Do I Have a Good Conscience?

[@tereselittleflower]

When you start fighting with your conscious then it's time to go to confession

[@freddypal1434]

Oje

[@nariko47]

Amen sister

[@rondagallemore1386]

Thanks, i needed that

[@seanreinhard6205]

Conscience

[@spacegeneral8630]

It's funny because it's true

[@raymccarthy1582]

Guilt puts you in the past, Anxiety in the future and Conscience in the present. Be always in the presents of God.

[@ramondiaz2494]

Always

[@Sacrifice.Online.for.Offline]

That might truly be the only thing worth knowing. Wish I did, not just knew

[@beautybysw]

I took on a traditional catholic fast and drawing the Catholic church. I felt a strong calling from God to do this for my family and for our world. First week was rough but with prayer everyday, especially when I get "hungry"I feel that hunger with prayer. I pray for the ppl of Venezuela

[@dalime605]

I cant wait. Last year I gave up alcohol for Lent. but this is far harder

[@Abc-qs8ir]

Shaun Wolchinsky There are even studies now that fasting twice a week (which is what the early church did on Wednesdays and Fridays), lengthens lifespan, and prevents diseases ☺️☺️☺️ God rewards His servants ☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@mariamarquez7417]

During Lent, my family doesn't eat any meat

[@adamhovey407]

The good thing about not being perfect, is you have something to keep working on.

[@debbie4503]

Yes!

[@israelcarranza7732]

This is a trick I learned for fasting, I go to school, practice, and have church meetings throughout the day and I can get really hungry. When it comes to the point where I feel I can’t go any longer I give myself 5 min into deep prayer and my body is not full by food but my the Holy Spirit and I can go on with my day stronger than ever. I’m praying for you all, may God bless you all beautiful people

[@craigcooper684]

I'm not officially Catholic but I am happy I found your Channel. Thank you!

[@DavidMatias79]

Come on in, the water's fine!

[@ethiopienqueen]

Eternal Father, help us do your your will at all times! 🙏🏽

[@caryulmer5578]

Helina Michael Amen!

[@camilaflores9872]

You know that's the high five emoji right? and not the praying emoji?

[@amandadelassus2128]

@@camilaflores9872 Who cares.

[@paulhill7726]

Thank you Fr Mike. As someone who struggles with scrupulosity your explanation of a well formed conscience was very helpful thank you

[@ThePilgrim_Redeemed]

God bless you Fr. Mike. Your last note is an assurance in the midst of all that is happening in the Clergy. The light is shining bright.

[@cayennepepah]

10:13 is also very important. I can think of some priests that are saying things like this case esp. on the internet. Let's always keep the priesthood in our prayers. 🙏🏼

[@andrewjansen9702]

I believe as sinners we all struggle with conscience at some point. It’s all about putting our love for God before what we want to do, or even what others want to do. God first, everything else is second.

[@thelonegunman2622]

Thank you for this guidance fr. Mike, my faith will stay strong! 💪🏻

[@johnsmit5999]

Conscience is one of those sensors God gives all of us though it can become seared in some. I pray everyone receives the Holy Spirit which makes us totally new people in Christ. God uses conscience and creation as lights to help us along the path to salvation. Once the Holy Spirit convicts us unto repentance, we arrive in salvation and begin the sanctification process. Praise God!

[@lindagal4595]

They need this type of teaching on every mass service on Sunday. The church would grow and ppl who left the church would reconcile themselves back to Catholicism

[@gillianpedersen52]

I need some prayers said right now..I really need help with my broken heart. Edit:You know what else hurts when the boy you were in a relationship calls you names and say really mean stuff to you....Sometimes I hate being a 17 year old girl Edit: i would like to thank all the people who have me in their prayers

[@Johnmomoworld]

Same here. Shall we pray together ?

[@itsme-dm2fv]

In My prayers. God is close to the brokenhearted

[@bruhyoutrippin]

Just be strong okay it's not like the end of the World uf it's about you're girlfriend or you're friend's or something it's okay at least you can see them at heaven if it's about something else just be brave and don't listen to other prople what they say cause all i live at is the farm.

[@claramariaulloa3828]

God can do everything, just trust in him, my prayers 🙏🏻🤗

[@drcardinalli]

Hey Marine. You're in my prayers too. 💘

[@johnbolwell5969]

Fr Mike - you absolutely blow my mind!! You are exactly the kind of priest the world needs to hear from. You are joy to listen to. God bless you!

