Faith is Not Something You Can Lose
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- Sure, there are times when it's just hard to believe what the Catholic Faith tells us, but when someone says "I'm losing my faith," or "I lost my faith," there's something much more serious going on there. Fr. Mike examines this problem, but emphasizes that we actually can't lose faith because it's a gift from God. We can use that gift wrongly and put it into what Fr. Mike calls "God's chief rivals" or, in other words, idols; but the faith is still there and we can still put it in God if we simply choose to. Maybe God is giving you the gift of faith right now, and maybe you just have to use it the way he intends.
You know that feeling when you listen to something you REALLY needed to hear? Oh boy this is that moment for me
Me too lol
... When God is speaking directly to me...
unbaptized babies go to limbo lol
I needed to hear it too.
blouptqy uh, nope
This video series is helping me to pick my life back up and give it to the One who created me. I've been paralyzed by hopelessness, doubt and fear coupled with apathy, cynicism, guilt and shame and have found myself away from a church that is so beautiful and warm but I am so apprehensive when it comes to being with others. Please pray for me that I can shed this spirit of doubt and prejudice so I can live fully in the Spirit of the Lord
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I'll pray for you now. Please, do the same for me.
You have your mother’s spirit of anger in you.
Drop the anger so you can be free.
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When you say you’re apprehensive when it comes to being with others, do you mean other Catholics? As in you fear judgment from them? I went through that for a long time, and it held me back for a while before I ultimately came back. While it’s true that you will probably encounter judgmental Catholics everywhere you go, it won’t be as many as you think. I was pleased to find that the people at my parish of now 4 years are anything but. They acknowledge their own sin, whatever it may be, foremost and merely forgive the sin of others and acknowledge the length their brothers and sisters have come in following The Lord. I would highly encourage you to do an Alpha session somewhere if it’s offered anywhere in your area. That was probably the best think I could have done in the first year after my return to the Church.
I thank almighty God for the day you were born Fr. Mike. You are a blessing from God. May your Faith always strong and shines to guide us to the right path in this chaos world.
There was never an excuse to miss Vigil or Sunday Mass in my house growing up. My mom would get the good old Clarion Herald and have the Mass times for every church in the New Orleans area on the fridge. When my sister and I were working and going to high school she’d ask us at the beginning of the weekend. ‘When are you going to Mass?’ There was zero chance a Mass wasn’t available somewhere. I never lost the habit even thought there have been good times and bad with my faith, I always go to Mass. Thanks Mom!
My husband my children do not go to church. I have tried to bring them with me yet to no avail. My kids are on their own. My husband has had a difficult childhood. I try to encourage him but he won’t budge. I keep praying that he will open his mind to the lord Jesus Christ. We just lost my father in law and his mom passed away when he was 2 mo. Old in a car accident along with his brother. I believe he’s angry. Pray for him Father Mike.
St. Monica, pray for Noreen's husband and children to come home!
I’ll show this to my husband.
Noreen Roux: if it‘ ok for you, I will pray for your family too and please don’t get discouraged, always remember the life of Saint Monica and Saint Rita, how their prayers change their families. Faith, Patience and Perseverance. God Bless
Nobody can change hearts but God. The best way to convert your family is to keep praying AND to stay Holy no matter what. God bless!!
Pray to St. Monica! She prayer her whole life for her child at Augustine. And God eventually answered her prayer. She is awaiting for you to pray and ask her for her intercession!
I have never been a believer or have had faith but I am working on it. Thank you Father Mike.
Dear Jesus don’t EVER let me lose my faith!
James Mohler not at all. When we say a prayer like that God knows what we are asking and He gives us the grace to remain faithful to Him.
Been there, done that but I'm back !!!! Not leaving God again. I beg His Mercy for this 😇
What do you recommend
Hail Satan
Jessica Foster take another guess because just like your faith, you’re dead wrong
@@georgedillman4195 iF yoUrE ReaDINg ThIS SatAn is CAllInG You to FaiTh
@@georgedillman4195
Would ya like to defend that claim?
Life is full of happiness and tears; be strong and have faith...
