How to Face Temptation

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Fr. Mike uses the classic myths involving the Sirens to explain some ways to avoid temptation. He points out the differences between the ways Ulysses, his crew, and Jason of the Argonauts dealt with the monsters and suggests we use some advice St. Paul gave to the Philippians when dealing with temptations.
If you like this video, you may also like "C.S. Lewis on How to Persevere in Chastity" on The Great Adventure Blog (bit.ly/2t2PVoO).
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@FlavioMarceloSousa35
@FlavioMarceloSousa35 7 жыл бұрын
I sometimes fall into temptation and sin when I'm feeling low or depressed. The enemy attacks us when we're low.
@tickedoffnow
@tickedoffnow 6 жыл бұрын
it can attack us at anytime but especially at low times, God Save Humanity
@Stratman389
@Stratman389 5 жыл бұрын
too right
@thebatman5892
@thebatman5892 5 жыл бұрын
You have great wisdom by the looks of it . When your low in yourself the devil comes in and attack . The mind goes into illusions when your low but dont answer them and the noise level in the mind lessons
@nemianyamele2265
@nemianyamele2265 4 жыл бұрын
@Draka Von woah, thanks for sharing this.
@cass4114
@cass4114 4 жыл бұрын
I have ptsd its really hard when I, am down the devil comes to you! i hate him! run back to god right now
@jacobhoyt766
@jacobhoyt766 6 жыл бұрын
Great wisdom. I'm a non Catholic Christian and find a lot of wisdom in your videos. IDK why non Catholics always want to fight with Catholics, we are still brothers and sisters adopted into God's household. God bless you
@TurquoiseTalks
@TurquoiseTalks 5 жыл бұрын
Specially with catholiscm being the branch they broke off. If you're a Protestant your roots are Catholic ...
@KCtheSUNSHINE
@KCtheSUNSHINE 5 жыл бұрын
I'm Catholic. When arguments start with non-Catholic brethren, I say 2 things: 1. If we say we're Christians and we're arguing, that's not coming from God. Division comes from the devil. 2. Let's agree to disagree rather than argue, and lets focus on the truth that I love Jesus, and you love Jesus.
@efandmk3382
@efandmk3382 5 жыл бұрын
Protestants tend to be ignorant and arrogant. Bad combo. They want the fight because, I think, in the cold hard light of early morning they know we're right. I never fight with them. Like other segments of the US population, they don't recognize facts or history, so it's pointless I just tell them that I'll pray for them and change the subject.
@altdelctrl4489
@altdelctrl4489 4 жыл бұрын
EF ANDMK that isn’t the right mindset, only God can judge
@justkon1789
@justkon1789 4 жыл бұрын
I still pray for your conversion into the true and original church Jesus himself established
@josesuarez7484
@josesuarez7484 7 жыл бұрын
I'm a simple man. I see a Father Mike Schmitz video, I hit "like."
@azore1184
@azore1184 4 жыл бұрын
Jose Suarez you are a good man
@AMDGAlex
@AMDGAlex 4 жыл бұрын
Same
@insulareshdxo9454
@insulareshdxo9454 3 жыл бұрын
And he bites his lower lip lol
@AndrewFerrer3d
@AndrewFerrer3d 3 жыл бұрын
That's not very simple, do you know how many signals your brain has to send for you to do that, and the micro movements that are included in such a motion? Not to forget all the signals the computer has to go through to process that and send it over to the youtube database that has to receive it and make it appear to the entire world. And not to for get the Holy Spirit that stretches down from heaven and leads you to do it, initiated and governed by the very creator of the universe himself.
@elainepace-prior919
@elainepace-prior919 7 жыл бұрын
One thing I learned recently is, when faced with temptation, it's not enough to say to my self "OK, I've got this" and try to overcome temptation with my own willpower. because no matter how much I love the Lord, relying on myself always led to failure. I finally realized that it's OK to literally cry out to the Lord for His strength and His power to help me there and then. Kind of like calling out to Daddy with your arms raised high for him to pick you up. And you can know that you know that He always will. Depending on HIM instead of self...a paradigm shift for me
@ricardoo6824
@ricardoo6824 7 жыл бұрын
Elaine Pace-Prior Had a very similar experience as well ! It's never enough to think YOU can overcome things. But if you rely that Christ is in you, and you in Christ, anything is possible. Because he conquered death, as well as sin. If you're struggling with a specific sin, it will boil down to how much faith you have in Christ, that you won't be conquered by such sin. By yourself you're not capable to do anything. In believing in Christ, and you yourself believing you will not fall into sin, because Christ is within you and he is above all, will mirror that of ill people touching the cloth of Jesus, and when they were cured Jesus said to them: "your faith has cured you."
