How the Devil Uses Your Gifts and Talents Against You

The devil can do nothing on his own, but he can use your God-given gifts and talents against you.
The devil is prowling like a lion, looking for something or someone to devour. He does not create, he only corrupts the gifts God has given us. For example, God has given us freedom, and the devil tempts us to use that freedom against what is good.
We see how the devil uses God’s gifts against us when someone becomes judgmental after being given a charism or special knowledge. For instance, friars are given the charism of poverty, but this tempts some of them to judge those who indulge in riches. Or a student may be given great knowledge in a certain discipline, and this may tempt them to judge those who do not have that knowledge. In the same way, if you have not been already, you’re going to be tempted to weaponize the gifts God has given you.
This is a two-part strategy for the devil. In one sense, he aims to cut down the effects of the gift, but he also intends to corrupt our souls in the process.
If you’re in a community of faith, others are watching. They want to see how this new life of faith affects you. If you misuse the gifts, the example you set in turn sets a bad example for the Church and pushes people away. This also serves the devil’s purposes.
So how do we fight this temptation to judge others? Our Lady never fell into the temptation because she was steeped in gratitude. She was full of grace, so there was no crack in her armor where the devil could get in. So thank God for whatever gifts he has given you. Not only will this help you enjoy them more. It will also help keep the devil away from them.
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[@jeffreyscottbrock]

Oh I am going to call my Priest and schedule confession. I am guilty, very guilty, of being intolerant of others and not being grateful for the gifts I have received. Thank You Fr.Mark

[@katkat2340]

You are on the road to humble holiness my friend . Jesus breaks open the precious seed to keep giving life . Keep in love and light ! God is right there with you

[@toddthomas3226]

Why go to a priest. Go straight to God and confess your sin in jesus name

[@oliviapyne2406]

@@toddthomas3226 thats not what Jesus says.. the catholic church was founded by him he gave us the sacraments he works through the priest..

[@agnieszkalewandowska6026]

@@toddthomas3226 to do that you would have to directly disobey Jesus who instituted the church and said to his apostles that whomever they forgave their sins, they would be forgiven and whomever they retained their sins they would be retained. (I'm Polish so forgive me if I'm not quoting the fragment according to a proper translation). I like to thonk of it in terms of trusting Him: Jesus obviously knew our human nature better than we can ever understand it and if He decided we needed to hear His message of forgiveness spoken through the mouth of his apostles (and their successors) then shouldn't we trust Him on that? What do you think?

[@missq9320]

Exactly what crossed my mind - confession 🙏. May I have the courage oh Lord 🙏

[@bestguitar11]

Once again, thank you so much! I am not a member of the Catholic church. But your videos make me want to be! They are so chock full of wisdom and love it makes me weep. You inspire me!

[@piaffe25rider83]

bestguitar11 Please join us!!! Once you start learning you will be addicted!!!!

[@CrankyGrandma]

Perhaps you are feeling a call, best❤️

[@stephenpaulwilson6496]

We'd love 💖 you to come over all glory to Jesus and Mary 🙏 from Liverpool England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ava3602]

Cardboard Cape I hope that you get baptized very soon! Once you join the Catholic Church, you will be full of joy ! I will be praying for you to be baptized and that your family understands ❤️✝️

[@AntonioSilvaToronto]

@@CrankyGrandma I'm catholic but as long as someone loves God and is a good person, that's fine by me.

[@katkat2340]

Humility is the actual love of Gods heart .

[@galadethlaernis6266]

Yes... one thing satan & the demons cannot do... HUMILITY!

[@Hope-fj4ep]

Beautiful

[@hockeymom49721]

I have a rough time with humility and it drives me crazy.

[@zelie1155]

I must ask, why?

[@Hope-fj4ep]

Zelie Why what? (I’m asking sincerely)

[@crenshaw2186]

Yes this was good. Spiritual pride can be a huge temptation. I’m working on that 😪

[@YM-gi1qm]

Me too, We're only human, and sinners... Pray to our Lord & our Lady for the grace to overcome every day! I know I do!!

