I am so grateful for the internet and having found Father Mike. The Catholic Church needs more priests like him. I love how he speaks truth and never waters it down. His voice is so needed in our society. Thank you Father Mike !
Thank you Fr. Mike for speaking on mortal sin. And on adultery. and on reminding people when they do something wrong. God bless for the powerful sermon.
Lord Jesus the enemy comes to kill, steal and destroy. To separate and divide. Please open our eyes to see the work of the enemy in our own lives and to run to you for help and guidance. Oh please give us wisdom to understand the enemy always seeks to destroy our new lives with you so may we always keep watch and pray. You alone can preserve us through all the attacks. We praise you. We need you. Amen.
Today, my wife and I are celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. We have had many good days and some very bad days. Loving each other can only take you so far, it's loving God and loving each other that has kept our marriage strong. God bless all married couples.
Fabulous homily! Unfortunately, we didn't hear anything like this at our Mass today - some of our clergy have become liberal. Our Lady warned at Akita, Japan, that "The Church will become full of those who will accept compromise". We must resist it.
@@kathleenfrancis1872 Francis is indeed a cancer trying to rot the heart of the Catholic Christian Church. I read just today that one of the new Cardinals he just appointed is a LGBT activist. I believe there is a split coming in the Catholic Church, especially in America, if the Vatican continues it's downward slide into moral relativism, compromise with the sinful world, and the rejection of Church tradition that is based on the Word of God.
Thank you Rev Fr Mike. It takes COURAGE to honestly speak on this very sensitive subject of divorce within the Roman Catholic Church. God bless you for your eloquent homily.❤ May the Holy Spirit always be your guide. Family life has broken down due to the absense of MINDFULLNESS.❤
I wish folks knew what the Lord says about divorce, and what the Word says about the implications of divorce, before they get married. This is another message I wish were in school curriculum. Thanks for talking about this message, PaPa!
JMJT “ As for me and my household we will serve the Lord “ Father is right - he could have given us @ 12 different sermons ! This sermon should go viral it is THAT important to saving our souls and others ! NEVER stop prayjng for Gods graces and never leave the Catholic Church . It’s our way HOME . Father Mike is leading us there . 🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️ .LET US REMAIN FAITHFUL !!!
So powerful and true Fr Mike. Wouldn’t it be a miracle if this became a “Main Stream” news story! God help us. So painful to observe the erosion of Faith, family and morality😢🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I live in Tupelo and have heard so many favorable comments about Father Mike. I just tuned in. I see why! What an incredible ambassador for Christ and the gospel
Courtship. Wow, there's a word I haven't heard in a looong time. Thank YOU for preaching the TRUTH Fr. Mike. Why is it so difficult these days for priests to preach the truth? Sadly we will never hear these words from our Parish priest. We love him and we will continue to pray for him.
Please pray for true repentance for all those living in adulterous and unholy unions; especially those who scandalize their children and community San Antonio TX
Powerful message Fr. Mike. How I wish I had had your spiritual guidance when I was young. I pray your words reach the people who need it most. Thank you and may may God continue blessing you
Fr. Mike, what a powerful sermon- you are a gift from God to us and I thank God every time I hear your sermons! You speak the truth which we all need to hear! May God bless you always!🙏
My mother (of 10) used that same line as Billie Grahams wife! It’s so important to inform & correct errors of things people know, haven’t learn or don’t understand. You have no idea how what might be known to many is basic training for others. Thank you for putting it so well🙏☦️
Divine Mercy Shrine /Church has many valuable talks on youtube. By Father Chris Alar and others they take you back to seminary or Sunday School lessons for Catholics. Like a refresher course on the tenants of our faith. I knew about the hour fast before receiving the Eucharist but only thanks to them. I never realized the beauty in Catholocism until i started watching or listening to these talks.
The most amazing homily in regard to divorce and the family that I have ever heard. We should use it in every marriage preparation. So well put together. Only the Holy Spirit cou inspire such a clear message. Thank you !
