Attn: Moms and Dads: You Don't Need to be Perfect to Get Your Kids to Heaven

Calling all Moms and Dads! You might feel discouraged or frustrated as you parent and seek to keep your kids close to Christ.
Today, Fr. Mike wants to share a word of encouragement with you! "Moms (and Dads), you're doing a great job!"
You don't need to be perfect to get your kids to heaven. You must keep showing up and loving, and let God do the rest!
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[@BethLucas-tv6ds]

Father Mike! Hi!! I'm the woman that asked this question, and I am so thankful for this video! God bless you and thank you! Beth Lucas (Mom of 4 and yes, that was my husband, Shawn, next to me!).

[@KimJaquillard]

He always gets the question behind the question! So good, right?!

[@rebelnrocker]

God bless you Beth! ❤

[@kaydvo3189]

Fr. Mike, you don't know how much I needed to hear this at this moment. I feel that the Lord led me to this video. Thank you so much!

[@MsTupton]

Thanks, I needed this today. Of my 7 kids, my oldest left the church and hasnt talked to me in a year. My 2nd left the church but still talks to me. My remaining kids are still in the church and are still part of my life. I love and pray for them all. God loves them more than me. I have to trust him.

[@Mimi-ys9it]

I left my parents and the church when I was in my mid 20's. I left my husband and child. I went to live the life I thought I wanted. My mother never stopped praying for me. After about a year, I was able to see how I had it all and lost it all, but I asked God to help me. I went back to my parents and apologized, my husband took me back, my son didn't seem affected by it. He's now in his 20's and he's a wonderful son. My husband and I got married in the Catholic church soon after getting back together, and my faith has increased immensely with the help of God. My mother never stopped praying, and God heard her prayers. It's all on God's time, not ours. Visit the blessed sacrament often and pray the rosary daily. God bless! 🙏

[@MsMinnaS]

@@Mimi-ys9it Thank you for sharing your story. It's encouraging to hear ways in which God continues to work in our lives for our good, to bring us back to him, even when we've made mistakes.

[@i.b.640]

We weren't 7 siblings, but still more than anyone else around. Sometimes the eldest just needs some time away from the family to find out who they are without all their duties and burdens we so easily put on the eldest without reflecting. Don't stop praying, try to reflect were the family constellation might have felt unfair or hurtful to the eldest. In our family everything turned out fine.

[@jesusworksbro4Life]

Jesus loves you and is with you

[@Romyshaww]

@@Mimi-ys9it❤️🙏🏻

[@retrorenegade1967]

I'm a Catholic convert and a new mother to a one month old baby girl. My husband isn't Catholic so all the responsibility of instructing her in faith & morals is on me. For some reason since I've gotten pregnant, my faith has been waning and I'm having some doubts. Please pray for us ❤

[@meihui7767]

Prayers! You might want to listen to Fr. Mike’s Bible in a Year?

[@hannahhensley8497]

Prayers for you. My faith (protestant) was heavily deconstructed after my first baby and it was so painful. Find something that helps you cling to Jesus. Lean on your mother!!!

[@joannawhite1441]

Meet other young families at your church. We started a young families ministry at our church and we just meet up every few months. Now that my oldest two are in catholic school I’ve gotten involved there and met many more families who attend church. I’ve also started to attend a Walking with Purpose group and met very wise women with older children there. If I have what to me is an overly negative thought I say a Hail Mary to help refocus and recenter myself.

[@JaneanEnglesby]

Yes, find other young moms to share your faith with and support each other. I went to coffee hours and asked strangers to go to a monthly Ladies Night Out l organized and joined a mother/baby group at church. Now all our friends are Catholic families from those activities

[@candice44441]

I got you I’m a Catholic mom and husband is a non believer, my biggest mistake was not taking my child to church earlier I would say keep up your faith and teach it early

[@margaretbillings85]

Thank you for this Fr Mike. I am a single mother to an 18 year old with autism and ocd. It is so hard to take care of him. He has dropped out of high school and won’t let others help him. I could use everyone’s prayers. Thank you.

[@meihui7767]

Prayers

[@Georgeanne17]

Prayers for you dear.

