Motivation to Go to Catholic Mass

You may have heard priests or devout Catholics say something like, “If only people knew what was happening at Mass, they’d be more willing to go.” That may be true, but in this video, Fr. Mike also gets to the more practical-and painfully direct-heart of the matter. He points out that the heart of worship is sacrifice, and ultimately it’s not about how engaged or entertained we are. Mass isn’t about us; it’s about God and what he asks of us.
To learn more about the Mass, check out these study programs from Ascension:
A Biblical Walk Through the Mass (bit.ly/2nvGvB1)
Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (bit.ly/2DOSa56)
Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension:
Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (bit.ly/2vQgGRx)
Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (bit.ly/2nCKKLK)
Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (bit.ly/2vG9KX2)
YOU: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body (bit.ly/2raspVB)
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[@John_Greek]

Can everyone who sees this pray for me to return to the Sacraments and to Mass

[@fragwagon]

Juan Greco Done! May Our Lady protect you and lead you to Jesus.

[@himl994]

If anyone sees this, I would like the same, and the same for my wife. Thank you.

[@himl994]

I just may be. ;) Thank you. I really appreciate that

[@joesavo4626]

Juan do not be ashamed! Walk into church today. You can fully participate in the sacrifice of the Mass without confession. You will need to confess and receive absolution to receive the Holy Eucharist, but you can hear the word of God and offer up your prayers and the prayers of the Church. Welcome home!

[@howdydocowgirlcowgirl181]

Say a perfect Act of Contrition. Pray a perfect Hail Mary. Start there. God Bless You. Pray without Ceasing. Fight the Good Fight Finish the Course Keep the Faith ✝💗✝

[@billa5509]

Thank you for this lesson. I just started my RCIA, and went to my 1st Mass. I admit to feeling self conscious about it cause I didn’t know what to do, stand, sit, kneel, or what to say. But God doesn’t care. Because I was there for him and he knows I’m just learning. God Bless!

[@donnadifulco9265]

You will catch on in no time. Just watch others and watch the priest. I am a cradle Catholic and just recently I stayed standing while everyone else sat! 😂

[@alfredynda2488]

That's great! How are you doing now?

[@haleyjones4192]

I felt this exact same way at first when I began going to Mass. I felt very out of place and embarrassed if I did the wrong thing. Luckily, I went with someone who helped guide me through Mass at the time. Now, I go consistently every week (I now make it a mandatory thing to go every weekend). I went consistently for 2.5 years and have now began RCIA to become confirmed into Catholicism. I have found myself beginning to worship God more at Mass and He knows I will be ready to receive Him fully once I complete RCIA!

[@AnnInFL]

"We do not worship an experience. We worship a Reality." Yeah... intense. Wow.

[@josephcorrigan9160]

NO! you worship a HOST of bread! BUT! that is NOT reality!!!

[@ACatholicMomsLife]

Thank you! Thank you! I try to tell my friends who leave the Catholic church about this because we might not have the most up beat, entertaining, feel good praise and worship music however I tell them that other faiths don't have JESUS ~ the Eucharist!!! We get to receive the Body and Blood of Christ! Thank you for being honest about how important it is to go to mass EVERY Sunday! Love this video:)

[@jmjaquinas7298]

So true! When I was a Protestant I thought I was following God, but I wasn’t following Him the way He told us to follow Him!

[@Flagrum3]

catholic_love - You should change your moniker as you are not Catholic. Salvation is not possible outside the Catholic Church, and to say otherwise is simply heresy. That is the protestant notion you follow. Read the words of Jesus of the early Church Fathers and of the Saints and you'll see I'm right.

[@slybee1]

"catholic_love is not Catholic like you and I. Notice how the catholic is in lower case. There are many who claim to be catholic in terms of being universal in the sense that you can modify it to fit your narrative. We are Catholic in terms that the Church is Universal meaning it is throughout the universe. I love her. She is a doll and the true Bride of Christ.

[@RackGearAddict]

A Catholic Mom's Life I was raised baptist but after serving with three separate priest in Afghanistan I confessed that the Holy Catholic Church is the one true church. I think mass music is the most lifting of all Christian denominations, I’m sorry if you are tired of singing and praising with “the same old songs every week” but remember these songs are holy, ordained by God for the Echurast.

