How to Share the Gospel (and How Not To)

[@jishamaniacherry7417]

I am a catholic from India living in Australia in sydney...whenever I watch you talking I feel that God is talking to me....we are one in the Spirit...we are one in the Lord....praying for everyone in the world

[@paulhandsome1691]

✌👍👊

[@jishamaniacherry7417]

Sure my prayers

[@RX7FDfreak]

johnny bhai what are they doing? I’m curious and would like to pray for you as well

[@patiduran2438]

God only speaks thru scripture

[@mariedelgado1384]

I really love and appreciate your videos!! I am not Catholic, I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (often called "Mormons"), but I think so many of your videos can be appreciated by all of Christianity, and while certainly coming from a Catholic perspective, I find that they focus on core Christian concepts that I find thought-provoking, informative, and inspirational. ❤

[@maruchaninstantramennoodle8695]

James Mohler no need to bring up her faults, she is being called to Christ with these videos anyways

[@debbihutton3568]

Father Mike’s videos are really easy for anyone to relate to. ❤️

[@alecrosewell6959]

Amen :)

[@mm-qm9zh]

Marie Simmons Thank you, Marie! 🙂

[@perserverance333]

Alcohol itself is not bad, but the misuse of it is. The Morman teaching is wrong.

[@GMarino24]

Genuineness & simplicity! People can tell if you’re being annoying or actually being a hopeful witness to Jesus and His Church. And it doesn’t have to always start explicitly religious. Just be real with people and they’ll tend to open up

[@joaomarcostorres9457]

That’s it! We, as catholics, need to know how to actually be an interesting person, and know how talk about other subjects! Eventually, that person will open up to deeper subjects (such as the “meaning” of things, or straight up religion). But, its also always good to remember that you have to be GENUINELY interested in that person as a HUMAN BEING, and not as your “project”, or merely a subject of your “evangelization”.

[@junekiarie3722]

@@joaomarcostorres9457 couldn't have said it any better. Hit the nail on the head.

[@notworldlywise]

I went from being a stauch atheist to a believer in Christ because a Christian simply (and humbly) asked me why I didn't believe in God. Questions are powerful!

[@TrumpeterOnFire]

I really needed this today Father Mike. I'm not a Catholic(at least not yet), but I've been questioning my beliefs for a long time and have been through a long "Dark Night of the Soul" period in my life for a very long time. I was raised protestant, first in a Presbyterian church and then baptized in a Lutheran church. I was very involved at that time, until I saw a bit of "the sausage being made" and I knew something was wrong. I take 1 Peter 3:15 seriously, and I could not in good conscience continue to practice Christianity the way I had been, because I could not make a defense for the things being accepted, acclaimed, and taught by the church. Since then, nearly 10 years now, I've been wrestling with this. If I am to be held to account for what I believe and why, I need to make a firm case, and it's not easy, because, as many Catholics have said, if you're a protestant who rejects the authority of the Catholic church, you have to make that account without relying on Catholic teaching if it is not authoritative. I am not Catholic, so I can't do that. However, the flip side of the token, if I decide to become Catholic, I have to be held to account for that decision also, I can't just use that as a "get out of jail free" card for not having a defense for what I believe. I find myself feeling alone in this struggle, for a host of reasons. It's difficult. A little over a year ago now, I realized that while I was capable of critiquing many of the different aspects of the common practices of Christianity in the protestant traditions, I wasn't particularly well educated about the Orthodox or Catholic teachings. I've been reading, listening to, and praying for wisdom and understanding with respect to Catholic teaching very seriously since then. As a result of this study and prayer, more recently I have found myself in conversations with my family where I try to share either my current struggle to understand these things, why I am struggling, trying to discern what the Scripture teaches, or explain some of the things that I am convicted about with respect. It has led to tension. It has made me feel more alone when I am trying to share either my current understanding or my struggle with understanding, and be left rejected and dismissed. I know I am not perfect, and that I shoulder the responsibility to speak the truth in love, and to honor my father and mother. I will meditate on what you've said here and pray for guidance. Thank you and god bless.