Oh my goodness. He said the "F" word in church. I was starting to think "Family" is a bad word. I have never heard that word in church. No subject is taught as poorly as family building. The average person gets zero training in family building. I remember being young, I knew the law but that doesn't help much, so confused, young people need so much training, just like any other subject. That is the one thing that caused me lose faith in the church, no family plan. So many people never get married or get into bad marriages. Thank you for saying the word.
Looog time ago, when I was in elementary school, the girls had special class, once a week, forgot the name, but it was all about teaching girls how to be a mother, a house wife. How to sew, how to change diaper, how to cook. The boys had class on how to be a man, how to be the head of the household, carpentry, farm work, banking. Look now what the evildoers are teaching!
God's commandments, we obey no matter what the world does. When we are commanded to sin or anything that takes us away from God, then we rebel. God is truth but the government will never replace God. An important distinction!
I was edified when you told us about the daily communicant that you reminded about the hour fast before receiving the Holy Eucharist. We need our pastors to remind us of "small" things as much as great ones. The Office of Readings today: "Pastors who lack foresight hesitate to say openly what is right because they fear losing the favour of men."
We are on God's time, He wakes us up when we're ready, I was ready in 2018. It's not our fault you went way to far it became obvious to a point everything is crumbling before it's supposed to ... just like me you have to just stay strong and deal with whatever comes your way.
Father Mike, I'm a day late after traveling to see my grandson this weekend. But, I have for you, a cute, but sad, story. I have a neighbor where his parents are separated. She has a boyfriend and the father has a girlfriend. They are all Catholic. When I asked him, even though I believe in the sanctity of marriage, why they were only separated and not divorced, this was his response: "Catholics don't get divorced!" Incredible the misunderstanding of sin.
Really tremendous sermon, Fr Mike, about a very, very tough subject in today's world. Honestly, I don't know how our society today can be reformed and brought back to Jesus without almost destroying it first- and I think that's what we're going to see. The sinful nature of our world has reached a point that it is negatively impacting the survival of the human race. I guess that's where the Second Coming literally takes place?
Hmm..."so many weddings are scheduled for next year...it's crazy" I listen often to Fr. Mike. I appreciate his clear and forcefull teaching. There can be a bit more nuounce. It's not all doom and gloom. I am seeing a clear increase in participation in the Mass in the parish I attend in NYC by both sexes in their 20's and 3'0's.
THE BEST homily on marriage and the family ever preached. Fr. Mike, you are loved by honest Baptists, don't worry! Dear God, thank you for this precious man who chose to serve you by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Unfortunately, most couples are in a mortal sin in adultery, and if you get married 3 or 4 times with different men it is horst , then the first one, in gods eyes it becomes an abomination 😢🙏 and most they think that it's OK God is love and merciful so they think that our lord it's going to forget his law and his justice 😢🙏
I agree! When Father asked the question, that was my answer too! We need true conversions of hearts to Jesus and His teachings! This world has a Jesus problem!
1 Cor 11:27 Tradition is one had to be fully 'fessed up in a state of Grace to go receive. Also, fasted. I think the reason behind is that it was a community meal in the past and people were coming for second servings (chancing their arm for more food I guess) at the expense of those whom didn't get to eat yet. Today I couldn't go because I had to have coffee to wake me up to get me to Church.
Christ told St Peter that He would build Hs Church Himself. also Psalm127 'Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it.' 1 Thessalonians 4:11 'Study to be quiet..' 'Pray unnoticed, according to the words of Jesus. Do not rebel.
As someone who goes to a Baptist Church now , after being a catholic attendee. ..This priest is on top of the game , he knows his stuff...
I am so grateful for the internet and having found Father Mike. The Catholic Church needs more priests like him. I love how he speaks truth and never waters it down. His voice is so needed in our society. Thank you Father Mike !
Thank you Fr. Mike for speaking on mortal sin. And on adultery. and on reminding people when they do something wrong. God bless for the powerful sermon.
