I’ll be praying for you brother. I’m a Seminarian for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and let’s just say these two Priest showed me how to have the courage to take the step of giving my life to God, as a priest or a father of a family. I’ll be praying for you and your discernment 🙏
I literally found Fr Mike then Pints with Aquinas and then Bishop Barron and was confirmed in the Catholic Church a year ago…evangelism on the internet works !!!
Watching Bishop Barron videos made me decide finally to become a Catholic. After interruption by Covid pandemic, I will be confirmed this Easter. Currently listening to Fr Mike's podcast, started on 1 January 2022. So lovely, strong, deep, both of you. I am 64,saved by grace.
Welcome home! Always uplifting to hear from another convert who was surprised by beauty, truth, and goodness! I entered the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil 2011, and find every day more joy in the Church. Treasure everything about this Lenten season! Pax Christi.
Not as ambitious as it could be, we'd need Father Casey Cole and Dr. Taylor Marshall to join in to make it truly ambitious. 😂 (But this was an awesome listen).
I’m in RCIA & about to receive sacraments. These 2 men were PIVOTAL in my walk to the Catholic faith and I am SO GRATEFUL to God for them. Thank you for this interview. 😊
I love how they talked about the stickiness of the internet! I had left the Catholic church and joined an evangelical church with no intention of coming back. I found the Bible Project and went through their bible in a year and learned so much from their podcasts and ministry. They are truly godly men! Well, somehow, I came across Bishop Baron and loved his ability to communicate the richness of the intellectual history of the church and the existence of God, etc. And then Fr Mike and his exuberant love for the Lord spoke to me. All the while the Holy Spirit was inviting me back into full communion and I realized that I needed the grace of Body of Christ to live my mission here! So I returned! PRAISE God! And thank you for these two men.
God bless us with priests. Good and holy priests! I'm in NW MT .only 1 priest, on loan to serve 3 parishes all dumped in together. .. and we are lucky to have 1 mass per week.
Praise God. I too left the Catholic Church for 25 years, explored priesthood in the Anglican Church and thought that was where I was meant to stay.God had other ideas…and after a series of events over a two year period I knew God was calling me back. I KNOW I am in the right place. The Eucharist has become alive…and finding these wonderful priests has helped me SO much. God is so good and so patient. I have come home.😊
I’m Orthodox but Bp. Barron is one of the best Christian apologists and thinkers in the apostolic tradition today and Fr. Schmitz is doing a holy work bringing the Gospel to the youth. May the Lord hasten the day Catholic and Orthodox are united in the Eucharist again 🙏🏻
I found Bishop Barron and Father Mike Schmitz on UA-cam during the pandemic when my church was shutdown. I still watch them every week, even though I have gone back to church. Can’t wait to see this! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😊
Mmhm, my first encounter with Father Mike Schmitz was about 8 or so years ago, they were using a book where he spoke as a guest in confirmation class. Afterward, some online Catholic friends introduced me to Ascension during the covid period.
Eastern Orthodox here, and these pastors are two more reasons of so many that Christian division must - must - be healed. I treasure the Catholic teachers who have contributed to my faith & understanding.
Hello fellow brother, as a Catholic I got introduced to Jonathan Pageau through watching Jordan Peterson's 4 Horsemen of Meaning which included Bishop Barron. Since following Jonathan's UA-cam channel, I have come to deeply appreciate the richness of the Eastern Orthodox tradition. My prayers go out for Christian healing and unity, that we may all be one though we are many🙏
@@charles3964 there are extraordinary riches out of Coptic Orthodoxy, too. We can no longer afford to be separated, squandering the riches of the Spirit. This doesn’t mean papering over what divides us. But urgency in the face of the Evil One rather than arrogance & ignorance is needed!
@@traceyedson9652 Amen 💯! May we all build upon what we share in common as Christians. Wealth is meant to bless others. I will have to check out the Coptic Orthodox traditions.
I feel the same ... It's time for all disciples of Christ to come together. As a Catholic I listen to orthodox and Protestant commentators as well. In fact I attended Latin mass the other night at St Patrick's in Melbourne and there were three Egyptian coptic women in attendance. And me myself I will attend the Ethiopian church down the road from me. Let's all share our praise of Jesus.
When I first discovered Bishop Barron on UA-cam, I binge watched until 2:00 a.m. for weeks. That led to watching Fr Mike, then Matt Fradd, and the list goes on and on.
i'm sure you must have found Fr Mark Goring. I'd like to recommend you to Fr Chris Alar to his series and Fr Donald Calloway. Fr Donald Calloway videos about Mother Mary and St. Joseph are astounding.
Bishop Barron and Fr. Schmitz have and are leading so many souls around the world to Our Lord, Jesus Christ. I am one such soul. Our Risen Lord said to Peter, "feed my sheep," and indeed these faithful priests and shepherds are feeding their flock. Thank you, Bishop Barron. Thank you, Fr Schmitz.
