Amen!! Thank you for sharing this message. I was recently diagnosed with cancer, and as I am trying to focus on prayer, my mind goes elsewhere thinking of all the scenarios with my diagnosis. I then rebuke any negative thoughts and thank our Lord for his patience with me, and get back into prayer. God has been amazing throughout this cancer journey…I know he is by my side. Glory to him!
I am just now reading your comment on Ascension’s video of spiritual growth thru St Theresa. May God give you strength on your journey thru cancer 🙏🏻. I will include you in my prayers tonight. That diagnosis may lead into a “dark night of the soul” and may also illuminate your spiritual growth. Been there! God is right there with you on every step, even if family and friends prove unreliable. ❤
Regression is something I've been struggling with as a new Catholic, but my determination for the Lord burns bright in my heart. God is good, and he blesses me everyday, and I feel his love. Thanks be to god, and thanks to you father for these words of inspiration. God bless.
Powerful talk, Fr. Mark-Mary. “A prayer that is quiet, still, inner and deep...is a profound communion that puts one in touch with the living Lord...upright men will gaze upon His face, that is, will live in His presence...enjoying the abiding presence that alone stills the restless human heart...a transformation of the bride into the Beloved...here and now and continuing forever after...” --Thomas Dubay, 'Fire Wthin'
“Theosis is not an optional extra just for the professionals...It is not an excellence attainable only by a spiritual elite. It is the goal for which humanity was created.” ~Norman Russell ('Fellow Workers with God') “Holiness is not the province of experts...If there is a universal call to holiness, there is also a universal call to mysticism...If we are to be moral Christians we must also be mystics-each and every one of us!” ~Matthew Minerd ('Made by God, Made for God'; cf. CCC 2014 and “What You Don't Know About Christian Mysticism” on Ascension Presents)
God wants to teach me silence…i am F-R-E-A-K-I-N-G O-U-T!!!!!!!!!! I am focused on “Be still and know i am God.” I am doing boxed breathing 4 seconds breathing in, 4 seconds holding breath, and 4 seconds breathing out. I feel afraid inside. I also give in to despair for all excuses and reasons… the be still, boxed breathing and saint padre pio said, “My past to your mercy, O Lord, my present to your Love, and your providence to my future.” All helps. God is so big in there-the silence. Man, let hime roar and fight my battles says His will. Wow
He taught me about silence too! I talk a lot and a couple years ago He said He was gonna teach me to keep silent more. And He did! And He was so patient and kind and it was enjoyable. ❤ I also struggled with despair and He has released me from it. I am so full of hope for Him and the future. Prayers for your journey with Him!
Tip for someone who can’t do deep breathing bc it ratchets up my anxiety - vagus nerve stimulation helps me best, done by regular inhales and very deep and complete exhales. Best to you
Fr. Mark-Mary, thank you for the spiritual advice! It's very true that sometimes we treat God only as a rulemaker, or in Fr. Mike Schmitz's own words, as an ATM. I just want to be joyful following the rules of the church but deep inside, I feel very unhappy. I constantly wonder as to why we Catholics have to suffer so much, and another part of me thinks that I'm better than others for sacrificing etc but I know that's not true. There are many atheists who have much better intentions and help the poor etc much more than me. If God only wants to see the love we have shown others at the end of our lives, then they would have far exceeded me even though they are atheist. God bless.🙏🙏
Thanks, Father. I used to be really excited about that book too. Until i realized, holiness and prayer is a lifetime adventure. God doesnt always work as quick as wed like. Some may experience contemplation quickly, others, years.
Greetings Father Mark, Thoughts :- -> Message reflect with, "The Importance of Spiritual Obedience with Discernment of Free Will strengthen Spiritual Life in Lord Jesus Christ in every aspects." -> My Prayers for yourself, Father Mark.. Thanks with regards, Ranjith Joseph (R.J)
Her guide is my best friend's guide and also my guide. We started reading the book together the same year. the Fire Within NY Thomas Dubay. Amazing. About Saints Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross. (Wondering if he is also named Saint John of God)
1 Do the will of God. = kind of tough = I really love chocolate 🍫 also pretty grumpy / lazy / need money… 2 What happened to number 2??? 3 … 4 Life ….. 😮 5 Hitting Doritos and not praying enough 6 Bootcamp … not always cozy 7 Step in God cause I am pretty weak 🌠🌊
If you have the book they are found on page 111. Excellent book if you have not read it. 1) Do the Will of God. 2) Prayer does not depend on our immediate situation. Begin wherever you are. 3) Don't do the basics! Go beyond and go far! 4) Purification...as we are live and grow in our prayer life things will be difficult (that weren't before). We may realize some of our past habits kept us from growing. AKA no pain, no gain. 5) Make a real effort - particularly through penance. 6) Our growth is only limited by our degree of readiness for it (not God's). 7) Be careful of retrogression. We can feel like we are going backwards. Make sure you press on, press forward. We can easily slip back to mediocre prayer. 8) There is a correlation between virtue and prayer. Going deep in virtue will lead you to going deeper in your ability to pray. God's Grace allows that to happen. 9) The final principle for growth is determination....don't stop until you reach the top...again, by nothing we humans can do, but only through God's Grace. Keep going! Hope that helps.... 🙏
I have no idea what the will of God is, and I have no idea where to go to find that. Why must I always say yes to God’s will when God always ignores me?
