Criticism vs. Admiration

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  • @doloreswisecarver1784
    @doloreswisecarver1784 4 місяці тому +17

    My Father used to say, “Don’t put out someone else’s light to try and make yours shine brighter.”

  • @fairy_classic8581
    @fairy_classic8581 4 місяці тому +88

    I can’t believe I’m early! Hi I’m 14 years old and I’m trying to learn more about Catholicism (Im Catholic myself but I’m really getting into it now) because I saw a lot of videos on social media which brought me closer to our Lord Jesus Christ but it was a lot of Protestants who said that so they didn’t agree with some Catholic teaches so I’m just trying to learn how to truly love Jesus how He wanted us too❤and it’s so beautiful how Father Mike teaches us❤

    • @joelchoquette5674
      @joelchoquette5674 4 місяці тому +14

      You've opened the door to a Faith that is beautiful and full beyond compare. Keep seeking out true Catholic teachers. God bless you!

    • @fairy_classic8581
      @fairy_classic8581 4 місяці тому +5

      @@joelchoquette5674❤Thank you! God bless you too!

    • @Mpr91
      @Mpr91 4 місяці тому

      I wish I had your wisdom when I was 14. I took my faith for granted until I was 30. It’s only now that I realise just how important it is. God bless.

    • @anna_nguyenie
      @anna_nguyenie 4 місяці тому +1

      Same with me, but I’m 15! 😊😊

    • @fairy_classic8581
      @fairy_classic8581 4 місяці тому

      @@Mpr91Wow thank you! I’m trying my best but I appreciate it! Also I’m happy that you found our Lord Jesus!❤❤

  • @JulieLee-s3w
    @JulieLee-s3w 4 місяці тому +27

    I have become less jealous as I have gotten older but that green eyed monster still shows up now and again. God, help me to admire and praise without the jealousy.

    • @AlexanderBrown77
      @AlexanderBrown77 4 місяці тому

      Titus 1 KJV
      16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
      Romans 4 KJV
      5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
      🤔 Faith in what?
      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;

  • @GMurph2336
    @GMurph2336 4 місяці тому +49

    Father Mike is awesome.

  • @freeyt-jz6tf
    @freeyt-jz6tf 4 місяці тому +33

    My RCIA program is using both the Catechism and the Bible by Acension. It's a crazy coincidence to be that I had found Father Mike first, and now an organization he is part of is being used in my conversion to the faith. All these signs show me I'm moving in a better direction than I have been in my life, and I truly am grateful to have found God.

    • @BethPalacios
      @BethPalacios 4 місяці тому +3

      "Crazy coincidence" = "Godincidence" 🙌🏻✝️

    • @freeyt-jz6tf
      @freeyt-jz6tf 4 місяці тому

      @@BethPalacios absolutely!

    • @leelasaraswat4662
      @leelasaraswat4662 4 місяці тому

      It's God's grace on you.

  • @andystrand1401
    @andystrand1401 4 місяці тому +5

    Jesus Christ sees the good in all of us!
    We need to do the same in all of His children!
    Honor GOD Today!

  • @roseannem1965
    @roseannem1965 4 місяці тому +1

    I admire your dedication and ability to teach people. You have helped bring countless people back to God. Thank you! You are truly inspirational. God bless you always.

  • @cvn65almaraz
    @cvn65almaraz 4 місяці тому +3

    Thanks Father, I needed to hear that. I realize that is so me...I need to start showing more compassion to all God's children.

  • @user-kg1zv5xb1m
    @user-kg1zv5xb1m 4 місяці тому +12

    Father Mike.. you always tell it like it is… thank you for that ✝️🙏🏻🌹

  • @ruthortega5822
    @ruthortega5822 4 місяці тому +7

    Nice pep talk Father Mike. Jealousy is a terrible sin, habit, unkind jesture. As I get older, I find myself not being as jealous as I used to be. We need more kindness in the world and less criticism.

  • @soniatorres5227
    @soniatorres5227 4 місяці тому +21

    Thank you Father Mike 🙏 I always try my best not to judge people because u don’t know what they may be going through. I don’t feel jealous of anyone because I have everything I need by the grace of God and if I find myself in a difficult situation I pray to God. I’m happy when people are happy

    • @AlexanderBrown77
      @AlexanderBrown77 4 місяці тому +1

      Ty God for 🩸Grace🩸
      Ephesians 1 KJV
      7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
      Hebrews 10 KJV 🩸
      11 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
      🤔 I do wonder what peoples punishment will be that reject the blood atonement of Jesus Christ for their salvation.

