First Sunday of Lent - Mass with Fr. Mike Schmitz
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Join Fr. Mike Schmitz as he celebrates the First Sunday of Lent Mass at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
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My Jesus,
I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
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This is exactly what my husband and I are going through right now. It’s as if our thoughts are being spoken by you out loud. I have been really struggling with my faith as well, for the first time. Despite going to church. This homily is life changing for me. I have ordered both of Father Ciszek’s books and am so grateful God less me back to your masses and homilies.
To my fellow Sister and Brother in Christ, please don't allow the influence and sins of the world to effect your faith in Jesus Christ ❤️🔥👑✝️🌹 and your Holy Catholic Church! Many prayers 🌹✝️🙏🏻💕🙏🏻✝️ for you and your husband! In Nomine Patris/Father 💪🏻🦁, Filli/Son ❤️🔥👑, Espíritu Santi Holy Ghost 🕊️🔥Amen!
Jesus, he refused to cooperate with the devil to achieve status and power. Help me to refuse to cooperate with evil and injustice in achieving my life's goals for You, Lord Amen.
I'll pray for you and your husband
@@mathiaspierce9204 Thank you! We will pray for you as well!❤️🙏🏽
Such an important message today about why expectations are bad and rob us of happiness and living in the present. We must trust God, believe that the future will be as God wants it to be, and accept the reality as it is. Love the connection with the second coming of Jesus. Thank you so much, Fr. Mike, The Front Pew Crew, Team Ascension, and fellow attendees
truth If you are wondering about the question of whether your sexuality is a sin or not, I welcome you to consider the following thoughts. Let’s look at some basic fundamental facts based on extensive research & ongoing R&D. During fetal development a verity of biochemical agents are introduced which determine the development of the fetus. Major agents such as testosterone & estrogen & a host of others agents determine size, weight, hair color, eye color & sexuality along with all the other traits that make us who we are. Variations in the amount & timing of the introductionof these agents have a major effect in the development of the fetus The fetus is a passive participant & has no influence or say in these matters. Sexuality & all secondary traits are thus given in us. Well, the big question is whether or not it is a sin. If your religion or belief system states that it is, than their can be no argument. These are the rules based on dogma. If however you are in a belief system based on logic, reason, observation & common sense. The conclusion is totally different. In the book Gay Straight & the Reason Why by Simon Levay PhD explanations regarding this aspect of humanity are clearly explained & is based on research & not ancient text which had no benefit of science. Being gay is no more of a choice than having red hair & both are not a sin. Peace
This is so exciting! Greetings from the UK everyone!. Can't wait for FM!
Blessings from St. Louis, Missouri 🙏✝️🙏😇
WHAT!!?? are you kidding me!! How on Earth does Fr. Keep coming back every weekend … one message more powerful than the next?? Does he have someone help him write these homilies!! (Ha yes! Jesus!) but seriously this one is just …. Wow … acceptance.. and we are free.!!!! Amazing. what a blessing … thank you 🙏
This homily Father Mike is so powerful and yet so simple. I have listened to it over and over it again on the Hallow App, the Lent Pray 40 series. I am so blown away by the series of reflections into my life your homily prompted from somewhere deep in my soul. So So Good and so POWERFUL! I want to share this homily with so many people. Thank you Father Mike. May God continue to bless you and keep you protected especially in your priesthood.
"don't know what I am saying yes too... But I can know who I am saying yes too. As someone considering catholicism this hit home
truth If you are wondering about the question of whether your sexuality is a sin or not, I welcome you to consider the following thoughts. Let’s look at some basic fundamental facts based on extensive research & ongoing R&D. During fetal development a verity of biochemical agents are introduced which determine the development of the fetus. Major agents such as testosterone & estrogen & a host of others agents determine size, weight, hair color, eye color & sexuality along with all the other traits that make us who we are. Variations in the amount & timing of the introductionof these agents have a major effect in the development of the fetus The fetus is a passive participant & has no influence or say in these matters. Sexuality & all secondary traits are thus given in us. Well, the big question is whether or not it is a sin. If your religion or belief system states that it is, than their can be no argument. These are the rules based on dogma. If however you are in a belief system based on logic, reason, observation & common sense. The conclusion is totally different. In the book Gay Straight & the Reason Why by Simon Levay PhD explanations regarding this aspect of humanity are clearly explained & is based on research & not ancient text which had no benefit of science. Being gay is no more of a choice than having red hair & both are not a sin. Peace
Thank you for this gift. Tgese Masses were my go to during covid. Was happy yo be back in person with sacramental communion. I just got out of hospital follosing emergency brsin surgery, so circling back here today . Would love your prayer sopport for my recovery and healing.what a blesding this ministry is to all!
