Day 209: Summary of the Anointing of the Sick - The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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This summary of the Catechism’s teaching about the Anointing of the Sick is concise and rich. This holy anointing brings us hope and courage as we endure illness and the difficulties of old age. While we pray for healing of body and soul, this sacrament also prepares us for death. Fr. Mike ends this episode by explaining three practices of the Church that help her members prepare for death. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1526-1532.
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[@56Tyskie]

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion have mercy on us and on the whole world. Most precious Blood of Christ save us ✝️🙏

[@StAlphonsusHasAPosse]

❤

[@Jmjemmanual]

Amen❤

[@roystonfernandes8305]

Lord, I am growing old. In case of my grave illness and in danger of death, please grant me the grace to receive the Sacrament of Anointing and the Viaticum. Meet my needs and fill me with the Holy Spirit. 🙏 Help us all to prepare ourselves for the inevitable by granting us the grace to examine our conscience every day and helping us to give up our inordinate needs every week on Fridays and every season during Lent and Advent. Lord, help me to reflect on the necessity of preparing myself for the journey to the Father's House. 🙏

[@bernadettelopes1512]

Amen 🙏❤

[@nherring3386]

Yes Lord, meet our needs not only at the hour of death, but at every moment.

[@connienavarette1948]

Amen!!!

[@ipatecek]

Amen! Give us the grace, Lord that we are not instantly killed, so that we may prepare our souls with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Thank you Lord.

[@dianefrank3688]

Thank you for sharing this deep thought. I am praying for the same thing. ❤🙏

[@georgelimpert114]

I am handicapped but I now have a rhythm. First. Online Mass around midnight. Then Catechism in a Year followed by Bible in a Year. This is the second time for Bible in a Year. I believe this is a pattern I will continue for years. Thank you father and God bless all of you!!

[@EugenieKikango]

God loves you, and so do we. You are precious. Stay blessed.

[@noelig4152]

God bless you, too. That's a beauty plan.

[@juliatyquiengco1665]

Perhaps God has given u a vocation.....❤ God bless you!

[@rm-paradise]

Congratulations, what a great routine you have. Praying for your continued success. Maybe consider adding prayers for the holy souls in Purgatory in your routine. 7/28/2023

[@JeanneZettler]

Great rhythm, George. Keep it up. God Bless.

[@JaneChorneyko]

I have breakfast each day with you Fr. Mike . Hearing your voice sets up day and helps me to long for Jesus. CIY has helped me to understand what it is to be a catholic. Thank you Fr. Mike for all that you do, may God continue to bless you each and every day . I love your sense of humor, and how you laugh at yourself when a mistake is made . Thank you for loving us each day by sharing your beautiful gift with us.

[@marinebulldog0309]

If you're in Day 209 🎉 you made it 🙏

[@rm-paradise]

Another beautiful prayer for the holy souls in Purgatory. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and the perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace and rise with Christ. 7/28/2023.

[@MorreHope]

amen

[@rm-paradise]

Father, may everything that I do this day, whether it be full of joy or pain, whether it be full of love or of grief, I ask that everything I go through today be offered to you just like Jesus offered everything to you. It is in his name we pray. Amen. 7/28/2023.

[@MorreHope]

amen

[@dianefrank3688]

Amen! ❤🙏

[@lindafolks]

I look forward to it every evening! It puts everything into perspective so clearly! You’re a blessing Fr. Mike! I’m praying for you daily!🙏🕊💞🌸 God bless!

[@marybailey6254]

Blessings to all who are participating in the CIY & BIY today🙏🏻🕊💖🕊🙏🏻

[@dianefrank3688]

Thanks Mary I am doing BIY for a end time and doing this CIY. Blessing to you and all also. ❤🙏

[@hlobend2111]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼, prayers for love ones that have gone before us. Praying for Fr. Mike and the enlightenment he brings us.

