Ask Father Mike Live!

[@jbell4574]

[TIMESTAMPS] 0:00 Fr. Mike introduces himself, explains how the Q&A system works (stuff about, live chat, questions sent in previously, etc.) - 1:17 How tall is Fr. Mike? 2:28 On watching recorded Mass during this time 4:00 On the hunger for the Eucharist 9:26 On quarantine weddings and the renewal of vows - 11:15 On ghosts, spirits, demons, and our embodied souls 13:42 On accurate portrayals of the Last Supper 14:45 When did Fr. Mike know with full certainty that he was called to be a priest? (AKA “The Saga of What-Do-I-Do”, where he talks about discernment and the everyday steps he took to figure it out ) 22:54 What languages does Fr. Mike know/understand? - 23:48 On sibling conflict, and anger, and Fr. Mike’s own experiences regarding these 27:05 On whether pork is allowed and other Old Testament laws (kingdom vs moral law) 30:24 Did Fr. Mike choose to work at a university campus? 31:20 Explaining the C.S. Lewis Trilemma (Lord, Liar, or Lunatic?) 35:32 On daily rosaries 37:33 On praying while doing something else at the same time - 39:37 On organ donation 40:07 Is Fr. Mike part of an order, and if not would he consider one? 41:56 On Catholics attending Orthodox masses and the validity of their sacraments 43:56 Who is a saint that Fr. Mike wants more people to know about? 47:09 On Bible book/verses that Fr. Mike loves - 50:10 What is Fr. Mike’s favorite food? 51:18 On the morality of killing spiders 52:06 On priests wearing rings 53:05 On the difficulties of priesthood - 54:41 On where to start with reading the Bible 56:45 Has Fr. Mike ever attended a Melkite or Maronite rite? 57:10 On all we need in our faith 57:52 What is Fr. Mike’s favorite color? 57:58 What is Fr. Mike’s favorite icon? 58:58 Advice for those on the road to priesthood - 59:22 Does Fr. Mike play video games? 59:57 What are Fr. Mike's best IRONMAN times? 1:00:15 Does Fr. Mike dislike snakes or spiders more? 1:00:20 On bitmoji - 1:00:38 On the Charismatic Movement and devotions 1:02:13 On piracy - 1:02:34 How we can pray for Fr. Mike 1:04:04 Announcement about Fr. Mark Mary Q&A - 1:05:07 My question wasn't answered?! 1:05:45 Closing Prayer _____ Hey everyone! Here are some timestamps I made based on the questions and topics that Fr. Mike addresses. If you see this, I'd love it if you could pray for me regarding my life's direction and projects that I'm working on. I'll be praying for you too!

[@007Agica]

thank you so much! I'm praying for you!

[@jbell4574]

Thanks to both of you! I hope it was helpful. Praying for you too

[@kalualauber1921]

Definitely praying for you and thank you!

[@clemleg123]

God bless you and guide you where you ought to go J

[@rachelkingsley668]

Thank you that’s extremely helpful. God bless you 🙏🏻

[@amaiers4861]

I'm so grateful that God called you to the priesthood because you've inspired me so much in my faith and I've learned so much from you. God Bless!

[@noradsouza3673]

Oh, God, why your mouth goes so fast?Otherwise I would love your teaching. i too hate snakes because once a cobra has bitten me.

[@russellfernandes3980]

I’m so grateful for your videos. It’s life changing for me.

[@shiranijayatilaka8150]

We Catholics do not believe in the "Rapture father Mike can you please explain the following verses in the Bible regarding the Rapture. 1Thes 4 13 to 18, John 14 1 to 3, and 1 corin 15 51 to 54 what do these Verses refer to ? Helen Jayatilaka

[@cbumgmtinc7864]

God will make a way for you. Because I pray and He listens to me. Amen.

[@barbarakay390]

Prayers for you Fr. Mike! Thank you! ✝️🙏❤️

[@nw24153ns]

I've witnessed multiple surgeons who on a regular practice pray before, during and after surgeries. One petite general surgeon i worked with was Jamaican and with her accent I had to listen very carefully. Sometimes she would be praying and talking with Jesus, sometimes she would talk to herself and sometimes she would be asking for an instrument. I absolutely loved working with her as she was humble and thankful and knows God is the Ultimate Healer! She hasn't had an easy life but still she is filled with the Holy Spirit. I was an OR RN with 35 years service in a hospital.

