Amen to gratitude. I had a very serious surgery to go through with a chance of death. I went to confession, received my anointing of the sick, and prayed with my church community. When I was entering the surgery... there was no fear as I was grateful for being able to live as a catholic. I remember praying... Into your hands, I commit my spirit... i fell asleep with a smile. And I woke from surgery with a smile... Despite all the pain...it is all okay with Christ who carries me.
Remember Jesus and your guardian angel are with you always. When you close your eyes feel them embrace you with a love beyond this world. Don’t think for one moment you are alone. Remember “Be still and know that I am the Lord. “God Bless 🕊🕊🕊
I'm truly sorry for your loss. My sister lost her husband just last month. I don't know what to do for her but be there for her and pray for her. He was such a good man. God bless you.
I don't know how you do it Father Mike, but you speak to me at exactly the right times in my life, when I need to hear these words. Thank you, and thank God for every day I'm here on this Earth.
Father Mike you have come to me via social media I watched one of your videos and couldn’t switch off I’ve not been in church since being baptised as a teenager apart from my marriage You have introduced me to god again and for that I 🙏 💕Thankyou
It’s the Holy Spirit working through father Mike to reach you. Please pray for him and all priest so that God may continue to use them to reach us all. ❤️
I am not scared to die, but I am scared to die without guiding my son who is 3 years old now. All the hardships I had in my life is because my parents died when I was young and I would never wish that for my son. Hence, I ask God to prolong my life to be able to advise my son. Thank you fr Mike
I used to panic over the thought of leaving orphans. Then I prayed that I would live as long as my family needs me, and as long as our Good God needs me to do His will I don't worry about that anymore. I wake up and thank God that we are all still here
I was with my children all through thr LIVES talking & teaching but when they go out into the world they seem to forget My eldest died suddenly 2yrs ago He was married had children etc we talked but never really talked if you know what I mean he lived miles away! My biggest regret is we never got time to just talk & reminisce & just look at him! I miss him!
God has plans to prosper us, not to harm us. Trust in the Lord that whatever happens in life is in accordance to his will and we know his will is perfect.
On the other hand, the hardships you went through made you the man you are today. Keep calm, whatever happens will be for your son's good. It won't necessarily be easier on his body. It will be better for his soul.
I saw my mother dying at 59. She was positively happy to go. That day I knew that I wanted to live my life so I can die like her. She lived seeking the love of Christ and putting all her trust in the Blessed Mother Mary. She died happy because she was going to meet the true love of her life. She was meeting the Bridegroom and she was madly in love with Him. What bride doesn't long for the day of the wedding? Only the one who is not fully in love. That day I understood that the only things worth doing are those who make you to fall more in love with our sweet Lord Jesus. Then I could die with a smile, desiring to see His face and the tenderness of those eyes, and feeling the warmth of His loving embrace.
This made me cry. May I always remember - Everyday is a gift not owed to me, a love and life I don't deserve. I look at your wounds and they're for me. Thank you Jesus, Savior and Friend🙏🏾
As I get older - I'm 66 now - I think more and more about my impending death. I know that I could die a minute from now, or twenty or forty years from now. Sometimes I feel at peace about dying, and sometimes I feel fear. I want to be with my husband for many years more. The fact that we are together, that our marriage - 46 years now - survived a painful five-year separation, is a genuine miracle, a gift from God that delights and encourages all who know the story. Sometimes I fear Purgatory; sometimes I doubt its existence. I long to be in Heaven, in the presence of our Creator, our Lord and Savior, our Comforting Spirit, with our Blessed Mother and all the saints and angels, while hoping that I will share it with my husband. I hope that I will live my love of singing in praises to God, further hoping that in Heaven my voice will sound pretty. I believe that when we each get to Heaven, no matter how much we have read and heard about it, we will be surprised. I pray to St. Joseph for a happy death, to die in a state of grace. And now, thanks to the gift of this video lesson, I have another way, both mature and comforting, to approach death. Thank you, Father Mike, for being open to this wisdom from God, and for being willing to share it with us. God bless and keep you, and may all of us meet in Heaven, eternally in the presence of our Lord.
My wife passed away 4 months ago after being in the hospital for over 9 months. The pain my wife was going through was also hurting me every single day, I cried and prayed every single day. I was crushed immensely when she passed. I'm still grieving and when I look back I see that there is a silver lining in all of this. God blessed me with the most beautiful woman. My wife gave me the best 13 years I can ever ask for. I became a changed man for the better in chasing after Jesus, I read the bible constantly, I prayed multiple times a day, I gave Jesus my heart and soul with faith and trust. I sit here now grateful for the life God has given me and when it is my time to pass I will be grateful and ready to be at rest and and peace finally.
At the end of my life, I pray to have the wisdom and good sense to be grateful to God for the blessings received throughout my life and for life itself. I also pray for the serenity of a happy death.
