Aren't All Churches the Same?
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- There’s an ancient symbol that uses a ship or boat to represent the Catholic Church. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz takes that analogy a step further, using it to explain how everything Christians love about their church, whichever one it may be, originally came from the flagship or mothership of Christianity. She has had her struggles, some of which have caused others to leave and start their own fleet, but ultimately she has stayed her course and will always welcome her crew home.
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I've been a Methodist for 56 yrs, after I started watching Fr. Mike, I've decided to convert to Catholic so thank you Fr. Mike for putting these videos out.
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Born of the water and the Spirit, thanks God who gives us just that in Catholic Church and we have the Eucharist ,we ain't alone though ,our brothers ,sisters parents as Saints
God Bless!!!
I went the other way
@@jmdsservantofgod8405Take RCIA
I was raised Catholic. At the age of 26 became Protestant. Now I’m 40 and me husband and kids came back to the holy house of God: the Catholic Church 🙏🏻❤️
How do you reconcile the differences in the doctrine of salvation-in that some believe that it’s by Christ through grace that we are saved and sealed at the moment of conversion others believe it is a process, not having full assurance of what Christ did on the cross-paid the sin debt in full. Salvation then sanctification, or salvation and sanctification are one of the same.
You obviously stopped reading the Bible
@@jld4870 we believe the work Christ did on the cross is complete. What we don't believe is once saved always saved, that is not biblical. What is biblical is salvation in baptism, then works of grace to continue our growth. And we of course will sin again, and will need to be reconciled to God again, by confessing our sins, and being renewed.
@@slomofome14 why do you say that.
Yup. Same. Catholic born. Baptized Catholic. Switched to some type of non denomination in 2018. I thought I was doing good. Later turns out I went to jail, took antipsychotic medication, and mental institution. Turned back Catholic in 2022 and Im shift leader in burger king after 2months of being hired. Lost 40lbs bodyweight and out of debt. No more jail, no more false girlfriends, no more heartbreaks, no more drugs and alcohol, no more medicine, no more depression. God is good!!! Praise the Lord Jesus Christ!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful analogy! I was a lifetime Lutheran when God led me to the Catholic Church 5 years ago at the age of 75. I have never regretted it and thank God for his leading. I pray the rosary every day.
I raised as a Methodist. I decided to be a Catholic at the age 22. The decision i wanna keep for the rest of my life, stay in the mother ship.
Why
Same😊 I’m 23 and just decided
@@spencer_jackson542 Because protestants probably are not saved.
I'm free methodist and feeling called to a catholic church.
I miss worshiping in a more modern way with others around me
But I think i was called to be catholic because I need structure and I find a deeper reverence in learning the traditions
Praise God!
This analogy is absolutely perfect. I remember wondering when I was younger why there were so many churches, and how we knew that we were "right" as Catholics. As I grew older I came to realize that we were the first church, so we were the closest to Jesus. All of the other denominations were created by humans who were unhappy with the actions of other humans within the Catholic Church. Humans are not perfect, and have made mistakes. But that doesn't mean that the Catholic Church was wrong, because our teachings come directly from the source, without change over the centuries. This analogy addresses all of those thoughts perfectly, and I will be sure to keep it in mind for the future. Thank you Fr. Mike, so glad I found your videos!
Whoever claims to be closer to Jesus than others is in fact pretty far from him..........
@@aoifekb7261 Says the guy on the other ship...
excellent! well said!!
Catholic Church is closer to Jesus than the Protestant churches. But the Orthodox Church is the original Church and the Catholic Church came from the Orthodox Church via Great Schism in 1054.
Have you read St. Don Basco’s dream about the ship?
I grew up Catholic and went to different churches as I became older, but now I feeling compelled to go back to the mother ship.
I had the same experience, I am so happy to have returned, it's been life changing. Don't wait any longer you won't regret it! I even went to Confession and unloaded over 30 years of heartache, getting it off my heart was so freeing. The Priest even told me it was fine that I had experimented with other churches, because Christ eventually calls all His children home.
Do come forward....and welcome, welcome back home! Come, and eat, drink, the fullness of Christ's perfect and unblemished communion from all eternity.
Matthew 23: call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven.
Exodus 20: “You must not make for yourself an idol of any kind or an image of anything in the heavens or on the earth or in the sea. You must not bow down to them or worship them, for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God who will not tolerate your affection for any other gods
@@junegerber4028 Every catholic should read that book!
Peter PhotoVideos Dambiec I did the same thing. I did return to the mother ship, and so relieved I don’t need to search anymore.
Sometimes I think if I wasn't Catholic by birth, how different my life would be. It's an absolute gift. I thank my parents, grandparents for giving me the most precious gift at birth.
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Amén 🙏🏽
So true. Being Catholic and going to Catholic school gave me a grounding in faith that same through some hard times. Would have been lost without it.
Thank you Father Mike for your videos!!!!! I was part of the Church of Christ....a preacher's kid. I have had the calling for years to come to the Catholic church. Your analogies have helped me tremendously! I am now in RCIA. I don't have all the answers but I know this is the path for me.
this gives me hope! much of my family is deep in the "church of Christ". praying with you and welcome home! de veras estas en tu casa!
