Why You're Telling Little Lies and How to Stop

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Ascension Presents

Ascension Presents

11 ай бұрын

You probably don't outright lie on a regular basis. But, do you exaggerate? Do you give half truths sometimes, or leave things unclear on purpose? Do you hide some facts in order to smooth things over?
Today, Fr. Mike shows us the very-human reasons we all struggle with these "white lies", and how to tell the "full" truth more often.
"Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil." -Jesus in Matthew 5:37
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@sungcho2217
@sungcho2217 11 ай бұрын
Father Mike Schmitz, It must be very hard to openly admit these flaws to preach this video, but I want to let everyone know that this transparency is very brave and should be encouraged for the good things it does and the lessons that you teach be clear to live by. You really know what to say to get us thinking and reflecting, and this is yet another great example!
@sungcho2217
@sungcho2217 11 ай бұрын
@Sniper08 Thanks. I hate typos especially from myself, haha
@juliekaszubowski7523
@juliekaszubowski7523 11 ай бұрын
So true!
@catholiclife9304
@catholiclife9304 11 ай бұрын
I think it's very brave
@chrisnorcutt9060
@chrisnorcutt9060 11 ай бұрын
This Also means No Man Puts Any Name Before Jesus Christ No Name This Means Moses, , Paul. , Mary 👍🙏
@Godisnotjesus1967
@Godisnotjesus1967 23 күн бұрын
​@@sungcho2217Just read Revelation 11:19.......! The Ark is invisible, significant and Everlasting just like the Son of God stands in Heaven right now. If you don't believe that the invisible Covenant Ark is in the Temple in heaven right now......then you don't believe in Yahushua the Messiah either●(period)
@katherinehickey6915
@katherinehickey6915 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. I'm trying to be a better Catholic and this sermon has given me tools to work with.
@patpilens7692
@patpilens7692 11 ай бұрын
I too am working to bump up my faith and found this and the comments very thoughtful for my growth!
@katherinehickey6915
@katherinehickey6915 11 ай бұрын
@@Call_Upon_YAH we pray to Jesus through his mother. This is evidenced in how we pray. We ask our Lord for Mercy and ask the Blessed Virgin Mary to pray for us. All our prayers and litanies are written in this way. The commandments tell us to honour our parents. Jesus made Mary our Mother as one of his final acts on the Holy Cross. It is right therefor that we show her respect and honour but Catholics do not worship her. God bless you and thank you for sharing Scripture extracts. I hope my simple explanation above helps you understand the way we Catholics give honour and adore the Lord Our God.
@gvh4168
@gvh4168 11 ай бұрын
@@katherinehickey6915Amen! You said what & why we Catholics seek the Virgin Mother Mary; to intercede for us. We do not ignore our faith or love for God, we want more of God! ❤
@Godisnotjesus1967
@Godisnotjesus1967 23 күн бұрын
​@@patpilens7692jesuschrist is the fake god of the white man's religion ....Christianity. May EL ELYON, GOD MOST HIGH destroy this satanic sect of the catholic organisation. Yahushua haMassiach is THE SON OF GOD!
@robinson5923
@robinson5923 11 ай бұрын
This is something I struggle with and what a timing! Thanks father!!
@baseballmomof8
@baseballmomof8 11 ай бұрын
Me too!
@fernthaisetthawatkul5569
@fernthaisetthawatkul5569 11 ай бұрын
the Lord always knows exactly what we need!🙏
@iamfilipinas
@iamfilipinas 11 ай бұрын
Currently in this struggle as well.
@Godisnotjesus1967
@Godisnotjesus1967 23 күн бұрын
​@@fernthaisetthawatkul5569jesuschrist is the fake god of the white man's religion ....Christianity. May EL ELYON, GOD MOST HIGH destroy this satanic sect of the catholic organisation. Yahushua haMassiach is THE SON OF GOD!
@ELROD.1_0_1
@ELROD.1_0_1 11 ай бұрын
It was not a weird video at all Father, it just striked me in my head. Because today I chosed to lie just to escape from my responsibility. I thank holyspirit for this😇😇
@AlexanderBrown77
@AlexanderBrown77 11 ай бұрын
✝️ The gospel of your salvation 🩸 Ephesians 1 kJV 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 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; ♥️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.
