How to Practice the Presence of God

[@irishman.]

"Jesus, Wanna come with?" I can almost hear the answer.... 'Finally, thought you'd never ask!!

[@BelieveOnlyJesus]

“Jesus, wanna come with?” is total GARBAGE! Jesus always says, “Come, Follow ME!” (Matthew 4:19, Matthew 8:22, Matthew 9:9, Matthew 20:34, etc.)

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Yeah - that's you answering you ... well done.

[@ZzzoneOut]

@@whynottalklikeapirat why so negative ? That answer could only come from the world. But be of good cheer, Jesus has overcame the world. ( chile, it’s a joke)

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

@@ZzzoneOut It’s quite postive, actually being precise about the nature and process of reasoning. So no need to worry about my state of cheerfulness. The fact that it’s a joke doesn’t mean it jokes about it’s own presuppositions about the nature of reality so you’re barking up the wrong tree there. Negative is when one is being overbearing and feeling the need to address other people as “chile”, to prop oneself up, while actually either missing the point or perhaps attempting to change the subject. Feel free to try again.

[@debbie4503]

Actually, I like the answer, "Finally, thought you'd never ask." I have a hard time going places. I'm either a tad bit agoraphobic, or maybe it's full blown agoraphobic. Either way, asking Jesus if he would like to go with me. Man, what a blessing. ❤

[@kathiahennes3209]

Here in Brazil we have the habit to say goodbye to someone with: Vai com Deus! That means: Go with God! Now I can see how nice it is.

[@lolytar.1271]

I'm from Panamá, we say that phrase here too! You are right! Now it is more meaningful! :)

[@Cratees]

Man wish we had something like that in Tagalog 😢

[@rosiegirl4751]

Wow..wish someone would bid me goodbye with that here in Pa. USA

[@peppy619]

Can you help me with some Portuguese?

[@gattling9]

@@rosiegirl4751 srkcycles will

[@dinaben2472]

Fr Mike, I admire how simple you made difficult questions we lay people have. You made me cry today because I’m twice your age and you always teach me something new. I felt the Holy Spirit talking through you so clear, so loving, so gentle and so simple. Thank you and may God bless you 🙏🏼

[@Richie016]

✔🕊😀👍

[@precognition9270]

It's quite easy to make difficult questions sound simple Dina, all you have to do is rationalize. Quite simple, begin with a feel good narrative like, oh I know, "There's a god who loves me" and then just listen to anything at all that supports that point and disregard anything that points in the opposite direction. Do this forever and you'll always be happy. Best wishes from me and my pet unicorn.

[@precognition9270]

@Lena Sheppard My unicorn and I wish you well too Lena.

[@rosiegirl4751]

@Joshua Lopez I kind of got that too..he seems to be talking out of both sides of his mouth. Not so sure he's not mocking God! Hopefully we are misunderstanding him and he clarifies it for us..after all..God will not be mocked! God bless my friend! 🌷

[@precognition9270]

@Joshua Lopez Well, you see Josh. There is "zero" rational reasons to think that he exists. That is why and your assumption is correct. I also assume something, I'm assuming you're a Christian and it looks pretty clear to me that you got an assumption correct, which you may think sounds a bit, what's the word for it, churlish, sarcastic perhaps, but I mean it as a genuine statement. For what its worth, you have a solid run on the board and unfortunately, I find it difficult to hand those out on this thread. Still, well done you!

[@beingwellwithbrooke4873]

Brother Lawrence teaches this as well in Practicing the presence of God book!! I’m loving it!! Practicing it!

[@pinkpaprika8410]

Today, I came across the translation “Make your home in me, as I make mine in you”. Rather unusual, but I love it!

[@wreloise1]

As I enter the room of each one of my patients, “Daddy” (my Heavenly Father/God) “you wanna come with?” Thank you

[@maryannlacey4044]

What a blessing to your patients. May God continue to bless you in your ministry.

[@guest4888]

How beautiful!

[@precognition9270]

@@guest4888 As is, my pet unicorn.

[@marvinmansueto6081]

What a holy attitude of charity towards your patients.

[@whimsicalaubrey1413]

So beautiful and wonderful!

