Demons, Addiction & Counselling | LITTLE BY LITTLE | Fr Columba Jordan CFR

[@SEANPOL203]

You have a comprehensive understanding of addiction Fr, many people do not understand addiction

[@ctmcatholic]

God bless you

[@taylorparis3782]

Oh Father Colomba, may Christ bless you. 💕

[@ctmcatholic]

And you!

[@JevgenijsMusic]

Prayers and regular confessions helped me the most. Thank You, Jesus! But a good concelor deffinetely helps too. And almost forgot, brothers in Christs who are ready to support You during the falls! To my brothers, I say God bless You! All it came step by step and I am so grateful God helped me and gave me hope and still keeps me in check

[@ctmcatholic]

Great advice.

[@mpoimahao8684]

Food Fr! My addiction is food. It impacts even the way I think. It has improved a little due to confession and asking the intercession of St. Mark Ji Tianxiang. But sometimes, especially this week, I feel like just giving up all together. Christ have mercy on us and may we be charitable to our neighbours with their addictive sins.

[@ctmcatholic]

Will pray for you.

[@nariko47]

Food is also a self soothing / self numbing addiction I struggle with.

[@laurasexton8932]

Me too.

[@prairiechickK]

I'm in recovery from food addiction. It really helps to consider sugar and flour the same as alcohol and just fully abstain from them. And prayer, Adoration, the rosary.... Getting enough sleep and relying on God to comfort me vs relying on food.

[@renegadetherapist5664]

Thank you for this video, father. As a counselor for 30 years now and someone who has also struggled with addiction, your video was so loving and nonjudgmental. A person can be addicted to anything, the key is, is it keeping you from freedom? Freedom to live your life, freedom to be available to your loved ones or connect with God? And the biggest reason, is it numbing you out from facing something you need to face? I personally feel there is a spirit of darkness associated with it, not an opinion that all counselors share.😏 But it doesn't matter, as long as you feel a fit with that counselor, and they can help. And admitting you need help is a strength, too many are still afraid because they see asking for help as a weakness. But help from God comes through people too. I'm sure you know the one about the guy waiting to be saved by God from a flood but rejected the boat and the helicopter, etc. because he was waiting for "God" to save him 🙂 I don't know how many times I have been told that I was a big help, but I didn't really "do" anything, they needed someone to listen and be nonjudgemental. I just wanted to say I love your videos and you have such a gentle, down to earth way of connecting with people.

[@Eden.Fikirte.Eyesus]

Thank you Father

[@theCatholicInfluence]

I love honest discussions no matter how hard they are to digest. It's love. Fr. is speaking with love. Thank you, Father!

[@ctmcatholic]

Thanks for watching

[@johnclauder6418]

A blessings San Diego

[@ash5033938337]

Sin is addiction - makes sense

[@MonicaBermea-d8d]

I am so stuck in food addiction. But for God's grace I'd be totally devastated.

[@ctmcatholic]

Will pray for you.

[@johnnichols2088]

I’ve found that God is in charge of everything. What scares people is the apparent plurality of reality. However, as long as you believe in God and strive in that belief, everything will make sense and be wrapped up in God’s will. I have been around the block of sinfulness, I’ve raised to the highest heights of prayer, I’ve been in and out of counseling, and I have found that, as Our Lord said, one thing is necessary. One thing I can recommend, dive into the Faith! And don’t let anyone tell you anything. The voice in your head is true.

[@johnnichols2088]

In other words, everyone is doing better than everyone else, you all are doing better than me, and at the end of time, we will all say to God: “it was You!!!!!”

[@katkat2340]

Jesus came to set us free . Pray for the grace of understanding and beg for the grace to find the path to your freedom.

[@ctmcatholic]

Amen 🙏

[@willberttom5755]

Really great advice, Fr. Columba. I was struggling with an addiction for years and didn’t know how to deal with it when a priest recommended therapy in confession. As soon as I started therapy I was no longer struggling as much and began to really grow. There’s no shame in admitting you have a problem and need help. That’s just being human.

[@heathsavage4852]

In my past I used "party drugs" and alcohol extensively, and I absolutely testify to the presence of the demonic in all and any addiction. The Devil knows where your weak spots are and works hard on them. In giving yourself to Christ you become free.

[@ctmcatholic]

He sure does. Praise God for your freedom!

[@Joe-br4ww]

It's a tough road, and an ever surmounting one it seems. Dealing with addictions is difficult enough, and now another problem being uncovered more is narcissistic abuse.

[@julialopes5054]

Thanks, Fr! That really helped. God bless you ❤

[@vo0do055]

The amazing man with the amazing beard. I love your videos father. You have such great advice and spiritual advice. I wish we had you at every parish. Bless you father keep up the good works!

[@josephwagner3224]

Fr. Chad Ripperger has a great book of Deliverance Prayers. English.

