Fr. Mike Responds to “I Don’t Get Anything Out of Mass

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  • You’ve definitely either said-or met someone who’s said-“I go to Mass, but I just don’t get anything out of it.”
    Fr. Mike gets you. He’s said it too. But what he’s learned and cannot stop telling everyone is that Mass is not about you or getting anything out of it.
    The heart of religion is worship, and the heart of worship is sacrifice.
    Mass is not about what you can get, but what you can give to God that is due to him as Lord of the Universe.
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  • @wonderwoman6232
    @wonderwoman6232 20 днів тому +128

    I have started attending mass daily. It makes me feel closer to God. I downloaded the Magnificat app, as the weekday mass is a little different. The Bible in a Year, my rosary, and daily mass has helped me so much. I am no longer on my anxiety and depression medication. Father Mike, this is all because of you and your online Sunday masses. You convinced me to return to church. Thank you so much. I pray for you too.❤

    • @sitka49
      @sitka49 20 днів тому +1

      Ugg, I cant imagine with most people if with kids, work, and family, ( for me 10 or more hours, and sometime Saturday plus the hour drive) a day - that's more than 2+ hours a day just getting ready, going there, hour of mass, and going home again. I guess if you have the time? - After working a full week getting to church just on Sunday is monumental task - and trying stay awake when I get there. so yeah, most of the time I don't get much out of it

    • @jimselimos4863
      @jimselimos4863 19 днів тому +4

      ​@@sitka49 praying for you and for us all❤❤❤

    • @KathleenAlex-ic3kc
      @KathleenAlex-ic3kc 19 днів тому +2

      🙏🥰🙏

    • @chrysorky
      @chrysorky 19 днів тому +1

      God bless you! ❤

    • @glennyskitchen9491
      @glennyskitchen9491 19 днів тому

      In your driving time, you can pray (ask God to give you love for the mass), listen to the bible, and do a lot of things ​@sitka49

  • @WillFeagin
    @WillFeagin 17 днів тому +13

    Most of my life, I've spent not knowing what peace really is. What I've discovered is the moment I step into the Church, the world becomes silence. My flesh becomes silence. My thoughts silence. And there's nothing left but peace. That alone is enough for me in Mass. That blissful time of peace is beautiful. It's not why I go to Mass, but it is what I've learned is there waiting for me every time I walk through those doors. I'm grateful. Thanks be to God. Praise to our Lord, Jesus Christ

  • @JohnHenrysaysHi
    @JohnHenrysaysHi 19 днів тому +12

    Worship is not about what we can get, it's about what we can give.
    The heart of religion is worship, and the heart of worship is sacrifice.
    The very heart of the Mass is when we offer up the Eucharist, which is the body and blood of Jesus, to the Father in the power of the Holy Spirit, for the glory of the Father and the salvation of the world.
    Mass is not about what we can get, but what we can give to God that is due to Him as Lord of the Universe.
    Thank you, Father Mike Schmitz. I'm praying for everyone here for us to have priestly hearts. Please pray for me!

  • @ronsorrentino7987
    @ronsorrentino7987 20 днів тому +22

    Father Mike. You are absolutely on target!

  • @lorettat.8413
    @lorettat.8413 20 днів тому +35

    One of my favorite parts of the Mass is singing the Gloria - it's all about giving praise and glory to God. We aren't thinking of ourselves, we are just praising God. It's beautiful.

    • @VL-gs2wr
      @VL-gs2wr 19 днів тому +1

      I love the Gloria! I sing it every morning as part of morning prayer (unless it's Advent or Lent)

    • @GardenMinistry.
      @GardenMinistry. 17 днів тому

      I always get choked up singing the Gloria 🥲 it's so beautiful! Every time I'm actively directing this song to the Lord ❤️

  • @lorettbrennan2505
    @lorettbrennan2505 20 днів тому +42

    We don’t go there to get anything we go there to give. Thanks to God for all that we have.❤

    • @AlexanderBrown77
      @AlexanderBrown77 19 днів тому

      🤔 Why am I not a Catholic?
      Answer : Catholics don’t preach Paul’s gospel for salvation. ✝️🩸
      Romans 2 KJV
      16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
      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:
      Galatians 1 KJV 👼 or 👨
      8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
      9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

    • @AlexanderBrown77
      @AlexanderBrown77 19 днів тому

      Galatians 1 KJV 👼 or 👨
      8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
      9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
      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:
      Romans 2 KJV
      16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.