[@1im4real]

Praise and Glory be to God the Father Almighty, the Son, and the Holy Spirit❣️ Thank you so much Fr. Mike, and Sundays with Ascension. As always, my continued prayers for all. God Bless 🙏🏻

[@dianefrank3688]

Thanks Irene, It is 2:30pm so I am really late coming in to this day 209 but I still have time to pray for you and all. ❤🙏

[@mercymercy331]

Thank you Father Mike I am so grateful, this is the best thing I have done every evening in 2023. I really enjoyed it and learn a lot. I thank God for this opportunity to learn about my faith in the comfort of my home. May God keep blessing you!🙏

[@elizabethcronin3074]

Hello everyone & Happy Day 209!🙏😊

[@KB_2161]

Hello Elizabeth and all! Happy 209!❤

[@TrixRN]

Hi 👋 Had a bad night & morning.😞Bragged too soon about sleeping. Couldn’t make my Dr appointment & had to pay $50.😡I’ve posted today’s reflection. Probably going back to bed. 🙏❤️

[@dianefrank3688]

@@TrixRN I am so sorry Theresa. They always said they would charge if no canceled a day ahead, but they never charged me. Your sick and then they charge you besides is so sad. Thank you for posting todays reflection even under these conditions. I will be praying for you the rest of today. Please take care and know how much all of us at CIY love and pray for you. 😪❤🙏🙏🙏❤

[@dianefrank3688]

Hi Elizabeth coming into this Day 209 at 3pm hoping the day proceeds on a even keel. ❤🙏🙏🙏

[@elizabethcronin3074]

@@TrixRN so sorry about the lack of sleep- hopefully your catching up today! Thanks for today’s reflection!😘

[@CarmenRodriguez-vx1km]

Reflecting on my own death is not easy, it’s easier for me to worry on my own death. I will pray asking the Holy Spirit to help and guide me 🛐. Praying for you Fr Mike and for all of us listening to CIY .

[@goofball811]

Not a struggle at all Father Mike. This journey is bringing my faith journey to life like I've never experienced before!!! Bless you.

[@alexandermaciag377]

I hope today many will become Catholic. Because every second of the day Jesus Christ loves us and wants all of us to be with Our Father, The Lamb Of God, Jesus Christ, The Holy Spirit, and all of being with the family of God. Jesus I Trust In You

[@marianmilne6009]

Thank you so much, Fr Mike. Praying for you and everyone here. God bless 🙏 ❤️ 🙏

[@miachambers830]

Day 209..!!! WOW…!! I don’t know about anyone else but I never tire of hearing you..!! I CANNOT WAIT to hear you again..!! I am praying for you and MY priest. Please pray for me. God bless. ❤❤❤

[@dianefrank3688]

❤🙏

[@R.C.425]

Thank you

[@KB_2161]

Father in Heaven we give You Praise and Glory. In the Name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, we ask You to please come and meet us in our need. Come and be with us in this moment; fill our breath, our lungs with Your Holy Spirit. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit, fill our minds with Your Truth, with Your Clarity, with Your Goodness. Help us to say yes to You this very moment and every moment of our lives in Jesus' Name we pray. In the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. -Fr Mike Schmitz 🙏❤🙏

[@meihui7767]

Amen

[@MorreHope]

Amen

[@dianefrank3688]

Amen! Yes! ❤🙏

[@dana_ch82]

Amen 🙏🏻❤️ So beautiful.

[@robehrgonzales77494]

DaY 209 ❤❤❤ A m e n ❤❤❤ I am praying for you Father Mike. Blessings

[@kathyfranzoni274]

Yes God bless you father Mike McKee Manatee and yes I'm praying for all my family and friends that have passed on and I used to like candles when I was long while ago anyway this brings up some issues with me so please pray for me that I don't have anxiety around this and that I accept what father Mike is said and you all have a blessed evening sweet dreams and God bless in Jesus name we pray amen

[@dawnmireles2912]

July 28, 2023 A great addition to Father Mike’s Bible in a Year and Catechism in a Year is listening/watching EWTN Mother Angelica Live Classics. She speaks to us today to help us live right with God. Another suggestion is Saint Faustina’s Diary. I urge you to listen to or read her Diary to also help guide you in this life. Jesus I trust in You. #DivineMercy

[@dianefrank3688]

💯agree!

[@francesf527]

God's timing is impeccable Yesterday 28th of July 2023 my precious mother died. She'd had the last rights a few days earlier and my siblings didn't want me to call the priest again 😢 I was able to pray the rosary with her in her mother tongue just before she slipped out of verbal conciousness, and at the end of every decade she clearly said AMEN. Then a few hours before she passed my siblings and my Dad (93) went to stretch their legs and using my Ibreviary app(recommended by many of Father Mike's listeners) I prayed the prayers for dying out to her. And the small bottle of Holy water I have in my bag was taken out and I blessed her. I'm sad but not bereft. My siblings asked why I'm so at peace I explained what my last personal time with mum was. Now they too have more peace. Thankyou Fr Mike for teaching us again the true Grace of God's infinite love. RIP Mum Thankyou for bringing me up with a love for God

[@hope4u897]

That's just beautiful may your dear mother now rest in the peace of Christ and God bless you and your family🙏🙏🙏

[@marsharr2877]

Beautiful final moment-peace be with you.

