Fr. Mike on Evangelization: Telling the Story of God’s Love

Fr. Mike speaks about evangelization, new media, and telling the story of God’s love at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia. Addressing future pastors, he tells them “the heart of your formation is to become a dad” to your parishioners. He encourages them to use the same motto they use at the Newman Center of the University of Minnesota, Duluth, where he serves as campus minister. The motto he shares with students there is “See a need, fill a need.”
In other words, you don’t have to wait for permission to share the gospel, to be charitable, or to do good.
Evangelization in the new world is at its heart no different than it’s always been. As Pope St. Paul VI shared in Evangelii Nuntiandi, if you’re baptized, you’ve been anointed to spread the gospel. And as Christ says when commissioning the apostles:
“You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samar′ia and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8).
Christ is saying it’s our job to continue his mission.
But it’s not all about going out. We also need to go in, to look inward. Before we go out to evangelize, we need to invite Christ into our hearts.
What does it mean to know him? And what does all of this have to do with new media? It’s all connected because of one word: story. Evangelization is about telling the story of God’s love as you have experienced it, and new media is just a new medium for spreading that centuries-old message, the kerygma.
How do you become a Catholic speaker? “Well, you get baptized and then you start talking” Fr. Mike says.
Opportunities will come, but your first yes has to be to Christ. And the opportunities don’t have to be to speak to thousands of people thousands of miles away. Saying yes to Christ means being willing to talk about him to one person one block or one house away, or just to the person in front of you. Just as it starts with a personal encounter with Christ, the next step is to tell the story of God’s love for you to one person.
So how do we evangelize with new media? We don’t if we aren’t willing to do it without new media.
Also, getting into new media requires more than a person sitting in his living room sharing his opinion on something. It requires an entire Church community, and you. The speaker speaks, the team puts everything together, but the most important piece is the person who shares the video, program, podcast, or article with someone they know and love.
At the end of the talk, Fr. Mike answers questions about what role social media should play in a seminarian’s formation, and a pastor’s mission, among other questions.
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[@yvie0136]

Hello from Australia! In Australia I have only ever seen Church of England/ Anglican Churches that have the congregation facing each other across the aisle. I have only recently found Father Mike and find his talks so helpful. Born and Baptised Roman Catholic but hovered for too long and I recently asked God to show me how to be humble and to be with me because I want to be with Him . I need so much help and I know only God can help me, but I thank Him for Father Mike.

[@goldberg7019]

im a protestant messianic jew,, and its such a blessing to see that there are so many catholic brothers and sisters hungry to evangelize

[@josephcorrigan9160]

BUT! THEY? are not christians! and do not know how to evangelize? so were you gold berg? circumcised on the 8th day! as a JEW? and when did you claim to be a pro test ant! OBTW! NO! r c is your brothers or your sisters?

[@goldberg7019]

@@josephcorrigan9160 yup circumcised lol, as Jews are, im a protestant by choice, and i believe in Jesus Christ, and that makes them my brothers and sisters in Christ, even though we are different in many ways, they believe Jesus died for our their sins, and preach salvation by Jesus, so we are in Gods family

[@josephcorrigan9160]

OBTW!@@goldberg7019 you are still a JEW! YES? JESUS is your messiah? BUT! will you OBEY HIM? and repent of all your sins since babyhood? directly to JESUS! by saying the sinner's prayer?

[@Aengrod]

being Christian and jew is mutually exclusive.

[@goldberg7019]

@@Aengrod tell that to Paul peter and Jesus body, Christianity is basicly the extension of Judaism , its the correct way of the God of israel

[@celina2571]

Your 5-7 minute videos (and homilies) changed my life!

[@dan69052]

you might this video also How does all religion start? It starts with the children . Here is a short 4:00 min video that sets the stage. Look it up on KZbin “Well Come to This World”. Sound familiar?

[@Stankpuss713]

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[@blessednat9]

Father Mike! I was baptised last Easter and thirst to share the good news with others . Thank you for what you do for all Christians. You're so raw , real and truly blessed . Thank you for your light 🕯️

[@JustMe-xl8rm]

This father Mike changed my view on Catholics. This man of God breeches breaches all so-called religion he speaks to all individuals for me I am so glad I was able to find this person that reaches all people not just those that are Catholic. I thank God for you Father Mike you are truly a man of God for every person not just Catholics. I thank God for you

[@DrStrange1000]

God bless YOU too for opening your heart to what you say. God invited you and you walked with him🙏🏼

[@jeffkenyon7084]

Wow I would go to church if their was a preacher like father Mike near me as a kid my grandma used to drag me to church it was boring and scary it's been 25 years since I've gone my grandma passed in July 2020 she was in a nursing home in new York in she was 92 years old and got covid 19 she was at a hospital for almost a week and wasn't aloud visitors I hate that she had to die alone when she had a huge family that loves her wow why am I putting this out their

[@pam7533]

That sounds horribly painful. Condolences to you and your family.