@abelj5145
@abelj5145 4 жыл бұрын
You're loved more than you'll ever know. Jesus always loves you! Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
@MrDEZMAT
@MrDEZMAT 7 жыл бұрын
I'm a Muslim and I find your videos the best thing ever!
@jacksepticeyeisthebest290
@jacksepticeyeisthebest290 6 жыл бұрын
MrDEZMAT do muslims believe in Jesus Christ I’m 11 btw
@tatehamilton758
@tatehamilton758 6 жыл бұрын
I had a typo, I would never discourage you from the Christian faith. Read the book of Roman's, God will reveal Himself to you. I will keep you in my prayers!
@seanreid7558
@seanreid7558 5 жыл бұрын
Jacksepticeye Is the best Islam teaches that Jesus was a prophet That doesn’t work in accordance with Christian Revelation and teaching And that’s not what Jesus said He was So Islam does deny the divinity of Jesus of Nazareth
@seanreid7558
@seanreid7558 5 жыл бұрын
Josh Jacobs that’s not what Jesus said though Jesus said he was God He said he was The Christ So at the end of the day that argument shrivels up and can’t stand the fire Cause Jesus didn’t claim to just be a prophet He didn’t claim to just be divinely inspired He claimed to be God
@TurquoiseTalks
@TurquoiseTalks 5 жыл бұрын
It makes me very happy to read comments like yours, welcome to the Catholic community.
@ChristiDea
@ChristiDea 7 жыл бұрын
Father Mike, returning Catholic here. I've begun attending Mass each morning and staying to join the faithful in praying the Rosary. There is something incredibly powerful about communal prayer! Seriously, I am so filled with joy there is literally no room for temptation. I highly recommend it for anyone battling any form of temptation
@equine2020
@equine2020 6 жыл бұрын
Christi Dea
@-.Ren_Ren.-
@-.Ren_Ren.- 2 жыл бұрын
WELCOME BAAAAAAAACK👑🤝👑✨🕊🥂😆😆😆😆😆😆 ~Your Catholic lil sis
@PeterShieldsukcatstripey
@PeterShieldsukcatstripey Жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@Elainemom
@Elainemom 7 жыл бұрын
I am happy you answered the call to the priesthood​. You are great!!!?
@veronicaangelina6266
@veronicaangelina6266 7 жыл бұрын
Elainemom amen!!!
@veronicaangelina6266
@veronicaangelina6266 7 жыл бұрын
hoopoe bird so you don't think that all of the court cases around the world dealing with homosexual/paedophile priests has been dealt with properly? And all the conversation that the church had paid and rightfully so to its victims is enough? Are you serious? And if 2% (which is still a lot) have tarnished the name of the priesthood that does not make the rest of the priests the same. They're just as much imans and sheiks, judges, police, teachers, your uncle bobs etc Who have done exactly the same and perhaps even worse. But that's not to justify the horrid evil daemonic priests who abuse children. But you my friend have a very close minded because they have been Exposed.
@artoriasbenoit
@artoriasbenoit 4 жыл бұрын
Veronica Angelina Holy Doctrine states that any Priest who breaks his oath and destroys his connection with god is a false priest and an enemy of The Church.
@jordank867
@jordank867 7 жыл бұрын
How to face temptation. Pray a daily Rosary for the rest of your life.
@tenkaistar1089
@tenkaistar1089 7 жыл бұрын
I believe the Rosary, besides the power God has given it through Our Lady, incorporates the "third method" Father talked about very well.
@krisciapaulineespiritu756
@krisciapaulineespiritu756 6 жыл бұрын
AMEN.
