I forget every. Single. Day - when I sin. Gossip, cussing, bickering with a family member, etc, its all "forgetting." Thank you for being a priest of Jesus Christ - I appreciate your being a shepherd to us Father Mike! (That's a crazy story, wow! How awesome!) ❤
yes! this is why before i prayed the rosary, i failed much more often. the rosary is a meditation on Christ's life through the Virgin Mary's eyes. i have realized the more i pray the rosary, the closer to Jesus i become. also frequently recieving of Jesus in communion & visits to Eucharistic Adoration as often as possible helps me make Jesus the center of my life. these things combined with the rosary helps me grow so in Love with God, willing to do anything for Him, willing to suffer with Him. ❤ i'm not naturally a holy person, nobody is, because we aren't God.. but the rosary sure does help me be someone that never forgets who God is and what He has done for us. without the graces from a devotion to the rosary, i am not strong against evil. i am weak, i am discouraged, i am not a saint without Him. He is with us not because He needs us but because we need Him in order to become like Him. Holy. 🕊 A Saint. A person who does not follow the world but follows God no matter how difficult it can be. His mother is full of grace and helps us so much. I promise you the rosary is not just some long prayer, you will feel her grace the more you willingly ask for her help. I have prayed the full rosary (the 4 mysteries in one day) and the grace i recieved is something i cannot explain. suddenly sin becomes disgusting to you, and you can break any addiction to sin, thats all Mama Mary's grace from her intercession. 🥺🕊❤ Mama Mary truly is a gift of grace to us.
I simply cannot keep a Journal. Have tried many times - the longest I lasted was 2 weeks, lol Just have to go with memory. Fortunately, I have a great memory, even at 70 years old. Of course, I believe God has given me that wonderful memory. God Bless. 😊🙏✝️
@@daisyviluck7932 I believe a lot of us are…… We cannot lose hope…… I just finished adoration at the chapel 💒……. He awaits us there each day….. 🙏🏻💔🙏🏻🕊️
1 Peter 1 kJV ♥️ 23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. 24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: 25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. 1 Corinthians 15 kJV ✝️🩸 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 4 kJV 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 🤔 Faith in what? Romans 3 kJV 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
May the LORD our GOD bless you abundantly happy late birthday I hope that the LORD our GOD keeps watching over you and keep you always in JESUS precious and mighty name AME🙏🏽❤️🩹✝️
1 John 1 kJV 🩸 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. Romans 3 kJV 🩸 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
I love how fast Fr. Mike talks. I never get bored or impatient or mentally finish his sentences for him. And I love how much he knows! God bless our priests, and let's all pray hard for many vocations to holy orders and holy matrimony!
Trusting God no matter what anyone says. You don't have to be perfect to follow the Lord. Sometimes you feel as though you will never be good enough, and that it is too late. But that is just not true. God has fixed my broken life and heart. No matter what anyone says...Would trust God with my story. He won't shame me or try to make me feel small. He will love me and forgive me. And he has. So God knows what your about ...the road I'm traveling on is in the Lords direction. Never turning back. Thank you God for your great Love...and for seeing the whole story, not just passing judgement.
Father Mike, thank you for your beautiful words. God is always loving us and yet, we often forget that. God is present always in our lives with love and blessings. LET'S
I couldn’t help but think of the miracle of the Shroud of Turin. Jesus left that for us to see His love for us. I wish the Church would promote it more fully.
Amen!!!! Lord I remember daily of your blessings through this storm! I am far from perfect, yet each night that I lay down I see the blessing you gave me to finish living one more day, each morning I wake up I see the blessing you are giving me for allowing me to wake up and see my kids. As a mother of two little ones and recently diagnosed with cancer, I can say our almighty Lord has opened my eyes to see all the blessings, even the rainy days, I thank Him for the water, days of pain I thank Him for his sacrifice in the cross, as my cancer treatment pain is nothing compared to His pain in the cross! Lord, for this reason I will never ask you “why me? Why cancer diagnoses?”, because I know you are working in me! All glory to you Lord!
I will never forget until the day I die! I was born into a very dysfunctional family and I am 56 years old I have fought with anxiety depression bipolar and suicidal thoughts my entire life! So thanks alot God! If you're actually real.
Just finished listening to Father Mike read on my daily Hallow "Bible in a Year" reading! Thank you for being such a powerful voice for our Catholic community! ❤🙏🏻
I'm truly enjoying that also, even though I'm not part of the Catholic community. So much to learn, so many great, not only factual but insightful explanations. Day 11 (the sacrifice of Isaac) was seriously so good.
Funny thing is, today before I saw this, I had a thought today at work to get one of those pocket sized little spiral notebooks just to do that exact thing. Just to write down so i can remember. I'm going through a bit of a rough spot right now, and even if God is hidden in some ways, maybe He's trying to help me remember. Thank you, Father Mike.
Thank you for reminding me what God told me during a sleepless period last night when I was troubled by something. Clear as anything, I heard him tell me, "Then neither do I condemn you." I was reminded of when He said that during His life on earth, and I could accept that blessing instantly. It was a great relief. Now it is in my gratitude journal. Thank you!