@lrose7833
@lrose7833 4 ай бұрын
​@@AlexanderBrown77 the KJV is not Catholic. It's missing texts. Try the RSV.
@AlexanderBrown77
@AlexanderBrown77 4 ай бұрын
@@lrose7833 ♥️ KJV is 7th Bible translated into English. Psalms 12 kJV 6 The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. 7 Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. 👑Only bible authorized by a king 👑 Ecclesiastes 8 kJV 👑 4 Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
@lovefromholymeadow
@lovefromholymeadow 11 ай бұрын
I have a journal where I work out my confession. I started giving a page to each sin I commit and then write what reason I felt I had for committing the sin. Helps me figure out what I seem to think I'm getting out of them.
@IONov990
@IONov990 11 ай бұрын
Good
@user-ml3yy8bg4k
@user-ml3yy8bg4k 11 ай бұрын
Thats so good! I should do this!
@susanmann8643
@susanmann8643 11 ай бұрын
I love that! Great idea
@ChrisEAdlay
@ChrisEAdlay 11 ай бұрын
Please pray for my conversion
@believewithyourheart5627
@believewithyourheart5627 11 ай бұрын
That’s so helpful 🤗
@spaceforgrace3312
@spaceforgrace3312 11 ай бұрын
I think sometimes we tell these little lies out of a sense of insecurity. We are not enough as we are so we have to create an alternative sense of ourselves. I think the biggest lie is that we are not deserving of God's love as we are- all lies stem from this.
@anneok4451
@anneok4451 Ай бұрын
So well said
@timopper5488
@timopper5488 11 ай бұрын
It’s usually **easier** to beg forgiveness than to ask permission, but it’s usually not **better**.
@dakotadupee2176
@dakotadupee2176 11 ай бұрын
This was something the Holy Spirit convicted me of recently!
@christinebutler7630
@christinebutler7630 11 ай бұрын
There's one situation in which it may not be so culpable to lie, and that is when it's a safety or survival issue. If you're in an abusive situation and the truth could get you injured or worse.....and I can tell you many people are in such situations.
@jennybarrier
@jennybarrier 9 ай бұрын
This is such a timely video for me! I've caught myself telling "white lies" some recently without even thinking until my mouth is opened and speaking and it is so frustrating. Thank you for your honesty. Just so no one feels alone... I lie to my Dad about how many cats I have. I'm embarrassed to admit I have 3 inside and 2 outside. He thinks I can't afford to feed them all (or its a waste of money) but they came as stray kittens and I've gotten 3 of them spayed and it barely costs anything to feed them. But i just dont want to hear about it. They bring me joy. And it feels really good to admit that even if it's in KZbin Comments. 😂 Thank you Father Mike. Your candor helps others. ❤ And I pray to just let my "yes be yes and my no be no".
@donnapatelmo316
@donnapatelmo316 11 ай бұрын
Sometimes i lie to not hurt someone.. or to not stress someone 🙏🏼🙏🏼 and i know it’s wrong
@clairestevens3194
@clairestevens3194 11 ай бұрын
Would it be better to hurt or stress them?
@granmabern5283
@granmabern5283 11 ай бұрын
@@clairestevens3194changing the subject is the answer. No lies involved.😮
@nightyew2160
@nightyew2160 11 ай бұрын
When you are tempted to lie to protect a third party's reputation, you can honestly say that you're trying to gossip less and ask to change the subject. You could alternatively suggest the person you're speaking with get the news directly from the third party in question.
@donnapatelmo316
@donnapatelmo316 11 ай бұрын
@OfficialProJustice it’s sometimes easier said than done esp dealing with a person who easily offended and you want to protect feelings i just try and say nothing it’s complicated but i keep praying 🙏🏼
@TrixRN
@TrixRN 11 ай бұрын
⁠@OfficialProJusticeI can tell you’re very young. It is not loving to hurt people by giving a blunt truth, rather than couching it in loving language or avoiding certain topics. In addition, one’s opinion is rarely the truth. Facts are truth.
