The only thing I would add Brian would be that the reason why the sort of feasting which you have just described seems to some as not really a feast at all is probably something to do with our lack of rigour with our fasts. If we fast properly, then indulging in good food whilst still evading gluttony will be all the more enjoyable. And will feel more like a feast. God bless you for the work you are doing. Don't ever stop. Merry Christmas!
The Catholic Faith is not a religion of just fasting and denial . Its important to Feast and Fast in equal measure . There are times we should enjoy ourselves and just rejoice in the life God has given us and in the knowledge that He is Born and is our Salvation
I raised 175k and Maria Luisa Clare is to be thanked. I got my self my dream car 🚗 just last weekend, My journey with her started after my best friend came back from New York and saw me suffering in dept then told me about her and how to change my life through her. Maria L. Clare is the kind of person one needs in his or her life! I got a home, a good wife, and a beautiful daughter. Note!:: this is not a promotion but me trying to make a point that no matter what happens, always have faith and keep living!!
Spending time with the family, listening to beautiful Christmas music,having good food, a little bit of wine and sweets . It's a wonderful thing to celebrate the birth of our Lord.
Thank you Brian for reminding us not to overdo our feasting. While feasting we can still say no to that 2nd helping of a dessert we really love. When you 1st mentioned that you are not good at feasting I was reminded of my own troubles with feasting: my personal slothfulnes generally makes fasting easier than feasting.
Indeed I know what this is all about, I totally sympathize and frankly marginalized my own issues with fasting and feasting. I really appreciate this video.
A very Blessed Christmas to you Brian and your family carrying the spirit and blessing of Christmas into the new year. and keep up the wonderful work you do...
We’re going to be at a feast (DV) in heaven, at the wedding feast of the lamb. I’m not sure feasting has more spiritual pitfalls than fasting: intention and motivation is important.
In your joy this Christmas and Mardi Gras season, please remember to evangelize the lukewarm and the lost... with prayer, grace, and gentleness! There are so many who need our message of the tremendous good news of Jesus Christ, even in the West.
Normally during the year I buy the cheap store-brand coffee to drink but for a Christmas treat I buy one box of Starbucks Holiday blend which is really tasty. Merry Christmas everyone!
Brian. Have you considered perhaps that what you describe amounts to no more than a wrestling with the measurement problem and a sign of the times? Everything tends to lean into self-consciousness. The labour of attenuation. Uncomfortable, awkward, and mortifying. A default state reflecting the withdrawal of the Holy Ghost from the world and His withholding from even the faithful, as chastisement. Doesn't lend itself well to feasting, and yet we must, in gratitude and charity.
Gluttony is the inordinate attachment to food. This can be expressed in a number of ways, including over eating, preferring to eat only a certain quality of food, not waiting until meal time to eat, eating too quickly, and, also, eating too little. So we see that fasting (eating too little, or even eating only a low quality of food) might be considered a form of gluttony, IF we don't have our distinctions correct. And likewise of feasting. With the vice of gluttony, there's a certain "out of control-ness" to it. You can't but help to eat too much, or you just can't wait for supper time, you're so hungry, or the food's so good, etc. This is because in our fallen state, we have antecedent pleasure, which is a delight we take in the created good before we receive or possess it. This creates an inordinate desire in us, which leads to taking an action based upon our emotional desire for the thing, rather than the rational desire for it. All of our actions should be rationally based, not emotionally based. Thus, if we fast, we should not do so out of revulsion for our fatness, but out of love for God, a desire to complete His will with efficiency, a desire to maintain in health the body that He had given you, to mortify the flesh in order to bring it under control and avoid sin, and in order to prepare for some great event in the liturgical cycle. Likewise, when we feast, we may eat more than we ordinarily wouldn't (so long as it's not harmful to your health--so, within reason), we may snack on treats throughout the day, we may eat higher quality foods that we otherwise wouldn't, etc., so long as we're not doing it out of excessive love for the created good, but out of love for God, to celebrate His generous Providence, His divine mercy, and to remind ourselves of the glory and delights that God has prepared for those who love Him.
2 Timothy 1:8 KJV "Be not therefore ashamed of the testimony of our LORD, nor of me HIS prisoner: but be partaker of the afflictions of the Gospel according to the power of GOD; 9 WHO HAS SAVED US AND CALLED US with a Holy calling, NOT ACCORDING TO OUR WORKS BUT ACCORDING TO HIS OWN PURPOSE AND GRACE which was given us in CHRIST JESUS before the world began 10 but is now made manifest by the appearing of our SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, Who has abolished death, and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel"
Partaking in seasons of feasting/fasting doesn't mean our actions produce our own salvation (which you seem to be implying). We are simply orienting ourselves to receive the graces that God desires to give us. And if we use Christmas as an occasion to indulge in gluttony and drunkenness, our behavior will reject the gift of salvation that Christ has offered us. Our works cannot merit salvation, but they can reject it.