[@ridley_boi8272]

Bro, same

[@uloveholly82]

Same here. Thankful for the video, I've been struggling with this.

[@marthakwiecinski5914]

Me too 😔

[@jamiegermaniuk7900]

Me too

[@praytherosaryeveryday2709]

Wear a miraculous medal and brown scapular, pray the rosary daily, when you honor the blessed virgin Mary this way by having a devotion to her then she will keep you on the straight and narrow.

[@nicolevalentini5819]

Amen.

[@robstr12]

Catholic ways WORK! This is amazing! The rosary is no joke!

[@galadethlaernis6266]

@@Onlinesully As the speaker said, "The devil works through mockery and undercutting.." God bless us everyone! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼☦🛐🕊

[@simonafrankova2688]

My grandma knew a man who wore brown scapular during the world war II and the bullet that was meant to kill him was stopped by the brown scapular (which is made of wool) and he returned home healthy

[@galadethlaernis6266]

Sacramentals, (scapular, medals, etc) if worn in humility and faith , leading us to a more devout prayer life while carrying our cross and walking with Jesus daily, are very powerful!!! They are not, of course, magical amulets in themselves. The devout wearing of the Sacramentals are to produce more prayer in us and grow in holiness. OREMUS!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@GMarino24]

This talk kicked butt! Our soul is PRECIOUS, that’s why it’s being fought for!

[@simplyregina5364]

Couldn't have said it better. Well put!

[@Theblueblossomgirl]

Beautifully said

[@limo9402]

Facts

[@yamkram17]

My name is yours . Middle name Anthony . I am a sinner struggling to sainthood . 71 years old . God loves me and all of us . Went to confession today and cried about the sins i offend God . My absolution was mercy and grace peace tranquillity and serenity

[@Onlinesully]

you can't be doing too bad if your on the road to sainthood ?

[@wairimumuchau7729]

That is our submission. Penitence...our path to saint hood. A real struggle it is. Thank you for sharing.

[@glozano1967]

I’m so grateful I listened to this today. Help me Lord, to be more like Our Mother Mary. 🙏🏻✝️

[@unbornhumanrights]

The spiritual warfare is evident in this world. Thank you for this video 💯

[@davezenz]

The Devil fears Our Lady... and with good reason!

[@LL-lj1kq]

David Zenz .....the devil, fears The Blood of Jesus.

[@SalvationSoulBeautiful]

The devil doesn't fear Mary he fears the name and person that is above every name and that is my Lord and savior the Lord Jesus Christ Mary was a sinner like we all are she didn't die on the Cross of Calvary and shed her blood no our Lord Jesus Christ did.please understand this you are in great error you are placing her above Jesus and God will hold you accountable for this please heed this warning....

[@YM-gi1qm]

3 Hail Mary's for Fr Mark Mary!! Your message came to me right when I needed it!! O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee!!

[@hockeymom49721]

Feeling super tempted by some circumstances in my life. I've gone from resisting some things in my waking life to my sleep being compromised with temptations through dreams. I feel I have done such a good job with some of these things "during the day" that he has now gone onto my dreams while I'm asleep and vulnerable. Last night I dreamed I was being tempted and I fought it, I dont think I was successful but I prayed like mad. Its very scary that this happens now. Satan is working on me big time. Please pray for me, I'll pray for you as well.

[@BeatrizSantos-xp8ps]

Take your dreams to confession. You will see the difference immediately. Just tell the priest exactly what you wrote here. God bless you!

[@abrowski999]

I pray for you.