You're one awesome crew member, Fr. Mike! :-)
No he is a deceiver and you are deceived!
@@junegerber4028 really? Hahaha prove it sweet
@@junegerber4028 how old is YOUR church june?
@@MegaMackproductions good luck with that bait. It won't work on me. Answer: I am the church! I am 55.
❤️
I was raised without religion and I’m struggling to believe. I am intrigued by the Catholic Church and I am an offshore worker. I love this analogy!
Take RCIA and check it out!
I'm an evangelical Protestant with great respect for the Catholic Church. I've been fascinated with these videos for about the past three months as I've been considering jumping ship (back to the main ship?)
Here are my issues with each:
Protestant church -- I LOVE the emotion and enthusiasm. From corporate worship to the long talks after church lets out, to the smile on everyone's face and their support throughout the week, the excitement of being saved and getting to know our Savior better is there.
My criticism is the lack of 'gravitas' if you will. Sometimes emotions overwhelm and the intellectual pursuit of Christ goes out the window.
Catholic church -- Is just the opposite. I love the church history, looking thru the debates that over decades and centuries have helped form the Christian thought of today.
However, for a church with a direct lineage to the Bible, I just don't see that excitement when I attend Catholic church. You'd figure with all the connections, someone would be excited!
Now I have met some 'On-Fire' Catholics that are all about Christ, and love to discuss beliefs in wide-eyed wonderment. But those with the enthusiasm seem to be very few and far between. I am a social creature and love to talk about beliefs, but to find kindreds in a Catholic church has been a difficult task, at least.
Any suggestion? I seriously want to get to know the Catholic church better, but I am so used to being around enthusiastic believers that I'm finding a bit of culture shock with most Catholics I've run in to. I do want to be part of an intellectual, historical church, but I don't want to lose the excitement of knowing I'm grinding my way to an eternal life.
Mel Lecompte Cursillo. Look up Cursillo in your area.
God bless.
The Catholic Church isn’t “exciting” and “vibrant” and that’s by design. Church isn’t supposed to be a rock concert. It’s solemn, serious, and taken VERY seriously. There are plenty of passionate Catholics, but we don’t need to make a show of it via fake healings and speaking in tongues. I know too many Protestants who stay in those churches simply for community and the after church barbecues. But for Catholics, the faith comes from a 2000 year old mass that makes us one with God. Hope that helps, so that you may join the One True Apostolic Church.
Moses King speaking in tongues is biblical also if you have not witnessed healing which is also biblical I’m sorry for you but in my own personal life and family we have witnessed healing by prayer by ways that have not been able to be explained scientifically. God does not lie and the Bible is clear on the fruits of the spirit God. Reads on the book of Acts. If you do not believe to be true I respect that as well you should be respectful of those who do. I’ve been exposed to both sides and have felt the Holy Sprit work in amazing ways through both Catholic and Evangelicals... I feel that ppl are more indoctrinated in Catholic Churches and are all about works vs evangelicals practices is more focus on a direct worship and relationship with God while evangelizing to the lost and don’t focus on rituals and practices . I don’t think there is a perfect religion to follow there is fault in every church that’s why our Grace and salvation comes directly from God and not religion but many may argue. In most cases ppl can find scripture to manipulate and make their point on any subject so it’s left to mere interpretation. God is sovereign and amen to that. We should not make ourselves to be as different and we try we are more alike at the end of the day. God bless
Mel Lecompte the holy mass is for you to reflect and hear God’s voice and His true body and blood are in the Eucharist. The music isn’t meant to be pop music and loud but more soothing; I am pretty sure Jesuschrist would not feel good with a loud band in front of him while he is dying and suffering with all the laughs from his enemies. You need to reflect why He died .. for your sins
Catholic church is full of unsaved sinners. There is no Holy Spirit there. They changed the 10 commandments. What they altered the Holy Bible? Yes. They altered the Holy Bible in the book of exodus to allow for carved images. I could so much more. The organization wss and is corrupt and that's why people left it. I was a Catholic for many years but left it. I got saved! I am born again. I love Jesus. I am baptised in God's Holy Spirit. If you are Christ's them you are a King and Priest. Read Revelation 1:5 and 6 in the KJV. The Bible says that every believer is a priest.
"Took some of the water, but not the food." Ha, I see what you did there.
We played, right? Lol
Love that one
@@pastorsteven8954
You’re a weirdo
SO! WHAT? Cinder Block Studios? did he do there?
@@josephcorrigan9160 Holy Eucharist reference...guess you're not catholic?
How do I tell my wife that I wanna return to the Catholic Church we both go to a Protestant church and we love being in the word I just feel like I need to return.
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Tell her you want the hole Truth.
Explain Sola Scriptura and Sola Fide to her. You cannot dispute the fact that the church existed long before the bible, it's the living word of Christ that only the Catholic Church possesses. It's called the magisterium of the church. We hold the truth, the pro-testants cherry picked only parts that were convenient for their narrative.
