What's Feeding Your Spiritual Life?
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Fr. Mark-Mary stresses how important prayer is to feeding your spiritual life. Studying the Faith can be good, but “If you know the teaching, but you don’t know the teacher you’re in trouble,” he says.
Prayer is our daily bread.
In our technologically advanced society, there’s always something easier to do than prayer. We need to replace our daily scrolling with daily prayer.
For help praying, check out these resources from Ascension:
- Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer by Fr. Mark Toups: ascensionpress...
- How to Pray Like Mary by Sonja Corbitt: ascensionpress...
- Pocket Guide to the Rosary by Matt Fradd: ascensionpress...
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As someone who loves knowledge and beauty and the wonder of Creation I highly recommend fasting from these things if you find yourself too attached to them. Where you can, stop before watching some video or playing a game that means alot to you and go pray for some time. You will feel drawn to the media, but resist and tell God that you are offering up this sacrifice for love of Him. You are saying, ' Lord, these things are good, even very good, but I love you more and choose to make this moment of my life forever a moment with you instead.'
And you will see that the desires will over time, be fitted into their proper place in your life and, they will not be a guilty pleasure, but a life-giving one.
And maybe bring these things into your prayers, look for people or events to pray on in RUclips videos, social media posts, news etc. Set aside some time at night to pray for those in need you encountered online. Use the connectivity of the Internet to reach your prayers to those who mighe not have any chance to receive prayers otherwise.
Think of the network of people that connected to a given video or site, game etc., and just take a few minutes before watching or playing etc., to pray for all those in its sphere of influence. Try these and others to knit God into your Internet life and where ever you may wander within Cyberspace.
We can sanctify cyberspace just as our ancestors sanctified nations and continents. Let us all work the fields for Our Lord, for the harvest is plentiful, but the workers few.
God bless all you who read this. With, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and the Church, through Jesus Christ, Our One and Only Lord and Savior. Amen.
P.S. That does not replace regular time alone with God, do not allow it to. It is in addition to normal prayer, not in place of it.
The Archivist I couldn’t have said it better myself. Thank you. Wouldn’t it be great if we could build Gods Kingdom. We can one soul at a time or even harvest many many more!!!! He will always put you right where you need to be to help the garden to grow. Much love God Bless
@@jellybelly7629 Thank you. God bless you as well.
Great advice. Thank you.
Great comment, thanks a lot !
Thank you so much and please pray for us and I will as well.May the almighty God bless you and keeps us save from sin until we meet him
This is exactly the kind of message I needed today. Recently I moved off to university, and so many things are easier to do than feed my spiritual life. But my roommate is a fellow Catholic, so I believe that if we both follow these principles, the fight will get easier and easier
Father, this message is for me! Im not saying my prayers nor saying my rosary...i always look my failures and in my heart i said...i need someone (like a priest whose a Father) to talk me out! So its nice that the Holy Spirit is guiding you that someone is needed to hear this words though its in the other side of the world.
Yes, this! ❤️🙏👏
And the message is for me too. Thank you Father Mark Mary for caring about us and speaking the truth.I'm so grateful.
God Bless you, and you are in my prayers.
Thank you Father Mark Mary for caring enough about the flock to deliver such a powerful and honest video.
Wish more of our church leaders would speak to us like this!
Last year, on July 2nd, was the day that I started praying. I started slowly and basically without even realizing it, with a 30 day devotional called let nothing disturb you (which I was drawn to while in a Catholic store, completely out of the blue, by God). Since then not only has my prayer life grown ( I can't even fathom not praying for 30 min in the morning and in the evening now; I even have been trying to pray 2-4 rosaries a day as well lately) but the rest of my life has changed drastically and in ways I couldn't even have imagined. I was adamant about not going to college, then the next week I was enrolled and excited to; I told myself I didn't have time to read for fun even though I like to, and I have now read 15 books, most of them spiritual, since January. Most recently, God has given me the incredible gift of Rest which I have so needed for a while now. There are so many other amazing things God has given me this last year that I dont think I can even list them all, but one of the main things He has given me is a Love so true that it's hard to even imagine what my life was like before last July. And it all began with the short few seconds I prayed on July 2nd. The Lord is waiting for you and me to pray. Every time you feel the urge to pray it is because God is knocking on the door to your heart, patiently waiting for you to open it. Open it; even just the tiniest crack can flood your life with Light.
