How to Stir Up Affection for Jesus (Feat. A Furry Guest) | LITTLE BY LITTLE | Fr Columba Jordan CFR

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Күн бұрын

“It would be a terrible thing if I loved a cat more than you, Jesus” ~ Fr Columba, episode 118, stroking Clare the cat.
Episode Chapters:
0:00 Help Us Feed Gerry!
1:23 God Revealed As "Cute"
2:53 Introducing Furry Guest
4:47 Affection for Jesus
7:21 Terrible to Love a Cat More
7:53 When It Becomes Real
9:27 Clare's Close Up
10:01 Like & Subscribe!
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Пікірлер: 211
@ChildofGod98765
@ChildofGod98765 Жыл бұрын
God I need you please find me. 😢 Prayers are all we truly need. So please keep me and my two children in your prayers. I’m a single mother my husband passed away years ago. Both of my sons are autistic. I’m overwhelmed trying to provide for them and myself being a parent of a special needs child is so expensive. Lord Jesus hear my cries. I’m so tired of struggling trying my very best to raise my children. I’m struggling to keep up with the bills and groceries. Lord Jesus Please save us.
@kwkw5711
@kwkw5711 Жыл бұрын
Dear lord have mercy on this struggling mother. Please bring resources and support into her life both material spiritual and physical. Stir up the people around her to provide assistance. Amen.❤😊
@VitoVeccia
@VitoVeccia Жыл бұрын
You have your faith in God, and God will provide. I have faith in you and our lord.
@caroleelagrone9729
@caroleelagrone9729 Жыл бұрын
Make sure you also pray to Our Lady for care and support! I am the Mother of a Downs Syndrome female Child! She is grown now But having 2 Children with special needs is got To be changeling! Please be kind and loving to yourself! Jesus does not expect you to be perfect! I hope you belong to a Church! If so please speak to your Pastor so He can get you help from Mother's in your Church To give you some respet Time! You will know when your comfortable with some one that is right for help with care! Try and make time for one Rosary a day! It help's! I will ask Our Lord to put you on my heart To keep you in prayer. I will write you in my list Of people to pray for! 🙏
@ChicagoIL50
@ChicagoIL50 Жыл бұрын
You're in my prayers , remember God said, he takes care of the widows and the orphans. That is his promise, you hang on to that and trust his word and he will take care of you🙏🏻
@AngelBien
@AngelBien Жыл бұрын
May i have your name and your son’s names?
@tonyhayes9827
@tonyhayes9827 Жыл бұрын
I'm a veterinary surgeon by trade. One thing Ive learned is never to under estimate the human animal bond. A psychologist once lectured at a cancer therapy conference I attended many years ago and she said this bond is often all some people have because of previous failed human relationships. It was a very `telling' insight and it made me realize we are helping people as well as their pets. It's the unconditional love of the dog or cat that people crave. Whereas we may fail each other God is that unconditional love for us even before we ever existed.
@emmadeaconn
@emmadeaconn Жыл бұрын
Truly wonderful, nailed it with this description 🎉
@rdbare4216
@rdbare4216 Жыл бұрын
The capacity to love is usually just that. People who love animals aren’t necessarily social rejects! The animals are Gods and He loves them more than do we…
@marye7798
@marye7798 Жыл бұрын
Profound. Thank you for sharing your insight.
@justxigoldenix9909
@justxigoldenix9909 24 күн бұрын
Giga-based analysis
@NA-ls7hi
@NA-ls7hi Жыл бұрын
All I was thinking is how safe she is feeling in your hands there, how much trust she has, she has no idea where she will be tomorrow but she is enjoying this moment now. This is kind of love I wish to have and trust 🙏❤️
@christiweber8201
@christiweber8201 Жыл бұрын
Hands down favorite video ever! I'm pretty sure Clare has decided where her new home is. Gray tabbies are sweet, social kitties - St. Francis would approve! ❤
@daleydebra
@daleydebra 11 ай бұрын
Yes! Claire needs to join us in our video chats. She opens our hearts and affections right up!❤
@theproducerjt
@theproducerjt Жыл бұрын
Keep the cat and continue to call her Clare! All Franciscan houses should have pets!!! God bless you, always!
