Fr. Mike Schmitz Keynote | SEEK24 | Take One Step

Fr. Mike Schmitz shares his keynote from SEEK24 in St. Louis, Missouri on encountering God's mercy.
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0:00 Prodigal Son
3:30 We All Have a Broken Heart
9:05 The Final Question After Death
10:16 What If I'm Not A Good Person?
13:23 Personal Story
16:47 Does God Have Permission to Love You?
16:51 Return to the Prodigal Son
18:44 A Two-Fold Conviction: Guilty and Mercy
21:36 We Are the Older Son
23:38 One Step Remains
26:59 Closing Prayer

[@anniemadden-zi2be]

If our priests talked like this, about things we need to hear - I would be ALL EARS instead of fighting to stay awake. God bless you, Father Mike!

[@justhair17]

He is a great speaker for sure

[@user-kx2mp6zl5v]

I recommend finding a better church. The great community is a must as well!

[@mandericom]

In the name of Jesus I renounce the spirit of loneliness. In the name of Jesus I renounce the spirit of suffering and pain. In the name of Jesus I renounce the lie that I am unloved and unwamted. In the name of Jesus I claim the truth that I am wanted. That I am chosen. That I am loved.

[@lisandragutierrez8587]

God bless you. You are loved.

[@ThatGirlMoi]

Amen!!!

[@supertiaj3099]

Amen

[@connienavarette1948]

Amen!!!

[@dianehadsell5490]

AMEN!

[@njidekajack6093]

Fr Mike, you a truly a gift to the Catholic faith. Thank you for all you continue to do.

[@veeherreraJanecka]

He s a gift to all. He teaches God s love and grace and mercy.

[@Gibsongirlcyndi]

I am not Catholic but I am a Christ-follower and I just want to say how much this message from Father Mike spoke to my heart and brought tears to my eyes. I discovered his Bible Reading Thru the Year on Spotify which has been such a blessing to me. I have recently begun listening to some of his messages such as this one. I so appreciate his heart of integrity and faithfulness to share the redemptive love of our Saviour. I can so relate to this message as I was one who strayed and doubted the love of my earthly father as well as my Heavenly Father. God, in His great love and mercy, gave me the gift of experiencing not only His love, grace and forgiveness but also of receiving the gift of love verbalized by my earthly father the evening before the day he went to be with Jesus in Paradise. Love and forgiveness are the greatest gifts bestowed upon us. May I give these gifts as they have been given to me. 🙏🏼❤️

[@simonslater9024]

You can only be a Christ follower in the holy Catholic Church which is the only Church.

[@MrRipley1414]

I think the Mass Explained is one of his best talks. I use it for teaching, but I could see a non Catholic use this to understand why we believe in Christ and his sacrifice in the way we do. Type in Mass Explained Seek, and it should show up.

[@jos1122]

An authentically passionist and well articulated comment. God bless. 🙏 😎🌴😀

[@claremanningop4474]

qWeqqqqqqqqq😮😢

[@patriciacarney2614]

Amazing instrument of God! ❤😊

[@carolinariley]

Thank you, Fr. Mike. This message touched my heart. You are a gift to the world. Blessing to you.

[@danielmarai1005]

"Mercy is the love that we need the most, but we deserve the least. "

[@being.777]

Thank you and God bless you Fr Mike and everyone. 💖🕊🙏

[@belindaweiss1831]

Thank you Father Mike Schmitz for this beautiful teaching of our lord Jesus Christ. My father passed away long time ago, I was still very small he told this story to his children, my father read a Bible and he shared to us , we are all Catholic. This reminded me when I heard you now Father Mike . We his children not perfect also , but Our lord Jesus Christ his love is still with us all , even up to today , our God is so Merciful , kind , caring generous all the time . Love you Father Jesus and my trust is with you alone and alone .❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@lindaleblanc8273]

Praying for people who Are Lonely.may God Have Mercy ON Them

[@MeditationsbyMartinaVuk]

Fr. Mike, people with disability are capable of contributing to our world. They do not bring money but they teach us how to love, be silent, compassionate, and accept who we are as humans as ( limited) instead of being obsessed with being superficial and invulnerable. In my view they are prophets and they contribute conversions and transformations of ordinary people, particularly Christians. Finally they are image of God as each of us.

[@elainezimmer6084]

I worked with beautiful disabled men and women for years. How I was blessed?!!

[@franpotter3200]

I believe Father's point was that this girl could never do for herself so her dad felt he needed to make sure she was taken care of.