Thank you for sharing this.
My birthday is July 2nd and I came to this video because I am struggling deeply in my faith. My prayer life is really lacking. It's really neat how God opens doors to show us that He is listening even when we believe He is not.
Thank you Father! Please speak to us as father.. a lot of us need one.
Amen. My parents were married ten times, I didn't meet my father until I was eighteen, except for briefly once when I was six years old. My Mom was way too busy for me, except when she was angry, then I was beaten. I forgive them, and I became a Catholic after my mom died. My Dad died 25 years later, he had joined AA and tried to make restitution with me. I believe my Mom made her peace with God and I talked to my Dad the night before his death, he said he trusted God and he was ready. Nine months after his death, I learned about Jesus being the real presence in the Holy Eucharist, and ever since then, for the past 28 years, I have gone to daily Mass when they have it in our town with only one Catholic Church. I have failed so many times as a Catholic, and yet my constant prayer, is "Jesus I Trust in You." I forgive my parents and I pray for them. I know they were part of God's plan. I love and trust in God and I am so grateful to be a Catholic.
Thank you Father Mark Mary. Just deleted my Instagram
Congratulations!!! (WHY do we need SO MANY different forms of media?) Arghhhh
This spoke so deeply to me. Here for the past year I have been on my phone way to much. I used to pray daily yet put my idols before seeking him. Yes I feel I have been dying spiritually. Thank you so much for sharing this. Thank you father!
I can tell it took a lot of courage to make this video. Admonishing the sinner is one of the hardest works of mercy
Wow... “If you’re not praying, you’re dying”. Thank you father for this word. It’s encouraging. God bless you. God bless your work.
"Always something easier and more interesting than prayer" NAILED It Father!!!
The gate is narrow and there are few who find it... Jesus truly knew what he was talking about.
Great video father keep it up, i love to pray de rosary, its the best, i heard padre pio prayed the rosary 50 times a day
What beautiful, convicting, and wise words. Thank you, Father.
thank you so much for this. I am currently working on a project with other Catholics who want to fight the pornography epidemic in our world, specifically in our church where a lot of it isn't being addressed. Thank you for mentioning it here. We are praying for you!
Amen 🙏!!!! Unfortunately I feel that many people have lost their desire for the closeness God desires for us. The tech comparison to sugar was right on the nose. God Bless
“If you’re not praying you’re dying”. I needed to hear that. Thank you, sincerely.
Wow Fr. Mark-Mary, thank you for being a spiritual father to us :’) there are a lot of young people here whose hearts have been set on fire by this beautiful video! May God bless you!
YEEES, fr Mark!!! Give us more of this! God is building His glorious kingdom through you! Also... I think i should do an internet fast🙄🙄
I find daily prayer right at the beginning of the day so necessary. Social media has been helpful to me in building a community of prayer. The games and scrolling are less and less important; the needs and prayers of others more so. Thank you, Father, for your loving words!
I’m curious…in this channel’s viewership, who are the daily Mass prayers? Leave a like, a comment, or a prayer.
To clarify, this isn’t to be prideful, I’m simply curious how many of the channel’s regular viewers attend and pray daily Mass.
Tommy Wakeman hi ! I’m a avid watcher. I check back daily
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I attend Mass each Sunday, and try to attend at one additional day weekly if work hours permit. Rosary daily. Chaplet of Divine Mercy about 2-3 times a week. Read some scripture daily. I can do more, as I have learned from this video.
Attend Wednesdays and Sundays and read the Mass readings daily. :-)
Thank you father, i think I’m speaking at least for some people when I’m saying that we wish to be holy, I’m a convert and it took me a time and I know for me that the “hard words” as preaching on hell and the judgment day was one of the subjects that helped me to want stop sinning .. the hard truth helped me to make the hard changes, so basically the “do that to be a saint” videos please :) and thank you again.
Thank you God for this video. I am amazed how God always uses you guys to get us closer to him. Today I was leaning more towards not doing my prayer time and I clicked on this video and boom. The Lord straight up gave me the sign loud and clear🙏😁🙌.
Thank you Father.. you spoke to my heart!