  • @SueInHenderson
    @SueInHenderson 4 місяці тому

    Thank you, Fr. Mike - you are excellent and so very worthy of my admiration. I appreciate you stepping regularly into the arena. I'm praying for you, thank you for praying for me. 🙏

  • @lisabrennan1774
    @lisabrennan1774 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you father Mike. Your message (as always) rings true and so helpful.
    A total side note here, I often think about the fact we all are witnessing a true living Saint in our midst. An actual Saint speaking to us. You are a living Saint.
    May God continue to bless all of us through you.

  • @sm-cs4yp
    @sm-cs4yp 4 місяці тому +15

    You fix the nail right on the head, so to speak, Fr Mike. I wish we could all be kinder to everyone ❤

  • @KathleenDimoff
    @KathleenDimoff 4 місяці тому +11

    You are excellent, Fr. Mike, and always in the arena. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @JamesSmith-on3vd
    @JamesSmith-on3vd 4 місяці тому +4

    May we all have admiration and gratitude

  • @paulacevedo8814
    @paulacevedo8814 4 місяці тому +2

    Praise praise to you God and Lord Jesus Christ😇🙏❤

  • @SBL19681
    @SBL19681 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Fr. Mike, I pray for you!❤️‍🔥✝️🕊

  • @carolynalameida709
    @carolynalameida709 4 місяці тому +4

    Yes, elevate the excellence. I like that. Thank you for that. Amen!

  • @davidcole333
    @davidcole333 4 місяці тому +1

    I think sometimes it's not jealousy...I'm jealous of no one. Sometimes I just shake my head at the adoration many professionals unduly receive for just having a gift or a talent. A basketball player really isn't someone we should admire just because they can play the game well. That teacher, mother of 3 that's giving her heart and soul to her family and community. That's who I admire.

  • @earlineinglesbirth1841
    @earlineinglesbirth1841 4 місяці тому +7

    Well said Fr. Mike and pray for healing for me please.

  • @17CW68fNv
    @17CW68fNv 4 місяці тому +8

    If it is something we excel at in our own life it's harder to accept excellence in someone else. We want to critique. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. May God Bless.Claire.

  • @Charlielizard
    @Charlielizard 4 місяці тому +1

    Dearest Father Mike, this was a wonderful video. I see and hear so many sitting on the sidelines making negative comments. The same goes for people in our community and even within my parish. Teddy Roosevelt's quote was perfect. We all have a lot to learn from what you passed on to us. Thank you, and God bless. 🙏🏻✝️❤️

  • @RebeccaMora-p4d
    @RebeccaMora-p4d 4 місяці тому +2

    My God you enthrall me. I launch into high praise for your superhuman virtue and excellence. You are great. I am small. Have mercy on me a sinner. I wish to return to Jesus in the Eucharist. Alas, the chapel is too far and I have not any car. I know what, Abba! How about this! A miracle of the free gift of a brand new or used moped or scooter. I have no other desire than to sit and pray, take my meals for strength, see the doctors as is demanded of me ...all this if it be not opposed to Your Holy Will, and I ask it to complete my joy in Jesus s Name. Amen.
    Thank You Father. Glory and honor and praise to you. Alleluia!

  • @clareleary5356
    @clareleary5356 4 місяці тому +3

    One of my absolute favorites given to me at a HUGE turning point in my llife in my early 20's, when someone saw the 'reality' before I did of what was really going on. Great message Fr. Mike.

  • @Lovelifetodayandqlways
    @Lovelifetodayandqlways 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @summergracezuniga6839
    @summergracezuniga6839 4 місяці тому

    So true Fr Mike. I have to remind myself that their joy doesn't take anything away from me or my life. ❤

  • @NCFMANINJA9
    @NCFMANINJA9 4 місяці тому

    I had the Roosevelt quote to inspire me when I was beginning a college student as a non traditional student. I went on to earn a Master degree and 2 nursing degrees. God was surely with me and He continues to not leave my side.

  • @HectorCamacho-t9b
    @HectorCamacho-t9b 4 місяці тому +5

    Gracias Father Mike, GOD Bless You.

  • @DawnLapka
    @DawnLapka 4 місяці тому +2

    I like that quote, Father Mike.

  • @everetunknown5890
    @everetunknown5890 4 місяці тому

    You're right that when we see excellence in people we should seek to be like them. I think that's at the heart of this scripture:
    "Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is." -1 John 3:2
    God bless ✌

  • @JeannineG80
    @JeannineG80 4 місяці тому +4

    Thank you, Fr. Mike, for your ministry. Following you from Rhode Island. I have a greater appreciation for my Pastor, you have made me aware of how hard a parish priest works for his flock. God Bless

  • @Realelectricalengineer216
    @Realelectricalengineer216 4 місяці тому

    7:00 - When the path has yet to be tread, you are the standard, whatever the result. Whether you win or lose, there is no path that is better.

