"Gifted people are used to being admired, not known, not loved, but admired." Fr. Mike just put into words something that I have been trying to explain to people for years.
What is the error? Patrick, are you one of those people who can't even acknowledge a single point a Catholic makes, even when it doesn't contradict your denomination or personal non-denominational thinking?
Fr. Mike is so right. After a long life, I finally realize, gifted people are used to being admired, not known, not loved, but admired. Maybe that's the reason so many really gifted people die Young. Never realizing there is someone who has always loved them. Someone who gave them their gifts. Someone who wanted to be their friend always. Thanks Fr. Mike. Always great lessons. You are truly gifted to always know who gave you your gifts to share. God bless.
My friendships are very one-sided in the sense that these people are so fabulous but I never hear from them unless I reach out to them. I'm an intentional friend but I feel like they're not.
Greetings ☕🫖 good morning 🌞🙏🏻 peace be with you dear brothers and sisters 🕊️ pray for those that have hate in their hearts that they find peace 🙏🏻thank you father mike for spiritual guidance and healing❤🌹🐎🤭
I love Fr. Mike! He's been a a great teacher and aid in my conversion. This is the best video of his I've seen. (I definitely have impostor syndrome.) I don't mind the fast talking. It's a pleasant change to listen to an excitable priest.
@Roman 2104, Jesus personally invented the Catholic Church, which in turn created the Holy Bible based on the living Tradition Jesus passed on to them, and the Church has been one living (visible) organization from Jesus' day to ours. If you call the RCC false, you call Christ false, since the RCC is the only way by which knowledge of Christ comes to you. (Even if you follow a historically novel Protestant offshoot of Catholicism, everything Protestantism believes in is drawn from Catholicism. It is impossible for Protestantism to stand alone. If Catholicism were to fall, all Christianity would fall--which is why the Holy Spirit has protected the Catholic Church from the moment Jesus created it until now, and will continue to protect it for the preservation of the truth, until the end of the age.
Roman 2104 No one worships Mary. #1 lie of protestants. Mary is asked to pray with/for us to GOD. Only God gets worship as taught by the Church. You have many misconceptions.
@PowerTime88 com Magníficat ánima mea Dóminum. Et exultávit spíritus meus: in Deo salutári meo. Quia respéxit humilitátem ancíllae suae: Ecce enim ex hoc beátam me dicent omnes generatiónes. Quia fécit mihi mágna qui pótens est: et sánctum nómen eius. Et misericórdia eius in progénies et progénies timéntibus eum. Fécit poténtiam in bráchio suo: dispérsit supérbos mente cordis sui. Depósuit poténtes de sede: et exaltávit húmiles. Esuriéntes implévit bonis: et dívites dimísit inánes. Suscépit Ísrael púerum suum: recordátus misericórdiae suae. Sicut locútus est ad patres nostros: Ábraham, et sémini eius in saecula. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto, Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen.
@PowerTime88 com the Bible is a Catholic book. We know it's the Word of God because the Catholic Church said "this is the Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit" and has the authority to say so because it was given by Christ Himself. Look up how the Catholic Church came to be and despite many scandals, wars, and the protestant reform she still stands. Why? Because Hell will not prevail over Christ's established Church. He holds it up. And He is in it. Not only spiritually but physically, and He is waiting for you to come to Him in the Eucharist. In John chapter 6 He tells us this, he tells us at the last supper and throughout scripture. Even the Old Testament prophesizes to this. In the book of Revelations we are told the mark of the beast is 666. Well, in John 6:66 we hear about many of Christ's disciples and followers leaving Him because they can't accept the teaching of the Eucharist
You can't be a catholic and a Christian ( part of the body of Christ ). Followers of Jesus don't adore a pagan goddess, they don't commit acts of spiritual cannibalism, they don't pray to dead people, they don't heed man made fables ( catechism ) forbidden by the true Bible ( King James Bible ), they don't pray to dead so called 'saints' forbidden by the Bible. All born again believers in Christ are saints, according to the scriptures. This unsaved showman will lead you to hell. He cannot have the Holy Spirit of Christ because he is a liar and deceiver. He loves himself. True believers don't follow a corrupt, sexually perverted empire of priests, bishops and popes. True believers don't go to satanic shrines to pay homage to so called apparitions from the devil. True believers follow the Lord Jesus Christ alone and obey His Holy word. That will do for now.
I was really holding in forgiveness toward someone who I felt really hurt me and broke my heart but watching this made me message this person and forgive them and let go of expectations of them.
Amen. You have to or else the room for Jesus will be taken over by this hurt and pain. I know, it's been years, but i'm dealing with it now. God bless you.
@PowerTime88 com Magníficat ánima mea Dóminum. Et exultávit spíritus meus: in Deo salutári meo. Quia respéxit humilitátem ancíllae suae: Ecce enim ex hoc beátam me dicent omnes generatiónes. Quia fécit mihi mágna qui pótens est: et sánctum nómen eius. Et misericórdia eius in progénies et progénies timéntibus eum. Fécit poténtiam in bráchio suo: dispérsit supérbos mente cordis sui. Depósuit poténtes de sede: et exaltávit húmiles. Esuriéntes implévit bonis: et dívites dimísit inánes. Suscépit Ísrael púerum suum: recordátus misericórdiae suae. Sicut locútus est ad patres nostros: Ábraham, et sémini eius in saecula. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto, Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen.
Thank you Father Mike and Focus team! There's this moment when you click on the video and God's like, "I'm gonna tell you something," and you go "Okay." and have absolutely no idea exactly how much whoever's about to talk has been reading your diary and exactly how much time your going to stare at your ceiling in this mixture of shock and embarrassed laughter telling God how incredible he is. That moment occurred.
@Patrick Montgomery I am not putting words into your mouth. You said "@William Douglas>>>while!!! it is you??? who is being silly???" Also, what about the Catholic Church is error and heresy to you? Please be more specific. The role to lead others closer to Christs is neither false, nor unneeded, and that is the priests' role. Sure, I will post about the Scriptures. Is there any Scripture verses you would like me to post about?
