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  • @ColleenW2019
    @ColleenW2019 Рік тому +487

    So much my story! Raised Catholic, left around 1969 or so. Became atheist, then a spiritual seeker. Heavily involved in all manner of occult practices: yoga, shamanism, witchcraft, energy healing, tarot, astrology, etc. Also highly anxious all my life and it increased as the years went by. I drank a LOT. Finally, I had to let go of pretty much everything and started going to AA because I couldn't stop drinking. It was after 8 months in AA that my defenses against God finally broke down, I credit the Serenity Prayer for that. I surrendered to God and a couple weeks later He sent His Son to pay me a visit. That led me back to the Church, reluctantly, but the prompting wouldn't go away. Confession after 50 years away was terrifying! But afterwards I felt such relief, and I sat in my car and cried afterwards. That was Dec 21, 2019, the winter solstice and 4th Sunday of Advent. I fell in love with the Church and this beautiful Faith. I go to daily mass now, am heavily involved in several ministries in my parish, and I will NEVER leave the Church again. I will never deny God again. May God bless all of you!

    • @Psalm51.
      @Psalm51. Рік тому +16

      You have a wonderful testimony too! 😇

    • @goldenjubileeclass7385
      @goldenjubileeclass7385 11 місяців тому +9

      thank you for your testimony. What a wonderful life saving journey back to Him!

    • @bridgetg2661
      @bridgetg2661 11 місяців тому +11

      Welcome home ❤

    • @maryannerazzano7692
      @maryannerazzano7692 11 місяців тому +15

      Thank you for sharing your story. Its similar to my own. I'm also in recovery ( AA) since 1993 , relapsed for a year and came back 8-12-09. Did my 5th step both times but never went to confession. Went back to mass weekly the 1st 15 years but not the last 14. Think I was embarrassed about going through a divorce - my husband's choice not mine. I'm preparing to go back to Church but want to go to confession first. Pretty scary after almost 40 years. How was it for you ? Did you make an appointment with the Priest ? I need to walk through the fear and just do it. God bless you ❤🙏

    • @ColleenW2019
      @ColleenW2019 11 місяців тому +19

      @@maryannerazzano7692 Oh it was terrifying! Simply because I believed that what I had done---broken every commandment---was unforgivable. I didn't know if I could even be accepted back into the Church, but all I sought at that point was God's forgiveness and to get right with Him. I was absolutely certain I would burst into flames just walking through the doors of the church. I knew nothing about making an appointment with the priest, nothing about general confessions, I just knew I HAD to go to confession before going to Mass because I knew that I was in mortal sin big time. I could only manage the first few sentences, "Forgive me Father, I have sinned, it's been 50 years since my last confession." I could see him through the screen, a youngish man, and I saw a big smile on his face and he said "Welcome back!" I told him I had no idea where to even start and he said to just start with what was most pressing on my heart and we'd go from there. And that's when I lost it completely. I snotty-cried through the whole thing. I couldn't even get to the rest of my sins, being too numerous to count and lack of time because there was still a long line behind me. But the sense of relief that flooded me as I sat in my car before going All I can say to any lapsed Catholic out there who is afraid to come back because they think they're sins are too great, you're wrong! NO SIN IS TOO GREAT FOR GOD TO FORGIVE. His Mercy is an unending tidal wave. He only wants you to repent and seek forgiveness, and He will forgive everything! I generally go to confession every two weeks or so, I have many bad habits and patterns I'm still working on healing and releasing, but I'm getting there---slowly. May God bless and heal you!

  • @BigPhilly15
    @BigPhilly15 9 місяців тому +21

    I started fasting this year (one meal a day most days) for health reasons. I lost 60 lbs and got off insulin. I did it purely for health in the beginning, however I quickly realized I could offer it up to God. I can honestly say it helped my prayer and in turn my prayer life helped my physical health.

    • @Vargolis
      @Vargolis 6 місяців тому +2

      Same! Started a few days ago on IF and Keto and feel so much better and it has improved my relationship with God and discernment. It’s hard not being tempted by those sugary delights of life but life with the holy spirit and within myself I much better now 😊

  • @garysuarez9614
    @garysuarez9614 Рік тому +230

    We all fall short.
    We all have the chance to reach out again to Heaven.
    Lets do that.

    • @Hope-fj4ep
      @Hope-fj4ep 11 місяців тому +4

      Thank you for that

    • @mikeishere123
      @mikeishere123 11 місяців тому +2

      Amen 🙏🏻

    • @christinem5293
      @christinem5293 11 місяців тому +2

      You really believe that people can be brought back to repentance after knowing Jesus and falling away?

    • @garysuarez9614
      @garysuarez9614 11 місяців тому +3

      @@christinem5293 Yes. Entirely. Nothing trite or banal. Just yes.

    • @christinem5293
      @christinem5293 11 місяців тому

      @@garysuarez9614 thankyou 🙏 I've been struggling with this for quite some time

  • @triquetragardens1990
    @triquetragardens1990 11 місяців тому +12

    The devil attacked me intensely in my conversion 2 years ago after years doing reiki, yoga, new age and other "occult meditations". It was a real battle for my soul. I accepted Jesus into my life and then had a 'spiritual awakening' where all my 'spiritual centers' were opened... I thought I had allowed a connection to my eternal soul, but in reality a fallen angel entered me and part of me believed I was the reincarnation of Hermes.
    Prayer, fasting, meditation on the sacred mysteries. Pray the Rosary daily and devoutly! Consecrate yourself to The Blessed Virgin Mary who crushes the head of Satan. Get into the church and sacraments (confession and the Holy eucharist). Pray unceasingly. Ask Mary for the grace of prayer if you're having trouble praying, the dark one will do anything to keep you from prayer. Rebuke renounce and reject any evil spirits in the name of Jesus Christ and all the things you've done. The book of Deliverance Prayers for Laity by Fr. Chad Ripperger is great. Listen to his videos on spiritual warfare and authority etc. Keep your eyes fixed on the cross, once you realize and know Jesus is in control of everything things become easier. You will learn to discern when you are under attack, the enemy is relentless and we hold no power over him... but he who is in us is greater than he who is in the world. The hardest part is learning to to surrender yourself to Jesus and trust in him.
    Do the Surrender Novena repeatedly.
    Divine Mercy Chaplet.
    Engage in the spiritual warfare. Bring all thoughts captive to Christ. Replace spiritual lies that come up in your head with lines from sacred scripture.
    Ask the Blessed Virgin, meditatrix of all Grace for an increase of Faith. If you are really in a bad place ask her for any unused or unclaimed graces! Seal yourself in his precious blood. "Lord Jesus Christ seal me in your most precious blood against and and all incursions of the evil one in particular against any clinging, familial, familiar or retaliating spirits in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit"
    I think we will see much more of these "prodigal returns" as it seems the hour is getting late.
    Praise and thanks be to Jesus I am saved. He is the way, the truth and the life.