    • @Michael-pw2td
      @Michael-pw2td 18 днів тому +1

      ​@@AlexanderBrown77Great passages. Good to keep in mind when the Protestant trolls come around with their sola scriptura heresy.

    • @AlexanderBrown77
      @AlexanderBrown77 18 днів тому

      @@Michael-pw2td 👑 KJV 7th translation.♥️
      Psalms 12 KJV 6 The words of the LORD _are_ pure words: _as_ silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.

    • @AlexanderBrown77
      @AlexanderBrown77 18 днів тому

      @@Michael-pw2td ♥️ 1 Peter 1 KJV
      23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
      24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:
      25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
      1 Corinthians 15 KJV ✝️🩸
      1-4 ( Gospel )

  • @bobschmidt3610
    @bobschmidt3610 20 днів тому +29

    Thank you, Fr Mike.
    I am sharing this with my big brother because he now attends the Assembly of God because when he went to mass at our Catholic church, he said, "I don't get anything out of it".
    Please pray for his return to the Catholic Church. 🙏

    • @ediepagliai4575
      @ediepagliai4575 20 днів тому +3

      Assembly of God churches are for entertainment

    • @jimselimos4863
      @jimselimos4863 19 днів тому +1

      Praying for him and for the world.

    • @DudeNamedDuncan
      @DudeNamedDuncan 19 днів тому +3

      He needs to know why Catholicism is true because if he views the Catholic Church as one among many viable churches then why would he feel the desire to attend Mass? Get him a copy of “Why We’re Catholic” and “The Fathers Know Best.”

  • @kathleenvolk3493
    @kathleenvolk3493 19 днів тому +15

    Fr. Mike--thank you for this message. I am a revert who avoided Mass because 1) I felt awkward/unsure what to do and 2) Did not understand why I was quietly overwhelmed with emotion at certain points (such as the Holy, Holy, Holy). Instead, I started using the Missal and researching on my own. I joined OCIA. I took Pitre's Lectio: Eucharist course at my parish. I read and re-read the daily readings (and research them), often re-watching my priest's homily as well as yours. I cannot imagine watching a PowerPoint, jamming out to a rock song, etc. This is where we come to Him.

    • @peggyjones4563
      @peggyjones4563 19 днів тому +3

      Absolutely LOVE FATHER'S HOMILIES!! GOD bless you!
      Pray everyday for more priests. Esp. Like fr. Schmitz

  • @dzevelalucy
    @dzevelalucy 16 днів тому +5

    Thank you father Mike. It’s about what I can give not what I can take

  • @Divinelywriting
    @Divinelywriting 19 днів тому +11

    I’ve started reading Sunday’s readings before I go to mass. And on the way to mass, I put on Father Mike’s homily to listen to what the readings are about and get a better understanding of them. But during mass, I feel God’s and Jesus’ presence. Sometimes the Scripture makes me tear up. Sometimes during the Eucharist, I tear up. A lot of the times, during the Apostle’s Creed, I tear up and I’m fighting against a tear falling down my cheek. I love when Sunday comes around and I can devote an hour being in God’s presence.

    • @blaiseaimee7098
      @blaiseaimee7098 19 днів тому +3

      I felt exactly like you and Sunday just wasn't enough, so now I go everyday! We are so blessed as Catholics that we can go to Mass everyday!!! I still can't believe it. Deo Gratias!

    • @Divinelywriting
      @Divinelywriting 19 днів тому

      @@blaiseaimee7098 I just joined a Bible study group that joins once a week for the next 8 weeks and we’re using the ascension workbook “unlocking the mystery of the Bible.” Also been doing my own independent studying. I really love being back in God’s grace.

  • @joevalencic5275
    @joevalencic5275 19 днів тому +13

    As a daily mass going re-vert, it was a UA-cam priest explaining precisely what the mass is, that brought me back to church, and ultimately my first reconciliation in 52 years. My prayer is that more priests would give this teaching moment at least once yearly at all weekend masses. I believe more Catholics would return as regular mass goers if they fully understood what their role is in the mass.