[@martinasulova9989]

Thank you for this video, me myself is everything mentioned in this and student of counseling at the same time. Crazy, but real. Still working on myself and hope that this journey I took myself on will lead not just to help for others but finally understanding myself. Honestly, first year was really hard - like we all know: if you want to be good counselor, you have to fight with own demons and win. If you struggle - it does not mean you are bad counselor, or bad human, the fact you are aware of this fight means you are on right path. Thank you again

[@markharmon6055]

You are a breathe of fresh air.

[@ctmcatholic]

Bless you

[@Irishherbs]

Great to meet you today, at the Dominicans.Thank you for your uploads.

[@ctmcatholic]

God bless you

[@captainskippy4560]

Its really cool how you mentioned Unbound. I'm part of a ministry team here in the U.S. and it has helped me immensely. Not just being a part of the team, but also being ministered to as well. Thank you for having a well rounded perspective on these issues. Spiritual, psychological and physical are all different areas where we can and sometimes are attacked.

[@ctmcatholic]

God bless you

[@jennycornwell2324]

This video has almost been written for me! I’m about to make a big decision about my job because it’s affecting my health and I know that Jesus is telling me to slow down . I’ve been working in my current job for 25 years and it’s time for me to look after myself.Thank you Fr Columba 🙏🏼

[@ctmcatholic]

That’s great! I hope you next steps goes well.

[@k.r.murphy4301]

Thanks!

[@ctmcatholic]

Thank you

[@LOG2007]

Another type of addiction is workaholic, which is so prevalent now in our society and it is considered "a praiseworthy personality." I have been suffered with this addiction for so many years until one day the Lord saved my life. However, the process of detoxification is not comfortable at all because I still cannot escape the mindset "I'm useless if I do not work."

[@ctmcatholic]

That is incredibly true thank you for sharing.

[@eleveri11]

So grateful for the wisdom! ❤

[@ctmcatholic]

You are so welcome

[@henrycook6376]

My addiction is culturally acceptable: running. Been preoccupied and compelled for 25 years, and missing a week recently really gave me the blues!

[@ctmcatholic]

That’s an interesting one! Incredible how a usually good thing can take hold of our lives and become an addiction. Thank you for sharing.

[@Chiefab22]

Sins are Self Destructive !!

[@nathanngumi8467]

Word.

[@ctmcatholic]

🙌

[@dialogos585]

God bless you always Father. You are the good we need in this world.

[@ctmcatholic]

Thank you and bless you 🙏

[@julesarteaga1701]

💙🙏🌷🕊️

[@marytierney794]

I love your attitude, and your sense of humour. Thankyou Father, and God bless you.

[@ctmcatholic]

God bless you

[@phillipnoone8044]

Thank you Father, for this revealing chatvon addictions

[@ctmcatholic]

Hope it helps some

[@Mementomorichild]

I truly wondered about potential demonic influence in a family member's addiction and mental illness. I've been saying deliverance prayers for them daily. They're currently back in a mental health hospital- prayers are appreciated 🙏 Thank you for this video! I'll donate later because PayPal isn't an option 😅

[@ctmcatholic]

Great that you are praying for them, it sounds like it will help. That’s very kind of you thank you. You can give to us through PayPal at [e-mail]

[@Mementomorichild]

@ctmcatholic done!! Thank you for that info!😇 I see now I could have scrolled to the FAQ near the bottom of your site too. Be well 🙏

[@Mementomorichild]

Update. Please pray for his soul... he came home wed night and OD'd holy Thursday. May God be merciful. Prayers for his parents and daughter & his siblings. 😔

[@brendafleming6454]

Thank you Father blessed to have you.

[@GinaDeLeone]

No more time. No more excuses..OK yes HOLY SPIRIT REMOVES ALL DARKNESS AND DIABOLICAL DISGUSTING MISERABLE LIFE FOREVER AMEN HALLELUJAH IN JESUS CHRIST HOLY NAME AMEN IMMEDIATELY AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THAT 🙏YES HALLELUJAH ❤

[@robertlambert7461]

Very helpful Thank you Fr Columba

[@51Springfield]

Thank you Father.

[@ctmcatholic]

A pleasure

[@mycatholicfaithlivingstone845]

Love this 💯 🙏🙂

[@dremichel5698]

Addicted to y.t. 😬 have had a beautiful Lent - but can see where I still have given a foot hold to the evil one... Thank you, Fr. for speaking this truth. 3 Aves for you 🙏

[@ctmcatholic]

This can happen all too easily, stay strong after Lent my friend!

[@Alittlechildofgod]

Thank you so much for all of your videos! Please pray for me especially as I search for a good counselor and a good spiritual director as well.

[@patriciahouston-martinez6858]

Ahh Thank-You! ❤

[@ctmcatholic]

You're welcome!

[@GagaDebbie]

Thank you❤

[@ctmcatholic]

A pleasure

[@Nintendoes2]

Thank you Father.