Remember! A very powerful word. Reading the Bible helps us remember what God has done and what He promises us in the future if we keep His law. God Bless. Claire.
it is so easy for us to forget, 1 night i prayed for 1 saint's intercession in a particular area of my life, the next morning i got exactly what i had hoped for, yet the first thing i did was complain b/c things didn't turn out exactly as expected! gratitude is something we all need to practice daily. give thanks to GOD for each new day we get.
I started a mass journal a few months ago, it can be so helpful. This comment section will be a journal for these videos so when I come back to listen to them! 3:17-6:40 - "Don't forget in the dark what we knew is true in the light"
I ordered and just received my book delivered. It is called DON’T FORGET TO REMEMBER, a child’s board book by Ellie Holcomb. I read this delightful book where God reminds us that all He created is because He loves us. And then I immediately found this message. It’s a double-whammy for me today! Jesus, I don’t ever want to forget to remember You and the beauty of all of your Creation, including all those You give me to love. God bless and protect YOU, Fr Mike!
Father Mike, I don't usually write comments, but had to make an exception for this! So I was feeling down today, but your video popped up as a recommendation. I listened closely, and as always, your words lifted my spirits!!!! But you know what blew my mind next?!?! I decided to take your advice on keeping a journal and writing down how God speaks to us and to remember all the wonderful things He does for us. And guess what? I found this small notebook that my brother gave me from World Youth Day. To my surprise, when I picked it up, I didn't recall it was from the Sanctuary of Fatima! 🤯🤯🤯I was in shock when I saw the cover, given that you spoke about the couple telling everyone about the miracle of Our Lady Fatima!!!!! My heart was filled with extreme joy, and I forgot all about what was bothering me earlier!!!! This moment was so special to me, and I can't wait to share it with everyone I know. I'll remember it forever!!! Thanks for being such an inspiration! 🙏✝❣
Totally agree!! My journaling is I write songs… then I go back and can sing them when I am having hard times… works well for me and helps me remember those messages and signs of God’s love for me.
This video just came up on its own while I was away from my computer but could still hear it and was upset. I can't describe how perfectly this fits my current situation as I am feeling so down at this time. But just the other day I did have a miracle - I prayed the prayers of the Mother of Perpetual help - to Mother Mary. We are in a freeze and were without power - just as I completed prayers - within a couple seconds the power turned on as I had asked for her intercession and help and was granted the help. The next day - my precious little hummingbird that visited my porch froze to death despite my best efforts and really punched me in the gut - I was so down as I found her frozen underneath a shrub. I live alone and often the hummingbirds are my greatest little companions - so it did punch me in the gut. I felt like God took away his love but this really helped remind me that is not true and I feel it is not an accident is presented itself and I heard the message. Thank you Fr. Mike - what a gift you have for reaching some of us who would otherwise be left in the dark sometimes. May God richly bless you and protect you and your ministry always. - Laura Taylor
For many months now I have been focusing on and sharing with my friends my deep feeling of there being a very very important meaning in the phrase “do this in remembrance of me” this has been the thing I’ve been focusing on and so I’m so glad to hear you discuss it today and father Mike, … I’m not Catholic.. Nevertheless… you have brought me… not a new way of thinking, but an extended way of thinking . you’re taking my thoughts and improving upon them. You are showing me where they come from … if that makes sense. Thank you.❤🎉
I was not Catholic last year at this time. Very anti Catholic in fact. However I read John chapter 6 and began to weep! God revealed to me in that moment the Truth. That we are to receive Him as He commanded us, and nowhere could I receive Him but in the Catholic Church. Praying for you as you seek Him more deeply. Blessings my friend. 🙏🏼
Can’t forget He saved me and brought grace to the world! I am a child of God! No fear! I can thank him by trying to be good by the power of the Holy Spirit! Amen! Praise Jesus!
One time I was so stressed out I felt like anything would make me snap. I was taking the train home in Chicago and couldn't figure out what code to type in for my stop (there was about 20). I guessed the code and got it right. I think that was God having mercy on me.
Remember is a perfect word. Thank you Lord as always! Thanks Fr. Mike! God Bless you more and more." I'm praying for all of you in the Ascension. Please pray for me too. I'm an OFW here in Taiwan listening to your podcasts. God is good all the time." 🙏😇♥️
Thank you Jesus for all the blessings I have received in my life, time to time during tribulations I forget about them, I know nothing is impossible for you and in due time what is right will happen.
I don't know what it is, but sometimes Fr. Mike has a reflection that hits me right in the knick of time. This is one of those times. It’s a great reminder.
I have read and watched videos of the Miracle of Fatima. Why couldn't I see the miracle from the perspective that Fr. Mike just offered? When you are wet and cold to the bone, you are miserable and out of sorts. It took the sun (Almighty God working through our Lady) to bring warmth and happiness and a sense of purpose to the people. Thanks Fr Mike for leading many to the Lord.
Ohhh a Mass Journal! That's a great idea! I am a very forgetful person and I do write things down a lot. That should help me remember. Thank you, Father Mike!!
What God is doing now is allowing me to see you and hear you through this wonderful world of modern technology called the cell phone 📱!! Great message!!
