How to Stop Worrying (About the State of the World) | LITTLE BY LITTLE | Fr Columba Jordan CFR

[@wjtruax]

Commentaries like this are more reasons I’m so grateful that the Lord brought me home to the Catholic Church after a lifetime of being a devout Protestant. I’m 56 and have been Catholic for just over a year. I missed so much, but am so grateful to be home now.

[@WScloudchaser84]

I’m similar age to yourself my fathers family were catholic I feel lost in life and watching these videos is bringing me closer I’m thinking of becoming catholic I need to peace I need clarity I need a spiritual connection

[@wjtruax]

@@WScloudchaser84 Catholicism has given me a framework for being a devout disciple of Jesus that I never previously had. It stopped being about my intellect and brought me to Christ in spiritual and physical ways that no Protestant tradition can come near. I pray you will find the same richness of relationship with Jesus that I have.

[@jorgemerino9094]

May God guide you and protect you 🙏

[@jorgemerino9094]

And Bless you abundantly

[@veritascaritas8500]

God bless you! Isn’t it wonderful?! It really is the Pearl of Great Price.

[@diane4983]

Ohhh boy did I need to hear this Father. I’ve been waking up at night worried about the state of our country the US and the world. I have to keep repeating Jesus I trust in you🙏🏻

[@feliciagallo9832]

So true, Diane. I agree with everything you said. I need to be reminded of this more regularly than I should, but I do trust in God, who gave up His only son for all of us. May God bless you and yours. 🙏🏼✝️

[@maryofventura4767]

Thank you Father! I needed this reminder, we must protect our joy.

[@Funnellyenough]

Fr Columba, today you changed my mindset and ultimately my heart. I absolutely believe that the Holy Spirit has worked through you today. I have been so overwhelmed by all the awful social media coverage of gender identity issues surrounding especially children and schools, it had taken over my entire thought process. Your words today have changed my complete life at this moment. I try to be a faithful Catholic and I love Jesus with all my heart but I was so caught up in the worldly aspect of this, that I had forgotten that God has this and everything in his hand, He will take care of everything, I don’t need to worry, especially as I can do nothing without Him. Thank you, thank you and God Bless 🙏🙏🙏

[@jmjorapronobis1328]

God Bless you Father Columbia Jesus,Mary and Joseph protect us from all evil

[@lauramirecki3468]

So very true! I visited the Carmelites of Avila.. all smiles and yes, joy!

[@brendabruckner7833]

I love your joy Father Columba! It's so contagious!

[@anthonyw2931]

Amen!!!

[@petecw98]

Father Columba is a treasure. Sharing God's word with exactly what we need to hear today. Rejoice, laugh, look to the Lord.

[@Rdkhk335]

Father Columba, you're a Gem! God Bless

[@adrianaansaldi9248]

Father you have such a gift for communicating the word of God and I think you will end up being a saints before we do, thanks God you chose being a priest and monk and dedicate your life to God and teach a and evangelize people, we need more Catholics that evangelize. But you are special!!!

[@marylynch951]

Agree I wish he was my priest I feel I could be very comfortable talking with him

[@robertgoulet7886]

Thank you. Sometimes I have to tell myself to stop being a joyless Catholic.

[@julialopes5054]

Scruple does that to you. Look it up bro

[@paxnorthart]

"I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. " + John 15 : 11 + Straight from the boss Himself ! I found I sometimes worried that if I stopped worrying (haha what a ridiculous thing, worrying, that i might worry haha) that I'd maybe do all kind of terrible things, but of course it was all nonsense. Or I'd think, "Well, what have I done to deserve joy in this moment ?". The truth is, nothing. Because it's all a gift from our Heavenly Father. If Jesus gives us a gift, something REALLY useful, say, an amazing computer, or set of cookware, or a piano, would He want us to just keep it in a box, on a shelf, to be taken out once a year ? By no means, He'd want us to enjoy it all the time. How much more so with the joy He gave us !

[@marylynch951]

Thank you Father for encouraging words and you are so right Thank God I don't have Fear May God continue protecting you and your family

[@caroline8197]

Always good to listen to you father Columba

[@timschooler]

Thank you Father Columban, always love your messages and your humor!

[@paulnebeling2068]

Fr. Columba, you always manage to redirect my thoughts toward the way that God wants me to think. May the Lord bless you and keep you.