Why don't you just go there on your own then? Nobody's stopping you. You can go to your wife's protestant church at the same time if you really want to. Your wife is not the boss of you you can worship in any way you want. I am young and unmarried so perhaps I cannot give the best advice but if you really want to go just go. That's what I would do. Go to both churches, go to the Catholic Church and then go to her church as well, that way you can both be together in church. If your wife loves you she will allow it and will understand. Why are you afraid to speak to your own wife about this? Does she dislike the Catholic Church?
Doctor David Anders from catholic radio called to communion said u need to listen to conscience if its saying that because the Holy Spirit speaks through it. Call him up look up called to communion on google it will bring up the number and ask him : )
This was a great explanation of the fullness of truth of the Catholic faith. As someone who has not been baptized I’ve been doing a lot of soul searching and reading and research lately and I’d like to start RCIA.
Sister, I personally believe that converts to the Catholic Church have a stronger in the Catholic Church. May God bless you along your journey to salvation.
I've watched this video several times and have nothing but love and respect for Father Mike; he's a hero of mine. That said, I think the struggle for many is finding the community to anchor you in a local church. Be that Protestant or Catholic. There's a cognitive dissonance between wanting to be a part of what's true to feeling welcomed into the arms of a loving family of God. It breaks my heart when people slip through the cracks because they're hurting, and the church doesn't see them. I want others to feel loved in God's house and by God's people.
wow! beautiful. I am do proud to be Catholic! Thank you Fr. this video was just what I needed to hear so that I can share it with my friends. ☺
And why are you proud to be Catholic? Don't you know that God resists the proud? Catholicism is not Christianity! The Catholic religion is the anti-christ you can read about in the New Testament. Read and learn then repent.
+June Dickerson, the antichrist was stated to come at the end of times.
Though you are correct in saying Catholicism isn't Christianity.
O how I wish Catholics understood that they are not Christian.
As far as the antichrist:
1 John 2:18 (KJV)
Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
Protestant are who "protest" the true Church of Jesus. Hehe
I'm proud to be Catholic...my mother are ex-protestant. hehe
Father Mike, your teaching is amazing.
Thank you for this explanation. I’m a new Christian, I was brought up Church of England, but it always felt wrong, this explanation has shown me why.
This is only the second video I have listened to from this priest...I stumbled upon in a youtube search. I'lll be listening more. Great video.
YOU ARE INCREDIBLE! I love, love, love watching your videos and sharing them with friends. The Holy Spirit is alive and well within you! Thank you for sharing your faith and THE faith with others!
+Lisa Goddard You are most welcome! Now it's your turn to share the joy!
Leonardo's Truth : Do you agree that nothing less than your sin nailed Jesus Christ to the cross for the redemption of you soul? Do you agree that the sins of mankind were placed upon Jesus Christ, the sinless lamb of God, and that those sins and nothing but those sins nailed God to the cross? The "Jews" we're not the cause of our Lord's death. While the New Testament indicates that there were among the priestly class some who saw Jesus as a threat, they were by no means representing all Jews everywhere. When you think of the multitudes that followed Jesus it's abundantly clear that many, many Jews saw Jesus for who he was. In fact, it wasn't until the Bar Kokhba revolt, 132-136 CE that we begin to see the Gentile influence in what was clearly and almost completely a Jewish sect. Jesus was undoubtedly a Jew and his disciples were clearly Jews as well as all of the hierarchy of the nascent church.
So if you believe that Jesus Christ the incarnation of Almighty God was crucified, died and rose from the dead to redeem you for your sins, then you could easily join the Catholic Church in good standing. Lest we forget, if you had been the only person on earth Jesus would've considered you important enough to be redeemed. Even though, being the only person on earth would mean that you alone were the cause for his sacrifice.
+Pam Learnart "if you believe that Jesus Christ the incarnation of Almighty God was
crucified, died and rose from the dead to redeem you for your sins, then
you could easily join the Catholic Church in good standing"
How about every dogma of the Faith? There is no 'bare Christianity.' That's a Protestant heresy.
"Unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sin." This is the dogma of Faith from Our Lord Himself.
That same Lord who wasn't afraid to call the Christ-rejecting Jews "the synagogue of Satan," "who say they are Jews, but lie," who are not of God but "of [their] father, the devil."
St. Peter says the Jews crucified Jesus: "Jesus, whom you crucified."
"Crucify him" was the cry, as they saw the bloodied, hardly recognizable Christ barely able to stand. "Let his blood be upon us, and upon our children!"
These weren't nice people. They recjected the Way, the Truth and the Life. They were under the curse of God; His blood was upon them in the opposite sense to us.
The heresy that todays Jews actually follow the Jewish religion from before Christ, or that they are not under a) the curse of their forefathers, or b) original sin plain and simple, then you are a heretic.
The Jews alone did not bring the need for the Passion and death of Christ. Our Redemption. But they were involved in the plot in a not-so-good way, let's say. That is, they actually really wanted to crucify Him because they "were deceived: for their own malice blinded them. And they knew not the secrets of God, nor hoped for the wages of justice, nor esteemed the honour of holy souls."
Your sins and the sins of all mankind nailed Jesus to the cross. There were some Jews who didn't like him, and there were those who wanted him out of the way. But to paint Judaism with such a broad brush is simply incorrect. Jesus lived, died and arose from the dead a Jew. He never rejected his faith nor did he advocate any other Jews to reject their faith. In fact, he was prepared for burial in the manner of any other faithful Jew, because he was a faithful Jew.