[@patrick.7326]

Those who hear the truth hear my voice (JESUS), thanks for the voice Father.

[@Funny-vv3in]

Amen

[@omarrodriguez-pm1uz]

its very inspiring speech could not miss it father Mike

[@marinakitrell3660]

You popped in my life in the greatnesses time. I been searching for spiritual priest and Jesus send you. I am proud to be catholic God bless you I will keep you in my prayers Fr. Mike

[@IndieAnnieJones1]

Thank you so much for your guidance...God bless and keep the faith!

[@TheWogBoy4]

God bless father mike thank you

[@barbararodriguez5792]

Love everything you say Fr Mike ❤ You very much inspire me ☺️

[@paulbany6603]

Well said Father and God be praised. Amen.

[@Trini2DeBone]

Of all your videos I keep playing this one over and over...thanks Fr. Mike. May God richly bless your work and your ministry.

[@paulpoulin1200]

...........we need a church that is right where we are wrong.......a pearl of wisdom if there ever was one....thank you, father for your vocation........

[@northstarprepsteader]

Excellent!! A well-informed, trained conscience is key.

[@JasonGoldberg777]

What a gift Fr Mike has and I’m thrilled social media allows it to be shared.

[@Peace-bwu]

This is the best teaching from Fr. Mike so far, at least for me. Thank you, Fr. Mike. God bless you too.

[@alejandro.s.m.]

Gloria a Dios! Thank you Father for the teachings. Please keep Strong in the Truth.

[@mad_marc2757]

Really liked this video, and I think is really relevant nowadays with the whole thing occurring in Georgia and all the celebrities signing to boycott the Entertainment business from working in that state if the bill passes, which is just heartbreaking for me. Thank's Father Mike for this video and glory be to God!🙌🙏

[@sencie770]

Thank you Fr Mike

[@chaser595]

Great timing! I've been recently thinking a lot about prudence and the conscience. This helps clears things up.

[@theoe354]

This is what I need to hear today. Thank you.

[@gl-cn6xg]

Ty fr. Mike. You are such a joy in my life and my day.

[@studybible]

When I offer the Confession, I sometimes say, "Conscience varies from person to person, and simple self-examination always carries the risk of ignorance and self-rationalization. However, when the Holy Spirit illuminates your conscience, you come to realize even the dark aspects of yourself that you might have deceived. Therefore, whenever you enter the confessional, always open your heart to the Holy Spirit and seek His guidance."

[@ssuunas.fulgence1092]

Dear Fr. Mike, peace! Thanks for the mission of evangelizing and Educating the world! This particular video concerning ''Conscience'' is amazing, God bless you.

[@Mg522c]

Thank you❤️

[@blairerwin8061]

Thanks, Fr. Mike

[@rosamontalvo6600]

Beautifully said ❤🙏

[@leonardstefanyshyn40]

Spot on father. It’s not hard at all when you really love God and totally submit to him. Without complaint. Just like Jesus. Thankyou Father Mike. 🙏🏻

[@njaunjeri1712]

I am a catholic who was straggling with my faith. Found this fr mikes videos in time. They are 2 yrs old but in good time . Thanks Fr

[@GinnyandEric]

Always so well-spoken. Thanks Father 🙏🏼

[@rbins4308]

Your videos are wonderful, father Mike. They make so much good to my heart and my faith that I pray for you, that you may become saint, every day here in Brazil. And many times I use them when I preach in the Prayer Group.

[@richardlopez6226]

I needed this video so much because I’m struggling with overcoming sin.

[@lunasol1244]

MY Son he always fallows you father. He show me to see you. My Son died 4/18/1920 O my God I miss him

[@angelacross2216]

Excellent. Sadly because this misunderstanding is in and all around us. Thank you for your clarity.

[@simulatortechnician9598]

I like that "What Does God Want?" NOT "What Do I Want?" I want that Bumper Sticker... Jiminy indeed...

[@CarrieP-W]

Thank you, Father Mike. You said it so well and so true and with charity. 😇👍😎. That's what we need to hear.

[@christinebishop5291]

Thank You so much Father. You are such a blessing. Please pray for me as I talk to my sisters about some life decisions they are currently making. That I am loving, that I look at the log in my own eye before talking to them and their Spirits are open. I love them so much and only want what's best.

[@mssixty3426]

I didn't feel you ended on a sour note, I felt it was a powerful note; I was glad to hear it, it needs to be said. Bless you!

