Can I Get a Tattoo?
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us some things to consider before getting a tattoo. If we do choose to place permanent marks on our bodies, Fr. Mike advises us to make sure the marks portray values we’ll always identify with and live up to, because tattoos do inevitably say something about who we are.
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im not catholic...but i honestly have been really investigating the faith..the more i listen to you the more i want to follow the faith
look more into your gonna want to be catholic!
@Matt Blaise no church is true
@@jesvinvarghese5076 no, no I don't. I don't want to be part of any cul-, sorry, "religion"
Don’t do it
Bro do not get into religion. The best advice I can give you, and the best advice anybody can give you, is for you to read the Bible yourself with a humble heart.
Jesus never claimed to be religious, he never said he followed any religion, nor did his disciples practiced any religion either, they practiced and preached what Jesus told them. In fact, it was religious people who got Jesus killed.
I see a lot of catholics having a big misconception regarding the Bible, many of them don't read it. The pope, which is supposed to be the highest person in this religion said that God didn't have a problem with homosexuals, which is completely false if you look at the scripture. Another thing that shocks me is confession, the fact that many catholics go to confession and ask priests for forgiveness. Only God can forgive, when you confess and repent, repent and confess to God alone.
Forget about religion, is man made, read the Bible. Remember; always scripture.
"What we have to do whenever we read the Bible is understand the context."
10/10
Does he understand the context of Hebrew passage he quotes at the beginning when he uses title "Everlasting Priest" for himself? Unbelievable.
This man has no idea about Bible context. If he will, he will never call himself "Father" or "Everlasting priest". He is just a Satan servant.
MaReK6677 why do you say that, can I ask?
thank you, someone see's the false doctrine!
+Ailín Ó'S
The only thing that is everlasting is God, He is Alpha and the Omega, Beginning and end. God is the everlasting, not this man.
He is definitely one priest I would attend church to
La vida Linda
Yeah, absolutely
He is a priest that is his vocation
Don't be a stone on his path...
If ur Catholic I hope u attend no matter what the priest is like
Why, because he said something you wanted to hear? Lol
I have 2 tattoos. A bear and a St. Michael tattoo. I saw the line from Leviticus and it scared me because I got my tattoos before I was very religious and it bothered me because I was feeling closer to God. I prayed about this morning to God for forgiveness. He answered my prayer with this video. Praise be to God!🙏
Jimmy - Jesus loves you ! Don't be scared -- nothing to be scared about! Remember what He did for us and we observe tomorrow! The only one who walked this earth sinless was Jesus Christ. Also remember what the priest sad -- pictures are not a problem -- it is when you take the 'mark' of an idol and worship that tat and idol that is the problem. Unless you were worshipping the bear and/or St Michael, nothing wrong with that tattoo!
@@emmib1388 Thank you for that thoughtful reply. God bless you.
@BRODIE There is only one unforgivable sin -- and that is denying Jesus Christ
1. U shall not worship thy image of the ten
2."no Tattoo of the of the dead such as a dead "Exp- relative or love one or anyone like tupac etc.
3.don't we live by the new testament now? Love thy neighbor as ourselves? Free from the law?
4.your body is your temple.
5. Did in Leviticus and Deuteronomy they mark their hands and their forehead with love your neighbor as yourself and love god with all of ur mind heart and soul?
@@emmib1388 if one deny Jesus he can be forgiven but if u deny the Holy spirit u can't be forgiven
The beginning of this video is such a Dad joke! :)
A Father joke actually ;)
Lol!
Clare LoCoco well he is a father......... ill leave now
Clare LoCoco I'd call him daddy
I'm old enough to HAVE a 12 year old.
i am not religious, but it was so interesting hearing what he had to say and how he views this
Jaime Lynn Happy way on your journey home
Jaime Lynn; You just don't know how religious you are. You say I am wrong? Religion is all around us. Americans religiously celebrate traditions such as Birthdays, anniversaries, Holidays. Men and women religiously pay bills every week, month, year. We pay taxes religiously on a Quarterly or annually basics or some pay none religiously. People Religiously do the same things based on their culture, upbringing, education. Remember Religion is not a word intended only for the Salvation and Freedom from death and decay using the Bibles wise story's to relate to our current situations and to find guidance through weekly meetings of a congregation where like minded individuals gather to study the Bible. There are weakly Meetings of a Finance Congregation in every community, city, States. etc ...
Jaime Lynn When people can't execpt you're a non believer. i love how these comments seem "passive agressive" in a sense.
Jaime Lynn Are you the Jamie Lynn from kaleen Texas.? 😊
@lopes awe that's cute, you buy into the capitalistic belief in jesus or christ. Fun fact your religion has killed many wiccans and pagans, thanks homie
This man was surely meant to be a priest from the very beginning
You make me proud to be a Catholic.
200,000 raped altar boys? The Mafia takover of the Vatican Bank? The banker swinging dead under Blackfriars Bridge? What up?
I'm not even Catholic, but he made an awful lot of good points that should be considered by everybody if they want to get a tattoo.
I agree -- and I especially like his idea of wearing the t-shirt (or similar) every day for a year and then deciding .... I remember many years ago, a young teen wanting a tattoo and her mother saying "no'... I added 'you can get a tattoo...when you are 18 and you still want it'.... well, guess what... she never did get that tattoo.
@@emmib1388 And even then... I'm 21 now. I dread to think what I would be stuck with if 18 year old me had decided to get a tattoo. I'd have probably been stuck with some pretentious rubbish written in Greek or Latin, LOL. It's truly amazing how much people change in their younger years. That being said, some people do have some pretty brilliant tattoos. But that's a handful of people from my experience. Most of the time, it's just something clichéd.
@@paulbabic8533 So true, and you are only three years older than your 18 year old self -- imagine, like he said, at 28 or 58 ? Personally , I don't mind seeing a small tattoo , but tattoos all over the body is something the priest was talking about as 'worship' other that God. And, while I think times are changing and they are being more accepted in a business or formal occasion (I think probably because there are so many with them) what happens when at 18 you get your tat but then you go to school and you decide to go into a conservative field - where they are not usually a part of the lifestyle...... or you meet the girl of your dream and either she or her family does not care for them. But , I understand now, although painful, some of them can be removed.
