How Long Can You Be Miserable?

Sometimes they're things we don't want to do... but we have to do them anyway. Sometimes you make it through saying, "I'll learn to like it." But what about if you never do?
Today, Fr. Mike gives us a word of encouragement to find joy even in the midst of suffering and to avoid falling into despair or resentment as we walk toward eternity.
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[@adiathruth]

Me clicking this immediately because I see the word “miserable “ 😅

[@Hustin]

Same

[@ladyolinden]

Hang in there, friend

[@monicayenny5400]

Oh my gosh! Same here!

[@teresavestgard7988]

Exactly!

[@GMAAndy333]

So true! Me too!

[@rosiegirl2485]

Fr. Mike...I am living the most heart wrenching moment a person could live. Married 31 years..husband started doing drugs..lost his job..I am disabled..we just lost our home of 26 years..trying to bring myself to a divorce..the saddest thing is the loss of my husband who refuses help, after 5 years of living this..and to be honest, I am having a hard time being kind and charitable to! I am finding it extremely hard to find joy! I have closed myself off from people because of humiliation. Though I do find joy in my son, my 4 dogs, and my super friendly parakeet that I rescued last summer from a plum tree in my yard. Please pray for me, I am doing the best that I can! 🌷

[@dotka95]

I will pray for you and your husband. Please please don't let yourself be robbed of hope (a sincere advice from a person struggling with depression for many years) 🌹

[@lr1179]

I'll be praying for you now Rosie

[@Veritas1234]

"this too shall pass"

[@rosiegirl2485]

@Liam Thomas Thank you for your kind words!

[@rosiegirl2485]

@@Veritas1234 Yes it will..but not soon enough! The pain is unbearable!

[@mmut8602]

You are not wrong about resentment. I lived in the bondage of resentment for many years. All praise to God for changing my heart. I still have to work at it but I recognize it much more easily. My friend has a plaque that says "Joy is not to absence of suffering, but the presence of God!". I hope to get a plaque like that. So true!

[@joannelder5859]

I love that!!!

[@evaschroeder4020]

Amen.

[@matildamcgillicuddy3935]

Harboring resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die. God bless you too, Father Mike, and thank you for all the timeless wisdom you share!

[@deannayoung3516]

“ I don’t like the hand I’ve been dealt but I can still go on and find joy.” Go and find the joy! Amen to that! Just what I needed right now in my current season. Thanks Fr Mike!

[@kinga9356]

Amen. Find joy in the everyday things. 💙💚 have a blessed Sunday.

[@kinga9356]

@@Roman-Labrador Remember, Jesus loves you. There is joy all around you, from flowers to birds, and the beautiful sky. Also laughter and love from family and friends.

[@kinga9356]

@@Roman-Labrador I wish you a good week ahead.

[@dhanyrafael]

@@Roman-Labrador Exactly. Nothing brought me true joy: not family, not nature, not money, not success. I had only A or 10 in school, I did graduate university, I did go to church, I did read the Bible, but no joy, no purpose, only the angst of existence on this hellish planet full of suffering. I am so lucid, I see things so clearly - I guess I woke up to the ultimate Truth and now I have to accept it. There is a huge battle between heart and mind inside myself. The heart wants to be vulnerable, to open myself to others and life, but the mind tells me it's dangerous, people are evil, nature is evil, I will suffer. I wish a heart attack would end my useless existence. I consume resources for nothing. I am a parasite to society and planet.

[@janeharnadek4109]

@@Roman-Labrador If you woke up this morning and you are breathing... be grateful. God tests all of us. Allows things to happen to see which side of the fence we will go to. I am a grandmother raising my grandsons (90% of the time) and I joined a group Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.... boy is my life easy peasy compared to some of the grandparents. I think I will carry my cross and talk to God constantly and all the other saints. my guardian angel. mother Mary, etc. Prayers for everyone!!

[@JohnR.T.B.]

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:3-10)

[@emilym8571]

When you have grown up with physical violence and neglect, even as a Catholic for 30 years, it's hard Not to have resentment. Resentment when looking back at being powerless to the abuse. Resentment to know how much my siblings and me were scarred by it. Two are no longer alive from suicide. Resentment is a constant dark cloud that follows me.... But when I remember to go with God, the Holy Spirit comes upon me. Could be a friend's support or a Joyce Meyer or Father Mike message, a baby's smile or the morning sun, and suddenly there's no room in my head or heart for resentment -only joy. It's an ongoing battle.