God willing, Fr. Mike will be a saint one day. He needs many prayers as we all do, esp since he is such a GOOD PRIEST and is helping SO many. What a good talk about friendship and we realize that we don’t need a lot of friends if we have Jesus. God bless all of you.
19:50 I have searched for months for this section on vulnerability and transparency. Its such a hard decision to let someone cross the plane from being just transparent to be vulnerable with them. It truly key to having a virtuous friendship.
This made complete sense to me. I didn’t meet my best friend until 1992. When the Lord whom had been watching over me and waking with me since 1971 brought HiM into my life.. I’ve had people who had acted like my friend only to leave, they had a agenda and it didn’t include me..
Roman 2104 I appreciate your effort to save souls. It’s really a loving thing to do. However, I have heard all the arguments against Catholicism. I am Catholic because of the beauty of the teachings of the church. I can see through all of the man made stuff and know that this is God’s plan for us. It’s truly amazing.
Roman 2104 I’ve heard it all already. I know the arguments on both sides. Aside from all the arguments, I can see that the Catholic Church is the only church that has not given in to secular society and remains steadfast in truth. That to me stands out above all others.
Patrick Montgomery I could never leave our lord as he is truly present in the Eucharist! If you could experience the Holy Eucharist, you’d never leave! It’s truly amazing! Perhaps one day!?
Patrick Montgomery She found the truth in the real presence of Jesus. Maybe one day you will too. You can't have a more personal relationship with Jesus than the Eucharist.
I knew a man who I really want to be. I look at him like an older brother although I'm older than him, his love for Christ and for others is so attracting. I would absolutely love to be good friends with them and build each other up. I just wish I could talk to him.
Patrick Montgomery He is not a liar. He is a gift from God, created perfect in his image and likeness. He was given a gift to be a priest and spread the word of God. He was given the gift to lead us in worship the way the Lord wants to be worshipped, through the mass. He is a lovely human being who God created to help spread the word and the love of the one true church.
Hello to all, God Bless You Father!. I will try to explain (with my limited English) how this video was sended by the Holy Spirit to me (us). Today I will do a presentation to a church group (all catholic) and the main issue with them, it’s the friendship, the how they can work together to Jesus without killing themself. The point to find the virtuousity of the other person, it’s better than find the common points of view. The example of David and Jhonatan was excellent !! It shows how is the Love into the friendship, that’s the Jesus Love to all of us. God Bless you Father / Dios lo Bendiga Padre. From: Caracas/Venezuela
How deep! A real introspection into our relationships. Thank you, Father Mike. I'm grateful that my last born son introduced me to your channel. God bless you always.
Thank you, Fr MIke. I was never really proud of saying that I didn't have a lot of friends way back in my youth --- even up to this day --- social media standards (?) --- but I was all right with that. What has mattered most was that I knew what friendships would strengthen my faith, who wanted to have their faith strengthened as well and how we had the same values. I shared your video with my children hoping that they won't feel unloved just because they have only a handful of 'virtuous friendships'. God bless you all the way, Fr Mike!
I think the expression of the most virtuous friendship in the Bible would have to be that of Jesus and Mary of Magdalene. How powerful and wonderful to have two people of opposite sex. A friendship that was based on love and devotion and filled with the spirit without anything sexual. I mean that to me is the absolute epitome of a virtuous friendship. 🙏😊🇭🇲
Well how very Unchristian of you. This man was called by God. He has given his life in service to the Church. Have you? He is doing God's will. Are You? I am praying for you and I am hoping that you actually seek out the TRUTH before you criticize someone ESPECIALLY someone who is ordained and has received God's special anointing as a Priest in the Roman Catholic Church. JMJ
Ha! Jesus will be the best friend ever...I’m not really worried about the rest. Currently, I feel like you’re my BFF Father Mike. Here for you if you ever for forever need an ear to lean on. God Bless You.
I used to think that until I needed to go to the ER and couldn’t drive myself. When you get older, you’ll want friends to check on you so you don’t die alone and rot away in your residence while no one knows you’re missing.
Praise God!! Thank you for this beautiful talk on what a true and virtuous Friendship is like Fr. Mike. I seldom find such friendships in life. However, I realized that when we walk with Christ and get to know him, he gives us the right friends to guide us in our Spiritual journey. May God always be with you and bless you. 🙏😊💙
Father Mike fulfills my need of knowledge and wisdom, more than any man has. Thank you, Father Mike. Not to say that the other wise things I have heard from amazing men are undervalued because they are not. Any piece of wisdom is wonderful and beautiful. Though, this is something I have noted because of Father Mike's willingness and beautiful ability to acknowledge the perspectives of many sides. He is aware that this are not black and white. They are clearly one specific way in certain aspects, though this is not always the case.
That was EXCELLENT! "...who are you fighting WITH?"... people committed to & passionate about the common goal are our source for virtuous friendships, especially when Jesus has a place in that goal.
@Patrick Montgomery with all the respect I have for every human being, your heart seems to be hurt and affected.. A person who loves God and has love in his heart doesn't insults other people's beliefs and religion! May God heal your heart and open your eyes so you can see the Truth!
@Patrick Montgomery Caffeine has a long half life in the blood and inhibits deep sleep phases. Patrick, Fr Mike is a celibate person, purity chastity and celibacy are one of the greatest virtues a Christian can have in the eyes of God, and speaking the whole truth, radical honesty without half truths or withe lies is also a virtue that is dear to the Lord. Regardless of what your religion is, aim for these two and also loving God.
