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  • Fr. Ed Meeks October 3, 2021

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  • @johnbolwell5969
    @johnbolwell5969 2 роки тому +710

    This man is an utterly astonishing pastor, a true shepherd to his flock and, through the means of the internet, to true Catholics all around the world. We need many more like him and we need Bishops who are prepared to support them! Washington, London, Paris etc. and, most importantly Rome, are you listening?

    • @poodledog8479
      @poodledog8479 2 роки тому +21

      Yes I am listening I hope everyone else. Praise the Lord

    • @mark-wn5ek
      @mark-wn5ek 2 роки тому +19

      Rome is and always will be the problem.

    • @timcraven3543
      @timcraven3543 2 роки тому +30

      He speaks the TRUTH.

    • @Mike-qc8xd
      @Mike-qc8xd 2 роки тому +37

      The one good thing that came out of this covid-19 nonsense if we got to experience good Shepherds and now we can recognize the bad Shepherds Among Us

    • @AD-jq9dd
      @AD-jq9dd 2 роки тому +18

      @Eucharist Angel Jesus is the Way, the Truth and The Life. He did the walk and showed the way ..........
      Is no delusion.

  • @yogichong4603
    @yogichong4603 2 роки тому +40

    Amen. I am a Baptist but to heck with denominations, this Priest is a good shepherd, tells the truth, and leads his congregation well.

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому +1

      What are you protesting and waiting for? Become a Catholic.

    • @godblessamerica9356
      @godblessamerica9356 2 роки тому +1

      Fr. Meeks was a Protestant too!

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому

      @@godblessamerica9356 He's Catholic now

    • @godblessamerica9356
      @godblessamerica9356 2 роки тому

      @@MPFXT Yessir!

  • @eduardofcsr
    @eduardofcsr 2 роки тому +39

    I’m not catholic, but I can recognize a brilliant and courageous man of God when I see him. We need more of these voices in the mist of so much confusion and lies. God bless

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому

      Why not Catholic?

    • @reginac5488
      @reginac5488 2 роки тому

      He's not Catholic either. Catholic Priests cannot marry.

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому +4

      @@reginac5488 You don't know what you're talking about. Fr. Meeks is a Catholic priest and all Eastern Rite Catholic priests are allowed to be married so long as they are married before ordination. Also, Fr. Meeks like many former Episcopal married priests who convert into the Catholic Church are granted a dispensation (from celibacy). Fr. Meeks is a Catholic priest.

  • @leikilimaile2565
    @leikilimaile2565 2 роки тому +3

    I’m not Catholic but know Jesus is my Savior and he is the precious son of Our Father who Art in Heaven and I greatly appreciate this pastor

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому

      Why not Catholic?

  • @robertcorbin2749
    @robertcorbin2749 2 роки тому +199

    Father, you are a like a lighthouse in the darkness giving hope when it is needed most.

    • @marya9039
      @marya9039 2 роки тому +1

      @See, I have told you beforehand Do you not have a Father?! What a pity.

  • @GHL28
    @GHL28 2 роки тому +4

    A true pastor from God👍

  • @joannawolfe1100
    @joannawolfe1100 2 роки тому +55

    This is the greatest Pro-Life homilies that I’ve ever heard! Outstanding!

  • @dakinebrah6246
    @dakinebrah6246 2 роки тому +6

    "Do not be lukewarm" -Jesus Christ

  • @waderivers3304
    @waderivers3304 2 роки тому +10

    Wow! I am a Protestant but this is an amazing sermon of truth. Thank you, I stand with you, let us stand firm together against this evil.

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому

      Why not become Catholic and stand firm together through, with and in God's greatest Gift on earth, the Most Holy Eucharist?

  • @dulcyreck4436
    @dulcyreck4436 2 роки тому +316

    I wish I could have heard this homily in my own parish this morning. God bless Father Meeks for speaking the truth.

    • @poodledog8479
      @poodledog8479 2 роки тому +13

      Father Meeks should be our Pope

    • @pennypiper7382
      @pennypiper7382 2 роки тому +3

      @@poodledog8479 …no such luck my friend. Let’s pray for Francis anyway.🙏

    • @larkinabbott6991
      @larkinabbott6991 2 роки тому +2

      All we hear about is climate change

    • @pennypiper7382
      @pennypiper7382 2 роки тому +1

      @@larkinabbott6991 ..yep. That’s next on “their” agenda.

    • @dangerousdiscourse
      @dangerousdiscourse 2 роки тому +1

      @@pennypiper7382 the Jesuit pope is every Christians enemy

  • @dongillihan3329
    @dongillihan3329 2 роки тому +17

    Finally a man who speaks truth without fear

  • @Tyendomaster
    @Tyendomaster 2 роки тому +16

    The Holy Spirit just spoke to us through this man ! WOW 🙏

  • @greggruenwald1330
    @greggruenwald1330 2 роки тому +393

    (CHICAGO!) - The best sermon I have ever heard on moral clarity and the evils of our times. Bravo. Fr. Meeks! Don't let Cupich get you!

    • @helenuk386
      @helenuk386 2 роки тому +10

      What a fabulous priest ! Thank you so much Father.( England, UK)

    • @theenglishprofessor8411
      @theenglishprofessor8411 2 роки тому +4

      (Western suburbs!) Hello, neighbor! 😀👋🏻

    • @aindriubradleymarshall6226
      @aindriubradleymarshall6226 2 роки тому +1

      Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel is worth checking out......................................

    • @theenglishprofessor8411
      @theenglishprofessor8411 2 роки тому +1

      @@aindriubradleymarshall6226 Thanks for the recommendation! I was baptized Assyrian Orthodox and my great grandfather was a Nestorian priest in Balov, Urmia (in pre-Iran Persia). Even though I’m now Catholic, I tell my wife that I want an Assyrian “gasha” to preside over my funeral. Need to cover both bases!