My mom passed in 2000, my dad in 2001, my husband in 2006, my job of 17 plus years in 2009. My husband now is in home hospice! End stage COPD, and all of a sudden he can’t walk. I don’t know how to pray for him. His quality of life is nothing but the bed and tv. I love him and don’t 8:40 want him to die. On the other hand if his quality of life is over for God to take him. Then I feel guilty! I can’t stand seeing him like this. How do I pray!
I have been deeply depressed because I could not travel to my old college friend’s funeral. We were the same age and saw each other frequently during high school. She was so kind to me and later I discovered we may even be cousins. How I have cried, been irritable and lashed out. I found an old text from her and she said that we all need to just love one another. She encouraged me to stay Catholic. Watching this I realize that I am ever grateful for her presence in my life. Thank you for the reminder. They buried her today.😓
Thank you for this reminder. It is so easy to think we are owed something, when in truth, every single thing we have, every person we love, and who loves us, is a free gift from God. His mercy, His love, His help in difficult situations, everything is a free gift. It's so important to remember that and to be grateful. God bless...
The Holy Spirit burns so bright within you my Friend! May God Bless you and your family. Thank you for everything you do and to take a well-known lyric , "Don't Stop Believin'!"
So sorry to hear of ur loss, been where you are give urself time just to stand bk and heal again everones timeing is so different so dont rush your sorrow but i promise it will get better🙏🙏 and always know ur dads not far i beleive just a veil away so while i understand you havent his presence "he is so near you love carries on never dies,you will smile again and when you do know ur dad would want to see that too, and we will all meet again im sure of this will pray for ur healing of greif god bless you 🙏🙏💔
I remember I asked myself why my life is not as good as others whom I know, and I felt like Someone said to me, "And this is my life, look at my wounds, these are all for you."
Amen, Fr. Mike! Yes, the more we have on earth (especially, possessions of materials), the less we'll be worry-free to be passing on to the next stage. And definitely, if we're having the feeling of "I deserve to live long in this life", we'll be very unsettled to let go of anything and be with full of anxiety. But if we're to live life as if (which it really is) God has gave us this opportunity to participate in His plan of Salvation, we'll feel that we can let go of anything at anytime to Him (Rest In Peace), since He's the One Who takes the call on our very lives. We all owed Him everything, and He doe not owe us anything. Live life as it's a gift from God and not like as if we're god in our own minds. God bless.
As a Catholic l pray daily for those who have died. I hope they will be praying for me especially those moments before l die. I hope some day to be able to say,' Lord make me,worry of my suffering".
Thanks Fr. Mike, I needed this today. My Dad died 3 years ago today and I don't know how many times he'd tell me he was grateful for waking up in the morning. The circumstances behind his passing was devastating (non covid related) and he was just amazing. He helped and touched so many lives, I never met anyone who disliked him. We thank God every day for my Dad. We miss him terribly but we don't want him back here. We're ready to go to God and see Dad whenever God calls us home to Him. We know that Dad's home with God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Mother Mary, my Nana, Poppy and the rest of our loved ones. We know he's safe. I know it's taken me a long time to come to this and my mom still has her good and bad days - they were together almost 40 years. But deep down, I know she feels the same way I do. God Bless you Father Mike.
I am so grateful with my life even though I was raised in an orphanage, never knew my family physically alone but spiritually I have a Father constantly watching over me. God was so good to me I have been blessed. I am ready to die nothing can hold me in this life awaiting to be with my Father in the promised Eternal life.
This is helping me with the anniversary of my oldest son's death. Now looking at how grateful I am that God gave him to me for 39 years with all the ups and downs. Thank you. His birthday is April 30th - he passed October 29, 2012. Bless you for this insight.
My grandma taught me young that death is not punishment...this really helped me! But gratitude - that's an amazing way to look at one's life. I pray I am as grateful as I should be. Amen.
I lost a classmate in 3rd grade when he sledded into a car. My teacher said to me an odd thing which always stuck with me: that it is hard for older people to die well because as we grow up and get old we will have so many opportunities to become bitter and jaded and to grow mean inside. She said that we never know the future, that maybe it was his happiest day, having fun in the snow, knowing his parents loved him.
I had a near death experience and first I was mad at God for sending be back. He told be that I need to go back for my 2 babies and to help people. At that time I was 31 yrs old with 2 babies 1yr old and 2 years old then but now I’m grateful that I was sent back to be able to take care of them.
Man, this is so true. It's so easy to slip into the attitude that I deserve certain things, amount of money, or even respect from other people. Every second that I am here breathing is literally a gift from God, and really helps to be reminded of and put my small worries into perspective. This makes me think of St. Anthony of the Desert. "For if we too live as though dying daily, we shall not sin. And the meaning of that saying is, that as we rise day by day we should think that we shall not abide till evening." Thanks as always Father Mike, God Bless.
Father, such a beautiful reflection/teaching. You are an example of what good results when one cooperates with the graces that the Holy Spirit has designed for you! Thank you.
