Does God Want Me to Be Spontaneous?

[@kaitlynlightfoot9591]

At this point, it's becoming increasingly weird how Fr. Mike knows exactly what I need each week.

[@Jeni10]

Kaitlyn it's God who knows and He leads you here. 😍👍🏼🙏🏼

[@Dr_Analise]

I agree ... He just knows 🥰

[@emilyanne4802]

Same!

[@josnajose9869]

Fr mike's talks had brought a lot of changes in my spiritual life. God bless you father.

[@thekingofmoab1181]

I wasn't looking for this kind of video, but when I saw it I made a snap decision to watch it

[@gabriellafieramosca9004]

I always wondered how my best friend could be so spontaneous and still be happy with little stress. It all comes down to discipline, and doing God's Will in that moment. Thanks, Father! :)

[@anamaldooli]

lol I am so called out because I am totally watching this out of procrastination - thanks Father!

[@Funny-vv3in]

Amen

[@johnbolwell5969]

I have only just stumbled across Fr Mike's videos and I am left absolutely stunned by him. Fr Mike is an outstanding example of a good shepherd and his is exactly the pastoral care that we need to be hearing every week from the pulpit. When the sheep have been scattered the shepherds need to go after them, not sit waiting for them to wander back. God bless you Fr Mike!

[@GuadalupePicasso]

I lived a spontaneous existence for several years, including things like, on a total whim, traveling to a foreign country to go to a concert, arriving with no return flight, randomly winging my trip as it went. It was certainly tons of fun, and I have innumerable amazing memories, and still keep in touch with some of the people whom I met along the way. But, when I first did this, I was not practicing my faith, nor was I living a virtuous life, particularly regarding chastity. Seriously, on a monthlong trip from Ireland to Turkey, bookended with Belfast and Istanbul, with Athlone, Dublin, Prague, Bratislava, and Budapest in between, I never once attended church. I visited the cathedral in Prague, and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul; but, I never even thought to attend church. I returned to my faith roughly 6-months after getting home, after a 5-6 year span of time of running away from God and his church. I ended up in a long-term relationship, and my subsequent trips were more grounded, as I both had a girlfriend who wanted to be chaste, and I had also returned to the faith, including daily prayers. After we broke up last year, my “sympathy” gift for myself was a 7.5 week trip to Europe. Again, amazing memories, great new friends, and mostly wonderful experiences. But, while I was more focused on the faith, I found myself wrestling with some of my old demons from my fallen-away days, such where I ultimately found the charm of extended solo trips to be less charming for me, as I simply didn’t trust myself to persevere in making good decisions. Luckily, I had been practicing the faith for 2.5 years and some change by this point, and I knew to run to Christ in the sacrament of confession (which I happily did in both Galway and Częstochowa), there’s still this whole notion of “avoid the near occasion of sin” that we Catholics love to pray about, hopefully not only giving lip service to it, but also giving it heart service.

[@Dr_Analise]

I can totally relate to this. I planned trips on whims and then never really prayed ... only when I was in Paris ... my hostelmate was catholic and since he was to show me how to use the metro.., I went for mass with him... it reminded me of my catholic duty! I hope you continue in the love of Christ... and I stay disciplined in my faith!

[@karinacd8944]

Thank you so much Father Mike! I listen to every video and they helps me incredibly in my life. Please don’t stop making this videos. God Bless you! 🙏🏻✝️

[@lanaschott8928]

I write a list at night and look at it in the morning I get 99 to 💯 of the things on the list done most everyday but some days I get into my own head feeling sorry for myself and ignoring those things or putting them off I always struggle to get back on track but feel better after I do. I never thought of it this way that God wants me to be disciplined ... thank you Father Mike 🙏

[@jellybelly7629]

Fr. Mike love your videos. I tell people all the time. When God says jump! Our response SHOULD BE how high and how far my Lord? Instead most of the time we say ok I’ll get to it later. We wouldn’t say that to others in our lives very much. Funny thing is any time I have done that to God most everything blows out of the water in a bad way. So not that I’m perfect in anyway I find it to be better to listen to Him!!!!! I promise you it will work out for the best. Listen to Him always!!!! Much love to all and God Bless

[@luminousvisions145]

I was in the audience when Father Mike spoke here in Phoenix a few weeks ago. Hilarious and so thought provoking at the same time. Would like to see him cast in a tv show! Maybe a game show...reality show...just something.

[@whimsicalaubrey1413]

Thank you for what you do, Father Mike!