[@aminaabderahman4363]

أذكروني أذكركم 💎✨

[@marinavavra3543]

I’m so estatic! Receiving sacrament of confession and communion in 5 hours!

[@kthmrc..3460]

Fr mike, awesome. Thank you. Powerful.

[@rmd1477]

I was saved I guess earlier this year, round march. From out of the blue the local priest gave me a bible. I started reading and praying. I do it every day it feels very normal to me. Its very strange because I never thought about becoming a believer, God just came for me one day! After almost a year with christ I still cant believe how present he is. With me all day every day it comes so easy! I talk to him and ask if he can come with, but he always is.. Lot of feelings being new to this! But thanks for your work! / Robert, Sweden

[@Sam-vq7tc]

Dear Father Michael, thank you for you presentation and for lifting me out of my down felling. Sam

[@jen9774]

Brother Lawrence - the reason I became a Catholic. I have 3 copies of his book and 2 on my kindle. Thanks for this video. I needed to hear this today.

[@curtfowler]

Love the simplicity of the message. Ask Jesus to join you wherever you are and whatever you are doing. Then pay attention to his presence. I like it!

[@jayorilla3696]

Thank you for these words Fr. Mike, I kinda' feel guilty coz of the pleasures these sins offer, but I won't, coz Jesus won't let me, He has forgiven, and he is with me and with my family..🙏

[@tinamummey4347]

I love this message. I ask him to be with me daily but now I’ll rally work at it. Thank you

[@LinYouToo]

Call I never thought about it the way you described it here. That we could ask God to be with us and share in our journey no matter what we are doing. Today, I asked him to be present with me while I stain my deck. Don’t judge. I really need his presence today.

[@michellelowe7127]

I actually did this today on my way to work. I work with customers all day and it was so much more of a pleasant experience during my shift.

[@milagrosluna9949]

I’m catholic and from Dominican Republic I proud of me because I m understanding all you say clearly but the most part is I like listening your reflections , thanks Father God bless you

[@jrgarcia4679]

Awesome! It’s always good to invite the lord, so we may always be apart of his presence. My uncle is a Catholic Priest and that is one thing he told me, always invite the lord in everything you do.

[@markroyall248]

Tremendous. What a great day to begin my morning. Thank you. I love the three steps to how you invite someone to be present with you: 1. You ask them. 2. You gaze upon them or you give them your attention. 3. You speak to them. I have come to learn in recent years a fourth step which has become key to me in my relationship with Jesus, 4. You LISTEN to Him. In our speaking to God where we ask and seek direction and help, I have learned the value to stop and listen to Him in listening prayer. It doesn't make much sense to ask anyone for advice or help only to walk away without hearing what they may say to you. Live Fully, Mark

[@marilynoliveira-anthony5664]

The hymn "I will be the wine and you will be the branches, All you who live in Me will never never die" . 'Remain in me as I remain in you, Ask what you will, and you shall receive' resounds clearly.

[@sidneifaustino6235]

Vai com Deus!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Go with God!! This is a very common way to bid someone farewell in Brazil!!! Vai com Deus Father Mike!!!

[@fabriciapinheiro5999]

Bom ver os outros brasileiros aqui também kkkk

[@sandram2885]

same in Mexico, I can imagine it's also the case for the rest of spanish speaking countries :)... Vaya con Dios

[@clairemackness7974]

I love how simply this is put, I sometimes feel overwhelmed but all I have to do is reach out to God with my heart and ask him “Hey God, do you want to walk with me right now, I really need you!”

[@a.j.bourgeois7576]

Thanks for all your spiritual guidances Father Mike. Much appreciated. Come with is a good invitation.

[@Hopeful567]

This is so crazy. God is so good! I"m an inactive Mormon, turned Protestant, now investigating both Catholicism and Orthodoxy. The question of "How can I feel the presence of God." has been bothering me today and I've been praying to God and asking Him for an answer or insight into this question. I was totally not expecting Him to answer so quickly! Anyways, I haven't watched Ascension Presents videos in a while, but I just thought I'd watch a few to pass the time. I started watching one Fr. Mike video, and then this one was recommended up in the top lefthand corner. And what an answer to my prayer it is! Thank you for reminding me that this is a practice to get nearer to God, and not an overnight thing. Thank you! And I am so thankful to the Father for answering my question through a Fr. Mike video!

