FATHER I'M STRUGGLING!!! - Fr. Mark Goring, CC

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[@jeffe.1586]

Good morning Father, I will share this with you. I'm 65 years old and I have struggled for many years (30 or more) with things I have done over my lifetime. On Friday, March 18, 2022, I decided to take my life back from sin. I sat and spoke with a wonderful priest, Fr. George. He renewed my faith in God. He made my faith stronger... He administered penence to me for forgiveness of my sins. We recited the act of contrition. I feel so renewed. So enlightened. So close to our Lord, Jesus Christ. My new chapter in life began for me on Friday, March 18, 2022. Thank you Lord Jesus for not giving up on me when I gave up on myself. AMEN 🕯

[@gemmag.2988]

That is wonderful. G*od bless you Jeff and may you face the future with a much lighter heart .

[@cdog9559]

Wonderful ! Things will come to you physically and internally as you journey. Insights, clarity, manifestations of unexpected experiences...oh and trials (can't forget them). Get to know our Mother Mary , i can't over emphasis Her importance especially in these trying times. There is a good book in this regard that came out a long time ago and it's great if you are traveling as you can read a chapter and stop. "A Woman Clothed with the Sun" by John J Delaney . Also if you haven't read "Seven Story Mountain" (T.Merton) do so ! God Bless you !

[@inahandbasket288]

Blessings and thank you for sharing your story of struggle and redemption.

[@meschoooter6027]

Where is this 'Fr. George'?

[@suegz139]

Bless you, may we all be renewed in Christ!!!

[@HopeLaFleur1975]

We need help from our Priests....so thank you for helping us understand our needs!

[@johnwhite2737]

and don’t forget, they need our support too.

[@marieconstantia4441]

Father I have a son who is autistic and everything that is going on in the world is having a very unsettling effect on him. We pray the rosary every day and lift up all the worries to Him. He is struggling with hearing about our world being on the brink of WW 3. Please pray for him that Jesus will give him the peace that passes all understanding.

[@notalagerboy]

Keeping him away from the prophets of doom. Create the atmosphere of positivity and hope. God is love, forgiveness and mercy. Focus on it. The love bit particularly. Do not overwhelm your son with the apocalyptic propaganda of doom and gloom. He is already one of God's saints on earth. Tell him and assure him of this.

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

@@notalagerboy Sound wisdom. Staying away from the news is also a good idea in general.

[@anthonyhulse1248]

Same here. We’re saying the Evening office and five decades of the rosary every night. We also go to the Latin mass once a week.

[@SuperGingerBickies]

I am also on the Autism Spectrum. As you know, life for someone on the Autism Spectrum is difficult to navigate as it is. The past couple of years have been relentlessly unsettling - and swapping one constant banging drum of negative propaganda concerning Covid for another (Ukraine) without any room for a break from all the news of doom - not to mention the disruption of people's routines! What people forget is that all these things magnify several times over with those of us on the AS than those who are not Autistic because it is difficult to express. Keep praying the Holy Rosary (it is repetitive prayer and most helpful to reflect on the Mysteries, too). Also, repeat over and over 'My Jesus, Mercy! Mary, Help!' You are all in my prayers and I wish you all Peace and All Good.

[@tomwolf8721]

Autism or not this is a terrible time for every good person. There is nothing abnormal about nervousness in these times of evil trying so hard to destroy good. As Saint Padre Pio said " pray, hope and don't worry.".

[@debbiegum2226]

I struggle with the sin of sloth. Through a lot of prayer, Confession, and self-determination I am overcoming this sin and I’m feeling much, much better about myself. As a wife and a mom I can say I’m getting much more accomplished

[@rmuller366]

Amen sister! I struggle with the same and realized recently that I must work on a prayer plan and organize myself with His help to overcome it. Well said. Ok, so after mass and much reflection today, I decided to add some clarification. My self perception is skewed. I tend to be like Martha from the Holy Scriptures. I do too much on a whirlwind around my house and then suffer physically because of arthritis. Then I have to sit for long periods to recover. This is when I judge myself too harshly and think I’m slothful when actually I’m not. Lesson learned!

[@bethannada6486]

I struggle with the sin of sloth as well. Let's pray for one another!

[@luke9747]

Hi, Thomas Aquinas says that at the heart of sloth is a sadness in your heart about the things of God that should bring you joy. This causes you to be lazy about prayer or whatever else. That sadness is a lie, and God is your ultimate joy. God is the most enjoyable thing/person you could imagine. Heaven is eternity with just him. He is your joy!

