I was raised Catholic, struggled over the last 7 years during high school and college to keep up with religion, but i remembered these videos when i was in grade 12 religion class, so i started watching them and have been attending church weekly over the last 2 months, and it makes me think about being Catholic and the privilege it is to be one. Thanks Fr. Mike, i can say youve encouraged and helped me turn back to Jesus
@capitão_paçoca11 ай бұрын
You're the only person i know from the internet that sees sickness as an opportunity to make videos, instead of refraining from them, amazing
@brandibreaux664211 ай бұрын
He's a priest. His job never ends in spreading the word of God ever. through videos I've gotten more from this man than I ever have inside of a church. And that's just the truth of it. In saying, so thank you. Father Mike God bless.
@datboi606610 ай бұрын
@@brandibreaux6642 "inside the church" who do you think introduced God to father mike and us all? Don't take the priest out of his home
@Yogagirl-bq4kw5 ай бұрын
So true❤
@adeledessena36714 ай бұрын
These moments with God have helped me so much thank you for mike
@adeledessena36714 ай бұрын
These moments with God have helped me so much thank you for Mike
@kelkabot11 ай бұрын
If you’re reading this and you’re so inclined, let’s all say a Hail Mary and pray for Father’s comfort and healing. Father Mike, you are truly such a great dad for us all. ❤️
@jldisme10 ай бұрын
🙏
@introvertedhomebody10 ай бұрын
Oh wow. You're so nice. When I saw Fr. Mike coughing, I laughed at him instead of thinking of praying for him🫣.
@ChristineCorey10 ай бұрын
Amen!!!!
@Argonaut39 ай бұрын
Just sent one up! 🙏
@FumoAkyuu11 ай бұрын
I hope you feel better soon father!!!!
@kelkabot11 ай бұрын
There was an older woman in my hometown who found it impossible to part with her husband’s things after he died. Then her house burned down, including all the stuff (no one was hurt, praise God), and she said that after she got over the initial shock, it was incredibly liberating. I think about that a lot.
@Godfearingwoman48911 ай бұрын
Father Mike, may the blessings you bestow on us, be given back to you 🙏
@yvonnesimpson578511 ай бұрын
Every time. Every time, Father Mike, that I'm led to one of your videos, the Lord speaks a word of comfort and conviction through you.
@barbarawalsh287511 ай бұрын
I’m signing my third year lease at this apartment where I live and there’s one room that still has not been unpacked. It has probably 75 boxes in it. Everything that didn’t have a place in a room went in the spare bedroom. It looks like a tornado went through it, I’m not bragging I’m not proud of it. Unfortunately, through some setbacks I’ve not been able to get in there and do what I want to do so here I said haven’t been here three years and that room is maybe an eighth touched and that’s being generous. I’m actually watching this because I’m in bed sick. So you gave me plenty to think about. And hopefully because I’m not telling you what’s wrong with me within the next few months I might be able to get in there and get some work done. God bless you .feel better soon.
@chastinreppert768511 ай бұрын
Get well soon! 🙏🏼
@gingerbrockman82167 ай бұрын
Maybe set a goal of one box at a time. Soon, the room will be clean. What do you want to do with that room besides using it for storage?
@thetypingape20739 ай бұрын
I am an atheist and Father Mike makes some pretty good sense to me most of the time. When I am dealing with people of faith and I am confronted with some of them with just really far-out-there ideas and I need some grounding, I look for people like Father Mike and other friars and priests, usually Catholics. That way, I have hope in the faithful. That they are not all crazy people. So, thank you Father Mike and other people of faith that are still participants in logic and reason. You may not know it, but some of us are watching you, maybe even secretly rooting for you. Good luck out there.
@micahvaughn98954 ай бұрын
What you're searching for is God. I'm a former Athens well. You want to have faith. Come home to God, he wants you back. God is Love.