@grandeurglory5030
@grandeurglory5030 6 жыл бұрын
what make u say so
@damonofchrist9709
@damonofchrist9709 5 жыл бұрын
TenkaiStar108 where in the Bible does it say pray to a rosary
@damonofchrist9709
@damonofchrist9709 5 жыл бұрын
Kris T PRAY Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6 John 15:17 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Jeremiah 33:3 Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, *Jeremiah **29:12* *Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.* There’s more
@legallymute1623
@legallymute1623 7 жыл бұрын
Your videos always appear at the right time in my life. Praise God!
@mihramos13
@mihramos13 7 жыл бұрын
LegallyMute Yeah i'm going trough a really hard time when it comes to temptation and when i saw the notification on my phone i just thought of God's Providence! 😍🙏🏾
@nariko47
@nariko47 7 жыл бұрын
LegallyMute I'm there with you 👌
@marudlk1787
@marudlk1787 7 жыл бұрын
LegallyMute same here
@theresponder01
@theresponder01 7 жыл бұрын
Same here as well.
@tenkaistar1089
@tenkaistar1089 7 жыл бұрын
Another one who shall say "same here" is me.
@hiddenrealms9334
@hiddenrealms9334 6 жыл бұрын
Greeting from a Muslim. That’s clearly coming from a pure faith, amazing way of delivering the message. Father Mike, you are blessed with faith, with your amazing rhetoric, and with handsomeness :)
@Christian-cg1nx
@Christian-cg1nx 6 жыл бұрын
Hidden Realms have you heard of David Wood and Nabeel Qureshi? If so what do you think?
@iamthedenimist
@iamthedenimist Жыл бұрын
Christ loves you, come to Him
@someperson3883
@someperson3883 11 ай бұрын
Hope this channel helps change your faith
@hiddenrealms9334
@hiddenrealms9334 11 ай бұрын
@@someperson3883my man, I can’t be a Muslim without believing in The Christ and his mother peace be upon them both. This is part of the very core of our religion. He is one of the greatest five men ever walked the Earth. Muslims follow his teachings way deeply more than christians, most Muslims don’t drink, don’t gamble, don’t eat pork, don’t have relationships outside marriage, they pray everyday. What Christian society does that contemporarily? Therefore, no, I am not changing my faith. I simply benefit from any wisdom in any faith. Hopefully, you someday join us, the real followers of the Christ ;)
@someperson3883
@someperson3883 11 ай бұрын
@@hiddenrealms9334 I agree with you that it is sad that you have many people that are nominally Catholic that are pretty much Atheists. People who are practicing the faith are serious about avoiding sin, and if sin occurs Confession is gone to as soon as possible.
@talla1317
@talla1317 6 жыл бұрын
Is it weird that I’m agnostic yet I’m really moved and inspired by these videos?
@rumblebeast08
@rumblebeast08 5 жыл бұрын
It's not weird, it's not coincidence. There's an infinite truth and I believe the Catholic Church has had it all along.
@abelj5145
@abelj5145 4 жыл бұрын
You're loved.
@welersonm.8212
@welersonm.8212 3 жыл бұрын
That's God Grace calling you.
@Vitellium
@Vitellium 3 жыл бұрын
@@welersonm.8212 Indeed
@marymarshall9092
@marymarshall9092 7 жыл бұрын
Perfect educational video for today's Catholic to fight Secularism in this American Culture
@galadethlaernis6266
@galadethlaernis6266 7 жыл бұрын
A holy priest learned in exorcism studies quoted the great St. John Vianney... prayerfully repeat as often as necessary.: "I claim the protection of the Blood of the Lamb!" along with "Jesus help me!" St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta said to pray: "Mother Mary, be a mother to me now!" I have prayed these many many times... they work!
@mikerummler4207
@mikerummler4207 7 жыл бұрын
It has been said that saying the rosary faithfully makes overcoming temptation easy.
@mauricioalvarado9616
@mauricioalvarado9616 7 жыл бұрын
God definitely has His ways to reach us all, and Fr. Mike is just the right instrument. Thanks for that message; I definitely relate to it.
@AscensionPresents
@AscensionPresents 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, Mauricio, God bless!
@korinacalbay6260
@korinacalbay6260 7 жыл бұрын
that bible verse is literally on the wall of my bedroom!! such good timing
@nickcef
@nickcef 7 жыл бұрын
The cheap imitation is right, my brother! For the path to damnation is wide and broad. As St. Paul said, Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil. Amen.
