From Atheist to Catholic Priest w/ Fr. Mark Goring

Today I chat with Fr. Mark Goring about how he went from being an atheist to a Catholic priest.
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[@GrislyAtoms12]

"I lost all my friends." "Yeah, me too, gradually." Add one more to that sad tale. I've lost my best friend plus two other friends in the past 3 months, as I journey toward being confirmed.

[@maryporter7364]

God will bring new friends to you ask Jesus to send you the right friends

[@uwirbfj]

U will make new friends then. No worries

[@viola308]

We are with you, God bless you

[@kjrude]

I hope now over a year later that God has shown you new love, new fellowship, and new friends, a pray that those stepped away from you step toward christ.

[@edwardgarcia3718]

God bless you brother.

[@wolfhound1452]

Trudeau wants to stamp out religion in Canada. Father Goring is correct: pray for Canada.

[@1960taylor]

Actually it was me

[@farmboy694]

Is he a fake catholic ?

[@dmitriykinzhebulatov]

@@farmboy694 he supports gay marriage and abortion so he’s not in good standing as a Catholic.

[@crixusthenorman1603]

So true. I don't even know where I can find a priest just to simply talk to. I was baptised Catholic and even had my first communion but because I went to a public school, I was never confirmed. I'm feel closer now and am still seeking

[@chomperthefirst533]

This is true. Justin Trudeau thinks his father - past Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, who was a strong Catholic and attended mass at every opportunity, was an old fool in this regard. So sad.

[@pulluminfernus3258]

I'm an atheist who was raised in childhood as a fundamentalist evangelical, and is definitely never going back to that. I don't know why but I can't stop watching your channel. I really enjoyed this conversation and feel a kind of peace after listening. You both seem like really good guys, which the world is criminally short on. Cheers for the great content.

[@prestige35able]

No doubt God is drawing you to original orthodox christianity which is found in the church He established, the Catholic church. God bless u on your path😊

[@ryanaenglish]

I was also raised in a fundamentalist evangelical household. I left the faith as a teenager, vowing that I would never turn back to Christianity. I tried other religions for a few years, but became an atheist after University. After years of searching I finally found the Catholic church, it truly felt like home. I can't believe I returned to Christianity after the terrible experience I had, but The Catholic church is different. I encourage you to attend mass, and see how different Christianity can be when practiced with sound doctrine. Also if you haven't heard of him, lookup Bishop Barron. He was a key player in my return to Christ.

[@pulluminfernus3258]

@@ryanaenglish Thank you for your story. I've attended mass a few times now because of this channel and felt incredible peace, directly in contrast to evangelical church, where I always felt pressured to perform some undefined proof of my sincerity. I'm not converted yet but I know there's something that's pulling me in this direction. I'll look up Bishop Barron, thanks for the recommendation.

[@kathycarpenito]

@@pulluminfernus3258 Check out the award winning TV show of the 50s by Bishop Sheen, brilliant, very sound theology. He was a “Man of all Seasons” and light years ahead of the times. His shows are as relevant today as they were 60+ years ago. Good luck on your journey……………… you won’t be sorry!

[@margokupelian344]

@@pulluminfernus3258 Your experience is so familiar to me. Almost all of us go through a period of searching, but eventually God will bring us to our destination. Bishop Barron is a very good reference, I enjoy listening to him, I admire his ability to talk about the Christian faith both through the teachings of the Bible and through reason at the same time. Great evangelizer! Sr. Miriam James Heidland is one of my favorites. She just works miracles with her words! She talks to the deepest places of your heart. She is a healer. God bless.😇

[@clareritzenthaler1033]

Y'all! We are getting spoiled! Brian Holdsworth, Fr. Mike, Fr. Gregory Pine and now Fr. Mark! Yah! 😆

[@lobomgmt4956]

You're forgetting about Bishop Barron!

[@clareritzenthaler1033]

@@lobomgmt4956 Lol I forgot about the one and only Peter Kreeft!

[@jula5417]

Indeed 😄 Greetings from Poland 😊

[@jrm_mrj2075]

Dude!!! big Catholic guns! Get Fr Calloway too plz or Ausie Robert Haddad. Love you Matt!

[@lobomgmt4956]

@@jrm_mrj2075 we out here!

[@Chris_Traylor]

As a protestant, it’s just so refreshing to see two people who clearly love Jesus with all their souls. Im trying to understand what it truly means to be a follower of Christ regardless of calling yourself Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, etc. Thank you for this conversation! Amen

[@Emikomusic1]

Hi Chris, the reply you received from "Pastor mark Goring" does not come from Fr Mark's channel. (His channel can be found here: kzbin.infovideos .) Just wanted to let you know. I've reported the comment from "Pastor mark Goring."

[@maryannstypa7783]

Hi Chris, just give this some thought- Catholicism started w Jesus and His Apostles passed the same religion on for Sixteen centuries . Then Luther ‘protested’ then Calvin didn’t agree w Luther , then Zwingli etc etc. We’ve never wavered in our fundamental beliefs and Jesus gives us Himself at every mass as He said at the Last Supper. Read all of the gospel of John- food for thought. Good luck on your journey.

