I first heard this talk in 1980. I still had no idea what was to come. At 58 I started to listen out of pure desperation. I'm now sober 24 months . There has been value in suffering. This teaching is brilliant.
Thank God for this man. I'm 2.5 years sober and living a beautiful life I never believed existed! I listen to Father Martin often to start my day on the right track 👣 😌
My first week in treatment I ran across this video. I remember clearly I broke down in tears because his teaching was so profound and soul touching. August 15th will be my 1 year celebration of Soberity.
He turned the water into wine christ our s first miracle on his earth christ our last supper was to turn wine into his own blood he turned the water into wine good enough for christ our saviour good enough for me amen
Keep at it. I was 20 months sober before I went back out, and AA kept me sober for 18 of those months, and then I started working full time again and put AA and meetings on the backburner....and thus started drinking again. Proves that AA works, and not putting AA first doesn't work.
Thank you Father Martin you speak the words I needed to understand. I have turned my will over to God in the way I understand him. I'm on day 2 of my wonderful journey.
Vishan, hang in there. I know I struggle at times and am no stranger to relapse, but as I listen to the speakers on You Tube I learn more about myself and my "Higher Power". The God of your Understanding will stay with you during your struggle and give you the strength to get through. He has with me. I'm trying on a daily basis for God to give me the strength to do the work I know I must. I pray to my Higher Power to give us both strength. Ned D.-
Step 4, step 5. Then step 1 Courage Honesty Surrender 113 meetings in 90 days I never went back to another meeting since. My sobriety? After 38 years of being a drunk. The hangovers had to go. I have yet to go a meeting and get my 5 and a half year coin. It can be done people, God give you blessings of strength to hang on to him as he carries you through it......
I'm a addict alcoholic and been redeemed by Jesus Christ and God the Father and God the Holy Spirit. God Bless everyone who reads this message and seek the Holy Spirit while he can still be found ❤
I had 18months, of sobriety.and relapsed on cocaine.but I didn't drink.i now have 5 weeks clean. And I have learned more now about my self then ever before.thank you to my higher power.🎉🎉🎉.
I think a key point is that what good is sobriety if you go to hell? Also realizing you are in hell right now in your addiction. So heaven can be now and in the future too.
I’m the day the seed of love. I love you baby. I care so much. And we love you father and for that we should all as humans live together. Here Nick look meghan look and my friend Alexandra your friend Alexandra. And my football team and music. And my Fanny here Nathan you’re day it’s your Fanny. Amen 🙏🏼
I am a recovering alcoholic and addicted and I try to stop thinking about that kind of stuff but I kno if I give to god and let go I would be able to bec he the king of all
I have panic attacks especially of a night, alcohol helped me through them. How do I get through severe attacks without drink. I live in fear everyday not over drinking, over these panic attacks. There horrendous x
@@clarebailey862 , I lost everything , almost homeless, no family , almost dead broke . I understand Panic attacks and the Torture of Alcoholism and Drug abuse. I Listened and did everything I was told to do. I got Sober in NY @ Graymoor .. The Friars and recovering people carried me through.. Willingness is the Key. The Panic attacks and Fear have Greatly diminished over a very long time. It just takes time. I would suggest seeing a Dr. who understands recovery. Stay away from Narcotics Etc. Pray .. Trust .. GO TO LOTS OF MEETINGS. I still go at least twice or more a week.. May 27 will be 28 years Clean and Sober. When you admit you can't .. you can . God Bless .