  • @firehearthawaii5980
    @firehearthawaii5980 Рік тому +213

    Your story is my story, going on 3 months now coming back to Christ after my mom passed. She prayed unceasingly for my conversation. I am grateful she never gave up. Thank you and God Bless You for your video 🙏❤️✝️

    • @tonyhaltmar5982
      @tonyhaltmar5982 11 місяців тому +6

      Beautiful story! Your mother's efforts, bless them.

    • @francisfischer7620
      @francisfischer7620 10 місяців тому +1

      Yes! God bless you!

    • @loumoorefitness
      @loumoorefitness 9 місяців тому

      Só glad to hear. Ave Maria!

    • @bethdulin5382
      @bethdulin5382 7 місяців тому

      Girl me too! I"ve been back longer, but all those authors he mentioned were in my bookcase! I'm so in love with my Catholic faith again, so grateful God gave us the Saints and the Sacraments. Please say a prayer for my daughter, Anya, who is now gone astray ---St. Monica, St. Joseph help all our lost teens and young people to find their way home to our wonderful Catholic family. Blessings!

  • @jonasknox4368
    @jonasknox4368 Рік тому +309

    I started praying all twenty mysteries almost two months ago thanks to Our Lady working through you Gabriel! Thank you for all your Marian content:)

    • @johnmckeron3663
      @johnmckeron3663 Рік тому +25

      Same here I pray all 4 mysteries now I don’t even think about it comes naturally after some perseverance it’s a great blessing from Jesus And his Blessed Mother

    • @mathurm100
      @mathurm100 Рік тому +13

      best thing ive ever started doing

    • @jonasknocksonthedorr6985
      @jonasknocksonthedorr6985 Рік тому +11

      @@johnmckeron3663 Same here brother

    • @mercyshanthi9555
      @mercyshanthi9555 Рік тому +7

      Is it possible to do all the mysteries?Im so distracted even to recite one rosary..please help

    • @renita941
      @renita941 Рік тому +10

      Wow that's so great I want to start praying the rosary but i end up not praying, I'm always tempted not to, it's hard for me. There was a time in my life where I used to every day.
      But I don't anymore,I really want to, I feel i should start today or I never will😅

  • @Munenushi
    @Munenushi 11 місяців тому +23

    "be kind to everyone,
    because everyone you meet
    is fighting a battle that you cannot see"

  • @shannarajohnson-pp8bs
    @shannarajohnson-pp8bs 11 місяців тому +117

    What a beautiful testimony! I was like you: Grew up as a Protestant, then fell off and became a New Ager for over 30 years. Finally, Jesus called me back into His Church. I tried Protestant churches at first, but they just didn't do it for me anymore. When I became a Catholic, things finally changed, but I was still stuck in my New Age ways... until one day, when God gave me a major wakeup call (very similar to you; instead of a podcast, I was led to the book "The Warning" by Christine Watkins) and realized I was on my way to hell. Demonic attacks followed-sleepless nights, horrible nightmares, etc. Some of it I got rid of through a recent house blessing, but every time I make substantial spiritual progress, things get worse. I have a hard time fasting (emotional eating is one of my problems), but will give it another try. I liked how you said you "give it to the Lord, give it to Mary, and it's a breeze."

    • @annadugelova4145
      @annadugelova4145 11 місяців тому +3

      🙏❤️😇

    • @blossominginchrist
      @blossominginchrist 11 місяців тому +8

      But why Mary if one of the sins is to not be an idolator an Mary isn't part of the Trinity we don't disrespect but honor the dead isn't allowed as well

    • @shannarajohnson-pp8bs
      @shannarajohnson-pp8bs 11 місяців тому +15

      @@blossominginchrist Mary is the person Jesus loved most in the world, and she is the greatest of the saints. Yes, she is still human, but as we see in the Wedding at Cana, her son won't deny her anything. She's the King's mother and accompanied Him throughout His life and Passion. When she presented baby Jesus at the temple, Simeon, foretold that she was to suffer too ("And the sword shall pierce your heart too.") She is our advocate with the Holy Trinity and the spouse of the Holy Spirit. Yes, you can go directly to Jesus, but she is a powerful intercessor. There are many "I almost went to Hell" witnesses who said that at the last moment before they were condemned to Hell, Mary showed up and begged her divine son for mercy on behalf of that person. Also, every exorcist knows that demons and even Satan are absolutely terrified of her. All good reasons to have her on your side. It has worked beautifully for me personally, and I'm very grateful to her.

    • @kramerproaxe1895
      @kramerproaxe1895 11 місяців тому +3

      @@shannarajohnson-pp8bs This is a beautiful summation of why we honor our Mother!! I have a hard time fasting as well, I pray you may overcome you obstacles to find more blessings with the Lord. 🙏

    • @cynthiabiel7714
      @cynthiabiel7714 11 місяців тому +1

      How can I arrange for a house blessing?

  • @loukac5778
    @loukac5778 Рік тому +86

    Thanks so much Gabi, been watching your videos for years, got my sacrament of confession last week and has been keeping myself in the presence of the Lord since. Thanks so much for showing me the joy of your dedication to the Blessed Mother.