[@kimfleury]

Ryan Moreland -- you will most likely be the Catholic who knows the Faith better than "Cradle Catholics" who only went to religion classes because their parents made them go, but they self-identify as "Catholic" and teach error because they didn't pay attention in class. Welcome home! Your fire reinvigorates the Church!

[@estebancasillasjr8823]

Oh and the phrase "We dont worship an experience... we worship reality!" WOW!!!! Proud to be a Catholic

[@josephcorrigan9160]

NO! you worship a HOST of bread! which is NOT reality! and isn't pride a sin for r c's?

[@BenDover4m3]

@@josephcorrigan9160 HEY! are you GOOD bro!

[@MakeCHgreatAgain]

@@josephcorrigan9160 are you calling Jesús a liar then? 🤔

[@dineosibiya2123]

please count me in ,l am proud

[@RX7FDfreak]

Had this problem, then I discovered the Latin Mass. It’s amazing how it changed my life and my family’s toward God. I really recommend it! God bless.

[@lem4100]

Why? Do you understand Latin? I was happy when they started to do the mass in English because I knew what they were saying & doing.

[@alisterrebelo9013]

@@lem4100 Some people (like me) who never grew up with Latin find a certain beauty to it. I had two religious experiences earlier this year after which I was inspired to learn the Rosary in Latin. I've got only the prayer after the Litany of Our Lady left to learn and then I'm set. I'll move onto learning the prayers/responses of the Latin mass next. I can't explain it, I feel like Mary wants me to learn and pray the Latin rosary. I don't think it's for everyone though.

[@Winston-op5de]

@@lem4100 The missal you were supposed to be using had one page in Latin and the opposite page in English. I wonder why you could not follow the mass and after a while you didn't even have to read the English part. I don't understand what the problem was.

[@aileenruane6713]

"The heart of all worship is sacrifice" - another gem from Father Mike! God bless you!

[@josephcorrigan9160]

WRONG! Aileen Ruane? and the roman catholic eucharist WRONGLY referred to as mass! is NOT a SACRIFICE! but a thanksgiving!

[@aileenruane6713]

@@josephcorrigan9160 so many punctuation mistakes, aggressive capitalisation, and heresies to boot, yet so little time. I will pray for you...God bless!

[@josephcorrigan9160]

BUT! WHY LIE?@@aileenruane6713and no punctuation mistakes! and there is NO aggressive capitals! with no heresy! while you r c 's? are the heretics!

[@aileenruane6713]

@@josephcorrigan9160 dear me...can you actually see what you are writing? Methinks the lady doth protest too much. Continuing to pray for you! God bless!

[@josephcorrigan9160]

@@aileenruane6713 YES! I can see? lady???

[@DebiGoldben]

I recently came back to the church after being gone about 45 years. I had attended a lot of protestant churches with robust praise, and worship music, and a very different atmosphere from Mass. I, too, was feeling that I wasn’t getting anything out of Mass when I heard a message similar to Father Mike’s, and it made me stop and think about how I wasn’t showing up for Jesus. I wasn’t recognizing everything that He was already giving to us. I realized that the reason to attend Mass was to meet Jesus and sit at his feet, not be entertained. Father, Mike, the example of your mom‘s birthday gifts is a great analogy!

[@markbd9775]

I didn't like mass until I went to my first Tridentine High Mass...now I enjoy it

[@elizabethjoy5779]

I just sent this to my three adult daughters. I pray this email inspired them to go to Mass. I hope they don't get mad at me. I hope they know I sent this email out of love.

[@josephcorrigan9160]

BUT? it is NOT love to pass on LIES! Elizabeth! let's hope? and pray that one of your daughters is a real christian WHO CAN HELP YOU out of this dead religion?

[@barbarawilson8952]

Remember St. Monica, St. Augustine's mother. She gives me hope that my prayers will help restore my children to Jesus. It has broken my heart to watch as they walked away.

[@alehro]

Dear Elizabeth, I just forwarded this to my adult children. One of them responded the following: "Great video! Thanks for sharing, Mumsi😘 I dont think I've ever thought of it that way. Very enlightening." So, there is hope... let's keep praying for our children!

[@Winston-op5de]

@@barbarawilson8952 I used to have a prayer from St. Monica that is so beautiful and deals with that. If you have that prayer can you share with us. I'm sure many people will benefit from it. Thanks

[@trainman07011]

Thank you, Father, that is an answer I've sought for 50 yrs.

