How to be a Good Disciple of Christ

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  • čas přidán 29. 05. 2018
  • The term "discipleship" has been a buzz word for a while (like 2000 years at least!), but especially in recent years. In this video, Fr. Mike gives four basics for being a disciple of Christ. If you're looking for a challenge, try what Fr. Mike suggests here. They're simple tips, but they're not that easy.
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  • @jovin583
    @jovin583 Před 6 lety +217

    I am an atheist and I love this priest. I watch every single videos he puts out. 50/50 on changing my thougts on religion.
    Update: I am a catholic now. Praise GOD.

    • @pinamawya1967
      @pinamawya1967 Před 5 lety +19

      You are welcome to come home, to the Catholic church at any time Donald 😊😊😊

    • @miguelperea5378
      @miguelperea5378 Před 4 lety +12

      You won’t look back Jovin. Come home 😊🙏

    • @marcelenatoh4701
      @marcelenatoh4701 Před 3 lety +7

      it will help you
      I want to say one thing
      when you are lost right and not going anywhere there is no pressure on you
      but when you find your way to god the devil starts to put lots of pressure on you to turn you are from Christianity or god
      so keep at it
      it is ok to make mistakes 👍🏿(●'◡'●)😁

    • @mississippiboy9111
      @mississippiboy9111 Před 3 lety +4

      When you are ready to accept Jesus as ur Lord and savior, Ask God what Church he wants you to Go to as their are many Church buildings you can choose from And God will lead you to the Church that will help ur spiritual growth and relationship with him, Just remember a Church Building is just a Building the one True Church are Us as the Body of believers and we gather up in Many churches buildings not just one type of building. If any man try to tell u their church building is the only true church then don't believed him as the Christian Church is not a building made by the hands of man but the Church Jesus started is within all Believers as we as Believers is the Church Jesus started. May Jesus Guide you and Help u along ur Journey.

    • @run4cmt
      @run4cmt Před 3 lety +4

      Seekers are welcome. God loves and believes in you.

  • @ellan0r
    @ellan0r Před 3 lety +25

    1) Relationship with God (real rights/access and real responsibilities)
    2) Be there exteriorly and interiorly (ie truly present)
    3) Consistency (faithful and steadfast)
    4) Keeps commitments to God and other people

  • @KBurchfiel
    @KBurchfiel Před 5 lety +34

    "Consistency beats intensity every time." I love that! And it's so true for all kinds of things in life-such as learning a new language.

  • @oliviarapavi1177
    @oliviarapavi1177 Před 6 lety +66

    Fr Mike you're the best. It's so cool to think that there are so many people watching this as I'm watching it, and so many people who will watch it, and we will all be touched by something different... Through one message, God will speak to each of us in the way that applies to us. Thank you for your wisdom 😊❤

  • @LorenzoJose-jb1xu
    @LorenzoJose-jb1xu Před 21 dnem

    God bless you, Father Mike, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ

  • @jithinjohn3504
    @jithinjohn3504 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you father for this

  • @michaelmcevoy5282
    @michaelmcevoy5282 Před 6 lety +132

    Hay guy's for the past few months I've been asking people to pray to keep abortion out of Ireland. Unfortunately the good guys lost this one. I just wanted to thank you for your responses and for taking part in this prayer campaign. As catholics we must continue to place our trust in or Lord and Our Lady and they grand us victory. GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND STAY IN THE FIGHT 😆❤🕇

    • @marcihf9763
      @marcihf9763 Před 6 lety +4

      Michael McEvoy I was so sad to see the results but I was not shocked. I saw it coming. 😪😭 God bless you and Ireland.

    • @michaelmcevoy5282
      @michaelmcevoy5282 Před 6 lety +1

      Marci HF Thank you and a God bless

    • @tomandrews1429
      @tomandrews1429 Před 6 lety +2

      I don't understand, why do you say the good guys lost? Doesn't everything happen according to God's perfect plan, meaning that the decision in Ireland would be perfect?