[@kmousie]

Praying for you and your family, as well as the repose of your mother's soul.

[@ma.eugeniachavez7985]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. My mom also passed away this date.... but 15 years ago. So yesterday I remembered her in mass. God bless!

[@paularoussel7859]

I'm so sorry for your loss, @francesf527. My mother died on July 27, 2022. I had covid, and was not able to be with her when she died. What a gift your last moments with her were! May she rest in peace!

[@munchlax9715]

Amen

[@monicaleerbay4125]

Thank you Father Mike! You are incredible! I am grateful. 🙏🙏🙏

[@artorefalnera3055]

Fr. Thank you ❤. Thank you heavenly Father for the gift of the Sacrements. Praying for you and for all my CIY brothers and sisters. God bless ❤🙏.

[@dianefrank3688]

Thank you Artore and I am praying for you also. ❤🙏

[@artorefalnera3055]

@@dianefrank3688 ❤🙏

[@R_Thomp]

Thank you Father

[@user-bw7dp5bn9g]

I am listening to you on the catechism. And I did your Bible of the day. I especially liked your words on the last rites. My husband showed our family how a man of faith dies. He received holy communion many times during his Las 2 months of life as well as the sacrament of the sick. When Father Joel gave him the apostolic blessing tears steamed down his face as he desired it so much. He spent his last 4 days praying the rosary with his family and up to the last day told every member of his family he loved them. After he talked to the last member he died during that nite ready to meet his Lor I pray I am so blessed. I am almost 92 and take just one day at a time. Dear Mary when the time comes bring me t o your son.

[@joannebywaters4154]

Oh my, absolutely getting so much out of this! What an incredible gift!!! 💝🙏 thank you Fr Mike!!!!🙏😇🤗

[@nellennatea]

Thank you Father Mike. God bless you.

[@monaolszewski208]

Father Mike, thank you so much for doing this catechism in a year for us as we are called to know the commandments of God and what is expected of us as Christians and Catholics in this time of confusion in the church. May God truly bless you and your mission.

[@johnderzab3737]

Thank you, Fr. Schmitz for doing catechism in a year. It for me has reminded me of how much God the Father loves me. It at times overwhelms me. Thank you again.

[@karencrews1683]

Fr. Mike, if I had to read the Catechism on my own I would have quit long ago. (Perhaps I long for the simplicity of the Baltimore Catechism.) Your reflections keep me going. Thank you.

[@dianefrank3688]

💯agree. ❤🙏

[@lindaokeefe4526]

I’ve incorporated CIY into my morning prayers. I’m retired and kids are grown, so I have the luxury of quiet mornings for most of my days. These episodes are a great addition. I didn’t do Bible in a Year because for the last 10 years I’ve been in a Bible Study that requires about 30-60 min of reading & in-depth reflection each day.

[@dianefrank3688]

Fr. Mike does a little summary of each bible reading. I am learning things that I either overlooked or didn't think of it in that way. I am doing BIY a second time and will probably do it a third year. I am envious of your devotion for 10yrs an hour a day with reflection. ❤🙏

[@wms72]

Father's insights into Scripture are so enlightening

[@jangreen9557]

Father Mike, I watch the sound of freedom in my heart is very heavy. I don’t understand how the devil can be so strong in our world I pray every night for these children I’m sure the devil to get Stumptown help me to understand this. Amen.

[@dianefrank3688]

I saw this movie also and to know it is real and happening all around us is sickening. The fact that the USA is the largest purchasing of these victim is terrible. If we do not clean up this obsession for sex in the USA we are doomed to fall in the manner of old Rome.

[@wms72]

Devil is strong due to 50 years of legalized abortion, which devil worshippers say is a demonic sacrifice.

[@nathanngumi8467]

Word.