[@hillcountrycottage]

AMEN TO THIS!!!! “Oh bless…..you’re almost cute!!!” That made me laugh out loud!! Thank you for this very healing and uplifting message today. God bless you!!!! 😃🙏💕

[@The_holly_and_the_holy]

You are my favorite person in the internet now. I LOVE the way you talk about God. It really brought me joy and eased my worries❤

[@annbyrne6012]

We are an Easter people, and 'Hallelujah' is our song. Eyes on Jesus, and not the storm. ❤🙏

[@leonorb2290]

I so needed to hear this 🙏 Yes God is in complete control. Pray, Hope and don’t worry

[@ginasalis5880]

So, so grateful I found you this morning. The Holy Spirit really knows how to lead us to wonderful people like you to give us guidance and hope. Be joyful always 🙏🙏🙏💗💗💗🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@CL-im9lk]

This world will always be dysfunctional but the people of God are joyful because they are in it but not part of it. The source of our joy is the Lord not the workings of this world. Btw, I really like this channel’s content.

[@neilmiller617]

I want to find that joy. I have spent so many years depressed and anxious. I never have days I am happy or content all day.

[@R.C.425]

This hurts my heart. I will keep you in my prayers Neil 🙏

[@neilmiller617]

@@R.C.425 thank you. I really need some prayers today

[@veritascaritas8500]

I hear you. Continue to trust in God & ask Him to send the help you need. I too was depressed for decades… then one day a few years ago I finally broke down & said ‘Ok God, not my will, but Your Will’… then baby step by baby step by continuing to trust in God even when my ‘feelings’ weren’t on board, I’ve witnessed little miracles & an incremental lifting of my joylessness & a responding increase in little moments of joy… please believe it can happen for you. God is true to His word. Trust Him, even when you don’t ‘feel’ like it, & you will see things change. I’ll keep you in prayer too.

[@Georgeanne17]

If you've ever spent time with the poor or in other countries with people who Americans deem as living "third-world" and some homeless, you will see they are rich in heart and feel real empathy and feel actual joy. My sibling went thru hell before he died and he never stopped that joy. His life gave us so much joy! When ive been heart broken, he still reminds us of JOY! It's unbelievable to feel Gods love and joy of the reality of heaven through the deepest pain and tears. These days are tough but love is forever! Eternity is larger than anytime man has lived.

[@jorgemerino9094]

Thank you for this words 🙏

[@magorzatasanchez736]

Not so sure about that part of the third world folks being all joyful and full of empathy.. poor generalization. I live in one of “those countries” and that true joy and empathy are hard to come by. I know you mean well but your statement is devisory between classes and not really realistic.

[@annamachalska762]

I don't agree that poorest are happier and have more empathy. I am helping animals and from what I can see big percentage of animal abuse happening in "third-world" countries. Those some horendous acts that it is hard to read about.

[@jorgemerino1273]

Maybe if you get the chance of spending some days living with a poor family you'll understand better what Fr Columbia tried to say. I appreciate very much your effort in helping animals, that is an act of love. So many horendous things still happening in this world. I am glad you are making a difference. God Bless you on that !

[@michaeldelacerda8210]

No human being can always stay happy, but if one chooses, one can always live within the joy of Christ.

[@SAlxdr]

Thank you Father for always being so real about life, yet always keeping it in perspective with a little humor. So grateful. ❤

[@catholiclife9304]

Father im so worried about the world in so many ways i seem to start feeling like I don't want to leave the house. I don't do anything else but work and go to mass. And teach CCD. I almost feel that i don't want to be around all of this craziness.

[@frankdagostino9089]

Absolutely wonderful reflection…..I got so much from this. Thanks Father.

[@valward8195]

This man is my neighbour and i endorse this message! ❤

[@ctmcatholic]

🙌🙌

[@marylynch951]

Omg you are so blessed ❤❤

[@hazzatube7505]

Thank you Father. I love your down to earth yet spiritually profound approach.

[@marylynch951]

Yes absolutely agree 💯 May God continue protecting him

[@jstefencavage]

My 53 yr old son is obsessed worrying about the world! He listens to all the people like Bongino, , Rogan - oh, there’s a whole litany of these people . He cans, jars all kinds of food for when we “are taken over by whomever”. He is also not practicing his faith. So…..of course I pray for him. Lord change his heart.

[@paxnorthart]

Well, canning food is amazing. Maybe, you could encourage him to give some away, so as to experience that joy of giving.

[@annaj1927]

Thank you! "God has it sorted" beautiful

[@ctmcatholic]

Absolutely!

[@BeatrizHernandezPR]

Thank you Father for sharing this message with us. I just need to hear it.

[@catholiclife9304]

Ive lost my joy and i see it. I feel it. Please pray for me to not live life instead of just going through it. 🙏 I have allowed my joy to be stolen and im caught up in the wordly worries. ALWAYS. I needed this so badly.

[@patmiron3769]

You mean to live life not just going through it!

[@veritascaritas8500]

Baby steps, trusting in God even when you don’t feel like it. He can be trusted, His word is true. I’ll keep you in prayer too.

[@sauloquinones1660]

Look up the surrender novena and the litany of trust. They have been incredibly helpful for me to go through.