[@victoriajaya3430]

We all have inherited a broken heart. This is deep. Thank you God for loving me as I Am

[@nancyekstrom9110]

If only I could feel loved. In my life at 74 I long for love that I never had in this world and for the sadness and loneliness to go away. They’re all intertwined 😢

[@franpotter3200]

I love you and I will say a prayer for you.

[@pattig3565]

Nancy, you are strong, you are important and you are loved

[@AndrewKendall71]

I love you. You are loved by the Christians here and by any follower of Jesus who saw your message here. 🙏

[@roseanncunningham2526]

🙏🙏🙏💕

[@catherineclarke9131]

Praying for you. I feel in some way similar to you. I care.

[@juanitagonzalez4022]

Thank you Father Mike, we all need to hear your words. God Bless You

[@lizpuett5777]

The parable of the prodigal son brought me home to God.

[@AndrewKendall71]

I'm just a silly Protestant. I love this man. And what a message for the Christian who looks side-eyed at the celebrity or the undesirable politician or even person in our own town who turns to faith after a life of horribleness. We should receive and welcome quickly, enthusiastically, and lovingly.

[@DrStrange1000]

Not silly! You are a good man seeking Christ in your heart. God bless you.

[@Addy-1636]

Amen

[@mandericom]

"Because Jesus has died for me so now I can live for him. "

[@cloy1993]

Lord, heal my broken heart! ❤️‍🩹

[@crabbit.]

Thank you Father, I’ve needed to hear these words. More than anyone on this earth could ever know.

[@kathyweaver8498]

Amen

[@veeherreraJanecka]

One of the best sermons I’ve ever heard ! Amen !

[@maryjo34779]

Father , we desperately need more Shepherds in the Church like you. I am always thankful to listen to you speak.

[@Bigchilezlife]

Praying for you Fr.Mike! Never seen you cry for the “ Prodigal Son.” It relates so much to me 😔 God never leaves me he always waits for us! And you’re the holy reason why I am embracing joy in the gospels and never giving up on myself. I lost my great uncle, friend who helped me with deep depression and a friend who I hope and pray does not ghost me because we haven’t talked in 3 years! ❤️‍🩹 Praying for all of Focus Catholic Group!

[@barbarawalsh2875]

Then you don’t know Father Mike.

[@patriciatoler578]

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[@BraniG-psyc03]

@@barbarawalsh2875 Do you know him?

[@BraniG-psyc03]

@@barbarawalsh2875Do you know him? Thank you

[@jefaerts4207]

Probably the best homily I’ve heard in a long time Energetic and captivating

[@lancemangano4003]

Father Mike; I just lost my last brother. He was the last of three brothers!! I am alone with just one sister left. I am blessed with good health and I hope and pray thatIam on the right path to praise and glorify the Lord in all my actions!! I thank you for your wisdom and commuication for the Lord here on earth!! I am trying to be a good and faithful servant to the Lord while I am still alive!! Please pray for me and my family!! I will pray for you and your service and sacrifice tothe Lord our God!!!

[@lorraineortega1031]

Lance, you are not alone. Sending you a big hug and a heartfelt prayer. I strive to love others the way I want to be loved.

[@being.777]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for your healing, comfort, and peace. 💖🕊🙏

[@user-sp2ne5ek2o]

When the Truth (notice capital t) is simply and lovingly told. . . How beatiful, how powerful, how freeing. Thank you for this gift.

[@mandericom]

I left home and I regretted it😢 I am broken. I need you God.

[@kimberlysmiley5071]

Prayers for you ❤❤❤❤

[@trumpwon8972]

Praying for you right now 🙏🏻

[@1906eliz]

Can you ask to return?

[@KB_2161]

❤❤❤I highly advise confession. The priest can also give you some solid advice. Parishioners can assist you also. Prayers for your intentions ❤❤❤

[@colleenlatario2831]

Fr. Mike's witness talk about the prodigal son is key for all the exploited children who leave home or have family issues. Youth need to know we care. But more importantly that they have rights . They can and should be protected. Please lord protect children that are abused. Give them courage to stand up for themselves. Amen.

[@KellyFahey-ip3nl]

I am truly thankful for this message. I am Christian what father Mike said about the one who stayed home and resented it is definitely me. I was just at the point where I honestly couldn’t figure out why and how I could be a believer anymore there’s just so much hurt. This message really helped. I will pray for the being held as I am . The whole message was wonderful.

[@sherlyjossy769]

Fr. Mike this session was for me ....I was much in behavior like the elder son.....though I knew it was wrong....I was hurt just like him. Todays talk showed me.....I was resentful and really needed to be held. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for talking to me through your beloved priest.