[@eoinbrennan3949]

Me too bro. I think we are all the body of Christ. This petty in fighting in the church Is a reflection of the sinful, fallen nature of man. We always look for an enemy to point fingers at. Paul talked about people were fighting amongst themselves, one group claiming they follow Paul while the other group follow Apollos......too many labels, too much division and it all boils down to what Paul said. He warned us about the dangers of petty infighting yet so many people have missed the point entirely.

[@56Tyskie]

God bless you Chris

[@tomdallis4105]

As a non-Catholic Christian I love hearing from my Catholic brothers and sisters here. You have a great ministry Matt and this was a wonderful interview. - Tom

[@jwolsk2]

Thanks for your fraternity, Tom. We need to unite in Jesus Christ now more than ever! :)

[@kelechukwuanosike767]

God bless you

[@ryanclarkson8839]

The Catholic cult is a criminal organization. It is disgusting.

[@briansardinas1359]

I got chills listening to Fr Mark talking about that fire within and noticing a categorical change. That's what did it for me too on my path out of atheism. Painfully it took me much longer in life to get there. But I know in my heart there's no going back. Glory to God!

[@soniak2865]

Fr. Mark is a force!!

[@terry.1272]

Fr Mark has helped me with my Catholic faith by watching his videos .

[@GodLovesYou5635]

he's wonderful. speaks the truth

[@sandmantheman]

I'm no Catholic but someone coming to the Light of Christ makes me happy regardless of which denomination they come from. God bless.

[@michaelibach9063]

The Catholic Church isn’t a denomination

[@Bashcutter]

Hey! I'd love to talk about all the great importance of being Catholic with you. It's truly Christ's one and only Church. Do you have Discord?

[@sandmantheman]

​@@Bashcutter .

[@Bashcutter]

@@sandmantheman I need the 4 #### at the end

[@maryloulinkenbach4227]

❤️❤️😎💖

[@mariepaukowits1709]

Fr mark is the best!

[@Marg1312]

@Leah Do lmao what

[@DaveZeeThree5]

I thought this said "mark of the beast" when I first scrolled past lol. Watching too many vaccine videos

[@Marg1312]

@Aaron I see. Should have known

[@Alisha-ex6pv]

I felt this sense of joy and peace after praying the rosary every night for a week. I was in such pain in greif and I was questioning why I feel so light, peace and sense of joy. Realized it was because of prayers. I've never felt this before. This is just one experience that lead me to complete conversion. Thank you so much for this interview. It is so inspiring.

[@chomperthefirst533]

Praise be to God! I never knew what peace or joy really meant until I experienced it in the Holy Spirit. A glimpse of heaven.

[@jrozi3872]

Praying the rosary every day completely transformed my life.

[@cindyrobertson3798]

Our Lady of Guadeloupe brought millions of people to know Jesus. Reflect on His life and crucifixion Mary was there for every step of the way. She's mother. Blessed, mother

[@gemum4219]

Do you pray it a certain way? I don't know how better to ask that question but I will share that while I am praying the rosary I am not able to focus on the mysteries. Sometimes I think about the people I want to dedicate the rosary to; such as people who I want to convert to Christianity or people I am trying to forgive and ask that they change and see the wrongfulness of their sin (for my sin too!), or for countries/people in strife... I have so many things I am asking for. It seems even when I am not praying the rosary, I am praying all day for EVERYthing. However, and this is why I ask, I don't feel joy and peace from praying the rosary, I feel like I am on a mission as if I am working. It's a passion. I feel compelled to do these things.I don't plan it that way. Sometimes I get exhausted and have to take a few days off and don't go at it so hard.

[@Luna-ds4ww]

This is amazing

[@treedoor]

I've been on a 10 year journey from realizing how destructive my atheism or "non-religion" was. I started by trying to find wisdom that would benefit my life and mind, and began discovering religious teachings as my mind kept opening to these ideas. A few days ago I laid in my bed, and told Jesus Christ that I accept him as my Lord and Savior, but I worry it wasn't sincere. I will keep going.

[@tinodimurro7192]

God Bless you my friend in Jesus name. Keep going and profess Jesus as The Lord. Pray every morning and night asking God to fill you with The Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is The Way, The Truth, and The Life. No one comes to The Father except through him. God Bless you my friend!! I love you

[@SP-ct2rj]

When I first turned to Christ, I didn't do as he would have wanted and have the radical change that I should have had, but you must trust that it is God who searches for you and he will lead you on. There's nothing you can do to earn God's love or favour or anything. He gives it to you freely out of love for you. I'm not sure if this helps, but feeling like you may not have been sincere isn't a bad thing and you just need to tell the Lord that you feel that way. He will guide you and you just need to be receptive.

[@believewithyourheart5627]

God bless you. It's by His grace that you've made this step. I really recommend reading the Gospel of John. I truly found Jesus there, and I haven't looked back since. When you believe with your heart and profess with your mouth, you will be saved...... romans 10:10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved..... keep going! Jesus is real!

[@juliankonkani]

If it helps, google "Julian Fernandes militant atheist catholic". You will find my conversion testimony. I can't publish it here because KZbin deletes comments with links.

[@SP-ct2rj]

@@juliankonkani I read your blog post, but you have made some very bold claims which even border on racist. Remember catholic means universal. We are to reach out to people of all nations so that people bow the knee to God at all ends of the Earth. St. Paul wrote to the Greeks and cited their philosophers in order to explain concepts to them. He did not tout his Jewish faith as superior to theirs (although it is the only true faith), but rather reached out to them to show them that they had discovered some of God's truths yet needed to know THE Truth incarnate because only He truly can set us free. That should be our approach; not going with an attitude of superiority.