[@regallewind3760]

I also struggle with this and leads me to lust as well. Pray for me

[@debbiegum2226]

Definitely

[@mountainofthunder92]

I needed this. It’s a constant battle for me everyday too. My struggle with bipolar disorder doesn’t make it easier but it’s a cross Christ has given me and I carry it wholeheartedly because He carried His cross for me.

[@dinayando2849]

Father Goring, your pearls of wisdom bring us so much comfort and joy on this first day of Spring! We love you!!

[@debrahollingsworth5534]

I'm 65, and even though I've been a Christian for most of my life, I've been Catholic for only two years. I have a lot of "catching up" to do, so I needed this reminder that God causes the growth as long as I am faithful to pray, seek His will in all things, go to Mass and confession, and know that I am His! He will not abandon me! And I pray the Rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet every day... this has changed my life!

[@debbiereitmulder2151]

May God bless you!!

[@davidmoser9934]

Welcome home brother. Sounds like you are well on your way. Keep it up you will get closer and closer. You keep looking inward.

[@fcanonicus7044]

You are inspiring to all of us cradle Catholics. You were meant to go through your journey of faith the way you did, so that you, being more passionate than so many us who take it for granted, could wake us up! God bless you. I say all this because of my convoluted 64 year faith journey. Shalom, Viva Cristo Rey !

[@juneclairepavese7537]

We all sin. “If we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves, The truth is not in us”. (1 John 1:8). Thank you Lord for the gentle whisper and nudging for us to repent and go before you with our struggles. ❤️🙏🏻Blessings Father Mark

[@theresacraviotto588]

@Cindy Mc I’m sure you understand, Cindy, fasting can be from things other than food. Good to know you found some healthful help, though. Let us all persevere together. Lenten blessings to Fr. Mark and us all.🙏🏻

[@ColonelStraker]

Father, to Thee I raise my being; a vessel emptied of self. Accept, Lord, this my emptiness and, so, fill me with Thyself; Thy light, Thy love, Thy life. That these, Thy most precious gifts, may radiate through me and overflow the chalice of my heart and into the hearts of all with whom I come in contact this day, revealing unto them the beauty of Thy joy, in wholeness, and the Serenity of Thy peace which nothing can destroy. Amen. "Prayer of the Chalice" - Author unknown

[@dorishho3107]

@@ColonelStraker uno

[@dorishho3107]

@@theresacraviotto588 ink

[@dorishho3107]

Lp no

[@sandralosasso5657]

Whenever I struggle i been with Cancer & Chemotherapy for 18 months, I turned to God and his Mother, the Rosary daily, I do it daily on you tube so I am praying with other’s from Rome Cardinal Comastri so Beautiful if I wake up in the middle of the night I do it until I fall asleep. I am still under strict lock down because of my compromised immune system.. but God is good I am still alive p.s. i in no way want people to pity me , many people have suffering, however I am not angry with God for Cancer, I never say why me ? I depend on God & our Blessed Mother they are carrying me 24/7 🙏🏼♥️Viva Cristo Rey

[@uteme]

Praying with you, Sandra; I know, I KNOW, your struggles...I too thank God for the holy Rosary!

[@gemmag.2988]

All the very best Sandra. I cannot imagine how difficult the last few years must have been - a pandemic and cancer. God bless you and heal you . May you find lots of supportive people to help you on both your physical and spiritual journey. xxxx

[@neilwatson2412]

God is close to you

[@debbiereitmulder2151]

Put all your faith in God and trust Him completely. Great things will happen...I have seen this with my own eyes. The good Lord kept my Mom around for 26 years...she had breast cancer. She has been gone for 13 years now....hardly seems possible but I feel her around me all the time. God is so good!! God bless you!!

[@lydiabond5393]

You have faith and grace that I can only dream of. And I forgot to mention strength. With God all things are possible

[@hannaspencer9737]

Thank you, thank you, thank you... .🙏

[@paulettelawrence6680]

OH THIS IS SOOOO GOOD FATHER MARK! THANK YOU! GOD BLESS YOUR PRECIOUS PURE HEART!!❤🙏❤

[@debbiegum2226]

Amen

[@terriomalley181]

♥️ “The greater the sinner, the greater the right he has to My mercy.” (Diary of St. Faustina, 723) ♥️ “Let no man mourn that he has fallen again and again; for forgiveness has risen from the grave.” - St. John Chrysostom ♥️ “Remember, the sinner, who is sorry for his sins, is closer to God than the just man, who boasts of his good works. Jesus is with you even when you don’t feel His Presence. He is never so close to you as He is during your spiritual battles.” - St. Padre Pio Thank you so much for this encouraging message Father Mark. ♥️ God bless you always!! ♥️ Jesus, I trust in You! ♥️ ♥️ Viva Cristo Rey! ♥️

[@chuckincharlo]

Excellent Terri!