@Patrick Montgomery, query: I pursued God and Jesus through Protestant (sola scriptura) channels for years, but never found Him. Roman Catholics opened up to me a world of rich and defensible truth, beauty and goodness, and I am now in a relationship with Jesus and yearning to know him better and better each day; I pray more, I am more patient with others, I have more of a backbone and am stronger in proclaiming God's truth and defending the Bible--so do you think Jesus really would not want me to be a Roman Catholic? It is Roman Catholic or non-Christian, for me.... because if I can't trust the Church that wrote the Bible (RCC) I can't trust the Bible itself and be a mere sola scriptura Protestant. Again, I ask you: do you seriously think that Jesus would rather I turn my back on Christianity entirely, and accept that it is false (since if the RCC is untrue, it IS false) and pursue Hinduism/New Age/Atheism--or would Jesus rather I fall at his feet every morning and evening, as I am doing now, and pray the prayers of the saints, and meditate on the mysteries of Jesus' life through my rosary, and attend my Bible study group to hear from the Holy Spirit through scripture, and worship him every Sunday at mass, and pray for my brothers and sisters and the whole world to look to Jesus first before all else? If you would try to chase strangers away from Jesus (by chasing them away from the RCC where they find him) I suggest your father may not be the father of Jesus, but the father of lies and division.
2 Corinthians 6:14 “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?”
📌I like the fishbowl history and I go back to those almost ones a year..Why? To remember be vulnerable to all. If you want to meet with Jesus (and others too), you must carry your cross like him.
Teehee x Infinity I feel closer to my friend at the gas station whom is Ethiopian. She’s a joyful soul and I love her. We have a serious bond, hasn’t seen her parents in three years:( #OnPurpose #VirtuousFriendship #Love #Unstoppable
I am admiring a friend of mine really virtuous... But unlike Jonathan ... I am not with him .... So becoming weak day by day .. thank you father Mike ... For this lesson what you taught me. God spoke to me through this sermon. God bless
When I was diagnosed with MS, I was attacked because of my virtues, the property manager were I lived said I didn't fight into the community. When I did they just didn't know how to address me. I got along with all the tenants
Everyone is my friend, though I have none. I have no enemy but I am an enemy to someone. I love everyone, but I am hated. That is okay, for the people of the world runs with the evil spirit, I will still love everyone.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines virtue as "a habitual and firm disposition to do the good." [1] Traditionally, the seven Christian virtues or heavenly virtues combine the four classical cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, temperance, and courage (or fortitude) with the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity. These were adopted by the Church Fathers as the seven virtues. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
My friend Nikki I met in 1st grade. She approached me. We have been friends for 40 years. It hurt bad when she moved. If I could I would be your friend.
@Patrick, what is your problem specifically? Fr. Mike here calls us all to attend to the word of the Lord, to pursue Christian virtue, and to encourage one another in virtuous Christian friendship to pursue God's will. Stop trying to chase people away from that unless you want them to abandon Jesus.
I agree with you Tiffany. He is very handsome, indeed! I find that I have to ask God to help me hear this priest's message. I don't want to turn this man into an object of desire. He obviously has a God-given gift. I share something with him. It is passion. It is a passion for Jesus Christ and the words of the bible. If we try to refrain from objectifying men then maybe we, as women, will become more respected for being respectful. It is a difficult task. I do not believe the priest bears a cross for his attractiveness. We all carry crosses. The worst crosses are born by those who live with deformity or disability. This priest is an excellent public speaker. And to be chosen to share the message of Christ, is clearly, God saying how pleased he is in this man and his work.
Patrick Montgomery You can say that a priest is handsome, or a nun is pretty. It's a fact. It doesn't mean anything. Lust is when you want to sleep with him, or imagine sleeping with him.
Great talk but please slow down a bit. My head is spinning. My sister talks this way too. Too much info in too short amount of time. By the end I can practically only remember what was said at the end. But all of it is well said, just have to play it back slower in my mind
@Patrick, have faith in God ;) What is it you object to, specifically? The notion that God calls us to pursue virtue, and to pursue friendships that encourage us in virtue?
@Patrick, oh so you admit you're just trolling and there was nothing wrong with Fr. Mike's specific teaching here. (You're just generically trying to spread fear about some VAGUE "false teaching" that you actually can't even put words to.) Cool beans.
@Roman 2104, you are spreading lies from the father of lies. Calm down, and peacefully educate yourself before speaking further evil words against Christ's body.
You love God & you don't want females to break the 9th commandment or males to have the sin of envy. That's the risk one takes when one goes public. As for us, we aren't allowed to covet a priest because he is married to the Church.
Roman, as if often the case, when I encounter Catholic-bashing Protestants, it starts out with vagaries and abstractions, and one has to suffer through those before it comes down to the misunderstandings about the Catholic Church and/or the Bible. Statues aren't idols. Sorry, but you seem to have misunderstood the books of the Old Covenant.
Roman 2104 So you celebrate the feast day the Catholic church established? Interesting. You read the Bible that was given by the Church too. Catholic.com
The Reality is, I'm tired of being almost killed in Racine WI. USA. People are afraid to walk with me.. "Girl, I'm sorry, but I got kids... I can't even walk with you! That car, almost killed you, us... You just said you almost got run over! Now it was almost me... And you... I can't even walk with you..." I told her that I completely understood. Where are the Brave Catholics while ... I'm sending out my last SOS, to my Catholic Church. I'm in Wisconsin, where are you, Father Mike? I Pray You show up before I Die, SOS, MAYDAY ...? MAY GOD SPEED YOU TO SECURE MY LIFE.
Patrick Montgomery Thank you for your reply. I'm a 60 year Cradle Catholic. I truly believe if not for Jesus I wouldn't be alive. I'm indeed Walking with Christ. GOD Bless.
To love your enemy, it is best to stay away from them. If you love your enemy soulfully, then you won't be around to tempt them into sin. Father said to stay away from the wicked far from the east to the west. Why would he say that and you are supposed to love your enemy? Love is to keep them from sinning against you, it is best to stay away from them so that you will not be the reason for thier sins. Does this make sense to you?
ive realized Patricia has commented on every comment, it is apparent he does not come to learn the other side. he just has a blinding hatred for what he falsely believes is the Catholic church. strange how humility and humbleness seems to escape those anti-christian prots.
