🙋😀day156. I am still playing catch up. Still need to finish getting my computer fixed. Warning do not leave your lap- top plugged in constantly as that is what fried my motor.😢 Hope all is well with you.❤🙏
Yes, It's called The Miracle Worker. It's because of that movie I've referred to some the providers my special needs kids have had over the years as "miracle workers" because of how well they worked with my children and because of how much progress they made through their help.
Day 156..! How the Liturgy is Celebrated… still catching up. What a joy to hear you more than once in one day..! Speak Lord. Your servant is listening. Show me Your signs. 😔😔😔 Thank you for Fr. Mike. We cannot do this without him. WOW… another FABULOUS LESSON..! ❤❤❤ I get so excited when YOU get excited..!! ❤❤❤ I CANNOT WAIT to hear you again. I am praying for you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Please pray for me. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 God bless. ❤❤❤
Father, may everything that I do this day, whether it be full of joy or pain, whether it be full of love or of grief, I ask that everything I go through today be offered to you just like Jesus offered everything to you. It is in his name we pray. Amen. 6/5/2023
The celebration of the liturgy is interwoven with signs and symbols whose meaning is rooted in creation and in human culture. The signs and symbols are determined by the events of Old Testament (e.g. Passover) and is fully revealed in the person and work of Christ (e.g.breaking the bread and sharing the cup). These signs and symbols have spiritual power and come to us through the sacraments. 🙏
Father..loved the call out to Helen Keller.. what a #1 trooper she was, as was Annie Sullivan!..can't forget her persistence! But yes, the signs & symbols introduced by God were oh so pertinent in the Old Covenant for the actions of Jesus to bring them to their salvific honor into the New Covenant! I loved making all of my Sacraments & get so excited for the members of my family & friends whenever their babies & children are preparing for theirs. God love each & every one of them! 💞 I'm praying for you Fr. Mike for the fantastic job you continue to do each day/night, as well as the entire CIY Community. God bless! 💒✝️🙏🌟🕊🙇♀️💜
Thank you, Fr. Mike. Praying for you and all who are listening to this podcast. May what you share continue to touch us and bring us closer to Our Lord. And may the Holy Spirit continue to be with you and guide you, always. God bless.
The elevation of everyday signs communicated through the Sacraments....wow, yup, mind blown! Thanks Fr Mike and I love that you are always praying for us, trust that we are praying for you too. 🥰
Fr Mike, Beautiful opening prayer: “The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And the expanse [of heaven] is declaring the work of His hands.” Psalms 19:1
Good morning Fr Mike. So happy to hear you do the Alpha course. I’ve been so blessed to do it three times. Thank you every day for your teaching. Please pray for me and my family. God bless you always
Sorry for the careless responders. You are like all of us; walking the journey of faith; your Catholic walk. I want to ask; are you still going for treatments.
Around day 142; you had to go back to the hospital for more treatments. So I had put you first on the prayer list here; and we pray for you. We just prayed for your treatments; because: that's all you said; that you needed more treatments.
Thanks sooo much for day 156 - you have really broke some problems I’ve had understanding one little thing! I’m so thankful to you and our LORD! Means so much through Signs and Symbols. You explain perfectly, Fr Mike! 🧡 🧡 🧡
Heavenly Father be with all of us journeying this CIAY, give us revelation that peels the scales from our eyes and fills our hearts with gratitude and purpose. amen
God bless you too Father Mike and everyone else on the CIAY journey. I understand the signs and symbols concept, but Transubstantiation is abit of a mystery at the moment. Hopefully that will be explained later.
Padre, your explanations are phenomenal. Thank you!! Father in Heaven thank You for the Gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Thank You for the Gift of the Holy Spirit who nurtures us with Love and Guidance. Father we thank You for being Our Father and calling us all to more thoroughly learn the catechism, which is genius by the way. Father, thank You for calling Pope Francis, Father Mike and all priests and religious. I pray that tons of people will answer the call and follow in Father Mike's footsteps. Lord God, to be more specific, please gift Father Mike extraordinarily with more graces/gifts because, Lord, he is exactly what this world needs. He is so humble and is also fluent in the gift of gab but he uses it for Your Glory. If more people listened to him, Truly listened and followed his advice, the world would be a much better place. Alot of people are busy playing cat and mouse games and focusing on anything but You. How Patiently Loving You are. But I do believe that those in office, those who have the public's ear, those of the money trail would do well listening to Father Mike Schmitz. It could save lives. It could save souls. Jesus, Mary and Joseph pray for us. In the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. ❤
Alpha evening...Father, that was celebrated each day growing up in the U.P. We were the Village of Alpha. Today is June 5, 2023 - 79 years ago, in 1944, my mother gave me birth. I can't believe that. The best gift I received then was natural life, followed by Baptism. Today's gift is being here with everyone at CIY. Father, it's time for you to visit our Diocese. Last year, eight men became priests. Not to be outdone, this year, there were nine men ordained! We are truly blessed. Note, I live in Virginia and the diocese is Arlington with the many ordinations
@@GeorgeAlexa Sir, I am glad to hear this news; some from another organization; got some negative feedback; and I defended that person; because: I pray for that person every day for healing of his body; and so, I defended him. I am grateful for the work you are doing. GBY.
Thank you Father Mike!❤❤❤ 1146 Signs of the human world. In human life, signs and symbols occupy an important place. As a being at once body and spirit, man expresses and perceives spiritual realities through physical signs and symbols. As a social being, man needs signs and symbols to communicate with others, through language, gestures, and actions. the same holds true for his relationship with God. Thank you God my creator. Thank you Most Blessed Trinity!❤❤❤
Thank you Fr Mike😊,excited when you mentioned Alpha..I'm an alpha leader,we run a course every year our parish. CIY..thank you for this.God bless you and your team.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion have mercy on us and on the whole world. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us 🫀🔥✝️ Made it to day 156 my 36th birthday 😅
So grateful that Fr Mike not only reads the Catechism to us but takes the time and cooperates with the Grace to expand on the text. He gives us a more lush meditation.
I love this explanation of so much! Thank you Father Mike for sharing this beautiful picture of the way we live in Christ. Imagining what you are saying..it’s such a help of signs and symbols of reality, make present.❤️✝️🙏
Thanks, Fr Mike. I was just reading about Helen Keller. How remarkable that she was able to learn to speak, and was able to graduate from College, all while being deaf and blind. There are so many ways to learn and understand. God's creation is extraordinary, and it all leads to Him. God Bless.
Thank you for teaching Water of life; and the sign of it is; every sacrament is involving water; and then; communication begins; like Helen Keller; Oh, it means this; or it means that; praise ye the Lord, I finally got it. Let's not forget to pray for the bringer of water of Life; the catechism. Amina. In Swahili. Shalom and Good night. Isaiah 45:8 “You heavens above, rain down my righteousness; let the clouds shower it down. Let the earth open wide, let salvation spring up, let righteousness flourish with it; I, the LORD, have created it.
@@dianefrank3688 I’m good. I ended up not going to the chapel to pray the Divine Mercy but stayed home & prayed it alone. I just felt wiped after going to daily Mass everyday. How about you? Have you started any treatment for the pain & numbness?
June 5, 2023 Please pray for Souls in Purgatory. Go ahead, just take about 30 seconds to help save a soul that maybe is your family member or friend! Go forth and help save! Here is the prayer: (According to tradition, St. Gertrude the Great was told by Our Lord that each time she piously recited the following prayer, it would release 1,000 souls (or a vast number) from their suffering in purgatory.) The Prayer of St. Gertrude Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen. God would reply to St. Gertrude that He would use whatever was offered to Him for the faithful departed, according to His inclination to show pardon & mercy.