[@Jesusisallandiamnothing]

The guardian angel.prayer is very good for this and Michael the arc angel. I say this multiple times a.day if i feel the need and say it right before sleep. God bless you

[@210SAi]

Better your dreams than reality

[@YM-gi1qm]

We're in this together!! Remain in a state of Grace, and rely on Jesus & Mary's strength--we can't do it alone!! Praying for you, please pray for me as well! God Bless!

[@maryk7362]

It is very true that if you become more developed with your faith, people are watching. Your family, friends, co-workers, etc., will notice your journey whether they say it or not. We can't allow the devil to corrupt their views of the church when they see how our faith changes us!

[@motiv-gaming]

100% agree!!! Hello from Brazil

[@udochiekwerike3856]

THIS!!! This needed to be said! Thank you God for Fr. Mark-Mary! Please, please, please Jesus, through the intercession of Our Lady, protect us from anything that could come out of us and push people away from the Church. From the truth and hope we have in You, Christ Jesus. Thank you for our gifts! Protect us from ourselves. Let us grow under the influence of the Holy Spirit to love our gifts and love others as well without condemnation, full of love and humility, free from self-righteousness.

[@QueenyKay]

AMEN!

[@florecitagutierrez5659]

Amén.

[@stuffofmexx6077]

Amen!

[@anafuentes6936]

Its true. I was and still struggle a bit with that self righteous wannabe in using my gifts for the bad. Let me tell you. The lord knocked me right out of that horse. And it hurt. Just to end up in the same miserable place if not worse of all sinners combined. But thanks be to God and his Mercy. One should be grateful for everything he has given us. Especially his mercy.

[@pelawren]

THANK YOU LORD for this great message.

[@sunyrodriguez]

P-E-R-F-E-C-T T-I-M-I-N-G!!! You have no idea how hard I find dealing with this thoughs coming to my mind... Boooom. Thanks God!!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@drcardinalli]

What a genuinely fantastic message on every level!!!

[@hockeymom49721]

Fr Mark Mary is very wise. God has given him an extraordinary gift!

[@paulmiller3469]

Was thinking the same, AnnaMaria.

[@georgebeckydragan6389]

Wow, I ran across this video quite by accident, though I've been subscribed to this channel for awhile. The title of the talk caught my eye and intrigued as to how this subject was going to be addressed, and although my adult coming-to-faith occurred for me about 37 years ago, this one hit me between the eyes. Thank you, Father, for addressing this. If it was for no one else, it was for me.

[@stutterstudios4731]

A very huggable priest💙🙏🏼👍🏼 good message

[@aliciarodriguez1311]

I’m not catholic and have not gone to a physical church in a long while. I was raised SDA. From age 5 to 14 I would fall asleep to the Bible on audio tape. At about age 10 is when I saw discrepancies in teachings while in church. So naturally I would ask those questions and it was either gaslighting or redirecting. So went to church more to conform to what my parents wanted. As an adult that lasted about a year. I have tried several churches never felt comfortable and had a pit in my stomach while sitting in the pews. so on days of worship now I do on my own. I listen to a service from one of my favorite pastors. And I do the studying on my own. And spend the day in prayer.

[@NicoSantanaMusic]

I’ve fallen and failed many times and continue to struggle with my gift (music) Especially when it comes to attempting to support my family with this gift Thank you for this video

[@JasonHattrick]

Listen to this man. He speaks pure wisdom.

[@bettyangwenyi1797]

Our Lady...God bless us and keep us for her example. Thanks Fr Mark MARY.

[@DanielWSonntag]

Thank you for this one!! As a new revert, now I know too much and I've been given so many gifts - I definitely run the risk of these being used as weapons.

[@brittneyrobinson7637]

I can't tell you how much I needed to hear this. Thank you

[@alexmccg3006]

This is crazy amazing I never thought of this even though I have been guilty of it. Thank you for what you all do here. 🙏

[@gerarddesilva5193]

I so needed to hear this. It just opened my eyes to a sin I was taking for granted. Bless you Fr.