[@maryoary3195]

Prayed for you!

[@Sandra-faith]

You're not alone in this ❤

[@jesusworksbro4Life]

Jesus loves you and is with yiy

[@lorenzolozzigallo2589]

I remember as a kid fighting with my stepfather (who had just threatened to kill me and had jumped on me), I went out of his home and slept in the street; my mom chased me - to blame me for going away instead of accepting it. My mother isn’t Christian so she has no love for anyone but herself. My stepfather isn’t a Christian either. Now they wonder why their children (even my half-brother who’s his real son) don’t want to have a relationship with either of them. I’m the closest one to them, as I still regard it as my duty to help them and pray for them in their old age. I can’t forget what they did, but I managed to forgive them as this was weighing me down. Thanks the them, I converted - I’m just glad I turned out to be different 🙏🏻 all glory to God Our Father in Heaven and to the Holy Mother of God, the only mother who has never let me down.

[@maryoary3195]

PRAISE GOD good job!

[@mariechong9109]

Lord, I pray for all parents, they do their best, and let You do the rest

[@ssllylawrence618]

Getting your kids to heaven is the easy bit. I struggle with getting the little angels out of bed and into school. That's why I pray. Every morning.

[@jesusworksbro4Life]

Jesus loves you and is with you

[@kellyl8425]

I feel like I spent the childhood years (including teens) talking to my kids about God. Now I spend my time talking to God about my adult children ! 😇

[@hannahhensley8497]

I love this!!!

[@ssllylawrence618]

We feel your pain.

[@jesusworksbro4Life]

Jesus loves you and is with you

[@pamlaw5959]

I was blessed with two wonderful, loving, kind parents. As a friend told me after spending the night ( with no TV in sight) 😄 She said on leaving and hugging me, your parents really like you. I said of course they love me. She said yes but they like you and want to do things with you and take you places and play games before bed and pray with you. I was amazed. To me at 11 it was normal, we were Catholic, we went to mass, and we prayed together. I then knew not everyone had the life I had.

[@AlexanderBrown77]

✝️🩸1 Thessalonians 4 KJV 🎺⛅️ 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. Ephesians 1 KJV 🩸 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 1 Peter 1 KJV 🩸 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

[@jesusworksbro4Life]

Jesus loves you and is with you

[@berniecelee5062]

Pam : you are very fortunate to have faithful parents who knew what their biggest mission in life was ….be a role model for you. I was very fortunate to secure a scholarship to all girls Catholic high school run by nuns. The nuns required I attend religion classes since it was a required course. I was not RC and I didn’t have to be since the school accepted public funding ….but I had to score very well in the exams in order to gain entrance. I was alone in the classroom when my peers attended weekly mass at the chapel so one day I asked can I attend ? They said yes, but I cannot receive communion but I can go up to the priest and get blessings. That was my introduction to the gospel and the RC faith. Fast forward , years later I still attended RC masses while at university and before I got married, I asked to be converted to RC faith by choice. One of THE BEST decisions I made…. One of the best gift I can give my children , is to introduce them to our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I told them HE is the only place to go for BIG BIG decisions in life ….He knows your heart and He knows what is best for you …. Me, I know many things but I do not know everything and therefore when I am stomped ….you go to God. One of my adult child is back at mass and he and his wife are opening up their lives to live in LIGHT of Jesus. I never stopped praying for them to reconnect again to their faith . We love our children and we also LIKE our children …we still vacation together and they drop in to help out when we have a bad snow fall. Having faithful loving parents is THE best kind of parents who will teach their children to live with God’s Love too. You are Blessed !

[@megamaze00]

I’m a stay at home mom and I homeschool my four boys. I’m very introverted and I get irritated when there’s too much noise and chaos (I assume giving me 4 rammy boys is a reflection of God’s sense of humor..) I truly, truly believe that I could be doing a lot better and I beg God to give me strength and wisdom frequently… but every day I find a new way to fail. Please pray for me that I can actually become the mom God wants me to be.