[@MrCapi55]

Haha! " The same stupid ego and the same stupid pride "...not more, not less. Straight to the "head of the problem" Thank You father Mike. GBY.

[@christophersnedeker2065]

CS Lewis wrote on a similar topic "His idea of 'goodness' differs from ours; but you need have no fear that, as you approach it, you will be asked simply to reverse your moral standards. When the relevant difference between the Divine ethics and your own appears to you, you will not, in fact, be in any doubt that the change demanded of you is in the direction you already call 'better'."

[@firechief6686]

Thank you Father. This one definitely hit me in the feels! Much needed advice, thanks again!

[@kumaaddi5139]

Consciousness should give us a fire to towards conviction and not condemnation. We can't change if we are kicking our selves while we are down. Yet we should never forget our past, so history won't repeat itself?

[@AJ_Jingco]

I feel like I have a God given conscience, because I feel remorse when I sin.

[@francismausley7239]

Excellent theme... "When freedom of conscience, liberty of thought and right of speech prevail - that is to say, when every man according to his own idealization may give expression to his beliefs - development and growth are inevitable." - Abdu’l-Baha, The Promulgation of Universal Peace

[@abart2056]

"SPOT ON" Fr. Mike. No it was not super long, it was "SUPER" and I appreciate you so very much. There are so many times when I've struggled with my conscience in knowing if it okay for this or that. I've also questioned authoritative figures in my life but would always try and go with my gut feeling or conscience and ask (in my heart for certain Saints to help) for guidance.

[@paulmiller3469]

Good video, thanks Father.

[@deborahtofflemire7727]

I was great Father . And thank you for speaking the truith from Canada

[@elliestretchprays7851]

Well said! Thank you!

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

After reading about the 850 million animals raised and slaughtered for food and the horrific suffering they endure I stopped eating meat and dairy. It was a pointed and conscience decision that I made nearly 2 decades ago and will continue for as long as I live. Fasting started out as a challenge for me...sort of a game. Interestingly, I found it very freeing not having to think or prepare food and knowing I could go days without food and be fine. The longer I went (I've gone only 5 days on water only so far) the more 'spiritual' it felt. I had the luxury of eating if I chose though and often wonder how challenging it would feel to me under different circumstances. I do notice that when I begin eating how much I appreciate the most simple of foods like garden greens or most of all, foraging wild food. I am imperfect in so many ways... I do enjoy the challenge of working to be a better more conscientious person. Thank you for giving us 'food for thought'.

[@skeedle6258]

Father, thank you for expanding the roots of conscience that has been taking out of context by so many in the church. This is so needed today

[@FreedomandBaconHomestead]

Well said on a tough subject. God bless everyone reading this!

[@lancedheart189]

Your the best reason I've come upon in ages to consider listening to some Catholic teaching. ( all Institutions inevitably become corrupt over time.""my opinion** consider the papacy and its banks and its take on civil justice ..however when we find the truth of Jesus's teachings, wherever we find it..it does resonate and is applicable in today's world.. love God love yourself and others

[@LeCoeurouvertecoute]

love you Father Mike You are just awesome. I love how you touch on the aspects of our lives that really need change so we can become saints

[@jonichristensen2392]

Such great wisdom! Thank you Father Mike!

[@Julie_Rios]

Always sound advice. Thank you, Fr. Mike. Yeah, conscience isn't about what one wants. One's will must align with God's, which is greater. God bless you, Fr. Mike. Smash that like button, y'all! Hehe.

[@onealryan]

God bless you more!

[@illynkimura1015]

hmmmmmmmmm you seems to say those words so easy but it sounds complicated but when I listened to your words from God I easily understood because It is the same and my conscience says the same too. thank you so much.

[@deanne3428]

Just what I needed🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@HaroldRutila]

Great points all around. Thank you, Father.

[@caellach]

Could you please make a video on scruples/scrupulosity? Thanks!

[@Someone-vy5vh]

Yeah that's a good idea

[@pjsmith4369]

Caellach I have lived scruples - 8 months of pure misery. I was 28. I had read " The Story of a Soul ", the autobiography of St. Therese, the Little Flower. She had scruples at a time in her life. So I recognized the symptoms immediately. Help is necessary. I went to a priest/ psychologist, but it still took 8 months to heal. Even now, I have to be careful when I read certain things about sin. For people with no help, I think it would be great if Father would do a video on that topic. I don't know how one can get over scruples without help.

[@kaymgee08]

@@pjsmith4369 I recommend Thomas Santa's book Understanding Scrupulosity. Very helpful.