Praise be to Jesus! He has done so many marvelous things for me. And yet after a week or so I forget and I become doubtful of His Love. Sometimes I feel as though He resents me. But I must remember that He proved His Love on the Cross and even in my own personal experiences. I love you Jesus! God bless Father Mike
God has helped me through countless scenarios and recently, He helped me and my unborn child through a small scare. I do ask that everyone prays for both of us that we remain under God's protection and care throughout the rest of my pregnancy. ❤
@@hitman5782 You really felt it necessary to comment and insert your own sense of self-importance when I'm vulnerable about a scary time during pregnancy? Really? I must say, get your ego in check and learn to read the room. We get it, you obviously fancy yourself the smartest person in the room. Cool. Enjoy. Some compassion and focus on my actual point would've been nice on your end but you completely ignored that in favor of your own ego...
@@nette9836 Sorry lady, it wasn´t my intention to hurt you. I wish you and your child all the best. let me explain the reason why I felt the need to comment. Every day thousands of unborn children die no matter what gods they pray to or how hard they pray. Do you know at what point the dying rate of unborn children dropped? Modern medicine and doctors. If you had problems in your pregnancy, wasn´t it your god who gave you that? Wouldn´t you agree that it is extremely arrogant, selfish, and ignorant to believe that the creator of the universe made a break from giving aids and ebola to starving helpless children only to help you during your pregnancy? Think about the truth in my words before insulting me. My best wishes!
@@hitman5782 Don't call me lady. You do understand how that is rude, right? Unfortunately, we're done here. I don't tolerate people who think they're better than thou which you clearly need to work on. Good luck in your growth and be better.
@@hitman5782 I'm also not here to debate my deeply personal faith with you. Congrats, you don't believe in anything supernatural. Here's a cookie. Not sure why you feel the need to invalid others' deeply held faith. Other than...again...ego.
Thank you for reminding me of how easily I forget the journey that placed me here for such a time as this. God bless and protect you and all priests and shepherds of the incarnate word. Praise be to God.
I absolutely love Fr.Mike, always so loving, encouraging and full of enthusiasm. I have no doubt he will bring countless souls to Heaven. God protect and bless him always.🙏🏾❤️ I REALLY need this. This beginning of 2024 has really been a struggle, especially in bed at night, I am so quick to forget how God has rescued me in the past. I have the nerve to be impatient and angry at God even though my current situation is mostly my fault. I shouldn’t be, but I am surprised at my ingratitude and how quick I am to betray Jesus in my thoughts and actions.
Fr Mike - you are truly inspired by the Holy Spirit. These words really remind me of all the good things that our God had done, did, is doing and will still do for me ❤
I have and I thank God for everything that he has given me. But sometimes I get angry over people that are more successful than me, but God in his hands and will make me succeed in everything
There are so many times God has had His hand in my life that it was impossible to think otherwise. From the births of my kids, the way my career has panned out, even to my spouse being hospitalized with bi-polar. Many of them I realize and recollect on them even now. (yay me) yet someone mentioned in the comments they forget every-time they sin. I know Fr Mike has done a fair amount of videos on sin/confession. Growing up when we were in elementary school there were occasions where they whole class would be lined up to go to confession, if we couldn't think of any sins to confess, we would make some up because we didn't want to waste Father's time. Our understanding on the sacrament wasn't mature, but vestiges of that still sticks around. I don't think I have mortal sins atm, but I'm never sure - Is there something I forgot?? I remember one time driving and praying and crying. My under one yr old daughter was in the car, my spouse was in the hospital (bi-polar again) and I was tired. There were also a 3yr old and 6 yr old at home. I remember thinking "God, its enough for me that You are aware of my situation." That itself was enough - yet another time God did something for me - He reminded me He was close. Thank You Father Mike. There are times He was active in my life that I'll never know while on this earth. Why did I get caught by that traffic light? What was up ahead that I wouldn't have missed had I not been stopped?
So encouraging per usual with you Fr. Mike!! I should not feel embarrassed about how my life turned out. The past year has been the most difficult time of my life. It is so humbling how our Lord and our Lady are taking care of me. It is an opportunity to share and glorify God with what He is doing in my life as difficult as it is yet all the sufferings only brought me closer to Him 🥹🙏🏼💙
I am taking notes on the Bible and the Catechism in a year. I also am writing my stories about my parents, grandparents, and everyone else who has been part of my life. I am also collecting stories about my late husband, so when I have grandchildren they can know something about their grandfather. I challenge everyone who reads this comment to collect their stories because those who come after you will want those stories - especially after you're gone.
Yes! Thank you for this important reminder. Keeping a journal on how the Lord has spoken to me, done in my life, placed in my heart, has been priceless.💕Writing them down has been such a blessing that at times when not that upbeat, the Lord has led me back to the journal and opened it (randomly) only to find out that it is exactly what I needed to be reminded of that day for that very moment. Thanks be to God 🙏🏻❤️. I highly encourage everyone to start one, writing down the Bible verses that stood out and spoke to you on that day, His goodness, what He has done in your life giving Him thanks, and more. ❤️
Thank you Padre. God is real in my life and He shows up for me in a thousand different ways. I am suffering from glaucoma and had a surgery a week ago. God has been with me through it all abd I am a living testimony of His presence!!!