[@IONov990]

I am such a "feelings" person. I procrastinate on my daily duties because "I do not feel like it." There is always a feelings-based excuse for why I do not follow through with something or why I do not start a project. I can hold to resentment for YEARS. It's unhealthy. Life goes on. Time is limited. I wonder if I will ever reach my fullest potential because I procrastinate so much.

[@twilightdust8389]

I’m in the same boat! Exactly what you described and it’s such an exhausting feeling. I’m praying for your healing 🙏🏼

[@victoriaevans1097]

I've had to start reading the Christian book "Everyone needs to forgive somebody" It's been helpful. Keep Praying ❤️💙💛

[@frannyleyden7988]

Me too. But now you recognize it, as I do as well. I think that is the first major step.

[@nolitimere724]

Same here. Chores and the other mundanities in life can be a drag Thus I procrastinate as well Though, I am trying to take action and ty to overcome

[@IONov990]

@@nolitimere724 Feelings make me overeat too.

[@ks7343]

OMG! You Don't HAVE TO LIKE IT! BOOM! so good, so helpful! So sharable! Thank you AGAIN Fr Mike!

[@kutamanamasanta8242]

Thank you Fr. Mike. I have had a rough couple of months and I just feel horrible about how my life has turned out. Then I watched this video...I might not like it. But it's what I have and I have to be thankful for it. I pray I learn to accept my circumstances.

[@jofmendoza]

It’s really great to start the day listening to Fr. Mike🙏🏼💕 God bless Father!

[@idahoman5451]

Really appreciate Father Mike's perspective and wisdom.

[@edwardfabela2200]

Thank you Father Mike, in life we are guaranteed disappointment, but misery is optional. Vivat Jesus.

[@LadyLeo8208]

This spoke to my heart. Thank you for sharing this word.

[@atreyoatx]

Thank you Fr. Mike! Your videos are a real blessing in my life. God bless you! Please pray for me.

[@dsc4178]

Hard not to be resentful when someone keeps doing the same thing over and over again that made you resentful in the first place. But you can overcome it anyway.

[@IONov990]

If I were you, it may be healthier to create emotional distance from this person. And I am sorry for the treatment you are receiving.

[@njejlester1603]

Yes, I know the feeling. (I’m even bugged about stupid stuff people did in the past.) But I heard a saying: “Expectations are premeditated resentments.” Expecting something that is never going to happen wins me a real jackpot - of resentment! It makes me bad company too. With the Lord’s help, sometimes I decide the expectations aren’t worth it. I’m sending prayers for the Holy Spirit to bring you comfort and encouragement. ✝️⚓️❤️

[@baldrbraa]

I just feel a lack of purpose, year after year. I feel that everything I ever tried in life has failed. I sort of settle down to the fact that this grey passage of time is the norm.

[@kutamanamasanta8242]

🤗🤗

[@batmanprobably13]

Take cold showers. Reject comfort, embrace difficulty. Look at your life and see what needs to be fixed. Then do everything in your power to set it right. Do not seek answers for every question that asks "why must I do this?" If you know something to be right do it without question and without hesitation.

[@Veritas1234]

Also, I would recommend focus on helping others. Not in a cheezy "help others" way. Like really focus on focusing on someone else. Live outside yourself for a bit. You may not feel like you're progressing, but honestly, you'll forget to care about that. Prayers.

[@dhanyrafael]

Yes, I have lived 37 years without any joy, any purpose, I lived like a zombie in my mental fake world. But the cruel reality doesn't help too much to make me reconnect. I guess that I isolated myself day by day because of the cruel reality of life on Earth. Let's stop lieing ourselves: earth existence is full of suffering and pain and loss. How do I accept this truth in the end?

[@Veritas1234]

@@dhanyrafael I am with you Dhany, but ultimately you have to ask yourself, who do you want in charge of all of that suffering? Our God did not remain distant from our suffering here on Earth, but instead willingly chose to be a part of it. We have a God that UNDERSTANDS our suffering. That would almost be enough for me but he took it further and defeated that suffering, he showed us suffering and death is not the end. That there is a final cosmic justice. And there in lies the hope that no other religion or atheistic world view could offer. Peace brother.

