Straightforward Career and Job Advice

It’s all too common for us to think of our work as either the thing that gives us our identity, or something to be avoided at all cost, or some unhealthy combination of those two misleading philosophies. In this video, Fr. Mike aims to bring inspiration to our everyday jobs by showing us how our labor can be a way to share in God’s nature. By striving to look past humanity’s brokenness and sin, we can move beyond seeing work as a burden, and see how every act of work has dignity.
Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension:
Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God (bit.ly/2rdOFy7)
Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith (bit.ly/2r32vUK)
Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (bit.ly/2rIYjfE)
YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body (bit.ly/2nKLug5)
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[@harrisjohnson3554]

I️ just quit studying for my exams, saw this, and now I’m hitting the books again.

[@LuketheCatholicGuy]

Lol, good old Catholic guilt, hope you do well on your exams, God Bless

[@sohanchacko3453]

Man I’m feeling this right now

[@trishasonia6171]

Same here!

[@margaretflanagan8697]

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[@michelleharkness7549]

Greetings: amen 🙏 alleluia : wonderful

[@fakemex1can737]

I’m 15 and I started getting into woodworking and after my first woodworking project ( making a cross) I got this as my daily bible verse. Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.” Proverbs 16:3

[@stieg_smith]

Impressive. At 15 I was “lost.” You are now 19. I pray all is well. God bless!

[@Wonderpattypatty]

@@stieg_smithDitto. God bless you both 🙏

[@stieg_smith]

@@Wonderpattypatty God bless you too 🙏🏻

[@clopez880]

I’m only 26 and I’ve had at least 20 jobs. I realize that I’ve been making work a place where I look for meaning, and tire as soon as it doesn’t offer that. I pray that the Lord purifies this disordered good & that I may offer up what I deem as “insignificant work.”

[@cadetcheezwizard]

you can make meaning within any job, it is possible! i did it in retail by just being good to others around me and caring for strangers, or making the shelves look beautiful.

[@nariko47]

Lower expectation, and raise standards. Best job advice I've received.

[@nariko47]

@brendamyc3173 probably

[@O.....x-l7i]

He's like the Michael Scott of The Catholic Church.

[@fluffybunnycloud2552]

Whenever i worried about the future, my mom would just say: "Don't worry, it doesn't matter. Just as long as you follow the will of God. Do your duty." And that's how I ended up in Japan.

[@Masha-sd9ln]

Hi how is life now are you still in japan , can I ask what you think of it? Im 19 and considering it but Im worried if i wont fit in there or like it since i heard foreigners are not happy there and tend to leave

[@GalaxyCatPlays]

@@Masha-sd9ln God Bless you :)

[@acolish]

I especially appreciated the end when you talk about work as an act of worship when offered to God. As a seminarian, my "job" for now, my duty of the moment is to be formed and to study. This can be pretty tough sometimes because my call is not to be a seminarian, but I'm in an interim stage that is preparing me for my "career" as a priest. Sometimes, the only thing that gets me through a paper or a study session is the fact that I can offer it as a prayer to the Lord; that through self-denial and the exercise of my creative gifts, I can offer my papers, my exams and my studying as an act of worship to God. Hopefully other college students are turning their work into prayer as well!

[@kakossniper]

Dcn Alex Colautti with a Physics final tomorrow and Organic Chem final on Friday I will make sure to do that while I study ! Great advice and I pray that you do great on your exams!

[@acolish]

Make it a prayer! I'll be sure to throw a few up there to the Big Guy on your behalf. Blessings on you and your exams.

[@RGTomoenage11]

Dcn Alex Colautti May The Lord bless you

[@acolish]

roger and with your spirit!

[@RGTomoenage11]

Dcn Alex Colautti Thank you for taking the calling. I really appreciate all Priests and Nuns. It is unbelievably amazing what you guys do for Our Lord and his Church.

[@TheCrunchyCatholics]

"God makes us for labor, leisure and love", very poetic, thank you Father Mike!

[@juliedurby8333]

Thank you, Fr. Mike. I've hit a wall in my job search because I don't want to get locked into something that isn't "my purpose." I really needed to hear that my career is not my identity and that it can just be for financing the rest of my life.

[@alanademetri390]

This was EXACTLY what I needed to hear. I have been going back and forth a billion times with my major, and I have had no idea what I want to do for a career. Please pray for me! Prayers much appreciated! This really helped to put in perspective the idea that work isn't supposed to fulfill me, God is; whenever I move away from that I become stressed. Thank you for being a light Fr. Mike!