    • @AlexanderBrown77
      @AlexanderBrown77 19 днів тому +1

      🤔 What is Paul’s gospel? ✝️🩸
      Romans 2 KJV 16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
      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:
      1 Peter 1 KJV ♥️
      23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
      24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:
      25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

    • @AlexanderBrown77
      @AlexanderBrown77 19 днів тому +1

      ✝️🩸Romans 2 KJV 16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
      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:
      Romans 1 KJV ❤
      16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

  • @loripowell1387
    @loripowell1387 19 днів тому +11

    This is very timely for me. Just last Sunday I left church thinking, wow, I didn't get anything out of that, nor could I even understand the priest. His accent and the acoustics make him so hard to understand. Explaining it the way you did makes so much more sense to me. It not what I get out of it. It's what I put into in. Mind blown, lol. Thank you!

  • @lizpuett5777
    @lizpuett5777 16 днів тому +3

    I love the fact that I get to worship every time I go to church.

  • @FemFantastic2.0
    @FemFantastic2.0 18 днів тому +2

    When I go I feel renewed. Even when I go to mass that is in Spanish (I don't speak Spanish) I still feel recharged because it is nice to worship in fellowship.

  • @MattW-p1n
    @MattW-p1n 18 днів тому +4

    Fr Mike thank you for this video.
    I was a Protestant for 42 yrs with a grandfather who was a pastor, I am now Orthodox, worshipping at a Coptic Orthodox Church, and my wife is Catholic, so I go to Liturgy and Mass. I have learned, if someone is not getting anything out of worship, it is because they do not want it or they are treating it like a vending machine, waiting for something cheap. In service we worship, learn (take notes) and partake in the mysteries of our Faith. We go to service as a council of peoples, giving ourselves in devotion to learning and to worshiping the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, One God! The Church is a gift, a sacred place, and we need to treat it as if the Church we are in, is located in heaven with us in it. We also need to take a piece of Church home with us, so we worship there as well, as Christ told us, "When you pray go into a room and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place."
    Peace be with you! Christ is Risen!

  • @summergracezuniga6839
    @summergracezuniga6839 20 днів тому +6

    Something has helped me enter more deeply in the Mass has been joining the choir. Being a part of ministry and focusing on elements can really help. If music isn't your thing, I've lectored and that is beautiful too.

  • @shareenchoudhury-leighton1748
    @shareenchoudhury-leighton1748 20 днів тому +9

    💙 I love going2 mass! I go to mass because it allows me to feel closer to our God & and the house of God makes me feel spiritually alive 💙

  • @greentorm5467
    @greentorm5467 10 днів тому +1

    I love the mass, I find it comforting; I listen carefully to the gospel, but once or twice, I've arrived feeling really cranky. Usually, it's because of finding all service sheets and hymn books have been taken...it reminds me to arrive earlier.

  • @HectorCamacho-t9b
    @HectorCamacho-t9b 20 днів тому +8

    Gracias Father Mike, That's the TRUTH and Good WAY Of Explaining IT. GOD Bless You and Everyone Who listens. ☝️💯💯👍

  • @garyhaynes6469
    @garyhaynes6469 16 днів тому +2

    Brilliant. Thank you, Father.

  • @rruiz4145
    @rruiz4145 18 днів тому +2

    Thank you Father Mike for allowing me to grow in my faith and my religion! Since I have been in treatment for a cancer diagnosis, I have been able to virtually attend mass everyday, and each day I feel closer and closer to God! I value more each sentence said at mass! And now this explains sooo much of why mass is soo important! Blessings everyone!

    • @joannc147
      @joannc147 15 днів тому

      May God bless you on this journey. I’m a year and 1/2 ahead if you and God was with me every step. People tell me “sorry” about my cancer diagnosis, but ya know what? It was a blessing. I am closer to God now and, oh yeah, I’m cancer-free. I just prayed for you, rruiz, for your strength and courage. You got this! 🙏🏻

  • @JennSkywalker.
    @JennSkywalker. 20 днів тому +7

    That makes sense father. It’s not about what we get out of it but what we can give while we are there. Thank you for this. It’ll help shift my mindset whenever I’m struggling

  • @morlinabrown9372
    @morlinabrown9372 10 днів тому

    God bless everyone who’s watching this🙏🏽👐🏼

  • @ChristopherCall-ii8do
    @ChristopherCall-ii8do 15 днів тому +1

    Hey Father Mike, my name is Chris Call. I used to be in Ms. Helow's religion class last year before she moved. I just wanted to say thank you for that video you sent her to say to us (her students) I know it was last school year, but I just realized that I never said thank you. So, thank you Father Mike.

