How to Avoid Being Ungrateful

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  • Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
  • There are so many gifts given to us every day that are so easy to overlook. What if we started thanking God for these gifts in a new way? Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us to appreciate our blessings while we have them, rather than complaining when they are taken from us. Gratitude is a powerful vehicle for change when we use the gifts given to us … and use them well.
    Fr. Mike is a presenter in Chosen: Your Journey Toward Confirmation (bit.ly/1Rfg9Kw) and Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (bit.ly/1PxbXYe).
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  • @jamesa3009
    @jamesa3009 3 года назад +3

    Each decade of the Rosary is a gold and jewel encrusted box of Gift.

  • @GregAitchison
    @GregAitchison 8 лет назад +100

    1. Count your blessings. 2. Have an attitude of gratitude. 3. Take the next step and do something with the gifts God has given you. - - - Awesome advice, once again, Fr. Mike! Thanks!!! (that's me being grateful for you and the Ascension Press team) :D

  • @sandyjeannette4617
    @sandyjeannette4617 2 года назад +3

    Today is Thanksgiving Day.
    My brother and I will have our version of Thanksgiving dinner.
    My brother has been disabled for 43 years.
    We thank God for our blessings each day.
    I thank God for him , he has shown me how God helps you when life goes array.
    Thank God from whom all Blessings flow, Thank Father, Son and Host Ghost

  • @mrjohnstgeorge
    @mrjohnstgeorge Год назад +1

    Use what I have for the benefit of someone else to experience the love of Christ Jesus. If we have breath and life, we have the holy spirit in us, thanks to Jesus! Use what God gives us fo rsomeone elses benefit. That is the essence of humble. To give someone else hope joy and love. Thank you Fr Mike.

  • @Andy-be4kp
    @Andy-be4kp 2 года назад +1

    Father Mike Schmitz, you truly are such a gorgeous and beautiful man inside and out. You have no idea how much you nourish my soul with your words of comfort and wisdom and your incredible sweet gaze that is always filled with such love and empathy ❤. Thank you for sharing your 🎁 and always making me smile/laugh on days when I thought I couldn't. God bless you abundantly and may the blessed Virgin Mary watch over you always ❤😊 ✌🕊🕊🕊
    P.S. I suffer from allergies and sinus pressure as well and what works like a charm to really clear your sinuses is just simple over the counter saline solution. I also take Oregano capsules and it also works great and like a charm to relieve your sinus pressure.

  • @eliaalmazan4259
    @eliaalmazan4259 6 лет назад +41

    I just overheard my parents saying I was ungrateful... And I don't want them to think that! I never thought I was ungrateful.

    • @cg8680
      @cg8680 3 года назад +1

      Wow what a blessing to hear it. Now it can be changed!

    • @charlescamilleri7078
      @charlescamilleri7078 3 года назад +1

      I'm very grateful for these videos

    • @besos4ellie762
      @besos4ellie762 11 месяцев назад

      same, i looked it up how to not be ungrateful because i realized they were right and I want to fix it

  • @glolagunzad4984
    @glolagunzad4984 2 года назад +5

    "When you're watching this from work, do it on your break' You're funny Father Mike . You think of everything!! LOVE it! God bless you. Praying for you 🙏🙏🙏

  • @schweitzer1
    @schweitzer1 7 лет назад +7

    Thanks father, that Arnie impression was awesome!😂😂

  • @justinthomas2961
    @justinthomas2961 4 года назад +7

    I just showed this at a prayer service today for 600+ students and staff at a catholic High School. Today's Gospel was Luke 4, and I was reflecting on being thankful. This video was spot on! I am so glad I found it, and I am thankful for your words! Grace and Peace to you!

  • @vincentpaiz2935
    @vincentpaiz2935 6 лет назад +4

    I watch you while I'm at work

  • @aidan6166
    @aidan6166 2 года назад +2

    This has made me feel grateful for everything and not take things for granted.😌

  • @laurenireland710
    @laurenireland710 3 года назад +1

    You shine Father!

  • @fortzhd4874
    @fortzhd4874 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this! God bless you Father Mike. Amen🙏🏼❤️✝️

  • @djegon8314
    @djegon8314 6 лет назад +7

    Thank You! God Bless! All best from Poland:)

  • @ms.mariannejollineau7049
    @ms.mariannejollineau7049 4 года назад +5

    God, thank you for Your many gifts. Holy Spirit, prompt me with gratitude -- heal and soften my heart -- help to use these gifts for your glory.