    • @unassailable6138
      @unassailable6138 Před 6 lety +7

      Tom Andrews So Lucifer's (Satan) rebellion was part of God's plan? No, because God created angels and then men into his image, which means we are endowed with freedom of choice and we can choose good or evil as Ireland did. God created men from his infinite kindness to share His divine life and love with us for eternity, however people are also free not to choose this, such as Satanists, unrepented murderers, abortionists, etc.

    • @maritheresereyes
      @maritheresereyes Před 6 lety +4

      Michael McEvoy My continued prayers for Ireland...I was devastated and heartbroken with the result. May other countries not follow suit.

  • @sebastian_6922
    @sebastian_6922 Před 6 lety +15

    Thank you Father. I went to mass for the first time yesterday! It was amazing.

  • @Goodnews499
    @Goodnews499 Před 6 lety +3

    love you Jesus christ for ever....thank you Father Mike and all our catholic family all over the world

  • @ACatholicMomsLife
    @ACatholicMomsLife Před 6 lety +33

    So good! Thank you Father😊

  • @mcreena
    @mcreena Před 6 lety +25

    “I promised I’d rob that bank.”
    “No, don’t do the thing.”
    -Fr. Mike on how to prevent bank robberies.

  • @houdiniuk86
    @houdiniuk86 Před rokem +1

    Tonight Im gonna get on my knees and praise Jesus

  • @PaulRobert474
    @PaulRobert474 Před 6 lety +46

    Fr Mike for President!

    • @KBurchfiel
      @KBurchfiel Před 5 lety +1

      I hear you! I think priests aren't allowed to run for public office though-it's probably in canon law somewhere. That's why we need laypeople who will uphold love and truth as legislators and public officials!

  • @karolynnnye3083
    @karolynnnye3083 Před 6 lety +30

    Love your channel Fr Mike.

  • @sienaking1180
    @sienaking1180 Před 3 lety +1

    If ur here in 2021, go listen to this guys podcast. It’s called the Bible In A Year and it has had a big impact on my faithfulness. 🙏

  • @pauiinalag9832
    @pauiinalag9832 Před 6 lety +16

    God knows I needed this. 🙌💙

  • @hopemosher7139
    @hopemosher7139 Před 5 lety +4

    I love you Fr. Mike you're a great blessing.

  • @raquelmansueto7042
    @raquelmansueto7042 Před 6 lety +2

    Fr Mike...so full of energy and joyfulness, yet so practical and to the point. Thank you. What struck me most is CONSISTENCY BEATS INTENSITY. I try to commit myself to daily Mass and prayer even when I am loaded with work and out of apetite because as we need frequent snacks of food to keep alive we need frequent substenance from the Word of God. Also walking with other fellows who are trying to be faithful to the Lord is highly essential. In my daily prayers Father.

  • @linda.pvangapandu8917
    @linda.pvangapandu8917 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you father Mike Schmitz for all that you do! May God bless you and your family!

  • @Ryzer
    @Ryzer Před 6 lety +7

    thank you Father! God bless

  • @craigrichter9814
    @craigrichter9814 Před 6 lety +1

    Gives all listeners clarity that calls them to be a real disciple! Helps them and me find the next step!

  • @palace_pro4923
    @palace_pro4923 Před 6 lety +6

    Awesome JESUS CHRIST bless!!!

  • @VitalAntics
    @VitalAntics Před rokem

    You are spot on, god bless you 🙏🏼

  • @oliviafernandes1418
    @oliviafernandes1418 Před 6 lety +5

    Thanks Fr Mike!!

  • @virginiadomingo8761
    @virginiadomingo8761 Před 6 lety +1

    Amen! 🙏🙏🙏! You are awesome, Fr. Mike. Thank you!

  • @Jackson-kk7hr
    @Jackson-kk7hr Před 2 lety

    This priest is the coolest priest I have ever seen. He speaks to us on our level and takes the pressure out of being a Christian with down-to-earth advice.