@@emmib1388 I have a question, I wanna try a temporary tattoo( Jerusalem cross ) just like the T-shirt idea
@@raphaelrico1584 that would be a great idea! This way you can see if you permanently want it on your skin for ten, twenty thirty years (and depending where you have it, it can grow and expand with your skin) and see how it fits in your lifestyle!
If only all priests were as honest, authentic, and charismatic as this guy.
If only
Have you met ALL priest?
@@daisya.7681 no, but clearly the person has met priests that aren't charismatic and authentic. And yes, there are VERY boring priests.
But they'd still be using incorrect scripture... So...
@Leanne Vogel You are right. People often look to religion because it offers a way to fill the spiritual void, and yet how could anything written by man (tainted by his own mind/hand/views) be THE monopoly on God. Finding higher truth, higher peace is the responsibility of the seeker, and if/when it is found, it need NOT be proselytized OR evangelized. So, that's basically my issue with the church. It's like 3rd party relationship with the divine.
However, I DO believe that some men and women seek for God and truth purely. It's just where some wind up that I find questionable. And so, I'd even say that there ARE priests and men of all religions that TRULY mean well, and they are fantastic, amazing, compassionate people, but they are sort of obligated to using the vehicle of mainstream religion to pass on wisdom. It's like that saying about "I don't have a problem with Jesus Christ. It's most of his followers I can't stand". Lol
And to add to THAT: Are they REALLY even true followers of Christ (which technically means to live a minimalist Christ-like life)? And at what point do people get all caught up in the orthodoxy? Life holds a LOT of gray area. Just saying. 🤷♂️
I HOPE I didn't offend anyone's religion, I assure you I meant no disrespect. I also hope that explains to what some of the other commenters asked here as well. Either way, I wish to ALL of you a good life of truth and wisdom, and compassion, and that we all leave the world a slightly better place than it was before.
I am an agnostic but I gotta say you are the most down to earth (pun intended) priest I have ever seen, you are also very respectful to other people's beliefs and ways of life. I wish all Christians could be like you :)
Thanks for the positive feedback, Ryan! If you ever have any questions just comment with #askfrmike
i'm a christian and i wish the same... :P i hate when people is like ¨forcing¨ religion on others and cant talk about anything else than whats in theire religion and how it is...
We’ll all try to get a little better. Thank you for sharing your views I love hearing people whose opinions differ from my own. God bless my friend
A7X is great my guy
Ryan Skinner hey man, I see you like metal, wanna sacrifice a goat? ;)
I am a Greek orthodox, and I am really surprised how these two original Christian faiths ( orthodox and catholic) share around 95% of the religious aspects, which is not underlined regularly
May our Sister Churches unite against the scourge of protestantism brother 🤝🏻
Amen
@@BruceWayne-po5kf
Excuse me ???!??!!!!!!
I think a better response would be :-
"lets pray for the salvation of 7.8 billion people on earth & turn this world into a place that welcomes the coming of the Lord Jesus ".
@@zerotoleranceforsataniceli4794 I don't see the difference
One is said with vitriol.
One isn't.
One is demeaning Christians of a different school.
One isn't.
I'm an evangelical and I'm against divisions in christianity. Many blessings my brother! You speak like a true man of God.
He is
So Protestant (not trying to offend)
@@humphreyobanor866 Catholics are not Christians.
@@0311usmcveteran protestants are not christian.
@@Ldomps Christins are followers of Jesus Christ, the 12 apostels were Jews and the first Christians, the Roman Church got mix with some Christian princenpals, creating the now Roman Catholic church, soo the true and only Christians were the first belivers in Jesus Christ that were Jews and gentiles or nonJews.
I am so glad to be a Catholic thanks God 🙏🏻
*God with a capital G 😊
Catholics & god have no relation
Calling the pope, Lord, as he tells you to do, and believing that he alone is the way to God, and not Jesus, that sounds ok to you?! Pray more. Read your bible more.
@@Stonktradomus We don't call the Pope, Lord. Nor does he say to. Christ is the only way to God, but he gave us the Church and the Saints to help us do this. Remember where you got your Bible from. The Catholic Church.
Finnaly someone who is not christian
I love this. Makes people not feel condemned about having tattoos but ALSO convicts the person who is misusing them
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💯💯💯💯 perfectly and shortly put of what Father Mike's message was to us Catholics. Cause man reading these comments I'm just dumbfounded at the amount of idiocy of comments on here, ESPECIALLY THE NON CATHOLIC ONES WHO JUST CAME ON HERE TO BASH ON US TRUE PRACTICING CATHOLICS!!!!!!!
Not feel condemned. Interesting words.
They should feel ASHAMED, and convicted to point of correction.
John 7:24.
ONE tattoo is misusing them.
@@Andy-be4kp
Shhh... calm down, Andy. Its gonna be ok. I promise. You may not like what said, obviously, but I have done nothing wrong. I have not disrespected anyone here in this fotum. My reference was not of criticism, but of correction. In other words, now you know better, do better. A reminder, but you twisted what I said.
John 7:24 reads...
"Do not judge according to appearances, but judge with right judgment.” (RSVCE); between right and wrong, Andy! Both humanly AND spiritually.
What you are doing to me, is exactly what you are trying to accuse me of, which is trolling. In which I am not doing, and have not done. I know what Fr Mike said, and I also know what the Catholic Bible says. Yes Andy, the Catholic Bible. I'm a 100% Catholic. This is not open for debate, so I suggest that you respectfully move along, and even though I am not your enemy, you clearly are mine. Thats not my fault. Thats your fault. Own it!
Peace out... ✌
Just so we perfectly understand each other... Do NOT Make Contact With Me Again.