I know people like to blame the Jews for everything that they don't like within themselves, but God is merciful and kind, he provides forgives for that kind of thing... if he's asked to do so.
Your sins and the sins of all mankind nailed Jesus to the cross. There were some Jews who didn't like him, and there were those who wanted him out of the way. But to paint Judaism with such a broad brush is simply incorrect. Jesus lived, died and arose from the dead a Jew. He never rejected his faith nor did he advocate any other Jews to reject their faith. In fact, he was prepared for burial in the manner of any other faithful Jew, because he was a faithful Jew.
I know people like to blame the Jews for everything that they don't like within themselves, but God is merciful and kind, he provided forgives for that kind of thing... if he's asked to do so.
Fr. Mike, i wish you could make a video about roman catholics and eastern orthodoxy and apostolic succession. I believe that the catholic church has a big gaping wound in it's heart, it is that we are not in full communion with the church of the east. I am fervently praying that the chistian world could unite in my lifetime. God bless always
i am born as catholic and will die as catholic 🙏❤️
Again, you have found your true calling Father Mike! Love this analogy because it's perfectly stated. Growing up Catholic with a Catholic dad and baptist mom, it is truly easy to see exactly what you are talking about. My mom, although still baptist, truly respects our faith.
Sounds a lot like my family dynamic
I love this example. Maybe Brian will listen. It's so exciting to hear you bring the Church to all people. And no you don't sound cocky.
This is probably the best way of differentiation. Fr.Mike you are a great narrator. Thank you for enlightening us with your knowledge.
Fr Mike, a great, great reminder🙏🏼
This is a good explanation about the full truth and the partial truth that comes from it.
By the way, it becomes more complicated when it comes to literally talk about the birth of protestant churches ("secularly"), because they don't mean to "build another ship", but they just believe to remain in the original one, while pointing that the catholic "ship" had deviated from the original ship, so just trying to stay in (or restore) the original ship.
They dont mean to build another ship.....But they did.
@@RB-jl8sm they just think to have always been in the original ship and act by removing what seems that doesn't have to be there.
Love your videos. I am apprehensive about all churches given what's said in the book of Revelation. At the moment I like to read the Bible & listen to the views of quite a few churches & priests and ask for guidance in prayer to our Heavenly Father. I have been baptized into the Orthodox Church, having had so many wonderful & sensitive experiences with the Church in Eastern Europe. The Orthodox Church was part of the Holy Christian Church until the schism/break between it and the Catholic Church in the 12th century, I believe ... so it has a long history since the times of Peter. I wish I had more trust & faith in all Christian Churches ...
Best explanation I have ever heard ❤👈I'm glad to be Catholic 🙏🏾
Amen father. I could never abandon the Eucharist, never.
Very POWERFUL ANALOGY!! This priest really does get it!! Some priests have said about our protestant brother's " why do we want to change them, they're OK where they are.".. I guess it's the modernist age or relativism period we are living in!! .. Even Catholics in name only should listen to this!
So many glowing comments! Praying for your humility --- something we all need. Right?
wow. terrific evangelization, and some encouragement that I needed to hear. Thank God and thank you for sharing your faith!
There is only saved and unsaved: sheep and goats. You are either a Christian who has been born again (repented for your sins, converted to newness of life and baptized as an adult) or you are lost! You are Catholic! You are lost!
@@junegerber4028 Where does Scripture say only adults can be baptized? Baptism is the sign of entry into the New Covenant, replacing circumcision. Were only adults circumcized when they chose to worship Yahweh in the Old Covenant? Being entered into the New Covenant by your parents, as a blessing you did not merit, mirrors the unmerited grace that baptism wins from Christ.
I am amazed by the simplicity of your teaching Fr. Mike. This video was a painted masterpiece on the explanation of the Church that Christ founded. So very simple to understand and to teach my boys. Please, make more videos with analogies like this video on different teaching of our great Church ⛪️ ❤🇻🇦
You are truly a Holy Father (DAD)…
I was just telling someone about this earlier yesterday. Now, I'm still remembering the priest that Confirmed me. When I first met him, I was baptized Lutheran. His response? "Oh that's OK, you're Catholic and don't even know it yet."
lol I love it!
You are Catholic - that means you are NOT Christian. Read your Bible. The Catholic church clearly violates much of God's word!
June Dickerson
Learn about Catholics. We're basically the same thing as you xD
Actually we are not the same at all.
I challenge you to learn about true Christianity - you will find out just how vastly different we are. The Jesus you worship is not the same Jesus I worship. If it were so - you would obey Him and His Word.
June Dickerson Who gave you his word? Did the bible appear from nowhere? The church you're condemning gave you it
Thank you, Fr. Mike, for guiding us. I am listening to your podcast and reading the Bible more because of you.
I grew up protestant and converted to Catholic because I truly believe the Catholic Church is the true church of Christ. But now that I'm a parent of 2 young boys I really wish the Catholic Church had Sunday school and more to do for the youth. Catholic seem to go to church/mass because they feel they have to, protestant go because they love going.