[@itinerantpatriot1196]

Once again I hear something at a time when I need to hear it. There are resentments I carried around for a long time, so long I forgot I was even carrying them, I just got used to the weight I suppose. But eventually they have to be dealt with. I'm still working through some of them but I've been able to lay enough of them down to know how nice it feels when the load is lightened. Thanks Father Mike for a great lesson.

[@donkongre9026]

I seldom cry over youtube videos,but with this one I did,God bless you father Mike.

[@humberto4344]

Amen!

[@timesiegnature7107]

Thanks Father Mike! This video reminds me of “Interior Freedom” by Jacques Philippe

[@lisajosalt]

Thank you, Fr. Mike.... I needed to hear this message today... Without fail, God worked through you to bring it to my attention at the moment I needed to hear it.

[@amenamen5204]

This is literally for me I was having hard time accepting

[@darkeeggy425]

Man! These are here when I definitely need to hear it! Thank you fr. Mike!

[@rafaelvelasquez5455]

Amen! Needed This!!! 🕊💒🙏

[@Seliz463]

“How long can you be miserable?” Seems like I take that question as a dare, most days 😂 In all seriousness, thank you for such a timely and beautiful video

[@CatherineKoziatek]

This is a really good way of looking at life. Thank you.

[@BlessedLifeLoveandFaith]

Wow Father Mike... this really spoke to me. I am actually struggling with my SLPA program and I am not enjoying what I am learning. I always thought this career is what I would love to do and become, but just feeling lost. My deep passion is the elementary school environment and makeup. I will do my best in the remaining of my semester, but discerning to stay is on my mind for a while. Please pray for me. I would greatly appreciate it. God bless.💛

[@hillarymartinez3039]

Keep your head up girly! I know the feeling

[@BlessedLifeLoveandFaith]

@@hillarymartinez3039 aww thank you so much for that! I will. God bless💛💛

[@heidiperriello3492]

Thank you, Father Mike, for everything you do. My father instilled this very same feeling about "I don't want to" a very long time ago.

[@jmvrh]

Fr. Mike, This is an excellent reminder! Finding joy in ordinary or even taxing moments is the way of maturity. One of my prayers is that I will be able not only to weather tough times, but also to bring light to others so they will not lose faith. God bless you.

[@billlyl3725]

I didn’t enjoy this video but I still hit the like button. #TakingItToHeart (Kidding😉)

[@Littlemermaid17]

Thank you for this video 🙏🏼

[@californiamom4913]

Thank you Father Mike ❤️

[@ailish7226]

God Bless everyone at Ascension!

[@lovelast4evergemma508]

AMEN🙏❤️🙏

[@simonearvin5306]

Amém

[@eliergrullon]

Amen

[@Goshdarnet]

I've been preaching this sermon since my kids could say, "I don't like (fill in the blank)!". My automatic response has always been, " You don't have to like it -- you just have to do it. ". 😂

[@patgarcia4664]

I am a retired teacher after 30 years in Catholic schools. Some kids would ask after I gave a homework assignment "Do we HAVE to?? As I became wiser, I'd answer: "No, you don't HAVE to, you GET to!" 😁

[@rebeccacole6910]

@@patgarcia4664 I love how grounding that answer is!

[@Strive1974]

I love this guy!!!! So wise.....what a gift from God!!!!

[@mry5892]

When my children were small and met with their least favorite vegetable, I would tell them, " You don't have to like it; you have to eat it." They were not pleased but most most of them will eat Brussels sprouts now without complaint.

[@AWretchedMan]

Haha yeah I hated Brussel sprouts and asparagus as a kid lmao

[@harryfaber]

I am growing some this year, planted too many seeds and spoke to my neighbours to see if they might like the plants. None of them will eat Brussels. Oh well...

[@mry5892]

@@palmina77italiana even when roasted with a little shallot in a good olive oil? Sorry to hear it! Try using maple smoked bacon...

[@jesseca1272]

3 years 8 months. USS Duluth LPD-6. I was there.