(mon01nov2021)
As a protestant, I find your explanations are quite articulate and definitely debunks a lot of typical protestant false understandings about Catholicism 👍🏽
It says do not do it ! It does not say what kind are acceptable . You are reading something that is not there . Do not do it !
U r not protestant really.
@@pepitoclavo1clavito610 nice try
@James Bond Scripture gives the church authority and scripture says faith alone isn't good enough. The entire basis of protestant belief is a lie. Protestants didn't even exist for 1500 years. They're just slightly older Mormons.
@@pepitoclavo1clavito610What are you alluding to? You can’t spell and “Protestant” is capitalized, as is “Catholic”.
Love his energy. The Catholic Church needs this liveliness, assuming he is catholic.
Yes. He is a Catholic priest.
Chris Robinson he’s s priest...so yes.. he is catholic
Cheryle Roberts sometimes other protestant religions wear collars, it can be confusing.
Worship the same story soooo
Protestant preist are the same.
Thanks for treating this subject with such respect and not acting like everyone who is tattooed or wants tattoos is being sinful in the eyes of God. It was really interesting to hear your perspective on this.
Dude. As a nondenominational Christian, I am officially subscribing to you because this is awesome. Major respect man!!!!!!
I'm Christian though I'm not Catholic, but I'm enjoying these videos. I love this wisdom and intelligent discussion. Wish I knew people like this in my community!
“Not a tattoo but the way I live” this changed my mind of getting a tattoo. Thanks....
fOrGamztalkz Z 🤔
LIL JAM ??
Tattoos are sinful. It's just a fact. A sin they died on the cross for though
I pray for you Father, that you are protected in your celibacy. Amen
'Father'?
What happened to Matthew 23:8-9 "But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9 And do not call anyone on earth your father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven."
@Tom Jenkins Well, I'm no expert on such matters, but aren't we all prone to that?
@@Vikingr4Jesus5919 you copy and paste this comment a lot.
Matthew 23:9
And do not call anyone on earth 'father,' for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.
You can read it yourself in the bible
@@Vikingr4Jesus5919 What do you call you own "father"?
What is the context of the biblical quote?
What was the original translation?
What did the chicken actually originally say?
Guess....it wasn't in English.
We don't need to go just by the Bible.
What did the early Christians do?
This guy should be an actor. I would watch all his movies
Liquid Fire he’s my pries and before he became a priest he actually was one i believe! He almost became robin in one the batman movies!
Holy reincarnation, Batman! [actual quote from series]
ruclips.net/video/e5hRPy-pDsY/видео.html
He reminds me of Robert Buckley
Ethan Wade Really!? lol that’s awesome! But he would of taken too much attention away from Batman. He should of been batman.
Leviticus also states: ‘Do not wear clothing woven of two kinds of material', so it's mainly Jewish prohibitions and the only reference to tattoos in the Bible. I see these comments: ‘Your body is a Temple’ and ‘You don’t put a bumper sticker on a Bentley.’ Fair enough, but do you in turn fully respect your body through regular exercise, good nutrition, non-smoking or fasting? Having tattoos is not necessarily a sin, but being obese definitely is because it's linked to gluttony and is, essentially, slow suicide. I have four tattoos, the main one being Psalm 91:2 in Latin on my inner forearm. I had these done to stay in faith and, for me, they work, but everything Fr Mike says here is absolutely correct: glorify the Lord by your actions - and try not to have a tattoo, especially if you’re young. Viva Cristo Rey.
People are just so hypocrites
Well said.
Yeah being obese is a sin but you shouldn’t use the “Your body is a temple for God,” as an argument, it was talking about sexual immorality, not tattoos.
@@brothsipper-h5o That verse applies to all things which destroy the human body. Plus most people who do get tattoos tend to be degenerate fornicators. Just sayin.
Exactly. The Old Testament was written for Jews and it’s odd to me that pastors and priests read out of that book more than the New Testament.
I’m appalled that modern Christians are worrying about trivial things like this when the Western World is moving into a state of sinfulness that rivals Babylon.
Im so glad I found you! I’m new to your channel. I love your attitude. I’m 18 and Protestant Christian, but lately I’ve just been feeling a shift. I’ve never hated Catholicism and I’ve always had an open mind. Ever since I can remember people had always prayed for me and prophesied over me. I’ve heard time and time again that I have a beautiful gift of wisdom and an anointing for ministry, but as I dig deeper into the word and start to get more intimate with God the more it steers me towards Catholicism. I still have a lot to learn, but I was just wondering if you had any videos on converting or if you had advice on it and how to grow in ministry. I will forever seek the truth and hopefully you or someone sees this cuz I’m very curious and seek help. I feel kind of scared and alone to be honest. My family and friends seem to be very against conversion.
Elja De La Cruz Just saw this comment and wondering how your journey has been!!! Hopefully it went really well! (Btw I am Catholic and I loooove it!!)
I recommend watching lizziesanswers videos, she converted to Catholicism a while ago :)
Edja De La Cruz,
Be very very careful.
Keep reading yr Holy Bible n keep in touch with yr pastor who is yr spiritual leader who will poinfpt u to The Holy Bible!!!
I'm praying for you!
Hello sister..My prayers for you and for your family..Just pray and surrender everything to God..But for moment take time ,pray and listen more..I believe God will guide you..God bless sister🙏💛
is this jon hamm?
james wyman-grimard Omg ive been watching Unbreakable and in it he plays a (crazy) Reverend! freaky...
james wyman-grimard right???
I don't think Jon Hamm has the morals to be any kind of religious pastor. Have you read his background, especially when he was in college? The man was reprehensible; let's hope he has genuinely changed.
Faithful Catholic my name is Jeff
Hello Jeff!
The fact that I was talking about getting a tattoo and now youtube pops this up for me?? We are clearly being listened to.
Or this can be just a coincidence or Providence's work...
Not because it seems to work once that it's a permanent spying.
Blessings !
Lol same here. I was looking up tattoo designs on Pinterest next thing this video is one of the first on youtube
@@user00578___ same. 😭😭
@@cherry6121 same ?