[@blanchecampbell5788]

So sorry, may your grandma soul rest in peace 🙏

[@megharris1280]

❤

[@megharris1280]

🙏❤️

[@CieloSoleggiato]

It’s been a year since you posted this, but I hope you find a church to go to, it will be a positive life change, and you will see why your Grandma brought you there. I pray for the best for you. God bless.

[@kimberlysmiley5071]

Father Mike Schmitz is such an incredible blessing, I have never seen any other human being radiate such love and it is so contagious 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@megharris1280]

Agreed! Definitely motivating to live for Jesus!

[@stonwall9065]

To the entire Ascension Presents Team, God bless you. God bless you. God bless you.

[@marinakitrell3660]

Fr. Mike you are a amazing priest. I’m sure that Jesus is very proud.

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace.//.

[@MattP8143]

​@@lufhopespeacefully2037 The Holy Trinity does appear in the Bible, but it is not labeled as such. In the Book of Genesis, God is spoken of as "We", "Us", and "Our". For example, "Then God said: 'Let us make Man in our image, after our likeness...' ". This seems to imply a paradox, or mistake; though it happens too often in this book to be an error. More likely, it was written exactly as God intended. The angels who visited with Abraham, and later rescued Lot and his household before destroying Sodom and Gomorrah, were spoken of as though they were bearing God's presence in a special way. There were three of them. Later, one remained with Abraham on the mountain while the other two went down to the towns. The angel on the mountain spoke with the authority of God, as did the other two upon reaching Sodom. Jesus stated in the Bible that "I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me. I and the Father are one". He also explained, after His resurrection, that He will ask the Father to send the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles; which John the Baptist spoke of in regards to Jesus: "He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit, and fire". John, who had authority to baptise before Jesus' ministry, did not have authority to call down the Holy Spirit. It would seem from these parts of the Bible, that Jesus and God are one being, and that the Holy Spirit, rather than an angel or servant, is equal to them. The only way for that to be possible, is for the Holy Spirit to also be one with God and the Son. One being, three distinct persons; as the Catholic Church teaches. A Catholic theologian could explain it much better. May God bless you. 🙏

[@fireside007]

AMEN

[@lizpuett5777]

I pray when I drive. I pray for everyone i can think of.

[@marialaurafuentes8446]

My life does not make sense unless I know him. Top statement, Thank you father Mike

[@michaelargenta3856]

Just give me ten minutes --- hah! :)

[@barblee6601]

Thank you Father Mike, you hit it spot on. The heart of evangelizing is telling a story. God does all the work and how beautiful to bring people into his kingdom. I'm praying for you, please pray for me 🙏✝️🕊️❤️

[@andreabiro2357]

Yes! ❤

[@josephdematteo3640]

Thank you, Father Mike, you have made a great difference in my life and apostolate. I'm Lay Dominican, and I use your content to preach in prisons and locally.

[@catherineigboyi-obinne7091]

Well done 👍🙏🙏, God's blessings always

[@deanlockamy2087]

Wouldn't it be great if everyone on earth knew and loved Jesus Christ as we who are here today do. Knowing him is loving him and it fills the minutes, hours and days of our lives.

[@patriciaedgar4062]

He is amazing & so enthusiastic about God is “Contagious” to his audience.

[@fernmcgregor3323]

Father Schmitz is such a "breath of fresh air"!!! His evangelical messages are always so meaningful, and engaging. His personality is infectious. Blessings always.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😢😊❤❤

[@fredmckibben6872]

God has brought you into my life and for that I am so grateful. I am an older adult and not able to get about much these days. I appreciate Sunday Mass so much. I watch Fr. Mike's talks and teachings on YT....Thank you Fr. Mike..

[@josephjackson1956]

When I pray for someone, especially if they are in a specific need, I pray that they come to know God and to love Him.

[@josephjackson1956]

Especially to know the graces God gives them.