  • @veerarodrigues7073
    @veerarodrigues7073 4 года назад +4

    Thank you Lord for giving us Father Mike. God bless you too Father.

  • @grabert26
    @grabert26 8 лет назад +74

    Thank you. I discovered a video of yours by what I would normally say was happenstance, but I feel like God put it there for me. I am a wife, mother of 4 kids, and I work. I have felt so overwhelmed. I have been watching your videos this week, and it has fed my spirit more than anything recently. You may never read this, and that is fine. I wanted to let it be known though, that I am beyond blessed by these, and that I am thankful God led me to these and that they were available right when I needed them. Thanks.

    • @AscensionPresents
      @AscensionPresents  8 лет назад +24

      +PamelaAnne Overstreet So glad to here it!! Check out our channel page for tons more content to feed you on the journey! God bless you!

    • @julialindell3560
      @julialindell3560 6 лет назад +3

      Ascension Presents *hear

    • @leilavirtanen3024
      @leilavirtanen3024 6 лет назад +1

      Ascension Prese

    • @marcoferreira0223
      @marcoferreira0223 6 лет назад +11

      I feel the same way I've been feeling lost in my spiritual life and then a friend helped me discover these videos with Father Mike and I immediately felt so blessed. Thank you Father Mike and Ascension Presents for all your wonderful and hard work, you may not notice it but it's helping to change the lives of thousands of Catholics *heart* I just wish more people could see these videos, people who desperately need them

  • @greg2195
    @greg2195 7 лет назад +11

    Thank you for sharing your gift with me today Fr. Mike. Appreciate it.

  • @noreenroux4041
    @noreenroux4041 7 лет назад +14

    on my way to work while I'm waiting for the bus. I Thankful for the fact I can listen to it and it brings me joy while listening to it before work. Thank-you Father Mike.

  • @mariamarquez7417
    @mariamarquez7417 3 года назад +1

    Yes you are on point Father Mike
    When I was sick and even on a sitting position I can hardly breathe how much more When I walk even few steps
    So when the 1st time I was able to kneel during the Divine Mercy Chaplet for the whole time I cried and texted my daughter how grateful I am to our Almighty, that things we took for granted

  • @richardrivera4354
    @richardrivera4354 8 лет назад +15

    Thank you Father Mike S. For the uplifting words of God that flows through you.

  • @jerrycornelius3466
    @jerrycornelius3466 4 года назад +3

    “There’s something out there, waiting for us.And it ain’t no man”: Apologetics, Predator -style.
    Thanks Father Mike

  • @CatherineKoziatek
    @CatherineKoziatek 2 месяца назад

    I thank God for your gifts, including your sense of humor.
    I was given a chocolate fountain years ago as a thank you gift - which I had not asked for or expected. Used it once. Mega pain in the backside to clean. Stayed in storage for years. Finally gave it away. It may well stay there.

  • @charmendro
    @charmendro 6 лет назад +5

    Seems appropriate for this video: Thank You God! I am so grateful for showing me these videos, I’ve been asking for answers to questions and while I wasn’t given direct answers, I was given these videos as a form of wisdom so I know how to answer more questions rather than just the few I had! Truly an example of getting more than you asked for all because of the Lord! These videos came at a great time! I remember getting home and having all this anxiety and I saw a video with a priest in the thumbnail and thought “He probably knows what he’s talking about, maybe I can learn something” and I did ! Thank you Father Mike and most importantly, Thank You God!

  • @DanielWSonntag
    @DanielWSonntag 6 лет назад +34

    Ah yes, the secret is to use those gifts... they're not for me, but for sharing.

    • @angiesaudade
      @angiesaudade 2 года назад

      That's a beautiful mindset 😊

  • @soniapesquera6957
    @soniapesquera6957 3 года назад +1

    I am thankfull for you, everyday!!!

  • @susans9014
    @susans9014 6 лет назад +7

    Thank you Fr. mike for sharing your gift.

  • @trishah2924
    @trishah2924 8 лет назад +37

    Your channel is a gift!

  • @johnchan5748
    @johnchan5748 3 года назад +1

    We learn each day to use our gifts for God's Glory. Amen ❤️

  • @luisholloway570
    @luisholloway570 6 лет назад +4

    Have you used that gift FOR HIM. That stood out to me so much. Thank you , and Praise Jesus Christ.