Yup, Google uses your mic and listens to you to focus ads and content. It lied to congress that it doesn't but it definitely does
I’m a Christian, I have listened to several of your videos on different topics and they are excellent teachings. I don’t have any tattoos but have wondered why people get them, this video is the best I’ve ever heard on tattoos!
It says do not do it ! It does not say what kind are acceptable . You are reading something that is not there . Do not do it !
@@JamesBond-td7liOk bro but what about a verse before 19:28?im talking about 19:17 to not cut your hair or beard and we do that today so is that a sin?
I'm a sinner, I'm covered with tattoos,
But I heard God forgives repentant sinners, from when I used to go to church
Dude its fine if you get tatoos I don't think god really cares about that
@@gabrielluna3954 your confused
@@saint8350 no I'm fine
@@gabrielluna3954 the Bible says not to get tattoos
@@saint8350 dude tattoos are not even that bad who cares
This is by far the best explanation ever. When getting my first tattoo I was in a bad space. Thankfully what I chose defines me. SAVED BY GRACE. Every time someone asks me why I chose it, I remember that it held me together just knowing...He is everything. I am nothing. Yet He says that, I am HIS. That's what it means to me and whether I go left or right, it IS a constant reminder of not just my identity but to live it as His treasured possession as described in the Exodus events. Today, it is one of many that I proudly wear for rest of my life. I love sharing the meaning of all of them in praise of my God.
this is so sweet! I hope you're feeling better
"More of a thing that you want to live than what you just want to wear." I love this last line he said. Very inspiring. Thank you, father. 🙏🏻
Father Mike's 10 year time line analogy is so perfect....I remember years ago, saying to a friend who questioned my choice of a Tattoo, I said " I'll always want this, I'm 30 years old I know my own mind by now". So......fast forward 20 years later and I was paying big bucks and the real pain of having my tatt laser removed ! Father Mike is sooo right on this one!
My standard for tattoos is whether I would want to have it on my glorified body in heaven. If it’s something I’d be willing to wear on my skin for all eternity, then I’m okay having on my skin now.
thats a great way to look at it
Thinking along your lines, the glorified body is perfect and needs no embellishment.
And in the presence of God, we would desire none either.
We are complete.
If your tattoos come up with you to heaven, which of your bodies come up as well? 4 year old you? 20 year old you? 80 year old you??
Good points here but I believe my tattoos will not be on my body. We just don’t know what our Glorified Bodies will have. I truly believe worldly things such as tattoos will be their. All mine are religious in nature.
Why am I watching this at 2am? Boi I'm not even Christian
Exactly me right now lol
@@mike62mcmanus we got a cultist here
That’s god calling you
Jesus works in mysterious ways
MrISkater Believing in things that don’t exist is indeed cult behavior. There are no gods child.
I got tattoos because I was depressed and the pain made me feel something. I was very numb after my fiance died in the military. All of my tattoos are for him and I love them all so much because I loved him and he is a part of me forever.
Annastasia Danielle good for you
Rieslynn Bernier thank you sweet one
love comes from the heart. not some ink on you're skin.
God says
"Come now, and let us reason together, says the LORD _ though your sins be as Scarlet, they shall be as white as snow_ though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool." Isaiah 1:18.❣🕊
I pray that your heart will be healed and your worries be removed in Jesus Name. Your fiancé is with Jesus now. Let your heart be at peace. Live in love. Love and enjoy being loved; enjoy it to its fullness because God loves you that much, In Jesus Name. :)
"its more a thing that you want to *LIVE* - than something you want to wear." - this is so true. its not about what we wear or how we identify but its the actions we take and what we DO that really counts.
He's very handsome tho.
Marco Queme Pause
really is lol
He is 😍
He's a PRIEST. Get over it! He's brave for looking handsome and choose to marry Jesus. But, ALL tattoos are sinful. BECAUSE we are called to glorify God by keeping our BODY clean, SAFE, and healthy!
Would you mark up a tree or property's that don't belong to you? NO! So, then RESPECT your body that was given by God and belongs to him
I have seen many different points of views from other RUclipsrs but I like how your views stood out to me , tattoos May identify who we think we are, what we love etc but are actions are what truly represents our Christ like life 💓 again thank you !
The t-shirt comparison is perfect. I have a lot of tattoos and it is definitely like wearing the same shirt for the rest of your life. I have used that example to discourage my kids.
Pinklantanas im now gonna use it once my son says he wants a tattoo 😊
I guess I'm the perfect tattoo candidate. I have one that I wanted for 5 years before actually getting it and still love 10+ years later. I also have a small collection of T-shirts that I wear constantly despite having them for nearly 2 decades!
Jillian Plomin that's good! Sounds like you're a good candidate for tattoos. I do love what I have but mine is really almost like a shirt. There are days when I'd like to put on a pretty sundress and people just see me. I have 3 grown daughters and I am a walking tattoo. Don't get me wrong, I think tattoos done well are beautiful. Just sometimes, after 25 years, I think maybe I should of not.
Another great idea I've heard is to get a sharpie and draw what you want in the area you think you want it. If, after a year, you still want it, go for it!
Pinklantanas wouldn't discourage me. js.
Making the question to oneself: "what am I trying to say with this?" is such a piece of advice for every situation! 👏🏼
I liked you in mad men,John Hamm!
Eric Fartman I swear, I was thinking how much he reminded of John Hamm too! Lol he could be an actor but he’s doing more important work being a great role model for people. He’s an awesome priest.
@@everevelyn1094 right he looks like 90% *(john Hamm)* + 10% *(Jason sudeikis)* and he sure can do good in film business.