[@illaryrocha4209]

joseph jackson ❤️❤️ god bless you

[@josephzammit6396]

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[@joeycarlson6411]

Father this was incredible. There's a way you look out at the crowd with such love that with only that look in your eyes I know you love Jesus with all your heart and that you will be a Saint. God bless you Fr. Mike! Thank you for everything

[@WELLHELLOMISSAMANDA]

he’s not your father

[@joanhaselman444]

@@WELLHELLOMISSAMANDA YES, HE IS!!!

[@DocIme]

I am so glas to find an excellent Catholic preacher. I have been listening to Christian pastors because they preach very well. But now I can proudly say that I am a Catholic and love to listen to our own!

[@joan5856]

I am a convert. I went to a Catholic school and on my first day Sister told the story of God's creation. In spite of opposition I was received into the Church when I was 19. I was in my 80s and found my grandparents had married in the Catholic Cathedral, andI had been led to my birthright.

[@eaglefly66]

So I just stumbled upon this ascension website, and started listening to the Bible narrated by Father Mike. I must say he’s very inspiring and truly gifted. His enthusiasm for the gospel and ability to teach it is a blessing. Keep up the good work Father Mike 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻.

[@svukic1041]

“I need to guard against sharing my hit-and-run opinions with strangers.” Amen, Father.

[@valao3443]

I love that all this is on youtube - absolute quality Catholic content online!!! Glory to God

[@jonathangoodwin646]

The number one thing that got me to come back to the church. We have a family friend he's a senior citizen Auntie passed away I was thinking to myself That Could Have Been Me and I would not have been ready to meet the Lord when I was gone away from the church .

[@anadelapaz5134]

Even if I try to scroll away. I can’t. Father Mike is very captivating in all his messages. His humor and the smile that welcomes to listen to God’s message. I am very grateful to God for the word and the evangelistic call.

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace.//.

[@CARS63]

Father Mike, your heart is so tender and kind. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. You inspire me to be a better person and a better Catholic. Bless you and yours. ❤️

[@lizpuett5777]

Telling my story is how I witness to the Glory of God and the grace and mercy of Jesus.

[@carlanear7740]

What if my story involves The Redemptive Grace & Power God gave me to overcome years of sexual abuse and rape. No one wants to hear about that.

[@margaretoconnor874]

@@carlanear7740depends how and where God inspires yo to tell it. Trust God!

[@santinat]

He is so much in love with Jesus and this is such a hope to the world!

[@jonathangoodwin646]

The number one thing that got me to come back to the church. We have a family friend he's a senior citizen Auntie passed away I was thinking to myself That Could Have Been Me and I would not have been ready to meet the Lord when I was gone away from the church . When did the thing on the internet that has helped me I took the classes over again when I came back to the church. And that has really helped me I understand what we believe in . Before I left I did not know what we believed in.

[@terimaea]

I love you Father Mike , but you just talk too fast for me

[@dogmom8862]

I love you father Mike. I think God made you a beautiful and handsome priest so we can pay even more attention to you. Thank you for having such a pure heart 💜

[@jjsmama401]

I love Father Mike!!!! Can you imagine God, trying to answer every prayer? Listening to all our hopes and fears and wishes and thoughts? We think we are overwhelmed! Thank God our Heavenly Father is good at delegating!

[@jackieharper5520]

'See a need . . Fill a need . .' My new mantra for 2020 . Thank you .. .AGAIN !!!

[@sail2temporary]

Great! Please do. Just don't call it a 'mantra'. That's a religious concept from Indic religions.

[@Tony-yz4yj]

As a Catechist, I agree with you 100%. You sit in your living room and make the video and upload it. We spread it like the wild fire Jesus intends it to be! Take a step back Fr. Mike and realize the work of the Holy Spirit here in our sharing and caring!

[@Richie016]

Thank you🕊,God bless you✝ Amen

[@Richie016]

@Lady Galadrial it's a remarkable way of being more thankful about justification of God's kindness upon us.🕊 God bless us all. Amen!😊😇

[@omarrodriguez-pm1uz]

Father Mike thank you for helping me get close to God and God blessed all those who are watching this video right now & never let them Fall into temptation and to protect them from evil

[@lorrainevaladez2581]

He is so charismatic,his Spirit is like a magnet,that helps draws me into God ❣💁‍♀️

[@RL-es6gg]

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. World without end. Amen. Great talk Fr. Mike. You have gift for this!

[@martinkent333]

You could charm a choirboy out of his underwear, dude!

[@josephcorrigan9160]

and you post r c rubbish! R L?

[@lorenagonzalez71]

@@powertime88com41you sectarian pls dissapear!