[@padropascua]

Please remember to post his book recommendations. Thanks!

[@MarysNest]

I am new to your show and am so happy to discover you...and thank you so much for interviewing Fr. Mark!! He is such a wonderful priest and and inspiration to all of us. God bless, Mary

[@aimee4998]

Hi Mary! My husband and I found your channel a couple months ago and have really enjoyed it a lot. It's fun to know that we have Pints With Aquinas in common! We aren't Catholic but I do enjoy and appreciate their perspectives.

[@adennyh]

Careful guys the comment reply from "Pastor mark Goring" just now came from a fake profile.... Real Fr. Mark Goring profile is different!

[@MarysNest]

@@aimee4998 - Hi Aimee, Thank you so much!! Nice to see you here too!! Small world. Love, Mary

[@deannamartin6827]

nice to see you here, Mary.

[@number5mom]

I would love Fr. Mark Goring's book list recommendations. I read "Our Lady of Kibeho" on his recommendation and it is one of my favorite books.

[@anitastar1253]

Me too! I wonder if it will be chased up? But I will start with Our lady of Kibeho

[@GabIsCalm]

It makes me think of the story of St Charles de Foucault. He entered into a church in paris on the 28th of october 1886 wanting to argue with a priest some theological issues. A vicair (a holy priest) showed up and told him to knell down first and confess his sin. 30 minutes later he was catholic.

[@GabIsCalm]

@@helenmccann9084 wait to read about the last miracle attributed to him. It took place in Frane 3 years ago.

[@strawberryelle]

I grew up with hip hop/ rap music - not knowing anything about the lyrics bc I was young. But when I grew up and started listening to the words - I had to make a conscious decision to stop listening to my fave tunes (the beats just give you VIBES). If we play this over and over in our heads and around us, and we are singing these songs and words over and over, we are actually praying them (whether we intentionally mean to or not). So take up your cross, pay a small sacrifice, and learn to drop things that are earthly - no matter how small they are!

[@rena6895]

One of my favorite Priest! Thank you Fr Mark Goring for being such a godly man that stands firm and speaks truth!

[@tr1084]

When Fr. Goring said that he realized that the worldly things that enticed him as a teenager would never truly satisfy him, I can relate completely. This lead me to the Church. I only wish I had his wisdom and it didn't take until my late 20s to realize this.

[@tonyferrara3014]

Most interesting interview Thank you Fr Mark and Matt Ginny from Florida

[@Neb-ie5mj]

Same here, tried all worldly things and left miserable and broken.

[@SantusAnton]

"Praying the Rosary is like talking to a brick wall." This is obviously what every church denominations would say. Thank you Fr. Goring for sharing this wonderful moral. Speaking to a brick wall is certainly breaking it and reaching for what is behind the brick wall which is ETERNITY and TRUTH. God bless you Fr. Goring and Mr. Fradd Become 🔥Fire Ignite the 🌎 World

[@TheBadTrad]

Father Mark is a treasure and a true gift from God!

[@scottcowen4071]

Father Goring is awesome. I had written something I thought worthy to be read but then my phone died. Pray for me father to overcome the pride that wells up in side of my heart, so I may be in the heaven we all strive to merit. God bless you and the Virgin protect you both Love your shows matt

[@robertcorbin2749]

Father Mark brings us along on his fishing vacations. He’s one of my favorites.

[@cheechak481]

I also enjoy his visits to the cabin....

[@barbaramazzocca4605]

I love that, too!

[@leannebernard2185]

How wonderful that Father Mark's own Father was a great spiritual director in his life. A natural role for every good Father.

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@leannebernard2185]

@@TdBone God is Good All the Time!!! Viva Cristo Rey!!!

[@lukemccann]

Absolutely love this. Fr Mark is dead right, while there has been a move towards Catholics becoming worldly, especially Catholic youth, there also is this visible movement back to God, with the Bible in a Year Podcast becoming the number 1 podcast in the world... with Fr Calloway's efforts with Consecration to St Joseph leading to a Year of St Joseph being declared, and with different Channels like this reaching broader and ever-increasing audiences all over the world. There is hope, and the hope in my eyes is brighter than ever right now. Would love to have both Matt and Fr Goring on my podcast sometime !! Many thanks, love and prayers from Belfast, N Ireland. Luke

[@lukemccann]

also, "part of me is waiting for KZbin to take us all down, and part of me is like bring it on". 100%, get it. Get both, but yeah. Bring it on! Light the beacons :P

[@chomperthefirst533]

Yes, I for one began praying the rosary daily with The Fatima Rosary Crusade on you tube when co-vid hit.

[@56Tyskie]

​@@chomperthefirst533 i started praying the rosary daily a year ago now. God stirred my spirit out of my mortal sin

[@lukemccann]

I challenge you to sit in adoration in a Catholic Church for one hour and then come back and tell me that.

[@francesbernard2445]

Worldly or the realization that on judgement day the 12 best elders too are going to be first so amazed by god that they will be laying down all their trophies which they won for his church at his feet because on that day any only human religious philosophies found in only book will be paling in comparison to god the king of kings with the book of books in his heart.