[@susanmartin525]

Just what I needed today as I try to understand a dear life long friend’s anger. Now see it as resentment, not anger..and will keep praying for her to find peace🛐 Thank you Fr Mike once again🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TeXasDadBod]

Fr.Mike I heard you are an ankle breaker at basketball and can hoop like a pro from the Catholic talk show fellas haha . Thought this could possibly be true since you look athletic but wanted to know what’s your favorite sport ? Thanks 🙏🏽 and I love your channel , especially the Bible in a year . Your videos have given me the proper explanations to relate back to my non Catholic friends for questions I had a hard time articulating . Making me smarter and stronger in my faith is the result of these videos, your amazing and very much appreciated…

[@meihui7767]

I heard Fr. Mike saying he really liked triathlon

[@moriahmorgan5983]

I have been struggling with feeling a lack of meaning and purpose in my life. It seems as if it's a vicious cycle. However, there is hope. If I, and I should, come out of myself and look to God Who is Purpose then it completely changes the game. It doesn't minimize the suffering but it gives strength and hope. The emptiness that I feel, I can choose to fill it with God. The lack of purpose that I feel, I can turn to Him and find that He is Purpose. The lack of meaning that I feel, then I can live more completely for God knowing that I'm living for Him and not myself. This world is a pilgrimage and I don't expect to find my place here. Memento Mori, remember your death, is a devotion I discovered and hold close. What matters is that I live ready to go to Heaven which is our destiny.

[@yolandaledesma7200]

thank you for sharing your insight. I can relate to this. " i should look to God Who is Purpose". Ilove this passage

[@mommaprime4322]

Thank you for sharing.I’m feeling the same way

[@dhanyrafael]

So practically you lie to yourself everyday and you feed yourself with illusions. The suffering won't go away no matter how much you lie to yourself.

[@anneturner2759]

Been watching my daughter suffer from debilitating depression since she was 12 yrs old. She is 40 now. All the meds and therapy in the world… nothing. I have finally said to God, “this is making me angry and beyond, but for some reason this is your will “. This absurd life. Fr.Mike , love you.

[@luke9747]

Does she practice the faith?

[@thefiringsquadtfs6392]

I am praying for you right now, Anne Turner

[@joannelder5859]

As a mother of a 22 year old with debilitating anxiety and BPD (no medical cure), I understand how you feel, Anne. I have asked God for help knowing why this is his will. All I can do is assume that her illness(es) are opportunities for those of us who support her to grow in holiness. Meanwhile, it doesn't stop me from praying and fasting for a miracle of healing for her of body, mind and soul.

[@anneturner2759]

Jo Ann Elder thank you for your response. I’m sorry about your daughter’s suffering. It’s is heart wrenching to watch. There is depression in my family , but nothing like what my daughter suffers. Why God why? No answers. So many people in her life just don’t understand why it has been so “ long”. All I can think of is Jesus in The Chosen saying, “ get used to different “. My daughter is the kindest person I know. Sending full understanding and compassion.

[@abbie.ireland]

12? Your poor baby. ♥️

[@lovelast4evergemma508]

WOW 🥺 it's like Jane Marczewski said days before she passed "life can be garbage and beautiful at the same time", Right now my family and I are here!!!

[@Littlemermaid17]

That quote just really helped me 🙏🏼

[@lovelast4evergemma508]

@@Littlemermaid17 it did me too such a Beautiful soul ✝️Jane Marczewski 🌼🌼🌼 GOD Bless you🙏

[@VIKINGHUN]

That's great-Thank you! Just an FYI, the Navy Seals have a saying, "You don't have to like it, you just have to do it." Thank you.....

[@Ferrytales555]

Thank you Fr Mike! Needed to hear this today . . . 💕

[@jonasbaes3914]

...again, thanks so much

[@juanap132]

I totally understand and agree with you, but I still think the woman who tripped over the bag should have said "sorry", lol.

[@shariemami4029]

Please pray for me. I’ve been to 3 different doctors and no one can find the cause of my stomach pain and they checked my blood work and it’s fine. I see the doctor in August. Please let my problem be solvable. I also have awful back pain that’s making me miserable. Amen.

[@chamchan]

Thanks. I become aware of my resentment. It has drag me for too long.

[@connieruggiero4621]

Great message !! Thank you Father Mike!!

[@jkyouknow456]

I needed this. Thank you Father Mike

[@tinaturner5129]

I understand this. Married to a man whom we became Catholic together. But he is a alcoholic. My vows mean a lot to me. But I don’t like this situation we are in. I pray and then wonder if God put me here to help but I’m angry because I want happiness.