Thank you Father Mike. Remember. What a powerful word. I try to pray daily and that allows me to thank God for his blessings… especially when times are hard!
Feb 24, 2022.. the was last day I saw and talked with my 2 daughters. I then took early retirement, sold my home, and gave everything I owned away to pay family debts. Everything given away but a single firearm and a magazine of ammo. I was at church, praying for forgiveness from the Lord of what I was about to do, to end my life. I was going to walk out, drive into the desert, and end it. While praying in church, before the cross, with tears in my eyes, I closed my eyes. That's when I noticed I saw my hands and arms as if my eyes were open. Everything was dark but my hands. It's not as I was imagining my hands. I saw them. I could count the hairs on the back, and turned my hands and can trace the lines on the palms. I opened my eyes, and it was all normal. I closed my eyes again, and yet again, I could see my hands as if my eyes were open. Just my hands and arms, and they were glowing white from the inside. Everything else black, but my hands and arms. This was for a minute or so. A peace settled on me, I did not freak out, or even surprised. I simply thanked God for being with me. Since then, over a year ago, God has placed me in places where I helped people. In the most random places in the desert. I meet strangers who needed help. I've also meet so many friends and talked to so many who needed someone to lean on. I'm semi-homeless, I made only $12k last year from my pension, and yet every night, I have a warm bed to sleep on, a roof over my head for shelter, and food in my belly. I don't have a residential address, but God finds a place for me to lay my head every single night, and I thank Him every morning, during the day, and before I sleep. He is with me every second, and I remember that day he revealed himself to me.
The older I get the more I come to appreciate those things that could have happened, in some cases probably should have happened, but didn't happen to me. It's too much to be written off as dumb luck. God, through my Guardian Angel, has blessed me far more than I deserve. To me, that is a miracle. Miracles happen every day, all around us, we just have to be aware of them.
Thank you so much for this and the reminder to always be thankful. God is so good to us even when we don´t recognize or acknowledge it. God bless you, Father.
Thank you Fr Mike for rekindling my heart to the catholic faith. I love Halo. I do the rosary now everyday with Mark Wahlberg…love the bedtime stories…..you are hope and love. Bless you.
That was such an amazing video Fr. Mike, I’m so glad I discovered you and Ascension a few years ago, you have literally changed my life and I cannot thank you and God ultimately enough! Thank you and Blessings be upon you and everyone else in the comments and everyone at Ascension in Jesus’ Name!!
I forget every. Single. Day - when I sin. Gossip, cussing, bickering with a family member, etc, its all "forgetting." Thank you for being a priest of Jesus Christ - I appreciate your being a shepherd to us Father Mike! (That's a crazy story, wow! How awesome!) ❤
Think of St. Peter he quickly forgot his promise
yes! this is why before i prayed the rosary, i failed much more often.
the rosary is a meditation on Christ's life through the Virgin Mary's eyes.
i have realized the more i pray the rosary, the closer to Jesus i become.
also frequently recieving of Jesus in communion & visits to Eucharistic Adoration as often as possible helps me make Jesus the center of my life. these things combined with the rosary helps me grow so in Love with God, willing to do anything for Him, willing to suffer with Him. ❤
i'm not naturally a holy person, nobody is, because we aren't God.. but the rosary sure does help me be someone that never forgets who God is and what He has done for us. without the graces from a devotion to the rosary, i am not strong against evil. i am weak, i am discouraged, i am not a saint without Him.
He is with us not because He needs us but because we need Him in order to become like Him. Holy. 🕊 A Saint. A person who does not follow the world but follows God no matter how difficult it can be. His mother is full of grace and helps us so much. I promise you the rosary is not just some long prayer, you will feel her grace the more you willingly ask for her help. I have prayed the full rosary (the 4 mysteries in one day) and the grace i recieved is something i cannot explain. suddenly sin becomes disgusting to you, and you can break any addiction to sin, thats all Mama Mary's grace from her intercession. 🥺🕊❤ Mama Mary truly is a gift of grace to us.
u and everyone else
@HisLove4You: Well said!
I simply cannot keep a Journal. Have tried many times - the longest I lasted was 2 weeks, lol
Just have to go with memory. Fortunately, I have a great memory, even at 70 years old.
Of course, I believe God has given me that wonderful memory.
God Bless. 😊🙏✝️
Amen may the LORD our GOD bless you and your family abundantly father Mike Schmitz🙏🏽❤✝️
I am in the midst of the valley. Please pray for my family.
Please go to Adoration soon….. ❤
Same here. I will remember your family in my 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@daisyviluck7932
I believe a lot of us are……
We cannot lose hope……
I just finished adoration at the chapel 💒……. He awaits us there each day….. 🙏🏻💔🙏🏻🕊️
Prayers
You'll make it to a peak someday. Don't lose hope. ❤
❤ thank you, Father Mike. I try to speak of them. Bless you 🙏
My Mom often tells the story of her grandfather being present for the Fatima miracle.🙏🏻 We have both experienced many miracles in our own lives.
