sacrifices; there is nothing so off-putting to the fallen-away Catholic than for us to be preachy and reproachful. I know this from first-hand experience.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      @@peter-pi8bc well said! We’ve all seen it happen before!

  • @TrustInJesusThruMaryWithJoseph
    @TrustInJesusThruMaryWithJoseph Před 2 měsíci +26

    🙏🏻🕊❤️‍🔥AMEN❤️‍🔥🕊🙏🏻
    God is not a vending machine
    He always knows best
    His timing is perfect
    We keep hoping and praying.

  • @Christendom88
    @Christendom88 Před měsícem +4

    We must remember to be humble and to give everything to Our Father; not just our prayers and our works, but also our sufferings. We cannot save ourselves or everyone else, God does that.

  • @EvanG.
    @EvanG. Před 2 měsíci +14

    I’m Protestant, and I found this information helpful. It also motivated me to fix my prayers towards God’s will. Thank you.

  • @nancyokeefe6750
    @nancyokeefe6750 Před 2 měsíci +33

    The Surrender prayer is one that sustains me. May our dear Lord bring all our prodigals back to His sacred heart forever 🙏🏻

  • @declanfinan8842
    @declanfinan8842 Před 2 měsíci +100

    Young man, you have taken on one of the great mysteries in life and expressed it’s solution with pinpoint accuracy.
    I’m 73 years old and a suffer of the very ailment you have undertaken to heal in this edition of your CZcams blog.
    I had come to this conclusion also, but only fairly recently, but I couldn’t have expressed it nearly as succinctly as you have.
    I thank God for the great gift He has given you and pray that He will continue to enlighten you throughout your life so that you can become the great teacher He intended you to be, bringing many souls home to Heaven.
    God bless to all

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +7

      Thank you for the kind words and for the prayers! God bless you!

    • @catherinestevenson
      @catherinestevenson Před 2 měsíci +1

      @declanfinan8842 Thanks for your reply- I feel exactly the same way, but you put it into words much better than I could. Amen ! Jesus, I trust in you ! ❤️

  • @BillyJoeBob-hd9fm
    @BillyJoeBob-hd9fm Před 2 měsíci +119

    POPE BENEDICT XVI: “The Church does not engage in proselytism. Instead, she grows by attraction... she accomplishes every one of her works in spiritual and practical imitation of the love of her Lord.
    Charitable works cannot be used as a means of engaging in proselytism. Love is free. It is not practiced as a way of achieving other ends.
    Those who practice charity in the Church’s name will never seek to impose the Church’s faith upon others. They realize that a pure and generous love is the best witness to the God in whom we believe and by whom we are driven to love. They know when it is time to speak of God and when it is better to say nothing and to let love alone speak. They know that God is love, and that God’s presence is felt at the very time when the only thing we do is to love.”

    • @sebastianbaran9645
      @sebastianbaran9645 Před 2 měsíci +8

      The Church has never believed that. If that were the case, then works of thousands of Catholic evangelists and missionaries is in vain and the Gospel message would not have been spread to every corner of the Earth.

    • @jackb9095
      @jackb9095 Před 2 měsíci +8

      I will stick with B16! ❤

    • @arthurgouvet9606
      @arthurgouvet9606 Před 2 měsíci +18

      @@sebastianbaran9645 You are false. Even the missionaries in foreigns countries has worked EXACTLY by attraction, by helping and taking care for peoples in need in these foreign countries. see the Examples of St BOSCO or Mother THERESA. They did'nt accomplish any proselytism ! but only spread the GOSPEL by their TRUE christian life.

    • @BillyJoeBob-hd9fm
      @BillyJoeBob-hd9fm Před 2 měsíci +7

      @@arthurgouvet9606 and in America St. Katherine Drexel, Mother Cabrini, etc.

    • @sebastianbaran9645
      @sebastianbaran9645 Před 2 měsíci +7

      @@arthurgouvet9606 The Apostles literally went into synagogues and argued with Jews.