[@mariaj.escamilla7934]

Amen! 👍🙏🏼❤️ Beautifully stated.

[@mariaj.escamilla7934]

That’s why we have to spend our half hour in silence with the Lord every day and also pray the 7 Sorrows of Mary if we want to know the root of our problems. If we don’t give the Lord our time we can’t expect to have our souls clean. Like we say in recovery, “It works if you work it, it don’t if you won’t.” I’m sorry but we all have to hit our rock bottoms in order to clean house in our souls. It’s not easy, and neither for Jesus, but that’s why he died for us on the cross, because he loves us that much. We are such control freaks and we have to ask for (grace) to assist us in our silent time w/ him. Like my sponsor use to say to me or if you want to call it spiritual director. (Learn to listen and listen to learn.) Thank you Lord for our cross!! 🙋🏻‍♀️❤️🙏🏼✝️

[@sleepinglioness5754]

Very, very nice Terri.

[@a.r.4093]

@@mariaj.escamilla7934 What do you do while sitting in silence? Do you just sit quietly, or think about something specific? Or, do you talk to God directly like a conversation? I really struggle with meditation.

[@Marg1312]

I love this video! I just attended my first confession after a while yesterday and am so excited to receive the Eucharist today.

[@g.esquibel2709]

Thanks for that sound advice, Father❗️🙏

[@rmuller366]

“Suffering became attractive,” St. Therese of Lisieux. Ah, now I understand what she meant. Several paths to enlightenment on this mystery have crossed my mind and heart during Lent this year. I began seeking answers to the question of suffering at the beginning of Lent and the Lord has been faithful providing me with example after example of His redemptive love through suffering. Prayer, meditation, and fasting are indeed beneficial to our souls. Blessings to you all!

[@mickeyf3730]

Also pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet daily.

[@JoshJimenez_]

Please pray for me as I am one of those persons who has been struggling with a certain sin for more than half of my life. Keep me in prayers. I'll be praying for you all

[@lydiabond5393]

Got you covered 🙏

[@kristintracy6406]

Offer your struggles to our Lord in exchange of his love and mercy for the forgiveness of sins, conversion of sinners and salvation of the poor souls in purgatory. Pray the Holy Rosary. Fasting. Self-discipline doesn’t happen overnight, small steps daily will make a big difference. 🙏

[@angeladeevy2789]

Very good Kristin

[@onlythetruth2063]

So on target 🎯 for what I needed to hear

[@univibe23]

You read the bible, and often you think you know what you're reading..and I'm guilty of often taking it for granted, yeah, yeah I've read this passage a thousand times before. But then someone gives a new insight like this and I'll never read that passage the same way again. Thank you Fr. Mark, what a blessing!

[@jovanblom7742]

Thank you, father. I keep thinking if I sin just this one more time I will get it out of my system, but it always returns.

[@gemmag.2988]

Bless you. And same here! Always the same sins too. Worth remembering that even the great St Paul had besetting sins - this cheers me up no end!

[@cheryltodd6974]

Thank you Father Mark for your words of encouragement. You truly are a blessing to all of us from God. 🙏🏻

[@joecappello6043]

I still struggle with a couple of bad habits, just go to confession more often and pray the rosary everyday. Amen

[@mistyviolet3825]

AMEN 🙏🏻 YES 🙌🏻

[@10oliveoil]

It’s that big “E” for “Effort” for “Ever” and there’s never a vacation day.

[@kategoddard5076]

Thank you for this, Fr. Mark, as you rightly say, we all struggle with sin. But I take comfort from St. Therese when she said: “If I had all the crimes possible on my conscience, I am sure I would lose none of my confidence. Heartbroken with repentance, I would simply throw myself into the Saviour’s arms, for I know how much He loves the prodigal son.” And in another place she writes: “No one can make me frightened anymore, because I know what to believe about His mercy and love; (Jesus) I know that in a twinkling of an eye all those thousands of sins would be consumed as a drop of water cast into a blazing fire.” It’s joyful humility and childlike confidence in the mercy of God we need to hang on to. Little children don’t seem to dwell on their shortcomings. They just concentrate on living in the present moment in trust, hope and love. St. Therese of Lisieux pray for us!

