Fr. Mike Schmitz Answers the Internet's Top Questions About Priests

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  • @kleinschmitterling
    @kleinschmitterling 5 років тому +1331

    Here's a thing about the Catholic faith: The more you know, the more you realize how rich it is, the more you find out about it, the more you love it.
    Thank you Father Mike!

    • @divachic92316
      @divachic92316 5 років тому +4

      soooo true!

    • @Richie016
      @Richie016 5 років тому +1

      Claudia Avila 🤧we must have a useful insight for the Gospel.

    • @ifeomaoluhara9421
      @ifeomaoluhara9421 5 років тому +5

      I could not agree less👏👏

    • @Clairebonita777
      @Clairebonita777 5 років тому +3

      In a sane world Priests shouldn't pay tax, but we where we are today sadly.
      God bless our Priests. The joy of Christ is contagious

    • @cbooth151
      @cbooth151 5 років тому +5

      Don't fool yourself. The Catholic Church is rife with "Christian" apostasy.

  • @Luke-hb9fn
    @Luke-hb9fn 5 років тому +1399

    You should do a series on the different parts of the mass, and why the priest does what he does during those parts.

    • @myrkarangel1380
      @myrkarangel1380 5 років тому +41

      Luke s I would like to suggest A Biblical Walk Through The Mass by Edward Sri. This book helped me in understanding why we do things in Mass. Hopefully it will be of good use to you.

    • @donnyserrano1107
      @donnyserrano1107 5 років тому +35

      Fr. Mike does a session on that topic in the video series, "Altaration". It's a video series all about the mass. Highly recommend it!

    • @hunterpark1221
      @hunterpark1221 5 років тому +6

      @@myrkarangel1380 I love Edward Sri. We're watching his series he made in our RCIA class and he goes through everything very well.

    • @kriziajerilee
      @kriziajerilee 5 років тому +8

      Also catch on the Catholicism Series of Bishop Robert Barron on the Word On Fire Channel! He's also very good! older than Fr Mike but still very charismatic and smart priest!:)

    • @chachatruth3534
      @chachatruth3534 5 років тому +3

      I would love more BIBLE understanding!

  • @jansonmur4362
    @jansonmur4362 5 років тому +569

    "It's called a stole because he just takes it" I love this guy!

    • @halleylujah247
      @halleylujah247 5 років тому +21

      I also like "he sniffs it[the alter]" ha ha.

    • @MoogieB
      @MoogieB 5 років тому +7

      He talks so fast but I got that one as it flew by!

    • @ankitharobinpoothavelil6516
      @ankitharobinpoothavelil6516 5 років тому +7

      I didn’t catch that, even though I lingered on that sentence for quite a bit trying to make sense.

    • @Jen-CelticWarrior
      @Jen-CelticWarrior 5 років тому +2

      🤣🤣🤣💕

    • @joeburch9515
      @joeburch9515 2 роки тому +1

      the 'stole' represents the priest's teaching authority.

  • @annawrinn7830
    @annawrinn7830 5 років тому +424

    My mom once got our potatoes blessed. If there's a blessing for potatoes, there's a blessing for just about everything

    • @maicajapanmoments
      @maicajapanmoments 5 років тому +9

      Made my day

    • @LisaGemini
      @LisaGemini 5 років тому +3

      Potatoes? Your mom is crazy. Just kidding!

    • @Helpful_Corn
      @Helpful_Corn 4 роки тому +16

      Priests can also make blessings up. When I sprained my foot I asked for a special blessing and my priest just made one up.

    • @Onlinesully
      @Onlinesully 4 роки тому +11

      Anna Wrinn
      Is she Irish ?

    • @annawrinn7830
      @annawrinn7830 4 роки тому +7

      @@Onlinesully yes. we are all from the united states, but my entire family has irish heritage.

  • @jmwashko
    @jmwashko 5 років тому +387

    I’m in RCIA currently, and Father Mike and the entire channel have answered sooooo many questions for me. I grew up in the Episcopal Church with a lot of misconceptions about the Catholic Church and I’m glad I found you guys. Looking forward to Easter! Thanks!

    • @georgeibrahim7945
      @georgeibrahim7945 5 років тому +5

      Matt Washko Welcome home brother

    • @Richie016
      @Richie016 5 років тому +4

      George Ibrahim God bless us for caring about others 🐇

    • @freerunning2Him
      @freerunning2Him 5 років тому +11

      I'm in RCIA also and I gotta second your statememt!

