I really need to hear this because I'm 13 and for about the past year and a half I've been feeling that God has been calling me to the religious life as a sister or nun, it's something that's given me so much joy yet feelings of anxiousness, confusion, and uncertainty. Then this video popped up and I feel like God has just been telling me to just start to lean on him more than ever this year even though I've felt like giving up because God will always be there for me leading me step by step. So thank you Fr. Mike for encouraging me to just start somewhere in this journey and for uplifting others by spreading God's light unto the world. Happy new year ❤
That’s amazing! I’m turning 16 this year and I also feel the same. I’m discerning whether I should enter the religious life. I wish you all the best :D
I'm 69 years old, what I love about this channel is, no matter how many days I have lived, any day I hear someone remind me God is still there this very day, is lifting at the least. The power of words are amazing when constructed in the right way.
Been feeling God calling me to attend daily mass every day recently. I am not a morning person whatsoever, so it’s been difficult, but this is the wake-up call I’ve needed
@oliverkent8429 welcome! You are going to love this podcast. Hearing it everyday, helps remind us that God is very much alive & walking with us today. Enjoy!
Being a Catholic Christian has taught me so much about the messiness of life, and to pray, read scripture and feed my soul just as I can, wherever I am. Everything is used for the glory of God. Wise words, Father Mike. Thank you so much, and God bless you, From New Zealand.
Finished BIY on Dec 31, 2024. I loved listening to Fr Mike every day, listening to God’s Word. I can’t imagine not hearing Fr Mikes voice every day so I started CIAY…I can feel God’s embrace, his love, his comfort. Thank you Fr Mike❤️
@connierivers1144 i finished then too! I actually cried when it was over. Hahahha! Even though it's recorded & I can start again now! This is a prime example of the 'good' of the internet!
If there’s one book I think everyone should read this year, it’s keezano’s Your Life Your Game. It beautifully shows how connecting with God and building meaningful relationships can lead to spiritual growth, and success in both your personal and professional life. This book truly changed my life…a must-read. God bless🙏🏼❤️
Here I was certain I’d hear a bubbly positive talk on how it’s so amazing that we are starting again with hope and energy and all is wonderful and… not. Instead I hear a talk on exactly how I’m feeling. No resolutions, no “here I go again”. Instead I’m left surprised by the point Father made and feeling as if I could use an extended version of this actually. I’m left wondering where do I feel God is telling me “just start”. Happy new year, Fr. Mike.
Definitely need to start again somewhere. The past months have really made me stop trying let alone caring. I work on cars for a living and the hours aren't adding up and my pay is suffering, multiple issues at the shop that make me get very angry and almost walk out but I need money to pay bills. On top of a constant loneliness I feel in my life and really wanting a good relationship, I just want to give up often, feel like I'm just working to destroy my body and nothing else. I believe in God but the power to do something us gone.
It’s a good thing that I didn’t have to wait until I had it all together to go to God because I was a complete wreck a mess a disaster. I wasn’t sure what I was gonna do and then I had someone ask me a question and it changed my life. I was definitely a Shepherd, but I’ve moved up a little bit in the world since then, but I also haven’t forgot from where I came.
Keep the 🩸faith 🩸 Happy new year.🎆 Romans 3 KJV 25 Whom God hath set forth _to be_ a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
Im so grateful to God for inspiring me to start the Rosary in a Year Challenge! Im also thankful to God for the blessing that is fr.Mike and fr.Mark-Mary! God bless the team! Praise and Glory to our Lord Jesus Christ!!🙌
Fr Mike you are a legend. Always inspired by your talks. Just restarting Bible in a Year and Catechism in a Year here in Australia. 2025 Let’s go!! 🙏 ⭐️
Thanks Father Mike. I know what I must do, what I keep putting off, for all the trite reasons. Like I'm not ready yet, I have to do this or that first, etc. I pray for the grace, to just start somewhere, and do it
Father Mike- Wishing you and everyone over at the School, and your students, and Ascension MANY Blessings through Christ our Lord ❤ Happy NewYear, God bless us all and keep us safe
Beyond Father Mike and the Message, I love the editing work your team is doing. The emojis, the outtakes, just beautiful work that highlights and points to the truth being shared.