[@ctmcatholic]

A pleasure

[@christopherbright1048]

Spot on Fr. I am there need help need prayers God Bless

[@ctmcatholic]

We will pray for you Brother.

[@Kitiwake]

Joined the pioneers TTA a while back for a year. It's was great.

[@ctmcatholic]

Great that it helped!

[@jojo02114]

Thank you Fr.! Your videos are always so helpful to me. 🙂

[@ctmcatholic]

You are so welcome!

[@RuachEden]

Brother Dove! Your wisdom and humorous insight is very gratefully received by myself. Bless you also for your honesty, don't get proud and caught up in this Social media personality stuff, stay humble. Peace.

[@ctmcatholic]

Thank you friend!

[@isabelrinon]

Hello Father Columba, What do you think about those who say that Jesus is our healer and we don't need counselling, but they do go to a doctor when the pain is in their body? I read many people in Spain who gives you the advice of praying rosaries to get rid of addictions or an immature personality or whatever psychological hurt. I've always thought that body and soul are interweaved, and one affects the other. How brain, mind and soul are interconnected is kind of a mystery. Saying that praying rosaries is like a switch that fixes everything sounds peculiar to me. Besides, how many rosaries are needed? Is there a prescription? Thanks for letting us know your weakness. I sometimes think that there are so many strong Catholic people that do what they have to do without help and I find myself so weak some days...

[@ctmcatholic]

Hello, it’s Katie here I answer comments for Fr Columba, I hope you are well. As you pointed out, just as people go to the doctor for physical help we can and sometimes should go to a practitioner for mental help also. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t pray for our healing, we absolutely should do that too. But insofar as all of us are body and spirit (which is all of us) we must take care of both, and sometimes taking care of your body/mind means speaking to a counsellor for your mental health. I hope that can help!

[@isabelrinon]

@@ctmcatholic thank you!

[@valward8195]

Thank you for the insight Father. By the way, I would recommend Unbound to anyone.

[@ctmcatholic]

🙏🏼

[@jalita26]

Thanks Fr

[@susanmann8643]

Thanks!

[@ctmcatholic]

Thank you so much for your support Susan!

[@MsV-PhD]

Thanks!

[@ctmcatholic]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@kenshinjd]

Thanks!

[@ctmcatholic]

Thank you very much

[@lynnsholl3772]

Thanks!

[@ctmcatholic]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@Eternallyhopeful7788]

Love your gentleness discussing such hard topics- that is certainly God’s grace upon you! Deliverance is significant to address which many overlook sadly… 🙏

[@ctmcatholic]

Thank you

[@Eternallyhopeful7788]

@@ctmcatholic you’re welcome! Love your videos!

[@ctmcatholic]

Very glad to hear it thanks!

[@IONov990]

Is the Mary of the undoer of knots novena deliverance prayer?

[@SamanthaOrtiz-g1c]

🕍🛐💝🌹💞🙏🙏🙏😇🕯️🕊️💯

[@adrianaansaldi9248]

Actually as a person who had an experience with demons that is the way I explain to people in order to help them. Catholicism of the last centuries lacks of the real teachings because exactly what do you said Father”we don’t want to freak out people” but that is not correct because when you explains things as actually work, how the spiritual world works, you also need to explain that there’s not need to be fearful at all, we feel fear when we don’t understand the enemy of our souls but also we cannot combat or fight against if we don’t know the enemy and we, the Church have all the weapons. My refuge is always go to the books of the first 1000 years of Christianity, they have all the answers and they are less repressive that what came after the French Revolution. I recommend also to read a book of 1600 written by Mary of Agreda, the Mystical City of God and it will blow your mine, answers of why we were created and how are there, for instance. Thanks Father and I am a donor.

[@patriciahouston-martinez6858]

Thanks for doing this! Couple questions - what is it that you’re saying for deliverance prayer “unbound?” Can you please post a link. - do all your buddies have the same beard? Does it get in the way? Anyway we love ya, here in the USA ❤

[@mariago118]

Unbound by Neal Lozano

[@patriciahouston-martinez6858]

Thanks ❤

[@ctmcatholic]

As for the beard, Fr Columba explains this here :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXi9lKybjZ2Enq8si=_aNDjwQEbN0u01XA

[@IONov990]

Probably Internet is my addiction. It is compulsive. I cannot leave my phone. I cannot imagine a day without my Internet or phone. Pornographic material can be highly addictive. What is obsession or rumination? I do not know how long therapy should last. I think therapy can make you self absorbed. I wonder if gossip is addiction.

[@ctmcatholic]

Gossip is certainly addictive for most people. I think the risk for self absorption is much greater when addicted to the internet compared to humbly acknowledging the problem and getting counselling, but it’s good to pray and discern about these things. Katie

[@ByronAdams-j7t]

Even Blaise Pascal was addicted to gambling.

[@ctmcatholic]

Can happen to even the greatest minds.