Thank you so much for this. It helped me to realise how the devil weaponises "God doesn't owe you anything" to demoralise us. If anything, the fact we're owed nothing yet are still SO RICHLY blessed is a testament to that love. A love you aren't owed but also don't need to deserve or earn. Wow. Thank you Jesus for my life and everything in it 🙏🏾
Thank you Fr. Mike that absolutely brought me to tears, everything you said is absolutely true. Every day is a gift from God and we owe him our hearts and our salvation into the Heavenly Kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I recently lost a friend. He really taught me how to stand up for myself with words as an adult. Really want him back, but I'm grateful and was lucky to know him.
Faith Hope Love (gratitude). Why would God conquer death but for me? I will be free, purified and living in sublime love and peace. For today, Thank you God because I have not done this good day but Your Love gives it. I am never lucky, I’m blest . Bring someone to heaven with you by your example.
Fr.Mike are u telepathic?❤️ You just speak at right time whenever I need to be enlightened. God has blessed you with amazing wisdom. I'm glad he created you.
Thank you so much Fr. Mike! Life IS a GIFT from GOD. I will be eternally grateful to our Eternal Father for creating me. Thank you Heavenly Father! 💗💗💗
Fr Mike Thank you so much for helping me learn more about my relationship with Christ and the depth of where it can continue to grow. I enjoy your messages of truth that help me in my journey of faith daily, even when it's hard to understand. I am extremely grateful for my faith and for the messages that you and many others profess ❤️🙏 This message had me in tears of how grateful I am that I am able to take my next breath because Jesus holds me in existence.
Just got off the telphone with an old aged person of almost 100 and who is not a Chuch goer, I feel blessed to recieve your message to share with her more specifically, during this summer 2021, when our Old Aged folks need more comfort..on their journey to see Jesus in his glory. 🙏🏻🙂
I have no wealth to leave for my loved ones except wisdom to apply in their lives. I am a senior, still helping others, thanking God for good health , to be able to attend mass everyday, 🙏🙏
Father Mike brings so much clarity and true joy in being Catholic! Thank you for your guidance on so many topics! It helps me share our faith with confidence. Your guidance helps me live being closer to God. Faith is trust, but it's nice to understand some things too!! Thank you, Father Mike!
Our life is a gift! My children and grandchildren are my wonderful gifts from God. I now have two different types of leukemia. I never have questioned God why... “I say, why not me”. This is not our world we are just guests passing through. 💙🙏🏻
So true. People who have an attachment to things, people, and even life itself will probably have a greater death agony. For those who have suffered much in this life perhaps death won’t be so bitter.
Mom died 10 days ago. She was loved by many. Was married to dad for 60+ years until her passing. Firm believer in our Lord. But she did suffer. Long standing health issues. Every day was a gift for us and a burden for her. She was not owed anything and yet, despite her suffering, letting go wasn't easy. She was grieving. She was scared. I am grateful for every minute she was with us and I certainly hope she is in a better place. But my faith is weak and the grieving process is not easy. Death is never good, your own or a loved one's. Such a complex topic deserves a series of videos from different perspectives. Thanks always father Mike.
I'm 40. I had an awareness of death since I was a child, well before any close family members died. I wasn't raised Catholic--my parents were (and remain) secular Jews. I came to faith in Jesus at 16, joined the Church at 19. My personal view on my death, whenever it takes place, is that I don't care as much when I die as dying in the state of grace. Also, I want to spend as little time in Purgatory as possible, preferably bypassing it altogether. :) A long life doesn't appeal to me as much as being told, "Well done, good and faithful servant" by Christ. But I definitely have to work on gratitude!
Gratitude is the third step in Ho'oponopono. It is the one that I need to practice the most. Thank you for the reminder. I recommend Merlin Carothers books.
Also back in 2000 my dad passed away at the age of 54. Well my bff her dad passed in July 2000 then my dad sept 2000 then my ex-husbands dad oct 2000. It amazed me at how much a difference our faith made in that situation. I knew my dad was going to be just fine and was blessed to get a sign that he got home ok. Awesome experience there is and was no ? It was from our Father. I’ve been blessed my whole life with signs from Our Father. So yes everyday is a gift. Even though we all forget that a lot including me. So it’s nice to be reminded of how to look at our lives. Our blessings really do add up pretty quick. God Bless
My early life was very difficult - poor social adjustment, bipolar disorder and a lot of suffering. Even though my later years have been wonderfully comfortable, I have always had trouble thanking God for my life. That is til I realized recently that Jesus has been with me the whole way. I can thank God for my difficult life knowing I lived it in his presence, and I wasn’t just floundering on my own, as I thought I was. I came to know God later in life, after most of my difficulties had been taken care of. Father Mike, I think you have a triple dose of the Holy Spirt. I love your videos. Thank you for so much wisdom.