Day 156 takeaways: HOW is the Liturgy celebrated? The Liturgy of each Sacrament uses signs and symbols from God. Words are signs of realities. Signs and symbols are necessary for communication. God has written this into humanity. For example, the BODY is a sign that alone makes visible, the invisible -the SOUL. Visible creation is a sign of the omnipotent power of God made manifest. Daily activities like washing, anointing, eating, touching are everyday signs that take on a new elevated meaning in the Liturgy. This is a bonding experience when shared. Jesus used physical things to mediate spiritual healings. The signs Jesus used at the Last Supper and from the Cross have actual spiritual power. All of these words, gestures, actions of Jesus become Salvific through the Sacraments.
Mother Teresa's words: When Mother Teresa was asked by Fr. George Rutler, "What do you think is the worst problem in the world today?" she replied without a moment’s hesitation: "Wherever I go in the whole world, the thing that makes me the saddest is watching people receive Communion-in-the-hand."
Greetings Father Mike, Thoughts :- -> Message reflect with, "The Spiritual Communion in Symbolic Interpretation of Holy Trinity in Holy Cross in The Holy Church in every aspects of Life." -> Thanks Father Mike, Team Ascension Press for Valuable Message. With regards and Prayers, Ranjith Joseph (R.J)
From St. Thomas Aquinas: "Out of reverence towards this sacrament, nothing touches it, but what is consecrated; hence the corporal and the chalice are consecrated, and likewise the priest's hands, for touching this sacrament. Hence it is not lawful for anyone else to touch it except from necessity, for instance, if it were to fall upon the ground, or else in some other case of urgency" (Summa Theologica, III, Q. 82, Art. 3). Mother Teresa's words: When Mother Teresa was asked by Fr. George Rutler, "What do you think is the worst problem in the world today?" she replied without a moment’s hesitation: "Wherever I go in the whole world, the thing that makes me the saddest is watching people receive Communion-in-the-hand."
Always an interesting break down of the catechism. One question I have is why do we as catholics use a protestant catechism for students. I'm puzzled and disturbed by that. God bless.
@@MorreHope No, it's the fact the its origins are protestant. Catholics don't need help in defining church teaching. Yes, I know that Fr. Schmitz is catholic, but Alpha is not. I am simply expressing an opinion for what it is worth. Thank you for your reply.
@@l.j.6574 Ok you are entitled to your opinion. However, one sentence does not mean; you know for sure. I know nothing about Alpha. You are the second opinion. And I said the same thing.
@@MorreHope Incorrect. I have seen commentary about Alpha. Clearly if it was written by a non-catholic source, which it was, it should not be used in the catechisis of catholics.
Funny how people are quick to dismiss symbols and signs when it is the fabric and structure of society itself and vehicles of expressing reality. Language and communication gives meaning and significance to life itself. Overall signs, symbols, language are all essential parts of humanity, of being a rational human being with our intellect, cognition, understanding, meaning and significance. Our very human nature which if course is in the image and likeness of God through Jesus Christ.
How many of us desire to hear God speak to us through signs? How many of us do hear locutions and wonder from whence they came? St Teresa of Ávila puts it simply that if the locution incite a spirit of pride they come from the enemy. She says that women in general experience these locutions from the enemy for what reason is unknown but I think possibly from that old instigator, the serpent. Not that an actual serpent comes to deceive but those who dwell in the lower chambers reside among the reptiles who prowl there but to those who find them in the higher chambers experience a greater experience with God and receive locutions of that incite a humble spirit, coming from a contrite heart He won't spurn. There is a dilation of the heart and the contemplation thereof that yields a deeper relationship with God that transcends anything that can separate that relationship, yet unconfessed sin can turn away God from us. I suggest being in the presence of the Exposition is a great place to receive authentic locutions were the adoration is mutual from our Lord but don't expect other to understand the unique relationship due to perhaps an element of jealously on their part. I've have received such locutions that have helped and enhanced me in my walk with God yet I still struggle and fear should our Lord once again become silent. If it be a silence then let it be as the half hour of silence of heaven and not the silence of Jobs friends which produced a wrong spirit of accusation to which we know who is the author of accusation. Expect to experience accusation coming from those around us and even the closest but take an heir loving silent mercy upon them because it is not them who are the author of the accusation. Keep silent because to argue with them is non-productive. Don't open the mouth but do justly in virtue and love mercy toward people and walk graciously humble with God never directing anger towards Him but reciprocate His love as best you can for His love is overwhelming where the dove and butterfly die. Be as a lamb to slaughter and a sheep before its shearers, don't open the mouth but listen. Be blessed, Live blessed; bless others.
@@MorreHope at times I'm too level-headed in people's opinion. Too calm in the dire circumstance but yet fearful to drive an RV or drive period anywhere in New Jersey yet I have driven a few thousand miles in Portugal with their hot-headed drivers.
A: All my unspoken requests for people. They might not want their name put. They ask questions like: why is there so much crime; and the good get inflicted. Prayer: Dear Lord, may I realize afresh today what Your death and resurrection mean for me. Forgiveness, freedom, and the ability to walk with You through this fallen world into eternity. May I always find my satisfaction in You and Your willingness to offer Yourself to me. In Jesus' Name, Amen. By 56Tyskie. B: Diane Frank: Now there's fire in Ontario. Lord stop the fire. Amen. The fires in Quebec stopped. PraiseBJ. The fire stopped in Alberta. Praise BJ. C: Let's not forget to pray for the bringer of water of Life; the catechism. Amina. In Swahili. 1) Pissed Offerman; his respectful name is Peter Offerman. Pray for the treatments. Pray unspoken requests. 2) Elva Cantu; for her daughter Valerie. Aneurism. Pray for unspoken requests. 3) Pray for me: Morre Hope, complete healing of my rehab foot. And unspoken requests. 4) Sister Marcella Maria. Very sick. Pray for neighborhood safety; and conversion of that neighborhood. 5) Mirielle. Spiritual healing; and unspoken request. 6) Nicole LeBlanc: Her conjoined twins: Keep in memory; r.i.p.. Unspoken requests for the whole situation; and others unrelated. that the Lord knows every facet and detail; and how to make life smooth out. UPDATE: The twins were born alive; but soon died; and are in the arms of Jesus. Prayer: Lord, you know every blink we would make; from the tears filling them. We pray for Nicole LeBlanc's mourning period; where: she will be stronger and healed; to help others. Amen. 7) Pam Brindley. Husband is the hospital. K B O Jesus, Who has said, "Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened" through the intercession of Mary, Your Most Holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer be granted(for the intentions of... Pam Brindley and her husband + all of our brothers and sisters in need of prayer particularly those in need of purgatorial prayer today and every day especially at the Hour of Mercy) through Christ Our Lord. Amen. 