[@KeyboardSourceError]

“You don’t have to like it.” *Presses the Like button*

[@njejlester1603]

😄

[@adrianortegarojas1920]

About Adriàn Ortega Rojas, Vocational for The Priesthood in The Work of The Church, talk about I agree with Father Mike Schmitz at speaking about that the resentment is bad, before God we should be humble, better is to forgive due to God is Divine Forgiveness, and God is Merciful, in the way of Priesthood we should be kind with the people around us firstly in Seminary and then in The Church, Thanks be to God and thanks to Father Mike Schmitz for this video,, sincerely Adriàn Ortega Rojas of God Almighty Father

[@echofarer_art]

#AskAscension What does it mean in the Bible when it says, “Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged?” (Colossians 3:21)

[@sandyjeannette4617]

Great topic, Fr MIke! . Make the best out of every situation. Nothing worse than doing what you want to do and not what God asked you to do.

[@emanatomy]

Hi Fr. Mike, just wanna say that I knew you when I was listening to Spotify in the hospital. I lost my father last year and I thought the things I'm going thru is part of the process. It was an unhappy, fake and unacceptable year. I lost track of my faith and grew resentment to my relatives that were supposed to be with us when needed. Your words were real, resentment caged me that I lost track of what happiness I still deserve and my left family deserves from me. It's very hard waking with hatred so long and had to fake it for a good day. Sorry Fr, may words are gatting farther. I miss my dad, and I wanna be free from this but for a year resentment, I grew farther from God and can't even focusduring the mass, I hate the people around me. I want to return to my faith but I cant get a hold of it. Anyway, thank you Padre. May i find peace in my heart.

[@vadregem2379]

Much love ❤️

[@iamtomie4745]

Father mike i found god on my own through prayer a few months ago. Watching your videos has taught me so much and let my relationship with god blossom. THANK YOU SO MUCH SINCERELY.

[@iamtomie4745]

And this is after a lifetime of being a strong athiest

[@calvaryfisher616]

If you don't mind me asking, how did you come to Faith after being an Athiest? God Bless you friend!

[@iamtomie4745]

@@calvaryfisher616 i always tried praying but i was always asking for something like if you get me out of this I'll stop blahblah hahaha and i decided one day im going to just pray to pray with an open heart authentically and i recieved a feeling like i have never felt in my life and it was like overwhelming love.

[@Ezekiel336-16]

On the topic of "joy", I recently learned after doing a biblical concordance on it (due to my internal frustration with so many people considering it a "feeling" only and using that to wrongly say we should always be happy as Christians), that it rightly means "acknowledgement of grace received (from God)". That's worth remembering and walking in because it directly relates to "I don't have to like it". I don't like it when the Lord chastizes and disciplines me as needed but in knowing that's grace received as an adopted son of our Lord, allows me to be joyful about it (just like tough seasons such as Lent) because I know He loves me and wants the best for and from me. So we can count EVERYTHING as joy, like Paul says, when we know we are living in and from the reception of God's love! May that joy be with us always! In Christ, Andrew

[@kinga9356]

Amen. I love what you wrote. Makes total sense. Have a blessed Sunday💙

[@Ezekiel336-16]

@@kinga9356 Thanks brother (or sister) you as well. But please also thank the Lord for all the work He's done in me, and continues to do in me, so I can pursue the truth that so many of our fellow brothers and sisters fought and died to leave us as an inheritance with Him (both past and present). I am only passing on the blessings of the truth that they have left for us to provide and multiply. In Christ, Andrew

[@husnicks2012]

Amen! Enjoyed meeting you in Capernaum!

[@brandonspratt487]

Yep, I relate to this. I have a new job but I still have all this imposter syndrome and anxiety about whether it's the right job for me. No doubt a lot of that stems from me simply 'waiting for the day when I will like my job' which may never come if I don't have the right attitude and allow myself to be present.

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@carogallasc1848]

Thank you, I needed to hear this

[@theresaroselebeau]

Immediately after getting off the phone, having talked much about how “I don’t like the season I’m in” KZbin suggested this to me. Thank you God for speaking to me, and thank you Fr. Mike for being His messenger! Your videos are such a beacon of hope and truth amidst so much darkness in our world. Keep doing the Lord’s work!

[@FusRohDahlila]

Wow, well this literally came at the perfect time thank you! :) Really speaks to me!

[@delishme2]

Forgiveness is a choice that takes but a moment. Resentment is a practice of daily devotion . Don't be resentful, it sucks the air out of a room and the joy out of your heart. 😊✌️🇭🇲

[@dhanyrafael]

I hate myself and everybody. I hate life itself and this hellish planet full of suffering. Death is the only way to my absolute freedom in non-existence.