The two principal actors who stregnthen my Faith in Catholicism. You two made me believe in the real presence of Jesus in the eucharist. Father Mike was like John 6, and Bishop Baron solidifies the belief with the Transformative nature of the world. I used to see it as a symbol. when I realized it was actually Jesus, I ran to the eucharist as though the holy our was my oxygen supply. God bless you two. Much love from Cameroon
I have come back to the Church because of these two men. Kudos to what they do and how they do it. Father Mike is easy and comforting and gently challenging while Bishop Barron engages, stimulates and demands engagement in my scholastic side. I need and appreciate them both. Thank you,
As a cradle catholic ... I am glad to see the comment section full of people who started loving the faith after Bishop and Fr Mikes videos ... For me my parents have been the most wonderful influence added with my covent school by Franciscan nuns and teachers who loved the faith ...who instilled in me the love for my faith despite every thing to tell me other wise
The look of awe and appreciation on Fr. Schmitz's face when Bishop Barron speaks... yes. My expression would be the same. Some day I hope I am able to thank Bishop Barron in person for leading my family and me into the Catholic Church. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for good shepherds and gifted leaders in Your Church!
One of the best programs on my UA-cam station the references to books, movies, both Bishop and Father bringing people to Christ and the church. Thank you….
My two favorite people! I love Father Mike’s twinkling eyes & youthful approach while Bishop Barron is so knowledgable. Both Sunday sermons are so interesting. Both priests together is like winning the lottery! Best of the best. God bless you both for allowing the Holy Spirit to shine thru you & being Jesus’ hands & feet to His people. 🙏🏻
A C.S. Lewis Quote: I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, *but because by it I see everything else.*
Father Mike's "An hour that will change your life" changed mine. I have shared it with several people. As he said, I found Father Mike, then found, Bishop Barren, Sister Marian, Father Josh, Pints with Aquinas and so many others & I continue to learn more and am strengthened by the Divine inspiration I am so much more aware of because of these men. Praying for all priests, religious and their format. Thank God for these Godly leaders.
Bishop Barron and Father Mike, I'm certain the late Bishop Fulton Sheen is smiling down on both of you and your missions. You both do "new media," evangelization and our Church proud. Don't stop.
Bishop, I totally had the sowing seeds experience with your work. I watched an episode of "Catholicism" at CCD when I was in high school. Years later, when I was having a crisis of faith in college, God reminded me of that video and I read your book based on the series. It really helped me form my faith. Now, I am a 4th, 5th, and 6th grade religion teacher, and God reminds me daily that I am sewing seeds. I don't know what seeds God is sewing, but I trust Him to do His work in their lives.
What a great conversation! Bishop Barron and Father Mike have helped me get closer to God thru their inspired talks and journey thru the Bible in a year, and you've both helped young adult members of my family to get closer to God, too. Thank you and God bless you. John, you're a great host!
You and Fr. Michael have become two of my most favorite teachers in the Faith. Some years ago, I had a Young adults group that gathered one Friday a month - watched Catholicism and had a tremendous discussion - these were young people who wanted something to assist them to become good Catholics in the midst of the world. Fr. Michael is a hero in Divine Mercy Parish in Dartmouth Nova Scotia. I'm delighted to say that you both are helping in my ministry as Pastor. I too experience that renewal in my own priesthood with both of you. Thank you for your ministry!!! Very much appreciated Brothers !!!
Bishop Barron, Fr. Mike and Fr. Chris Alar are great disciples of our Lord and together they have guided me back to my catholic faith two years ago and my relationship with God has grown in leaps and bounds. I am so grateful for this type of media. I live in South Africa and would never have been able to have received their eloquent way of teaching our wonderful faith. God Bless
Here is a couple of mens men. God bless Bishop Barron and Word on Fire ministries. God bless Fr. Schmitz and all his faithful support staff. Thank you both 🙏🏻❤️✝️
I’m glad you two are easy to access through UA-cam. My curiosity started with podcasts like JRE, Jordan Peterson, and my own priest (he’s upload Sunday homilies). I grew up Catholic, went to Spanish mass on Sundays (I couldn’t connect to it - I was absent minded), and wandered back. There’s a lot I don’t know but thanks to the two of you I’ve been finding answers. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
@@kevincrandall2751 sure i keep him in my prayers as am sure not Many outside the faith like his truth teachings while empowering the faithfuls! We all have enemies! May Almighty God keep him safe & shower him with massive graces to carry on the good works✝️🙏🙏
I love them both! Definitely a part of my walk to the holy Eucharist and my salvation. I saw Bishop on lex Friedman and Jordan Peterson and then found fr Mike during my RCIA journey catechism in a year. I’m so thankful for these two! Absolutely. I was confirmed in aug 2023. Thru Bishops perspective I saw the lord of the rings in a very Catholic light. Bishops lecture on the Mass was THE one that hand fed the Eucharist to me. I had a surgery halfway thru my RCIA break and I found that lecture and have not missed another Mass except when I had COVID one week. I listen to hallow fr Mike daily homily too every morning
I converted to catholic about a year ago. Bishop Louis in Ghana inspired me I am happy I did. Very joyful and peaceful now. These gentlemen are a blessing..