From my experience of dealing with my grief and the loss of my mother, I felt that there is so much more for being prepared for death and dying that we shall live a eternal life in heaven. Your money and material possession are protected by law keep your mind, heart, and soul with Your Spiritual Estate of gratitude! I learned we are at a constant state that can be built up or torn down by your gratitude. Give thanks to the mind of the Hole! Keep Your Faith and Gratitude! Much Love! Thank you Fr. Mike.
Thank you Fr Mike. Such a wonderful sermon and it came at such a poignant time when it looks like I’m going to be losing my parents to COVID -Thank you, kindly Fr Mike. God love you and bless you always
Thank you, Fr. Mike, for reminding us of the need to live each day with gratitude to God. Listening to what you had said actually reminded me of Job's prayer when he was afflicted: "the Lord gives and the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord."
When I got diagnosed with cancer the first thing I said was I know that i am going to see mother Mary again. Then I got angry because of lack of support in friends. I had to let go of that life in friends , to get God's will. Then I got help from god 🙌 🙏 😌 and it's the same help all of us have . That gods only son suffered and died for us so that we may live .it is also the gift of a mother's love and the gift of a fathers love . It is right in saying that to let go of this life , is gratitude itself. Thank you for this Fr Mike I will say a prayer for you today. 🙏
Father Mike, your message was eye opening and went straight to my heart. How I wish your words could be disseminated more widely to this very self entitled and self centered society we live in. Please keep these messages coming! 🙏🙏
i was listening to this, and got bored, wondering why God wants me to hear this. then Fr Mike got to the part about being heartbroken over someone we lost. and I realised why i needed to hear this. because every day after my mom's death four years ago, i've been waiting to die so i can see her again. Now I know I need to be grateful instead, for the time I had with my mom and the time I have left on this earth. I don't fully understand this yet, but it's something to start with. Thank you, Fr Mike. God bless.
Dear Allan, losing parents and then my teen daughter(to suicide), truly I understand. Look for the joy every day in your life and know that you WILL see them later. 🙏🏻
@@elizabethturel78 Thank you for your kind words. I'm so sorry for your losses. I have learned that grief never goes away or gets any easier. We have to learn to live with it. God bless.
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Amen to gratitude. I had a very serious surgery to go through with a chance of death. I went to confession, received my anointing of the sick, and prayed with my church community. When I was entering the surgery... there was no fear as I was grateful for being able to live as a catholic. I remember praying... Into your hands, I commit my spirit... i fell asleep with a smile.
And I woke from surgery with a smile...
Despite all the pain...it is all okay with Christ who carries me.
This is so timely. I lost my husband and have been buried in grief. I'm saving this to play on my darkest of days. Bless you and thank you, Fr. Mike.
I am very sorry for your loss. May the Lord be with you and comfort you during this time of darkness.
My deepest sympathy, I’ve been trying to be here without my husband for three years.
Remember Jesus and your guardian angel are with you always. When you close your eyes feel them embrace you with a love beyond this world. Don’t think for one moment you are alone. Remember “Be still and know that I am the Lord. “God Bless 🕊🕊🕊
God bless and hold you close
I'm truly sorry for your loss. My sister lost her husband just last month. I don't know what to do for her but be there for her and pray for her. He was such a good man. God bless you.
I don't know how you do it Father Mike, but you speak to me at exactly the right times in my life, when I need to hear these words. Thank you, and thank God for every day I'm here on this Earth.
🙏💞🕊Amen
Father Mike you have come to me via social media
I watched one of your videos and couldn’t switch off
I’ve not been in church since being baptised as a teenager apart from my marriage
You have introduced me to god again and for that I 🙏 💕Thankyou
It’s the Holy Spirit working through father Mike to reach you. Please pray for him and all priest so that God may continue to use them to reach us all. ❤️
@@paullindsay118 Alleluia brother📿
God loves you my brother
I am not scared to die, but I am scared to die without guiding my son who is 3 years old now.
All the hardships I had in my life is because my parents died when I was young and I would never wish that for my son.
Hence, I ask God to prolong my life to be able to advise my son.
Thank you fr Mike
I used to panic over the thought of leaving orphans. Then I prayed that I would live as long as my family needs me, and as long as our Good God needs me to do His will I don't worry about that anymore. I wake up and thank God that we are all still here
I was with my children all through thr LIVES talking & teaching but when they go out into the world they seem to forget
My eldest died suddenly 2yrs ago
He was married had children etc we talked but never really talked if you know what I mean he lived miles away!
My biggest regret is we never got time to just talk & reminisce & just look at him!
I miss him!
the same fear i had, Angel, but i lately understood, should i die now, it would be for the best of God's plan for my children.
God has plans to prosper us, not to harm us. Trust in the Lord that whatever happens in life is in accordance to his will and we know his will is perfect.
On the other hand, the hardships you went through made you the man you are today. Keep calm, whatever happens will be for your son's good. It won't necessarily be easier on his body. It will be better for his soul.
Life is a gift. That's why we call today the present.
I started my journey watching your videos, I was baptized this easter!