  • @GovtWatchdog
    @GovtWatchdog 19 днів тому +6

    That ability to worship God and even give glory to Him is AMAZING!! If you don’t understand this then ask God for the virtue of humility.

    • @leeriterii2128
      @leeriterii2128 19 днів тому +1

      I will remain humble and kind. I have, I am not.
      Lee Roy Riter II Wheeling WV Corpus Christi Parish Wheeling WV Victory United Methodist Church Alma WV Big Moses Gasser Big Moses Alma WV
      Been seeing things referencing Braden, Lima, (called Little Pittsburgh)
      Almost Heaven, someday at least.

  • @lawrencegatti8283
    @lawrencegatti8283 19 днів тому +3

    I heard you discuss this topic about 3 years ago. Since then, I have never again felt unfulfilled after mass.

  • @RhinoaLunar
    @RhinoaLunar 19 днів тому +2

    I’m converting and just began my classes. Thank you so much for this message.

    • @Liam2605
      @Liam2605 19 днів тому

      May God bless you on your journey. 😊

  • @17CW68fNv
    @17CW68fNv 20 днів тому +6

    Thanks, Fr Mike, for reminding us about the disposition we should have when attending Mass. May you be richly blessed. Claire.

  • @PrairieDad
    @PrairieDad 20 днів тому +5

    I've been trying to explain this to my son. He maintains that it is too boring for him to bear. I'm still trying.

    • @MattW-p1n
      @MattW-p1n 18 днів тому

      Dont stop trying brother.. The Holy Spirit will help you! Children are use to instant entertainment, so they see all things in this manner. My suggestion as a dad who understands, take electronics away, take him to pray in the church when it is silent, or take him into a quiet part of your home to pray with him, or go visit a monastery...etc. When we learn to be still and know He is God, it becomes clear the idea of "boring" is a concept of the world. Peace be with you!

  • @GodsWhisper940
    @GodsWhisper940 19 днів тому +2

    AMEN THANK YOU MY LORD JESUS FOR LOVING ME AND SAVING
    ME

  • @markbardusk9516
    @markbardusk9516 9 днів тому

    When I sing and read along and being part of the petitions when your engaged fully and listen to the readings and gospel. You become unified with the Mass. It's all about worship!

  • @loricrockett-owens5117
    @loricrockett-owens5117 20 днів тому +3

    Hey father Mike, good to see you and hope you're doing well. I agree with you, great video. Take it easy father Mike. Have a great evening.

  • @deussacracommunioest2108
    @deussacracommunioest2108 20 днів тому +3

    I call it pure prayer, or simple prayer; the simply turning to God, for literally a second, ten seconds, a minute, 20 minutes. It's all about receiving His Existence and Love, that's the only thing we can give. In all the ways.

  • @ruthortega5822
    @ruthortega5822 19 днів тому +2

    Thank you Lord for the gift of the mass. I simply love going to mass, looking at Jesus's face on the cross and saying "you are my Shepherd and I love you". Thank you for your passion and death on the cross for me. Father Mike you are awesome.

  • @paulacevedo8814
    @paulacevedo8814 20 днів тому +3

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

  • @cynthiahester8891
    @cynthiahester8891 5 днів тому

    I talk to God and the Angels every day! I say the Rosary everyday, sometimes I say 3 Rosary’s a day! Love God, Jesus, Mary, All Angels and Saints! God speaks to me and is with me everyday!😊

  • @katorkwase
    @katorkwase 20 днів тому +3

    What can I offer to the Lord for his goodness to me? Psalm 116

  • @donciwardell2282
    @donciwardell2282 20 днів тому +3

    I go to Love ❤️ our Lord . Worship our Lord. To consume our Lords body, blood, soul and divinity in the Eucharist. In joy Pray to our Lord as my body and soul is one with Him. To Serve our Lord and His Church ⛪️ Needless to say it's one of my favorite places to be along with Adoration ❤