FR Mike : *" They don't want you to be friends with many people, MAX is TWO"* Me: *"Yeah ..uh...nope"* Everyone else : *" Yeah he is so great and is so right ALWAYS "* lol jking..he's great and right...sometimes lol
I am the church, I don't need a building to be in a church. A building is just a building....evil people hide in churches but they can't hide in the true church. I have not found not one church that follows the bible, not one. The ones that read the Word from cover to cover and ask God for the wisdom and knowledge, they are the true churches. I am the church.
You are cordially invited to the Wedding And the Great Feast of the Lord Jesus Christ and His bride the Church to take Place in the Kingdom Of Heaven Really Really soon No Gift required. He was the Gift for you.
All knowledge and wisdome comes from God, not man. If you want to know the secrets (mystries of the heaven), ask God for the TRUTH and read the Word from cover to cover. He will reveal the TRUTH to you.
It is written that we shall not be unequally yoked. This is why True Christians and the Cult of Roman Catholicism can never be associated with with other
Jesus taught his followers how to share their faith with others. It is by your works, your deeds, and the way you live your life that you share your faith. This is, unfortunately, once again where Protestants have it wrong. Trying to force your belief system on others doesn't benefit anyone. Yes, Catholics went through this phase as well, but long ago outgrew it. Thank God. Model for people a Christ like life. They'll notice that you have a lot of genuine friendships. They'll notice your positive outlook. They'll notice that you spread happiness. They'll eventually ask. That's when you tell them you are a Catholic trying to live a Christ-like life.
“ Immediately after stating that there are only two roads, Jesus said: “Be careful of false prophets. They come to you looking gentle like sheep, but they are really dangerous like wolves.” (Matthew 7:15, New Century Version) Later he said: “Not everyone who calls me ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only those who do what my Father in heaven wants them to do.” (Matthew 7:21, Today’s English Version) If someone is called a prophet or claims that Jesus is his “Lord,” it is reasonable to say that he is a religious person, not an unbeliever. Clearly, then, Jesus was warning that not all religions are good and not all religious teachers should be trusted. READ! There are Bibles online. Don’t just listen to some guy and think:cool.
That is a talent and gift, but what feels good when you do it? Watching this means you're curious and looking. So often you won't see your talents and gifts because that's largely interpreted by others. This is what leads to imposter syndrome because it's what others think of you and hard to admit to yourself. What does being the best you feel like? Won't this help others see your talents and gifts?
In all love and respect, Catholics preach a different gospel. Dear Catholic, is it not true that Catholics teach, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord, is baptized Catholic and partakes of Catholic communion MIGHT be saved"? If you are a Catholic, I challenge you to either deny or affirm this doctrine! Yet, no Catholic ever will! They all smokescreen! That is because Paul wrote, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." No, Catholics dishonor apostolic tradition by contradicting the Apostle Paul! Yet, I met Christ - just by asking! "Ask and you shall receive." I know the Lord and the Holy Spirit abides with me. He bears witness that i am saved (Romans 8.16). Yet, Catholics pervert the simple beauty of the gospel, making it about them! Yet, Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
Anyone agree with me that this man (fr Mike) is gonna be a Saint someday?
We should all hope to be
We must pray for it
He’s already a saint ❤
Everybody in Heaven is a Saint.
He's awesome
I spend 99% of my life alone... this spoke to me . I always pray asking for a friend .. a real true friend
Yes same with me
@PowerTime88 com Where in the Bible, does it say that only the Bible ("and the scriptures"?) is to be followed?
Who was given authority to.....?
did you find a friend?
"Gifted people are used to being admired, not known, not loved, but admired." Fr. Mike just put into words something that I have been trying to explain to people for years.
amen
What is the error? Patrick, are you one of those people who can't even acknowledge a single point a Catholic makes, even when it doesn't contradict your denomination or personal non-denominational thinking?
Happy Easter, Patrick
Fr. Mike is so right. After a long life, I finally realize, gifted people are used to being admired, not known, not loved, but admired. Maybe that's the reason so many really gifted people die Young. Never realizing there is someone who has always loved them. Someone who gave them their gifts. Someone who wanted to be their friend always. Thanks Fr. Mike. Always great lessons. You are truly gifted to always know who gave you your gifts to share. God bless.
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Father Mike Schmitz burns for Jesus Christ when he speaks of Him. I too want to burn this way and live for Jesus Christ :(
Simple change, but change "for" to "with" and the path will be more natural. Good luck and have fun.
pray the rosary and you will experience incredible grace
@@ellied.3473 The roman catholic church is the church of Jesus Christ
amen
@PowerTime88 com, you are wrong. But we love you. I'll pray for you. I'll even pray to the Blessed Mother for you. Pray for us, too.
My friendships are very one-sided in the sense that these people are so fabulous but I never hear from them unless I reach out to them. I'm an intentional friend but I feel like they're not.
Greetings ☕🫖 good morning 🌞🙏🏻 peace be with you dear brothers and sisters 🕊️ pray for those that have hate in their hearts that they find peace 🙏🏻thank you father mike for spiritual guidance and healing❤🌹🐎🤭
I love Fr. Mike! He's been a a great teacher and aid in my conversion. This is the best video of his I've seen. (I definitely have impostor syndrome.) I don't mind the fast talking. It's a pleasant change to listen to an excitable priest.
@Roman 2104, Jesus personally invented the Catholic Church, which in turn created the Holy Bible based on the living Tradition Jesus passed on to them, and the Church has been one living (visible) organization from Jesus' day to ours. If you call the RCC false, you call Christ false, since the RCC is the only way by which knowledge of Christ comes to you. (Even if you follow a historically novel Protestant offshoot of Catholicism, everything Protestantism believes in is drawn from Catholicism. It is impossible for Protestantism to stand alone. If Catholicism were to fall, all Christianity would fall--which is why the Holy Spirit has protected the Catholic Church from the moment Jesus created it until now, and will continue to protect it for the preservation of the truth, until the end of the age.
Roman 2104 No one worships Mary. #1 lie of protestants. Mary is asked to pray with/for us to GOD. Only God gets worship as taught by the Church. You have many misconceptions.
Sooo happy for you. How has your journey been :)?