[@smashly87]

I normally don’t reply directly to anyone, but I just wanted to let you know you are not alone! I have 3 boys currently (agreed that God has a sense of humor) and I struggle the same way you do every day. But I try to keep our Blessed Mother in mind too, and I know she’s got my back, and I pray for her intercession during my struggles. I figure from one boy-mom (Mary) to another (us), she knows what we need when we need it. And I’m praying for you too! +AMDG+

[@dawnsteinlage1455]

Same. Would rather have been a stodgy academic locked up with my books all day long instead I got four boys all different and two really challenging. We've been failing forward 15 years and counting, so far I receive compliments on them all in public even though in the home it all drives me crazy!! Thank heaven He gave me two sweet girls too!

[@MrsTh84]

Now I need to call my mom. 😊❤

[@DuesVult513]

Exactly how I felt watching this lol

[@maureengeorge4785]

Father I thank God for the parents you were given. Beautiful people.❤

[@thisgirl5933]

This really helps. I agonize over my parenting mistakes, and struggle to parent in the middle of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. Thank you for helping me go on.

[@InExcelsisDeo24]

I love that your Mom called you Michael! She loved you so much and must have been incredibly proud of the man you became. My mother gave me her faith, the humble faith of her parents and grandparents. I still have her rosary and beautiful old prayer books. She brought me to novenas and we lit candles together and sang every hymn with joy and praise. At Christmas, she uncomplainingly allowed me to drag her around to every crib within a fifty mile radius, and she introduced me to the lives of the saints. She sacrificed so much for her kids and was a wonderfully kind nurse, deeply beloved by patients and colleagues. I feel the same way - we had our ups and downs as adults and I wish I’d been the child she needed me to be. But she loved me. She often wondered aloud whether she’d been a ‘good’ mother and had too many regrets. When she was sick, every night, whether in person or by phone when she was in hospital, we’d recite Saint Newman’s prayer and repeat ‘O sacred heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in thee’ together. I pray that she’s now in God’s safe, sweet embrace. May our dearly departed mothers rest in eternal peace 🙏

[@mariechong9109]

Lord, thank you for the gift of my parents, may their souls rest in peace ❤

[@deannalauren7255]

These videos almost never go where I think they’re going to go. This is so beautiful and is such a great reflection of how life actually is, rather than trying to make things different in memory.

[@stephaniemccutcheon9168]

Give your kids to Our Blessed Mother. The Queen of Heaven will see that they get there. She and Our Lord love them even more than you do.❤🙏

[@marciadurbin9036]

Amen

[@giovannipagliari1537]

Thank you Father Mike. I’m a dad who needed to hear this. God bless you in Christ in your ministry 🙏🏻

[@mattmead2623]

Same

[@JibrailJones]

Me too

[@nashfordtx]

Thank you Father Mike. Im sorry for your loss. As a single mother, its so hard. Sometimes, I feel like Im not doing "motherhood" right. As my 13 yrs old son grows up, I feel like we are drifting apart. Hopefully, its just a teenage phase❤ I just have to love him in this phase of life and hopefully he will accept me also.

[@PatrickJoseph007]

Fr. Mike, the Holy Spirit enjoys a warm and fruitful place in your heart. What a beautiful soul you are, and what a gift to the world you are! God bless you!

[@jesusworksbro4Life]

Jesus loves you and is with you

[@docagon2531]

I'm a dad, but this video actually impacted me more as a son. You and I are about the same age and my mom also died a year ago. When you said you will be thankful for the relationship you did have, that really struck me. I want to strive to feel the same way. On the other hand, I'm not sure I'm ready, even a year later, to go back and look at those text messages. Maybe someday.

[@littlegardenflowers]

OMY I HAVE NOT BEEN ON FR MIKE'S VIDEOS IN YEARS. SO GLAD THEY ARE STILL HERE

[@sandypaws8]

Wow father Mike, this didn't just help a little bit, I'm crying along with the others. God used you to talk to us who are struggling and feel we are not enough and don't have heart like Jesus yet. THANK YOU SO MUCH for making this video and sharing your wonderful mom with us, it means soo much. "She made us breakfast every morning even when she didn't like it and wasn't very good at it, she showed up" 😭 I can show up, I will show up and try my best and let God fill in where I lack🙏 thank you for this, God bless you.