    • @bdup159
      @bdup159 5 років тому +3

      Welcome home!

    • @lala-no6hn
      @lala-no6hn 5 років тому +10

      Welcome 😄 I have been catholic but just last year I accepted to live and discover catholic faith from my heart. Now I realize how rich, saint and beautiful is our faith and church. If you dont know something, you cant understand it and love it. That happens with catholicism. But Thanks God here we are saying "God, we are at home". Hugs from Colombia (South America). My mother tongue is spanish so sorry for mistakes 😊

  • @MVPerry
    @MVPerry 5 років тому +234

    5:59 Father Mike being emo gives me life

  • @yahoopopov2598
    @yahoopopov2598 5 років тому +95

    My priest blessed my parachute. I mean, if I want anything blessed its my jump rig.

  • @thelonegunman2622
    @thelonegunman2622 5 років тому +241

    I just want to say thanks for all you do father mike, thank you for guiding me spiritually. I am so happy to be Catholic.

  • @LiztasticGames
    @LiztasticGames 5 років тому +159

    Father Mike for Bishop 2020!!!

  • @DaniChaCha
    @DaniChaCha 5 років тому +164

    I so wish you were my local priest!! I have so many questions about Catholicism as I'm considering converting from protestantism. Thanks Father Mike!

    • @MoogieB
      @MoogieB 5 років тому +8

      We welcome you with open arms💖 A fun start might be to read The Idiot’s Guide to Catholicism. Lots of information presented in an easy-to-read format.

    • @Richie016
      @Richie016 5 років тому +1

      Moogie B prayers to Our lord for wisdom and grace.
      May the Truth makes us distinct in his love.

    • @rebn8346
      @rebn8346 5 років тому +7

      He has a bunch of videos answering questions, just type his name into UA-cam. Fulton Sheen is also excellent.

    • @lala-no6hn
      @lala-no6hn 5 років тому +9

      I call myself "a catholic converted to catholicism" 😄 This works for me so maybe for you too: try to know more about catholicism by using youtube. Ex. following this channel or others (i follow channels in spanish because that is my mother tongue so sorry for not giving you some) and ask God guide you while you are knowing catholicism. Then you could go to the RCIA program in a church close to your home. After that, make your decision. God bless you 😊
      Ps. About the RCIA program: in my country we are mostly catholic ( Colombia- South America) so we dont have the program or maybe we have it but it is not that common. But I was living in Canada last year and every church's newspaper invited people to the program. Now I am curious about it because I think it must be great. An other beautiful thing i discovered in Canada is how seriously they take catholicism and how active they are in every parrish. My convertion was there and I went to many churchs to the mass (I discovered the real meaning of the mass many years ago, thanks God). I am not saying all this to convert you, just because i wanted to share my beautiful experience. God bless you 😊

    • @patttyqv
      @patttyqv 5 років тому +3

      Hey! It will be of great help if you listen all things Catholic by Dr. Edward Sri's Podcast. He explains everything very clear and simple. Give it a try! Start slow don't overwhelmed yourself one step at the time one choice at the time🤓

  • @josephforthofer
    @josephforthofer 5 років тому +83

    Fr. Mike Schmitz for Bishop of Duluth!

    • @wilhufftarkin8543
      @wilhufftarkin8543 5 років тому +10

      That would be the second UA-cam priest who became a Bishop during my subscription. ;)

    • @MoogieB
      @MoogieB 5 років тому +8

      Not sure he would want that because he might have to get too serious & cut down on playtime!

    • @michaellefort6128
      @michaellefort6128 5 років тому +4

      I don't know there's a lot of work for Bishops, some if which starts becoming political as you rise through the ranks.

    • @wilhufftarkin8543
      @wilhufftarkin8543 5 років тому +4

      @@michaellefort6128 Don't be so cynical, there are good Bishops out there who care about the Church.

    • @charliedoyle980
      @charliedoyle980 5 років тому

      I don't know if that would be a good idea. Maybe as an Auxiliary Bishop, but not the full Bishop.

  • @kavitadeva
    @kavitadeva 5 років тому +92

    I am not a Catholic. I am a Christian. However I am fasinated by the Catholic Church. I wish you would go deeper when answering questions. I want to learn more. Thanks.