🙏❤🙏 8) Please pray for Major Frank who has a longing to be with Jesus. May he pioneer through lands that has never been trod; and boldly proclaim; like an angel from heaven; the Gospel; the shods on his feet; proclaiming; How beautiful the feet on the Cross. 9)Diane Frank prays for a, Quote: Happy and Holy death for me and my son." Update: she is going for two operations for failed carpel tunnel surgery that did not work. Lord, like the woman with the blood issue; who spent all her money on doctors; and now; she was gracious enough to find; THE GREAT PHYSICIAN; WHO IS NOW HERE; PERPETUALLY FOR DIANE ON June 6, 2023. AMEN. 10) Kathryn Stephen; for her 4 children's conversion; who left the CF. 11) Robin Borden; the restoration of the Faith for her children too. 12) Hope4u; pray for her niece to be delivered and restored to the CF 13) Katrina Joseph. Pray for easing the transition of Life; for her age group. She has some bad days. 14) Angela Colombo. To be comforted. 15) Theresa H. has many sicknesses. Many situations arise because of her sickness. Let's pray for her. 16) Telsah1. Spiritual healing so that Telsah can sleep. Unspoken requests related to her situation; from when her mother died. 17) Sharon Miller for singularities of Jim and Elaine. 1)Pray for a miraculous full healing of Jim's terminal cancer and 2)strength prayers for Elaline. Notwithstanding: If this is not in God's will then prayers for each: for strength and comfort. 18) Glee Berger. She wants the world to be safe; to the irrationality it has become; to the point; where her nerves can't take any more. May she see that story of Elijah; come real to her; there is a great battle raging; between angels and demons; and Michael; will win. The Vision of Daniel; and the Book of Revelation. Amen. 19)Tim Opper. Lord, his suffering is the same as Glee's. Lord, I pray the same prayer; as was prayed for; for Glee Berger. 20) Morre Hope. Lord, when one suffers in the world we all suffer. Please protect children of all ages in the cults; safety first; then conversion to the CF. Dismantle my ex-cult to a thing of the past. May the people not be hardened toward God; when they realize; especially this particular die-hard-fan who was "created" and formed; brainwashing. Amen. 21) Pray for Jonathon a son to someone here. His mourning period is prolonged - for his wife. Now his neighbor died. May closure finally come. Amen. 22) Charles Paisley and John Collins. Unspoken requests; beyond and above all measure. 23) Maria de Los Dolores: Muslim country forbids baptism and eucharist. Lord, make a way; when there seems to be no way; HE SAID: I WILL MAKE A WAY IN THE DESSERT. 24) Boom 1024: needs a miracle; for him to have Power in his life; since he is always struggling all his life; and WANTS TO COME: "JUST AS I AM WITHOUT A PLEA"; SAVING A WRETCH LIKE ME" AMAZING GRACE; - AND TO BE RESCUED FROM THE WAVES; JESUS SAVE HIM. WE PRAY; - AS YOU DID ST PETER; WALKING ON THE WAVES. AMEN. 25) Colette Mccleave: for her son Joshuah to come back to the CF. Prayer: God is always an on-time God; for Joshuah. Amen 26) AConsumer999: Pray for melancholy. Pray for unspoken requests. Pray for the 7 Virtues. Pray for the Holy Spirit. Pray for a life changing experience; - spiritually. Pray for angels unawares. Amen. 27) Now, or AT the altar of God. In the mass procedures of the priest; during that time - I bring my friend: ___, asking me and the entire community to pray for her/or his surrendering blessings; that by the action of: asking for prayer; it is a sign of "surrender;" the only gift of poverty; even if they are rich; we are all poor; in God's economy. We vagabonds unite; in a group effort; that which; when our friend can't do it on their own; we have their back; and we say for our friend: fill us with your 7 Virtues. Fill us with your Holy Spirit. Amen. Our friend then will then be surrendering more and more of his/or her life; until they are nourished enough; through our concerns and prayers; transcending nourishment to their soul; and then; they start practicing the Catholic Faith! Written on Day 146; inspired by it. 28) Diane Frank: Lord these are her ailments; to the sickness that she did not volunteer; giving the information. Quote: As far as beauty because of my aliments I cannot wear makeup, jewelry, and must wear very loose clothes so they do not touch my skin. I am happy and thankful for each new day God chooses for me to have." Lord, heal your precious sheep; wear she can't even wear her own fiber; euphemism. Amen. 29) Heal Sylvain Pilon from Cancer; and may his court hearing; go in his favor. Amen. 30) Pray for Theresa H's grand daughter ; when she broke her little finger; she's 8-years-old. 31) We pray with you; for your brother; Kieran 32) Janet Faret: Quote: Holy God, our beautiful Lord, please bring back my family and others who are lost from you. Let them know of you and have you in the center of their lives and relationships. Amen. 33) Sandra Rausch: Quote. And my sister, her family, and my aunts and cousins. Prayers for everyone here. Lord, trust in your mercy. Please let what I am going through be my purgatory now! 34) ChurchesMaxiumusChicken: Heal him Lord. Condition: He suffers with PTSD as a soldier. Prayer. You fought; now we cover you; Oh, gallant soldier of the Cross. Jesus' heart is the Cross in the middle; and you are the one; who asked Jesus; for REMEMBRENCE FOR YOUR COMBAT. You asked for your grandmother to pray for you; we invite her presence; as we pray proudly for you to be healed of PTSD; which Jesus said: Blessed are the Peacemakers. Amen. 35) K Bs brother: rescue people from war zones or to bring food and water. Also, to learn French well; protection on the plane; from hi-jacking; from gangs of sorts; from malaria and new diseases; a thousand shall fall at thy right; and 10,000 at thy left. Amen.
I will probably draw ire, but these last 2 days have been distressing for me. The reception of Holy Communion by hand by "extraordinary Eucharistic ministers" was a begrudging allowance by the hierarchy for europeans who were being defiant of the teachings of the Church and had already expected this from Vatican 2, which did not materialize. Now, everywhere it is being done. Because of the flippant way in which the Eucharist is being distributed, is there any wonder why people don't believe in the Real Presence? Priests go to ritualistic pains to make sure there are no particles on their patens or chalices, yet whole hosts or pieces of it are often dropped on the floor! Priests hands have to be consecrated and anointed by the bishop at ordination, yet lay people are handling the chalices, hosts, etc. Then Mass goers receive in the hand. We kneel at the elevation but people don't even bow or genuflect before sticking out their hands to receive the Body of the Almighty God himself. Don't get me started about the "kiss of peace" where just after consecration and doxology, people become chatty, leave their pews and forget that they are not the focal points of the sacrifice. It is not a "communal meal", it is the consuming of a sacrifice that cost Jesus EVER"YTHING. Day 156 celebrates Alpha, and it has a heretical anglican basis that emphasizes man. I'm not anti Vatican 2, I'm anti the abuses of Vatican 2.
I lament the loss of kneeling at the Altar rail to receive communion. Yes, it took a little longer but had reverence and solemnity. When I stay after Mass to continue my prayers, it annoys me so much that the church is full of noisy chatter. I would like silence to reflect after Mass and to 'go in peace to love and serve the Lord' in the week to come. Can't do this surrounded by friends laughing loudly and catching up inside the church.
@@af3914 I agree. You will get a double portion for perseverance. You are the one that is chosen to stand in the gap; so it is an honor to be the one; to have the maturity to press like the lilly in the mud; YOU CAN DO IT. SHINE! God will send friends to surround you and then you will be a group; that is standing in the gap; and then those that talk loud; will feel uncomfortable; or maybe join you; and say; pray for my situation. Amen.