[@loveeattravelpray4468]

So true. Resentment eats you up from within.

[@emilier.6780]

Do you still feel this way?

[@delishme2]

@@emilier.6780 Yes, why do you ask ? Are you struggling with it atm ? 😊

[@jakesasak3448]

Woah, I swear your timing is like perfect

[@kellysadezwicz2430]

Would you share where the beautiful picture of Mary is from? Also, Totally agree about resentment.

[@jansonmur4362]

Again with the words of wisdom and counsel

[@bespoke6719]

I needed to hear this. I am struggling, or really wrestling with something right now. Please pray for me. I need it...

[@dianalanderos1365]

Thank you… as a resentful person I really needed to hear this ..this is my sign to finally let go and and start living my life

[@majorair1]

"You dont have to be happy but be joyful", aight.

[@ameliaolson7580]

Critical error! To not explore why you don't like something is an issue. We, as a society, don't have a clue about our internal emotional lives and that's because we always just accept the directive to "just do it" regardless of what or how we feel about it. This leaves us not caring about our own situations; about other's situations. If someone doesn't like something, instead of giving the directive to "just do it", give the directive, "find out why". Finding out why helps us to iterate in the right direction rather than staying the course marching through hell. For example, if your kid doesn't like a particular vegetable instead of forcing them to eat it ask them why they don't like it. What if they don't like it because they have sensory issues and you are ignoring the signs? What if they don't like it cause you cooked it not knowing it was full of salmonella? What if they don't like it because they are allergic to it and it bloats their system with gas two hours after eating it? To be courteous to your kids is an okay thing to be. The lady in the airport may have had a psychical disability and the incourteous action of the plow lady may have aggravated the injury. We don't know. Unless we ask we don't know if it's a ridiculous reason or if it's a valid one. Unless we ask ourselves why we don't like something we don't really know the root cause of our distaste for something. To ask ourselves questions helps us to understand where and why we manage the world the way we do, it helps us to know our own emotional system and how we navigate it. It's important to stop and do a little analyzing when our self and/or others signal an issue. Proceeding with a hard push no matter what keeps us kinda blind and oblivious. Proceeding with hard pushes are only for when you pre-assessed the situation and already factored in the obstacles you knew would be present prior to the endeavor's start.

[@lindacarmelle8333]

Yes, I was thinking similarly....I have CRPS and was in a similar situation yesterday during therapy. It was a hard day and everything was flaring for me anyway...but I have to keep moving. Use it or lose it right. So the therapists brought a 3rd person in the area where I'm trying to focus on my therapies....it takes all I have to concentrate to do what I need. The other persons routine called for them to stand on 1 foot and throw a small medicine ball against a trampoline. That creates a very loud sound that triggered my CRPS symptoms, I became unable to do my therapies, had a pounding headache,tremours throughout my body ,and fireworks sensations in my legs and feet....It wasn't the girls fault for she was doing what was required of her,but the therapists are very aware of my condition and limitations, and they scheduled the space. I was more feeling sick and tired and resentful of my own limitations and condition, but still felt a bit resentful of those therapists putting me in that situation. I wasn't the same the rest of the day. Medication won't take away the pain neither will other modalities. The best thing is not to get in that situation in the 1st place, but this is the world and I must live in it. I said forgive them Lord for they know not what harm they cause, I wouldn't wish my condition on my worst enemy! At least I used to think that way. Sometimes now I think thou I wish people could feel it for a day or week or month,whatever it would take for them to understand. But I know that iswrong and resentful. I do not like my situation,but I must live with it until God takes me out of it. Thank you for understanding and explaining how the other woman who was clipped might have been feeling. And please pray for more compassion and understanding,for others do not know what they do.

[@ameliaolson7580]

@@lindacarmelle8333 Oh man, the pain of that must be so draining:/ Just out of solidarity, I once did go through a nerve pain situation that caused me a similar issue...even a vibration in the room would cause me so much pain that I felt like I was breaking. I'm so sorry you're having to live with that condition as a constant way of life. Make sure to alert the therapists or the receptionists that do the scheduling of the situation...unless you make ppl aware of different environmental factors sometimes it just doesn't even click in their brain that it could possibly be an issue. Helping them to know why you're having issues in therapy can only be a benefit, it sounds like. I've just prayed for you, may God bless you with healing and recovery.