@Ros-t6w4 сағат бұрын
Atheists have a lot of VERY important things to say to christians about being truly christian. I highly recommend Stephen Fry's speech in the Oxford debate (his full speech is 20 minutes).
@MrDarshD11 ай бұрын
I pray and hope that you get well soon, Fr. Mike. May God bless and heal you. Thank you so much for your work and for sharing this analysis and wisdom with us about the purpose of life! Looking at everything and asking about its purpose as well as meaning in a philosophical way does help us to have an order in our life. We must stop, look at things, and think. That is the start of our training in finding the purpose of our life. We glorify God with our work and follow Jesus to our salvation. Loving God in such a way that we can continue loving Him and living with Him in the life beyond this one. This is a great reminder. God bless you and the fellow listeners
@kathleenwebb630111 ай бұрын
Give away the other 20 mugs and keep the one your Mom gave you! Most of us have more than we need or will ever use. 😁🙏 Thank you for the reminder not to waste the gifts we are given, to seek out those in need and share our time and resources.
@jb.3019 ай бұрын
i use a different mug every day or rotate .... because every day starts off different from the day before and the whole day is new..........
@Chad_777711 ай бұрын
"To know God, to love Him and to serve Him in a way as to live with Him in the next life." The Lord speaks thru you. You are blessed and we are blessed to receive such words.
@kilroy410311 ай бұрын
Very well said. Fr. Mike is a very special person.
@kyleangelsionelo53149 ай бұрын
Hello Fr. Mike. I am grateful to still find you here. I've been through a lot, and most of the time I remember you and your advice based on the Scripture. It was so hard for me to keep up. Everything constantly changes. But you are always there. It's like a living proof that God never stops fighting for me and seeking for me. Thank you for your consistency, Father. You are such an inspiration.
@nariko4711 ай бұрын
Virtual caldo de pollo for you Fr. Mike ---> 🍲 Hope you feel better soon 🙏
@LOG200711 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video, Father! I hope you feel better soon! God bless!
@frankgallucci80244 ай бұрын
Just seeing this now and so grateful for you Father Mike. May God always Bless and protect you . Amen!
@Singers202311 ай бұрын
"Primary purpose of your life is to know God, to love Him and to serve Him in such a way as to live with him for ever and the next"
@charlenekearney65526 ай бұрын
I recall this life😂 purpose in grade school re, th jz for refreshing it
@Bigchilezlife11 ай бұрын
Praying for you Fr. Mike Schmitz! And truth be told your videos always give me hope in God that everything will be okay.
@mandy110411 ай бұрын
Me too
@lilyfeagin863411 ай бұрын
Thank you for your thoughtful lessons, Father Mike! Please take some time for rest and healing. God bless you🙏
@wonderwoman623211 ай бұрын
Prayers you feel better soon. ❤
@jeanniedelahunt361011 ай бұрын
Fr. Mike, I think you're one of these people who has a ton of energy, even when sick, plus I think you have a call to duty regardless of circumstances. That being said, with all due respect, choose something that helps to promote rest and give your immune system a chance to regain strength and heal. After all, even Jesus spent time in the wilderness. All the best.🙏🙏🙏
@MichaelF14411 ай бұрын
Yes Father Mike, it makes perfect sense. Get well soon!🤒
@wendybohl305511 ай бұрын
Sorry your sick. Prayers you get well soon. Gods Blessings ❤🙏🙏
@angelag709011 ай бұрын
Father Mike prayers you’ll be feelin better soon. God bless you. 🙏🏻❤️
@CoolDaysEnd11 ай бұрын
Amen Father Mike!
@charlenekearney65529 ай бұрын
❤
@annarosefedish880211 ай бұрын
Thanks for all of your videos/advice. Hope you’re feeling better soon.
@DiBella0311 ай бұрын
Beautiful message Father Mike! Thank you so much for it. It greatly helped me today! I’m so happy I met you virtually. I first met you 4 years ago through one of your other living room videos and my life, faith and relationship with Christ has been changed ever since. God has used you to change my life and make it so much better. Thank you and God bless you!!!