[@jacintowilliamson5597]

Please pray for me and for my godmother Diane and for all of our families and friends and neighbors...for conversion and salvation and holiness and healing

[@shorty1able]

I don't go to mass as I use to and I'm struggling with a bad addiction. I need PRAYERS FATHER. I BARELY PRAY AND I don't pray my rosary as much at all.

[@BETH..._...]

@Saul• Go to Mass, any Mass ... you can sit in the last pew, silently, holding tightly to your spirtual weapon [Rosary]. Let God have His way with your heart. Sending you prayers 🙏 You're not alone ♡

[@TheTruthisWritteninyourHeart]

Please believe you are loved and precious and that Jesus walks at your pace always ready never pushy always present remember prayer doesn’t always need to be structured it can just be a conversation the reason you know your hurting is that awful feeling of being separated from our Father’s love this too shall pass Jesus knows you and hears your cries he has not left you he is with all of us even and especially when we feel we are not worthy of being loved you are worthy I’ll pray for you please pray for me and good advice go to church and experience the grace you where made for 🙏🙏🙏❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@joecardone4887]

No matter what even if you lose sleep pray your rosary every day. I guarantee if you do this every day to grow in relationship with God and to destroy your sin, you will be free from your addiction. I also battled 2 bad addictions and I’m now 4 years clean thanks be to God and momma Mary!

[@paulettelawrence6680]

I assure you..you have the most powerful weapon to defeat the evil one and that's the ROSARY.. pray 1 decade if you cant pray 5...Mother honors that...it IS the answer to your battle...I know..I battled for my daughters soul and shes on the path to healing! thank you sweet Mother and Jesus for the graces given to her through the rosary!

[@thomasmc7752]

Most of us don't reach the maturity of love until we have travelled down the dead end roads of life. We have to backtrack until we find God's signposts to true happiness.

[@gemmag.2988]

True.

[@terrikangas8310]

Thank you for your words they always help me and encourage me to keep going and not to give up, but to trust our Lord and his mercy all the more

[@TJ1920]

A very thought provoking Video today Struggling Spirtual warfare We are all sinners Loved the proverb for today Carrying our cross Daly Toronto Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@MikeyJMJ]

There is no one secure enough not to fall. And there's not one fallen who can't be redeemed.

[@patriciaconiglio6717]

Amen.

[@lydiabond5393]

I would deeply appreciate a prayer for the ability to fast. One time in my life I didn't have enough food to eat so for some reason I am afraid to fast. Thanking everyone in advance. God bless

[@lydiabond5393]

May God bless you all with his love and peace 🙏!

[@geraldinehalton5906]

May God send you the gift of the love of prayer and fasting. 🙏🔥

[@madmechanic7976]

Pray for me Father.

[@mightyfiner1752]

Thank you Jesus Christ 🙏🏾 Amen thank you Father Mark 💕🙏🏾

[@marjetkak.137]

Amen. 🙏 Thank You, Father Mark. You are an absolute Gift to us all! May God Bless You, Always! 💙✨🌼🕊️ *Jesus is always with you, even when you don't feel His presence. He is never so close to you as He is during your spiritual battles. He is always there, close to you, encouraging you to fight the good fight; He is there to ward off the enemy's blows so you won't be hurt.* ~Saint Padre Pio 💙✨ #PrayForUs 🙏

[@cyberpunkworld]

Brilliant Father Goring! Each step we take brings us closer and closer to Heaven.

[@ShelaghDonnellyMinist7567]

God Bless You Fr. Mark Thank you for your Wonderful Words of encouragement. Please Lord God that the whole world will come to know Jesus Christ the Lord Amen The Whole world needs Jesus✝️❤️ If people only knew the Power of the Sacrament of Confession✝️🙏🏻 there would be Queues Always Jesus is the Way the Truth And the Life Amen, no one comes to the Father except through me The Truth will set us free. The Lord God is a God of Mercy and Compassion St. Joseph❤️ Foster Father of Jesus❤️ Pray for us All and our Families Amen For the sake of his Sorrowful Passion✝️❤️ have Mercy on us and on the whole world Amen Viva Cristo Rey

[@ShelaghDonnellyMinist7567]

@Cindy Mc God Bless you and your Wonderful Family Everyday 🙏🏼👪🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Love❤️ and best wishes😘 and Hugs🤗. Give your Mum❤️ a big hug🤗 from me Canada Greetings from Ireland🇮🇪🍀 This is Hail Queen of Heaven 💒💜🎹🕊️🎵 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnjdXpeNp5apqM0 Viva Cristo Rey..