@amandacaron8828
@amandacaron8828 11 ай бұрын
I love you Father Mike simply because. You speak in high volume… it’s so true. All those little white lies nips at our soul in time. I don’t know what hurts more the lies or the truth.. healing hurts, vulnerability hurts but being without God hurts way more .
@martyvestal1222
@martyvestal1222 11 ай бұрын
Two Ironman Triathlons - absolutely awesome!!! It IS a really big deal and an accomplishment to be proud of!! You rock, Father Mike!!! And if I miss one day not listening to one of your messages, I feel a strong sense that something is missing. ❤️🙏✝️
@stageluvr91
@stageluvr91 11 ай бұрын
I have never done any because I was never athletic or competitive. People who do those always amaze me.
@martyvestal1222
@martyvestal1222 11 ай бұрын
@@stageluvr91 And he said it was a family thing. They sound like a very athletic and interesting family!
@colinbarber7848
@colinbarber7848 11 ай бұрын
I can’t tell you how inspirational your message is to me. I feel so happy to hear you share openly about something that we all engage in but don’t want to confront. Just like you, I am working on this one. Thank you so much!
@AlexanderBrown77
@AlexanderBrown77 11 ай бұрын
♥️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. Ephesians 1 kJV 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, ✝️🩸 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;
@clairestevens3194
@clairestevens3194 11 ай бұрын
It is sometimes difficult to be honest with people without being rude. “I gotta go” is kinder than adding “because I don’t want to continue this conversation” or “because you are depressing me” or “because I want to read a book now”. The other person doesn’t necessarily have a right to know the details of your life.
@granmabern5283
@granmabern5283 11 ай бұрын
Changing the subject is totally legit, though.
@clairestevens3194
@clairestevens3194 11 ай бұрын
@@granmabern5283 Changing the subject just continues the conversation instead of ending it. I guess you could just say “I have plans”.
@topdogriley
@topdogriley 11 ай бұрын
Yes, but it is perfectly fine to say something like, “Well, I’m going to take off now. It was great chatting with you.” (Unless, of course you don’t mean it. Lol).
@lesleyannekirkman6840
@lesleyannekirkman6840 5 ай бұрын
A kinder way too is..."I'm going to let ye go now"...sometimes there are those who just need to talk as they are lonely..so after friendly banter..."ahh..I'm going to let ye go now"...(polite way) Thank you Fr Michael for clearing up questions I always had but to embarrassed to say out loud...even in the confessional..as I thought..well God knows my mind!! 😳
@feliciagallo9832
@feliciagallo9832 4 ай бұрын
...or because "I want to be by myself."
@annatmarshall5133
@annatmarshall5133 11 ай бұрын
Well Fr Mike, youve done 2 more triathlons than me. Always wanted to do a triathlon, but deep, open water scares me.
@robinlee9272
@robinlee9272 11 ай бұрын
Hi, my name is Robin Lee and this is Your viewer. 😂. God bless you fr mike.
@robinlee9272
@robinlee9272 11 ай бұрын
I heard what you said at the end. “Was that a weird video? I think that was a weird video.” Hahahaha And I say NO it was not weird. I can’t speak for anyone else but I’ve told many little untruths just to make myself look better when it probably doesn’t matter to the person I’m talking to. As you reminded us, Jesus said, “let your yes be your yes and your no be your no anything other is from the evil one.” Next time you say how many triathlons you have done, tell them 2 and a 1/3. Anyone would ask about the 1/3. Or simply tell them 2 and trained for 3rd but was injured. You deserve credit for that (almost 3rd). Thank you Fr. Mike, you have given me a lot to think about. Being as honest as we can possibly be is a freeing feeling. Besides, it means more that people like me for exactly who I am. I hope this is a feeling for many others as well. Amen.
@lety2467
@lety2467 11 ай бұрын
Awesome video, really helpful! These "white lies" almost always become gateway sins to even bigger sins too. Better to shoot high in telling the whole truth and nothing but truth and end up doing an average job of it, than to be less than clear and factual and fall low into the territory of lies and false witness. Lots of people have this struggle and those that don't are blessed. Also it must be summer in the north at last - you have a tan!