  • @catholicfemininity2126
    @catholicfemininity2126 Рік тому +25

    Please pray for me, I have a food addiction that probably stems from a hidden trauma or hurt or something.... and I keep trying but failing and I don't know what to do anymore. I feel hopeless. I want to lose weight so bad.

    • @mediatrixsolutions
      @mediatrixsolutions Рік тому +4

      My sister I will pray for you. I recommend for 2-3 days only eat fat… meat, cheese, and then your body will get out of addiction to simple carbs… from there cravings will go down and you can cut back on food.
      Eating meat, fruit, vegetable.

    • @annem2922
      @annem2922 11 місяців тому

      You can do it Sis💟💙. First see yourself as God sees you, what is not true of God is not true of you. e.g if God is Beauty then you are beauty. Ask Our Lord to give you ideas on how to loose weight. H e will give you ideas because he knows you intimately. also place at his feet the matter concerning hidden trauma. No longer hold onto that idea

    • @celinamilian
      @celinamilian 11 місяців тому +4

      That person that traumatized you; go and forgive them directly and see that they did their best in the circumstances. And Gid shall remove that spirit of food addiction.

    • @brightspacebabe
      @brightspacebabe 11 місяців тому +1

      Lower your carbs…eat more protein it will keep you full longer. If you can, walk around the block….just start small. Lots of videos online for arm workout with light weights, anything you want to do for exercise. Start small, 5 minutes so you don’t get overwhelmed. You can do it! ❤

    • @pricklypear1111
      @pricklypear1111 11 місяців тому +1

      Would recommend therapy

  • @natarindayoo
    @natarindayoo Рік тому +63

    I'm so glad to hear this story. A dear family member of mine who used to be my spiritual director has fallen down the New Age path... please pray for her if you could.

    • @sabrinawanderer7560
      @sabrinawanderer7560 11 місяців тому +9

      Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is thy fruit of thy womb, Jesus..

    • @Faji9r
      @Faji9r 11 місяців тому +1

      @@sabrinawanderer7560 Luke 11:27-28
      Luke 11:27-28 King James Version (KJV) And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

    • @loumoorefitness
      @loumoorefitness 9 місяців тому +1

      I will pray for your friend. Stay strong and Ave Maria!

  • @haonhu7884
    @haonhu7884 Рік тому +43

    Wow, I have been fasting for 4 years now. I just recently get sick for whatever I eat. I am kind of feeling discouraged and down. Now, this video pop up . Thank you.

    • @rosannerossi6376
      @rosannerossi6376 Рік тому +4

      Look up Luisa Piccaretta.
      ♥️🙏🏼☦️

    • @haonhu7884
      @haonhu7884 Рік тому +1

      @@rosannerossi6376 thank you.

    • @debbiegum2226
      @debbiegum2226 11 місяців тому +6

      You can fast in other ways which don’t require food. Fasting doesn’t mean depriving your body of what it needs for survival

    • @mrsducky3428
      @mrsducky3428 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@rosannerossi6376 ohhh, that's the 2nd time in as many days that name had popped up! Time to research!

    • @polkgrandma9823
      @polkgrandma9823 11 місяців тому +1

      @@debbiegum2226 Bless you sister. The body only learns true survival when it gets the opportunity to function on its own stored energy, by temporarily ceasing putting new energy (food) into it. I started intermittent fasting last year and it has helped me overcome allergies and other health issues that I had for my entire life.

  • @immaculateheart1267
    @immaculateheart1267 Рік тому +22

    Thr rosary is Very powerful and efficacious.

  • @gracewairimu937
    @gracewairimu937 11 місяців тому +11

    I took a challenge in May to pray the whole rosary every day, I was praying for my son who has been struggling and on 5/8 he was unresponsive, taken to hospital and God intervened . This is a testimony I will forever share , pray the Rosary and in every decade tell Jesus and Mary what you need , I will never stop praying the whole rosary and pray for others too Job 42:10. Know this when you pray for your family pray for others too who are going through the same struggles.

  • @Ladyoffidelity14
    @Ladyoffidelity14 Рік тому +98

    Honestly so grateful to hear this. I was a cradle catholic that got tied into the new-age stuff. My story is very different but It's nice to see I'm not the only one. Thanks for your testimony sir💖

    • @graziaromano3531
      @graziaromano3531 Рік тому +10

      Me too.esp via personal development books by those same authors..so easy to get sucked in...then git into Reiki and other energy work and spiritism...oh boy...Still get tempted into things but im understanding that only Jesus is the way forward for me...and everyone if only they'd be open and willing

    • @natarindayoo
      @natarindayoo Рік тому +3

      I definitely understand. I was almost pulled in by a very evil deceitful book that I won't name (found at a church sale! my guard was totally down), and while I shook it off, my very devout cousin loved it and has been on that path ever since.. I'm so worried about her. If you could pray for my cousin Cory, I'd deeply appreciate it 💛

    • @cathywithac3793
      @cathywithac3793 11 місяців тому +3

      I used to read those types of New Age, self-help books too when, the whole time, the solution to my problems was in the Holy Bible and in the church (cradle Greek Orthodox Christian here👋). I also threw out the books instead of donating them (lest I lead anyone else astray). Although I don't listen to my old records any more I will throw them out too instead of donating them because everything is a distraction from our Lord and Savior and only hope, Jesus Christ.

    • @francisfischer7620
      @francisfischer7620 10 місяців тому +1

      This new age thing is really really bad. Thank you for exposing it.

    • @loumoorefitness
      @loumoorefitness 9 місяців тому

  • @shivermetimber6738
    @shivermetimber6738 Рік тому +39

    I think it’s really important to pray even more when you fast, I always find temptation to sin is far greater when I’m trying to fast.
    Wonderful testimony. My mother had dementia too

  • @carlosjavierdiazvillavicen9149
    @carlosjavierdiazvillavicen9149 Рік тому +46

    Wow thank you so much for that testimony. I come from a catholic family but never paid attention to religion: i was too busy partying and talking to girls, and started reading self development books too and came to the same conclusion you did, so I started reading Catholic stuff and here I am 🙏❤️

    • @francisfischer7620
      @francisfischer7620 10 місяців тому +1

      Amen!