  • @FreedomandBaconHomestead
    @FreedomandBaconHomestead 4 місяці тому +1

    We all need to hear this!

  • @chriswalker7356
    @chriswalker7356 4 місяці тому +4

    Great message Father Mike!

  • @marcoemmanuel3342
    @marcoemmanuel3342 4 місяці тому +1

    The way I got you: game is what I do(play) with a ditermination to get a winner and a looser as a last end but Sport is any play intended to bring out exelence, beauty and joy for all hence no looser and winner.

    • @marcoemmanuel3342
      @marcoemmanuel3342 4 місяці тому

      Then life is not a game of competition but love and joy

  • @shannonabeywardena7323
    @shannonabeywardena7323 4 місяці тому

    Thank you, Father Mike!

  • @JustaRandomCatholic
    @JustaRandomCatholic 4 місяці тому +7

    Mike dropping another banger 🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯

  • @jenniferscoon8687
    @jenniferscoon8687 4 місяці тому

    These are the ordinary life lessons that Jesus is referring to when he asks us to do His Good Works
    Thanks ❤

  • @seans.131
    @seans.131 4 місяці тому

    "For it seems to me that God has put us apostles on display at the end of the procession, like those condemned to die in the arena. We have been made a spectacle to the whole universe, to angels as well as to human beings." (1 Cor 4: 9)

  • @elvinrivera3392
    @elvinrivera3392 4 місяці тому +5

    Thanks Father greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

  • @shareenchoudhury-leighton1748
    @shareenchoudhury-leighton1748 4 місяці тому

    💙 Practice makes perfect, i think it's about not giving up, we may not reach excellence but we would have tried our own very best 💙

  • @TheTmackey
    @TheTmackey 4 місяці тому +1

    So well said Father. Thank you!

  • @brendacaley5935
    @brendacaley5935 4 місяці тому

    I love this message. 💕

  • @anniejose4083
    @anniejose4083 4 місяці тому +7

    Thank you Fr.Mike 🙏

  • @bielsabas4407
    @bielsabas4407 4 місяці тому

    I love this, so affirming and encouraging!

  • @barbarawalsh2875
    @barbarawalsh2875 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for reminding me that I need to check myself. That I don’t look as hard on people as I have been known to do how would I feel if that was the way they were treating me?

  • @Dogz4lyfe
    @Dogz4lyfe 4 місяці тому +4

    I think my mother in law needs to watch this 😅

  • @normalopez2856
    @normalopez2856 4 місяці тому +1

    Great eye opener message

  • @funnydogvideos875
    @funnydogvideos875 4 місяці тому +15

    I do admire athletes, but I could not bear to watch Olympics after what they did on opening day ceremony…mocking our Lords last supper.

    • @AlexanderBrown77
      @AlexanderBrown77 4 місяці тому

      2 Thessalonians 2 KJV
      11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
      12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
      13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
      14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
      1 Corinthians 15 KJV ✝️🩸
      1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
      2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
      3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
      4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
      Colossians 1 KJV 🩸
      14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

  • @elizabethhunter4525
    @elizabethhunter4525 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice little pep talk there, well done!

  • @wms72
    @wms72 4 місяці тому +1

    That's never been my first response. I don't ever respond that way, by the grace of God.

  • @JohnHenrysaysHi
    @JohnHenrysaysHi 4 місяці тому

    Thank you, Father Mike! Hope these are helpful- "Would you like to see God glorified by you? Then rejoice in your brother's progress and you will immediately give glory to God. Because his servant could conquer envy by rejoicing in the merits of others, God will be praised."
    -St. John Chrysostom
    Matthew 11:16-19 “To what shall I compare this generation? It is like children who sit in marketplaces and call to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, but you did not dance, we sang a dirge but you did not mourn.’
    For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they said, ‘He is possessed by a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking and they said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is vindicated by her works.”
    Wisdom 2:24 But by the envy of the devil,death entered the world, and they who are allied with him experience it.
    And I think this could be helpful to keep in mind when there are those trying to tear away at truth and cause confusion where this Bible verse could be thought of regarding uncharitable deconstructionist "Well, actually's"...where I think the first envious deconstructionist was the devil with his first words:
    Genesis 3:1 "Now the snake was the most cunning of all the wild animals that the Lord God had made. He asked the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You shall not eat from any of the trees in the garden?”"
    "Occupy your mind with good thoughts, or the enemy will fill them with bad ones."
    - St. Thomas Moore.
    "The things we love tell us what we are."
    -Saint Thomas Aquinas
    Praying for your health! Hope it's doing better! Please pray for me! Hope you have a light-filled peaceful joyful blessed week!