[@barbaradelpino4020]

Have you read on the catechism of the catholic church ? That could really help you right now :)

[@TrumpeterOnFire]

@@barbaradelpino4020 I've slowly been working my way through it, yes. It has been a helpful resource, thank you for your suggestion.

[@TrumpeterOnFire]

@@richardmagale8405 Thank you for your suggestion. I'll pray over it and consider it.

[@BonumVerumPulchrum]

Hi Trumpeter! Yep, it's a hard path... but worth taking. I'll pray for you 🙏🏼 The book Rome sweet home is just about that journey (seeking the Truth and God's will) and I think it may help you a lot. It is mostly about questions you may want to ask too. God bless!!

[@BonumVerumPulchrum]

By the way, are you a musician?

[@boss56679]

Thank you so much father! I love the distinction you made between correction and evangelization. That’s gonna be the basis for my entire perspective towards evangelization. Thank you again, father!

[@versionarabederevelacionesmari]

By living on a daily basis the Gospel, we are preaching it as well🙏❤️🤗 It is all about Love and only Love; one single word that encloses everything beautiful in life😍 For exemple by forgiving on the spot someone who hurt us, we will be imitating Jesus . Sometimes it is hard since we have our" ego" that is altered , yet we should forget about it , be humble, merciful and loving. Just a smile can make a huge difference and the wickedness displayed will be overcome and Satan won't have to rejoice for his defeat. Amen!

[@505Lucky7]

Be salt and light. Live Christ’s compassion.

[@christophewakim3587]

Today I was thinking that our vocation in life is to Love God and our neighbor and to preach the gospel all around the world And this video popped out Thank you God for hearing me ❤️🙏🏼✝️

[@tjburton9157]

I went to Mass today and that was what my Father preached. Nicely done.

[@ryanalexander2119]

This is something that I've been and have struggled with because of scrupulosity. I've always felt like I needed to tell people they're doing something wrong to be an evangelist. Thank you for making this video and helping me understand.

[@amaiers4861]

In the homily for daily mass father talked about sunday's reading, "my yolk is easy and my burden light". He talked about how Christ should not be a burden and we should want to share the Gospel because it is as small as a mustard seed.

[@stylembonkers1094]

A Maiers Yolk is eggs. Yoke is wooden harness of oxen.

[@renariwoods9014]

@@stylembonkers1094 Aha! A correction! 😋

[@luciavillagomez6695]

Questions questions questions.... nailed it soFather Mike, that really opens the door to connect with the other and REALLY listen what the hold in their heart so that we can spark a light within them or guide them in the path of God who is GOOD, TRUTH AND BEAUTIFUL himself . So many times we preach and perhaps we are not penetrating because perhaps we are not answering the quest of their hearts. 🔥✨🙏🏻✨🔥

[@arisa373]

Lord have mercy I'm so captivated by this priest.

[@flydivajacs]

Thank you, Fr. Mike as always. This is why I can not wait to begin the RCIA process. I was always told that you never ask questions because that is how it's always have been done or that's just the way it is. FINALLY, I will have a chance to ask the questions so that I can have a better understanding of the word and start the journey that God has laid out for me.

[@CrankyGrandma]

Jacqui welcome! How exciting to be starting RCIA!

[@flydivajacs]

Cranky Grandma Thank you so much! God has been calling me home for years...i was just too stubborn to listen.

[@cindya3184]

Such an exciting time Jacqui! Enjoy RCIA and asking all of your questions. I miss it but it seems we never stop learning. Welcome!

[@popinjs2]

Welcome home! The Catholic Church is beautiful and life with Christ is an incredible adventure :)

[@jameseb89]

I can relate to this because my friend's sister, a few years ago, used to get drunk all the time and has even had to go to the hospital on a few occasions. I told her about God's word and how he does not want us to get drunk but I explained that when God has a law, there is a reason. Sometimes the reason may not be clear, and in such cases, it's not an excuse for not following it, but the reason is there nonetheless. I told her that God loves her and would not want her to die or lose out on her relationships with other people because she doesn't want to stop drinking so much. I told her though that God loves her no matter what, and whether drinking is a sin or not, or whether she chooses to stop or not, God will still love her and I hold out hope that God has mercy and would grant her grace even though she sinned because God has that power. Shortly after that, she stopped drinking. I'm not sure if it's because what I said to her, or if she just stopped by herself, but I believe that's the way to share God's word. Because if you just say, "God said not to get drunk" then there's a chance it won't work; that's how you get people to say, "Oh then the bible is fake, I'll do whatever I want."

