I have trust in God; that Fr Mike is in the Cape of the VM. He is her mouthpiece; to the Mother Eagle; and we are Chapter 12 of Revelation; the eaglets learning how to fly in the ramparts. Mary will see Fr Mike will SEE TO IT; he'd be close to her Immaculate Heart. IHAVE TOTAL FAITH IN THE VM; FOR FR MIKE.
Beautifully said @j.blackthorn8836 hearing that would make Fr. Mike very happy. He is as wonderful in person as he appears to be. I hope you get to meet him sometime.
I needed Fr. Mike's message and I love the quote you shared from your therapist Exactly what I can remember and say to myself to straighten out my bends.
Im starting to think Father Mike has spy gear in my house and can read my mind, lol. He has an uncanny ability to give the daily message of exactly what is weighing on my heart. Even videos recorded 5-7 years ago. Thank you, Father Mike.
♥️ 1 Peter 1 kJV 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 🎺☁️ 1 Thessalonians 4 kJV 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. ✝️🩸 Colossians 1 kJV 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Hang in there- hold onto Jesus on the cross. Even if feel like you can’t pray, just hold the rosary. I am praying for you. Things will get better. God loves you so very much.
Thank you, Father Mike! My life currently feels like a walk through a dark valley, and I’m lost, confused, and feel out of control. Please pray for me!
I'm sorry you're going through this.. Perhaps you're experiencing the "dark night of the soul" as many Saints including St John of the Cross described ✝️ I hope this helps & I pray your struggle will strengthen you spiritually as it has for me during my life ✝️💗 God Bless you & all who struggle 👼
Thank you so much for this. The faster we accept the reality, the better our life gets. Unless we are at peace with the situation, we can't think straight to generate solutions
YES! I was always frustrated that it seemed my life was always cleaning, cooking, laundry, shopping, and all manner of household chores. Then, I had a change of heart. I realized that these things I was getting frustrated about are just how it is. Get it done... that's all I can do. I also remember being taught that everything I do can be viewed as giving it up to God. That helped a LOT!
♥️ Romans 1 kJV 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. ✝️ Gospel 🩸 1 Corinthians 15 kJV 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: ✝️🩸 1 Peter 1 kJV 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: Romans 3 kJV 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; ♥️know♥️ 1 John 5 kJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
Another good one, Father Mike. I’m 71 and I only recently learned this lesson! Lol. I was so impatient with my husband and having to repeat myself. But I prayed on it and realized, that’s who he is. He hadn’t changed in all these years. So why don’t I give him (and myself) a break from unrealistic expectations. It took some practice but we have a much happier household now.
🎺☁️ 1 Thessalonians 4 kJV 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. ✝️🩸 Colossians 1 kJV 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Only recently since i have been deeper in my faith, has my patience grown exponentially. What used to tick me off I'm like, meh..whatever. Im learning I can't control everything and let go, let God!
This is why Psalm 29:11 and the Serenity Prayer is on my lips everyday. I never pray for something, I pray only to be a better, stronger, more godly person. ✝️
I could definitely relate, both to the retail example and what I'm currently going through. I was laid off shortly before Memorial Day and really hoped to land a new position quickly. No such luck. It's now been a few months and I've had to work around the economy, the corporate summer slowdown, HR people being on vacation, etc...I'm trusting in God's plan for me and praying for forgiveness when I question it.
Dear Father Mike, your energy and zest for life are so contagious and uplifting. Thank you for the work you're doing on this RUclips channel! A small gift from myself to you and to the viewers of the channel - there is a New Message from God in the world, a New Revelation for the times to come. It's called The New Message from God. It's not here to replace existing religions but to clarify them, to give them a fresh context, and to reignite the Spirit within them. I invite you to explore its teachings. God bless!
This is very much what I deal with working at Trader Joe’s, and you don’t realize how much you owe The Lord for the blessing of patience until you work with food and people
Nice! To me, its about being flexible. Yeah, my Moms always gonna be late. Well, learn to be patient and relax. Or when youre with a group, no you cant just force everyone to do what you want them to do. Its about love and unity. Love does not insist on its own way. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the video. I know I tend to hold on to my expectations and am scared of reality. This is because I fear if I look I reality, it will only confirm my fears and negative attitude of life, especially my own. I am not in a great place right now, and I don't think I have been since Fall 2018. I say I took a nosedive off Mt. Everest then, and I am steadily hitting rock bottom. I thought I hit it at times in the last year and throughout this year, but I think those were only crags I crashed into. Please pray for me and everyone struggling with their sins, pasts, and current situations in life. Lord, God, help us all. Amen.