[@KB_2161]

WORD ❤

[@SharonCullenArt]

I had a knee replacement and had anointing which was great to have. I was at peace. But I got behind but about 2 weeks but yay I'm caught up again! I love this catechism in a year podcast. I how that non Catholics are listening and are gaining a better understanding of the catholic church and the stereotypical lies about the church that they've heard and believe. It could draw us closer together if they only understood.

[@WashingtonDC99]

Day 209. Viva Cristo Rey. Jesus / Yeshua / Iesu is His Name there is no other name like Jesus. Jesus is my true King. Jesus is all I want. Jesus ia all I wish for. Jesus is all I need. Jesus is the only one who can saved my soul from bourning in hell... Jesus is His Name. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. My 11 years old grnadons and I talked about my death.... and, I am 48 years old. I have never been scared of death. We all are going to die sooner or later just prepared yourself daily for it because when it is time to go.... you are going and there is absolutely nothing stooping it from happening. I have witnessed it myself b/c I have been working in a hospital for 8 1/2 years. Thank you Father Mike Schmitz. God bless you.

[@kathiebartley3131]

You are such a blessing Father. I look forward to your teaching each and every day.

[@user-qu2gt2ms5h]

Look forward to CIY and Lauds every morning. TBTG

[@peaceplease9]

Thank you Father Mike. Praying for you and all of us.

[@anthonycortese2798]

"For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night." --1 Thessalonians 5:4 The humorous reply to the traditional evangelical proclamation, 'Jesus is coming!' is "Look busy!" But Fr. Mike is acumenous in telling us to not only 'look busy,' but actually get busy in our preparation: to transition, to lose the duality of our essence, to shed our body and navigate with our spirit --to die. We must repeatedly check to ensure we're wearing "clean underwear." i.e., we must continuously check and adjust to ensure our heart and soul is "clean" and pure.

[@KB_2161]

Absolutely Amen Amen Amen ❤🙏❤

[@MorreHope]

We shall meet on that beautiful Shore.

[@KB_2161]

We are all so happy you were called to the catholic faith. Wow! What an immense blessing for all of us. Yes, agape love; unconditional and, quite frankly, amazing. "To love is a gift of God and He gives it willingly if we ask." Pope Francis ❤🙏❤

[@MorreHope]

Oh, this is the post that got lost. I found it.

[@KB_2161]

@@MorreHope 🙏❤🙏

[@dianefrank3688]

❤🙏

[@SuperRuthJ]

Nugget Day! 👏 Fill us with your Holy Spirit!❤️ Thank you Father Mike!🙏❤️

[@doloreswisecarver1784]

So would you believe it. God is shouting out to me with His megaphone. I had a stress test yesterday and failed. I’m in the hospital now preparing for a cardiac cath and possibly stents. I have my daughter looking for a priest just in case. Jesus’s timing is perfect. Jesus I trust in you. Thanks for your prayers.

[@faithb6981]

🙏🙏🙏

[@ipatecek]

Keeping you in my prayers, Delores.

[@annmariem3236]

Praying for you. 🙏 THE MOST POWERFUL HEALING PRAYER BY ST. PADRE PIO Heavenly Father, I thank you for loving us. I thank you for sending your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, to the world to save and to set us free. I trust in your power and grace that sustain and restore us. Loving Father, touch Dolores now with your healing hands, for I believe that your will is for her to be well in mind, body, soul and spirit. Cover her with the most precious blood of your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ from the top of her head to the soles of her feet. Cast anything that should not be in her. Root out any unhealthy and abnormal cells. Open any blocked arteries or veins and rebuild and replenish any damaged areas. Remove all inflammation and cleanse any infection by the power of Jesus’ precious blood. Let the fire of your healing love pass through her entire body to heal and make new any diseased areas so that her body will function the way you created it to function. Touch also her mind and her emotion, even the deepest recesses of her heart. Saturate Dolores' entire being with your presence, love, joy and peace and draw her ever closer to you every moment of her life. And Father, fill her with your Holy Spirit and empower her to do your works so that her life will bring glory and honor to your holy name. I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

[@dianefrank3688]

Praying for you and I hope your daughter is successful in getting the priest. ❤🙏

[@raadkashat1126]

Praying for you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@paulacevedo8814]

Praise to you God and Jesus Christ 🙏❤🕊😇

[@joseguzman1051]

Amen 🙏.