Brian. I see the Holy Spirit in you. I don’t see it in the pope. I know you will deny your greatness, but you are a better spiritual leader than anyone I know: you are blessed. Please realize it.
Well yeah, mainstream media,even catholic media, tends to prioritize the negative when it covers the Pope and little on his day to day pious work. It's equals more clicks, and it's best to ignore or be slow to judge/criticize.
Every time I open my RUclips feed, it’s nothing but angry or annoyed Catholic influencers in the thumbnails, like a youth group leader cosplaying as Sister Margaret Mary, glaring because I didn’t genuflect before hitting play. And why are all the influencers following the same trend as cable news or bickering comedy podcasts? They’re constantly fighting with one another. I catch myself clicking just to get my blood boiling before hitting the gym. Is this really what evangelization is about? Or have we turned sharing the faith into a spectator sport for online drama?
What advice would you give as we make this transition in the liturgical year?
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Spend a Holy Hour in front of your Church’s Crèche this year just gazing on and resting with the Baby Jesus.
The only thing I would add Brian would be that the reason why the sort of feasting which you have just described seems to some as not really a feast at all is probably something to do with our lack of rigour with our fasts.
If we fast properly, then indulging in good food whilst still evading gluttony will be all the more enjoyable. And will feel more like a feast.
God bless you for the work you are doing. Don't ever stop. Merry Christmas!
Take it easy with Christmas and do simple and less. And PRAY for conversion in Canada. 🇨🇦
Saint Stephen pray for us
The Catholic Faith is not a religion of just fasting and denial . Its important to Feast and Fast in equal measure . There are times we should enjoy ourselves and just rejoice in the life God has given us and in the knowledge that He is Born and is our Salvation
Love your videos, I’m omnivorous and pension off at 47 now 49 getting $83,000 biweekly. This video has truly inspired me in so many ways!!!
I’m feeling truly inspired.
Can you provide additional insights about the bi-weekly subject you mentioned?
$83k biweekly is extraordinary, please more context.🙏🏻
I raised 175k and Maria Luisa Clare is to be thanked. I got my self my dream car 🚗 just last weekend, My journey with her started after my best friend came back from New York and saw me suffering in dept then told me about her and how to change my life through her. Maria L. Clare is the kind of person one needs in his or her life! I got a home, a good wife, and a beautiful daughter. Note!:: this is not a promotion but me trying to make a point that no matter what happens, always have faith and keep living!!
Whoa 😲 I know her too!
Miss Maria Luisa Clare is an incredible person who has brought immense inspiration and positivity into my life.
I meagerly kicked off with $2k, and the results have been Jaw-dropping TBH!!!
It used to be 12 days of feasting 😊. Medieval Christianity was far more joyful and fun .
Spending time with the family, listening to beautiful Christmas music,having good food, a little bit of wine and sweets . It's a wonderful thing to celebrate the birth of our Lord.
Feasting does not have to mean a binge, but just one or two special treats. +
balance is key - advent is a MINOR lent. If we don't overdue fasting, we probably won't overdo "feasting" either.
"Hush temptation, tiny treat is speaking" 🤚
I spent my Christmas in prayer and fasting.
You mean Advent
Congratulations 👏 🙄
Thank you Brian for reminding us not to overdo our feasting. While feasting we can still say no to that 2nd helping of a dessert we really love.
When you 1st mentioned that you are not good at feasting I was reminded of my own troubles with feasting: my personal slothfulnes generally makes fasting easier than feasting.
I spent it calmly eating and having a few alcoholic beverages, tastefully of course at home with my mom and brother, while watching movies.
Lovely 🎄 ✝️
Thank you for your wise speech. You made me think about something I've always ignored or bypassed.
Thank you for your thoughts and words! Merry Christmas!!❤
Merry Christmas. Thank you. This was very helpful.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas !🙏🎄👑
Happy Feast of Stephen!!
Merry Christmas! 🎄🙏🏻
Fantastic advice here, Brian! Like a good pastor to those who are truly striving for holiness. Thank you so much!
Indeed I know what this is all about, I totally sympathize and frankly marginalized my own issues with fasting and feasting.
I really appreciate this video.
A very Blessed Christmas to you Brian and your family carrying the spirit and blessing of Christmas into the new year.
and keep up the wonderful work you do...
Merry Christmas!!!!!
We’re going to be at a feast (DV) in heaven, at the wedding feast of the lamb.
I’m not sure feasting has more spiritual pitfalls than fasting: intention and motivation is important.
Good advice! Merry Christmas!
Marry Christmas too you too! ! !
Thank you Brian , very interesting conversation ❤
Make sure you celebrate Christmas as a season
Yes! Well said;) peace be with you and your family! merry Christmas!
Thank you for this encouraging talk, Brian.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
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Love your videos Brian. Keep up the good work. A talk with E Michael Jones or Pinesap would be interesting or Candace Owens if you can manage that.
great video idea. Merry Christmas to you and your family Brian. Love and greetings from germany
Thank you, Brian. I need this. I will ponder your message.