I'm still in the beginning of Bible in a year (Day 49).. still want to do Catechism in a year. Seems so daunting. Have taken some breaks. But still going.
The first time I heard the phrase "living things grow and growing things change" was from the song "Wreck" by Ben Rector and it is such a comfort, especially as my life is so full of change right now as a new parent. Thanks for sharing, Fr Mike!
1 John 5 KJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 1 Thessalonians 4 KJV 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
I praise and thank the Lord for calling me, for inviting me to be Pilgrims Of Hope I pray for Grace to accept your calls and spread Hope to those who need to hear your message 🙏
Happy new year Fr. I watch you on a big screen and you always look like you are staring at me putting me on a pedestal to get my christian life in order😁😁 . I will start reading the bible by downloading your podcast. Thank you so much Fr for your short and precise messages.
You are a gift. My friends and I did Bible in a Year last year, and we start Catechism in a Year this year. So grateful for these programs and for all you do to bring us closer to Christ.
Thank you so much Fr Mike I really needed this for past 2 years I tried atleast 4 times to listen to Bible In a Year and Catechism in a Year but couldn't complete..Last month I started again Bible in a Year.. I'm trying again this year to listen to Catechism in a Year and Rosary in a Year 🤗💖 wish you all a very happy feast of Mary Mother of God ❤ and a happy new year ❤❤❤
Maybe you’re trying to do too much. I LOVED Catechism in a Year which I did in 2023….i listened every morning before I got out of bed. I did Bible in a Year last year and it was wonderful too. Maybe do just one but with God’s help do it daily…..🙏🏼
Hi Father Mike i just want to say thank you i just recently found you on UA-cam., but ive been listening to the bible in a yr on Hallow and im on day 114 🎉 ive tried reading the bible before but i never really understood alot of it until you and Jeff and how you help explain what we just read. And sometimes i go back listen again not all the time lol. But i always feel like ok i know what they ment by that now 😊.anyway i just want to say thank you to you Jeff and i pray for all of you all the time. Thank you 😊
So so thankful for this message. God knows my name. For me it's having faith and letting go of fear and pray. You're awesome. Happy New year and Happy Hannukah to y'all ascension presents. 😊
Very thoughtful message, Fr Mike. You are of essential service to me as I walk the path toward my Lord. Keep those positive steps coming our way! ❤ Going thru Bible in a Year again (4th time!), continuing with my daily rosary AND adding Rosary in a Year, and also continuing with Liturgy of the Hours (free app thru Breviary). Those are my three pillars for each day. As time allows, more in-depth prayer and Bible study is on my continuing plan for 2025. God bless you, Fr Mike, and the support team at Ascension Press, for what you do for all of us.🙏🏻
Thank you Fr Mike for da wake up call New Year reflection.Kindly pray for my health, fmly protection, financial,and love.Hp Feast of Holy Family and HP New Year Father 🎉💒🎄🙏🏻🕊️🔥✝️🛐💟☮️PeaceForThe🌏
I really need to hear this because I'm 13 and for about the past year and a half I've been feeling that God has been calling me to the religious life as a sister or nun, it's something that's given me so much joy yet feelings of anxiousness, confusion, and uncertainty. Then this video popped up and I feel like God has just been telling me to just start to lean on him more than ever this year even though I've felt like giving up because God will always be there for me leading me step by step. So thank you Fr. Mike for encouraging me to just start somewhere in this journey and for uplifting others by spreading God's light unto the world. Happy new year ❤
God bless you during your discernment!
It seems like you are doing a great job of listening ❤ keep Jesus close! 💞🕊️
That’s amazing! I’m turning 16 this year and I also feel the same. I’m discerning whether I should enter the religious life. I wish you all the best :D
@@Lizzy6523 I will be praying for you🙏🥰
@Erdprinzessin_MC Will be praying for you, too🙏🥰🤍
Living things grow.
