I Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts!

The mere thought of ghosts can give us goose bumps sometimes, but there are still moments when we think ghost stories are just made up to scare us. Maybe it’s time for some real talk about things that go bump in the night, and other stirrings we suspect may be specters. Can souls continue to communicate with the living after they die? In this video, Fr. Mike gives a powerful reason for why he believes they can.
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[@smilechynwa]

This Priest is a blessing to the Catholic Church.

[@elevenoeight584]

+JMJ4life yeah, learn about the revelations the false church. pray about it and ask for truth regarding the vatican church in rome

[@katyd8938]

I'm betting Eleven is a holier than thou Evangelical, Protestant or Baptist. Always so high and mighty, all knowing, and judgmental.

[@alexzander18390]

JMJ4life I

[@ihuhbjgfjyfjvjhj6303]

SHIN[]BI Well he's calling the Catholic Church a "False Church" when it's clearly the ONE TRUE Christian Church founded by Jesus Christ himself. So Yes, he is a fool and NOT behaving like our fellow Christian brother. I believe the word "fool" fits.

[@sallyhenshaw]

Fr. Schmitz is a Holy man of God, in God's true church, the Holy Catholic church. He speaks with wisdom and the Holy Bible! God bless our Holy Priests!

[@maskedbetrayer5381]

As a non-Catholic Christian, I love this guy. I don't understand the protestants who claim Catholics are not Christian. I have some problems with the Catholic Church, but it's so abundantly clear this man is passionate about and in love with Christ. He has many valuable things to say.

[@RanMouri82]

Thanks so much! I suspect that among other Christians, there are many false assumptions about Catholicism, like we worship statues or Mary, when we actually don't.

[@jessamaelumanas4434]

There is a problem in every religion, pastors steal money, make money, rape, and some priests do the same as well. It is not the church that is wrong, the Church will withstand everything as Jesus said, for He is the church; it is people who make mistakes, and we shouldn't judge the church for its sinners--afterall, the church is for sinners, WE are all sinners, that's why WE need the CHURCH.

[@kristone70]

Not all protestants think that way, I like Catholics just fine. I get inspired by the beliefs, read books on Catholicism, and like the influence.

[@mikebrunet54]

he is passionately deceived like all Catholic Priests..

[@thischarminglovehound2376]

It's so dumb when protestants say catholics aren't Christians.. catholics were the FIRST Christians! 'Catholic' is simply an adjective meaning 'universal' that the early Church came up with in 310 A.D. to recognize each other.

[@michaelbarkey5735]

I lost my wife on June 20th, I have been so horrified by it. Watching Father Mike's videos have really been helping me with my pain. Thank you Father, I love you Brother.

[@LaLa-lk8og]

Brother works

[@madelynnhass1353]

Brother Michael my heart breaks for you. Praying for you as you approach this difficult anniversary of the passing of your much beloved spouse. May God give you peace and surround you with love.

[@ShoJ369]

Michael, I am including you in my Prayers, Grief is so difficult, but necessary too. God bless you. May your wife, R.I.P, safe in the arms of Jesus.

[@davidmontano8933]

My condolences to you about your wife. Father has been amazing for me to watch his videos also.

[@jonathangraham4151]

Michael Barkey God bless you brother.

[@michaelorsini9695]

I saw a ghost of a young man at a Jesuit Retreat House. I was the last person to leave that Retreat center on a Sunday after a weekend retreat. I decided to visit the bookstore at the Retreat House after everyone else had left. I noticed a man behind the money till and his back was facing me. After about 5 minutes, I noticed he hadn't moved a muscle. I got a shiver down my spine. So I picked out the book I wanted, approached him and asked him if he was there to collect the money. He remained silent and still didn't move...like he didn't even know I was right next to him. At this time, I went to his side to see his face. I put the money in the till and walked out of the room...30 seconds later, I walked back into the room and he completely disappeared. But on the way out the second time, I picked up the Jesuit Quarterly magazine published by the Jesuits. When I got home, I told my wife what happened while looking over that magazine...then I saw that man's picture in the obituary section for deceased Jesuits. I was shocked, needless to say. Usually, Jesuit deceased are older men but the man I saw was very young, in his 30's. Apparently, he had died on the property at the Jesuit infirmary which is also located on that propertry. So I knew he was probably in Purgatory and wanted me to pray for him. This experience inspired me to pray St. Gertrude's prayer for souls in Purgatory on my Rosary...and I've maintained this practice over the past 20 years. So please pray for souls in Purgatory...they really need our prayers and will return the favor one day!!!