    • @yoylos3p
      @yoylos3p 5 років тому +7

      kavita deva you can watch EWTN or listen to Catholic radio, there’s many amazing shows, I hope there’s a station where you live, I assume they’re always in AM broadcasting.

    • @kavitadeva
      @kavitadeva 5 років тому +4

      @@yoylos3p thank you. I found a station on the am dial. I appreciate your response.

    • @claymcdermott718
      @claymcdermott718 5 років тому +8

      @@kavitadeva If you liked Fr Mike, he has a whole series, and it is ongoing. Ascension Presents is a very neat resource, and for any Christian perspective, I'd recommend subscribing.

    • @kavitadeva
      @kavitadeva 5 років тому +5

      @@claymcdermott718 Hi Clay. Yes I am subscribed to Ascension Presents. I really enjoy it. Thanks for your reply!

    • @anthonybui4622
      @anthonybui4622 5 років тому +4

      @@kavitadeva check out Bishop Barron also especially his Word on Fire program and Catholicism series!!

  • @kycool8684
    @kycool8684 5 років тому +11

    Man, I’m Protestant but this priest is awesome, we do worship the same God though, so no hard feelings, love you guys! God Bless!

  • @eries77
    @eries77 5 років тому +73

    Your emo impersonation was great! 😂

  • @tomgnau
    @tomgnau 5 років тому +228

    Celebrity priests usually make me nervous, but this guy seems OK.

    • @MoogieB
      @MoogieB 5 років тому +9

      He definitely is💖

    • @treeannie8831
      @treeannie8831 4 роки тому

      😂😂😂

    • @jvavarela200
      @jvavarela200 3 роки тому +9

      I am an evangelical Christian and Father Mike seems really genuine and he clears up a lot of questions about the Catholic Church.

    • @davepugh2519
      @davepugh2519 2 роки тому +1

      You should be nervous about a lot of Catholic priests, especially if you are a child.

    • @69Jackjones69
      @69Jackjones69 2 роки тому

      @@davepugh2519 only a very very small percentage of priests are degenerate perverts, the vast majority of them are good God fearing men.
      If you're a child you should be more worried about public school teachers

  • @pietermathot6215
    @pietermathot6215 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @helencastelino2261
    @helencastelino2261 3 роки тому +4

    I truly pray for all truly good, goodness, inocent priests, nuns, brothers, sisters, catholics, bishops, Cardinals, others in church.

  • @crisr3055
    @crisr3055 3 роки тому +14

    Fr Mike is such a Hero for Our Catholic Faith, and for all Non Catholic Christians. I wish I had seen this clip before. Father, you definitely have a sense of humor, charismatic, love and live life to the fullest. And Gosh, I admire you, for having such high spirit; but also loving The Lord and Scripture. Hopefully you will become a Bishop, or even a Saint. (Hopefully i will get to attend one of your speeches, or even classes.) May Our Lord always bring many Blessings to you, and Ascension. And May it be God’s Will. Amén 🙏🏼🕊❤️🤲🏼

  • @vera2882
    @vera2882 5 років тому +45

    May God bless you with more wisdom Fr.

  • @Shaun1977
    @Shaun1977 5 років тому +3

    Good morning Father Mike
    Praying for you 🕊👊💪⚔

    • @Richie016
      @Richie016 5 років тому

      Shaun Phillips blessed be your holy perspective 📚🧡

  • @georgenaps5255
    @georgenaps5255 5 років тому +14

    Father, you make being Catholic such a joy....you always put a smile on my face

  • @archangelmichael5908
    @archangelmichael5908 5 років тому +388

    This priest is like a child in a man's body. I am sure he will have no problem going to heaven.

    • @cheshire_skatkat9093
      @cheshire_skatkat9093 5 років тому +34

      Hopefully he bypasses purgatory all together! 😊

    • @andrewtalbot1707
      @andrewtalbot1707 5 років тому +31

      Lol! I agree completely!! I love his sense of humor! He helps keep my faith alive. Thank you Father

    • @archangelmichael5908
      @archangelmichael5908 5 років тому +6

      Andrew Talbot I can trust him

    • @archangelmichael5908
      @archangelmichael5908 5 років тому +3

      JP 2099 lets go where he goes

    • @Richie016
      @Richie016 5 років тому +2

      Andrew Talbot right self conduct makes us complete and holy in lord’s will.