  • @giovannipagliari1537
    @giovannipagliari1537 20 днів тому +2

    Thank you Father Mike for another amazing video. The mass is for each one of us to worship God our Father. Your message is 💯 spot on. God bless you in your ministry 🙏🏻

  • @Steppaforchrist
    @Steppaforchrist 7 днів тому

    I love how well you explained this we are there for him not for us what a gift to be able to receive our lord Jesus in the holy Mass 🙏🏽

  • @chantalsmalley400
    @chantalsmalley400 19 днів тому +1

    Thank you for your gift of speaking, your beautiful explanation of what the mass is and for your commitment and dedication to your vocation. God Bless you over and over and each and every day, Father Mike 🙏 ❤

  • @retrochristmaschic
    @retrochristmaschic 20 днів тому +5

    Amen! I could not agree more with your sentiments. I have also heard people say, "I don't get anything out of it." In my opinion, it sounds a little self-entitled when I hear someone say this, though I don't think some even realize that's how it's coming across. Perhaps it's not all about "me" and "what I get out of it" all the time. It's about giving, like you said. Perhaps we are going to give back to God, to praise Him, to give thanks. Well- said!

  • @vgraham580
    @vgraham580 20 днів тому +3

    Thank you @AscensionPresents for this video. It seems I've been looking at Mass the wrong way - not what I get out of it. It is the worship that I give to God - at least, that's what I understood the Mass to be.

  • @elenag2965
    @elenag2965 18 днів тому +1

    If only our eyes could see, what is truly happening during the mass, everyone would want to be there.

  • @j.polishboy4871
    @j.polishboy4871 9 годин тому

    Excellent perspective. The truth often lies on "the flip side of the coin"

  • @joannc147
    @joannc147 15 днів тому

    Well stated!🙏🏻 Even when I walk into Mass expecting nothing, I always leave feeling something wonderful. Gonna take that notebook idea. ❤

  • @marktapia8327
    @marktapia8327 20 днів тому +37

    As the great Fulton Sheen said, you don’t get anything out of Mass because you didn’t have anything going into Mass.

    • @sitka49
      @sitka49 20 днів тому +1

      For most isn't Sunday a day of obligation ( Even the holy days, isn't that what there called?) maybe it's just a matter of showing up?

    • @chrysorky
      @chrysorky 19 днів тому +1

      @@sitka49it is. But that’s the baseline. The hope is that we have a relationship with our Creator and Savior that makes us yearn to be near to Him, whether we’re obligated to or not.

    • @chrysorky
      @chrysorky 19 днів тому

      @@sitka49but even when it’s hard, and you don’t feel like you’re getting “anything”, you still showing up is so important

    • @Michael-pw2td
      @Michael-pw2td 18 днів тому +2

      ​@@chrysorkyYes. Showing up is 88% of life

    • @berniecelee5062
      @berniecelee5062 3 години тому

      This is what I should send to my friends and family. It’s not about us …. It is about what we give to GOD …our worship , our love and dedication to HIM. So well said Fa Mike ! Congratulations on hitting 1 M subscribers!! 🎊 🎉🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥳🥳🥳
      And we will grow to 1.5 to 2 M soon. Every chance I get , I promote this channel to Catholics and Non Catholics . I say you don’t have to convert to RC …. I just want YOU to hear how we altogether can deepen our faith in Christ . Let the WHOLE world know THERE IS A LIVING GOD who loves US with our imperfections and our vulnerability.
      Keep up the great content !! 👍👍👍👍 ❤❤❤❤

  • @megmoore8108
    @megmoore8108 14 днів тому

    Thank you and God bless you Father Mike. I've listened to this several times and will share it with others.

  • @dmg6308
    @dmg6308 19 днів тому +1

    Well said Fr. Mike! Thank you for putting things in perspective❤

  • @lizpuett5777
    @lizpuett5777 20 днів тому +3

    What I can GIVE!
    This is so important!
    I needed this, today.

  • @terrikangas8310
    @terrikangas8310 19 днів тому +1

    That was awesome. Great way to remind us why we go to Mass. ❤

  • @barbarawalsh2875
    @barbarawalsh2875 19 днів тому +1

    As always right on target. God bless you and your beautiful words.