Beauty and complexity always happens spontaneously and by accident. I can't tell you how many pieces of art I have observed that came to be because they generated themselves randomly. *ahem*
What can you tell me about the green scapular? How difficult is it to get the brown scapular? Do you also wear the miraculous medal? I only ask because I have a green scapular and also give them out but I am going to ask my priest about the brown scapular. Someone was going to give me their brown scapular but I advised her to keep it and I will get my own. I also can't find my miraculous medal so I will get that replaced asap. ❤
@@KB_2161 The brown scapular was given to the Carmelites and that is their actual habit. The brown scapular came from Mary to the Carmelites and then to us. All the religious stores have them or you can order them from EWTN catalog and then I think you still need to have the scapular blessed.🙏
@@KB_2161 They told me that you had to wear it to get the graces which I cannot do as I have a problem with my skin. I carry it at all times in my pocket or I could pin it on my clothe on the outside. I was told that this did not count and I would not get the graces promised for wearing it. I carry it anyway and say a little prayer every morning holding it in my hands. I quess rules are rules.😮💨
Gratias tibi Pater{InPersonaChristi} Schmitz: +++ + + + 1+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 2+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 3+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 4+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 5+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 6+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 7+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 8+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 9+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 0+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen + + +
I respect his episcopal office, but don't agree with some of his positions. He seems to adhere to von Balthasar's theories. Also, I feel he did not clearly express church teaching when Ben Shapiro and Dave Rubin asked him difficult questions.
You gave about 3 contrary feedbacks. This is a channel that loves Fr. Mike. What's the point; to try to get us to not trust him; we love him. That's it - that's all.
@@MorreHope That is your interpetation. Thinking I am getting you not to trust someone who is a priest is way out of line. I had a question. You are being hostile. You didn't need to comment, but chose to. That is the problem with these forums. People get so bent out of shape when someone respectfully asks a question. That's it-That's all. God bless you.
I am a new convert; and I am happy to just that. I don't know any of these people you mentioned; and I AM IN LOVE WITH JESUS; WOW. THE WORLD COULD CAVE IN; AND SO, THE NEWS OF THIS THAT; - I don't want to loose the euphoria of that FIRST LOVE. I didn't mean to hurt you; with strong language; when I said: that's it that's all. Of course, I would have gotten a response from you. But I do want to say; Fr Mike has been a blessing; in my humble opinion; that it looks like people are taking a closer look at themselves; by the other outlet; the ascention homilies; and of course the catechism here. I AM MIND BLOWN. THAT'S WHY; I REACTED; BECAUSE: I AM ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SPECTRUM; IN COMPARISON TO YOU; who sees differently. Again, my error; to have said: that's it that;s all. That would get any body on the defense. I am sure you had put your foot in your mouth once too. Love is painful; and it hurts; when one is hurting; and you come to the rescue; all done in good spirit; with no intention of malice. If you have a need; just say; pray for it; and I will put you on the list for prayer.
I am Shocked and Disappointed that you would both mention and support Alpha. Sorry, Father, but most of the good, practicing, intelligent, and holy Catholics I know, or know of, have walked away form Alpha. Here is why in a nut shell: It’s not Catholic. It’s a Protestant Trojan Horse designed to impress upon unsuspecting Catholics that Jesus is all they need; no Church, no Sacraments, no Mass, No Eucharist. What eventually happens, much of the time, is that those Catholics come to realize that they can get this new relationship with Jesus, this new excitement, not in the true Church, not in the Mass, not in the Eucharist, but anywhere; in fact the exciting Protestant church down the street has it in spades. Please do not mention this heretical ministry during this brilliant series, again. It really tarnished my day. Side note: Bishop Cardinal Burke has disallowed Alpha in his diocese for these same reasons. And a few Pastors of parishes in my diocese have as well. Another heretical ministry that I won’t expound on here (but just food for thought) is the Unbound ministry. That, too, is taking Jesus and using Him for their own purposes instead of Confession and/or Psychologists to help with deep rooted problems. And finally, I’m pretty sure that the Saints would never participate in Alpha nor Unbound. Thank you for your hard work and a wonderful series.
Well he was using it as an example. I had another idea; about Alpha. I said; what; an Alpha termonology for dogs in the dominant personality; like a wolf would be; is called; Alpha. I listened to the context. One sentence does not mean he believes in the Alpha congregation; what ever that is. I learned about it by your comment.
Thanks
O WOW, this reality is so profound. We don't realize we go through the motions of this reality without even thinking about it
Keep me on the path, and give me enough light to see my way Home...
Hello everyone & Happy Day 156!🙏😊
Hello!! Happy 156!
Hi 👋 Elizabeth 🙏❤️ In 26 days we’ll be 1/2 way through the year.
@@TrixRN hi Theresa! That’s awesome- what a blessing!🙏❤️
🙋😀day156. I am still playing catch up. Still need to finish getting my computer fixed. Warning do not leave your lap- top plugged in constantly as that is what fried my motor.😢 Hope all is well with you.❤🙏
@@dianefrank3688 Sorry about that, hopefully it gets fixed soon. 🙏🏻
Yes, It's called The Miracle Worker. It's because of that movie I've referred to some the providers my special needs kids have had over the years as "miracle workers" because of how well they worked with my children and because of how much progress they made through their help.
Lord Jesus Christ make this CIAY be an instrument of grace that whoever listens to this
podcast will be drawn to your light. Amen.
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AMEN 🙏.
Day 156..! How the Liturgy is Celebrated… still catching up. What a joy to hear you more than once in one day..! Speak Lord. Your servant is listening. Show me Your signs. 😔😔😔 Thank you for Fr. Mike. We cannot do this without him. WOW… another FABULOUS LESSON..! ❤❤❤ I get so excited when YOU get excited..!! ❤❤❤ I CANNOT WAIT to hear you again. I am praying for you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Please pray for me. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 God bless. ❤❤❤
the Mass is our great privilege - thank you Jesus.
Father, may everything that I do this day, whether it be full of joy or pain, whether it be full of love or of grief, I ask that everything I go through today be offered to you just like Jesus offered everything to you. It is in his name we pray. Amen. 6/5/2023
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The celebration of the liturgy is interwoven with signs and symbols whose meaning is rooted in creation and in human culture. The signs and symbols are determined by the events of Old Testament (e.g. Passover) and is fully revealed in the person and work of Christ (e.g.breaking the bread and sharing the cup). These signs and symbols have spiritual power and come to us through the sacraments. 🙏
Thank you, Father Mike, for praying for me. ✨️💜
Fr. Thank you. Praying for you and for all my CIY brothers and sisters. God bless. Amen ❤
Thank you Atrore also praying for you🙏
@@dianefrank3688 God bless you 😇
@@artorefalnera3055 Thank you
Father..loved the call out to Helen Keller.. what a #1 trooper she was, as was Annie Sullivan!..can't forget her persistence! But yes, the signs & symbols introduced by God were oh so pertinent in the Old Covenant for the actions of Jesus to bring them to their salvific honor into the New Covenant! I loved making all of my Sacraments & get so excited for the members of my family & friends whenever their babies & children are preparing for theirs. God love each & every one of them! 💞
I'm praying for you Fr. Mike for the fantastic job you continue to do each day/night, as well as the entire CIY Community. God bless!
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Thank you Father for praying for me.
How much we take profound things for granted!
Awesome I love how you used Helen Kellers life to explain the signs. Live the story of her life.
Thank you, Fr. Mike. Praying for you and all who are listening to this podcast. May what you share continue to touch us and bring us closer to Our Lord. And may the Holy Spirit continue to be with you and guide you, always. God bless.
