What the Gates of Hell not prevailing over the Church means and does NOT mean

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  • @anng.4542
    @anng.4542 Рік тому +1

    Father, thank you for your Jan. 2023 update about your experience at the shrine of Lourdes. So happy for you.
    Praised be Jesus and Mary,
    Now and forever!

  • @tonygville2969
    @tonygville2969 4 роки тому +51

    Dear Holy Mother Mary please give me the strength to Finish Well 🙏

    • @Wgaither1
      @Wgaither1 4 роки тому

      Why not ask God directly? Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16, ESV)

    • @gsnowakowski
      @gsnowakowski 4 роки тому +5

      @@Wgaither1 it is not only an act of humility but also repetition of the same act with Batsheba, the first queen of Israel, the mother of King David.
      Also, why not to ask someone who is closer to God or as close as Blessed Mother of Jesus? He did not refuse her in Cana even though it was not time for Him. What you can offer to God is whatever it is, never worthy of His Glory. But when you give it to Jesus' Mother, and she gives it to her Son, it is not the gift but the giver that will matter.
      And the Holy Mother Church teaches that all the Graces are going through the hands of Mary, by God's choice. It is Eve that got the promise of a Savior. God waited till Mary's birth. She said yes, and the Savior came through her (if it was not important Jesus could come to us already as an adult not needed a human mother or father.) It is she could brought Jesus to Saint Elizabeth and thanks to it the Holy Spirit came upon Elizabeth and John (still in the mother's womb.) It is her who offered her Son in silence and suffering without a peep accepting God's Will.
      Simeon has prophecied "and you yourself a sword will pierce so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” and we can see people's hearts by their relationship to Jesus' mother.
      And lastly, Jesus in agony on the Cross was not talkative. Whatever He said there, last seven words, are life and death to all Christians who love Jesus and treat Him seriously - He gave us Mary as our mother not for the reason.
      Remember - we cannot call ourselves body of Christ and children of the Father without calling Jesus'mother our mother. So, as in normal home, of you want more encouragement and support with your plea to God, ask Mary. She will present that prayer to Her Son, who is the only Mediator to God.
      God bless you.

    • @mm-qm9zh
      @mm-qm9zh 4 роки тому +3

      Grzegorz Amen!!! Beautifully said! 🙏

    • @tonygville2969
      @tonygville2969 4 роки тому

      @@Wgaither1 Amen 🙏, but don't you know what you can get by going to His Queen Mother? 🤔😁
      A Good Son will always honor His Mother. Jesus wasn't different in that way. So if the request comes from The Momma 😁, Marvelous things happen. Viva Cristo Rey 🙏

    • @tonygville2969
      @tonygville2969 4 роки тому

      @@gsnowakowski Oh you said what I was trying to say, Much More Better 🙏 Viva Cristo Rey 😎

  • @marycraig9434
    @marycraig9434 4 роки тому +36

    Your homily was words I seem to need to hear, over and over, as I get caught up in fear and dread of these times we are living. God Bless and heal you Father, you are in our prayers

  • @MrGuyJacks
    @MrGuyJacks 4 роки тому +50

    My Soul has been greatly distressed for a while now, but this Homily popped up on my feed exactly when I needed it, when I was at my lowest today.. Really reminded me what is truly important and how necessary it is to trust in Our Blessed Lord and resign ourselves to his Divine Will in all things.
    Have a Blessed week Fr.

    • @steflee36
      @steflee36 4 роки тому +2

      Me too! I very much needed this message today. Thank you Fr! GOD bless you.

    • @aliciagomez2817
      @aliciagomez2817 4 роки тому +4

      Dear Born2Bwild and steflee36: what a gift it is to hear Father and that the both of you have received comfort from his homily. I too at times have been overwhelmed by all that is going on in the world. What Father has confirmed for me is the same message the Holy Spirit has been sending me for the past week. That is do what Christ has taught us to do and He will take care of the rest. I will be praying for you both. Please pray for me for courage and to love Christ above all else.♥️🙏

    • @MrGuyJacks
      @MrGuyJacks 4 роки тому +2

      @@aliciagomez2817 Thank you so much Alicia, I too shall pray for you.
      Have a fantastic week and God Bless✝️🙏

    • @simonford5399
      @simonford5399 4 роки тому +4

      I woke up thismorning and this is the first thing I listened to , he is so right. It is
      Just what I needed to hear.