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

Awesome! Didn't know he was atheist.

[@igorleeck2027]

How could a purely spiritual being use the comments section?

[@bobandkelly]

@@igorleeck2027 😂

[@mariannebaily8723]

I didn't either. Father Mark is awesome

[@loribothwell5493]

I know Right?!

[@igorleeck2027]

@QQminusS thanks for the explanation

[@avb20540]

Father Mark is one of my favorite priests!!!

[@ondria711]

Mine too! 🙏

[@Bernadette613]

I’ve been watching Fr. Mark Goring for a few weeks now, and wow! He’s even more humble and pure than I initially thought. That NEVER happens. I am so critical of so many people, and I am just blown away by his courage and vulnerability! Not many are able to carry that at the same time. I want faith the way he describes it! Wow. Thanks again, Matt. Another INCREDIBLE interview. God bless!

[@FamilyManToo]

Well said. Wishing you God's blessing on this day of the Cross

[@CommandoCo]

Videos like this gives me hope. Let's be spiritual warriors for Christ, take courage!

[@Danaluni59]

G’day, mate!

[@ryanclarkson8839]

Let's stand up against the criminal organization.

[@alissonferreira2787]

Father Mark Goring is so cool , is a Great Priest, is a valuable disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ !!! Fr. Mark is a huge professor of The Truth. Our Lady of Mount Carmel pray for him and for us!! God Bless the Fr Mark Goring a lot, mate.

[@alissonferreira2787]

@@helenmccann9084 God Bless You and Your Family. Our Lady of Fátima pray for us.

[@jula5417]

It is a crazy time indeed. That's why we realy need people like Fr Mike Schmitz, Fr. Mark, Matt Fradd. I pray for you God bless you😇 Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱

[@Squidzilla568]

"I was like Nicodemus" "I think this is the Holy Spirit" Father Goring you give me so much hope! Yes!!!

[@Squidzilla568]

"I've done enough things...to know what it's like to be under the dominion of satan" Wow wow wow. Thats such truth

[@loveoverfear20]

From uninterested Baptist to coming into the catholic church this easter. So thankful God called and woke me up. Glory be to God

[@pastormarkgoring186]

God bless you child of God, be encouraged as I guild you with prays point.

[@pastormarkgoring186]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, labouring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this ophanage (homeofgraceorphanage) within the space of three days and you will witness your portion In Jesus name amen......a supernatural turn around and finacial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) or email them @ [e-mail] God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will mutiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace,,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion in Jesus name Amen...........................................................

[@kevinhughes3477]

Couple of things. First, I appreciate what the Father had to say about Matt at the beginning. As an Orthodox Christian, Matt is my favorite Catholic out there, and I listen to pints all the time! I've been deeply grateful for the work Matt has been doing, and his work has greatly influenced my own work and ministry, and been a huge part of my own walk as an Orthodox believer. The second thing is, I really appreciate the discussion about the Holy Spirit and the little decisions we make in life. The thing is, most people try to justify their behavior, and that is very dangerous. We squeeze out the Holy Spirit when we are not willing to repent. I loved what Matt said, "It is a contradiction to say that you want to believe in God but do not want to repent of sin." If we lack the humility to repent before God, and we instead choose the idols of sin, then we will not experience the Holy Spirit's work.

[@56Tyskie]

God bless you brother

[@jennbull0247]

Wow, Father Mark, what a holy priest. So edifying and uplifting. His love for Christ is so stunning, i get the feeling that I'm listening to a saint speak.

[@theresaherfindahl5781]

I want Fathers book list!

[@Trump-ld1qh]

Me too !!

[@beautifulwhitecat]

me 3!

[@Molly-ms7hk]

Me 4

[@clairestevens3194]

Now that I’m old and watching videos like this I kind of envy young people today who can plug into this guidance. Growing up in the 40’s/50’s/60’s we had the Latin Mass, Catholic schools with sometime kind sisters, and we memorized the catechism but I don’t recall this kind of evangelism and formation which is now so available on the internet. Most of my family members of my generation left the church along with other childish things, as they think, and their children and grandchildren hardly give it a thought. It was a way of life that we grew up with but if you don’t fall in love with Jesus why would you stay in the Church? You men are sure doing your part, God bless you. And Fr Mark, thanks again for the daily live-streamed Mass at St Mary’s that began this week (1-25-21). What a blessing!

[@pastormarkgoring186]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, labouring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this ophanage (homeofgraceorphanage) within the space of three days and you will witness your portion In Jesus name amen......a supernatural turn around and finacial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) or email them @ [e-mail] God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will mutiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace,,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion in Jesus name Amen..............................................................

[@teresasilva6614]

One thumb up is not enough for this interview. Praise be God!

[@chiaraubertino8156]

Such a sweet story of a sincere search of Fr. Mark in his youth. I hope I can guide my son like his father did when my son becomes a young man/teenager.

[@yorkiem0m]

love that Fr Mark is humble enough to admit how he gets so mad he has to confess it. I feel that so much every day now with trying to figure out how certain people don't see what is happening with our country. And how we have to try to teach about Jesus, or just getting people to even acknowledge there is a Jesus even if they don't follow him, its so frustrating but more so just so SAD. Just today someone told me that "I was avoiding reality because I want an ancient book to be right about my life like daily horoscopes or a Magic 8-ball"

[@catherinebracy4332]

I have the same problem. Most of the time I mention something religious my atheist friends back home either ignore me or say “It’s fine, I don’t need it” or worse, “says your religion”. I get so sad and caught up in what you could call “righteous anger” that it takes me a minute to calm down and nicely text back.