[@mandycurcio357]

I have been feeling exactly the same .. no joy , no laughter , no happiness, anxiety, fear worry etc it’s oppressive and I feel like I’ve forgotten whom I used to be ( my old happy self ) Lord please help us all here whom are battling oppression by the enemy . Lord Jesus, I ask You to please Fill us ALL with Your overflowing supernaturally heavenly outpourings of the Holy Spirit .. come Holy Spirit , we give You permission to intervene in our lives. Jesus You are all we need 💖☝️💖

[@angelataplin5671]

Just … wow 😮Praise God from Whom all blessings flow! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@positivelife3034]

I'm a Christian and not a catholic but you are brilliant, love the channel.

[@davidsykes9331]

Catholics were the 1st Christians… just sayin

[@adambrocklehurst4211]

Consider conversion

[@rhwinner]

We love Protestants❤, too. Pull up a seat!

[@veritascaritas8500]

God bless you!

[@catholiclife9304]

Ive lost my joy and i see it. I feel it. Please pray for me to not live life instead of just going through it. 🙏

[@fgscatholicpoint22]

May you live life with the joy of faith instead of just going through it through Christ our Lord. Amen.

[@ShaneBrennan-z5d]

I really really needed to hear this….thank you so so much 👍🤛🏻❤️

[@ctmcatholic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jayorilla3696]

GOD'S TIMING IS EVER PERFECT! THANKS FOR THE VIDEO FR. DUDE! MAY GOD BLESS YOU 🙏

[@paulbonham7803]

Thank you Father. I cried during your presentation. You are so right. I need to set aside the gloom and focus on God’s joy.

[@marktaylor2502]

Thanks Father Columba. Exactly what my heart needed!

[@InternationalCook]

Father, you are amazing! Thank you for this wonderful message! My soul is happier for having listened to you today.

[@thespud4746]

Just found this, absolutely what I needed to hear. God bless you. 🙏 😄👍

[@ctmcatholic]

So glad!

[@Maria33777-f]

God bless you Fr Columba it's always joyful when you get these videos out 😊❤😊 thank you 😄

[@nyworker]

Exactly....Christians find the better side and fundamental joy of life and existence. The simplicity and beauty of the message is what drives the vain people crazy

[@marliciafernandez1701]

Thank you for this. I needed to hear it. May God bless you, Father, and continue to do so, with the joy and peace that comes from Him. 😇😇

[@ite_ad_iosep]

Do not let the enemies steal our joy. Do not let ourselves to turn to this worldly sorrow. As if we catch ourselves in that place of disconnection from the joy of the Lord. Rejoice in the Lord ALWAYS!

[@ite_ad_iosep]

LAUGH! By looking at the Lord, at His might. Remembering the good things He has done, what He's capable of. He is the bigger deal!

[@GotChrist12000]

“We are his kids!” I love this !

[@ChristinaHope08]

Thank you Father, Beautiful message 🌷

[@donmcknight3517]

Praise JESUS Christ 🙏🏻✝️🙌👏🏻

[@pozzimusica]

Thank you so much, Father. I am having such a difficult week, and it's just Sunday ! I will watch this again, getting my thoughts straightened out. God Bless You.

[@whoknows4279]

Amen. Thank you, Father.

[@PC-mz5su]

Great message Father we need to hear this especially now ❤

[@carolzappa1804]

You are truly fun and joyful. I enjoy your videos. Especially the funny surprise "off script", so to speak comments..... ....😂 smack ya'll 😂 Hell in a handbasket.... Wicker basket with hands in it😂 Yes, God is certainly laughing.❤😂

[@karenrolt7201]

Thank you Fr. for this message.

[@ctmcatholic]

You are so welcome

[@deniseparrott9678]

There you are again, my spiritual advisor! I was having a moment when I wondered why I bother to pray against all that’s going on right now, and this popped into my feed!

[@Thekatedelaney]

Thank you Fr. Much needed message ❤ 🙏

[@008jim]

Has anybody ever heard something at just the right time and knew it couldn't be anything but the voice of ......... that one? I had a bit of a laugh. No, I had a burst of laughter then some much needed joyous tears. Grazia Fr., mucho grazia !!!

[@mapinoita279]

Thank you-I needed that!

[@Greenguppy4304]

This video made me laugh! Definitely need this today. Thank you and God bless you Father ❤

[@animula6908]

I’m convinced the little voice that recites horrible scenarios for the future when we worry is the same demon who answers when you ask the ouija board what the future holds. Lord, deliver us. ❤ Thanks for this joyful moment of peace!

[@barbarakl4234]

"I want to know what the Good News is!" Hope and truth. Excellent message of Good News. Thank you, Father.

[@lizy0902]

Thank you so much, Fr. Columba! God bless you!