[@traceylewis5376]

Right! I am in the same situation as you except I haven't changed my major but thought about changing my major. I agree. God is supposed to fulfill us...not only work. I am actually a Labour Studies Major. We talk about how work is viewed in people's lives.

[@garrettevans9193]

@@traceylewis5376 "Labor Studies Major" Wow; you are literally the *perfect* person to discuss this topic with lol

[@vio19848]

God bless you with prosperity and abundance 🙏🏼

[@supaF]

@@garrettevans9193 this is why I love the internet

[@meganlonsdale8462]

What job do you have now and do you enjoy it?

[@IVORY123100]

I am a carpenter .. and it has been a grueling job for many year . sliced off fingers and broken hip.. blood is part of the job . scared of falling to my death but also seeing the divinity in what I do .. So many times I have stood back and cried .. I worried how I will make it the next week when injured and wondered why I was injured .. I would go to work and in my truck and pray .. I saw God in my work ! .. I would cry and get so excited when I'd see what I was able to do .. I felt The Lord and wondered why me .. Not why me in the sense of struggle .. But why me in .. Why did you give this Gift to me ? Things I couldn't figure beforehand .. I'd ask .. Show me .. and it happened .. I was witnessing like an observer and I'd get so excited .. I know my job might not pay that great .. I go to bed tired and wake up the next day excited and have never lacked food . I was provided for by God .. I was given an opportunity as a young man to build my parents house in 1986 .. I didn;t know what I was doing but it happened !! I hugged my mother in the back yard and told her " I didn't have a clue " and she said to me .. You have been given a Gift .. both of my parents passed in their beloved house years later .. and many years ago .. I understood the Gift and not only the work and toil .. But pass it on !! .. Show others what you know , teach and tell them they can do it and though they might not believe in God .. Testify always .. That it was Through The Lord unashamedly .. I will never take credit for all I have .. It was a Gift .. I will never curse God for the struggles ..I was taught through them and learned to love work and I see work as like a prayer .. I can give Glory to God through these hands .. .

[@godstan3231]

Your story is beautiful, it makes me see ur job through ur eyes. Jesus Christ our Lord was also a carpenter until God the Father called Him for ministry. Your job is absolutely worthy and valued. Thank you for your service 🙏❤️

[@paulathepooh]

Wow, thank you! I’m in med school and what bothers me is that a lot that a lot of people think that if you don’t give up your life entirely to this profession you’re not going to be a good doctor. I came here for two reasons: I do want a meaningful job, but I also want a job that pays so that I can work part time and be with my future kids as much as possible. I have actually never said this to anyone because it sounds selfish, but you have given me peace about it. I want to work, rest and love. God bless!

[@LuketheCatholicGuy]

Great goals Paula

[@TheBusttheboss]

My girlfriend wants to go to medical school for the same reasons.

[@lukasg9031]

You make it though med school??

[@katesomething1701]

This is an old post but just letting you know this isn’t selfish of you. You wanted time to spend with the kids and enough money to support the family. It’s called work- life balance .

[@jessr1698]

Ran into the same thing in technology. The few I’ve mentioned this too just don’t get it.

[@austen8828]

I feel like I always run into this unhappiness in jobs because society has this idea that your final career/the spot you should settle on is a job you'd do for free. Because of that, I'm always looking to jump ship to get closer to whatever that might be (even if I'm not quite sure what that job would be). Thank you, Father Mike, for putting work in a realistic view.

[@ann13munoz]

I am now at a point in my life where I feel like im a slave of work because of too much pressure... And now i am watching you (mentioning the word dignity rings a bell) and now my work makes sense. God bless you Father Mike. I think God is talking to me right now.

[@michaelpisciarino5348]

1:07 “ What is God’s plan for work?” 2:00 Labor Leisure Love 2:46 Sin ( Curse/Burden/Identity, Folding I’m on ourself, Lust) 4:57 “ work has dignity because you’re doing it.” you’re imaging God

[@joshflinchbaugh5866]

"Work doesn't have to have the inherent meaning that you would do it even if they didn't pay you" that really changed my perspective on work. Also, that we shouldn't try to find identity in our career/work. Awesome stuff!