WOW, Father Mike! Another great homily. Yes, reality can sometimes be hard to accept, but if it is God's will, then the grace for acceptance can make it easier to handle. Help me with that Lord. I need acceptance to the reality in my life.
Great sermon Father thank you!
Thank you Fr Mike for always inspiring us! Thank you becoming a priest!🙏
truth If you are wondering about the question of whether your sexuality is a sin or not, I welcome you to consider the following thoughts. Let’s look at some basic fundamental facts based on extensive research & ongoing R&D. During fetal development a verity of biochemical agents are introduced which determine the development of the fetus. Major agents such as testosterone & estrogen & a host of others agents determine size, weight, hair color, eye color & sexuality along with all the other traits that make us who we are. Variations in the amount & timing of the introductionof these agents have a major effect in the development of the fetus The fetus is a passive participant & has no influence or say in these matters. Sexuality & all secondary traits are thus given in us. Well, the big question is whether or not it is a sin. If your religion or belief system states that it is, than their can be no argument. These are the rules based on dogma. If however you are in a belief system based on logic, reason, observation & common sense. The conclusion is totally different. In the book Gay Straight & the Reason Why by Simon Levay PhD explanations regarding this aspect of humanity are clearly explained & is based on research & not ancient text which had no benefit of science. Being gay is no more of a choice than having red hair & both are not a sin. Peace
I think about my beautiful grandson who could have been aborted because of his special needs. Yes it’s difficult, it’s sad at times but Jesus has given us a part of Him, such amazing grace.
i asked my mom if she wanted to join me for this mass, & at first she said no. but a few minutes later, she just walked into my bedroom & saint down. she sat through the homily & the Eucharist w/ me. thank you Lord for pulling in my mom
Daily duties, state of grace, daily prayer. Be a Saint...
dear fr mike schmitz
bless us on this lent season
yur homilies
are so inspiring
I will spend this
lent season with
compassion and
mercy to all.
God be with yu
and each one and
all forever.
God bless us all
Amen❤❤❤❤
My father raised seven kids and attended Mass more than a priest. Did not make the time to express my love for him. He is in heaven and will see him again.
Listened to this homily on Hallow and Ascension. So powerful! Thank you Father Mike.
Thank you, Fr. Mike!
Wow fantastic homily Father! I need to forever remember this. I trust in our Lord. God bless you Fr. Mike and thank you for all you do. ✝️😊
Amen🙏 thank you Fr Mike for a beautiful and engaging homily. God richly bless you 🙏
I think this homily may have just transformed my life. Time will tell.
The key is to humble ourselves to submit our own will to His Holy will, because He always has our best interests in His Holy heart for us.
Thank you Fr Mike I sign up for raci next week. I go to mass on Sunday then come home & listen to you on the web app
I needed to hear that today .
These words are for me a Gift from God .
I thank you Fr.Mike
I expected a life with my wife to always be easy and fun; the same way we fell in love and were blessed with three wonderful children. Sixty years later I find myself caring for my best friend now suffering from late stage
Alzheimer’s. God’s will -certainly not mine. Cross accepted!
I made it to Mass, in person, again! Second Sunday in a row! I went to the bilingual Mass in the neighborhood where the homeless shelters are, in the city I moved to in June. Prayers, prayers and more prayers for the people who were handed letters which said that we need to find housing or other alternatives by May 1st. None of us want to die out there, with no place to stay. Reality is that life is scary sometimes. Not having stable housing is scary. God has a plan for me, and everyone who is in the same circumstance that I am. Everything works out for those who trust in Him.