Hey, I understand where you're coming from. But you can be the one who shows those people who don't know just what an incredible thing they grew up in. From the tone of your post I suspect you already are doing that. Some Catholic parishes do have Sunday schools. When I was growing up we had temporary ones. Maybe if you ask at your parish, and ask other parents one can be started. Don't be discouraged. Maybe you're the one your parish was waiting for to kickstart something? Jesus has a job for all of us
well I go cause I get to go.
+Higginsamerica I love to go and I also teach Sunday school at my parish. Maybe you can talk to your parish about starting a catechism class. Maybe you could teach it.
I know exactly what you mean. The Church is definitely in need of re-energizing.
+Higginsamerica I totally understand what you mean. I hope you find the strength to start a class like Catholic Dad suggested. The Catholic Church outside the US functions a lot like the protestant church here in a lot of regards, they are filled with youths hungry for Christ and dedicated His Mission and ready to offer their lives for Him.
I absolutely love all of your Vids, Father! TY so much. Blessed be.
Thank you so much, Father Mike!!
Love listening to you
Father Mike! I also love your examples. I am thankful for being Catholic and for being taught by my grandmother the meaning of the Catholic Religion.
There's more to add to the story......
The people on the small boats latter thought that we don't need any ship to cross the ocean and jumped into the ocean and started body surfing....... these are people who say we don't need any church to be saved...... and call them non-denominational
Shahroze Sarfraz Well the truth is we don't need a church building or a denomination to be saved. Salvation comes from Jesus Christ and him alone. BTW in the bible, when Jesus said that he will build his church on a hill. He was referring to everyone in the body of Christ as the church. Not a building or a denomination. Denominations and religion is man made. Do you think Adam and Eve had a specific denomination or religion? I doubt it. That's because it's more about having a relationship with Jesus Christ and only following Gods word. A Christian does not need to go to a church building to worship if they don't want to. They can actually get together with a group of Christians at someone's house and worship the lord every sabbath. That would also be considered obeying the sabbath because the church is the people not the building or a denomination.
Jesus Is Lord seriously???
if one doesn't need a denomination why are there thousands of denominations?
i am against denominationalism as there is one Church Jesus build.... i don't understand why people start denominations......
Shahroze Sarfraz Denominations do not matter. Jesus did not create the Catholic Church. Denominations are man made. God doesn't care about denomination, he cares about people having a relationship with him and souls being saved. When Jesus said that he will build his church in the New Testament, he was referring to everyone in the body of Christ, meaning everyone who was saved in general. Think about it this way, all worships is good worship right? So why would God care if someone is baptist vs. if someone is Catholic? Also there are non denominational churches btw. There is also messianic Judaism. Regardless of whether you are Protestant or Catholic, as long as you are saved, we will all go to heaven and be with God. That's what truly matters, not what denomination someone is. There are thousands of different denominations because I guess humans wanted a different church experience. For example, going to a Presbyterian church is a different experience than going to a Pentecostal church. I heard that Presbyterian churches are known for being more calm and quiet whereas Pentecostal churches are known for being more vocally expressive with their praise/worship and a lot of people like to speak in tongues during their worship. But regardless all worship and praise is good worship and praise.
Jesus Is Lord why do you think Jesus did not establish what we now call the Catholic Church?
I agree with you that all worship of God can be good, but worship isn't all that encompasses belonging to a church. Different denominations also believe different things about God, who He is and what He wants for us. For some who want to understand God, it's more than just "do I enjoy this?", it's about who do I believe God is and why?
+EuRevTv I get what you are saying. But sometimes different churches in the same denomination can believe different things. Just like individuals within a denomination can all have different beliefs.
Thank you Father
Man this is deep, that's an incredible analogy Father! God Bless you for this reflection!
beautifully explained Fr...Proud Catholic!!Amen!!
Born and raised in the mother ship and glad I never left it.
Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (GODSTIME MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on +2349061501259) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you............,...
Very good "word picture", we'll said Father M...you're certainly a very likeable character Brother. Bless...
Mark (NZ) 🙏
All for one and one for All.
Were you speaking to me? Lol, I've been wondering if I'm being lead to be Catholic. I've had this pull for awhile now to study the church and I must say it's nothing like what I've been told through out my life. I love what I'm finding out. I'm still learning because I don't take this lightly but I must say, I'm very happy with what I've seen so far...
Amén. God Bless you Fr. Mike
Such a great analogy. I will be showing this to some friends to help explain my own choice in being a part of the Catholic Church. Who knows, maybe something will click!
Jesus invited me to Catholic church and has been leading since!!!
But what about the Orthodox Church? The main ship more like was split in two. So there are two “main ships”
Matěj Jureček Peter drives only one Church ... only one ship
Hector Rodriguez Hinojosa Is it the church of Antioch? He founded that as well ;)
@@thedisintegrador He founded it but then moved to Rome where he died. Where Peter is there is Christs Church. He chose Peter not Andrew.
To continue the annology from a Catholic view...Maybe the Orthodox Church is like a broken off part being towed by a rope? It has all access to food suppiles ect, but kinda twists and turns and knocks against the mother ship a bit.
@@al166012 Peter is not the leader of anything anymore.
