Accepting that statement amounts to tolerating the wound and accepting the wound. God can do better: he can just heal the wound simple. Not through or from. Just heal the wound. May be if you explain what you mean, i might see from your perspective.
I have depression and major anxiety problems...I've always prayed for God to just take these feelings away from me, but just a few hours ago I prayed for Gods guidance instead and.. Well I log onto youtube to see this video :)
Ohhhh thank you for posting this Schism! Im trying to dig myself out of the well at the moment and I've been asking God to take these feelings away too. I never thought to ask him for guidance! Thanks so much for posting your comment, along with the video, I feel like I can see a bit of light at the end of the tunnel! Thanks to Father Mike, too. Fantastic video as always.
You can overcome those problems easier than others. How, we need to start trusting God that he will meet our every need.Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Depression? Is often linked to sin. I can't tell you where you are going wrong only you know.
Dear Father Mike, As a survivor of 911 I have much anxiety in my life. In my small group community at church I came to realize that this "gift" of anxiety causes me to depend on others. Through this dependence I feel the love and support of the people around me. I have to put aside the feeling that I must fix everything myself and depend on the people the Lord has sent to me. I have to humble myself. I believe this is what God is teaching me. Thank you for this video that helps me along on this path. God Bless you.
"Our wounds are God's access points to our hearts" WOW!!! What an amazing perspective. Thank you so much for all of your amazing words of encouragement.
So profound. "God wants your heart more than He wants your healing." I am a widow and in the midst of my mourning and grieving, I'm so hurt that God took my husband from me but, I knew I had to let him go to Jesus. I'm trying so hard to accept this and I do, sometimes and other times I'm doubled over in sorrow. Thank you so much Fr. Mike for these awesome videos that help me with my faith and my shortcomings that help me move forward a little more each day. God bless you!
Annette Boardman, I am so very sorry for your loss but remember that you are never alone even in the midst of your suffering Jesus is carrying you. Repeat constantly “Jesus, I trust in you”, you will feel comforted. Know that from today on, you have a sister in Christ that will be praying for you daily. God bless🙏🏼
My son died nearly a year ago I thought we always would have the time to talk but marriage children work was always thr I got a tex every day R so Love you ma I'm ok R u ok etc I know how you feel sweetheart I feel hurt & lost But I have to Believe God Seen the bigger picture but I didnt I hated we didnt ever have time for just us to be! I miss Him so so so much Like you my heart broke But I am trusting we will meet again it's tough Very tough ! But daily I pray & I trust in God! God knows what Hes Doing!
I have Cerebral Palsy, and people wanted me healed from it, but at almost 44 yrs old I'm still in a wheelchair. Through years I have accepted that I'll always be this way, but on days like today I want to be healed because I'm so tired of having to helped with things. I really needed to hear this message, so do some other people in my life. "God wants your heart more than your healing" is something that really hits home with me. Thank you Fr. Mike.
Father Mike! You a a blessing from heaven! I had become so discouraged! But you lift me up every time with your videos!! God bless you eternally!! :-) I love you!!!!!!!!
I struggle with evil and mean thoughts. I am depressed, anxious and maybe got OCD too. I have been begging Jesus to heal me. Sometimes I feel like my struggles take me away from God though :( please pray
@@jellojenna6 thank you dear for the prayers! With God's mercy, I am feeling better most days! Still got a long way to go, but I will keep praying and learn! God bless you!
What Fr. Mike says in this very video helped me with thoughts that my struggles take me away from God. No, in our struggles we are closest to Our Lord, who suffered and died for us that we may have eternal life. My spiritual director gave me this thought, “Christ was glorified and ascended into Heaven with His wounds” and the same is true for every saint.
I sobbed while watching this because now it makes sense. I feel like I'd started my path toward acceptance, but now I think I finally understand. It is not easy, and I know the right path is not meant to be easy. However, knowing I have God's grace and His love amidst all of the struggle with sin, mental illness, and my other health issues gives me so much peace. I know I have a purpose. Thank you Father for helping me to remember that.
I have epilepsy and just had a seizure this morning. I really needed this. I am physically weak but I am going to Mass right now. It's the best place I can be right now
I can see this Father. Through my wounds I became even closer to God. Always close, even at 5 years old. My sister has cancer and through this wound I started praying the rosary every even and many other prayers. God bless you.