[@tonygville2969]

All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well in the end 🙏 Jesus' words to Julian of Norwich 🙏 Viva Cristo Rey 💪🙏 Jesus has Got This Too 👍🙏

[@wardscott2302]

Thank you Father.I sure needed to hear this.

[@rubicon2288]

Thank you. So much for this encouragement... I really needed it at this moment when I am having Depression about so many things happening all at once in my life

[@johnemmanuelmusic]

I believe that our sufferings in life have a deep purpose. In fact, when you think about it, isnt it wonderful that we have the sacrament of confession to help unburden us so that we can overcome our weakness and depend more and more on Gods grace. Our life is filled with ups and downs, happiness and sorrow. We are meant to come to know that these are the trials which we must undergo, in order to be worthy of Heaven. God bless and thank you Fr Goring for another great video. Much appreciated. John Emmanuel

[@joecardone4887]

If you want to overcome addiction you need to stay very close to God! I overcame two deep addictions by Gods grace because I prayed the rosary every day, went to Mass every day that I could, and I went to confession at least once a week. It was often more than once a week because I would fall to my addictions. I’m now 4 years clean from both addictions! If you pursue God with all your heart he will get you through it no matter how big the hurdle. Here’s an amazing quote from St Louis De Montfort for more encouragement: “Even if you are on the brink of damnation, even if you have one foot in hell, even if you have sold your soul to the devil as sorcerers do who practice black magic, and even if you are a heretic as obstinate as a devil, sooner or later you will be converted and will amend your life and will save your soul, if-and mark well what I say-if you say the Holy Rosary devoutly every day until death for the purpose of knowing the truth and obtaining contrition and pardon for your sins.”

[@rmuller366]

Wow! Congratulations Joe. Addictions can be powerful sins to overcome. Thank you for the quote from St. Louie De Montfort. His little book on the rosary is so important. Blessings to you.

[@TinLizzy1]

That’s so awesome Joe!! Shows you have a lot of strength and and trust in God to fight.

[@joecardone4887]

@@rmuller366 Yes the secret of the rosary! It’s a great book. My life was a disaster and I started praying the rosary daily and momma Mary took me under her wing and completely transformed my life!

[@joecardone4887]

@@TinLizzy1 Only by the grace of God!

[@annemcquade7185]

Thank you Father Mark. True and it is also hard work! I have found that even in the most hard difficult times in the struggle, Our Lady's Holy Rosary, on many ocassions, made me aware that Our Lady of Heaven was there and helping me through the struggle I found myself in, in life. She definitely is a pure miracle worker! Lots of love in God, to you and all in and through our wondrous, mighty God and "thank you". Amen 😘💖😘😁🎶😇🎵

[@coolcat7830]

Small steps firstly.Try and take those things that make u sin out of ur life. If drinks makes u sin. You full stop have to stop drinking, by taking a pledge if u can’t do it alone. Avoid the occasions of sin, at every cost, because the evil one can murky the waters in your mind b4 a sin is committed as to how serious or not it is. Don’t be naive & accept that you need divine help.You cannot do it alone, graces given & Daily changes can make a huge difference.🙏

[@Skuldouggery1]

Thank you Father!

[@ricklaino6385]

Thanks for your Ministry..... Keep tellin'it, Fr. Mark...!!!

[@henryweaver667]

Thank you Jesus for your deliverance!

[@tonyferrara3014]

Chilling video Fr.Mark but so so beautiful.Thank you .You know how to lift us up May God Bless you always.Ginny from Sunny 🌞Florida

[@tonygville2969]

Blessings from Gville FL 🙏 Viva Cristo Rey 💪🙏

[@kwkw5711]

Don't give up brothers and sisters. Amen. God bless father goring.

[@rc3088]

Thank you, Father

[@margaretrowland1740]

Thank you Father Mark. My heart needed to hear that.