    • @godblessamerica9356
      @godblessamerica9356 2 роки тому +2

      Ordinariate convert priests who walked away from worldly security, honors, career, friends and family in the Anglican/Episcopal denomination to follow Christ's Truth are on-fire heroes. Join their parishes wherever you can.

  • @judykelly5477
    @judykelly5477 2 роки тому +106

    “Crisis of truth” - Fr. Meeks couldn’t have said it any better. Time for repentance !

    • @sherriepalmateer690
      @sherriepalmateer690 2 роки тому

      @See, I have told you beforehand you take the Bible out of context.
      In the Bible Abraham is called Father over 10 times in the Bible.
      In Roman's 9 :10 Saint Paul speaks of our father Issac.
      Jesus was warning us to not call those father who do not deserve the title.

  • @lindacross4726
    @lindacross4726 2 роки тому +254

    I used to be pro choice, however, since becoming a mature and serious Christian, I see the great wickedness in abortion. I hope others have their eyes opened also.

    • @schroongarden
      @schroongarden 2 роки тому +12

      God bless you

    • @dscan5254
      @dscan5254 2 роки тому +4

      God bless you 💫🙏🙏🙏

    • @ChuckImania
      @ChuckImania 2 роки тому +12

      I was the same... I repent everyday for it.

    • @anidaralopez5676
      @anidaralopez5676 2 роки тому +10

      Me as well. Not because of any religion, but with looking at more and more science and real information about a human life instead of some vague thought that it's a zygote until the 6 month. PLUS, the law changes which basically advocates the murder of a human life with abortion going all the way to birth. Disgusting and evil.

    • @123idontcareok
      @123idontcareok 2 роки тому

      It’s truly sick. Thank you.

  • @laureloakley378
    @laureloakley378 2 роки тому +70

    Yes, Rome, are you paying attention or do you really care? Wow! A priest who speaks the truth! Thank you, Father!

    • @takmaps
      @takmaps 2 роки тому +2

      @See, I have told you beforehand silly objection. St Stephen the martyred said this in Acts 7:2
      "To this he replied: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Harran."
      Do you condemn Stephen the martyred for calling other men fathers?
      My advice for you is get better arguments.

    • @takmaps
      @takmaps 2 роки тому

      @See, I have told you beforehand you miss the point, Stephen called men fathers. Why can't Christians call their spiritual fathers, "father" ?
      I am born again. I was born again by the baptismal waters of regeneration through the power of The Holy Spirit.

    • @protestant7778
      @protestant7778 2 роки тому

      The WORD teaches the 7th day is holy
      The WORLD teaches the 1st day is holy
      JESUS says keep Sabbath holy
      POPE says keep Sunday holy
      🤔WHO DO YOU OBEY?

  • @johnkenna2195
    @johnkenna2195 2 роки тому +68

    So refreshing to hear the truth spoken without tip-toeing around it in fear of offending those that reject such truths. This is what every undiluted "Respect Life" Sunday sermon should sound like. I love this priest. He shines like a diamond in a sea of glass.

  • @marygr8064
    @marygr8064 2 роки тому +145

    Father, I’m so filled with despair with the decay of our world. Your words give me hope. God bless. Mary

    • @ggbouvier9897
      @ggbouvier9897 2 роки тому +3

      Mary, you are correct, but that means that we as Catholic have to realize that we are closer to seeing the Lord’s return and that fills me with joy. Also, to realize we must continue to pray for the lost, the sinners, and the youth of today.

    • @Drummerchick2003
      @Drummerchick2003 2 роки тому +1

      @@ggbouvier9897 absolutely, this message came on my feed today, out of nowhere, I never watch my religion, Episcopalian, on UA-cam, and the fact that this hit me is very strange and makes me believe even more.

    • @Mikesorrento3344
      @Mikesorrento3344 2 роки тому +1

      Mary, like you I do despair from time to time. The Greatest One, The Alpha and The Omega, Christ Jesus will return. This I know. God Bless You.

  • @jimgrayson9610
    @jimgrayson9610 2 роки тому +33

    Thank you Fr. Meeks. We should be hearing this from every Catholic pulpit in the US and the world. Sadly, in contrast to this homily, the Pope granted an audience to Pelosi. How sad!

    • @marilynbartlett1850
      @marilynbartlett1850 2 роки тому +6

      That is because his gospel is that of social justice rather than Jesus Christ. He is more of a socialist than a Christian or a Catholic. I am not a practicing Catholic but truth is truth.

    • @db8134
      @db8134 2 роки тому +2

      Pope Francis meeting sinners. You know, Jesus Christ also met with sinners. Tax collectors were really horrible people. Look it up and pray for our Pope. Yes, he's socialist in some ways. Be careful though about casting stones. I suggest you read some of the literature the Pope has written. I also suggest you notice something. He never defends himself when attacked, but always the church when attacked. At this difficult time it's good to be grateful for good homilies, but also to encourage our Church leadership as some comments have, rather than be critical. All Christians need to unite in prayer. This allows the Holy Spirit to work. Pointing fingers only encourages people to judge. Only God can judge man's heart. Only God is good. Who knows, maybe the pope will change the heart of the public sinners he meets. Maybe this is the plan. Remember, we are all sinners in need of conversion. Peace be with you. Please don't be offended, not my intention. Pray for me and I pray for you. Pray for the Pope the bishops and priests and the laity. Pray for women contemplating abortion, that God will change their heart.