I was a cradle Catholic. CCD was social time. I was born in 60, and so many people in my age group were not taught the faith. Many people I know are very good loving people, identify as Catholic yet never attend Mass. That about describes me. In my late 40 I suffered a horrible back injury, needing 3 back surgery/fusions. I was a single of 4 children without father involvement. And then I found myself bedridden. Deeply depressed I was searching for something when I came across a nun on tv. I started watching and learned so many things that I didn't know before. It was Mother Angelica on EWTN. Even though I had never prayed a Rosary or even touched one, I developed a devotion for Mary and the Rosary. That's when enormous miracles started to occur. To much to list here. One miracle was Our Lady of Fatima calling me to start a pro-life ministry in my liberal parish. It took me 2 years. Our 1st meeting was May 31, 2008. And this ministry is unbelievable. Many other miracles happened aswell.
But, the year or so something is wrong with me. I stay in bed, miss church, miss Rosary, procrastinate and feel fatigue and a little depressed. Fr. Mark and anyone whom is read this will you plz pray me. I'm unable to help myself. Thank you and God Bless you Father and all people who are watching your video.
I will pray for you.
I will keep u in my prayers!
I was born in '59 and was catechized poorly in CCD, also. The catechism of that time really let us down. Fortunately, I had older parents who were very knowledgeable. And, fortunately for us, we have calling to learn to do better.
Praying for you and sending love! Keep up the fight! 💘
Renee Zettek are you open to biblical faith alone , scripture alone outside of religion?
Spoke right into my heart Father... thank you for loving us enough to challenge us!
So lovingly stated and the very words we need, dear Father Mark Mary...to fill our hearts and to strive in each present moment to become closer to Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Many thanks from a grateful heart❣️
Thank you Father Mark - Mary!!! I pray to God daily, I pray for you too. ✝️💟🔥🙏🏻
Bless you Father. Thanks for that boost. It's interesting how we sometimes shy away from tough truths, just to find they are exactly what we've been looking for.
Something that has been on my heart for awhile now. I mentioned to a group of friends that I was attempting to get back to praying always. Always, not for fifteen minutes or an hour but always. They looked at me and didn't believe it was possible. It is. God wants us to pray always, wherever we are whatever we are doing. I would love if it were addressed but more importantly how to pray always. Would you be up for the challenge? It kind of takes off from your words today.
Peni Anne - Hi it’s a gift of the Spirit , if u have the desire you will be able to. Just ask and what comes is yours to pray😀. Mine is Hail Holy Queen., so I get what you are doing . I also say at times dear God make my life a prayer make prayer my life . Hope this helps🙏🏽💕
Thank you for this encouraging video Father 🙏🏽
God bless you brother Mark-Mary! Mother Mary Pray for us!
Jonathan Gil Santillan Does Mary know everybody’s specific needs
@@Wgaither1 She is human, so with limited intelligence. But, yes! She knows we all need her Son.
Thank you Father I'm going to pray tonight at Catholic Underground which has been such a blessing for me and my family
Thank you, I needed to hear this.
Couldn’t agree more Father! God bless you!Thank you so much!😀👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍👊🏻
Thanks fr mark. I'm also praying for the young ppl in our parish here in Malaysia to draw closer to Jesus. Amen
Amen...I wish there was a Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration chapel in each city....I would live there.
Thank you Father. I've known this, but I really needed the kick in the pants to get out of my slump. God bless you!
Thank you so much for this video. I really needed to hear these words. Even though I've been praying daily, I haven't put time and energy into doing it as well as I can. I had prayer in my life, but I haven't had a life of prayer, and part of that has been due to too much internet.
You're really helpful to so many people, and I'm so grateful that you do this. I will pray that God prospers your work even more than He already has.
Rachel Dressman, "I have had prayer in my life, but not a life of prayer" Is a beautiful way of putting it.
Thank you, Father - I needed to hear this. I'm a teenage boy and life has become so shrouded in mystery and pain for me.
All I ask of you, the reader, is to follow God's Commandments as I so have not, and please, humbly I ask you, please pray for me.
You are loved, Little One. 🐦
Your challenges are pretty mild, Fr. Mark Mary.
While I pray conventional prayer, I realized I wasn’t talking directly to Christ...like at all, and I have finally started the conversation, however intermittent. I am not above asking for specific outcomes, but I mainly ask for help with pain and ask for enlightenment.