    • @loumoorefitness
      @loumoorefitness 9 місяців тому +1

      Só glad to hear. Stick with reading about Mary. Stay Strong and Ave Maria!

  • @mindfield7
    @mindfield7 Рік тому +29

    Thank you for your testimony. I had a conversion back to the faith about 6 weeks ago after many years. I felt the same where i NEEDED confession and was on a mission to get things right- I’m still on the road back but it’s the right one. Mary is doing amazing things and I’m so thankful. God bless.

    • @loumoorefitness
      @loumoorefitness 9 місяців тому

      Be consistent with the rosary every day and go to confession frequently. Fast! Ave Maria!

  • @danieltrejo9264
    @danieltrejo9264 Рік тому +11

    Just watched Nefarious last night and then this video drops!

  • @t.mcdaniel7305
    @t.mcdaniel7305 11 місяців тому +6

    I too fell into the New Age rabbit hole. Yes, stay away!!! It almost completely destroyed my life.

    • @saladfingers.
      @saladfingers. 11 місяців тому

      Can you please elaborate? I'm a lapsed Catholic, but the new age has me in a strangle hold.

    • @sarahlawrence1451
      @sarahlawrence1451 11 місяців тому

      ​@@saladfingers. Hi Lucy, there are plenty of videos on UA-cam about "former New Ager" or "former Astrologer" turns to Christ. Worth checking out if you want to learn more

    • @loumoorefitness
      @loumoorefitness 9 місяців тому +1

      The rosary and confession can heal any new age stranglehold.

  • @aidanlisney5546
    @aidanlisney5546 11 місяців тому +4

    This dude is the man. Praise Jesus (and thanks Mother for your rosary!)!

  • @lukebrown5395
    @lukebrown5395 Рік тому +15

    Spiritual warfare is no joke. I’ve had those dreams where a demon is trying to pull me every which way. Getting choked out. I don’t want to go back to sleep when these dreams happen. Luckily they aren’t as frequent. I hope to rid myself of these dreams fully someday. So be on the lookout and stay vigilant.

    • @leslievaldez2125
      @leslievaldez2125 Рік тому +5

      Good day bro!! You may see an exorcist priest for a deliverance prayer nd confession nd be on a state of grace....nd pray the rosary always nd attend mass regularly..🙏😍

    • @annem2922
      @annem2922 11 місяців тому +1

      I had one too. I was half asleep half awake and had a man-like creature try to pull me out of my covers.. I told it "You can't take me. I belong to God." and I laughed at it. That made it angry and it bit my hand. We spoke thought to thought. I could hear its thoughts and it could hear my thoughts. Upon waking up I wrote down the dream and prayed using the Psalms. Our Lord tells us not to be Afraid. 💟

    • @greyhoundmama2062
      @greyhoundmama2062 11 місяців тому +1

      God bless you! You did not mention if you pray the Rosary. Demons can't stand the Blessed Virgin Mary. Do you wear the Scapular or the Miraculous Medal? These items have no power in themselves, but they carry blessings through the merit of the Church. Very powerful protection.

    • @contemplatingchrist
      @contemplatingchrist 11 місяців тому

      It's like a magnetic force, a vortex, that tries pull your soul out of body. Creepy. Used to like this when practicing new age, but when reverting to catholicism it completely stopped. Saying Jesus or Hail Mary always works in spiritual warfare, whether Astral projections, out of body experience, sleep paralysis or lucid dreams.
      last night, I was led in dream world to an attic where a group of red hooded beings arranged in a circle were doing enchantments. I tried getting away, but the magnetic force started making my body levitate. A few hail Mary's and it was over. Free. Yes, I wear the brown scapular and daily rosary, so I took it as a sign to pray in the middle of the night rosary and chaplet for whomever might be spiritually attacked that night

  • @ronalynnnd6761
    @ronalynnnd6761 10 місяців тому +2

    God really has His own ways in leading us back to Him. Like the prodigal son, God is always there. Omnipotent. Omnipresent in whatever we do. When we go astray, He will be waiting for us to come back home. This thought always put me into tears. Knowing how powerful God is and loving that this love He has for everyone transcends to all people across every nation.

  • @salterrae2525
    @salterrae2525 11 місяців тому +3

    Prayed the rosary since childhood. I personally experienced the power of rosary many times in my life especially 2020 when Covid pandemic happened. I did not lose my job and never affected by it as I worked from home. There were so many challenges in my life which I overcame and I absolutely believe in the power of rosary.

    • @salterrae2525
      @salterrae2525 11 місяців тому

      @@MaryGwenDungan Google or you tube can help you just search. I pray before I sleep at night everyday. Did you know that story about the serial killer rapist Ted Bundy who was going to attack a college student in a dormitory. The girl was praying the rosary at that time and as Bundy tried to get in the door, a powerful force pushed him out and his weapon was knocked out of his hand. He was jailed and the girl was safe.

  • @pricklypear1111
    @pricklypear1111 11 місяців тому +24

    I love Wayne Dwyer, Deepak and Abraham Hicks! They all resonate with me. When I started reading the new age materials, I saw so many synchronicities and felt that my life opened up and abundance rained down. It felt positive and I felt no guilt. I wrote my gratitude list and thanked the Universe for what I had, and within ten years, I accomplished so much (personally and professionally). In the New Age teachings, there is no "punishment and guilt," only gratitude and love and alignment. I manifested becoming a physician, completing residency, manifested my most beautiful and perfect partner, manifested optimal health, wonderful friendships and travel! There were no "demons" like this guy is talking about. From time to time I still tap into that feeling of divinity through meditation and being in nature. Now that I'm becoming Catholic (marrying into a Catholic family), I feel so disconnected from my spirituality. I don't feel that sense of magic or connectedness in the church that I felt when I was exploring The Secret. I'm not sure what to do.