Mr. Martin said the newcomer alcoholics are afraid of God. That's a good thing because the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and the knowledge of the Holy one is understanding. Proverbs 9:10,/ If you don't fear the Lord you havent begun to be wise. / And we are not supposed to call anyone on earth Father. And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. Matthew 23:9/ Step 3 of Alcoholics anonymous promotes idolatry with "God as you understand Him". True Christians will never promote idolatry.. God's will is to believe in the one who He sent to save us. And if you want to hear from God, read your bible. I do not hear the voice of Mr. Martin, Bill Wilson or Dr. Bob, I hear the voice of and follow my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Step 3 made a decision ! who did ? the. people who wrote the Book ! a decision to do what ? to turn their will and lives over to the care of God as they understood God ( see Chap 4 B/Book ) ! how did they do that ? ( Thats Step 3 ) they took Steps 4 to 9 ! how long does that take ( typical alkie ) ? 2 days ? what !? its in the Book . they " LAUNCHED "out on a course of " VIGOROUS " action ( 4-9 ) 2 days !? FACT !! Who did it ? the people who wrote the Book ! a bunch of ex drunks who'd have screwed up a 2 car funeral ! argued were to put a full stop yet they wrote this Book in 11 mnths , approx . go figure !? Higher Power or what ?? 12 Steps ! 12 Statements of Fact based on the experience of the people who wrote the Book !! every Step begs a question , how did they do it ? and every question is answered in the first 103 pp of the Book . All fact .!! not opinion !? AA should supply a guide , the man on pp 18 , without whom little or nothing can be achieved , good luck with that !? AA doesn't work !! sad but true !! The Book does !! Take the first 9 Steps . practice 10 and 11 till it becomes intuitive ! thus you will recover and have a good life ! No Charge !! keep it simple !
I did not find this to be a good or particularly spiritual message from Father Martin, and it made me think maybe there’s a reason why AA speakers are alcoholics and don’t want wear the robes or garb of any specialized class. I get vastly more healing and growing up from Bill W, or practically any other member’s words on Step Three.
David McGarry I don’t think you are grasping the overall concept of him explaining that a lot of alcoholics have a fear of when they hear the word “ God”.. He is trying to get a simple message across of accepting the concept of a Higher Power. Of course that is your opinion not finding his message beneficial.
😵💫 AA cult followers when they find out Bill Wilson's spiritual awakening was from his LSD trips from Carl Yung back in the 50s when LSD experiments were funded by the federal government 😂
I first heard this talk in 1980. I still had no idea what was to come. At 58 I started to listen out of pure desperation. I'm now sober 24 months . There has been value in suffering. This teaching is brilliant.
We’re both the same age and almost the same amount sobriety- same remember this on a PBS station
@@MySOBER-Life I just passed 3 years!
@@briandavitt9640 awesome- I’m on my way to a meeting - I’m leading today- 😇
@@MySOBER-Life that's excellent man have a great night at the meeting
Thank God for this man. I'm 2.5 years sober and living a beautiful life I never believed existed! I listen to Father Martin often to start my day on the right track 👣 😌
Me to me to I have 15 good days now
Well done guys
My first week in treatment I ran across this video. I remember clearly I broke down in tears because his teaching was so profound and soul touching. August 15th will be my 1 year celebration of Soberity.
He turned the water into wine christ our s first miracle on his earth christ our last supper was to turn wine into his own blood he turned the water into wine good enough for christ our saviour good enough for me amen
Eastside O pretty soon it will be your celebration! Proud of you! Keep coming back!
Ryan Byrne don’t mix up religion and AA
What an accomplishment. I'm on day 2 and scared out of my mind I'll get weak and drink. I find these vids empowering. I'm beginning meetings now.
@@amyjones8114 what does that mean?
I am 18 months sober thanks to the AA program and the grace of god 🙏🏻
Keep at it. I was 20 months sober before I went back out, and AA kept me sober for 18 of those months, and then I started working full time again and put AA and meetings on the backburner....and thus started drinking again. Proves that AA works, and not putting AA first doesn't work.
@@stonecold5373 Hope your well bro im currently 28 months sober and still trying my best to work the program and get to meetings.
@@charlieoriordan3861 tryin is lyin, is what they tell me...do or do not :)
Thank you Father Martin you speak the words I needed to understand. I have turned my will over to God in the way I understand him. I'm on day 2 of my wonderful journey.
My name is Salaam, GOD has Graced me with 28 yrs today
I was blessed to be able to hear Fr. Martin speak at an open AA meeting in the early nineties. His videos are timeless.
Always appreciated listening to Fr.Martin as he keeps it simple, just like the founders suggested.
Step 12 is the step that carries no price tag , freely we receive freely we give 🙏
I am a recovering alcoholic. I am struggling at the moment, but I want what people in AA have. Thank you for this video.
Vishan, hang in there. I know I struggle at times and am no stranger to relapse, but as I listen to the speakers on You Tube I learn more about myself and my "Higher Power". The God of your Understanding will stay with you during your struggle and give you the strength to get through. He has with me. I'm trying on a daily basis for God to give me the strength to do the work I know I must. I pray to my Higher Power to give us both strength. Ned D.-
Vishan Pillay keep coming back to meetings my friend, all is well, all is well, all is well!