[@joanwambura]

We thank God for the gift of Fr Mike!

[@deeperfaith_]

One hour of Father Mike Schmitz, am I dreaming? :) Amazing as always

[@ritamariejohnson7174]

Yes, he gives us a huge amount of clear true joy of the Lord! All easy and exciting to listen to him.

[@melodys.40]

God bless you Father Mike. Thank you for sharing this beautiful message.

[@marce5b]

Thanks Father Mike to lead to Jesus in such a fun, caring and impactful way. God bless you

[@JayRedding12_12]

Prayer is the most important part of my day. I can't be a mediocre dad. My kids deserve better than that.

[@phoebejanemiller1671]

Your kids are lucky to have a dad who cares so much about being there for them. I am sure you are showing them so much of God in your actions, and leading by example with prayer. God bless!

[@andrewskokna9760]

God bless father Mike reminds me of my son Jacob who I hope becomes a priest one day because he so articulate and so smart and has such a beautiful heart

[@guianborinaga8515]

Yes brooo. Fod bless youu

[@josephcorrigan9160]

what prayer? Jay Redding! and your kids deserve your time?

[@davidhawkins5329]

@@josephcorrigan9160 this is getting tiring. Are you a troll or someone searching - challenging. Please share more. .....

[@mlpb20]

I love how Father Mike preaches in a way that you would stop everything and listen. I wish all preachers would have this grace too of capturing the audience. By God’s grace each one of them would get to bring as many souls as they can to and back to the faith. A lot more people would want to come to church without no effort then for sure. 😊❤️🙏

[@marystroka2520]

Yes, totally hear you and kinda agree - but something to think about: different priests have different gifts. A priest who may not have the greatest homilies may be really good at helping people with preparation for sacraments or hearing confessions, for example.

[@mlpb20]

Mary Stroka thanks for your insight. That’s so true. ❤️❤️❤️

[@janetlowden5960]

Mary Stroka but priest’s preach everyday. Like Father said, shouldn’t they be getting good at it as some point? It’s about wanting to be good at it and working at that everyday. Getting to know Jesus so we’ll that your love for Him spills out of you.

[@jeannetteparagas5435]

You just have to pray for any priest giving a homily that sends messages unlike Father Mike. Keep your ears, mind, heart, eyes and soul open so the the Living Word can enter through you. It's really about staying open minded. "Harden not your heart".

[@josephcorrigan9160]

BUT? Mike! ( that? unneeded r c cleric! ) is just another roman catholic? LIAR! and you are not a christian! Monica Newna!

[@patriciatan7549]

You know what Father Mike, you are so in love with God that it just ozzze out of you with a loud burst of energy that it transends from where you are to me in Malaysia. I feel it. I feel the love and joy that you have for God. It's amazing.

[@estherrotella5566]

So happy to see this, I am doing the Ascension Bible Study in a year with father Mike. he is amazing and we are blessed on this earth to have him as a priest God bless him and keep him safe🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️🌹

[@joanhaselman444]

Amen!

[@reg8297]

Can u ask him to. Pray for me struggling to live

[@highlanderhorses]

I am an older adult, embarking upon converting to Catholicism. Father Mike and Sister Miriam James have been so influential in my decision to become Catholic.

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace.//.

This was inspiring. You got me at "You don't have to wait for permission to share the Gospel".

[@v2destiny]

That was something that touched me too.

[@LucMil0305]

That is too simple but the greatest! We don't need permission to do something good! We make our Lord God smile!

[@illaryrocha4209]

Evangelio Católico for sure!

[@guianborinaga8515]

Yesss. As long as we get baptized and talk 😂💖

[@josephcorrigan9160]

BUT? you do NOT know! the gospel! Evangelio Catolico?

[@annefern5585]

Your talks are so wonderful and uplifting! My life took me to live in Mexico. I go to mass in Spanish however I need to hear English too. At home I listen to your podcasts and now I am following your Bible in a year! So thankful to my Lord for this possibility! You open our mind, heart and eyes with God's words via you!

[@mamabearmare]

I was at this talk in person! It was such a privilege to be there. I love you Fr. Mike! Thanks for all you do.

[@josephcorrigan9160]

BUT! NO! privilege? to hear his lies! Mary Kate Tomasetti?

[@davidhawkins5329]

@@josephcorrigan9160 Speak your peace

[@josephcorrigan9160]

thanks?@@davidhawkins5329I am doing?