Please, be careful with such acts.
Only humble people pray because they rely on God's providence, not from their own strength.
Excellent point. Thank you for reminding me 🙏
Wow!! These words ring so true father Mary!! Let us ask the Holy Spirit to full our hearts for a desire to pray, amen! Thank you for sharing this video it really touched my heart!!!!!!!!!
i think i really needed to hear this right now x Amen x
You’re right Father! I’m reflecting on it now.
Brother, I needed this. Thank you for your honest discussion. 🙂👍
Fr. Mark Mary. Keep doing these videos please. I have prayed all my life. Your Brothers are here in Moy ross, i have never met anyone as Holy as your Brothers. Br. Thomas showed me how to love God and my neighbour. Then I met a person who your Brothers Evangelized and I will never forget what she done to change my life! It only took 5 minutes and now I know, that God is good in my life since I was conceived. God bless the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Love from Ireland 💚💚💚
Thank you for this message from the Lord. At first I felt that my prayer like was ok, but while casual conversation with our Lord is good and a good thing, intentional prayer, seeking our Lord and what He desires is better. I found your message is calling me deeper. Thank you VERY much!
I beg Jesus and Mary to guide me like I do my Akita. “Be tough, be direct, be loving, be firm, use lots of affection, and use lots of kindly correction.” I asked.
They answered through inspirational videos like yours and other good and holy Priests.
Now They’ve led me to praying the three mysteries daily rosary and daily mass when available. And I’m forever grateful to Them.
Between doing that, chores, caring for my family and dogs, there’s is no time to get into trouble😇🥰✝️💕🕊
I've actually asked Him the same thing! To treat me like His doggie!!!! 🐶😁🐶😁🐶😁
Thank you father Mark, my heart desires Jesus Christ 💗
Well put. 🙏📿✝️ I'm on RUclips alot. I have to remember , priorities first....🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Needed to hear this today. Thank you ❤
What does “enough” or “right” daily prayer look like? I’ve always had anxiety about that.
From what I’ve heard/witnessed:
-Time carved out with, & for God during the day. A quiet time (maybe 15 mins) where you devote it to him. With your Bible, Rosary, Divine Mercy, singing to him, dancing with him, going on a walk, whatever that time is for you devoting it to/with Him. However the spirit moves you. It’s fun to change it up.
-Also, just being in constant communication with Him each day. “Thank you Jesus!” (When good and bad happen ie: Colossians 3:17)
Being in union with His Will. And accepting it. Keeping your antennas up for what He’s calling you to do, even if it’s as mundane as folding your son’s socks.
And just telling Him you love Him, even if you only do it once a day (I pray we all say more than that) BUT if we even say it once...
I read something Mother Angelica said the other day:
“It doesn’t make a difference how many people God loves; He loves you as if no one else existed.”
Can you imagine we in our daily lives just showing Him only a little if the same? It’s overwhelming to think about, & so beautiful!
Prayer is showing him we love Him. And love is immeasurable.
God bless you! (Sorry, tangent)! 😅🙏❤️🙏🔥
@ Alexis McCormick: For me, there is no definition for "enough or right". There are times when a silent "Thank you Lord" is enough for my soul, and there are times when, several times a day, even at work, I give different prayers in my thoughts, so that my soul is filled with peace and tranquility. Because for me, this thanksgiving to God fills my soul and shows me his presence.
For me personally, I try to live every moment of my life in and with The Lord. It goes without saying that I am not able to do that 100% of the time obviously (always room for improvement, right? ☺), but He is always on my mind and in my heart. And He knows my heart, just like He knows yours ...
... so, for me, it's more about being at peace and in right relationship with The Lord.
If either of those is lacking, I know I either need to spend more time in dedicated / intense prayer, contemplation, and / or confession.
Yet, dedicated One-on-one time with The Lord each day is still necessary either way. He is The Vine and we are the branches. Without Him, we can do nothing. He is like the very air we breathe.
May God bless your sweet heart and give you that peace which He alone can give. For, as St. Augustine said, "Thou hast made us for Thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in Thee" ...
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I have/I’ve had the same problem. I’ve decided to commit 30 minutes of my time everyday for reading the Bible. I needed some kind of schedule to get me started. Now I have a plan and I know what to do.