    • @njswampfox474
      @njswampfox474 2 роки тому

      @@marilynbartlett1850 There is no such thing as social justice. There is only Justice.

  • @jenamaste131
    @jenamaste131 2 роки тому +3

    Well said, and may almighty bless you always. Thank you for standing up for the truth.

  • @donaldgillette2664
    @donaldgillette2664 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you JESUS!
    THANK YOU FR. MEEKS!
    AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!

  • @rhodeapple8804
    @rhodeapple8804 2 роки тому +229

    Father Meeks is a living Saint….God Bless him for his message

    • @sherri2441
      @sherri2441 2 роки тому +3

      All believers are living saints. I respect anybody who preaches what Christ did at the cross. But the only father I have is my Abba father who is in heaven. I will call no man father except for him.

    • @someman7
      @someman7 2 роки тому +1

      I'd encourage you both Rhode Apple and Sheri to avoid calling uncanonized people saints. If for no other reason, to spare them from the temptation of pride. Which, as the Bible teaches, comes before the fall.
      ​@@sherri24411 Corinthians 4:14 I write not these things to confound you; but I admonish you as my dearest children. 15 For if you have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet not many fathers. For in Christ Jesus, by the gospel, I have begotten you.

    • @TriciaRP
      @TriciaRP 2 роки тому

      @@sherri2441 Amen. They don't understand that they have a false doctrine. Calling these men father when JESUS SPECIFICALLY said NOT TO DO. They make up their interpretation as to what the scripture means as they do many.
      "As Catholics, as Christians, XYZ". HE DOESN'T KNOW HE IS NOT A CHRISTIAN
      CATHOLIC IS NOT CHRISTIAN. This WHY they are hellbound.

    • @Jeff-uq7iu
      @Jeff-uq7iu 2 роки тому

      His leadership is pure evil

    • @rhodeapple8804
      @rhodeapple8804 2 роки тому

      @@TriciaRP I recommend you research the issue of the biblical use of father a little more …it is much more nuanced than what you have stated….God himself bestowed the title of father on Eliakim….Isa 22: 20-21……there are other references to father as well in the Bible…God Bless you for your faith

  • @damianfennel2288
    @damianfennel2288 2 роки тому +5

    Jesus will have the final word, well done Fr Meeks for standing by the truth .

  • @johnb7889
    @johnb7889 2 роки тому +119

    The most difficult part for me, in the face of all of the deception and lies that we are being constantly bombarded with, is to keep from being perpetually angry. I have to continually turn my focus to the Holy Trinity and pray for the strength to do Gods will and to avoid the pitfalls of the Godless culture that surrounds us. If it wasn’t for the simple beauty of God’s creation, the butterfly, wispy clouds, morning dew or the stars at night, I think I would go mad.

    • @elainegoolsby9902
      @elainegoolsby9902 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, I spend time with God's beautiful Creation, and I go to Adoration and give thanks for God's grace and glory!🙏🙏🙏💗💗🌻🦋🦋

    • @needstoescape7145
      @needstoescape7145 2 роки тому +9

      You just spoke everything that I feel. This deception and its self-righteous behavior has conquered my parish priest and has completely taken over the school district where I teach. Just imagine, at our last teacher’s meeting we were told to incorporate the celebration of gay and transgender people into our lessons. And I teach 3, 4 and 5-year-old special education students! Insanity here I come.

    • @johnb7889
      @johnb7889 2 роки тому +1

      Carolyn, Please don’t leave our beautiful Catholic Church because of a weak priest. We all need to stay focused on Christ’s sacrifice and the Eucharistic celebration. That’s the bottom line!
      As far as your school goes, it looks like you have some hard decisions to make. I don’t know your life situation so I can only give you my thoughts based on my own experience. In my life I came to a fork in the road. One way would have been to fight the good fight with a group of like minded individuals at the very highest levels. The other way was to fight the same fight, but in my own home, in my own back yard, with those I love and those closest to me. I chose the latter based on the logic that it would do no good to try to rebuild the house if it was sitting on a bad foundation.
      The evil one has tirelessly chipped away at our societies moral foundation. That’s where we must begin if we are to undo his dirty work.
      Also, PRAY HARD! 🙏🏼

    • @johnb7889
      @johnb7889 2 роки тому

      @@elainegoolsby9902 Amen!