[@lisacabello8624]

Having been a teacher for some 40 years I want to tell the young ones. Find what you love but able to keep a roof over your head, food on your table ect. My Grandparents and Parents went through the Great Depression I was taught to work and put money away, spend some save some. American Standard Version And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

[@aliac4391]

I needed this video right now. I am way passed my college years and have been working in my current industry for about 10 years now and always feel like the work I do is meaningless but I am clearly not viewing it in the right way. I am trying to be more grateful that I have a job that helps support my families needs. I love your videos Fr. Mike!

[@bernardberben4852]

If you get paid and come home to provide for your family. You're no different from a guy who has a 3 million dollar Bugatti. It doesn't matter what job you have. Because we all try to do the same thing. Provide.

[@jessicaauri1284]

This is crazy!!! I’ve had the same job for 5 years, really sick of it and wanted a change. I’ve been applying to multiple places. All of a sudden, today I received 2 interviews to 2 different jobs and I was having a difficult time picking between the two. In college, I changed my major multiple times from the health field to social science to business and now I’m so satisfied with my major and don’t have the anxiety I used to. Perfect timing for this video! God is good, all the time!

[@kj-my7se]

It's definitely a jungle out there. Count your blessings.

[@wilmaorek1864]

@jessica auri how did you know what to choose

[@notabohlabano9256]

Count your blessings for sure!!

[@auraxfire]

A week before I got married, you released a video on 'how do you know you're with the one'. Now, two weeks before the end of my job contract (which I have had for several years), I have seen this - at a time when I want to do something else but cannot figure what. I guess I shall go ponder a bit. You are right Fr. Mike. Work should be about purpose, not money. Thank you!

[@BibleIllustrated]

I am in time in my life where I could really use the advice of this kind. Thank you, Fr. Mike - your timing couldn't have been more perfect!

[@jerry_moto_4512]

Bible Illustrated I am thinking the same thing. 21 currently in college just contemplating what it is I'm called to do for work and here comes along Father Mike with this video. Great timing!! I've always looked at it like my profession=value or identity but clear that's not the case I love his advice and it did wonders to revolutionize my way of thinking.

[@anthonysalvatore468]

Bible Illustrated Hang in there! Those that struggle and feel farthest from Our Lord are far closer than they realize. I needed this video as well, God Bless!

[@blakeparker180]

GOD's timing couldn't be more perfect

[@jedigamer7773]

.

[@thetruesithis]

now this is an epic crossover

[@anneardiente8526]

I am currently on a no work no pay situation due to Covid 19. I'm sure everyone is going through a lot of painful struggles with regards to their employment status. All the free time has got me in a plateau. I don't know which skill to focus on honing that would give me complete confidence to go back to work and finally enjoy my job. This was an amazing eye-opener and guidance. Please pray for me and everyone struggling this time. For clarity, consistency & confidence to push forward through these very trying times.

[@LittleFlowerluv]

Anne Catherine I’m with you. Prayers💕

[@neiladrianorilla660]

I will pray for you

[@colleencarling]

It took me a long time to realize that what I did for a living was not my identity. I thought to be happy I had to have this amazing career that I loved. Now I know that I am so much more than that. I no longer feel like a failure.

[@jschodron6741]

I work for a Catholic Life insurance company and the greatest part is when the company gives back! Catholic School scholarships, helping people, and helping protect them. Doesn’t feel like work when you do good things by helping others! Work hard and follow God and it doesn’t feel like work anymore.

[@doctorprice65]

Thank you. This video cleared a lot of confusion I had about my career path of choice. Like going to make money to provide for a family and yourself is ok. Simply put God first and its ok to have a career that pays the bills and enjoy life. Of Course as long as the job is not of Sin.

[@jessicaaaaaaaaaaa95]

I’ve been applying to jobs, and the rejection is tough. I got rejected from one (of many) jobs on December 1st, and yesterday, they sent me the rejection email again. Talk about kicking me when I’m down. I’m feeling so down because for the first time in my life, I don’t know anything. I graduated college. No more school. No more structure. I feel like I’m sitting around collecting dust. All I do is search for jobs every waking hour. I’ve been praying and praying, looking at scripture like proverbs 3 and psalm 23, but I just feel so scared and abandoned. Everyone else is finding jobs. I hate this.