  • @mollynygord1516
    @mollynygord1516 19 днів тому

    I've heard you answer this question before about 3 years ago. I NEEDED this answer. It's not about me, it's about God. It helped me so much and I faithfully attend every Sunday since I heard that answer. You also said that I should bring the best I have to mass so it helped me when my 3yr old was throwing tantrums😂. Lord, my children are the beat I have and one of them is throwing a tantrum but he is still my best so here he is!

  • @zoltonthemagnificent88
    @zoltonthemagnificent88 19 днів тому

    I’m on the opposite trajectory. I’ve been getting more out of Mass these last few years. I used to go because it was something that you were supposed to do. Then I looked back on my life and have seen what God has done for me and I feel humbled. I’ve slowly realized it’s not about me or fulfilling an obligation but how I can become an example of His mercy to help serve others. It’s not been a perfect trajectory but it’s getting better. Now I look forward to it.

  • @LoneStarTecas
    @LoneStarTecas 19 днів тому +1

    Amen fr Mike ! 🎉

  • @GMurph2336
    @GMurph2336 20 днів тому +1

    Fr. Mike’s hair, like his message is always fantastic.

  • @mr.e8432
    @mr.e8432 6 днів тому

    I think you are absolutely right. The issue is people expect to “get something out of it” and feel like they’re missing out when they don’t. We are there to give, to worship, not to get. That’s the difference between non denominational/protestants and Catholic mass. My friends non denominational services feel like entertainment not worship. One thing that has helped me is I bought a copy of Peter Kreeft’s book Food for the Soul. It has the mass readings for every Sunday with a brief summary/reflection on each. I read the upcoming Sundays readings during the week a few times and during mass I purchased a missal to follow along with the mass. (Yes, they make weekly and daily missals for the Novus Ordo as well).

  • @charlottebarnes6761
    @charlottebarnes6761 19 днів тому +1

    Thank You Father

  • @Barely_Tolerable
    @Barely_Tolerable 19 днів тому +1

    I needed to hear this ❤

  • @danhancock2364
    @danhancock2364 19 днів тому +1

    Father Mike drop!!! This was a great video!

  • @LauraHogue-k5u
    @LauraHogue-k5u 19 днів тому +1

    I nearly always leave Mass with a huge sense of peace. If I am still feeling preoccupied or anxious, I do know I still got a blessing from being there. Yes, we go to worship and thank God; but each time we are there, we witness miracles. That should be enough.

  • @paulforbes1217
    @paulforbes1217 19 днів тому +1

    Magnificent teaching. Viva Cristo Rey!

  • @Mayormyk123
    @Mayormyk123 19 днів тому +1

    Excellent!!!! thank you so much

  • @katorkwase
    @katorkwase 20 днів тому +2

    Wow the mass is for me to worship God, what I can give just as I receive the word and holy communion

  • @ChristineMcg
    @ChristineMcg 14 днів тому

    Thank you Fr Mike. Jesus I trust in you🙏

  • @marybussey4473
    @marybussey4473 19 днів тому

    As always, Father Mike gets right to heart of how to walk in to Mass. Today is my Son's Confirmation Preparation Class, I am going to ask for this video to be played. Thank you, Father Mike. 💙💙💙

  • @gaylewesterlind9563
    @gaylewesterlind9563 19 днів тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @BensWorkshop
    @BensWorkshop 19 днів тому

    As you say Father Mike, we go to Worship God and participate in the Sacrifice. However I do also get peace and a spiritual boost. Also helps that I go to confession once a week.

  • @stefiernst
    @stefiernst 19 днів тому

    ❤ I would do everything I could to explain to every single person how honor we should be to be at mass not only Sunday because “we have to” but because we WANT TO. And forget about us and love Jesus completely like he does to us. So well explained again… touchdown Father 😅 many blessings to all and let’s attend mass with a loving heart ❤️ for him. The one that sacrificed himself out of love.

  • @platanopower9568
    @platanopower9568 20 днів тому +9

    Can you respond to Pope Francis comments last week about ‘all faiths lead to God’?

    • @larrys4383
      @larrys4383 19 днів тому

      Council of Trent posted a video today. Also, the entire speech is available in English on the Vatican website.