Thank you Fr. Mike! I am battling / stuggling with 2 mental illnesses. God has given you a tremendous gift! You touch people's hearts in a captivating and beautifully wonderful way! I will always keep you in my prayers. You have led me closer to my God and my daily struggles are now made lighter because of your message. THANK YOU FATHER MIKE- THANK YOU PAX VOBISCUM
Those are some hasty conclusions there, you angry, resentful person. I'll just say that I listen to many forms of philosophical thought, Christian, Muslim, and atheist included, but I have never seen a more bitter rant than your arrogant outburst here. You don't convince people of your point of view by slapping them in the face with this offensive word vomit, instead you need to demonstrate respect so that you can receive it in return.
I needed to hear this,very very encouraging for my life right now and gives me hope. That God the Father can make me Holy with my wounds is really a Grace.
Thank you again for this. I just discovered you. I am brought to tears thinking how we doubt and how we are skeptic at times. Thank you for bolstering my faith. God bless you. I pray that one or more of my 4 sons will become a priest.
Thank you. God bless. I have felt like Im in a rollercoaster for a long time and always have guilt for failing God and everyone around me but these words gave me hope and understanding and even an answer that I can continue because His grace is enough. Thank you again Praise God for this ministry!
I have also struggled with depression and anxiety and eating disorders since 16 years old. I've recently found such great hope in that same that God makes us strong through our weakness, not in spite of it❤
Appreciate these video's even though I'm not Catholic. I do have Catholic Bibles .... the lady that lived in this home before me was almost a Nun. One day a tornado was heading in this direction. I went in one of my prayer closets shut the door started laughing jumping up and down yelling out Hail Mary and hail from the storm was bouncing off my windows..... However, this was after I said., throughout the home "Peace Be Still." Fr. Mike Thank-You for making these video's. It helps re: Fears .... and gives me Hope!
This is quite deep, and honestly, hard to digest especially if taken from an intellectual viewpoint. In my opinion, we're gonna need heaps and loads of grace to digest this message.
I needed this message right now. Thank you so much Father! I will carry this message in my heart so that in a times of weakness I can whip it out! And know why I suffer!
Our hearts are weary in this confusing world. so a source of Truth, the unadulterated Gospel Truth, is a breath of fresh air. especially presented without pretensions. Thank you Father. please keep up the good work. you are a great inspiration.
My 27 yr old son is dealing with bipolar and he has only just begun to pray since Divine Mercy Sunday. He was able to go to confession and receive Holy communion on that day. He hasn’t been able to sleep deeply for three days solid and yet God has sustained him. It’s like watching Jesus undergo the triduum. Suffering after suffering. And I have had to walk with him. Now I know that our home is not here but this is the journey to get there. A narrow path strewed with debris. It’s hard to take.
I've been anorexic since I was c.12-13 so this really struck a cord with me. The idea that my ED is not a flaw that needs to be purged but a facet of me that makes me more human rather than less holy...dosent make the ED go away but...it helps the way I feel about having an eating disorder. Good video. Great points. God bless
Hi! I understand your point. Very comforting things in video. I wanted to comment to your post because I had an ED. I HAD an E D. I was 17 til age 23. At 23 I started getting help. No more ED for over 30 yrs. I want to bless an encourage you. Some things don't get fixed but some things do. I know many who completely recover from ED. Believe it is possible because I'm you decades later. Happy healthy and free in Jesus. I will pray for you. In Christ.
This speaks to me! In a major way! Thank you, thank you, thank you for saying these things. Don't mind if I take them to heart even if I'm not a Catholic, I love the videos you do and some of them like this one, touch me deeply. God Bless you Father Mike!
I have a disability, and I am constantly wishing that things had turned out differently for me. Got does not do that for me. But recently, I decided to go back to my Catholic roots. You see a start to being a Catholic when I was about 35. And so, this time, I have been reading a lot, and listening to videos like this one. And I learned a prayer, and I am saying it every morning. It goes like this. Mary, my mother, I give myself totally to you, as your possession and property.Please make of me, of all that I am and have,Whatever most places you. May I be a fit instrument in your immaculate and merciful hands for bringing the greatest possible glory to God. Amen. I have not been saying this often enough, because I am just starting out again. But my plan is to say it every morning. And to say it slowly and carefully, so that I really catch the meaning. I am finding that accepting my disability is the answer. And in this case now following the church, also using the prayers and doing a rosary a day and saying this prayer to Mary every day.