[@elizabethgzella8850]

Jessica L. Don't loose hope, Dear. God will lead you to the right job for you. I will pray for you. I was once in your position, searched and searched, and was rejected and almost lost hope, when one day I opened the New York Times (I am dating myself here, uff) and there was the job God had me wait for to find. You'll get there. I'll be rootin' for ya :)

[@mememey9889]

Jessica L. Never give up Sweet heart..my self just recently got divorced 5 months ago..and i don't have job..i did everything to get job..pray ...i couldn't count it...i almost surrender..it seems there is no way for me...i will apply job again after New Year..i only know that Jesus never abandone me..He never leave me..just pray and pray Sweet heart...you are not alone dear

[@LuketheCatholicGuy]

Have hope Jessica

[@yoururbanchic]

I graduated June 2015 and the Lord finally answered my prayer. Today is my first day doing what I absolutely love to do. Everything indeed in His perfect time. Dont lose hope, PUSH (Pray until something happens)

[@AscensionPresents]

Jessica, being unemployed and only hearing "no"s are really tough. Keep asking for the grace to grow in hope and faith (as it seems you are). I know this sounds trite - but you really only have to hear one "yes". Here's a practical tip: create some daily routines, go to Mass and Adoration as often as possible, and keep contacting your network of friends and family for help. We are praying for you. God bless you!

[@abigailhandyside1522]

Father Mike, your videos were recommended to me about a month ago and I watched through all of your videos on this channel. Your advice has been so helpful to me despite the fact I don't consider myself religious. I appreciate the love and compassion you spread through your messages and it gives me hope there are good people in the world. Thank you so much!

[@mariaalehno]

I found this very inspiring. I am 25 and I blew my opportunity of studying straight after school. Sometimes I doubt my ways; I felt that the Blessed Mother was calling me to become a doctor.. I guess because I wanted it so much I might have imagined it. I am studying accounting at the moment (2nd year) I plan to do some coding courses and then holefully by the Grace of God get employed in Denver, to never lose sight of the mountains and be close to Jesus there. This story is kinda messy, please mention me in your prayers. Maria

[@angelonajourney2405]

This remind me of “look at every obligation as an opportunity” God bless Fr mike 💕

[@schweitzer1]

Dear Father, your comments are awesome. It's the really the Holy Spirit talking by you. Thanks!

[@mariagratia3612]

Thank you so much Father Mike, finally i get a new motivation after watch this video. I'm 22 right now and still looking for a job. Hopefully, i can work like God wants for my life 😊.

[@theworldforgot4857]

Thank you for your advice may the LORD our GOD bless you all abundantly in JESUS mighty and precious name AMEN!!!!!!!🙏🏽🤲🏽☝🏽❤️☝🏽✝️

[@jeanie6279]

Beautifully said! Any work is an offering to God as worship. Amen.

[@tjsxav]

What an eye opening video. This video cleared all the loopholes and doubts about god's creation in my mind.

[@HeyItsNorby]

St. Joseph Pray For Us 🙏

[@Segnor1]

Perfect timing as always.

[@LuketheCatholicGuy]

Amen to that

[@joesondag6801]

Well, i got out of the corporate life and the shirts and ties to open a Window Cleaning business and I love it. We had a great opening(Oct-Dec) but, now we are dying on the vine and everything is in place. Digital advertising, website, 3rd party leads and it's not going so well, I have prayed that my family needs this but, to no avail so far, weather is still spotty(and the forecast looks as good as it can be) in my area hopefully God will answer our prayers so, I can feed my family.

[@joesondag6801]

I even named my company after God.

[@teebrown27]

I think Thomas Merton would say “you do you”! “Finally I am coming to the conclusion that my highest ambition is to be what I already am. That I will never fulfill my obligation to surpass myself unless I first accept myself, and if I accept myself fully in the right way, I will already have surpassed myself.” - Merton

[@Eowyn3Pride]

Our highest calling is to be Saints, whether as janitors or lawyers, doctors or garbage collectors...SAINTS in the moment we are living now...Christ in my heart, Christ in the hearts of others, serve Christ always...

[@rvz77]

Father Mike made me realize my vocation, my calling. You heard it said to follow your passion or the gift/talent God gave you. And do smthg with that field. Perhaps. But Father Mike made me realize how I can make my job fulfilling my purpose here on earth for the Lord. To get a job to help the poor, needy, sick, imprisoned. And by devoting your job to ur Lord on a daily basis, you stay connected to the Lord through prayer, reflection thwarting off temptation, and disillusionment of mundane material life. You keep God close in everything you do! WALK DAILY WITH THE LORD. We are all brothers and sisters, and we need to help one another. Love, compassion, giving and all for the glory of the Lord. So doing a job just bc we're in the image of God, ok. But to do smthg everyday as a job that we're called down from heaven to do, THAT'S the best job there is! Thank you Father Mike for helping put God's plan before me! Keep up the brilliant Holy videos of wisdom!!