  • @ValentinEisendle
    @ValentinEisendle Před 2 měsíci +18

    We pray "your will be done" not "my will be done" 👏 👏 👏

  • @carmendevine7244
    @carmendevine7244 Před 2 měsíci +55

    I offered my mass intentions for my husband to come into the church, it only took 10 years! Amen, God is Good.
    When he began to consider it he asked me for help figuring out how to come into the church, and unlike my usual self, I said no. I think the Holy Ghost taught me to sit down and let him work

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +6

      Praise God! I love conversion stories!

    • @marcelkuizenga
      @marcelkuizenga Před 2 měsíci

      @@CameronRiecker Do you also like them if people stop believing the silly story you like?

    • @HunnysPlaylists
      @HunnysPlaylists Před 2 měsíci

      Sometimes it takes longer, so Good on you!

    • @brandonsmith2172
      @brandonsmith2172 Před 2 měsíci

      @@marcelkuizengaDo you like people that believe the events you consider to be silly?

    • @marcelkuizenga
      @marcelkuizenga Před 2 měsíci

      @@brandonsmith2172 I like people for how they are. Believes only matter if they cause people to behave ugly.

  • @TheTruePheever
    @TheTruePheever Před 2 měsíci +19

    I am Catholic, my mom and brother are also Catholic. My mom doesn't have any relatives in the country but my dad has a really big family in the south. His whole family and him are baptists and i made it my goal to convert at least my father before he dies.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +6

      I will pray for him!

    • @JesusistheLivingGod.777
      @JesusistheLivingGod.777 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Religious denominations isn't important. If they believe in God and that Jesus was the son of God with all their heart is the important part. God does the rest.

    • @JesusistheLivingGod.777
      @JesusistheLivingGod.777 Před 2 měsíci +1

      A reminder Jesus didn't care for the religious, such as the Pharasees who were bound by it and it's rules that THEY created. Just believe God and Jesus as God in the flesh and that he died for all our sins, that He is our savior is all that matters.

    • @followingjesus2028
      @followingjesus2028 Před 2 měsíci

      @ash Yes brother, Amen!

    • @ob2249
      @ob2249 Před 2 měsíci +1

      d0es he kn0w y0ur reIati0nship with him is based 0n y0ur hidden agenda ?

  • @valwhelan3533
    @valwhelan3533 Před 2 měsíci +16

    Thank you - this has been very helpful (and comforting) to me, as the only Catholic in my family and concerned about their salvation.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      God bless you! I will pray for your family right now!

    • @ginnyquiazon9927
      @ginnyquiazon9927 Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for this; re-assuring and re-affirming that He will never turn a blind eye to a prayer borne out of love and good intentions. Yet, not on our terms as His terms and timing are always perfect. Again thanks, GBU too..

  • @gloriabandy
    @gloriabandy Před měsícem +2

    I said the surrender novena 3x a month for several years. It helped me to remember who God is and to trust Him with everything.

  • @zanecote
    @zanecote Před 2 měsíci +16

    The surrender novina was gifted to me by a priest after confession for my penance. I’ve said it multiple times on my own. It’s a powerful 9day novina!

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +4

      It's intense. I think it's impossible to pray that novena sincerely and not be changed.

    • @zanecote
      @zanecote Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@CameronRiecker I agree, and The more one says this novina the greater impact it has on one’s whole life

    • @georgebauerschmidt5289
      @georgebauerschmidt5289 Před 29 dny

      @@zanecote prayer and genuine praise and worship to Jesus has greater impact than a catholic prayer. Try it.

  • @harleyharhartube
    @harleyharhartube Před 2 měsíci +45

    Amen! Jesus I trust in You! We can always pray the Divine Mercy chaplet and the Rosary for their conversion

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +17

      Great things to do. God hears all persistent prayers!

    • @peterzinya1
      @peterzinya1 Před 2 měsíci

      You dont trust Jesus. You trust some virgin queen.

