Catholic Priest ELOQUENTLY Explains THIS Tough Question | Do Good People Go to Heaven?

[@raymondmartin318]

In the RCC it is understood that anyone that seeks God with a sincere Heart is acceptable to him. Tradition is full of the merits of God saving individuals regardless of their creed or otherwise. Again in Matthews final judgement creed is not even mentioned but behaviour...good behaviour is and brings salvation regardless. It is the understanding of the RCC that Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists ..etc..atheists may be redeemed by the grace of God.Period. To see a RC cleric spout on about as single dimension of scripture like some rabid puritan is a disgrace! What messaged of Love does this convey...the church is not sold club where redemption ousts behaviour. Very poor video and one that makes good people shake with righteous rage...no wonder the angels are so furious with demonic spirits!

[@paulcruz1277]

Thanks for the post. I'm touched.

[@sheilagraham8543]

Such a hard teaching but we need to follow and trust - also difficult but Fr. Mike helps us understand. Still not easy but we must try even if we fall along the way.

[@lr8172]

Great !

[@gerardjames8123]

PRIEST..................YOU SPEAK THE WORDS OF CHRIST. BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO COME IN THE NAME OF THE LORD .......HOSSANA IN THE HIGHEST..................BLESSED ARE THOSE THAT COME IN THE NAME OF THE LORD .

[@eagle-t4g]

To enter heaven, you must pocess Love; for you are being invite to participate in the love between the Father and the Son.

[@eagle-t4g]

To pocess Love means: having the Holy Spirit in you.

[@Lostandfoundrecipes-lz2mm]

( John 3: 5 ) NABRE, ( Acts 10: 44-49 ) NABRE. The 2nd person of the trinity in ( Matthew 28:19 ) NABRE is the 3rd person of the trinity in ( Acts 20:28 ) and the 1st person of the trinity in ( Matthew 20:10 ) NABRE is also the 3rd person of the trinity in ( Mark 13:11 ) NABRE .

[@christiandpaul2022]

Bishop Baron said the same thing 'we hold up hope......' and those awful conservatives crucified him for it. People from Ascension, Taylor Marshal, Return to tradition , Mother and refuge, Queen of Peace, Grace Force, Ralph Martin, Michael Voris (Voris who began the visceral hate in the catholic churches against the pope and many other good people.) And many more

[@Islandalex1]

Dear God I pray that I will become a finalist...

[@southernlady1109]

A Catholic Mass is like being invited to The Last Supper with Jesus & His apostles. Jesus said the first Mass & told them to continue it until He returns. When the Priest blesses the bread & wine, they transform into The Body & Blood of Jesus Christ; this is The Transubstantiation. Receiving Jesus in Holy Communion is the most beautiful, powerful & intimate union we can have with Him while on earth. We truly become one with Him. 1Cor11:23-29,Jn 6:51-59 We aren't supposed to go to Mass to be entertained, we go to Mass to Worship our God, to hear His Word and most of all to receive Him into our body, to make us one with Him.

[@MW-eg4gu]

FATHER, I CONVERTELD TO CATHOLICISM IN 1970. I AM NOW 76. MY QUESTION TO YOU IS - CAN MY PENTECOSTAL GRANDPARENTS WHO PRAYED DAILY, INCLUDING PRAYING ON THEIR KNEES AT BEDSIDE EACH EVENING BEFORE SLEEP, GO TO HEAVEN?

[@yb5515]

The short answer is yes. Here are a couple of short video links that explain in more detail. From Fr. Mark Goring: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ_IkqumbLh7d9k From Catholic Answers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoXZlJuGoNmppZo

[@Catholicity-uw2yb]

Of course they can. Absolutely. ST. POPE JOHN PAUL II: The love of Christ is more powerful than sin and death. St. Paul explains that Christ came to forgive sin and that his love is greater than any sin, stronger than all my personal sins or those of anyone else. This is the faith of the Church. This is the Good News of God’s love that the Church proclaims throughout history and that I proclaim to you today: God loves you with an everlasting love. He loves you in Christ Jesus, his Son.

[@gerardjames8123]

COME INTO MY SOUL HOLY SPIRIT......COME INTO MY BODY...........TAKE ME IN BODY AND SOUL AND LET ME BE YOUR VOICE..............LET ME BE ONE WITH YOU. TAKE EVERY PART OF MY ESSENCE AND MAKE ME YOURS , BLESSED BE GOD THE FATHER, WHO WAS, AND IS, AND IS TO COME !