I'd like to paint a picture illustration of Fr Mike's analogy. Better yet to purchase one from Ascension Press :)
I pray that your deep knowledge and ability to articulate it with a surreal amount of kindness and faith will touch people's hearts all over the globe as u have with mine. I'm so proud to be Catholic and God Bless you father Mike!
Father Mark Smitz these question and answer is pretty cool to do
please! spanish subtitles! I understand a little English, but need those subtitles in my mother tongue. Feel like I am missing some parts because I don't understand some expressiones. I'd really appreciate your concern. God bless you! Love your videos.
I wish all videos on this channel would be subtitled in multiple languages so that this content can reach as many people around the world
Thank youFather you explain things so well ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I loved this video. I used it to evangelize and convert some of our fallen protestant brothers. Thank you so much and pax vobiscum
There is only saved and unsaved: sheep and goats. You are either a Christian who has been born again (repented for your sins, converted to newness of life and baptized as an adult) or you are lost! You are Catholic! You are lost!
UberWarDog,
I am a Christian NOT a protestant and NOT a Lutheran!
Once upon a time Jesus came and established His church IN His true followers. I AM the church, the Bride, the body of Christ!
A church is NOT a building with a priest/ pope.
Christians follow Christ.
Lutherans follow Luther.
Protestants follow the protest.
Catholics follow the pope.
If Catholics were Christian they would follow Christ NOT the pope!
You have been deceived by the Anti-christ false religion. Read Revelations.
@UberWarDog you are right about the protestant comment, but I did not see your answer to the rest of her comment. The key word, "READ"
That was rude and it was not loving or representative of Christ
June Dickerson that comment was not representative of Christ. It did not portray the love that God has for us.
Wonderful analogy!
Father Mike, that was wonderful. Loved it so much and this is what the Catholic Church needs. Please, more of this. God Bless!
Father Mike, just a sincere doubt. Peter was the 1st pope for the Catholic Church, but what about the other Apostolic Churches? Such as St Peter also founded the Syriac Orthodox Church in Antioch, St Mark the Coptic Church, St Thomas The Marthoma Church in India (which I am a part of ). So isnt it better to say that Jesus asked different Apostles to be first mates and sail towards different places around the world?
And in Revalation He calls everybody to leave the ship
Abandon shipp, time to ride the plane in heaven
I shared this video! (I hope that is okay), it is very helpful, thank you and God bless
Brilliant!
Great analogy, thanks for posting.
Excellent analogy. I will certainly use this.
Fr Mike, you're some of the coolest people I know on the internet! The analogy is mind blowing. Thank you!
Lets Read our Bibles and practice holiness.The Truth pierces forever and ever more,Amen.
have you got a spanish channel? love your videos. thank you very much for sharing and God bless you!
Not yet, but it's something we hope to accommodate in the future!
Ascension Presents I'll be waiting so ... hahaha ;-)
Blessings.
Oh, I can't wait: "Ascensión Presenta."
¡Que gusto!
Yané Marie Sleppy Are you on /rel/?
There is only saved and unsaved: sheep and goats. You are either a Christian who has been born again (repented for your sins, converted to newness of life and baptized as an adult) or you are lost! You are Catholic! You are lost!
this is such an amazing analogy to explain Catholocism and other churches etc. seems so logical.
The problem is that the other ships are sinking, shattered by great waves, and they lack food in the Holy Eucharist. Extra ecclesium, nulus salus. CCC 846.
this analogy though>>>
so perfect.
What a great analogy Father Mike. Truly the Catholic Church go forth baptizing all nations, in the Name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit
No the Catholic church is baptizing babies! (a direct violation of Scripture!) Read the real KJV Bible.
@@junegerber4028 the KJV was made by anglicans who baptize babies too
@@hectordanielsanchezcobo7713 where in the KJV does it give any permission or example to baptize anyone who was not completely capable of understanding what they were committing to!???
It's beautiful seeing someone so passionate and well-versed in Catholicism.
yes!!! Amen! 🙌 🙏
Ave Maria, Father Mike.
The boat analogy was a GREAT way of explaining the Protestant Revolt and how there are so many similarities between the many denominations, and how they all have SOME of the truth, just not the WHOLE truth.
I’ve watched many many videos with Fr Mike but this has to be the best one ever so so clever and spot on! Thank you Fr
I agree. I am looking at the Catholic Church and this video is the one that really helped me get started ....
Thanks Father. I've learned a lot from your video and I highly recommend that you could search a person called Steve Ray. He was in the one of the small rafts and he became a Catholic. He has some really good staff to explain our faith and defend our faith.
+Tianyu Lei (Daniel) I heard his audiotapes as a kid- I love him! Not only really clever, but also really engaging and funny too!
+Ofelia May Yes. And he is trying to tell us do not against other christian communities. But we should know how to explain our Catholic faith to them.
Thanks for quoting this chapter from bible and thanks again for reminding me how important the bible is. I am not going to explain some differences and argument between Catholic and other Christian faith because we all follow Jesus. That made us call each other brothers and sisters. My question is. Should we explain the bible by the word only? If so, how could we explain that we called our parents father and mother? Are we in disobedience to the God according to Bible? I guess we need to create a new name to our "Dad" because this word is occupied. Peace be with you!My friend.