I found that with the depression I just had to let God into my heart. Build a relationship with God and you will never be alone. Jesus died so u did not have to suffer. He loves each and every one of you. Thank god for what you have. Ask Jesus once to heal yourself and from then on thank him for healing you. Time heals
Fr. Mike has been here for me for such a long time. And right now I am stuck in a job where I am not being trusted or respected or valued and it has been breaking me apart. I know God wants me to escape from this, but what I have gotten out of it so far is that He isn't going to come from on high and scoop me away from it all. He healed me enough to make me realize that I have to work hard to get out of my mess and to continue to follow His Will when I am finally. To anyone reading this, I want you to know that someone once told me that charity is the greatest of the 3 theological virtues. I never lost that lesson, but I've only just started to live it and apply it to myself and my life. Maybe God is calling you now to apply it to yours.
Did you ever get another Job? Sounds like that was not the place you were meant to be working at. You needed to be believing God for guidance for where He wanted you to be working. God wants to work things out for us. He doesn't want us to do it. We don't know things like He does. Let Him guide you when things like this come up. Yes. God wants us to bless others.
My friend I suffer from this too. You are not alone and you are loved by Christ. Our Lord loves your struggle. Give your suffering to the lord for the souls in purgatory and for reparations to his sacred heart. 2 tips - 1. Avoid the thoughts causing you anxiety. Shut them down as fast as possible before they pick up steam. And 2. Distractions are very helpful.
I believe that is from demons. Self hatred, anxiety etc... as soon as you start, just pray. I do outloud. God bless you. Please correct me if wrong Father. You are amazing! ❤️
Yes, intrusive thoughts are generally demonic (and they won't resolve with medication). Rebuke them in the name of Jesus and pray to St. Michael for his assistance. Also practice "stillness in God". That helps me.
so true!!! my father passed away because of covid and it left a big big wound in my heart. and that situation humbled me to pray more to God, to lean on Him more, and to put my whole trust in Him. I know He is with me in my journey.
I am overcome how often God's words being spoken through you bring me such comfort and peace. Thank you for the gift of yourself, given so selflessly to this community. God bless you always, Fr. Mike.
God bless you father !! Thank you so much for being an inspiration to us all . It's a blessing to be able to watch you here on RUclips . I'm from California & I feel like I can just seek your guidance so easily through these videos . Keep doing what your doing please !! We need this .
I struggle with anxiety, depression, impurity and vanity but I can still become holy, as I am, with all of these flaws. They are a part of me. God loves me even with so many flaws and defects. I mustn't get upset that they do not go away. Part of the process of holiness is how I live with them and struggle towards God.
I was so worried at the beginning of the video thinking about my final grade for a subject and wasn’t sure if I don’t do well internally, because i wasn’t confident about my final exam answers. i got a notification for internal assessment and I got full 7.5% contributing to my grade. Now I am less anxious. Thank you lord
Freedom is not just doing what one wants to do, but freedom in doing what one OUGHT to do - thanks, Fr Mike! One of my favourite prayers from The Universal Prayer attributed to Pope Clement XI: 'I will whatever you will, I will it because you will it, I will it in the way you will it, Iwill it for as long as you will it...' Amen.
OMG Fr, how I've doubted God. I literally melted away towards the end of the video. Im now certain what i need to do. thank you thank you thank you father. You just helped me so much you dont even understand. GOD BLESS YOU!
A few years old yet here I am watching it and understanding exactly why the Father hasn't taken away from me these things I've begged Him to. This is a pretty significant thing.
Thank Father Mike. I have a sister 1 year younger who has schizophrenia and bi polar, is not in sound mind all and possibly may also have Alzheimer’s. Then my own husband suffers from a form of dementia “FTD” and always wonder why they have lived so long, and for the most with help of meds, are content with themselves. Or at least they show their emotions as that. Both are faithful Catholics, my sister see mass on EWTN, daily and prays her rosary twice a day and reaches for her rosary when her voices tell her very negative thoughts. Her trust in her little plastic rosary, that my Mom gave her from a retreat my Mom went on, she will reach for that rosary also since my my mom has passed away 6 years ago. Our Holy And Almighty father has bestowed upon them both for the peace they both have. I myself mostly sane and fully able don’t have that devotion in our Lord Jesus Christ. Such a deep, euphoric feeling of adoration for the faith is one I long for. Keep them both in your prayers Father Mike. Thank you for your kind messages. May the Holy Spirit keep you safe and sound. 🙏🏼
I love watching you everyday. One video after another. This one hit me the most. You brought me to tears. I have been on my journey and finally realized that through my weaknesses like my physical illness that led to an eating disorder I have found god and my best friend Jesus. Who has given me more worth. More confidence and more peace in my weakness. I believe that our challenges are to glorify him everyday. That through him we can do all things. Yes yes yes keep these videos coming. We the world needs this. Thank you so much FR.