[@ilovemylifeyay]

Hi. Is there any way for me to contact you? Need to talk about it

[@helencastelino2261]

Fr. Please Pray for me Helen Mary ALvares/ Castelino. Lot of hells spirits or souls keep attacking me and my fly. They attack me brutally and cruelly and they are sexual cruel demonic, evil, wicked, hellesh spirits around me and they are not afraid of any holy mass, holy water, holy oil, prayer, rosary, angelous nothing scares and control and Chase them....... Please pray for me and my spirit and soul and body.

[@ilovemylifeyay]

@@helencastelino2261 I'll pray, please put your Faith in Christ I mean trust him to deliver you out of this, pray and trust in him

[@ilovemylifeyay]

Helen is there a way for me to contact you? It would be good to stay in touch

[@helencastelino2261]

@@ilovemylifeyay who is this? I needed the priests prayers in this matter. As the evils, wicked's, criminals, Sinners, all hells everything doers don't leave with and fear exorcism prayers too. They are so deadly hells spirits and souls. So I need priests and there prayers for myself and all of my babies and family.

[@damndaniel5192]

low key i kinda wish he was my parish priest.

[@chloeholloway1239]

Same tbh 😂☠

[@miamaguire6404]

Same!!!

[@kirppuntutti]

KINDA?!!!

[@jhedgje7905]

Same

[@ashlynleonard292]

He’s mine! Sooo good! Ascension parish has great priests, father Mike is the best

[@juliantisugiman3331]

I've been praying 1 rosary for the souls in purgatory everyday for the month of Oct. May they rest in peace in Heaven, amen.

[@linamendoza509]

Julianti Sugiman Me too, I pray every single day. Sometimes 2 or 3 in a day. 9 times on a good day. Church suffering needs our help!

[@dannelson4209]

@nina .… Lina and Nina LOL!

[@juliandavidsiriasguevara5853]

You could also pray St Gertrude's Chaplet... It's specifically for saving souls from Purgatory, Jesus promised her that every time the chaplet was said, 1000 souls from Purgatory would be taken to Heaven

[@eugengolubic2186]

@boom chugaluga no repetitive prayers ha? So should we just ditch psalm 136? Purgatory can be found in Malachi, 2nd Macabees (which you probably don't count as Scripture, but is a source for the Jewish beliefs) then 1st Corinthians 3, Revelation 21:27 or Luke 12. So yeah, there is purgatory in the Bible. There doesn't have to be an exact term in the Bible. I guess you can't find words like the Trinity, hypostatic union, sola Scriptura, sola fidae (ok James 2:24 can count) or philosophical words like omnipotence, omnipresence, immutability, divine aseity and so on.

[@tagabulodchastityobedience7292]

❤️🙏❤️

[@jdaxx831]

I lost my father 6 years ago.. Had one dream day after his passing, him telling me he's OK! I've never seen him or heard from him since! I now know why... He's in heaven! Thank you Jesus!

[@markthomas4083]

My grandma and I were close. Same exact thing happened to me.

[@wisespidey]

@@markthomas4083 I'm sorry for your loss. Pray that she is saved.

[@aaronthompson5633]

I wonder if the same happened to my godfather. I had a very vivid dream. He was younger and had a glow. He told me everything would be alright and hugged me. That was the extent of the dream.

[@kyle18934]

That happened to my mom when my grandfather died. She had a dream where he said good bye and was ready to go. She woke up after and after an hour she got the call. He had cancer so it wasn't un expected, but we didn't know when he would go

[@tomb7901]

Same happened to me. Our dads are in heaven. 👍

[@harryherber2971]

When I was agnostic I use to be scared of the dark and ghost. After a personal encounter with God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, that fear is gone. Let us pray for all the souls in purgatory, so that through God's mercy they may be received fully into His heavenly kingdom. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.🛐

[@chadrasmussen6127]

Amen praise Jesus

[@ThePgmer]

@@chadrasmussen6127 shh

[@CanisDei]

I wish to know more about your experience with God.

[@ballisonfargo]

Every day I try to remember to say the prayer of St. Gertrude: “Eternal Father, I offer You the most precious blood of thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, for those in my own home and in my family. Amen.”

[@smilechynwa]

my mom used to make my siblings and I to say that prayer before we went to sleep but I didnt realize how powerful that prayer is.

[@lincolncity9]

Lovely to hear others praying that prayer for the Holy Souls! I aim to pray that ten times every day.

[@gracesemenzato8743]

+Brad Allison Amen. Wonderful prayer !

[@gracesemenzato8743]

+lincolncity9 WOW !