[@pjsmith4369]

I was reminded about my Guardian Angel by a Canadian Priest ( exorcist, among other things ) who can see his Guardian Angel and talk to him. He said your Guardian Angel is always there, just waiting to help you - you just need to ask. I have been helped many times before I heard him say this, so I have really upped my asking. Always helps me! But my prayer life is diminishing because of the illness I have, which causes exhaustion, brain fog and pain. I try to pray, but cannot get enough energy to even think. Thank you for this, Father, I will do this instead of formal prayers right now. I feel no emotion as well ( flat - part of the illness ) so I am used to that. But to ask God to come with - lying in bed, sounds like something I am able to do. Even just lying down. He knows what I am going through.

[@kwkw5711]

So sorry to hear of your illness maybe you could manage the Jesus prayer also Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me a sinner or there is a very short Russian prayer. Lord save and protect me.

[@malshidias]

Thank you Fr.Mike! Been doing that for the last 3 years - even in the simplest of actions. Such an amazing feeling though, makes even the most boring stuff...worth it.

[@constancemartin933]

'The Practice of the Presence of God' by Brother Lawrence..a tiny, wonderful book. Thankyou Fr. Mike for your humility in valuing the student's simple view of your teaching. You help us, by your humility, to access Jesus more easily.🙏🏻🌹

[@Zahraa.fifteen]

Its so cute and funny that i am a muslim and i needed to be reminded of that & i got it from a Father 🙏🏼 god bless you thank you for this vid~

[@elisethompson406]

This video came out on the day of my high school graduation. I’m attending Ave Maria University. Pray for me!

[@loric4550]

Congratulations! God Bless. I hope all your dreams come true

[@cheetahgirl5958]

Asking Jesus to come along to do something( Ex: Asking to go on a drive and to the store) is just like asking a friend if they want to come along to do something. It makes total sense! We need to do this more often brothers and sisters.

[@maribelocampo8508]

Thank you so much Fr. Mike for your encouraging message! God bless!

[@Richie016]

Knowing, accepting, believing, intending & inviting spirit of the living God is related to practicing presence of God. Thank you Fr. Mike, for encouraging.

[@lovelast4evergemma508]

"GOD is going to respond to give us exactly what we need." "remain in Me and I will remain in you." "Go with JESUS." This is so easy and simply said it gives me a peace to be trusting and unafraid. Often we do not know what we need but GOD always does. Often I complicate GOD with my own damage that's why I like this Sooo much Thanks once again Father Mike 💜✝️💜

[@MaccanatiusAntiocchus]

Thank you for discerning the love we need and the love He wills. That was a very good distinction that I didn’t think of.

[@Aggie-zs1qi]

Vaya con Dios! Viva Christo Rey!✝️🙏🏼✝️ (I have the Holy Family figurine on my work desk as a reminder to look to them for help. I need their intercession!)

[@johnfitzsimmons3293]

Jesus said he would be with us always until the end of time. When we ask fir him to come with, we are acknowledging that’s. It you look at children, or Adam and Eve, it is in our nature to hide when we do something wrong. By asking Jesus to be present, we are asking that he is present always, so all we do is for His honor and glory. Just as a child wouldn’t blatantly do something wrong in front of a parent, by acknowledging Christ’s present, we are less likely to do wrong, and more likely to do what He wills, more likely to love our neighbor as ourselves. It is actually a beautiful image to have God the creator of all, Jesus, who stepped in to take the punishment for our wrong doings, and the Holy Spirit to whom gives us the strength and knowledge to do God’s will, present in everything we do to work for Their honor and glory. How could we fail? Thanks for another great reflection.

[@lifewithjesusonearth3459]

Be with Jesus always to enjoy life !

[@martyrrt]

... to know presence is to come into your quiet place of being, ....bring yourself fully into the moment of the Beloved... .....not expecting anything, only coming to give -of yourself and of your time.