@Leslie Benjamin Tan May God bless you, as well. 🙏🏻
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The elevation of everyday signs communicated through the Sacraments....wow, yup, mind blown! Thanks Fr Mike and I love that you are always praying for us, trust that we are praying for you too. 🥰
Fr the Helen Keller story is very illustrative of this pilgrimage we are on that bring us before the Creator!
Thank you father Mike.. praying for you all.. enjoy day 156!! God bless ❤️🙏🏻
Thank you Monique and I am praying for you and all of CIY🙏
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I Love You Lord Jesus...in all the signs and symbols...
Fr Mike, Beautiful opening prayer:
“The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And the expanse [of heaven] is declaring the work of His hands.”
Psalms 19:1
Amen
Good morning Fr Mike. So happy to hear you do the Alpha course. I’ve been so blessed to do it three times.
Thank you every day for your teaching.
Please pray for me and my family. God bless you always
Blessed day to you all
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Thanks and blessings also with you.🙏
Blessings to you, as well. @The yosher 🙏🏻
Prayers for all including all the priests. Don’t let our church fall. #SSPX
The Church can never fall.
The SSPX don't believe in Peter and therefore don't believe in the Church.
Sorry for the careless responders. You are like all of us; walking the journey of faith; your Catholic walk. I want to ask; are you still going for treatments.
@@MorreHope Treatments? Hmmm. Not sure. The shock treatments? J/K. Not sure what you mean brother and yes we are all on the same path.
Around day 142; you had to go back to the hospital for more treatments. So I had put you first on the prayer list here; and we pray for you. We just prayed for your treatments; because: that's all you said; that you needed more treatments.
Succinctly put on signs and symbols. Thank you, Fr. Mike
Thank you FatherMike and all ascension brother and sister
Thanks Mean! I am also praying for you and all.🙏
Thanks sooo much for day 156 - you have really broke some problems I’ve had understanding one little thing! I’m so thankful to you and our LORD! Means so much through Signs and Symbols. You explain perfectly, Fr Mike! 🧡 🧡 🧡
Heavenly Father be with all of us journeying this CIAY, give us revelation that peels the scales from our eyes and fills our hearts with gratitude and purpose. amen
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. 🙏🙏🙏
God bless you too Father Mike and everyone else on the CIAY journey. I understand the signs and symbols concept, but Transubstantiation is abit of a mystery at the moment. Hopefully that will be explained later.
Padre, your explanations are phenomenal. Thank you!!
Father in Heaven thank You for the Gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Thank You for the Gift of the Holy Spirit who nurtures us with Love and Guidance. Father we thank You for being Our Father and calling us all to more thoroughly learn the catechism, which is genius by the way. Father, thank You for calling Pope Francis, Father Mike and all priests and religious. I pray that tons of people will answer the call and follow in Father Mike's footsteps. Lord God, to be more specific, please gift Father Mike extraordinarily with more graces/gifts because, Lord, he is exactly what this world needs. He is so humble and is also fluent in the gift of gab but he uses it for Your Glory. If more people listened to him, Truly listened and followed his advice, the world would be a much better place. Alot of people are busy playing cat and mouse games and focusing on anything but You. How Patiently Loving You are. But I do believe that those in office, those who have the public's ear, those of the money trail would do well listening to Father Mike Schmitz. It could save lives. It could save souls. Jesus, Mary and Joseph pray for us. In the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. ❤
Amen and Amen!🙏❤️
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Thanks for the insight. Amen! ❤🙏
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Alpha evening...Father, that was celebrated each day growing up in the U.P. We were the Village of Alpha. Today is June 5, 2023 - 79 years ago, in 1944, my mother gave me birth. I can't believe that. The best gift I received then was natural life, followed by Baptism. Today's gift is being here with everyone at CIY. Father, it's time for you to visit our Diocese. Last year, eight men became priests. Not to be outdone, this year, there were nine men ordained! We are truly blessed. Note, I live in Virginia and the diocese is Arlington with the many ordinations
Wow! More devoted shepherd sent to the flocks! God’s blessings!✝️🙏❤️
Wow! 9 priests in one of the diocese in the UP! That is truly God's divine intervention! 🙏🙏
CORRECTION…currently I live in Northern Virginia…it is the Arlington Diocese with all the ordinations
@@GeorgeAlexa Sir, I am glad to hear this news; some from another organization; got some negative feedback; and I defended that person; because: I pray for that person every day for healing of his body; and so, I defended him. I am grateful for the work you are doing. GBY.
Thank you Father Mike! 🥰🙏🏼❤️
Praise be to God❣️
Thank you so much Fr. Mike, and Ascension. My continued prayers for all, God Bless 🙏🏻
Thank you Irene and I am also praying for you and all.🙏
Amen! Prayers for all ❤
@@dianefrank3688 you're welcome. And, thanks. 🙏🏻❤️
@@KB_2161 thank you 🙏🏻❤️
Thank you Fr Mike. Praying for you and everyone here. God bless🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻, for greater sensitivity to notice signs and symbols. Prayers to Fr Mike's energy and love for the scriptures and teaching us.
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Thank you Father Mike!❤❤❤
1146 Signs of the human world. In human life, signs and symbols occupy an important place. As a being at once body and spirit, man expresses and perceives spiritual realities through physical signs and symbols. As a social being, man needs signs and symbols to communicate with others, through language, gestures, and actions. the same holds true for his relationship with God. Thank you God my creator. Thank you Most Blessed Trinity!❤❤❤
Beautiful!
Thank you Fr Mike😊,excited when you mentioned Alpha..I'm an alpha leader,we run a course every year our parish.
CIY..thank you for this.God bless you and your team.
Thank you Fr. Mike
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion have mercy on us and on the whole world. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us 🫀🔥✝️
Made it to day 156 my 36th birthday 😅
Young buck
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday and Thanks for sharing all your prayers and insights.🙏🎂
Happy birthday!🎊🎈🎉 You’re just a baby lol. Thank you for your prayers.🙏❤️
Happy birthday! Wow, you are THAT old? 😂
Thank You Thank You 👍 I have been so very blessed by this. ❤❤
So grateful that Fr Mike not only reads the Catechism to us but takes the time and cooperates with the Grace to expand on the text. He gives us a more lush meditation.
Yes. So true.
Thank you Fr. Mike! Blessings everyone! 🙏
this great episode was also a lesson in semiotics!
praise God 👼🏽
Thank you Fr Mike. Praying for you and everyone here. God bless🙏❤️🙏
Thanks Marian! Praying for you and all. 🙏
Thsnk you Fr Mike. We're on our second ALPHA course in our church....St Marys Lochee....
...praying for you and everyone here. God bless 🙏🏻 ❤️ 🙏🏻
DaY 156
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I love this explanation of so much! Thank you Father Mike for sharing this beautiful picture of the way we live in Christ. Imagining what you are saying..it’s such a help of signs and symbols of reality, make present.❤️✝️🙏
I love Alpha! ...I saw God affect so many people through this course...❤
Praying for you every single day, Father Mike, and thank you for your prayers for all of us.
Ann Sullivan..Helen Kelley's teacher...Yes, Helen was amazing..In heaven now ,having a better life, I assume..
Praise to you God and Jesus Christ❤🙏🕊😇
Thanks, Fr Mike. I was just reading about Helen Keller. How remarkable that she was able to learn to speak, and was able to graduate from College, all while being deaf and blind. There are so many ways to learn and understand. God's creation is extraordinary, and it all leads to Him. God Bless.