[@lindacarmelle8333]

@@ameliaolson7580 Thank you Amelia, May the peace of Christ be with you! My therapists are aware, I have been in therapy since November with them. CRPS therapy is long term and from what I understand will not end unless there is a "remission" of sorts. Mine continues to spread to other leg and areas of the body, so my therapy will not end. I talked to the assistant there and the student therapist that afternoon as well as the therapist assigned to my case that day. Hopefully they can work out a solution or I can ask to try therapy in a closed off room, there is still time I need to use the equipment so its not a permanent solution. I am trying to find medications and solutions with my doctors. It is not possible right now to find a good combination. I pray you are completely healed and your situation was only temporary, but now I know how you are able to empathize so well, it is because you lived it. It is something only few can truly understand.

[@ameliaolson7580]

@@lindacarmelle8333 Thank you for your blessings, I appreciate that very much. I had an unidentified injury from when I was little that announced itself pretty loudly when I went to catch a 100lb bale of wire that was falling from a truck. In short, I have to and I do always make sure I keep my lumbars off of my sciatic nerve. Since I normally have heightened sensory perceptions when something like that occurs it kinda triples my perceptions, I can feel something as mundane as the heat from a light bulb, it'll feel like fire. This is how I can kind of understand your plight. During that healing period, I wouldn't have wished that pain on anyone, ever, either, smh. What I learned, what I had to teach myself, was to go to the pain but not into the pain. I left therapy but took the exercises...I figured out that as soon as I felt even a tinge of pain I needed to go back to my resting state. I would just keep doing the repetitions to the point of pain then back again. Within three weeks I was able to walk again (I wasn't able to walk for three months there, smh). If this long story of explination can help you at all, I hope it does. God bless, ♡

[@Medietos]

Thank you, I should like to hear about harder xamples, trifles only make one feel made fun of., when there are really big issues and we could use illumination and maybe guidance on them. On the other hand, micro-resentments are still resentments, and even though I usually ignore the small ones, having SO much bigger, and worse problems, in my weakest, weariest moments I do fall into micro-resenting..

[@CyprianVox333]

I played this for a friend who REALLY needed to hear it. Thank you!

[@kazfor3769]

#ASCENSION PRESENTS Father Mike, it would be great if you could do a video on grief, especially being stuck in grief, especially when you never grieved for people you lost because for whatever reason the grieving process was blocked, and delayed sometimes by many years, I would love to hear what you have to say on all this.

[@nancymorgan8180]

Very helpful. Thank you 🙏

[@noahbenson29]

"You lost today, kid, but that doesn't mean you have to like it." -Fedora to Indiana Jones

[@MarkDilworth1994]

Saint Patrick : Principal Patron Of Ireland Pray for Us.

[@MariaCastro-ul9tm]

Thank you Fr. Schmitz for the enlightenment that you've shared in this video. Until now I am holding unto resentment which started since I was in Secondary School, it's been a very long time . I've witnessed how our neighbor maligned, belittled my father/our family just because they are rich. Our neighbor was so powerful and we are not. I've witnessed how my father was devastated of the situation and how he held unto God during that time. But the effect to me was very deep. Until now, I still remember everything that had happened, yes I forgave those people but not forgotten what they did. It was in this video that made me realize that I have the power not to like it, to move on with my life and find joy and let go of the resentment. From now on, I will try to forget everything. I will just remember how it made me a better person, a person dependent on God for the trials that come my way. God is with me therefore I can move on with God. Thank you again and continue sharing more videos that really help a lot of people like me who wanted to keep holding on to God everyday, but sometimes in our weaknesses we failed to find joy in God. I will keep the faith that God is always with me. I will move forward, I don't have to like everything that's been happening in my life, but I can move forward with God. God bless you, Fr. Schmitz!

[@AJ-wd5sg]

In 1877, Our Lady at Gietrzwald asked us to pray the Rosary In 1917, Our Lady at Fatima asked us to pray the Rosary In 1973, Our Lady at Akita asked us to pray the Rosary In the 1980’s, Our Lady at Kibeho asked us to pray the Rosary The Mother of God has repeatedly asked us to pray the Rosary every day. Please listen! God Bless.

[@dhanyrafael]

You forgot about Lourdes, France, and Medugorje, Bosnia. ❤️🥰

[@Hawaiian_Pizza_Enjoyer]

Resentment is a huge theme in my life. I recently stumbled over a statement of Dr. Jordan Peterson which describes this very well. He called it “revenge against god for the crime of being”. I’m not particularly religious, but this is exactly what I’ve been feeling for a long time. I often refrain from things and choose paths which reinforce my resentment simply to spite life itself. To show it how presumptuous and arrogant it is to assume that it is a “gift” to be alive.