[@stephaniemc9948]

I don’t think anger is always sinful. Look at Jesus, he got angry frequently. It what you do with that anger that defines whether it’s sinful or not.

[@reinhardkruger2536]

"Time flows and empties into Eternity"-----I love that!

[@rufflesal]

Father Mark is awesome. I watch and listen to him daily.

[@phoult37]

I love how Fr. Goring started the show by affirming Matt and encouraging him. It shows humility and a refreshingly positive message when so much of our focus is negative.

[@Martin4Mary4Ever]

My wife and I refer to Father Mark Goring as "Garrd yer heart" because of a homily he preached to her students. He's a great priest and may God support him

[@rosemarypakaian554]

Yes, the moment when Fr Goring asks Matt if he thinks about Heaven too much was one of the great all-time youtube moments.

[@margokupelian344]

Fr. Goring, I love your sincerity and your humbleness. I know that God will work wonders in your heart bc you are totally open to His graces and He is already using you to reach sinners.

[@crusadereducation8545]

Father Mark?! The hits just keep on coming! This is the priest we want and need but rarely deserve.

[@CocoWynn]

Thank God for holy priests like Fr. Goring. We all should pray for priests. They need our prayers🙏

[@momof3sok121]

Amen father mark we need faithful holy priests who are living for Jesus and desire the salvation of souls above all else.

[@karenmuser]

Thank you so much for interviewing Father Mark Goring, such an orthodox, reverent, zealous, devout, well-balanced Catholic priest. In a world gone, “bonkers” as Fr Goring often says, we need more interviews like this, interviews which unite us in truth, instead of polarizing and dividing. Well done! Again, thanks! Praise God!

[@beautifulwhitecat]

God bless Fr. Mark! He's on 🔥 with the love of Christ. He's a great encouragement to the body of Christ. ❤️

[@jocelynflordeliza3299]

HOLY SPIRIT will never ever leave you, HE is still there, waiting for you and praying for you, to GOD the FATHER fiercely!

[@josephjm5243]

Brilliant... how very encouraging to hear your voices of hope and truth in this season of division within our church. Thankyou sincerely. Greetings from Sydney Australia x

[@Strive1974]

Fr Mark is burning so bright with the Spirit he's gonna make the sun jealous

[@danharte6645]

We desperately need priests like father Mark here in the UK and Ireland

[@lauranash7534]

I love Fr Mark Goring. I recently read a quote.”The world does not need cool Christians who are culturally saturated, it needs exiles with the scent of Heaven and the aroma of Christ.” That is Fr Mark Goring.

[@laurennewton840]

its great men like you and other of the Christian faith and Christians that are standing in God's truth Amen

[@rsmyth75]

I thank you also Matt like father Mark does!!! You are a beautiful

[@cinderelladevil1687]

I had been listening about praying for holy priests for years, and it never made sense for me. Since summer 2019 I had a hunch, but the covid crisis has been a real eye-opener, about holiness in the Church, and about what was simmering under our feet in the world. Everything fits perfectly together now. Now I know where lukewarm attitudes lead to. Everything makes sense now. It is a pity that something like this has happened to make me understand what way we were going... The last part of the conversation is inspiring. I have been considering eternity with God more often lately.

[@vroscarrod]

Matt, Listening to the interview with Fr. Mark gave me an idea I would like you to consider. There are many priests out there who, in these times of church and societal crisis are courageously serving their parish communities and building the kingdom of God. Perhaps you could interview them, compile a few different interviews of different priests together and you have an hour show of inspiration. My parish priest is one such pastor who holds confession in the church parking lot three days a week, holds two masses a day with the rosary being said before mass and four masses on Sundays all outside. And he preaches clearly about Our Savior Jesus Christ and invokes the blessing of Our Lady. He and his associate pastor and resident fellow priest, who does a virtual bible study once a week are truly inspirational. It's an idea to pray about and consider. May God continue to bless your efforts as you build His kingdom.

[@shane8037]

Fr Goring is the only guy keeping me from thinking charismatics aren't total kooks.

[@Mzpiro]

Actually all the Companions of the Cross are amazing.....they keep to the truth!

[@Mzpiro]

@@alveodas I will pray for this most beautiful “calling”. May Mother Mary intercede for you to her Son!🙏🏻

[@herrschmidt412]

Same, I have somewhat of a bias against the charismatics. I think praise and worship music is corny and that praying in tongues is just silly. But I've seen a lot of very good and holy priests that are charismatic and also when I've been to charismatic churches I notice they are always very reverent with the Eucharist and take confession very seriously. It's not really for me, I'm more of a TLM kinda guy, but I have to admit it does seem like they bear good fruits and are really doing a lot of good.

[@Mzpiro]

@@herrschmidt412 when I reverted to our faith in the nineties, it was very Charismatic. Hands up in the air and praising God. In a way there is really nothing wrong with that. As time went by, I prefer being more subdued in other words more traditional. But if it wasn’t for the Charismatic renewal, I would not be where I am. Perhaps it’s the same for others. It’s called maturing in the faith as time goes by. Truly grateful to them. And yes, I follow the Novus Ordo Mass and it’s extremely reverent.