  • @peterkelemen1157
    @peterkelemen1157 Před 2 měsíci +51

    “If you say this prayer, with a contrite heart and with faith, on behalf of some sinner I will give that soul the grace of conversion”.
    "O Blood and water that gushed forth from the heart of Jesus, as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You”.
    - Diary of Saint Faustina.
    In order to awaken perfect contrition in your heart start praying the Rosary of Seven Sorrows. When you're familiar with it and doesn't devastate you anymore (may take a few weeks to possibly months) humbly plead the Sorrowful Mother to share Her pain with you.
    Start doing this every day. Actively and consciously collect the people who need it no matter where or how you encounter them.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Thanks for the comment!
      I love the seven sorrows rosary. It is one of my favorites!

    • @mitchellosmer1293
      @mitchellosmer1293 Před 2 měsíci

      quote--In order to awaken perfect contrition in your heart start praying the Rosary of Seven Sorrows.... unquote
      Prove it!!!

    • @georgebauerschmidt5289
      @georgebauerschmidt5289 Před 29 dny

      @@mitchellosmer1293 the rosary includes prayers to Mary which is idol worship. Please stop doing that.

    • @mitchellosmer1293
      @mitchellosmer1293 Před 29 dny

      @@georgebauerschmidt5289 The "Rosary" is of pagan origin. There is no warrant in the Word of God for the use of the "sign of the cross". It had its origin in the mystic "Tau" of the Chaldeans and Egyptians. It came from the letter "T," the initial name of Tammuz. It was used in the "Babylonian Mysteries" for the same magic purposes as the Roman Church now employs it. Celibacy, the Tonsure, and the Order of Monks and Nuns, have no warrant or authority from Scripture. The Nuns are nothing more than an imitation of the "Vestal Virgins" (a virgin priestess of the Roman goddess Vesta) of pagan Rome.

  • @lestermichel1881
    @lestermichel1881 Před 2 měsíci +5

    I give up Jesus Christ and surrender to you and your will 🙏🏽Amen 💖

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks for the comment 😄 for a Christian surrender=victory

  • @daisybuchanan5378
    @daisybuchanan5378 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Studied Romans all year with my prayer group, and this is one of the main themes. Align ourselves to God’s will, trust and rest in him. He calls who he wants. We just love to the best of our ability with his help. Bless you and thank-you.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for the insightful comment! God bless you!

  • @ronin7106
    @ronin7106 Před 2 měsíci +24

    Amen. I accidentally saw this vid. God works in mysterious ways. Thank you Cameron.

  • @markg1531
    @markg1531 Před 2 měsíci +8

    It makes sense to me. After all, our Lord Jesus taught us to pray “your will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven”.

  • @macp5992
    @macp5992 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Amen! 🙏🏾 We only have the power to plant seeds and have a positive influence on people BUT God alone has the power to change hearts in His own timing!!! ✝️

  • @shatter_point
    @shatter_point Před 2 měsíci +6

    One of my best friends was lured away from the church and into a sinful life of pride by a girl at a catholic youth group. Many nights have I felt great distress for this and many times have I tried to reach out and many times have I prayed in tears for him to return.
    Thank you. I truly appreciate this video it is what i genuinely needed

  • @crisneryfisher5452
    @crisneryfisher5452 Před 2 měsíci +7

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥Yes! Every time I’ve surrendered to God’s will, it was way much better. Thank you Lord Jesus.

  • @monicabagonamarkande
    @monicabagonamarkande Před 2 měsíci +3

    So beautiful and true. It amazes me how God answers even our quietest prayers. I was just praying for guidance on this topic then I saw this video. Thank you. This is very timely. May God bless you and Mama Mary keep you. ❤

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you for the positive comment :) God bless you!

  • @blaiseaimee7098
    @blaiseaimee7098 Před 2 měsíci +25

    Since I became Catholic 11 years ago in my 40's I have definitely learned that "COVERT' evangelizing works better than "OVERT" efforts. Mostly, praying, praying, praying for conversions and reversions with personal prayers, the Rosary, and prayers during Mass and Adoration. I might plant some physical seeds like giving them a Rosary, or Miraculous Medal, or holy card or water, or catholic book I think they would enjoy but the rest is up to Our Lord. That said, I am always ready to defend my faith and the Holy Catholic church if need be.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Well said! Let the rosary work and get out of Mary's way!