[@pattyoconnor2183]

Power times 88, did you listen so you could try to rip it apart? You really don't know what you are talking about and are another non Catholic who doesn't try to know Catholicism and listens to your denomination. I have never in my whole Catholic life heard criticism of Protestants but there sure is plenty from you. May you come to know Jesus fully through His mother Mary.

[@christjunnetfacun6269]

To know HIM and to make HIM known🙏❤️😇

[@Donna-cc1kt]

Oh well said! Bless your wisdom.

[@ilditos]

Father Mike you made me cry. God bless you. Greetings from Barcelona, Spain.

[@n3dilan]

Thank you, Father Mike! Your messages touch my heart every single time. Many blessings!

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace.//.

[@adamarie2155]

"Just because we're in the vicinity of Jesus doesn't mean that he's in our hearts."

[@1970bosshemi]

I love the little kids voice in the background. A church that isn't crying is dying

[@herminiasantos9981]

" You never need permission to do good " love that...(as Catholics).Thanks ,as a catechist I have learned so much from your talks even these are past videos.Yes my life doesnt make sense unless I know Him .It doesnt make sense unless I make Him to be known...tell the story of Jesus like you do...May you always be filled with the Holy Spirit.

[@einarabelc5]

Wait until that person reaches self decision age. A church that's IMPOSED is ALREADY dead.

[@Christofascist_Hup]

@@einarabelc5 would you delay teaching your kid math? The Catholic Church is more true than math.

[@Wolfschanzeful]

@@einarabelc5 Wrong. You impose work ethic and good moral behavior on your children do you not? By your logic imposing those standards make it more likely you child will do the opposite? Do you want to know what the single biggest detriment as to whether a child will keep to the faith when they reach adulthood? If the father actively lives his faith. Mothers are important as well, but it seems that if the father is the one getting everyone out of bed and dressed for church, those children end up sticking to the faith.

[@joshbird2624]

@@Wolfschanzeful I can back that. I was raised Catholic by my grandmother. The only father I ever had was the most high however the private middle school next to our church turned me to Satan. No one to guide me and at that age and I was too young to notice signs or even feel anything with a nonreligious mother on top. Now that I'm 30 and after a very very long life, full of regret and pain, me being the last alive I've learned I had st. Michael with me this whole time. He's been in combat with Satan inside me forever. Ive had everything anyone could ever want and everything everyone would not want. I can tell you if I had the proper guidance I would have saved 1000 lives by now. Luckily my path was already written and from what I've become after walking through true fire for what seems like an eternity, I am stronger then any influence from Lucifer. If one has a sour taste of religion then they need to learn forgiveness, redemption, empathy and unconditional love. It takes the smallest nudge to commit the most horrendous crimes and those are EASILY committed without Jesus in your life and also without guidance. If I had a father that was Catholic I can tell you I would be equally as strong however without a life of sin, pain, and harming of others. God bless!!

[@Kate-cg6ii]

I'm so thankful for Father Mike I introduced my husband onto KZbin about father Mike and my husband never grew up with faith in his life sadly.. But, we have learned so much just from him .. I'm so thankful for this blessed man and God called him for this.. I truly believe he is reaching people across the globe daily..Thank you God for Father Mike and thank you Father Mike for teaching me about my faith & God🙏🏻

[@roverosafessler8017]

Have a blessed time fr.Mike your are very good speaker for Evangelization! May be next time teach them bible study, anyway I am apostle Ricarda, Doctrine of Apostolic catholic church Philippines 🇵🇭 I love Mahal na Ingkong, the holy trinity, Father Son and the holy spirit, ALPHA AND OMEGA, I AM THE FIRST AND LAST,AVE MARIA PURISSIMA SIN PICADO CON SU VIDA ♥ HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH 🙏 🙏 🙏 MAY THE HOLY SPIRIT GUIDE YOU ALWAYS FATHER MIKE, 🙏🙏 🙏

[@Mstiny]

☺ I'm here watching in 2023, Fr. Mike you are a joy to listen to...please don't worry about not being concise; you get the Lords message out loud & clear. God Bless yourself and all the Priests 🙏

[@barbschraven5411]

Father you have helped me in so many ways I'm a little old 68 to be learning however I embarass all you teachings. Thank You❤

[@millier9658]

Wow, Father Mike is something else. I have so much admiration for him.

[@user-jt6ht8eb4f]

Thank you Father Mike for all you have done. The intensity with which you illustrate God's love is truly inspiring. Currently being involved with co-ordinating RCIA at parish level in Adelaide Australia your advice is invaluable. We all need to pray for conversion of sinners and Our Lady's intentions and for the holy souls in purgatory. May God bless you and your family and the family you have around the world.