    • @anselmgachukia6809
      @anselmgachukia6809 11 місяців тому +4

      Analyse carefully...But embrace both if they work for you... each an every individual is different n our spiritual journeys are unique to us,Notice he talks about Rock music,..(that's a different door all in itself)...Know about frequencies? Specifically how frequencies can heal or open door ways to trauma ...even alter ur personality by opening gateways to other dimensions?....
      Question are you much of a religious person or a spiritual individual?

    • @sarahlawrence1451
      @sarahlawrence1451 11 місяців тому +7

      Hi Prickly pear, thanks for your honesty in writing. I can relate to some of what you wrote, having gone down the New Age rabbit hole a bit myself. The point though is to question what is the ultimate truth?
      If Jesus is true and the only way to God then other ways are a deception with eternal consequences. I went back to Christianity not because it was easy or felt good but because I'd become convinced that it was the truth through God leading me. Yes you can have a lot of good alternative spiritual experiences outside of the Christian faith but consider the end point of it all. I thought the things I was involved in were harmless and naturally based (not involving demons/demonic powers) but as I got further into it I began to see things differently. I didn't really realise how low I'd gotten actually, having been strung along by short lived spiritual highs. It became something of an addiction to keep going after the next spiritual encounter. Things that promised so much fell flat in the long term and were actually deceptive. I do believe in evil spirits from my encounters. Thing is they are good at hiding and can often make you feel like it's you who's got the power when it isn't really.
      God helped me to see that and that Jesus is the truth. So now that I am following Christ, I don't have the immediate feelings that often came with the New Age things. But I have been convinced that it is true and I have contentment in that purpose.
      The goal of this life is to prepare for the next one so I am ok with some suffering in the here and now if that's God's plan for me. You can have it all going your way in this life and get to the end to find it was all a trick. Or it can be the other way- suffer in this life and be rewarded in the next. As Jesus says "the first shall be last and the last shall be first."
      I understand that what I have shared is my own story and experiences. I'd encourage you though if you really want to know the truth to pray to Jesus to guide you. Don't settle for religiousity or the Catholic church necessarily as these are often rules and rituals based rather than hearing from God. Read the Bible and let God lead you. You may connect more with a Pentecostal or Charismatic church (there are even Catholic Charismatic churches) as these are often closer to the New Age experience. It can take a while to find your feet when you switch from one form or spirituality to another but please don't give up. What matters most is not your feelings but if it's true, and how what you do is affecting you eternally 🕊️🙏

    • @mikuspalmis
      @mikuspalmis 11 місяців тому +5

      Marrying into a Catholic family. Well ain't that somethin. 😄
      Stay in touch with your intuition and resist fear.

    • @avertingapathy3052
      @avertingapathy3052 11 місяців тому

      Seems the bulk of these of yoga/newage all pantheism is demonic type content is just a cultural push for 2024's burgeoning Christian Renaissance or whatever movement is due to to arise in response to the last 4 years. I obviously can't prove it, but it seems reactionary to me i dire economic and social times, with UA-cam as the platform for recruitment. They all roughly follow a similar testimony. I was lost but now I'm found. No matter what your sit, usually some chaotic like drugs or newage or something else masking a lack of direction and or impulse control, the solution is always the straight and narrow. Gotta commend them for at least modernizing with the times and being creative with using Chad memes to recruit people, especially the Orthodox.
      I'm not Christian myself though ethnically belong to a monotheistic faith which I've never practiced due to my family's religion. Something in me held on to it implicitly. I think Abrahamic traditions for all their flaws value reason and have some cohesive theology or maybe that's just due to them being in the west and newage being some amalgamation of traditions divorced from their roots.
      Sorry for the rant, I hope you find your way.

    • @polkgrandma9823
      @polkgrandma9823 11 місяців тому +5

      @@sarahlawrence1451 May God bless you and your family sister. Let us pray for all of the children and families that have been destroyed at the hands of catholic priests and covered up by their superiors as they continue to pay out Bllions of dollars to the victims paid for by those who donate to the catholic Church. Blessings

  • @admin1179
    @admin1179 Рік тому +18

    Beautiful, uplifting story. Gives me hope my children will one day turn away from the evils of New Age practices and back toward the Lord. They too were raised Catholic and have a mama who prays constantly.

    • @lavenderlatte96
      @lavenderlatte96 11 місяців тому +1

      I'll offer up my Holy Hour today for your children. Don't lose hope. I turned away from the lies of the occult and have a crazy conversion story and I'm only 27. If the Blessed Mother can change my life, she will certainly help your childrens' too.

    • @kljsfid18
      @kljsfid18 11 місяців тому +1

      Dont loose hope, my Father did pray for16years and It happened! I was deep in New Age and it was a Real miracle! But nothing is impossible for God:) Glory to God!!!

    • @admin1179
      @admin1179 11 місяців тому +1

      @@lavenderlatte96 Wow. Thank you for your kindness. I also will add you and your family to my rosary.

    • @admin1179
      @admin1179 11 місяців тому +1

      @@kljsfid18 Thank you. I've been praying for years too. God will answer when the time is right. Still, moms worry.

    • @pricklypear1111
      @pricklypear1111 11 місяців тому

      If they are happy and living a life of love and alignment, let them chart their own course and do what fulfills them. It's that simple.

  • @livingstranger
    @livingstranger 11 місяців тому +3

    I had a similar story before I became a Catholic. I left Christianity for Paganism. I went through such intense anxiety. it was truly was the most difficult time in my life. When I couldnt take it anymore and decided to join the Catholic Church it was like a boulder was lifted off of me and I could feel Jesus Christ again and i was so happy.

  • @briandaniel6354
    @briandaniel6354 Рік тому +27

    I am now up to 48 rosaries a day, looking back it is truly amazing how much this has changed my life and kept me grounded while my body and my life fell apart.

    • @sfrance8036
      @sfrance8036 Рік тому +3

      How?! Show us your ways!