[@chxd2206]

Andrew Kiely wow.

[@OneNonlyKelz]

call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

[@trainman07011]

Try to read the bible as a whole and instead of taking passages out of context. Be blessed.

[@natiiveson4846]

Kelvin M., What do you call the man who's married your mother/the man who sired you? 2. Why did God tell Abraham that I've made you the father of the nations? 3. Elisha cried out to Elijah 'My Father, My father' after he, (Elijah) was taken up in body. Okay, you might say that that is in the Old Testament. 4.. IN the new Testament, Stephen, who later becomes a martyr calls 'Our Father Abraham'. 5. Paul referred to Onesimus as 'his father'.; "I appeal to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I have become in my imprisonment" I'd like to hear your comment Mr. Kelvin M.

[@mrswilbert]

Just more biblical inconsistencies

[@katewilson4780]

I used to feel I got nothing out of mass and was just doing what I thought was right. I realised some weeks I would feel like Jesus was sitting next to me and other weeks nothing. You can’t rely on emotions as you can go through so many in one day alone. All I know is I love Jesus with my heart, mind, body and soul and I would do anything for Jesus. Thanks Father Mike you help in more ways than you think. Peace be with you always 🙏🏻🕯

[@RX7FDfreak]

Kate Wilson try the Latin Mass, it’s focused more on God and less on the priest. Cured my issue of not going to mass almost instantly

[@katewilson4780]

RX7FDfreak thank you for the time to reply. I love Latin mass but I also love the other mass. I learn a lot from the priests during their homilies and feel it’s focused on what parishioners need to hear. However I also like it when the priest hears what I have to say if I disagree or have any questions. Every day is a learning day. Have a blessed day 🙏🏻🕯❤️

[@josephcorrigan9160]

then you need to become a CHRISTIAN! Kate Wilson!

[@josephcorrigan9160]

@@RX7FDfreak nonsense!

[@josephcorrigan9160]

Hi!@@RX7FDfreakand Kate you both need to be christians!

[@KurtGodel432]

Just imagine what daily communion for 20+ years will do to your soul for eternity...

[@alfredovalenzuela9289]

Kurt Gödel What do you mean , as in every day ?

[@johndoe-lr9qc]

We who live in the city are so blessed to be able to have access to the sacraments on a daily basis.

[@RumorHazi]

Offered TWICE daily where I am!!! How cool is that??

[@josephcorrigan9160]

well the truth is! Kurt Godel it will do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! for eternity!

[@thehausen5054]

joseph corrigan you’re wrong

[@Wardcreek]

I try to explain to my wife and kids this exact talk, they want a good feeling for going to church, I can’t convince them it’s not about that, then I get “🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻the look”. Pray for my family Fr Mike I’ll pray for you

[@taywil64A]

I enjoy mass, i find it spiritually comforting and the opportunity to receive Holy communion is a grace in itself.

[@lem4100]

I do too. I go twice a week. I love receiving communion. I really like my Priest & Deacon too. They make a difference in how you feel at church. Makes you want to go back again.

[@teresauwajeh9931]

Me too!

[@marytataryn5144]

It's because Jesus is so quiet.... :) I started doing adoration (daily if possible) a couple years ago, and I don't think I can get through my day without it now. The amazing literature and contemplations that come my way makes the Mass SO meaningful...but honestly speaking when my kids were little I think every hair was standing out from my head at the end of every Sunday Mass. Maybe there are different times and different experiences. Let us pray for that unity and meaningfulness for everyone whatever their status in life right now.

[@Peteraddavideo]

After attending many different reformed church services over the years and praying to God for a deeper understanding of him, I have now returned to the Catholic Church with zeal and thanks.

[@anthony1776diaz]

I pray for you everyday Prisci and Soph.

[@sandyschartzer7856]

I can't wait to go back to Church. Thank you, Father Mike for bringing me closer to Jesus. These lectures are amazing.

[@jeaniemiller1750]

One of the best explanations of why we go to Mass. I will definitely be sharing and watching again. Thanks Fr Mike and Ascension.