@SheldonAdama1711 ай бұрын
Get well soon Fr Mike!
@kelkabot11 ай бұрын
Gosh, Fr. Mike. I wish I could make you some chicken soup, to thank you for all you do for us. I’m sure many others would like to pitch in for your healing!
@marystenson285211 ай бұрын
Yes!!❤
@josephrainonejr.438111 ай бұрын
Thank you Fr. Mike, you have given me incentive to donate some things which I no longer use-mugs, etc. God bless!
@jessicabarrett360311 ай бұрын
Makes sense, we can hope and strive to make our life and bodies dwelling places for the Lord. Praying for you Father Mike.
@buffalonickels65711 ай бұрын
Prayers for a fast recovery, but I gotta tell you; your sickness has slowed down your delivery from 100 mph to 65 mph and because my brain is slow on the uptake I was able to completely follow what you were saying the first time lol. I thought it was great!
@colleensymmes536711 ай бұрын
Father Mike is an Amazing priest and a good honest man,God Bless ya❤
@keishacarter125911 ай бұрын
Feel better soon 😊
@Tabatha43711 ай бұрын
What a powerful message. I have been sick too Father. I hope you feel 💯 better really soon. You are such a blessing. God bless you
@moniquedalla86311 ай бұрын
Pray u recover from your sickness. Thank you for this video 🙏👍
@yvonneallsopp877310 ай бұрын
Lord I need you every moment of my life. Wisdom and Order. One step at a time! 65..longevity...
@17CW68fNv11 ай бұрын
Don't do too much organizing, take time to get lots of rest. Praying for you, God Bless. Claire.
@monicadriscoll64511 ай бұрын
Thanks Fr Mike! Hope you feel better soon!❤
@Heene102811 ай бұрын
There are thousands of folks out here watching, who would be honored to be there to help you heal🎉❤
@franpatzcraig671311 ай бұрын
Excellent take on bringing order, and incidentally peace, to our space and to our lives.
@TecOneself11 ай бұрын
Thank you father, my space is so small and in boxes, to find your words and remember where I came from, those words for immortality in God.
@pattiprosperoella324411 ай бұрын
U've just made sence of my life at this particular chapter. Thank you, you're beautiful! 😇 ❤
@mupetabobo990611 ай бұрын
Thank you Fr, and get well soon 🙏
@gemmameloni696611 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness Father I’m sick too, awful. Been trying to pray; listen to Bible in a year among other things on Hallow. Thank you for doing this, get better. In my prayers.
@vals.753811 ай бұрын
6:09 The primary purpose of my life is to bring Glory to God! To know, to love and to serve Him in this life and be happy with Him Forever in Heaven-New Earth.
@01happykat11 ай бұрын
Just finished your book, "How to Make Great Decisions." Thank you. I needed that. It's amazing how God works and is always there, no matter what decisions we make. I especially needed the example about failed relationship after failed relationship being part of the discernment process. This book, in my mind, aligns with Philippians as it instructs to not worry about anything. :)
@SBL1968111 ай бұрын
Fr. Mike! Please rest a little bit! We need you! Thank you for all you do! Get better soon! God bless you!
@143mschrag11 ай бұрын
continued prayers for you to get better soon Fr. Mike. God Bless 🙏🏻
@als71324 ай бұрын
Knowing, loving, and serving God are essential parts of my life every day. Thank you, Father Mike.
@Mrs.BlackSheep1311 ай бұрын
How did you know about my boxes Father!?! Haha, I moved here a few months ago and have had so many set backs( had to travel to see my Mom, eldest son was in the hospital ,all kinds of bumps in the road) that Im just now looking around and saying to myself, "ok ,thats enough of this".
@wiiildfire11 ай бұрын
I hope your son is doing okay now.