[@Ezekiel336-16]

In the spirit of this, I'm going to share something that is fun for me and sometimes strange for others. When the Holy Spirit clearly clears my mind in order to put something in it He wants me to say or do, I often verbally acknowledge that and say thank you even when other people are around. Admittingly, I only really do it around believers but on the rare occasions that I do it reminds me of the seemingly crazy Irish guy from Braveheart and makes me smile. The guy who says, " it's my island". Enjoy His presence everyone and have fun doing so! In Christ, Andrew

[@nancyfernandez723]

listening to you is like taking a breath of fresh air.God bless you.

[@clavo3352]

I pray the Lord know me well enough to be with me always, even when I sin. If I'm too stupid or absent minded to ask you to be with me Lord; know this now; you are perpetually invited to be with me. Even when I go potty know that I love all my body functions because you designed them.

[@spacelinx]

Thank you Father for reminding us to always ask Jesus to “come with” wherever we go. If we listen to His voice close enough I’m sure we can hear JESUS guiding us in the ways we should or should not go.

[@emilym.2683]

I love the way you explain things. You don't sugarcoat anything- you tell it as it is, what we need to hear, but you say it in a way that's reassuring and hopeful. Your passion for Christ is evident. Thank you for the inspiration. :)

[@BibleBreakout]

your mic setup is awesome. Abide in Me - it's great. To live IN HIM. He isn't meant to be stashed in a room in our house. He IS our house.

[@christianskenyon5248]

Jesus saved my life, thank you for the blessings.

[@kaylahatch5306]

I love Father Mike. 31 years old (I know his message is often geared towards college-age students) but I still relate to everything he says. Thank you Fr. Mike!

[@jeffmckeough4012]

Thank you father for this I will ask Jesus to be with me all day long

[@jamesvolz9105]

Jesus is always with us. We just need to acknowledge His presence. Knowing He is with, hopefully with will think, say, and do the things that glorify him along the way. Jesus, please come with. And help me to be a better person.

[@nadiabruce99]

Thank you, Father. I frequently ask our Lord to join me. Learned it from Exodu 33:13; Moses to God "Now if indeed I have found favor in Your sight, please let me know Your ways, that I may know You and find favor in Your sight.” And the LORD answered, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Once after Mass, there was a Christmas reception and I asked the Lord to join us. I got in line for the buffer. Then I turned around and there was a little girl with her mother waiting in line. I asked the little girl her name. She said the "Emmanuel." I knew it was HIM!!!! Jesus never refuses an INVIT. Amen

[@mary_quin]

Thank you father Mike! You're always an inspiration for my walk towards becoming a saint and growing my relationship with God! God bless you always!

[@ferdytolentino5425]

Amen. May God continue to bless you and keep you, Father Mike. Thank you for bringing BIAY podcast to us. 🙏🏼

[@Elijah_Al-Naysaburi]

Pray for me my friends today , so I can spread god words among my family, my name is suhail =su+hail and I live in dubai ( U.A.E) blessings 🌷🌷🌷

[@nette9836]

Good luck! Go with God! 💙🙏🏻

[@dorkailles7780]

God be with you! 🤍🤍🙏🏼

[@DominusTecumMinistry]

Jesus wants a relationship with us. He loves us with perfect love and wants to be involved in our life. Thank you for this video.

[@billrussell569]

That student is brilliant ... Yes, "please come with". Thank you!

[@patriciadistefano7467]

Fr. Mike, thank you so much for your informative, inspiring videos on KZbin, and most especially, for the Sunday live Holy Masses. They have meant so much to me. Your homilies are amazing! You radiate the light of Christ’s love. God bless you!

[@ginnimcc8800]

Father Mike, Thanks For Being YOU. 😇 💫

[@JesusIsLove2512]

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

[@lauraramchi1734]

I just finished the book of John.. thank you so much for this.. God Bless you!

[@deborahwilson6970]

Although it's been years since I read Brother Lawrence's book, this is a great reminder of what it means to Practice the Presence of God.

[@eternalbyzantium262]

man that book changed my life.

[@Simpleman98]

Fr Mike I hope you’re doing well you’re very inspiring and thank you so much for all the growth you’ve caused in my life through ascension presents!