[@mcsmama]

Oh my goodness! What a sweet, holy, inspirational man, devoted to being an instrument of God to fulfill God's desires for the good of mankind; & so in love with God that he can't stop thinking about Him & longing for Him! I want to feel like this! You so inspire me, Fr. Goring. Listening to you humbles me; I will be seeking out your channel. Thank you for doing this interview, Matt. May God bless you both, in Jesus name I pray. 🙏✝️

[@17cmmittlererminenwerfer81]

Fr. Goring is on his way to Sainthood, by being a very practical and down-to-Earth minister to the average person.

[@barbarasvatek8255]

Praying for Pints ministry and for you, Matt - and all who read this. I’m a Catholic 25 years (seems like 5) from atheist. #1 - I’m amazed my conversion happened as I was a far left liberal, living so sinfully, but completely clueless about it #2 - I’m amazed I’m a Catholic at this time in history! #3 - thank God for Matt Fradd, Fr. Mark, Fr. Anthony Pillari (Fatima rosary crusade), Fr. Mike Schmitz, & so many more. #4 - I’m so grateful for you bringing up exactly what I’ve struggled with - I love my Catholic faith but have been so upset about how many in the Church are trying to destroy it. I’ve continued to evangelize when the opportunity comes to me, while acknowledging what’s going on (as much as I understand it). Yet I’ve been shut down by friends who think my speaking on the Church’s ailments doesn’t help at all. My best friend’s husband just became a deacon and the other friend is a deacon at my church. Sometimes it makes me wonder if they’re just drinking the koolaid, following the company line, ya know? They think when I’m talking with, for example, my own kids who have left the faith, I should only speak positive and ignore the bad stuff. I’ve been admitting some of the Church failures yet promoting the true Catholic Church. I’m still so excited that the true faith, is real and I’m all in! Despite all that’s going on, my faith is increasing - not wavering. They think I should stop watching tv/computer and concentrate only on prayer, Scripture, Mass, and parish happenings. #5 So that’s why I’m so thrilled with this particular video, with two people I’ve come to trust (realizing they’re just humans like me) having the same squirminess as I am. May God continue to bless us all, wherever we are, to seek Him and the Truth, and try to bring more people to the Cross and their personal encounter with the Lord.

[@brandonvaughan4236]

Absolutely LOVE Hallow. Every Catholic should download this app.

[@rainastor4789]

I agree, and I’m not even Catholic! It’s something I do every day since I found the app. And now Father Mike’s Through the Bible Podcast is on there too. They add new prayers every week, and if you need help with the app they are very prompt and courteous. I probably sound like an advertisement, but... wow!

[@herrschmidt412]

Excellent app. I bought my mom a subscription for Christmas. Sadly she can't figure out how to use it lol, one of these days I'll have to walk her through it

[@hiltonchapman4844]

@Brandon Vaughan: Re your "Absolutely love Hallow! Every Catholic shd download the app." Good for you! And also for everyone who downloads the app Big question: why an app? Why not a regular website-only deployment? Why the insistence on an app? HC-JAIPUR (24/01/2021)

[@thethreefriends3002]

@@hiltonchapman4844 I think it is to allow you to keep track of prayer streaks while enabling you to pray on the go.

[@hiltonchapman4844]

@@thethreefriends3002 Re your response to me "I think it is to allow prayer streaks (streams?) and to allow you to pray on the go" Thank you for your response. Appreciate it! This is actually a misconception, that "prayer streams" are possible only via apps. If you think about it an app is used (MAINLY!) to automatically connect to a website and bring (PULL) in notifications to your handheld device (that "ting!" you hear from time to time). An app can do much more than just "notify" you, agreed. But these other facilities are not really necessary for the subject purpose of "praying". And it is these other facilities that are matters of concern - think privacy issues and security issues! - in the real world. I'm confident that you have read about various hacks and intrusions of privacy and data exfiltration and similar criminal incidents all over the world. Well, apps play a major part in these nefarious activities because the app resides on your device and executes locally on your device. Being resident and active on your device the app can access (cum permissio but more about that later) your personal data like photographs, contacts, messages, location, and can even activate the camera and microphone on your device. In the last sentence I mentioned that the app needs your permission to do all that funny stuff - but here's the problem: all it takes is one Trojan app to hijack the permissions protocol on your device. That means, unbeknownst to you, a simple download can grant all access and permissions to that particular app, and other apps may also take advantage of this security hole. Anyway, this is getting pretty long-winded, and unnecessary over here. What I'm saying is that there is a website that is the hub of the content and communication processes, app or no app. As far as "praying on the go" is concerned, you can access a website on the go without an app! See, the web is already a dangerous ecosystem - an app just makes it all that more dangerous. If an app is really, really essential for some particular operation, then fine! But, just like pill-popping, it mustn't be indiscriminate. Once again, thanks for your response. God bless! HC-JAIPUR (03/Feb/2021)

[@theresagahappy]

I need to hear this because sometimes I feel alone in my beliefs that the world has gone mad! And thanks be to God I ran into your show. Great feeling of relief. God’s goodness is very much alive and I am not alone.

[@rsmyth75]

Become Catholic then!