@susann.1618
@susann.1618 Жыл бұрын
I wholeheartedly agree.
@heathsavage4852
@heathsavage4852 Жыл бұрын
I think when we love our little animal pals, we experience the absolute love that Christ has for us. Those of us not blessed with children are also gifted those wonderful feelings of total love we feel for our pets. Claire's a great name for the kitty - aw, keep her, go on!
@lindalayne8378
@lindalayne8378 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Fr. Columba for these videos. I am not Catholic, but I am a follower and baptised believer of the Lord Jesus. I truly appreciate your wisdom and your teaching. Blessings from our Lord Jesus Christ, brother.
@geraldsayre8767
@geraldsayre8767 Жыл бұрын
God bless you father columba! Opening up your home to give a little kitten a good home really deminstrates the love of God with all creatures great and small. I would save them all if I could, although we do what we can for the shelters and anyone else we happen upon. She will love you as you do her. Thank you for sharing. Gerfy
@erinduvic8579
@erinduvic8579 Жыл бұрын
Goodness, if you have any questions, please ask. What a beautiful statement.
@lindalayne8378
@lindalayne8378 Жыл бұрын
@@erinduvic8579 Thank you Erin, 😊
@ChicagoIL50
@ChicagoIL50 Жыл бұрын
.... I just lost my 7 year old rabbit. She had a loving spirit, and returned the affection when giving. So gentle... Having said that,that kept me soft, gentle, and giving. God blessed me with her😔🙏🏻
@bernadettegonzalez1258
@bernadettegonzalez1258 Жыл бұрын
Love you Father. You are a hoot and I will gladly support you. God Bless you.
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Bernadette. God bless you.
@frankreading5110
@frankreading5110 7 ай бұрын
GOD IS BEAUTIFUL x THANKYOU FR COLUMBA FOR REMINDING ME x GOD BLESS x
@lynneivison5773
@lynneivison5773 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Father. My cat Loulou has spotted your kitten and staring at her - she is the mirror image of her, although Loulou is now 13 years old. My vocation was blocked by being unable to separate from my elderly cats. But, other issues had also come into play. But yes the love for a pet is very pure.
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
How sweet!!
@corneliaadolfsson9379
@corneliaadolfsson9379 Жыл бұрын
Little Clare,so sweet.❤ (I'm a catperson)😂 Thank you Father Columba! As always...brilliant!😀
@mazikode
@mazikode Жыл бұрын
Thank you Fr Columba..thank you for teaching us how to love Jesus.❤
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
A pleasure, thank you for watching!
@mimi-lg8lo
@mimi-lg8lo Жыл бұрын
I concur 🙌🩸➕️🕊🔥♥️
@paularamos4238
@paularamos4238 Жыл бұрын
Clare is so cute, I have 4 cats of my own, 2 boys 2 girls, my little cat pride.
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
🐈🐈🐈🐈
@ebarrios08
@ebarrios08 Жыл бұрын
I hope you got to keep the kitty
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Haha we do too!
@monroe1258
@monroe1258 Жыл бұрын
Please pray for me Father.. i have always had cats, and recently adopted two kittens, after my last adult cat passed. I have developed moderate allergies to one or both. I never had allergies prior. Me and my family have bonded to these 2 little guys and hate the thought of having to abandon them back to a shelter, not knowing if or who would adopt them after us. Please pray God will remove allergies to them, so i can continue to give them a safe, loving home! All glory and love to God. Amen.
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear this, and praying God helps you find a solution. God bless you and your little friends!