During that time I focus only on God. There are no rules another than that. I can read 1 page and spend the rest of that time talking with God about it, or I can read more. The thing is, you can pray to God in many different ways. Not only by saying a specific prayer but also by reading His Word, discovering yourself through Him, or even watching a movie with friends and thanking Him for these amazing people and this time. I used to think that if I didn’t “pray enough” that day God will be angry, won’t love me anymore or won’t help me when I need it. As if I had to prove something to God that I deserve His love. I had to fight those feeling and pray so that God will take them away because at some point I realized that’s not God. He loves us at all times. Whether you pray for a minute or 2 hours a day. Prayer time is mostly for us to build a real relationship with our Father. He is Love.
When I realized that, it gave me so much freedom and joy in prayer. If you’re struggling with the amount of time you should spend on prayer I would recommend committing 15/30/45 minutes (or more, whatever you feel like you can do at the beginning) and spending this time with God doing something specific to give you structure. Whether it’s reading the Bible, praying the rosary or just talking to Him about your heart. 🙏🏼❤️
Wow! Truth bomb 💣! I truly needed this word of truth, thank you, so much power in this.
Awesome...once again Fr. Mark Mary! If you know the teaching but don’t know the teacher...that was 🔥
P.S. Tell Fr. Stephen I said hello.
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I should probably go rock that FB again...”a spoon full of sugar makes the medicine go down.” ...and all that “truly scrumptious stuff.” 🥄 full
Thank you Father. I great calling and inspiration that I needed during this time of my life. God bless you.
Excellent wisdom! Know the teacher! There’s always something better to do it seems!
Let us pray for the desire of prayer, to step away and “be with” Our Father. Keep speaking encouraging words with great love and enthusiasm! That’s Holy Spirit led. Peace and Mother Mary is smiling🙏🏽
Father Mark-Mary, I just wanted you to know that today, in my visit to my parish’s Perpetual Adoration Chapel, while being specially moved by the Holy Spirit, I prayed for you and your ministry. That is all.
Usually I have been keeping up a daily life of prayer, and it is so essential! I might not even be here if not for prayer. But I do feel the Holy Spirit through this... this video. Just last night I was chatting with friends, and went to bed without having prayed. I felt almost guilty when I woke up this morning, but just after watching this I decided to pray...
Question: Do you guys know "how" to pray, I know that feeling.
I found that do be my greatest block. I never knew how to pray until early this year. I encourage you to look it up, how to pray.
Personally a good jumping off point is Mathew Kelly's Prayer Process.
Graditude,
Examination of Continents, ("what was God calling me to do, where did I say Yes, where did I say No. Asking him to help me with where I said No, and thanking him for all the time I said Yes.")
Iterssional prayer (praying for others)
followed by an Our Father.
It is so simple, yet fullfilling, now after a year of that, I've found it has evolved, it is no longer just that process, but a meditation on God aswell.
I wish you would talk on How to Pray. Why to Pray. Thanks
God is working through your channel to minister to me. I have committed to beginning each day in prayer and meditation. I have been pretty faithful to the commitment.
Yesterday was a critical day in my career. I awoke at 5:15 AM, and immediately went to prayer and meditation, beginning with The Rosary, followed by contemplating the mass readings for the day, and reading about the Saint of the day. Arriving at a day-long board of directors workshop, I placed my Rosary on the desk next to me and gazed upon it many times throughout what could have been an emotionally tumultuous day for me. What resulted was a joyous day and professional fulfillment.
This morning I awoke at around 8:00 AM, went to my laptop and started viewing websites and social media outlets. Eventually I landed on RUclips. Noting a new video uploaded to Ascension Presents, I punched up this video. At about the 4:10 mark I heard you say that the way we receive our daily bread is through prayer. At the about the 4:35 mark you pointed out how we go to the Internet. At that moment, I paused the video, set aside my laptop, and picked up my rosary.
Thank you Fr. Mark-Mary! God most assuredly works through you and this ministry. Poco a poco!
Father, you have indeed shed light 💡 on overlooked opportunity of improving our relationship with the living God.