@marystenson285211 ай бұрын
I thought the same as we brought 2 car loads to the recycling centre and charity shop today ❤😅
@gsus4eternity11211 ай бұрын
I need to hear this at least every year. Thank you Fr. Mike.
@lyndavermillion638311 ай бұрын
God's blessings upon you Fr. Mike. Thank you for your resilience!
@JWalker-pr1ty7 сағат бұрын
Some of the wisest advice I have heard and also just what I needed to hear today. Praise God for Fr Mike ! Keep up the good work Father - you help so many of us . New Year Blessings from here in Australia. 🙏 ⭐️
@MargoB4 ай бұрын
I appreciate the truth implied that it's OK to make mistakes. Worry about possible devastating consequences is something I need His help with. Good to hear "keep trying; we get more than one swing!"😊
@IONov99011 ай бұрын
Get well soon Fr. Mike. Take care of yourself. The scariest about life is making mistakes and then feeling regret.
@katorkwase11 ай бұрын
This is me, trying to move ahead
@kaptincrazy10 ай бұрын
You are truly a gift to this world. Thank you
@Alexa-yw4rm11 ай бұрын
Than you! I hope you'll get well soon
@karinab.976811 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this beautiful message, Father. This comes in a moment when I'm feeling a little lost in life, so I'm glad to hear it. God bless you, and feel better!
@kelkabot11 ай бұрын
I think we all feel lost at times. I will pray for you 🩷
@lorimulder803811 ай бұрын
You are the Best! I listen to each discussion. Keep going...
@hermionegreen3338 ай бұрын
Father Mike is awesome!
@JamiePerez-fb7uc4 ай бұрын
i love the simplicity in your word, but the way you explain things is so direct love you sending you blessings always pray for you🙏💕🙏
@viktorianikolai11 ай бұрын
Get well soon, Fr. Mike. May God console and provide for you.
@CarolynKaplan11 ай бұрын
Thank you Father Mike , for always caring about your flock , even when you arent feeling well. Praying for you .
@equilibrium214710 ай бұрын
It’s now becoming a habit to watch and listen to you Fr. Mike before going to bed…🙏🏼 God bless you Father. Lots of love from the Big Apple🥰
@chavelasalas91516 ай бұрын
Thanks Father Mike
@petergarcia822510 ай бұрын
When people ask me that...That is the only reasonable answer I can give.what is my purpose in life. To live....for him.
@nanarodriguez185411 ай бұрын
Sending healing prayers your way! ❤🙏
@brandonspratt48711 ай бұрын
As soemone who incorporates some practices of minimalism too, it was great to hear the topic compared to our spiritual lives. The connection was enlightening for me.
@n4ughty_knight11 ай бұрын
Father, I love your videos because they make me think about my current situation. I've reached a point in my life that I don't really see the reason of keeping everything in order. My bedroom can be a mess and it doesn't really matter to anyone but me, and I don't mind at all. My kitchen can be a mess because at the end of the day, I'm the one who pays the bills. See what I mean? None of these mundane things matter to me anymore. My life had plenty of order but it didn't amount to anything at the end of the day. So, now I live as a hermit and serve God as much as possible. (P.S.: Please get well soon!)
@maireahernofs668211 ай бұрын
Great, great message Fr. Mike!!! Thank you so much for filming while you are sick (me too 🤒) Feel better quick!
@alittlepieceofearth11 ай бұрын
Not even a Catholic but, thank you. I needed this today.
@johnangelino43710 ай бұрын
Praying for you, Father. Watching this while also struggling with cold and cough. Thanks, Father for your inspiration! Our prayers!
@annerudd86010 ай бұрын
I’m sick too, Father Mike, and I realize how much I need to simplify my life- ahh! So intimidating- thank you for hope!!