Thanks Fr Mike for this little note. I've had to change my expectations a few times to match the reality of a situation. Sometimes it can be difficult. God Bless. Claire.
♥️ 1 John 5 kJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. ♥️ 1 Peter 3 kJV 23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. 24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: 25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. ✝️ Gospel 🩸 1 Corinthians 15 kJV 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: ✝️🩸 Romans 3 kJV 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
I needed to hear this I work as a delivery driver for domino’s, and this week is “boost week” where online orders at 50% off. It’s the busiest week, but it’s the week where the cheapest non-tippers order the most.
Father I listen to you every day I listen to catechism and listen to the Bible study sometimes it gets a little confusing for me because I’m 75 and it’s hard to follow the app at times kind of confusing for an old man but anyway father were there we listen to you like I am now God bless you and Jeff I pray for you every day father believe me I pray for you thank you for your inspiration in life I sent everything to my daughter she’s older and my other daughter I sent her everything that you have on your app and they love it thank you so much for being there God bless you
I trust in God and keep faith even as I struggle to take care of my children and myself. As a single mother things are so hard on me. Both of my sons are autistic I’m overwhelmed. God please hear my prayers. I’m constantly struggling to buy groceries and constantly struggling to pay rent and now that I’m home schooling my sons I’m struggling to buy their school supplies. I’m so ashamed and overwhelmed so please be kind. I choose to have faith over fear as christians that’s all we can do. No matter your struggle, we can turn to God. He knows us personally and can give us strength to overcome our challenges. Heavenly and merciful Father, I come before your glorious throne today, in humble adoration please help me overcome my struggles and my constant fear of homelessness. Walking with faith is all I can do!
Boy can I relate! I used to sell men's shoes in a mall and the worst was on Christmas Eve someone coming at 5-10 minutes before closing! My kids were toddlers then!
I babysit and have for so many years. This is so me! When the parents are even a few minutes late, I feel like they’ve wronged me. Haha. This is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you!! Patience is a virtue.
Love it! I used to work in a candy store at a mall in my late teens/early 20's. 10-15 minutes before closing time, I would lower the gates about 1/2 way to make it more difficult for customers to come in. 90% of the time they came in anyway!😂 Too bad I didn't have your advice at the time. Another good one Fr. Mike - thanks.
This is the video I needed back in senior year of high school and throughout my college years. I was plagued with expectations and when my life did not go the way I hoped, it destroyed me. I was left on the floor, all my hopes gone down the drain. But then again, something happened that had never happened before to me. One day, I took the dust off my Bible, and I began to read it. And on a normal day like any other, I dreamt of Jesus himself. He called me by my name and told me all my sins but also said he forgave me. Since then, I’ve been on a crazy journey to seek God. So idk 🤷♀️
Great topic. People need to STOP entering into everything ( conversations, events, situations, ETC) WITH expectations . If you have none, you will be pleased should there be a positive outcome and, if the situation becomes negative, it will merely be another lesson learned. Expectations are the cause of much TOO MUCH anger
I was a live in nanny for years ! I always thought about that I had to be patient and understand! Got taken advantage over and over again ! Now I am skeptical about it ! It’s hard to discern where to be patient and flexible, and not be run over by other people !
This is a HUGE spiritual message that doesn't get brought up enough or well enough. People will call you complacent but by looking at reality you do so much better a job at assessing the situation to see what you can or even want to change about it in totality rather than just from your own mind.
Thank you Fr.Mike as you so often speak to the young & I thank you so much for this. Wish I heard this knowledge when so much younger. May our heavenly Father continue to bless you. Never stop & continue to share His wisdom. Much love.
May God continue to bless you, Father Mike! You are doing so much to inform and guide us through this life and get us ready for the next. I know exactly how you felt during those early working years with my time in the fast-food world.