    • @briandaniel6354
      @briandaniel6354 Рік тому +9

      ​@@sfrance8036I have a very aggressive form of MS so I have more time than most to devote to prayer but I should be able to give you some help. Start out small, and build on that adding more as you can find more time. It helps if you have specific intentions to keep you motivated to prayer. For instance I pray one rosary for the Holy Father, 1 for priests Bishops and religious, 1 for my parish Bishop, and 1 for the priest at my parish. For me I just always have a rosary in my hand and prayer one mystery after another. I acknowledge that most people are not able to pray this much, but we can always aspire to do more.

    • @grespinosa
      @grespinosa Рік тому +1

      I'd love to hear how you worked your way up to that amount - that's wonderful to hear!! 😃 👍🙏

    • @briandaniel6354
      @briandaniel6354 Рік тому +6

      @@grespinosa It is a very long story however it started out with Gabe first inspiring me to pray the rosary then pray the entire rosary (all 4 mysteries).. After that the rosary became my go to for when people asked for prayer I ended up praying 12 a day for all the prayers I promised people. It was hard but thanks to my Mother I kept with it and built upon that foundation. I would finish the rosaries I intended to pray that day and still have more time left in my day so I would add another set of mysteries. I know I pray more than 48 in a day though because I fall asleep with a rosary in my hand and when I wake up I find that I had been praying it in my sleep, but I don't know how many I would have prayed or if I had just started praying it. In essence I just kept with it and stubbornly refused to abandon it, clinging to her as my life depended on it.

    • @beatlecristian
      @beatlecristian Рік тому +3

      That’s amazing. Please pray for the intentions of my marriage.

  • @johnmckeron3663
    @johnmckeron3663 Рік тому +13

    Great story of reverting back to the Catholic Church. God Bless

  • @pwhudnall
    @pwhudnall 11 місяців тому +5

    You give me hope for my own son. I am praying to St. Monica to help my son. I love Fr. Calloway I tell everyone I meet about him.

  • @estelaleonhard
    @estelaleonhard Рік тому +22

    I started my day with your testimony. Very honest and inspiring. God bless you and your family on this journey to the eternal life, promise of God. God is Faithful and merciful.

  • @mikek6098
    @mikek6098 11 місяців тому +6

    Amen brother! I too was born and raised Catholic and fell away for many years. Until a couple years ago, a couple Christian youtube videos popped up. I started watching them. And now Im back in the Church. Striving to do things right. Jesus truly stuck by my side, even in times of darkness. He never gave up on me. Makes me wanna cry writing this. Thank you for sharing your story. On a side note, I strongly recommend buying the book Deliverance Prayers for use by the laity by Father Chad Ripperger. The prayers are very powerful.

  • @debbiegum2226
    @debbiegum2226 11 місяців тому +15

    I’m crying right now- this is a beautiful story!! Love Dr. Don Callaway

  • @stephenler3850
    @stephenler3850 Рік тому +24

    Thank You for your beautiful and inspiring testimony brother.
    Praise Be Our Lord Jesus ! Ave Maria !
    May Our Lord and Our Blessed Mother , Bless You and Your Family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @loumoorefitness
      @loumoorefitness 9 місяців тому

      Thank you my friend! I wish you many blessings and Ave Maria!

  • @ananavarro5011
    @ananavarro5011 Рік тому +24

    So beautiful 😢 📿

  • @felipeybarra7426
    @felipeybarra7426 Рік тому +26

    That Was Great Testimony! I Do Believe We All Go Through This. Regardless God Knows Our Hearts When We Cry Out To Him. The Devil Is Always There To See You Fall. But, The Rosary Is Very Powerful Against Evil🙏🏼✝️🌹❤️‍🔥🕊️

    • @lavenderlatte96
      @lavenderlatte96 11 місяців тому +1

      AMEN!!!!! Our Lady said to St. Simon Stock: "Pray and let the rosary be in your hands as a sign to Satan that you belong to me," which is a very powerful reminder. There is no evil or adversity that is a match for Mama!! ❤

    • @marychapman8307
      @marychapman8307 7 місяців тому

      Lpray the rosary every day a powerful protection against evil our lady queen of peace pray for us amen

  • @brianperez7009
    @brianperez7009 11 місяців тому +15

    This video popped up at the best time of my life. GOD has been wanting to help me all along, but I have tried taking all control over my life.
    This video is a gift from GOD. Thank you.

  • @Psalm51.
    @Psalm51. Рік тому +10

    Praise God! What a beautiful testimony! Thank you Jesus for bringing him back to you.

  • @heatherfeather1293
    @heatherfeather1293 6 місяців тому +1

    I just came back to the Church this past Sunday after 3 years away. I got heavily into New Age stuff too, so it was a surprise to here the words, "I absolve you in the name of the Father..." I still have to throw all the books out but that is next.

  • @marifavineles6342
    @marifavineles6342 Рік тому +13

    A beautiful Testimony of a husband and father 🙏🏽 To JESUS through Mother Mary ✝️🛐 thank you Gab for your wonderful ministry and evangelization! GOD BLESS you, your family and media team 🙏🏽

  • @helendeacon7637
    @helendeacon7637 Рік тому +8

    Fasting is powerful. Thank you Gabi.

  • @mariazuniga-lopez1850
    @mariazuniga-lopez1850 11 місяців тому +5

    We need to pray for more Father's, husband's to wake up from the devils grasps and bring them to the altar and beg Mercy fron the eternal Father to give them the graces necessary to come back faster in order for families and marriages be restored fully to Christ body.

  • @erinreilly33
    @erinreilly33 11 місяців тому +4

    I just started really fasting.
    Going through a very big trial.

  • @stenniticoalu5263
    @stenniticoalu5263 Рік тому +26

    Amen, Thank you,
    GOD Loves us all 🌟💖🕊️
    🙇🏻‍♀️

  • @gisellesepulveda5336
    @gisellesepulveda5336 Рік тому +22

    Thank you for that wonderful testimony. 🙏

  • @AndreiMarica-nr2nc
    @AndreiMarica-nr2nc 11 місяців тому +3

    This new agey stuff lead me to a union that i didn't want with a woman i didn't love fully. I finally told her she has to go. The demons are unbearable. Please pray for me.