[@yvonneallsopp8773]

HALLELUJAH I am a Catholic and Protestant too! I believe in Triune God! He gave me pictures to draw in this season and now I wait! Don't have to buy a thing! We are called to evangelize!

[@MissGold888]

Father Mike - you’re an angel walking amongst us. I’m convinced. Bless you, you are one of the rare good ones in the church.

[@disengagedsage737]

We need more priests like Fr. Mike. He has enthusiasm, gets the younger generation, and loves God!

[@bishopdavidoyedepo9999]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to the motherless, sow it to ( MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in Edo state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on: [phone] tell him I sent you. For it is not by might nor by power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.

[@GGdc1486]

Such a charismatic personality, when I hear father Mike I can’t help but see/hear the Holy Spirit in his gracefulness. God bless father Mike and May we be blessed with more souls like his always willing to say yes with such love and selflessness ❤️

[@clarataylor2739]

Father I praise God I came across this youtube today of you.What you have shared opened my heart to go and fill that need.I am a new Catholic and to have a relationship with Jesus changes my life day by day when I learned that the Euchrist is the body and blood of Jesus. I am up in age and so blessed to beable to share what Jesus has done for me .God bless you Father keep loving your Jesus and sharing his love.

[@malachismith6444]

This is extremely powerful and God definitely needed me to hear this now. Thank you.

[@jonathangoodwin646]

Call the Mike has really helped me. I listen to father Mike Bible in the year I didn't know how to read the Bible until Father Mike teach me many things. He got me back into the church when I left church the reason I would love to church I was not a practicing Catholic I was this Catholic by name I was not living the gospel.

[@ninatapia7035]

May your words always remain with such a humble spirit to always lift the name of Jesus! Everyone who encounters your videos please pray for father mike. Thank you for inspiring me to continue my mission of evangelization.

[@sirharsdavidson9525]

This came up today in the list of recommended videos and I’m glad I heeded the voice in my head and started listening. Wow!! This is what we need more of today in this broken world. Fr. Mike you are a truly gifted speaker and anointed by God to spread his word in a manner that his people will understand. Thank you! You have inspired me to say yes more. ;)

[@evonnemacias1262]

I am so happy for father Mike he is doing a good job do youth really enjoys him thank you and thank you Jesus for you

[@joanhaselman444]

That is the seminary our new priest graduated from, and he is wonderful! Thank you, Fr. Mke, for being there!

[@almiramollanida9528]

Thank you, Fr. Mike for empowering us!

[@maxa.759]

Wish more Priest were like Father Mike, my hometown Priest is none engaging and dull. He simply reads a scripture but doesn't explain it to us oh Lord please help us.

[@bishopdavidoyedepo9999]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to the motherless, sow it to ( MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in Edo state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on: [phone] tell him I sent you. For it is not by might nor by power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.

[@maxa.759]

Shame on you for using the Lords name to profit yourself

[@joannemckinley2458]

Fr. Mike....You have added so much to my life during this pandemic year. Your Sunday Masses have made me feel so much closer to Holy Mass. I have always appreciated Mass, but it means even more to me now. We need more priests like you. Your smile adds a lot to your homilies and your prayer. You always seem to be so happy with your vocation as a priest. We love you.!!!!!!!!!!

[@fayebounds8487]

You are a unique teacher. I listen to both you and our parish priest every week. God opened this door, not pride.

[@bernakinch9781]

Fr Mike you are one of my favourite KZbin priests! Thank you for your ministry

[@rosedesouza3873]

God Bless The Parents who brought you up right, to say YES to God's call. And help us in our Christian journey so that the lives we lead from now on will be the Story of GOD's love to all mankind. 'Sure' Fr. Mike. Thank you.

[@faithvogelsang6382]

Beautiful Arlene, thanks for sharing about Our Lady. It was wonderful to spend time with you in México City.❤

[@milyvento5537]

Father Mike you have a true gift from God to get peoples attention. I have just found you on you tube two months ago . I started watching your short clips . You make it easier for me to understand the word . I pray to Jesus to help me know & understand him more closely daily . You are helping me do this . I am Suffering through a tragedy in my life 2019 . I’ve needed Jesus more than ever in my life since then . He is gently carrying me on my way forward. I believe he led me to find you . I’d like to say thank you Father Mike .