[@LuketheCatholicGuy]

Great video Fr Mike, best priest on KZbin

[@ILLRICARDO]

I lost my job..... Am trying to learn for a new profession but my dyslexia prevents me from making any progress... Thank you god!!

[@Eowyn3Pride]

I know there are online courses for free that can help you...

[@NothingYouHaventReadBefore]

Fr. Mike, I'll be honest. This comment does not have a lot to do with the video, but has more to do with a personal struggle. I'm 18 years old now, always identifying myself as agnostic. Yet some part of me is quite sure that there is a God, specifically the christian one. What should I do? My relatives will surely object to any possible worship I do, and I feel alone. Thank you for your time, may the Lord bless you.

[@CatholicGaming]

Berend de Liagre Bohl God will lead you to Himself. Because, He has placed something on your heart. I would find your nearest Catholic Church and go to it for mass and maybe set up a meeting with a Catholic priest by you. I will be praying for you.

[@nirmalee7]

Berend de Liagre Bohl You will never feel alone once you start searching for God. And you will realize He was and always is and will be with you. I am very happy to see an 18 year old seek for God and continue to do so because God will fill all the gaps we cannot fill even with closest family or friends around us. There will be many obstacles when you get closer and closer God, but He will walk alongside with you and you will get through the struggles. I say follow your heart you are in the right route, especially by asking Father Mike Schmitz what you can do. God bless you! Sorry I was touched by this comment.☺

[@nicoolioo]

#askfrmike Hi there Berend, It took a lot of courage to ask your question and I am so grateful for your honesty! Dont worry you are not alone, you have a whole bunch of people rooting for you and praying for you at this very moment, :) I'm not sure how often Fr Mike responds on here, but he always does. If you would like to talk to him privately also, you could try emailing him. He was really prompt in replying to me. Something that has always been helpful for me is just sitting in Gods presence in the Chapel. If there is a Catholic church near you I would highly recommend going. I never really knew how to pray before so I just sat there with Him, sometimes I would just cry, and eventually I learned how to open up to Him. Weekday mass is always a wonderful blessing. (there's less people there so it wont be too intimidating) If you would like some reading material: "Rome sweet Home" by Dr Scott Hann is one of my favorites at the moment , as is Jennifer Fulwiler's "Something Other than God" . And , The Imitation of Christ. Lifeteen.com also has some great online resources- videos, blogs, articles; and could help you find a great faith community! And if you are in college: The Newman Center on your campus is probably gonna be your favorite place. I hope this is a little helpful to you! and I am praying for you, your family and your journey with God!

[@c.g.jonesze9089]

On my mind, theology of the body is awesome for Christians who identify semself as an Agnostic. Sorry for my English, if it's hard to understand. Greetings and God bless you Guys From Germany

[@thaliarose8741]

Berend de Liagre Bohl Please take the bible. New testament, and start reading and praying, I'm sure you will hear the Lord guiding you to himself and show his plan for your life. Go to church and try to find people to talk to there. It's always good to have church community. Lord God bless you and your loved ones

[@stevencollinsworth8422]

Thanks Fr Mike! This was perfectly timed! I have been in a deep despair of late, regarding my current job. A new outlook on my job is the result of your video. Your gift is working well in this medium. I will pray for you to continue....the world needs a voice lie yours now, more than ever! Go with God!

[@gadoladonai8296]

Father, you are a gift to the Church, I pray for you daily. Please continue your preaching, we need these sermons. You make me love the Lord more each time I hear you. God bless you Padre.

[@zzz-x7p]

"I say dumb things sometimes." A legit LOL Thanks Father Mike!

[@yf777a]

Beautiful! It seems right now, my 'work' is a life of prayer. I do plan on volunteering (other than street side praying in front of abortion facilities) and have started to inquire about that. Prayer does give me joy. It helps me pray for God's goodness to prevail, and God shields me from judging individuals, (though it is very difficult when even late term children who can live with help are left to die in agony, torn apart, or 'anesthetized' and killed --- and The Lord showed me it is all the same from the moment of conception for the conscious soul, known before the womb, with a natural ardent zealous emphatic will to live); I do pray for change of heart and mind. I pray for a greater voice for the Church, not just in words, but for their to be zeal throughout the Church to spread Good Counsel Homes and Sisters of Life to every parish. I can't understand the disconnect from Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, John Paul ii, Mother Teresa, John Cardinal O'Connor, and more. And those, no matter how high in station in the Church who champion this are relegated to a 'quiet' witness. God help us!