@jonm329210 ай бұрын
Needed this today. Thanks Fr.Mike God is good 🙏🏽
@ellalirapichardo174410 ай бұрын
Feel better soon Father 🙏🏼
@finiejiju802911 ай бұрын
Praying for you dear Father. Can't start my day without the gospel and yur pearls ot wisdom. 😮
@loricrockett-owens511710 ай бұрын
Father Mike great video and get to feeling better. Take it easy and I hope you're doing well. God bless you all.
@ruthortega582210 ай бұрын
I always, always get inspired by anything you say Father Mike. Your words are so wise, carefully chosen. Thank you for being you. I wish good health for you.
@laowaistudieschina747011 ай бұрын
Father, I am praying that God will bring you abundant health back.
@MomHarper9279 ай бұрын
Thank you Fr Mike. Praying for full and speedy healing
@johns183411 ай бұрын
Thank you Fr. Mike, it was good to finally realize the truth and part of that learning was to realize how 'false' other churches are. Brand new Catholic here and Fr. Mike helped us along in our journey.
@carolinelandein24611 ай бұрын
Me, too. Converted on 24.6. last year to Catholicism from Protestantism. I thank Father Mike and Bishop Barron for it, and most of all, of course, Jesus.
@johns183411 ай бұрын
@@carolinelandein246 Welcome Home to Rome. It feels good.
@AnnaAnnieAnneofGreenGables11 ай бұрын
God keep you
@karina99610 ай бұрын
Thank you for the advice and I hope you feel better father
@JamesBerglund-c9kАй бұрын
I love this Guy!
@kmac11011 ай бұрын
Feel better Father Mike! I'm praying for you!!!
@thinman862110 ай бұрын
Fr. Mike offers the best faith understanding on the worldwide web. Thank you
@geriwall21411 ай бұрын
Thank you, Father. Sending prayers for healing. 🙏🏻
@Naygh3 ай бұрын
I needed to hear this... I've just started watching Fr. Mike and I love his videos, always so blessed :')
@cindycotter760411 ай бұрын
I wish I had your energy when I'm sick. 😊
@GUAYABAFELIZ11 ай бұрын
Father Mike, the fact that you made videos while being sick was encouraging. I am having a hard time loving God while facing illness after illness, recovering from injuries, and many other issues. I questioned why God created us to suffer. And then this video showed up and you said that our first purpose in life is to love God. I appreciate that. It is hard to feel loved while overcoming illness and injury. I pray for those who are at hospitals in more serious conditions than mine. Please pray for me.
@christopherdominicpaul476311 ай бұрын
Get well soon Father. Praying for you. God bless.
@fisherdude88559 ай бұрын
Thank you Fr. Mike!! I can't tell you how much you help me in my journey with and to Jesus. Many times I get lost, many times I find and experience Him so powerfully. In those times of searching, your guidance and wisdom is so needed and helpful. The Holy Spirit is truly alive and working through you for us. We love you and your priesthood. Thank you and God bless. ❤
@alessioconnie11 ай бұрын
Father Mike your the best, hope you feel better!
@DavidLopez-pc4nw10 ай бұрын
Spot on, I have been trying to do just that, haven’t lived that way but now it’s like everything has its purpose and I’ve been trying to bring order to my surroundings and life
@julialopes50549 ай бұрын
God bless you, Father! Thanks a lot for the vídeos
@Make-upBySandra11 ай бұрын
Hope you feeling better soon 🙏🏼🥰
@lefrkl547110 ай бұрын
Thank you and God bless!
@jeaninemarielewakowski597411 ай бұрын
How loving & kind of you, while you are sick to be helping us!❤ You rest now, & eat hot soup & drink juices, & have buttered toast. I praying for you,& everyone else here, is too! God Bless you , too; Fr. Mike Get well very soon! Jeanine Faith Marie K.F. Fitzpatrick- Lewakowski
@mariaquereizaeta196911 ай бұрын
Thank you again, Father. And I hope you recover soon 🙏