  • @cookielove9310
    @cookielove9310 Před 5 lety +1

    You bring such joy to my day. Thank you Fr. Mike🌹

  • @jacquelineharrod6386
    @jacquelineharrod6386 Před 6 lety +13

    Bravo! Well said.

  • @miguel101278
    @miguel101278 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you FR. Mike, you always make my day !!! THANKS !!! God bless you always !!

  • @denisse5361
    @denisse5361 Před 6 lety +4

    After watching his videos for so long I'm so excited I'll be going to Steubenville this year in Georgia and hear Fr. Mike talk, he always has wise words, and I have so much to learn.

    • @marcihf9763
      @marcihf9763 Před 6 lety +1

      Denisse Hernandez Ooooh how nice. 😀😊

    • @denisse5361
      @denisse5361 Před 6 lety

      Marci HF Yess! I can’t wait

  • @timothyjohnaller8965
    @timothyjohnaller8965 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you Father Mike

  • @coldfusionmusical
    @coldfusionmusical Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you Fr Mike!
    For reminding us anew,
    I give you more than a like,
    May God always bless you.

  • @brianbaudoin1156
    @brianbaudoin1156 Před 6 lety +3

    A very convicting and challenging message at a time when I really needed it. Thank you for your ministry Fr. Mike!

  • @100gachigone4
    @100gachigone4 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for your commitment to the people and Christ!🙏

  • @eleanornajar3702
    @eleanornajar3702 Před 5 lety

    Love you Father Mike ❤ You're so inspirational 👍 God Bless you

  • @glopez4919
    @glopez4919 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you Father Mike and may God bless you, may he keep you in his path and strength you vocation each day. Pls keep sharing your vids. 😊🙋‍♀️

  • @kalishuttletours5634
    @kalishuttletours5634 Před 3 lety +1

    I love watching your videos Fr. Mike, their so inspirational. Thank you so much.

  • @jooby4785
    @jooby4785 Před 4 lety +12

    “Hoho man, what a weirdo!”
    Aren’t we all brother...
    Aren’t we all

  • @paddybeme
    @paddybeme Před 6 lety +4

    Thank you Father Mike for another wonderful video you are a great... Disciple...lol... Of our Lord Jesus and I mean that with all my heart God bless you and peace be with you always

  • @mclaudaortiz
    @mclaudaortiz Před 6 lety +2

    Awesome advise! ... so timely y as I needed to hear this message... 😄
    Thank You!!

  • @abygailpobre1382
    @abygailpobre1382 Před 5 lety

    Father mike you are simply amazing thank you !

  • @aaronguyett5234
    @aaronguyett5234 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing this!

  • @elysemike2157
    @elysemike2157 Před 6 lety

    Lovely topic... love YOU Lord.. love u Fr Mike.. thank you n God bless u..💖😊

  • @MauraDomashinski
    @MauraDomashinski Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks be to God! Perfect video perfect timing! So needed this right now! Praise Hod! Love the moment where Fr. Mike got some inspiration on the four basics! Cracking me up!! Shared with 2 people while watching! You can take these basics and apply them to EVERY relationship! 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @yf777a
    @yf777a Před 6 lety +5

    Amen. The current climate prevalent is a focus on friendship and diminishing of Awe Reverence Acknowledging the Compassionate Authority of God. But when we do, we desire with joy to observe the Precepts of God with a cheerful giving disciplined life. Yes? We help one another grow in this type of consistency, instead of thinking following is a chore. Yes, sometime it's not easy, but doesn't, the more we desire the steps of discipleship give a certain interior joy that wasn't as present, before?

  • @theresemartin3075
    @theresemartin3075 Před 6 lety +5

    Fr. Mike, your homilies must be amazing!! So thankful to you for your videos here. The topics most of the time are timely and help me!

    • @theresemartin3075
      @theresemartin3075 Před 6 lety

      Johnmichael Chiriyan Thanks Johnmichael! I'm going to ask what is probably a stupid question ...where do I find podcasts? God bless you!