    • @amberblitz1
      @amberblitz1 4 роки тому +2

      Same here ❤️

  • @SharonCullenArt
    @SharonCullenArt 4 роки тому +27

    I. Have felt a lot of this distress you speak of as I’m sure many have, wondering whether the pandemic is a chastisement, wondering if the warning, or illumination of conscience is imminent etc. But I have come to awareness that as long as I am doing my part in the world, as a Christian, knowing that I am here to help bring others to Christ, and to “be ready” for anything and everything God has promised, not waiting on his arrival but actively play a part in it then all will be fine.
    And Father I hope and pray that you are doing well. As an RN who worked many years in oncology, I am amazed at your strength and ability to carry on while going through this. God bless you.

    • @rgCA_01123
      @rgCA_01123 4 роки тому

      Amen, I feel very similarly ✝️🙏❤ I will keep you in my prayers and for your vocation ✝️🙏❤

  • @gusbeau1
    @gusbeau1 4 роки тому +15

    Please, my Jesus grant this dear priest a long & blessed priesthood in Your Service ❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @maggiealacoque3684
    @maggiealacoque3684 4 роки тому +9

    Father, what a grace that you appear to be healing so beautifully! Thank you for your suffering offered so generously. For the conversion and deliverance of sinners and healing, deliverance and blessings for the Children of Holy Mother the Church.

  • @joolz5747
    @joolz5747 4 роки тому +8

    Dear Father. Thank you for your life and inspiration. God loves you and we do too.

  • @marleyb6506
    @marleyb6506 Рік тому +1

    Thank for the testimony of you brain tumour healing at Lourdes , Fantastic. I also obtained a healing while in Lourdes for for somebody else whose behalf I went on the pilgrimage for !! I also experienced Our Lady’s presence while there one day ! Miracles are not a thing of the past!! ✝️📿

  • @CatholicBeardReviews
    @CatholicBeardReviews 4 роки тому +24

    God bless you father I hope you are doing well and I hope you are feeling better

  • @wendymccourt9979
    @wendymccourt9979 4 роки тому +39

    Lovely homily, nice to see your wounds are healing well. Peace xx

    • @tinabren
      @tinabren 4 роки тому +1

      What happened to his head :(

    • @dvhanson1962
      @dvhanson1962 4 роки тому +1

      Tina Labbe, surgery. He has cancer.

  • @JohnR.T.B.
    @JohnR.T.B. 4 роки тому +28

    God bless you always Fr. John!

  • @jeaninemarielewakowski5974
    @jeaninemarielewakowski5974 4 роки тому +6

    Dear Fr. John,
    You hold a very
    special place in
    the Sacred Heart
    of our "Dear Lord
    Jesus;" & in my
    heart, too.
    You give to me, &
    so many of us;
    your loving gift
    of your priesthood.
    Your perseverance,
    is an example to
    all of us!
    My prayers, will
    always, include you;
    Fr. John!
    May the Holy Fam
    ily, help,& protect you; along with
    St.Michael, & Bless
    you, Always!
    Thank you for
    shepherding us🕭🎵🎻🎼Jeanine Faith
    Marie Fitzpatrick-
    Lewakowski

  • @germain1947
    @germain1947 4 роки тому +5

    God bless you Father John for your words of encouragement you truly speak Catholic truth speaking with faith and reason ....may you be healed from the top of your head to the soles of your feet by the the blood of Jesus Christ and his Holy Mother ..Amen

  • @debralogan1434
    @debralogan1434 4 роки тому +5

    Amen Father God watch over Your Holy Catholic Church Devil will never destroy HER

  • @maureenmanning4643
    @maureenmanning4643 4 роки тому +3

    God bless and keep you now, and eternally, Father Hollowell. Thank you for your holy priesthood. You remain in my prayers and humbly ask to be kept in yours. Thank you.