[@lgb5661]

Wow so good! I have a relative who got bitten by the nasties as faith grew within. Ugh! Horrible to be around that person and made the faith sooo unattractive! Thank you Father - excellent insights and advice. The big question is identifying when I start to have a kink in the armor for Satan to attack!

[@workin4alivin585]

Humility. To see ourselves exactly as we are and are not. Mary had perfect humility.

[@rose4490]

I'm excited to see this one, because I started praying for Humility in the beginning of August, after doing a Bible study on Zoom with a dear friend who will be joining a convent, and after the first couple of weeks I've felt like Satan has been attacking me. I'm 50 years old, and although I have been a Catholic all my life, and this is the first time I've ever specifically prayed for Humility

[@formangrilling111]

Is it coincidental or is it perfect timing? Either way I’m grateful ✝️

[@vespermartini2556]

Perfect timing.

[@cnam1258]

No coincidences in life, my brother.

[@paxvobiscum9859]

C Nam I was going to say the same thing. ✝️🙏

[@teaahugger]

Providence.

[@Onlinesully]

Coincidence of course

[@JesusIsLove2512]

Praise the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 Mother Mary Pray For Us 🙏 Abba Father Bless us and we Adore You 🙏

[@whittierwatts865]

I'm blessed to see this at just the right time. Thank you. Praise the Lord.

[@baseballmomof8]

Attitude of gratitude is the way to live life one day at a time.

[@Elenamiaka]

Thank you so much Father for that again informative video. I am currently undegoing persecusion fr my community. I admit I had faults too but its so easy for others to point fingers and put the blame on one person. Not realizing the effort and hardwork that was put through. Yet, I chose to remain silent because I know that time will come when the truth will no longer kept hidden. I place my trust in our Lord.

[@williamallendc1971]

I needed this. Thank you.

[@jellybelly7629]

How awesome this is something I’ve been praying abt for the gifts He found me worthy to bestow upon me. I do let people know I’m a sinner and I’m not proud of that by any means. But when I try to share my gift with others it sometimes comes across as bragging. Which is something I don’t like. I let them know that this gift is not from me but from God. Also each of us have gifts given to us mine just happens to be different than theirs. I thank God 24/7. I’m in constant prayer which I love Him for conversing with me. I ask on a regular basis for Him to keep my sins before me as to not fall into pride. Which I hate to admit I do sometimes. The grace of humility is very precious. And the devil will and does work that much harder to trip you. Someone said The closer you get to God the devil works harder to pull you back down the mountain. So thank you for always having great insights. God Bless

[@stevie1166]

Thank you, Father. This was a message I needed to hear. I’m a recent convert and was baptised at the Easter Vigil. I have fallen foul of that accusatory nature a few times throughout my conversion. Fortunately it’s been spotted before it’s been able to take strong root within me. You make an excellent point about the church seeming unattractive as a result of the negative qualities someone like myself displays. Very helpful insight, thanks again

[@MissPopuri]

Praise the Lord for this little video. I needed a reminder to be grateful despite the difficulties.

[@TheMDelima]

Thank you Father! I needed to hear exactly what you said. Will not let that pesky devil get into my armor anymore... Or at least try my best with the help of our favorite Mommy up in heaven ❤️ 🙏🏼.

[@thedahliacanvas]

I needed to hear this. Thank you. God bless.

[@arumiranda]

Thank you for this insightful video, Fr. Mark Mary! 😊 Your lecture is mind-blowing. And yes! Our blessed Mother and St. Francis example is great reminder to stay humble, grateful and truthful that we are all sinners saved by the Love and Grace of God. Thank you! ❤️❤️

[@franciscogerardohernandezr4788]

I hear God's message through your understanding, and I get comforted and motivated to stand up and keep fighting. As a sinner, I continuously fall from Grace and eventually repent from my selfish actions. This lock-down has made me aware of the spiritual battle within me. Sometimes sin leaves me numb and bitter before all the good life I have been blessed with. I cannot thank you enough for your efforts.