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому +3

      Brother, don't fear anger - it is natural. Learn from the wisdom of Isaiah the Solitary of the 3rd c. one of our Eastern Desert Fathers. The following from him on anger from the Philokalia:
      "1. There is among the passions an anger of the intellect, and this anger is in accordance with nature. Without anger a man cannot attain purity: he has to feel angry with all that is sown in him by the enemy. When Job felt this anger he reviled his enemies, calling them ‘dishonorable men of no repute, lacking everything good, whom I would not consider fit to live with the dogs that guard my flocks’ (cf. Job 30:1, 4. LXX). He who wishes to acquire the anger that is in accordance with nature must uproot all self-will, until he establishes within himself the state natural to the intellect.
      2. If you find yourself hating your fellow men and resist this hatred, and you see that it grows weak and withdraws, do not rejoice in your heart; for this withdrawal is a trick of the evil spirits. They are preparing a second attack worse than the first; they have left their troops behind the city and ordered them to remain there. If you go out to attack them, they will flee before you in weakness. But if your heart is then elated because you
      have driven them away, and you leave the city, some of them will attack you from the rear while the rest will stand their ground in front of you; and your wretched soul will be caught between them with no means of escape. The city is prayer. Resistance is rebuttal through Christ Jesus. The foundation is incensive power.
      3. Let us stand firm in the fear of God, rigorously practicing the virtues and not giving our conscience cause to stumble. In the fear of God let us keep our attention fixed within ourselves, until our conscience achieves its freedom. Then there will be a union between it and us, and thereafter it will be our guardian, showing us each thing that we must uproot. But if we do not obey our conscience, it will abandon us and we shall fall into the hands of our enemies, who will never let us go. This is what our Lord taught us when He said: ‘Come to an agreement with your adversary quickly while you are with him in the
      road, lest he hand you over to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer and you are cast into prison (Matt. 5:25). The conscience is called an ‘adversary’ because it opposes us when we wish to carry out the desires of our flesh; and if we do not listen to our conscience, it delivers us into the hands of our enemies.
      4. If God sees that the intellect has entirely submitted to Him and puts its hope in Him alone. He strengthens it, saying: ‘Have no fear Jacob my son, my little Israel’ (Isa. 41:14. LXX), and: ‘Have no fear: for I have delivered you, I have called you by My name; you are Mine. If you pass through water, I shall be with you, and the rivers will not drown you. If you go through fire, you will not be burnt, and the names will not consume you. For I am
      the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, who saves you’ (cf. Isa. 43:1-3. LXX).
      5. When the intellect hears these words of reassurance, it says boldly to its enemies: ‘Who would fight with me? Let him stand against me. And who would accuse me? Let him draw near to me. Behold, the Lord is my helper; who will harm me? Behold, all of you are like an old moth-eaten garment’ (cf. Isa. 50:8-9. LXX).
      6. If your heart comes to feel a natural hatred for sin, it has defeated the causes of sin and freed itself from them. Keep hell’s torments in mind; but know that your Helper is at hand. Do nothing that will grieve Him, but say to Him with tears: ‘Be merciful and deliver me, 0 Lord, for without Thy help I cannot escape from the hands of my enemies.’ Be attentive to your heart, and He will guard you from all evil."

  • @annettecampbell9913
    @annettecampbell9913 2 роки тому +88

    Everything he spoke is 100% truth! Praise God we still have people speaking truth!!

    • @TriciaRP
      @TriciaRP 2 роки тому

      He don't. He has a false god. Too bad he don't know it.

    • @playlist1650
      @playlist1650 2 роки тому +1

      @@TriciaRP you are wrong. Do you know it?

    • @enzodevincentis4156
      @enzodevincentis4156 2 роки тому

      With all respect, why not tell him who you think is the true God, you should out of courtesy elaborate on your statement!

  • @thomasmann9216
    @thomasmann9216 2 роки тому +64

    Thank you, Fr. Edward, for this beautiful homily.

  • @seangearhart4616
    @seangearhart4616 2 роки тому +5

    Fire from the pulpit. God bless and protect this man.

  • @nealjolly5434
    @nealjolly5434 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for your words preacher. They give me hope and remind me that God is in control and though despair tries to keep me down. I know the good Lord is watching out for all of us. Praise God the Father, the Son, and the holy Ghost, Amen.

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому +1

      The Sacraments of Confession and Holy Eucharist (after Baptism) are THE most powerful remedies against despair, and the Sacrament of Confirmation never stops Providing a strengthening in the gifts of the Holy Spirit for all who live the Sacramental life faithfully and sincerely... Glory to Jesus Christ!

  • @adastra123
    @adastra123 2 роки тому +190

    Wow he is like the braveheart of catholocism. He inspires with steely determination and unbounding love.

    • @Dave-qj1vx
      @Dave-qj1vx 2 роки тому +1

      When under the Ordinariate, you have that option BUT under the diocesan, they cancel you.

    • @karenmancina9517
      @karenmancina9517 2 роки тому +2

      Brave wonderful man

    • @godblessamerica9356
      @godblessamerica9356 2 роки тому

      Join the Ordinariate parishes if you are blest enough to live near one!!

    • @joanettemurch9040
      @joanettemurch9040 2 роки тому

      Father Robert Begin helped my family exist in the early seventies and I laud him and his ministry

    • @protestant7778
      @protestant7778 2 роки тому

      The WORD teaches the 7th day is holy
      The WORLD teaches the 1st day is holy
      JESUS says keep Sabbath holy
      POPE says keep Sunday holy
      🤔WHO DO YOU OBEY?

  • @donnat2793
    @donnat2793 2 роки тому +8

    WOW! FINALLY! A church leader who speaks the truth! God Bless you!

  • @pamelagrimes3453
    @pamelagrimes3453 2 роки тому +2

    Thank God for this Pastor. I pray more and more Christian leaders would have this kind of courage to speak the truth. God bless Fr. Meeks.🙏🙏🙏

  • @julianutman6379
    @julianutman6379 2 роки тому +42

    A wonderful priest.We need more like him who speaks the truth.

  • @florenceblack6776
    @florenceblack6776 2 роки тому +205

    I have come to the conclusion that if I really want to know what is expected of me as a practicing Catholic, I need to hear your sermons .

    • @kathya8421
      @kathya8421 2 роки тому +20

      I am Protestant, but this man's teaching always touches my heart !!

    • @LCgirl_
      @LCgirl_ 2 роки тому +9

      @@kathya8421 he was a former Protestant pastor!

    • @LCgirl_
      @LCgirl_ 2 роки тому +11

      @Eucharist Angel Catholics formulated the Bible ya ding dong!

    • @LCgirl_
      @LCgirl_ 2 роки тому +6

      @Eucharist Angel Prots are always so angry.

    • @sassysandie2865
      @sassysandie2865 2 роки тому +2

      @Eucharist Angel I agree but you don’t sound like you have love in your heart.

  • @kathya8421
    @kathya8421 2 роки тому +97

    Powerful truths. God bless you, faithful servant.

  • @butch1948OldMarine
    @butch1948OldMarine 2 роки тому +3

    This man tells the absolute truth! God bless this man!!!!