Lord Jesus the enemy comes to kill, steal and destroy. To separate and divide. Please open our eyes to see the work of the enemy in our own lives and to run to you for help and guidance. Oh please give us wisdom to understand the enemy always seeks to destroy our new lives with you so may we always keep watch and pray. You alone can preserve us through all the attacks. We praise you. We need you. Amen.
They do not want to hear it. They would rather live in mortal sin.
Today, my wife and I are celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. We have had many good days and some very bad days. Loving each other can only take you so far, it's loving God and loving each other that has kept our marriage strong.
God bless all married couples.
Congratulations!
🎉❤Happy Anniversary! Many more happy years🎉❤❤
thank you for sharing that
Probably the best sermon on marriage I've ever heard.
I totally agree Anna!!!!!
Fabulous homily! Unfortunately, we didn't hear anything like this at our Mass today - some of our clergy have become liberal. Our Lady warned at Akita, Japan, that "The Church will become full of those who will accept compromise". We must resist it.
Some? The problem comes from the top "The Woke Pope" it dribbles down to the rest.
@@kathleenfrancis1872 Francis is indeed a cancer trying to rot the heart of the Catholic Christian Church. I read just today that one of the new Cardinals he just appointed is a LGBT activist. I believe there is a split coming in the Catholic Church, especially in America, if the Vatican continues it's downward slide into moral relativism, compromise with the sinful world, and the rejection of Church tradition that is based on the Word of God.
Thank you, Father Michael, for speaking the truth once again. Let's all pray for marriages to be blessed, holy and sacremental.
I wish and pray that i would hear these messages in my own Catholic Church! God bless you, Fr. Mike!🙏🏻
You are not alone! Thank God we found Fr. Mike!
“We repent. We don’t rebel.” …even when the truth is hard to hear
Thank you Fr.
Thank you Rev Fr Mike.
It takes COURAGE to honestly speak on this very sensitive subject of divorce within the Roman Catholic Church.
God bless you for your eloquent homily.❤ May the Holy Spirit always be your guide.
Family life has broken down due to the absense of MINDFULLNESS.❤
Maybe faithfulness, one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Someone once told me “a good marriage is two good forgivers”. Thank you Fr Mike. God bless you.🙏
Aint that the truth. .
I wish folks knew what the Lord says about divorce, and what the Word says about the implications of divorce, before they get married. This is another message I wish were in school curriculum.
Thanks for talking about this message, PaPa!
I don’t know how I discovered your podcast Father but I’m glad I did .
Greetings from England .
Always,always feeding your lambs! Thank you Fr Mike & May God bless you always🙏🏻
JMJT
“ As for me and my household we will serve the Lord “ Father is right - he could have given us @ 12 different sermons ! This sermon should go viral it is THAT important to saving our souls and others ! NEVER stop prayjng for Gods graces and never leave the Catholic Church . It’s our way HOME . Father Mike is leading us there . 🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️
.LET US REMAIN FAITHFUL !!!
Faithfulness is a gift of Holy Spirit.❤
Yup !🙏
So powerful and true Fr Mike.
Wouldn’t it be a miracle if this became a “Main Stream” news story!
God help us. So painful to observe the erosion of Faith, family and morality😢🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
FR MIKE, outstanding homily on a Tuff Subject and you do it was such Grace ...please continue with your teaching ❤❤❤
Not just teaching but encouraging messages.❤️
Catholics need to be speaking out against No Fault Divorce laws like they do abortion laws
I live in Tupelo and have heard so many favorable comments about Father Mike. I just tuned in. I see why! What an incredible ambassador for Christ and the gospel
Wow! Very powerful! Thank you Father!
Amen Fr Mike.
Beautifully executed with your concluding words,”we repent,we don’t rebel “.
I will take that to heart.
Courtship. Wow, there's a word I haven't heard in a looong time. Thank YOU for preaching the TRUTH Fr. Mike. Why is it so difficult these days for priests to preach the truth? Sadly we will never hear these words from our Parish priest. We love him and we will continue to pray for him.