[@almapuritaparcon3435]

Day 209. 🙏🙏🙏

[@17CW68fNv]

Thanks Fr Mike, praying for you. I like your suggestion for keeping Friday. I do fast and abstain on Friday, but praying about my own death and preparing for it, that is such a good idea. Pray for me. God Bless. Claire.

[@MrDarshD]

What a great week full of learnings and wake up calls. Let's all take a few minutes to reflect on this, on life, and on the Christ. Because of the hectic life, we often forget the things that matter to us and to God. Thank you for your work, Fr. Mike and Team Ascension! God bless you

[@patmendell381]

I’m 74, and my Lord can take me whenever He wills it. Today, I’m ready to die, but I can remember when I was young I had a fear of death. In fact, I keep trying to “clean out my closet” but my family won’t help me by telling me what I have that they want to keep.

[@jenniferscoon8687]

Thanks for clarity and truth as I've listened to the last 3 to 4 days. I've struggled with my son's suffering and dying since 2019. Thanks for God's Peace and Serenity that surpasses understanding 🕊🙏

[@MikeWyattmodel48]

Ribbon day fill up with nuggets. Thanks Father Mike we are on a roll. What a year 2023 its been. BIY and CIY sandwiched together. You are all in my prayers.

[@KB_2161]

🙏❤🙏

[@2000Biscotto]

Thank you Fr. Mike! Blessings everyone! 🙏

[@dianefrank3688]

Thanks and blessings to you also. ❤🙏

[@dawnmireles2912]

July 28, 2023 Please pray for Souls in Purgatory. Go ahead, just take about 30 seconds to help save a soul that maybe is your family member or friend! Go forth and help save! Here is the prayer: (According to tradition, St. Gertrude the Great was told by Our Lord that each time she piously recited the following prayer, it would release 1,000 souls (or a vast number) from their suffering in purgatory.) The Prayer of St. Gertrude Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family.
Amen. God would reply to St. Gertrude that He would use whatever was offered to Him for the faithful departed, according to His inclination to show pardon & mercy.

[@dianefrank3688]

❤🙏🙏🙏

[@marianmilne6009]

Thank you Fr Mike. This just fills me up❤️. Praying for you and everyone here. God bless🙏❤️🙏

[@dianefrank3688]

Thanks Marian and blessing for you also. ❤🙏

[@deedeebuhler9610]

May God bless you always 🙏

[@danschwabenbauer2045]

I am grateful. Your explanation of viaticum took me back to 2018 when I witnessed it first hand being administered. This is truly a grace beyond measure. Your work is also beyond measure. Thank you Fr. Mike

[@wreloise1]

“for it is he who is the “Yes” to all God's promises. This is why through Jesus Christ our “Amen” is said to the glory of God.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭20‬ ‭

[@denisejordan64]

I have a growing list of 201 souls who have passed away and for whom I pray for each day. I also am looking forward to getting hugged by Jesus. That is when I will fully understand what unconditional love is. Thank you, Fr. Mike! I really feel like I understand my Catholic faith more and can speak more publicly about it.

[@evelynruiz1860]

I am always reflecting of my own death. Treat each day as the last day, striving to be good than every yesterday

[@joeyunger6460]

God Bless Fr. Mike!

[@moniquearseneault1460]

Praying for you all, God bless ❤️🙏🏻

[@dianefrank3688]

Thanks Monique and may God bless you also. ❤🙏

[@bhm8204]

fr mike, you truly are a gift! your enthusiasm for scripture and the catechism is infectious! thank you for all you do! i think about death everyday. i try to do good and do it for God's sake. i don't want to offend Him. i think about my judgement..that my life hasn't produced enough fruit to warrant Heaven. but i often speak to God, Jesus, Holy Spirit , Mother Mary, St. Joseph, Angels, Saints, Apostles and Martyrs, my Guardian Angel, and, the souls in Heaven and Purgatory. i thank them for all the ways they've worked in my life from conception to this very moment and that i need all of them..every single second of every minute of every hour of every day..forever. for i'm nothing without any of them. i need they're help

[@meanchoolee5845]

Thank-you Father Mike l am grateful

[@angelicazelich7743]

Thank you for this wonderful gift! God bless you and the whole team!🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@charmiemael460]

Thanks Fr.Mike 👍🤗💐🙏➕📿🛐🔥📖🧡🕊🧡🇵🇭

[@Melissa-dz6je]

Practice Dying...Wow! I'm gonna really have to meditate on this & work on my preparation for passing over to Eternal Life, to Live with The Blessed Trinity, & with Mary our Mother Forever in Heaven! Thank You Fr. Mike, God Bless You, you're All in my Prayers, please keep me in yours! ❣️🙏

[@richardbergmark6722]

Thank you Father.