WHO are Martin Luther, John Calvin, Ulrich Zwingli, John Wesley, Roger Williams, etc? Who gave them the power to form their own denominations…a disinterested judge? GOD?
Yes, our Lord made her a saint. He wishes for all of us to be saints and provides us with the grace to do so. Not really sure what you mean by disinterested judge.
Amen!! Thank you for sharing this message. I was recently diagnosed with cancer, and as I am trying to focus on prayer, my mind goes elsewhere thinking of all the scenarios with my diagnosis. I then rebuke any negative thoughts and thank our Lord for his patience with me, and get back into prayer. God has been amazing throughout this cancer journey…I know he is by my side. Glory to him!
I am just now reading your comment on Ascension’s video of spiritual growth thru St Theresa. May God give you strength on your journey thru cancer 🙏🏻. I will include you in my prayers tonight. That diagnosis may lead into a “dark night of the soul” and may also illuminate your spiritual growth. Been there! God is right there with you on every step, even if family and friends prove unreliable. ❤
Regression is something I've been struggling with as a new Catholic, but my determination for the Lord burns bright in my heart. God is good, and he blesses me everyday, and I feel his love. Thanks be to god, and thanks to you father for these words of inspiration.
God bless.
Love your videos and your podcast....great group of Friars...God bless you all
One of the small handful of things I watch on UA-cam that are actually good for my soul!
La vita è un pellegrinaggio, grazie Padre!
This is a love story…. Amen.
Powerful talk, Fr. Mark-Mary.
“A prayer that is quiet, still, inner and deep...is a profound communion that puts one in touch with the living Lord...upright men will gaze upon His face, that is, will live in His presence...enjoying the abiding presence that alone stills the restless human heart...a transformation of the bride into the Beloved...here and now and continuing forever after...” --Thomas Dubay, 'Fire Wthin'
“Theosis is not an optional extra just for the professionals...It is not an excellence attainable only by a spiritual elite. It is the goal for which humanity was created.” ~Norman Russell ('Fellow Workers with God')
“Holiness is not the province of experts...If there is a universal call to holiness, there is also a universal call to mysticism...If we are to be moral Christians we must also be mystics-each and every one of us!” ~Matthew Minerd ('Made by God, Made for God'; cf. CCC 2014 and “What You Don't Know About Christian Mysticism” on Ascension Presents)
To know the will Of God ,
is to Live the greatest Freedom
🔥 📖 🕊🕯✨️
Thanks for sharing this! I'm a caregiver for my adult handicapped daughter and I get frustrated at times!🙏🏼✝️🙏🏼🌹💙
May God bless your daughter, and may He keep you and comfort you. ❤
This is exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you Father. 😊 I've been thinking about Saint Teresa of Avila today ironically.
I hear you Fr. Mark Mary, I will pray for you please pray for me as well (Paula). We can do this!!!
God wants to teach me silence…i am F-R-E-A-K-I-N-G O-U-T!!!!!!!!!! I am focused on “Be still and know i am God.” I am doing boxed breathing 4 seconds breathing in, 4 seconds holding breath, and 4 seconds breathing out. I feel afraid inside. I also give in to despair for all excuses and reasons… the be still, boxed breathing and saint padre pio said, “My past to your mercy, O Lord, my present to your Love, and your providence to my future.” All helps. God is so big in there-the silence. Man, let hime roar and fight my battles says His will. Wow
He taught me about silence too! I talk a lot and a couple years ago He said He was gonna teach me to keep silent more. And He did! And He was so patient and kind and it was enjoyable. ❤ I also struggled with despair and He has released me from it. I am so full of hope for Him and the future. Prayers for your journey with Him!
Tip for someone who can’t do deep breathing bc it ratchets up my anxiety - vagus nerve stimulation helps me best, done by regular inhales and very deep and complete exhales. Best to you
You could also try counting without a particular order (47, 150, 3, 29, 487, 16, 12…).
It can be used to help with panic attacks.
Jesus I love you. All I have is yours. Yours I am yours I want to be. Do with me whatever you will.
Prayers for you, Father. Please pray for me
Praying for you Fr Mark Mary. St Theresa of Avila pray for us.
Thank you so much for your clarity and simplicity for us. She's my favourite Saint ❤
Thanks!
Thank you. Loved it.
I am also reading the Bible with your plan!!
Thank you Fr! God Bless you!
Fr. Mark-Mary, thank you for the spiritual advice!
It's very true that sometimes we treat God only as a rulemaker, or in Fr. Mike Schmitz's own words, as an ATM.
I just want to be joyful following the rules of the church but deep inside, I feel very unhappy.