    • @sarahlawrence1451
      @sarahlawrence1451 11 місяців тому

      Please get help from your faith community, often you need to be prayed for by others believers in situations like this 🙏🕊️

    • @mikuspalmis
      @mikuspalmis 11 місяців тому +1

      Can you be specific about what "new agey" stuff you two were practicing? Also be mindful of the "religiony" stuff.

  • @pedrogutierrez1547
    @pedrogutierrez1547 Рік тому +13

    Blessings Brother,
    Had the same experience watching you as you did watching Fr. Calaway. Although I had my reversion and similar experiences many years ago, it’s good to hear someone else share theirs. Let’s us know we are not alone. If I don’t meet you in this life, I hope to meet you in the next.
    Thank you Gabriel for another excellent video.
    To Jesus through Mary!

  • @GiftofChaosStudio
    @GiftofChaosStudio Рік тому +8

    Gabi, I could really use your help getting the Rosary before Mass up and going as I have been struggling with this since last October. My parish is in Spring Texas. Man.. come help me!

  • @sdAmen
    @sdAmen Рік тому +10

    These testimonials you have offered to share here are powerful, moving and encouraging. God bless all vulnerable souls who are lost and working towards their relationship with God and Mary. Praying for continued graces and strength to commit to Him.

  • @giamaurapunzalan2545
    @giamaurapunzalan2545 Рік тому +13

    I could relate to him when he said about the anxieties and worries crushing him. I also go through it. I thank the Lord for always guiding me amd my family

  • @melanithomas739
    @melanithomas739 Рік тому +21

    Amazing testimonial. Thank you so much for sharing 🙏 thank you, Gabriel. May God's grace be with you always 🙏

  • @markkristynichols845
    @markkristynichols845 5 місяців тому +1

    Love the Fr. Calloway conversion videos!!! Even though it’s same basic story, I watch as many as I can, no matter how often he gives that talk🙏🙏🙏. ❤ this as well, Kristy from Missouri 😃❤️🙏🙏🙏

  • @AmberLee-ge7eh
    @AmberLee-ge7eh Рік тому +19

    Thank you for sharing!! I know God wanted me to hear this today.

  • @ladeedy
    @ladeedy 11 місяців тому +5

    I'm so glad that channels like this exists for wandering souls like me. Thank you for reminding me of my roots. God bless your whole team for this. ❤

  • @debbihutton3568
    @debbihutton3568 Рік тому +13

    What an amazing testimony. May God guide and bless your future paths. Gabi’s passion for the blessed mother also caught my attention years ago! I always learn so much from his videos.

  • @outofoblivionproductions4015
    @outofoblivionproductions4015 11 місяців тому +1

    What a wonderful sharing. You heard the truth and it convicted you- an epiphany, halleluiah. And you were helped all along the way by the Church - the children of God- and now you are helping others sharing your faith. Thankyou sir, I need to pray.

  • @Kttypawz_
    @Kttypawz_ 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for your testimony 🙏 my daughter is going through Anxiety Depression she is 11 years.
    Thank yoi for your faith 🙏

  • @id.blessedtobless
    @id.blessedtobless 11 місяців тому +8

    Amazing sharing and testimony. Forever, I will proclaim the goodness of the LORD! ❤🎉

  • @nedryersonhimself8912
    @nedryersonhimself8912 11 місяців тому +2

    im starting with 10 decades Gabi. 20 is something I want to work up to gradually

  • @christinebravomom5711
    @christinebravomom5711 Рік тому +2

    i saw a study once that showed that a father's commitment and devotion to faith and religion was the biggest predictor of an adult child's commitment and devotion to that faith and religion.

    • @sadie4538
      @sadie4538 Рік тому

      Yes, it's all about the parents giving a good example to the child. God bless you.

  • @dougharitopulos9288
    @dougharitopulos9288 11 місяців тому +3

    Loved your story very inspiring

  • @zeusandjoy6355
    @zeusandjoy6355 Рік тому +11

    wow❤ what a beautiful conversion❤

  • @OmaStudioArt
    @OmaStudioArt 11 місяців тому +2

    Great testimony....my life is so similar! Especially the part about new age stuff. I remember collecting all the books and getting rid of them when it dawned on me how unChristian it is.

  • @lois2997
    @lois2997 Рік тому +14

    What a great testimony.

  • @SmithsnMoz
    @SmithsnMoz 11 місяців тому +4

    What an AWESOME TESTIMONY 👌...GODS LOVE AND MERCY IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! 🙏..God Bless you bro..

  • @collidingforces9589
    @collidingforces9589 10 місяців тому +1

    I love your video! Thank you for sharing your experience! The Rosary is certainly a very powerful weapon against Satan and the evil desires built up in us. Fr. Donald Calloway is amazing! The man is a living saint. God bless him for the Consecration to St Joseph, Champions of the Rosary. No Turning Back etc.

  • @standforfreedom5264
    @standforfreedom5264 Рік тому +10

    Praise God!! I can completely relate to your testimony!!
    Viva Cristo Rey!!

  • @Alma.-
    @Alma.- Рік тому +8

    Wonderful testimony
    Praise be God 🙏
    Thanks for sharing
    God bless

  • @rufflesal
    @rufflesal Рік тому +7

    Thankyou Gabi and this gentleman for this inspirational video. I want him to know that I almost have the exact same story as him and can really relate. I even watched that same priest video as this man. This testimony has really inspired me to continue on the path to Jesus through Mary. Love this content. Praise God!

    • @loumoorefitness
      @loumoorefitness 9 місяців тому

      Só glad to hear this. Be consistent with your rosary every day and give everything to Mary. Stay strong and God bless!