@howdydocowgirlcowgirl181
@howdydocowgirlcowgirl181 7 жыл бұрын
I'm poor. But when I find money & there's a chance I can return it to the rightful owner, I do just that. I think about the person & how they'll feel about the loss of their needed money & how much sleep I'll lose if I just take it, & that's that. Check into your conscience constantly! God Bless!
@thepetkeepergirl15
@thepetkeepergirl15 4 жыл бұрын
I am addicted to cigarettes but this helped me a lot. I am deciding to quit. Thank you!
@staceyspargo5897
@staceyspargo5897 2 жыл бұрын
I sometimes fall into temptation when anxiety is present and some depression. I am learning to walk away with something on my mind, heart, and/or action that takes me to the Psalms, Scripture around the house, or pick up the Bible and let God choose what to read. Often it is spot on. Thank you Fr. Mike
@tommiddleton6807
@tommiddleton6807 7 жыл бұрын
You hit this one outa the park, Fr Mike. Your reference to Jason & the argonauts reminded me of patrol in Ramadi, Iraq back in 05-06. The local Imams preached songs and sermons from their minaret towers over loudspeakers five times a day & night. They would sometimes cooperate with Al Quaeda and slip messages to insurgents in with their preaching (in Arabic, of course). For a time, the beginning of our Mass coincided with their call to prayer. For a few brief moments each week, we all sang our entrance antiphon with extra gusto, and drowned them out. I'm pretty sure God chuckled at us:)
@dianneb.4984
@dianneb.4984 7 жыл бұрын
That dance tho😂😂😂😂😎😎😎
@AscensionPresents
@AscensionPresents 7 жыл бұрын
Right? He cracks us up.
@nathaliefern
@nathaliefern 6 жыл бұрын
IKR! It’s hilarious!
@marthamontague6378
@marthamontague6378 7 жыл бұрын
We need priests with the energy and passion you have in Ireland. Our parish priest has to go on sabbatical due to illness, now we will have no priest for our two villages. He did all the masses for the two areas. There are a lack of men open to a vocation in the priesthood here. The media and the scandals don't help. All we can do is pray. Love your videos Fr Mike, God Bless ☝😊
@leashk158
@leashk158 4 жыл бұрын
That little dance he does at the start is HILARIOUS
@effem8594
@effem8594 4 жыл бұрын
Leash K thats a gift from God Joy and being radiant spreading it to the lonely
@thesmiths8452
@thesmiths8452 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great work father mike your videos are inspiring millions
@Messyhead9teen
@Messyhead9teen 5 жыл бұрын
I love this man. The most down to earth Catholic priest I've ever laid eyes on. My teen daughter has recently been on the fence about "believing" We watch Father Mike's videos as a family and he has started to change her way of thinking. Father Mike..thank you for being you for the next generation. You have proven that not all priests have to be older, stern and so serious. Seeing you as a regular human being makes our teens realize they are not being preached to..this is not just a story..this is the way of living and the way of the Lord.
@alymay0303
@alymay0303 7 жыл бұрын
Fr. Mike, this is exactly what I needed to hear today! Thank you so much for your wisdom!😁
@nkinyori
@nkinyori 6 жыл бұрын
Me too
@wilsoneusebio777
@wilsoneusebio777 6 жыл бұрын
THANKS FR MIKE. GALATIANS 5,16. FLESH AND SPIRIT. LET'S BE DRIVED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT. GOD BLESS :)
@jessevelasquez2549
@jessevelasquez2549 4 жыл бұрын
What a blessing to the Catholic church to have you as a priest. May our heavenly Father bless and take care of you always.
@KevinQualls
@KevinQualls 6 жыл бұрын
Father Mike, your teaching is precise, engaging and life changing. Thank you! As a man, I'm always fighting lust and it gets tiring but this message has encouraged me to continue the fight...to get up, walk away and fill my mind with truly good things. Lord bless!
@iamkomposed7162
@iamkomposed7162 7 жыл бұрын
It's starting to become scary how these videos always come out just at the right time in my life... but I'm glad that they do! Thank you Father Mike for your wise words, the analogy you used was fantastic and so easy to understand and apply. God bless!