Welcome home
Welcome home 🙏
Wow
I saw my mother dying at 59. She was positively happy to go. That day I knew that I wanted to live my life so I can die like her. She lived seeking the love of Christ and putting all her trust in the Blessed Mother Mary. She died happy because she was going to meet the true love of her life. She was meeting the Bridegroom and she was madly in love with Him. What bride doesn't long for the day of the wedding? Only the one who is not fully in love. That day I understood that the only things worth doing are those who make you to fall more in love with our sweet Lord Jesus. Then I could die with a smile, desiring to see His face and the tenderness of those eyes, and feeling the warmth of His loving embrace.
God bless. Even in the midst of my sorrow, I try to see the gift of life.
Amen
Keep the head up, friend. And keep the prayers going.
May God grace you with His deep and abiding joy in each moment .
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." -J.R.R. Tolkein
One of my favorite quotes ever ❤
"We're soldiers" - Tony Soprano
This made me cry. May I always remember - Everyday is a gift not owed to me, a love and life I don't deserve. I look at your wounds and they're for me. Thank you Jesus, Savior and Friend🙏🏾
Very well written, praise The Lord
Me, too. It is such sound teaching. Your words are beautiful.
As I get older - I'm 66 now - I think more and more about my impending death. I know that I could die a minute from now, or twenty or forty years from now. Sometimes I feel at peace about dying, and sometimes I feel fear. I want to be with my husband for many years more. The fact that we are together, that our marriage - 46 years now - survived a painful five-year separation, is a genuine miracle, a gift from God that delights and encourages all who know the story. Sometimes I fear Purgatory; sometimes I doubt its existence. I long to be in Heaven, in the presence of our Creator, our Lord and Savior, our Comforting Spirit, with our Blessed Mother and all the saints and angels, while hoping that I will share it with my husband. I hope that I will live my love of singing in praises to God, further hoping that in Heaven my voice will sound pretty. I believe that when we each get to Heaven, no matter how much we have read and heard about it, we will be surprised. I pray to St. Joseph for a happy death, to die in a state of grace. And now, thanks to the gift of this video lesson, I have another way, both mature and comforting, to approach death. Thank you, Father Mike, for being open to this wisdom from God, and for being willing to share it with us. God bless and keep you, and may all of us meet in Heaven, eternally in the presence of our Lord.
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Amen
Thank you for this. You've said a lot of things that I feel. And it was so well said.
My wife passed away 4 months ago after being in the hospital for over 9 months. The pain my wife was going through was also hurting me every single day, I cried and prayed every single day. I was crushed immensely when she passed. I'm still grieving and when I look back I see that there is a silver lining in all of this. God blessed me with the most beautiful woman. My wife gave me the best 13 years I can ever ask for. I became a changed man for the better in chasing after Jesus, I read the bible constantly, I prayed multiple times a day, I gave Jesus my heart and soul with faith and trust. I sit here now grateful for the life God has given me and when it is my time to pass I will be grateful and ready to be at rest and and peace finally.
At the end of my life, I pray to have the wisdom and good sense to be grateful to God for the blessings received throughout my life and for life itself. I also pray for the serenity of a happy death.
Just know that Christ is with you and your brothers in the faith like me might not know you but were all praying for you and each other we got this
@@ambienttraveller713 likewise, I pray for all my brothers and sisters in Christ 🙏🏽😊
@@araceliguertin4260 Appreciate it man. You'll be in my prayers tonight bro
My mom passed in 2000, my dad in 2001, my husband in 2006, my job of 17 plus years in 2009. My husband now is in home hospice! End stage COPD, and all of a sudden he can’t walk. I don’t know how to pray for him. His quality of life is nothing but the bed and tv. I love him and don’t 8:40 want him to die. On the other hand if his quality of life is over for God to take him. Then I feel guilty! I can’t stand seeing him like this. How do I pray!
A life full of gratitude gives greater glory to God..
It’s ALL a gift. I always feel gratitude and wonder that God has placed me with my family, in the Catholic Church in America.
Amen to that
Amen, I just want to live my life in gratitude, and with God's grace, humility.
I have been deeply depressed because I could not travel to my old college friend’s funeral. We were the same age and saw each other frequently during high school. She was so kind to me and later I discovered we may even be cousins. How I have cried, been irritable and lashed out. I found an old text from her and she said that we all need to just love one another. She encouraged me to stay Catholic. Watching this I realize that I am ever grateful for her presence in my life. Thank you for the reminder. They buried her today.😓
Thank you for this reminder. It is so easy to think we are owed something, when in truth, every single thing we have, every person we love, and who loves us, is a free gift from God. His mercy, His love, His help in difficult situations, everything is a free gift. It's so important to remember that and to be grateful.
God bless...
The Holy Spirit burns so bright within you my Friend! May God Bless you and your family. Thank you for everything you do and to take a well-known lyric , "Don't Stop Believin'!"
I just lost my father last October. I really needed this video today. Thank you, Father.