I listen to you both all the time. When l am up north for 3 months on our boat l listen to Father Mike's Mass when there is no church near, and l say the rosary with Bishop Barron. I too want to help as many people get to Heaven. Thank you both for using your gifts to draw me and so many others closer to God.
Hello everyone, my name is David and I found Fr. Mike during the pandemic at a very hard time. I used to watch his Mass every Sunday with my wife and son. But it was something that helped me find myself how I needed God the most in my life. His preaching and messages really encouraged me. Actually, I am from Bolivia and I am language tutor and I was always interested in attending Mass in English. This is the reason why God is helping me have more options by being a bilingual. God bless you Fr. Mike and it is a great honor to see Bishop Barron and his videos.
What a a blessing! They are 2 of my favourite Catholic priests who have helped me with my spiritual journey these past years. God bless you Bishop Barron and Fr. Mike.
I'm so excited to see this, I started listing to a Bible everyday from Mike smit, because of bishop barons words on lent, and how it's to get more accustom with God, this is amazing God bless
I have been a non-denominational Christian since I accepted Christ as my savior and chose to live for Him in 2009. I heard Bishop Barron on Dr. Jordan B. Peterson’s podcast. I have been seeking more thorough, deeper answers and a better understanding. The Word on Fire podcast and the Bible in a year have been filling my mind, heart and soul in an amazing way. I am confused about staying “Protestant” (I’m not protesting anything 🤣) or trying Catholicism. Either way, I love God and will continue to serve wherever asked.
I produce content for 9-1-1 and Emergency Management platforms. I have learned so much from these two men. Thank you for helping me to remain centered in my faith and responding with integrity. It’s very tempting to turn to my inner fighting spirit which is incredibly unproductive. Please don’t stop. ❤
Fr. Mike! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for showing me the treasure of our Catholic Faith! It was during the pandemic through your voice in the Bible in a Year podcast that I became aware of how far I was from Our Lord and how close to Him I really need to be. Thank you for making The Word of God so accessible and understandable to us, simple people. My husband, my son and I are now listening to the Catechism in a Year podcast daily and today my heart was full watching him interested and moved from a video of Michael The Archangel Thank you! 🙏🏼 🤍🕊️ Bishop Barron, God gave you so many gifts and I am grateful for your wisdom and your beautiful work that you do for the glory of Our Father. I have been praying The Rosary daily and your videos are my favorite ones to pray The Rosary. Your deep reflections on each and every mystery move my heart and help me to focus on my daily activities with my eyes in eternity. Thank you so much. God bless you! 🙏🏼🤍🕊️
Bishop Barron and Fr Mike Schmitz were the first two Catholics I met, via UA-cam. Fast forward five years and I'm now a devout baptized Catholic. I'm so greatful to these two priests who opened the doors to the Church and gave me a glimpse in.
Wonderful...I live in the Caribbean and I'm just in awe by the preaching of these two priests. What a treat to hear them both in one video! What a blessing. Thanks Your Grace and Fr Mike! May God richly bless your faith and your ministry.
I’ve followed Bishop Barron for over five years now and am glued to every word he speaks. I’ve gotten used to Father Mike listening to his Bible in a year podcast. Two very different styles but both necessary and useful for this day and age. Thank you both
About new media...I listen to my priests when ever it's convenient. .perhaps I can't sleep. Pints with Aquinas had a BRILLIANT study of the shroud of Turin. 3 hours long ! I'm so blessed! I've found Jordan Peterson , Mark Goring, bishop Barron even father Corapi! A very wonderful spe a ker / preacher. And of course fr Mike Schmidt. He's a little brother favorite uncle! .I'm thankful for all of you!
Did anyone else feel what I felt ? Bishop Barron and his “ slightly “older brother and the love between the two of them . I don’t know…. this is probably not the right word , but I found it adorable.
I did. When he first introduced himself, as John Barron, I was wondering if it was a coincidence that both of them had the same last name. I'm a much older brother of a priest, so it was cool to see that...
It is beautiful to see these brilliant men, who so love the world through God's grace, looking at one another in such love. many thanks, Father, Your Excellency, for this chat.
I'm grateful to have had the chance to listen to Bishop Barron channel...I was born and raised Catholic, but unfortunately I never really understood my religion because no priest or mass ever explained anything clearly. I had so many questions and they were never answered. The Catholic population needs people like Bishop Barron to believe in Catholicism again.
Thoroughly enjoy these critical insights as the Church grows stronger. It’s truly invigorating for us Catholics and all Christians. Grateful to our clergy for keeping the faith alive and challenging secularism. God bless you all.
The part where Bishop Barron talks about the excitement from the team bc they got three hundred views in 2007 is so cool to think about! They really were trailblazers in that way.
Thank you, Bishop Barron and Fr. Mike for the work that you do. You have taught me so much about my faith and have inspired me to bring the youth closer to Christ! May God continue to bless you and the teams at Word on Fire and Ascension Presents!!