@joannecuomo1312
@joannecuomo1312 Жыл бұрын
I thought I was the only person in the world who had this insight Father. I never expressed it to anyone. Now it is validated for me on the day before Pentecost. Thank you so very much Father ❤️🙏
@ginasalis5880
@ginasalis5880 13 күн бұрын
Oh I really love cats. All animals really, but cats tremendously love them. Thank you for this 🙏🕊️🥰
@deniseparrott9678
@deniseparrott9678 Жыл бұрын
What a great way of understanding how to see Jesus through the eyes of love and compassion!
@kfernandes268
@kfernandes268 Жыл бұрын
Love the subtle humour Father..😂. Jesus is all we have..I'm.holding on tight to Him❤
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
God bless you.
@susans2991
@susans2991 Жыл бұрын
This was amazing! Divinely insipired for sure. What a fabulous analogy. I never thought of adoration like that. Clare must be heaven sent. I go to adoration every Friday so this is perfect timing. I will think of this tomorrow. Thank you Fr.
@Mcapt04
@Mcapt04 Жыл бұрын
I just want to give Fr Columba a BIG hug for like 5 minutes! Jesus gives us so much to help us find him and this man is definitely one of the people that can help us do that. He just shines with his faith, knowledge, love and dedication for Jesus and mankind. Thank you so much Fr Columba and keep spreading the Love and the words of our Savior!! God bless you brother!
@anniemathew6763
@anniemathew6763 7 ай бұрын
AMEN ❤️🙏 Thank you Father 🙏
@francescaderimini4422
@francescaderimini4422 Жыл бұрын
Murillo painted St John the Baptist cuddling a LAMB who is JESUS. The lamb has his leg and paw on John’s arm. It so cute! Thank you Father!
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Beautiful painting.
@byrnedegrandpre8884
@byrnedegrandpre8884 Ай бұрын
Totally loved this video Fr. Columba. When my little puppy goes nuts when I open the door as I return from work, I always imagine that’s the feeling Jesus will have for us when we die and come before Him.
@eileenwilkerson7273
@eileenwilkerson7273 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Fr. Columba for this meditation, to be able to stay in the present moment with Jesus, loving and being loved!!!!!! ❤️
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@sstritmatter2158
@sstritmatter2158 Жыл бұрын
I rescued a cat years ago from an owner with severe bipolar. I used to let it hide away from him. It somehow attached to me. When he was evicted I kept the cat and that cat adored me so much I couldn't believe it, so I was just looking to give it a better life but the cat was grateful and let me know that in so many ways. She was a little tabby just like yours was 20 when she died.
@MsAlmeter
@MsAlmeter Жыл бұрын
I so badly am hopeful this kitten gets to stay!!
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Stay tuned.
@anitacompagnone6081
@anitacompagnone6081 Жыл бұрын
I just love how she tucks her head into your arm. She loves you! I love cats too.
@kathycox1175
@kathycox1175 6 ай бұрын
What a lucky cat😀
@Kayla-ey7zg
@Kayla-ey7zg Жыл бұрын
But of course Fr Columba is a cat person! Anyway, this really did make me think how sometimes we are more willing to share that love with our pets than we are with Christ or with other people.
@gerrymccarthy9568
@gerrymccarthy9568 Жыл бұрын
Jesus, first, María his mother, María my wife, my children. My beloved Angel, my beloved saints…
@ronaldjackson7030
@ronaldjackson7030 Жыл бұрын
Wow didn't think of it this way, sometimes I think I overdo it with animals, thank you Fr. Columba
@lorettagallagher9577
@lorettagallagher9577 Жыл бұрын
I love cats too! She's a beauty. I love Our Lord and have felt that affection for Him.
@maddadbricks
@maddadbricks Жыл бұрын
He wants to be affectionately HELD by us. This is the realisation that can help those of us who struggle with scrupulousity around receiving Communion on the tongue. I'm sure someone will need to hear that. ~Matt 💜💙🖤💙💜
@skyelord6229
@skyelord6229 Жыл бұрын
Pray a novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus starting June 7, with the intention of a rained-out baseball game on June 16 in Los Angeles, and the conversion of sinners.
@tamarawinget
@tamarawinget Жыл бұрын
Loved this! It went straight to my heart! Love Jesus, Love Clare!