[@jaspernewcomb5656]

Go ahead and search the Scriptures for in them you think you have eternal life and they are they that testify of me. I smote the Shepherd I scattered the flock by my hand they were scattered by my hand they shall be gathered. The Bible ends where it started and so the circle of life is complete. Jesus was born to show us how to overcome the death that came in the beginning and more than that to let us know we can make it if we try. Everything you need to know is the Book.

[@Catholicity-uw2yb]

In Romans, St. Paul says: “Let love be your only debt. Owe no one anything except the debt that binds us to love one another. If you love others, you have done all that the law demands. In the law there are many commands... but all of these are summed up in the single command that says, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself’. Love does no harm to the neighbor. Hence, love is the fulfillment of God’s law.”

[@gerardjames8123]

THANK YOU FATHER MIKE! ........THINKING OF YOU, ME AND JESUS SITTING AT THE BAR........ALL HAVING A PINT OF GUINESS..............PUTTING THE WORLD INTO PERSPECTIVE.........WE'ED BOTH BE ASKING JESUS FOR ALL THE ANSWERS BUT HE'D NOT BE GIVING US THE WORDS WE'ED BE HOPING FOR. WELL MIKE SUPPOSE YOU TELL ME YOUR TAKE ON THAT ONE, HE'D SAY, AND THEN HE'D BUY THE NEXT ROUND ! WE'ED HAVE A FEW MORE DRINKS TOGETHER BEFORE GOING HOME........BUT BY THE TIME WE LEFT WE'ED REALISE THAT WE KNEW ALL THE ANSWERS ANYWAY........WE REALLY HAD JUST WANTED TO TAKE AN HOUR OR SO TO BE WITH SOMEONE WE LOVED.

[@mattcaruso2520]

God in the beginning created human beings and made them subject to their own free choice. If you choose, you can keep the commandments; loyalty is doing the will of God. Set before you are fire and water; to whatever you choose, stretch out your hand.

[@helpmaboabb]

Why did he make you, and I mean why, not what for?

[@richardroy3813]

Vatican II taught that even people who do not believe in God can be saved. They must be people who live by conscience and love,

[@paulsmallwood1484]

@@richardroy3813 More like….. Sure, it is “possible” for atheists to be saved under rare and exceptional conditions.

[@tknciliba4743]

Belonging to an earthly church does not render your entry to heaven. However having a son/daughter and father/friend relationship with Jesus allows your entry and it's Jesus who grants your entry. Jesus is ❤. Nice video👍. Thank you

[@TboneWTF]

what happens if you're a Muslim? Or a Hindu?

[@tknciliba4743]

@@TboneWTF Hindus believe in re incarnation, no heaven. Muslims stole the Bible and rewrote it they way so honestly don't know what they believe

[@tknciliba4743]

@@TboneWTF Hinduism there is no heaven, there is re incarnation. Muslims, if you can marry a 7year old, and consummate that marriage, do you think there is a heaven waiting for you??

[@F84Thunderjet]

The Catholic Church taught when I was growing up in the 1940’s, that every baptized child who dies before age 7 (the age of reason) goes directly to heaven. Here is what the Catechism taught VERBATIM: “399.Q. Should children go to Confession? A. Children should go to Confession when they are old enough to commit sin which is commonly about the age of seven years.” Every Catholic child was required to go to their first Confession before receiving their first Holy Communion at age 7. So what is the clear implication? It means that prior to age 7, a child is not old enough to sin. So if a BAPTIZED child younger than 7 dies, that child cannot be in a state of sin. Therefore, that child will not go to Hell or spend any time in Purgatory. That child goes straight to Heaven. There is no other possibility according to Catholic doctrine. (Prior to Pope Benedict’s proclamation, Catholics were taught unbaptized children most probably went to Limbo.) So based on Catholic teaching, parents should rejoice if their children die before age 7.

[@TboneWTF]

I have a question: do abusive priests go to heaven? wait wait. "Should" abusive priests go to heaven? yeah that is more meaningful. How about an answer padre?

[@paulsmallwood1484]

Protestant response. Who goes to heaven?: well according to what I just heard on this video, if you are a Protestant, you are in big trouble. Why you ask? Because according to this priest, Protestants don’t have valid sacraments which means that they can’t participate in the Eucharist. According to this priest, if you can’t take communion at a Roman Catholic parish with a Roman Catholic priest presiding (because only they have a valid Eucharist), then your chances of salvation are seriously compromised. Call me silly, but to me that is gross sectarianism. Sorry Buddy but when I participate in my Protestant Eucharist, Christ is present and it is valid.