  • @Shar1022
    @Shar1022 3 роки тому +5

    Where do Priests get the relics of the Saints to embed in the altar? I can’t imagine that there’s a “store” for such things?! Picturing Saints & angels surrounding the altar is so very uplifting to people in the pews. How inspiring to know that we’re in the actual presence of such holy beings…..& that they’re also praying for us! 🙏🤗👍

  • @user-jd6qg3sj9g
    @user-jd6qg3sj9g 5 років тому +21

    Always a joy listening to you Fr. Mike!

  • @KristenEhiem
    @KristenEhiem 5 років тому +59

    Please make a part 2 to this!!! This is so important!

  • @maryannchaisson6742
    @maryannchaisson6742 5 років тому +30

    Really enjoy your videos. As a senior Catholic all my long life. I knew all your answers. Nice to know some things remain the same.
    God Bless you! 🇨🇦☃️🙏🏽

  • @MissaMelodica
    @MissaMelodica 3 роки тому +2

    God bless you father!

  • @mariykasich6990
    @mariykasich6990 5 років тому +36

    As a Catholic student on a traditionally Baptist campus, I get a lot of questions about priests and what they do-this is perfect and hilarious!

    • @joanhamby6247
      @joanhamby6247 2 роки тому +2

      May I ask why you are at a Baptist school? Just wondering (Catholic-baptist - and now had returned to Catholicism. I am being attacked by former Baptist Friends)

  • @mirtham2372
    @mirtham2372 5 років тому +5

    YOU’RE SO FUNNY, FATHER!! AND INFORMATIVE!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @riogunawan007
    @riogunawan007 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Father

  • @rayrayhihi
    @rayrayhihi 5 років тому +18

    I watched this with my 11 year old son and this is the first time he has seen you Fr. Mike. He called you a premedian - priest comedian!

  • @karentheodore4055
    @karentheodore4055 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you my Husband Mike 💗💕💋👑💋 I love you husband!

  • @nonsensejerome
    @nonsensejerome 5 років тому +35

    I want to understand more about the "Relics and Images of the saints " thank you 😁

    • @lala-no6hn
      @lala-no6hn 5 років тому +1

      Nonsense Nonsense Now I want to ask my priest "where did you put the relic?" 😊

    • @thethirdjegs
      @thethirdjegs 5 років тому +2

      In acts, paul's utensils were used by people to heal themselves.
      In the old testament, a corpse went back to life when he was hastily thrown to elisha's bones.
      But my examples should not distract you about the healing power of relics. All power come from God.

    • @mechaelacambray4664
      @mechaelacambray4664 4 роки тому

      Oh there is, just look for in in the videos section of ascension presents ♥

  • @thewonderfuladventurer7449
    @thewonderfuladventurer7449 5 років тому +2

    The importance of having a role model in your walk of faith. We grow so much faster when we have a person who calls us forward and witness Christ to us daily

  • @bootz0409
    @bootz0409 5 років тому +10

    Ooooh! Yes, I read that a relic is in each altar. I wonder if each altar comes with a document to advise what Saint's relic is embedded within it. I must ask my own parish priest. Great talk Fr Mike! 👍

    • @Richie016
      @Richie016 5 років тому

      Stephen Sims May God allow us to breakaway from any bondage that holds us to glorify his holy name.

  • @mssixty3426
    @mssixty3426 5 років тому +8

    This is great, many thanks! At about 8:20 you give an explanation that greatly expands my understanding and point of view of the Altar and the Mass of this life-long Catholic. Wow! 💖

  • @rafaelantico6355
    @rafaelantico6355 5 років тому +8

    Very nice, Fr. Mike!! Make more videos like that! God Bless you! Greetings from Brazil!!

  • @guptacorp
    @guptacorp 5 років тому +4

    This was VERY helpful and informative Father Mike - THANK YOU. Even the library is Great background scenery. And Someone is looking clean-shaven and Very Handsome and Charismatic! When you smile without facial hair, we can actually See it better! :)
    So, 1) please continue such Q&A as an ongoing series, like once a month or more often if you like; and 2) how can we submit your name to fill the gap and become a young, energetic, wise bishop? 2b) Do you see yourself as a bishop and is that something you want?

    • @Richie016
      @Richie016 5 років тому

      GuptaWorld-Wide 🤔it’s encouraging to see someone concerned about getting answers for helping ahead!
      Wonderful ✝️

  • @LiztasticGames
    @LiztasticGames 5 років тому +53

    Can you please explain the difference between promises, vows, and covenants?