Dear Fr. Mike, Thank you sooooo much for this message on healing. I have struggled with weight for most of my adult life and suffer from a poor self image more often than I care to share. I find myself asking God all the time, why don't you hear me? Why am I so weak? Where is my will power? I memorized that passage a long time ago, "In weakness there is strength." Thank you for explaining in such a way that I can see that more clearly now. God bless you in your ministry!
You are amazing, I was just talking about Catherine of Siena today and my friend said her Interior Castle was very hard to understand. And I have been discerning many things with the help of the Holy Spirit and my confessor. I always find some new truths or something to ponder listening to you. Even us retirees need some clarity and fresh perspective to make us go deep into our true sufferings/ brokenness and find how God wants that to be our sanctification! God bless, always praying for our priests.
AMEN Father Mike, there was no better time than now for me to hear these words. It gives me so much comfort and strength to keep going and to just not lose sight of where I want to go, and that is to one day be in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you.
"God doesn't just heal us from our wounds, He can heal us through our wounds"
Sobering yet truthful.
Amen
Yes
Amen
Accepting that statement amounts to tolerating the wound and accepting the wound. God can do better: he can just heal the wound simple. Not through or from. Just heal the wound. May be if you explain what you mean, i might see from your perspective.
I have depression and major anxiety problems...I've always prayed for God to just take these feelings away from me, but just a few hours ago I prayed for Gods guidance instead and.. Well I log onto youtube to see this video :)
I would like this comment 70x if I could
Schism704 I literally just had this happen to me. God bless you. I will pray for you.
Ohhhh thank you for posting this Schism! Im trying to dig myself out of the well at the moment and I've been asking God to take these feelings away too. I never thought to ask him for guidance! Thanks so much for posting your comment, along with the video, I feel like I can see a bit of light at the end of the tunnel! Thanks to Father Mike, too. Fantastic video as always.
You can overcome those problems easier than others. How, we need to start trusting God that he will meet our every need.Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Depression? Is often linked to sin. I can't tell you where you are going wrong only you know.
Oh? Mother Theresa went through terrible depression. Ever read her story? I doubt it's on account of sin.
Here I am in the hospital, clicking on this video by accident. I totally needed this, thank you for your insights father.
I pray that you're doing okay!
Dear Father Mike,
As a survivor of 911 I have much anxiety in my life. In my small group community at church I came to realize that this "gift" of anxiety causes me to depend on others. Through this dependence I feel the love and support of the people around me. I have to put aside the feeling that I must fix everything myself and depend on the people the Lord has sent to me. I have to humble myself. I believe this is what God is teaching me. Thank you for this video that helps me along on this path. God Bless you.
God Bless. There's too much of this attitude among society to do everything one self or way too much dependency but in the end we need each other.
"Our wounds are God's access points to our hearts" WOW!!! What an amazing perspective. Thank you so much for all of your amazing words of encouragement.
Outstanding!
❤✝️
So profound. "God wants your heart more than He wants your healing." I am a widow and in the midst of my mourning and grieving, I'm so hurt that God took my husband from me but, I knew I had to let him go to Jesus. I'm trying so hard to accept this and I do, sometimes and other times I'm doubled over in sorrow. Thank you so much Fr. Mike for these awesome videos that help me with my faith and my shortcomings that help me move forward a little more each day. God bless you!
Annette Boardman, I am so very sorry for your loss but remember that you are never alone even in the midst of your suffering Jesus is carrying you. Repeat constantly “Jesus, I trust in you”, you will feel comforted. Know that from today on, you have a sister in Christ that will be praying for you daily. God bless🙏🏼
I lost my fiancee July the 13th
I totally understand
I lost my spouse too, she walked to be with another man. Dealing with the guilt that I'm not man enough kills me.
My son died nearly a year ago
I thought we always would have the time to talk but marriage children work was always thr
I got a tex every day R so
Love you ma I'm ok R u ok etc
I know how you feel sweetheart I feel hurt & lost
But I have to Believe God Seen the bigger picture but I didnt
I hated we didnt ever have time for just us to be!
I miss Him so so so much
Like you my heart broke
But I am trusting we will meet again it's tough
Very tough !