  • @richardstagg31
    @richardstagg31 8 лет назад +10

    God bless you Fr.mike

  • @john.momo.
    @john.momo. 8 лет назад +11

    yes , I want to thank God now because you have used Fr. Mike to share this message !!! with love , momo a.k.a chinglenthoiba , India

  • @helenrosario1421
    @helenrosario1421 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for encouraging my heart. God bless u dear kind Fr Mike.

  • @garymurphy4188
    @garymurphy4188 8 лет назад +27

    Thanks Fr. Mike, I bought a juicer yesterday.

  • @alecianewman4226
    @alecianewman4226 Год назад +1

    Thank you for all your posts. Your insight and guidance and encouragement are much appreciated. I listen to you everyday. Thank you

  • @archalupa4077
    @archalupa4077 5 лет назад +4

    This is a perfect way to teach my students what to do with the Grace they will receive when they go to Confession!

  • @paulinekahn5225
    @paulinekahn5225 2 года назад +1

    Spot on Father

  • @amandamendoza2880
    @amandamendoza2880 4 года назад +4

    I love the way you say things..."There are a lot of things between you and the juice". Lol!

  • @st4ndswithfist
    @st4ndswithfist 4 года назад +4

    I thank God for father Mike and this channel. I really do. =)

  • @dennisjacob1081
    @dennisjacob1081 7 лет назад +9

    Thank you Father Mike for this advice

  • @abbywilliams4472
    @abbywilliams4472 7 лет назад +3

    these videos are my gift

  • @johnchan5748
    @johnchan5748 3 года назад +1

    It is a wonderful message to be thankful for the little things in our life. Thank you Jesus 🙏 Amen

  • @soniapesquera6957
    @soniapesquera6957 3 года назад

    I am THANKFULL for you!!

  • @NewNoise1
    @NewNoise1 3 года назад +1

    Thank you father mike. I will use every blessing our Father God gives me to the fullest and joy.

  • @p.e.gottrocks4528
    @p.e.gottrocks4528 6 лет назад +7

    I gots a attitude of gratitude. Thanks

  • @emmaculbertson373
    @emmaculbertson373 6 лет назад +14

    I'm so thankful for your wonderful videos! I love that you use your gift of wisdom to help others!!

  • @sharonvanert
    @sharonvanert 2 года назад +1

    I am very indifferent to verbally expressing how grateful I am. Friends say I’m so indifferent because I do not show thanks and enthusiasm for the kindness and help and beautiful gifts they shared with me.
    So sorry please forgive me;)

  • @EstamosEntreAmigos
    @EstamosEntreAmigos 7 лет назад +3

    Thanks father Mike!!!

  • @mariazabatta2491
    @mariazabatta2491 6 лет назад +3

    😊 Father u r a great gift thank U!😊

  • @lauradahlus
    @lauradahlus Год назад +1

    Yes! That is what I try to do everyday although at times it can be very challenging as often I feel I have been abandoned... 😭

  • @bestill7698
    @bestill7698 5 лет назад +4

    Your bracelet reminds me of the crown of thorns

  • @andreaarmstrong1829
    @andreaarmstrong1829 6 лет назад +7

    I Love this channel, one of the gift that God provides for all. 😊 Bless you Fr Mike & all the ascention presents team. Keep up the good work of our Lord! 🤗

  • @ruthnoelmarie...9061
    @ruthnoelmarie...9061 3 года назад +1

    Grateful for the el regato of la vida. 🙌🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻

  • @JayvrPaintings
    @JayvrPaintings 4 года назад +3

    Thanks brother Mike for the Encouraging words I needed that today.

  • @VipMike
    @VipMike 8 лет назад +12

    God bless.

  • @MsLenaCali
    @MsLenaCali 7 лет назад +4

    Thankyou🌸

  • @trayahzz537
    @trayahzz537 7 лет назад +12

    again, you've made things clear and to the point.

  • @samoinborut1339
    @samoinborut1339 7 лет назад +11

    Thank you.

  • @jonathangoodwin646
    @jonathangoodwin646 Год назад +1

    Good point when I was younger good health now I'm at age 66 I had bone on bone and my knees I had to retire early and I got a knee replacement they are much better but not 100% what I mean by that I'm not hurting anymore I can walk the only problem I have is whenever I'm at church to Neal I can't do very well so I knew part of the way

  • @llp7261
    @llp7261 2 года назад +1

    I needed to be reminded of this right now!!