[@michellemailloux2483]

48:05 "Jesus, I actually know Who You are and I love You." This is what I needed. I will sit down and read the Gospels slowly and meditate in the way in which you described, Fr. Mike, and I will pray for the grace to love Jesus more. One cannot be an effective evangelizer if they do not know and love Christ; this I believe whole-heartedly. Thank you and God bless you.

[@maannefeliciano]

I love how he preach😊 Lord God bless Fr. Mike with all the graces and blessings he needs in his ministry, let him touch and lead more people to God and our Catholic Church😊♥️🤗

[@chalmersfamilyband]

Amen!!!

[@josephzammit6396]

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[@barbschraven5411]

This is where religious wars begin , arguing, different belief's ! Please Jesus was real , he was whipped over 400 times not once did he cry out from pain while being brutalised. his death was disgusting the way he was treated , he was a gentle soul with much love to give. He gave us so much knowledge that surely we can build a bridge for us all Amen ❤ Jesus I love you❤

[@pandskocer1362]

I enjoy watching and learning from these videos. I’ve been catholic all my life.

[@lovelast4evergemma508]

😂😂😂"you get Baptized then you start talking." and i LOVE the statement "I just know how to say yes." It made me realize i do not have to be a scholar or anyone important for JESUS to use me. And the #1 is to 🙏🙏🙏😃💖🕊️🌹🌅

[@josephcorrigan9160]

BUT? why get baptized! when you are NOT even saved! lovelast4ever Gemma!

[@lovelast4evergemma508]

@@josephcorrigan9160 get thee behind me satan. JESUS SAVES JESUS IS THE JUDGE and THANKS BE TO GOD when we fall there is CONFESSION 🙏✝️🙏

[@josephcorrigan9160]

BUT! my name is Joseph?@@lovelast4evergemma508and? NOT! Peter! the apostle? YES? JESUS saves! IF! we respond to HIS cry in the gospels < repent and believe the good news for the kingdom of heaven is near > and has NOW come! and you r c 's are NOT in it! and those priests are not needed?

[@lovelast4evergemma508]

@@josephcorrigan9160 get thee behind me satan

[@josephcorrigan9160]

but! AGAIN? MY name is Joseph!@@lovelast4evergemma508 and! NOT! the apostle Peter?

[@christiandpaul631]

I know a man that became a born again pastor. He was Catholic but opened his own church as a non denomination pastor. I work for a non profit and he came to speak to a group early in their recovery. Sadly only two people showed up and he was disappointed by the low attendance. i mentioned to him the impact he had on one of the attendees and that was a tremendous achievement. He could have ten people there but if no one's life was changed would it be a great thing that he had a large audience or a greater thing that one life was changed. It's not about the crowd but how many you reach. I am reminded of a story about a starfish.... A man was walking along a beach one morning and off in the distance he could see perhaps thousands of starfish stranded on the sand as the result of the tide. He was struck by the sight of someone going back and forth frantically throwing the starfish back into the surf. There were so many it seemed a futile task. As he came upon the person he said, “There are thousands of miles of beach covered with starfish. You can't possibly make a difference, it's useless, how can what you are doing matter? Most of them are sure to perish anyway." The person looked at him, then stooped down to pick up another starfish and threw it back into the sea. He turned back to the man and said, "It mattered to that one".

[@yvonneallsopp8773]

I love this! We are called to be available to tell our stories! God called us Before the foundation of the Earth! Yes yes yes Jesus, send me! ❤

[@youspinmerightroundbabyrig3505]

Thank you for reminding me why God put me on this earth. I have gotten now where I think of Him and Mary ALL the time. You are such an inspiration!!!!🥰🙏🏻🥹

[@highlanderhorses]

Fr. Mike, you are my on-line priest. And now I am in OCIA. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@chanelmicallef9079]

Dear Lord Jesus, I admit that I am a sinner. I have done many things that don’t please you. I have lived my life for myself only. I am sorry, and I repent. I ask you to forgive me. I believe that you died on the cross for me, to save me and you have risen on the third day. You did what I could not do for myself so I could have eternal life. I come to you now and ask you to take control of my life; I give it to you. From this day forward, help me to live every day for you and in a way that pleases you. I deny the devil and all of his works in my life and I declare that I belong to the mighty Lord Jesus. I love you, Lord, and I thank you that I will spend all eternity with you. I ask you Lord to wash away my sins with your blood. In Jesus name I pray

[@detteb5540]

Am taking notes while listening to Fr. Mike. If all young ones specially schoolers or young professionals can watch this ..they will pick up something a good seed to take home and ponder.❣Very inspirationa and thought provoking. Thank You for this video.