I constantly wonder as to why we Catholics have to suffer so much, and another part of me thinks that I'm better than others for sacrificing etc but I know that's not true.
There are many atheists who have much better intentions and help the poor etc much more than me.
If God only wants to see the love we have shown others at the end of our lives, then they would have far exceeded me even though they are atheist.
God bless.🙏🙏
Thank you for inspiring me to try and grow spiritually!
Thanks, Father. I used to be really excited about that book too. Until i realized, holiness and prayer is a lifetime adventure. God doesnt always work as quick as wed like. Some may experience contemplation quickly, others, years.
Amen 🙏🏼 I will pray for you
A great challenge. Thank you, Father. I didn't know about your podcast. I'm definitely going to check it out!
Insightful, inspiring wisdom! Thank you!
Greetings Father Mark,
Thoughts :-
-> Message reflect with, "The Importance of Spiritual Obedience with Discernment of Free Will strengthen Spiritual Life in Lord Jesus Christ in every aspects."
-> My Prayers for yourself, Father Mark..
Thanks with regards,
Ranjith Joseph (R.J)
St Teresa of Avila is my favorite saint.
Her guide is my best friend's guide and also my guide. We started reading the book together the same year. the Fire Within NY Thomas Dubay. Amazing. About Saints Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross. (Wondering if he is also named Saint John of God)
Thank you, I need this!🙏🌷
Great video. Thank you
🙏🙏🙏.Thank you
Thank u 💓
Please forgive 🙏 me lord Jesus ✝️🙏❤️🔥
Father: complete surrender to God. You would make a great life coach.
Dear Fr. Mark-Mary - just said a prayer for you and for this community that we may grow in Holiness. PLEASE pray for me too.
Do you want to be a part of a discord group dedicated to holiness?
😊 thanks
Don’t aim for purgatory, you might miss. Thank you, father, Mark Mary.
Awesome
❤️
plz pray for me too
Amen. 🙏
Is there a way of knowing when God is sending you a sign?
1 Do the will of God. = kind of tough = I really love chocolate 🍫 also pretty grumpy / lazy / need money…
2 What happened to number 2???
3 …
4 Life ….. 😮
5 Hitting Doritos and not praying enough
6 Bootcamp … not always cozy
7 Step in God cause I am pretty weak
🌠🌊
If you have the book they are found on page 111. Excellent book if you have not read it. 1) Do the Will of God. 2) Prayer does not depend on our immediate situation. Begin wherever you are. 3) Don't do the basics! Go beyond and go far! 4) Purification...as we are live and grow in our prayer life things will be difficult (that weren't before). We may realize some of our past habits kept us from growing. AKA no pain, no gain. 5) Make a real effort - particularly through penance. 6) Our growth is only limited by our degree of readiness for it (not God's). 7) Be careful of retrogression. We can feel like we are going backwards. Make sure you press on, press forward. We can easily slip back to mediocre prayer. 8) There is a correlation between virtue and prayer. Going deep in virtue will lead you to going deeper in your ability to pray. God's Grace allows that to happen. 9) The final principle for growth is determination....don't stop until you reach the top...again, by nothing we humans can do, but only through God's Grace. Keep going! Hope that helps.... 🙏
Step 7 is so true for all of us
Do the will of God
Silence is all we need.
How many hours per day of quality prayer is needed? So my question is how many hours and what determinates are the quality of the prayer?
"DO NOT FEAR"
Saint JPll (and the STAR of the "3rd secret of Fatima").
How do we know God’s will?
🙏🕯🌹🕊❤️
How do I know what is the will of God?
Knowledge is justified true belief. How do you justify a belief in a god in the first place?
What is the podcast called
What was #2?
I have no idea what the will of God is, and I have no idea where to go to find that. Why must I always say yes to God’s will when God always ignores me?
To follow the 10 Commandments, the advice in Matthew 22:37-39, and the precepts of His Holy Church.
Numbers 6:24-26.
Amen. ✝️🙏🏻
I thought that the whole spiritual life IS to do the will of God.
Would anyone be interested in joining a discord group for wanting to become a saint. I need all the help I can get.
Whenever someone mentions god, I know they are imagining god, whatever that may be.
“Sneak our way into purgatory…”
Guilty
I liked how he said that
Eye opened
Jaw dropped
I got, got 😭🙌
Fr. Mark. I think you might have dry eyes by the amount you blink. If you want to get it checked out you can but it’s up to you.
🤎
Shortcut? Sabotage? Avoid both
WHO is Saint Teresa Avila? WHO made her a Saint. . .A Disinterested judge? GOD?
You would love her she is really fun and nice. She had a tough time and she was still nice.
WHO are Martin Luther, John Calvin, Ulrich Zwingli, John Wesley, Roger Williams, etc? Who gave them the power to form their own denominations…a disinterested judge? GOD?
Yes, our Lord made her a saint. He wishes for all of us to be saints and provides us with the grace to do so.
Not really sure what you mean by disinterested judge.
Praised be Jesus Christ! I am praying for you. Let’s take the narrow path. Pray for us.
❤