[@margaretochieng808]

Come holy spirit come holy spirit come holy spirit enlighten us all right away and fill us all with your holy spirit

[@patrickcoleman7997]

God bless you Father

[@eamonmccourt8251]

“It is a mysterious slow process”. Thank You Father, we fail to realize that it takes time and perseverance. Our culture tells us it is instant and God on the other hand imparts His grace upon us in due time. The Israelites suffered for 400 years, The Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years. Jesus went into the wilderness for 40 days. The journey thru life is part of the process. Let’s us count our blessings, trust in God, spend time in quiet contemplation each day with Him and continue moving closer to Him. Viva Cristo Rey!

[@bellican48]

Father Mark new to your channel. Much thanks and blessings to you and everyone..

[@wilburburnside9623]

Father Mark , thank you for this jewel of a talk .These truths could only have been packaged through the Holy Spirit . Short and sweet . So needed in these times by many . Well done ! When I see a golden nugget I pick it up and share it with all who will listen . This one is a keeper ...

[@pcb8639]

I need more patients. God Bless

[@pcjgrjpaj]

It's a great grace for souls to be aware of their struggles, their failures, to understand the nature of sin and its effects. How wonderful it is for souls to struggle against sin, allowing God to work in their lives, persisting to the end.

[@paulettelawrence6680]

amen❤🙏

[@rmuller366]

So beautiful and well said. Thank you for sharing!

[@lydiabond5393]

But it's so painful

[@jellybelly7629]

Thanks for your reassurance. Farther have mercy on us for we are sinners.God Bless

[@scojo6377]

Just what I needed this morning. Peace and God bless.

[@SuperAngelic5]

Remember that God works through people. Do not be afraid to reach out to others for help.

[@bernadettemendoza8058]

Thanks Father. We all need to hear it often not to feel discoraged and keep going. May God bless you.

[@joeviking61]

Joyous First Day of Spring Father !

[@annaashton3808]

Thank you Father Goring. God bless you. Amen

[@dianenoll9126]

Viva Cristo Rey! Have a blessed Sunday...❤🙏🏼😇

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@kathleendonnelly6077]

I am addicted to food. I need to lose weight for 2 different operations and even knowing this I still turn to food. I love the Lord and I can’t believe I still turn to food. I love that you shared what St Catherine of Siena said because she is my patron saint. I just love this channel.

[@francine997]

Thank you, Father Goring. This is very encouraging. i love your homilies and messages. God Bless and Thank you.

[@72kilmihil]

Thank you Father for guiding us with you knowledge and wisdom 🙏

[@gerir8634]

Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of The Living God, have mercy on me, a poor sinner. My sins are many & great, Your mercy is greater! Jesus, I trust in You. ♥️🙏🏼💙

[@margaretochieng808]

We are yours lord please help defend everyone especially those in need of your mercy lord Amen

[@fcanonicus7044]

Father, know that so many of us are keeping you in our prayers. You are wonderful in using your gifts to rein in the sheep, the harvest. You have a bigger church. God bless you abundantly!

[@jamesrairden4838]

Father Mark is a wonderful virtual priest…..but only virtual. How many of us actually go to our parish priest and talk to him, confess to him, pray with him, and establish a parish relationship? I see a growing need for encouragement through the Internet, but nothing beats a real sympathetic ear with someone who recognizes you. Go to Mass!

[@chrisbarker601]

God bless you for saying this. Through the "pandemic" the isolation has very much affected our priests, His chosen sons. Attending to their needs is very much part of what Bishop Fulton Sheen was saying when he indicated that the laity need rise up. Our priests are ALL between a rock and a hard place, especially in these days. Be sure to always ask first before ever assuming what specific needs are. I feel also that this isolation is, in part, necessary for their own spiritual ascent, a stripping down of worldly relationships to have increased focus on the relationship with the Eternal Father. Let us keep this in mind and prayer. God bless us all and this world! 💜✝️👑🔥🇻🇦

[@michellebe-t3p]

That would be utopia ~ but there are not enough priests to actually have a spiritual relationship with today.

[@gailschuldner2974]

I do go to my parish priests, but unfortunately they have been influenced by the world and are too lenient about real sin.

[@gemmag.2988]

@@michellebe-t3p I cannot even understand two of my three priests as they have such strong Nigerian accents. This is no reflection on their holiness whatsoever but not being able to communicate with parishioners is a real problem however you term it.