@PowerTime88 com Magníficat ánima mea Dóminum.
Et exultávit spíritus meus: in Deo salutári meo.
Quia respéxit humilitátem ancíllae suae:
Ecce enim ex hoc beátam me dicent omnes generatiónes.
Quia fécit mihi mágna qui pótens est: et sánctum nómen eius.
Et misericórdia eius in progénies et progénies timéntibus eum.
Fécit poténtiam in bráchio suo: dispérsit supérbos mente cordis sui.
Depósuit poténtes de sede: et exaltávit húmiles.
Esuriéntes implévit bonis: et dívites dimísit inánes.
Suscépit Ísrael púerum suum: recordátus misericórdiae suae.
Sicut locútus est ad patres nostros: Ábraham, et sémini eius in saecula.
Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto,
Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen.
@PowerTime88 com the Bible is a Catholic book. We know it's the Word of God because the Catholic Church said "this is the Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit" and has the authority to say so because it was given by Christ Himself. Look up how the Catholic Church came to be and despite many scandals, wars, and the protestant reform she still stands. Why? Because Hell will not prevail over Christ's established Church. He holds it up. And He is in it. Not only spiritually but physically, and He is waiting for you to come to Him in the Eucharist. In John chapter 6 He tells us this, he tells us at the last supper and throughout scripture. Even the Old Testament prophesizes to this. In the book of Revelations we are told the mark of the beast is 666.
Well, in John 6:66 we hear about many of Christ's disciples and followers leaving Him because they can't accept the teaching of the Eucharist
Amen...I love you Fr. Mike and may the good Lord continue to bless you and your evangelization ministry
Roman 2104 You obviously only think you understand Catholicism. We pray for you too.
🌹”When one loves, one does not calculate."😇St.Therese of Lisieux 🙏🏻4us
Thank you
You can't be a catholic and a Christian ( part of the body of Christ ). Followers of Jesus don't adore a pagan goddess, they don't commit acts of spiritual cannibalism, they don't pray to dead people, they don't heed man made fables ( catechism ) forbidden by the true Bible ( King James Bible ), they don't pray to dead so called 'saints' forbidden by the Bible. All born again believers in Christ are saints, according to the scriptures.
This unsaved showman will lead you to hell. He cannot have the Holy Spirit of Christ because he is a liar and deceiver. He loves himself. True believers don't follow a corrupt, sexually perverted empire of priests, bishops and popes. True believers don't go to satanic shrines to pay homage to so called apparitions from the devil. True believers follow the Lord Jesus Christ alone and obey His Holy word. That will do for now.
@@colvinator1611 the catholic church is accused of many fake things this is nothing new
Your problem Andree is you're in denial of blatant truth. You're living a lie.
@@colvinator1611 the catholic church is truth not a lie you have no proof otherwise
I was really holding in forgiveness toward someone who I felt really hurt me and broke my heart but watching this made me message this person and forgive them and let go of expectations of them.
Sirena Mafnas MY BELOVED THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE!!
Equalizertime
Not the point at all
Amen. You have to or else the room for Jesus will be taken over by this hurt and pain. I know, it's been years, but i'm dealing with it now. God bless you.
@PowerTime88 com Magníficat ánima mea Dóminum.
Et exultávit spíritus meus: in Deo salutári meo.
Quia respéxit humilitátem ancíllae suae:
Ecce enim ex hoc beátam me dicent omnes generatiónes.
Quia fécit mihi mágna qui pótens est: et sánctum nómen eius.
Et misericórdia eius in progénies et progénies timéntibus eum.
Fécit poténtiam in bráchio suo: dispérsit supérbos mente cordis sui.
Depósuit poténtes de sede: et exaltávit húmiles.
Esuriéntes implévit bonis: et dívites dimísit inánes.
Suscépit Ísrael púerum suum: recordátus misericórdiae suae.
Sicut locútus est ad patres nostros: Ábraham, et sémini eius in saecula.
Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto,
Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen.
Wish it was that easy. The other person has to want to forgive and forget.
Thank you Father Mike and Focus team! There's this moment when you click on the video and God's like, "I'm gonna tell you something," and you go "Okay." and have absolutely no idea exactly how much whoever's about to talk has been reading your diary and exactly how much time your going to stare at your ceiling in this mixture of shock and embarrassed laughter telling God how incredible he is.
That moment occurred.
@Patrick Montgomery And don't be ridiculous. No one is required to take offense to anything.
@Patrick Montgomery I am not putting words into your mouth. You said "@William Douglas>>>while!!! it is you??? who is being silly???" Also, what about the Catholic Church is error and heresy to you? Please be more specific. The role to lead others closer to Christs is neither false, nor unneeded, and that is the priests' role. Sure, I will post about the Scriptures. Is there any Scripture verses you would like me to post about?
God willing, Fr. Mike will be a saint one day. He needs many prayers as we all do, esp since he is such a GOOD PRIEST and is helping SO many. What a good talk about friendship and we realize that we don’t need a lot of friends if we have Jesus. God bless all of you.
19:50 I have searched for months for this section on vulnerability and transparency. Its such a hard decision to let someone cross the plane from being just transparent to be vulnerable with them. It truly key to having a virtuous friendship.
This made complete sense to me. I didn’t meet my best friend until 1992. When the Lord whom had been watching over me and waking with me since 1971 brought HiM into my life.. I’ve had people who had acted like my friend only to leave, they had a agenda and it didn’t include me..
This is a clear explanation of what friendship really is.
Beautiful Father Mike! Speaking True Catholic Beauty as always!
Roman 2104 I appreciate your effort to save souls. It’s really a loving thing to do. However, I have heard all the arguments against Catholicism. I am Catholic because of the beauty of the teachings of the church. I can see through all of the man made stuff and know that this is God’s plan for us. It’s truly amazing.
Roman 2104 I’ve heard it all already. I know the arguments on both sides. Aside from all the arguments, I can see that the Catholic Church is the only church that has not given in to secular society and remains steadfast in truth. That to me stands out above all others.