[@Ptony]

Oh gosh this is great! I've been praying about work and reflecting on how Jesus's dad was St Joseph the Worker. I definitely have more to pray about regarding work, this video helped

[@Rbreaux87]

..my first "real job" post undergrad. was rule oriented..but, we gave back to the community....this has now become "social responsiblity" across most industries (even for profit)...it's nice to see. We all look for meaning in our work ...to make a difference (and to ..yes..get paid ...fairly)

[@coloredserendipity]

God made us for labor leisure and love! Beautiful!

[@chasehargrove5807]

Father Mike, your videos have helped me in so many ways. Between the Priest at my parish and you, my life is slow changing and turning so much closer to God! Bless you Father!!! ❤️

[@simplyCutiePieAlex]

I'm in the process of transferring to a University and I still don't really know what to choose or where to go. Prayers much appreciated.

[@simplyCutiePieAlex]

Justin thank youu

[@LuketheCatholicGuy]

Simply Alexandra go into a degree in demand, to many people simply major in something that they like "Teaching" "Biology" please try to find something you like but also where people are needed for that particular job. I'll keep you in my prayers.

[@fionaosullivan3691]

Simply Alexandra I will pay for you

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

Franciscan University?

[@simplyCutiePieAlex]

Thank you all for your lovely words and prayers!

[@elizabethgzella8850]

Thank you, Father Mike, for another edifying video. May I ask you to speak more about the trap in seeking identity in work, or about finding purpose in life for those of us who may not have a vocation for either marriage or the religious life? I ask as someone in between careers, trying to figure out what to do next in life. The blessings of the coming Lord to you and your mission.

[@microbroadcast]

Elizabeth Gzella - likewise!

[@funnynickline]

Yes' Father Mike I am an agent, and I dedicate this to God amen. Laborer.

[@ianwilson1518]

I'm Calvinist, but I just love Father Mike's videos. This is some of the best career advice I've ever heard.

[@maxand.1462]

7:53 "get to work"....trying to work but, I cant stop watching your videos...

[@reggiemelonson3965]

Thanks, Fr. Mike. I am 64 years old and I needed to hear that.

[@petergarcia8225]

We are the tools of God. I like it...

[@realmantisknight]

You made more sense than a lot of the entrepreneurs out there that keep preaching about do what you love even if it's free. I like working. But this helps explain why I like work. Thank you.. This helps me out..and was an answer to a prayer.

[@anngomes4764]

Thank you father for your insightful thoughts on work.Work is not a drudgery especially when we offer it to God as worship.It takes away the pride that goes with it when we are successful .It takes away the mundaneness in it as it becomes a joyful sacrifice.God bless you father .

[@jeni8032]

Thank you father .. there were so many new points to ponder and so many corrections to be made in the way i think . Please do remember us all in your prayers so that we constantly try and get closer to God . Merry Christmas!!

[@stefanprins6360]

I always feel like this guy is about to cry when he talks. So filled with emotion. But super nice guy.

[@poem1dmp]

Very helpful. You makes it clear. You made me smile. You showed me purpose in a different way. A very much a blessing. God bless you

[@wayupduk]

This was amazing and exactly what I needed. Lately I'd been less interested in my work as I didn't want to idolise it and thought it didn't matter as only spending time with JC was what mattered and that I shouldn't worry so much. This has improved my passion for my work again. Thanks a million.

[@kapkoder4009]

Bruh... you just call Jesus Christ "JC"?

[@wayupduk]

@@kapkoder4009 You think that is too casual?

[@saulgood3755]

@@kapkoder4009 I still can't stand my current job and only enjoy the paycheck. I want more free time to study music.

[@richardreade2215]

Father Mike. You are Amazing! I needed this. Pray for me!

[@paulinekahn5225]

Love your humor and insights Father! You are a blessing! Thank you

[@UnratedAwesomeness]

8th grade: “It’s ok you don’t need to know just yet what our want to be” 9th grade: “Ok time to pick your courses for 10th grade that determine your 11th grade courses and subsequently your 12th grade and of course therefore your university degree and career”

[@matthewbrady9667]

So true

[@evergreen2238]

Actually, you do not have to decide now.I focused mostly on foreign languages and english in high school, thinking I was going into law. On a whim I took up a programing class online now I'm a sophomore programming major on the dean's list. Learning the logic and the rules in language has helped me work through a lot of projects. While it seems intimidating to switch to something you have little experience, you benifit more by being a well rounded person.