SAME,
And he probably thinks hes really good at getting people interested in god, sry dude you just got a face that makes stupid people think your smart.. :/
@@hajihabibiabudavid stop
He really explain it so much better a 7 minute video better than my parents have my whole life, it really gave me better understanding of the meaning of tattoo
I collected tattoo magazines for years to help me design the perfect tattoo, the ultimate tattoo that would make everyone jealous of how cool and unique it was. After seeing so many great artists do such unbelievable art on people's skin,I realized I will always find something better and wished for something else. 41 years old and still haven't gotten one , even though my brother and sister have one . Now I find cool designs and get custom t-shirts . If you have a tattoo, don't bring yourself down in judgment, but be happy who you are.
P.s. Christ is Lord
i never even look at them,i look away from tattoos, how many people actually see them except the person wearing them, i wonder, i mean its not like people would feel comfortable staring at your tattoo, why get it
@@susanhensel206 why not? How about stop judging by your standards? How about no comments on what others do with their lives? How about you tend to your own garden?
@@cheryldeboissiere7824 all i said was i don;t look at them they are grotesque to me. i am not judging i am saying an opinion, you all look like a bunch of gang members ,they are filthy and destroy the beauty of the human body, my opinion, I am entitled to say how i feel about them this converstion is about tattoos and whether people should get them. This is some people many people think of your tattoos, we hate them! Do what you want to, i can have an opinion, just like i don't like earrings in noses
Why would you want somebody to be JEALOUS of a tattoo? Come on
One thing I have to say about tattoos is that getting them is kind of addictive in a weird way. I have one that I got when I was a broke college student. I can 100% say that if I had the money at the time, I would've gotten more. The relief of the pain of getting one being finished, combined with seeing this cool piece of art on you is kind of a rush.
it's an addiction for sure the instant i was out of the chair for my first one it started an itch i do not have the money to scratch😂
I have always said that, because most people can’t get just one. I asked a friend of my daughter’s that has several tattoos and she confirmed it.
This guy reminds me of Mike Rowe. I'm not a religious person but this is actually a rather nice video. Interesting.
So great! Thank you for being openminded to watch :)
Kahmoj
Mike Rowe ! I see it
You should get a hold of Mike Rowe and see if he wants to do a show... toughest job .....and have him beside you ... that would be comical
An American Patriot Its uncanny, down to the voice.
I see it. But he reminds me more of John Hamm.
Thank you Fr. My son's tattoo is of Mother Mary. When I first saw it I was even confused what to tell him. But I just told it's beautiful. Now I understand.
I have Jesus in Aramaic on my left ribs. Very small. Couldn’t see it unless I show it to you. But it’s my own personal reminder than Jesus is at my side and in my heart. When times get really hard, I look at it and remember that I am his and he is mine ❤️
I do have other tattoos. Some I regret. Some I don’t. ❤️
Michael Barcus-Gray I have the chi rho on my chest over my heart, to show Jesus is in my heart
Aidan Burgess that’s beautiful!!
Mike McGomer 👍🏻👍🏻 no idea what this comment is supposed to mean but ok! Lol. Have a blessed day!
Jesus would never get a tattoo how do you love when you do exactly what you asked you not to do disobedience does not equal love
@@redgold8406 how do you know that he would never get a tattoo?
You're not old! I am turning 70 this year and have always wanted to get a tattoo ... but had the same questions you had. I am a liturgical artist and have also designed custom tattoos. Your video popped up today and gave me the affirmation I needed to seriously design my own! It won't be as bold as yours but it wil hopefully serve the same purpose ... my dedication to my faith and craft. Thank you, thank you! You wear it well!
This priest make me proud to be Catholic...
Catholicism is not something to be proud of
He is the reason that some people believe ,,,,way to go father and keep the spirit high!!!!
Bejdza WHY?
Panglima Dusun proud to be a lukewarm christian?
Panglima Dusun nothing to be proud of
In no way am I religious but this man is really cool,his views on tattoos aren’t ignorant or rude he doesn’t judge people who has them. He excepts people for who they are and asks the real questions most people don’t ask and I think it’s very very kind of him
Father Mike: What are you saying with that t shirt?”
Me: *looks down*
.....I like stripes?
Matthew 23:9
And do not call anyone on earth 'father,' for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.
You can read it yourself in the bible
Waves *Coughs* Context.
@@waves0905 the point of that verse is not to view any man as God. I understand words are powerful but I don't think anyone is mistaking father Mike for the incarnation of god
@@FaCiSmFTW read the whole chapter and tell me if it speaks about making someone your god like yoy say or false teachers
@@danieldellamarine1363 context: "Do not follow their example because they say one thing and do another, they put weight on people's backs but do nothing to lift them up.
5 “Everything they do is done for people to see: They make their phylacteries[a] wide and the tassels on their garments long; 6 they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues; 7 they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Master’ by others.
8 “But you are not to be called ‘Master,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9 And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. 10 Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah. 11 The greatest among you will be your servant. 12 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted"
Love the balanced approach. It’s about what’s good for you. Cheers blessings Father Mike!
I thought about getting a tattoo when I was young, I never did. I thought about using drugs, I never did. I thought about premarital sex, I never did. I thought about not going to Mass, but I always have gone to Mass and I am thankful I still do.
Sounds like you need a bucket list.
Good job using drugs just got me to a place where now my dopamine receptors are toasted and I have to take amphetamines everyday to be normal throughout the day.
Thats all fine and dandy but none of those efforts will get you to heaven just the grace of God keep that in mind😁
@@luciddreams5272 ever been there? Cuz I have. A loving heart is what is required. When we fullfill our mission, we graduate.
Faith is what gets you into heaven from what I know faith that Jesus is your lord and savior and died on the cross from your sins you need to believe this and confess and turn away from your sins
Father Mike has shown me the whole meaning of understanding..Truely worth listening to thanks again Father Mike.
As a religious girl who is also a tattoo lover this helps a lot.
I didn't planned to get my full body tattooed, mostly of my tattoo ideas are connected to family members of mine and most of them was also really religious anyways. So they will say how much I appreciated these family members and what they taught me.
So I guess that's okay
okay you cleared that up for me, I have a tattoo for my grandma who passed away. I was sitting here sweating about how much itll cost if I need to get that removed..