Patrick Montgomery I could never leave our lord as he is truly present in the Eucharist! If you could experience the Holy Eucharist, you’d never leave! It’s truly amazing! Perhaps one day!?
Patrick Montgomery She found the truth in the real presence of Jesus. Maybe one day you will too. You can't have a more personal relationship with Jesus than the Eucharist.
I knew a man who I really want to be. I look at him like an older brother although I'm older than him, his love for Christ and for others is so attracting. I would absolutely love to be good friends with them and build each other up. I just wish I could talk to him.
Pray about it and follow him Around and ask him will he be your friend
Aric it sounds to me like you are very sinsere about your desire to be with this person as a your best friend .Please tell him,take the risk,
wow Fr Mike is a BEAST
Patrick Montgomery cuz you sound crazy.
Patrick Montgomery He is not a liar. He is a gift from God, created perfect in his image and likeness. He was given a gift to be a priest and spread the word of God. He was given the gift to lead us in worship the way the Lord wants to be worshipped, through the mass. He is a lovely human being who God created to help spread the word and the love of the one true church.
So, true. Thank you, Father. I kind of getting use to listen to your fast speech :) By God's grace... I understand!!!!
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My life alone and happy in Christ!
Ur never alone with god in ur life ❤god bless
Yes, Lord God is with us. Amen 🙏
Hello to all, God Bless You Father!. I will try to explain (with my limited English) how this video was sended by the Holy Spirit to me (us). Today I will do a presentation to a church group (all catholic) and the main issue with them, it’s the friendship, the how they can work together to Jesus without killing themself. The point to find the virtuousity of the other person, it’s better than find the common points of view. The example of David and Jhonatan was excellent !! It shows how is the Love into the friendship, that’s the Jesus Love to all of us. God Bless you Father / Dios lo Bendiga Padre. From: Caracas/Venezuela
Oh, my lead gave me this. This is the best of all homilies. Disciples of Christ; no matter what era; they are no joke. Wow.
How deep! A real introspection into our relationships. Thank you, Father Mike. I'm grateful that my last born son introduced me to your channel. God bless you always.
Thank you, Fr MIke. I was never really proud of saying that I didn't have a lot of friends way back in my youth --- even up to this day --- social media standards (?) --- but I was all right with that. What has mattered most was that I knew what friendships would strengthen my faith, who wanted to have their faith strengthened as well and how we had the same values. I shared your video with my children hoping that they won't feel unloved just because they have only a handful of 'virtuous friendships'. God bless you all the way, Fr Mike!
I think the expression of the most virtuous friendship in the Bible would have to be that of Jesus and Mary of Magdalene. How powerful and wonderful to have two people of opposite sex. A friendship that was based on love and devotion and filled with the spirit without anything sexual. I mean that to me is the absolute epitome of a virtuous friendship. 🙏😊🇭🇲
Amazing talk, Father Mike. Gets to the core of it.
Well how very Unchristian of you. This man was called by God. He has given his life in service to the Church. Have you? He is doing God's will. Are You? I am praying for you and I am hoping that you actually seek out the TRUTH before you criticize someone ESPECIALLY someone who is ordained and has received God's special anointing as a Priest in the Roman Catholic Church. JMJ
Roman 2104 How did you get your Bible without the Catholic church?
Best message for ash wednesday. . .we continue to bless the Lord for your Fr. Mike. You are a gift to youth.
I love it! Thank you Father
Loved it loved it loved it thanks a lot for sharing
Ha! Jesus will be the best friend ever...I’m not really worried about the rest. Currently, I feel like you’re my BFF Father Mike. Here for you if you ever for forever need an ear to lean on. God Bless You.
I used to think that until I needed to go to the ER and couldn’t drive myself. When you get older, you’ll want friends to check on you so you don’t die alone and rot away in your residence while no one knows you’re missing.
This is so heart warming , it happens a lot to me!
Praise God!! Thank you for this beautiful talk on what a true and virtuous Friendship is like Fr. Mike. I seldom find such friendships in life. However, I realized that when we walk with Christ and get to know him, he gives us the right friends to guide us in our Spiritual journey. May God always be with you and bless you. 🙏😊💙
Thank you Father Mike
Wow! Fr. Mike you are an Inspiration! Doing Gods work. Chills
Thank you!
You’re humble that’s why! Go Michael! Amen!
Father Mike fulfills my need of knowledge and wisdom, more than any man has. Thank you, Father Mike. Not to say that the other wise things I have heard from amazing men are undervalued because they are not. Any piece of wisdom is wonderful and beautiful. Though, this is something I have noted because of Father Mike's willingness and beautiful ability to acknowledge the perspectives of many sides. He is aware that this are not black and white. They are clearly one specific way in certain aspects, though this is not always the case.
Wow... I needed to hear this so much. Thank you
That was EXCELLENT! "...who are you fighting WITH?"... people committed to & passionate about the common goal are our source for virtuous friendships, especially when Jesus has a place in that goal.
Blessings Fr. Mike. Take it easy on the coffee, lol.
Patrick needs to take it easy on the exclamation points.
Patrick Montgomery no, Father Mike doesn't lie. He works for Jesus.
Daniel Jahn I mean like that energy is crazy! Holy spirit give me that energy! Amen
@Patrick Montgomery with all the respect I have for every human being, your heart seems to be hurt and affected.. A person who loves God and has love in his heart doesn't insults other people's beliefs and religion! May God heal your heart and open your eyes so you can see the Truth!
@Patrick Montgomery Caffeine has a long half life in the blood and inhibits deep sleep phases. Patrick, Fr Mike is a celibate person, purity chastity and celibacy are one of the greatest virtues a Christian can have in the eyes of God, and speaking the whole truth, radical honesty without half truths or withe lies is also a virtue that is dear to the Lord. Regardless of what your religion is, aim for these two and also loving God.