@minaparish5687
@minaparish5687 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for bringing this topic up. I've been "chewing" on this for a while, & you put it into perspective 😊
@paulg4672
@paulg4672 11 ай бұрын
Totally agree with you have felt the same
@yensilluap
@yensilluap 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for this, Fr. Mike - I’ve confessed little white lies before - the kind that you are talking about - the ones that slip out without you giving any forethought. it is very embarrassing and humbling to realise how small I am at 63 years old ! Your talk provided clarity though - pointing to the reasons why we might do these things. No wonder a lot of the saints didn’t speak unnecessarily!
@IONov990
@IONov990 11 ай бұрын
My life would be easier if I shut my mouth
@eileenwilkerson7273
@eileenwilkerson7273 11 ай бұрын
Great message Father, for everyone!
@user-kg1zv5xb1m
@user-kg1zv5xb1m 11 ай бұрын
Father.. thank you for this video. I loved it. Your honesty and clarity truly helped me a lot. You have such amazing common sense..and humility. Please never stop making these wonderful videos 🙏🏻✝️🌹
@AlexanderBrown77
@AlexanderBrown77 11 ай бұрын
✝️🩸 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; ✝️ 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: ♥️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. Ephesians 1 kJV 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
@PhantomRed13
@PhantomRed13 11 ай бұрын
Thank you Father
@sttefaniesteche108
@sttefaniesteche108 11 ай бұрын
makes all the sense father!! i really have a problem with the little lies, thank you for give us these three questions for ourselves
@becomingchristian
@becomingchristian 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I was just telling my daughter this exact stuff tonight and then your video was miraculously posted at exactly the same time. That was God!
@Helpful_Corn
@Helpful_Corn 11 ай бұрын
Sunburn, Fr. Mike?
@mariastathopoulos744
@mariastathopoulos744 11 ай бұрын
I've reinforced a stack of untruths to my son: Santa Claus, Easter bunny, tooth fairy etc. I had to tell him the truth about Santa when my son was 12. He was so upset. Luckily he had worked out the Easter bunny and tooth fairy on his own by the age of 8. I know that my 'little white lies' tend to be: protect someone's feelings - "Do you like my outfit? etc" or to protect myself, in the sense of not wanting to be an 'open book' with people who aren't in my inner circle.
@Bigchilezlife
@Bigchilezlife 11 ай бұрын
1st. Unfortunately I tell sometimes lies and it hurts me 💔 but the truth is better. But when it comes to people I really care about and I tell them the truth, why do they say things that hurt. I do care about them 100%! And I have someone in my heart that I can’t unlove. It’s hard for me😔
@timopper5488
@timopper5488 11 ай бұрын
So they say hurtful things in response to you telling them truthful things? Some truths don’t need to be known by others. Ask yourself this: are the truthful things you tell them **likely** to cause their negative response, and is it necessary to tell them?
@granmabern5283
@granmabern5283 11 ай бұрын
@@timopper5488really wise answer, THANKY0U. Silence is golden....😅
@MorreHope
@MorreHope 11 ай бұрын
@@timopper5488 ITS WORSE WHEN THE TRUTH FINALLY COMES OUT. If you read my post; something in my life expounded; I am always in situations; because you are damned if you do; and damned if you don't.
@MM22272
@MM22272 6 ай бұрын
Let your yes be yes and let you no be no. Thanks, Fr. Mike!!!
@mathtutoring7509
@mathtutoring7509 11 ай бұрын
Nice priest 👍
@marypartida6032
@marypartida6032 11 ай бұрын
Jesus See's everything so i have no reason to not be honest, The truth will set you free(sometimes or in trouble) God Bless you Fr:Mike🙏
@ahapka
@ahapka 11 ай бұрын
One goo thing to remember is that silence can also be a good way to avoid white lies in some situations. Not everything needs to be talked about with everyone. Especially when it's something that could lead to the sin of gossip if it's talked about too much.
@brooksriess748
@brooksriess748 11 ай бұрын
I'm new to the Catholic faith and your channel has been so helpful.