Magic Lizard why would a god care about tattoos
boss baby cause God made us from the dirt. And maybe he does'nt like any on us and it.
Rayven Arroyo evolution is a proven fact we in no way came from dirt
boss baby how do you know? Do you see how God made us? Do Science created us? If i'm not mistaken I readed that in a Bible. God uses all resources in earth to create us.
Came across the videos with Fr. Mike randomly, but so glad I did!
He's so kind and likeable, almost in a childlike cute way!
And explains very well the questions we've all been wanting to ask but didn't dare - keep up the good work!
..im not against tattoo now but i think simplicity is better..
"The closer one approaches to God, the simplier one becomes." --St. Therese of the child Jesus
1. U shall not worship thy image of the ten
2."no Tattoo of the of the dead such as a dead "Exp- relative or love one or anyone like tupac etc.
3.don't we live by the new testament now? Love thy neighbor as ourselves? Free from the law?
4.your body is your temple.
5. Did in Leviticus and Deuteronomy they mark their hands and their forehead with love your neighbor as yourself and love god with all of ur mind heart and soul?
The person above me misconstrues Scripture and doesn't know what he/she is talking about.
Amen! Well said.
Father Mike, you are the most profound priest ever and the cutest 😊
And you have such an angelic face 👼
I see the love of Jesus in your eyes, when you talk about Our Lord, Your Eyes Glow with a mesmerizing light
I am proud for being Catholic 🙏
Peace from Beirut, Lebanon 🇱🇧
May God Bless you and Protect you 🙏
Exactly why I don't have tattoos--I change my mind too easily!
Brillemeister lol I am worse than you. I use Clip-ons cause I’m still not sure about pursing my ears.
@@BlueMoonripple ear piercings actually close really easily, don't worry about changing your mind with most piercings.
Bah, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, . . . . Me Too!!
I regret some of my tattoos but in age I’ve learned to love them. Taught me a lot in people and culture. Still work for a fortune 50 and no regrets.
if you were my priest i'd go to church everyday!!
I bet half his parish wants his babies... haha. I still think it's a shame they are prohibited from marriage. He seems like he'd be a good father.
But if God calls ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
He is a father to the church. He felt called to lead in the church and in many ways he is "married" to the church and is responsible for those in the church which requires full time attention that would be very tricky to do if he were married. Since he was called into the priesthood I assume it is very fulfilling.
Agreed. The Church is their bride.
There are lots of priests as awesome as Fr Schmitz. Some even more awesome ;)
He IS a Father! To us.
I'm an atheist but my god it's insanely interesting to hear this point of view.
If you have any specific questions you'd be interested in hearing his perspective on - feel free to post w #askfrmike
lol "I'm an atheist but my God" interesting sentence
...my god? ... hmmmm 🤔🤔🤔
^ People chill its an expression
hi I go to a Catholic school and my teacher told me about your channel and now I watch it
Welcome, Cristina! So excited you found us. We've got tons of content for you - so make sure you don't miss our other playlists. Check it out: ruclips.net/channel/UCVdGX3N-WIJ5nUvklBTNhAw
The world needs more Priest like you. Thank you for your Love and Time. 💐💕
Thanks Fr. Mike, God bless you
all you need is a moustache and you will be flanders in reality . 😂
Nabil Lion lol
Nabil Lion Woah!!!!! He would look like Mr. Flanders if he had a moustache!!!!!
Nabil Lion omg I died 😂😂😂😂
Flanders is a part of the Western Branch of American Reform Presbylutheranism church though, not Catholicism smh
mely looks not him
I am a Jewish Christian (not a Catholic though), I like your videos alot.. 👍😊✝️ You explain it all very well
Yay! So glad you've come to the understand that Jesus is the only way. That's great! Jesus is Lord. I love the Jews for Jesus movement. Such a pity that more Jews aren't coming to the realisation. It's really sad. Good on you, though. P.S. I'm not Catholic either. I'm also Christian :)
@Ash*&* Nate That's objectively false. The Catholic Church is the one Church established in the scriptures, and the Pope is the successor of Peter, the Apostle. Read Church history.
@Ash*&* Nate The Catholic Church has been in Rome since at least the 1st century, where Saints Peter and Paul were martyred. The word "Katholikos", in English, "Catholic", which means "Universal", appears for the first time in the Epistle to the Smyrnaeans of St. Ignatius of Antioch, who lived between 50 AD and 107 AD (other sources put the latter at 117 AD). He was the Bishop of Antioch from 70 AD to the date of his martyrdom.
In 313 AD, Emperor Constantine promulgated the Edict of Milan, which legalized Christianity throughout the Roman Empire and stopped the state persecutions. In 325 AD, Emperor Constantine called for an ecumenical council (a gathering of the Church's bishops), which became the First Council of Nicea, the first Ecumenical Council of the Church. It was attended by 318 bishops, according to St. Athanasius of Alexandria. This council did unify doctrine and solved points of serious contention, and from it came the Creed of Nicea (or Apostolic Symbol) which is adhered to by Christians.
Messianic Jews are cool!!!!!!! I was raised in the Church of God branch off the Pentecostal Church aka Holy Rollers lol. I have ink and thirty years later I'm still connect with it because I knew meself when I got it. We change as we age. But there are somethings engraved in our DNA lol.
A Jewish Christian? My first time seeing this...
I am a devout Catholic with 5 tattoos. My dad a future deacon has 2. I got mind when I was in my younger 20s. They are words and nothing bad. I even have the footprints poem of Jesus carrying me on my clavicle. I have a strong relationship with God and I already spoke to a priest if my tattoos were sinful he said no. Just don’t judge people because they have tattoos. In the end your body will be buried or burned. My heart is pure and I am building my relationship with Christ every day.
lindsey..I was asked by a Nun why l didn't attend Mass in the Summer. I told her I have 2 scantily clad women with one breast showing on one of them. Out of the 32 Tats l have. She said don't shy away from the Church. Please come & l started to go to Mass in the Summer again.🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@johnnyintrieri Just cover up those 2 and go to Mass.