truth If you are wondering about the question of whether your sexuality is a sin or not, I welcome you to consider the following thoughts. Let’s look at some basic fundamental facts based on extensive research & ongoing R&D. During fetal development a verity of biochemical agents are introduced which determine the development of the fetus. Major agents such as testosterone & estrogen & a host of others agents determine size, weight, hair color, eye color & sexuality along with all the other traits that make us who we are. Variations in the amount & timing of the introductionof these agents have a major effect in the development of the fetus The fetus is a passive participant & has no influence or say in these matters. Sexuality & all secondary traits are thus given in us. Well, the big question is whether or not it is a sin. If your religion or belief system states that it is, than their can be no argument. These are the rules based on dogma. If however you are in a belief system based on logic, reason, observation & common sense. The conclusion is totally different. In the book Gay Straight & the Reason Why by Simon Levay PhD explanations regarding this aspect of humanity are clearly explained & is based on research & not ancient text which had no benefit of science. Being gay is no more of a choice than having red hair & both are not a sin. Peace
@dan69052 Who said anything about being gay? I am just excited that my schedule includes being able to attend Mass in person. I'm not a gay person. I'm a heterosexual female person. I'm attracted to men. I would be grateful if God blessed me with a man who appreciates the tradition of the Catholic Church as much as me. No offense, but if people are being hurtful or harmful to anyone, regarding age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and you are being faced with eviction, even if it's a sheltered environment, it's against the law. That's what I am facing, along with several others based on my work. And that's extraordinarily unfair. For all of us.
A powerful inspiring sermon. Fr.Mike...you are an amazing gift to us and the best..Praise the Lord. May the Lord bless and protect you always in your priestly ministry. 🎉 🎉🎉
It's refreshing to hear, to have affirmed, that "expectations are a killer of joy". We can't enjoy the moment, be in the moment, if our expectations are one way and fall short.
I love to watch with the mass.
Wonderful as usual.thank you.
Thank You Lord, Amen.
Thank you Father
Thank you so much for this mass. My expectations in my current situation are causing problems. Thank you God for your words.
Thanks be to God! 🙏🏻✝️🌹 Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ 🙌🏻👑✨
"Expectations are a killer of joy," Father Mike says. TRUTH. I learned years ago not to expect people to do what I wanted and then I wouldn't be disappointed. We all whine and feel self pity when things don't turn out the way we want. Accepting reality isn't common these days, as so many choose to medicate themselves and create a fantasy instead, rejecting reality and God's will. I pray for those who are confused and unable to accept reality in their lives. God bless Ascension, the Front Pew Crew, Father Mike, and all watching this mass! Amen.
Thank you Father Mike for a great service as always!
Oh my ;Father Mike needed the words you narrated today. Thank you God Bless.
Thank you and God bless you. I am sick and housebound today. This Mass and the homily were a great blessing to me.
"Expectations are a killer of joy…when we run up against reality we have a choice to make. Embrace reality…and that doesn’t make our life easier…but it will free us and helps us not to miss out on Him in our daily lives."
Amen. Thank you Father for this amazingly true message.🙏
Great Mass today Father Mike (im sick and didnt go to regular church). Loved the part about managing expectations.
God bless you, Fr Mike and everyone!!!
I needed to hear these words today. My expectation was NOT to be in too much pain to walk to church today.God bless you, Father Mike.
Thank you
Am so glad to be back
Feel such happiness when I am listening to this service
and peace
To know God is here in the life I didn’t plan - leaves me not feeling alone
Will sit for a bit each day with that -instead of why’s
so that knowledge and gratefulness sinks in
Have a wonderful day
I’m also really struggling with a reality I’ve been unable to accept. Thanks for sharing this, it helped! 🙏
I focus on how wronged I was obsessively!! Thank you Father. I have to accept it, not despair & keep close to God.
Thank you and God Bless you and all your listeners.
Thank you Father Mike. Your homily was very useful.
It is safe to place our lives and future in His Holy hands.
Thank you, Father Mike. I really enjoyed your message about reality and that book you like so much! I watch online by myself, and I also watch one other Mass online. So thankful to be able to do this!
Attending Mass with Fr Mike and alll of you this morning. I am recovering from bronchitis and can't go out 😊❤
Feel better soon 🙏
This homily is so on point!! Yes yes yes expectations is a joy thief!!! You are dead on with that statement and I believe it with my whole heart! I once had someone tell me that God restores all that the enemy has stolen from you, so there I was in total expectation and nothing! Years I suffered over this and the roller coaster ride my faith took! It must have been a very well intentioned Christian, God Love them, but now I’m back in reality no longer waiting and just expecting.
Just what I needed to hear (as usual.) Go Father Mike!
Lords and forgive our sins. The word of the Lord Gods o Lord Jesus and true we love you.
The Holy Scriptures and the Church teach us that we ought to expect our all loving Heavenly Father WILL answer all of His beloved children's prayers based on His imaginable deep love for us, by His awesome ways, in His perfect timing and according to His infinite wisdom. His blessings are always way superior to our own expectations.