  • @MQZ190
    @MQZ190 9 месяцев назад +1

    Mike Mike l miss you Mike 😝😝🙏🙏

  • @ninjatops99
    @ninjatops99 6 лет назад +3

    What if you are ungrateful for your gifts? What if you wished you had a different gift? What if the gift you have isn’t so glamorous? What if you think your gift isn’t helpful to others?
    For example ( I know this is cliche) but the “starving artist” is a really good description of this. Since if you’re an artist, your 1 never happy with what you produce 2 what you do produce doesn’t pay well so your often forced to get a job that brings you unhappiness but you got to pay bills 3 most often, what you produce isn’t appreciated until long after your dead.

    • @faithbreathes9598
      @faithbreathes9598 4 года назад +1

      1 Corinthians Chapter 12
      “1 Now concerning spiritual [gifts], brethren, I would not have you ignorant.
      2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.
      3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and [that] no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.
      4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
      5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
      6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
      7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
      8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
      9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
      10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another [divers] kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
      11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
      12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also [is] Christ.
      13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether [we be] Jews or Gentiles, whether [we be] bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
      14 For the body is not one member, but many.
      15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
      16 And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
      17 If the whole body [were] an eye, where [were] the hearing? If the whole [were] hearing, where [were] the smelling?
      18 But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.
      19 And if they were all one member, where [were] the body?
      20 But now [are they] many members, yet but one body.
      21 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
      22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:
      23 And those [members] of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely [parts] have more abundant comeliness.
      24 For our comely [parts] have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that [part] which lacked:
      25 That there should be no schism in the body; but [that] the members should have the same care one for another.
      26 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
      27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
      28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
      29 [Are] all apostles? [are] all prophets? [are] all teachers? [are] all workers of miracles?
      30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
      31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.”
      Thank God that he reminded me of such a beautiful verse!

    • @Andy-be4kp
      @Andy-be4kp 2 года назад

      @@faithbreathes9598 Thank you soo much for this Bible verse, I REALLY NEEDED TO SEE AND READ THIS, GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDUNTLY ❤✌

  • @haybelportal9475
    @haybelportal9475 7 лет назад +4

    Thank you Father Mike for the wonderful work you do in spreading your knowledge and faith. I personally have found your videos very helpful and useful. I am grateful for this gift!

  • @NbaLive4ever
    @NbaLive4ever 8 лет назад +13

    This was great! Made me aware about taking all our daily gifts for granted, and to thank God for it. Love the ending hahaha. Thanks Father Mike!

  • @arturobolanos9080
    @arturobolanos9080 8 лет назад +19

    I am grateful that you have this channel that you cover great topics. My prayers are with you to keep this channel going. Art Bolanos

  • @justovadiz1786
    @justovadiz1786 8 лет назад +3

    Thank you!

  • @lanfrancis5574
    @lanfrancis5574 7 лет назад +2

    God bless you for making this video! Jesus be with you and the entire team of Ascension Presents.

  • @remonaamituanai6805
    @remonaamituanai6805 7 лет назад +3

    God bless you Father!Loved this video.Deo Gratias.

  • @kelvinpickett7637
    @kelvinpickett7637 6 лет назад +3

    Thank you so much!!!!

  • @danamay1718
    @danamay1718 5 лет назад +2

    I'm very grateful I have a job.

  • @myjaney
    @myjaney 4 года назад +2

    thank you father mike, very cool

  • @lainla6211
    @lainla6211 4 года назад +1

    Gosh this is so good. Thank you Jesus for this gentle word of correction & love.

  • @Marie5321
    @Marie5321 2 года назад +1

    Thank you 😊 to reminde us

  • @suntahoannes7671
    @suntahoannes7671 3 года назад +1

    The miracle of love the only gift of knowing self thank you very

  • @bestill7698
    @bestill7698 5 лет назад +3

    Yes the after workn on the juicer, you get juiced out!! hahah
    Lovely message Father.. makes me think!

  • @leegonzales7096
    @leegonzales7096 Год назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @caitlinsimes6150
    @caitlinsimes6150 8 лет назад +12

    Awesome video Fr Mike, love your Arnie impersonation

  • @ruthnoelmarie...9061
    @ruthnoelmarie...9061 3 года назад +1

    🤣🤣🤣
    Dubsmash is a New York-based video sharing social media service application for iOS and Android. Founded in Germany by Jonas Drüppel, Roland Grenke, and Daniel Taschik, the company relocated from Germany to Brooklyn in 2016. On December 13, 2020, Reddit announced it had acquired Dubsmash.
    NO. Heard about that unholy land from Bishop Barron. 🙏🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻

  • @marcuswiseman24
    @marcuswiseman24 2 года назад +1

    you are awesome

  • @MsCorina222
    @MsCorina222 5 лет назад +1

    YES

  • @constancerussell50
    @constancerussell50 3 года назад

    I love this message. Yes we can become totally ungrateful because we're spoiled. I think my Grandkiddies are spoiled & I look at myself yet I am spoiled. So break out the gifts & let's use them to serve each other:) I'm capable of helping others so I intend to offer my help whenever I can.