  • @davidmorton2780
    @davidmorton2780 19 днів тому +1

    I LOVE Mass. I think it would help folks to get there early, say the rosary and let the world go for a couple hours and worship our Lord and all he did for us. I go on Fridays, most Saturdays and every Sunday. I just love Mass.

  • @marthalindsey5599
    @marthalindsey5599 19 днів тому +1

    Well said!

  • @GB-xt4hc
    @GB-xt4hc 20 днів тому +7

    Even in our fallen and sinful lives, we can offer up our falleness to Our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • @monicageller226
    @monicageller226 19 днів тому +1

    I had a loved one reach out telling me she doesn’t like to go by herself as if it were a social event. She changed her mind once I told her you’re not going for you, you’re going for God! Even when you don’t feel like it guess what? It’s not about you. It’s about God!! We’re so blessed as Catholics sometimes we take it for granted.

    • @jimselimos4863
      @jimselimos4863 19 днів тому

      Sadly, i, usually, take it for granted.

  • @JánTkáč-r7z
    @JánTkáč-r7z 19 днів тому

    Thank you for insight + God Bless You

  • @mathildawalz6406
    @mathildawalz6406 19 днів тому +1

    i want to sharing my experience about daily mass. i ever think daily mass it's not important for me. when i join some camp about youth catholic, i should follow daily mass for 1 week. At there i found how beautiful eucharist for me. I,m so glad because when i doing daily mass it's not about what i want and God should granted all. But, with daily mass,, i open my heart, my soul to listen what God talk with me and i do conversation with God. That can be i closed with God (as who already create me). even i have heard time in my life an i doing daily mass, I believe God with me and always help me. So, daily mass or sunday mass that is so beautiful in my life, i can met others and get joy from eucharist. So Proud to be Catholic

  • @brianlebreton7011
    @brianlebreton7011 19 днів тому

    Thank you. Great insight. Important message. Perspective-changing deliberation.

  • @peterdwightsavundranayagam6758
    @peterdwightsavundranayagam6758 19 днів тому

    Great insight Fr. I wish there were more Priests like you in Sri Lanka

  • @lguevara586
    @lguevara586 19 днів тому +3

    Humans! We always try to make every thing about ourselves. 😢 Lord, hv mercy. 🙏

  • @elisabettagarcia2620
    @elisabettagarcia2620 19 днів тому

    Thank you, Father Mike! 💜

  • @loveluckhurst
    @loveluckhurst 19 днів тому

    Thank you for speaking out 🙏

  • @deb9806
    @deb9806 19 днів тому

    I live in a neighborhood with many ultra Orthodox Jewish families. They walk to synagage every Saturday or holiday and it's rain, snow, etc. I have them inspire me because it's not a "don't want too" it's what you do and what you are.

  • @Bork98
    @Bork98 18 днів тому

    A couple years ago, I truly became aware of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. After that, I love going to mass and adoration as often as I can. I get to spend time with Jesus! It makes me sad when so many people are socializing before and even during mass. Socialize after mass outside of church or in the gathering space, but in church, Jesus should be our focus.

  • @anneturner2759
    @anneturner2759 19 днів тому +3

    I go to mass for the Eucharist and I look at Christ ❤

  • @LucyGebhardt
    @LucyGebhardt 19 днів тому +2

    True, Mass, is meant to Worship God and be thankful. Amen

  • @KellyS_77
    @KellyS_77 20 днів тому +2

    The last mass I went to, a child (9 or 10 years old) was splashing around in the holy water of the font. People were talking loudly before and after Mass, and many were chit chatting quietly during the Mass. The actual clergy were fine, but the behavior and actions of the other people in attendance made concentrating on worship difficult.

  • @michellerene9678
    @michellerene9678 20 днів тому +6

    I used to feel that way, too, until a wise woman explained her reasoning that if Jesus could agonize on the cross for hours to show His love for her, then she could show up at the foot of the cross for at least an hour each week to console Him.