[@colleenlatario2831]

We dont deserve to be Gods children. God in your mercy help me to accept your love and continue to go forward with life. Forgive my child like faith . Give me the eyes to see with an adult heart like your own. Help me let go of the pain . Help me hold fast to the plan you have for my life. In the name of Jesus I renounce the lies of the enemy that im unloved, and claim the truth that God is my Father. Amen

[@MrRipley1414]

The Holy Spirit is strong with you Fr. Mike. Please continue to pray, unceasingly. Satan will try to come and strike you hard. Pray unceasingly. Our current state of affairs in this world proves you need to exist in it, today. Bless you and every Holy Mass you witness to.

[@KB_2161]

❤Amen Amen Amen❤

[@judysmithey1499]

Amen❤

[@krissyknox7181]

Let us pray for Fr Mike as well.

[@dannydangar34]

I am broken hearted, I know God will heal me and cover my family and heal me , my father, my children, and grandchildren and the world 🌎 ❤ Amen. AMEN.

[@feliciagallo9832]

Listening to Fr. Mike, the Sisters of Life, and others on this channel, fill me with gratitude as they joyfully point out how much Christ loves us. God bless you all.🙏🏼✝️❤️

[@jeanbowhay3632]

Father Mike, you always explain things so that it has immediate purpose and understanding! I am so blessed to be able to listen you, thank you and God bless YOU ❤️

[@carolhensen8005]

I am so unworthy I’ve hurt ones I love I live with regret everyday,I’m truly sorry,I feel God has forgiven me to go and sin no more, i need forgiveness from the ones I’ve hurt so deeply, ….Thank you Father Mike great homily…..

[@jeanbowhay3632]

Bless YOU ❤️

[@juliekaszubowski7523]

I had to come back here and write. I can't imagine the miraculous atmosphere that filled the space there but it's probably the most that anyone reached out into cyberspace(real time)as you did here, Fr. Mike. The emotion (like in a one man play) was real. Not put on. The highlight at the end with the renunciation prayer, of the things we take on from the bad spirit, and putting a bit of humor in it, as though it was for yourself. Very humble. I will be able to use this in the future when I need it again. Thank you!!! What an amazing mission you were given. You have been truly blessed!🙏Pray for me! I pray for all priests.💗

[@KathleenVancura]

Thanks, Fr.Mike! I needed to hear that Good News today! May God continue to bless you and your ministry!

[@danacasey8266]

I need to be healed, and I need my daughters to know that I love them no matter what. Please pray for me and for my daughters. Pray that God heals us enough to reunite in heaven and , if it is God's will, that we reunite on earth. Please Lord, give me back my daughters.

[@JenniferMiller-sx1xn]

I will pray for you ❤️🙏🏼 I pray to Jesus to heal your hearts and feel his love.

[@KB_2161]

Prayers for your intentions ❤❤❤

[@Kiliki1989b]

I will pray for you. Please pray for me. My now 30 yr old daughter and her husband disowned me, her mother, and her father. Refuses to allow us to have a relationship with them or our precious Granddaughter. Sounds like over politics, faith, disagreements over Covid, etc. Awful. Very painful. Heartbreaking.

[@barbarawalburn]

And, Father God, may this prayer be that my son and I would be reunited as well.

[@PlasmicAngel-iw1rw]

@@JenniferMiller-sx1xn There are people within Catholic ministry attacking Catholics and causing the loss of faith.

[@francescruz6276]

HE STILL WANTS ME! Thank you Father for saying that 🙏 Thank you I love you God bless you.

[@blanchecampbell5788]

Thank you Lord for loving me. My shortcomings are many yet your love for me is everlasting. Thanks Father Mike your teaching open my spiritual eyes ❤ .

[@emilycasamento4479]

God bless you Father for all that you do I believe that God speaks through you.❤😢🙏

[@Kiliki1989b]

God bless you, Father, for speaking God's truth and love.

[@FaithinCatholic]

This is what it means to be Born Again and not the false sect that many claims they are the true church of God.

[@lizpuett5777]

This parable brought me to God.

[@doryannedemille3961]

I agree, never seen you so emotional, praying for the work God is doing in you. The closer we get to God, the more we see our sin. 😢

[@KB_2161]

He was thinking of somebody else, somebody very dear to him ❤

[@BraniG-psyc03]

@@KB_2161I love him very much!🧸❤️❤️❤️

[@joseballesterosdelapuerta9048]

What a talk!!! God bless you Fr. Mike Schmitz now and forever. I’ll be using this talk many many times for so many that are far from Jesus and desperately need His embrace. I’ll listen to it often to remind myself that it is only with Him and through Him that we can find true LOVE and HAPPINESS. THAN YOU SO MUCH 😘😘😘

[@SuzanneWelborn]

You make me think about the things I have to get out of myself.