  • @Mariaschild
    @Mariaschild 4 місяці тому

    Great correction

  • @Arckaro
    @Arckaro 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks!!! great video

  • @petergarcia8225
    @petergarcia8225 4 місяці тому

    We get jealous over the smallest things...I know I do...some people wouldn't even expect it that I would be jealous of them just because I have more or know more of something doesn't mean I can't be jealous of an experience that another has.

  • @debbiedruin959
    @debbiedruin959 4 місяці тому +1

    Excellent

  • @blacksheep11277
    @blacksheep11277 4 місяці тому

    A problem is many critics won't let some of us stap foot in the arena. 😢

  • @nikopawlowic6557
    @nikopawlowic6557 4 місяці тому

    I can say "Oh why did you do that?" and The Lord knows I've said that a plethora of times, but I guess that is the wonder of living in a world of randomness. Am I jealous? Nah, would I like to be capable of the same feats? Also nah. But I do always strive to do the best in service to God.

  • @jacintamcgorian8633
    @jacintamcgorian8633 4 місяці тому

    Amen Amen❤

  • @markantonelli53
    @markantonelli53 4 місяці тому +3

    I have jealousy in my heart. I’m jealous of seeing pretty much everyone around me do all the things I was doing in their relationships with God, and God actually responded to them, yet when I did those things, I was ignored. That tells me that I’m just not good enough for God to want a relationship with me. I’ve done the things that everyone suggests I do to draw closer to God, yet God couldn’t be any further away. What’s the point in doing those things when they don’t work?

    • @larrycainjr
      @larrycainjr 4 місяці тому +1

      I feel for you. That must hurt. God already loves you and doesn’t need you to do anything except perhaps to come to that realization. You are already his beloved son or daughter.

    • @markantonelli53
      @markantonelli53 4 місяці тому

      @@larrycainjr it does hurt, which is why I’ve stopped trying

    • @acandela1294
      @acandela1294 4 місяці тому

      How do you mean God responded to them?

    • @markantonelli53
      @markantonelli53 4 місяці тому

      @@acandela1294 ok, so I have no way of knowing that God responded to them. But I do know that I did the same things they did and got nothing

    • @annmarierose1086
      @annmarierose1086 4 місяці тому +2

      Pride: the first deadly sin. I struggle with it also. I think God allows me to be un acknowledged so I can learn humility. We cannot be saints until we embrace humility and overcome pride. Do things for God for LOVE. Not recognition.

  • @soma4u289
    @soma4u289 4 місяці тому

    It's just a competition you can hardly have a casual verbalisation without someone (singularly or in a group ) trying to outdo you .Jealously is so embedded in our society it' makes one wonder if you should open your mouth at all.

  • @marann7223
    @marann7223 4 місяці тому

    Hi fr. Mike, I’d like for you to talk about sleep paralysis and if it’s related to some evil presence or if it’s purely neurological. Thank you

  • @joeg3965
    @joeg3965 4 місяці тому +1

    You know...he lip synchs some of these sermons 😂. Always great stuff, Fr. Mike. Please keep them coming. God bless

  • @ThingsAbove333
    @ThingsAbove333 4 місяці тому

    Great video!

  • @AndySouvlakis
    @AndySouvlakis 4 місяці тому

    "we're made to praise" ...... Ten Commandments "You shall not make idols".

  • @marybussey4473
    @marybussey4473 4 місяці тому

    💙💙💙

  • @MariaLipnicka-f1s
    @MariaLipnicka-f1s 4 місяці тому

    I think it's rather envy than jealousy.

  • @lilheartling7264
    @lilheartling7264 4 місяці тому

    🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @jojomcelwee1380
    @jojomcelwee1380 4 місяці тому

    ❤️

  • @CKGolfer
    @CKGolfer 4 місяці тому +3

    Lip syncing is dishonest. Don't give them a pass. That's not jealousy.

  • @jacktracy8356
    @jacktracy8356 4 місяці тому

    Titus 3:3 KJV "For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers (many different) lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 4 But after that the kindness and love of GOD our SAVIOR toward man appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to HIS mercy HE saved us, by the washing of regeneration (cleansed of all sin by being born again/made alive by the indwelling of the HOLY SPIRIT), and renewing of the HOLY GHOST (restoring/renewing our soul not sacrificing CHRIST over and over again in the unbloody sacrifice of the mass); 6 which HE shed on us abundantly through JESUS CHRIST our SAVIOR; 7 that being justified by HIS grace (forgiven of all sins by GOD's free gift of grace), we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life."