  • @RocknRoRose
    @RocknRoRose 11 місяців тому +2

    Amen the fasting works the praying works. My priest taught the same thing to me, he died 2/26/23. He didn't care about money anymore. He was surprised that i was already at this point in my late 20s but i sought this priest out to help me. He was amazing and then he died but then i saw him resurrect in the sacred heart of jesus and the eucharist 23 days before he actually died. It was amazing. Im trying to get people away from the new age. Its been around for years before the 2000s. Rock n roll is not new age though. Its a lot more than that. I panick when we have to deal with what we are dealing with now. You cant have confessions over the phone but you can get an exorcism over the phone.

  • @alexandraschmid4078
    @alexandraschmid4078 8 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful testimony! Loved it. Thanks for sharing this powerful story.

  • @twopintsofmilk
    @twopintsofmilk 5 місяців тому

    Wow. I love that his mother is still praying the Rosary

  • @isolde1802
    @isolde1802 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for this ! I have struggled with fasting and this video has inspired me. Praise be Jesus Christ !

  • @gabistrawb3rry
    @gabistrawb3rry Рік тому +5

    Great video and testimony. Thank you!

  • @jennjo822
    @jennjo822 Місяць тому

    Oh my, our story’s are soooooo Similar if not the same. My mind is blown. I was a reiki master, almost died. You have inspired me to share my story, cause someone else who’s story is just like ours needs to hear it.

  • @kazarlengo
    @kazarlengo Рік тому +6

    Beautiful testimony. I had some tears of joy in my eyes.

    • @loumoorefitness
      @loumoorefitness 9 місяців тому

      Thank you my friend. Be consistent with your rosary every day and give everything to Mary!

  • @premilajones
    @premilajones Рік тому +3

    This is very encouraging.. Showing us ordinary people and their extraordinary ways of getting closer to god through prayers ! There is hope for everyone ! That is what encourages all of us to keep trying no matter what !

  • @pennypiazza2769
    @pennypiazza2769 Рік тому +4

    Such an inspiring video! Wish there were more men like you out there. What a beautiful example you are as a father leading his family the way God intended it to be

  • @mariareginarosaria8927
    @mariareginarosaria8927 Рік тому +5

    This is Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing! 😅

  • @annawalsh133
    @annawalsh133 Рік тому +4

    Thank you so much for this video, it has inspired me! I battle with the demon of gluttony but surprisingly I can fast, cause nothing is impossible to God. Thank you for this video and God bless ❤

  • @makeh7579
    @makeh7579 11 місяців тому +1

    Amazing Grace!!!! GOD bless you Gabby for your sacrifices.

  • @squint04
    @squint04 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your story!

  • @molly9732
    @molly9732 11 місяців тому +3

    This is amazing! Thank you! Prayer and fasting is so powerful! Praise be to God. 🙏🏼

  • @wolfthequarrelsome504
    @wolfthequarrelsome504 Рік тому

    Great video and exactly on point.

  • @saunamomma1723
    @saunamomma1723 Рік тому +2

    Great job. Thank u🙏🏻🙏🏻🕊

  • @flipgen5113
    @flipgen5113 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your witness. Praise be to God!❤

  • @deirdrerice6057
    @deirdrerice6057 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this beautiful testimony 🙏. Praise God and thank-you Mother Mary. From Belfast. N. Ireland

  • @pschne7322
    @pschne7322 11 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for sharing your story. I am at such a loss with everything and needed to hear this NOW.

  • @jamiainaga5853
    @jamiainaga5853 11 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful message. Thank you so much. 🎉

  • @believewithyourheart5627
    @believewithyourheart5627 Рік тому +1

    This was such a blessing! Thankyou very much.... I am being guided to fast like this too right now and it was such a confirmation! God bless you for sharing your story 🙏 I too eas in the new age before my conversion to Christ, and I thought about finding ways to describe the differences.... thankyou for the encouragement 😄✝️🙏

  • @Chispaluz
    @Chispaluz Рік тому +7

    Gabi I met you a number of weeks ago at Our Lady of the Atonement and you are a wonderful man! Thank you for your work! My only regret is not getting a photo with you 😂 God bless you brother, I’ll be praying for you and did your work.
    Did you finish that video yet for Bishop Lopes?

    • @polkgrandma9823
      @polkgrandma9823 11 місяців тому

      @Chispaluz777 May God bless you and your family. Let us pray for the atonement of all of the Catholic priests who have destroyed many children and families with their crimes that have been covered up by their superiors. Let us give thanks that this information is factual and can be found by anyone seeking to build a faith built in knowledge and not just belief.

  • @daisyd2392
    @daisyd2392 11 місяців тому +2

    So grateful that I came across this video today. I needed this testimony as a healthy reminder. Been struggling since Easter. Thank you so much for sharing. May the Eternal Fathers mercy, love and peace be yours in abundance 🙏🕊❤️

  • @carolgrund4802
    @carolgrund4802 Рік тому +7

    Wonderful and hopeful interview! Thank you for sharing your story with us.

  • @erindav1
    @erindav1 Рік тому +4

    So happy you posted this testimony. ❤

  • @dencytony5466
    @dencytony5466 11 місяців тому +1

    Wowwwww, this was amazing. So grateful for this video and channel ❤❤❤ Thankyou. Praise be to God and love u Mary.

  • @belencarabez6990
    @belencarabez6990 Рік тому +10

    Another great video Gabe

  • @robinabraham5698
    @robinabraham5698 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this good sir. Especially your fight against the devil is inspiring. And your humility is also inspiring sir.

  • @nanascorner2799
    @nanascorner2799 11 місяців тому +2

    Great video... i think we all have a story of conversion, revert or just simply learning more of our faith that brings us closer to christ and mary. Thanks Gabi for doing these videos!!❤

  • @catherinebaker1521
    @catherinebaker1521 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for this interview! So beautiful and inspiring! It is a help to me. Thank you again.🙏🏻💒

  • @Byzntinhart
    @Byzntinhart Рік тому +1

    Excellent! Thank you for sharing your story, it was very inspirational. I'm sharing it with many others.