[@captainshiggles]

This. I love this guy. Hits the issue on the head and has a practical solution but goes deep into reason. Wooo

[@WashingtonDC99]

God bless you all and, keep you safe and away from sin. We are surrounded by sin. We must pray to God to give us the strength to stay away from sin.

[@CatholicCourier]

Thank you Father Mike

[@franciscogerardohernandezR1979]

Once a task I'm supposed to accomplish is done, a sensation of fulfillment overwhelms my soul. My mind is released and new lessons are learned.

[@lvv7412]

Wow... This is soo true!! I just wanted to say thank you for making these videos, they help me a lot

[@johnchan5748]

Your message makes so much sense🙏🏼👍🏼 the topic somewhat links to elements of procrastination, making excuses and perhaps laziness... people often break their resolutions and lack discipline

[@yogawsylvia1616]

This is me Fr. Mike u are absolutely right thank u

[@johnchan5748]

Great message ❣️ Thank you Father Mike 😗 awesome!

[@RachaelNalumu]

This was so spot on! I’m thinking of how this applies to being prepared. You can’t be prepared for what God lines up for you at 4pm when you rescheduled what you had at 10am for 4pm now. Wow this really is my life of procrastinating 😳

[@drdominicpao642]

Thank you Father. You Really help us a lot

[@deepapatricia]

Father.. Thank you for spending the time to talk of discipline... so true... how we can mess with God's plans

[@EucharistMiracles]

Thank you father.

[@Wonderpattypatty]

Awesome!!! Thanks so much, Fr. Schmitz!!!

[@Dr_Analise]

This is so meant for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!! While I have been procrastinating my schedule all these days ... and pushinh my workouts and studies to some other hour... postponing the home errands till I have no other way out.... I am gona be much more disciplined 🙂 cause the Lord deserves me to stick to the schedule 😘 Thanks Fr mike!!!

[@barbscreativecornerc1210]

Thank yo Fr Mike! Wow! This hit me, bullseye, lol

[@LittleLotte5]

God bless you, father Mike. Thank you so much for your words.

[@francisconapoleon407]

I'm starting my oath right now. Thanks Padre Mike.

[@Lucia-do9jy]

These things are so important and I just need to hear them because it is easy to forget sometimes . Thanks Father Mike!

[@tatooine13]

Exactly what I needed to hear now, Father. Thank you.

[@carmencampana2657]

Thanks Fr Mike. This video speaks to me on so many levels. I have taken thought to plan out my calendar but always seem to push things off and then get even more stressed when life hits. I told someone I was once dating that I have planned moments for spontaneity when I know I can enjoy it not be worried.

[@Guitarded500]

So good Father thank you!

[@Armelion1Music]

Believeee In Gods Love

[@mikereed2547]

Totally needed this today (actually yesterday!), thank you so much. Side note, Father Mike you have been such a blessing to our family and I wanted to thank you for that as well!

[@aureliomartinez2633]

For is bless to hear father Mike in English but I'm also follow others priest in Spanish God bless you all

[@ryand391]

:) God bless you all, may the love of God, the peace of Christ , and Comfort of the Holy Ghost be with you all Ryan K.o.c.3rd degree

[@nabodimma]

This video is GOLD. Thank you!❤️

[@kerwinfernandes9583]

Thank u for this insight Fr. God bless u n ur family always. 🙂🙏

[@paulbuckeljr8870]

Good one, Father! I suspect that the lack of discipline could be the source of a lot our struggles in everyday life. At first it seems ironic that this video came out when I needed it but then again I guess we're not that different, lol.

[@juanlinde9028]

Discipline = Freedom

[@kiana653]

I needed this this week! Ty Father! Lol and I guess the ending was a little spontaneous too :D

[@cocasio7190]

Congratulations on your debut as a guest host on the Patrick Madrid show Relevant Radio! 🎤 God bless you.

[@robinyuan9472]

wow super powerful! thank you fr mike. This has really spoken to me

[@ianmackenzie686]

I have no clue what God wants me to do when I wake up except maybe loving Him and neighbour. But beyond that I have no idea.

[@drcardinalli]

Fr. Mike has a great older video on discernment and now Bobby and Jackie angel have a whole book! I think it all starts with 1) be in a state of grace 2) do the thing you're supposed to do now. Like, if you get up and you're supposed to go to school, go to school. If you're supposed to make breakfast for the fam, make the breakfast. 🍳🥞🥯 You're literally doing the will of God by frying those eggs, so fry 'em, my friend, and fry 'em good! 🤣 St. Josemaria Escriva I think says something similar, as does St. Therese! To go beyond those steps, Fr. Mike's video and the Jackie and Bobby book will tell you the rest. Sending you love!