  • @martiaustin9059
    @martiaustin9059 2 роки тому +15

    Finally a priest that speaks about the four last things. Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell!

  • @LindaLinda-lk2cj
    @LindaLinda-lk2cj 2 роки тому +35

    Thank you Father for your courage and witness to His truth

  • @mamam9274
    @mamam9274 2 роки тому +5

    God bless you Fr. Meeks for speaking the truth in these troubling times!

  • @albertroach7130
    @albertroach7130 2 роки тому +1

    I am not Catholic. But this message that Fr. Meeks brought is 100% true. Thank you so much For. Meeks!!! 👼

  • @fionaj1199
    @fionaj1199 2 роки тому +61

    You are wonderful, Fr. Meeks.
    You are not afraid to speak The Truth.
    It is wonderful to.listen to your homilies.
    I wish here in England, the North- East, where I live, priests would stand up for The Truth the way you do.
    You speak openly & passionately ..you are not afraid.
    I will pray for you & all priests.
    Thank you so much.

    • @godblessamerica9356
      @godblessamerica9356 2 роки тому +1

      @See, I have told you beforehand What do you call your dad?
      Always wondered about Protesters who take St. Paul's words literally but not Christ's.

    • @godblessamerica9356
      @godblessamerica9356 2 роки тому +1

      Praying for England. Find a convert priest (like Fr. Meeks) in the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham. God bless.

    • @godblessamerica9356
      @godblessamerica9356 2 роки тому +1

      @See, I have told you beforehand He said, call no man father. I don't knooooowwww!

    • @protestant7778
      @protestant7778 2 роки тому

      The WORD teaches the 7th day is holy
      The WORLD teaches the 1st day is holy
      JESUS says keep Sabbath holy
      POPE says keep Sunday holy
      🤔WHO DO YOU OBEY?

  • @33431
    @33431 2 роки тому +63

    Father Meeks, a noble Lion among lambs. Spoken as courageously as Jesus did before his enemies. God Bless ⚔️✡️✝️🇺🇸

  • @P47Harry
    @P47Harry 2 роки тому +7

    Wow! Clearer truth isn’t spoken too much these days! Thank you, Fr Meeks (and Mrs Meeks) for your testimony and faithfulness! God is so good!

  • @marylou3995
    @marylou3995 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you father for been brave enough to speak up.

  • @avecrux333
    @avecrux333 2 роки тому +1

    Amen....!! God bless this courageous, clear-sighted Priest and grant his sermons be known far and wide.

  • @charlieirvin5423
    @charlieirvin5423 2 роки тому +72

    Thank you Father for your Encouragement and the Truth That you speak . their is so much wickedness and evil That Have to come before the Lord. God Bless you Father Meeks

  • @hollynguyen6453
    @hollynguyen6453 2 роки тому +164

    Thank you for preaching with such clarity , fearless , and conviction of truth. We need you here at our parish. God bless your priestly vocation. +

    • @pennypiper7382
      @pennypiper7382 2 роки тому +6

      The “ Meeks” shall inherit the Earth. 🙏

    • @josephzammit6396
      @josephzammit6396 2 роки тому +1

      Well said! I’m publishing a weekly UA-cam video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you.

    • @neville132bbk
      @neville132bbk 2 роки тому +1

      Meek but not mild ....can he be cloned..?

    • @godblessamerica9356
      @godblessamerica9356 2 роки тому +1

      The convert priests under the Ordinariate Bishop are all like this. Bold and fearless. If you are lucky enough to live near an Ordinariate parish, JOIN IT!!

  • @bridgetriley8239
    @bridgetriley8239 2 роки тому +2

    Standing ovation for speaking the truth 💯 !!!! 🙏🏼❤️👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️🙏🏼

  • @followeroftheway8454
    @followeroftheway8454 2 роки тому +2

    Great preaching. A priest that is not afraid to speak the truth. Amen

  • @christinehaas1291
    @christinehaas1291 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you pastor so glad you have spoken up

  • @monroe1258
    @monroe1258 2 роки тому +115

    God bless you Father Meeks! We need priests like you who truly understand their vocation, that aren't afraid to tell their sheep the truth. That sins matter, and they have repercussions. So glad I found you on youtube. I never heard a priest speak so truthfully about sin, and with a depth of teaching that really encourages real spiritual growth!

  • @johnspizziri1919
    @johnspizziri1919 2 роки тому +16

    There still are Holy Priests. God Bless you Father!

  • @susiefromomaha
    @susiefromomaha Рік тому +2

    Thank you, Father Meeks, for being a holy, good shepherd and speaking the truth in love!

  • @poodledog8479
    @poodledog8479 2 роки тому +170

    I enjoy listening to you cause you have so much wisdom to give and share with us. God Bless you.

  • @janitorcaregiver9638
    @janitorcaregiver9638 2 роки тому +248

    LORD PROTECT OUR PERSECUTED PRIESTS AND STRENGTH ALL FAITHFUL PRIESTS AND DIFERENTS PARISHES THEY NEED OUR SUPPORT

    • @johnholmes9801
      @johnholmes9801 2 роки тому +4

      Abso Vigano encourages that we help the Canceled clergy. These fine orthodox priests should be rebuilding the Church. They have been silenced and their fire gifts of preaching g and teaching their time and talents and wisdom are waisted away. Without income and healthcare try seeking jobs below their talent. He suggests housing them. Fez Altman shared $100,000 of money collected for him for the legal expenses to defend their minds story as often they’re really bed for the honesty which often may be considered Politically iIncorrect or political. The Democratic Party is mow Socialistic//pro abortion /pro sodomy/ Godless/ immoral / who disregard the respect for the Real Presence I the Eucharist. dislike prayerfulness and devotion and moral lifestyle. May God intervene to affect the hearts of all priests Cardinals and bishops who wish to ignore the sacred, the supernatural /. The good the true and the beautiful as they seek power and prestige and ignore you, my dear God.