@SlickRick56
@SlickRick56 11 ай бұрын
welcome home🙏
@eduardohoover2127
@eduardohoover2127 11 ай бұрын
There's a time to be truthful and a time out of love to lie. My mom has Alzheimers and her only grandson was shot down by the police. I would never lay the truth on her because the anxiety of her frail mind; because I love her. She may repeat, "How's Eddie?" ten times and I'll answer, "Yes, Mom he's fine," and maybe say, "I haven't heard from him in a while but I'm sure he's fine--no news is good news--they say." I'll bring it up in confession and I think the priest just blows it off like killing mosquitoes, flies and ants.
@christinebutler7630
@christinebutler7630 11 ай бұрын
Elder care worker here. You just don't tell hard truths to someone with dementia, because they do not have the cognitive ability to process it. If you tell them a loved one has died, and they forget what you said, and you tell them again.....they have no way to process grief and its just as terrible and raw and traumatic every single time you tell it. It's cruel to put them through that pain.
@nightyew2160
@nightyew2160 11 ай бұрын
​@@christinebutler7630Amen. That's exactly right. Also, if he's in heaven, or even purgatory, he IS alright. Maybe you could tell her, "Yeah, I wish he were here right now, too. Let's say a quick prayer for him together."
@guyfromaucklandnz
@guyfromaucklandnz 11 ай бұрын
I have some things in my past that I don't want to be open about, but also don't want to lie about. I've reached the conclusion that the only right thing is to avoid any outright lying, while carefully picking my words to convey the truth where it matters, and doing my best to avoid deception while remembering that ambiguity is OK as long as you can honestly justify withholding the bare and total truth.
@nightyew2160
@nightyew2160 11 ай бұрын
You could also say it's none of their business, or probably more politely say you don't want to talk about it.
@dianefrank3688
@dianefrank3688 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Fr. Mike for this message. I appreciate these little hints as they have hit on some of my own what I call white lies.🙏
@bonjyb
@bonjyb 11 ай бұрын
Especially liked the bit about looking to others for approval.
@ethangunn7526
@ethangunn7526 11 ай бұрын
Your the best God bless you Father Mike
@AmyD
@AmyD 6 ай бұрын
My OCD has now been kicked into overdrive since watching this. I’m constantly on the lookout for being hyperbolic & oversharing details so I’m sure to be transparent.🙄🤦🏼‍♀️😆
@nesrotstein5772
@nesrotstein5772 11 ай бұрын
Hi Padre. This video was not weird at all. It was great and so true. Thank you.
@shawnvillemusic4228
@shawnvillemusic4228 11 ай бұрын
Father Mike Schmitz is a really cool person. I love his funny intros from the beginning they are cool. The reason I liked him because my family and I watched his Mass videos on KZbin and is cool as well so that’s how I got into this.
@mvsorola
@mvsorola 11 ай бұрын
That citation about Jesus.. Let your “Yes” be Yes, Your “No” be No… everything else is from the Evil One.. Geez! Brilliance! 🙏🏻
@christophermichael1119
@christophermichael1119 11 ай бұрын
Father Mike, as always, this was an amazing and inspiring video. I always appreciate your honesty and how you just tell it like it is. Its very refreshing, and you're an awesome person and an even more awesome Priest. Thank you for all the videos youre always pumping out. I hope you realize how many people you inspire! I pray for you everyday. God bless you!!!
@AlexanderBrown77
@AlexanderBrown77 11 ай бұрын
♥️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.
@annemariemcgowan9273
@annemariemcgowan9273 11 ай бұрын
Father Mike. This wasn't a weird video. It was exactly what I needed. I need to be mindful with my words. I tell white lies all the time or I exaggerate a little bit to get my point across x I need to stop this. I also find myself maybe exaggerating a story to comfort people. I'll find another way cos all lies big or small are negative x
@didiannzally9546
@didiannzally9546 11 ай бұрын
I am struggling a lot with lying. This video will go a long way in helping me work on my weakness. God bless you!