[@paulc3749]

👍👍 You are an excellent Priest Fr.Mark ⛪️ ☮️

[@juanaguitierrez1801]

Good morning Fr Goring! Thank you so much for talking about this it helps we are in battle right now with the evil one God Bless praying for you and all good priest and nuns 🙏🏻❤️📿🕯🛐 AMEN!!

[@annetteg1174]

First of all, thank you Heavenly Father for moving the hearts of the people who requested Fr. Mark say these words. Thank you Fr. Mark for listening!!! I really needed to hear this.

[@lydiabond5393]

Apparently, a lot of us did.

[@321voices-kimberlysunderma7]

Amen Fr. Mark- Such a beautiful word from the Lord! 😊❤️✝️ We are all in the same room like Matthew Kelly would say, “The Room For Improvement!”✝️ Praise the Lord!❤️🕊🔥

[@barbaraborgia3289]

Thanks Father. I needed to hear that today.

[@maryfrances1202]

Father Brian Hayes here in San Diego has taught us about asking for Grace to withstand and overcome challenges in life. Father Brian speaks of his challenges just before he became ordained as a priest. He told us he asked for the Grace to fulfill his Priesthood. He started Eucharistic adoration, the Triduum Masses, a Hispanic Mass and ministry, homeless ministry as well as other things. He updated our Church building that was falling into ruin. One can see he still struggles with life but he has helped us so much. Just like you Father Goring.

[@gemmag.2988]

It is entirely possible that satan knew that this good man would achieve great things on becoming a priest and so wanted to throw every obstacle in his way. Probably still does. I am glad you have such a great priest looking after you.

[@margaretochieng808]

Oh my Jesus l surrender all children in thy hand lord please take care of everything Amen

[@Patrick-yl6op]

Amen, stay close to Jesus, Find peace in DIVINE MERCY.

[@Joyce-kz8vp]

Thank you, Fr. Mark for such a hopeful message. You are a blessing!!

[@margaretdocherty2196]

Thank you for your encouraging words, Fr. Mark. God bless you 🙏.

[@Renee_N]

Lord I am no prize but here I am...trying again..all for Love of You

[@mscir]

Pray every morning and every night. Pray pray pray.

[@miviaje.myjourney]

Thanks Father. The struggle is real. St. Joseph, pray for me.

[@paulhudson4254]

Fr. Mark, Thank God, Thank You, I needed this word, right on time! 🌺☦️🌺

[@Positivevibes6238]

Lord Jesus have mercy on me,forgive me my sins.I am sorry for all my shortcoming and weaknessess...amen.

[@angelabarabas1659]

Pray at all tImes the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

[@lydiabond5393]

So true isn't it.

[@ricardoaguilar7562]

thanks father Mark it's like you knew is exactly what is happening right now in my life thank you for the encouragement

[@jamespowers6070]

God bless you Father! Thank you for your guidance......🙏🏻❤🔥

[@ceciliacrawford1823]

We have the grace to rebuke satan and his evil spirits from our minds and imagination with confidence and trust in Jesus. The Sacraments are Huge in helping us from temptations also. Anything negative is Satan. Call on Blessed Mother and our saints also. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@juliekwon2267]

I’ve been feeling beat up because I see how proud I’ve been, how easy it is for me to be critical and frustrated with those around me. Each day I try to be better, more humble and more patient but end up being the same person. Feeling defeated bc I try each day to avoid this temptation but can’t do it without our Lords help. I’m still sinning but this message was encouragement from our Lord. I will move forward in hope and not lose faith in his mercy. Thank you Father!

[@jsatechsupport]

Thank you father for inspiring.❤️❤️❤️

[@mariannehartigan]

A good counsellor can help. I don’t know why I am the recipient of such a great miracle, but I have been seeing a counsellor who is the mother of a priest. Somehow she gives me the gentle words that transform my life. I’ve often thought that she makes me sin less. She is in Belleville, Ontario, The Centre for Family Preservation and Wellness.

[@bobbiemanglona51]

Father Goring, you are sooo awesome, you must be one of many that our Lord Jesus crucified wants you to continue doing what you do. Please come to our tiny Island of Guam in the Pacific Ocean and speak to these young people because it's getting worse. We need help 🙏🕯💓🕯🙏

[@bringlovetolife]

Thank you Father for this much needed, encouraging video! God bless you! 🙂

[@timm7400]

One of your best, Father. Truly inspired and inspiring. Thank you.

[@tpor1206]

Thank you Father!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@patrickmorley9634]

AMEN!! Thank You Father!!