Growing things change.
I like it!
I'm 69 years old, what I love about this channel is, no matter how many days I have lived, any day I hear someone remind me God is still there this very day, is lifting at the least. The power of words are amazing when constructed in the right way.
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Been feeling God calling me to attend daily mass every day recently. I am not a morning person whatsoever, so it’s been difficult, but this is the wake-up call I’ve needed
Not a Catholic but have started Bible in a year today.
You won't regret doing so. I'm very happy I did!
I’m so happy for you. The Bible is the word of God.
Me too!
@oliverkent8429 welcome! You are going to love this podcast. Hearing it everyday, helps remind us that God is very much alive & walking with us today. Enjoy!
I commit myself as best I can to prayers every morning and evening. I need the Lord.
Being a Catholic Christian has taught me so much about the messiness of life, and to pray, read scripture and feed my soul just as I can, wherever I am. Everything is used for the glory of God. Wise words, Father Mike. Thank you so much, and God bless you, From New Zealand.
Finished BIY on Dec 31, 2024. I loved listening to Fr Mike every day, listening to God’s Word. I can’t imagine not hearing Fr Mikes voice every day so I started CIAY…I can feel God’s embrace, his love, his comfort. Thank you Fr Mike❤️
@connierivers1144 i finished then too! I actually cried when it was over. Hahahha! Even though it's recorded & I can start again now! This is a prime example of the 'good' of the internet!
If there’s one book I think everyone should read this year, it’s keezano’s Your Life Your Game. It beautifully shows how connecting with God and building meaningful relationships can lead to spiritual growth, and success in both your personal and professional life. This book truly changed my life…a must-read. God bless🙏🏼❤️
Amazing book l agree
Thank you Father Mike! You have a true gift in conveying God’s word.
Here I was certain I’d hear a bubbly positive talk on how it’s so amazing that we are starting again with hope and energy and all is wonderful and… not. Instead I hear a talk on exactly how I’m feeling. No resolutions, no “here I go again”. Instead I’m left surprised by the point Father made and feeling as if I could use an extended version of this actually. I’m left wondering where do I feel God is telling me “just start”. Happy new year, Fr. Mike.
Started Saint Joseph Consecration from today!!
God bless you and happy new year to all that are watching and listening❤❤❤❤
Thank you! Same to you.
This morning I was called to start the Bible in a Year, the Catechism in a Year and the Rosary in a Year today and to journal every day! Join me!
🎉God Bless
Let’s do this!
I am starting RIY but I am afraid I won’t make it to the end like I did with Bible in a year. Prayers
Same here 👍
Me too!! And God is calling me to feed people who need food this year too ❤
Definitely need to start again somewhere. The past months have really made me stop trying let alone caring. I work on cars for a living and the hours aren't adding up and my pay is suffering, multiple issues at the shop that make me get very angry and almost walk out but I need money to pay bills. On top of a constant loneliness I feel in my life and really wanting a good relationship, I just want to give up often, feel like I'm just working to destroy my body and nothing else. I believe in God but the power to do something us gone.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
It’s a good thing that I didn’t have to wait until I had it all together to go to God because I was a complete wreck a mess a disaster. I wasn’t sure what I was gonna do and then I had someone ask me a question and it changed my life. I was definitely a Shepherd, but I’ve moved up a little bit in the world since then, but I also haven’t forgot from where I came.
Lord thank you for bringing me into a New Year🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
God Bless everyone this year
Thank you Father Mike! I love your approach and your messages......OK, God's messages through you!
God Bless you always Fr. Mike. I am praying for you, and the whole world. 🙏🏻
Keep the 🩸faith 🩸 Happy new year.🎆
Romans 3 KJV 25 Whom God hath set forth _to be_ a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
These little sermons are great.
Fr. Mike helped me become closer to God since the pandemic started. Thank you for always guiding us towards God.