  • @Alexa-kb7fl
    @Alexa-kb7fl 5 років тому +3

    You are a delightful blessing Fr. Mike - love your videos.

  • @bhgtree
    @bhgtree 5 років тому +7

    Fr. Mike is natural, entertaining and funny, and yet is through and patient in answering questions and topics of the Catholic faith and morals. Thanks Fr. Mike!

  • @elspethsilverstar6136
    @elspethsilverstar6136 5 років тому +127

    I dont think you mentioned your collar when you were talking about what you wear and when you wear it, what it symbolizes and when you don't wear it. Thanks.

    • @embelslishments
      @embelslishments 5 років тому +16

      The collar is just an old fashioned collar that was standard in Europe a few centuries ago, so when it started out it was also to do with simplicity & modesty but it's just fallen out of normality since. Some clerical shirts have the modern triangular collars but now the old style has become a cultural signal that the wearer is an ordained priest so most keep the old collar! ♡

    • @letsbots
      @letsbots 5 років тому +5

      Also, it means that Christ is the light of the world, and Spiritually it has become representative of a priest’s consecration to God. The priest “is not his own” and we believed that he is a visible sign of Jesus Christ.

  • @elizabethpedroza6346
    @elizabethpedroza6346 5 років тому +27

    Can you make a video on praying the Liturgy of the Hours? Thank you!

  • @PamelaBoyer
    @PamelaBoyer 5 років тому +27

    My son has always been in private catholic schools. I had a hell of a time to get any priest to do the memorial service when my husband died last year. My son is having a hard time applying to colleges since now I am a widow. I had no help from anybody. Not even one person helped me since my husband died! One prayer for us is all I ask.

    • @silver_desperado
      @silver_desperado 4 роки тому +4

      Pamela B go to a different parish and report the priest who wouldn’t help you

    • @roxannabenjamin414
      @roxannabenjamin414 4 роки тому +6

      Praying for you and your son. May God send you a supportive priest, church and community of people to help you in your time of need. 🙏

    • @andiebrodie3936
      @andiebrodie3936 4 роки тому +4

      You are in our prayers, God is and always will be with you!! God bless you all 😊

    • @isaiah3872
      @isaiah3872 4 роки тому +2

      Praying for you! I hope the situation improves

  • @shelbyking2980
    @shelbyking2980 5 років тому +71

    What do priests wear when doing their hobbies like running , lifting, swimming, hunting, activities that require slightly different clothes???

    • @MoogieB
      @MoogieB 5 років тому +24

      Every year our parish has a celebration together after lent/Easter called Party on the Lot (held on a parking lot at church). Our pastor has been known to show up in a Hawaiian shirts, shorts & sandals & help serve beer! He’s a fun guy & a wonderful priest.

    • @catherinedufresne3543
      @catherinedufresne3543 5 років тому +10

      @@MoogieB Growing up, my priest wore a hawaiian shirt, shorts, socks, and sandals pretty much whenever he wasn't in vestments. This didn't seem strange to my child brain, at the time.

    • @petergarcia8225
      @petergarcia8225 5 років тому +2

      They wear clothes.

    • @loriloristuff
      @loriloristuff 5 років тому +2

      Our last one wore a brown Carmelite hoodie, sweatpants, and gym shoes. The present one wears a matching running outfit.

    • @Nolongeraslave
      @Nolongeraslave 5 років тому

      Who cares?

  • @flwrsrosey3778
    @flwrsrosey3778 4 роки тому +1

    May God & Mother Mary Bless Everyone & You ! Thank You Father Mike ❤️✝️💞💗💕🥺

  • @hollyandstuff5139
    @hollyandstuff5139 5 років тому +128

    The great theological debate: if you steal a stole is it stolen twice?

    • @RJSearson12345
      @RJSearson12345 5 років тому +7

      Stole^2

    • @velonaut303
      @velonaut303 5 років тому +5

      Thanks... .Uno!

    • @Richie016
      @Richie016 5 років тому

      Holly and Stuff one must abstain from extended thoughts 💭

  • @jenniferdeconinck990
    @jenniferdeconinck990 2 роки тому

    Thank you for everything you do god bless you

  • @IndependentHairstylist
    @IndependentHairstylist 4 роки тому +6

    I like your “snarky-ness”. Thank you for answering all these questions. God has blessed you with an energy and a way of speaking, that definitely grabs our attention and makes us want to seek him for ourselves. I appreciate you and I’m thanking God for you.