  • @ThePhilosorpheus
    @ThePhilosorpheus Před 2 měsíci +5

    Absolutely SOLID advice my friend, I've read the same thing in Alfonso Liguori's book Conformity to Gods Will. He cites numerous examples of this, even people who seemed completely ordinary but were capable of doing miracles. When asked they invariably answered that the only thing they do is surrender their wills to God and desire nothing but what He desires. This is the secret of sanctity right here. Great video, love your enthusiasm! Thank you so much!

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      God is good! Thank you for the positive comment!

  • @user-ci5vk7dt8s
    @user-ci5vk7dt8s Před 2 měsíci +5

    Such an underrated info. Learned that the hard way. Definitely works! Atheist husband's back after 5 years. Thats how long it took me to get it.I used to be a control freak. I found so much peace in the surrender novena...by letting go of the pride of depending on myself and seeking my own will. God is not slow, we are! i promise that anyone who starts will find a tool for life

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Well said! Praise God!

    • @user-ci5vk7dt8s
      @user-ci5vk7dt8s Před 2 měsíci

      @@CameronRiecker The litany of humility is yet another sledgehammer. Brutal but effective.

  • @iletaitunefois11
    @iletaitunefois11 Před 9 dny +1

    I pray for them a lot, that is all. I do not try to convince, I show my love

  • @colettemccleave4532
    @colettemccleave4532 Před 2 měsíci +37

    Please pray for my son, Joshua, to come home to his Catholic faith. He swayed to protestantism...
    I will never be the same and never stop praying for him to come back. "O Jesus, I surrender myself to you, please take care of everything.

    • @theresefloreal8406
      @theresefloreal8406 Před 2 měsíci +8

      We are one in Christ. Just continue to show him love and unconditional love. I converted to Protestant faith but returned to the Catholic Faith after 30 years. God did this by reminding of the love I learnt from catholic education so much so that I craved that belonging. God loves your child more than you do. Regardless of the church he goes to. Love is the most powerful gift and we overwhelmingly conquer all things through Christ who loves us. This video is spot on. Surrender yourself and your son to God and just rest in Gods love.

    • @enzogonzales608
      @enzogonzales608 Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@theresefloreal8406 Truth.

    • @HunnysPlaylists
      @HunnysPlaylists Před 2 měsíci +2

      May he Come Home!

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Prayers for Joshua!

    • @colettemccleave4532
      @colettemccleave4532 Před 2 měsíci

      @@CameronRiecker thank you

  • @chantalsmalley400
    @chantalsmalley400 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Surrender 🙏. Your will, Lord, and not mine! Use me to fulfill your will, Lord!

  • @tesscod2561
    @tesscod2561 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Be good and do good. The golden rule. That's all you need

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Love God before all things and your neighbor as yourself :)

  • @zuzuspetals8323
    @zuzuspetals8323 Před 2 měsíci +3

    May God reward you for your wisdom and fervor! Thank you. “Jesus, may I be last in everything … and first in love.” -St. Josemaria Escriva

  • @user-hn1uo3cf7j
    @user-hn1uo3cf7j Před 2 měsíci +5

    Sure! And to pray to Holy Mother Mary of The Most Dearest Jesus and Our Beautful Mother! She is the Mother of mothers!❤😂

  • @JKO-Media
    @JKO-Media Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thanks for reminding me of the PRAYER OF SURRENDER

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      It's one of my favorite prayers :) God bless you!

  • @docterfreeze2918
    @docterfreeze2918 Před 2 měsíci +3

    The Holy Spirit revealed this video to me today in addition to another revelation in the form of a thought in regards to this topic. God's time extends to even past the point of "death." Loved ones may not become contrite, repentant, and open to conversion until they meet Him face to face during their eternal life. Thank you for being a conduit for The Spirit, and thank God for this revelation. I had been so burdened with worry.

  • @All_the_edits
    @All_the_edits Před 2 měsíci +3

    Thank you very much for this. I’m new to the faith only converting about 6 months ago and this is both humbling and comforting. I now realize how self centered a lot of my prayers were asking God to help convert my family trying to bend his will to mine. Please keep my family in your prayers.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      God bless you! Thank you for your comment :) I will pray for you and your family!