@sandie157
@sandie157 Жыл бұрын
Fr. Columba. You chose a grand name. 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Plus thanks for introducing your darling moggie Claire. I do hope you can keep this beautiful girl who chose you all. This talk was very helpful, but can you please pray for those of us who need great grace from God to have the courage to open our hearts this way. Thank you
@maryreckard3114
@maryreckard3114 10 ай бұрын
Love to listen to you dear Fr. Columba ✨️
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for listening
@MrCheesywaffles
@MrCheesywaffles Жыл бұрын
That's a great insight, God's love and compassion, his willingness to be vulnerable, both to redeem us and to show us how to follow his merciful will.
@francescaderimini4422
@francescaderimini4422 Жыл бұрын
I lost my parents before I was 30. My brother when I was 6. I love my Catholic faith because we pray for animals. St. Francis. I never married. Worked for the stock market and didn’t care about people. When my vet thought my dog had leukemia I broke down and said the rosary non stop for three days. My dog did not have leukemia but an infection. It was through that ordeal that I experience a tiny bit of what parents experience when their child takes ill. I felt more compassion for people and their children.
@gugatena4990
@gugatena4990 Жыл бұрын
Good morning Dear Father Colomba a big hug and thanks for Your acompañamiento !
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for being here.
@phillipnoone8044
@phillipnoone8044 11 ай бұрын
Love this simple way of approaching God & all backed up by scripture!
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@StarGoddesse
@StarGoddesse Жыл бұрын
Hello Fr. Columba, I have just discovered your channel (quite by chance) and would like to thank you for your peaceful and insightful videos. I do hope you are able to keep the beautiful little Clare, as she seems to belong with you.
@hollyfeatherstone2782
@hollyfeatherstone2782 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@lmtt123
@lmtt123 Жыл бұрын
Where is this money going?
@edwardlee1150
@edwardlee1150 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this message Father. I have pondered this very issue recently. I have discussed it in penance this past week. It seems your video is the Lord’s way of clarifying things for me. Very helpful. God bless you.
@Lollirot
@Lollirot Жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful analogy, I'll be thinking of little Clare and those feelings for Jesus when next I pray!
@elbertlyon8495
@elbertlyon8495 11 ай бұрын
Father! Thank you for these videos! You are an inspiration and bring me closer to God!
@kittyceres7122
@kittyceres7122 Жыл бұрын
I love you and your videos. God bless you always.
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@shortcake1967
@shortcake1967 Жыл бұрын
Love you Father Columba!!
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
💙💙💙
@susanbetts761
@susanbetts761 Жыл бұрын
Please keep the little cat; you are a Franciscan! ❤
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
💙
@drmjmartin
@drmjmartin Жыл бұрын
We now need weekly updates on Clare.
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
We’ll see what we can do.
@tamderpo8830
@tamderpo8830 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Fr. Columba, for a this beautiful insight on how the Lord would want to be loved and shown affection to. ❤️
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@thepolishrose4352
@thepolishrose4352 Жыл бұрын
Please Fr. Columba, would you do some talks about going to confession after not going for a LONG, LONG, LONG time and how to make a good confession as an adult? Thank You! 😇🙏🙏
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
So glad to hear you’re planning on returning to confession. It is so important. Here is a video from two years ago on confession: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoCqnXh-epKqarc
@4tun8nanette
@4tun8nanette Жыл бұрын
It's amazing how God can use His creatures to remind us of His deep desire to love and be loved by us. Thank you for sharing and reminding us. Claire is sweet. I hope you can keep her.
@gplil1
@gplil1 Жыл бұрын
I like listening to you also!!!! You are always so enjoyable to hear 😻😼😸🙀😺😸
@mrsandmom5947
@mrsandmom5947 Жыл бұрын
I love the Lord more than anything.
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
💙💙💙
@Tucker11111111
@Tucker11111111 11 ай бұрын
I hope MANY people share this video. You are doing the Lord's Work.