I subscribe to Bishop Barrons daily mediations and am listening to Fr Mikes' bible podcast --- Love them both and have learned so much. I agree that You Tube videos 'stick' other videos I may be interested in and have stumbled upon Casey Cole, a Franciscan Friar. Breaking in the Habit. Anyway I love them all and have been so inspired in my Catholic journey
Fr Mike! I just heard your comment about enjoying affirmation from fellow priests. I love your videos! They are super helpful for the people I minister to, but also helpful for me! Thank you and count on my prayers. Your brother in Christ, Father Juan Pablo
I had the same reaction as Bishop Barron at the end of the interview: Oh that was short! I could listen to both of them for ever! Thank you for such an opportunity!
Thank you for this! Both of you were instrumental bringing me to the Catholic Faith in 2017 when I received all my sacraments. God Bless you both for all you do.
I’m thrilled to have stumbled upon both Bishop Barron and Fr Mike Schmitz. I guess I am a piece of the fruit of this amazing tree of life, truth, love, and grace…rooted in Jesus. Thankful for the seeds you both have planted, along with many others at Ascension and Word on Fire.🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
What a great joy to see two dear friends that I’ve never met in person. Bishop Barren, thank you for walking with me through RCIA in your videos and most of all thank you for having Mass on utube during the lockdowns. I think you kept me on track during such a weird time. Father Mike, I was blessed to receive an email forward about Bible in a Year during your first year of production and completed it last year. I enjoyed it so much and learned so much that I am repeating it this year. God bless you both and thank you for impacting my life in such a wonderful way.
Thanks for doing this. It was great to see Bishop Barron’s brother, too! What an amazing family! I’ve followed Bishop Barron since the very beginning, and read all his books. My daughter and I belong to the Institute. What a blessing he has been!
I have never met either one of you but you have been my spiritual directors in many instances of my life and I continue to go to you for answers. Thank you for your "YES" to your priesthood and using the gifts of friendly, welcoming communication that you have.
Thank you Bishop Barron and Fr. Mike for the great work you do. Both of you are in my life. I read and listen to you both everyday. Thank you for giving me and others a new life in our Catholic faith. I pray for both of you. Amen❤
The two men who helped me get out of my anti-Catholic phase and now has me considering the priesthood. This is great! God bless!
I pray the Lord guides as you pray upon this vocation. We certainly need all the good shepherds we can get.
I’ll be praying for you brother. I’m a Seminarian for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and let’s just say these two Priest showed me how to have the courage to take the step of giving my life to God, as a priest or a father of a family. I’ll be praying for you and your discernment 🙏
@@jeannortiz8039 Saint Charles?
May The Good God bless you Brother
God bless!
I literally found Fr Mike then Pints with Aquinas and then Bishop Barron and was confirmed in the Catholic Church a year ago…evangelism on the internet works !!!
Yup. Agreed.
Congratulations! That’s amazing! Yay! 💖🙏🏼😇
It worked for me too!
I'm in my 50s and getting confirmed next month.
Watching Bishop Barron videos made me decide finally to become a Catholic. After interruption by Covid pandemic, I will be confirmed this Easter. Currently listening to Fr Mike's podcast, started on 1 January 2022. So lovely, strong, deep, both of you. I am 64,saved by grace.
Best wishes for you this Easter. May God continue to bless you on your journey. 🙏
Congratulations!!
Welcome home. God bless you.
Welcome home! Always uplifting to hear from another convert who was surprised by beauty, truth, and goodness! I entered the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil 2011, and find every day more joy in the Church. Treasure everything about this Lenten season! Pax Christi.
Welcome home
These two men are two reasons I stayed Christian and became a Catholic.
They’re both the reason I came back to Catholicism!
Or a large part of the reason, I should say.
C'mon...What could have possibly been an alternative?
Me too. I’ve just posted pretty much the same comment. Lol.
Thanks be to God 🤗🙏🏼
This is one of the most ambitious cross over events we've ever seen
More ambitious than Endgame smh
@Sanctus Paulus 1962 language, man! I have no idea what that long ramble meant either but you worded your confusion in a really meanspirited way.
Not as ambitious as it could be, we'd need Father Casey Cole and Dr. Taylor Marshall to join in to make it truly ambitious. 😂
(But this was an awesome listen).
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@@oliverclark5604 Where the hell did that come from?
Let's give the moderator some love. He did a great job.
I was thinking the same thing. A steady hand guiding the conversation evenly between these two leaders & followers of Christ. Great moderating!
YES.
The moderator is probably used to that… he’s Bishop Barron’s brother..! LOL
Oh yes. Absolutely☆
Thanks for reminding. Big God bless☆
He did a fantastic job moderating, except for at the end when he wished them both luck. Luck...a dependence not on God. A modern-day heresy.