So true! When things are not going the way we want only means God is even closer. He told Saint Paul, “My grace suffices you.”
Thank you Father Mike, you were talking to me. Yes I wanted to turn you off, but I continued to listen. Its time to dust myself off and take up my cross again, never to late to renew ones faith. You friend Kyell is absolutely correct about becoming a member of the Catholic Church through the RICA program. Membership in the Church and its sacraments is a glorious gift from God. I want that relationship back with our Lord. This moment marks the point I start to reclaim what was freely given me. Thank you.
I’m not Catholic, but this has helped me so much. Your words were clear, blunt, and cannot be misinterpreted. Thank you. GOD bless.
Bless GOD. You thank. Misinterpreted be cannot and ,blunt(420), clear we’re words. Much so me helped has this but. Catholic not I’m
The Priest lied in this video....you cannot lose your Salvation!
@@cassandragarcia5548 He didn’t lie. You can lose your salvation if you reject it, in rejecting God.
@@cassandragarcia5548 nice excuse to be a terrible person who doesn’t obey the Law of God, is this why you abandoned the catholic Faith as a hispanic woman, to do whatever you want…
You can lose your salvation. It's documented many times in scripture.
God bless you Father Mike .. praying for you and everyone here ❤️🙏🏻
This video literally made me cry~ It's very moving especially when you're on the brink of giving up. Then this video popped up. I love how simple and fruitful are your video Fr. Mike. God shouldn't have a rival in our hearts. This is an eye-opener to me and to many people. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much Fr. Mike. Glory to God!
Thank you, Jesus, for leading me to this video. I've been struggling and thought I had lost my faith. Today, listening to Fr. Mike, I realized I never lost my faith. It was just put on the back burner for a bit. I REALLY AND TRULY needed to hear this. I'm okay. I always was. I just needed someone to tell me I was and that's what this video did for me. It spoke to me in a huge way. Thank you, Fr. Mike!!
Hey how you doing now? Is your faith still strong? If you think you may begin to struggle with more doubts feel free to shoot me a message cause I’m aware of some logical reasons for the belief that God exists that could prove to be useful.
@@gorb_oron The Father and I are doing very well together!! Thanks for asking:)
@@pksmith1275 Hey that’s great! Well if you ever start really struggling with your faith, feel free to shoot me a message, cause I know some reasons to believe that God exists that might help. Remember me! Maybe write this down somewhere
Thank you Father Mike I will keep you and all priests in my prayers keep doing the works of Our Lord .
God bless
God bless you Father Mike. You are a breath of fresh air. Amen
Thank you 4 the last 5 years I have worked weekend at a restaurant and now I'm taking back every 2 Sunday off and they are not happy but I am God bless .
I got very sick at a job, and, they were making me work 6 days a week, and I never knew what day I was going to get off. I quit because I got sick, but I wouldn't have gotten sick, if they wouldn't have made me work as much as they did. Part of the being hired, at that job, was that I wouldn't be made to work on Sundays, but, I guess someone ignored that fact. I still always made it to Mass, just sometimes I had to go on a Saturday vigil
Thrilled to say that I place nothing before God, and prayer is now a much bigger part of my life. Mass first, and even when there isn't mass I find myself wanting to pry the doors of my church open just to spend some time in the house of God away from everything, with no one else around. Lately, I just want to get closer and closer to him.
I will never lose my Faith God is number one. To me No matter what happens in this world. He will always be number one. Hi Father Mike God bless you.
I realized whatever faith I had it was not enough. I notice how I have stagnated, most especially, with my health. I went back to church last week for the Saturday evening mass. Sometimes I did go to the Sunday services. Several years ago, when my plane arrived in Houston, I decided to visit Joel Osteen's church. I had just about enough time to get there for the 7pm service. My trip was focused on visiting death row inmates. Saturday night, though, I was free. I had not even noticed that it was Easter weekend when I made my travel plans. I surprised myself. And I made Pastor Osteen very happy. They had planned a beautiful service. So, yeah. I was in church on Easter weekend. I went back to Lakewood Church the following day for the Sunday service. I have been substituting watching Joel Osteen's services instead of going to church. Last week, I decided I needed both. I need to seek God. I need to look for him. I am in poor health. I have to give more time to my faith. I came to understand this because I allowed myself to go without church services. Please dont make everything a sin. We learn. We either grow in faith or we falter. I see mysrlf growing in faith. I will admit I was impressed by your words of encouragement not to leave. Thank you for that.
