Focus on These Virtues If You Want to Grow Closer to Christ (feat. Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.)

[@hdskl2150]

1. Patience 2. Humility 3. Meekness

[@aeptacon]

Thank you. You saved me 6 minutes 😂

[@sebindavissebastian1991]

Spoiler alert 🤣

[@dcn.paulschwerdt1582]

@@yourfriendlyneighborhoodin1559 Didn't you mean "perish"? A parish is a church community of a diocese.😄

[@dcn.paulschwerdt1582]

@@yourfriendlyneighborhoodin1559 Jesus also requires baptism to be saved. Spirit. John 3:5, Spirit

[@dcn.paulschwerdt1582]

5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

[@billbraxton7192]

Thank you Fr. I pray that everyone here can get closer to walking with Jesus.

[@shintazz]

I'm actually reading St. Francis de Sales' book Introduction to the Devout Life! This is such great timing! I highly recommend the book!

[@Paul-ml4fk]

Jesus Christ, Increase my 1. Patience 2. Humility 3. Meekness Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirt. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be world without end amen.

[@cmac369]

I hope you do more like this. This was great. More on suffering would be great.

[@dawnlapka3782]

I appreciate that the tabernacle is right behind you as you speak. You speak, I pray while you speak.

[@ginakendrick2581]

One of my favorite books The Devout Life. So simple and chock full of wisdom that he makes easy to understand

[@williamjourney6753]

Thanks!

[@pjpodx]

it's good to see you Fr Pine, I hope you will have time for such videos more often, we are always waiting for you ;)

[@cadilac949]

Yaay, I’ve been looking for new books to read. Love these new short episodes!

[@Di-Pi]

I thank God for these times because they awakened me out of a coma to realize there is Nothing except union with my Lord. 💓❣️👏☝️

[@maryannerazzano7692]

I agree.

[@Vincenzo-wn1or]

Same!

[@contrariumchainstitch]

Super excited for the podcast, Fr! I hardly have time to sit down and read physical books, so to hear it in an audio format is a blessing!

[@mj09thepopking]

LOL, I love the comedy aspect, in the beginning, but thank you for the video Father.

[@missyfoster8187]

I love Fr. Gregory. Thank you for this!

[@marcela7197]

Looking forward to the podcast!

[@robpetrone2459]

Catholic Classics sounds like it's going to be a great podcast! I can't wait! Thank you, Father!

[@cielolelo]

Thank you for this refreshing video. I will seek God in the virtue of meekness this week in conversation. Look forward to the new podcast! God bless, Father.

[@mazikode]

Thank you Fr Pine,.I look forward to podcast. I already enjoy Godsplaining and when you are on Pints withAquinas😎

[@therese_paula]

Love the idea of this new podcast, Catholic Classics! Will watch out for this. Nice to see you again here in Ascension Presents, Fr. Pine! The first time I watched you in this channel, it was in an episode with Fr. Mark Mary of the Franciscans of the Renewal. God bless our friars! 🕊️🙏🙏🙏

[@tommybootlegger]

Thank you, Father. Y'all have really been coming up in my notifications right when I really need them lately.

[@metildajoseph5265]

Greetings Father Gregory, Thanks for the Insightful Words on Virtues of Patience, Humility and Meekness through Catholic Liturgical Works and HolyBible. With regards with Prayers for Everyone, RanjithJoseph (R.J)

[@soyyo143]

Thank you, Father- this was perfect! God Bless all who read this!!

[@seans.131]

“Further up and further in to the Life of God”👍

[@shaunizeacre3568]

This is an answered prayer. Thank you Fr. Gregory and Ascension❤️🙏

[@ambevil]

My gosh, that starter. What is there not to love about this guy? lol

[@danamalar]

Good explanations Fr., God bless you with good health and a cheerful heart. 🌹

[@pennybrooks9038]

Thank you Father Pine

[@IngridFelfly]

Thank you for this video! And all the best with the podcast, exciting! Praise Be To God! 🙏✝️🕊

[@gulli4115]

Fr. Pine, please send us a blessing at the end of every video. Thank you!

