How to Admit You Have a Problem

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  • @PatrickRuddy-po9cq
    @PatrickRuddy-po9cq Місяць тому +45

    Alcoholic here-Patrick is my name-I cannot stop drinking but I know God is right with me!!! Thank you for your prayers. This is very very very serious! I am falling!!!!!

    • @nataliejones6573
      @nataliejones6573 Місяць тому +9

      Praying for you, Patrick! I’ve been sober for almost four years. It’s possible and there’s a lot of light on the other side.

    • @suzanneobrien6391
      @suzanneobrien6391 Місяць тому +10

      I pray for you Patrick. Last year I lost my brother Patrick to alcoholism. I miss him every day. He was such a wonderful and loving man. I can tell you that your are important and loved and I pray that you will find this true before it is too late. God, of course, loves you but there are others as well. Please know this. I wish I could give you an easy fix, I don't think there is one. By your choosing to watch this video, you know the answer here is prayer. I will add mine to yours and we can get thru this with the Lord. My silly Dad use to say, when we would scrap our knees, "think about how good it will feel when it doesn't hurt anymore" at the time it made me mad😂 but he was right. Please be strong in the Lord and know he is the answer. You are loved. Suzi

    • @twirrybird8039
      @twirrybird8039 Місяць тому

      🫂

    • @robinjennings88
      @robinjennings88 Місяць тому

      I don't know where you live, but you should be able to find an AA meeting near you. Just google it.I have 3 years sober because of AA.
      I will be praying that you are able to get support in getting sober.

    • @dogfight2018
      @dogfight2018 Місяць тому +1

      Thank you for being open about this. We should never stop relying on the Lord. I hope and pray you are successful and triumph over this. I hope that you will take actionable steps that aid you by cutting out the possibility of the near occasion of sin and, most importantly, give you habits that fill you with love of others and authentic self-love. I think we can only shake addiction if we find our true selves and we find ourselves in an authentic gift of self. Please pray for me as I face my own addiction. I hope this problem can be uprooted from your life and that it is replaced with God's peace, which is unfathomably deep. You lose nothing by walking away from this vice. God loves you. Praying for you!

  • @andreabiro2357
    @andreabiro2357 Місяць тому +16

    It is so true! I started to say out loud in the mirror: I am doing (name of the sin). I took me quite a time (it did not happen overnight) till it sunk in and then I started to able to talk about it and then make changes. Father, thank you for reminding me to kepp on going on this way! God bless you!

  • @MrAdamsanto87
    @MrAdamsanto87 Місяць тому +31

    Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me a sinner 🙏 ☦️📿

    • @bobbysmith5514
      @bobbysmith5514 Місяць тому +3

      @@MrAdamsanto87 He will.... Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and go to an Adoration of the Holy Eucharist.

  • @Antonia_D
    @Antonia_D Місяць тому +4

    A helpful practice... As you're struggling and suffering while changing your habitual sin, avoiding temptation, or doing penance, OFFER UP your struggle for the conversion or other benefit of someone else (a specific person or group), and/or ask God that through your struggle and pain, He will give 100 other people the grace to overcome the same [or another] sin/addiction.
    I heard this from a couple of people on UA-cam and thought it was helpful (one was Anthony Abbate from the "Avoiding Babylon" channel, can't remember who the other person was). Often we'll do things for others who are struggling, more easily than just for ourselves. And it helps to envision a "tangible" benefactor.

  • @BIRUKABAY-db5no
    @BIRUKABAY-db5no Місяць тому +3

    The Most Important Lesson For Me and all young people! God bless you Father!❤❤

  • @Martin0202M
    @Martin0202M Місяць тому +5

    Everyday is a struggle for me. EVERYDAY is a spiritual battle. But I always hold on to the Lord Jesus n I also ask 4 Mama Mary’s prayers n intercession.
    Thank you 4 this video Fr. Mark! God bless u n the Ascension team.

  • @210SAi
    @210SAi Місяць тому +7

    Please pray for true repentance for all those living in adulterous and unholy unions; especially those who scandalize their children and community. San Antonio TX

  • @loveisall5520
    @loveisall5520 Місяць тому +13

    This was heaven sent to me. I already have an appointment to meet with my priest tomorrow. Thank you so much for your video exactly when I needed to see it and hear it.

  • @ruthortega5822
    @ruthortega5822 Місяць тому +3

    I have, through a lot of prayer, accepted the fact that God answers prayers in his timing, not mine. It has taken me a long time, but I accept His will for my life, even if it is not my will.