[@Eowyn3Pride]

I've been there! I didn't know, and I still don't know!😊 I took a year off then my mom encouraged me to attend College, I went, got my certificate and have been an Educational Assistant for 12+ years. Economy is slow right now, not so many jobs, but I know I am doing what God has developed my talents to do...in the moment.

[@mr.p8450]

WOW! Very inspiring. I'm feeling in a pause motion about work, and this message has really spoke to me. Thanks again father.

[@jc9303]

Thank you, Fr. Mike. I was in need of advice in regards to my career that I've been doing for the past seven years. I asked God for what HE wants and not what I want and I felt that your words here was His answer/guidance to most, if not all, questions I had.

[@jonnyfive5000]

This and earlier videos on this topic have been helpful for me leaving college and working and now married. Very different outlook and helpful inisght. Its so true that we can have what we do or how much money we make define our dignity or value as a person. When really there is dignity in all work and we work to live and for liesure. Making a living is a good life, with dignity and truly is a blessing.

[@swee435]

I think good job/vocation advice for someone that might think that their interest or chosen job might not involve Christ traditionally, you can find a way to use Christ in anything. If you’re interested in something that’s not exactly seminary, don’t be discouraged! You can always involve Christ in any way.

[@matthewsalvador9783]

I enjoy all kinds of work rather paid or not. It’s the feeling that I get knowing my body was made to do labors. Tough or not i have have faith god is there by me. I give thanks for the way he made me.

[@warrenburke5346]

Father Mike, you truly are a Blessing!!

[@Melissa-gn3dv]

A person shouldn't feel bad if they don't think their work is meaningful. If you get paid and you can punch out and have free time and not have to be stressed about work when your home, that's a good life too.

[@maryj7423]

Thank you Fr Mike! I really needed this!!! God bless you

[@The4Tifier]

I definitely needed to hear this now; especially as a recent graduate during COVID-19. Right now, the only steady job I have been able to get my hands on has been at a local Home Depot. I'm a Lot Associate part-time who's going to be soon transferred to the electrical department. At first, I felt pretty much robbed after going to school for so long and hoping to get a fulfilling, full-time job that pays at least living wage (with benefits) right after graduation. So for me to only be able to get part-time, minimum-wage, shift-based work for high-schoolers and students that also required me to have a connection... That got to me for awhile. But honestly, after awhile, the work did become rather fulfilling, and I found myself enjoying my leisurely time a lot more and appreciating the money I earned because I worked hard and well to get every penny of my pay. Honestly, if I never had to worry about money, and could live on my own without having to live from paycheck to paycheck, I would probably keep the job for a long time. Hopefully once the pandemic is over I will be able to find a steady full-time job that can help me live on my own. Otherwise, I might look at the Army for some work.

[@kj-my7se]

It could always be much worse.

[@jonathangoodwin646]

God is keep me so many blessings. My career is over I work for 44 years .now I am on fixed income I Social security .and Pension . I have so much time on my hands one of the things I do In the morning It's doing the rosary apostles creed. It's not free time once you retire sometimes god gives you something else to do.

[@Paul-bd7fe]

Capital G my friend

[@nikitachirich7985]

I was souring all day havent worked good for days. Belphegor got me under his foot., but Father Schmidt , you know... you got me father. I now connected how i wouldnt be right in Christ if i didnt work hard and kicked sloth aside. For as unleasant it may be to call 100 people a day and try to sell them something day in day out. It helps their business grow, helps my company feed thousands of families and most importantly it lets me live right in Christ and even imitate God the creator in dignity. God bless. and thank you

[@mikhailnekrasov8457]

Father Mike, I’ve been doing a random act of kindness every day of December, and I’ve received an award from my college for doing so, however despite doing this out of what I thought was selflessness, I still feel pride. I understand that God wants me to do something that I will love as a career and that the profession I choose must bring love to others. Yet I still feel pride of myself for spreading love and doing hard work? How do I make the work that I do pure in the eyes of God and myself? Thank you, the video as always was exceptional!

[@LuketheCatholicGuy]

Be a good Christian example through your job no matter what it is

[@erenjinchuriki]

Ask for the Lord to change your heart. We can’t be good with our efforts alone, go back to the Lord and ask :)

[@katesomething1701]

By remembering your ability to do said work comes from God and your desire to spread love is from God and even that you have faith in God is a gift from Him There is a difference between satisfaction from a job well done especially if it was a struggle for you and feeling boastful .