  • @ziesha.marie11
    @ziesha.marie11 20 днів тому +1

    I started takign notes esp during homilies

  • @catholicchannel3310
    @catholicchannel3310 19 днів тому +1

    I must confess, sometimes I have a hard time focusing 🙏🏼

    • @workinprogress-ye5or
      @workinprogress-ye5or 19 днів тому +1

      I remember a priest missing a section (not with Eucharist) and apologizing but even for them, it's tiring at times I'm sure when one priest has to do multiple masses. You don't have the newness of a young priest and trying to find a good sermon or write one yourself can take time and you might not feel well but you do it. Sometimes you just have to do it and feelings come later

  • @thisis_chavez
    @thisis_chavez 20 днів тому +1

    I always pray that I become a successful Catholic Social Media Influencer to spread the teachings and Revelations of the Catholic Church and the entire Christendom. I hope and pray the Devotion to the Eucharist and the Holy Souls in Purgatory helps me.
    St. Evodius of Antioch, pray for us

  • @itinerantpatriot1196
    @itinerantpatriot1196 19 днів тому

    Well put Father. I'm going through a bit of a rough patch right now and some days are better than others. This past Sunday was one of those not so good days. I hoped Mass would lift my spirits. Truth be told, it really didn't. But like you say, that's okay. I don't go to Mass to get my belly tickled or to get some sort of cosmic hug. I go to honor God. To spend some time with His Son, and join Him in the Eucharist. A couple weeks back I left and was actually singing on the way home I was so swept up in it. The Holy Spirit was on my heart because I opened it to Him that morning. That was a bonus. Next week, I might be singing again. But I will be there and I'll tell you what, it's during the hard times that you realize why Jesus left the light on for you. At least that's how it works for me.
    "Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted." ― Matthew 23: 12

  • @GrinvalskyMchone
    @GrinvalskyMchone 19 днів тому +67

    *I'm glad you made this video,* it reminds me of my transformation from a nobody to good home, $89k biweekly and a good daughter full of love..

    • @mamichulahazeleyes
      @mamichulahazeleyes 19 днів тому

      Please how ?

    • @mamichulahazeleyes
      @mamichulahazeleyes 19 днів тому +2

      Am a born Christian and sometimes I feel so down 😭 of myself because of low finance but I still believe God😞

    • @GrinvalskyMchone
      @GrinvalskyMchone 19 днів тому

      It's Maria Angelina Alexander doing she's changed my life. A BROKER- like her is what you need.

    • @GrinvalskyMchone
      @GrinvalskyMchone 19 днів тому

      $356K monthly is something you should feel differently about....

    • @TempieHeidi
      @TempieHeidi 19 днів тому

      Lovely! I enjoyed it like I enjoy a $100k monthly around the turn!!!

  • @emerobroin2577
    @emerobroin2577 19 днів тому

    Great message. ❤

  • @nclare7
    @nclare7 18 днів тому

    This really spoke to me because when I go to church I just want to be left alone to be with God. I don't want to socialize or do that silly "peace be with you" handshake. It honestly makes me so uncomfortable and I dread it every time. Do I wish them all peace? Of course, but I don't want to touch anyone or even make eye contact. Leave me alone.

  • @pathofpeace9586
    @pathofpeace9586 19 днів тому

    May Jesus be praised for His Infinite Divine Mercy I think we go to mass to worship God to learn from God and receive many graces from God through the power of His Divine Presence in The Eucharist obtained through the vessel of our trust in His Divine Mercy ❤

  • @lovely8888888
    @lovely8888888 13 днів тому

    I have confessed to this at one point, “i don’t fully understand mass.” The priest said to me, “If we, as humans, were to fully understand we would not be able to take it, the message is so profound we would die on the spot.” I realized maybe we as imperfect humans are not able to understand it right now. Not until after we pass away.

  • @seans.131
    @seans.131 19 днів тому +1

    During the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the priest prays "By the mystery of this water and wine, may we come to share in the divinity of Christ, who humbled himself to share in our humanity." --'Divinization: Becoming Icons of Christ through the Liturgy'

  • @OneLostWalker
    @OneLostWalker 20 днів тому +1

    Mass is a celebration ❤

  • @InExcelsisDeo24
    @InExcelsisDeo24 20 днів тому +1

    I would really like to hear more about the notebook at mass 🙏

    • @workinprogress-ye5or
      @workinprogress-ye5or 19 днів тому

      I remember a young man who later became a priest writing down things a priest he liked would say during sermons. Sometimes you want to remember a sermon or reading to look up later.

  • @FreedomandBaconHomestead
    @FreedomandBaconHomestead 18 днів тому

    Amen.