I’m in RCIA & about to receive sacraments. These 2 men were PIVOTAL in my walk to the Catholic faith and I am SO GRATEFUL to God for them. Thank you for this interview. 😊
Exactly the same here. These two led me to Catholicism. To be confirmed next Saturday:)))
Congratulations and welcome to the Church! 🙏🏻
I love how they talked about the stickiness of the internet! I had left the Catholic church and joined an evangelical church with no intention of coming back. I found the Bible Project and went through their bible in a year and learned so much from their podcasts and ministry. They are truly godly men! Well, somehow, I came across Bishop Baron and loved his ability to communicate the richness of the intellectual history of the church and the existence of God, etc. And then Fr Mike and his exuberant love for the Lord spoke to me. All the while the Holy Spirit was inviting me back into full communion and I realized that I needed the grace of Body of Christ to live my mission here! So I returned! PRAISE God! And thank you for these two men.
God bless us with priests. Good and holy priests! I'm in NW MT .only 1 priest, on loan to serve 3 parishes all dumped in together. .. and we are lucky to have 1 mass per week.
Praise God. I too left the Catholic Church for 25 years, explored priesthood in the Anglican Church and thought that was where I was meant to stay.God had other ideas…and after a series of events over a two year period I knew God was calling me back. I KNOW I am in the right place. The Eucharist has become alive…and finding these wonderful priests has helped me SO much. God is so good and so patient. I have come home.😊
Two MASSIVE influencers who lead me from Protestantism to Catholicism. Very gifted and I thank God for their ministries, especially on here.
Welcome home.😌
I’m Orthodox but Bp. Barron is one of the best Christian apologists and thinkers in the apostolic tradition today and Fr. Schmitz is doing a holy work bringing the Gospel to the youth. May the Lord hasten the day Catholic and Orthodox are united in the Eucharist again 🙏🏻
Catholic Rockstars!!! What a gift! Please continue to pray for these two. They need our constant prayers❤️
2 years ago i clicked on a Fr. Mike video and now I’m about to be confirmed Catholic on Easter after going through RCIA
I found Bishop Barron and Father Mike Schmitz on UA-cam during the pandemic when my church was shutdown. I still watch them every week, even though I have gone back to church. Can’t wait to see this! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😊
Mmhm, my first encounter with Father Mike Schmitz was about 8 or so years ago, they were using a book where he spoke as a guest in confirmation class. Afterward, some online Catholic friends introduced me to Ascension during the covid period.
Great
Eastern Orthodox here, and these pastors are two more reasons of so many that Christian division must - must - be healed. I treasure the Catholic teachers who have contributed to my faith & understanding.
Hello fellow brother, as a Catholic I got introduced to Jonathan Pageau through watching Jordan Peterson's 4 Horsemen of Meaning which included Bishop Barron. Since following Jonathan's UA-cam channel, I have come to deeply appreciate the richness of the Eastern Orthodox tradition. My prayers go out for Christian healing and unity, that we may all be one though we are many🙏
@@charles3964 there are extraordinary riches out of Coptic Orthodoxy, too. We can no longer afford to be separated, squandering the riches of the Spirit. This doesn’t mean papering over what divides us. But urgency in the face of the Evil One rather than arrogance & ignorance is needed!
@@traceyedson9652 Amen 💯! May we all build upon what we share in common as Christians. Wealth is meant to bless others. I will have to check out the Coptic Orthodox traditions.
I feel the same ... It's time for all disciples of Christ to come together.
As a Catholic I listen to orthodox and Protestant commentators as well.
In fact I attended Latin mass the other night at St Patrick's in Melbourne and there were three Egyptian coptic women in attendance.
And me myself I will attend the Ethiopian church down the road from me.
Let's all share our praise of Jesus.
When I first discovered Bishop Barron on UA-cam, I binge watched until 2:00 a.m. for weeks. That led to watching Fr Mike, then Matt Fradd, and the list goes on and on.
i'm sure you must have found Fr Mark Goring. I'd like to recommend you to Fr Chris Alar to his series and Fr Donald Calloway. Fr Donald Calloway videos about Mother Mary and St. Joseph are astounding.
Because of these two men I feel so proud to be a Catholic. I am so glad to see them together. God bless you both.
Bishop Barron and Fr. Schmitz have and are leading so many souls around the world to Our Lord, Jesus Christ. I am one such soul. Our Risen Lord said to Peter, "feed my sheep," and indeed these faithful priests and shepherds are feeding their flock. Thank you, Bishop Barron. Thank you, Fr Schmitz.
Father Mike is looking at Bishop Barron with such reverence and admiration. God bless them.
Haha, yes, I, thought about that too!! Bless them
The two principal actors who stregnthen my Faith in Catholicism. You two made me believe in the real presence of Jesus in the eucharist. Father Mike was like John 6, and Bishop Baron solidifies the belief with the Transformative nature of the world. I used to see it as a symbol. when I realized it was actually Jesus, I ran to the eucharist as though the holy our was my oxygen supply. God bless you two. Much love from Cameroon
Both of these men were instrumental in my conversion to Catholicism. I've been hoping they would have a conversation together for a long time!