[@masonmcdixon9294]

Ho I did not know that it was a deadly sin i must find the hours and days our church is open for confession . Thank you for explaining

[@ukaszderlukiewicz6143]

I think he meant, that he didnt know it was deadly sin, not sin generally, so it could be deadly sin :/

[@josephcorrigan9160]

BUT! what is a deadly sin! Mason McDixon!

[@BenDover4m3]

@@josephcorrigan9160 you good bro?

[@mauravanya3855]

I love going to church, I listen the mass everyday and do my prayers and for sure Sunday is a very spacial day to go to mass. Thank you Lord God for the Mass.

[@ThomasBrand]

As an usher I can also say there are real benefits to coming early to mass and staying late after. Talking to people, having time to pray alone or with someone / for someone. Helping tidy up or some help in the setup or something on the grounds or by the doors. Some masses offer confession an hour just before Mass. When listen to the homily I always try to listen as if I'm going to be quized on it just after, that way I find I pay better attention. Thank you to Fr Mike and all at Ascension Presents.

[@ThomasBrand]

nice, in the missal there are prayers for ahead and after mass also if you are interested to look at or mix in.

[@Winston-op5de]

Thomas Brand - In my opinion one should go to mass at least 30 minutes before it starts as you need some silent time to transition from our noise world into our mass that takes us to a different kind of world - another dimension so to speak. Unfortunately most people don't do that. Try it and you will see the difference. God bless you all.

[@alehro]

I just forwarded this to my teenage and adult children. The following is a response I received: "Great video! Thanks for sharing, Mumsi😘 I dont think I've ever thought of it that way. Very enlightening." So, thank you very much, Father Mike... you enlighten us daily, also through the Bible in a Year. And let us keep praying for our children, relatives and friends. God bless!

[@jent9116]

First one!! This was perfect timing.. just after I had asked God to give me the grace to not be so lazy to get to Mass every evening :D

[@tipofmytongue1024]

Jen T Daily Mass has changed my life. I hope to incorporate it into my life as my schedule gets busier as I get older. The Eucharist is a miracle and it happens everyday. How amazing is that?

[@RackGearAddict]

God bless you!

[@peggylyons9885]

Jen T - Your blessed to have daily evening masses. I'm transportation challenged at the moment so daily mass hasn't been as accessible. I do miss it though.

[@AGirlWithoutAName]

Jen T same man 😱

[@barbarawolcott6999]

Thank you Father Schmitz for helping me better focus during mass. I catch my mind wandering from time to time.

[@milenapelegrino6212]

After watch this video, I've chacked the mass schedule, and I am going right now ! Thank you father :)

[@Tessinentdecken]

Milena Pelegrino who invented the mass?

[@ryanhustedt9101]

@@Tessinentdecken Jesus Christ during the institution of the Eucharist, or the "Last Supper", as many call it. He said the exact words that are used in the liturgy of the Eucharist, and he continues to say those words at each institution of the Eucharist, through priests "in persona christi" (in the person of Christ)

[@Tessinentdecken]

Ryan Hustedt which words exactly?

[@ryanhustedt9101]

@@Tessinentdecken This IS my body... This IS my blood. And all the stuff that describes both of those in between those phrases. A direct quote.

[@Tessinentdecken]

Ryan Hustedt he also said to remember? True?

[@jessevelasquez2549]

Love the Mass. Find so much comfort, inner peace, love, tranquility, and strength to keep going.

[@karenrich9092]

I know some people who change which mass they attend because of who the celebrant is. I simply attend the same mass each week and get a different view of God's word each time. It's good for you. I also have to get to mass very early to get a parking space, so sometimes I get to hear a second homily. I think this "double feature" is a good thing. And finally, if you are living alone as I do, attending mass is a gift to yourself from God for me, along with seeing my little friends and watching them grow up. They range from newborn to high school along with their parents who also help with my religious journey.

[@amandamc2424]

My healing journey has lead me back to wanting to come back to God. I go both in person and online live (my work schedule fluctuates.). It's been absolutely renewing!

[@dineosibiya2123]

The heart of worship, love that ,thank you Father, what a beautiful message.

[@mariepeters3161]

Thank you for this. It only took me 62 years to find someone to explain it so simply. 🙏🥰

[@beantown_billy2405]

Catholic Mass on Sunday morning is the best hour of my week

[@tonyperone3242]

Mass is an experience to some people. Feeling clean after confession is a plus too. Its awesome.