[@annamathew7611]

His description of experiencing God is so accurate When I started experiencing God for the first time last year I felt exactly the same and kept asking many people how they feel so I could be assured that what I was experiencing was the Holy Spirit Since then I have gained more confidence But it was lovely to hear Father put it in so many words

[@milagrosamistoso9086]

Thanks for the interview....fr.Goring is an inspiration to our Catholic faith. Bless him and bless you Matt.

[@rodneyferris4089]

This is such a great interview! Fr Mark Goring’s enthusiasm for the Faith and the Good News! Peace and Blessings!

[@AndrewSmith-jm1cd]

The practice of receiving Holy Communion in the hand started in Holland during the early 1960s. The unsanctioned practice spread to Belgium, France and Germany. Pope Paul VI directed the bishops to immediately stop the practice. The Bishops continued the practice despite the Pope’s plead to stop. In 1969 Pope Paul VI decided to strike a compromise with his disobedient bishops. Given “the gravity of the matter,” the pope would not authorize Communion in the hand. He was, however, open to bestowing an indult - an exception to the law (not a right but a permission)- under certain conditions: first, an indult could not be given to a country in which Communion in the hand was not an already established practice; second, the bishops in countries where it was established must approve of the practice “by a secret vote and with a two-thirds majority.” The indult was an attempt to contain the practice of communion in the hand; not to propagate it. So how did Communion in the hand arrive in the United States where the practice was not wide spread? In 1975 and again in 1976, Archbishop Joseph Bernardin, the president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) attempted in vain to garner two-thirds of the bishops to vote in favor of receiving Communion in the hand. Bernardin conducted a third vote that once more fell short of the two-thirds majority. This, however, did not end the matter. Bernardin decided to (unlawfully) begin gathering “absentee votes” from any bishop he could find - including retired bishops who no longer administered any dioceses. Consequently, the number was adjusted to meet the two-thirds majority. In summary, the practice of communion in the hand was thus born out of disobedience and granted to the United States due to an illegal rigged vote. In 1950, 87% believed in the Real Presence. Today, that number has plummeted to a mere 34%. The abusive and hurried manner in which the practice of Communion in the hand was imposed led to a widespread lack of reverence for the Eucharist and caused great pain for many in the Church. Every particle of the host, after consecration, has become the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ. Communion in the hand allows loose particles to fall off the host onto the hand and floor. It is desecration of the Eucharist and a sacrilege to allow these unconsumed particles of the host to fall to the floor and be trampled on, left in our pockets, smeared on the steering wheel, run through the washing machine, etc. Knowing that communion on the hand creates significantly higher incident rate of desecration of our Lord means we have a moral obligation to receive in our Lord in the more reverent manner, kneeling and on the tongue. The Congregation for Divine Worship, Vatican, responding to a question about denying communion on the tongue during the H1N1 "swine flu" pandemic: "[The CDW] observes that its Instruction Redemptionis Sacramentum (25 March 2004) clearly stipulates that 'each of the faithful always has the right to receive Holy Communion on the tongue', nor is it licit to deny Holy Communion to any of Christ’s faithful who are not impeded by law from receiving the Holy Eucharist."

[@justforrfunnn]

We need Fr Mark here in Canada! We live in such a secular world. I’m having a hard time how to even start evangelizing my friends, but I end up not… pls pray for me.

[@marcondespaulo]

Father Mark mentioned reading spiritual books with an open heart as a way to conversion. My conversion was similar. I remember hearing Olavo de Carvalho, famous brazilian philosopher, mentioning eucharistic miracles and the apparitions of Our Lady at Fátima. Many years later I started frantically researching those topics and my intellectual thirst was satisfied when I finally understood: "This is True. I need to become catholic" and God blessed me with real, deep catholic friends that taught me many wonderful things about our religion.

[@stephanieserblowski2092]

Would love to see Father Mark’s book recommendations. Inspiring interview, thank you both for your work 🙏🏻

[@kenmcdermott4786]

It was very nice to hear Fr Mark encouraging you in your work Matt!

[@jeremiahrachelalexander819]

“Im starting to think I have more in common with an orthodox Protestant than a woke Catholic” 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Great quote Matt!

[@tsr3779]

I hope YT does not shut you down, Father Mark, Father Mike, Ralph Martin...I need you! I found my faith again through your ministries. We need lay and priest voices like you at this time. Many blessings and thank you!

[@jwolsk2]

Matt Fradd, your "glory to Jesus Christ" is to Fr. Mark's "the world has gone bonkers!" 😊 Hoping for heaven!! The last few moments of this interview were amazing! God bless you

[@kathycusumano2445]

I see Fr. Mark Goring name I have to watch this!! I'm 56 yr old senior citizen who love his videos. Great interview! Some of best Catholics have a conversion experience. Fr. Mark is so genuine and spot on!!