    • @dorcas4035
      @dorcas4035 Před 2 měsíci

      Glory to God & welcome Home 🙏❤️‍🔥✝️✅

  • @freshfunboi
    @freshfunboi Před 2 měsíci +9

    YES another Cameron Riecker Video!!!

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Thanks for the comment! I'll keep 'em coming!

  • @RomanVedat
    @RomanVedat Před 2 měsíci +4

    God Bless you my brother, the way you described it is exactly how my twin brothers converted, as our Lord said in John 15:16
    You did not choose me, no, I chose you; Our forefathers were Muslims. Someone prayed for my conversion, in turn I prayed for my brothers conversion, surrendered totally to God's will.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      God is good! He does things in His time and not ours :) Thanks for the support!

  • @bettymacdonald3359
    @bettymacdonald3359 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I love the Surrender Novena and I found this very helpful and thank you for it. I like so many Mothers and Grandmothers have suffered greatly as my children and grandchildren are not following their faith anymore. I have felt guilt that I must have failed in raising my children properly that they would turn away form God and lost faith that He even exists. It tears me apart but I know God loves my children even more than I do so I surrender them to Him and trust that in God's time they will return to Him.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      What a beautiful sentiment! Prayers for your family!

  • @TonyKeeh
    @TonyKeeh Před 2 měsíci +4

    Everything in this video is spot on. The providential nature of God is not talked about enough!

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you for the support! God is good and He governs our lives :)

  • @LuciaMartinez-ho4ec
    @LuciaMartinez-ho4ec Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for this. It is so truthful. I am starting the novena right now.
    Jesus,we surrender to you totally. Please guide us

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před měsícem

      Praise God! That novena has been so good for me :)

  • @MotherSwifty
    @MotherSwifty Před 2 měsíci +3

    I was a non believer for most my life, but I'm Christian now, in big part thanks to my girlfriend who always was Christian, and she never preached or talked about God much, just being around her made me curious and to try, so I did and I've never been happier! Although one thing, is I prefer to say I opened my heart to Christ, because saying I "converted" sounds cultish to me, like opening my heart sounds more genuine, but that's just me^^

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks for the comment 😄
      Convert comes from Latin words which mean turn with. When someone is converted they turn with God!

  • @aaronwcary
    @aaronwcary Před 2 měsíci +5

    YOU just answered my prayer brother! Thank you!

  • @followingjesus2028
    @followingjesus2028 Před 2 měsíci +12

    Yes it’s so true! We just need to focus on obeying our Lord Jesus, and that will speak volumes. We had a young girl visit us for 3 weeks from overseas. She offered to pay board but we refused, and gladly hosted her and fed her those 3 weeks. Just showing kindness is enough for people to realize your faith is genuine and makes them curious enough. She came along with us to church, and just being part of our family was our witness of Christ to her. I pray for more opportunities to serve the Lord by being his hands and feet.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +2

      What a wonderful witness! God bless you!

    • @ob2249
      @ob2249 Před 2 měsíci

      I`ve had guests stay with me,
      americans t00, 0n 0ccasi0n,
      even paid t0 take them t0 events
      never 0nce menti0ned reIigi0n
      but being atheist, 0f c0urse, I `m n0t trying t0 sc0re p0ints f0r being a human being
      as me ma used t0 say "seIf praise is n0 rec0mmendati0n"
      and it I00ks reaIIy icky c0ming fr0m aduIts wh0 have an imaginary friend
      "just sh0wing kindness"
      then p0sting 0nIine h0w kind y0u were being is weII icky

    • @mitchellosmer1293
      @mitchellosmer1293 Před 2 měsíci +1

      quote----We just need to focus on obeying our Lord Jesus, ...... She came along with us to church, ...unquote
      Obeying Jesus?? Does that mean you kept the seventh day Sabbath???