  • @Criminally_In7ane
    @Criminally_In7ane 4 місяці тому

    Can you please upload the videos with Bengali translation or dubbed in Bengali so I can show these to my mom?

  • @IONov990
    @IONov990 4 місяці тому

    Is it envy/jealousy to think a particular celebrity's looks are overlooked? It should not bother me if many people say a celebrity is attractive, but they are okay, this is REGARDLESS of gender. I do not know if I am envious, but it makes no sense to be annoyed.
    A lot of people are envious of celebrities. I never considered people who were critical of me to be jealous/envious; I assumed they were negative, nitpicky, and frustrated. I am still determining what draws the eye to other people's failures. I guess to feel better about yourself. Some people are highly critical of themselves, too. Living up to high standards is good, but we must realize we are human.
    I can admire a beautiful woman from a distance, but I have difficulty being their friend because they attract so much attention, and I feel very invisible and insecure.

  • @caltig7
    @caltig7 4 місяці тому

    It's called the deadly sin of envy.

  • @thallysdacostalima951
    @thallysdacostalima951 4 місяці тому +1

    The Catholic Girl.

  • @MorreHope
    @MorreHope 4 місяці тому

    Pick up your Cross in this matter and follow Jesus. Scripture says .

  • @tobias4411
    @tobias4411 4 місяці тому

    There are only 4% Christians in China, 2% in India, 1% in Saudi Arabia and 1% in Thailand. Your place of birth is linked to the belief, that means how likely you are to be saved.

  • @truclynguyen9700
    @truclynguyen9700 4 місяці тому

    I wish he speaks a little slower for me to catch up.

    • @bethmcmullan7686
      @bethmcmullan7686 4 місяці тому

      Try changing your video settings to 0.75 speed.

  • @ThinkTwice2222
    @ThinkTwice2222 4 місяці тому +2

    Christ is the ultimate life-hack

    • @tobias4411
      @tobias4411 4 місяці тому

      Let's think twice 😊.
      If you had grown up in India, living with Hindu parents, what would you say about Jesus? I doubt you would say much about the Christian God.

  • @v.ndeadd
    @v.ndeadd 4 місяці тому

    Can you admire sinful art? Like great singers or drawing artists who make art about sexual themes for example

    • @v.ndeadd
      @v.ndeadd 4 місяці тому

      Or art that promotes "demonic" forces

    • @v.ndeadd
      @v.ndeadd 4 місяці тому

      There's an artist I admire but they use secular, sinful and "demonic" (not sure how to call it) themes. So I appreciate their technical talent and artistry, but I'm unable to respect their craft

    • @v.ndeadd
      @v.ndeadd 4 місяці тому

      I often remind myself that the devil is a master of counterfeit. Sometimes he might give someone a seemingly godly quality, only to elevate that person to fame or positions of power to spread himself. He is really sneaky.

    • @annmarierose1086
      @annmarierose1086 4 місяці тому

      No you cannot! Do you admire satan.

  • @terrymunoztrujillo483
    @terrymunoztrujillo483 4 місяці тому +2

    Please talk to my Maga cousins who WORSHIP Trump more than the Pope

    • @jeanmariedenning62
      @jeanmariedenning62 4 місяці тому +1

      Well neither one have my admiration . The Holy Spirit can warn us of the less virtuous .

    • @terrymunoztrujillo483
      @terrymunoztrujillo483 4 місяці тому

      @@jeanmariedenning62 hmm seems that those that don't like the Pope unanimously support Trump. Glad you are voting Harris!

    • @annmarierose1086
      @annmarierose1086 4 місяці тому

      Harris is an idiot, Francis speaks heresy. So sounds like your cousins don’t need talking to.
      We are not to WORSHIP anyone but God. First commandment.

  • @micheleele7299
    @micheleele7299 4 місяці тому

    Thanks Father Mike! Great message 👏 with perfect timing. Admittedly…I’m guilty of being critical, angry & annoyed quite often lately…it’s defense. I prayed for God’s help today to give me clarity & be able to get back to my old self….🙏🤍

  • @organicpaul
    @organicpaul 4 місяці тому

    Yes that's it !

  • @SueInHenderson
    @SueInHenderson 4 місяці тому +5

    Thank you, Fr. Mike - you are excellent and so very worthy of my admiration. I appreciate you stepping regularly into the arena. I'm praying for you, thank you for praying for me. 🙏

  • @Nicky-Music
    @Nicky-Music 4 місяці тому

    Thank you Fr. Mike 🙏