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic 11 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@anthonyw2931
@anthonyw2931 Жыл бұрын
correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe youre in the Franciscan Order. This is such a Franciscan thing to do 😅. The best thing about Franciscans (and please forgive me if you're not one) is that Franciscans work to make this world a heaven. Thank you for yet another enlightening video. Oh and Claire😍🥰😍
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Yes! Fr Columba is a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal.
@lynetteraab3107
@lynetteraab3107 Жыл бұрын
I hope you get to keep the kitty! Great video as always!
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@lisa4candlz
@lisa4candlz Жыл бұрын
She's the purrfect color- if your habits get covered by her fur, it won't be that noticable 😇
@keitharcher5723
@keitharcher5723 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Father.
@Gabriella-ta
@Gabriella-ta Жыл бұрын
Absolutely hit the area my young daughter and I needed help with. God bless you!
@gaelvaughan8094
@gaelvaughan8094 Жыл бұрын
Love cats
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
💙
@sarasm5240
@sarasm5240 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful way to think of God, it never occurred to me. Thank you for your guidance and your love Father. May God continue to bless you!
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. God bless you.
@jocelyn-r
@jocelyn-r Жыл бұрын
This was just what I needed to hear. Thank you +
@willacather986
@willacather986 Жыл бұрын
Fr. Columba, I loved this video message. I've often pondered these same thoughts, reflecting on the love I have for my pets (esp. my 2 cats). For years, I've wondered if I could love my pets too much, and have asked myself if my pets had become idols. I decided the answer is no, because I believe that God has a way of sending me His love and care through my pets sometimes. This has made me love God all the more, in a tangible way. When my dogs and cats give me affection, I always say a grateful prayer to God for showing me His love in a way that I can feel. When I touch their fur, hear their purrs, and other such lovely moments spent with them, I truly feel that is just one more way that God expresses His love for me. This has made my faith journey even stronger.
@annaCPA76
@annaCPA76 Жыл бұрын
This is so amazing! Thank you!!!
@GaetanoLetiziaMusic
@GaetanoLetiziaMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@lmtt123
@lmtt123 Жыл бұрын
Who gets this money? I think people are donating it for the welfare of the kitten.
@antoinettevazquez1721
@antoinettevazquez1721 Жыл бұрын
Awwww Claire is so cute and the unconditional love these little animals give to your heart, emotions and soul. Animals do bring healing and comfort to many people and love even humor with the silly things they do! My family and I have always had animals in our home and lives dogs, cats, ducks, geese, chickens, horse's, lizards, hampsters etc. I could not imagine my life without animals at least a dog or cat. I understand the connection we need and should feel with the time with God. ❤ I am trying to think as you say. I guess I think of God as authority instead of affection as animals the unconditional love. I will try. I say KEEP Claire!
@clairemeanslight8627
@clairemeanslight8627 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your videos. You are simply lovely! I am a fan of your cat's name =)
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@RAPEDBYBLACKS
@RAPEDBYBLACKS Жыл бұрын
Love your personality, and funny videos. Keep it going, love a struggling to reform criminal
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Thank you. God bless you!
@thompitman
@thompitman Жыл бұрын
Three fulfilling videos thus far -as I'm typing my thanks other topics are being mention. They also are important callings: agriculture) but I am writing to comment on the music, or rather request a link to some good listening....😊
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Glad you’re enjoying them. Need to have a think about music recommendations.