[@greglehman7166]

I can't like this enough!

[@BlueBelleBlooming]

Grateful i bookmarked this episode and it saved me from feeling desolate following the October news cycles. Thank you and please pray for me. Now need to go to confession. Peace!

[@fergo8146]

Thanks Father Columba. I needed to hear this and be reminded of Psalm 2. You put everything that’s happened this week back into its proper perspective. God is indeed good. I booked marked this video to watch later when you released it and it popped up in my feed today. So all praise to our loving God. His timing is perfect 👍🏻

[@mariac4602]

Father, you help give me joy each time I watch one of your videos. I think God speaks so clearly through you to His children. God bless you for taking the time to make these videos.

[@ernazelic5521]

My nightly prayers always end with the Agnus Dei and Dona nobis pacem. It honestly leaves me with a wonderful peace. Your messages are short, to the point, Biblical, and much appreciated. Thank you.

[@annwalder4741]

EXCELLENT, Father! ✝️🕊️🙏🏻

[@Catholicity-uw2yb]

POPE BENEDICT XVI: “Human pride and egoism always create divisions, build walls of indifference, hate and violence. The Holy Spirit, on the other hand, makes hearts capable of understanding the languages of all - the language of love; for, the Holy Spirit is Love.”

[@Paul9443]

Thank you Father. Great sermon! Always a pleasure watching your videos.

[@americanwoman8947]

I just found this channel...Thank you Father! Too many Catholic channels are following in tremendous detail about the Evil invading our world and our Church. I needed to hear this.

[@marylynch951]

Me too and was definitely meant to thank God

[@Eternallyhopeful7788]

“He who sits in the Heavens… laughs…” ❤️ The World has ALWAYS been a mess… 🤔 Our God is a JOYFUL God… ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹🙏🙏🙏❤️ Happy May to my Favorite Franciscan! 💜

[@SurelyLord]

Guard against Babylonian Dust. That's new to me and I absolutely love it. We don't camp out in the place of tears. ❤👏❤️

[@anniethompson1041]

Thank you so much, Father. This is really really what I needed to hear right now 🙏🐑

[@gugatena4990]

Buenos días querido Padre!

[@wo0dy62]

I am speechless. He speaks with such love and understanding it is like you are in the same room. Thank you so much for these lessons.

[@Mary-ui4im]

Awesome! 🙏🕊️🕯️

[@christinac6772]

This was a GREAT message!

[@MA-vz2mu]

❤ Perfect timing! I really needed to be reminded of this!

[@michellea9857]

Joy is the work of the Holy Spirit deep in our hearts, as we surrender to Him He pours it in. We cannot conjure it up! 😅

[@funtimewithu9529]

thank you Fr. for this video!🥰

[@michelletracey3919]

Thanks Father .

[@frankreading5110]

AWESOME FR , AWESOME, THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR GODS REASSURANCE, AND TO CARRY ON. GOD BLESS xx

[@lizmonard]

I suppose the fact that God has known from all eternity every single thing that would happen, it would make it rather odd for him to start feeling disappointed or angry or sad, or anything like that now, nothing is any surprise to Him. He knows exactly what’s gonna happen everywhere, every time, to everyone, and the consequences.

[@petermichaelcapani7253]

Thank you, Father. I needed this teaching from you.

[@gabolujan3109]

I needed this today

[@margaretannwoods4869]

Wow! That was so good! Thank you for this amazing word. Remember the good news. I so needed to hear this. God bless you.

[@normaalexander4637]

Thank you Fr. I needed to be shown a new perspective. Instead of just “be happy “.

[@anncarlone2262]

Thank you . I have ups and downs with Joy waiting and worrying about my symptoms of un wellness and waiting for MRI results on my thigh.

[@josephminimo1353]

Thank you so much for your videos, they are of tremendous help. God bless

[@DoadoaKatolik25]

Thank you Fr. for this video

[@eamonnmcmanus4785]

Good video

[@annkreager1996]

I love your message! Thank you!

[@elizabethrodgers8250]

Awesome.

[@emahus]

I am really happy to come across your KZbin channel . They are really great, deep but simple teachings to understand, your way of explaining and humor is so authentic and relatable . Thank you very much for using your callings and talents here. Much respect and gratitude 🙏💝🙏

[@DoadoaKatolik25]

God bless you fr

[@kath.9505]

Oh Father. 😂. You killed me with this one. Thank you! I needed this. 😂❤

[@concernedcitizen8968]

May God bless you for tgus much needed message. A prayer answered for me through you Father. Thank you

[@Mary-ui4im]

Amen 🙏 🕊️

[@billbraxton7192]

Joymaxxing ❤‍🔥

[@schlussmitschiss]

That was fun! Thank you.