@bethdeck9825
@bethdeck9825 11 ай бұрын
Fr. Mike….it wasn’t a weird video…it was a great, thoughtful one! Thanks
@paulhornbogen980
@paulhornbogen980 11 ай бұрын
Father Mike, spot on spiritual psychoanalysis. Boy, you nailed it with the internal self-awareness. I think you could give Dr. Phil a run for his money.
@shawn6157
@shawn6157 11 ай бұрын
Are you ok, Fr? Looks like you're in the struggle, Champion. Bless you, mighty man of God.
@BlessedLifeLoveandFaith
@BlessedLifeLoveandFaith 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this, Father Mike! I caught myself recently when I was shopping with my mom (she asked) and told her I spend $20, instead of $37. 😕 It's shameful because I struggle with makeup purchases, like a shopaholic. But, I will keep my honesty from now on and do my best to not overspend on stuff I already have.
@spaceforgrace3312
@spaceforgrace3312 11 ай бұрын
oh this reminds me of my mum and the truth I covered up, but why was she so nosey anyway lol!
@user-ep8xo1od9o
@user-ep8xo1od9o 11 ай бұрын
I am the same with overbuying 😭 sometimes it feels like I can’t stop myself. I’ll pray for you!
@BlessedLifeLoveandFaith
@BlessedLifeLoveandFaith 11 ай бұрын
@@spaceforgrace3312 Sometimes, a mom's instincts just knows us too well when they ask!
@BlessedLifeLoveandFaith
@BlessedLifeLoveandFaith 11 ай бұрын
@@user-ep8xo1od9o aww thank you so much!! I will be praying for you too!💛 It's been a long struggle, but I'm ready to make small changes, like a budget plan for each month.
@spaceforgrace3312
@spaceforgrace3312 11 ай бұрын
@@BlessedLifeLoveandFaith no- she was just nosey! I was earning money and free to spend a little on myself! I never ask my daughter how much she spends on clothes.
@bethanne558cooke7
@bethanne558cooke7 11 ай бұрын
I always say I weigh 135 lbs. definitely tweaking the truth ever so slightly
@icarus374
@icarus374 11 ай бұрын
I see that ascension has upped their editing game recently and I appreciate it: editors, you are seen :)
@iloveramennoodle01
@iloveramennoodle01 11 ай бұрын
I just got my great adventure bible in the mail today and am super excited to get it blessed and start following the Bible in a year ! Thank you Father Mike!
@francescruz6276
@francescruz6276 24 күн бұрын
Father Mike that totally make sense Father Mike the Holy Spirit uses you in big loving amazing ways 🙏 you are such a blessing thank you for saying yes to your calling maybe if is God's willing you could teach new young priests. God bless you 😇
@pamstreisel2942
@pamstreisel2942 11 ай бұрын
I am a culprit of this unfortunately. I do it when I don’t want to go somewhere and pretend I have other plans not to hurt someone’s feelings! I just don’t feel like going. :(
@nightyew2160
@nightyew2160 11 ай бұрын
I would say staying home and doing nothing should count as other plans. As an introvert, I frequently feel misunderstood by extroverts who don't understand my need for time on the calendar that doesn't involve social plans. For me, 2020 was a good year, absolutely amazing. I finally felt like I could keep up with life, but unfortunately it's back to the races.
@timopper5488
@timopper5488 11 ай бұрын
I think it’s easier to say, “I have to leave,” instead of “I want to leave,” because “have to” allows for a multitude of reasons outside of yourself, and not just your desire to get away from that person. Pretty hard to NOT insult someone by saying “I want to leave,” and giving NO reason why. Always have plenty of legitimate reasons to not be where you currently are.
@augusto8632
@augusto8632 11 ай бұрын
Or you could just say "I'll go" and leave it open.
@HomesteadRanger
@HomesteadRanger 11 ай бұрын
Just be honest. You should say I want to get away from you now. It was fun but you are starting to annoy me so I want to leave while we are still friends.
@ahapka
@ahapka 11 ай бұрын
I would also recommend "it's time for me to go."
@timopper5488
@timopper5488 11 ай бұрын
@@augusto8632 And they will obviously ask you, “Oh, why?”