[@ianmackenzie686]

@@drcardinalli thank you! 😀

[@Abc-qs8ir]

The most greatest people in history always managed their time,

[@maycamilleri8308]

Wish to add. When I needcencouragement to stay on schedule, especially prayer, I often remember that on my own I am incapable. So I turn to The Immaculate Heart of Mary, The Holy Spirit and my guardian angel. A short supplication for help.

[@TM-yn4iu]

So true, time and age change spontaneity, I have always looked for wisdom and guidance - praying toJesus, through Mary and asking for the Holy Ghost to pass through me. Not a scholar or perfect, but blessed with knowing that, and sharing with others through action and love, not judgement.

[@christinenduati4960]

Perfectly said.

[@deborahwilson6970]

Concrete example: I have to commute by bus to get where I need to be, which takes discipline. If I don't get up, to do what I need to do I may not be available for whoever God places in my path. There may be somebody on the bus, or at the bus terminal who God wants me to talk to while on my way to wherever it is that I need to be.

[@Oskartothemax]

Thank you :)

[@iAnnie]

For me it's not so much procrastination. I just get anxiety, stress, and chronic migraines as well and they don't help either. Sometimes when I am in such a deep state of depression, I don't feel like doing anything. :V Not to dramatize nor anything either, I just wish I could do more beyond on what my health has provided for me. I don't like being in the victim mindset and having these things define my ability to work, but they are the reasons on why it's so hard to live everyday and to keep doing the same things in order to function and live a normal life. I just wish I had more personal fulfillment and rn I am hurting in some areas of my life and I don't really trust anyone (but God), with these issues. XD Please pray for me and thank you Father Mike for the talk. 💜✨

[@kyriek0811]

The marshmallow test is so interesting!! My dad showed it to me years ago!

[@powerliftingcentaur]

You made me feel better about my lack of spontaneity, for which I am laughing.

[@josephmaxwell5033]

Use spontaneity to help the poor, you will receive ten fold in return! Go for it, see Jesus and act!

[@LainaTayler]

Ok he’s got me pinned. Please pray for me and my procrastination so I can have the freedom to be spontaneous!!

[@josephineida]

Please do a video on indifference 🙏🙏🙏

[@janpetsch620]

discipline, well I'm behind at work because I'm supposed to be working and I'm like watching this video! LOL

[@matthewpuwalowski4567]

I’ve been putting off watching this video haha

[@jansonmur4362]

First like and maybe comment!

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@bradryba]

good video. lol and good day to you!

[@teaganmcdermott6915]

Ha seminary formation!

[@chrismckay7795]

Hey Fr Mike, please please can you talk about your thoughts on what happened with the Amazon synod? I am a catholic christian and its painful trying to search for answers and the truth about why certain things have happened during the synod e.g. worshipping an idol in the Vatican grounds. Please can you talk about this? I respect your wisdom and mannerisms when you talk about concerning issues, so please tall to use and guide us with what is happening right now. - Chris

[@nicholasdolinger6745]

Manalive, though a lesser Chesterton novel, gives a great model of true Catholic spontaneity

[@girlytoads]

Please make a video about those two brave Catholic men who threw in the Tiber those idols 😃

[@jacquelineharrod6386]

Hooray for them!!!!

[@entlove1]

Hmmmm... Okay out with it. Which one of you has been telling him what I've been doing?! 🤣

[@barbaragontarek1970]

Father Mike, you hit another home run. How do you always know what I need to hear ?

[@girlytoads]

Drowning of the Pachamama is a good video to make. Rejoice! They are drowned in the river

[@iktinosmagnus6201]

Too precarious to talk about.

[@ransomcoates546]

@@iktinosmagnus6201 Shouldn't be. Father believes in the First Commandment, I'm sure.

[@drcardinalli]

"While it is still today" = Heb 3:13? 😍😍😍

[@wms72]

I wish I knew what God is asking.

[@ransomcoates546]

For people who want a Pachamama video I don't think we'll ever get one. Fr. Mike clearly likes to avoid public Church controversies if he can.

[@iktinosmagnus6201]

Yes, talking about idol worship is hard for many priests these days.

[@ransomcoates546]

I think something is going on with Fr. Mike. From being the firebrand of Catholic orthodoxy he is becoming more and more a kind of life coach who believes in God. I don't get it at all.