Jane Dough this is an example of classic Protestant misuse of Scripture. What about when Jesus himself calls Abraham Father Abraham? Was Jesus confused? I don't think so. He was referring to God the Father. Do not equate anybody on earth with God the Father.
My wife listens to Fr. Mike's podcast. He is a joy to listen to.
What about the Orthodox Church? It's got the same claim to apostolic originality and has gone through much less reform over the centuries.
They have introduced many theological heresies despite their beautiful liturgy. Allowing divorce and remarriage goes DIRECTLY AGAINST the scripture. No way around it. The Catholics are correct in this argument, whereas the Orthodox are wrong.
They rejected the Rock of Peter, which to me it breaks the apostolic succession. No Pope, no valid bishops.
@@johnpglackin345 Not necessarily. Apostolic succession requires a line of consecration and true theology. The Orthodox have both, though they have been lead astray in terms of moral practices. The Popes themselves recognize Orthodox holy orders.
@@mosesking2923 Since they been led astray they are no longer a valid Church. And Popes can make mistakes. Since most of the Orthodoxes do not truly recognize the Pope as the one True Successor to St Peter they don't have a valid mass or consecration.
Daniel that's actually not true, the fact that the Orthodox Churches have caved in to contraceptives, means that they've gone through a very radical change, that they cannot square with Dogma that comes directly from the apostles. the Catholic church has never changed Dogma, once defined, the Orthodox Churches have. When you have Bishops that contradict each other, that's a good indication, that the Orthodox way doesn't work. I think you should know, that there are Byzantine Rite Catholics, if it's the Liturgy that interests you. I'm actually surprised, there's not as much disability, in eastern Orthodoxy, as there is in Protestantism, keep in mind, that the Orthodox Church just recently had its own schism.
For 20 Years I look into the history of the Catholic Church and my Bible and have to come to Mother Church at 58 years old, A Baptist Deacon of 20 years and a Protestant of 38 years from a all Protestant family.
Welcome home!!!
The question is, where was that amazing titanic going? The purpose of building the other little ships was to go get away from the destination they were headed to. I do not think it was just the staff and onboard entertainment that bothered them. Maybe they realized they were headed straight for a huge iceburg and decided to get off before it crashed.
Stay on your little ships people! Keep rowing and look for the real captain. History will repeat it self and the Titanic did not make it.
Rick Sanchez -
Genius - I'm confident you are spot on!!!
Titanic not the first ship
Stay on the Mother Ship. It is the one The Captain built it to go to the Beautifuc Vision - Eternal Glory. He ( The Captain) said I will Build My Church not churches. The little ships are confused.
This is the reason why I love your videos ,you always have a way to express The truth in amazing ways. Its the true new evangelization. Keep preaching father!
You are right Catholic Church is the only true church. None is holy than Catholicism.God bless you father Mike
Awesome video, explanation couldn't get any better!!
#askfrmike Where did Adam & Eve's daughter in laws come from? I'm Catholic but I've always wondered about this.
Interesting question! Passing this on to Fr.'s #askfrmike submissions.
still believe in fairy tales? check a book about evolution and you will laugh at these silly Adam & Eve's fairy tale after a month.
funny you say that. I am an ex militant atheist... there's far more evidence FOR God than against
+Zach Holland such as? lol. I dare you to make a list without invoking a single verse from any "sacred" religious book, then I will come back and tear your arguments one by one.. but I suspect your only reference will be the bible therefore ignoring my dare.
Jesus still loves you anyway Dakota and we'll pray for you to have open eyes, ears, and heart
Thank you Father Mike for this video. As a person who just recently started to getting to understand & know the Christian faith, I had a lot of questions about which Christian denomination do I feel the most related to? or should I study the catholic church's teaching and explore more. You're video explains it perfectly, Thank you Father Mike! God bless you for all of your great work!
I've been watching all of your videos. I get distracted by how much you look like Jon Hamm....are you sure you don't have a long lost twin and he moved to Hollywood and became a famous actor on Mad Men?...no?? Ok haha
Yes! I was thinking that too.
This is awesome, Thanks Father Mike!
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Emojis: when words fall short
Thanks Fr.Mike..this is a really good analogy
I think you should do a video on interfaith within marriage. How can you maintain a marriage with different religions?
+Katherine Abando Both parties should become Catholic. The Catholic Church is the one true Church - perfect, without contradictions. That is the answer to your question. The Catholic Church welcomes people who've made that awesome decision with open arms. :)
I want a video on this too!
+K Ony I'm Catholic but what if my future husband happens to be Jewish does one of us have to convert for the other person?
+Katherine Abando Fr. Mike speaks of this in another video. He makes the point that two people of different faiths who marry are committing to someone that they think is fundamentally wrong about the most important thing ever: eternal life. The Church doesn't require conversion, but the ceremony must be Sacramentally performed by a priest or the one who's Catholic commits mortal sin, and they have to agree to rear the children as Catholic. Also, they won't be able to marry in a Matrimonial Mass celebrated in the church itself, it has to be outside the nave (which, appropriately, comes from the Latin word for "ship" and is where the parishioners congregate for worship). Mixed marriages are celebrated in the narthex, which is the entryway to the nave -- we've come to think of it as a "foyer."