    • @ritakay3003
      @ritakay3003 Před 2 měsíci

      ❤😂thank God for your prayers

    • @mitchellosmer1293
      @mitchellosmer1293 Před 2 měsíci +1

      quote---We just need to focus on obeying our Lord Jesus, and that will speak volumes.. unquote
      But, you DO NOT!!!
      WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD RESTED on the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
      WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD BLESSED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
      WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD SANCTIFIED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
      WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD NAMED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
      WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD DECLARED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK as HIS HOLY DAY to make that day special???
      Book, chapter and verse!!!!
      >>
      Where in the bible is said Mary can hear our prayers? Book, chapter and verse
      Where in the bible is said Mary went to/will go to heaven? Book, chapter and verse
      Where in the bible is said Mary is a mediator/imtercessor? Book, chapter and verse
      Where in the bible is said Mary remained a virgin? Book, chapter and verse
      Where in the bible is said Mary was sinless? Book, chapter and verse
      Where in the bible is said Mary is to be worshiped.prayed to? Book, chapter and verse
      I KNOW absolutely NO Catholic will reply!!! If one does, every answer will be either out of context, or twisted scripture.
      Where in the bible is said Mary can hear our prayers? Book, chapter and verse
      Where in the bible is said Mary went to/will go to heaven? Book, chapter and verse
      Where in the bible is said Mary is a mediator/imtercessor? Book, chapter and verse
      Where in the bible is said Mary remained a virgin? Book, chapter and verse
      Where in the bible is said Mary was sinless? Book, chapter and verse
      Where in the bible is said Mary is to be worshiped.prayed to? Book, chapter and verse
      I KNOW absolutely NO Catholic will reply!!! If one does, every answer will be either out of context, or twisted scripture.
      ; their teachings are merely human rules. Mark 7:7.>

  • @BT7M
    @BT7M Před 2 měsíci +2

    I just read the Treaty on the Conformity to the Will of God by St. Alphonsus Maria de Ligouri, and he wrote exactly about this subject.

  • @stevehunt613
    @stevehunt613 Před měsícem +1

    Lovely guidance. Surrender to reality, and be OK with reality.

  • @mariaugarte6785
    @mariaugarte6785 Před 2 měsíci +3

    God sent you! Only recently i have realized that i have to pray for His glory only. He will do everything and more than we can imagine. Thank you so much. Just subscribed

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for the support! God's will > our will :)

  • @nicolaj665
    @nicolaj665 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. I've been struggling with this for such a long time. I really needed to hear this. Thank you. God bless you and all your family and listeners. Thank you.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for the comment and the prayers! All glory to God. :)

  • @gabrielmrezende
    @gabrielmrezende Před 2 měsíci +2

    Good video bro, this was something a priest told me when I asked for counseling on this matter and it made me realize how much I was self focused. God bless you!

  • @deogratias273
    @deogratias273 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Beautifully expressed. Thank you. What timing. I just finished the surrender novena this morning.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      Praise God! Was that your first time praying it?

  • @DanielFernandez-jv7jx
    @DanielFernandez-jv7jx Před 2 měsíci +4

    Thank you Cameron. Wise words indeed from one so young. God Bless You!

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      I am happy you found this helpful! God bless you!

  • @fritula6200
    @fritula6200 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Wonderful teaching, Cameron.
    The simplicity of us learning to LISTEN to God's Love.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks for the comment :) I'm glad you found it helpful

  • @alexandregb566
    @alexandregb566 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I needed this message. I think I was trying to put my own wishes instead of surrender everything to God.

  • @angelicaharrison1014
    @angelicaharrison1014 Před 2 měsíci +1

    You’re doing God’s work, Cameron! Keeping this in mind as I’ve been praying for my family’s reversion!

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks for the support 😄God bless your family! I will pray for them too!

  • @lazforprez
    @lazforprez Před 2 měsíci +15

    Beautiful video. Our Lady of The Rosary, help us surrender to God's will as perfectly as you.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks for the support! All glory to God :)

    • @mitchellosmer1293
      @mitchellosmer1293 Před 2 měsíci +1

      quote---Our Lady of The Rosary, help us surrender to God's will as perfectly as you... unqutet
      QUOTE the bible that tells of Mary praying to/using beads!!!