[@robertwilliams761]

I'm a convert to Catholicism. Thanks for the video. I do think the tips here are good on starting with questions and caring about the answer, but I disagree with the premise that there has to be an author for there to be meaning. That kind of tactic would not have worked with me, because I still see the premise as incorrect, even now. However, I do think asking questions will allow us to understand more about the person, and see if that person is open to the Gospel, and in what ways.

[@verobarrionuevo]

Thank you, father Mike. Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@aprilrosegaysis6234]

I know that this message will affect millions of people in the future ❤ 🙏 Thank you Father Mike... Godbless us all.. 🙏🙏🙏

[@justpinkcandy]

It took awhile, but I finally realized that I evangelize simply by answering questions about my faith to the best of my ability...and that admitting to not having an answer is okay. It gives me the opportunity to expand my faith by seeking the answer and offering to discuss further, if the other is willing.

[@trinidadraj152]

This is a good one!

[@aprilrosegaysis6234]

🙏🙏🙏

[@juwantanieca8130]

thank you father mike

[@marykaylor7337]

The question of alcohol has been in so many circles lately. I appreciate your perspective on that today! Thank you. "Correction" by others who believe they are doing a good deed reminds me of the ex-smoker who begins to despise the smoker. Severely "correcting" can become abusive.

[@jesusenvosconfio4474]

We really needed this video. Thank you Fr. Mike!

[@Richie016]

Giving a wider look at the matters broadens the reality that we know of it. It’s wise to review things; giving the matters a good look before our perception takes over the reality.

[@renariwoods9014]

Beautiful. This takes away a lot of the anxiety I felt about sharing my Faith with others.

[@clintonmutinda8749]

That's brilliant!! Thanks Fr. Mike

[@forevercatholic243]

I love this! People are God's beloved children, not our evangelization projects.

[@VanillaBean15]

❤ wow this is so powerful! It's not "teaching", but creating a relationship in which hard questions can be discused! Wow thank you for sharing this

[@KM-ok6pk]

Thank you Father Mike, I have tears! I needed to hear this. You are my favorite priest in so many ways, I feel like you are my friend. Thanks for this message; sometimes I feel like a failure because I’m in my late 20’s and just graduated college. I was late in knowing what I wanted to do with education and my life.. this helps me to know that all of this was in God’s plan for me, and he is STILL calling me to complete His will; I’m closer now to my Catholic faith then even before. And you’re apart of that Father; I look forward to your down to earth relatable messages. I feel like they come directly from God! May God, Jesús and Mary bless you always❤️

[@FranchesicaMiddleton]

I was just having this conversation with my best friend yesterday.

[@marystachowiak7272]

Pray for me, that I'm still here tomorrow, if not I'm in His Hands. Thanks Be...

[@FranchesicaMiddleton]

@@marystachowiak7272 I will absolutely pray for you. Peace be with you.

[@marystachowiak7272]

@@FranchesicaMiddleton And also with you... Thank you.

[@AUGUSTINEMINH]

Mary Stachowiak are you ok ??

[@makailahsarmiento200]

I wish I saw this when I started started talking my relationship with God seriously Thankfully it's not two late

[@JesusIsLove2512]

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

[@timzovehj00]

Pure gold!! Thanks Fr. Mike! 👌🏼👌🏼

[@Zob365]