Thanks
I remember my post, never really checked on it. I am glad to let you know I am still sober and working the program. This had been an amazing journey.
@@vishanpillay1949 That's incredible! One day at a time!
I'm in Al-anon and i have to say step 3 changed my life, it is a true miracle, I love God with all my heart and soul ☝️💖💖💖☝️
Love this beautiful being Father Joe Martin.
@Angelena Harradine
He's probably the best exponent of the AA philosophy I've ever come across.
46 days today 🙏🏽
Step 4, step 5. Then step 1
Courage
Honesty
Surrender
113 meetings in 90 days
I never went back to another meeting since. My sobriety? After 38 years of being a drunk. The hangovers had to go. I have yet to go a meeting and get my 5 and a half year coin. It can be done people, God give you blessings of strength to hang on to him as he carries you through it......
Inspirational, I was getting lost. Between Father Martin, Joe MacQuanny and my sponsor I'm back on track. Thanks for sharing all these videos!!
I'm a addict alcoholic and been redeemed by Jesus Christ and God the Father and God the Holy Spirit. God Bless everyone who reads this message and seek the Holy Spirit while he can still be found ❤
Beautifully presented. Thank you and bless you Father Martin.
I am thankful for his teaching.
Thank you for helping me understand the meaning of step 3.
He was great in his time. Today thank God. We are in 2024. And we all know now about mental illness . I'm sure u helped millions of people.
I AA meeting about one year.
Then I went back drinking
It was hurt.pain .an suffering.
Now I am sober again an I enjoying my life now
Wonderful step.I can’t manage my life,he can and does..Under his guidance .
I had 18months, of sobriety.and relapsed on cocaine.but I didn't drink.i now have 5 weeks clean. And I have learned more now about my self then ever before.thank you to my higher power.🎉🎉🎉.
Thank you who ever for sharing this.
Wow just wow. Am loving this Love that’s coming through this.
I love this man...
Brotherly love of course 😎👍
God bless Father Martin.
Thanks for uploading Lion's Den. He's a great speaker.
Unbelievable 👏👏👏 thank you
Father Martin, God Bless him
I needed that faith without action is Dead one day at a time
Thank you 🙏🏼
going to drive sober for the first time in 10 years tonight... wish me luck everyone! I'm so used to drunk driving as its very relaxing and fun!
Thanks I neeeded this
32 Years clean and Sober now !!
I am closing this chapter of the 1st phase of the 12 steps of n/a.oct2020.
47 days clean time 🥰
GOD Willing, I'll have 30 years June 23rd
I think a key point is that what good is sobriety if you go to hell? Also realizing you are in hell right now in your addiction.
So heaven can be now and in the future too.
I’m the day the seed of love. I love you baby. I care so much. And we love you father and for that we should all as humans live together. Here Nick look meghan look and my friend Alexandra your friend Alexandra. And my football team and music. And my Fanny here Nathan you’re day it’s your Fanny. Amen 🙏🏼
that was really good
Awsome,,,,,,,loved it
God bless you 😊
Do gods will 🙏
12 STEPS 🪜🏃🛡️🍷🍺
Great explanation. Thank you Sir.
I love these talks. If you don't like his talks or appreciate it try mirror therapy. If you have all the answers then why are you here?
i have been sober for 509 days now.i have a sponsor.doing service,going to meeting and working in 12 step program.
I am a recovering alcoholic and addicted and I try to stop thinking about that kind of stuff but I kno if I give to god and let go I would be able to bec he the king of all
My name is Andre Lemeshko and I'm an alcoholic and an addict
I need help
i love this man
❤❤❤
A.A. Works IF YOU WORK IT !!.. Sober over 27 years. PLEASE TRY IT IF YOU NEED IT .
I have panic attacks especially of a night, alcohol helped me through them. How do I get through severe attacks without drink. I live in fear everyday not over drinking, over these panic attacks. There horrendous x
@@clarebailey862 , I lost everything , almost homeless, no family , almost dead broke . I understand Panic attacks and the Torture of Alcoholism and Drug abuse. I Listened and did everything I was told to do. I got Sober in NY @ Graymoor .. The Friars and recovering people carried me through.. Willingness is the Key. The Panic attacks and Fear have Greatly diminished over a very long time. It just takes time. I would suggest seeing a Dr. who understands recovery. Stay away from Narcotics Etc. Pray .. Trust .. GO TO LOTS OF MEETINGS. I still go at least twice or more a week.. May 27 will be 28 years Clean and Sober. When you admit you can't .. you can . God Bless .