Blessed First Sunday of Lent 🙏
Blessed and fruitful Lent Fr Mike and the Front Pew Crew, and all at Ascension too! God Bless.Claire.
God bless you Father Mike.
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Jesus Christ. 1 Thes. 5.18
Sometimes, I hate saying "Yes" to reality. I have become grumpier and grumpier as a teacher because my students do not know what they need to know before they ever get to my classes. I know God wants me to accept my students as individual human being, but I get blocked by old educational expectations. I needed your sermon today, Father. By the way, I finally purchased the whole Ascension app and I am stunned by all the great information that is available at my fingertips now. Thank you.
Greetings 🫂; ( USA 🇺🇸)
Great vestments.
God Bless you Father
I am late today Father Mike!
You made my day..usually you always do with YOUR wonderful message you sent today.
THANKS…YOU ARE AMAZING!
Praise to you God and Jesus Christ😇🙏❤
Thanking God daily for what He planned for me!
Ofrezco esta Santa Misa, por intercesión de Nuestra Madre María Santísima, por las almas del purgatorio, las personas presas y los enfermos. Agradezco todas las bendiciones recibidas por todos. Pido por la paz mundial, la paz en los corazones de todos, la salud física y mental, y las familias. Amén 💙
Thank you for this homily. I said yes to God & my husband 54 yrs ago. I never expected him to die & I did reject the situation for a long time. TODAY, I accept Gods will.
Good afternoon from South Africa it's 5pm. I trust you've all had a blessed Sunday. 🙌🏾🙏🏾
Amen 🙏 Thank you Father Mike ❤Have a blessed day 🙏
Every week- it’s just what I needed to hear! Thank you!
Nice service Dr venom
Greetings Father Mike,
Thoughts :-
-> Sunday Homily reflect with, "Lent is The Period of Spiritual Reflection in Understanding Jesus Christ's Pure Love in every sense in every aspects of Life."
-> Thanks for Your Wonderful Insights Father.
-> Thanks Virtual Front Pew,Team Ascension Presents.
With regards and Prayers,
Ranjith Joseph (R.J)
With Jesus i know whom I'm saying yes to..
I recall of all te problems that were the result from me making a kind of wrong decision regarding my marriage and brought so much problems afterward... and yet...every time I look at my son, I say that it was meant to be AND I would not change any moment that led to his existence.
Good morning first Sunday morning of Lent pray for straight. Marilyn
Greetings from Ontario Canada 🍁
Peace be upon you.💘
THANK YOU FATHER BEAUTIFUL
Amen
Have a blessed and beautiful Sunday ❤️🕊️🌹😇
Greetings from South Africa 🙏🏾
Great mass, Father Mike! ❤
Thanks!
Great homily
Assistindo de Campina Grande PB
From Brazil? 😮😊❤
Very inspiring person. You must have had everyone running to Amazon to buy this book, because when I went there and started to type in: "He Lea" .... the book came up right away!
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️♥️♥️🙏🏼🙏🏼.🙏🏼
Thanks
Lasen uor prayer O Lord
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Expectations are premeditated resentment
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Expect nothing receive everything
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Jesus Christ in Virgin Mary amen Thank Peace Fr Mike Schmitz Padre . ( Thomas de Aquino, Tomaz de Aquino, e Severo Duarte ,Family José Severo Duarte, Isabel Martins, Elisângela Cristina Duarte, Elaine Cristina Duarte, Henrique José Duarte, Bruna Patrícia Silva Penharol, Noah LIMA Duarte,Lucas LIMA Duarte Obrigado Thank Peace. Bady Bassitt SP Brazil ❤️ Obrigado pelas orações e bençãos recebidas amém. Senhor padre Fr Mike Schmitz santo .... PAZ e bem 🙏🙏🌹❤❤❤❤❤❤😊
Do you have a replica of your beautiful cross behind your alter about 10'' in size that I can purchase?
life has bombed for me, so many catastrophic losses along the way. Still here by the Grace of God but why ?
It was suggested that 'God has something more for you to do' so hang in there and you will eventually be aware what it is. In his time.
@@joannagulli8916 thanks for your prayer
A lot of saints were very far from perfect. There were a lot of ways in which they grew and became saints. There were saints who were extremely flawed people. Strange but true.
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This really helped me Fr. Mike. My New Year’s resolution was to give up on expectations. This really explained it in your homily. Thank you.