But daily I pray & I trust in God!
God knows what Hes Doing!
I’m a non denominational Christian who found your videos through Jonathan Roumie. I needed to hear this very much. Thank you ❤️
Someone said, “the cracks are where the light gets in”.
❤️❤️❤️
Leonard cohen. There is a crack in everything that’s how the light gets in
"Freedom is not the ability to do what I want, freedom is the power to do what I ought"
I have Cerebral Palsy, and people wanted me healed from it, but at almost 44 yrs old I'm still in a wheelchair. Through years I have accepted that I'll always be this way, but on days like today I want to be healed because I'm so tired of having to helped with things. I really needed to hear this message, so do some other people in my life. "God wants your heart more than your healing" is something that really hits home with me. Thank you Fr. Mike.
You are valuable. You are worthy of love and respect. You are not your condition. You’re here to sanctify us all. Thank you for being here. ❤
"he wants your heart more than he wants your healing". Literally one of the most meaningful things I've ever heard. Thank you so much!
"God wants our heart more than he wants our healing."
Amen.
Thank you Fr. Mike🙏
Father Mike! You a a blessing from heaven! I had become so discouraged! But you lift me up every time with your videos!! God bless you eternally!! :-) I love you!!!!!!!!
Praise God! You are in our prayers, Rocio!
Thank You! And I carry you in my heart!! :D all of you that do this!
This entire interaction made me smile
I struggle with evil and mean thoughts. I am depressed, anxious and maybe got OCD too. I have been begging Jesus to heal me. Sometimes I feel like my struggles take me away from God though :( please pray
Dear Anne, prayers for you! How are you doing today?
@@jellojenna6 thank you dear for the prayers! With God's mercy, I am feeling better most days! Still got a long way to go, but I will keep praying and learn! God bless you!
What Fr. Mike says in this very video helped me with thoughts that my struggles take me away from God. No, in our struggles we are closest to Our Lord, who suffered and died for us that we may have eternal life. My spiritual director gave me this thought, “Christ was glorified and ascended into Heaven with His wounds” and the same is true for every saint.
Well minus the ascension bit obviously haha not tryna be guilty of material heresy
@anne look into unbound and renouncing prayers. They might be good tools for you.
This is so applicable to my life, and 2 Corinthians 12:9 is my favorite verse. I'm not even Catholic (yet), but I love your videos. God bless you.
Love that verse! Hope your catholic journey is going well :)
I’m so happy for you ❤️
A hug.
Becoming Catholic has been the Chief event of my life.
I sobbed while watching this because now it makes sense. I feel like I'd started my path toward acceptance, but now I think I finally understand. It is not easy, and I know the right path is not meant to be easy. However, knowing I have God's grace and His love amidst all of the struggle with sin, mental illness, and my other health issues gives me so much peace. I know I have a purpose. Thank you Father for helping me to remember that.
True. My anxiety is what brought me to the feet of the redeemer. For sure
I have epilepsy and just had a seizure this morning. I really needed this. I am physically weak but I am going to Mass right now. It's the best place I can be right now
God bless you!
My wounds are the gate to my heart for God? Wow!. God bless you Fr.Mike.
I can see this Father. Through my wounds I became even closer to God. Always close, even at 5 years old. My sister has cancer and through this wound I started praying the rosary every even and many other prayers.
God bless you.
I love you father mike ! Please pray for me currently suffering through Anxiety/DEPRESSION ADD OCD and I'm also bipolar:( .... GOD is good
You're loved!
Sara Singh
That should sort it Sara.
that's a lot to deal with
"Often times our wounds are God's access points to our hearts"
This is amazing.. I am not a Christian but these words are so perfect ❤️
Thank you Fr. Mike!
I am battling / stuggling with 2 mental illnesses.
God has given you a tremendous gift! You touch people's hearts in a captivating and beautifully wonderful way!
I will always keep you in my prayers.
You have led me closer to my God and my daily struggles are now made lighter because of your message.
THANK YOU FATHER MIKE-
THANK YOU
PAX VOBISCUM
God heals through acceptance of what is. When you accept what is, then it is no longer an enemy.
True.
Spreading knowledge is near the most noble and purest of pursuits, and a great aid to me during my search for truth. Thanks Fr. Mike.
Those are some hasty conclusions there, you angry, resentful person. I'll just say that I listen to many forms of philosophical thought, Christian, Muslim, and atheist included, but I have never seen a more bitter rant than your arrogant outburst here. You don't convince people of your point of view by slapping them in the face with this offensive word vomit, instead you need to demonstrate respect so that you can receive it in return.