Clara, I expect miracles! It takes lots of trust in Jesus.
Olá Clara! Incrível, feliz por saber isso e por saber que há mais portugueses a ver este excelente canal.
Cumprimentos do Porto e Deus esteja contigo!
Jesus loves you and is with us forever
Já somos três portugueses aqui. Glória a Deus!
Please pray to GOD for me today is my birthday ❤please i request whoever seen this comment please remember me in your prayers 🙏
Happy birthday, hope you have a great day on your Birthday today 🎉
Happy Birthday Tammy. May God bless you for another year! 🙏😇
1 Peter 1 kJV ♥️
23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:
25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
1 Corinthians 15 kJV ✝️🩸
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Romans 4 kJV
5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
🤔 Faith in what?
Romans 3 kJV
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
May the LORD our GOD bless you abundantly happy late birthday I hope that the LORD our GOD keeps watching over you and keep you always in JESUS precious and mighty name AME🙏🏽❤️🩹✝️
Jesus loves you and is with you forever
The church survives and will go forward. People think its over but we are far from that.
Praised be Jesus Christ Amen
Never forget in the dark, what you know is true in the light!! 🙏🙏🙏✨✨ i always get something so wonderful from Father Mike!!
1 John 1 kJV 🩸
7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Romans 3 kJV 🩸
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
@@AlexanderBrown77 thank you!
Jesus loves you and is with you forever
I love how fast Fr. Mike talks. I never get bored or impatient or mentally finish his sentences for him. And I love how much he knows! God bless our priests, and let's all pray hard for many vocations to holy orders and holy matrimony!
Every beat of my heart is a Gift from God. ❤❤❤
pretty low bar. even a cockroach heart beats.
Trusting God no matter what anyone says. You don't have to be perfect to follow the Lord. Sometimes you feel as though you will never be good enough, and that it is too late. But that is just not true. God has fixed my broken life and heart. No matter what anyone says...Would trust God with my story. He won't shame me or try to make me feel small. He will love me and forgive me. And he has. So God knows what your about ...the road I'm traveling on is in the Lords direction. Never turning back. Thank you God for your great Love...and for seeing the whole story, not just passing judgement.
Father Mike, thank you for your beautiful words. God is always loving us and yet, we often forget that. God is present always in our lives with love and blessings. LET'S
I forget every single time. I need to remember it daily, hourly, every minute, and heck, really every second.
I couldn’t help but think of the miracle of the Shroud of Turin. Jesus left that for us to see His love for us. I wish the Church would promote it more fully.
Amen!!!! Lord I remember daily of your blessings through this storm! I am far from perfect, yet each night that I lay down I see the blessing you gave me to finish living one more day, each morning I wake up I see the blessing you are giving me for allowing me to wake up and see my kids. As a mother of two little ones and recently diagnosed with cancer, I can say our almighty Lord has opened my eyes to see all the blessings, even the rainy days, I thank Him for the water, days of pain I thank Him for his sacrifice in the cross, as my cancer treatment pain is nothing compared to His pain in the cross! Lord, for this reason I will never ask you “why me? Why cancer diagnoses?”, because I know you are working in me! All glory to you Lord!
Never forget ,never complain, thank-you for having family around me and your guidance and love through my long life 🇨🇦😄
"Remember, don't forget in the dark what we know is true in the light."
I will never forget until the day I die! I was born into a very dysfunctional family and I am 56 years old I have fought with anxiety depression bipolar and suicidal thoughts my entire life! So thanks alot God! If you're actually real.
Remember Jesus
Just finished listening to Father Mike read on my daily Hallow "Bible in a Year" reading! Thank you for being such a powerful voice for our Catholic community! ❤🙏🏻
I'm truly enjoying that also, even though I'm not part of the Catholic community.
So much to learn, so many great, not only factual but insightful explanations. Day 11 (the sacrifice of Isaac) was seriously so good.
Funny thing is, today before I saw this, I had a thought today at work to get one of those pocket sized little spiral notebooks just to do that exact thing. Just to write down so i can remember. I'm going through a bit of a rough spot right now, and even if God is hidden in some ways, maybe He's trying to help me remember. Thank you, Father Mike.
Thank you for reminding me what God told me during a sleepless period last night when I was troubled by something. Clear as anything, I heard him tell me, "Then neither do I condemn you." I was reminded of when He said that during His life on earth, and I could accept that blessing instantly. It was a great relief. Now it is in my gratitude journal. Thank you!
Thanks for this video ❤ God knew I needed to hear this ❤ Always Remember ❤
Remember! A very powerful word. Reading the Bible helps us remember what God has done and what He promises us in the future if we keep His law. God Bless. Claire.
Blessings to you Claire. I’m a Claire too. My parents once called me a Jesus freak.
it is so easy for us to forget, 1 night i prayed for 1 saint's intercession in a particular area of my life, the next morning i got exactly what i had hoped for, yet the first thing i did was complain b/c things didn't turn out exactly as expected! gratitude is something we all need to practice daily. give thanks to GOD for each new day we get.