My brother's name is Roger, so really cool to hear Fr. Mike talk about him XD
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O Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us❤
Thank you for teaching Water of life; and the sign of it is; every sacrament is involving water; and then; communication begins; like Helen Keller; Oh, it means this; or it means that; praise ye the Lord, I finally got it. Let's not forget to pray for the bringer of water of Life; the catechism. Amina. In Swahili. Shalom and Good night.
Isaiah 45:8 “You heavens above, rain down my righteousness; let the clouds shower it down. Let the earth open wide, let salvation spring up, let righteousness flourish with it; I, the LORD, have created it.
❤ We have finally gotten some rain and we are completely out of the drought stage.🌧
Love those verses from Isaiah ❤️ I once heard a song made from those verses. It was beautiful.
@@TrixRN I love that verse also. How are you doing?
@@dianefrank3688 I’m good. I ended up not going to the chapel to pray the Divine Mercy but stayed home & prayed it alone. I just felt wiped after going to daily Mass everyday. How about you? Have you started any treatment for the pain & numbness?
@@dianefrank3688 Now we have the fire; in my region; the far end section. I will change the prayer; that you are praying for my region.
You have given your best to explain to us about symbols and signs. Amazing! 🙏🏻 👍
Thank you Father.
May God bless you always 🙏
Thank you
June 5, 2023
Please pray for Souls in Purgatory. Go ahead, just take about 30 seconds to help save a soul that maybe is your family member or friend! Go forth and help save! Here is the prayer:
(According to tradition, St. Gertrude the Great was told by Our Lord that each time she piously recited the following prayer, it would release 1,000 souls (or a vast number) from their suffering in purgatory.)
The Prayer of St. Gertrude
Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.
God would reply to St. Gertrude that He would use whatever was offered to Him for the faithful departed, according to His inclination to show pardon & mercy.
Amen
Thank You so much. My prayers are with you all❤
Thank you Joannienz! Praying for you and all 🙏
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What a powerful message! Beautiful.
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What you said in the last 45 seconds superceded what you rambled about for the first 15 minutes!
Day 156 takeaways: HOW is the Liturgy celebrated? The Liturgy of each Sacrament uses signs and symbols from God. Words are signs of realities. Signs and symbols are necessary for communication. God has written this into humanity. For example, the BODY is a sign that alone makes visible, the invisible -the SOUL. Visible creation is a sign of the omnipotent power of God made manifest. Daily activities like washing, anointing, eating, touching are everyday signs that take on a new elevated meaning in the Liturgy. This is a bonding experience when shared. Jesus used physical things to mediate spiritual healings. The signs Jesus used at the Last Supper and from the Cross have actual spiritual power. All of these words, gestures, actions of Jesus become Salvific through the Sacraments.
Mother Teresa's words:
When Mother Teresa was asked by Fr. George Rutler, "What do you think is the worst problem in the world today?" she replied without a moment’s hesitation: "Wherever I go in the whole world, the thing that makes me the saddest is watching people receive Communion-in-the-hand."
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Greetings Father Mike,
Thoughts :-
-> Message reflect with, "The Spiritual Communion in Symbolic Interpretation of Holy Trinity in Holy Cross in The Holy Church in every aspects of Life."
-> Thanks Father Mike, Team Ascension Press for Valuable Message.
With regards and Prayers,
Ranjith Joseph (R.J)
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Amen 🙏 11-06-2024
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From St. Thomas Aquinas:
"Out of reverence towards this sacrament, nothing touches it, but what is consecrated; hence the corporal and the chalice are consecrated, and likewise the priest's hands, for touching this sacrament. Hence it is not lawful for anyone else to touch it except from necessity, for instance, if it were to fall upon the ground, or else in some other case of urgency" (Summa Theologica, III, Q. 82, Art. 3).
Mother Teresa's words:
When Mother Teresa was asked by Fr. George Rutler, "What do you think is the worst problem in the world today?" she replied without a moment’s hesitation: "Wherever I go in the whole world, the thing that makes me the saddest is watching people receive Communion-in-the-hand."
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Your Song of the Day: “ We Belong to You”- by Trevor Thomson.🎶 ruclips.net/video/5n6W1Q-ZeLc/видео.html
I really like this song 🎶❤️It’s the kind of song I like to sing along with.🙏❤️
I like the voice, the music and the words or this song.⭐
Always an interesting break down of the catechism. One question I have is why do we as catholics use a protestant catechism for students. I'm puzzled and disturbed by that. God bless.
Fr Mike is Catholic; of course you know that; so, he is teaching Vatican 2 catechism. Is it the fact that it is Vatican 2?
@@MorreHope No, it's the fact the its origins are protestant. Catholics don't need help in defining church teaching. Yes, I know that Fr. Schmitz is catholic, but Alpha is not. I am simply expressing an opinion for what it is worth. Thank you for your reply.
@@l.j.6574 Ok you are entitled to your opinion. However, one sentence does not mean; you know for sure. I know nothing about Alpha. You are the second opinion. And I said the same thing.
@@MorreHope Incorrect. I have seen commentary about Alpha. Clearly if it was written by a non-catholic source, which it was, it should not be used in the catechisis of catholics.
@@l.j.6574 Do you like Bishop Barron?
Funny how people are quick to dismiss symbols and signs when it is the fabric and structure of society itself and vehicles of expressing reality. Language and communication gives meaning and significance to life itself. Overall signs, symbols, language are all essential parts of humanity, of being a rational human being with our intellect, cognition, understanding, meaning and significance. Our very human nature which if course is in the image and likeness of God through Jesus Christ.
How many of us desire to hear God speak to us through signs? How many of us do hear locutions and wonder from whence they came? St Teresa of Ávila puts it simply that if the locution incite a spirit of pride they come from the enemy. She says that women in general experience these locutions from the enemy for what reason is unknown but I think possibly from that old instigator, the serpent. Not that an actual serpent comes to deceive but those who dwell in the lower chambers reside among the reptiles who prowl there but to those who find them in the higher chambers experience a greater experience with God and receive locutions of that incite a humble spirit, coming from a contrite heart He won't spurn. There is a dilation of the heart and the contemplation thereof that yields a deeper relationship with God that transcends anything that can separate that relationship, yet unconfessed sin can turn away God from us.
I suggest being in the presence of the Exposition is a great place to receive authentic locutions were the adoration is mutual from our Lord but don't expect other to understand the unique relationship due to perhaps an element of jealously on their part. I've have received such locutions that have helped and enhanced me in my walk with God yet I still struggle and fear should our Lord once again become silent. If it be a silence then let it be as the half hour of silence of heaven and not the silence of Jobs friends which produced a wrong spirit of accusation to which we know who is the author of accusation. Expect to experience accusation coming from those around us and even the closest but take an heir loving silent mercy upon them because it is not them who are the author of the accusation. Keep silent because to argue with them is non-productive. Don't open the mouth but do justly in virtue and love mercy toward people and walk graciously humble with God never directing anger towards Him but reciprocate His love as best you can for His love is overwhelming where the dove and butterfly die. Be as a lamb to slaughter and a sheep before its shearers, don't open the mouth but listen.
Be blessed, Live blessed; bless others.
A horse whisperer is more acceptable; not a snake whisperer.
@@MorreHope very true.
@@eduardohoover2127 What a relief; I thought you were going to fight me; but you see the nuance. Thank God you are level headed.