[@TboneWTF]

My advice is to live your own life free from the deceit of religion. Good luck my friend.

[@RosalindToh]

Not only Protestants are judgmental of Catholics, Catholics are judgmental of Protestants too! Why has Jesus' prayer for Christian unity (John 17:21-23) not been fulfilled? 😮😢As a Roman Catholic (baptized & confirmed), I feel EMBARASSED & DISAPPOINTED (& DISAGREE) with my fellow Catholics' insistence that Christ is only present in Holy Communion in Catholic churches when the consecration is done by a Catholic priest. That is PRIDE & ARROGANCE OF CATHOLICS! Christ is BIGGER than any church & any priest, & He (Christ) can be present anywhere He chooses, with or without the priest. ❤😂His ability to unite Himself to us in Holy Communion by His REAL PRESENCE is not determined by, or dependent on Catholic priests. What happens when churches don't have enough priests (a global problem which is worsening)? Are Catholics to be denied of Christ's Presence in the Eucharist due to shortage of priests? Let this be a lesson to all!

[@paulsmallwood1484]

@@TboneWTF Sure as long as you live free from the deceit of atheism and secularism. Cheers my friend!

[@dallasbrat81]

Yes even the Pope disagrees with this guy .

[@tjseaney_]

How?

[@fivecrosses9040]

What makes you say that?

[@Christophoros-it1qt]

Dear Brothers in Christ, I wonder why you are not reflecting on certain things. You said correctly, for instance, that no (unrepentant, of course) "murderer" goes to Heaven according to the Gospel. But according to Saint John: 'already to hate your Brother makes you a murderer'! Now, do you think that killing your neighbor in 'self-defence' or for whatever reason leads you to Heaven? Do you think that Jesus who mercifully forgives the truly penitent, ever will condone it, (i.e. without your denouncing the betrayal of Jesus by the Hierarchy who around the fourth Century pragmatically "canonized" the Sin of Cain, giving the the same permission and right to kill in 'self-defence' etc to the Christians as the Pagans have always claimed)? Veritatis Missio

[@gerardjames8123]

ALL THOSE THAT LOVE GOD THE FATHER WILL GO TO HEAVEN..................THE LOVE OF THE FATHER IS IMMENSE !

[@awdat]

*Why so many words ? All you have to do is to become one with Jesus (flesh blood and spirit) then you are in heaven.*

[@mikewagner8458]

Can you instead answer the question: Where exactly is heaven? i would first like to know where it is before I decide if I want to go there.

[@geraldinetoughey9622]

You sound so prideful. Humble yourself before God. He made you.

[@mikewagner8458]

@@geraldinetoughey9622 Asking a question is prideful? I did notice you failed miserably to answer it, though.

[@mariefricchione437]

This guy ( is he a priest or what?) but father Mike I believe. But Jesus said “MY FATHER HAS MANY MANSIONS”

[@itinerantpatriot1196]

That's true, but he also said a great deal about what was required to have a place in one of those mansions, including within that passage you refer to (John 14): “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” It's the difference between simply believing and following. And yes, Father Mike is a priest.

[@SolveEtCoagula93]

I don't want eternal life - why would anyone? This is far too limited an idea based on a misunderstanding of existence. No, I am quite happy to cease, if that's what happens. If, after this body and personality die, there are other forms of existence, about which I am currently totally ignorant, then . . . . well, I can't say anything because a different form of existence is outside any comprehension I currently have. But, it is clear that I am not one of Yahweh's chosen - and that's fine. Good luck in heaven everyone - hope you have fun for eternity but count me out.

[@mattcaruso2520]

Unfortunately, your soul is alive forever and it will suffer in hell or purgatory if you don’t figure yourself out and understand what really took place on the earth and who created it. Trust me, it’s all real and you should look into it all. Start with near death experiences or dive deep into the creation story. Seek out the truth first before writing off your soul to hell where you will be in torment forever if you don’t come to Christ.

[@mattcaruso2520]

God in the beginning created human beings and made them subject to their own free choice. If you choose, you can keep the commandments; loyalty is doing the will of God. Set before you are fire and water; to whatever you choose, stretch out your hand.