I will never hear anything like this these days, haven't for years. I am in Australia!
In my church in London we had 1 wedding last year. That is the state of our faith over here
These are hard truths, for sure. But truths we all need to hear
From New Mexico…….Bless you for your words in God’s name.
Blessings from New Mexico here too.💗🙏
In Jesus name.❤
If it's the Truth do not be afraid to say it. God bless you Father.
Thank You Rev. Mike O'Connor For Another Excellent Sermon Today & God Bless! ⛪
Amen! 🙏
This priest is wide awake. He is a powerful preacher
I've never met him, but wish to meet him. He pulls no punches in his homilies but delivers with charity.
Bravo, Father! We need more homilies like this! 🙏🙏🙏
Please pray for true repentance for all those living in adulterous and unholy unions; especially those who scandalize their children and community San Antonio TX
Powerful message Fr. Mike. How I wish I had had your spiritual guidance when I was young. I pray your words reach the people who need it most. Thank you and may may God continue blessing you
God Bless you Fr. Mike! I’m an Orthodox Christian Man who respects you and how your true message of the Lords Gospel rings true and clear….AMEN.
Excellent Fr. O'Connor!
Fr. Mike, what a powerful sermon- you are a gift from God to us and I thank God every time I hear your sermons! You speak the truth which we all need to hear! May God bless you always!🙏
My mother (of 10) used that same line as Billie Grahams wife! It’s so important to inform & correct errors of things people know, haven’t learn or don’t understand. You have no idea how what might be known to many is basic training for others. Thank you for putting it so well🙏☦️
Divine Mercy Shrine /Church has many valuable talks on youtube. By Father Chris Alar and others they take you back to seminary or Sunday School lessons for Catholics. Like a refresher course on the tenants of our faith. I knew about the hour fast before receiving the Eucharist but only thanks to them.
I never realized the beauty in Catholocism until i started watching or listening to these talks.
Thanks Father for your homily. You hit the nail on the head. I am listening to this truth that Jesus told from Australia
The most amazing homily in regard to divorce and the family that I have ever heard. We should use it in every marriage preparation. So well put together. Only the Holy Spirit cou inspire such a clear message. Thank you !
Thank you Fr Mike for all of your words today 🙏🏻🕊✝️🕊🙏🏻
Thank you Fr.Mike for your Wisdom and Guidance
This sermon was hard hitting but it needed to be said and it needs to be heard
Amen !
Fantastic homily.
Thank you Father 🙏
Bless you bless me Fr. O'Connor from Delaware.
God bless you Father.
We know we can count on you when it happens!
PRAISE GOD 🙏 GOD BLESS YOU FATHER MIKE!!!! FINALLY, THE TRUTH IS BEING SPOKEN 🙏♥️🙏
Loved this! God bless you, Fr. Mike!! 🙏✝️
Oh my goodness. He said the "F" word in church. I was starting to think "Family" is a bad word. I have never heard that word in church. No subject is taught as poorly as family building. The average person gets zero training in family building. I remember being young, I knew the law but that doesn't help much, so confused, young people need so much training, just like any other subject. That is the one thing that caused me lose faith in the church, no family plan. So many people never get married or get into bad marriages. Thank you for saying the word.
Looog time ago, when I was in elementary school, the girls had special class, once a week, forgot the name, but it was all about teaching girls how to be a mother, a house wife. How to sew, how to change diaper, how to cook. The boys had class on how to be a man, how to be the head of the household, carpentry, farm work, banking. Look now what the evildoers are teaching!
Amen amen! Thank you Fr. Mike.
Fantastic talk Fr O'Connor 👏👏 God Bless you and Thanks 🙏 👍 🇮🇪 ☘️
Thank you Father Mike for your great homily God bless you from Canada ❤
God bless you, Father Mike.
Fabulous teaching!! Thank you
Thank you Fr Mike.. Amen
Father Mike 🙏 Excellent insights as usual 🙏 Thank you again from 🏴 Scotland 🏴
God's commandments, we obey no matter what the world does. When we are commanded to sin or anything that takes us away from God, then we rebel. God is truth but the government will never replace God. An important distinction!