[@dawnfox9129]

I love the Catholic Mass. Within 15 minutes, I'm going myself to mass again. Thanks father for your nice words and God bless you.

[@aibel4319]

"We do not worship an experience. We worship a Reality" This talk has changed the way how i see the Holy Mass.I always went for the Holy Mass to get something for myself. Thank you father .

[@keybailey47]

Well said indeed Fr. Mike! The point is to give through worship. The heart of all worship is sacrifice and the reality is we should worship for The Father, The Son, & The Holy Spirit.

[@arumiranda]

Thanks, Fr. Mike! :-) I've always known that the Mass is the highest form of worship and after watching your video, I feel guilty coz there are times I get distracted during mass. But now, knowing the whole point is worship, I'm praying I can focus more so I'll worship God better. Thanks again! :-)

[@jamiesparks3379]

I was guilty of these exact feelings years ago. Once I fully acknowledged “holy moly, the Eucharist is really Jesus” the Mass changed. Now I am so very grateful and desire to worship. Sing loud...sing proud... kneel before the king...worship. Thank you sincerely for these videos. They help me keep my fire lit for God. 🔥

[@kimfleury]

I like Fr. Sassy. One time not too long ago I had to listen to a homily delivered by an old hippie deacon who does a lot of good stuff in the community, but I really don't like his homilies. Like this one time when he preached about how we're supposed to be welcoming as Catholics, and he illustrated his message with the story of his conversation with one of the Presbyterian pastors who's part of the ecumenical project for the homeless. The pastor was formerly Catholic, fell away from the Church as a young adult at college, got engaged, married, and the wife wanted to start going to church, but had never been to church in her life so she didn't know where to start. He only knew the Catholic Church, so he took her to Mass, and she really enjoyed it. She was brought into the Faith, they had a child, brought the baby for baptism, and then it all went flat for them because (the pastor said) nobody talked to them after that. So they went shopping, found the Presbyterian church, liked the friendliness of the people, and he went to a Protestant seminary. The deacon's message was supposed to be how we're supposed to be sociable, but all I could think was, "We're not HERE to be sociable." Not that we're not sociable, but Mass is NOT the time for chitchat and worshiping each other. If someone is so self-centered that they're offended by (jealous of) my focus on the Tabernacle, I'll try to charitably offer to speak to them later in the day or week. But for a guy to go to the extreme of rejecting all of the Church's teachings just because people didn't seek him out at Mass, I'm gonna go out on a limb and suggest that there were some other things going on....maybe practicing contraception, or some other rejection of the teachings of the Church. Very often, when people reject one teaching of the Church, from a psychological perspective, it becomes easier to reject others, until it snowballs. And from a spiritual perspective, one rejection equals a rejection of grace...and that can snowball, too (just as cooperation with grace snowballs in the other direction). BTW, when the deacon is up to preach (it's not teaching), I say a quick prayer asking God to draw my attention to what He wants me to hear in the homily, and then I meditate on the Readings themselves. I've also begun carrying a magazine missalette that includes reflections, just in case. And I pray for the deacon's work in the community to be blessed, because he really does do a lot of good for a lot of people.

[@lucymarie8611]

KA Fleury i think they where missing sense of community. I’ve noticed it too. In other churches after service people get together and they get to know each other. When I’ve been to mass people hardly acknowledge each other. At the end of mass everyone is just running out. It be nice if after mass the church had a place where new people could go to get to know other Catholics and get to know about the beliefs.

[@jonnysetzler5859]

@@lucymarie8611 I agree, while the Mass itself should be solemn and focused on worship, afterwards can be a great time to connect with the community. The Catholic Church on my college campus hosts a little community breakfast with like pancakes and coffee after Sunday mass every week, and it's a great way to get to know people without disrupting Mass itself. Maybe you could suggest something like that to your pastor?

[@billhagy1415]

Thank you Father Mike...with every viewing of your videos I come to a deeper understanding of that which God has done and is continuing to do, for, with, and through me. Again, thank you for all you do bring God closer to us...and...us closer to God.

[@thornssm7371]

Amazing. All of Father’s videos are done in one cut, completely raw, and heart felt video.

[@realdex]

not all are done in one cut. Go watch "What defines you" =D

[@hektorforever]

Well except for the jump cuts ;)

[@Tessinentdecken]

thorns SM why do you call this man Father?