[@christopherflemister8424]

Thank you Father Mike Schmidt!

[@jwhite62]

Father Mike, you are SUCH a good person and phenomenal Priest. I never get tired of your talks. God bless you in answering the call to the Priesthood. I pray for you daily and I pray for more good men like you to answer the call. 🙏🏻✝️:

[@judithdumbutshena5000]

Thank you Father Mike. In the Nama of Jesus, thank you for Father Mike,s powerful sermons🙏🏾

[@gailconlon9507]

YES!!! Heal our BROKEN HEARTS🙏🙏🙏PLEASE!! 💗🎁🔥💝🕊️🙏🎶🎉😘😘

[@BraniG-psyc03]

💜💜💜

[@rafaelramirez8693]

Thanks 🙏🏾 Thanks 🙏🏾 Thanks. For this video and to show to us The Great Mercy of our GOD.

[@americanpatriot2422]

God bless you Father Mike.

[@elizabethcronin3074]

WOW!!! God bless Fr. Mike!🙏❤️

[@blissfulanddivine3101]

So good so powerful! Thank you for the prayers father 🙏

[@lorraineortega1031]

Thank you for, Father Mike, for helping to teach me how to pray from the heart. This is a beautiful gift.

[@breannapunzone7019]

Thank you Father Mike ❤

[@tcareccia]

I thought the exact same thing! I have w daughter with a disability and that is also my current goal in life, make as much money as I can, and ensure she is cared for! She may not contribute what is considered by society as valuable, but her disability and her face, has changed my life. It’s brought me to my knees and because of her, and HIS mercy and grace, I am saved.

[@marinarassin4231]

See Bruno Groning and Alfred Hosp

[@maureenshaw3439]

Thank you God for the call to Worship and the means to be able to do so. Amen ❤

[@joyyoung3319]

Thank you Father Mike. God bless you!

[@traceyhackett3741]

A wonderful man of God and speaks to the hearts of young and old. God bless you Fr Mike for feeding the flock. My prayers are with you 🙏

[@beachgirl1628]

Father Mike schmitz, I am the youngest of nine children. I've been raised by two wonderful parents who taught me the Catholic faith. I am now a mother of 10 children. But unfortunately I've been in physical and abusive married relationship and I am now still married but separated. I raised the children on my own. There are seven that are now adults with children of their own. I was blessed so blessed with my children I was lucky enough to get a set of twin boys . I listen to you each and every one of your talks each and every one of your masses. You are an amazing place. You have many gifts I can fill them. You definitely have spiritual wisdom. I talked to God continuously , I asked him to always be with me with everything I do of course I have many questions but one of the very important questions that I have and I was hoping you could help me. How does a person forgive while the person is being abused I forgive I do but then I I get so confused on how to forgive while I'm being abused mentally.

[@patriciaflynn7877]

Praying for you Hang in there

[@user-jy2nw4em5l]

Prayed for U. Ask St Rita of Fascia to intercede for U. She was in an abusive marriage too. You can learn from her life story. Jesus I trust in you

[@patriciaflynn7877]

@@user-jy2nw4em5l Thanks a lot I need all prayers I can get I will pray to St Rita God bless you

[@realjoanna]

This will take it a step further. Luke 6:28. God bless you.

[@KB_2161]

❤❤❤I would, and did, seek counseling. I ask the Holy Family for guidance 24/7. I have made friends with several priests who are helpful. I also have an experienced professional counselor whom I trust and is very helpful. The more support you have in your corner the better you will feel about yourself. ❤ Prayers for your intentions ❤❤❤

[@miriamgalicia5683]

Father Mike, it’s a blessing to hear you preach.. your words touch our hearts and transmit love.. thank you and may God bless you. 🙏🏼

[@londontipton7780]

I don’t know why I always get very emotional when I listen to the prodigal son reading.

[@diannegazzola1957]

He is the only one who loves me the way I am.❤

[@royramosshoerack501]

Thank you Fr Mike!! The gift you give all is beyond words!! God’s love is truly in your heart! I love you my brother....

[@faqu529]

Father Mike is such a GEM! So thankful I found his videos!👏🏾🙏🏾

[@francistan6694]

"The Prodigal Son" is one of my favourite parables since young. I used to read it again and again when I was a kid and even memorised it whenever I felt a sense of unfairness in life. I would pondered and prayed. Now I'm 52 years old, I still love this parable. I still read it whenever I feel I had been treated unfairly. Armed with much more experience in life, I empathise with the elder son instead. Prayers can change many things, circumstances and situations but faith is the most important thing that we must continually pray for one another. Let us offer words of encouragement and kindness whenever we can.