I have come back to the Church because of these two men. Kudos to what they do and how they do it. Father Mike is easy and comforting and gently challenging while Bishop Barron engages, stimulates and demands engagement in my scholastic side. I need and appreciate them both. Thank you,
As a cradle catholic ... I am glad to see the comment section full of people who started loving the faith after Bishop and Fr Mikes videos ... For me my parents have been the most wonderful influence added with my covent school by Franciscan nuns and teachers who loved the faith ...who instilled in me the love for my faith despite every thing to tell me other wise
The look of awe and appreciation on Fr. Schmitz's face when Bishop Barron speaks... yes. My expression would be the same. Some day I hope I am able to thank Bishop Barron in person for leading my family and me into the Catholic Church. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for good shepherds and gifted leaders in Your Church!
I love Fr Mike eyes when Bishop Barron share his moment... his eyes were lit like a little boy hearing a good story... God bless them both.
Yes , I saw that, incredible.
He looks at him a lot that way. : ) I don't like Matt and others, they don't seem as loving in some of the videos but I do follow Fr Mike and Bishop.
One of the best programs on my UA-cam station the references to books, movies, both Bishop and Father bringing people to Christ and the church. Thank you….
As a protestant, I'm a big fan of these two Christian leaders!
My two favorite people! I love Father Mike’s twinkling eyes & youthful approach while Bishop Barron is so knowledgable. Both Sunday sermons are so interesting. Both priests together is like winning the lottery! Best of the best. God bless you both for allowing the Holy Spirit to shine thru you & being Jesus’ hands & feet to His people. 🙏🏻
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I am a lifelong Catholic, but finally found some energy by watching both of these men.
Cannot wait for this. These two are massively instrumental in my journey to conversion to Catholicism. Praise God.
Fr.Schmitz to Bishop Barron to RCIA! Thank you.❤
A C.S. Lewis Quote: I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, *but because by it I see everything else.*
My two favourite Catholics!! I can listen to them forever!
And I thought Ben Shapiro's interview with Fr. Mike was big. This interview just tops it!
Father Mike's "An hour that will change your life" changed mine. I have shared it with several people. As he said, I found Father Mike, then found, Bishop Barren, Sister Marian, Father Josh, Pints with Aquinas and so many others & I continue to learn more and am strengthened by the Divine inspiration I am so much more aware of because of these men. Praying for all priests, religious and their format. Thank God for these Godly leaders.
Bishop Barron and Father Mike, I'm certain the late Bishop Fulton Sheen is smiling down on both of you and your missions. You both do "new media," evangelization and our Church proud. Don't stop.
Yes indeed Ven. Fulton Sheen will be happy
I loved watching Fr Mike’s eyes as Bishop Barron spike. Such a personal, loving gaze.
Yes yes yes. My two favorite Catholics to learn from colliding 🙏🏽
same!
God bless both of these wonderful Catholic leaders! May they both continue to save many souls who are lost in this broken world! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Bishop Big Brain and Father Big Heart. Let's go!
Bishop, I totally had the sowing seeds experience with your work. I watched an episode of "Catholicism" at CCD when I was in high school. Years later, when I was having a crisis of faith in college, God reminded me of that video and I read your book based on the series. It really helped me form my faith. Now, I am a 4th, 5th, and 6th grade religion teacher, and God reminds me daily that I am sewing seeds. I don't know what seeds God is sewing, but I trust Him to do His work in their lives.
To great men thank you god bless you
What a great conversation! Bishop Barron and Father Mike have helped me get closer to God thru their inspired talks and journey thru the Bible in a year, and you've both helped young adult members of my family to get closer to God, too. Thank you and God bless you. John, you're a great host!
"The Bible will offer an eternal perspective on our temporary situations." - Fr. Mike
You can see the fire in Fr Mike's face.
Was seeing the same , a special special man .
You and Fr. Michael have become two of my most favorite teachers in the Faith. Some years ago, I had a Young adults group that gathered one Friday a month - watched Catholicism and had a tremendous discussion - these were young people who wanted something to assist them to become good Catholics in the midst of the world. Fr. Michael is a hero in Divine Mercy Parish in Dartmouth Nova Scotia. I'm delighted to say that you both are helping in my ministry as Pastor. I too experience that renewal in my own priesthood with both of you. Thank you for your ministry!!! Very much appreciated Brothers !!!
Bishop Barron, Fr. Mike and Fr. Chris Alar are great disciples of our Lord and together they have guided me back to my catholic faith two years ago and my relationship with God has grown in leaps and bounds. I am so grateful for this type of media. I live in South Africa and would never have been able to have received their eloquent way of teaching our wonderful faith. God Bless
Also LOVE that the brother is interviewer, mediator. As a mother of 4 sons I know and love that relationship.
What an extraordinary talk between these incredibly men of God. Inspiring!
FR. Mike's talks are the reason I was drawn back to Christ. I listen to his channel while I'm driving to work everyday!
Here is a couple of mens men. God bless Bishop Barron and Word on Fire ministries. God bless Fr. Schmitz and all his faithful support staff. Thank you both 🙏🏻❤️✝️
I love Father Mike and Ascension Presents. Also love Bishop Barron and The Word on Fire
they are today's great evangelists
+ Pastor Dan Mohler. Be ready to be blown away!! 😲 You've been warned. 💖
I’m glad you two are easy to access through UA-cam. My curiosity started with podcasts like JRE, Jordan Peterson, and my own priest (he’s upload Sunday homilies).