  • @annebarber2368
    @annebarber2368 3 роки тому

    Father Mike you are such a very special gift to us. Thank you dear God in heaven for Father Mike you have blessed us in such an amazing way! Watch over him and meet him in his place of need now and always.

  • @WordsPictures997
    @WordsPictures997 5 років тому +3

    Fabulous video! Thank you ascension presents. Thank you Fr. Mike. Especially loved the insight on the history of Relics embedded in most permanent altars. That cut deep in a good way.

  • @annelundy8400
    @annelundy8400 4 роки тому +1

    We had been looking forward to hearing Fr Mike so much this May in Cork ( Ireland ) at the Ignite conference .....now cancelled because of the pandemic.......such love of Jesus he shares and uplifts my Spirit everytime l listen to him .....thank you God for holy priests. I belong to the Marian Movement of Priests and a group of us met every week in our parish before the lockdown to pray together for our priests..... please God we can meet again soon to continue our prayers together...🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @HopeNazir
    @HopeNazir 5 років тому +6

    Father Mike's "snarky" side is one thing I love about him lol.

  • @herminiasantos9981
    @herminiasantos9981 4 роки тому

    In these times of crises.what a blessing to have an alternative media to watch. Now more than ever we need messages that give hope , joy and forgiveness.Amidst the " BAD" news and junk your videos bring hope and joy and knowledge of our Catholic faith.The GOOD NEWS .I pray you will continue to inspire specially the youth to walk with Jesus and encourage us Catholics anywhere in the world to keep our faith.GOD BLESS YOU FR. MIKE.Praying for you and the clergy.

  • @Bloodhoundfostermom
    @Bloodhoundfostermom 5 років тому +3

    Great job Father Mike !

  • @pauliethompson3922
    @pauliethompson3922 2 роки тому

    Praise god my brother ur work dkr our lord is amazing and you inspire me to want to be free in Christ to spend my life worshiping and serving our lord and savior and out brother and sisters

  • @colorfulharp2338
    @colorfulharp2338 3 роки тому +8

    “A priest will bless anything.” 😂 I’m not sure why I found that so funny! Very informative, thank you!

  • @josephtan6843
    @josephtan6843 5 років тому +2

    Really enjoyed the explanation about "disappearing into the vestments"

  • @cg5982
    @cg5982 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you Father Mike! I just came across your UA-cam videos for Ash Wed and Lent. I am hooked and so blessed to have happened across your videos for spiritual enlightenment! 🙏🏻

  • @snkahu
    @snkahu 5 років тому +7

    I have a pic with fr Mike, he was doing mission in NC an hour away from me, I was like I'm driving out there...

  • @joseteixeira6960
    @joseteixeira6960 4 роки тому +5

    Great Priest! I'D like to thank father Mike for cheering me up during this pandemic time. Also, i came across him while I was going through some anxiety issues. God somehow connected me to this channel in which daily I'm fully engaged. God bless you father Mike and all of your followers in the name of Christ

  • @mahantalebi788
    @mahantalebi788 Рік тому

    God bless you, Amen.

  • @maryhargis6921
    @maryhargis6921 5 років тому +3

    Do another video like this! It answered most my questions! Love it!

  • @tontimbal4622
    @tontimbal4622 5 років тому +1

    i don't have anything in mind, i just wanna say thank you for being an active instrument of God. 😇 i'm one of your Filipino fans Fr. Mike.. 👍🏻

  • @artifach
    @artifach 5 років тому +3

    I heard from another priest that he kisses the altar at the end of the Mass it's like saying goodbye and hoping that God would allow him to see the altar again later.
    what you described though about the Masses at the crypts, that's another good meaning there!
    thanks for the entertaining "getting deeper into our faith" session, Fr. Mike!

  • @Clairebonita777
    @Clairebonita777 5 років тому

    God bless you and enrich you with Grace. The joy of Christ you exude is really contagious.
    God preserve the Priesthood till Jesus returns. Amen

  • @hectorbazan1783
    @hectorbazan1783 5 років тому +4

    Father Mike you are awesome I’m Catholic I’ve been Catholic for about six years or seven years glory be to God and my wife was the one that brought me to the church I just want to say you are by far one of the best priests of our time I think you for your energy your wittiness and your humility thank you and may God continue to bless you and your ministry

  • @zrobert66
    @zrobert66 5 років тому +1

    Thank you Fr. Mike
    Blessings

  • @mklarson169
    @mklarson169 5 років тому +41

    Hi Father Mike! This isn't related to your video on priests, but I would love it if you could do a video on Vatican ll. I would love to have some straightforward information on the purpose of Vatican II and what happened during it.