We all have to start somewhere! Such wise words. I started this 2nd. day of 2025 by praying and listening to this wise prophet, Father Mike.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Fr Mike & everyone... God Bless in 2025 🙏🩵
Love that God sent me your podcast. Five years in ready to start again. Thank you Father Mike. Happy New Year. 🎉
Im so grateful to God for inspiring me to start the Rosary in a Year Challenge! Im also thankful to God for the blessing that is fr.Mike and fr.Mark-Mary! God bless the team!
Praise and Glory to our Lord Jesus Christ!!🙌
Yes indeed! Still here for the new year, means there is still much work to do for our Lord!
Fr Mike you are a legend. Always inspired by your talks. Just restarting Bible in a Year and Catechism in a Year here in Australia. 2025 Let’s go!! 🙏 ⭐️
Thanks, Father Mike. Starting today!
Thanks Father Mike. I know what I must do, what I keep putting off, for all the trite reasons. Like I'm not ready yet, I have to do this or that first, etc. I pray for the grace, to just start somewhere, and do it
I love your rawness and authenticity, Father Mike. Keep it up 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Father Mike- Wishing you and everyone over at the School, and your students, and Ascension MANY Blessings through Christ our Lord ❤ Happy NewYear, God bless us all and keep us safe
Thank you Father starting Catechism in a year again. I am alive yayyyy
Happy New Year. I started Rosary in a Year with Ascension Press. and the 33 day Marian Consecrated on Hallow
Thankyou Fr. Mike! God bless you, us all and happy New Year!🙏❣️
Beyond Father Mike and the Message, I love the editing work your team is doing. The emojis, the outtakes, just beautiful work that highlights and points to the truth being shared.
I'm still in the beginning of Bible in a year (Day 49).. still want to do Catechism in a year. Seems so daunting. Have taken some breaks. But still going.
The first time I heard the phrase "living things grow and growing things change" was from the song "Wreck" by Ben Rector and it is such a comfort, especially as my life is so full of change right now as a new parent. Thanks for sharing, Fr Mike!
1 John 5 KJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
1 Thessalonians 4 KJV
18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Amen 🙏. Prayers to you and the world. Gods timing is perfect❤.
What a gift you are from God above, Father Mike 🙏🏻✝️♥️
I praise and thank the Lord for calling me, for inviting me to be Pilgrims Of Hope
I pray for Grace to accept your calls and spread Hope to those who need to hear your message 🙏
Happy New Year THANK YOU Father Mike💜✝️💜❣️💟 💦
Happy Nee Year Fr Mike. God bless you and thank you for all you do
So much wisdom while I'm having the first coffee of the day. I might have to meditate on these words on my weekend. God bless you Father Mike.
Thank you Fr. Mike for all you do. Thank you for answering the call to the priesthood. Happy New Year! Please pray for me.
Happy new year Fr. I watch you on a big screen and you always look like you are staring at me putting me on a pedestal to get my christian life in order😁😁 . I will start reading the bible by downloading your podcast. Thank you so much Fr for your short and precise messages.
Thank you Fr. Mike Schmitz for you being you. Your short sermons are great and straight to the point. Happy New Year.
Thanks
Father Mike is so great! Positive, encouraging, fun! God blees you!
Happy New Year Fr. Mike and thank you 🙏
You are a gift. My friends and I did Bible in a Year last year, and we start Catechism in a Year this year. So grateful for these programs and for all you do to bring us closer to Christ.
Going back to the basics with all three podcasts! God bless!
Amen. Praise God. Here's to starting somewhere.
Perfect message, perfect timing. Thank you Fr. Mike. Happy New Year!
Thank you father, have a blessed New Year, I keep you in my prayers 🙏
Called to pray.
Starting Rosary and catechism in a yr(and repeating bible in a yr)
Happy New Year Fr. Mike 🎉 ❤
Thank you Fr Mike and God Bless you
Thank you for this video
Live you Fr. Mike wishing you a blessed new year and just started the bible in a year again!!!!
Blessed new and jubilee year Fr Mike.
May The Lord Bless and protect you always.