[@andreeattieh2963]

@@Tessinentdecken we call them father because they have a roll of fatherhood to lead their children to heaven A father must bring his children to jesus Christ and because the priest works for and through jesus we are to listen to the guidance of priests to lead us to heaven

[@gadielrivera1880]

God bless you Father Mike!!!

[@joyyoung3319]

SO TRUE and so right. God deserves our worship and our time. We could never give Him all the love that He deserves from us but weekly Mass and Mass on Holy Days are a great start. Keep up the GREAT videos Father Mike. We NEED to hear this often.

[@crystalinaesanchez9425]

Father. You have no idea Just how much I needed to here this. Thank you so much for being active online and making these videos. Thank you for the Truth that is spoken through you by God. He is working wonders in you. God bless you and may the Blessed Mother be with You.

[@josephcorrigan9160]

NONSENSE! Crystalina E Sanchez! he is a liar!!! and Mary is not blessed? OR your mother!

[@brittoncain5090]

@@josephcorrigan9160 You wouldn't say that being made the mother of God is a blessing?

[@Preston241]

Thank you Father. I needed to hear this.

[@jamesdaceyjr8857]

Thank you Fr. Mike! I enjoy your videos and I always share them. God Bless you for all you do. 🙏🏻

[@Beckhere]

Father, you are simply so inspiring.. Everytime I imagine Jesus talking to me.. I see Him talk just like you do! :)

[@kateyutterback646]

Excellent! thank-you so much. The world needs to know this. Praying

[@koepisking]

I miss hearing your word every week in person, so I'm glad you're doing things like this!

[@angelamcf]

Amen Fr. Mike. I will definitely share this with my children. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@alfredovalenzuela9289]

Super awesome to hear this from you Father ! Im always thinking about this almost every day . Watching this video is so motivational

[@reggiemelonson3965]

I have never heard it explained that way. That is very motivating. Thank you, Fr. Mike!

[@michellefernandes4694]

Thank You for this insight..just what me and a friend needed to hear! God bless you always as your spread his word to his flock!

[@rahmargmarkifamily1891]

Thank you Fr. Mike Shmicz. This is an amazing message. Praise God.

[@2009glories]

So beautiful! As God's family we should unselfishly give God what He has asked us to give.

[@glopez4919]

Thank you Fr. Mike. Love your lesson to us. I'm so thankful to social media for us to learn more each day.

[@fishlady88]

Thank you so much Father Mike, this is a heart changing video. God bless you always!

[@benjamingilroy9137]

I wish all my friend would watch this because most of my friends are Catholic and we only have one church nearby but I never see them at church, not the morning mass not the evening mass not any mass, and that kind of makes me sad that they rather do other thing than to be with God.

[@niksand1713]

Love this! Will definitely share, thank you!

[@solomon467]

The analogy about the gift to your mother was great. You are such a gifted teacher.

[@janellherron3277]

I look forward to these every week. Amazing! Thank you!

[@staceyspargo5897]

Thank you Father I hear your words and know why I love going to Mass so much.

[@orientalprolifichymns]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS. Greetings From the Philippines :)

[@maryannhorner7442]

Thank you Fr. Mike for this very powerful message. I am excited to share it with my students and their families. God Bless!

[@4737RicSan]

Always the right words at the right time...

[@libby609]

Wow! When you said we don’t worship an experience, we worship the Reality- wow. This is what I wish all these evangelicals that go to these mega churches with dance troops and a coffee shop could understand. Love u Father Mike!

[@plumayray2656]

i thought i was the only one shocked by coffee shops in the church

[@earlfelise1305]

Fr. Mike, This is a perfect explanation of the Mass.....God bless you.....Awesome

[@larryseelig8278]

Well said Father Mike. Thanks for showing a few angles I have never thought of. Can’t wait to show my CCD students :)

[@margaritaalvares2690]

We love you father. You're such a blessing. Great explanation. God bless you.

[@healhands5760]

When our favorite music was played on the radio or TV, we get very excited and happy even though we can play it in our phones. Same as the Word of God being read to the crowds of people, especially you have read it and knew what was being proclaimed. You will 100% love the holy mass after you read the Bible, it was like "Hey i know that music!" 🙏🏻📖

[@ignoranceisabitch]

I felt like I needed to hear this message today! Thank you Fr Mike!