[@carolradlinger8661]

I believe I am ready to die, but I know every day is a gift and I pray I use it wisely! Love and peace to all on our beautiful journey ❤

[@glenapereira3492]

This podcast on the Anointing of the Sick, is an invitation to reflect on our own death. 3 ways to have the practice for death are: Daily Consciousness examen, by actively saying 'yes' to God; Giving up something of an inordinate need every Friday of the year; Practice dying during every Advent and Lent. 🙏

[@peacemakers6316]

First thing I listen 👂 every day 🙏

[@connierucinski3616]

So blessed to have found this study and todaty especially needing to hear the anointing of the sick The promises from God are such a comfort God Bless you FR Mike

[@flucheaux]

My pattern is CIAY first thing in the morning while having my coffee. I developed this habit last year with BIAY. Thanks Father Mike!

[@spidermiddleagedman]

I have a way of saying no to god. I am only working from 10 am to 4pm so i have actually time to attend daily Mass in our Parish at 8 am. But due to schizophrenia and a drug i am taking called seroquel(sedative drug), i can´t wake up before 9 am. So i am praying constantly to be able to attend Mass at 8 am but i fail almost every day. Sometimes i wake up early and attend that Mass. So i have a feeling of guilt on this matter and i feel like i am saying no to god. Its such a struggle. I even think that my life would get better if i attend that Mass at 8 am every day.

[@rm-paradise]

No, you are not failing; you haven't found a way to succeed in your goals yet. The drugs are powerful to help you, yet also cause you to not to succeed in what you want to do. Continue to pray for strength, I will also join your prayers for you to achieve your beautiful goal. 7/28/2023

[@mperez2730]

Just you thinking and wanting to do better is progress. Keep praying that the God help you find a solution 🙏. I've been stuck in situations where I just go to God and tell him "I give this to you, figure it out and help me".... And almost immediately The Holy Spirit lights up a different path. God bless you. Maybe there's an evening Mass after work somewhere.

[@spidermiddleagedman]

@@rm-paradise thank you

[@spidermiddleagedman]

@@mperez2730 thank you

[@hope4u897]

You are not saying no to God the fact that you are here and trying to get to church is testimony to you faith you are dealing with difficult circumstances and God knows that. Just keep praying and do what you can. God is always with you and he knows your heart🙏🙏🙏

[@csassoni1992]

Yes!!! I AM GETTING SO MUCH OUT OF THIS🙏

[@MorreHope]

I want to be in a mode of marriage; to the Lord; rather than routine prayers...I listened Fr Mikes recent homily. In sickness or in health, - you have a friendship; not that you are haphazardly in God's thoughts; as what we do to God; I offer my vocation of life; and MOST IMPORTANTLY DEATH; where the ceremony takes place; crossing over from Phylial love to Agape Love; ETERNITY WITH THE GROOM. I believe St Joseph had unusually the Agape Love for the VM; where we get it at death; but I was filled with the Holy Ghost - and was exactly as in Acts; the Holy Hurricane entered into my mouth filling every fiber in me; wrote on this already. That was Agape Love; leading me to Catholic Faith; crash landing here. Amen

[@KB_2161]

Lol my comment posted elsewhere

[@KB_2161]

We are all so happy that you were called to the catholic faith! Wow! What an immense blessing for all of us. Yes, agape love; unconditional and quite frankly amazing. "To love is a gift of God and He gives it willingly if we ask" Pope Francis

[@dianefrank3688]

This is so beautiful. If God did not love us at every moment we would cease to exist. The saints had that agape love and gave themselves over to God's service. ❤🙏🙏🙏❤

[@MorreHope]

@@dianefrank3688 Amen; a marriage to God; sainthood.

[@dianefrank3688]

@@MorreHope 👍🙏

[@DaisyRansom]

❤‍🔥

[@adelaidawallaert287]

🙏❤️

[@herbdavis2741]

My husband of 55 years had an unexpected massive heart attack one week ago. He was unable to receive Last Rites. My participation on CIY and BIY these last years help in the path my family and I now have to travel. God travels with me and I am so grateful for that. -Diana 12:53

[@paularoussel7859]

Diana, I'm so sorry for your loss. May your husband rest in peace. 🙏

[@carolynalameida709]

Getting something out of it?!! Yes!!!!