    • @abbyslater6855
      @abbyslater6855 Před 6 lety

      Therese Martin you can listen to them through the podcast phone app, on the SoundCloud phone app, or also at bulldogcatholic.org :)

    • @theresemartin3075
      @theresemartin3075 Před 6 lety

      Abby Slater Thank you so much!! I will! I hope you have a very Blessed Day!🌹

    • @abbyslater6855
      @abbyslater6855 Před 6 lety

      Therese Martin no problem! Thanks:) you too!

  • @stevenwilliams6678
    @stevenwilliams6678 Před 6 lety

    Thank you Fr Mike

  • @danaw.2370
    @danaw.2370 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks for your videos! We listen regularly!

  • @Getincrazy
    @Getincrazy Před rokem

    Thank you Father Mike for this intriguing and educational video ❤

  • @mykejones2546
    @mykejones2546 Před 2 lety

    Thank you father.. thank you for breaking it down to make me understand. Thank you n may the lord keep blessing you .

  • @aidalibby778
    @aidalibby778 Před 6 lety

    Thank you for all you do. 🦋

  • @thereview31
    @thereview31 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for making these videos. It is actually ironic, because I had a argument with a atheist today, they wanted to tell me how christianity is not logical, and I told them how christianity is absolutely logical, for we have artifacts, books written dating back from the moment of occurence, and much more. To make this short. I wanted to see how to be a better christian after this argument, since I have been away from jesus for some time. I had many issues with myself for years now, nothing bad, but just did not feel right. then I found this channel, and your words in this video, explained everything, and perfectly clear as I never had before, which had me understand why I found this channel. You truly are Gods disciple, and I simply had to say thank you for all your efforts, sometimes we all question if our efforts ever reach our goals, so I wanted to tell you that today you have, through you, god has reached me. What I learned just now is, I should embody myself in a better mental focus, live by setting the example, and the most important part is to be consistent. all three things are exactly what I have been having issues with, especially being consistent, and just by doing those three things, I understand that my problems are solved. So I want to say thank you for helping me, and I will certainly come back to learn more. God Bless you

  • @Silverfoxxee
    @Silverfoxxee Před 6 lety

    Thank you, Father!

  • @jamesfinlayson1489
    @jamesfinlayson1489 Před 6 lety

    I have been watching some of your videos for some time now and wow what a great experience it has been for me. thanks for sharing I have gained much wisdom from this!

  • @robonymous4620
    @robonymous4620 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks as always, Fr. Mike. Much needed and very timely. I think "love your enemies" has got to be one of the hardest parts of discipleship, if not _the_ hardest ... gotta keep trusting in The Lord though. 😊🕆✌📿

  • @julissabuchmann7656
    @julissabuchmann7656 Před 3 lety

    This is a powerful message. GREAT!!

  • @-gina1114
    @-gina1114 Před 6 lety +15

    👍 Thank you Father Mike and Ascension Presents!
    How about a second video on this subject, maybe entitled: “4 More
    Habits of Being a Good Disciple of Christ”? 😀

  • @phucloctruong1417
    @phucloctruong1417 Před 6 lety

    Thank fr.Mike!

  • @jodironspies2116
    @jodironspies2116 Před 6 lety

    Just shared with our JC Camp team! So good😇

  • @maxprize7467
    @maxprize7467 Před 3 lety

    Thank you

  • @idontfitin.3296
    @idontfitin.3296 Před 5 lety

    Loving and forgiveness and praying out loud is a must daily.

  • @judithangelaespiritualpay1717

    Fr M, you are like an image of the laughing Christ (at least, to me). Praise God for being a living witness.
    P.S. Such a treat that you always make a lot of sense to us, regardless of our creed and culture.

  • @theclapaolini4322
    @theclapaolini4322 Před 3 lety

    Fr Mike discipleship l truly understand it better.l think l am on the right track.thank God and of course your happy talks!