I grew up Catholic, went to Spanish mass on Sundays (I couldn’t connect to it - I was absent minded), and wandered back. There’s a lot I don’t know but thanks to the two of you I’ve been finding answers. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I’m influenced by Jordan Peterson a lot
Check also “ Divine Mercy”
@@kevincrandall2751 sure i keep him in my prayers as am sure not Many outside the faith like his truth teachings while empowering the faithfuls! We all have enemies! May Almighty God keep him safe & shower him with massive graces to carry on the good works✝️🙏🙏
I love them both! Definitely a part of my walk to the holy Eucharist and my salvation. I saw Bishop on lex Friedman and Jordan Peterson and then found fr Mike during my RCIA journey catechism in a year. I’m so thankful for these two! Absolutely. I was confirmed in aug 2023. Thru Bishops perspective I saw the lord of the rings in a very Catholic light. Bishops lecture on the Mass was THE one that hand fed the Eucharist to me. I had a surgery halfway thru my RCIA break and I found that lecture and have not missed another Mass except when I had COVID one week. I listen to hallow fr Mike daily homily too every morning
I converted to catholic about a year ago. Bishop Louis in Ghana inspired me I am happy I did. Very joyful and peaceful now. These gentlemen are a blessing..
I listen to you both all the time. When l am up north for 3 months on our boat l listen to Father Mike's Mass when there is no church near, and l say the rosary with Bishop Barron. I too want to help as many people get to Heaven. Thank you both for using your gifts to draw me and so many others closer to God.
Hello everyone, my name is David and I found Fr. Mike during the pandemic at a very hard time. I used to watch his Mass every Sunday with my wife and son. But it was something that helped me find myself how I needed God the most in my life. His preaching and messages really encouraged me. Actually, I am from Bolivia and I am language tutor and I was always interested in attending Mass in English. This is the reason why God is helping me have more options by being a bilingual. God bless you Fr. Mike and it is a great honor to see Bishop Barron and his videos.
Praise God for this! These two have been a huge influence on my Catholic faith and are in my daily prayers. Blessed be God forever! 🙏❤✝️🕊
What a a blessing! They are 2 of my favourite Catholic priests who have helped me with my spiritual journey these past years. God bless you Bishop Barron and Fr. Mike.
Amen 🙏🏼
I'm so excited to see this, I started listing to a Bible everyday from Mike smit, because of bishop barons words on lent, and how it's to get more accustom with God, this is amazing God bless
God bless you on the journey 🙏
Two amazing leaders in the church who have helped this newbie Catholic tremendously.
Greetings from Poland.
God bless you 💙💙💙
God bless Bishop Barron 🙏
I have been a non-denominational Christian since I accepted Christ as my savior and chose to live for Him in 2009.
I heard Bishop Barron on Dr. Jordan B. Peterson’s podcast. I have been seeking more thorough, deeper answers and a better understanding.
The Word on Fire podcast and the Bible in a year have been filling my mind, heart and soul in an amazing way. I am confused about staying “Protestant” (I’m not protesting anything 🤣) or trying Catholicism. Either way, I love God and will continue to serve wherever asked.
I produce content for 9-1-1 and Emergency Management platforms. I have learned so much from these two men. Thank you for helping me to remain centered in my faith and responding with integrity. It’s very tempting to turn to my inner fighting spirit which is incredibly unproductive. Please don’t stop. ❤
I listen to Bishop Barron every day
Fr. Mike! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for showing me the treasure of our Catholic Faith! It was during the pandemic through your voice in the Bible in a Year podcast that I became aware of how far I was from Our Lord and how close to Him I really need to be. Thank you for making The Word of God so accessible and understandable to us, simple people. My husband, my son and I are now listening to the Catechism in a Year podcast daily and today my heart was full watching him interested and moved from a video of Michael The Archangel Thank you! 🙏🏼 🤍🕊️
Bishop Barron, God gave you so many gifts and I am grateful for your wisdom and your beautiful work that you do for the glory of Our Father. I have been praying The Rosary daily and your videos are my favorite ones to pray The Rosary. Your deep reflections on each and every mystery move my heart and help me to focus on my daily activities with my eyes in eternity. Thank you so much. God bless you! 🙏🏼🤍🕊️
May God bless B. Barron and F. Mike
These two men are so knowledgeable and yet "accessible". They keep you coming back for more. Drink of this water!
Bishop Barron and Fr Mike Schmitz were the first two Catholics I met, via UA-cam. Fast forward five years and I'm now a devout baptized Catholic. I'm so greatful to these two priests who opened the doors to the Church and gave me a glimpse in.
The two titans meet. I'm glad to see this. May God bless these two men of God.
Wonderful...I live in the Caribbean and I'm just in awe by the preaching of these two priests. What a treat to hear them both in one video! What a blessing. Thanks Your Grace and Fr Mike! May God richly bless your faith and your ministry.