Tattoo is a form of self-harm
no decent human has tattoos, doesnt have anything to do with religion or faith. its just disgusting and for degenerates. never met a single intelligent person that has tattoos or piercings.
Same here, I've gone to Confession for my tattoos, nothing malicious, but I got them as a reminder to be kind to yourself when your in a Spiritual battle, and as Thank You notes to God. Thank you for sharing!
You sound like a person who is first of all a follower of Jesus, not just a catholic priest. I'm not catholic and I don't really agree with catholic teachings, but man this is good stuff! I love how you put the scripture in context and didn't condemn tattoos and people who want to get one but simply said that it's good to think it trough first. I did know that not all catholics are super legalistic and all that but this still was a pleasant surprise :) keep up the good work bro.
Saara Kaski i don't know how many times I've heard this stupid statement, that catholics aren't christians. Catholicism like orthodoxy or protestantism is a form of christianity differing by ideology. I would go a step further and say that since the catholic and orthodox churches were directly founded by the apostles, that these two churchs are more legitmate christian churchs than others. Btw im not religious but come from a religious background.
Ok. What is Christianity?
I agree. I dont follow or think catholic teachings are good but he seems cool.
John Smith Exactly....Catholics and Orthodox Christians are the true Christians, founded by Christ and His apostles. These Protestants have it so backwards lol.
xxFairestxx where in the bible is that written?
My wife and I got our first (and only) tattoos when we were on our pilgrimage in the Holy Land. We went to Razzouks in the Old City in Jerusalem, the oldest tattoo parlor in the world. She picked a Jerusalem cross on her ankle. I chose a small cross on my inner wrist with the letters AMDG (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam) on each quadrant, because I'm a product of 17 years of Jesuit education. 😃
AMDG! That’s a badass tattoo. Rocky Chan is a G
This is the best answer I've ever heard.
I seriously respect you dude.
As a catholic person, i always wanted an answer to that question. Thank you very much, you did something important for me.
This past decade i have never seen so many tattoos especially sleeves. Im a but proud im almost 30 and tattoo-less. I also work in nursing homes and it’s a reminder knowing that what you put on you will be with you till then, and it seems a little scary especially since my taste changes throughout time lol.
From a Seventh-day Adventist pastor to a Catholic priest, good points brother! It is apparent you have a kind heart and want to serve God to the fullest. God bless!
The Pope and Ellen White walk into a tattoo parlor....
Thank you, you just convinced me out of getting my first tattoo of my cousin reaching for God's hands from purgatory, me and my family in the same night had different experiences of him and I wanted to get a tattoo of him leaving purgatory but after watching this your right about not having any tattoos at all it's better to feel attached to God rather then marking something on your body to prove or show your loyalty
Leviticus 19:28 is talking about the High Priest, if you were the High Priest and you were expected to go in once a year and offer up oblations and sacrifice for the people then it's true you weren't supposed to mark yourself like the pagans. That's the context. Plus Paul says he bears the mark of Christ in his flesh Galatians 6:17 I could consider a tattoo of a cross to be that. In Revelations 19:16 it says Jesus will have King of Kings and Lord of Lords written in his thigh; to me that sounds like some sort of tattoo.
@@Sh00terMcGavinXL thanks for sharing these verses but I I think they meant that they would be written in the soul, not the body... kind of when other references say to have a shield in one hand, or a sword... it is not literally, besides if being a sin or not, I think what father Mike stated is the basic, to demonstrate our faith or devotion through our daily lives, instead of imprinting them in our skin... 🤷♀️
@@anonimousstrange3860 just quouting it verbatim
Purgatory is something the Catholics made up, you won't find it in the Bible.
So, yeah.... i have been struggling with this question a few years now.
Hearing what you said about not just tattoos, but your general appearance every day, got me thinking about a lot of things in my daily life.
Thank you for clearing this up for me.
I could listen and understand every word. Such a great explanation of what religion really is. It's not the outside that always counts. It is the inside of your spirit and relationship with God.
This was a very sensible message and I truly appreciate you for making this video! I am a believer but I can see how someone who isn’t can take these points into consideration and say, “ya know, that’s pretty valid!”. That’s what we all should strive to do! To have the “difficult” conversations with someone who may not have our same beliefs in a civil and respectful way. Thank you!
Im an agnostic but this preist seems really nice
sugar-coated words
yeah he seems .without any scripture and attracting people without saying it is right or wrong.
@@athayphom3551 Is he supposed to be harsh and rebuking ?
Because it’s up to God at the end, not him.
most priests are
I finally watched this video because it was right time.
I really felt encouraged by your last statement. The biggest statement I can make about my identity is the life I live (publicly and privately) and it takes the most effort. I can still love ppl who have tattoos because tattoos don't necessarily make someone my enemy.
I'm just very thankful to my Abba Father for this message! 🙌
When I deployed to the Middle East I got a Jerusalem Cross tattooed on my right inner wrist. In bright red. The imagery signifies through the five crosses the wounds Christ suffered on the Cross. The four small crosses denote the mandate to spread the Gospel to the four corners of the earth. The red signifies the blood that was shed for our sins... I had that done to mark me as a Catholic in Muslims lands. If captured I will not say their prayer under duress to become a Muslim and avoid death. I got it there to remind me in my lethality to be just and merciful. Deus Vult!
Bro tattoos are bad if any Old Testament rule needed to be rescinded Jesus would have spoke it god honors obedience more than sacrifice no mark matters on your body unless god himself put that seal or mark on you. You do not own the body you have it was given to you and you are gods property so why would he allow another man to put a mark on his property cause god ain’t put that mark on you a human did it offers no significance or protection because it did not come from god
@@davynehynds9815 Here's what I know. The ocean of God's mercy is endless. He loves me so much, He suffered a brutal death to save me... And everyone else. An act intended to serve, worship and glorify Almighty God, perhaps imperfectly executed, cannot put one outside God's mercy. I will face my judgement with utter hope in my salvation and faith in the love and mercy of God and my total love for Him... Our Lady of Victory, pray for us! AMDG!