[@SolveEtCoagula93]

@@mattcaruso2520 I've spent 60+ years seeking the so-called truth and have arrived at my position after a great deal of searching. Absolutely nothing has happened during those decades of searching to show me that anything in the Bible is real. Nor that the man made theology is anything other than a tool designed to create fear in the ignorant. In fact, the more I look - the more ridiculous it all becomes. So, if God doesn't want me, then who am I to argue? Anyway, you take care.

[@mattcaruso2520]

@@SolveEtCoagula93 be patient and open your heart please. Just ask for mercy. I will pray for you and let’s see what happens. Take care and may almighty God have mercy on us both. I love you and God loves you

[@SolveEtCoagula93]

@@mattcaruso2520 Thank you - although I should warn you I've had many priests and even a bishop do the same for me. I even once had a special blessing from a bishop during a Catholic retreat. Nothing happened as a consequence, but that was around 30 years ago (I have tried to be patient) so maybe another prayer might work. But, please look after those who believe first. I honestly am very content with where I am, both mentally and spiritually. I have no regrets, I never found what I spent my life looking for - but, hey, that's the way of things. Now I am quite happy and face my death with total equanimity and in peace. Walk gently and in peace.

[@petegallegos827]

No one is going to heaven!! Jesus said" the meek shall inherit the earth".

[@russellmiles2861]

oh who wants to be in heaven ... immortality isn't all that it is made up to. ask any vampire

[@mattcaruso2520]

The problem for you brother is that you don’t get a choice…your soul lives forever and it has a final resting place. Repent and fear the lord before it’s too late late. You will suffer in hell for eternity unless you find the truth and follow the path.

[@russellmiles2861]

@@mattcaruso2520 yours mine ... Mine will rot away

[@paulsmallwood1484]

A Protestant response. So my take away is that the Eucharist when (and only when) it is celebrated by a Roman Catholic priest is essential to salvation. That is not only not taught in scripture or in the early church but it is gross sectarianism.

[@johnbrowne2170]

You can't sacrifice Jesus every Sunday on an altar. He made one sacrifice for all time and now sits at the right hand of the Father. Hebrews 10:14.

[@patcandelora8496]

The Catholic Mass is not Jesus being crucified anew over and over again. It is not a new sacrifice. It is the same once for all sacrifice that occurred 2000 years ago being made sacramentally present in space and time on every Catholic altar throughout the world. The burden is not on Catholics. The burden rests squarely upon non Catholics. Respectfully 😊

[@johnbrowne2170]

@@patcandelora8496 How long does your God last inside you? What happens to you when the host is gone. Is your god gone until next Sunday? You know as well as I do nothing changes inside you and that's why you have to confess s your sins to a man instead of God.

[@EugenieKikango]

​@@patcandelora8496it's a matter of love and life. Jesus said "if you don't eat the flesh of the Son of Man, if you don't drink his blood (check this) you will not have life inside of you." So let me ask you: how many times do you breathe for you to stay alive? You breathing does not mean that God is creating you anew. So Mass is a banquet that God prepares to give us life through the flesh and the blood of his Son. It's the food of the soul. It's OUR DAILY BREAD.

[@patcandelora8496]

@@EugenieKikango True but it is also a sacrifice.

[@southernlady1109]

Jesus taught we’re only saved by loving Him enough to live His Commandments, His Only One True Apostolic Catholic Church, Sacraments, Doctrine, Teaching, having faith, doing His works, receiving His grace, love & mercy! He taught if we don’t remain in His Church & Doctrine, We DO NOT HAVE HIM. 2 Jn1:9, Rom16:17, Heb13:9, 2Thess3:6-16, Gal1:6-9, 2Cor 11:3-4 We’re to receive His Sacraments or we will never enter Heaven. Jn3:5, 6:51-59, 1Cor 11:23-29, 2Cor5:18-20, Jn20:21-23, Mt18:17-18 are a few of them. Jesus rebuked the Pharisees & Scribes for making their own version of His One True Church & Doctrine, just like all other Christian Churches & other Faiths have done. Mt 23:1-39, Lk 11:37-54

[@tomdelash7289]

Even devout Catholics don’t agree with what u said. The Sacraments don’t save; only Jesus Christ saves.