Yes!!! Needed this topic! God bless you father. At times I didn’t want to except reality but idk man I just pray that God give us what we desire because if not I lose hope
This is a great message and would be mind blowing for some outsiders and their perception of the Catholic church. A priest sending a message about being better connected with reality. This is based on nothing but assumption, but I suspect there are at least some non-catholics who are certain our message is to believe and rely on UNREALISTIC teachings and ideals. A great message and well presented with relevant examples! Thanks!
Father Mike, your example is a great one, and your message is right on target. However, we cannot "adjust" our expectations for the Kingdom of God, when reality turns away from God's Kingdom. In this sense, there will always be a dissatisfaction, a frustration, a longing, or a hunger when reality rejects God's Kingdom.
I worked with tourists for many years. In my experience with this very example is it's not about expectations, it's about people's total disregard for boundaries and for the rights of others. I guess i did and do expect that consideration from others and the reality is that i do not reinforce bad behavior.
That's so true. Not long ago I failed to pass an important exam twice due to technical problems. Somehow I was mentally ready for something potentially wrong to happen and that helped me a lot. I wasn't agry or frustrated. No panic at all. Of course, I was a bit of saddened by this but it wasn't as harsh as it could have been. Acceptance helps a lot
Love you Father Mike, may corruption never touch your heart. You have made my relationship with the Lord have meaning again. Thank you
I have trust in God; that Fr Mike is in the Cape of the VM. He is her mouthpiece; to the Mother Eagle; and we are Chapter 12 of Revelation; the eaglets learning how to fly in the ramparts. Mary will see Fr Mike will SEE TO IT; he'd be close to her Immaculate Heart. IHAVE TOTAL FAITH IN THE VM; FOR FR MIKE.
@@MorreHopeHmm, not sure. He's good, but not sure.
@@berwynsigns4115 I TRUST IN REV 12; IT HAS A HAPPY ENDING. WE HOLD BABY JESUS; AS MARY HOLDS HIM FIRST. WHY LET THE BABY FALL.
Beautifully said @j.blackthorn8836 hearing that would make Fr. Mike very happy. He is as wonderful in person as he appears to be. I hope you get to meet him sometime.
😶🌫@@joanlb-ld3tw
My therapist says "blessed are the flexible, for they will not be bent out of shape". Thank you Father Mike! I really liked your example
Haha I've never heard that before. Thank you....some advice I needed today!
Love this!
I needed Fr. Mike's message and I love the quote you shared from your therapist Exactly what I can remember and say to myself to straighten out my bends.
Im starting to think Father Mike has spy gear in my house and can read my mind, lol. He has an uncanny ability to give the daily message of exactly what is weighing on my heart. Even videos recorded 5-7 years ago. Thank you, Father Mike.
♥️ 1 Peter 1 kJV
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
🎺☁️
1 Thessalonians 4 kJV
14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
✝️🩸
Colossians 1 kJV
14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Oh, is that so? ;-)
God thank You for giving us Fr. Mike Schmitz. Keep him for us. We surely need him.
I needed this one ! Thank you , Fr. Mike ! I found myself actually smiling in relief! As my Grandmother would always say ,
“ It is what it is ! “
Same here! :)
I say that as well!
Hang in there- hold onto Jesus on the cross. Even if feel like you can’t pray, just hold the rosary. I am praying for you. Things will get better. God loves you so very much.
Thank you, Father Mike! My life currently feels like a walk through a dark valley, and I’m lost, confused, and feel out of control. Please pray for me!
🙏
You are not alone. That sums it up for me too.
I agree you are not alone Im feeling with you lovly greetings from Germany.
Surrender prayer 🙏🏼
I'm sorry you're going through this.. Perhaps you're experiencing the "dark night of the soul" as many Saints including St John of the Cross described ✝️ I hope this helps & I pray your struggle will strengthen you spiritually as it has for me during my life ✝️💗 God Bless you & all who struggle 👼
as a GP running a full-day neighbourhood clinic, i can definitely relate.
Thank you so much for this. The faster we accept the reality, the better our life gets. Unless we are at peace with the situation, we can't think straight to generate solutions
I like that.
Very true!
@@ntmn8444 Thank you! God bless you
YES!
I was always frustrated that it seemed my life was always cleaning, cooking, laundry, shopping, and all manner of household chores.