[@MozwGamer]

God bless your Father Mike.

[@TowingServiceMaster]

Thank you Padre! God bless

[@briankelly85]

Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it...

[@christophermackness4885]

You're awesome Fr. Mike! I really appreciate all you do! Lots of great advice. I personally believe however, that your work should be what you love, and spending your time doing a job you dislike- even if it gets you paid and may be offered as a sacrifice/worship to God, I personally don't think you should be doing it. So much of life is spent at work- so it should be something we love to do. That is my personal opinion, and thank you for yours Fr. Mike. This is one of the VERY FEW things I disagree with you on.

[@moniabonkoungou6774]

Needed to hear this! thank you!

[@janetandrews1306]

Great explanation Father Mike!

[@scotttape1418]

This was something that I was having trouble with in the last 12 months. I am currently a college student and it took me forever to decide that and I have switched my major already within my first semester and now I am thinking of changing it again, going to a different school, or even quitting college altogether. I have a lot of interests and I am so fixated on trying to pursue the career that is perfect for me. This talk really helped me understand what my parents were telling me before when they said, "You don't have to love your job or try to fit in to the perfect one." I still feel jittery about the discussion and am uncomfortable with my sense of work ethic and determination as well as commitment to a specific field. This video definitely helped even though I am still unsure if I should keep going (I am an accounting and finance major btw) because my grades are terrible and I have an idea of succeeding elsewhere. Maybe that is just part of my ego that I need to overcome.

[@surajgaikwad2973]

Awesome ! You are one of the divine Jesus I encountered. ThNks a lot father. Regards from Connecticut, US :-)

[@mikes4432]

Thankyou father mike you are Changing my life I hope I get to meet you one day to shake your hand x

[@marisolquiroz3211]

Praying for you and your vocation. God will keep you strong in your faith. Thank you for your words.

[@angieacostar9420]

Hope you're enjoying your special day Fr. Mike, I wish you many many more full of blessings!!! Happy birthday!!! 🎂

[@petergarcia8225]

Work is to strengthen and live a full life for him...

[@tessl6750]

I haven't been a college student for 9 years... But this hit me hard and I sincerely appreciate the message

[@annsollia1893]

This came really in the right time to me. I've been struggling for a long time now doing jobs on and off but i really know in my heart what I want to do and I'm just too scared to try and figure things out. Thanks therefore for this advice. Even that 'you do you' taken in a good way sounded right. God bless:)

[@kennethmartinez3685]

Definitely one of the best, if not the best, perspectives I’ve heard on work.

[@JillAccountPrimary]

Happy, Happy Birthday Father Mike!🎂

[@christinesellers7155]

I love Father Mike! He always offers such great perspective!

[@truegirl2anna]

I feel like God put this video in my path at the absolute best timing. Oh my goodness...

[@LuketheCatholicGuy]

Fr Mike never disappoints

[@user-tc2ww7pq4f]

I've been very embarrassed because I'm 30 years old and I don't have a job, and pressure that a woman won't like me and marry me if I don't have the correct job. Some other catholic girl deleted me on a dating site because I told her I live with my parents right now. I mean she doesn't know what my life is like, I'm trying to better myself, now covid makes it hard to get a job. Please pray for me not to be bitter towards that other catholic girl.

[@microbroadcast]

That was really good advice, very encouraging! I never thought of my work as worship! Thank you for posting!

[@lexikeithsanjose]

Thank you Father Mike! This is something I needed to hear. God Bless!

[@betotayako239]

I end up searching for some advices on how i will survive about being jobless many thanks to you Father Mike it's my first time to saw your videos, here's the thing im originally from Philippines and been offered a good job here in Dubai but apparently after 6 years my Company shut down and closed so i need to find new job but why it is even though i already had enough experience it takes one and a half year to find new one I've been rejected so many times, it really breaks my heart sometimes i feel like i wanna give up i keep on asking with myself where did i went wrong all I want is just a simple job to be able to help and sustain my parents my family back home in Philippines but this kind of situation makes me really feel so down.. really really down.. sometimes all i want to do is to cry..

[@dianajanna7228]

I love you. I’ll pray for you father. Your videos have been so eye opening because they are leading me closer to the LORD I’m 18 years old. Happy New Years