@DivergentDiviner
@DivergentDiviner 11 ай бұрын
What a beautiful message. I hope you got to keep Claire. 💘 I prayed for a cat, too, and one eventually showed up at my back door- months later, I adopted one of her kittens, as did my sister 🙏💞 I appreciate that I have full permission to love Jesus even more than my sweet Stasia 😻 cause I love her so much it HURTS 🤣
@brien1513
@brien1513 11 ай бұрын
I haven't watched the video yet but I want to share something that happened a few days ago. In another video of yours I talked about the fact that I didn't feel God's love. I knew it intellectually but didn't feel it in my heart. That I was starved for love but also His love. Later that night, I felt inspired to be silent and in the dark and just listen. Mother Mary brought Him to me. She brought Jesus to me and He told me He loved me and I started crying. A lot! Feeling really sorry for my sins and how I've betrayed Him and how I'm not good enough to love, anyway. And in my mind, I started to see Jesus cradling me like a child and soothing me and pretty much trying to get me to go to sleep. I layed like that for a few minutes, crying and then getting myself back together. But I think this is what helps me to build affection for Him. To see myself as a child with Him and sometimes to remember what He went through during the Passion..like, How would I feel if it was my son or my sister or my dad. I suppose asking to feel compassion for His Passion is also a good idea.
@ichigomiku8586
@ichigomiku8586 Жыл бұрын
I do not have the means to donate right now, but I will give prayers until I do! P.s. your argument is very persuasive and adorable
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the prayers. Glad you’re enjoying the series.
@jerryczarski5991
@jerryczarski5991 Ай бұрын
Love it! Thanks!
@erinduvic8579
@erinduvic8579 Жыл бұрын
She’s a keeper.
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Isn’t she sweet.
@erinduvic8579
@erinduvic8579 Жыл бұрын
@@ctmcatholic Fr. Columba is a true Franciscan.
@jameswall6270
@jameswall6270 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Fr. Excellent video and Clare is an evangelisation masterstroke. Greetings from London
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@ellen823ful
@ellen823ful Жыл бұрын
I liked this message.
@marye7798
@marye7798 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful✝️
@robertdelgadocapetillo8684
@robertdelgadocapetillo8684 Жыл бұрын
Sometimes it's not easy to love God.
@chris.soonja5879
@chris.soonja5879 Жыл бұрын
😻 Clare is so cute!
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
She really is!
@dianarivers5408
@dianarivers5408 Жыл бұрын
I give my cats to God first thing. I tell them, 'You're God's cat!" I'm just here to love and take care of you. It makes it easier when they pass. They're great companions in the meantime. (except when they throw up on the rug instead of the vinyl flooring) 🙄
@Abby-fl7yy
@Abby-fl7yy 11 ай бұрын
SO GOOD to hear this, thank you ! I never looked at loving Jesus in this way. BTW I have one rescued cat, from outside on my street and it took months of coaxing now she is in doors and still goes out to survey her domain. But now there are more very hungry, strays. I am 70 and must work. It's a dilemma........
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic 11 ай бұрын
Bless you and your cats, Abby!
@LibertyBella21
@LibertyBella21 Жыл бұрын
I’m a simple woman. I see “cat,” I click. 🐱
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
😂
@elenafrodin6707
@elenafrodin6707 Жыл бұрын
So beautiful message, i really needed to understand that kind of affection you are speaking about. Thank you for sharing your message. I am painting an icon of Mother Mary and jesus child. And when I paint it the message God is trying to share with me is about that beautiful affection jesus and mother mary have in Gods spirit. Blessing all the way from Sweden 🙏🏻
@Patricia-lc8cf
@Patricia-lc8cf Жыл бұрын
Keep her! ❤️
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
💙💙
@marytataryn5144
@marytataryn5144 11 ай бұрын
"This natural affection of the heart...." It's funny, when I started adoration, (some years ago) I didn't know what to do, what to think, what to pray, but didn't really get too anxious about it, I mean there's lots of literature in the church foyer....and I managed to stumble about ....but honestly I have never thought of thinking of Him Present as a lamb. Thanks. Reminds me of that cute photo of Jesus taken by Blessed Father Charles De Foucaulde It's true, even growing up I liked and had affection for cats than I did for my brothers and sisters, who were, after all, sources of torment now and then. But if a kitten or cat tormented me, I knew it was my fault.
@shannoneaston8160
@shannoneaston8160 Жыл бұрын
I've always referred to my cats as love letters from God. I thank him for the gift of his small creatures and give God all the credit and love for the many gifts that he blesses us with. That in itself has drawn me to my affection and Love for our Lord our God!❤
@funtimewithu9529
@funtimewithu9529 Жыл бұрын
This is so simple and beautiful 🥺💗Thank you father! This was really helpful 😊🥰
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it.