[@auntieyoda]

Hi Matt. Am also interested in the list of books Fr. Mark recommends. Please post them here if he was able to give them. Thanks. 😊

[@rodneyworking7041]

Hello to all, and thank you both for doing what you are doing for our Lord Jesus Christ, and his kingdom! What caught my attention was the idea that God could have picked someone way more qualified than I! Ten years ago God, and my experience in my life, and my wonderful godmother ( R.I.P.) I started noticing that there are 245 ( Orthodox/Catholic Bibles) verses which speak specifically regarding God's love, and care for the poor! Now, in the KJV there are 197 verses regarding the same issues, and these stories got inside my head, and heart which started festering deep inside my heart. It drove me to start a blog over this just to get it out of me, pressure cooker kinda stuff. Anyway, I thank God for laying this upon my old heart after laying to rest a girlfriend who passed away from cancer in 2003, and was married to a Catholic girl in 2008, had wonderful times, and laid her to rest in 2012. So, I've been homeless for about a decade now, and in having these verses hound me like the hounds of heaven, and having very little to lose anymore I talk to anyone who will hold still long enough to hear me out so maybe they will understand how much God loves us, and especially the poor, needy, windows, fatherless! Thank you gentlemen for being courageous enough to do what you do! Praise God, and may all the glory be His! Amen! God bless you!

[@curtisjordan9210]

Please have Mark back on, he is a very interesting guest. Also, keep up the hard work. God bless!

[@mariettaarevalo7049]

Wow . Just learning about this conversion. Praying you'll remain faithful and true to the Catholic faith . God bless you Fr Goring 🙏

[@stevelawrence5268]

Prophetic Fr Mark, " If you can lift the Cross my son then you may carry It.

[@Littlemermaid17]

Father Mark is giving excellent advice 💯💯💯

[@Ca8tisawesome]

Fr. Mark is SUPER COOL, and in the most real way!! Praise God for cool and wise priests!!

[@josephreyculastegamal7067]

Watching always your videos - Philippines 🇵🇭 your videos helps me a lot to understand more my Catholic faith.

[@erinnncatherine]

This conversation got me "stoked." Heartfelt thanks to God and both of you!! The Joy of the Lord is our strength.

[@GodBlessDaSooners]

I started listening to both Fr. Mark and PWA when I started RCIA 3 years ago. You both have been a font of information and knowledge, making my conversion smoother. God bless you both. The world needs your voices.

[@johnrowley5136]

I've almost finished this video and have enjoyed it very much. I am a 62 ye old single guy, never married, who is a cradle Catholic who walked through my own conversion but also deals with life's struggles. I am a 2 time brain injury person and it is a cross for sure, but somehow know I am so Blessed to be able to pray and watch videos like this. To think about heaven a lot? Oh my, this is a Blessing Fr. Mark. I had a good brush with death at 27 (1st brain injury)which showed me the reality of what I am living and how that affects eternity for me. Keep thoughts of Heaven close, yes, as they keep me on the right path. I fight with wondering sometimes is God is tired of my same actions, though my prayer life has Brought Jesus and Mary in to show me the way. I would Love more from you both!

[@Catechuman23]

This was wholesome to me, thank God for his testimony.

[@yolandasalazar8773]

We need all the help and many many prayers. Thank You 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mariannecampbell740]

Absolutely, Fr Mark. I had a similar experience; praying to know God. I was older, but I gave into the culture that says there is no God. I took to my bed and for three days I prayed and begged God to let me know Him. I received a light that was brighter than any light I could describe. The light was like a refreshing drink of water. I knew then that God was there and although I got caught up in everyday life, I came to rely on this knowledge for me personally, but didn’t know how to share it with others. Thank you for your openness of your experience.

[@sarahkay923]

32:13 is so scary accurate. The night was so scary for me as well at about age 14/15 more than when I was younger. I would be about to fall asleep and would jolt awake because I would feel a deep darkness that scared me so bad. I told my CCD teacher and he told me about demons and I ended up praying my rosary every night and felt so much peace and light after a week or so. It really saved me. My bestfriend Tyler had a similar experience as well. God works in different ways but its funny how some experiences are so similar. Grateful for His character

[@edwardgarcia3718]

To answer Fr. Mark, my favorite Scripture verse for many years was Sirach 7:36. I still love it, but now gravitate toward verses reflecting trust and peace in God.

[@clattereffect]

There's allot of us who came back to the faith and clergy(Fr. Mark, Fr.Mike, etc) and laity channel's like Mat's and others (Brian Holdsworth), are important to us. Keep up the amazing work. God Bless you All!

[@maryjoabatt910]

I have just recently discovered Father Mark and now pray for him daily. There are wonderful, faithful priests out there and we are so blessed to have them. The Marians of the Immaculate Conception in Stockbridge MA, Father Ed Broom (Oblates of the Virgin Mary) from CA also come to mind. God bless and protect our holy priests. 🙏❤️

[@56Tyskie]

Also Fr. Chris Alar

[@shurley96]

Thank you Matt and Fr. Mark! Such a good and Godly spiritual discussion. I would ask you to pray for me as I discern with (and hopefully apply to) the Dominican Order.

[@gracievelazquez5795]

Fr. Mark Goring! I never met him while he was here in Houston at the Charismatic Catholic Center but a lot of my ACTS sisters did know him and just had wonderful things to say about him. God bless him! 🙏🏽❤️

[@jacobrahe8726]

One of my favorite priests on KZbin good life advice

[@rosemarycooper1572]

Fr Mark you were very young to have such wisdom, that you knew going in the other direction would not bring you happiness. You were so blessed and fortunate to have a good Dad to guide you. Thank God you found the Holy Spirit, and peace in your heart, for now we have such a wonderful priest to lead us . Thank you Matt for this lovely frank chat to Fr Mark. You are both so down to earth. God bless you both.