I started a mass journal a few months ago, it can be so helpful. This comment section will be a journal for these videos so when I come back to listen to them! 3:17-6:40 - "Don't forget in the dark what we knew is true in the light"
I ordered and just received my book delivered. It is called DON’T FORGET TO REMEMBER, a child’s board book by Ellie Holcomb. I read this delightful book where God reminds us that all He created is because He loves us. And then I immediately found this message. It’s a double-whammy for me today! Jesus, I don’t ever want to forget to remember You and the beauty of all of your Creation, including all those You give me to love. God bless and protect YOU, Fr Mike!
Father Mike, I don't usually write comments, but had to make an exception for this! So I was feeling down today, but your video popped up as a recommendation. I listened closely, and as always, your words lifted my spirits!!!! But you know what blew my mind next?!?! I decided to take your advice on keeping a journal and writing down how God speaks to us and to remember all the wonderful things He does for us. And guess what? I found this small notebook that my brother gave me from World Youth Day. To my surprise, when I picked it up, I didn't recall it was from the Sanctuary of Fatima! 🤯🤯🤯I was in shock when I saw the cover, given that you spoke about the couple telling everyone about the miracle of Our Lady Fatima!!!!! My heart was filled with extreme joy, and I forgot all about what was bothering me earlier!!!! This moment was so special to me, and I can't wait to share it with everyone I know. I'll remember it forever!!! Thanks for being such an inspiration! 🙏✝❣
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(sorry I'm learning English) Thank you father Mike, I often forget how much God loves me. Sometimes, when I sin I think God has abandoned me.
Totally agree!! My journaling is I write songs… then I go back and can sing them when I am having hard times… works well for me and helps me remember those messages and signs of God’s love for me.
This video just came up on its own while I was away from my computer but could still hear it and was upset. I can't describe how perfectly this fits my current situation as I am feeling so down at this time. But just the other day I did have a miracle - I prayed the prayers of the Mother of Perpetual help - to Mother Mary. We are in a freeze and were without power - just as I completed prayers - within a couple seconds the power turned on as I had asked for her intercession and help and was granted the help. The next day - my precious little hummingbird that visited my porch froze to death despite my best efforts and really punched me in the gut - I was so down as I found her frozen underneath a shrub. I live alone and often the hummingbirds are my greatest little companions - so it did punch me in the gut. I felt like God took away his love but this really helped remind me that is not true and I feel it is not an accident is presented itself and I heard the message. Thank you Fr. Mike - what a gift you have for reaching some of us who would otherwise be left in the dark sometimes. May God richly bless you and protect you and your ministry always. - Laura Taylor
Remember the Sabbath day.
I do forget from time to time. I pray to always remember. 🙏
As a witness to many things. I wish I had more avenues to talk about them
For many months now I have been focusing on and sharing with my friends my deep feeling of there being a very very important meaning in the phrase “do this in remembrance of me” this has been the thing I’ve been focusing on and so I’m so glad to hear you discuss it today and father Mike, … I’m not Catholic.. Nevertheless… you have brought me… not a new way of thinking, but an extended way of thinking . you’re taking my thoughts and improving upon them. You are showing me where they come from … if that makes sense. Thank you.❤🎉
I was not Catholic last year at this time. Very anti Catholic in fact. However I read John chapter 6 and began to weep! God revealed to me in that moment the Truth. That we are to receive Him as He commanded us, and nowhere could I receive Him but in the Catholic Church. Praying for you as you seek Him more deeply. Blessings my friend. 🙏🏼
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Thank You! I will read John ch 6.
It is so exciting to learn and grow closer to God, together!!💚💙💜🙏
@@Heene1028 amen! 🙏🏼🕊️♥️
Can’t forget He saved me and brought grace to the world! I am a child of God! No fear! I can thank him by trying to be good by the power of the Holy Spirit! Amen! Praise Jesus!
I never forget, I do however take for granted.
One time I was so stressed out I felt like anything would make me snap. I was taking the train home in Chicago and couldn't figure out what code to type in for my stop (there was about 20). I guessed the code and got it right. I think that was God having mercy on me.
Remember is a perfect word. Thank you Lord as always!
Thanks Fr. Mike! God Bless you more and more." I'm praying for all of you in the Ascension. Please pray for me too. I'm an OFW here in Taiwan listening to your podcasts. God is good all the time." 🙏😇♥️
“We are tempted to forget in the dark what we knew was true in the light.” 🔥
Love that! So true
God is with us on our most incredible days and he is with us on our worst days Amen 🙏
Toronto Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
We are tempted to forget in the dark, what we knew was true in the light. 🤯REMEMBER, REMEMBER, REMEMBER! 🙏🏻
Thank you Jesus for all the blessings I have received in my life, time to time during tribulations I forget about them, I know nothing is impossible for you and in due time what is right will happen.
"Salvation Lies in Remembrance." Baal Shem Tov
I don't know what it is, but sometimes Fr. Mike has a reflection that hits me right in the knick of time. This is one of those times. It’s a great reminder.
I have read and watched videos of the Miracle of Fatima. Why couldn't I see the miracle from the perspective that Fr. Mike just offered? When you are wet and cold to the bone, you are miserable and out of sorts. It took the sun (Almighty God working through our Lady) to bring warmth and happiness and a sense of purpose to the people. Thanks Fr Mike for leading many to the Lord.