In your joy this Christmas and Mardi Gras season, please remember to evangelize the lukewarm and the lost... with prayer, grace, and gentleness! There are so many who need our message of the tremendous good news of Jesus Christ, even in the West.
Normally during the year I buy the cheap store-brand coffee to drink but for a Christmas treat I buy one box of Starbucks Holiday blend which is really tasty. Merry Christmas everyone!
well stated
Brian. Have you considered perhaps that what you describe amounts to no more than a wrestling with the measurement problem and a sign of the times? Everything tends to lean into self-consciousness. The labour of attenuation. Uncomfortable, awkward, and mortifying. A default state reflecting the withdrawal of the Holy Ghost from the world and His withholding from even the faithful, as chastisement.
Doesn't lend itself well to feasting,
and yet we must, in gratitude and charity.
Gluttony is the inordinate attachment to food. This can be expressed in a number of ways, including over eating, preferring to eat only a certain quality of food, not waiting until meal time to eat, eating too quickly, and, also, eating too little.
So we see that fasting (eating too little, or even eating only a low quality of food) might be considered a form of gluttony, IF we don't have our distinctions correct. And likewise of feasting.
With the vice of gluttony, there's a certain "out of control-ness" to it. You can't but help to eat too much, or you just can't wait for supper time, you're so hungry, or the food's so good, etc. This is because in our fallen state, we have antecedent pleasure, which is a delight we take in the created good before we receive or possess it. This creates an inordinate desire in us, which leads to taking an action based upon our emotional desire for the thing, rather than the rational desire for it.
All of our actions should be rationally based, not emotionally based. Thus, if we fast, we should not do so out of revulsion for our fatness, but out of love for God, a desire to complete His will with efficiency, a desire to maintain in health the body that He had given you, to mortify the flesh in order to bring it under control and avoid sin, and in order to prepare for some great event in the liturgical cycle.
Likewise, when we feast, we may eat more than we ordinarily wouldn't (so long as it's not harmful to your health--so, within reason), we may snack on treats throughout the day, we may eat higher quality foods that we otherwise wouldn't, etc., so long as we're not doing it out of excessive love for the created good, but out of love for God, to celebrate His generous Providence, His divine mercy, and to remind ourselves of the glory and delights that God has prepared for those who love Him.
Amen 🙏🏻✝️
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Should we have abstained from meat today, this Friday after Christmas? I keep reading conflicting things about this
I am Italian and I am no a fan of gluttony. Especially the Christmas eve stuff of all that fish. We like very simple dishes and lunch. 😊
A lot of people just get drunk and overeat.
Yes a feast day is not meant to be glutinous.
Uploaded this too late
Sometimes the fastingis obeying Church rules.
2 Timothy 1:8 KJV "Be not therefore ashamed of the testimony of our LORD, nor of me HIS prisoner: but be partaker of the afflictions of the Gospel according to the power of GOD; 9 WHO HAS SAVED US AND CALLED US with a Holy calling, NOT ACCORDING TO OUR WORKS BUT ACCORDING TO HIS OWN PURPOSE AND GRACE which was given us in CHRIST JESUS before the world began 10 but is now made manifest by the appearing of our SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, Who has abolished death, and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel"
Partaking in seasons of feasting/fasting doesn't mean our actions produce our own salvation (which you seem to be implying). We are simply orienting ourselves to receive the graces that God desires to give us. And if we use Christmas as an occasion to indulge in gluttony and drunkenness, our behavior will reject the gift of salvation that Christ has offered us. Our works cannot merit salvation, but they can reject it.
Brian. I see the Holy Spirit in you. I don’t see it in the pope. I know you will deny your greatness, but you are a better spiritual leader than anyone I know: you are blessed. Please realize it.
You have some amazing eyes.
Well yeah, mainstream media,even catholic media, tends to prioritize the negative when it covers the Pope and little on his day to day pious work. It's equals more clicks, and it's best to ignore or be slow to judge/criticize.
@Sevenspent The media adore Francis. They completely ignore all the perverts he promotes and protects.
6:50 your "about" is pronounced a little too correctly for me to believe you're actually Canadian
That's how we pronounce it in most of Canada... Almost like the stereotypical pronunciation is an exaggerated stereotype. ;)
@ sus
I never realized T J Miller is your evil twin 😆
Special day for us in the diaconate community.
Thanks for an informative video, Brian.
Every time I open my RUclips feed, it’s nothing but angry or annoyed Catholic influencers in the thumbnails, like a youth group leader cosplaying as Sister Margaret Mary, glaring because I didn’t genuflect before hitting play. And why are all the influencers following the same trend as cable news or bickering comedy podcasts? They’re constantly fighting with one another. I catch myself clicking just to get my blood boiling before hitting the gym. Is this really what evangelization is about? Or have we turned sharing the faith into a spectator sport for online drama?
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Happy Mao's Birthday!
My birthday is today, so I always found it hilarious that I shared it with the Chairman.
Great message, Merry Christmas!