@AscensionPresents
@AscensionPresents 7 жыл бұрын
That's amazing! Glad the Holy Spirit is speaking to you through these. Prayers your way, Komposed!
@roxanardh
@roxanardh 5 жыл бұрын
I was feeling so bad and ashamed for having let God down, yet again. I decided to look for videos to help me during this time. You're little dance in the beginning made me laugh so hard! Thank you, I needed that 🙏🏽
@SueJackson0
@SueJackson0 7 жыл бұрын
Thank Fr. Mike as always for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Love your Ancient Greece analogies. Very helpful. God bless you Fr. Mike!
@mrdudeman9584
@mrdudeman9584 4 жыл бұрын
Something I've observed in my own life is whenever I miss my daily Rosary, or perhaps I haven't prayed it yet, those are the days that I fall. The Rosary gives us the Grace to get through the day, pray it everyday in the morning.
@liocampo6718
@liocampo6718 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, Father Mike. God bless us all!
@whiteflame8249
@whiteflame8249 5 жыл бұрын
❤️ this! Thank you so much for another wonderful post! 🙏❤️ God bless you Father Mike!
@monicakaras4792
@monicakaras4792 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Fr. Mike! Praying for you in your ministry!
@xXGuitarGuyPFCXx
@xXGuitarGuyPFCXx 7 жыл бұрын
You knocked it out of the park with this one WOOOOO
@francescapetrozza
@francescapetrozza 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Father Mike ... I really needed to hear this today!! 🙏🏼
@TJMM864
@TJMM864 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Father Mike, what a timely message .
@antoineyoussef4573
@antoineyoussef4573 6 жыл бұрын
The way he deals with matters like these... it s just amazing❤
@gijugeorge9388
@gijugeorge9388 6 жыл бұрын
Wow, those are beautiful words, I have been struggling with this for so long. Thank you Fr. Mike!
@coG139
@coG139 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Father, for another needed, and beautiful, video!
@rhonanbrownfield816
@rhonanbrownfield816 3 жыл бұрын
Quite possibly the most inspiring video I've seen on this channel thus far. Thank you, Fr. Mike!
@amaresloan9681
@amaresloan9681 6 жыл бұрын
I love your videos Fr. Mike. Keep up the great work!
@isabellakuestersteffen7354
@isabellakuestersteffen7354 7 жыл бұрын
Father Mike, thank you for this message of wisdom.
@Cleverstar8
@Cleverstar8 7 жыл бұрын
I needed to hear this so much today! Thank you Fr. Mike! God bless you!
@Bob12369
@Bob12369 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent message, Fr. Mike, thank you.
@jvkecastro
@jvkecastro 7 жыл бұрын
thank you Fr. Mike for this video it gives me another turning point!
@RG615
@RG615 7 жыл бұрын
wow... awesome message father. Just as I was "actually being tempted" i received your message. God Bless you and your crew....
@josetteabdilla-cunningham1542
@josetteabdilla-cunningham1542 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thank you Fr Mike for the help that your videos are bringing to our lives.
@brianmalota443
@brianmalota443 Жыл бұрын
This is one of the best ones I’ve heard in all and from you. I don’t normally comment but I do follow and the analogy between the sirens in real life really made impact on me oh thank you and thank you for all your videos
@avilcorrea2237
@avilcorrea2237 7 жыл бұрын
This is THE BEST video that I've watched with regards the topic of temptation! You have put into concrete words what lingered in mind as fleeting thoughts thus far! Pursuing the true the good and the beautiful that makes staying away from temptation less tedious a task. May you be ever blessed in your ministry Fr mike!
@paulgervacio
@paulgervacio 7 жыл бұрын
Powerful words thank you and more power to your channel you giving inspiration to us to strengthen our faith. May God bless you always.