[@sandramaldonado1918]

I have been doy BIY and CIY at the same time sometimes it is a challenge but I am on day 209, I can't believe it. Thank you Father Mike for your encouragement. Many blessings for you and this ministry.

[@NancyDonarm-kl3kc]

Well Father you inspired me to wrote to you,I'm 75, we had mother Cabrini nuns that read to us, never had the catechism in hand, and honestly not paying too much attention except when the ruler came out. This has been amazing full of info. My aunt died in my house in January and it was so peaceful as my priest came and sent her over to the otherside.

[@karenrich9092]

My husband was a diabetic and on dialysis. At an appointment with his nephrologist (kidney doctor), the doctor said he needed to do what the specialists told him. "We don't want you to die." My husband said, "Doc, I'm not afraid to die, because I know where I'm going." I was so stunned to be a witness of this moment. Rewind a number of years. My professor said no to a grade I wanted and suggested I come back the next year and repeat the course. But, during my semester off, I met the man who became my husband. Because I accepted a NO I was able to say YES to someone else. The ironic part was both of them were named David. My husband gave me a beautiful gift of the Catholic faith, which was improved or enhanced by my son-in-law William. And I'm working on it every day thanks to Ascension and the BIY and CIY teams. Thanks Father Mike.

[@chavelasalas9151]

Thanks

[@DIS6103]

❤🕊

[@faithb6981]

Needed this today, thank you! ❤

[@metildajoseph5265]

Greetings Father Mike, Thoughts :- -> Message reflect with, "The Sacramental Anointing of Sick spiritually connect with Passion of Lord Jesus Christ through Spiritual Examen and Penance Prayers at all occasions in every aspects of Life." -> Thanks Father, Team Ascension Press for Valuable Insights. With regards and Prayers, Ranjith Joseph (R.J)

[@doloreswisecarver1784]

Day 209 takeaways: Summary: Practice for death everyday. Make an examination of conscience everyday. Ask yourself if you just talk ABOUT God or invite Him into ever aspect of your life. Rid yourself of all bad habits.

[@gloriaruiz2332]

❤

[@hazelandliamdonnelly8400]

Every hail mary reminds me of my own and those who are about to, crossing over into enernity.

[@KathleenBanfield]

Memento mori is a Catholic practice that is explained very well by the Sisters of Saint Paul. The Pauline ministry offers podcasts and runs media centers throughout the world.

[@CARS63]

👍💘👍Thank you👍💘👍

[@cocasio7190]

Father Mike & Ascension, I am grateful that you all are doing the CIY. I am behind, but still pushing play. I'm taking care of my mom. She has Alzheimer. Her other health conditions are under control. She doesn't take holy communion, because she doesn't recognize that Is the Body of Christ. If I understood correctly, I can ask for the Anointing of the Sick because if her age. How about the Apostolic Pardon? Can I ask for her to bless with it too? Thank you! God bless you all 🙏

[@lonanmchugo]

In Ireland we always had the Sacrament of the Sick as part of the pilgrimage to Knock. Recently it is being introduced into a parish Mass as a healing Mass. However the priest does not always emphasise that it is a Sacrament and it is for the seriously sick, so everybody (or almost everybody) goes up for anointing thinking it is a blessing. Is this the correct way to administer the Sacrament?

[@dianefrank3688]

If it is a healing mass usually everyone goes up and they have people behind each person in case they get slain in the Spirit

[@wms72]

Priests do the same in America. I even know a non-Catholic goes up for the blessing .

[@dianefrank3688]

Praying for Fr. Mike & CIY 🙏🙏🙏 I love the nugget days-Anointing of the Sick. Below near the bottom of Day 209 of the CIY is the Marian Consecration day16 by TrixRN. It is a little harder to find this time but well worth reading.❤🙏🥰

[@maryellenrose1764]

❤❤❤

[@robehrgonzales77494]

I HAVE a rhythm ❤❤❤❤

[@lanstonpinto4421]

Day 209 A good practice to do is Examination of Conscience. At the end of the day, to look at our life and see where did we say Yes to the Lord, where did we say No to the Lord or whether we were indifferent. We may see that we haven’t necessarily said No to the Lord but the question is were we indifferent to the Lord……