Great homily, always on point.
Well said Father Mike.
Fr Mike thank you for blessing us with the TRUTH, Amen. May God save our souls and we repent in Jesus name.
fantastic thank you Father
PS married 39 years by God's grace
Thanks
I was edified when you told us about the daily communicant that you reminded about the hour fast before receiving the Holy Eucharist. We need our pastors to remind us of "small" things as much as great ones. The Office of Readings today: "Pastors who lack foresight hesitate to say openly what is right because they fear losing the favour of men."
Thank you, Fr. Mike a Homily, my husband and I should have watched together.
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We are on God's time, He wakes us up when we're ready, I was ready in 2018. It's not our fault you went way to far it became obvious to a point everything is crumbling before it's supposed to ... just like me you have to just stay strong and deal with whatever comes your way.
Thank you Fr for speaking the truth. May God bless you.
Father Mike, I'm a day late after traveling to see my grandson this weekend. But, I have for you, a cute, but sad, story. I have a neighbor where his parents are separated. She has a boyfriend and the father has a girlfriend. They are all Catholic. When I asked him, even though I believe in the sanctity of marriage, why they were only separated and not divorced, this was his response: "Catholics don't get divorced!" Incredible the misunderstanding of sin.
Really tremendous sermon, Fr Mike, about a very, very tough subject in today's world. Honestly, I don't know how our society today can be reformed and brought back to Jesus without almost destroying it first- and I think that's what we're going to see. The sinful nature of our world has reached a point that it is negatively impacting the survival of the human race. I guess that's where the Second Coming literally takes place?
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🙏🙏🙏
Hmm..."so many weddings are scheduled for next year...it's crazy"
I listen often to Fr. Mike. I appreciate his clear and forcefull teaching. There can be a bit more nuounce. It's not all doom and gloom. I am seeing a clear increase in participation in the Mass in the parish I attend in NYC by both sexes in their 20's and 3'0's.
dear fr. Mike....please contact publishers clearing house and make me a finalist....
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Violence and mistrust is the worlds problem also
THE BEST homily on marriage and the family ever preached. Fr. Mike, you are loved by honest Baptists, don't worry! Dear God, thank you for this precious man who chose to serve you by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Unfortunately, most couples are in a mortal sin in adultery, and if you get married 3 or 4 times with different men it is horst , then the first one, in gods eyes it becomes an abomination 😢🙏 and most they think that it's OK God is love and merciful so they think that our lord it's going to forget his law and his justice 😢🙏
THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS THE WORLD'S GODLESSNESS. PERIOD.
I agree! When Father asked the question, that was my answer too! We need true conversions of hearts to Jesus and His teachings! This world has a Jesus problem!
When Marriages Fail, Children are the Losers, Security gone, Shame also. You suffer grievously. Escape. You distrust.
We truly have lost our ways 😢
Is it scriptural not to eat an hour before Holy Communion? I have not seen this in the Word.
Let me know if anyone has seen this.
It is a Church discipline
Yes it's a holy discipline. You about to receive Jesus into your heart and soul. Makes perfect sense. It's beautiful
1 Cor 11:27
Tradition is one had to be fully 'fessed up in a state of Grace to go receive.
Also, fasted. I think the reason behind is that it was a community meal in the past and people were coming for second servings (chancing their arm for more food I guess) at the expense of those whom didn't get to eat yet.
Today I couldn't go because I had to have coffee to wake me up to get me to Church.
Divorce is a grave sin in itself.
Search Mary’s advocates for more information.
What about Jesus?
Christ told St Peter that He would build Hs Church Himself. also Psalm127 'Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it.' 1 Thessalonians 4:11 'Study to be quiet..' 'Pray unnoticed, according to the words of Jesus. Do not rebel.
Intolerance for one another.
What world view do we have?
Indeed.
That's made me pause.
For a very long time to think.
disregard for human life and God's laws
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