  • @hunterleach1170
    @hunterleach1170 Місяць тому +4

    I can only talk from my own experience but working out. Has done wonders for me not only for my physical health but for my spiritual health as well. It doesn’t even have to be a whole work out regiment. Just go get on the treadmill or go for a long walk.

  • @Danny123-u
    @Danny123-u Місяць тому +13

    This has been a blessing

  • @sttefaniesteche108
    @sttefaniesteche108 Місяць тому +5

    Thank you father, just on time. God bless you!

  • @michelekm56
    @michelekm56 27 днів тому

    Thanks!

    • @michelekm56
      @michelekm56 27 днів тому

      I keep going back to overeating, eating fast, and spending too much $ on food. I weigh just over 300 pounds again. I was 260 in August! Thank you for this💕

  • @dienekes7106
    @dienekes7106 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much for all of your hard work and your support you provide. God bless you

  • @danielalpine1994
    @danielalpine1994 Місяць тому +29

    People keep telling me that I need to think more positive because I can be depressing but it’s become difficult for me to change how I think after all I’ve lived through which includes loss, missed opportunities, and regrets over the past. And I’ve adopted an all for nothing attitude and suffering from OCD and existential crisis. My Abuela keeps telling me to put in the work to think positive because that’ll help me but it’s hard and I don’t know where to start

    • @CorpseParfaits
      @CorpseParfaits Місяць тому +7

      Begin by doing an examination of conscience (can be found online, many use the Bulldog Catholic), go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation (recommend talking to a priest directly and making an appointment, so that you don't feel rushed), attend Mass to receive Jesus in the Eucharist, and then sit in Adoration with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Take baby steps if you need to! There is no shame in it. I need to do this too!
      Prayers 🙏🏻!

    • @bluefinMarga
      @bluefinMarga Місяць тому +2

      Hello. I do agree with your Abuela, but I also understand that you probably don't want to 'manufacture' positivity. It should come organically. I can imagine it is hard, especially given the current state of our world. But for that, I'd try to see the good that God can bring out of any situation, because He truly does! For example, a loved one who contracts a severe illness may bring the family closer together as a result to care for her, and closer to God. But I would go ask Jesus directly in Adoration! Sit in His Presence, converse, and ask Him where to start. Lay everything before Him in surrender and allow His Peace to nourish you. He loves to hear from us, especially in these moments. For some prayer suggestions, you could meditate on the joyful mysteries of the rosary, pray the Litany of Trust, Divine Mercy, surrender novena, and Psalm 77 is a great comfort to me when I'm struggling...But, in the end, whatever the Holy Spirit guides you to do will be good. Suffering, when offered up in unity with the Cross, is an extremely powerful act. I will keep you in my prayers! :)

    • @bobbysmith5514
      @bobbysmith5514 Місяць тому +11

      @@danielalpine1994 Use the power of "Even if " statements.... For example.....say "Even if my life is a mess, I will still keep trusting in God." or " Even if my life is hard, I will still keep trying to improve it.".....The possibilities are endless.

    • @bobbysmith5514
      @bobbysmith5514 Місяць тому +1

      @@danielalpine1994 ... Research the physical causes of depression....like deficiencies in Vitamin B12, B5, D3 and Omega 3s. Then look into Probiotics since our gut bacteria produce most of our serotonin and can be killed off by fast food chemicals and antibiotics. Take walks out in the sun ( best way to get Vitamin D3) and try to get more sleep too. For the spiritual side...Pray the Holy Rosary and go to an Adoration of the Holy Eucharist at Church. This will pretty much fix anything.

    • @bobbysmith5514
      @bobbysmith5514 Місяць тому +1

      @@danielalpine1994 ...My comment keeps getting deleted....but look up physical causes for depression. Like Vitamin and Probiotics deficiencies. etc.

  • @juanromero7748
    @juanromero7748 Місяць тому +23

    I’m in need of the lord I’ve lost my way

    • @bobbysmith5514
      @bobbysmith5514 Місяць тому +8

      Go to Adoration of the Holy Eucharist.....Try to get as close as possible......and pray to Jesus and talk to Him....This has helped me so many times.

    • @bluefinMarga
      @bluefinMarga Місяць тому +8

      I will include you in my rosary intentions tonight. Perhaps go seek Him in Adoration; Jesus is patiently waiting for you there! I'll be praying for you brother

    • @dianeangel7171
      @dianeangel7171 Місяць тому +6

      Start from going to confession.
      Cling on Him no matter what

    • @pattiz3673
      @pattiz3673 Місяць тому +4

      I agree go to Adoration. Tell Him what you feel and say a prayer. Try saying rosary daily. I will keep you in my prayers. Remember Jesus loves you and cares for you no matter what 🙏🙏🙏

    • @dianeangel7171
      @dianeangel7171 Місяць тому

      @@juanromero7748 talk to Him with sincerity,

  • @ireneyeldo4311
    @ireneyeldo4311 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks!