@@Hiberniason All that’s true but the way you show love for that sacrifice is obedience to the word of god I’m not condemning you either but what I’m tryna tell you is that just because you are saying you are doing something for god does not mean that it’s of god if it doesn’t align with his character or rules it’s not of him it’s sin and sin never stays at one level it just increases and intensifies until the end result is death and departure from the father study the word more to understand more about god and who god is
@@davynehynds9815 My Lord God,
I have no idea where I am going.
I do not see the road ahead of me.
I cannot know for certain where it will end.
nor do I really know myself,
and the fact that I think I am following your will
does not mean that I am actually doing so.
But I believe that the desire to please you
does in fact please you.
And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing.
I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire.
And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road,
though I may know nothing about it.
Therefore will I trust you always though
I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death.
I will not fear, for you are ever with me,
and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.
Amen
@@davynehynds9815 When I spoke to the Priest before getting this tattoo, I was told that two things must be considered. The motivation of getting the tattoo and the meaning of the tattoo itself. This tattoo's meaning and intent are the same. To glorify God. For a sin to be grave it has to consciously chosen, willfully undertaken and with full awareness of the disobedience. God doesn't lay traps to trick people into sin. So if this tattoo is displeasing to God I will one day know for certain. But that judgement is unlikely to come through an anonymous posting on the internet...
I can honestly say that this channel, and it’s associated podcasts and Hallow have DIRECTLY contributed to my return to my Faith. Thank you for making me feel welcome and wanted back.
When I came home with my first tattoo, my dad looked at it, frowned, and said in a calm, even voice, 'that's a nice tattoo, and if I see another one on you, I'm taking off the limb.' I never got another one.
Rockinghorse Winner sounds lk something my mom would say 😂
Good dad lol
'that's a nice tattoo, and if I see another one on you, I'm taking off the limb.' Love it. lol
rock sans if you haven’t got inked yet (and if you’re Catholic) might as well change it to the eye of providence instead of Horus. Context is everything
Yikes! Your dad’s response was Soooo intense! 😳 Wow!
Not catholic but I really like this minister
Priest
Same. He's a nice guy and a good speaker.
Priest
He is cool
He’s catholic
God bless father. I'm still watching this up to now(2019).
Matthew 23:9
And do not call anyone on earth 'father,' for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.
You can read it yourself in the bible
I am a Catholic of Irish descent and I have a tatoo of a shamrock. I don't think St. Patrick would be disappointed! I got it at age 60 and I am now 78.I have never been sorry I got it.
@LAST WILL BE THE FIRST don't think that's how tattoos work 😂god forgives all sins 🙏
I believe tattoos are a form of self-harm and promote self-harm to others
I have a cross behind my ear as a reminder to listen to his word before others. I struggled with making others happy and neglecting my self. The word of God brought me out of my depression. Made me realize faith is a helping hand. But it is not a constant cure. So its just a reminder that the only judgment or words I need about my self come through christ. So I don't believe he will deny me for it.
Many times I'm thinkin of transferring to other christian religion and abandon catholism, but because of father I'm now inclined to stay as he really change my view in catholic priests.
Beautiful! Humans are not perfect, we all are broken but Christ and his one holy catholic and apostolic Church will always be there for you. Please pray for priests!
ᜊᜌ᜔ᜊᜌᜒᜈ᜔ study the catholic catechism. Not only true church but the only church that has the the catechism and put everything together .
Stay strong my friend. Let us pray for the Catholic Church and all the priest. Amen!
If anything should change you, it should be truth, not whether someone sounds good or speaks well or says things that tickles your ears...Not saying you are...but the comments are filled with tickled ears. So be careful
Remember protestants have no priests amd no sacraments. You can always find a new priest. You cant find a new eucharist.
My high school principal always said "If you look good, you feel good, and you send a positive message to others as to how you feel about yourself."
Father Mike can explain a topic extremely well and he draws you in and keeps you interested with his energy
My wedding ring says in ancient hebrew "this too shall pass but the love of God is established forever"
Wait what??? Lol your marriage shall pass?
@@See-if_I_care i guess that it is to remember that God comes first over all, and that His love goes beyond every human love Kind of thing (?) Lol idk
@@See-if_I_care I mean it will pass when they die
Powerful message Padre. I am Christian but listening to you was worth every second of this video.
Catholics are Christians so what’s the but there for?
He’s Christian, too.
I wish I can turn back time and not have gotten the tattoo's I have now.
Dave Mendes no point in getting sad about it because you can’t really do anything so try to enjoy them
Dave Mendes
Me too it look disgusting on the body
Yea me to some of them not all
Me too...i think
Dave Mendes you can laser if you like
You were randomly recommended today (a different video) just when I started questioning lots of things because of a friend. A blessing. Thanks, RUclips, you're doing something right.
I’ve got loads of tattoos on my arm chest and back, I have our lady of Guadalupe on my forearm and I love telling people I’m a Catholic when they ask about it
@@chrisjitsu7166 er ok cheers 🤷♂️
Leviticus 19:28 is clear -"Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you." .
when is saw this video in my recommendations i clicked it for some light entertainment as most religious ppl on the internet are pretty wierd (this is not meant as a hatefull comment towards anyone its just what i noticed) but i am positively surprised that you are actually reasonable in what you say... Good job (note: my english is not the best but i hope there are no mayor mistakes)
MichNichtMögenFarben Catholicism rocks bro! Lol
But our city mayor made a mistake
Many religious public figures are a bit eccentric for sure. It certainly doesn't help their cause. This guy, if he were wearing a t shirt, would seem like every other person, no one would ever guess.
This guy is my priest now lol
I was talking about you today to a friend from church who is discerning becoming a Carmelite. Her name is Caroline ... if you can keep her in your prayers. Love how you show your love for the Lord. God bless you. 🙇♀️😊
God bless her.