[@nunej5855]

Love your sharing. I have 5 nurses in my family. God bless you!!!😊❤️🙏

[@katherinekuhn9765]

Thank you for becoming a priest! We need more like you in the church. You have a huge, HEAVENLY smile & wonderful enthusiasm. May God give you all you need to continue this very important call on your life.

[@uldhibierman9962]

God bless u and your wonderful mission

[@sebastianjosephsilva8482]

your progmme inspires and nourishes me everyday dont know what i would be without theis source from you

[@luzfernandez-aviles6365]

God bless you Fr. Mike.

[@nataliyabeley500]

I’m also from Ukraine and I’m Greek Catholic, so I just recently learned that our church is united to Rome! I fell in love with Catholic Church and so happy to find out that I’m Catholic and always was 🙌❤️🌸

[@michaelszilagyi4529]

Yes, there are the orthodox and than there are the eastern rites of the catholic church. He could've done a better job explaining that. Orthodox are the ones that are not in full union with the Church, but if the parish ends with "something catholic", like byzantine, ruthenian, etc, they are in full communion

[@nataliyabeley500]

Michael Szilagyi we have to do research on things like that, because I learned it with my catholic priest (he didn’t know ether) He spoke to Greek Catholic priests and found out that they are in union with Rome 🙏

[@rosemarieobrien4800]

Praise, honor, and glory be to the Lord Jesus Christ for calling you to the priesthood that he has established! And you have embraced it!!! Wow, what a gift embracing what a gift thank you thank you for the gift of your Priesthood in Jesus Christ ! Amen and amen:) 🎉 thank you for the mic, thank you for embracing the gift of the priesthood and Jesus Christ, which he gave you! Hallelujah! Rosemarie ❤❤❤😅

[@chicomacdonald7843]

God has truly blessed you as a teacher

[@cbumgmtinc7864]

Praying for you Father Mike

[@meandmysis2779]

Thank you Father Mike for your inspiring words. I have learned so much. I am not Catholic (yet) but after listening to 'the Bible in a year' podcast many times through 'the Hallow app' and many of the prayers and Novenas my heart is drawn to the faith. I pray the Rosary often, especially when I am frustrated with trials in my life and I find myself relaxing from my frustration. Thank you for being a beautiful Priest.

[@aidaraquelsoto9938]

AFTER one becomes divorced, can I still be a good catholic under God’s laws???

[@meandmysis2779]

@@aidaraquelsoto9938 I don't know. Maybe. I remarried after my divorce and now that I am widowed I choose to remain so. My 1st marriage was a mistake. My new husband was the man our Father had intended. It was right in all aspects. We followed the chain of hierarchy, God first, each other second and all others afterwards. I am not Catholic. I would like to be but the nearest parish is 18 miles away. For the time being, I will suffice with online learning. Good luck finding your answer. God bless.

[@_eemjee_]

​@@aidaraquelsoto9938yes of course ❤ God's love and mercy is greater that divorce. you can try to go to Confession or talk to your Parish Priest for guidance 😊

[@lizpuett5777]

I trust that God will lead me to the next right step ❤

[@erlindapetriello5317]

Thank you fr.mike..originally From Philippines 🇵🇭 💖

[@edwardweaver1467]

BLESS me father, for I have sinned too much

[@simplylyzzie4210]

ok I think it is safe to say that we need more of these :)

[@cathleencaratan3373]

@SimplyLyzzie I agree!

[@CatherineKoziatek]

I appreciate your realness, vulnerability, enthusiasm and sense of humor and taking the time to answer questions the best you can within a limited time frame.

[@janiceford8795]

Enjoyed! Enjoyed! Enjoyed!