YES. Pastor Mike Schmitz THIS is soooo valuable nowadays, honestly pleasee make a video on when we are expected to correct others (and the relationship for that). It is especially relevant to me as a uni student going into a society rife with sin (e.g. promoting promoting culture, getting drunk, etc.) We need to be more open and less prickly to unbelievers - of course don't sugar coat the truth, BUT, it is only by loving an unbeliever that the unbeliever will see that there is something different within the Christian than everyone else (the Holy Spirit). - it is the Holy Spirit that should nudge us and tell us when the right opportunity arises. Forcing/impsoikg your Christian faith on others will only but harden their hearts to Christ. "Love one another, and by this the world will know you are my disciples" - this is His instruction to us. Preaching takes a whole new dimension - it seems much more real and tangible - when the believer sees that it actually had a massive impact in our life (and that our life orbits around Him). It no longer stays as some dusty theology, but becomes much more real and valuable. I talk from experience because despite growing in a Catholic household all my life, I remained agnostic/atheist until only ~3 years ago. As said, there is a time and place for correction - but evangelism doesn't pivot on that. As young Christian I see many people walked away from God based on misrepresentation of Him (by some jusgemental/insensitive Christian who forgot to take the log out of his own eye). People will judge God based on the behaviour of Christians (the bible says we are God's Ambassadors), and any bad behaviour on our part as Christians might harden somebody's heart to receiving Christ and their salvation.

[@icarus6492]

This reminds me of how St Paul was walking through the greek gods statues and there's an empty altar with the label "for an unknown god". And st paul starts the conversation with "I admire how devoted you are to your gods, until you even have a pedestal for a god you don't know yet" and then he explained how that unknown god they were looking for was Jesus. He built that rapport before preaching. If today's preachers were in his place, they would've started with "your gods are all false!". That invites conflict and the audience ends up hating the preacher even more, which somehow makes the preacher feel more validated than before. That's just a dangerous way to evangelize in my opinion. So yeah. Preach with love, and if the opportunity comes, use words.

[@PlatypusPvP]

Absolutely, we should preach with love. We also need to remember that one of the most loving things is sharing the gospel. Paul says in Romans that faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. People need to hear the message, God uses us to speak his message and we have to faithfully speak it while trusting that the Holy Spirit will spark faith in their hearts! These preachers you are talking about are your brothers and sisters in Christ, just remember that many of them are being hated because Jesus said the world will hate us since they hated him.

[@sineadnicraghnaill2372]

Excellent advice. Thanks Fr Mike ! 🙏

[@elizabethvargas6506]

Thanks for this fr mike!

[@carolburns8778]

Totally an answer to prayer! Thank you Fr.. Mike!

[@g.Raider]

This perspective reminds me of a statement I read from a Christian woman recalling a time when she attended a sex talk at her congregation. She said that there were plenty of people there, but the questions at the end revolved around LGBTQ issues, and she was disappointed that the majority of those questions were "should I attend a wedding/pride event" or "should I bake a cake" instead of questions such as "How do we help save, protect and provide for trafficked, exploited, homeless or suicidal LGBTQ individuals?" There's a reason Jesus elevates Truth and Love TOGETHER. Throwing all the things someone else is doing wrong in their face is no way to build genuine trust or friendship. There's a time and place for tough conversations and corrections, and they're bound to be doomed if they happen before that trust is established. Evangelization isn't about you, it's about who you're reaching. Thanks for this, Father Mike!

[@Josuzaki]

He said correction is an act of mercy.

[@g.Raider]

Josuzaki It is, but it’s not always appropriate depending on the situation. We’re called to bring people to Christ, which gives us all the more reason to be mindful of how we exemplify Christ to others. Don’t forsake correction and truth. Just bring it up when you’ve earned the right to and when it’s necessary to the situation.

[@avon-thamescatholicfamilyo8312]

Pope Benedict XVI cautioned us against Moralism which was reducing the Gospel to a code of ethics/morals. I appreciate this video because I think that we sometimes forget that. Morality only makes sense when it is couched into the context of a Relationship with God. Evangelization and Pre-Evangelization is definitely an area we should speak about.

[@oonwing]

Your ministry has been a real blessing, THANK YOU AND YOUR MINISTRY !!!!

[@oonwing]

@@jamesparson I am a failing Christian, I struggle and get mad with GOD, stop praying...one day going over KZbin, Father Mike was speaking on GOD'S PERMISSIVE WIll. The whole subject of ITS GODS WILL, well I'm atleast praying more, and being open to ask Jesus to come with me.