[@swissstockli3754]

Thank you. I believe we're at a time where evil is in its death throws. We need to know how to recognize and combat it. Thank you for reminding us how powerful our faith is. God bless you all.

[@wreloise1]

Thank you Heavenly Father for the desire to have a deeper, richer, intimate relationship with you. AMEN

[@shirleymarie5070]

I feel blessed to learn this already . Such a good way of making you realise a Most important + valuable lesson . It teaches you to be humble + thankful . GLORY TO GOD Amen 🙏

[@sandramillar9067]

SO WELL EXPLAINED!!! Bless you and thank you! I really needed to hear this! Praise and Glory to our King of Kings ❤️

[@LeGrandeCappucinna]

Fr Mark-Mary, thank you for your teaching. I truly believe that I was meant to find this particular sermon of yours and thoroughly comprehend it. I felt God’s calling after almost 20 years of not having been to church or confession. I was even altar serving during primary and some of high school. I was raised Catholic, and turned my back on God, and true to his love and mercy for his children, he called me back, and I responded. After this epiphany of realising God’s calling, I have already, literally within a few days of re-finding my faith, experienced the Devil in my thoughts. I now understand the true meaning, that I have to let go of the hurt caused by others unto me (as per the Our Father). Fr I now understand how cunning the enemy can be, he slips in through an emotion, or thought, then buries himself, and it turns into a full blown conscious decision to think bad thoughts against others. The most dangerous part of the enemy’s strategy, is that you don’t even realise he’s done it, as it seems just like a normal emotion or thought. I recently had a severe anxiety attack, caused by a lie a colleague told me, and speaking to my manager, it seems the enemy caused her to lie! My manager confirmed it wasn’t true. This caused me to think and say things I shouldn’t have. It was in my depression and anxiety that God came to me, offering me his mercy and relief from my despair. As soon as I accepted, the majority of my anxiety emotion was lifted, and I was reprieved. I still suffer with it, but it’s not as bad as it was a few weeks ago. My experience at work I think was a way of God allowing me to hurt, so that I would run back to him, and it worked, I did! God really does work in mysterious ways! He knew exactly how to get the better of me😅 LOL! I was sitting outside work one day, wallowing on my self-anguish, smoking a cigarette while focusing on the mysteries of life/God, as I knew that I had felt God calling me back. I said to him in my mind, ‘Ok God, you win, I’ll do whatever you want… fine, we’ll do it your way, I give up, I’m done fighting, you win’. I must admit, I had an idea that he was calling me back for a few months before, but the pull wasn’t so strong, that I felt I had to respond. I think this saga with my anxiety was his ‘tough love’ strategy for me to come back. I am pretty stubborn😅. I now pray the Holy Rosary every night, which is something I’ve literally almost never done, prayed every night, and I continue to ask God’s guidance in all things. May Our Father and all the Saints Bless you, and our Brothers and Sisters in their faith, and to re-connect to it, if they have lost it.

[@ginasharpe2608]

Whew! Thank you, Fr. M.M., for speaking this truth. Just the 'flick of the ear' - 'kick in the butt' I needed to be reminded of.

[@salterinopapalino8552]

Thank you Jesus for fr. Mark Mary. If you are reading this you helped me a ton and this thank you lord just made me cry, love you man

[@danapb]

This is SO on point! I have seen this before and even in myself. That divisive work of the devil is there and we have to be very watchful of it. I've even had my own daughter say "I'll be watching you" because she is afraid that I will become hyper judgmental/accusatory and not who she knows her mom to be. Now I am vigilant and pray often for help in staying humble, gracious and sensitive to others.