Thanks
God bless you Father! So timely. I really am glad you reminded me to cut back. So many distractions TV shows, movies that seem cooler than prayer. Yet I feel Jesus tugging, begging me to come to Him. I have to cut back. The Lord works and he loves us so much. May God bless you richly in your work.
Goodmorning Annamarie. I just read your very kind words of love and faith. And yes, I'd love to watch the video that you recommended.
And I wanted to thank all whom were so extremely kind towards my family and myself. Your prayers are very powerful. Words can't express how grateful I am for each of you. You are the true faithful and doing our Lords. This past weekend I met 2 sisters, 2 nieces and a 1st cousin. I was adopted, and my children bought me the Ancestry DNA kit. It was a true miracle and an enormous gift from God. Anyways, thank you all very much. And also to thank this Holy Priest.
It takes some courage to say this, "If we're not praying we're dying" Thanks Fr.Mark-Mary. I have some introspection to do.
Father, this is important stuff, it calls to mind a thought from yesterday that I may have lost - if not for this video. There is a(n?) YT channel called "daily dose of internet," how grand would it be in this age of endless scrolling, if the Vatican released something of this nature? Just little poignant nuggets of truth, goodness, and beauty that perhaps, more than just Catholics can appreciate (like soon to be Catholics!). I have a bigger idea, but, sadly no microphone... Perhaps my upcoming Confirmation will change things. God bless you, and all his other priests who have aided me in my return this year!
Thank you Friar!
I could tell that this was probably a harder video to film (and as someone who has incredible trouble talking with people about sensitive topics) I truly, and honestly, appreciate and admire you for posting this, God’s grace is amazing ❤️
This is so timely for me. I had fallen into a pattern of repetitive, check-it-off prayers, and it was becoming harder and harder to do. Sadly, this had led to more scrolling and less praying. At first, making and keeping this commitment felt good-productive even, but it grew increasingly impersonal. I have a relatively long commute each day, and I am now using RUclips to help me grow in my relationship with God by listening to Bible studies or Daily Mass rather than more frivolous things. I am early into this shift, but already I feel better-more productive. I have found myself marveling at the consistency and genius of Christ. So many “Ah, ha” moments and stirrings in my heart. I recommend using such time in this manner...washing dishes, doing laundry, etc. There is always time for God.
How do I start praying? What should I pray? HELP! The only thing I know is the Our Father, Hail Mary and the rosary. I like the rosary however, I have a newborn baby and feel like it would be a little too long for us to pray together (my baby & I). I want to pray with him so he sees me and knows the importance. Please give me names of prayers and I can look them up. Thank you 🙏🏼
The idea of prayer as nourishment was effective to me. For so long, I’ve been taken with the idea of a strict prayer routine, and like starting a new diet, the routine can be difficult to adopt.
Lately I’ve just really felt hungry for prayer, and every day is different! Some days it’s the readings, other days I reflect on the Saints. Nearly every day I find myself saying the rosary along with a video. Just like I don’t eat exactly the same foods every day, I don’t always pray the same way every day.
It changed a few practical habits as well, because I thirst for that prayer, so I now go through my day equipped to pray when I have a moment (like when you know you’ll need a snack later, so you pack a healthy protein bar so you don’t buy junk). I keep the readings with me, I have an app on my phone. If I have a spare moment, I’m less likely to turn to my “feed”. It just doesn’t feed me anymore.
Thank you for this wisdom.
I downloaded tinder because I get lonely and don’t trust God as much as I should. Eventually lust and masturbation. Please pray for me that I can not only know stuff about God, but actually know/love/trust Him. Thanks Father, and imma start praying at a consistent time every day.
Thank you! This is a wonderful message that I and many others on RUclips needed to hear. Thank you for speaking about this. A thought rather suddenly came into my mind earlier , “Prayer will be needed”, which lined up right with your talk. And after watching this video I will devote more time to prayer. Thank you again Father.
I have a question, iv always wondered this. First, when I was a kid our parish priest would very openly smoke cigarettes. He would have dinner at our friends house and would drink beer. My question is, do some priest smoke pot? Now that it is becoming legal. I find myself praying deeper. And feeling God easier after smoking pot. I mean no disrespect with this question. I just wondered about it.