  • @musicsavantaccountant5856
    @musicsavantaccountant5856 4 роки тому +8

    Amen. Father. Thank you for the beautiful homily. God Bless us all.

  • @johnhaskell5311
    @johnhaskell5311 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you Father for these words of encouragement for our Church. We are in a battle and we are called to defend the Faith any way we can. As you said, we cannot comprehend all that is happening, and while we are tormented by the confusion and chaos in the world, we are made strong by our hope in Christ's ultimate triumph.

  • @kimbalaga6614
    @kimbalaga6614 4 роки тому +3

    Greetings from Australia awesome homily great message God bless and protect Fr Hollowell great priest

  • @kimfleury
    @kimfleury 4 роки тому +3

    3 Hail Marys for you, Father. Thank you for this consolation.

  • @oh4daluv
    @oh4daluv 4 роки тому +13

    Thank you Father. My prayers to Jesus and Mary for your health and recovery. I needed to hear this short and to the point guidance today as I have been very much distracted with what you related to and yes its been to the detriment of my spiritual life and growth so I will now only give witness to Jesus soley from now on and not to the world and its confuising complexities. Come Holy Spirit Come.

  • @YM-gi1qm
    @YM-gi1qm 4 роки тому +10

    Thank you, Fr John!! God Bless you! 3 Hail Mary's & Many prayers for Fr John!!

  • @feaokautai7354
    @feaokautai7354 4 роки тому +1

    Praise God, Fr John Hollowell for your inspiration & voice for our focus in faith & actions of love, prayers in God's son Jesus Christ despite chaotic & anarchists of all sorts. True our Catholic faith in JESUS CHRIST-THE TRUTH will never conquer by evils of our time. Amen.

  • @tMatt5M
    @tMatt5M 4 роки тому +13

    Thank you, father

  • @PC-mz5su
    @PC-mz5su 4 роки тому +4

    Fr. Hollowell great message needed to hear that, I pray you are recovering well and gain strength, God bless you!

  • @theresamartin3629
    @theresamartin3629 4 роки тому +2

    Great wisdom Father! I believe you are exactly right. I will endeavor to do as you have so perfectly said. I will replay this many times to redirect myself when I am so grieved about our Church, our country, and our beautiful world our God has made for us. Thank you for reminding me of what is truly important.

  • @dianab9319
    @dianab9319 4 роки тому +4

    You look great! God bless you! God has you in the palm of His hand

  • @soniaedwards8320
    @soniaedwards8320 4 роки тому +8

    Amen, Amen, Amen! Our hope and faith is in Lord Jesus Christ 🙏

  • @charlesoneill466
    @charlesoneill466 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you Father. Keep up the good work.

  • @cindyesco1815
    @cindyesco1815 4 роки тому +2

    Thank God for the good shepherds. May God continue to heal you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @Molly-cd9fx
    @Molly-cd9fx 4 роки тому +10

    Thank you father, God bless

  • @juanaguitierrez1801
    @juanaguitierrez1801 4 роки тому +9

    Beautiful family praise the Lord thank you father John God bless you!! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻🔥✝️

  • @marymccannfrancis9855
    @marymccannfrancis9855 4 роки тому +4

    Amen beautiful thank you father John may God bless you you're in my purse

  • @lillianmurugi5977
    @lillianmurugi5977 4 роки тому +3

    Thnx Father God bless you... 🇰🇪

  • @ricardoheredia7307
    @ricardoheredia7307 4 роки тому +2

    BEAUTIFUL.THANK YOU FATHER

  • @joeflint4851
    @joeflint4851 4 роки тому +4

    Fr! You are Out of Control! 😃 Amen! Amen!! God Bless You Always!