Joel Osteen? How gullible are you haha
Test the spirits. Not only does he preach the message of that heretic, Martin Luther, but the worst one at that. The word of faith prosperity gospel.
Even know I grew up Catholic and attended Catholic schools as I grew older I'm sad to say I drifted away from the church.if I had questions I'd just call my sister who has been a nun all my life.shes passed away and I now have my youngest daughter in Catholic school and she asks me to help her with her religion homework and doesn't understand alot of the words and has alot of questions I just wanted to thank you for your videos we both enjoy them and I noticed my daughter smiling and laughing while learning as she watches these videos.thank you😃
We had it handed down our throats
Thank you Mike iam an ex catholic who's now a born again Christian but I do find your talks very simple to understand and illuminating thank you may God bless you
Fr Mike is someone you would love to be real friends with. He is a good guy and selfless
This video was meant for me. Only this evening, was I speaking to my Mother and my Christ about keeping my faith FIRST in my life. The fact that I afterwards stumbled on this video, confirms their answer to me. Thank you, my Mother. Thank you my Jesus. Thank you Father Mike. Thank you.
My parents and I aren’t very religious. But lately, I’ve been feeling the need to speak to God and ask for forgiveness for my sins. It’s been a long time since I’ve attended church or even picked up a bible. This week, I’m planning on going to church this Sunday, with my entire family. I haven’t been baptized because my mother wanted me to choose for myself, but I really want to now. Despite there being so many moments when I really did question God’s plan, I’ve finally realized that even doing the minimum to uphold my relationship with the Lord is enough. Thank you, Father Mike, for passing on and serving as this gift from God. My restoration in faith begins now.
I’m Muslim yet thank you so much, I rly needed to hear that...
Your a lost person. Run away from this guy and Muslim world. Jesus is king. Nothing else needed but his word.
@@michiganwoodsman2199 no thanks
He's talking about Christianity though....not Islam....
@@mariemunzar6474 well faith exists in every religion....
@@KaramD Hi, please don't listen to all these people that are attacking you for your religion. You are not lost because you are Muslim, and even though we believe in different things, I still respect you and your faith. There is nothing wrong with you or your faith and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Thank you so much Father Mike...I really needed that wake up call. Love from Zimbabwe!
Not catholic but needed to hear this. Little by little I'm starting to give my heart over to other things... 😢
Giving it away, piece by piece is really profound. If we examine the little pieces and the times we have let other things chip away at our faith even at our heart and our love for Jesus, it is clear that we have right now just Jesus suddenly. And isn’t that how evil works? A great challenge to think about today thank you, Father
I'd never heard of, let alone meditated on, lack of use of faith as a cause of loss of faith. That's a great intuition, Fr Mike. Thank you, and may God bless you!
Fothet Mike may the Good Lord bless you always!! You are real a Angel talking.Thets the thrud nothing can't compare to be close to God's Grace is so Amazing Beautiful, living in our Catolic faith practicing the Sacramento's thet makes as holy.I came from Azores I brought my faith with me and never give up even wen I went to church and dident understand wath the prist was saing but never stop me going to church with my family and praing the rosory everyday with my kids...And today im even more faithful like never before.I know im following God's lead not thes fantasy world.And Ifeel more happy with God close to me, He even comes to my deams to guide me the way.God is just soooooo Amazing in love with us!!! May God bless you and bless the world!Amen ♥
Thank you 🙏 Father for these beautiful videos. I am Catholic have not been making it to mass. These videos can restore faith . No Father I haven’t lost mine . God bless .
I was going through same issue and here it is.Fr. Mike you have great timing. 😀😀😀
Thank you I was gonna go to a birthday party instead of keeping the sabbath and I felt a loss in faith and it was immediately restored when I realized it All praises be to the most high AHAYAH Asher AHAYAH (or in English gods name “I Am That I Am”)
I asked myself the same question. I talked to priest and he said me that i was reviling my faith that faith of my parents was becoming mine. That was the best answer for me and that is the best answer all young people who are watching this video.