@mariastephens8643
@mariastephens8643 7 жыл бұрын
Fr. Mike you are precious, thank you once again for helping me out every week :3
@mirtham2372
@mirtham2372 4 жыл бұрын
Father is hilarious!! He makes my day!! Whatever it is I’m going through!! Thank you father Mike! God bless you!!🙏
@beautifulworth8309
@beautifulworth8309 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Fr.Mike love this ❤ and you
@jonathangill5963
@jonathangill5963 7 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your video, was very vivid...God bless and keep those positive vibes coming
@lanamarri5654
@lanamarri5654 5 жыл бұрын
I look forward to listening to your videos when I’m st the gym ....you give me strength to press on when I don’t feel like it and I do not mean just at the gym ... your beautiful smile and spirit filled messages shines bright .... thank you for your help and guidance Fr Mike 🙏
@rogersledz6793
@rogersledz6793 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for uploading this video. It is helping me get through the pandemic!
@BabyFaceNelson23
@BabyFaceNelson23 7 жыл бұрын
father mike you're a great man god bless you and your family
@elizabethpickett148
@elizabethpickett148 7 жыл бұрын
HI Father Schmitz I loved your reflection on temptation and recognizing true beauty
@victorramirez2619
@victorramirez2619 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent Father, great and useful video. God bless you.
@batarageraldy3228
@batarageraldy3228 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Father for your good and faith-boosting review.
@Gratiamtuam
@Gratiamtuam 7 жыл бұрын
It would be so amazing to have Fr. Mike as a spiritual director. Thank you for this video father!
@jackbauer5229
@jackbauer5229 7 жыл бұрын
I needed this one. thanks Fr. Mike!
@sarahrawlinson4461
@sarahrawlinson4461 6 жыл бұрын
I feel so calm and peaceful everytime I listen to you Fr. Mike. Thank you for reminding me always. God bless. 😊
@roseczer
@roseczer 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Father!!! This has greatly helped me, and I intend to remind myself of those greater, better options than succumbing to temptation in the future!!! God bless!!! :)
@coldfusionmusical
@coldfusionmusical 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Fr Mike, once again this is a great video lesson, it's easy to understand. I assume being a normal Christian is hard enough but you always deliver the message in such joy and I'm truly moved by it. God has definitely blessed you as a priest and may He continue to be with you always. God bless you... :)
@cdrfrost734
@cdrfrost734 Жыл бұрын
I thank God for this teaching, God bless you father keep fighting, let all of us keep fighting and beat temptation in the name of our lord Jesus Christ!
@danilomax844
@danilomax844 7 жыл бұрын
Great lesson, Father! God and His Holy Mother bless you! Amen.
@danilomax844
@danilomax844 7 жыл бұрын
We, catholics, use the word "father" for priests. It's normal for us.
@blisterybrush86yomomma22
@blisterybrush86yomomma22 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks father, you’ve kept me in the state of grace
@jonathanberry3606
@jonathanberry3606 5 жыл бұрын
Hello Father Mike, this is the first time I have ever commented on a KZbin video. I just wanted to thank-you for providing me with much needed guidance and clarity as I make my conversion journey to Catholicism. I currently attend a weekly class here in Lancashire UK and observe Mass every Sunday. Your videos help me fill in the gaps that I am unsure about. I am really grateful to you; your videos have proven an invaluable support to me . Thank-you Father.
@AlejandroGarcia-ek3uy
@AlejandroGarcia-ek3uy 3 жыл бұрын
God bless you! You are a great gift to your parishioners.
@angel_godislovegarcia7573
@angel_godislovegarcia7573 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mike your so amazing, this video really helped may God bless you
@joysalmon1216
@joysalmon1216 6 жыл бұрын
Terrific ,incredible inspiring Fr Mike you are an amazing Catholic Educator. You are a Priest Forever. Thanks be to God
@greypilgrim9967
@greypilgrim9967 Жыл бұрын
God bless you and thank you to Fr. Mike and all those at Ascension presents
@FM-wb2bp
@FM-wb2bp 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Father Mike for being a light!!! This video reminded me of the Disney movie, Maleficent and how evil is disguised more and more commonly as beauty... The lines get so blurred we so easily can become engulf in it. Maybe God have mercy on us and on the whole world!🙏
@trudyparagados4760
@trudyparagados4760 6 жыл бұрын
The Lord is using you to reach us. I am very grateful for this message.
@arnulfovargas5257
@arnulfovargas5257 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fr. Mike, keep up the good work. You pleased our Father in Heaven. God bless!
@joshs8704
@joshs8704 7 жыл бұрын
This is great, thanks Father Mike!