[@adela12371]

Be Blessed even more in Jesus Christ Name fra.Mike

[@CherylZuzzio]

I always love listening to you Fr Mike. Thank you for all you do. I am now and always praying for you.

[@marizasantos7281]

Thank you Father Mike for a very inspiring talk..It brings me in tears

[@Ntha2698]

Thank you Father Mike..😢😢😢😢

[@lizpuett5777]

"What have you done with the life I gave you?"

[@HumbertoLemus-nr5zt]

Fr Mike thank you for being so good and faithful to the catholic community we are truly grateful and very grateful for you❤😊🙏

[@rebeccaparker1554]

A powerful presentation thank you❤

[@user-cl6ml2np5g]

Blessings. Your sermons fill me with Holy Spirit. Amen

[@raqueltyler5576]

Thank you Father for answering God's call.

[@maireglynn6295]

Fr. Mike . Marens life is precious and invaluable. God made her so she had a place and needs to be here...otherwise she wold not be

[@beatorres2019]

I so needed to hear this. Thank you, Fr. Mike. 🙏

[@Lurdes-MariaDeAguiar]

i wish i could double like this video

[@suzyjarwa9129]

Powerful. Thank you Fr. Mike. May God continue to bless you now and always.

[@martaguthier3502]

I always love your talks Father Mike they touch my heart and soul!

[@JenniferMiller-sx1xn]

God Bless you Father Mike 🙏🏼❤️

[@marifilim215]

Thank you Father Mike. Pride makes is hard for the Lord to come and healed our broken hearts. I believe God will take away Pride and Anger.

[@drkarenhanson]

Thank you

[@AJR250]

what a challenge and a blessing. thank you LORD

[@KolokaiKalai]

Thankyou Fr.Mike..You are indeed an inspiration..The messages you present are so VALUABLE..God bless you .

[@barbarabarb.manolache4376]

Like so many others, I so appreciate you and needed to hear this talk. We have taken different paths but you speak to what I need now at 80 years old. Thank you so much!.

[@luisacarmeladonataccio6435]

God bless you 🙏

[@MrDoyle07]

Thank you, Father.

[@barbarawalsh2875]

I was six years old. In fact, it was my sixth birthday that I was hospitalized with double pneumonia and scarlet fever.. It was touching go I didn’t know it at the time. All I knew was that I was sick and I was in the hospital I went in on my birthday which is October 19 and came home 2 days before Christmas. I missed most of the first grade. Now at 66 the damage done 60 years ago has come home to roost. Just when you think you can put something behind you. It has a weird way of popping up and surprising you.

[@KB_2161]

❤prayers for your intentions ❤

[@chidinmaemmanuellaigwe2182]

God bless you Father Mike. Thank you Jesus for healing me.

[@user-pt8yt1ss4w]

[@hermionegreen333]

Wow, so great, especially the closing prayer!

[@yadiaag7771]

I love this sermon, I cried. I feel as though I am the so who didn’t disobey. Yeah sometimes I do feel like I’m mad for not “enjoying” youth, but then I think of all my hidden blessings I’ve had in life. All the times I’ve been protected from car accidents, potential human threats, situations I avoided where I could be hurt and it literally stops me in my tracks and I thank God He always protected me. Not once in my life have I not obtained an answer to a prayer, sometimes the answer is No, but like a NOOOO. Sometimes my prayer is delayed but it’s always answered. Only then do I realize that there is an abundance of protection and love from Him always above, around and for me. That’s when I’m the most thankful, it’s also humbling. I don’t think I deserve his constant gaze because I’m not perfect. There’s a quote I heard from my favorite rapper to his daughter. “I’m not perfect but I’m trying to love you perfectly” that’s my motto to life to anyone who becomes important to me. God is perfect Jesus who is perfect gave himself for us, in my imperfection I will learn to love the best way I can.

[@diannegazzola1957]

They need more advocates for the handicapped. Even though many are working earning a living they need a companion to support them and help them walk in a positive direction and future

[@Lila90435]

In the name od Jesus I renounce the spirit of fear

[@barbarawalburn]

Me too! And I choose faith, not fear.

[@drodriguez4192]

In the name of Jesus, I claim the spirit of self-control.

[@evaniemangin6637]

Father Mike, thank God for your life. I cried so much watching this... indeed we are loved by the FATHER.

[@lizpuett5777]

I always imagine the question being, "What did you do with the life I gave you?"

[@hoosiermomma5]

Absolutely powerful

[@billlyl3725]

Our kids were there in St Louis. So glad to share this now.

[@glorianova7557]

❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