[@tradcatpat2385]

Thank you, Fr. Mark-Mary. Some enormously timely guidance, both for myself personally as I heard much of myself in what you were saying, and for Holy Mother Church on the larger scale. So much mud being slung back and forth, and it robs us of focus on the Lord and serving Him. Also, thank you for talking about the devil in our lives. We are pummeled by the world into forgetting, no, ignoring, that the devil is real and ever active in the lives of each of us. I find I blame myself for my actual sins when perhaps I should be blaming myself for not seeking strength from our Lord and protection from the Blessed Virgin when the devil attacks. Anyway, such a vital message and very well delivered. God bless you, all the faithful, and Holy Mother Church.

[@julieelizabeth4856]

I think sometimes the biggest problem is worrying about other people and where they are at, and it comes off as being "judgmental." You want so badly for others to see the light but they prefer the darkness and it's painful to watch. "Pray, hope and don't worry" is easier said than done.

[@M4TCH3SM4L0N3]

Two years later, and this video is still helping. Thank you!

[@tkfish2221]

Absolutely needed to hear this today, thank you. God bless, and I will be praying for all of you! Poco a poco, vamos a llegar.

[@adammahmoud7959]

This is so much harder than it seems! Everytime i achieve something like a fitness goal or better posture or exodus90 i have the desire to tell everyone else about it and i can't understand why they are not doing it😅

[@hassiearaya8024]

I wear a small metal everyday that was given to me by nuns in Costa Rica and one on my bag with tiny saints people always looks at them and ask me about them. I also pray the rosary everyday and I have purchased a bunch of pamphlets about mother Mary from Marian Press. Thanks for this

[@scottyj6226]

Sometimes God cuffs his children upside the head. I feel so cuffed. Thank God.

[@anthonygato407]

often its us doing it to ourselves...

[@phine999]

Thank you for this video, Fr. Mark Mary. Your message really spoke to me and helped me to be conscious of how guilty I am of falling into this very temptation (from the devil) to turn God's gifts into a tool for condemning those without those gifts. I am actively trying to catch and stop myself from doing this to others around me. Please pray for us (myself included) who are struggling with this issue. God bless you, Father!

[@carevv]

Beautifull explaining Father, that is what I've realized since I started to pray the Rosary at the Perpetual Adoration.

[@Mary-had-a-lil-farm]

Ugh! The more I learn the more awful things I realize I do.... Am thankful for these guys, thank you 🙏

[@simplyregina5364]

Same.😑

[@mirtham2372]

So true!! Thank you Lord and thank you Mother, for having me stop doing what I was doing, check my phone, and find this! Thank you for thy gifts!! Help me be an example of Your Truth!🙏🙏🙏

[@ridley_boi8272]

I think I got it: 1. genuinely receiving God's free gift leads to 2. gratitude for God's grace and mercy which leads to 3. fulfillment in our relationship with God which leads to 4. the humbling view that the good we have received can be shared with God's children... For God's kingdom

[@elizabethbeers8109]

This was a fantastic teaching! I'm saving it so I can listen to it again. Thank you!

[@MN-yz7bp]

Fr. Mark-Mary is the cool professor. I don’t get tired learning from him.

[@bijukattikaran]

Thank you Fr Mark Mary for opening my eyes to my attitude of looking down on others. God bless. Biju Katticaran

[@veronhrvojic9177]

This message, so awesome. How many times did I fall into that accusatory sin? Many, many times. In my heart mostly, but also on the outside. This message will certainly help me deal with that

[@marianweigh6411]

Thank you so much. I reflect and see that I often used my gifts to pull down and not lift up. To argue instead of reconciling. To put myself above others instead of bringing others up. To show what I could do instead of passing on a capacity. Lord, have mercy.

[@sandradoherty9358]

Dear Mark I think you were speaking about me. This is wonderful... Keep making these. I did psychology to PhD level & did yrs of counselling but we all can be in denial. Your inspired by the Holy Spirit.

[@daninspiration4064]

This one gets me alot, when I see someone pray in the chat during adoration asking for this and that it bothers me. Thinking that does this person not realize to pray that may God's will be done not theirs? I don't say anything most of the time but my mind can't help but to think like this. It's a bad habit and I definitely need to work on this.