Father, you rock! Thank you for being you and being faithful to the Lord. Guys night in member, miss those time. Praying for you
Thank you 🙏🏻 Father Mike, I needed this today… 💔💔💔😢 I’m listening again for the 3rd time…. I’m sure I’ve watched this video before, but todya, I really needed to “listen” ❤
9.27.22 🕯🇺🇸💔
I have terrible chronic health problems. At one point, I wondered, “Should I start questioning my faith?” The answer was clear and immediate ... “Nope.” That was the end of that. What a blessing.
God bless you
No because God told us in the bible we will suffer because we live in a fallen world and it also builds our faith and we get rewards in heaven for it.
Father mike always knows the right away to explain any concept. ❤
THANK YOU! If God is important in your life He comes first. NO sports event or other event of any kind should come before or in place of Mass if you are Catholic. Actions especially by parents speak louder than words in these kinds of situations.
Father Mike is SO right! People today call themselves Catholic, but then they just become too lazy to go to church. Little by little their beliefs become brainwashed by the temporal world. Before you know it, they forfeit their faith and they start talking against the Church and attack you for defending it. It's not like riding a bike. With faith, if you don't use it, and nourish it, you lose it. Unfortunately I've seen it happen to too many of my uncles, aunts and cousins, to all six of my living siblings (except the one who died at age 13), and what hurts the most, it happened to one of my three children, who disowned us completely, 11 years ago.
your child disowned you? was it because of your christian faith? feel free to let us know what happened if you dont mind talking about it
Daniel, check your priveledge at the door. Too lazy? How about underfed? How about priests going about only with challenges to up your virtous game. Is the world not competative enough? How are people supposed to find comfort in the church when you called them Lazy. Grow up
I agree as well, I grew up and went to Catholic school for 20 years (nursery-College) and even went to Catholic retreats every year starting in highschool up to College for 3 days-1 week. But due to non-participation, I became apathetic though I still defended Catholicism because I was into history and knew it was an ancient religion compared to Protestantism. And being imbibed in the culture of indifference does affect you, and we like to blame our parents and environment, but in the end we must also take responsibility for it
You are so right, I saw someone yesterday, because my mother is an Uber driver, but because she's disabled, has to have someone ride with her, and she picked some people up from the movie theatre, that saw the film The Nun. One of the them, was Catholic, and he said that he "wasn't going to church for a while" I told him, that if I watched the movie, I would write down every single theological flaw. What kind of attitude is that, that we get scared to go to church because of films? I'm not saying he should have seen it or shouldn't have seen it I'm saying what is the point of that? He, as a Catholic has an obligation to go to Mass. If he's physically capable of going to the cinema, he can go to church.
The failure here is to expect people to accomplish on a set of rules, rituals and behaviours without them ever having been evangelised. People who are not evangelised should not be forced to sit in church.. its like a language they don't understand and they will only come to think of religion as complusion. Teaching about sacraments and apologetics and history etc. wont save anybody. Priests need to understand that in our time and age people need to be evangelised from the pulpits. They dont come to the church evangelised. They need to learn the basic Gospel, what the Bible teaches, what Jesus did and why (and not just say "because he loved us) , covenant and all that.. then when you have people evanglised, only then, will sacraments etc make sense through faith, because the Holy Spirit is teaching us from the inside too.
"If you are watching this, God is calling you to faith." Okay, Father Mike. How did you know? You're scaring me. 😂
God is funny sometimes.
If you're reading this, Xenu is calling you to Scientology.
blouptqy Way to ruin a moment...
@@spidernymph8964 Lol Ikr
@@blouptqy Never.
@@spidernymph8964 DONT let anyone ruin your time. Ever.
You don't have to worry about losing your faith if you never had it to begin with.
Gracias A Dios,y Gracias Father Mike ☝️💯💯💯🙏💯👍💯
I'm a Protestant (Anglican), and love listening to you. Our faith is near identical even though our histories have been tumultuous.
Are we finally ready to come Home together.
Peace be with you.
Plus Bonus If you accept the Papacy as an office given by Christ, then you are ready to come home. God bless!
Fr. Mike praise God for speaking to us through you. You are truthful and genuine. Great approach and great 'take it or not' approach' which is highly effective and Christ like. God bless and keep you.
@@maycamilleri8308 Is the Anglican Mass very similar to the Norvus Ordo Mass?
Thank you Father Mike! I really needed this pep talk! God bless you Father
You really are a Godsend for me Father Mike
God bless you, father Mike, for the good work you are doing.
Thank you Fr. Mike, Truth hurts but it makes me better!
Thank you Father Mike I lost my faith and my life has been falling down around me. I think you have just saved my life with this information. God bless ❤️🙏
Father Mike I am so happy that the Lord led me to your video's I am not only enjoying them but at 75 I am learning from them so much. I wish you had been around in the early days. Thank you so very much and God Bless you.
Thank you, Father Schmitz. It is true that I needed to hear this about strengthening faith and it's relationship to not
putting something before God. Thank you for your many wonderful videos.
I was born and raised Catholic but few years ago I noticed that I was being so detached from my so called faith. I missed all the Sunday mass, believe only to myself and my own understanding till one day not for so long now I got anxiety and depression. I started hating everybody my parents, siblings, friends most of the people who loves me. I feel so lost and worthless and even asked myself if God is real. One day I spoke to mum and told her my struggles and she asked find the lord in my heart and I said I don’t believe in God anymore that was the most devastating days of my life, that I almost think of hurting myself and that scares me to death so, I decided to pray. I prayed so much so so much I was crying while I was talking to HIM my heart was screaming in pain and suddenly I felt the Holy Spirit embraces me, I calm down and fell asleep. The next morning I prayed the rosary and asked for forgiveness watched videos on UA-cam about Catholic faith and found myself watching Fr. Mike videos. It helps me a lot to understand more about my faith and drove me back to the Lord. God is good and merciful. I’m currently working in Saudi Arabia no Catholic Churches in here one thing I promised to myself when I get home i will do my confession and receive God’s grace and mercy. Thank you Father Mike for being God’s instrument to reach out lost souls like me. God is real. God bless you
How are you doing now and has it ever happened again
I really needed this. An augmentation of a rival to God! Thankyou God.
Fr Mike thank you for this video. I have lived in a place that was unhealthy in every way. I was addicted to drugs violence and sex about a year ago i moved to northwoods WISCONSIN and recently i have been feeling the call to the church. Watching this video and hearing that you are in the Duluth area i took that as a sign also when you said " if your watching this god is calling you" was another sign. Thank you so much and god bless.
Thank you Father for that beautiful lesson
GOD bless you too 🙏
I can't seem to concentrate what he is saying - He's just so gorgeous! Seriously though, he is just such a mentor. Thanks Fr. Mike for all your videos, truly inspirational.
If faith is a gift, then why would God condemn the faithless? It just doesn't make sense unless He is malevolent.
Are you talking about people who never had it in the first place, who never understood God? Or people who had it, but didn’t nurture it?
I can't comment on whether God condemns the faithless, but I will say that gifts have to be accepted. God won't force anyone to take a gift.
Thank you, Fr. Faith is a gift. One has to ask & say yes to His will. It must be cultivated every day. I pray that I don't ever become complacent. Faith seeks understanding - to grow. God bless you, Fr. Mike.
Father Mike you are a great man from how you teach to how you look. God blessings, love and prosperity
There's so much more to losing faith than that.
Pretty good synthesis for 10 mins though.
Sooo much more.
Thank you so much father, i used to be a very strong catholic and I experienced God's Healing Mercy on my soul and in consequence, blessings in my life, but suddenly, because of my stupid way of being I commited a sin thinking: that there was not going to be a problem because I was going to confession after commiting it, and after that sin, I entered in a period of dryness and in a fight of 6 months vs the enemy (i went with the exorcist of my diocese) and the situation got worse because the exorcist died in that period (he was older) and i felt hopeless and started to thinking that anything wouldn´t had happened if I had never met my religion (i thought this because I let the others's opinions affected me) and then i went to a christian cult and they "prayed for me" and what i used to felt (the demonic oppresion) just disapeared. So I trew away everything that was catholic in my house and started to live a secular life that lasted 2 months thinking that "it were going to be a better solution while the situation get colder" and then i could return to the church, but in that period i commited sin after sin and my situation got much more worse than it was. What can I do Father? I am convinced that I need to return to church as soon as possible, i have gone to confession and i am starting to pray the rosary. Another thing that i did not mentioned was that I was afraid to be called to priesthood or religious life ( i actually felt the calling and that was another thing for that i escape from God) but I know that I can do nothing good without God and He is very important for me so I am prepared to say yes to whatever my vocation be. Finally I apologize for my english, i am from México. Please whoever that see this comentary Pray for me :(
Praying for you, Mr Morales. Estoy rogando para Ud. Perdóneme mi español no es bueno, pero estoy rogando para Ud. Siempre tenga esperanza. Paz con Ud de los EEUU
You doing better now?
I was worried, I thought that I could actually lose faith. After my dad died in 2020 when I was 14, I didn't have someone to actually help me pray. With all that has happened and is happening, I thought that I wouldn't have a chance to be redeemed. But I have been praying consistently for the past 7 months. I have started to want to give up things because of what the Bible says and I am forever grateful and I ask God to keep leading me as he transforms me. Amen! Bless all of you and I pray that God gives us guidance!
You are just amazing. Today you made me cry. You are so focused and enthusiastic. I yearn to be like you. Thank you so very much.
Thank you, Fr. Mike! That was really beautiful
I prayed to God for faith these past few days, and this is the 3rd video about faith that has been suggested already! No doubt God is working in my life. If you are reading this know God is always with you and will answer your prayers if you are patient and faithful! ✝️❤🙏
Amen. Thank you GOD by make me strong. Thank you father for your reflexión and effort. GOD bless father.
I thank God for giving us this priest in our time
Thank you for this message. I’m grateful for the insight! Amen 🙏🏼
God bless you sir!❤️✌🏼🙏🏼
Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light...
Jesus, Mary & Joseph, I love you. Save souls.
In my experience: Believing in God was a Choice but having Faith in God was most certainly a Gift! I totally agree that Cultivation is key to growing in Faith. God Bless You, Father Mike!!
Fr. Mike,
I really appreciate your videos. I'm in the process of doing the RCIA course as I'm converting from Anglican to Catholic. I find your videos both informative & helpful.
Thanks again.
Thank you for answering this question. The answer brought insight
Thank you Father Mike for such a good talk on faith. I really feel edified after listening to you.
Father Mike you’re the best! The Lord truly speaks through you!
i needed this video BIG TIME, thanks, Father Mike.
Fr. Mike you changed my life, from one video! All glory to God ❤️
Thank you. I really needed to hear this. Sometimes ministry can be a rival to God when we put too much of our heart into it instead of in God.
Thanks Father. Your a great papa to us sheep. 🤗
"Sheep" is the correct phrase
Not Roman Catholic, but I definitely appreciated the thought-provoking video. Interesting way of seeing faith.
Faith demands that we disregard
A. The absence of expected evidence.
B. The presence of conflicting evidence.
Which happens to be the exact way how we detect Lies.
A. Through the absence of expected evidence.
B. And the presence of conflicting evidence.
IF YOURE READING THIS SATAN IS CALLING YOU TO FAITH xD
I believe the gift of faith is offered to everyone who's ever lived because God desires all to Heaven. If you ask for the gift of faith sincerely, it will be given.
God has a rival in my life and it's the truth. I get closer to God when I'm not asking questions. And in my search for the truth, God is extinguished.
I've been feeling like that too recently. When you try to search for who God is, you end up with a lot of questions. Maybe that is what it feels like to start learning how much you don't know about someone. You become aware of how much you lack the knowledge of who that person really is. It can also be the first step to figuring Him out, which will be a challenge in itself. I guess I think faith is like a bicycle. You would never think that a machine with two narrow wheels would be able to transport you, but then it does. We may struggle to think that God is present or real, but he's still carrying you, and bringing you to the correct place despite our hesitations and doubts. 💛
In truth my faith tends to ebb and flow. This means that my faith can be very very strong at times, and at other times my faith can be very very weak. I need to try to work harder when my faith is very very weak because when it is weak, my occasion to sin increases.