@juliantisugiman3331
@juliantisugiman3331 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the beautiful truth, beautiful video Father. May Holy Spirit always guide you to inspire us. God bless.
@andrewjackson3278
@andrewjackson3278 6 жыл бұрын
Father Mike is the most epic Priest ever! You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does!
@mariaconstanzanieto3430
@mariaconstanzanieto3430 4 жыл бұрын
I find this so beautiful that my eyes well up with tears. I am 19 and so in love with God and I know and feel he has a vast, ginormous amount of love for us. I face temptation every day, some days are easier and some days are very, very hard. Hearing this meditation made me realize and place it in perspective me because it is paralleled and illustrated by great literature from Homer. It's so great and true, we can prevent, avoid, face and triumph through temptation by conscious mental restraint or the contemplation of love and truth. This quarantine I learned that writing on the Notes app on my computer, consecrating myself to Virgin Mary for the day, recognizing my weakness and asking for strength to face them, as I type, has helped me more than you know. I will continue to do it and recommend all of you who need reassurance, to do this as well. God bless.
@anthonyhall7157
@anthonyhall7157 Жыл бұрын
I was being tempted and this popped up. God is good.
@deborahnadler782
@deborahnadler782 3 жыл бұрын
Great message for me! How hard or at least how I thought I tried to avoid temptation and failing again and again. I needed this message!
@deborahnadler782
@deborahnadler782 3 жыл бұрын
Wow you talk fast.
@marilynoliveira-anthony5664
@marilynoliveira-anthony5664 4 жыл бұрын
Cool jig Fr. Mike. You are gifted with God's divine grace.
@lcthefirefox9137
@lcthefirefox9137 7 жыл бұрын
thank you father mike.i really needed to hear this😌😌
@jordanmasse2954
@jordanmasse2954 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you father my faith has been restored and I'm on a path with god to being the best version of myself
@shanny6
@shanny6 3 жыл бұрын
God must be working through the KZbin algorithm because just the right one of your videos gets recommended to me right when I need it. God bless you Fr. Mike!
@GamingJava101
@GamingJava101 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video. It has helped me greatly. God bless you, sir.
@thomasmurphy43
@thomasmurphy43 4 жыл бұрын
Great wisdom Fr Mike. Thank you. Bishop Sheen said that we have to crowd evil out as opposed to trying to drive it out. If we fall, the important thing is that we get up immediately. Even if we find we’re confessing the same sin, God never tired of forgiving us, we just get tired of asking for forgiveness, as Pope Francis told us. And maybe sleep on the floor after a fall. A few nights of that could cure a few coughs. Or maybe a cold shower!! If we get discouraged at our falls that can be a sign of pride and self love. Keep up the good work Fr Mike.
@earlfelise1305
@earlfelise1305 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fr. Mike....You help me in my relationship with God.
@amerudi111
@amerudi111 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Father Mike,may God bless you
@sylviamar2269
@sylviamar2269 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Assention! I pray for you. And today, on Saint Jean Marie Vianney, I pray for all the priests 🙏🏻🇺🇾🇪🇸
@MavukuTokonaIII
@MavukuTokonaIII 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Father Mike, that came at the right time!
@1Amiel1
@1Amiel1 5 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Thank you for sharing your wisdom! To be honest, I have been praying to God about giving some sort of strength or strategy to fight off temptation. Today, I had once again failed at fighting that temptation. During my drive home, my mind was preoccupied with my shortcomings in dealing with temptation and I wondered why I am so weak towards sin. But, as soon as I opened my KZbin Channel, your video was suggested, "How to Face Temptation". I believe this was a sense of God guiding me in the right direction. I will take your advice to heart and just walk away or fill my mind, body and soul with the good and pure whenever tempted by sin. Thanks again father Mike!
@jasonwakingupdad5569
@jasonwakingupdad5569 7 жыл бұрын
There is always one. Sucks to be odd person that hit the thumbs down button.... I like your videos. I wish more priest were like you. Meaning fresh, vibrant and can connect with todays youth.
@v.g.r.l.4072
@v.g.r.l.4072 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful meditation! How can this man be so full of God's love?
@antz6130
@antz6130 4 жыл бұрын
Amen praise be to Jesus Thank you Father Michael God bless you always 🙏🏼
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