[@mimitatoo2491]

I asked God to shepherd me and help me to grow in my Faith, Trust, obedience and love and I heard His answer...Patience, Humility and Meekness. Jesus, I trust in You!, Jesus, I trust in You!, Jesus, I trust in You. Thank You, 🙏❤‍🔥

[@michellehoward6665]

I love the Catholic Faith, thank you 🙏

[@maryannerazzano7692]

Practicing gratitude to God is very helpful for me ❤

[@cyannapereira9609]

Amazing. Very well explained. Thank You Fr. Gregory!

[@idaliagonzalez7945]

Thank you 🙏 Looking forward to the new blog

[@annmcnulty1642]

This will be AWESOME!!! Thank you for doing this!!

[@chuckdeless9891]

recommend this channel to the CCD kids.

[@JustSergu]

this hits me

[@cookeeee1962]

Pray to be conformed to the will of God .

[@laurakumar3227]

Jesus Mama Mary St Joseph all angels saints be with you forever Alleluia Amen Ave Maria

[@barbaradelpino4020]

So we'll explained ❤

[@fennycruz6714]

Cheers! FR greogry is in the house! GREAT! Looking forward to it.

[@ruthortega5822]

Thank you Father Pine for this enlightening video. This is the first time I get to watch you. I look forward to more of these from you.

[@andreahimelinski5163]

Thank you. God bless you.

[@orlandoaso5942]

Thank you Father. You have a special knack for communicating the faith. I enjoy all of your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@bethq1703]

Closer to God is the key to our Salvation. We are here to Know Love and Serve God. So this video and the coming audiobook will really help. Good to purchase book as backup. By the way heard Humility described as not thinking less of ourselves. But think of ourselves less. And So others more.

[@tcancella7286]

Goodness truth beauty

[@Catholicity-uw2yb]

ST. CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA: “Why do you judge your neighbors? If you venture to judge them, having no authority to do it, it is yourself rather that will be condemned, because God’s law does not permit you to judge others. Psalm 129:3: 'If you, O Lord, should mark our guilt, Lord, who would survive?'"

[@mariobaratti2985]

The preface Fr Rumble Stomach does is very important: this helps greatly once venial sins and big vices are solved

[@ch4rmeen]

Very excited for the new podcast! God bless you guys !

[@rosemarymaher6726]

Really enjoyed this.Thank you.

[@endamurphy2379]

Oh I did enjoy your podcast, Thank you for your Priesthood, God bless you and please be assured of my prayers.☘️

[@venuscuevas1091]

I love this!!!

[@rolandovelasquez135]

I have discovered a great way to get closer to Christ. Read his Word daily and do what it says.

[@POPS417]

I found this very helpful, thank you.

[@SoulfulRose]

Thank you 🙏🏿

[@theresemeggetto1220]

Thank you Fr Gregory, looking forward to your talks on the devout life!! Love Ascension Presents - always such amazing food for the soul… 🙏🏻👍

[@pjstatenisland1575]

Thank you so much for this teaching .

[@trumpwon8972]

Hard to know the difference between suffering and feeling sorry for myself. I didn’t get vaccinated nor wore a mask during these couple years of Covid. My sister (super strong liberal) told me I’m not welcome to come to her house for thanksgiving and Christmas because I wasn’t vaccinated. My brothers and her continue to exclude me even though they all had Covid. I feel incredibly sad about this. My feelings are really hurt. So it’s hard to know if it’s suffering or just feeling sorry for oneself. I wouldn’t want to align myself incorrectly out of lack of self awareness.