[@jeffmckeough4012]

He’s an amazing priest

[@lourdesmaghinay5477]

That's so simple, it's brilliant! I have been praying in tiny bursts in my head yesterday while I was working at our store. If God so wills it, I pray that He grant me strength of mind and body so I can work and be a conduit of God's blessings for my family. I pray that I don't infect any customers during this pandemic. Or if I do fall ill, I pray that God grant me the strength to bear it, and make my suffering mean something. I also thanked and praised him for the beautiful, calming sunset as I rode my bike home. Thank you, Father Mike! I'll keep doing this today. God bless!

[@marymccannfrancis9855]

Amen beautiful thank you FR Mike

[@SibylnDean]

We are never alone & need to remember all we need to do is reach out. Thank you for the reminder.

[@joyyoung3319]

Thank You Father Mike. God Bless You!

[@rebeccaharrah7827]

Love you father

[@andrewreynolds722]

Thank you father. We need do more of this. Its hurts me to not have had the sacrements. So we need talk to him be with him. . comforting to hear this. God bless you father.

[@samanthamonteiro1910]

Keep rocking in the Spirit and always keep offering us such wise talks Fr.Mike !! God Bless !

[@sherrytevis9610]

In all my 74 years, I have never heard anyone quite as inspiring as yourself. You have a special gift. May God Bless you always and may your own prayers be answered.

[@irenesemos3661]

Very simple, very practical and very real message for such times. Thank you Fr Mike as always. May God continue to bless your role in the new evangelisation of🙏🦋🕊

[@andreaarthur2258]

God has really been taking me so far. I needed this. Thank you.

[@delinawoldu606]

Hi Father Mike, thank you for making these videos.

[@cinnasamroll6858]

Thanks Fr.Mike :)

[@helenpauline7]

Jesus...come with....love it! 😊

[@angelapereira1972]

Brilliant, Father! Thank you, salute from Portugal . Regnare Servire Est

[@gillianpedersen826]

I hope your doing good as well father...I'm grateful for these videos more than ever and for the Sunday online mass. It's my 19th birthday today and I thank God that Hes blessed me with you and the other positive people in my life. I'm praying for you Father God Bless

[@bonteluc4623]

Happy birthday 🎂

[@Richie016]

Happy Birthday🎂

[@oswaldosanchez5905]

Happy bday! A priest once told us to pray specially with an open heart on our bdays because it’s a very important day that marks history he told us to ask God to heal us from anything that may be troubling us as individuals or as a linage (family tree) all together and to ask of deliverance of those bad things or habits, just some advice I thought could be useful enjoy ur Bday and may the lord bless you and protect u on ur special day! :)

[@nette9836]

Happy birthday!!

[@lolytar.1271]

Happy birthday!! God bless you!!

[@treeannie8831]

Gracias, Padre ✝️❤️ Praying for MI

[@kharina65]

This was so simple and beautiful it made me cry...thank you Father Mike! ❤️🙏🏽

[@lolytar.1271]

Thank you for the beautiful and inspiring message, Fr. Mike, it really takes practice, and I definitely want to practice more and invite Jesus to come with me wherever I go and whatever I do. Greetings from Panama!

[@scarlet020100]

Father Mike your mission may be oriented towards young people mostly, but you sure do come across well for an old gal like me, too! God Bless you and thanks! I'm going to work in my garden right now and I'm going to ask Jesus to "come with".

[@MrKurmann]

I love this, “Jesus.. You come with?” 😁

[@colleen7092]

Thank you Father Mike. You have awesome messages!!🙏🏻

[@amaiers4861]

You should do a video on the spiritual exercises

[@williammcguire3426]