[@dianavazquez816]

I love how he makes complex concepts so easy . Thanking God for the pure heart , and the great ability he gave to father Mike :)

[@dan69052]

knowledge How does all religion start? It starts with the children . Here is a short 4:00 min video that sets the stage. Look it up on KZbin “Well Come to This World”. Sound familiar?

[@jodybryant1752]

God never ceases to amaze me… His followers are gifts to each of us. As Gods children, we are blessed with diversity. Yet His story, Jesus Christ; to know him , to live him, we are all the same. Each responsible to be a witness. Of Gods great plan. I so testify his story is true…. I am a witness of Jesus Christ and the commandments he set forth. That we are compliant in no force, but with pure love and desire , To know I too want to share…. God bless you …. Always 🌍🙏🏼 Jesus Christ is our Lord. Shareing my

[@debbieoconnell9308]

You are an awesome upbeat person who our religion truly needs.

[@JesusIsLove2512]

Praise the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 Mother Mary Pray For Us 🙏Abba Father Bless us and we Adore You 🙏Holy Spirit Guide us and direct our paths 🙏

[@bishopdavidoyedepo9999]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to the motherless, sow it to ( MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in Edo state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on: [phone] tell him I sent you. For it is not by might nor by power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.

[@faitho2511]

Thank you, Fr. Mike. I enjoy how Fr. Mike presents the Bible stories and his sense of humor. God bless his service to mankind.

[@ritamariejohnson7174]

Father Mike you are a joy to listen to and it sure keeps one’s attention. Thank you for being the wonderful, joyful man you are! I felt your love of our Lord and excitement it this talk tonight. Thank you!

[@bishopdavidoyedepo9999]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to the motherless, sow it to ( MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in Edo state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on: [phone] tell him I sent you. For it is not by might nor by power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.

[@jonathangoodwin646]

Father Mike come back to the church I keep on going to KZbin Father Michael from popping up on different topics. I could not stop listening to father Mike. Help me so much to get back into the church I'll be back almost 13 months now I was gone for a 13 years did not leave the Catholic faith I just call myself Catholic but not living it.

[@marvinmansueto6081]

What a great talk Fr Mike Schmitz!! One hour listening...as for me...one hour well spent. Thank you.

[@Aidaris30]

Getting to tge Church "Can you tell tge story? Can you fill someone's needs" Pray Pray for everyone everything and anything.

[@candidaberweger5722]

They're saying they'd miss you because you're a genuine human being, unlike many "Father's" in the Catholic Church who are predators 😢 they can sense that you're not like those men. I'm a Christian but I've stumbled upon your videos and your voice and the way you speak of the Lord has most definitely pulled me in to listen. May God bless you for being who you are.

[@laureneonunkwo4519]

Most priests are like him in their own way It's just that scandal/bad news spreads really fast. Catholics are Christians too, so "Christian, but" is almost interesting to put. But I'm glad you stumbled upon him and loved his preaching. You tried Bishop Barron, or breaking in the habit, or upon friar review, too? I love them just as much, adding their own spice. I love the priests, almost every single one I've met in my country, Nigeria. Trust me, a very huge percentage of priests are lovely and great dads to say the least. It warms my heart. But thank you for your honesty, and I pray God is with you now and always, amen.

[@linda.pvangapandu8917]

Thank you, thank you for all that you do! And I really appreciate Ascension Presents! Father Mike Schmitz you always do an amazing job explaining everything about our Catholic Faith! May God bless you and your family and may bless everyone who helps you spread the word of God! And may he bless their families as well! Please keep doing what you are doing! 🙏🙌😁

[@OmMyGod888]

The kingdom of God is within you. Jesus came to tell you that you have a light within you, and when it shines it illuminates the whole world, but when it does not shine, it is darkness and that is your third eye. A.k.a. the pineal gland in the brain that you can open through meditation! Do your favor and save yourself now because that is the only way you can truly be safe. In Jesus real name, Yeshua. Amen.

[@amerudi111]

I love that you were nervous.. human and kind. Thank you for being real. I know I am now a Catholic. Will go to machakos to convert. I am a Kenyan. Brought up protestant.. Still Christian.

[@slymontenegroz5992]

My favorite priest😎

[@northstarprepsteader]

That was amazing, uplifting, encouraging and well communicated. Thank you Father!

[@ransomcoates546]

If Fr. Mike keeled over tomorrow I wouldn't hesitate to pray for his intercession.