Wow friendship is awesome and very very important
@Patrick Montgomery, query: I pursued God and Jesus through Protestant (sola scriptura) channels for years, but never found Him. Roman Catholics opened up to me a world of rich and defensible truth, beauty and goodness, and I am now in a relationship with Jesus and yearning to know him better and better each day; I pray more, I am more patient with others, I have more of a backbone and am stronger in proclaiming God's truth and defending the Bible--so do you think Jesus really would not want me to be a Roman Catholic? It is Roman Catholic or non-Christian, for me.... because if I can't trust the Church that wrote the Bible (RCC) I can't trust the Bible itself and be a mere sola scriptura Protestant.
Again, I ask you: do you seriously think that Jesus would rather I turn my back on Christianity entirely, and accept that it is false (since if the RCC is untrue, it IS false) and pursue Hinduism/New Age/Atheism--or would Jesus rather I fall at his feet every morning and evening, as I am doing now, and pray the prayers of the saints, and meditate on the mysteries of Jesus' life through my rosary, and attend my Bible study group to hear from the Holy Spirit through scripture, and worship him every Sunday at mass, and pray for my brothers and sisters and the whole world to look to Jesus first before all else?
If you would try to chase strangers away from Jesus (by chasing them away from the RCC where they find him) I suggest your father may not be the father of Jesus, but the father of lies and division.
You are a friend to many . They can not be all with you . Love lifted me . And you too .
the fact is that we can be friends, the reality is that many of us do not want to be friends.
This is darn good
@Patrick Montgomery What lies and errors? Lol
Excellent, Father!
2 Corinthians 6:14
“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?”
📌I like the fishbowl history and I go back to those almost ones a year..Why? To remember be vulnerable to all. If you want to meet with Jesus (and others too), you must carry your cross like him.
Amen Praise God Hallajiuha 😊🙏
Teehee x Infinity
I feel closer to my friend at the gas station whom is Ethiopian. She’s a joyful soul and I love her. We have a serious bond, hasn’t seen her parents in three years:(
#OnPurpose #VirtuousFriendship #Love #Unstoppable
litany of humility makes more sense now. you can be seen as common but still do great things
Thank you
I am admiring a friend of mine really virtuous... But unlike Jonathan ... I am not with him .... So becoming weak day by day .. thank you father Mike ... For this lesson what you taught me. God spoke to me through this sermon. God bless
anand john 7
This was amazing! 💖
When I was diagnosed with MS, I was attacked because of my virtues, the property manager were I lived said I didn't fight into the community. When I did they just didn't know how to address me. I got along with all the tenants
Everyone is my friend, though I have none. I have no enemy but I am an enemy to someone. I love everyone, but I am hated. That is okay, for the people of the world runs with the evil spirit, I will still love everyone.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines virtue as "a habitual and firm disposition to do the good."
[1] Traditionally, the seven Christian virtues or heavenly virtues combine the four classical cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, temperance, and courage (or fortitude) with the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity. These were adopted by the Church Fathers as the seven virtues. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
God & Mary Bles you,I would like yo meet you from PR!!!
SOOO helpful
My friend Nikki I met in 1st grade. She approached me. We have been friends for 40 years. It hurt bad when she moved. If I could I would be your friend.
Ojalá pudieran subir estos videos subtitulados al español, gracias. Dios les bendice.
@Patrick, what is your problem specifically? Fr. Mike here calls us all to attend to the word of the Lord, to pursue Christian virtue, and to encourage one another in virtuous Christian friendship to pursue God's will. Stop trying to chase people away from that unless you want them to abandon Jesus.
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Imagine being able to say Fr. Mike Schmitz is the David to your Jonathan.
He's like, "Whatever!" and I'm like, "I know, right?"
Strikingly handsome fellow isn’t he?
Tiffany Zoe, yes he is indeed. Some, included Father, may view that as a cross rather than a blessing.
I agree with you Tiffany. He is very handsome, indeed! I find that I have to ask God to help me hear this priest's message. I don't want to turn this man into an object of desire. He obviously has a God-given gift. I share something with him. It is passion. It is a passion for Jesus Christ and the words of the bible. If we try to refrain from objectifying men then maybe we, as women, will become more respected for being respectful. It is a difficult task. I do not believe the priest bears a cross for his attractiveness. We all carry crosses. The worst crosses are born by those who live with deformity or disability. This priest is an excellent public speaker. And to be chosen to share the message of Christ, is clearly, God saying how pleased he is in this man and his work.
Wendy Frances Milone it is proof God puts beauty in everything. Aren’t we lucky to see someone so beautiful?
Patrick Montgomery You can say that a priest is handsome, or a nun is pretty. It's a fact. It doesn't mean anything. Lust is when you want to sleep with him, or imagine sleeping with him.
He's gorgeous. And finding someone atractive is not a sin.
My friends will be Jesus and Mary
Being vulnerable is being transparent .
And it’s one of the scariest things to do ever 😱
@@daisyviluck7932 Around the right person(s) it's safe.
Superman
Great talk but please slow down a bit. My head is spinning. My sister talks this way too. Too much info in too short amount of time. By the end I can practically only remember what was said at the end. But all of it is well said, just have to play it back slower in my mind
@Patrick, have faith in God ;) What is it you object to, specifically? The notion that God calls us to pursue virtue, and to pursue friendships that encourage us in virtue?
@Patrick, oh so you admit you're just trolling and there was nothing wrong with Fr. Mike's specific teaching here. (You're just generically trying to spread fear about some VAGUE "false teaching" that you actually can't even put words to.) Cool beans.
@Roman 2104, you are spreading lies from the father of lies. Calm down, and peacefully educate yourself before speaking further evil words against Christ's body.
He usually doesn't talk like this, but this time he was low on time.
C L If you go into the settings you can slow down the video! :)
Tina Augustine did a talk like this at SEEK2019!! EEEP!
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You love God & you don't want females to break the 9th commandment or males to have the sin of envy. That's the risk one takes when one goes public.
As for us, we aren't allowed to covet a priest because he is married to the Church.
Roman, as if often the case, when I encounter Catholic-bashing Protestants, it starts out with vagaries and abstractions, and one has to suffer through those before it comes down to the misunderstandings about the Catholic Church and/or the Bible. Statues aren't idols. Sorry, but you seem to have misunderstood the books of the Old Covenant.