[@MariaTorres-kg8xf]

" 2really Love is taking chances B it learned us in many splendor💛&bright in the LORD GODs kingdom "

[@donaldnazareth3533]

Listening from Thessaloniki Greece God Bless

[@williambhurst865]

Amen

[@maryannfelice7705]

your parents are probably without doubt very proud of you

[@mariamarquez7417]

His parents must be very very proud without a doubt I'm a parent too, my daughter is a Lector in church since grade 10 up to the present and now she's 26 and a Registered Nurse and I'm extremely proud To God be the glory 🙏

[@diannaflorestrueba3791]

Father Mike, This is a very IMPORTANT QUESTION/ PETITION.- HOW TO MAKE A PERFECT CONFESSION!!!

[@jorgemarroquin4903]

I’m from Harrisburg Pa. Father Mike! Thank you for everything ..my soul is healing your wisdom encourages me to continue .

[@barbarawalsh2875]

It was so worth it every single minute.

[@norapoulter5920]

Thank you Father Mike because through your podcast I've come to learn and understand the word of God better. Every day I listen or read it a little more discernment I get, praise The Lord! I'm very grateful to you.

[@ISAE81657]

You are so amazing, thank you for being.a priest. We need more priests like you!

[@Hope-fj4ep]

Fr Mike, one of your homilies from the quarantine inspired a graduation speech I’m giving for my public high school graduation :) You probably don’t have time to read comments, but if you ever see this I’d love to send you the video when it comes out! Anyways, God bless & thanks so much :)

[@Hope-fj4ep]

Oh haha I just heard the part about how you don’t really read comments 😂 totally understandable of course!

[@melindacruz2805]

Dear Hope. Congratulations on your graduation.. I would love to hear your speech on your graduation. Will you be posting your speech on KZbin? God Bless you! 🙏

[@mbkierqw]

@@Hope-fj4ep what a beautiful name; I'm sure it suits you well and could be used to describe you as well. I've no doubt you'll be bringing/sharing the Theological virtue of 'Hope' with everyone you meet. Congratulations on your graduation!

[@clara-ln2gm]

@PowerTime88 com the Bible says that the first miracle Jesus has ever done (the one with the wine at the Canaan wedding) was because of Mary repeatedly asking him to do it for the guests. So i suppose this is a proof that the Scripture allows praying to saints. And in the end, why not pray to them? They are closer to God than us, and it's just as if we were asking a friend to pray for us.

[@jayh6431]

Thank you for an inspiring evening, Fr Mike. Your honesty, wisdom and humility are such an inspiration to me!

[@Dom_the_Bomb]

Same!

[@alexaustin4847]

What does the church teach about tattoos

[@alexaustin4847]

I like the gospel of John best. He is also my confirmation Saint

[@ryanmccormick7088]

I need to stop here, but I look forward to seeing your tonight 😃

[@d5Acierto]

We always pray for you, Fr Mike, to be strong against temptation and to remain faithful to your vocation. You're always an inspiration to our whole family.

[@beverlyhanlon8526]

Love 💕 you

[@johannesbrahms7414]

Father Mike, You are the best "BULL'S EYE Preacher" , and, Confessor, on You Tube channels, and, certainly anywhere! You are God-centered, you anchor and then, channel, your explanations through the Catechism. You are a "top" Tutor. This is something so needed to help those of us----ALL---- of us born not knowing, so that we can get to know, and, FEEL, God, and then be able to "troubleshoot", and, fight back, those who are out to confuse us, and to evaporate faith in the One, True God in us and others---- the soldiets of the "evil one" who are, lethally, everywhere!!!!+

[@ruthlalama3360]

I thank the lord for your life and all the gifts he has given you. I am from Ecuador, South America. muchos saludos

[@MariaTorres-kg8xf]

BLESSINGS in the morning👑💋⭐

[@kaylachurch3510]

Thank you so much Father Mike for opening yourself up to be used by God. I listen to you everyday and you have helped me in my faith and to become a better person. Praying for you! ❤

[@RocknRoRose]

I don't know if I have any questions anymore. Thank you for doing this for others. God bless.

[@terryasmus3925]

Thank you Father Mike from Arlington, Texas

[@terryasmus3925]

Please take off the live it's 3/9/2021 & this was live May 18, 2020!!