@timopper5488
@timopper5488 11 ай бұрын
@@HomesteadRanger Then you would literally sound like a rather low-functioning Autistic person. I mean, if that’s what you’re going for, by all means, but that would, again, be giving a false impression.
@lisacordes159
@lisacordes159 11 ай бұрын
Dude! I mean Fr. Mike! I can’t believe you even did “1” off those!!! HUGE Kudos to You!!!! 🤩👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@An_Drea_Calling
@An_Drea_Calling 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so, so much for this video. This is one of my most confessed sins! It's gotten so much better but it angers me when I catch mysel f doing it again. Jesus is the Truth !
@mvsorola
@mvsorola 11 ай бұрын
We are all human… so brave of you Father. Learning from this… 👍
@hclws8930
@hclws8930 11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Fr. Mike for this video and all you do for us to help lead us on the right path in life towards Heaven. You are truly full of the Holy Spirit. God bless you 🙏 ✝ 🕊 🌹 ❤
@jamesmcgrath3841
@jamesmcgrath3841 11 ай бұрын
"Better to beg forgiveness than ask permission"!!! 😅 Your uncle is very wise!! And I'm glad you followed his advice "too often"!!
@giovannigennaro9732
@giovannigennaro9732 11 ай бұрын
God is Truth.
@MariaRamirez-jm4uj
@MariaRamirez-jm4uj 11 ай бұрын
Honesty is the best policy. Especially being honest with yourself. And honesty with others keeps us accountable for our actions.
@juliekaszubowski7523
@juliekaszubowski7523 11 ай бұрын
😂 I heard you, "Was that just a weird video" A little vague, that's all. It's called "I think it's called "stretching the truth". My bigger fault is saying too much on FB and not commenting what, I think the speaker/writer wants to see but heh, I welcome anyone who wants to PERSONALLY call me out on whatever they think of whatever I say or post. We're still loving BIAY Fr. Mike. It's different the second time with my husband than it was the first time myself. Yet, and this is the HONEST TRUTH.🖐 I know now as I never have. God's Word IS Living and along with your summary speaks to each/both of us and to our day, daily. Thank you.
@maryabrahams8029
@maryabrahams8029 11 ай бұрын
Not a weird vidio Father Mike ,just the truth and nothing else! AMEN!
@jenniferrikard9361
@jenniferrikard9361 11 ай бұрын
Just yesterday I was having such a hard time with this (not just yesterday, many days, but it was much worse yesterday)…wondering what is wrong with me? Thank you, Father Mike! This was much needed!!
@temitopemusa-aisien4734
@temitopemusa-aisien4734 7 ай бұрын
Yes, you made a lot of sense Fr Mike! Thank you for speaking truth to us God bless you
@TJ-tb3xm
@TJ-tb3xm 11 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@meihui7767
@meihui7767 11 ай бұрын
Fr. Mike, it’s not a weird video. I went to confession for little lies like these
@humberto4344
@humberto4344 11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@doloreswisecarver1784
@doloreswisecarver1784 11 ай бұрын
FYI - I’ve never done a triathlon. 😄 Be humbly proud of your accomplishments. And, I understand what you are saying, but I think it is so important to put love before the hammer of the truth. The three questions are a great litmus test for self reflection.
@feliciagallo9832
@feliciagallo9832 4 ай бұрын
I agree with your assessment on why we lie, even little lies like your example. But one reason I do this is because I have always been a people pleaser, so I put a good "face" on something. Even if it something stupidly simple. I also agree that we lie about small things because we do want to look good/talented/smart etc. to others. I am working on changing this to BE more authentic. Having said all of that, I also agree that everyone doesn't need to know everything you think, at the moment when you think it.
@lauraabrodsky8155
@lauraabrodsky8155 11 ай бұрын
WOW, Fr. Mike. This really made me take stock of my words. Thank you for your transparency and excellent suggestions. 🙏🙏🙏
@aylingtafoya9754
@aylingtafoya9754 11 ай бұрын
Thank you Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 thank you Fr. Mike🙏
@shirleygiordano7627
@shirleygiordano7627 11 ай бұрын
You do not know how much I needed this. 😊
@mgrz98
@mgrz98 11 ай бұрын
It makes sense Fr. Mike! I’ve been doing it for too long. Let my yes be yes and no be no, amen!