I needed to hear this,very very encouraging for my life right now and gives me hope.
That God the Father can make me Holy with my wounds is really a Grace.
Thanks to God that He made you-such a good preacher !
I had training in healing and deliverance ministry before i went in missionary, so I got ton of ministry healed and whole...Jesus heals.
Thank you again for this. I just discovered you. I am brought to tears thinking how we doubt and how we are skeptic at times. Thank you for bolstering my faith. God bless you. I pray that one or more of my 4 sons will become a priest.
Thank you. God bless. I have felt like Im in a rollercoaster for a long time and always have guilt for failing God and everyone around me but these words gave me hope and understanding and even an answer that I can continue because His grace is enough. Thank you again Praise God for this ministry!
Another great video from Fr. Mike
That’s awesome Father! Thank you so much
I have also struggled with depression and anxiety and eating disorders since 16 years old. I've recently found such great hope in that same that God makes us strong through our weakness, not in spite of it❤
Appreciate these video's even though I'm not Catholic. I do have Catholic Bibles .... the lady that lived in this home before me was almost a Nun. One day a tornado was heading in this direction. I went in one of my prayer closets shut the door started laughing jumping up and down yelling out Hail Mary and hail from the storm was bouncing off my windows..... However, this was after I said., throughout the home "Peace Be Still." Fr. Mike Thank-You for making these video's. It helps re: Fears .... and gives me Hope!
You literally seem to glow in your videos Father Mike. Like your skin seems to glow softly
I feel like I'm at the confessional and hearing these encouraging words from the priest, thank you Father, such a blessing to hear you!
This message came right when I needed it. Thank you Fr. Mike and Ascencion Presents! God bless you more. :)
Praise God! You are most welcome!
Thank you for these words father Schmitz!
God bless you Fr. Mike.
This is quite deep, and honestly, hard to digest especially if taken from an intellectual viewpoint. In my opinion, we're gonna need heaps and loads of grace to digest this message.
This is best understood experientially.
This is exactly what I needed at this moment. Thank you.
I needed this message right now. Thank you so much Father! I will carry this message in my heart so that in a times of weakness I can whip it out! And know why I suffer!
Our hearts are weary in this confusing world. so a source of Truth, the unadulterated Gospel Truth, is a breath of fresh air. especially presented without pretensions. Thank you Father. please keep up the good work. you are a great inspiration.
How beautiful! Indeed, His grace is sufficient.
My 27 yr old son is dealing with bipolar and he has only just begun to pray since Divine Mercy Sunday. He was able to go to confession and receive Holy communion on that day. He hasn’t been able to sleep deeply for three days solid and yet God has sustained him. It’s like watching Jesus undergo the triduum. Suffering after suffering. And I have had to walk with him. Now I know that our home is not here but this is the journey to get there. A narrow path strewed with debris. It’s hard to take.
Thank you ft. Mike
I've been anorexic since I was c.12-13 so this really struck a cord with me. The idea that my ED is not a flaw that needs to be purged but a facet of me that makes me more human rather than less holy...dosent make the ED go away but...it helps the way I feel about having an eating disorder.
Good video. Great points. God bless
Thanks for being here. Jesus loves you!
Hi! I understand your point. Very comforting things in video. I wanted to comment to your post because I had an ED. I HAD an E D. I was 17 til age 23. At 23 I started getting help. No more ED for over 30 yrs.
I want to bless an encourage you. Some things don't get fixed but some things do. I know many who completely recover from ED. Believe it is possible because I'm you decades later. Happy healthy and free in Jesus. I will pray for you. In Christ.
Heavenly Father, may you heal this young woman in Jesus name. God bless you.
This speaks to me! In a major way! Thank you, thank you, thank you for saying these things. Don't mind if I take them to heart even if I'm not a Catholic, I love the videos you do and some of them like this one, touch me deeply. God Bless you Father Mike!
You have no idea. Just how much of what you spoke of touched my heart. FR Mike thank you so much.
Thanks, Father Mike you mean so much to many people, your speeches are so helpful in many areas of our lives and we need them. A messenger from God
I have a disability, and I am constantly wishing that things had turned out differently for me. Got does not do that for me. But recently, I decided to go back to my Catholic roots. You see a start to being a Catholic when I was about 35. And so, this time, I have been reading a lot, and listening to videos like this one. And I learned a prayer, and I am saying it every morning. It goes like this.