  • @michellemailloux2483
    @michellemailloux2483 Před 2 měsíci +2

    We have to pray and work. We have to try to find ways to use our words; our actions to help with their conversions. Praying alone is not enough. God wants to use us. We must have uncomfortable conversations. We mustn't push people, but praying alone is not enough.

  • @katpleiadean7525
    @katpleiadean7525 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thankyou! I've been struggling with this. Your will be done on your time. I'll remember that. God Bless You x

  • @justkoala3843
    @justkoala3843 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Great video, its amazing to see more Catholic youtubers. Maybe one day i will become one, but not that fast because im only 17 and i dont have enough knowlage to do that right now.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +2

      If you want to do that make sure you study! You need to have a well formed message before you can start talking on camera :) Thanks for the support! Maybe one day we can do an interview!

  • @strengthcamp
    @strengthcamp Před 2 měsíci +1

    I love this, man. Great message.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks for the comment! God bless you and your channel!

  • @miamatejik7633
    @miamatejik7633 Před 2 měsíci +5

    This is one of the best teachings regarding prayer I have ever seen. His timetable is not the same as ours. Amen!! 🙏

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      I am glad you found it useful! All glory to God!

  • @brendaharding8010
    @brendaharding8010 Před 17 dny +1

    I returned to christian church in 2008 and then catholic church somr time afer after reading some books on the mystics. I recommend St Theresa of Avila and St Theresa the little flower.

  • @ireneniederhut5076
    @ireneniederhut5076 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for your brilliant, insightful advice! I have a new sense of peace and hope regarding the conversion of several family members.

  • @spronzini
    @spronzini Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great advice, my friend. God Bless you.

  • @colleenbuechler6080
    @colleenbuechler6080 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hi Cameron! I'm so glad to see this! Greetings from your former co-8th grade boys class-teacher near your hometown. May God bless you, your loved ones, and this channel... I love what you're sharing!

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks for the support! I'm glad you enjoy my content :)
      I hope all is well in Indiana!

  • @maryfirestone3259
    @maryfirestone3259 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love this, Cameron!

  • @Linda-qq5mg
    @Linda-qq5mg Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you for this wonderful video. A friend gave me a copy of this surrender prayer and it is powerful!

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks for the comment :) Yes, that prayer is super powerful!

  • @ronellenaicker9264
    @ronellenaicker9264 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thank you for this enlightening message - subscribed.

  • @jessr1698
    @jessr1698 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I really needed to hear this today. Thank you

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      I am happy you found this helpful! God bless you!

  • @user-dl9jp9ti6e
    @user-dl9jp9ti6e Před 2 měsíci +1

    awesome video. Thank you for the recalibration

  • @philomenacoutinho6248
    @philomenacoutinho6248 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Beautiful msg. Thank you. I will pray in your way. God bless you.✝️

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      I am glad you enjoyed it :) Thanks for the comment! God bless you!

  • @TomasTomi30
    @TomasTomi30 Před měsícem

    I surrender to you Jesus. Everything is yours, forever and ever. Amen. (It was not a conicidence I found this channel) God be praised!! Slava Isusu Christu!

  • @beatrizzepeda4052
    @beatrizzepeda4052 Před 2 měsíci +2

    How beautiful. Thank you so much, I will do exactly that.

  • @afriend621
    @afriend621 Před měsícem +1

    You nailed it, Cameron. This is why the Lord sent me to you today. I was praying for others so that the Lord would get them off my back. I was praying my will, not His for me.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před měsícem +1

      God's plan for us is greater than our plans for ourselves :)

    • @afriend621
      @afriend621 Před měsícem

      @@CameronRiecker Thank you. I will stop trying to do God's will.