[@RiderOfBirds]

Fr. Mike, my mother showed up too. I'm glad we have catholic mothers and just do our best. Thank you, Fr. Mike.

[@Pitaseror12]

Needed to hear this today😊🙏 Thank you

[@17CW68fNv]

My son is grown now and we have a different type of relationship, but it's still good. He played a lot of sports and I was there for practices and games. Every time we drove somewhere we talked about everything. I just tried to be available. Thank you for this talk. God bless everything you do. Claire.

[@koricalaman]

Father Mike always speaking to my soul…God bless you always

[@msando777]

Thank you father 😢. May God bless you

[@marybethrebele9272]

Father Mike. Your mom sounds like she was remarkable and very understanding. ❤ Phone calls, I too wish I had more from my sons. You are remarkable. Thank you for sharing your story and wisdom.

[@lawrencegatti8283]

Reminds me of two funny stories about Jimmy Carter and his mom Ms Lillian. Reporters asked Ms Lillian at Jimmy's inauguration, Are you proud of your son? She answered, Which one? And Jimmy came home one day and said I think I'm going to run for President, and Ms Lillian said, Of what?

[@ssllylawrence618]

There's a Southern Mama.

[@jesusworksbro4Life]

Jesus loves you and is with you

[@Ritabug34]

Father Mike as a parent of 4 definitely has different relationships with each of them. As a mom we do try hard and we are crushed when we fail.

[@ScarlettGarsea]

Yes. You helped. I have two wonderful sons who have been my rock after my George, their dad, passes away. We were married 51 1/2 glorious years You. Fr Mike are a blessing to me and I pray for you everyday God bless

[@bridgetstuart2276]

Oh this hits my heart so closely. The relationship we have is what it is. God has things to teach us in all our relationships, even when they look differently than we imagined. Thank you for supporting us.

[@elizabethhunter4525]

Sometimes it is not until you lose them, that you realize just what a treasure they were

[@cathyoconnor922]

So beautiful Fr. Mike thank you for sharing. May your mom RIP🙏🏽🌺

[@mariarose823]

Thank you Fr. Mike!! God bless you 🙏🏼

[@davidv6541]

Great timing. God is good. We can put a tremendous amount of effort into having the type of relationship we want with our kids and trying to set them up for success. My wife and I are definitely in a season where we can feel like the efforts are under appreciated and ineffective. Maybe just showing up and praying is the answer. Take a step back. Appreciate these videos. God bless

[@pamelaJ9237]

Thank you father. I needed to hear this. Grateful for my mom and dad for raising seven kids sending us to Catholic schools on one income. Wasn’t easy. They showed me God and love. Wasn’t perfect, struggle was real. Now seeing through my own children, the battles. All I have is time. I homeschool. Things aren’t perfect, but my husband and I give our time and advice and keep our family close.

[@pamelaJ9237]

Had to discipline our oldest son. If we didn’t live simple and see, we would not have been able to correct. As parents we have to slow down and teach our kids. As best we can. Unite as a family and pray

[@angel-chan4689]

Thank you Father Mike. I really needed to hear this. I’m a mother of 5 children and currently pregnant with my 6th. Sometimes it’s so lonely being a mother and feeling like an outsider looking in on your own family. You try and try to be a good parent and you don’t get a lot of appreciation from your kids. I’ve been struggling with these feelings recently and feeling so discouraged. Thank you for your words of hope.

[@xlovelydearx]

Why is it that it feels like you’re looking me DEAD in the eyes and speaking to my soul? I really needed this. I had it saved under watch later and finally something told me to click on it. It came at just the right moment. Thank you

[@craiglist483]

Thanks Fr Mike! Honestly I tell my kids if I could I would put them in a locket and carry them everywhere I go, but that’s not appropriate. So I carry them in my heart and cherish any chance we get to spend together! And I pray & say the rosary when I miss them or worry about them, etc. Thanks for the pep talk!