  • @janpetsch620
    @janpetsch620 4 роки тому +2

    Perfect! I needed this homily. I have been so discouraged and addicted to watching and trying to figure it out! Thank you.

  • @glenjeremiah2234
    @glenjeremiah2234 4 роки тому +3

    As the Scripture says in a Simple way "Be aware of the Wonders that will take place"

  • @deluge848
    @deluge848 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you Father John, needed these words today, along with another video I viewed on the Immaculate Heart of Mary. God saw my distress. Peace be with your healing body. Your heart, soul, and mind are definitely well!
    😇🤗😇

  • @kevinkelly8037
    @kevinkelly8037 4 роки тому +1

    We love you Father, how much glory you always give God, thank you, Kevin

  • @misscatholicism1320
    @misscatholicism1320 4 роки тому +1

    You Are Living Proof that Gods Plan Its Prevailing 😇🙏Thanks to God for Your Priesthood and For Your Health

  • @ketinporta4994
    @ketinporta4994 4 роки тому +2

    Praying with you from Kansas City ♥️

  • @debralogan1434
    @debralogan1434 4 роки тому +3

    God Bless Our Holy Father I love Him He is so Full of God's WISDOM, worldly people are not smart enough to understand Him I'm being kind in my words about WORLDLY People I'm maturing in my faith

  • @feaokautai7354
    @feaokautai7354 4 роки тому

    KEEPS Praying for never evil will entirely collapse our faith in JESUS CHRIST our Saviour & Lord.

  • @Artchopin
    @Artchopin 4 роки тому +1

    Wonderful Priest ✝️Thank you

  • @barblacy619
    @barblacy619 4 роки тому

    Amen! One can worry themselves silly about stuff that may never happen. Trust in Jesus and walk in love. Spend time on quiet adoration- available online now and know that God loves you. Your message is even more inspiring because you are walking the walk not just preaching. Praying for God to shower you with His mercy and grace.

  • @saraadzic1331
    @saraadzic1331 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Father!

  • @amydougan4180
    @amydougan4180 4 роки тому

    Jesus we Trust in You 🙏🏻❤️✝️

  • @day1678
    @day1678 4 роки тому

    Praise God for your healing. To all your listeners: kindly consider praying an additional holy Rosary to your current daily one, for the loving intentions of our Blessed Mother - she will be ever so grateful. And remember to make Jesus the 'Centre' of our lives. God bless you.

  • @cdog9559
    @cdog9559 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you Father Hollowell. I ordered a 6" crucifix to hold in time of serious illness or nearness of death. Also Little Office of BVM in case internet is out and access to Dvininum Officium is gone. GOD bless you!

  • @rosemariedonovan8499
    @rosemariedonovan8499 4 роки тому +1

    God bless your sweet head. Thank you for your homily.

  • @pcb8639
    @pcb8639 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you and God Bless

  • @marilynprouty727
    @marilynprouty727 4 роки тому

    So glad, Father Hollowell, that you are recovering. Have been daily praying for you along with many others who are doing the same.

  • @jellybelly7629
    @jellybelly7629 4 роки тому

    Well put Fr. I tell people Jesus said the gates of hell will never prevail over His Church. He never promised satan would not try. We are all human in our fallen nature and satan would love nothing more than to destroy Gods church on earth and in heaven. So he pulls darkness over the whole church to stifle the light that shines so bright in the very heart 💜 of our Holy Catholic Church. God Bless

  • @Regina-zx3ex
    @Regina-zx3ex 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Father. Pax Christi

  • @vmd8057
    @vmd8057 4 роки тому

    Father John Thank you. Love and prayers.

  • @lenacrang4025
    @lenacrang4025 4 роки тому

    God is love ... embrace the reality of the 'Gospels' - stop the sacrifice against 'Life' - Respect All Life is the only choice - always and forever

  • @isaacmartell2110
    @isaacmartell2110 4 роки тому

    You are looking much better Father Hollowell

  • @germanhurtado726
    @germanhurtado726 4 роки тому

    La paz de EL SEÑOR ESTÉ SIEMPRE CON USTED PADRE.