[@cbumgmtinc7864]

Thank you for the love and commitment you are to all of us and our Catholic Faith

[@joealva136]

Always greatful for your time Fr. Mike. You bring a smile to my face every single time. There's something about you, Fr. Dave Swantek, and Bishop Baron that deep inside get to me. That deep inside I know I'm getting what God wants to tell me through you guys! Sometimes there's static in our environment that distracts us and we can't hear him... But then... Boom! There you go delivering a message that somehow applies to me. Sometimes too close that is "freaky"... Lol 🤦 It's amazing how that works if you pay attention. 😉 God bless you all 🙏

[@monkeycmonkeydeux9983]

Thank you! As a wife, mother, daughter & recent cancer survivor, your videos have brought so much to my mornings & allowed me to return to daily prayer. God bless you. Keep up the good fight! 🙏🏻💕

[@bellamayetheparanormalinve9150]

Father Mike please lets do this again!!! Would love to hear about your mom and dad! God bless❤️🙏

[@MaamShannellePea]

Father Mike, I am from Philippines 🇵🇭 and I have been following you since 2018. You have been a great life and faith coach for me. Thank you so much!

[@kbee6078]

Father Mike, I have learned so much from you. Thank you.

[@patriciarodgers4658]

Fr. Mike.... I love your LONG answers. God has blessed you richly, and all of us as well, through your obedience and surrender to His call on your life.

[@ansacha1]

Lovely conversation, Fr Mike. Do post a separate video about your conversation with your girlfriend when you decided to enter the seminary. It would be very helpful. Thank you. God bless you 🙏.

[@jerryvelasquez7898]

Fr. Mike; My family has disowned me because of a mistake I made not directly against them. I hid something from the family for a long time and when I decided to be honest about myself, it was too much for them and I've been disowned ever since. I wasn't expecting them to accept the behavior, that's not right. But I was surprised when I was totally rejected. I'm looking for a podcast from you on family relationship that could help us all understand that family is one of the most important things in life.

[@donnamessina1703]

You have taught me so much at soon to be 67

[@HawaiianTigerlily]

Thank you, Father, from Hawaii. Priests are so important right now. I am praying for all the holy orders, Pope Francis and our POTUS right now. Thanks for shining your faith...you are a blessing in my life.

[@williamstanley4428]

In Hawaii too! Praying that we are able to safely return to Mass in the near future. God bless.

[@almiramollanida9528]

Thanks, Fr. Mike for mentioning the Philippines. Hoping that You can also visit our country.

[@erlindaestrellado8184]

Thank You Lord For All The Blessings Amen JMJ Thank You Fr Mike Spiritually Inspiring To Listen To Your Spiritual Talk God Bless You Amen JMJ

[@davidschroeder8187]

Great! Very funny and inspirational.

[@theclapaolini4322]

Fr. Mike you are so open and sincere it's no wonder you are tuned into with huge numbers . All of you priests on KZbin are excellent WE ARE SO BLESSED HAPPY ADVENT

[@kimreese1670]

Fr. Mike, thank you so much for all you do. I'm so grateful for you. We need more Priest like you in the Church!! You inspired me and me so much in my faith. Your enthusiasm and sennce of humor are so wonderful 👍👌 Praying for you always. God bless 🙏✝️

[@rosemarywalker6171]

Thank you father Mike and god bless you in the wonderful work you do.Please pray for me,I am in severe nerve pain and I also have COPD,may god bless you always,thank you.

[@lindagal4595]

You are none ego, none judgemental and kind and ppl need this. Thanks for this!

[@MrsAngloOrtho]

A story about praying the rosary distractedly: I heard that my grandmother died yesterday, in the middle of my workday (which also includes homeschooling my kid during this lockdown). I put on the Ascension Presents rosary video and let it play in my headphones in the background while I worked and parented. It brought me so much peace. I didn't have the ability to choose to disappear for 20 minutes, so I did what I could, and it was an amazing help.

[@BitsyBee]

Agreed! This was encouraging. My commute is about the only consistent time I sit still long enough to pray the Rosary, so....distracted, but done.

[@Sarah-fm6ll]

I love long answers

[@anasoler7330]

Fr. Mike you truly have a gift for all, but especially young people. They are so hungry for the Gospel they just don’t know it. God Bless, and may Our Blessed Mother continue to intercede for you!

[@Littlemermaid17]

Father Mike is the best 💪🏼💜✝️

[@signlanguage7624]

I want to trust God with all my heart so much like you do father Mike. Your truly an inspiration to us all. Thank you for your help.