[@marybussey4473]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! My son is autistic and there are some days. . . I can't put into words how this reached my heart. THANK YOU!!! 💙💙💙

[@average4098]

Thanks so much, Fr! Boy, did I need this today! I've been really crazy busy trying to make sure I help my 7 kids (8yrs and under) to grow closer to God and love Him and their Faith... and still feed, clothe and clean up after them. I've been hearing God tell me to prepare them for and give them the groundworks they will need to follow a religious vocation. I am slightly overwhelmed by the thought and just not sure how to lay that foundation and be the support they need for that. It is a comfort to know that I just have to do my best and God has the rest (and Mama Mary, too)!❤

[@katielloydmartin1762]

As a mom of 6, with some very high energy little kids, I love this. Thank you.

[@g.rstudios1123]

Good morning, Father Mike. This morning my heart was heavy because I was feeling like the deep connection I shared with my son has been drowned out by “the world” since he left for college. He’s doing well and is happy, but I am about 100th on his list of priorities. Your video made me feel like perhaps there might be another way of looking at this. Thank you.❤

[@mandericom]

Thank you as ever Fr. Mike! I need to hear this: "Just show up. Do my best. Love is showing up. And when I do my best, God will take care of the rest."

[@irenemacias7423]

Oh my Lord , just sent you your me !!!! My son acts like you did ( sullen , angry at home - but an angel to everyone outside ) , thank you for giving me the peace I needed to realize and understand, we don’t and never have had the relationship I dreamt of and strived for ( although I will always hope ) but you said the right things - I know he loves me , I know he loves God , and he knows I do all I can - to be a good Mom !!!!! Thank you Fr. Mike 🙏❤️💖😌‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@audreyrios648]

This message for me as a daughter and as a mother and I will be sharing this with my daughters who are now mothers and with my husband because I believe this the same concept for dads 😊❤❤

[@pop6997]

God Bless Fr Mike. It's a big thing when we lose our mams. You're right though, gratitude for them is definitely a great cure for the gap they leave in our hearts....it's reserved for parents ❤

[@eugeniah25]

I am grateful, Father Mike! As a mother, I do pray to improve as a person, mother, and daughter. Thank you for sharing this video❤sometimes we need to hear that❤My mother always says that your children are like your fingers-they are all different. Sometimes I felt bad about issues with my kids, but then I realized that we are imperfect individuals supporting them on their journey.❤❤

[@lucyk6919]

I am taking to heart to be grateful for the relationship I had with my mom, not regret not having the one she or I wished. Gratitude is so powerful and a gift from God. Thank you Fr Mike !

[@EliB567a]

It’s true, if we offer our best and give one or two fish, God will use that and do the rest, supplying all that we need.

[@jocelynd5920]

I want to take this moment to thank you Fr Mike. You are awesome! We love listening to you. I thank God for you. Sending ❤ from our family here in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

[@kaitlynlewis6958]

She sounds like my grandma who I miss dearly . She had a funny way of emotions but her actions literally changed my life I miss her so much

[@anthonymanuelvijay4170]

Thank you dear fr for this beautiful, consoling message ….as usual 😊 I am exactly going through a phase with my kids( now in teens ). Sometimes I feel even guilty that have I done wrong in bringing them up in Catholic Faith….but to be honest … I have done what is possible to me and more …in true love and dedication. In times like this messages like this give us the power to overcome the confusion the devil creates in us , saying you have done wrong …. etc …. Your message gave me Hope and Love and Trust in Gods providence and Love and Mercy I will continue to Love and Pray for my kids and family with all that I can 🙏🏽❤

[@Nacny215]

Thank you Fr Mike. This meant a lot to hear as being a Catholic mom myself to four kids who kind of struggles with my own Catholic mom and sometimes questions the type of relationship I have with her. You showed me it doesn’t have to be complicated, I need to just let go and let God.

[@cecilialara2170]

Thank you Fr. Mike, I really needed to hear this. ❤🙏 Gos Bles you!

[@mervinbesuena9309]

This definitely helps father! God Bless you! Thanks very much as always! Praying for you here. Please pray for me and my family.