Then, I had a change of heart.
I realized that these things I was getting frustrated about are just how it is. Get it done... that's all I can do.
I also remember being taught that everything I do can be viewed as giving it up to God. That helped a LOT!
In the True Life in God messages Jesus says, everything you do with love you do it for me even house chores. ❤️😊
Thank you Father. Suddenly all these messages about reality, life dreams, success vs reality are coming to me. It’s God answering my prayers 🙏
♥️ Romans 1 kJV
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
✝️ Gospel 🩸
1 Corinthians 15 kJV
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
✝️🩸
1 Peter 1 kJV
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
Romans 3 kJV
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
♥️know♥️
1 John 5 kJV
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
Another good one, Father Mike. I’m 71 and I only recently learned this lesson! Lol. I was so impatient with my husband and having to repeat myself. But I prayed on it and realized, that’s who he is. He hadn’t changed in all these years. So why don’t I give him (and myself) a break from unrealistic expectations. It took some practice but we have a much happier household now.
Amen
🎺☁️ 1 Thessalonians 4 kJV
14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
✝️🩸 Colossians 1 kJV
14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Congratulations.
Yep my job is a nightmare of passive aggressive management and I turned it over and live 100% in our father’s Will to the best of my ability 🎉
Only recently since i have been deeper in my faith, has my patience grown exponentially. What used to tick me off I'm like, meh..whatever. Im learning I can't control everything and let go, let God!
Exactly!
One of the human predicaments. I see myself there - all of the time.
Thanks, Fr. Mike.
You’re a contagious man , real , and funny , and thank you.
This is why Psalm 29:11 and the Serenity Prayer is on my lips everyday.
I never pray for something, I pray only to be a better, stronger, more godly person.
✝️
Thank you Fr. Mike. Please stay true. We need you. God Bless You!
Oh Father...you are living my life!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you. Makes perfect sense. God bless
I could definitely relate, both to the retail example and what I'm currently going through. I was laid off shortly before Memorial Day and really hoped to land a new position quickly. No such luck. It's now been a few months and I've had to work around the economy, the corporate summer slowdown, HR people being on vacation, etc...I'm trusting in God's plan for me and praying for forgiveness when I question it.
May God bless the man behind the name "kingofthorns" and grant him gainful employment, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Dear Father Mike, your energy and zest for life are so contagious and uplifting. Thank you for the work you're doing on this RUclips channel! A small gift from myself to you and to the viewers of the channel - there is a New Message from God in the world, a New Revelation for the times to come. It's called The New Message from God. It's not here to replace existing religions but to clarify them, to give them a fresh context, and to reignite the Spirit within them. I invite you to explore its teachings. God bless!
Thank you!
This is very much what I deal with working at Trader Joe’s, and you don’t realize how much you owe The Lord for the blessing of patience until you work with food and people
Father Mike. You are such a blessing. I listen too you and my mood lifts. Bless your Father Mike.
Nice! To me, its about being flexible. Yeah, my Moms always gonna be late. Well, learn to be patient and relax. Or when youre with a group, no you cant just force everyone to do what you want them to do. Its about love and unity. Love does not insist on its own way.
Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the video. I know I tend to hold on to my expectations and am scared of reality. This is because I fear if I look I reality, it will only confirm my fears and negative attitude of life, especially my own. I am not in a great place right now, and I don't think I have been since Fall 2018. I say I took a nosedive off Mt. Everest then, and I am steadily hitting rock bottom. I thought I hit it at times in the last year and throughout this year, but I think those were only crags I crashed into.
Please pray for me and everyone struggling with their sins, pasts, and current situations in life.
Lord, God, help us all. Amen.
I can relate. God bless you and pick you back up in His loving arms and show you the bright side of things, just as real as the tough spots.
@@nightyew2160 thanks! God bless you too
Thanks Fr Mike for this little note. I've had to change my expectations a few times to match the reality of a situation. Sometimes it can be difficult. God Bless. Claire.
♥️ 1 John 5 kJV
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
♥️ 1 Peter 3 kJV
23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:
25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
✝️ Gospel 🩸
1 Corinthians 15 kJV
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
✝️🩸
Romans 3 kJV
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
God Bless You too Fr. Mike 🙏🏻
Yup It's 12-step 101 and an important life lesson that bears repeating over and over again in Church and outta Church 😀
Wonderful, as always, from the refreshing and joyful Father Mike!