  • @anthonycirincione5082
    @anthonycirincione5082 Місяць тому

    I really need this right now 🙏

  • @garylacroix9548
    @garylacroix9548 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for the encouragement! God bless Father! 🙏📿

  • @sundog_
    @sundog_ Місяць тому

    Thanks. Fired up for rosary in a year!

  • @JuanMartinez-xl2oj
    @JuanMartinez-xl2oj Місяць тому +1

    Thank you Father, this was the best heart to heart I’ve heard on this matter!

  • @millriverfarm
    @millriverfarm Місяць тому +1

    Thank you. ❤

  • @margaretbearsley7439
    @margaretbearsley7439 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you Fr Mark-Mary ❤

  • @petrabirkett7237
    @petrabirkett7237 Місяць тому

    Thanks

  • @jacktracy8356
    @jacktracy8356 Місяць тому +4

    Romans 8:26 KJV "Likewise the SPIRIT also helps our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the SPIRIT ITSELF MAKES INTERCESSION FOR US with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 And HE that searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the SPIRIT, BECAUSE HE MAKES INTERCESSION FOR THE SAINTS (true believers) ACCORDING TO THE WILL OF GOD. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love GOD, to them who are the called according to HIS purpose. 29 For whom HE did foreknow, HE also did predestinate to be conformed to the IMAGE of HIS SON, that HE might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom HE did predestinate, them HE also called: and whom HE called, them HE also justified: and whom HE justified, them HE also glorified."

  • @TheFunfolks
    @TheFunfolks Місяць тому +1

    Thank you.. this can be used in many areas of our Journey toward Heaven !!!

  • @TheBlondannas
    @TheBlondannas Місяць тому +1

    I’m blessed to have many years of sobriety in AA thanks to my sweet Lord. There is indeed another 12 step program for sexual addiction known as Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous. From what I understand it too is based on spiritual principles like AA.
    Always look forward to your weekly presentations Fr Mark Mary. I wish you were based in the Bay Area! I am in need of a spiritual counselor!

  • @Tom_McMurtry
    @Tom_McMurtry Місяць тому +1

    Cool vid thanks

  • @penginator89
    @penginator89 Місяць тому +16

    Please pray for me i have an addiction to uh corn (with a P)

    • @MOGO8907
      @MOGO8907 Місяць тому +5

      Go outside. Bring your rosary and pray. I'll be praying for you.

    • @bluefinMarga
      @bluefinMarga Місяць тому

      Confession and Adoration;
      Confession is running into the Sacred Heart of Jesus which was pierced for you, so that you may approach with sorrow, repentance, and love. Jesus will receive you with His unending love and mercy. Confession is an exorcism, an embrace, a place of intimacy where God meets His beloved child, and it is love, for He reunites you with Himself and you may have Communion in receiving Him in the Eucharist.. The enemy doesn't want us to go, and it can be 'intimidating'. But it takes such humility to approach God in this way. The devil has no humility, so with any humble act, he can't stand it. God will give you such strength and grace to conquer this enemy you battle. So seek the mercy of God in Jesus in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Ask the priest for council and God will speak to you through him.
      Look at what Jesus says about Confession in the Diary of St. Faustina...for example:
      "Make your confession before Me. The person of the priest is, for Me, only a screen. Never analyze what sort of a priest it is that I am making use of; open your soul in confession as you would to Me, and I will fill it with My light" (1725).
      "If their trust is great, there is no limit to My generosity. The torrents of grace inundate humble souls." (1602).
      "Child, do not run away from your Father; be willing to talk openly with your God of mercy who wants to speak words of pardon and lavish his graces on you. How dear your soul is to Me!" (1485).
      “Be not afraid of your Savior, O sinful soul...The greater the sinner, the greater the right he has to my mercy.” (Diary 723)
      Likewise, Jesus says, "Behold, for you I have established a throne of mercy on earth-the tabernacle-and from this throne I desire to enter into your heart. I am not surrounded by a retinue or guards. You can come to me at any moment, at any time; I want to speak to you and desire to grant you grace." (1485) Consider this in Adoration.
      I will pray so deeply and sincerely for you. I will ask Our Lady to pray for you too.