  • @JaneMartin123
    @JaneMartin123 Před 6 lety

    Just what I needed... Thnku father😄😄

  • @SevenDeMagnus
    @SevenDeMagnus Před 5 lety

    Thanks Fr.

  • @Rbreaux87
    @Rbreaux87 Před 6 lety

    Always on point Fr. MIke...thanks!

    • @Rbreaux87
      @Rbreaux87 Před 6 lety

      the day Bavaria made it a law that Christian crosses are placed on public buildings...

  • @powerliftingcentaur
    @powerliftingcentaur Před 6 lety

    Yes, I need these pep talks! Still working on getting to Mass consistently.

  • @3rr0rS4n5
    @3rr0rS4n5 Před 6 měsíci

    Hey my brother thanks for the advise, I’m not catholic but I know that the things you said is the truth because I can see how God is using you to tell about him (some people thinks that catholics and evangelicals are very different but we’re all followers of Christ)

  • @johncummings7569
    @johncummings7569 Před 6 lety

    Great video!

  • @jesusisking4209
    @jesusisking4209 Před 6 lety

    Love this vid.

  • @NicOle-hu2km
    @NicOle-hu2km Před 5 lety

    Love it!

  • @tinekeantoni7552
    @tinekeantoni7552 Před 6 lety

    Thank you.

  • @ooric
    @ooric Před 6 lety

    Amen! God Bless!!

  • @michellez2018
    @michellez2018 Před 6 lety

    As someone that is considering converting to the Catholic faith, thank you for these videos. I'm really learning a lot from them. I never thought I would see the day where I would consider converting, but it's amazing how God works his way into your heart. :)

    • @michellez2018
      @michellez2018 Před 6 lety

      Chris French absolutely, I'd love to hear your reasons. I'm trying to make an informed decision

  • @earlfelise1305
    @earlfelise1305 Před 6 lety

    Thank you..

  • @mkaysartfuljourney1239

    Thank you!❤️💯🙏🏻

  • @alanabeharry7764
    @alanabeharry7764 Před 6 lety

    Hi Fr. Mike. Your videos are such a gift to the Church! Just a comment on this great video: it's important to specify that being a good disciple of Jesus is also following Christ's Great Commission to "go and make disciples of all nations". Being a good disciple is not just about me and my Jesus but to bring Christ to others, too. God bless, Alana

  • @tonysorice5142
    @tonysorice5142 Před 3 lety

    he my god,,every day,,fr mike you made the right move from that day

  • @baseball9videos60
    @baseball9videos60 Před rokem

    Absolute W video

  • @KnucklesUp
    @KnucklesUp Před 6 lety

    The intro is great! hahaha

  • @Regina-Is-Stupid
    @Regina-Is-Stupid Před 2 lety

    perfect

  • @jamestibbit4407
    @jamestibbit4407 Před 5 lety

    Amen father God bless on my way to mass 😇

  • @marcelenatoh4701
    @marcelenatoh4701 Před 3 lety +1

    saw him At school.

  • @williamtran461
    @williamtran461 Před 4 měsíci

    Amen In Jesus Name

  • @julianzurita2131
    @julianzurita2131 Před 5 lety

    Love your father in heaven with all your might and all your heart and treat your neighbor as you would be treated... that's all, this commandment is the heart of all commandments.

  • @hollyandstuff5139
    @hollyandstuff5139 Před 6 lety +10

    I can never tell if the picture to the right is a house on fire or a pretty sunset.....😂😋

    • @marcihf9763
      @marcihf9763 Před 6 lety +1

      Holly and Stuff LOL 😄😀😊

    • @dbfalk86
      @dbfalk86 Před 6 lety +3

      Thanks, can't be unseen 😁

  • @c.g.jonesze9089
    @c.g.jonesze9089 Před 6 lety

    It is epic to see, how the views get more and more. :)

  • @memastarful
    @memastarful Před 4 lety

    As the Master is so shall the servant be. He is the Teacher we are the students.