I needed to hear this
I work as a delivery driver for domino’s, and this week is “boost week” where online orders at 50% off. It’s the busiest week, but it’s the week where the cheapest non-tippers order the most.
Needed to hear this, thank you Father.
Never change Father Mike
I swear this came right on time. God bless fr. Mike schmitz.
Father I listen to you every day I listen to catechism and listen to the Bible study sometimes it gets a little confusing for me because I’m 75 and it’s hard to follow the app at times kind of confusing for an old man but anyway father were there we listen to you like I am now God bless you and Jeff I pray for you every day father believe me I pray for you thank you for your inspiration in life I sent everything to my daughter she’s older and my other daughter I sent her everything that you have on your app and they love it thank you so much for being there God bless you
I trust in God and keep faith even as I struggle to take care of my children and myself. As a single mother things are so hard on me. Both of my sons are autistic I’m overwhelmed. God please hear my prayers. I’m constantly struggling to buy groceries and constantly struggling to pay rent and now that I’m home schooling my sons I’m struggling to buy their school supplies. I’m so ashamed and overwhelmed so please be kind. I choose to have faith over fear as christians that’s all we can do. No matter your struggle, we can turn to God. He knows us personally and can give us strength to overcome our challenges. Heavenly and merciful Father, I come before your glorious throne today, in humble adoration please help me overcome my struggles and my constant fear of homelessness. Walking with faith is all I can do!
That’s a stoic virtue too. Expect the worst and you’ll never be disappointed
Father Mike is blessed very much by the Lord he talks very well and I think he reaches a lot of Souls
God bless you, Fr Mike, your family and all your brothers and sisters in Christ. Amen!
No idea how you managed to time this one so perfectly, but it is exactly wha I needed to hear today.
I too was smiling!! Just exactly what I needed to hear today. Exactly what I’ve been struggling with
So true, I struggle with this everyday.
Boy can I relate! I used to sell men's shoes in a mall and the worst was on Christmas Eve someone coming at 5-10 minutes before closing! My kids were toddlers then!
Yes, that does make sense Fr. Mike. It doesn't make it easy, but it does make sense. Thank you for the lesson.
Thank you, father Mike! God bless you too. 🙏
I babysit and have for so many years. This is so me! When the parents are even a few minutes late, I feel like they’ve wronged me. Haha. This is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you!! Patience is a virtue.
Prayers for people with illness that obscures reality or enables unhealthy feelings towards the facts of the present
Love it! I used to work in a candy store at a mall in my late teens/early 20's. 10-15 minutes before closing time, I would lower the gates about 1/2 way to make it more difficult for customers to come in. 90% of the time they came in anyway!😂 Too bad I didn't have your advice at the time. Another good one Fr. Mike - thanks.
Another great video, Fr. Mike! Really resonated with this one.
Thank you Father Mille! Much appreciated!
PRAISED THE LORD. ALLELUIA...AMEN.🙏
It’s biblically sound, so yes Fr. Mike, it makes a lot of sense! 😁
God bless you Father Mike 😊
Southcentral Texas: USA 🇺🇸: btw: we pray 🙏 in earnest for any and all who may and or will die unexpectedly today ( Catholic) : bless, heal and protect
Thanks Fr. Mike. I needed to be reminded of this. God’s timing (and yours) to watch this was perfect. Thanks ❤
Ave Maria Father Mike.
You have such a gift of getting a message across in a way that you trust the message
perfect timing! thank you Jesus and thank you Fr Mike
Jesus loves you father mike
This is the video I needed back in senior year of high school and throughout my college years. I was plagued with expectations and when my life did not go the way I hoped, it destroyed me. I was left on the floor, all my hopes gone down the drain. But then again, something happened that had never happened before to me. One day, I took the dust off my Bible, and I began to read it. And on a normal day like any other, I dreamt of Jesus himself. He called me by my name and told me all my sins but also said he forgave me. Since then, I’ve been on a crazy journey to seek God. So idk 🤷♀️
Yep, you're exactly where he wants you to be...keep ears, eyes and heart open to Love and Truth 🙏✝️🕊❤⛪
Thank God for Fr. Mike and for this video. I really needed to hear this today!