Brother Lawrence " Practice of the Presence of God " and Frank Laubach "Letters of a Modern Mystic" and " Games with minutes". Frank Laubach wrote that while he was typing he sensed/felt Jesus' fingers IN his fingers........brilliant!! This takes attention and effort to keep this awareness all day, it's beautiful and simple, but it is not easy. This is why Frank wrote the book " Games with minutes " precisely as an exercise to see how often you can keep the Lord's presence in mind in a minute!!! Fantastic book btw, very short but very good... Brother Lawrence held an interior conversation with Jesus as often as he could , asking the Lord for His blessing but also said his most common, usual way of being with God was the "interior gaze" within, knowing that God dwelt within his soul and this is where He was to be found!!! No words, just an interior awareness or " gaze " on his Beloved........to keep the Lord company in the interior depths of his soul, with the occasional " Jesus, I love You " to keep the flame of his love alive. Two spiritual classics however I must say that I love Brother Lawrence and his method more and would highly, highly recommend this wonderful book, if you have never read it. It was written in the 1600's and has never been out of print. It has been translated into virtually every language under the sun and is the essence of what spirituality is all about. Father Mike studied the greek and all the biblical nuances of remaining with Jesus and then explained that through his zoom group, one of the students boiled it down to " wanna go with "..... Brother Lawrence does this in his book and I thank the Good God everyday for this Carmelite mystic and his wonderful teaching!!!! Brother Lawrence, pray for us!!!

[@oh4daluv]

Father, Jesus says to you and me and all who listen and believe..."You and I are One"

[@TheRayjane]

Fr Mike. You are such a blessing. Every time I question something you post a video with an answer. .. it’s God working through you. I always imagine Jesus hovering over me from above .. He’s always with 😉

[@adellearras8904]

Fr. Mike, you’re awesome! Thank you for becoming a Priest!!

[@andrewhartigan5342]

This is honestly maybe one of the best videos of his that I have watched (I say that but I dont have his videos constantly on repeat in my brain and have a poor memory sometimes soooo lol)

[@chrisoliverdelacruz5347]

The timing is just so good. I was speaking to a friend of mine, a consecrated virgin, on how I can glorify God in my everyday life, in my chores, etc. And then, I just watched this today. Glory be to God.

[@Martina_E]

Lord you are always here with me and I really need you! This is a very challenging time.🙏🏾❤️

[@cheryllittlepage2096]

Ok, tears in my eyes now, listening to you, Fr Mike. How simple... and I will surely begin to ask Jesus “want to come with?” Love it, thanks for that suggestion 🙏

[@dorisshaver4831]

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. It’s always at a time I need it the most.

[@rcm4u2]

When I pray, and close my eyes, I feel peace. I have asked for His help my whole grown life.

[@ceeemm1901]

The Practice of the Presence of God - Brother Lawrence

[@esteltante158]

Thanks Fr Mike, I always forget that Jesus is always with me. Thanks so much. I will invite him to come along with me especially when I talk, so my words can be kind and encouraging.🙏🏽

[@joseignacio6525]

Thank you Fr. Michael, it's true... I always have expected too much about that experience... actually, I think I have worked hard to much indeed, pretending to reach that truth that He propose in his Word... "how should be" or "how can I reach that" but along time I have learned that it is that simple, as God is simple... that He just is with us always, and that's all... that He loves me always in the present moment in the way He wants to and I need, that much as I need (as you said). It helps too much to make silence and discover that loving gaze fixed on us, but I think that happens when we stop pretending how should be and just let God being God. I ask you for a prayer for me, to be faithful to Jesus and don't lose Him so easily because of sin and my weakness. I believe He can transform us.

[@CIST3]

Pretty much my only devotional practice is "practicing the presence". It's simple and it's deep.

[@fluump2.070]

Amen

[@evanelias9937]

Your the best to all the youths thank u

[@thomasittoop9177]

Fr Mike, please talk about George Floyd this Sunday at Mass or make a video. Many of us are hurt, angry, and need guidance at this time for the injustice seen in your home state. Your preaching has always brought many of us closer to our faith. Please do it once more

[@NH-bm9vy]

On Monday Bishop Mark J. Seitz became the first Catholic bishop to publicly take the knee in symbolic recognition of racial injustice and police brutality in America. On Wednesday, Seitz received a call from Pope Francis, thanking him for speaking out and providing pastoral care during civil unrest in America. I'm with you on this. It would be great if Fr. Mike made a video. Black Lives Matter and to stay silent on such injustice is doing Christ and his message a disservice. Peace to all.

[@extraecclesiamnullasalus9308]

One of the best videos about Jesus I’ve ever watched