[@julialopes5054]

Great video! God bless you, Father.

[@joyyoung3319]

Thank YOU Father Mike. God Bless You!

[@19snoopy64]

Your videos strengthen my faith, thank you.

[@truthseeker7492]

I think the best way to preach the gospel is to live it. Jesus said love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your mind, all your strength, and all your soul. To love our neighbor as ourself. No matter how complex the world is, what Jesus asks of us is very simple, to love God and others all we can. All the glory belongs to God. I think that when we follow this genuinely we will naturally spread the gospel, not just by word but by actions and our joy.

[@lillight4JC]

This was AWESOME! God bless you. Dear Fr Mike, Please could you possibly do a whole series on this vital subject! God bless you so very much!

[@johnchan5748]

Exceptional message , so poignant. Thank you Father Mike.

[@bahzoo5042]

I love your videos, I find so much comfort and light watching them

[@IONov990]

It is a brave person who corrects their friend in error, even if they do it harshly.

[@joonie8103]

Sometimes you need to win the person than to win the argument or to prove your point ..the good thing is that they are still friends

[@juliannkelly1871]

Very helpful for me today ❤️ thank you, Fr Mike

[@dylangrizzle]

Great video, quite informative, thanks to the whole Ascension team for putting it out there.

[@dianefrank3688]

I love these videos. They give you hope, teaching, and inspiration.

[@zrobert66]

Thank you Fr. Mike Blessings

[@linnpierce]

So many people have it wrong; they want to be loud and cram it down other's throats. That hurts all Christians.

[@lety2467]

I wish I had heard this earlier. My husband and I moved a couple of years ago and most of our friends here are atheist or agnostic and we never know how to bring Jesus up without offending so we either stay quiet or we go hardcore catholic and give away bibles and rosaries lol. We will try this approach next time we see our friends but some more lessons on evangelization would be awesome! thank you :)

[@AndrewKendall71]

It's also good to know in those moments when someone comes with a question (or more likely objection), that having the answer doesn't get them converted. I've heard ministers ask "if I answer this question to your satisfaction, will you become a Christian?" The answer is generally, "no" indicating that the question is really just an excuse for the asker not to believe. Faithful sharing of faith also means leaving the result to the Holy Spirit. God bless us all as we keep trying.

[@oh4daluv]

Wow. Thanking you Father.

[@teckness3456]

I feel like there is a lot of people who make the mistake of thinking evangelization is trying to make someone see the truth instead of trying to help lead someone to the truth. I think it turns a lot of people away when fellow Christians or Catholics try and shove their beliefs down someone’s throat. I agree wholeheartedly with this video. It should be a conversation with both sides interested and caring about what the other person says. Not you have to believe what I believe. Yes, we want to help save our friends and family but trying to force them will only make them pull away farther. Also, some people simply don’t want to be saved. No matter what you do they refuse to learn anything more about Jesus.

[@jacquelinenongsiej8451]

🙏🏻✝️❤️ thanks for Fr. Mike

[@HolyKhaaaaan]

Keep in mind that you as an American probably want to solve things by yourself. If someone offers you a premade answer, that wouldn't be satisfactory to you unless you've already thought it through and agreed with them on at least some points. That's a really good point Fr. Mike. Let them think it through first. Who knows? Maybe they will see something true without needing to be spoonfed. "The primordial vicar of Christ" is the conscience.

[@alecrosewell6959]

Thanks fr mike, for though you and other videos I can learn more of catholicism and of christianity.

[@filsdelleche6592]

Admitting your ignorance is actually a great help in evangelization. It shows humility and can cause curiosity to spark in the person you're talking to. (or people will make fun of you for your ignorance but that'll only damage your pride, which is a good thing.)

[@thebestofmae]

Thank you Fr Mike!! This lifts a lot of burden in my heart.

[@herminiasantos9981]

Thanks its clear now.correction is different fr evangelizing... or sharing the gospel.thanks for ur clarification n ways to go about sharing the Word!