[@dhanyrafael]

Yes, it's true I want to kill myself everyday, the thought of death and absolute liberation has become my friend. Non-existence is all I want right now.

[@buzzdbarb]

Fr. Mike has ADHD!!!!!!!!!!!!! hAHAHAHAH! Micro-sentment! Hahaha! That brought so much joy! Love You, Fr. Mike!

[@robertl6770]

Love you Father Mike. Thanks. And no I don't like it!!!! Lol being miserable I mean.

[@deussacracommunioest2108]

Le crazy timing

[@janeetalde8840]

Very timely 😢 God really knows when you needed help and inspiration. 💙

[@elizabethtrujillo541]

#AskAscension currently have a domestic violence restraining order on the father of my son. THIS FEELS SO EVIL, I forgive him because I know he needs healing. I want to remove the restraining order and allow him to see his son and make reperation but wouldn't that be "false mercy"? My #1 priority is to do God's will in my life... My video request would be Discerning False mercy or something within those lines Thank you father 🕊

[@maryannemagda5415]

Thank you for this Lesson Father Mike. I believe I now know what I'm suffering from and pray to let it go.

[@LIVEFIT5D]

Yay I got to be the first one to comment!! Great message!!

[@joanjones6726]

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[@christinebutler7630]

For a lot of people who find themselves in a horrible marriage, life becomes a task of getting numbed to misery. Eventually numbness sets in, you stop feeling anything, you do the things, the tasks, and sooner or later, much to your relief, you die. Or the other person does. I guess since joy is supposed to come in the life hereafter, we all should simply be prepared to soldier through and should expect life to just generally suck.

[@andyMSH700]

Resentment is indeed a living thing....it lives with a person on a daily basis and ruins their life. If you are a pleaser you may not like to express that you 'do not like something'. I missed the point of what you were trying to say as for me it is all just part of being human and part of our daily life experience. God bless all.

[@TheFunfolks]

"You don't have to like it" It IS what it IS ..... Look for the humor in it !

[@sttefaniesteche5573]

His videos are such a blessing for my daily life. I pray for you father Mike, thanks for your service. God bless you!

[@voz805]

"God is with me, therefore, I can move ahead." A wonderful thought I plan to remember. Unlike the lady who got clipped at the airport, I can hold onto resentment when someone is rude to me in traffic. Thankfully, as I've become older I let it go quicker realizing there's an idiot driver around every corner and I just don't have the time to be mad at all of them. God bless Father Mike, he is so helpful.

[@1penianne]

Thank you. Finally I have an appropriate response to how I feel about giving platelets every 2 weeks. I donlike it, it is uncomfortable, hurts at times & sometimes I end up with a migraine or exhausted. Yes, the people I meet are great & the rewards are helpful but ultimately I know it is one thing I can do, with God's grace, to give life to another.

[@jonigauthier9613]

Thank you for your kindness. My SO has had several platelet transfusions thanks to your sacrifice. God bless you!

[@1penianne]

@@jonigauthier9613 You are most welcome. I wish I could do more.

[@MonaMonatte]

There are too many people , too many children, that are suffering, through no fault of their own. God is a coping mechanism. Faith in God is a coping mechanism to keep having the will to live

[@metildajoseph5265]

Greetings Father Mike, Thanks for the Thoughtful message that MOVING ON WITHOUT CLINGING TO BITTERNESS IN EVERY ASPECTS during LENT through Our lord Jesus Christ. With respect with Prayers, - RanjithJoseph (R.J)

[@julia-lava6682]

Thank you so much. You just defined my feelings right now. I am studying to be an educator and I just do not enjoy it. I want to get into my vocation and become a mother. I don't like this stage of my life. But now i know i can still find joy at this point. I've been so lost and confused like I can't be happy. But I can be. Thank you.

[@michelleferrao8888]

Thank you Fr Mike 🌟 Happy Feast of St Joseph Trusting God's Plan Is Wisdom Knowing God Is Peace Loving God Is Strength Faith in God Is Courage 🌠 Let us lay all our wounds at the wounded feet of Jesus Christ. Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength🌻 ~Isaiah 40:31