[@MrDa47ve]

I am so GUILTY of this...judging and being self righteous over some new insight I am acquiring...

[@rosamumstarbreeze]

wow this video set me straight. i was getting too arrogant with the spiritual downloads. which made me look and feel like an idiot, which gave me anxiety. this sets me free. i know how to be a better friend now thanks to your sermon. my character has some massive charisma points now. thank you brother. also im inspired look into Catholicism. so much wisdom. im gonna keep watching your videos.

[@deedadee2]

This morning during my morning scripture reading, I had a lectio divina session on John 15:5-11, and I was really reflecting on just how much I'm really living up to Jesus' command to love and be charitable in my interactions, and now this video is uploaded and appears in my recommendeds. Providence can be funky at times

[@susangrande8142]

Derp McHerpton the Holy Spirit has a great sense of humor! 😄

[@alonzell01]

This was a great video! We can all learn from this. I remember the devil tried to use a holy friend of mine (who by the grace of God led me back to the church) who has the beautiful gift of the sacrament of marriage to attack me. This friend looked at her gift of marriage, compared it to my singleness and accused and critiqued me in a negative light for being single and not having the gift of marriage like her with the good intention of trying to help me obtain that sacrament. The issue was that these words were not helpful but hurtful. I let my friend know the effects and rebuked her so I could save our friendship and educate her that her pressure to get singles to marry is unholy and can lead to singles marrying pre maturely and for the wrong reasons which can easily lead to many divorces. My friend had great intentions but the devil took advantage of her good intentions leading to an accusing spirit. I believe the devil was afraid of her Marian influence leading me back to the church so he wanted to try the drive me away from returning to the church by trying to destroy our friendship. Luckily I knew it was Satan all along. Satan tricked me into harming someone out of my good intentions the help them. I had a former coworker who I am best friends with still to this day. Many employees were gossiping about her so out of good intentions I told her everything bad that was said about her because I thought was being a good protective friend. I later on found that me telling her the bad was 1) Gossiping which I should not have done and 2) hurtful to her and she was disappointed in me. The devil tricked me of my good intentions to use my freedom of gossiping or not gossiping to hurt a dear friend. That day taught me a lot that I have to be very alert for Satan in situations including with myself and that prepared me for my friend who accused me of not having the gift of marriage at this point in life. Satan is sneaky with getting us to use Godly gifts against each other

[@chloegempesaw6661]

"you know what you can do with that gift?" *shifty eyes* "hit somebody with it" I COULDN'T HELP LAUGHING IT'S A GREAT POINT BUT SO FUNNY

[@simplyregina5364]

Yes I loved that bit too.😂

[@Amcfly1]

This video means so much to me- I had spoken to my priest and told him I didn’t know what was going on with me that all I kept thinking about was how stupid people are, I was judging them and I had no tolerance and patience!

[@sarahkay923]

I pray that we can be aware of our sin. Blessed are those who are poor in spirit. We need to know our need for Christ

[@ccl1195]

Thank you again Fr. Mark-Mary for your kindness and wisdom- we need this spiritual wisdom in other faiths and areas of life too, not only Catholicism. Thank you.

[@annarodriguez9868]

Thank you for this reminder. We can easily get very full ourselves instead becoming more full of God's grace. Thank you 😊 💓 🙏

[@DeWolden68]

Thanks be given to Our Lord for putting these words in your mouth, Father!

[@clavo3352]

Great talk. You almost got through to me! I'm under attack for being educationally distinguished and I can't help but to hold it against my enemies that they are jealous of the hard work I put in to get so educated. My family has cheated me out of my inheritance. Guilty medical practitioners and law enforcement officers have conspired to assault me and attack my home. But I leave it to the Holy Spirit to take vengeance and in fact I invite Him to do so. Never fails; soon after I get attacked, they sustain much greater losses than I could ever inflict.