@tynaduckett4223
@tynaduckett4223 11 ай бұрын
All I know is I have to really try and keep up with your speed talking. You should be an auctioneer!! But it's great you're a priest because you are full of great advice, conviction, knowledge, and, best of all, humor. It's difficult to keep up, but I enjoy the challenge. Thank you. Your sermons are great and great fun as I learn. Kinda like your Iron Man experience. I'm in training!!! ❤🤗😅 God Bless ✨️
@paulg4672
@paulg4672 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. Holy Spirit inspired really, needed this
@StAlphonsusHasAPosse
@StAlphonsusHasAPosse 11 ай бұрын
Thank you Fr. Mike. I must deal with this in my next confession
@hoosiermomma5
@hoosiermomma5 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely PHENOMENAL video!! Thank you for covering this topic!!!
@jemimahmirembe8519
@jemimahmirembe8519 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this Father Mike
@Pete.Ty1
@Pete.Ty1 11 ай бұрын
🙏🙏🙏.Thank you
@angelalemos9811
@angelalemos9811 11 ай бұрын
This one really resonated with me as someone who has experienced things in the past, certain details here and there that I don't want to share, don't want to share right now etc.
@rosemaryomalley6636
@rosemaryomalley6636 11 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@susansmiley2738
@susansmiley2738 11 ай бұрын
Father you hit the nail on my head. Thanks
@valerielynne8456
@valerielynne8456 27 күн бұрын
To finish my earlier comment./ Pls also pray gor Chris A. In hospital, also, in so California. Also a challenge of huge proportions.God pls heal these young men and pls fof Your Glory deer Lord that we ask. Let ir be💓🙏Amen
@mycatholicfaithlivingstone845
@mycatholicfaithlivingstone845 11 ай бұрын
Thankyou Fr. Mike. This has neen on my heart lately. I even spoke about this exact thing in confession recently. Im delighted to come across this
@louaynebyrne8110
@louaynebyrne8110 11 ай бұрын
It wasn’t a weird video, itwas honest and I’ll bet hit home for everyone. You are simply the best!
@purryegbert8609
@purryegbert8609 11 ай бұрын
Thank you -
@davidmorton2780
@davidmorton2780 11 ай бұрын
Excellent video. It is something I struggle with, even this very day. I pray for and love Father Mike.
@cozyhomemakingvibes
@cozyhomemakingvibes 11 ай бұрын
Thank you, Father. This is very good. ❤
@ivanajukicgloban6627
@ivanajukicgloban6627 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for leading us through paths of purification ourselves!😊❤
@anelissanchez1535
@anelissanchez1535 11 ай бұрын
I love you, Father Mike🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻 You are ALWAYS clear and precise (and so funny at the end of your videos, I chuckle every time😂😅)
@GreatMidwesternTrains
@GreatMidwesternTrains 11 ай бұрын
You know just to be here and hear Father Mike’s joy in the Lord has truly rubbed off on me and I feel exactly the same when I talk about God
@dawnecamacho2601
@dawnecamacho2601 11 ай бұрын
This is a good video. I call them little white lies when I go to confession. For me those are when someone is asking me my business and I don’t want them to know I tell a white lie or if they ask me to do something and I can’t I tell a white lie because I don’t want to hurt there feelings. So this video was right up my alley.
@B.R.L.
@B.R.L. 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video Father Mike! It’s always so informative and helps me through my trails and tribulations in life.
@yungganon187
@yungganon187 11 ай бұрын
God bless you Father, thank you so much for these videos!
@paulcalix-lh7ji
@paulcalix-lh7ji 11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@annagracie762
@annagracie762 11 ай бұрын
Thank you Father Mike for sharing.
@ximenarebollo6813
@ximenarebollo6813 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this honest video! It came at the right moment for me... I’m more aware now of how the enemy takes advantage of these apparently insignificant evil acts to win his battle... keep up with your incredible work Father!
@bonjyb
@bonjyb 11 ай бұрын
Thank you this was great. Straight from the heart. I would love to see more like this
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