Thank you, Fr. Mike
Thank you so much Fr Mike I really needed this for past 2 years I tried atleast 4 times to listen to Bible In a Year and Catechism in a Year but couldn't complete..Last month I started again Bible in a Year.. I'm trying again this year to listen to Catechism in a Year and Rosary in a Year 🤗💖 wish you all a very happy feast of Mary Mother of God ❤ and a happy new year ❤❤❤
Maybe you’re trying to do too much. I LOVED Catechism in a Year which I did in 2023….i listened every morning before I got out of bed. I did Bible in a Year last year and it was wonderful too. Maybe do just one but with God’s help do it daily…..🙏🏼
Hi Father Mike i just want to say thank you i just recently found you on UA-cam., but ive been listening to the bible in a yr on Hallow and im on day 114 🎉 ive tried reading the bible before but i never really understood alot of it until you and Jeff and how you help explain what we just read. And sometimes i go back listen again not all the time lol. But i always feel like ok i know what they ment by that now 😊.anyway i just want to say thank you to you Jeff and i pray for all of you all the time. Thank you 😊
WOW. Father, this is good. Thank you
Thanks Fr for this...
I pray next year you could consider doing confession in a year to rally us all in the confession box😊
Thanks Fr. Mike, happy new year!
Happy New Year Father Mike.
Happy New Year Father Mike 🎉 ❤ As usually Thank you. Today sounds good to me 🙏 ❤
Happy and healthy New Year Fr. Mike, God bless!🙏
Thanks Fr. Mike. Happy New Year and God bless Fr.
Thank you Fr. Mike for all that you do. Happy New Year!
So so thankful for this message. God knows my name. For me it's having faith and letting go of fear and pray. You're awesome. Happy New year and Happy Hannukah to y'all ascension presents. 😊
Happy New Year Fr Mike! Thank you for always helping us to grow closer to our loving Lord.
Very thoughtful message, Fr Mike. You are of essential service to me as I walk the path toward my Lord. Keep those positive steps coming our way! ❤ Going thru Bible in a Year again (4th time!), continuing with my daily rosary AND adding Rosary in a Year, and also continuing with Liturgy of the Hours (free app thru Breviary). Those are my three pillars for each day. As time allows, more in-depth prayer and Bible study is on my continuing plan for 2025. God bless you, Fr Mike, and the support team at Ascension Press, for what you do for all of us.🙏🏻
Amen Praise to God Jesus Christ 🙏💖thank you Fr Mike. Happy New Year
Thank you, father Mike! Happy new year!
5:17 THE ROSARY IN A YEAR!
I am ready. I am starting today :) Thank you!!
Surprised more people don't tune in to watch this super good advice!
God bless you today and always Fr Mike 🙏🏻🕊✝️🕊🙏🏻 Happy New Year 🙏🏻🕊🙏🏻
Thank you Fr Mike!! This video helped so much! ❤❤❤
Happy New year to everyone, may God blessed every family in the world!!
Happy new year father. Every day is a chance to start a new year
Thank you 🙏 that was great to hear
Happy Jubilee Year.
Thank you, Fr. Mike, and God bless you!!! Happy New Year, and good luck with whatever your resolutions might be. 🙏🏽♥️🎵
Happy New Years Fr. Mike💙
I’m starting the year only going on social media to get closer to God.
I love my Halloween and Ascension apps. Plus the videos here.
Happy new year. 🎉💜😃
Happy 2025, Father Mike and Ascension Presents!
Happy New Year Father Mike🎉
Word.
Happy New Year Father Mike 😊❤ GOD BLESS YOU A Blessed New Year 2025 ALL THE BEST! Always in my prayers 😊❤🕯 📿 🕊
Thankful for better health of me and my family and my dirt bikes
Thank you Fr Mike for da wake up call New Year reflection.Kindly pray for my health, fmly protection, financial,and love.Hp Feast of Holy Family and HP New Year Father 🎉💒🎄🙏🏻🕊️🔥✝️🛐💟☮️PeaceForThe🌏
Watchin' the movie The Bridge of Roses as for my gearsrt year refreshing.🙏🏻
HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉
Thanks !
Godspeed!
Thank you!