    • @bluefinMarga
      @bluefinMarga Місяць тому

      I urge you to go to Confession, for it is to run into the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is an exorcism, an embrace, a place of intimacy for God to meet His beloved child (you!!!), and with His forgiveness, you can have Communion with Him in receiving the Eucharist! Consider what Jesus says about Confession in St. Faustina's diary:
      "Be not afraid of your Savior, O sinful soul. I make the first move to come to you, for I know that by yourself you are unable to lift yourself to me. Child, do not run away from your Father; be willing to talk openly with your God of mercy who wants to speak words of pardon and lavish his graces on you. How dear your soul is to Me!" (Diary 1485)
      It takes great humility to approach God in this way. The devil cannot stand any humble act, so he doesn't want us to go and it can seem very intimidating. But God will grant you such strength and grace to conquer this enemy that you battle with. When you approach with sorrow, repentance, and love, our Glorious, Merciful, and Loving God will make you white as snow.
      I will pray so deeply and sincerely for you, and I will ask Our Lady to pray for you as well.

    • @bluefinMarga
      @bluefinMarga Місяць тому

      I urge you to go to Confession, for it is to run into the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is an exorcism, an embrace, a place of intimacy for God to meet His beloved child (you!!!). Consider what Jesus says about Confession in St. Faustina's diary:
      "Be not afraid of your Savior, O sinful soul. I make the first move to come to you, for I know that by yourself you are unable to lift yourself to me. Child, do not run away from your Father; be willing to talk openly with your God of mercy who wants to speak words of pardon and lavish his graces on you. How dear your soul is to Me!" (Diary 1485)
      It takes great humility to approach God in this way. The enemy cannot stand any humble act, so he doesn't want us to go and it can seem very intimidating. But God will grant you such strength and grace to conquer this enemy that you battle with. When you approach with sorrow, repentance, and love, our Glorious, Merciful, and Loving God will make you white as snow.
      I will pray so deeply and sincerely for you, and I will ask Our Lady to pray for you as well.

    • @IONov990
      @IONov990 Місяць тому +7

      Turn off phone at night
      Avoid scrolling
      Find hobbies that do not include internet use

  • @aenigmatica8
    @aenigmatica8 Місяць тому

  • @marie-rienne
    @marie-rienne Місяць тому

    🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @LL-bl8hd
    @LL-bl8hd Місяць тому

    I have a problem!!!!

  • @janecaws4070
    @janecaws4070 Місяць тому +1

    🙏🕯🌹🕊♥️

  • @monicateleckisobolewski5844
    @monicateleckisobolewski5844 Місяць тому

    Im keeping my prayers, my confession , my encounter is Eucharistic Jesus. But I'm failing. Yell at my husband, be mad with him, put a lot of bad and worse words , often not to mean. Losing my temper... Oh my God, I know that I a hurt You everytime, one more thorn over your head. Forgive me, I'm begging forgive for my routine failure . I also, I know my husband has a huge disease, addiction. But it isn't reason enough to sin.

  • @davidschick6951
    @davidschick6951 Місяць тому

    1:57 but shouldn't everybody be scandalized by sin? If we aren't scandalized by sin, why bother trying to do anything about it? Why not just say "It ain't no thing"? Well?

  • @GJR62
    @GJR62 Місяць тому

    Prayer for help
    Say with Faith, Believe, and Trust
    once each day for 3 consecutive days.
    Publish on the 3rd day and
    see what happens on the 4th day.
    Sometimes your prayers may be granted
    within the 3 days.
    Remember to publish the prayer
    Oh! Dear Mother of God,
    Our Lady of Conception Aparecida!
    Oh! Saint Rita of Cassia and Saint Jude worker of miracles and helper of impossible causes pray for me.
    Saint Expedite, Saint of urgent causes.
    Saint Edwiges the Saint of the needy,
    you know how desperate I feel,
    please ask Jesus to help me.
    (Here mention your request)
    May the Sacred Heart of Jesus
    be adored and glorified for ever.
    Pray 1 Our Father, Hail Mary,
    Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
    and to the Holy Spirit.
    As it was in the beginning,
    is now, and ever shall be,
    world without end. Amen.
    Say with Faith, Believe, and Trust
    once each day for 3 consecutive days.
    Publish on the 3rd day and
    see what happen on the 4th day.
    Sometimes your prayers may be granted
    within the 3 days.

  • @nallwhite4146
    @nallwhite4146 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks!

  • @JuanVelazquez-r5h
    @JuanVelazquez-r5h Місяць тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @shirleygoon9689
    @shirleygoon9689 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks!