Thank you, @PintsWithAquinas, for the Prayer of Reparation that inspired this video: O Jesus, my Savior and Redeemer, Son of the living God, behold, we kneel before Thee and offer Thee our reparation; we would make amends for all the blasphemies uttered against Thy holy name, for all the injuries done to Thee in the Blessed Sacrament, for all the irreverence shown toward Thine immaculate Virgin Mother, for all the calumnies and slanders spoken against Thy spouse, the holy Catholic Church. O Jesus, who hast said: “If you ask the Father anything in My name, He will give it to you,” we pray and beseech Thee for all our brethren who are in danger of sin; shield them from every temptation to fall away from the true faith; save those who are even now standing on the brink of the abyss; to all of them give light and knowledge of the truth, courage and strength for the conflict with evil, perseverance in faith and active charity! For this do we pray, most merciful Jesus, in Thy name, unto God the Father, with whom Thou livest and reignest in the unity of the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen.
I am a french citizen and i have to say that a vast majority of the french people were offended. As this does not represent the french culture or our society. I felt ashamed by this.
understand completely as a Christian and an American, many times I feel like my country goes too far and they are not representing me or our Christian values as a nation.
The brain has two hemispheres, we have the saying; sometimes the right hand does not know what the left is doing, people compartmentalize, so secular law & order checks the inquisitions, stoning, & witch-burning.
I am a Christian and I was offended. I was offended by what the Los Angeles Dodgers did by honoring men dressed up as nuns and I'm not catholic. Father, thank you for the clarity.
You don't respect someone using their brain to decide they don't believe in a god? In a free society, we reserve the right to criticize everything. Faith is not something to be admired. Anyone can have faith, and many do, in things that are untrue.
Leave it to Fr. Mike to come in days after the noise has died down with the absolute best response I have or will see. This is what we needed to hear right now. Thanks, Father, for taking the time to think it through, and thanks for being here for us.
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:
I’m just pray each day for this precious man. These words are life changing for us. Fr Mike will always lead us to Him. We need to intercede for this godly and loving priest,
My instant reaction was outrage. But now I see the devil's plan to make Christians so mad that they actually sin in anger. You were wise to lay low for a while Fr Mike!
@@Goodkidjr43 In fact, St. Thomas in the Summa talks about how in some instances of blatant heresy and mockery of God, to NOT be angry would be a sin.
I am a Baptist deacon. It took me a 2 days to get over me! Truly, it is about our Lord and Savior. I shall pray for the unsaved. I will proclaim Jesus Christ and move forward. Thank you, Father Mike, for the reboot✝️❤️✝️
Absolute W comment section here. I'm protestant, but we share a common, saving, faith. Let's do our best to bring Christ's Kingdom on earth, or we'll die trying and He'll do it on His second coming.
I shrugged my shoulders and said, "That's what they do. They're misguided idiots". Then, I heard Fr. Mikes words. Now, I believe "They're misguided victims.", and I pray for them. Thank you Fr. Mike.
When most people make a list of possible causes for events in their lives, the most common error is to omit "none of the above". I think it comes from an inflated sense of understanding and a lack of humility.
FRIENDS? AMERICANS FRANCE HAS BEEN A SECULAR COUNTRY SINCE 1905 To hear the comments of people outraged by the all-out messages of tolerance and openness of the Paris 2024 ceremony, it must be remembered that the Olympic Games are a sporting and festive event, free and open, inclusive and collective in a secular country since 1905. This country, France, has experienced many attacks fomented by guardians of religious morality [...] Sport is and must remain a free art with strict rules of fair play during the competitions and these are the only rules that apply. If we have to give in to the injunctions of religious or political pressure groups, no more competitions will be able to take place [....] not so long ago, women were banned from sports and competitions, it was dangerous for their health according to doctors with curious ideas and contrary to their social status defined by religion and religious authorities. the next Olympic games will take place in Los Angeles if the Americans want to say prayers during the openings let them do it. but let them stop their stupid idiocies towards France and the French
"Am I offended? In order for me to be offended by someone, I have to respect your opinion." That is the best response. And there was nothing to respect in their display. I hope they turn away for what they've done.
I was thinking the same thing. How he turned off the lights to prove a point but he was being gentle with them. God could have showed his wrath but he didn’t.
@@MiniWalshJunior First it was “A blackout! God is punishing them!!” and when that turned out to be fake news, they changed it to “It was only a few minutes because God is nice!”
“A man can no more diminish God's glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word 'darkness' on the walls of his cell.” ― C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain
God bless you Fr. Mike. You are a wonderful priest and really show us how we should be living as Christians. Your reminder of how we should be loving all of these people is terrific. I found it very hurtful and it made me cry for Jesus. It is about my Savior. I apologized to Jesus for these people. They know not what they do. But I would get very upset and cry (when I was alone of course) when my child was bullied, or when he was hurting. I feel so much hurt for my savior.
You can still denounce the sin though. I was gaslit on Facebook that Christian’s are to sit idly by, biting their tongues because “ Jesus ate with sinners”. That is not the point. I love lots of people that sin. I still denounce the sin itself.
Why so much reaction? It’s not the first time… Why others times nobody cares? I find all this pretty hypocrite. Where was people in art, film, cartoon and so on? So, do you cry everyday? That being said, the worst is to some « Christians » think they are allowed to choose to forgive or not. Obviously and strangly, many « Christian » don’t understand the goal of forgiveness and have forgotten the goal of a Christian.
After listening to Father Mike I find myself pitying the group of people that put together that performance. They are really missing out on something so beautiful. Mockery is such an angry action and brings no reward. We should pray for them.
Your wisdom, insight and guidance are needed, always. Thank you for helping me realize that anger, which was my first reaction, was not the best reaction. Now I am praying.
I was a bit angry, but I also saw that they don't really understand what they're doing. How does one's sexual kinks really make one a unity with others? How does it make for a family or a life? I think, once it becomes mainstream, it loses its power to really unite those it did. The homosexual and the transgender have very little in common. So I'm not mad with them. I'm sorry they wasted their time with this. It has made their lives poorer. But I am angered by their cowardice and for making a non-apology apology.
There is an old Irish saying;" What else can you expect from a pig other than an oink." You know what they will do and say before they say it. Nothing surprises me anymore.
I watched the Opening Ceremonies live….when the Last Supper was shown…my jaw literally just dropped…I had a moment to think then I felt disgusted, disappointed, outraged and just so hurt. I’ve always loved watching the Olympics and this year it just didn’t feel right. Thank you so much for posting this. Praise Jesus🙏🏼🥰‼️
Thank you for giving me a better understanding of how to respond to this blasphemy. It isn't about me and my dismay. It is about my loving Jesus even more.
Thank you Fr. Mike for this video. I'm not offended either, cause I'm no surprised, it's the French. They committed mass murder with the Guillotine during the French Revolution. I'm baptized Anglican Church of England living in USA since 1957 2 years old. Four years ago because of my house being condemned do to bad condition I wound up homeless for 6 months. With Gods help and blessings I was blessed to get into senior section eight housing complex. I've lived here almost 4 years now. Amazing thing is, I'm back in the old neighborhood. We lived here till 1966. One block away from my building is St. Peters Catholic Church. One Sunday I was walking by the Church to go to supermarket. I saw on the sign outside English service at 10:30am. My watch said that time, so I started to walk off. God came to me and said, I want you to go in, so I did. The service had already started, so I sat in back. I felt this amazing feeling of love, peace and warmth. God guided me to keep on going there. Third time I asked the cantor what is Fathers name, the head priest. She told me Fr. Dona, I was confused then she said. Fr. Donald. That's my Dads name, I knew then I was in the right place. Fr. Donald invited me to join the Bible study, and we meet every other Thursday. One day Fr. Stephen asked me, had God guided you to get baptized Catholic. I told him sorry father but, I'm Anglican, as my Parents wanted. They are no longer with me but, I remember them everyday. One day Fr. Donald sat with us at Bible study in St. Petters school. I told him about how I came to St. Petters because of Gods guidance. Also what Fr. Stephens asked me. So amazing father said, were you Baptized with the Holy Spirit? I said yes, then he said, one Baptism per customer. The Catholic Bishop of Ireland and England, given permission for Anglicans to do the Catholic service. We just can't do the Eucharist, so I cross my arms to get the blessing from the priest. Every Sunday I feel like I am rejuvenated with Gods blessings for the rest of the week. They can mock Gods Son Jesus but, they can't take away my faith in God!
Maybe you are interested Watch this video from Minute 1: 02 النبي واهل البيت ع في التوراة والانجيل - تحقيق أسد لبنان Google search for this video there is an English translation Also search Google for the website that talks about this Georgian Reverend arrives in Karbala and says Imam Hussain mentioned in the Bible
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I absolutely love how you put this. I stood up for my Savior Jesus Christ and for God our Lord. Yes, I lost many friends, but that is ok!!!! It is God weeding my world. I am calm, centered and living in my faith. And it is BEAUTIFUL. And I will defend it with all my being.
I would rather have someone call me every derogatory word in the English language than see our Lord mocked in this way, and I believe that's how most Christians feel.
I love how you are role-modeling for someone like me. I appreciate your take on it. A big part of me was really disappointed when this happened. This gives me a new perspective.
Keep speaking up Father Mike. People need to hear how we should look at these issues we are hearng & seeing. I certainly needed to hear your thoughts. Thank you.🙏👍💯
I love how God swiftly responded the next night by plunging Paris into darjness, with the ONLY bright light shining coming from the Catholic basilica of the Sacred Heart. Yes - it was an insult to Jesus; not so much us.
Please stop buying into comforting misinformation. Only a small part of Paris was affected by power-cuts, but the Sacre Coeur basilica is on a hill, so it could be photographed from the affected area in such a way that it appeared to be the only place with light.
@@marksnow7569 It's too bad you missed God's miracle. But, its up to us to have Faith enough to see it. God gives Miracles all the time. Its up to you to believe or not.
@@heathervancalcar4446 It may well have been a miracle, but that does not alter the fact that what happened was *not* the great event described by Jacqueline.
The power of prayer gives us a direct line to God’s message. “In order to be offended, I must respect your opinion!” And yet respect and honor the dignity of people that Jesus gave his life for!” Worth the time and prayers you took Father Mike to share God’s message of light! ♥️🙏♥️
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@@ob2249 Father Mike’s message has taught me to take time and pray for God’s message before responding to opinions expressed…until then, God bless you! 🙏
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I love and appreciate you, Fr. Mike! Please never stop offering videos! They are a treasure and you always, ALWAYS, speak truth. Your messages are desperately needed, and received with deep gratitude. Thank you!!
As smoke vanishes, so let them vanish. As wax melts before the fire, so let them perish from the presence of those who sign themselves with the Sign of the Cross and say in gladness, "Hail, most Precious and life-giving Cross of the Lord, for thou drivest away the demons by the power of Our Lord Jesus Christ crucified on thee, Who went down to hades and trampled on the power of the devil, and gave us thee, His venerable Cross for driving away all enemies. O most Precious and Life-giving Cross of the Lord, save us with Our Holy Lady, the Virgin Mother of God, and with all the saints throughout the ages. Amen.
@@wms72 these people are lost and need prayers. Many atheists see child abuse by some clergy and turn away from God. Asking for them to be scattered won't save them and Jesus said to pray for your enemies. But here you are ignoring Jesus' request of Christians, and aiming imprecatory prayer at lost souls. God bless you with wisdom. It's always better to ask for God's will to be done.
Oh, Fr. Mike, I JUST LOVE YOU! Thank you! This is what we NEED to hear! You used the perfect word… GAS LIGHTING! Thank you! I am willing to suffer for our faith!
So true Fr. Mike, it is GOD that was mocked. My sadness and heart cries out to Him for forgiveness. humbled for such a beautiful reaction, thank you Fr. Mike. God Bless 🙏🏻
Many were but saying you'd not watch is saying you blame the young athletes who worked years to do this. I'm sure they had enough viewers and people watch on clips more than live, but it's about the planners of the Olympics not the athletes.
@@deb9806 the athletes should've boycotted and left after the opening ceremonies. There's no excuse to participate in the Games and in doing so, condone the blasphemy that took place.
@@rebelfighter5249 if they were even aware, they aren’t all Catholic or Christian, and probably were focusing on the task at hand that they worked on for many years. No priest or religious I listened too has said that they should’ve done anything but play.
I pray that those who laugh and scorn will come to know of God's mercy and come to accept him. Thank you for helping Christians to remember the right perspective to have about those who mock us.
Thank you Father Mike for such a powerful message! This has made me reflect on so many things in my life. From resentment to feeling victimized, reminding me, I am a better person when i show I have love for our Lord Almighty and I put him first! Blessings everyone!
Thank you for waiting a bit to comment. Thank you even more for standing up to the overt gaslighting here. I'm not surprised, either. May God have mercy on us all.
We are in such a state of confusion the true meaning of the Olympics , suppose to be family friendly, peace of all countries coming together teaching our young kids sportsmanship.I ended up turning the T.V off and explaining to my 12 year old how the world is in a state of confusion
They had nothing to do with it. To say, you will blame them by not watching (although millions did) is not right. It was a show not attached to them at all.
Thank you for clarifying & sharing your wisdom 💗 Very helpful to remember our history & where/who this blasphemy is coming from so we don't get caught up in anger & not allow devil to destroy our peace. God Bless all who strive to live the Gospel 👼 Praying for conversions especially all who turn away from God ✝️ 💗 🙏👼
Let's pray 15 Our Father and 7 Hail Mary in Honor of God the Father and for the conversion of France and all lukewarm Christians and all kinds of heretics.
This was obviously choreographed way before the Congress ✅ I think too many allowed iT To detract from all the good the opening ceremonies had to offer! Them mixing up the North and South two enemies was as great an evil. Jesus can take care of Himself.
Really? So I guess all the French saints, or French doctors of the Church count for nothing? I guess that fact that the French bishops were the first one to speak out against that specifice « Cène » during the opening ceremonies counts for nothing? I suppose the countless French people, believers and atheists who spoke out counts for nothing? It’s ok to condemn a country as a whole I suppose according to you. Please tell me the state of your own country and the values it promotes before starting to judge that of another.
The French have had multiple attacks by extremist Islamist groups because of cartoons of Mohammed. Google 'Charlie Hebdo.'. Google attack on the Bataclan concert hall.
@@GraceMargarido Immediately underneath the title of this RUclips broadcast (where it lists the account of who posted it: Ascension Press), there is a brief description of what this post is about and there is this: "....More." If you click on it, it expands and at the bottom Ascension Press has included the link to Matt Fradd's Pints with Aquinas video, where he interviews Fr. Vincent Lampert. In that video, he states that he has pinned the reparation prayer at the top of the comments section. That is where you'll find it.
Thank you Fr. Mike! You’re words are always a comfort. I can listen to you for hours, and have. Thank you for not only reigniting my fire and helping me to deepen and understand the faith, but for bringing me back to church! ❤. Don’t ever stop.
I loved his message. I can truly feel Father Mike loves our God with everything that he is. This is why God uses him to reach us. This whole thing is about God, not us. So it does hurt us because they are offending the one we love. The one we love is the focus. Thanks for the message. I needed the direction.
You have given me the words…these events greatly hurt the One I love….to explain to others rather than me reacting to the outrage with outrage. Thank you🙏
You will notice how Fr. Mike never mentioned how Catholic thugs persecuted the French for centuries before the Revolution, calling them heretics and exterminating them.
@@nerdanalog1707 the fact you think Paris should be excused because they allowed this debauchery to be beamed around the world is disturbing. There needs to be severe consequences for openly blaspheming God. Otherwise, what's the point of defending the faith, let alone telling the lost not to do such a thing if there's no punishment involved??
@@rebelfighter5249 First Paris and France are 2 very different things. Second, what do you mean by Paris? Who is Paris? Third, where did I state I thought someone ought to be excused? Fourth, what is the punishment you have in mind and who in Paris / France ought to be punished in your opinion? Finally, having faith does not mean seeking revenge, at least it is not the Catholic understanding of being and adhering to God’s Church.
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@@GioBruno2006 "Feast of the Gods" has a similar composition to "The Last Supper" *today* because at some time, possibly over 200 years ago, somebody cut off a large portion of the left side, changing it from a composition symmetrical around the cherubs in the sky in typical Baroque fashion, to a composition symmetrical around the Greek [EDIT: i.e. Olympian] god of light, Apollo.
@@GioBruno2006 I think it's correct to say that both were the inspiration for the ceremony scene- but not for the reason you think. As the most widely-seen artistic events in the world, Olympic ceremonies have in the social media era been the victims of cruel misinformation. A notable example was the claim in 2020 that a scene in the London 2012 opening ceremony (for which the screenwriter was Frank Cottrell-Boyce, a lifelong Roman Catholic who even assisted the late Pope Benedict on his visit to England) was "predictive programming" for the allegedly pre-planned pandemic. Using the "Feast of the Gods" painting as the basis for the tableau can be seen as a retaliatory joke at the expense of the misinformation peddlers.
From the very first time I heard about what happened, I was offended but it was because it was such a horrible act against God whom I love. I thought of the Sacred Heart of Jesus burning with love for us and this is how he was treated. How interesting that it was precisely the Basilica of the Sacred Heart that was lit up when the power went out in Paris. It was as if Jesus was reminding us of his burning love for us. Speaking to St. Margaret Mary he said that for his love he received “...nothing but ingratitude by reason of their irreverence and sacrileges, and by the coldness and contempt which they show me in this Sacrament of love.” Jesus asked for reparations to his Sacred Heart. This is such a great reminder to us to pray and make acts of reparation. Remember the First Fridays!
I saw Matt Frads prayer last week and I prayed it too ❤🙏🏼 Father Mike you made me cry and I could feel the Holy Spirit so strongly watching this video. I was very upset by the Olympics and refuse to watch this year.
He pinned the prayer under comments so it’s first to appear. If you have never seen Pints with Aquinas before it’s a great podcast. Highly recommend . God Bless 🙏🏼❤️
O Jesus, my Savior and Redeemer, Son of the living God, behold, we kneel before Thee and offer Thee our reparation; we would make amends for all the blasphemies uttered against Thy holy name, for all the injuries done to Thee in the Blessed Sacrament, for all the irreverence shown toward Thine immaculate Virgin Mother, for all the calumnies and slanders spoken against Thy spouse, the holy Catholic Church. O Jesus, who hast said: "If you ask the Father anything in My name, He will give it to you," we pray and beseech Thee for all our brethren who are in danger of sin; shield them from every temptation to fall away from the true faith; save those who are even now standing on the brink of the abyss; to all of them give light and knowledge of the truth, courage and strength for the conflict with evil, perseverance in faith and active charity! For this do we pray, most merciful Jesus, in Thy name, unto God the Father, with whom Thou livest and reignest in the unity of the Holy Ghost world without end. Amen.
Beautifully put Father. It's funny, this entire situation had made me ask myself "What would Jesus do?". The moment I had that thought it made me cringe and think that's so childish and naive... And then I immediately began to wonder what social constructs have been put in place to make me think that
My wife goes to nondenominational church. I’ve been and the pastor is a very nice man. Loves God. But she told me his message was to forgive these people. Forgiveness is not for me to give. What I will do is thank them. Thank you for strengthening my faith, love, and prayer life. Thank you for reminding me the evil one comes in many forms and never let my guard down. If they are willing to go to this length and expense then we must be doing something right to get them this scared. Thank you. And to never forget my spiritual father. The Terror of Demons. St. Joseph, Pray for Us!!
@@kristinesharp6286You must understand - in the eyes of the French left-wing, strong secularism and anti-religion are considered things to applaud. I am part French - trust me that in Paris and larger cities this tends to be commonplace. Paris especially.
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Thank you, @PintsWithAquinas, for the Prayer of Reparation that inspired this video:
O Jesus, my Savior and Redeemer, Son of the living God, behold, we kneel before Thee and offer Thee our reparation; we would make amends for all the blasphemies uttered against Thy holy name, for all the injuries done to Thee in the Blessed Sacrament, for all the irreverence shown toward Thine immaculate Virgin Mother, for all the calumnies and slanders spoken against Thy spouse, the holy Catholic Church. O Jesus, who hast said: “If you ask the Father anything in My name, He will give it to you,” we pray and beseech Thee for all our brethren who are in danger of sin; shield them from every temptation to fall away from the true faith; save those who are even now standing on the brink of the abyss; to all of them give light and knowledge of the truth, courage and strength for the conflict with evil, perseverance in faith and active charity! For this do we pray, most merciful Jesus, in Thy name, unto God the Father, with whom Thou livest and reignest in the unity of the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen.
Thank you very much and God bless
Beautiful, Fr. Mike
Father, forgive themM
AMEN. AMEN. AMÉN.
Thank you for posting this prayer . . I will add it to my list !!!!!
You are a good man Father Mike. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us.
I am a french citizen and i have to say that a vast majority of the french people were offended. As this does not represent the french culture or our society. I felt ashamed by this.
It is terrible for this to happen in France. She is supposed to the be the oldest daughter of the Church.
Brace yourself for the ending ceremony. 😅 It's not over yet. It's the same director as the one who did the opening ceremony.
Oh boy!
understand completely as a Christian and an American, many times I feel like my country goes too far and they are not representing me or our Christian values as a nation.
@@arvi8843 - wish I could watch like I've done most years. I don't like being grossed out by all the crassness, lewd dancing and ugly costumes.
“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first." -- John 15:18
Yes!!!
Not surprised with those woke content nowadays
Amen
Yup till the end
Several athletes have praised Jesus at the games. I'm grateful for that.
Amen
Sadly some of the times athletes have thanked Christ it has been edited out
The protestant Jesus doesn’t exist
The brain has two hemispheres, we have the saying; sometimes the right hand does not know what the left is doing, people compartmentalize, so secular law & order checks the inquisitions, stoning, & witch-burning.
That has been great to see.
I am a Christian and I was offended. I was offended by what the Los Angeles Dodgers did by honoring men dressed up as nuns and I'm not catholic. Father, thank you for the clarity.
❤
Bless those who curse you...hard teachings of Jesus people forget!
Those were The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. They are very high camp. Always a fixture at the Seattle Solstice parade.
@@stringspicksandfiddlestick6388High camp? Extreme mockery.
'In order to be offended, I'd have to respect their opinion." Well put.
You don't respect someone using their brain to decide they don't believe in a god? In a free society, we reserve the right to criticize everything. Faith is not something to be admired. Anyone can have faith, and many do, in things that are untrue.
@@bukowski20The right to criticize the Olympics as well.
Leave it to Fr. Mike to come in days after the noise has died down with the absolute best response I have or will see. This is what we needed to hear right now. Thanks, Father, for taking the time to think it through, and thanks for being here for us.
I know, right?!
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:
Absolutely!!!
I’m just pray each day for this precious man. These words are life changing for us. Fr Mike will always lead us to Him. We need to intercede for this godly and loving priest,
My instant reaction was outrage. But now I see the devil's plan to make Christians so mad that they actually sin in anger. You were wise to lay low for a while Fr Mike!
Is it a sin to go against God's enemies?
There is also righteous anger.............
@@Goodkidjr43 In fact, St. Thomas in the Summa talks about how in some instances of blatant heresy and mockery of God, to NOT be angry would be a sin.
Matthew 7:22 and also Matthew 7:3-5 Do catholics refuse the Gospel of Matthew? Sure seems like it. :( I wish you much discernment and peace.
@Christian-q5e I agree with you all. But some of us may not have the self control and insight to react as St Thomas had.
I am a Baptist deacon. It took me a 2 days to get over me! Truly, it is about our Lord and Savior. I shall pray for the unsaved. I will proclaim Jesus Christ and move forward. Thank you, Father Mike, for the reboot✝️❤️✝️
Thank you. We fellow Christians should embrace each other and our common faith in Christ.
You are probably a Baptist venerating Zyonizm and its adherents who try to destroy Xianity
Become Catholic
Absolute W comment section here. I'm protestant, but we share a common, saving, faith. Let's do our best to bring Christ's Kingdom on earth, or we'll die trying and He'll do it on His second coming.
@@brogadierthethird7790 lol - are you actively protesting & lobbying against the genocide?
I shrugged my shoulders and said, "That's what they do. They're misguided idiots".
Then, I heard Fr. Mikes words. Now, I believe "They're misguided victims.", and I pray for them.
Thank you Fr. Mike.
When most people make a list of possible causes for events in their lives, the most common error is to omit "none of the above". I think it comes from an inflated sense of understanding and a lack of humility.
FRIENDS? AMERICANS FRANCE HAS BEEN A SECULAR COUNTRY SINCE 1905
To hear the comments of people outraged by the all-out messages of tolerance and openness of the Paris 2024 ceremony, it must be remembered that the Olympic Games are a sporting and festive event, free and open, inclusive and collective in a secular country since 1905. This country, France, has experienced many attacks fomented by guardians of religious morality [...]
Sport is and must remain a free art with strict rules of fair play during the competitions and these are the only rules that apply. If we have to give in to the injunctions of religious or political pressure groups, no more competitions will be able to take place [....]
not so long ago, women were banned from sports and competitions, it was dangerous for their health according to doctors with curious ideas and contrary to their social status defined by religion and religious authorities. the next Olympic games will take place in Los Angeles if the Americans want to say prayers during the openings let them do it. but let them stop their stupid idiocies towards France and the French
"Am I offended? In order for me to be offended by someone, I have to respect your opinion." That is the best response. And there was nothing to respect in their display. I hope they turn away for what they've done.
Respect goes both ways.
@@bullinvginshop9011what is that suppose to mean? God bless you.
Jesus loves you
All Glory to God thank you your words 🙏❤
Thank father from Merida. It is absolutely true
I hope one day I’ll be lucky enough to meet Fr Mike Schmitz! He opened my eyes to Catholicism🙏🏼✝️ I will be doing RCIA next month!
Awesome! I converted a year and a half ago, and I am so happy that I did. God bless you brother 🙏
Welcome home⛪️📿
Welcome
Welcome
So pleased for you. Proud to be Catholic 🙏💕🏴
And all God did was turn off the lights temporarily. I can’t imagine the mercy he has on me. Humbled! 🙇🏻♀️🙏🏻❤️🩹🇺🇸
He makes Himself available in the Blessed Sacrament. The utter humility of Our Lord! ❤
I was thinking the same thing. How he turned off the lights to prove a point but he was being gentle with them. God could have showed his wrath but he didn’t.
lol moving the goalposts.
@@BalianCarlsonWhat?
@@MiniWalshJunior First it was “A blackout! God is punishing them!!” and when that turned out to be fake news, they changed it to “It was only a few minutes because God is nice!”
“A man can no more diminish God's glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word 'darkness' on the walls of his cell.”
― C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain
Yet he cares quite much about us pitiful mortals worshipping him.
@@haitaelpastor976He cares so much about us, pitiful mortals worshipping Him.
@@sololoquy3783 Indeed, he likes to make our lives more miserable.
@@haitaelpastor976look carefully at the punctuation change. It makes all the difference. Glory to God in the highest.. His love is like no other.
@@sololoquy3783thank you for this awesome response
Fr. Mike thank you for showing us your immense love for God and of God.
I am stuck in my sin. Pleased pray for me, brother and sisters.
🙏❤
Go to confession. It's good for the soul.
What can you practically do to change your circumstances so as to make it more conducive to “avoiding the near occasion of sin”?
I will pray that Mather Mary will help you holy St Joseph God bless
Fron Australia Amen
God loves you. Keep trying. Remember Jesus falling on the way of the cross that you and me. Keep getting up. Jesus will help you stand. He will.😊
God bless you Fr. Mike. You are a wonderful priest and really show us how we should be living as Christians. Your reminder of how we should be loving all of these people is terrific. I found it very hurtful and it made me cry for Jesus. It is about my Savior. I apologized to Jesus for these people. They know not what they do. But I would get very upset and cry (when I was alone of course) when my child was bullied, or when he was hurting. I feel so much hurt for my savior.
And that is a pure and noble reaction.
You can still denounce the sin though. I was gaslit on Facebook that Christian’s are to sit idly by, biting their tongues because “ Jesus ate with sinners”. That is not the point. I love lots of people that sin. I still denounce the sin itself.
Matthew 7:22 and also Matthew 7:3-5 Do catholics refuse the Gospel of Matthew? Sure seems like it. :( I wish you much discernment and peace.
Jesus loves you
Why so much reaction? It’s not the first time… Why others times nobody cares? I find all this pretty hypocrite. Where was people in art, film, cartoon and so on? So, do you cry everyday?
That being said, the worst is to some « Christians » think they are allowed to choose to forgive or not. Obviously and strangly, many « Christian » don’t understand the goal of forgiveness and have forgotten the goal of a Christian.
After listening to Father Mike I find myself pitying the group of people that put together that performance. They are really missing out on something so beautiful. Mockery is such an angry action and brings no reward. We should pray for them.
Yes, absolutely we must pray for conversions 🙏 Fr Mike's wisdom & perspective is so insightful & helpful in a huge way 💗 God Bless 👼
Well said. I agree with you. Instead of me being angry, which was my first reaction, now I am praying for their conversion.
Your wisdom, insight and guidance are needed, always. Thank you for helping me realize that anger, which was my first reaction, was not the best reaction. Now I am praying.
I was a bit angry, but I also saw that they don't really understand what they're doing.
How does one's sexual kinks really make one a unity with others? How does it make for a family or a life?
I think, once it becomes mainstream, it loses its power to really unite those it did.
The homosexual and the transgender have very little in common.
So I'm not mad with them. I'm sorry they wasted their time with this. It has made their lives poorer.
But I am angered by their cowardice and for making a non-apology apology.
Mockery is born of pride. That sneering disdain thinking you are better. So imagine sneering at God
Thank you for your honest, wise and sage thoughts. Truly appreciated.
Thank you Father Mike. I think we all needed to be reminded 😢
I love you Jesus and I will do anything for you 🙏
There is an old Irish saying;" What else can you expect from a pig other than an oink." You know what they will do and say before they say it. Nothing surprises me anymore.
I've never heard that one before. I'll be using that. Funny.
Jesus loves you
I must remember that saying, it’s fantastic 😂
@@jesusworksbro4Life Jesus loves you too!
In my country, growing up I'd hear (in Spanish) "What can you expect from a donkey? A kiss or a kick?" A lot lol
"Blasphemy is about God... it was God Himself Who was mocked... and I love Him!!!"
I believe it is about removing oneself from their fellows and the Universe by self deceit.
God is Not Mocked!
And revenge is God’s authority
Not us.
“And you love Him.”
Thank you Father for the beautiful reflection
Thank you Fr. Mike for refocusing us on what really happened at the Olympics.
Thank you, Father Mike for this prayer, and for your words of love for our Lord Jesus Christ. All that I can say is, "Amen,"
I watched the Opening Ceremonies live….when the Last Supper was shown…my jaw literally just dropped…I had a moment to think then I felt disgusted, disappointed, outraged and just so hurt. I’ve always loved watching the Olympics and this year it just didn’t feel right. Thank you so much for posting this. Praise Jesus🙏🏼🥰‼️
I only saw the Opening Ceremony on TV Chan 5 and nothing was shown other than the catwalk and an observer. I haven’t seen the entire “display”.
I was so hurt, too. Thank God for Fr. Mike.
Thank you for giving me a better understanding of how to respond to this blasphemy. It isn't about me and my dismay. It is about my loving Jesus even more.
It had nothing to do with your religion.
It was depicting the feast of Dionysus.
I think that the Holy Spirit is speaking through you right here today!
God bless you Father Mike. Thank you for standing up for our Lord 🙏
Thank you Fr. Mike for this video. I'm not offended either, cause I'm no surprised, it's the French. They committed mass murder with the Guillotine during the French Revolution. I'm baptized Anglican Church of England living in USA since 1957 2 years old. Four years ago because of my house being condemned do to bad condition I wound up homeless for 6 months. With Gods help and blessings I was blessed to get into senior section eight housing complex. I've lived here almost 4 years now. Amazing thing is, I'm back in the old neighborhood. We lived here till 1966. One block away from my building is St. Peters Catholic Church. One Sunday I was walking by the Church to go to supermarket. I saw on the sign outside English service at 10:30am. My watch said that time, so I started to walk off. God came to me and said, I want you to go in, so I did. The service had already started, so I sat in back. I felt this amazing feeling of love, peace and warmth. God guided me to keep on going there. Third time I asked the cantor what is Fathers name, the head priest. She told me Fr. Dona, I was confused then she said. Fr. Donald. That's my Dads name, I knew then I was in the right place. Fr. Donald invited me to join the Bible study, and we meet every other Thursday. One day Fr. Stephen asked me, had God guided you to get baptized Catholic. I told him sorry father but, I'm Anglican, as my Parents wanted. They are no longer with me but, I remember them everyday. One day Fr. Donald sat with us at Bible study in St. Petters school. I told him about how I came to St. Petters because of Gods guidance. Also what Fr. Stephens asked me. So amazing father said, were you Baptized with the Holy Spirit? I said yes, then he said, one Baptism per customer. The Catholic Bishop of Ireland and England, given permission for Anglicans to do the Catholic service. We just can't do the Eucharist, so I cross my arms to get the blessing from the priest. Every Sunday I feel like I am rejuvenated with Gods blessings for the rest of the week. They can mock Gods Son Jesus but, they can't take away my faith in God!
Maybe you are interested
Watch this video from Minute 1: 02
النبي واهل البيت ع في التوراة والانجيل - تحقيق أسد لبنان
Google search for this video there is an English translation
Also search Google for the website that talks about this
Georgian Reverend arrives in Karbala and says Imam Hussain mentioned in the Bible
This is the most honest reaction to the blasphemy that occurred at the opening.
Honest is an understatement. It's a spot on analysis of what happened and how we can and probably should think and feel about it.
Jesus loves you
@@BitsyBee
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y0u c0uIdn`t c0me up with any ?
The problem is they ADMITTED it was the Last Supper until they got heat from it.
Jesus lobes you
It’s not a problem if they make themselves look ridiculous.
Who.cares it's just a painting grow up
@@bryanpayne3793 👎🏴
@@Elizabeth-iw3wd ?? 😄😆
Amen. They showed us who they were . You don't throw pearls to swine. They knew what they did. Pray for them.
Amen!
I love Jesus, so it hurts when He is mocked!
Thank you and God bless you Fr. Mike!
🙏❤️🕊
I absolutely love how you put this. I stood up for my Savior Jesus Christ and for God our Lord. Yes, I lost many friends, but that is ok!!!! It is God weeding my world. I am calm, centered and living in my faith. And it is BEAUTIFUL. And I will defend it with all my being.
Father Mike is so right! This isn’t about is, it’s about GOD. It’s an insult against HIM not us. So so true! Amen
I felt offended for Jesus. More hurt because of Catholic Christian friends who believed it was not a parody.
The Holy Trinity is Our Family. We defend our family. Every one of us has to stand before God one day. How can we not defend Our Lord?
@@Ihm513 amen to that!
Jesus lobes you
I would rather have someone call me every derogatory word in the English language than see our Lord mocked in this way, and I believe that's how most Christians feel.
I love how you are role-modeling for someone like me. I appreciate your take on it. A big part of me was really disappointed when this happened. This gives me a new perspective.
This was super encouraging, thanks Father!
Thank you Fr. Mike for addressing this issue. Also thank you for all you do.
Thank you Father Mike...you are right, our God was offended. I will keep praying that his children find their way back to their only one true love.
Keep speaking up Father Mike. People need to hear how we should look at these issues we are hearng & seeing. I certainly needed to hear your thoughts. Thank you.🙏👍💯
Amen
I love how God swiftly responded the next night by plunging Paris into darjness, with the ONLY bright light shining coming from the Catholic basilica of the Sacred Heart. Yes - it was an insult to Jesus; not so much us.
But let's be honest most of us would rather have them insult us personally than our Lord.
Yeah that was great! It was like Him saying.. Don't worry My children. I am still here... and I still love you!
Please stop buying into comforting misinformation. Only a small part of Paris was affected by power-cuts, but the Sacre Coeur basilica is on a hill, so it could be photographed from the affected area in such a way that it appeared to be the only place with light.
@@marksnow7569 It's too bad you missed God's miracle. But, its up to us to have Faith enough to see it.
God gives Miracles all the time. Its up to you to believe or not.
@@heathervancalcar4446 It may well have been a miracle, but that does not alter the fact that what happened was *not* the great event described by Jacqueline.
4:02 Fr. Mike: "In order to be offended I need to respect your opinion (blink, blink)" had me 😂
and as a christian I cann0t respect 0thers 0pini0ns {bIinky bIinky}
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AMEN! Many blessings and prayers!!! Praise our Lord Jesus Christ!!!
Thank you for supporting Ascension! 💛
Jesus was mocked when Roman soldiers place a crown of thorns on him and he kept silent and at his final breath he asked God to forgive them 🙏
The power of prayer gives us a direct line to God’s message. “In order to be offended, I must respect your opinion!” And yet respect and honor the dignity of people that Jesus gave his life for!” Worth the time and prayers you took Father Mike to share God’s message of light! ♥️🙏♥️
he never gave his Iife f0r any0ne
he came back unharmed and very n0t dead
h0w is that a sacrifice ?
when jesus r0se fr0m the dead he degraded the c0ncept 0f sacrifice
@@ob2249 Father Mike’s message has taught me to take time and pray for God’s message before responding to opinions expressed…until then, God bless you! 🙏
@@mariabenitezcordova4852
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d0 y0u ever think f0r y0urseIf ?
Thank you for speaking up about the “topic.”
Amen
Aka the "agenda"
Thank you, Father, for your words. . God Bless you. 🙏
Thank you Father Mike ❤As always you help us with greater understanding. God Bless 🙏 ❤️
Thank you Father Mike. God bless you.
I love and appreciate you, Fr. Mike! Please never stop offering videos! They are a treasure and you always, ALWAYS, speak truth. Your messages are desperately needed, and received with deep gratitude. Thank you!!
Arise o Lord, and let Thy enemies be scattered and let them that hate Thee, flee from before Thy face! ✝️🕊️❤️
As smoke vanishes, so let them vanish. As wax melts before the fire, so let them perish from the presence of those who sign themselves with the Sign of the Cross and say in gladness, "Hail, most Precious and life-giving Cross of the Lord, for thou drivest away the demons by the power of Our Lord Jesus Christ crucified on thee, Who went down to hades and trampled on the power of the devil, and gave us thee, His venerable Cross for driving away all enemies. O most Precious and Life-giving Cross of the Lord, save us with Our Holy Lady, the Virgin Mother of God, and with all the saints throughout the ages. Amen.
AMEN 🙏
@@wms72 these people are lost and need prayers. Many atheists see child abuse by some clergy and turn away from God. Asking for them to be scattered won't save them and Jesus said to pray for your enemies. But here you are ignoring Jesus' request of Christians, and aiming imprecatory prayer at lost souls. God bless you with wisdom. It's always better to ask for God's will to be done.
That's so true! It is not me who is offended. They don't owe me an apology; they owe God a repentance.
Unless those drag actors believe in Jesus, they won't repent.
Judas didn't repent but went and hung himself.
Aren't you -- and the members of the Church-- part of the Body of Christ? ... if so, then they offended all Christians, and thus an apology.
You hit the nail on the head - don't quite know what Father Mike is talking about in this instance.@@quitgoogle2534
Oh, Fr. Mike, I JUST LOVE YOU! Thank you! This is what we NEED to hear! You used the perfect word… GAS LIGHTING! Thank you! I am willing to suffer for our faith!
So true Fr. Mike, it is GOD that was mocked. My sadness and heart cries out to Him for forgiveness. humbled for such a beautiful reaction, thank you Fr. Mike. God Bless 🙏🏻
Most of us were absolutely disgusted by what took place
I was t disgusted as bewildered by the obese and very unhealthy people used to represent the Olympic Games.
Many were but saying you'd not watch is saying you blame the young athletes who worked years to do this. I'm sure they had enough viewers and people watch on clips more than live, but it's about the planners of the Olympics not the athletes.
@@deb9806 the athletes should've boycotted and left after the opening ceremonies. There's no excuse to participate in the Games and in doing so, condone the blasphemy that took place.
@@rebelfighter5249 if they were even aware, they aren’t all Catholic or Christian, and probably were focusing on the task at hand that they worked on for many years. No priest or religious I listened too has said that they should’ve done anything but play.
@@rebelfighter5249 they got better things to worry about. than some fictional thing written by man anyway
I pray that those who laugh and scorn will come to know of God's mercy and come to accept him. Thank you for helping Christians to remember the right perspective to have about those who mock us.
Thank you Father Mike for such a powerful message! This has made me reflect on so many things in my life. From resentment to feeling victimized, reminding me, I am a better person when i show I have love for our Lord Almighty and I put him first! Blessings everyone!
Thank you GOD for all priest that are here to guide us… thank you Father Mike for this reflection.
Thank you for waiting a bit to comment. Thank you even more for standing up to the overt gaslighting here. I'm not surprised, either. May God have mercy on us all.
We are in such a state of confusion the true meaning of the Olympics , suppose to be family friendly, peace of all countries coming together teaching our young kids sportsmanship.I ended up turning the T.V off and explaining to my 12 year old how the world is in a state of confusion
It was horrible to see what they were prepared to let kids watch - vile and disgusting content!
Father Mike - may God bless you and keep you and hold you peacefully in the palm of his hand. Thank you for your ministry.
Thank You father Mike. Thank you for sharing this with us. God bless you.
The most sensible and well thought out response to this I’ve seen.
Thank you Fr. Mike for putting this in perspective for those of us who were so focused on being angry and offended.
I truly feel bad for the Good artists and performers who were passed over for this craziness.
They had nothing to do with it. To say, you will blame them by not watching (although millions did) is not right. It was a show not attached to them at all.
@@deb9806 What?
@@OpHop973 the athletes Many said “I’m not watching “but it’s not their fault
German people said that about concentration camps in WW2 FYI... They pretended they didn't know what was going on
@@mdoylesean I don’t get that comparison at all . The athletes weren’t to blame for acts on before the Olympics or commercials.
Thank you for clarifying & sharing your wisdom 💗 Very helpful to remember our history & where/who this blasphemy is coming from so we don't get caught up in anger & not allow devil to destroy our peace. God Bless all who strive to live the Gospel 👼 Praying for conversions especially all who turn away from God ✝️ 💗 🙏👼
God bless you Fr. Mike. You are right, God will not be mocked. 🕊🙏🙏🙏🕊
After the Eucharistic Congress, I was less surprised that France pulled that. 🤷♀️
Let's pray 15 Our Father and 7 Hail Mary in Honor of God the Father and for the conversion of France and all lukewarm Christians and all kinds of heretics.
This was obviously choreographed way before the Congress ✅ I think too many allowed iT To detract from all the good the opening ceremonies had to offer! Them mixing up the North and South two enemies was as great an evil. Jesus can take care of Himself.
Jesus loves you
Really? So I guess all the French saints, or French doctors of the Church count for nothing?
I guess that fact that the French bishops were the first one to speak out against that specifice « Cène » during the opening ceremonies counts for nothing?
I suppose the countless French people, believers and atheists who spoke out counts for nothing?
It’s ok to condemn a country as a whole I suppose according to you.
Please tell me the state of your own country and the values it promotes before starting to judge that of another.
@@nerdanalog1707 It's pretty clear you didn't read my comment. Have fun defending every nation on earth that blasphemes our Lord.
They wouldn't dare mock Islam because they know the consequences
You got that right.
We Catholics forgive cos of Jesus. That's the difference. So they take advantage of us.
The French have had multiple attacks by extremist Islamist groups because of cartoons of Mohammed. Google 'Charlie Hebdo.'. Google attack on the Bataclan concert hall.
@@shirleyperera7859 The non-believers of Christ will get to spend an eternity answering for letting their own wrath dominate them.
The consequences of mocking Christ for those who don’t repent will be far more severe than those who mock Islam.
Matt Frad has a prayer against blasphemy…TY fr Mike….such dignity!,❤
Can you tell me where I can find it? Please?
@@GraceMargarido he said pints With aquonis
@@GraceMargarido Immediately underneath the title of this RUclips broadcast (where it lists the account of who posted it: Ascension Press), there is a brief description of what this post is about and there is this: "....More." If you click on it, it expands and at the bottom Ascension Press has included the link to Matt Fradd's Pints with Aquinas video, where he interviews Fr. Vincent Lampert. In that video, he states that he has pinned the reparation prayer at the top of the comments section. That is where you'll find it.
@@chadwilliams1999 thank you!
@@theresethomas8831 pints with aquinas, yes. Thank you very much, you are very sweet!
Thank you Fr. Mike! You’re words are always a comfort. I can listen to you for hours, and have. Thank you for not only reigniting my fire and helping me to deepen and understand the faith, but for bringing me back to church! ❤. Don’t ever stop.
Thank you Fr. Mike.
I loved his message. I can truly feel Father Mike loves our God with everything that he is. This is why God uses him to reach us. This whole thing is about God, not us. So it does hurt us because they are offending the one we love. The one we love is the focus. Thanks for the message. I needed the direction.
Oh gosh! Emotional!!! Thank you🙏
You have given me the words…these events greatly hurt the One I love….to explain to others rather than me reacting to the outrage with outrage. Thank you🙏
Thank you, Father Mike! You are a true blessing to all of us
God bless you Father Mike. Well done.
Perfectly stated . My exact reaction Fr Mike . Thank you for sharing this with me 🌹🙏
God's Truth is so beautiful, so exquisite. Thank you once again, Fr. Mike, for leading us always to God.
Thank you for explaining. This whole scene that France put on disturbed me greatly.❤
You will notice how Fr. Mike never mentioned how Catholic thugs persecuted the French for centuries before the Revolution, calling them heretics and exterminating them.
The fact that you think France as a whole agreed to this disturbs me greatly.
@@nerdanalog1707 the fact you think Paris should be excused because they allowed this debauchery to be beamed around the world is disturbing. There needs to be severe consequences for openly blaspheming God.
Otherwise, what's the point of defending the faith, let alone telling the lost not to do such a thing if there's no punishment involved??
@@rebelfighter5249 First Paris and France are 2 very different things.
Second, what do you mean by Paris? Who is Paris?
Third, where did I state I thought someone ought to be excused?
Fourth, what is the punishment you have in mind and who in Paris / France ought to be punished in your opinion?
Finally, having faith does not mean seeking revenge, at least it is not the Catholic understanding of being and adhering to God’s Church.
Thank you Fr Mike for your words this made complete sense to me !! Your words open my eyes !! GBY always
Thank you Fr Mike 🙏
I like how Father mentioned that in order to be offended by somebody else’s actions, you must first have some sense of respect for them.
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It wasn't just the last supper they were mocking, they also mocked the book of revelation with that horse on display, it was an absolute disgrace.
"The Feast of the God's"
Is a scene out of Greek methologie
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@@ichsehsanders Don't be deceived. The actors who were involved literally posted on their IG stories that it was about the last supper.
@@mrnaizguy If so? The scene still depicts the "Feast of the God's"?
No amount of subjective interpretation is gonna change this fact...
@@GioBruno2006 "Feast of the Gods" has a similar composition to "The Last Supper" *today* because at some time, possibly over 200 years ago, somebody cut off a large portion of the left side, changing it from a composition symmetrical around the cherubs in the sky in typical Baroque fashion, to a composition symmetrical around the Greek [EDIT: i.e. Olympian] god of light, Apollo.
@@GioBruno2006 I think it's correct to say that both were the inspiration for the ceremony scene- but not for the reason you think. As the most widely-seen artistic events in the world, Olympic ceremonies have in the social media era been the victims of cruel misinformation. A notable example was the claim in 2020 that a scene in the London 2012 opening ceremony (for which the screenwriter was Frank Cottrell-Boyce, a lifelong Roman Catholic who even assisted the late Pope Benedict on his visit to England) was "predictive programming" for the allegedly pre-planned pandemic.
Using the "Feast of the Gods" painting as the basis for the tableau can be seen as a retaliatory joke at the expense of the misinformation peddlers.
From the very first time I heard about what happened, I was offended but it was because it was such a horrible act against God whom I love. I thought of the Sacred Heart of Jesus burning with love for us and this is how he was treated. How interesting that it was precisely the Basilica of the Sacred Heart that was lit up when the power went out in Paris. It was as if Jesus was reminding us of his burning love for us. Speaking to St. Margaret Mary he said that for his love he received “...nothing but ingratitude by reason of their irreverence and sacrileges, and by the coldness and contempt which they show me in this Sacrament of love.” Jesus asked for reparations to his Sacred Heart. This is such a great reminder to us to pray and make acts of reparation. Remember the First Fridays!
Fr. Mike,
Said perfectly. You speak for us all. P.S. Love BIY!!!
Your best ever Father Mike. Praying for you. God bless 🙏
Shame on them for mocking God. That’s a no no. I love God forever. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
GOD comes first, GOD Bless You ALL. ☝️💯💯✌️
I saw Matt Frads prayer last week and I prayed it too ❤🙏🏼 Father Mike you made me cry and I could feel the Holy Spirit so strongly watching this video. I was very upset by the Olympics and refuse to watch this year.
Where can I find this prayer please!
@@benjaminstockwell5215 m.ruclips.net/video/YTsZu5TbbtI/видео.html&pp=ygUbcGludHMgd2l0aCBhcXVpbmFzIG9seW1waWNz
He pinned the prayer under comments so it’s first to appear. If you have never seen Pints with Aquinas before it’s a great podcast. Highly recommend . God Bless 🙏🏼❤️
O Jesus, my Savior and Redeemer, Son of the living God, behold, we kneel before Thee and offer Thee our reparation; we would make amends for all the blasphemies uttered against Thy holy name, for all the injuries done to Thee in the Blessed Sacrament, for all the irreverence shown toward Thine immaculate Virgin Mother, for all the calumnies and slanders spoken against Thy spouse, the holy Catholic Church. O Jesus, who hast said: "If you ask the Father anything in My name, He will give it to you," we pray and beseech Thee for all our brethren who are in danger of sin; shield them from every temptation to fall away from the true faith; save those who are even now standing on the brink of the abyss; to all of them give light and knowledge of the truth, courage and strength for the conflict with evil, perseverance in faith and active charity! For this do we pray, most merciful Jesus, in Thy name, unto God the Father, with whom Thou livest and reignest in the unity of the Holy Ghost world without end. Amen.
@@JenniferMiller-sx1xn I just found it on hallow! It's good
Amen. Thank you Fr. Mike God bless you for sending you to be our shepherd.
Well said Brother, as allways...
Grace and Peace be yours in abundance. Amen 🕇🙏
Beautifully put Father. It's funny, this entire situation had made me ask myself "What would Jesus do?". The moment I had that thought it made me cringe and think that's so childish and naive... And then I immediately began to wonder what social constructs have been put in place to make me think that
My wife goes to nondenominational church. I’ve been and the pastor is a very nice man. Loves God. But she told me his message was to forgive these people. Forgiveness is not for me to give. What I will do is thank them. Thank you for strengthening my faith, love, and prayer life. Thank you for reminding me the evil one comes in many forms and never let my guard down. If they are willing to go to this length and expense then we must be doing something right to get them this scared. Thank you.
And to never forget my spiritual father. The Terror of Demons. St. Joseph, Pray for Us!!
“I don’t respect your art, so I’m not offended by your art.” Yes!!!!
Thank you Father. Well said.
Couldn’t have said it better. Thankyou, god bless
Thank you, Father Mike. Your video "Why Is Taking The Lord's Name in Vain Wrong?" is one of my favorites.
I lived in Paris in the 1980s
It was nominally Catholic but in reality was a very secular country.
I am not surprised by the Olympic blasphemy.
Those planners had plenty of alternatives other than insulting Catholics. They could've mocked tyrants, scammers, cheaters, or bullies in society.
@@mike7gerald they could have shown pride in historic and modern day France. They have nothing good to say about themselves?
@@kristinesharp6286You must understand - in the eyes of the French left-wing, strong secularism and anti-religion are considered things to applaud. I am part French - trust me that in Paris and larger cities this tends to be commonplace. Paris especially.
Being a secular country and insulting a religion are 2 very different things.
This would not have happened in Paris in the 1980s, or even 2016.