Sounds like you're trying to force yourself to believe something you don't actually believe. Embrace the doubt.
@blouptqy So if you don’t believe, why are you here? Just to be a sinister presence luring people away? Be gone with you!!
I love your videos, Father Mike! 😁 Thank you so much for them.
Always pray to be holy, to spread the faith, to defend the faith, and to die a holy death this is what I pray for every day.
Thank you Fr. Mike - best video on Faith - Thank you for the gift of your priesthood and your videos - they are excellent and very helpful - God bless you.
I appreciate this Father and needed it. I’m trying to resolidify my faith. I’m doing what I can. I’m praying, I’m reading/journaling the Bible, speaking and listening to faith oriented people, attending mass. I’m trying to live it. Don’t wish to be inauthentic. But I like how you put it. Just do it. Walk into it.
Believe me, you can lose it. American Christians test my faith every day.
I love the Lord and I desire, desire, to be with him in the mass. I find great joy in the mass, in my relationship with him and look forward to him recreating me from my daily sinfulness. He is so amazing and I wish that all would come to know, well I pray that all would come to know the merciful mighty love of Jesus for each person and live in that peace that only He can offer.
You're absolutely right and I appreciate you saying that, Father Mike. You can't lose something you've never had to begin with and was pushed down your throat as a helpless child by the tribe that was supposed to have your back and protect you.
Thank you fr. God bless you. Please pray for my parents
I can relate to this. I was in a relationship but I forgot about God, and that relationship ended in a shipwreck. Next time God does bless me with a girl to love I'll keep him in the relationship and not forget about him like I did last time
Atheist in a very happy relationship of over 20 years here.
@@blouptqyYou're not really that happy if you're going around commenting on Christian videos trying to get people to desert their faith. If you were really so self-sufficient...you'd just be off living your life. You wouldn't be here talking down to others.
Your position isn't so enlightened as you might think. I have undergrad degrees, one in theoretical physics, one in math. I am now 5 years into a PhD in math. I used to be a militant atheist. I had to get much, much smarter before I started to understand the deeper perspective of religion. It is not at all in conflict with reason any more than philosophy is in conflict with physics. They are about a different material, and getting them mixed up is a mistake.
As much as I don't like Fr. Mike, I like him
People used to say, "You use it, or you lose it!" Practice makes perfect. When you practice your faith daily, praying daily, your trust in God is alive. Thank you, Fr. Mike.
I pray, but feel empty, but that could be down to my having bpd
Too many trauma in my past made me lose faith. Last time I went to church with a friend I cried too much and now I fear going to church. This was 7 years ago
Church is usually pretty chill. You don't have to let your last time dictate your future churchgoing forever. Christmas mass can get pretty stressful though, but the rest are much more peaceful.
Please never be afraid to go to church. If you are afraid to go to your particular church then try a more welcoming church. Some churches make me feel God's presence while others do not. Bless you.
This is crazy I needed to hear this 🙌🏽
Ive been a Christian, (orthodox) for as long as ive been alive, and I’m in my teen years (16) and i started to believe less and less, and i dont want to believe less and less because ive loved God for my whole life, and i want to believe with my whole heart again so ive been praying praying and im starting to believe again and I couldn’t be happier, so when i started to watch this video i told myself “God is making you watch this video because you need it and its a sign” and when you said that God has probably called you to watch this video i broke out in tears because i knew it and you proved it even more, God is real and God is good, Amen
Can’t lose faith! I’ve shook it, denied it, ran from it, begged it to go away! It’s not the way of the world and I wanted to succeed in the world. I even asked a him to leave me alone. Meh, He just smiled. Ahh the days of youth are dangerous for some of us. I gave up. I love the Trinity . It’s the richest of life, both for the body & soul. Thank God He is easy to forgive, patient and desires us.