It is good to think about those who await you when you die; the people you leave behind will catch up eventually :-)
So sorry to hear of ur loss, been where you are give urself time just to stand bk and heal again everones timeing is so different so dont rush your sorrow but i promise it will get better🙏🙏 and always know ur dads not far i beleive just a veil away so while i understand you havent his presence "he is so near you love carries on never dies,you will smile again and when you do know ur dad would want to see that too, and we will all meet again im sure of this will pray for ur healing of greif god bless you 🙏🙏💔
@@jackieodonovan9704 Sorry to hear that. I have also lost mine, a little before you did [July]. May they RIP.
I remember I asked myself why my life is not as good as others whom I know, and I felt like Someone said to me, "And this is my life, look at my wounds, these are all for you."
Amen, Fr. Mike! Yes, the more we have on earth (especially, possessions of materials), the less we'll be worry-free to be passing on to the next stage.
And definitely, if we're having the feeling of "I deserve to live long in this life", we'll be very unsettled to let go of anything and be with full of anxiety. But if we're to live life as if (which it really is) God has gave us this opportunity to participate in His plan of Salvation, we'll feel that we can let go of anything at anytime to Him (Rest In Peace), since He's the One Who takes the call on our very lives. We all owed Him everything, and He doe not owe us anything.
Live life as it's a gift from God and not like as if we're god in our own minds.
God bless.
As a Catholic l pray daily for those who have died. I hope they will be praying for me especially those moments before l die.
I hope some day to be able to say,' Lord make me,worry of my suffering".
Thanks Fr. Mike, I needed this today. My Dad died 3 years ago today and I don't know how many times he'd tell me he was grateful for waking up in the morning. The circumstances behind his passing was devastating (non covid related) and he was just amazing. He helped and touched so many lives, I never met anyone who disliked him. We thank God every day for my Dad. We miss him terribly but we don't want him back here. We're ready to go to God and see Dad whenever God calls us home to Him. We know that Dad's home with God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Mother Mary, my Nana, Poppy and the rest of our loved ones. We know he's safe. I know it's taken me a long time to come to this and my mom still has her good and bad days - they were together almost 40 years. But deep down, I know she feels the same way I do. God Bless you Father Mike.
I am so grateful with my life even though I was raised in an orphanage, never knew my family physically alone but spiritually I have a Father constantly watching over me. God was so good to me I have been blessed. I am ready to die nothing can hold me in this life awaiting to be with my Father in the promised Eternal life.
This is helping me with the anniversary of my oldest son's death. Now looking at how grateful I am that God gave him to me for 39 years with all the ups and downs. Thank you. His birthday is April 30th - he passed October 29, 2012. Bless you for this insight.
I pray we all stay close to God.
My grandma taught me young that death is not punishment...this really helped me! But gratitude - that's an amazing way to look at one's life. I pray I am as grateful as I should be. Amen.
I lost a classmate in 3rd grade when he sledded into a car. My teacher said to me an odd thing which always stuck with me: that it is hard for older people to die well because as we grow up and get old we will have so many opportunities to become bitter and jaded and to grow mean inside. She said that we never know the future, that maybe it was his happiest day, having fun in the snow, knowing his parents loved him.
I had a near death experience and first I was mad at God for sending be back. He told be that I need to go back for my 2 babies and to help people. At that time I was 31 yrs old with 2 babies 1yr old and 2 years old then but now I’m grateful that I was sent back to be able to take care of them.
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift... that is why it’s called the present.”
-Master Oogway 😂
I like that. That is something that all who are suffering from anxiety needed to remind their selves everyday!🙏❤️
As a hospice nurse I experienced people who had trouble letting go of their stuff as they are dying.
Man, this is so true. It's so easy to slip into the attitude that I deserve certain things, amount of money, or even respect from other people. Every second that I am here breathing is literally a gift from God, and really helps to be reminded of and put my small worries into perspective.
This makes me think of St. Anthony of the Desert. "For if we too live as though dying daily, we shall not sin. And the meaning of that saying is, that as we rise day by day we should think that we shall not abide till evening."
Thanks as always Father Mike, God Bless.
That's a great quote, imma write that one down.
Thank u Father Mike
True we must have gratitude not only for the past but also for the present and we must have hope for the future 🌻
Father, such a beautiful reflection/teaching. You are an example of what good results when one cooperates with the graces that the Holy Spirit has designed for you! Thank you.
Thank you so much for this. It helped me to realise how the devil weaponises "God doesn't owe you anything" to demoralise us. If anything, the fact we're owed nothing yet are still SO RICHLY blessed is a testament to that love. A love you aren't owed but also don't need to deserve or earn. Wow. Thank you Jesus for my life and everything in it 🙏🏾
Thank you Fr. Mike that absolutely brought me to tears, everything you said is absolutely true. Every day is a gift from God and we owe him our hearts and our salvation into the Heavenly Kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ.
G.I.F.T. (GOD IS FOREVER TRUE ) LOVE AND PRAYERS
I recently lost a friend. He really taught me how to stand up for myself with words as an adult. Really want him back, but I'm grateful and was lucky to know him.