Mary, my mother, I give myself totally to you, as your possession and property.Please make of me, of all that I am and have,Whatever most places you. May I be a fit instrument in your immaculate and merciful hands for bringing the greatest possible glory to God. Amen.
I have not been saying this often enough, because I am just starting out again. But my plan is to say it every morning. And to say it slowly and carefully, so that I really catch the meaning.
I am finding that accepting my disability is the answer. And in this case now following the church, also using the prayers and doing a rosary a day and saying this prayer to Mary every day.
Thank you, sir. Your videos are just a lifeline for me right now. Thank you.
Wow. What powerful thoughts. God wants our heart more than our healing. Words to live by.
Watching this again, 5 years later. Thank you again.
Wow! Thank you Father. Amazing message. God bless you and all priests and evangelists.
You're welcome, Regina! Please keep us in your prayers!
I found that with the depression I just had to let God into my heart. Build a relationship with God and you will never be alone. Jesus died so u did not have to suffer. He loves each and every one of you. Thank god for what you have. Ask Jesus once to heal yourself and from then on thank him for healing you. Time heals
Fr. Mike has been here for me for such a long time. And right now I am stuck in a job where I am not being trusted or respected or valued and it has been breaking me apart. I know God wants me to escape from this, but what I have gotten out of it so far is that He isn't going to come from on high and scoop me away from it all. He healed me enough to make me realize that I have to work hard to get out of my mess and to continue to follow His Will when I am finally. To anyone reading this, I want you to know that someone once told me that charity is the greatest of the 3 theological virtues. I never lost that lesson, but I've only just started to live it and apply it to myself and my life. Maybe God is calling you now to apply it to yours.
Did you ever get another Job? Sounds like that was not the place you were meant to be working at. You needed to be believing God for guidance for where He wanted you to be working. God wants to work things out for us. He doesn't want us to do it. We don't know things like He does. Let Him guide you when things like this come up.
Yes. God wants us to bless others.
I love your videos fr. but I need a video or a response how to control our negative thoughts that comes even wen you u don't wann it....
My friend I suffer from this too. You are not alone and you are loved by Christ. Our Lord loves your struggle. Give your suffering to the lord for the souls in purgatory and for reparations to his sacred heart. 2 tips - 1. Avoid the thoughts causing you anxiety. Shut them down as fast as possible before they pick up steam. And 2. Distractions are very helpful.
I believe that is from demons. Self hatred, anxiety etc... as soon as you start, just pray. I do outloud. God bless you. Please correct me if wrong Father. You are amazing! ❤️
Ask your guardian angel to fight for you, Satan is terrified of him and he is there to do battle for you
Yes, intrusive thoughts are generally demonic (and they won't resolve with medication). Rebuke them in the name of Jesus and pray to St. Michael for his assistance. Also practice "stillness in God". That helps me.
Yeah man, its hard. Ill pray for you.
so true!!! my father passed away because of covid and it left a big big wound in my heart. and that situation humbled me to pray more to God, to lean on Him more, and to put my whole trust in Him. I know He is with me in my journey.
Thank you father Mike. Your videos truly make me happy.
Soooooo Sooooo Soooo Good Fr. Mike Thanks!!!
Father mike easing my mind one video at a time
I am overcome how often God's words being spoken through you bring me such comfort and peace. Thank you for the gift of yourself, given so selflessly to this community. God bless you always, Fr. Mike.
You are such a great humble person!! I want you to be the priest of my parish in Israel 😭
God bless you father !! Thank you so much for being an inspiration to us all . It's a blessing to be able to watch you here on RUclips . I'm from California & I feel like I can just seek your guidance so easily through these videos . Keep doing what your doing please !! We need this .
Father Mike thank you very much for your hard work to help everyone who are in need...... God bless you 😇😇😇😇😇
God wants our hearts more than our healings ! We suffer in this life for the Glory in heaven.
I struggle with anxiety, depression, impurity and vanity but I can still become holy, as I am, with all of these flaws. They are a part of me. God loves me even with so many flaws and defects. I mustn't get upset that they do not go away. Part of the process of holiness is how I live with them and struggle towards God.