    • @gracieklucinec3841
      @gracieklucinec3841 5 років тому

      MaryKate Larson i second this!!

    • @flearhcp
      @flearhcp 5 років тому +2

      I think bishop baron did a video on this.

    • @susangrande8142
      @susangrande8142 5 років тому +2

      Read the book by John O’Malley on Vatican II. It’s been recommended to me by a Jesuit, who also says it’s very readable and informative.

    • @katm41
      @katm41 5 років тому

      And the kissing of the ring?

    • @Richie016
      @Richie016 5 років тому +1

      MaryKate Larson God’s glory is shared with ❤️ and joy.
      Blessings from our holy father and prayers to our lord and savior is a regular activity at St.Peters Basilica in Rome.

  • @SuperVinccent
    @SuperVinccent 4 роки тому

    Fr Mike has a sense of humor ,straight to the point and loves being a priest.God bless you Fr

  • @valeriegarcia8794
    @valeriegarcia8794 5 років тому +24

    Before becoming a Priest, what did you have to learn? How long did it take to become a Priest? Thank you for sharing.

    • @elibaier
      @elibaier 5 років тому +4

      I was seriously considering becoming a priest for several years. It depends on the order you join (diocesan, missionary, etc.) In general, it can take anywhere from 6-12 years to become a priest. Typically they start off by taking classes in theology and philosophy and then get into church doctrine and the practicalities of becoming a priest. Hope that helps!

  • @joyhsiuyinkwa3435
    @joyhsiuyinkwa3435 4 роки тому +1

    HALLO FR MIKE THE LIBRARY SO NICE

  • @elizabethramirez9682
    @elizabethramirez9682 5 років тому +12

    You should do more of these "answering Google searched questions." Loved it!

  • @jmm91910
    @jmm91910 5 років тому

    Great job Father God bless and keep you working for His people 🙏

  • @jeanines_channel3246
    @jeanines_channel3246 3 роки тому +3

    Father Mike is awesome. He loves the Faith and has a great sense of humor.

  • @imtom3721
    @imtom3721 4 роки тому

    Amazing! God bless you fr. Mike!

  • @pamelaputerbaugh3161
    @pamelaputerbaugh3161 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you for being so approachable. There's a priest at my parish who teaches adult catechism and he encourages questions - even silly ones - and it's made a huge difference to the class. A number of "cradle" believers have started to attend the class, just to learn more about this faith they grew up in. It's beautiful!!

  • @rikitenor1821
    @rikitenor1821 5 років тому

    Fr. Mike is such a young soul!

  • @TiffTheTyrant
    @TiffTheTyrant 5 років тому +228

    I just screamed like a pterodactyl when he said ‘we wear black because we’re really deep...* hair toss *’ 😂 😂

    • @natjap123
      @natjap123 5 років тому +7

      I laughed the ugliest, heartiest laugh!

    • @TenPinTrucker
      @TenPinTrucker 5 років тому +9

      Father Emo got really deep and emotionally aware there.

    • @Richie016
      @Richie016 5 років тому

      Tiffany Zoe 🥺May lord forgive us for being ignored and ignorant.

    • @lala-no6hn
      @lala-no6hn 5 років тому +2

      Same 😂😂😂

    • @Richie016
      @Richie016 5 років тому +1

      @@lala-no6hn Lord renews us in his spirit and replaces our faults by life everlasting through his mercy Amen!

  • @esthermg3029
    @esthermg3029 5 років тому

    Fr.Mike for pope!!

  • @jimcrosby3944
    @jimcrosby3944 2 роки тому +3

    I visited St Charles Borromeo Seminary a long, long time ago. Such a beautiful and inspirational place. The cathedral is gorgeous, I had one of the best experiences visiting that place.

    • @joeburch9515
      @joeburch9515 2 роки тому +1

      I spent 5 years there - 1960 - 1965

    • @koryeczyzewski762
      @koryeczyzewski762 2 роки тому

      @@joeburch9515 Should I cal you Father Joe?