Thank you so much. When I open to watch one of your videos after morning prayer, first I see all the news channels subscribed ... Thank you for praising us embracing challenge , it's so encouraging 🤍
New to rosary beads what’s it mean pray historic or similar word after doing your Hail Mary ? S. Please help as a returning Christian, relearning the bible etc thankyou
You really speak from the heart Father. Our Lord spoke hard truths so it’s fitting to hear them from our priests. It’s actually a relief sometimes to hear “no you don’t have to keep up with everything on the internet!” Thank you Father. :-)
Wow. What an inspired message 😳 thank you father 🙏🏽
Thank you Father for making this video...I do pray regularly but def need to think about this topic as I have been slacking off. Thank you for loving us enough to say what we needed to hear!
Thank you Fr. Mark-Mary, please keep encouraging us. I need to hear these truthful words, so please do not be shy or anxious about speaking truths like you've said in your video.
Oh boy, I cried through this video. This one, for me, hit so deep. All the time wasted on IG and YT to be made to feel less than because I didn't have the material possessions of another. It has wrecked my contentment level. I need to get back to basics for my well being; one of these being prayer/everyday.
I needed this today, I wanted to walk away and go back to the convenient more interesting fun. Instead I'll go to confession tomorrow and refocus. His yoke is light, and I know that, He brings joy and fulfillment and I know that too. Why do I try so hard to deny Him?
Hello father 👋, I can tell this was a hard topic for you. But, reality is the truth hurts but it heals eventually. It's hard nowadays to find people who can tell you the truth and who really care about your spiritual well-being. I pray that many young adults like myself take your advice and truly develop a relationship with God, now more than ever! God bless 🙏
Amen,
MARY Help of Christian, pray for us that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
fr Mark, you are the hidden treasure of RUclips. If this could come to wider audience and so, so many souls are in need. We are all living in great days of despair and thirst for God. And He seems far away. Unknown. Video like this put some light in this dark world. I am just a sinner, nothing I can do.
Fr. Mark-Mary, can you make a video in which you share information about your Franciscan name, why you chose it, what your birth-given first name is etc.?
This was such a powerful message...I am so glad to have come across this video. Thank you, Lord God for guiding me here.
Father, thank you for being bold and sharing these words. I know I desperately needed to hear them. My husband and I are in the process of converting to Catholicism and as a mother of a young child, I deeply desire to be an example for my little one. Your message has convicted me and challenged me to do better. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Blessings to you.
Thank you Father Mark. I use to pray once a day, now I pray more than 2 times a day. My mind and body are broken from the Canadian Army, but my spirit is still alive and I work on it all day everyday. It helps with my pain. God Bless!
Give the Lord your heart in prayer! Memorized and written prayers are wonderful to pray, but it is also important to use our own words and tell God how we feel/are. Prayer of all kinds is wonderful. Thank you, Father!
I really needed to hear this! I find that lately, because I'm back home bored with nothing to do, I find myself on my phone a lot more than I would be normally if I was in school. Hopefully, with some small steps, I can reverse this!
Yes, Yes and Yes again!
This is pure gold.
Thank God for inspiring this video and put it in your heart.
May He bless you and keep you helping us.
I love your talks very much! I find them informative and inspiring! How about throwing in a blessing at the end?
Thank you, Father Mark Mary, for your message of Truth. I needed to hear this. Thank you, Lord, for pursuing us.
Challenge #2 for all those who have met the challenge and pray every day. Go into your parish and collect some folks one at a time to pray with, in person or separately. Maybe come together each week, after mass, on a night at your home and share what God is doing in your prayer. Start small, maybe one or two people. Even if you are a terrified introvert. It is just so so cool!
You are a straight up G father! Simply said, yet powerful. I desire for that consistent daily prayer but get discouraged when I fail. Not letting myself get discouraged has been a battle and I can see the enemy using it as a way to keep me from praying.
My priest told me once that spiritual reading is good, but the most important thing is prayer. I didn't understand at first, but focused on prayer as my number one spiritual exercise and used godly study as my second. Many people look for prayer to chnage your life, when in reality it changes you from within.
Thank you for this message, Father! Yes, it is challenging, but it is something that has been on my mind too, and I know I need to make some changes in my life. May the Lord bless you!
Prayer is a gift to us from God. The Creator of the Universe allows us to speak directly to Him. How awesome is that?
So true, so true. You have just described my prayer life.. love ya, and keep up the great work.