  • @teresak8530
    @teresak8530 4 роки тому

    Amen!!
    May God continued to heal and bless you Father John.🙏

  • @bernadettearroyo-kemp6841
    @bernadettearroyo-kemp6841 4 роки тому

    Thank you, Father John. May God bless you always!

  • @gsnowakowski
    @gsnowakowski 4 роки тому

    Friends. "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
    I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff comfort me." Psalm 23:4
    Yes! There IS evil and there is shadows of death. We are not supposed to be afraid only because God is by our side!

  • @funnynickline
    @funnynickline 4 роки тому +2

    Amen🙏🙇‍♂🙏.

  • @kathybaxter5644
    @kathybaxter5644 4 роки тому

    Thank you. I needed to hear this!

  • @damianedwardfairhurst2285
    @damianedwardfairhurst2285 4 роки тому

    Know your in my daily prayers for health and quick recovery and your in my daily rosary for priests Ave Maria

  • @rosemcnierney3972
    @rosemcnierney3972 4 роки тому

    Thank you, Father. God bless you!

  • @glozano1967
    @glozano1967 4 роки тому +1

    And thats why I’m Catholic! 😊

  • @nathanmarsili5265
    @nathanmarsili5265 4 роки тому +5

    Why can't all priests have homilies like this ?

  • @milagrosamistoso5650
    @milagrosamistoso5650 4 роки тому

    Amen

  • @tesschavit3009
    @tesschavit3009 4 роки тому +1

    Amen🙏🏻❤️

  • @GorillaTech28
    @GorillaTech28 4 роки тому +1

    Matthew 23:9
    And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
    We have one Father in heaven, no man should be called Father

  • @Mar7th56
    @Mar7th56 4 роки тому +1

    🙏🏻

  • @saintlouissaints
    @saintlouissaints 4 роки тому +1

    Isnt a “gate” a defensive structure which would change the interpretation of this verse to mean that the kingdom of God would be raiding hell and the gate of hell would not stand?

  • @darbyw1866
    @darbyw1866 4 роки тому +4

    I do not presume to know God’s plan, but I trust in it. Twelve men changed the culture by preaching the gospel of truth. It started right where they were planted. While we don’t know His plan, we do know our mission: to preach the gospel of truth. We have to start right where we are, and turn the culture back to God. No Christian is excused from this battle against evil. Speak the truth in love. Our “leaders”, our schools, our institutions, our entertainment, are all a result of failing to keep the Lord in our culture by speaking His Truth...The truth. We need to do our job today, so tomorrow’s leaders, tomorrow’s schools, tomorrow’s institutions, tomorrow’s entertainment...are aligned with God’s will. God’s will be done.

    • @paulmiller3469
      @paulmiller3469 4 роки тому +1

      Good comment, but I would caution we all have different gifts and skill sets, and as St. Paul tells us, we can't all preach effectively and aren't necessarily called to do so. The responsibility for building the Kingdom belongs to all of us, but in acknowledgement of our place in the hierarchy: apostles, prophets, teachers, administrative helpers, etc. And in the end, this was a lead in to his following argument that a 'more excellent' way to help is simply to love selflessly (simple to say; hard to do).

  • @vmd8057
    @vmd8057 4 роки тому

    Please anyone tell me how is Father John doing?

  • @RocknRoRose
    @RocknRoRose 4 роки тому

    wow your scar looks a lot better than a few days ago, did you have staples in there was that why it looked a lot darker?

  • @simonslater9024
    @simonslater9024 4 роки тому

    It means that the vicar of Christ his Holiness Pope Francis can not err in matters of Faith and Morals. (and those who are united and loyal to his Holiness and the infallible Magisterium of the Catholic Church). The be loyal to the teachings of the Catholic Church which is the mystical body of Christ on Earth. Praise Jesus and Mary always!!! And looking forward to the warning or illumination of conscience.