MrYfz45005 work what? Still in aa?
MrYfz45005 why would you keep going for 27 years? Why would you believe your still sick? Check out Monica Richardson in exposing aa. The truth
@@ms.bubblestheclown1681 You’re SO ignorant!
great
Tell me more about step 4&5
Awesome!!
Brilliant
😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵oh pleeeeeze .
Goooooooooood
❤
Watched these at 'P.R.C'
The ego is what fears “God”, not yourselves.
Mr. Martin said the newcomer alcoholics are afraid of God. That's a good thing because the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and the knowledge of the Holy one is understanding. Proverbs 9:10,/ If you don't fear the Lord you havent begun to be wise. / And we are not supposed to call anyone on earth Father.
And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. Matthew 23:9/ Step 3 of Alcoholics anonymous promotes idolatry with "God as you understand Him". True Christians will never promote idolatry.. God's will is to believe in the one who He sent to save us. And if you want to hear from God, read your bible. I do not hear the voice of Mr. Martin, Bill Wilson or Dr. Bob, I hear the voice of and follow my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Blah, blah, blah
Step 3 made a decision ! who did ? the. people who wrote the Book ! a decision to do what ? to turn their will and lives over to the care of God as they understood God ( see Chap 4 B/Book ) ! how did they do that ? ( Thats Step 3 ) they took Steps 4 to 9 ! how long does that take ( typical alkie ) ? 2 days ? what !? its in the Book . they " LAUNCHED "out on a course of " VIGOROUS " action ( 4-9 ) 2 days !? FACT !! Who did it ? the people who wrote the Book ! a bunch of ex drunks who'd have screwed up a 2 car funeral ! argued were to put a full stop yet they wrote this Book in 11 mnths , approx . go figure !? Higher Power or what ?? 12 Steps ! 12 Statements of Fact based on the experience of the people who wrote the Book !! every Step begs a question , how did they do it ? and every question is answered in the first 103 pp of the Book . All fact .!! not opinion !? AA should supply a guide , the man on pp 18 , without whom little or nothing can be achieved , good luck with that !? AA doesn't work !! sad but true !! The Book does !! Take the first 9 Steps . practice 10 and 11 till it becomes intuitive ! thus you will recover and have a good life ! No Charge !! keep it simple !
🙏💜🤍🫶🏻🪷😊🙏
Was father Martin an alcoholic?
He was a fucking little baby!!
@bean no he wasnt, he just attended a lot of open meetings
Yes got sober at guest house . a rehab for catholic priests.
Yes
some people dont want to take any action and do some work on them self hey reckless abandon
Joe and Charlie
Good but also very male-oriented. Difficult for those of us who haven’t been brought up around organised religion and looking up to men. Sorry.
Learn how.
12 steps is not catholic
Taking the steps seriously is the reason I'm an atheist
Interesting
Lm ok l
Why did god allow them to become an alcoholic in the first place...?
Free will.
I did not find this to be a good or particularly spiritual message from Father Martin, and it made me think maybe there’s a reason why AA speakers are alcoholics and don’t want wear the robes or garb of any specialized class. I get vastly more healing and growing up from Bill W, or practically any other member’s words on Step Three.
Farther martin was not a Recovered drunk. He was a phony 5yr baby!! full of shit.. Who the fuck was he to preach AA.
David McGarry
I don’t think you are grasping the overall concept of him explaining that a lot of alcoholics have a fear of when they hear the word “ God”.. He is trying to get a simple message across of accepting the concept of a Higher Power. Of course that is your opinion not finding his message beneficial.
john kenny , you are a lost undignified soul with a vocabulary to match, yuck!
Not religious?
Blatantly religious.
😵💫 AA cult followers when they find out Bill Wilson's spiritual awakening was from his LSD trips from Carl Yung back in the 50s when LSD experiments were funded by the federal government 😂
He did take LSD after getting sober and died from his addiction to nicotine, it’s true.
So what exactly does God do???? Smh and that folks is how you play tennis without a net
This man was a saint....but the technique is total BS...
Martin Luther
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