[@QueenyKay]

I have a similar problem. Trusting God fully and accepting His will knowing that His will for my life ( even though I may not understand His decisions at the time) is still better than anything I could ever plan. Try the Litany of trust. I've been praying it everyday for the past 2 weeks so that my Trust and Faith in the One who knows everything and has insight on everything may grow.

[@signlanguage7624]

QueenyKay I’m do that thanks 🙏

[@ellenpalmer8207]

I had my granddaughter listen to when Father said, “ I didn’t like to go to Catholic school, I didn’t like to go to Mass,” several times. Obviously his parents to did not say, “ok don’t go to Mass.” thank you to Father’s parents for persistence,.

[@sarahbraga2747]

Thank you for sharing. Interesting questions and answers. Learning something new everyday about our beautiful faith. I’m also petrified of snakes!😬 God Bless!!

[@li_2xdragon]

Father Mike is so awesome!

[@AHouseDivided1998]

3 years later and I still love watching your masses and listening to your videos. You were there for me when the churches were closed to us and I feel strongly connected to you as a priest. I’m back going to mass in church regularly but Father Mike is still my pastor!

[@sandrarunnelscronin5812]

Great honest answer concerning your vocation.😊🙏🏻

[@claudiaorabone9157]

No mention of purgatory..Thank you for whst u gave us..Yes a narrow path..I am striving..

[@selitanamwinga7149]

Saint Mary of Egypt inspires me. I recently learned of her. I look up to her to remain chaste.

[@scarlet020100]

I really had a hunger for the Eucharist but have been "filling up" on good homilies on line and Catholic videos like this one.

[@joycejackson9818]

hi father Mike I guess I'm a year late at seeing this I didn't even know this existed . I love watching all of your videos . I love watching Mass on Sundays also more often than not you make me cry . you are such a blessing to everyone . Thank you so much for doing the Bible in the year !!!! I am now on my second trip around the sun with it😊I am now on my second trip around the sun with it Me and my husband have never agreed about religion never . The Lord works in mysterious ways because he wanted to listen to it this year . .so we are listening to it together . I can see him growing so much Spiritually I cannot believe it . We even have discussions after listening to you read the Bible . Father Mike I love you and I can't even begin to express the Ways in which the Bible in the year has changed my life it is Absolutely so awesome !!! Now not only is it changing my life more but it's also changing my husband's life and our life together . Father Mike I can't thank you enough for taking on the challenge to do the Bible in the air podcast !!! Thank you is that you Is such a small word to the feelings I have of gratitude for you . I've also been praying for you all this time and Ascension and Jeff cavins thank you so much !!!!! I love you all and all the Bible in the year Community also . I can't wait to hear you tomorrow father Mike . And I'll be praying for you please pray for me .

[@christinasteiger388]

Just seeing this now. I'm dealing with severe worsening of neurological illness, and frequently I cannot watch mass until quite late in the day on Sunday, so I am grateful for it at whatever time my body lets me watch it. And watching on my phone so that I can stay in a position which is easier for my body has been really helpful.

[@rosemarywalker6171]

Sorry to hear about your severe pain,I also suffer from similar illness,may god bless you and heal you.

[@oooxxx967]

Superb in the round presentation. A tour de force. Thank you.

[@vdy9]

Fr answering a qt .. said that to stay on good course by staying in the ship of Christianity..... . reminded me ... staying in Noah's ark to stay safe. ... so the Noah's ark of today is the Church. Thanks Fr Mike 🙏 PS: I hate / fear snakes too. Trying to find a country to move to ... where there r no snakes and mild warm weather at same time.... maybe that exists only in Heaven !!

[@Sarah-fm6ll]

You are amazing

[@RF-bc4ij]

Thank you for your time and big heart!

[@deborahkeane6404]

I’m so happy I accidentally found this. I have been watching your masses on Sunday with my husband. Thank you thank you thank you for your priesthood. God bless you father and I will pray for your special intention

[@C-ip2sq]

I never thought I'd hear a priest say "y'all" and "FYI" in a million years! Father Mike, you made my day! 😂

[@patricialacroix1645]

I like what you are saying, and please slow down I like listening to you!