[@AngelaAngel-ee8wn]

Thank You Father

[@pearlbrush97]

Good message. I think we all wonder sometimes how we are suppose to reach others hearts.

[@19snoopy64]

Great comment.

[@pearlbrush97]

@@19snoopy64 I know someone who takes drugs and doesn't know or like God, what do I do in this circumstance?

[@19snoopy64]

@@pearlbrush97 Love them.

[@pearlbrush97]

@@19snoopy64 should I be in contact/close proximity with them?

[@19snoopy64]

@@pearlbrush97 What is the nature of your relationship?

[@annemykytyn]

Thanks a lot 🕊

[@ladynguy3966]

Jesus Christ and his blessed Mother Mary love you all

[@SaintCharbelMiracleworker]

The best way to share it is through your behaviour, setting an example.

[@imalive4u169]

We are all dying in a sense that our bodies age and break down and will one day no longer live. The spiritual death is much worse without having Christ within there is no life within and there is sin which is deadly eventually our time in this world will run out and those who don't possess Christ within themselves remain dead forever this is the second death much worse than the death of the body.

[@vanessas1494]

thank you for making this video. Sometimes when one is just beginning on one's journey to learning about God, there is a phase where 'we' become judgmental. I am guilty of this I did this when I first was returning to Jesus. However, I soon realized this is not the way to evangelize....maybe make a video on the different phases of Christians getting to know God and building their relationship with Jesus...I think this has to do with a phase many of us go through.

[@premsagar715]

father please start streaming Sunday Mass I'm in very need of it

[@vme9283]

Nailed it again. Thanks Fr Mike

[@CrankyGrandma]

My steubie son was just talking to me about this today! He said basically the same thing you said. I guess I need to hear this 😄

[@IvanGarcia-cx5jm]

This is an important topic. It is not easy to engage in evangelization many times. There are obstacles outside of us and within us. It is an art that is dependent more than anything on the grace of God. We can very easily mess up and draw someone away from Jesus rather than attracting them to Him. Is there a good book that you would recommend? If you have the bandwidth please keep posting videos about this because I think it is one of the hardest and most important tasks we have as Christians.

[@Dumbbellwarrior777]

Please pray for me. I go to Catholic school but a lot of kids don’t have a relationship with Jesus. I want to share this with them but I admit I scared but I will trust in my Father’s will and do as He wants me to

[@m.d.8032]

To me, the best evangelism is people seeing that I live an authentic Christian life. Through attraction rather promotion, others will see Jesus truly working in my life. Not from me screaming from the roof top, look at me I'm a Christian.

[@CopyPaste88]

Tactics by Greg Koukl is an amazing book, a must read for Christians. Wouldn’t be surprised if fr. Mike references it here

[@alanbourbeau24]

As a Catholic Christian and a Knight of Columbus, I feel obliged to share the Gospel with others. But I can only do it with people who are open minded. And if I encounter any young men who are non practicing Catholic Christian, well I can try to recruit them to join the Knights of Columbus.

[@stanhonko8326]

I’m never been a good talker Father, I’m only car mechanic, if I solve some mechanical problem I thank God to perform miracle through me, I don’t know if other people think the same way or admire my skills ?

[@barbaradelpino4020]

Thanks for this Father Mike, I was just discussing this topic with an old friend this morning. I get asked questions that I can answer, but there's so much I still don't know.

[@30Salmao]

Dare to discovery what you don't know and say "I don't know this yet, but I can think about with you and then study some more of what is te Church teaching". This is not only some humility, but a way to show your openess to the other.

[@juanrodriguez3570]

Thank you so much for all the amazing content! Whenever I am feel lost i love to watch these videos to help me stay close to god. I actually wanted to see if you could made a video about medians or card reading specifically? I’ve been born and raised catholic and I’ve always been told by my parents that it is a sin but didn’t understand why. Now I’m married and my wife has started getting really into card readings because a family member of hers recently passed. I do feel pretty uncomfortable but don’t know how to express it to her. Thank you again for all the great videos!:)

[@ellal.6742]

Could Father talk about religious SCRUPULOSITY and those suffering from it? There’s not a lot out there on the subject. Seems like a perfect subject for Ascension to touch on.