It makes a lot of sense we most live with our feet on the ground, and our hearts on the Lord
Food for thought! Thank you Fr Mike!
This is golden. I'm over 50 years old and more at peace than I used to be because I can say "yup that's how it goes" instead of getting upset.
100% agree. Thank you father.
Thanks!
Great topic. People need to STOP entering into everything ( conversations, events, situations, ETC) WITH expectations . If you have none, you will be pleased should there be a positive outcome and, if the situation becomes negative, it will merely be another lesson learned. Expectations are the cause of much TOO MUCH anger
Brilliant, Fr Mike! Thank you for the enlightening content! I never thought of it that way. 😊
Thank you Fr. Mike!
Thank you, very well said Father!
Thank you Father Mike
Fr. Mike gave this same story at Steubenville this summer! Great analogy
Good reminder when dealing with difficult people. Thx
I’ve been to the Chocolate Ox several times! Great little place. Excellent message, Father.
I remember you talking about this last month at Steubenville Mid-America! I loved this talk and all of your talks.
Thank you, Fr. Mike. Please pray for my family. We are in a dark valley. I feel God in the midst.
I was a live in nanny for years ! I always thought about that I had to be patient and understand! Got taken advantage over and over again ! Now I am skeptical about it ! It’s hard to discern where to be patient and flexible, and not be run over by other people !
This is a HUGE spiritual message that doesn't get brought up enough or well enough. People will call you complacent but by looking at reality you do so much better a job at assessing the situation to see what you can or even want to change about it in totality rather than just from your own mind.
Thank you Fr.Mike as you so often speak to the young & I thank you so much for this. Wish I heard this knowledge when so much younger. May our heavenly Father continue to bless you. Never stop & continue to share His wisdom. Much love.
It does! God bless you too!
THANK YOU! Very very true (expectations). God bless you!
May God continue to bless you, Father Mike! You are doing so much to inform and guide us through this life and get us ready for the next. I know exactly how you felt during those early working years with my time in the fast-food world.
That was Amazing! Thank you Father Mike!
Yes!!! Needed this topic! God bless you father. At times I didn’t want to except reality but idk man I just pray that God give us what we desire because if not I lose hope
There is something for all those who wait; patiently; but then joy comes in the morning.
"They only listen when I'm yelling" 😅 I feel so seen! 😂
Good thinker. Thank you.
Thank you Father
This is a great message and would be mind blowing for some outsiders and their perception of the Catholic church. A priest sending a message about being better connected with reality.
This is based on nothing but assumption, but I suspect there are at least some non-catholics who are certain our message is to believe and rely on UNREALISTIC teachings and ideals.
A great message and well presented with relevant examples! Thanks!
Father Mike, your example is a great one, and your message is right on target. However, we cannot "adjust" our expectations for the Kingdom of God, when reality turns away from God's Kingdom. In this sense, there will always be a dissatisfaction, a frustration, a longing, or a hunger when reality rejects God's Kingdom.
Thank you Fr.Mike for your Wisdom and Guidance
Needed this today!!! May the Holy Spirit always inspire you to make these videos🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 thank you
YES when I cut hair this happened!!!!!I hated this! I am so easily annoyed and frustrated !I need to learn this.
Awesome message today Father. Thank you so much for creating and sharing.
Thank you Fr. Mike💜✝️🙏
I shared this with my coworkers.
I worked with tourists for many years. In my experience with this very example is it's not about expectations, it's about people's total disregard for boundaries and for the rights of others. I guess i did and do expect that consideration from others and the reality is that i do not reinforce bad behavior.
Thank you so much Fr. Mike. God Bless you always 🙏🏻
That's so true. Not long ago I failed to pass an important exam twice due to technical problems. Somehow I was mentally ready for something potentially wrong to happen and that helped me a lot. I wasn't agry or frustrated. No panic at all. Of course, I was a bit of saddened by this but it wasn't as harsh as it could have been. Acceptance helps a lot
I've just noticed that the video was released exactly on my test day...
This was exactly what I needed to hear tonight. Thank you Father Mike.
Gracias Father
I really need to hear that right now. Thank you.!
Living life on life's terms