[@grespinosa]

I’m so sorry to hear you’re going through this trial. I’d encourage you to discuss this situation with your priest so you may have peace. God bless! 🙏🙏

[@realcanadiangirl64]

@Trump won (which he certainly did!) I'm unvaxxed as well, the same goes for most of my family so I haven't experienced what you're going through. For a family member to exclude you from their family functions because of a choice you made for your personal health is awful. They're obviously trying to bully you. Offer your suffering up to Jesus

[@bethq1703]

Trump Won, Jesus said in reading from Luke's gospel 12:49-53 that came up few Sundays ago, that he had not come to bring peace but to cause division. A household of 5 will be divided 3 against 2. Father against son, and son against Father. Mother against daughter and daughter against mother. He also says in bible that if you suffer in Jesus's name you will be greatly rewarded by him. So be assured that God will support you. So pray for your family as you know the power of God can convert any mind and heart. God bless. 🙏

[@lukasmakarios4998]

Maybe God is using their arrogance to shield you against getting Covid. As you pointed out, they got Covid anyway, but you didn't. You chose to trust Him to keep you safe and healthy. Let this trial bring you closer to Him. Praise Jesus, pray for them, and go on with your life.

[@ellen823ful]

It IS sad 😞 because your family is rejecting you. Jesus experienced rejection, remember? Stay true to Christ and He will never reject you.

[@lindaurban5856]

This book is very dear to me and I’m really excited to go through it with a group! Thank you!!

[@aiantenor9080]

so pumped to see Fr Pine here! Cheers!

[@mjjones8309]

I love the way you explained meekness. Something I really need to work on. Thank you Father.

[@mariawells8026]

Excellent advise. This is worth while to listen to. Thank you Father.

[@bkoury52]

You have such a calming way of speaking. I enjoy listening to you. Thank you!

[@ranjitkujur3067]

Yes father you are correct

[@californiamom4913]

Thank you

[@Teamfra]

Yippee!! Fr Pine🤓🤗🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻💫

[@PC-mz5su]

Great talk, thank you a lot to work on so we can benefit from!

[@lauraleiagcaoili3607]

Excited for the seriess!

[@goancatholic9947]

Love you father what a intro. God bless you

[@joelpolanco4682]

Thank you Fr. Gregory Pine. This video was very enlightening.

[@applin121]

Thank you Father Gregory

[@MR-sr5gh]

Father mike and Father pine on the same channel! 🎉

[@vickicebulla419]

LET'S GO!!!!!

[@lindaharper2870]

Beautiful

[@PaulPaullus]

'Poco a poco!' Gratias tibi.....

[@Nunwannabe1234]

I listened to the introduction to the devout life on Catholic classics and it was awesome! Sorry, doing speech to text and I'm too lazy to put in punctuation, I'm sure you'll figure it out😂

[@alecianewman4226]

Fr rumblestomach!!!

[@ryanpintoo]

Common Fr. Pine W

[@Molly-sv9yn]

Your voice sounds just like Father Dave Nix

[@francianidea9499]

I am a catechist in my parish. This is quite relevant with my lesson tonight. I wish I watched this prior to our class. Anyway, I could always go back and revisit our lesson on virtues. (One other thing, Fr. Gregory, I noticed you have a bump on your forehead. Have you had a doctor looked at it?)

[@Scout-nn4vb]

That poncho looks perfect to eat spaghetti.

[@rjskeptic5273]

How often have I heard the definitions of virtues while presupposing a god.

[@talia37]

Cool! Has ascention adopted Fr Gregory now?

[@nellypinilla5577]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@angelaaa7777]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💯

[@othergary]

The minute you know you're humble... You're not.

[@samvojtech1153]

Thanks, Fr. I just want to meet Jesus & not have him say "I did not know you..."

[@HumanbeingonfloatingEarth]

Same

[@hoofixrman]

Looking forward to the new content!

[@maximillianafrancine1451]

Thank you Fr. Who knows how to find the podcast pls?

[@chrismeloy1149]

It starts on October 24. I imagine more information is coming soon.

[@fennycruz6714]

4days fasting...how do you do it fr gregory?