[@echoesofcatechesis]

Fr Mark thanks. This is wonderful.

[@karenwood4101]

Thank you❤️I needed that. Praise Be 🙏

[@salvadorramirez4114]

I am starting to step back into my faith and in doing so I am learning so much. To the point that I want to share all I'm learning. Sharing all I know is hard as it's not always acceptable to people. Thus arguments may occur; leading to pride and the hardening of hearts. I accept the revelation of this video and will implement its context in my life. Thank you father. In your name may everything be so.

[@marcelaperez2409]

Thanks so much for this video! I so much needed to hear this!!! Didn't know why these things happened ... You just opened my eyes Father. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@puzz88]

your whole message overflows with love, thank you Fr!!! Thank You Lord for this message and knowledge/insight. Help us to use it to build up Your kingdom ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@dinasanchezharo1819]

You put the finger right in this problem of self-rightousness. Soo good to hear this. Thanks father

[@jenflstar7]

I Praise and Thank the Lord for Fr. Mark-Mary and this gift the Lord gave him, so that he may share it with us. This was enlightening and insightful! I needed to hear this, thank you. God Bless! 🙏😊

[@lilianlilly9404]

Lord I thank you for bringing me here and giving me this message

[@Richie016]

Yes, genuine life-giving spiritual intentions enable us in God, Similarly, resisting and combating evil in the lord's name keeps away from the wickedness or plots of the Devil. Thank you, Fr. Mark-Mary, for your insight.

[@atthetacostand]

I just prayed about this!! 😭😭🙏🙏🙏

[@belengee]

I love this!! I never thought of this concept/truth. I am guilty of condemning others when I first started dedicating my life to God. Not by my words, but by actions and thoughts. Repenting and walking away from that is essential, most definitely. This is so lovely. ❤️

[@darrinpatterson7392]

Thank you for this. I have found myself suffering from this many times.

[@roseannenorman9789]

Just stay focused on bringing souls to God and lack of time. As an older person this helps me.

[@QueenyKay]

Wow. This message has been such a blessing!! I'm sharing it with everyone I know. I pray the Holy Spirit gives us a gift of vigilance and wisdom so that we are able to discern when we are using our gifts for the good of others or the opposite.

[@franceswilliams13]

WOW, Thank you so much for your words, they are of wisdom from the Holy Spirit God Bless you more, and more with the Holy Spirit🙏🙏🙏

[@st_xult]

"The devil can do nothing on his own....." That comment will have me meditating all day on God's Goodness!! Amen & thanks, Father Mark Mary. Keep it hundo! Especially since the new seeds he has planted were to reinvigorate, renew, restore my joy, and in that is the stirring of my cultural upbringing into Hip-Hop; I would argue to say that I am made up of the stuff I call Hip-Hop blood cells or MC DNA..lol! Since I have allowed the Holy Spirit to take control of my life in 2018, the zeal has been restored thru Jesus Christ to Glorify his name in any way possible. I want him to use me and my ability to spit to spread his Gospel and Liturgy with, "They need to proclaim the fame of the Name, above all Names, he never changes with the season, washed with the Blood of that Lamb that was Slain!!" in an upcoming Hip-Hop Bandlab battle called "Tracklanta Bars Contest": I'm gonna use my God gifted talents of Rhythm and Poetry (R.A.P) to attempt to bring Jesus Christ to a virtual round robin rap battle. Pray for me fellow brothers & sisters in Jesus Christ name; thanks for everything Ascension!

[@mmvr2680]

This has become repetitive, but... I needed this 😊 There are two joys hidden here: the continuance of blessings from this channel and the blessing I just got. Praise God, my soul! God bless you Ascension family!

[@TheFunfolks]

Awesome!!! Fr. Mark Mary, you nail it!!! Thank you for accepting your Calling.......