[@pjsmith4369]

kaymgee08 Anything that helps - thanks for the recommendation of a book. Some people are suffering terribly, I'm sure.

[@socratesandstorybooks1109]

Yeah i hella struggle with this

[@andrewjansen9702]

Whoever desired to be my disciple must take up his cross and follow me.

[@Elvis68spec]

This Video is very important!

[@noemiburns6470]

This is one of my favorite videos you’ve done. I needed clarity in this area. Thank You!!

[@monicabagonamarkande]

Amen! Brother Mike is super cute! Thank you for this message.

[@christinawhite9256]

Absolute truth!🙏

[@annosullivan1347]

V good from Ireland .

[@paulinakray2944]

Love this! Thanks Padre!

[@MJT409]

Other great video. Always the right topic for the right time.

[@kstar0711]

I hear you Father Mike. I want to live by the church's teaching. Though, I often feel some of the teaching has not grown with today's society. I would not be the mother I am today without help of fertility treatments. I am a nurse and often have to work on the weekends, a moral sin to miss church. This saddens me and I am struggling trying to find my place in this. I am a strong Catholic. But, as I grow into adulthood and raise my children in the church, I am questioning some of the teaching. This has never happened before in my Catholic schooling....I am looking for direction and guidance.

[@lunasol1244]

We miss him R.I.P.

[@timothyfreeman97]

I love that honesty flo.

[@Abc-qs8ir]

Mother Angelica quote: ‘You have a crisis in your life? It’s because you are fighting God’s plan vs your self will, examine your prayer life, that is your crisis.’

[@nickpetruccelli5966]

So very true

[@glopez4919]

Wow like always right in the nose Fr. Mike. 🙄 I believe that for me personally I accept the truth when it's said in a way that makes sense instead of just you got to do this and that. That's why I love your channel, and when there humor but still the truth that's why sometimes our church can be perceived as boring because it things havent been explained. But we need to accept the truth as difficult as it may seem.

[@themissionary4christ166]

This is awesome!! Im.still working on my conscience but confession really helps when I keep on doing the wrong thing to help me not to do it again! This video is awesome !! Thank you Father Mike!!:)

[@daviddabrowski01]

Yes yes and yes 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✝️✝️✝️

[@FreeRangeBeard]

Thanks for the last point you made, however painful to say there is a lot of truth to it. It breaks my heart, but in some cases we must stand up for the Church even when the priest won't.

[@bradlifto2211]

Good people go to heaven because they listen to God in our conscience and obey. Let us pray: " O Jesus when I don't obey God in my conscience,you will deliver me. Amen"

[@sylviamccormick3961]

Oh mannn I am soooo stubborn 😣 and, I know... I know... I need to try harder, this video came in perfect timing. I want to see heaven but most of all Jesus. I have to be the example so I can see my family in heaven as well. Why is it so hard for me? Commentors please pray for me.

[@gwendolyno.3330]

I'm praying for you Sylvia!!❤️don't give up girlie. Jesus loooovess you.

[@powerliftingcentaur]

I was terribly confused by this video, much of the time, then realized I am just too tired tonight to untie it’s knots (I am coming off a three day road trip). I remember I took exception to Father’s earlier, “we are not the exception” video, so I shall probably find a caveat here. One glimmer of an idea is that my conscience may be quite deliberately formed by many elements, only one of which is my Catholic faith. But, let me not entertain that idea tonight. I’ll try this again later, probably with a cup of coffee at hand. I’ll try again, for even when I disagree, I find that one pearl of a thought of Fr. Mike’s to walk away with.

[@joshuaedwards9830]

do not let the Church form the way you think, let God form the way you think

[@rosemarymaher6726]

Good.Clarified thinking for me

[@rosamontalvo6600]

Amen 🙏

[@immaggiethesenilegoldenret7918]

Amazing how the human mind works...it’s called “self will.”

[@diannesimasek9534]

Fasting, what I have known as fasting is from dinner one day to dinner the next day, only water. I can only go until lunch because I was diagnosed with diabetes years back. There are many things I love about the Catholic Church. I am hung up on a few things that keep me away. I was born into a Bysantine Catholic family from the Ukraine. My parents divorced and drifted from church, so I have studied many beliefs. I have been born again for quite a while . Lately I feel like Joseph Smith asking , "Which church is right?"

[@elizabethseiden9938]

My narcissistic father has recently shut down my voice and my ability to stay healthy in the living!

[@chrismoellering695]

Two thumbs up. Great post.