@@MorreHope at times I'm too level-headed in people's opinion. Too calm in the dire circumstance but yet fearful to drive an RV or drive period anywhere in New Jersey yet I have driven a few thousand miles in Portugal with their hot-headed drivers.
@@eduardohoover2127 That is so funny!
Fr Mike are you going all Jack Black YEAR ONE on us here???
Helen Keller
A: All my unspoken requests for people. They might not want their name put. They ask questions like: why is there so much crime; and the good get inflicted. Prayer: Dear Lord, may I realize afresh today what Your death and resurrection mean for me. Forgiveness, freedom, and the ability to walk with You through this fallen world into eternity. May I always find my satisfaction in You and Your willingness to offer Yourself to me. In Jesus' Name, Amen. By 56Tyskie.
B: Diane Frank: Now there's fire in Ontario. Lord stop the fire. Amen.
The fires in Quebec stopped. PraiseBJ. The fire stopped in Alberta. Praise BJ.
C: Let's not forget to pray for the bringer of water of Life; the catechism. Amina. In Swahili.
1) Pissed Offerman; his respectful name is Peter Offerman. Pray for the treatments. Pray unspoken requests.
2) Elva Cantu; for her daughter Valerie. Aneurism. Pray for unspoken requests.
3) Pray for me: Morre Hope, complete healing of my rehab foot. And unspoken requests.
4) Sister Marcella Maria. Very sick. Pray for neighborhood safety; and conversion of that neighborhood.
5) Mirielle. Spiritual healing; and unspoken request.
6) Nicole LeBlanc: Her conjoined twins: Keep in memory; r.i.p..
Unspoken requests for the whole situation; and others unrelated. that the Lord knows every facet and detail; and how to make life smooth out.
UPDATE: The twins were born alive; but soon died; and are in the arms of Jesus.
Prayer: Lord, you know every blink we would make; from the tears filling them. We pray for Nicole LeBlanc's mourning period; where: she will be stronger and healed; to help others. Amen.
7) Pam Brindley. Husband is the hospital.
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O Jesus, Who has said, "Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened" through the intercession of Mary, Your Most Holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer be granted(for the intentions of...
Pam Brindley and her husband + all of our brothers and sisters in need of prayer particularly those in need of purgatorial prayer today and every day especially at the Hour of Mercy) through Christ Our Lord. Amen. 🙏❤🙏
8) Please pray for Major Frank who has a longing to be with Jesus. May he pioneer through lands that has never been trod; and boldly proclaim; like an angel from heaven; the Gospel; the shods on his feet; proclaiming; How beautiful the feet on the Cross.
9)Diane Frank prays for a, Quote: Happy and Holy death for me and my son." Update: she is going for two operations for failed carpel tunnel surgery that did not work. Lord, like the woman with the blood issue; who spent all her money on doctors; and now; she was gracious enough to find; THE GREAT PHYSICIAN; WHO IS NOW HERE; PERPETUALLY FOR DIANE ON June 6, 2023. AMEN.
10) Kathryn Stephen; for her 4 children's conversion; who left the CF.
11) Robin Borden; the restoration of the Faith for her children too.
12) Hope4u; pray for her niece to be delivered and restored to the CF
13) Katrina Joseph. Pray for easing the transition of Life; for her age group. She has some bad days.
14) Angela Colombo. To be comforted.
15) Theresa H. has many sicknesses. Many situations arise because of her sickness. Let's pray for her.
16) Telsah1. Spiritual healing so that Telsah can sleep. Unspoken requests related to her situation; from when her mother died.
17) Sharon Miller for singularities of Jim and Elaine.
1)Pray for a miraculous full healing of Jim's terminal cancer and 2)strength prayers for Elaline. Notwithstanding: If this is not in God's will then prayers for each: for strength and comfort.
18) Glee Berger. She wants the world to be safe; to the irrationality it has become; to the point; where her nerves can't take any more. May she see that story of Elijah; come real to her; there is a great battle raging; between angels and demons; and Michael; will win. The Vision of Daniel; and the Book of Revelation. Amen.
19)Tim Opper. Lord, his suffering is the same as Glee's. Lord, I pray the same prayer; as was prayed for; for Glee Berger.
20) Morre Hope. Lord, when one suffers in the world we all suffer. Please protect children of all ages in the cults; safety first; then conversion to the CF. Dismantle my ex-cult to a thing of the past. May the people not be hardened toward God; when they realize; especially this particular die-hard-fan who was "created" and formed; brainwashing. Amen.
21) Pray for Jonathon a son to someone here. His mourning period is prolonged - for his wife. Now his neighbor died. May closure finally come. Amen.
22) Charles Paisley and John Collins. Unspoken requests; beyond and above all measure.
23) Maria de Los Dolores: Muslim country forbids baptism and eucharist. Lord, make a way; when there seems to be no way; HE SAID: I WILL MAKE A WAY IN THE DESSERT.
24) Boom 1024: needs a miracle; for him to have Power in his life; since he is always struggling all his life; and WANTS TO COME: "JUST AS I AM WITHOUT A PLEA"; SAVING A WRETCH LIKE ME" AMAZING GRACE; - AND TO BE RESCUED FROM THE WAVES; JESUS SAVE HIM. WE PRAY; - AS YOU DID ST PETER; WALKING ON THE WAVES. AMEN.
25) Colette Mccleave: for her son Joshuah to come back to the CF. Prayer: God is always an on-time God; for Joshuah. Amen
26) AConsumer999: Pray for melancholy. Pray for unspoken requests. Pray for the 7 Virtues. Pray for the Holy Spirit. Pray for a life changing experience; - spiritually. Pray for angels unawares. Amen.
27) Now, or AT the altar of God. In the mass procedures of the priest; during that time - I bring my friend: ___, asking me and the entire community to pray for her/or his surrendering blessings; that by the action of:
asking for prayer; it is a sign of "surrender;" the only gift of poverty; even if they are rich; we are all poor; in God's economy. We vagabonds unite; in a group effort; that which; when our friend can't do it on their own; we have their back; and we say for our friend: fill us with your 7 Virtues. Fill us with your Holy Spirit. Amen. Our friend then will then be surrendering more and more of his/or her life; until they are nourished enough; through our concerns and prayers; transcending nourishment to their soul; and then; they start practicing the Catholic Faith! Written on Day 146; inspired by it.
28) Diane Frank: Lord these are her ailments; to the sickness that she did not volunteer; giving the information. Quote: As far as beauty because of my aliments I cannot wear makeup, jewelry, and must wear very loose clothes so they do not touch my skin. I am happy and thankful for each new day God chooses for me to have."
Lord, heal your precious sheep; wear she can't even wear her own fiber; euphemism. Amen.
29) Heal Sylvain Pilon from Cancer; and may his court hearing; go in his favor. Amen.
30) Pray for Theresa H's grand daughter ; when she broke her little finger; she's 8-years-old.
31) We pray with you; for your brother; Kieran
32) Janet Faret: Quote: Holy God, our beautiful Lord, please bring back my family and others who are lost from you. Let them know of you and have you in the center of their lives and relationships. Amen.
33) Sandra Rausch: Quote. And my sister, her family, and my aunts and cousins. Prayers for everyone here. Lord, trust in your mercy. Please let what I am going through be my purgatory now!