Father Mike, I have never heard anything like this before, it's amazing, thank you
Had problems with low self esteem self hate.BUT THANKS TO JESUS I CAN LOVE SELF ACCEPT CELEBRATE MY SELF
I was so worried at the beginning of the video thinking about my final grade for a subject and wasn’t sure if I don’t do well internally, because i wasn’t confident about my final exam answers. i got a notification for internal assessment and I got full 7.5% contributing to my grade. Now I am less anxious. Thank you lord
Freedom is not just doing what one wants to do, but freedom in doing what one OUGHT to do - thanks, Fr Mike! One of my favourite prayers from The Universal Prayer attributed to Pope Clement XI:
'I will whatever you will,
I will it because you will it,
I will it in the way you will it,
Iwill it for as long as you will it...' Amen.
Can you do a video on Guardian Angels and the Holy Spirit?
It's on our list! Thanks for the suggestion, Jonathan!
Perfect video in this year of mercy!!! His grace is sufficient and His mercy is infinite!!!
God bless you Father Mike for bringing us closer to God through your own tremendous faith. Thank You
Excellent video Father. Your words will be such a source of encouragement to many.
OMG Fr, how I've doubted God. I literally melted away towards the end of the video. Im now certain what i need to do. thank you thank you thank you father. You just helped me so much you dont even understand. GOD BLESS YOU!
A few years old yet here I am watching it and understanding exactly why the Father hasn't taken away from me these things I've begged Him to. This is a pretty significant thing.
Thank Father Mike. I have a sister 1 year younger who has schizophrenia and bi polar, is not in sound mind all and possibly may also have Alzheimer’s. Then my own husband suffers from a form of dementia “FTD” and always wonder why they have lived so long, and for the most with help of meds, are content with themselves. Or at least they show their emotions as that. Both are faithful Catholics, my sister see mass on EWTN, daily and prays her rosary twice a day and reaches for her rosary when her voices tell her very negative thoughts. Her trust in her little plastic rosary, that my Mom gave her from a retreat my Mom went on, she will reach for that rosary also since my my mom has passed away 6 years ago. Our Holy And Almighty father has bestowed upon them both for the peace they both have. I myself mostly sane and fully able don’t have that devotion in our Lord Jesus Christ. Such a deep, euphoric feeling of adoration for the faith is one I long for. Keep them both in your prayers Father Mike. Thank you for your kind messages. May the Holy Spirit keep you safe and sound. 🙏🏼
Absolutely beautiful. Just the inspiration I needed today.
I love watching you everyday. One video after another. This one hit me the most. You brought me to tears. I have been on my journey and finally realized that through my weaknesses like my physical illness that led to an eating disorder I have found god and my best friend Jesus. Who has given me more worth. More confidence and more peace in my weakness. I believe that our challenges are to glorify him everyday. That through him we can do all things. Yes yes yes keep these videos coming. We the world needs this. Thank you so much FR.
freedom is the power to do what I ought...#smart
Wise and deep speech, full of truth and father Mike led by holy Spirit
Fantastic once again. Thank you, Father Mike.
Fourth time watching this. Somehow, I keep coming back to this video
Dear Fr. Mike,
Thank you sooooo much for this message on healing. I have struggled with weight for most of my adult life and suffer from a poor self image more often than I care to share. I find myself asking God all the time, why don't you hear me? Why am I so weak? Where is my will power? I memorized that passage a long time ago, "In weakness there is strength." Thank you for explaining in such a way that I can see that more clearly now. God bless you in your ministry!
You are amazing, I was just talking about Catherine of Siena today and my friend said her Interior Castle was very hard to understand. And I have been discerning many things with the help of the Holy Spirit and my confessor. I always find some new truths or something to ponder listening to you. Even us retirees need some clarity and fresh perspective to make us go deep into our true sufferings/ brokenness and find how God wants that to be our sanctification!
God bless, always praying for our priests.
Very powerful sermon, thank you Father.
Thanks so much Father Mike. God bless you
AMEN Father Mike, there was no better time than now for me to hear these words. It gives me so much comfort and strength to keep going and to just not lose sight of where I want to go, and that is to one day be in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you.
Thank you Father Mike for your words!!
Yiu just answered my prayers fr. Mike.thank you
Thank you Fr. Mike. Your videos are so enlightening it brings us closer to the faith. Love from India :)
Thanks be to God! Thank you Father Mike!
I needed to hear this. Thank you so much!!
Thanx Papa Mike
Very beautiful and very true ! 💗🙏🏻
I've never thought of it in that context but of course you're right. Again. God Bless
Thank you Father Mike.
You are a blessing to me & I am praying for you daily 🙏
May God bless you and strengthen you.
God Bless You Father, thank you....