    • @randycouch2769
      @randycouch2769 2 роки тому +1

      Your God could not protect kids from being abused by priests

    • @dangerousdiscourse
      @dangerousdiscourse 2 роки тому +1

      @@randycouch2769 the church was always destined to be taken over by wicked men, its an indication of where we are on the cosmic timline.

    • @efel8522
      @efel8522 2 роки тому +2

      Especially Father Altman. 🙏🏼 Amen

    • @davepugh2519
      @davepugh2519 2 роки тому

      Persecuted priests? Many of them are abusing children.

  • @needstoescape7145
    @needstoescape7145 2 роки тому +40

    I dread listening to the homilies of my parish priest. If Father Meeks were my priest I would be running to mass to get a front row seat! This talk had me in tears because I feel like somebody is finally on my side and isn’t afraid to speak the absolute truth. Thank you dear God Almighty!!

    • @Drummerchick2003
      @Drummerchick2003 2 роки тому +3

      You should consider looking else where if your priest is not speaking to your heart… much love….

    • @berthaulrich8268
      @berthaulrich8268 2 роки тому

      @@Drummerchick2003 Exactly what I did & happier for it!

    • @godblessamerica9356
      @godblessamerica9356 2 роки тому

      Find an Ordinariate parish and join it!! The convert priests are all like this. Fearless.

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому +1

      I strongly recommend you find a Byzantine or Roman Catholic parish where the Liturgy is celebrated Ad Orientam. Wherever you go as long as it's Catholic Jesus is there Body, Blood, Soul & Divinity that's why go to Confession weekly & receive daily.

  • @Sam62254
    @Sam62254 2 роки тому +6

    I just stumbled across this video completely by chance...Even though I live in the area, I had not heard of Fr Meeks before. What a coincidence that his church is nearby. What amazing courage he has to speak out this way in this sick PC society we inhabit. I was mesmerized from beginning to end. So absolutely refreshing to hear the TRUTH for a change!

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому

      By chance? GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST!

  • @jackieharper5520
    @jackieharper5520 2 роки тому +63

    Greetings in Christ from the UK....
    Fr Meekes continues to give outstanding homilies.....
    GOD Bless him.

    • @wekzaugust1387
      @wekzaugust1387 2 роки тому

      Yes you're right however the scripture wasn't originally wrote in English text that's why we need to dig deeper on it and humbly ask the guidance of the Holy Spirit. In fact, in Genesis 22:7 Isaac called Abraham father and he responded.

  • @Blue-cf6fe
    @Blue-cf6fe 2 роки тому +60

    Fr. Meeks is dynamic because of his charismatic background in churches where Christianity is not confused with churchianity.

    • @paulcapaccio9905
      @paulcapaccio9905 2 роки тому +11

      @Eucharist Angel you sir are evil ! I’m terrified for your soul !

    • @becky6568
      @becky6568 2 роки тому +3

      @@paulcapaccio9905 I feel sorry for the him . He needs Jesus .

    • @paulcapaccio9905
      @paulcapaccio9905 2 роки тому +2

      @@becky6568 he’s in serious trouble. Eternity is a long time ! He’s so full of hate

    • @becky6568
      @becky6568 2 роки тому +3

      @@paulcapaccio9905 Sadly that’s true . But he’s watching these videos.. so maybe God will speak to him or maybe He already is .

    • @paulcapaccio9905
      @paulcapaccio9905 2 роки тому +2

      @@becky6568 trolls against the Catholic Church are everywhere

  • @deboluccia
    @deboluccia 2 роки тому +59

    You just knocked my Protestant socks off. Reminds me of the story about the early Fords when the motto was you can have any color you want as long as it's black. Nowadays you can have any truth you want as long as it's false.

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому +4

      What are you protesting? Don't just let the socks be knocked off - become Catholic for God's sake!

    • @spalding1968
      @spalding1968 2 роки тому

      @@MPFXT sadly we are protesting the papacy and sadly the pope is not and cannot be Gods spokesperson on earth or the arbiter of Christian truth and principles .
      That’s why we are still protesting .

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому

      @@spalding1968 You and anyone who agrees with your statement that "the Pope CANNOT be God's spokesperson or the arbiter of Christian truth and principles" claim that Jesus is a liar and MT 16:15-19 proves that you are in grave error:
      15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jona! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. 18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it.19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”

    • @spalding1968
      @spalding1968 2 роки тому

      @@MPFXT nope . But I understand many don’t interpret the text correctly . When Jesus asked Peter who do you say I am , Peter told Jesus that he believed Jesus was the son of the living God . And Jesus told him he was blessed because flesh and blood had not revealed this fact to him but God ( Jesus father had) . He then told Peter that he was Peter and on this rock he would build his church .
      What or who is the rock ?
      A) Peter himself ? A fallible, temporary human man who recognised who the son of God was Jesus ? Is there any biblical text that shows Peter as being Gods spokesperson on earth any more than the other disciples who also believed no doubt that Jesus was the son of the living God ? We also believe Jesus is the son of God . Are we also the rock and Gods spokespersons ?
      Or
      B) the fact that Jesus , the perfect representation of God and the actual son of the living God is himself the rock ( foundation of truth ) from which His church ( the Christian church ) would be built and nothing could destroy it ?
      Do a thorough search of your bible of how the word rock or corner stone is used in the bible and who it refers to.
      Then do a similar search to see how often Peter is referred to as the rock .
      Let the bible speak for itself and try not to allow church tradition dictate your beliefs .
      God bless .