[@a.p.7939]

This is a great shout out to all those adult children that wish they had that great relationship with their parents. Make it happen now when they are alive so you don't have any regrets or wonders when they have passed. When they are gone, you won't be able to ask those questions or spend that time. It will be well worth it for your mental health. No regrets.

[@brucehough492]

Great points. Thank you so much Father.

[@jennystephens3215]

Perfect timing. Thank you. 😢❤

[@BugsyB1979]

Thank you Father Mike. ❤

[@Amanda-kd8db]

Thank you, Father Mike. I listened to this message 3 times in a row and immediately sent it to my siblings. It’s a beautiful message.

[@linda.pvangapandu8917]

Thank you Father Mike I really needed to hear this! I have been praying a lot for my children. And I have talked to them about God. And of course they aren't willing to hear the word of God. But I haven't given up on praying for them. Because I want them to want to have a close relationship with Jesus Christ. I'm not giving up on praying for them. I remind myself of what the Bible says that the first are going to be last. And the last are going to be first. I'm going to pray without ceasing. 🙏

[@SusAnna48240]

So good made me cry too . Thanks a lot . God bless you much .

[@carmeltaglia9506]

Txs. It makes Lots of sense. My son was like you. Awesome in the world but trying at home. To This day I take that as a win. We taught him how to behave out there.🙏😌🕊

[@cynthiak2955]

Thank you so much for this Fr. Mike! ❤

[@PaulinaZ-ym2ds]

So glad I seen this video! Thank you FR Mike for sharing! 🩷🩷🩷

[@marciadurbin9036]

God bless you Fr. Mike I really needed to hear this. I’m sure many agree as well🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@cleightry19]

Just what I needed to hear today. Thanks father Mike! And Thank you Jesus! ❤️

[@donnavanderwalt7106]

So needed to hear this right now. Have a 17 year old daughter who is also on autism spectrum. Shew we struggle. Thank you 🙏🙏

[@Georgeanne17]

Your video is so timely Father. i really needed to hear this, it's lifted something and brought light. Thank you.

[@YVargas-m3g]

Thank you Father Mike for bringing us this much needed message from God. As a mom of two teenagers sometimes I grow tired. The Lord knows our heart and intentions for our children. Ultimately they’re HIS children and we’re just trying our best to plant and care for the seed of faith that will guide them closer to Jesus and Mother Mary every day. I pray for all the parents reading this to have renewed strength and wisdom in the Lord to continue guiding and teaching the kids in the Lord’s ways and for all the children to open their heart and invite Jesus to be Lord in their lives. In Jesus name we pray, Amen. Blessed Mother Mary pray for us. Blessed Carlo Acutis pray for us 🙏🏽

[@traciewestbrook3974]

I just pray that my daughter returns back to the church

[@ruthortega5822]

This is so awesome Father Mike. You always inspire me with your words and the way you speak. I no longer have my mom either and wish I had appreciated her more when she was here. I know you miss your mom terribly and am glad you spoke of your memories of her today. Thank you!

[@Lady-A000]

Thank God I came across this video. Many times. I think that I failed parent card when it comes to racing my kids. After hearing this video when the father talking about being there for The makes me feel much better.

[@KathleenDimoff]

Thanks, Fr. Mike. I was blessed with a beautiful mother I loved very much. My favorite memory is of her praying in her chair. I now do the same thing thanks to the example of my mom. What a rich legacy to pass on even though we grew up without much money🙏🙏🙏

[@Mar2sol]

Thank you Father Mike. I needed this ♥️

[@nancypedrick5596]

Hi Father! Loved your speech at the eucharistic council - I’m 62, where the time went 🤷🏻‍♀️, my mom passed in 2018, January and my dad passed in 2016. They both were together for 70 yrs! They had us, “the Catholic way” so my elder sister is 15 yrs older than me & my brother like 6/7 yrs. So we were like only children growing up. They somehow didn’t have children in between!! So I basically had 55 yrs w my mom and I did the same thing w my parents- sat around and talked for hours! I miss them so much; I had a business that they would help in anyway they could! And still for these past years, 1. I can’t believe I’m 62! Because to me time has stopped once she passed. So like I’m still in my 50’s! Lol 2. But there are still times I can’t stop crying! We could go head to head with mother stories bc mine was a 4’12” Sicilian & so funny! It wasn’t until my 20’s that I realized how funny and beautiful she was. I joked that she had a pair of rosaries in every room or in every pocket or pocketbook! 😂 But still I cry more than I laugh and am stuck bc she had a way of helping you think of a problem and flip the script. Thanks Fr. Mike for telling mom stories bc we can still learn from them even as they are in heaven. ❤