[@ransomcoates546]

@@blesscal803 Everybody knows and loves Father's basic temperament, and they also know his complete devotion to the Faith. With something more troubling going on in this papacy every day I think Fathet must be extremely upset, but it is not his nature to be upset about anything publicly. I think he's been thrown off his game, as it were, and it shows, to me at least. Just a personal opinion that might be all wrong.

[@Name-le2cc]

😊

[@kellyreyes4467]

Can you please talk about emotional chastity?

[@rw8873]

Would you send out a message of support and encouragement to those of us still plugging along? We're at Mass, even Daily Mass, our rosary beads are worn but the headlines and God's own will for us can get us weary (such as chronic illness or employment issues). A modern look at 2. Thess. 2:12 perhaps? A little bit of a pep rally maybe?

[@nataliet7314]

Father Mike, what do you think about the amazon synod? The pachamama idol?

[@stephaniegunesch]

Father Mike I love your videos! Is there a place to submit content/ questions? I became Catholic via RCIA at Easter 1.5 years ago and am cooking our second baby since (3rd and 4th for us). In this area, spontaneity and God’s will has become a pain source for me (to be honest- in this moment at least). Being a mom is my favorite thing in the world and I’ve found this is a VERY hard topic to talk about with most Catholic women. Most people avoid the discussion altogether or are very hesitant to share NFP success. I’m thankful for all of our children (and 3 angels in heaven), praying a 54 day novena, trying to get 15 mins with God daily and trying to find peace in our actions according to God’s will. It’s still hard to not know what the future will hold. Sure, there are some ascension presents videos about NFP but I would love to hear you or Bishop Barron speak on the issue as you both really speak into my heart! Thank you- you have a true gift!

[@-gina1114]

👍

[@antoniohiram_a.z.8946]

💯

[@funnynickline]

.🙏🙇🙏.

[@7even171]

Word to consider: Please!! Slow it down in speech and your thoughts may come out concise and clear. It was tough listening and fully understanding you point. God bless your intent in the channel 🙏

[@jesusmendoza1519]

Fr. Mike can you do a video on Gods name I have a friend who is a jehovah's witness and I've done some online research and it came down to ywhw . I'd just like to understand more

[@emilyr3155]

Hi Father! Can you do a video in regards to the topic of married priests being allowed to be ordained or allowing priests to marry? The controversy going around in the news today.

[@adamhovey407]

I hate being spontaneous, I think maybe being on the autism spectrum, is why , but I like to plan things out, a lot of times pretty well in advance.

[@olivia-jc7iyy]

Hi! I love your videos! My Dad doesn’t want me to watch shows that are revolved around magic. Could you possibly make a video related about what Catholic’s can watch that have magic in them?

[@LovingYouAll316]

Could you do a video about the Church’s teaching on why non-believers exist?

[@florrodriguez1908]

Father could you make a video on whether Halloween is good or bad, as catholics should we celebrate it or not because there's priests that say yes and others that say no.

[@totustuus9299]

Hi Fr Mike, Could you talk about Lauren Daigle? Some Christian say that I shouldnt listen to her music. I‘m so confused..

[@Aniran77]

Fr Mike, would you please talk about the Amazon synod? It's causing me a lot of agony!

[@anthonymckinney9904]

I keep hearing that the 'Holy Ghost ',my saying, is with me. I'm not seeing it.

[@anthonymckinney9904]

Three Priest said that to me, I don't see it. At three different parishes, I think I'm done. Let GOD let my life end.

[@jonm99707]

I can’t help but wonder if father Mike was being spontaneous. What do I mean? He usually says “God Bless!” after every video. In this case he just says “Bye!”

[@AnaLu07]

Is it a sin to get angry on semeone or not to have good opinions of that person,so that you don't wanna be around them?

[@annamattova2961]

Je tu nejaký slovák ? :) prosím ozvi sa

[@sergruizmarquez]

Father Mike, were you being spontaneous by not saying "God bless" in the end of the video? 😬

[@anthonymckinney9904]

I don't know anything

[@AyngeMackay]

(✿ ♥‿♥) mmm marshmallows LOL

[@rinjaminbutton]

Videos that relate to my life right now: @thisone

[@thewaterwarrior9817]

Mostly just women glorify spontaneity imo. I enjoy structure

[@glowing3996]

You can be spontaneous Jimmy you hunka man I have to laugh at this spontaneous about what

[@MarkBoutilier-xn7wh]

Spontaneous?.... How about compliant? . I.e , "Call no man 'father'"?