Thank you Father Mike for your insight.
Faith Hope Love (gratitude). Why would God conquer death but for me? I will be free,
purified and living in sublime love and peace. For today, Thank you God because I have not done this good day but Your Love gives it. I am never lucky, I’m blest . Bring someone to heaven with you by your example.
Timely and helpful. Thank you.
You are aBlessing to all who get to hear you speak….🙏 thank you 🙏
Fr.Mike are u telepathic?❤️ You just speak at right time whenever I need to be enlightened.
God has blessed you with amazing wisdom. I'm glad he created you.
Ms. Gonsalves, you are beautiful
An authentc intent of selflessly serving God's kingdom, taking joy in giving fulfills a higher purpose of life.
Thank you so much Fr. Mike! Life IS a GIFT from GOD. I will be eternally grateful to our Eternal Father for creating me. Thank you Heavenly Father! 💗💗💗
Gratitude is one of the most amazing gifts!!!
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Thanksgiving Is The KEY to openGOD,S HEART,and THE DOOR To HEAVEN.Thank you Father!
Amen to gratitude. I pray Fr. Mike you never leave this channel, you inspire me so much. Thank you , GOD BLESS
This was wonderful.
As a retired oncology nurse, my experience was similar.
Amen🎚
Fr Mike Thank you so much for helping me learn more about my relationship with Christ and the depth of where it can continue to grow. I enjoy your messages of truth that help me in my journey of faith daily, even when it's hard to understand. I am extremely grateful for my faith and for the messages that you and many others profess ❤️🙏 This message had me in tears of how grateful I am that I am able to take my next breath because Jesus holds me in existence.
Just got off the telphone with an old aged person of almost 100 and who is not a Chuch goer, I feel blessed to recieve your message to share with her more specifically, during this summer 2021, when our Old Aged folks need more comfort..on their journey to see Jesus in his glory. 🙏🏻🙂
Humility and gratitude are lofty goals and very necessary
I have no wealth to leave for my loved ones except wisdom to apply in their lives. I am a senior, still helping others, thanking God for good health , to be able to attend mass everyday, 🙏🙏
Father Mike brings so much clarity and true joy in being Catholic! Thank you for your guidance on so many topics! It helps me share our faith with confidence. Your guidance helps me live being closer to God. Faith is trust, but it's nice to understand some things too!! Thank you, Father Mike!
I need to listen to this every morning.
I Thank God Every Day For Another Day and I also Thank God for You Father Mike for sharing with us 🙏 🙏🙏
I was literally trying to learn more about this last night!
Thank you Fr. Mike 😊👍
I love this father mike definitely need to start living with more gratitude
You are truly beautiful
Our life is a gift! My children and grandchildren are my wonderful gifts from God. I now have two different types of leukemia. I never have questioned God why... “I say, why not me”. This is not our world we are just guests passing through. 💙🙏🏻
God bless you please pray for us Farther 🙏
Man O man! Thank you God for Fr. Mike. St. Bernadette, please pray for Fr. Mike"s mom.
Amen! Father Mike! Your the best! God Bless you!
So true. People who have an attachment to things, people, and even life itself will probably have a greater death agony. For those who have suffered much in this life perhaps death won’t be so bitter.
A good reminder Father Mike that every day I live is a gift from God and I thank him for all the gifts he gives me especially that of life.
Mom died 10 days ago. She was loved by many. Was married to dad for 60+ years until her passing. Firm believer in our Lord. But she did suffer. Long standing health issues. Every day was a gift for us and a burden for her. She was not owed anything and yet, despite her suffering, letting go wasn't easy. She was grieving. She was scared. I am grateful for every minute she was with us and I certainly hope she is in a better place. But my faith is weak and the grieving process is not easy. Death is never good, your own or a loved one's. Such a complex topic deserves a series of videos from different perspectives. Thanks always father Mike.
@@just_me6392 Thanks
Expect nothing; appreciate everything!
Gratitude yes! Jesus IS LIFE...and it is everlasting beyond death.
Thank you, Father Mike! Exactly what I neededto hear and you said it so beautifully! God Bless you! ❤
So humbling 🙏🏽
Fr Mike, you sure hit home with this, thank you, and God bless you, 🙏🏻
God gives each one of us a certain amount of years of heartbeats...We must enjoy the gifts from God the years of heartbeats💓
I'm 40. I had an awareness of death since I was a child, well before any close family members died. I wasn't raised Catholic--my parents were (and remain) secular Jews. I came to faith in Jesus at 16, joined the Church at 19. My personal view on my death, whenever it takes place, is that I don't care as much when I die as dying in the state of grace. Also, I want to spend as little time in Purgatory as possible, preferably bypassing it altogether. :) A long life doesn't appeal to me as much as being told, "Well done, good and faithful servant" by Christ. But I definitely have to work on gratitude!