Happy Easter, Roman
Roman 2104 So you celebrate the feast day the Catholic church established? Interesting. You read the Bible that was given by the Church too. Catholic.com
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#DarnTooting
The Reality is, I'm tired of being almost killed in Racine WI. USA. People are afraid to walk with me..
"Girl, I'm sorry, but I got kids... I can't even walk with you! That car, almost killed you, us... You just said you almost got run over! Now it was almost me... And you... I can't even walk with you..." I told her that I completely understood. Where are the Brave Catholics while ... I'm sending out my last SOS, to my Catholic Church. I'm in Wisconsin, where are you, Father Mike? I Pray You show up before I Die, SOS, MAYDAY
...? MAY GOD SPEED YOU TO SECURE MY LIFE.
I will pray for you
This is a very strange post. Are you being threatened?
LauraBeeDannon I wasn't able to Attend a singlet Easer Catholic Church Service this year. I've had rocks thrown at me outside my Catholic Church...
Patrick Montgomery Thank you for your reply. I'm a 60 year Cradle Catholic. I truly believe if not for Jesus I wouldn't be alive. I'm indeed Walking with Christ. GOD Bless.
Fiona O'Sullivan Thank you. God Bless.
“Here’s Jesus that has these 12 friends”, technically Jesus had 11 friends.
To love your enemy, it is best to stay away from them. If you love your enemy soulfully, then you won't be around to tempt them into sin. Father said to stay away from the wicked far from the east to the west. Why would he say that and you are supposed to love your enemy? Love is to keep them from sinning against you, it is best to stay away from them so that you will not be the reason for thier sins. Does this make sense to you?
ive realized Patricia has commented on every comment, it is apparent he does not come to learn the other side. he just has a blinding hatred for what he falsely believes is the Catholic church. strange how humility and humbleness seems to escape those anti-christian prots.
I've noticed that too about Patrick. Glad that other people can appreciate how great Fr. Mike is.
Wow
Did you cancel my trip to Hawaii? Im just wondering. If you could, pls kindly bring it back. Thank you
just watching this for homework i u i
Myself I’m fighting with my addiction
FR Mike : *" They don't want you to be friends with many people, MAX is TWO"*
Me: *"Yeah ..uh...nope"*
Everyone else : *" Yeah he is so great and is so right ALWAYS "* lol
jking..he's great and right...sometimes lol
🚫☢️❗️From 🇺🇦 With ❤️
I think I’m sober because I have no friendships
I am the church, I don't need a building to be in a church. A building is just a building....evil people hide in churches but they can't hide in the true church. I have not found not one church that follows the bible, not one. The ones that read the Word from cover to cover and ask God for the wisdom and knowledge, they are the true churches. I am the church.
You are cordially invited to the Wedding
And the Great Feast of the Lord Jesus
Christ and His bride the Church to take
Place in the Kingdom Of Heaven Really
Really soon No Gift required.
He was the Gift for you.
Looking for a virtuous friendship! Thanks God!!
🤣🤣🤣 #Y’all 🙌🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻
Somebody might not want to pay for your Jesus or God again.
There's no second chances.
All knowledge and wisdome comes from God, not man. If you want to know the secrets (mystries of the heaven), ask God for the TRUTH and read the Word from cover to cover. He will reveal the TRUTH to you.
It is written that we shall not be unequally yoked. This is why True Christians and the Cult of Roman Catholicism can never be associated with with other
Jesus taught his followers how to share their faith with others. It is by your works, your deeds, and the way you live your life that you share your faith. This is, unfortunately, once again where Protestants have it wrong. Trying to force your belief system on others doesn't benefit anyone. Yes, Catholics went through this phase as well, but long ago outgrew it. Thank God. Model for people a Christ like life. They'll notice that you have a lot of genuine friendships. They'll notice your positive outlook. They'll notice that you spread happiness. They'll eventually ask. That's when you tell them you are a Catholic trying to live a Christ-like life.
“ Immediately after stating that there are only two roads, Jesus said: “Be careful of false prophets. They come to you looking gentle like sheep, but they are really dangerous like wolves.” (Matthew 7:15, New Century Version) Later he said: “Not everyone who calls me ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only those who do what my Father in heaven wants them to do.” (Matthew 7:21, Today’s English Version) If someone is called a prophet or claims that Jesus is his “Lord,” it is reasonable to say that he is a religious person, not an unbeliever. Clearly, then, Jesus was warning that not all religions are good and not all religious teachers should be trusted. READ! There are Bibles online. Don’t just listen to some guy and think:cool.
I compartmentalise 😔
Ja, natürlich! Sind wir nicht irgendwie?
I haven’t seen my talent or gifts
That is a talent and gift, but what feels good when you do it? Watching this means you're curious and looking. So often you won't see your talents and gifts because that's largely interpreted by others. This is what leads to imposter syndrome because it's what others think of you and hard to admit to yourself. What does being the best you feel like? Won't this help others see your talents and gifts?
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Even God is in about this. Why would God fucking need THEM?
Our brother Judas ?
Jesus said none were lost to Him except one , the son of perdition ,
Didn't He ?
Aristotele 😏
In all love and respect, Catholics preach a different gospel.
Dear Catholic, is it not true that Catholics teach, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord, is baptized Catholic and partakes of Catholic communion MIGHT be saved"? If you are a Catholic, I challenge you to either deny or affirm this doctrine! Yet, no Catholic ever will! They all smokescreen! That is because Paul wrote, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." No, Catholics dishonor apostolic tradition by contradicting the Apostle Paul!
Yet, I met Christ - just by asking! "Ask and you shall receive." I know the Lord and the Holy Spirit abides with me. He bears witness that i am saved (Romans 8.16). Yet, Catholics pervert the simple beauty of the gospel, making it about them! Yet, Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
Apparently the truly great obstacle to sharing the Gospel is simply not knowing what the Gospel is and not knowing how to clearly explain it.
i wanna be like anne