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому

      @@spalding1968 I recommend you pray & fast more... that you may become a True theologian +
      GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST FOREVER

  • @judiths3401
    @judiths3401 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you, Father, for this message. Keep 'em coming please! Faithful Catholics need more of this encouragement.

  • @lalar6952
    @lalar6952 2 роки тому +34

    Wow 🤩 The Holy Spirit is speaking to all of us through this good and faithful servant . God Bless you Father Meeks .

  • @edsmith9900
    @edsmith9900 2 роки тому +4

    A priest with a spine! Awesome! A breath of fresh air in a world full of gutless, groveling cowardly and perverted clergy and heirarchy within the church.

  • @bobandjolenecrum9222
    @bobandjolenecrum9222 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you so much, Fr. Meeks, for your wisdom and courage in speaking the Truths of our Catholic faith in the midst of a world that is becoming more & more hostile to the Truth and our Church. May God bless you richly for your faithful witness. 🙏🏻

  • @preciadocisco
    @preciadocisco 2 роки тому +9

    I am not a Catholic, but I am a christian and I love to here truth. This brave man is speaking the truth in love. Thank you for being so courageous and speaking what God wants said. God bless you sir.

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому

      Why not Catholic?

    • @preciadocisco
      @preciadocisco 2 роки тому +1

      @@MPFXT I used to be but praying to Marry and the saint’s never seemed right to me.

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому +1

      @@preciadocisco Jeremiah 15:1-Long after their deaths, Moses and Samuel are depicted pleading for the Israelite people on earth
      *New Testament *
      Revelation 8:3-The prayers of the saints rise up before God, and then God acts on earth.
      John 15 - “I am the vine, and you are the branches.”
      St. Paul - We are the “body of Christ.” It doesn’t make sense that death would rupture this bond.
      Hebrews 12:1 The saints are a “cloud of witnesses”

    • @preciadocisco
      @preciadocisco 2 роки тому +1

      @@MPFXT I do believe in praying for my brothers and sisters and vice averse, but I don’t believe in praying to dead saints or Mary. I pray to Jesus directly since He is the only one that can forgive sin. I mean no disrespect. I think you are a wonderful priest and love God. God bless you my brother.

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому

      @@preciadocisco I'm not offended, Francisco, but I'm concerned for you since you left the one, true Church. There's no such thing as a dead saint. They are fully alive as the Church Triumphant in heaven. When Jesus died on the Cross He told John, "Behold thy mother.". This was Jesus giving each of us, thru John as representative of the Church, His own mother to be our spiritual mother. She is the greatest saint of all. Scripture tells us she is "full of grace."

  • @sallyb5076
    @sallyb5076 2 роки тому +40

    Thank you Father for speaking truth! Praying the Lord continues to bless, protect and use you unto His glory.

  • @sandrakendrick176
    @sandrakendrick176 2 роки тому +8

    Thank you pastor for not being afraid to speak the truth. I’m not even Catholic, but wish all pastors were preaching this. So sad that so many people don’t care about the facts you have mentioned.

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому

      Why aren't you Catholic?

  • @WashingtonDC99
    @WashingtonDC99 2 роки тому +4

    Greetings from The District Of Columbia. Thank you so much Father Edward Meeks.
    It is very dificult for me with all the lies going on around. I work in a hospital and I get very uncomfortable when working with all the demonics things from others. I am a traditionalist Catholic who firmly believe there is male and female. Marriage is between a male and female. Working with conditions is not easy at all. God bless you Father. Thank God that we have Priests teaching us with the real truth from God. I am surrounded by the minions of satan agenda including some family members, friends and coworkers. The other day anurse was fired for standing up for her strong faith. God help us all.

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому

      You need to stand up for your faith also. If there is demonic activity going on where you work and you know about it but not doing anything about it then you are culpable. Confront the evil and accept the consequences as a Gift from the LORD and get the hell out of your life. Fight fire with the Fire of the Holy Spirit - God will give you the grace thru the Sacraments of Confession, the Eucharist and Gifts of the Holy Spirit from the Sacrament of Confirmation.
      🙏🕯️🔥

  • @patriciat7769
    @patriciat7769 2 роки тому +7

    10-14-21
    As an evangelical Christian, I wanted to write and let you know how much I enjoyed your sermon. The Bible says the righteous are as bold as a lion. Thank you for being bold for Jesus. It both blesses and encourages faithful, Bible believing Christians. Sharing this with my Catholic brothers and sisters in Christ. Like me, they will be cheering you on.

    • @MPFXT
      @MPFXT 2 роки тому

      Why aren't you Catholic?

  • @billiecarbone5776
    @billiecarbone5776 2 роки тому +35

    God bless you for speaking truth

  • @annie7264
    @annie7264 2 роки тому +32

    God bless you, Father! You always have wonderful homilies!

  • @duchessofwinward2798
    @duchessofwinward2798 2 роки тому +11

    Leading his flock by ethics and values that do not change based on circumstances. BRAVO!

  • @allenstiles7728
    @allenstiles7728 2 роки тому +2

    Father Meeks. God Bless you and your church. I embrace this kind of sermon and the courage you have. We must not be afraid to speak what is true. Amen

  • @annettehoward
    @annettehoward 2 роки тому +32

    Thank you for this powerful truth still proclaimed from the pulpit.

  • @robertcorbin2749
    @robertcorbin2749 2 роки тому +68

    Amen Father Meeks. You are one of the very best priests.