Thanks for sharing. Now I see gratitude in a different light.
wow! oh how I wish I could speak like Father, so profound and beautiful!! THANK YOU!
Thanks!
Thank you!
Gratitude is the third step in Ho'oponopono. It is the one that I need to practice the most. Thank you for the reminder.
I recommend Merlin Carothers books.
Powerful words 🔥 Thank you Jesus! Thank you Fr. Mike.
We are all so lucky that God gave you your voice. Thank you Father Mike, Thank you God.
Also back in 2000 my dad passed away at the age of 54. Well my bff her dad passed in July 2000 then my dad sept 2000 then my ex-husbands dad oct 2000. It amazed me at how much a difference our faith made in that situation. I knew my dad was going to be just fine and was blessed to get a sign that he got home ok. Awesome experience there is and was no ? It was from our Father. I’ve been blessed my whole life with signs from Our Father. So yes everyday is a gift. Even though we all forget that a lot including me. So it’s nice to be reminded of how to look at our lives. Our blessings really do add up pretty quick. God Bless
My mom is almost 102. Thanks for covering this. She has 8 kids still alive. We pray daily but I don’t know how to talk about this.
My early life was very difficult - poor social adjustment, bipolar disorder and a lot of suffering. Even though my later years have been wonderfully comfortable, I have always had trouble thanking God for my life. That is til I realized recently that Jesus has been with me the whole way. I can thank God for my difficult life knowing I lived it in his presence, and I wasn’t just floundering on my own, as I thought I was. I came to know God later in life, after most of my difficulties had been taken care of. Father Mike, I think you have a triple dose of the Holy Spirt. I love your videos. Thank you for so much wisdom.
Thank you Jesus for everyday & everything you have given to us!
Father Mike I love you! You always have the right words! God Bless you Father! 🙏🏻❤️
So true, thank You God for Your goodness to us always
From my experience of dealing with my grief and the loss of my mother, I felt that there is so much more for being prepared for death and dying that we shall live a eternal life in heaven. Your money and material possession are protected by law keep your mind, heart, and soul with Your Spiritual Estate of gratitude! I learned we are at a constant state that can be built up or torn down by your gratitude. Give thanks to the mind of the Hole! Keep Your Faith and Gratitude! Much Love! Thank you Fr. Mike.
Thank you Fr Mike. Such a wonderful sermon and it came at such a poignant time when it looks like I’m going to be losing my parents to COVID -Thank you, kindly Fr Mike. God love you and bless you always
Thank you, Fr. Mike, for reminding us of the need to live each day with gratitude to God. Listening to what you had said actually reminded me of Job's prayer when he was afflicted: "the Lord gives and the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord."
Wow, so very timely. Thanks Fr Mike and Ascension.
Thank you Fr. This was such a gift to me.
Very Catholic, Father. Very Catholic. God bless you for preaching our Faith when so many who should don’t.
Thank you. I struggle with being ungrateful, and I need to remember to do better.
Thank you Father, love your joyful passion for GOD!
Thankyou Father mike ,I'm very grateful for my life ,Thankyou lord for your mercy!! Jesus I trust in you!! For my life!!
Awesome. Thank you Father Mike. Your gift is a gift.
How true. I know I need to pray to have a heart of gratitude for everything God has given to me.
When I got diagnosed with cancer the first thing I said was I know that i am going to see mother Mary again. Then I got angry because of lack of support in friends. I had to let go of that life in friends , to get God's will. Then I got help from god 🙌 🙏 😌 and it's the same help all of us have . That gods only son suffered and died for us so that we may live .it is also the gift of a mother's love and the gift of a fathers love . It is right in saying that to let go of this life , is gratitude itself. Thank you for this Fr Mike I will say a prayer for you today. 🙏
Brought me to tears. Such a beautiful lesson that I needed to hear. Thank YOU, Fr. Mike, and thank GOD for you and your ministry!
Father Mike, your message was eye opening and went straight to my heart. How I wish your words could be disseminated more widely to this very self entitled and self centered society we live in. Please keep these messages coming! 🙏🙏
i was listening to this, and got bored, wondering why God wants me to hear this. then Fr Mike got to the part about being heartbroken over someone we lost.
and I realised why i needed to hear this. because every day after my mom's death four years ago, i've been waiting to die so i can see her again. Now I know I need to be grateful instead, for the time I had with my mom and the time I have left on this earth.
I don't fully understand this yet, but it's something to start with. Thank you, Fr Mike. God bless.
I'm sorry for your loss. Losing my parents is definitely one of my biggest fears. May God heal your heart.
@@nenita541708 Thank you. And God bless.
Dear Allan, losing parents and then my teen daughter(to suicide), truly I understand. Look for the joy every day in your life and know that you WILL see them later. 🙏🏻
@@elizabethturel78 Thank you for your kind words. I'm so sorry for your losses. I have learned that grief never goes away or gets any easier. We have to learn to live with it. God bless.
Thank you Fr. This was important for me to hear. God bless.