  • @SevenDeMagnus
    @SevenDeMagnus 3 года назад

    Thanks Fr.

  • @talibasnyder3032
    @talibasnyder3032 4 года назад

    Thank you Father. This is a lesson we should all learn.

  • @yvobalcer
    @yvobalcer 7 лет назад +3

    I actually found this interesting.

  • @JYO2023
    @JYO2023 4 года назад

    I do not have that problem I am very grateful for what anybody does for me but I appreciate the subject thank you

  • @christianculver3404
    @christianculver3404 7 лет назад +4

    What should I do in a time of scarcity and drought?

  • @santi7616
    @santi7616 4 года назад +2

    this video is going to go very well to me , I've just discovered it, (you have so many and so interesting that it is a joy to discover new videos even if they are from a a few years ago, always interesting. ) I have to learn to be more grateful , definitely. so, therefore as always, thanks father mike, very grateful for your videos and your sympathy and that positive energy that you transmit, really , I really mean it, you're kind of an angel in this world so full stress, speed, haste, selfishness and people who watch for themselves even in their own families, many more people should watch these videos and the world would go much better, I'm sure , after watching a video of yours, I encourage myself much more and I have more hopes. thank you.always, best regards. santi :-) and happy now¡¡¡ ;-)

  • @davidbarreto9510
    @davidbarreto9510 3 года назад

    How can I get as smart as you. You are awsome sir.

  • @jamiewilliams8107
    @jamiewilliams8107 Год назад +1

    Never bite the hand that feeds you

  • @urmomisabomb9296
    @urmomisabomb9296 3 года назад

    Thank you

  • @emilymckellar7443
    @emilymckellar7443 3 года назад +1

    He said his opening line slower than usual... is he okay? lol. Anyways, great video. I needed this.

  • @alicepickering2388
    @alicepickering2388 4 года назад +2

    nice video, you have got great energy and your point was clear and very good x

  • @ulrohermit1369
    @ulrohermit1369 Год назад +1

    Wow

  • @ljp9402
    @ljp9402 3 года назад +1

    i have sinned so bad in the past God is so mad at me. i was so ungrateful. please pray i get delivered.than kyou

    • @maryangilletta1249
      @maryangilletta1249 3 года назад

      Me too. But, God is merciful and forgives our sins. Do what I do go to confession and confess your sins. No time like the present to take out the spiritual garbage!! Guilt is a waste of time. God is forgiving when we repent and turn to Him. I will pray for you!🙏🙏

  • @marialeonorcobo8962
    @marialeonorcobo8962 4 года назад

    Beautiful video

  • @Pinkypinkpanther70
    @Pinkypinkpanther70 3 года назад

    Love your shirt.

  • @ecbailey07
    @ecbailey07 8 лет назад +7

    I also do the *sniff* thing. Let me know if you come into some permanent Breathe Right strips.

  • @ann13munoz
    @ann13munoz 7 лет назад +4

    hahaha! more arnold!!!

    • @marietheresa7866
      @marietheresa7866 4 года назад +1

      O
      Spot on !! Just trying to jog my memory as to who Fr Mike resembles.
      ThanQ so much ! Yes , it's Schwarzenegger all the way !
      And Fr Mike's shares are so precious, am downloading them for offline viewing n sharing as well.
      Wow ! JESUS is Awesome to have Chosen for HIS outreach folks across the human spectrum : from the humble to the high, from the mighty to the meek !
      Love U so much YESHUA for your Gift of Fr. Mike and All those Shepherds young and older, who also speak as one of us and so touch our hearts to the core . AMEN.
      Plz JESUS, keep satan and his pomps away from Fr Mike.

  • @FreedomandBaconHomestead
    @FreedomandBaconHomestead 8 лет назад +14

    Arnold... dubsmash...??? Share!

  • @anthonymonteiro5743
    @anthonymonteiro5743 4 года назад

    yes, i like dubsmash too, Father