Bishop Barron and Fr. Mike Schmitz, may God bless you richly! Thank you for all you do!
I’ve followed Bishop Barron for over five years now and am glued to every word he speaks. I’ve gotten used to Father Mike listening to his Bible in a year podcast. Two very different styles but both necessary and useful for this day and age. Thank you both
The only thing I didn’t like about it….was that it’s too short
I could listen to this conversation go on all day
Bishop Barron and Father Mike, thank you for all you do for our Catholic faith.
About new media...I listen to my priests when ever it's convenient. .perhaps I can't sleep. Pints with Aquinas had a BRILLIANT study of the shroud of Turin. 3 hours long ! I'm so blessed! I've found Jordan Peterson , Mark Goring, bishop Barron even father Corapi! A very wonderful spe a ker / preacher. And of course fr Mike Schmidt. He's a little brother favorite uncle! .I'm thankful for all of you!
Did anyone else feel what I felt ? Bishop Barron and his “ slightly “older brother and the love between the two of them . I don’t know…. this is probably not the right word , but I found it adorable.
I did. When he first introduced himself, as John Barron, I was wondering if it was a coincidence that both of them had the same last name. I'm a much older brother of a priest, so it was cool to see that...
It is beautiful to see these brilliant men, who so love the world through God's grace, looking at one another in such love. many thanks, Father, Your Excellency, for this chat.
Starsky and hutch. Bonnie and Clyde. Tom and jerry. Cheech and chong. And now Fr mike and bishop Barron. The most iconic duo evaaaaaahh
Thank you, Lord for blessing us with these men and their message.
I'm grateful to have had the chance to listen to Bishop Barron channel...I was born and raised Catholic, but unfortunately I never really understood my religion because no priest or mass ever explained anything clearly. I had so many questions and they were never answered. The Catholic population needs people like Bishop Barron to believe in Catholicism again.
So wonderful, God Bless you Bishop Barron and Fr Mike!
Thoroughly enjoy these critical insights as the Church grows stronger. It’s truly invigorating for us Catholics and all Christians. Grateful to our clergy for keeping the faith alive and challenging secularism. God bless you all.
The part where Bishop Barron talks about the excitement from the team bc they got three hundred views in 2007 is so cool to think about! They really were trailblazers in that way.
Thank you, Bishop Barron and Fr. Mike for the work that you do. You have taught me so much about my faith and have inspired me to bring the youth closer to Christ! May God continue to bless you and the teams at Word on Fire and Ascension Presents!!
You two gentlemen are truly heaven sent. Thank you for ALL you do
This is epic! I'm praying for both of you Bishop Barron and Father Mike!
I subscribe to Bishop Barrons daily mediations and am listening to Fr Mikes' bible podcast --- Love them both and have learned so much. I agree that You Tube videos 'stick' other videos I may be interested in and have stumbled upon Casey Cole, a Franciscan Friar. Breaking in the Habit. Anyway I love them all and have been so inspired in my Catholic journey
Fr Mike! I just heard your comment about enjoying affirmation from fellow priests. I love your videos! They are super helpful for the people I minister to, but also helpful for me! Thank you and count on my prayers. Your brother in Christ, Father Juan Pablo
I had the same reaction as Bishop Barron at the end of the interview: Oh that was short! I could listen to both of them for ever! Thank you for such an opportunity!
Thank you for this! Both of you were instrumental bringing me to the Catholic Faith in 2017 when I received all my sacraments. God Bless you both for all you do.
I’m thrilled to have stumbled upon both Bishop Barron and Fr Mike Schmitz. I guess I am a piece of the fruit of this amazing tree of life, truth, love, and grace…rooted in Jesus. Thankful for the seeds you both have planted, along with many others at Ascension and Word on Fire.🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
Honestly two of the most influential voices in the Catholic church in the 2010's, going into the 2020's
What a great joy to see two dear friends that I’ve never met in person. Bishop Barren, thank you for walking with me through RCIA in your videos and most of all thank you for having Mass on utube during the lockdowns. I think you kept me on track during such a weird time. Father Mike, I was blessed to receive an email forward about Bible in a Year during your first year of production and completed it
last year. I enjoyed it so much and learned so much that I am repeating it this year. God bless you both and thank you for impacting my life in such a wonderful way.
Thanks for doing this. It was great to see Bishop Barron’s brother, too! What an amazing family! I’ve followed Bishop Barron since the very beginning, and read all his books. My daughter and I belong to the Institute. What a blessing he has been!
Definitely a Catholic Church Mount Rushmore conversation. God bless these men.
I have never met either one of you but you have been my spiritual directors in many instances of my life and I continue to go to you for answers. Thank you for your "YES" to your priesthood and using the gifts of friendly, welcoming
communication that you have.
Yes in them I really see the power of saying "YES" to God.
Thank you Bishop Barron and Fr. Mike for the great work you do. Both of you are in my life. I read and listen to you both everyday. Thank you for giving me and others a new life in our Catholic faith. I pray for both of you. Amen❤
Wow 🤩. My two favourites walking saints. I am looking forward 🙏🏽