  • @Wgaither1
    @Wgaither1 4 роки тому +3

    Why call it Catholic Faith and not Christian Faith

    • @tramarherrera6685
      @tramarherrera6685 4 роки тому +1

      Same thing

    • @mariahinderscheid6535
      @mariahinderscheid6535 4 роки тому

      Because the two Faiths are very different!!!
      Christians base it on solo scripture,free salvation for all.Catholics absolutely reject such blasphemy!

    • @Wgaither1
      @Wgaither1 4 роки тому +1

      Maria Hinderscheid So if someone follows scripture alone are they damned to hell

    • @mariahinderscheid6535
      @mariahinderscheid6535 4 роки тому

      @@Wgaither1
      Following scripture alone is well and good for those who take the entire bible serious.. not just the few versus that best fits their delusional needs!
      Salvation belongs to 'God;to be given to whom he chooses'..
      Mathew 7:21-22-23.
      21..."Not every one who says to me,'Lord',shall enter the kingdom of heaven,but he who does the will of my father.
      22...On that day many will say to me 'Lord,Lord',did we not prophecy in your name,and cast out demons in your name,and do many mighty works in your name?
      23..And then i will declare to them,i never knew you;depart from me,you evildoers!!!

    • @Wgaither1
      @Wgaither1 4 роки тому +1

      Maria Hinderscheid I take the scripture very seriously. I believe only scripture can bind the conscience of man or woman

  • @petrichor5294
    @petrichor5294 4 роки тому +1

    The Catholic Church also known as Old Let Down. When it comes to the Church, it’s better to just be always disappointed. It’s like that step-kid you know will fail at life.

  • @biblebeliever1085
    @biblebeliever1085 4 роки тому +1

    Mary Cannot save you. Jesus can only save you. How to get to God. Jesus only.

  • @kathyf7322
    @kathyf7322 4 роки тому +1

    The church of england has welcomed homosexual marriage. We can not abide with crimes against christian chastity.

  • @OperaBobbie
    @OperaBobbie 3 роки тому

    I couldn't agree more Father John

  • @conscience333
    @conscience333 4 роки тому

    Netherworld? What translation is that?

  • @JP2GiannaT
    @JP2GiannaT 4 роки тому

    Oh hey, you're upright! ❤️

  • @Praise___YaH
    @Praise___YaH 4 роки тому

    YaH The Heavenly Father was Who they Crucified for our sins, NOT this jesus of Nazareth and here’s your PROOF
    HERE is The REAL MESSIAH, Who they REALLY Crucified for the sins of man
    From the Dead Sea Scrolls Exodus 3 Scroll, "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote
    Paleo Hebrew Direct Translation
    Yad "Hand"
    He "Breath"
    Vav "Nail"
    He "Breath"
    YaH's Name:
    (Ya)d + (H)e, as YaH is what Moses called Him as well all throughout the Book of Isaiah and Psalms, "this is My Name for all generations" (Exodus 3)
    YaH The Creator:
    Yad He, (Hand Breath), as YaH's "Hand" Formed man from the dust of the Earth and His "Breath" made him a living being (Adam)
    YaH's Sacrifice of Crucifixion:
    Vav He (Nail Breath), the "Nail" through the "Hand", that whosoever shall call YaH Savior, His Breath brings forth life (Salvation)
    How YaH arrives:
    YaH arrives via the Tent of Meeting (Exodus 33:7:11), NOT through childbirth (Isaiah 45:10)
    Why they demanded YaH to be Crucified:
    YaH was Crucified according to Hebrew law (Deuteronomy 21), to be Hung on an Almond Tree for BLASPHEMY, as the Messiah claimed He was YaH.
    He was YaH
    Bible verses of YaH
    Isaiah 42:8
    "I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.
    Isaiah 43:11
    I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me.
    Isaiah 45:5
    I am YaH, and there is NONE ELSE.
    More
    bibleapps.com/y/yah.htm

  • @micheledejean2485
    @micheledejean2485 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Father

  • @Ver-oni-ca
    @Ver-oni-ca 4 роки тому

    💗