34) ChurchesMaxiumusChicken: Heal him Lord. Condition: He suffers with PTSD as a soldier. Prayer. You fought; now we cover you; Oh, gallant soldier of the Cross. Jesus' heart is the Cross in the middle; and you are the one; who asked Jesus; for REMEMBRENCE FOR YOUR COMBAT. You asked for your grandmother to pray for you; we invite her presence; as we pray proudly for you to be healed of PTSD; which Jesus said: Blessed are the Peacemakers. Amen.
35) K Bs brother: rescue people from war zones or to bring food and water. Also, to learn French well; protection on the plane; from hi-jacking; from gangs of sorts; from malaria and new diseases; a thousand shall fall at thy right; and 10,000 at thy left. Amen.
I will probably draw ire, but these last 2 days have been distressing for me. The reception of Holy Communion by hand by "extraordinary Eucharistic ministers" was a begrudging allowance by the hierarchy for europeans who were being defiant of the teachings of the Church and had already expected this from Vatican 2, which did not materialize. Now, everywhere it is being done. Because of the flippant way in which the Eucharist is being distributed, is there any wonder why people don't believe in the Real Presence? Priests go to ritualistic pains to make sure there are no particles on their patens or chalices, yet whole hosts or pieces of it are often dropped on the floor! Priests hands have to be consecrated and anointed by the bishop at ordination, yet lay people are handling the chalices, hosts, etc. Then Mass goers receive in the hand. We kneel at the elevation but people don't even bow or genuflect before sticking out their hands to receive the Body of the Almighty God himself. Don't get me started about the "kiss of peace" where just after consecration and doxology, people become chatty, leave their pews and forget that they are not the focal points of the sacrifice. It is not a "communal meal", it is the consuming of a sacrifice that cost Jesus EVER"YTHING. Day 156 celebrates Alpha, and it has a heretical anglican basis that emphasizes man. I'm not anti Vatican 2, I'm anti the abuses of Vatican 2.
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I lament the loss of kneeling at the Altar rail to receive communion. Yes, it took a little longer but had reverence and solemnity. When I stay after Mass to continue my prayers, it annoys me so much that the church is full of noisy chatter. I would like silence to reflect after Mass and to 'go in peace to love and serve the Lord' in the week to come. Can't do this surrounded by friends laughing loudly and catching up inside the church.
@@af3914 I agree. You will get a double portion for perseverance. You are the one that is chosen to stand in the gap; so it is an honor to be the one; to have the maturity to press like the lilly in the mud; YOU CAN DO IT. SHINE! God will send friends to surround you and then you will be a group; that is standing in the gap; and then those that talk loud; will feel uncomfortable; or maybe join you; and say; pray for my situation. Amen.
The natural universe. A creation?
Always a reason.
@@grmalinda6251 ?
Were you always atheist? Weren’t you Catholic once?
Beauty and complexity always happens spontaneously and by accident. I can't tell you how many pieces of art I have observed that came to be because they generated themselves randomly. *ahem*
@@TheTrueOnyxRose Yes. I was Catholic for the first 21 years of my life.
Wear scapular!!! Go to confession!
What can you tell me about the green scapular? How difficult is it to get the brown scapular? Do you also wear the miraculous medal? I only ask because I have a green scapular and also give them out but I am going to ask my priest about the brown scapular. Someone was going to give me their brown scapular but I advised her to keep it and I will get my own. I also can't find my miraculous medal so I will get that replaced asap. ❤
@@KB_2161 The brown scapular was given to the Carmelites and that is their actual habit. The brown scapular came from Mary to the Carmelites and then to us. All the religious stores have them or you can order them from EWTN catalog and then I think you still need to have the scapular blessed.🙏
@@dianefrank3688 yes I thought that was it but I wondered if there was any other requirement?
@@KB_2161 They told me that you had to wear it to get the graces which I cannot do as I have a problem with my skin. I carry it at all times in my pocket or I could pin it on my clothe on the outside. I was told that this did not count and I would not get the graces promised for wearing it. I carry it anyway and say a little prayer every morning holding it in my hands. I quess rules are rules.😮💨
As a child , we always wore a scapular but I just don't see of hear about them here in New Zealand
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I respect his episcopal office, but don't agree with some of his positions. He seems to adhere to von Balthasar's theories. Also, I feel he did not clearly express church teaching when Ben Shapiro and Dave Rubin asked him difficult questions.
You gave about 3 contrary feedbacks. This is a channel that loves Fr. Mike. What's the point; to try to get us to not trust him; we love him. That's it - that's all.
@@MorreHope That is your interpetation. Thinking I am getting you not to trust someone who is a priest is way out of line. I had a question. You are being hostile. You didn't need to comment, but chose to. That is the problem with these forums. People get so bent out of shape when someone respectfully asks a question. That's it-That's all. God bless you.
@@l.j.6574 I misunderstood you. My mistake.
I am a new convert; and I am happy to just that. I don't know any of these people you mentioned; and I AM IN LOVE WITH JESUS; WOW. THE WORLD COULD CAVE IN; AND SO, THE NEWS OF THIS THAT; - I don't want to loose the euphoria of that FIRST LOVE. I didn't mean to hurt you; with strong language; when I said: that's it that's all. Of course, I would have gotten a response from you. But I do want to say; Fr Mike has been a blessing; in my humble opinion; that it looks like people are taking a closer look at themselves; by the other outlet; the ascention homilies; and of course the catechism here. I AM MIND BLOWN. THAT'S WHY; I REACTED; BECAUSE: I AM ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SPECTRUM; IN COMPARISON TO YOU; who sees differently. Again, my error; to have said: that's it that;s all. That would get any body on the defense. I am sure you had put your foot in your mouth once too. Love is painful; and it hurts; when one is hurting; and you come to the rescue; all done in good spirit; with no intention of malice. If you have a need; just say; pray for it; and I will put you on the list for prayer.
@@l.j.6574 Glory to the highest; then peace shall dwell among us.
Please stop circumsising children. You don't have to any longer as per the New Testament, and it leaves them traumatized.
I agree whole heartedly. But some people are converted Jews; and the Pope said to leave Jews alone.
I am Shocked and Disappointed that you would both mention and support Alpha. Sorry, Father, but most of the good, practicing, intelligent, and holy Catholics I know, or know of, have walked away form Alpha. Here is why in a nut shell: It’s not Catholic. It’s a Protestant Trojan Horse designed to impress upon unsuspecting Catholics that Jesus is all they need; no Church, no Sacraments, no Mass, No Eucharist. What eventually happens, much of the time, is that those Catholics come to realize that they can get this new relationship with Jesus, this new excitement, not in the true Church, not in the Mass, not in the Eucharist, but anywhere; in fact the exciting Protestant church down the street has it in spades. Please do not mention this heretical ministry during this brilliant series, again. It really tarnished my day. Side note: Bishop Cardinal Burke has disallowed Alpha in his diocese for these same reasons. And a few Pastors of parishes in my diocese have as well. Another heretical ministry that I won’t expound on here (but just food for thought) is the Unbound ministry. That, too, is taking Jesus and using Him for their own purposes instead of Confession and/or Psychologists to help with deep rooted problems. And finally, I’m pretty sure that the Saints would never participate in Alpha nor Unbound. Thank you for your hard work and a wonderful series.
I appreciate your detailed and thoughtful explanation on this... thanks.
Well he was using it as an example. I had another idea; about Alpha. I said; what; an Alpha termonology for dogs in the dominant personality; like a wolf would be; is called; Alpha. I listened to the context. One sentence does not mean he believes in the Alpha congregation; what ever that is. I learned about it by your comment.
Thanks, Father Mike