  • @lindaacosta2435
    @lindaacosta2435 Před 6 lety +2

    I am writing these 4 habits in my journal so that they are before me always! Thank you!

  • @codyguidry4452
    @codyguidry4452 Před 6 lety

    Bless you father, thank you for your videos, I know you are a busy man but if you find a few min can you please pray for my annulment to come back positive so I can receive the sacraments again, it's been 4years since I received them but I still go to mass every week, thank u father and God bless

  • @stefvuho78
    @stefvuho78 Před 6 lety

    You hit the nail on the head father! I can relate to that feeling that interiorly I'm unfaithful to the Lord but that's why I need him am I right?

  • @MariaPullatt
    @MariaPullatt Před 6 lety +1

    I was asking God how can I be more involved with Him and this showed up on my CZcams home. 😭

  • @bunniesandroses499
    @bunniesandroses499 Před 6 lety +1

    I have a question- in the New T. there is a story of this couple who lied to the apostles and they died and it says we should not pray for these, I have tried to get commentarys but no one knows what this means.

  • @sonik58210
    @sonik58210 Před 6 lety

    Please make a video about scruples and their treatment

  • @mayylayy7137
    @mayylayy7137 Před 6 lety +2

    #ASKFATHERMIKE Father, thank you for the videos. I was wondering, do you think some time you might be able to do a video on scrupulosity? I've struggled with it for a long time and it can be very disheartening...was wondering what your thoughts were.

  • @SanaaElaine17
    @SanaaElaine17 Před 2 lety

    Christianity is not about judging people and thinking you’re better than other religions and people. It’s about loving God and praising him doing your actions in everyday life and inspiring others to do the same.

    • @magnumsacramentum
      @magnumsacramentum Před 2 lety

      I agree that Christianity is not about thinking you're better than other people with different beliefs.... but where in the bible do you see that "It’s about loving God and praising him doing your actions in everyday life and inspiring others to do the same".... there's a lot more than that.

  • @PerfectByClip
    @PerfectByClip Před 3 lety

    The disciples of Christ performed miracles; healed the sick, cast out demons, and did much more. How do you suppose we follow their example?

  • @imperialguard28
    @imperialguard28 Před 6 lety +8

    I had to make a commercial in High school. I played Britney Spears & my partner played Babe Ruth. We sold milk. True story.

    • @Adam-lw6es
      @Adam-lw6es Před 3 lety +2

      Ok

    • @imperialguard28
      @imperialguard28 Před 3 lety

      Basically I drop a milk carton, sing oops I did it again & go to pick it up. Meanwhile my partner comes along & gets mad because it happens to be Hudson Bay brand milk that I dropped & is about to beat me up after I sing Hit Me Baby One more Time until his number is called to home plate just inside Yankee stadium & it ends there.

    • @imperialguard28
      @imperialguard28 Před 3 lety

      11th grade.

    • @nickl9524
      @nickl9524 Před 3 lety +1

      k

  • @Julie_Rios
    @Julie_Rios Před 6 lety

    Haha! "What a wierdo". I think a robot took over you.
    Anyway, thank you so much, Fr. Mike. Everyday is a work in progress. When in prayer, I hate to then start thinking about something else. I do tend to be aware of when I'm not there, and make a more earnest effort. Of course, without Christ, we can do nothing.
    God bless you, Fr. Mike.

  • @jolanemarie
    @jolanemarie Před 6 lety +1

    Friends, the bare minimum for commitment/consistency is roughly 52 hours per year. (One Saturday evening or Sunday Mass per week plus Holy Days of Obligation like Ash Wednesday, Christmas and Easter). We should all be able to commit to that, yes?
    Some folks work more than that in only a week.
    Peace be with you!

    • @Rbreaux87
      @Rbreaux87 Před 6 lety

      Quantifying it, Jolane...what a great perspective (except, the 2 hour Holy Thursday mass...we can all make an exception) I've gone to New Year's Day mass...really nice.