[@josephcasley7979]

Father you know the answers: The gospel is simply a call to love and you are sharing it if you love for Christ.

[@arpansoreng8923]

woah fantastic ...............I think the topic needs a big video

[@angels5292]

Dang, I wish I had watched this when I was told about it. I messed up 😞

[@sevenswords8781]

I think we need to bring Christ in us.. be Christ.

[@SaintCharbelMiracleworker]

I have corrected my family and friends and I accept correction. I have a longtime friend, met at high school, attended same university, he was a gambler, it spiralled out of control. His dad asked me to speak with him because he kept getting money off his mother and fiancee. He was moody and lashed out at his parents and fiancee. At 33yo he was earning a good income, with no savings, no assets still living at home and not contributing to the house bills. I ended up correcting him and his parents. The parents had enabled his behaviour. I said to them, set him free, let him know he has 6 months to find somewhere to live and get help for his addiction. I told my friend his behaviour was self-destructive and hurtful to his parents, his fiancee, his friends and most of all himself, that if he didn't control it or seek help, he would start losing people close to him or damage the relationship beyond repair. I took him to the local Gamblers Anonymous chapter so he knew where to go for help. He didn't quit gambling or seek help. He asked me to get out of his life when I'd call. I prayed for him every day, and I asked Saint Maximilian Kolbe Patron Saint of Addiction to intercede for him. It got much worse, he had moved in with his fiancee but she broke off the engagement because his behaviour didn't change and he wouldn't attend Gamblers Anonymous or seek any professional help. His father died about a year after the intervention. I saw him at the funeral but didn't get to speak to him as he left mid-way, he wasn't at the wake. A few months after the funeral his mother rang to tell me that he had been going to Gamblers Anonymous from the day of his fathers funeral. Thank you Jesus, thank you Saint Maximilian Kolbe.

[@palace_pro4923]

JESUS CHRIST bless!!!

[@jingostarrsumatra4659]

Evangelism only happens when there is authenticity and fails through superficiality. Thus, the inspiration of the Holy Spirit is the only way.

[@brotherroopteachesthebible5368]

Good advice Father Mike 😃😌

[@jonathangoodwin646]

Father mike I don't know how to share the gospel can you give me advice .

[@MRBOBBY8706]

5:36.... This is a practical occurrence in our lives that relates highly to John 20:29, when Jesus the Christ's said to the Doubting Thomas many of us who are/were once cradle Catholics and all, '...Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed." I.e. Blessed are His people of Good Will (us), who do not SEE and ACT, not knowing what the heck is going to come of this seemingly blind but faithful ACT of Love through/with relationship. With ardor, if it comes down to et, just count down from 3 as Steve-o does, and also like Steve-o, don't back out! Let Him take the wheel with ardor, even if it's the one we didn't think about haha.

[@nancythornton4425]

Thank You!

[@fairlyvague82]

I always feel totally uplifted for 24 hours after these videos then i fall flat again 😕

[@brotherroopteachesthebible5368]

That's fairly vague.....

[@brigidkelly2085]

Hey, I'm sorry that that happens to you. That must be discouraging. It happens to me too sometimes. I would encourage you to just keep persevering in the faith. In those times when you get down, just ask Our Lady to help you give it to Jesus. Lay down your deflated spirits before Him, and ask Him to help you remember that He is still as close to you as when you could feel Him.

[@JerichoLeon]

I think the problem is that most Catholics are not Biblically literate to present the Gospel and so they're afraid if they get confronted with rebuttals and questions they cannot answer. I think we Catholics need to experience Jesus directly by the power of the Holy Spirit and in light of His Word and the practical applications of the Catechism.

[@KittyM-]

I don't believe people who don't practise what they preach. So I evangelize by living in love, charity, forgiveness, joy. Well, I really try :)

[@simple_naildesigns]

Very informative

[@iAnnie]

Sometimes I wonder if its being cowardly to not be up front with them though, even if it they don't want to hear what religious or even political people have to say, so both partners could consider their thoughts and words overtime.