[@southernlady1109]

@@tomdelash7289 I don’t know what Catholics, you’re talking about, but devout Catholics know everything I said is Gods truth. For example, Baptism- John 3:5 Jesus responded: “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless one has been reborn by water and the Holy Spirit, HE IS NOT ABLE TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Holy Communion- John 6:54 And so, Jesus said to them: “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, YOU WILL HAVE NO LIFE IN YOU. John 6:55 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. John 6:57 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him. If we eat & drink of Him UNWORTHILY, WE WILL BE LIABLE & BRING A SENTENCE AGAINST OURSELVES FOR NOT DISCERNING IT TO BE THE BODY & BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST, OUR GOD & SAVIOR. Jn6:51-59, 1Cor 11:23-29 Unworthily, is if you have mortal sins, if you haven’t made His Sacrament of Holy Communion or if you’re not Catholic! Reconciliation- John 20:21 Therefore, he said to them again: “Peace to you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” John 20:22 When he had said this, he breathed on them. And he said to them: “Receive the Holy Spirit. John 20:23 Those whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them, and those whose sins you shall retain, they are retained.” 2 Corinthians 5:18 But all is of God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ, and who has given us the MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION. 2 Corinthians 5:19 For certainly God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not charging them with their sins. And he has placed in us the Word of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:20 Therefore, we (Priests) are ambassadors for Christ, so that God is exhorting through us. We beseech you for Christ: be reconciled to God.

[@RosalindToh]

I am a devout Catholic but I disagree with you; I only agree with Jesus who is LOVE & HUMILITY, but not with some Catholics who are full of PRIDE & ARROGANCE! 😮😢 The Sacraments can't save a person if he/she who receives them are not transformed by the Holy Spirit. Jesus told Nicodemus, "Unless a man is born of water AND the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God" (John 3:5). Jesus said 'AND', not 'OR'; so water baptism alone is useless if there's no transformation by the Holy Spirit. I see many Catholics who receive the Sacraments but are not transformed at all ie not reflecting Christ, very arrogant & selfish. ❤ The thief who was crucified beside Jesus DIDN'T RECEIVE ANY SACRAMENTS, but Jesus told him, "Today you will be with me in Paradise" (Luke 23:43). His HUMILITY & FAITH in Jesus saved him.

[@RosalindToh]

​@@tomdelash7289Not only Protestants are judgmental of Catholics, Catholics are judgmental of Protestants too! Why has Jesus' prayer for Christian unity (John 17:21-23) not been fulfilled? 😮😢As a Roman Catholic (baptized & confirmed), I am EMBARASSED & DISAPPOINTED (& DISAGREE) with my fellow Catholics' insistence that Christ is only present in Holy Communion in Catholic churches when the consecration is done by a Catholic priest. That is PRIDE & ARROGANCE OF CATHOLICS! Christ is BIGGER than any church & any priest, & He (Christ) can be present anywhere He chooses, with or without the priest. ❤😂His ability to unite Himself to us in Holy Communion by His REAL PRESENCE is not determined by, or dependent on Catholic priests. What happens when churches don't have enough priests (a global problem which is worsening)? Are Catholics to be denied of Christ's Presence in the Eucharist due to shortage of priests? Let this be a lesson to all!

[@southernlady1109]

@@RosalindToh If you are Catholic, you would know Jn 3:5 is His Sacrament of Baptism. His Sacrament of Holy Communion can only be received if we’re free from sin (filled with the Holy Spirit). I have no idea what Catholics you’re referring to that are prideful, arrogant or selfish. I never said Jesus wasn’t all about love and humility. You also should know that Jesus did show mercy to the “good thief” after he confessed his sins to Him. That doesn’t mean He doesn’t want us to receive His Sacraments. He instituted His Sacraments for us to receive because that’s what He wants for us to enter Heaven. Mt20:8-15, about the workers who worked all day, received the pay agreed upon were upset that others who hadn’t worked all day received the same amount. They were still given what they were entitled to.

[@christiandpaul2022]

As a Catholic I don't know if i am saved or not. I accept Jesu as my savior but there are so many rules in the Catholic Church you never know if you are saved or not.

[@Monicakennedy-r8b]

I was told the key is to love everyone. Which is hard for me.

[@christiandpaul2022]

@@Monicakennedy-r8b There are some big ones like Forgiveness, Prayer, Mass, Confession, Faith, Hope, Trust, and alms but it isn't easy like Protestants who say Jesus is My Lord and Savior and they keep in Christ and you are saved. Catholic is not very clear. I never really thought about it until a protestant asked me when are you saved and i could Not Answer him. I didn't know.

[@lcurt5910]

I pray that you truly learn and understand your faith, may God bless you 🙏

[@lcurt5910]

@@christiandpaul2022 Many will say Lord Lord and He will say I do not know you

[@christiandpaul2022]

@@lcurt5910 How do you know ?