[@eunicegabrielle5949]

You’re the best Fr Mike, always enjoy your homilies and videos! You’re seriously a blessing to all of us.

[@jesuslovesyou2024]

Thank you for putting light into the world. May your purity of love for God radiate like ripples and touch more and more lives so that we can all reach him too.

[@sarahliscano2011]

Hello Father Mike. I don’t know how I started listening to you. It was a regular day as I was getting to go to work. One of your videos started playing. It’s been two months now. I feel that this was the right time . I feel that our dear Lord put you in my life. You explain things in a very easy way. Every time you talk about the Bible makes go to read about it over again. Thank you Lord for sending Father Mike to help us!

[@rebeccaharrah7827]

Father Mike you are amazing. I'll be praying for you I pray for all holy priests

[@claudegonzaga1076]

Thank you Father for sharing. Aida Gonzaga From the Philippines- i listen to you in Bible in a Year and this is the second year i'm doing it. Thank you for that! Thanks for praying for us who listen to you and know that in the Divine Will, I pray for you too🙏🙏🙏. God sustain you in all you do!

[@barbarawalsh2875]

I ordered your book on confession that you wrote with father Josh. At the same time I also ordered the spiritual exercises of Saint Ignatius. I am amazed. I was amazed when I got to that point in the confession, where they talk like you talk about, saying Ignatius and I’m thinking I got the book right here. It’s my next read after I finish confession. Thank you so much.

[@margaretgriffin1873]

Listening from Cork Ireland

[@soniamartinez9157]

Father, I really appreciate how real you are and how you explain things. I never understood things leaving church, but u explain so well and we are thankful.

[@rachelr624]

It is really very good to be praying the rosary every day and the Divine Mercy chaplet God bless 🙏🙏

[@pattygarcia442]

Love my 25 min work drive! Its give me the chance to listen to you... You are too funny so glad you have that beautiful Sense of humor.. Whis I could attend 1 of your masses, but I'm in TEXAS. 😔 Have a blessed day and please pray for my family 😘

[@patricialacroix1645]

I really like listening to you , it’s as if the Holy Spirit is speaking through you I really like what you are saying good

[@lydiapereira1942]

Thank you Fr Mike God Bless

[@jocelynebolt1131]

Fr. Mike, I Enjoy listening and seriously learning more. Please Do Not refer to people "who are crazy" (" cause they believe they are the Lord"), because That Wording Offends People who Face and Suffer mental illness temporarily or permanently. I realize you didn't mean 'anything by using this phrase', a reminder!

[@arnelmadrazo8123]

Please pray for the healing of my wife, Father Mike.

[@marconeevaristoaraujopaima710]

From Brazil. Thanks, Father. You're amazing!

[@stephenwilkinson6657]

Love your show and guidence

[@dawnfinken4616]

Father Mike you have truly changed my families lives with the Bible in a Year and all of your youtube videos. I currently teach Faith Formation for 5th graders and have had them watch some of your videos because they relate with you so well and you get the point across in a way that they can understand. Thank You and God Bless and as you always say I'm praying for you please pray for me! Much Love and Blessings

[@margokupelian344]

My nephew who lives in Lebanon is a surgeon. He is a profound believer and he prays before every surgery. One day he was about to do a mastectomy and the patient had just been given the anesthesia, when she saw Jesus behind my nephew holding his hands to help him do the surgery.

[@franciscaibarra235]

New guest here .. I’m so grateful I came across your page 👏👏. Love it .

[@cheraybisaya]

Thanks God for calling you Fr. you're one of the priests I follow here in YT and kept following as I learned so much about my beautiful faith!

[@JesusIsLove2512]

Praise the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 Mother Mary Pray For Us 🙏

[@xtremelyr4nd0m]

Thank God for the bit about discernment. I wish I'd heard this months ago - maybe even years ago. But you've saved me so many more weeks of needless anxiety.

[@ema9770]

When this was live it was 2 AM here so I obviously couldn't watch but I really like this type of thing and would appreciate if you did it again sometime. Greetings from Croatia!

[@prairiete]

It was 4 am for me. I put an alarm. It didn't ring. I missed the live by 11 minutes...