Thank you ❤
Thank you Fr. Mike. I needed to hear that! God is so good to us, yet we often forget 😢
4:15 yes ! Great idea take notes take your bible.
Ohhh a Mass Journal! That's a great idea! I am a very forgetful person and I do write things down a lot. That should help me remember. Thank you, Father Mike!!
What God is doing now is allowing me to see you and hear you through this wonderful world of modern technology called the cell phone 📱!! Great message!!
Praise be to Jesus! He has done so many marvelous things for me. And yet after a week or so I forget and I become doubtful of His Love. Sometimes I feel as though He resents me. But I must remember that He proved His Love on the Cross and even in my own personal experiences. I love you Jesus! God bless Father Mike
🙏 The only reason I have hope is thanks to what the Lord did for me too.
Thank you Fr Mike
May God continue protecting you and your family ❤
God has helped me through countless scenarios and recently, He helped me and my unborn child through a small scare. I do ask that everyone prays for both of us that we remain under God's protection and care throughout the rest of my pregnancy. ❤
What would you say is more helpful, doctors who actually help you with your pregnancy or gods and there never seen magical powers?
@@hitman5782 You really felt it necessary to comment and insert your own sense of self-importance when I'm vulnerable about a scary time during pregnancy? Really? I must say, get your ego in check and learn to read the room. We get it, you obviously fancy yourself the smartest person in the room. Cool. Enjoy. Some compassion and focus on my actual point would've been nice on your end but you completely ignored that in favor of your own ego...
@@nette9836 Sorry lady, it wasn´t my intention to hurt you. I wish you and your child all the best. let me explain the reason why I felt the need to comment.
Every day thousands of unborn children die no matter what gods they pray to or how hard they pray. Do you know at what point the dying rate of unborn children dropped? Modern medicine and doctors.
If you had problems in your pregnancy, wasn´t it your god who gave you that?
Wouldn´t you agree that it is extremely arrogant, selfish, and ignorant to believe that the creator of the universe made a break from giving aids and ebola to starving helpless children only to help you during your pregnancy?
Think about the truth in my words before insulting me.
My best wishes!
@@hitman5782 Don't call me lady. You do understand how that is rude, right? Unfortunately, we're done here. I don't tolerate people who think they're better than thou which you clearly need to work on. Good luck in your growth and be better.
@@hitman5782 I'm also not here to debate my deeply personal faith with you. Congrats, you don't believe in anything supernatural. Here's a cookie. Not sure why you feel the need to invalid others' deeply held faith. Other than...again...ego.
Thank you for reminding me of how easily I forget the journey that placed me here for such a time as this. God bless and protect you and all priests and shepherds of the incarnate word. Praise be to God.
I absolutely love Fr.Mike, always so loving, encouraging and full of enthusiasm. I have no doubt he will bring countless souls to Heaven. God protect and bless him always.🙏🏾❤️
I REALLY need this. This beginning of 2024 has really been a struggle, especially in bed at night, I am so quick to forget how God has rescued me in the past. I have the nerve to be impatient and angry at God even though my current situation is mostly my fault. I shouldn’t be, but I am surprised at my ingratitude and how quick I am to betray Jesus in my thoughts and actions.
Thanks 🙏
Fr Mike - you are truly inspired by the Holy Spirit. These words really remind me of all the good things that our God had done, did, is doing and will still do for me ❤
I HATE this advice but, probably because I need to hear it. Thanks Father.
I feel like I'm living in an era of corruption & insanity. And it's getting worse. I struggle to stay upbeat and thankful But.. I know it's important.
There is much good in the world. We need only open our eyes to see it.
Look at nature - rainbows, roses, butterflies, newborns, a well made dish, beautiful music
Prayers
Remember me song came to my mind. My niece has been playing nonstop.
Thank you Jesus 🙏
Thanks for the lesson Father Mike
Thank you, Fr Mike. I will include remembering in my daily journaling. :)
I have and I thank God for everything that he has given me. But sometimes I get angry over people that are more successful than me, but God in his hands and will make me succeed in everything
Thank You Father Mike 🙏🙏🙏 for All You Do 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Thank you. I will trust God even in the Valleys. God bless you abundantly, amen 🙏
There are so many times God has had His hand in my life that it was impossible to think otherwise. From the births of my kids, the way my career has panned out, even to my spouse being hospitalized with bi-polar. Many of them I realize and recollect on them even now. (yay me) yet someone mentioned in the comments they forget every-time they sin. I know Fr Mike has done a fair amount of videos on sin/confession. Growing up when we were in elementary school there were occasions where they whole class would be lined up to go to confession, if we couldn't think of any sins to confess, we would make some up because we didn't want to waste Father's time. Our understanding on the sacrament wasn't mature, but vestiges of that still sticks around. I don't think I have mortal sins atm, but I'm never sure - Is there something I forgot??
I remember one time driving and praying and crying. My under one yr old daughter was in the car, my spouse was in the hospital (bi-polar again) and I was tired. There were also a 3yr old and 6 yr old at home. I remember thinking "God, its enough for me that You are aware of my situation." That itself was enough - yet another time God did something for me - He reminded me He was close. Thank You Father Mike.