  • @nomenjandryzandry3889
    @nomenjandryzandry3889 2 роки тому

    thank you father

  • @X4N0NYM0USX
    @X4N0NYM0USX 5 років тому +4

    Dear Father Mike,
    My dad wanted me to ask you the following question. "Have you ever been involved with an exorcism and what members are needed to participate?" Thank you for any input you may have. Have a great day and thank you for all you do!
    Sincerely,
    Anthony

  • @maureenjudge3841
    @maureenjudge3841 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for guiding us all in the intricacies of Catholicism and your Educative Information including the Distinctions about all things to do with current social issues and answers about how People who identify as LGBT fit into the Doctrine of the Bible and Catholic Church; inclusive for some of their "Unresolved Psychological Issues" (in other videos) the roles of Priests and the liturgy of the Catholic Church. Your videos along with our Spiritual Leaders are consistent with reinforcing God's Grace to me. WOW!

  • @johncarey5266
    @johncarey5266 5 років тому +6

    Father, How about a segment about the role of the Permanent Deacon in Catholicism....

  • @tagabulodchastityobedience7292
    @tagabulodchastityobedience7292 2 роки тому

    Father mike sooo cute 💞😍💞 thank you for all the answers ♥️💞♥️

  • @peanutsutter
    @peanutsutter 5 років тому +4

    I'd love to hear more about priests and celibacy... I've heard that some parts of the priesthood are discipline (celibate) that could be altered without doctrinal change, while other aspects are inherent to the office of priesthood (Catholic, male) and would take a change in the Catechism to shift. I'd love to know more about this, especially in light of the Amazon Synod!

  • @Chrisgalin
    @Chrisgalin 4 роки тому

    You are the best Father Mike! I love your sense of humor! It is to bad i never attended one of your masses. I lived in Duluth Mn a few months and visited my grandmother lived in Gary! My moms side are the Vrklans.

  • @loriloristuff
    @loriloristuff 5 років тому +36

    When my younger kids were little, they got into an argument at Mass. Here was a 4 year old and a 3 year old arguing whether a priest was in persona Christi when vested or all the time.
    "He's a priest, his name is Father, and he comes to our school," said the 4 year old.
    "His name is God, but he's only God when he wears the tablecloth. All the other times, then he's Father," the 3 year old retorted.
    As they are 21 and 19 now, I'm sure they have a better grasp on the subject.

  • @fl5337
    @fl5337 4 роки тому

    Father Mike does a great job!

  • @awephan6690
    @awephan6690 5 років тому +10

    How long does it take for you to prepare a homily? What is the process?
    What is the difference between a crush, admiring someone, and lusting for someone? At what point does it become a sin?
    You should do more Q&As!
    #askfrmike

  • @ruthnoelmarie...9061
    @ruthnoelmarie...9061 3 роки тому

    😌🤣🤣
    You’re a flip...
    Father Mike. our family got the good news of a new “gift of life.”
    My niece is pregnant with number four. God is great. Mommas ninth grand grandchild is 14 weeks old
    So here we go again...
    So blessed. Please keep my niece and our family in your prayers for a healthy delivery come October.
    Momma has 21 grandchildren and soon to be...nine great grandchildren.
    Woot Woot! Alleluia...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @projecteucharist
    @projecteucharist Рік тому +5

    I'll become a priest in 2 years 🥰

  • @tiffanyprichard2197
    @tiffanyprichard2197 4 роки тому

    Wow I am a convert I love Father mike answering many questions!! Interesting thank you!!

  • @AnthonyMolaro
    @AnthonyMolaro 5 років тому +8

    In your recent "Telling God's Story" you make a short remark about other podcasts and UA-cam channels that are good. Would you mind sharing a more full list of podcasts/video content that you watch?

  • @dileakadias4727
    @dileakadias4727 4 роки тому

    Father God bless

  • @libroslibre3488
    @libroslibre3488 5 років тому +4

    I was fascinated when you talked about the early Christians. I would love a video talking about them (and maybe how their struggles relate to our own today)
    Great video, and funny as well!

  • @josephdarlong7876
    @josephdarlong7876 3 роки тому

    Thank you fr.

  • @brockhipp302
    @brockhipp302 5 років тому +4

    Do one about the internet's most asked questions about Catholics

  • @brendaechols5929
    @brendaechols5929 Рік тому +1

    I love being Catholic!🎉