@hazeljeffery5653
@hazeljeffery5653 Жыл бұрын
Youre very calming
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@thompitman
@thompitman Жыл бұрын
Note#2: the analogies provide a powerful message! I have a gold cat, He is not Egyptian. he has one attribute of a fish and a Roman: like a gold fish, he will gorge himself and like a Roman, regurgitate and go back for more 😢
@CatholicProdigal
@CatholicProdigal 11 ай бұрын
This hit home for me ❤ thank you as always. I love cats!!
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic 11 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@juliepires1069
@juliepires1069 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos. They are great, very insightful. This is well explained and I like your analogies. May I comment that we have to be careful with “feelings” in regards to LOVE. We may or may not have emotions or feelings but that does not mean we are not loving someone. Many people think that if the emotions and feelings are absent then we’re not loving. I know I did for years. It also led me to think I was unloved. Love is actually an action and a choice. It is service. The highest form of love is AGAPE LOVE which is the love that God has for us. Simply put-it’s that immeasurable, unconditional love that always gives whether the love is returned or not. The goal is not to love in order to be loved, but to love regardless and in our case, to love for God’s sake. We must consider that Jesus LOVES us with that infinite AGAPE LOVE that cannot be measured by feelings or emotions. Jesus will always LOVE us no matter how many sins we have (though He is also justice and so we cannot get to Heaven without Confession and repentance/penance). So when in mental prayer and picturing yourself with the Baby Jesus for example, and picturing how much Jesus longs to be held and loved by you as Fr. said, do not be deterred if you are not moved by emotions or feelings. Most likely you will but if not, just your sheer effort and desire to love Jesus more and ACCEPT HIS LOVE (as Fr. said) is pleasing to Jesus and constantly tell Him you love Him and wish to love Him more. Constantly thank Him for loving you and dying for YOU. Tell Him you open your heart to Him and ask Him to clean it out of any residue from your sins and worldly attachments to make space for His LOVE. Believe me, your love will grow and you WILL know it by the peace and joy of the Holy Spirit in your heart. And your willingness to do more for LOVE of Jesus to make Him happy which is usually by serving others without complaint (loving your neighbor) But with or without consolation, ask for the Gift of Knowledge so that you KNOW God’s LOVE for you and you will be at peace. Also, the more ww receive Jesus in the Eucharist, the more we become like Him. And He IS LOVE. Therefore we will grow in love. Jesus Meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like unto Thine. Our Lady of Good Success, help us.
@lmtt123
@lmtt123 Жыл бұрын
It's a case of "and also" not "either or". Most of the great Saints are pictured with animals. Animals are part of God's creation. Animals teach us about love, death, pain and life. Even the hardest heart can be touched by pets and become one step closer to God.
@john-paulgies4313
@john-paulgies4313 Жыл бұрын
God is all virtue from all Eternity. God is worthy of all our love. Therefore, God is utterly lovable in all His virtues. God is humble. Not just in descending through the fecund virginity of Mary and becoming man, but from all Eternity and in Himself. And do we adore His humility? Do we find humility in others beautiful and delightful? Do we adore the Lord because he is humble? Matthew 11:28-30 ✝️ 🔥 ❤
@bencarter6702
@bencarter6702 Жыл бұрын
Onya Col. I'm in the mostly intellectual category. My nearest level of affection would be for my wife, kids and cats. I find it hard to see Jesus in the same way because I've never met him in person in the same 3D sense orientation that I can with my wife, kids and cats for example.
@Closminding
@Closminding Жыл бұрын
Poor old cat: 'he loves Jesus more than meeeeeeiaow 😭🐈‍⬛'
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
🐈🙏🏼
@blessingsuponblessings
@blessingsuponblessings Жыл бұрын
@ctmcatholic
@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын
💙🙏🏼
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