There are times He was active in my life that I'll never know while on this earth. Why did I get caught by that traffic light? What was up ahead that I wouldn't have missed had I not been stopped?
Well said! 6:32 if there’s one thing to take note from this, it’s this.
Yes, love this message very much.❤
So encouraging per usual with you Fr. Mike!! I should not feel embarrassed about how my life turned out. The past year has been the most difficult time of my life. It is so humbling how our Lord and our Lady are taking care of me. It is an opportunity to share and glorify God with what He is doing in my life as difficult as it is yet all the sufferings only brought me closer to Him 🥹🙏🏼💙
I am taking notes on the Bible and the Catechism in a year. I also am writing my stories about my parents, grandparents, and everyone else who has been part of my life. I am also collecting stories about my late husband, so when I have grandchildren they can know something about their grandfather. I challenge everyone who reads this comment to collect their stories because those who come after you will want those stories - especially after you're gone.
Yes! Thank you for this important reminder. Keeping a journal on how the Lord has spoken to me, done in my life, placed in my heart, has been priceless.💕Writing them down has been such a blessing that at times when not that upbeat, the Lord has led me back to the journal and opened it (randomly) only to find out that it is exactly what I needed to be reminded of that day for that very moment. Thanks be to God 🙏🏻❤️. I highly encourage everyone to start one, writing down the Bible verses that stood out and spoke to you on that day, His goodness, what He has done in your life giving Him thanks, and more. ❤️
Thanks Father Mike for reminding me. i do not want to be drown by my sins 😢 i want to be reminded how God loves me.
Thanks father Mike, you are a true man of God.
Thanks be to God that I was able to be in the exact same place were the sun danced thanks to Our Lady of Fatima.
We owe everything to god
Thank you Padre. God is real in my life and He shows up for me in a thousand different ways. I am suffering from glaucoma and had a surgery a week ago. God has been with me through it all abd I am a living testimony of His presence!!!
I tell my Grandchildren they witness a miracle every time they go to Mass🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻....Tgank you Fr Mike🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Thank you Father Mike. Remember. What a powerful word. I try to pray daily and that allows me to thank God for his blessings… especially when times are hard!
Feb 24, 2022.. the was last day I saw and talked with my 2 daughters.
I then took early retirement, sold my home, and gave everything I owned away to pay family debts. Everything given away but a single firearm and a magazine of ammo. I was at church, praying for forgiveness from the Lord of what I was about to do, to end my life. I was going to walk out, drive into the desert, and end it. While praying in church, before the cross, with tears in my eyes, I closed my eyes. That's when I noticed I saw my hands and arms as if my eyes were open. Everything was dark but my hands. It's not as I was imagining my hands. I saw them. I could count the hairs on the back, and turned my hands and can trace the lines on the palms. I opened my eyes, and it was all normal. I closed my eyes again, and yet again, I could see my hands as if my eyes were open. Just my hands and arms, and they were glowing white from the inside. Everything else black, but my hands and arms. This was for a minute or so.
A peace settled on me, I did not freak out, or even surprised. I simply thanked God for being with me.
Since then, over a year ago, God has placed me in places where I helped people. In the most random places in the desert. I meet strangers who needed help. I've also meet so many friends and talked to so many who needed someone to lean on.
I'm semi-homeless, I made only $12k last year from my pension, and yet every night, I have a warm bed to sleep on, a roof over my head for shelter, and food in my belly. I don't have a residential address, but God finds a place for me to lay my head every single night, and I thank Him every morning, during the day, and before I sleep. He is with me every second, and I remember that day he revealed himself to me.
Amen
Thank you Father Mike for you and this UA-cam podcast I'm blessed everyday watching it. ❤🙏
AMEN. GRACIAS Father Mike👍💯✌💯
Please pray for my family thank you
The older I get the more I come to appreciate those things that could have happened, in some cases probably should have happened, but didn't happen to me. It's too much to be written off as dumb luck. God, through my Guardian Angel, has blessed me far more than I deserve. To me, that is a miracle. Miracles happen every day, all around us, we just have to be aware of them.
Thank you so much for this and the reminder to always be thankful. God is so good to us even when we don´t recognize or acknowledge it. God bless you, Father.
Thank you so much for such a beautiful message Fr Mike 🤍🙏🏼🥰 God bless you!
Thank you Father
This is critical!!
Amen. I shall remember the goodness of the Lord especially in bad times
Thank you Fr Mike for rekindling my heart to the catholic faith. I love Halo. I do the rosary now everyday with Mark Wahlberg…love the bedtime stories…..you are hope and love. Bless you.
❤🙏🏻❤️🤗 thank you Fr Mike!!!!
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Thank you for this, Fr Mike
God Bless you Father Mike, you are a gift to us all.
That was such an amazing video Fr. Mike, I’m so glad I discovered you and Ascension a few years ago, you have literally changed my life and I cannot thank you and God ultimately enough! Thank you and Blessings be upon you and everyone else in the comments and everyone at Ascension in Jesus’ Name!!
Thank you, Father. I needed this today.