[@kiml5222]

Thank you Father Mike!! ❤

[@mamacitacv]

Thank you!!!! 🙏🏽 my heart needed to hear that!!! I love my sons and I know they love me, but they are adults who do not share themselves often. And we show up for each other when we need to be there. It’s harder now that one lives in another state, but I’m grateful for the time we have. Thank you for the reminder.

[@judyformoso5372]

Thank you. Father Mike you are a blessing!

[@user-kg1zv5xb1m]

Thank you Father Mike.. comforting words✝️🙏🏻🌹

[@sz4963]

I heard the same about my son. I felt ok with him being able to feel comfortable at home even if that meant he was jerky sometimes. It was important that in public he was on his best behavior.

[@daniellezito5058]

Yes, it helps Father! God Bless you too!🕯️🙏🏻💙

[@NextStopAntarctica]

Wow Father Mike - I loved and related to this so much! Thank you 🙏

[@janetandrews1306]

Great words of wisdom Father Mike🙏🏻!

[@silvia7172]

Thank you, Father Mike, for this video. It touched my heart! My son is going through some stuff and I've been trying to guide him. Not sure if I'm getting through to him. I have surrendered this situation to God for it's too much for me alone. As soon as I did that I felt so much peace. I don't know the future but I know God will be there for my son. I pray that the Holy Spirit guides him and that my son opens his heart to God's perfect will. Please pray for him. Thank you all!

[@bridgetstuart2276]

Giving them to God is so so hard especially since He entrusted them to our care. I feel you. Prayers

[@lexiradjmj]

This video was posted the day my twins were born, and they are still both in the NICU. Between trying to visit them, and at the same time trying to be present for the 18 month old daughter I already have…I wish I could clone myself! I was just talking to my husband about how I feel like none of my children are getting what they need from me right now…but Fr Mike has reminded me that all God asks is for me to do what I can given the circumstances, and trust Him with the rest. Thank you, Lord, for this opportunity to grow in my ability to trust in you!

[@mariecaroleelia5395]

God bless you and your children, you will always feel that you are not present enough, but do what you can. From personal experience, I know that the Blessed Mother will be there for them and for you and for your husband

[@pattihuke2992]

Thank-you for another great video. Takes the pressure of trying to be all things to my kids.

[@kimbrambilla6982]

Thank you Fr. Mike

[@johndullaghan3951]

Thanks Fr M. This was the perfect time to hear this. I do pray for you most days and thank God that he led me to you and the Bible in a year.

[@abp5636]

Thank you. ❤ This Word was for me ❤

[@vanessaisVicente]

Thank you for your message!!! I love you!!!!❤

[@LeastBeastHowdydoodle]

I'm about to be a parent and I want to make sure my kids love God and stay Catholic. I see a lot of people who 'grew up Catholic' but apostatize, while our Parish is full of converts. I'm thinking the issue was there wasn't enough instruction/teaching of the Faith as they grew and not much was done after they were confirmed.

[@finnianfinnian8359]

Such a blessing

[@debbiekotch6006]

Thank you Father Mike I tried to be the best Mom I could be. I hope I did a good job. I feel some times that I wasn't good enough.

[@mdce85]

I love that. I'm going to be grateful for the relationship we actually had.

[@marycusick8492]

May God bless you! You brought comfort to this mother when she needed it the most!🥰🥲

[@StormArrow-nv5vw]

You spoke to my heart today father and it helped. GOD BLESS 🙏.....

[@shareenchoudhury-leighton1748]

💙 Bless you! Our time with our parents are precious, dont take them for granted! Perfecion is a myth 💙