[@andreazumpano8006]

Father Mike, you’re awesome! I grew up Catholic and baptized all 3 of my children Catholic but left the Church due to lack of children’s programs. I’m back and need you to know how invaluable you’ve been to explain in plain language the meaning of our faith. Thank you and may God bless you and keep you always.

[@kiarajavier3813]

Father Mike God bless you, I’ve learned so much from you already. May God continue to work through you to reach many! Especially the youth.

[@alexandracojocaru7466]

Thank you, Father Mike! Thank you for all the videos that you make to spread God's word.

[@joelchoquette5674]

I've just discovered your videos Fr Mike through the Catechism in a Year program and have begun watching some of your older ones. This was especially powerful and well done!

[@katebecker2040]

what a gift of counsel and wisdom!! Father Mike, we Thank God for the gifts He has blessed you with. Such conviction and courage. Praise be to God

[@katiebibeau6783]

Thanks for this! I'm a baptized Catholic but I was never confirmed when I was younger. I've been feeling called back and found your channel and it's definitely helping with my faith formation (re-formation?)! I'm actually going to Mass for the first time in close to FIFTEEN YEARS on this upcoming Sunday. Thank you so much for making these videos!! God bless you :)

[@dawngilbert2761]

Father, your videos help me get the point across to my 9th & 10th grade CCD class, so well. Thank you for your 'yes' to God in your vocation and your apostolate through KZbin.

[@eddiegarza.7068]

Fr. Mike, thank you for the reminder and motivation to go to Mass. I appreciate it when you wink at the end of your video. I feel it represents your joy, spontaneity and youthfulness regarding your Passion for Worship. Blessings, e🧸. ATX

[@LorettaSehlmeyer]

Fr. Mike, you have no idea how much your videos have saved (and inspired!) my 8th grade religion class who are Confirmation bound in March. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

[@naomiwelch6715]

This is a wonderful message! I have such issues with my students' parents failing to take them to Sunday Mass. I'm sharing this message with my students' parents. Thank you, Fr. Mike!

[@patrickobrian3306]

Thank you Father Mike. I cannot wait to share this video with my kids (one of whom, recently said “Mass” & “boring” in the same sentence).

[@chrismckay7795]

Thank you Father! I'm learning so much more . about catholicism through your videos, thanks be to God for your wisdom and generosity

[@deborahdensel2673]

This is a beautiful, passionate presentation of why it is important for us to attend and participate in the mass!

[@joshuablodgett7385]

I really enjoyed that. Thank you for explaining it so clearly. I am a newly confirmed catholic so I am still new to the church but this explains the mass so well. God bless you all :)

[@ArizonaWillful]

This is incredibly good. What a wonderful priest!

[@tara7142]

Yet another great video!! Thank you, Father.

[@nitapalacios4968]

GOD BLESS YOU FR. MIKE!

[@Socalove-ss3xo]

Nita Palacios he is such a good speaker and presenter!)

[@cyycher]

Fr Mike the story was so good I'll be using it in our prayer gatherings. 😊

[@timeywimeyr2378]

That was such a clear realization and explanation. Thank you so much and God bless you!

[@KrishelleObispo]

Thank you Fr. Mike! God bless you

[@702flower]

🙏 AMEN Fr. Mike this is exactly what I was explaining to a love one this afternoon.

[@Maria-jo6nn]

I took it for granted for so many years I relay to you you speak to my heart thank you so much for being really honest 🙏 you are so clear in explaining thank you 🙏

[@javiiwasabii1492]

FATHER MIKE!! thank you and thank you god

[@miguel101278]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS FR. MIKE !!! YOU HAVE ALWAYS THE RIGHT THING TO SAY, TO MAKE MY DAY !!

[@aidalibby778]

Thanks Father Mike. This message was definitely for me. Thank you God for your mercy and grace.

[@dineosibiya2123]

me too

[@ayeshat6868]

This video was so amazingly enlightening!... thank you Fr Mike!

[@mrcowboypimp]

Best explanation I’ve heard, “worship reality.” And sadly in today’s society we are so accustomed to being entertained everywhere we go that we just expect it. It’s just so nice to just go sit somewhere, take the moment in, and just listen, but many have forgotten how to even just do that.

[@SofiaGonzalez-gv4gp]

Thank you Father Mike!