[@r1r597]

Are you related to Matt Frad? You guys look like brothers 😁

[@royhiggins7270]

The return of Jesus Christ is likened to the coming of a thief in the night. Two passages use the wording “a thief in the night”: Matthew 24:43, “Understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into,” and 1 Thessalonians 5:2, “You know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.” But for centuries now Christians have claimed that Christ's return is days away! So maybe Christ is coming like a Senior Citizen using a walker:) I jest. But seriously the honest question for Christians is...How long is a reasonable amount of time to wait until the return of Christ before humanity moves on to actual taking responsiblity to solving world problems without religious input? I haven't been able to get an honest answer on this from any Christian...they dodge it with bible verses...rationalizations. I know the question is an uncomfortable one because it makes you question your faith. But for Christianity to be true the return of Christ has to happen correct? I know all the answers that the bible gives...but again I am asking human being to human being how long is a reasonable time frame for the world to keep the belief in Christ's return? 10 years? 100 years? 1000 years? 10,000 years?

[@hoofixrman]

When He is ready thats when

[@ayesa1118]

is Fr. Gregory Pine OP?

[@frederickanderson1860]

Jesus said without me you can do nothing. Human works is against his calling. Many are called few choosen. Luther tried same he knew he not justified by the monastic Life.

[@ZZSmithReal]

Does the devout life include contributing content to a vicious, twisted, bigoted KZbin channel called Pints With Aquinas? A channel that features Michael Knowles, Matt Walsh and Candace Owens?

[@ransomcoates546]

Tell it to the Pope, Father.

[@Joseph-p4o1k]

I think those three virtues are good if you’re single. I think they are easier to maintain if you are single. This talk comes from a priest who is single. But when you have teenage children these three virtues for the most part are impossible to follow. I’m not trying to be rude, but truth is truth. Talk to any parent and what we go through. Sleepless nights because we love our children and we see them going down the wrong road. And they rebel against their parents because we love them. This goes on for 10 years at least. So I believe those three virtues will come my way one day. But if I live those three virtues in front of my children they will just rebel all the more and take advantage of my kindness. I tried it already, it doesn’t work. So again, I think those three virtues work better for the single person seeking a religious life.

[@DanielWSonntag]

It's true! If you have teenagers, you cannot practice virtues!

[@Spectrometer]

Practising the virtues doesn't mean being a pushover either. For example, you can correct your children with meekness if you try to do it kindly, fairly, without unwanted anger. You can be patient while at the same time trying to resolve the situation you have (for example, a child misbehaving). You can be humble if you trust God for your children's life, and give Him thanks for the good things you have lived together.

[@Spectrometer]

I know it's easier said than done, but it is not impossible, and, by the nature of virtues, it becomes easier with time. If anything fails, you can always ask God about it again.

[@Joseph-p4o1k]

@@Spectrometer and may I ask how many kids do you have?

[@NT-ih7ex]

Excerpts from Humility of Heart by Fr. Gaetano Maria de Bergamo (1672-1753): "The true Christian virtues are born not of blood, nor the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God; that is, that they are not the work either of the desires, passions or reason of man, but proceed from God as their first principle, and return to God as their last end." Only by the grace of God that we can achieve them, keep praying and asking for God's mercy.

[@jasonlaine3403]

why is eminem here hes not even rapping bible verses

[@jesuschristsaves1955]

THE GOSPEL Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: - 1 Corinthians 15: 1-4 KJV Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. - John 15:13 KJV SAVALATION For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. - John 3:16 KJV For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. John 3:17 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. - John 14:6 KJV Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. Romans 5:10 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. - Isaiah 53:5 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. - Mark 1:15 KJV He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. - John 3:36 KJV Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began. 2 Timothy 1:9 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Luke 19:10 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Mark 16:16 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15:22 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:7-8 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. John 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. - Romans 10:9-11 KJV For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. - Romans 10:13 KJV For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16

[@Nick_fb]

Talking looks more difficult than usual for our thin tree friend.