  • @inka1187
    @inka1187 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Amen brother. Thank you Lord for sending me this reminder and great message. God bless and neevr stop praying friends

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you for the positive comment! God bless you :)

  • @adriaugy1847
    @adriaugy1847 Před 2 měsíci +6

    I am very thankful to God and surprised to see a young catholic man like you bring the Word of God and share it so humbly. I totally agree with letting God do, He is the one who converts people, but we are to be followers of Christ and bear His testimony. God bless you, and keep you.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for the comment and support! God bless you :)

    • @mitchellosmer1293
      @mitchellosmer1293 Před 2 měsíci

      WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD RESTED on the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
      WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD BLESSED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
      WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD SANCTIFIED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
      WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD NAMED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
      WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD DECLARED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK as HIS HOLY DAY to make that day special???
      Book, chapter and verse!!!!

  • @patodwyer721
    @patodwyer721 Před měsícem +2

    Glory be to The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit Amen ✝️💕

  • @eucharistenjoyer
    @eucharistenjoyer Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video brother. May God grant us the grace to persevere and conform our will to His.
    It's one thing that I still struggle with, I fall often to complaint and the presumption of thinking I know what I need more than God, but a good friend made me realize that, were some of the things I asked for in the past given exactly when I asked for them, they would probably push me away from God, by bringing comfort back when my faith was weaker.
    Sometimes God's no is the most loving thing He can give us.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +1

      God is good! He will lead us where He wants us to go :) God bless you!

  • @FrJohnBrownSJ
    @FrJohnBrownSJ Před 2 měsíci +5

    Once again, awesome.

  • @ValC488
    @ValC488 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much! Was feeling quite lost as I am going to have to deal with some very messy problems in the selling of my house, having to clear massive debts and all. I already know and have prayed this Surrender Prayer countless times. It helped me to be at Peace and yes, in the end, in His time, He made things work out beautifully.
    This video simply popped up to encourage me to totally surrender. And because of that, I can be at peace no matter how chaotic things will be. Thank you so much. God bless you abundantly! Greetings from Malaysia 🇲🇾
    🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽✝️✝️✝️

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you for the comment! I will pray for you :) God bless!

    • @ValC488
      @ValC488 Před 2 měsíci

      @CameronRiecker
      Thank you so much! Will also be praying for you and your channel!
      🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @Justyouraverageguy172
    @Justyouraverageguy172 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thanks for this video and sharing one of the most inspiring saints with Augustine of Hippo.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      You're welcome! Thanks for the comment and the support!

  • @carmelurbanoviezurbanoviez7437
    @carmelurbanoviezurbanoviez7437 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you. I needed this reminder of surrender ❤

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks for the comment! I'm glad you found this video helpful :)

  • @elizabeth2240
    @elizabeth2240 Před 2 měsíci +1

    You explained the topic very well . Simplicity with the Grace of the Holy Spirit came through .
    Thank you .
    Keep up the good work with the videos!

  • @simonyim6211
    @simonyim6211 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Amen. Such a wonderful reminder

  • @bubaganush8954
    @bubaganush8954 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you, I really needed to hear that.

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      Glory to God! I am happy you found it helpful!

  • @markrolinger3453
    @markrolinger3453 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great instruction! Thank you!

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      I am glad you found it helpful :) God bless you!

  • @paulamaiden1704
    @paulamaiden1704 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Well spoken young man! Thank you 💕🙏🏻

  • @jnm4462
    @jnm4462 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great video!

  • @nhpaul5669
    @nhpaul5669 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Excellent podcast Cameron - what profound insight from someone so young. Just found your channel and subscribed. Thank you

  • @marcelpool4377
    @marcelpool4377 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Very insightful and inspiring video!

  • @EliBenedetti-hr2xp
    @EliBenedetti-hr2xp Před 2 měsíci +3

    Very interesting thanks for the prayer!

  • @danielnour5112
    @danielnour5112 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Beautiful video. Amen brother

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you for the support :) All glory to Jesus

  • @sarinasahai
    @sarinasahai Před 2 měsíci +2

    Amen Praise be to the lord our god the highest the king of universe.

  • @freedom_fighter8096
    @freedom_fighter8096 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Wow! Wow! Wow! Glory to God! He answered to me through you :)

  • @cissystellampiima2128
    @cissystellampiima2128 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for the enlightenment

    • @CameronRiecker
      @CameronRiecker  Před 2 měsíci

      I am glad you enjoyed the video :) God bless you!