  • @Murphy1968
    @Murphy1968 2 роки тому +2

    A true man of God.
    Bless you Father x

  • @theresacassar3595
    @theresacassar3595 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you Father for being a true shepherd to your people...if only we had more priests like you 🙏🏻🤍

  • @autoworkercyr
    @autoworkercyr 2 роки тому +32

    Thank you to Fr. Meeks for speaking and spreading the undeniable truth. A truth that unfortunately society and culture shies away from with reckless abandon.

  • @natmclean4381
    @natmclean4381 2 роки тому +37

    God bless you Father Meeks. You are a true shepherd of the flock. We need more priests to be courageous and stand up for the truth and enlighten the sleeping church.

  • @BrocketMarc
    @BrocketMarc 2 роки тому +6

    This was a really brave sermon. If only more big church leaders would finally speak publicly

  • @nxtgen2b416
    @nxtgen2b416 2 роки тому +4

    So beautiful and gracefully said. Thank you Father

  • @dougwigginton3983
    @dougwigginton3983 2 роки тому +77

    As always, well said. Fr. Meeks homilies are consistently exceptional.

    • @dougwigginton3983
      @dougwigginton3983 2 роки тому

      @See, I have told you beforehand I guess my dad was right we he told us kids we should never call him Father. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

    • @nancydrew1835
      @nancydrew1835 2 роки тому

      @See, I have told you beforehand i guess you should correct Paul when he called himself father, and also God told Abraham he would be father of many nations......guess you missed that scripture huh

  • @RogerBesst
    @RogerBesst 2 роки тому +7

    WOW! THE TRUTH! ALL CHRISTIANS MUST HEAR THIS HOMILY. Thank you, Fr. Meeks.

  • @johnpaulsandoval6178
    @johnpaulsandoval6178 2 роки тому +4

    We definitely need more priests like Fr Meeks! God Bless and protect all the faithful from the harshness and lies in this World.

  • @gailhaugen6212
    @gailhaugen6212 2 роки тому +4

    This priest brings the fiery truth of God! 🔥

  • @helenemmahall6851
    @helenemmahall6851 2 роки тому +8

    Father, you are one of the best preacher I have heard for many years. I wish I was in your parish. You are a true Catholic Priest..

  • @stevewheeler6118
    @stevewheeler6118 2 роки тому +2

    This Protestant wishes his own pastor would nail it like this Catholic Father. Bless you. The Church is Christ's - I pray we will one day all be one.

    • @godblessamerica9356
      @godblessamerica9356 2 роки тому

      He was once a Protestant-- then he became highly educated! Come on over too!

  • @ninakosi7979
    @ninakosi7979 2 роки тому +21

    This is he who speak the truth…. The true and real courageous shepherd …… I love the truth and God is love. WHERE ARE THE BISHOPS .?

  • @amaanadonai7184
    @amaanadonai7184 2 роки тому +9

    This pastor is a brave man of God and His Christ. God bless him and his ministry.

  • @tonygarcia1497
    @tonygarcia1497 2 роки тому +34

    Way to go Father Meeks, you are truly a man of God and a man who speaks the "TRUTH"
    May God continue to bless you 🙏

  • @johnflorio3052
    @johnflorio3052 2 роки тому +19

    “Be not afraid!” are the encouraging words of Pope St. John Paul II.

  • @margueritedwyer4035
    @margueritedwyer4035 2 роки тому +3

    God bless this Faithful Priest. Pray and support all of them. I am blessed with one.

  • @klim5943
    @klim5943 2 роки тому +3

    Godly shepherds and genuine wise leaders are gold in this time. More power to you. Servant of the most high. Be blessed. 🦁🇦🇺🙏🏼💜

  • @db-rh7ir
    @db-rh7ir 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for preaching truth and for spreading what God expects from us. We can't just live with constant lies and no foundational morality

  • @gemarkus7295
    @gemarkus7295 2 роки тому +13

    What a blessing to have people like Fr. Meeks tell the TRUTH about what is going on! I have mostly walked away from the Catholic Church and toward a Bible-based non-denominational church because there aren't enough clergymen within the Catholic Church willing to stand-up for what is right: the Word of God. God bless you always and give others the courage and wisdom to speak up against the demonic forces that are taking over our society.

    • @godblessamerica9356
      @godblessamerica9356 2 роки тому

      Fr. Meeks is only one of a massive host of highly educated, deeply devout Christian Protestants who are rushing to join this same Catholic Church for her faithfulness to the full Word of God-- I hope you can find a parish in the Ordinariate of St. Peter (they are a separate diocese of Catholic convert priests) near you and come home!

  • @aprilcarr8079
    @aprilcarr8079 2 роки тому +3

    Time is near Judgement is upon us and the Pretenders will be cast down! I pray they see what evils their are doing and Righteousness prevails! Amen! Please Lord hear this prayer!

  • @eugeniasandoval3864
    @eugeniasandoval3864 2 роки тому +4

    This man Speaks TRUTH.....why do unbelievers fight, mock & critize that which they do not believe in ???

  • @marysmyth8687
    @marysmyth8687 2 роки тому +11

    Come to Ireland Fr Meeks. We need you so badly. Thank you for your truth and courage. If all priests had your conviction this world would be a better place.

  • @timclancy871
    @timclancy871 2 роки тому +5

    That really hit home! Thank you Father for telling the truth unflinchingly and lovingly.

  • @hannahjones8992
    @hannahjones8992 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this wonderful speech, its so heart warming to see and hear, is these terribly threatening and worrying times 🙏🏻 AMEN 🙏🏻 and God Bless all those who stand to be counted for what is right in God's sight🕊️🌿🙏🏻💖💖

  • @andrewdeehan6292
    @andrewdeehan6292 2 роки тому +25

    Magnificent Father Ed! Very well done.