+KA Fleury what video is it?
I was searching for this answer so long. Thank you fr Mike.
You're hanging a huge amount on Jesus' conversation with Peter and the 'Keys' comment as well as using an analogy that it tidy and uncomplicated. I'm not sure it was like that, the church didn't begin to acquiesce to Rome until the 3rd century and you can't describe the body of Christ as a 'Ship' it's just not like that. I'm writing this on Pentecost Sunday...it's the Holy Spirit that makes us one...just as Jesus predicted.
I wonder who decided which Sunday would be Pentecost?
I read an article about the Jewish military tradition of giving the keys of the kingdom, and only Jesus would have been able to choose first to him. No human has the authority to put a new person in Peter's place.
Father Mike you are heaven sent. I pray you continue with these videos for many years to come
I love sola scriptura, the independence of the local church, and not needing any intermediaries between me and Christ. ... So I suspect I'll find none of that in the Catholic church.. I still like your videos, Father Mike.
and just where do you find sola scriptura in the Bible and where do you find it preached in the Bible sorry no place
zippy 2 Timothy 3:16 ... all scripture is inspired by God. Earlier in that chapter he tells Timothy to continue in the writings he's known since he was child, as they would make him wise for salvation through Christ.
and just where do you find sola scripture their no place you find the word usefull
2 Timothy 3:15 reads "able to make you wise for salvation through Christ Jesus". If the scriptures are God-breathed (2 Tim 3:16 - which means they're inerrant) and they are able to make you wise for salvation, then they are all you need - the final authority on all matters of faith and practice.
+Jason Briski You jump from they can make you wise unto salvation, to 'they are all you need'. You are missing anything which says 'they are all you need'. Of course seeing Christ in the Old Testament makes Timothy more able to come to know Christ, in Whom he has salvation.
Hi Father Mike, I am a 67yr and from England UK . I really enjoy watching your videos they are so inspiring, I like your way of explaining and answering questions. I am so grateful to my parents for baptising me into the Catholic faith at the age of 6weeks. My faith has become stronger over the years. Thank you.God Bless
Unfortunately being unable to find any Catholic doctrine in the New Testament makes it very hard for me to believe that Christ "founded" the RCC. It is for this reason that the RCC could not be the "first ship"...
The Word and Worship 316 Yes its easy to see all the lies of the catholic church but people are blinded they place tradition above the word of God itself and are very comfty in their religion.
YeshuaisLord and Saviour
Uhhh.... "Peter on this rock I build my church (ekklesia = order)"? I leave you the keys to the kingdom, what you bind on earth bound in heaven, loosed on earth loosed in heaven? The holy spirit coming upon on the apostles at Pentacost? The Great Commission? What about the durr evidence that any other Christian church can be tracked back to its historical founder(s) (Luther, Calvin, Henry VIII, John Smith, etc.), yet the history of the RCC actually goes back through every pope to Peter himself? What about the Council of Nicea, or the Council of Jerusalem, or did you forget to read the Acts of the Apostles in its entirety? 'Cuz technically that's the bible too. Let me know how many southern baptists or whichever "true church" you know of was represented in the debate on Manichaeism.
I apologize in advance for giving you the same answer God gave Job though to explain all of his plights.
Theology On Tap Who told you that Jesus was referring to the RCC? if peter was the pope how come scripture sais he had a wife
I believe too! Praise our Lord Jesus Christ!!!!
Jesus did not find the Catholic Church. Denominations and religion is man made. God does not care about denomination, he cares about us having a relationship with him which you can only get through salvation. The "Church" that Jesus was referring to in the bible was everyone in the body of Christ. The church is not a denomination or a building. The church is the people! Which is everyone who is saved and are in the body of Christ. So we should support everyone in the body of Christ whether they are Catholic, Protestant, messianic Jew, or non denominational.
read the book The Faith of Our Fathers, the research is complete
"Orthodoxy" is quite a prideful name, as is "Catholic." The former says only they are "orthodox," and thus only they have the true faith. "Catholics" are called such since they think they are "catholic" (universal) are therefore the only true church. Both claims are BS, and even though "Protestant" has a negative ring to it, it reflects the truth of the protests needed to reclaim the true faith lost by some Catholics and Orthodox.
And yes, the term Catholic was far more appropriate prior to the Great Schism of 1054, Catholic means universal, and while all Christians are united (whatever tradition they come from), the Catholics think of Protestants, etc., as "separated brethren."
AMEN
Yes it is man made. Son of Man made. He is not saying other boats are not Christians. He is saying they came from the first christian church. Catholic isnt a prideful name. It shows the dedication to unity in mind and spirit which has gone on for over 2000 years. That is a testament to what God has made.
Think about what you just said. God doesn’t care about your denomination. For over 1500 years there was only one Christian denomination. It believed what all the other religions did not. Was founded on a core belief the others were not. Jesus did not come here to die for our sins and give us all the knowledge we needed, in order for man to decide how to worship him. He gave instruction. The Catholic Church follows that instruction.