[@KyleOfCanada]

I believe that prayer is really powerful as well: You know when you get that really eerie feeling that there is a presence behind you when you're alone late at night and it's as dark as can be? Not the kind when its generally dark and it makes you anxious, but the kind when you absolutely know something is behind you and you would bet almost anything on it? On rare occasions, I have. In response, I prayed the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel for Defense against Evil Spirits (on the occasions when whatever was there felt malicious) and the Prayer of St. Gertrude very devoutly (usually three times) that whoever is there may rest in peace and for their intentions. Afterwards, whatever it was seems to either leave or be at peace because the feeling of potent fear and unease always subsides. On another occasion, it occurred to me to pray the prayer of St. Gertrude while visiting the cemetery where many of my family members are buried, for the intention of my deceased family/all others who were buried there. I encouraged my family to pray it too and immediately after we did, I felt as if I was surrounded by a crowd of onlookers and this overwhelming sense of gratitude. It was making me anxious until we left even though whoever they were seemed very happy. (I don't like being the centre of attention). I don't normally feel things like what I mentioned above but I remember them being so potent at the time. I don't normally take the time to post here, but I figured if I shared some of the experiences I had, perhaps anyone reading this might be encouraged to pray the Prayer of St. Gertrude more often. It really is a powerful prayer. Though from what I've been reading about this topic, we should also have Masses said for them too as often as we can (because the Sacrifice of Jesus' Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity is infinitely better than any sacrifice we can offer for their sake). All the best, Kyle tl;dr Pray the Prayer of St. Gertrude the Great for the Release of the Holy Souls in Purgatory. It's really powerful.

[@pretty_d00med]

I love this guy! I'm not catholic, I'm more on the baptist side, but the way this guy delivers messages is wonderful. He is eloquent, educative, passionate, and explains things very well. I'm binge watching him.

[@AscensionPresents]

whoo hoo - that's what it's all about. With you sister! Glad they are speaking to you!

[@mamaedina1]

Come home😁😉

[@cardora1967]

Christians pray to the Crist, son of the living God . sorry but catholics are just praying to the pope .Research the holy word of God for yourself and you'll see. rosery is vain repetition .please read Matthew 6

[@antoniovukomanovic997]

I pray to God in Jesus's name as Jesus said. Mike may be likable, but he is going against the Word of God. You should get saved, repent and become a new creature in Jesus Christ! Your eternity is at stake. There is no purgatory the catholic church made it up.

[@kristinenewsom311]

@@cardora1967 😂😂😂 “paying to the pope” you really know about Catholics, huh? lol🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😑

[@Thesleepypoet]

I feel that whenever I have a doubt about some aspect of Christianity, Father Mike magically uploads a video addressing it. Like this one!

[@uhhmanda]

Yes!!! me too!

[@reginleifr7300]

Yup, same here 😂😂

[@jooby4785]

Well... it ain’t magic😆

[@lonelyberg1316]

Not a coincidence

[@dingbop963]

Christianity is based on a myth. Doubt everything about it

[@RachelVonLee]

I love pope Francis but could you image father mike as pope one day??! He gets you so excited about your faith!! Everyone would be Catholic lol!

[@cristobalgomezgutierrez8546]

Rachel Lee Hahaha made me smile. I'm not from the US and I've had similar thoughts on other priests: It would be nice if fr Nelson Medina from Colombia could be the next Preacher for the Papal Household, nice if this/that bishop become Pope... At some point I realized that people around the world could be wishing the same about great preachers. So you just confirmed my thought. I smile and send you a hug. God and his Mother bless you !!! PS yes this father is helping me a lot with his teachings!!! Good preacher

[@row1479]

He would make a great Pope he keeps your attention at any level and explains.

[@maryallgier195]

But then no more videos haha

[@QueenBeeBeautyXO]

From the first time I saw Pope Francis, I felt in my GUT HE WAS EVIL!! AND I HAVEN'T CHANGED MY MIND.

[@xPyroClanHDx]

Btw the pope is the beast in revelation

[@MrMenefrego1]

Father Mike is an amazing representative of our Holy Catholic Church!

[@michaelwalker7042]

My brother has had visits from poor souls asking for prayers. Purgatory is very real.

[@tristankramer4636]

Michael Walker as long as he ain’t making stuff up

[@streylok439]

@@tristankramer4636 I thought you said as long as he ain’t waking up lol

[@dingbop963]

Your brother sounds delusional

[@stevenwitte769]

Purgatory is not real

[@stevenwitte769]

Read the KJV Bible through

[@katiaantonova6949]

I’m an Orthodox Christian here who saw this video and think it is the best explanation I’ve ever encountered. Made me feel more at peace about the subject of apparitions. Thanks so much Fr. Mike and God bless. You are great. And memory eternal to all souls.

[@ivorybow]

Thank you for this Fr. Mike. The Lord gave us "rules", a manual for a happy life, to protect us from harm, not to control. Attempts to communicate with the dead are extremely dangerous to our mental and spiritual health, and that's why we are forbidden. We have no way to know who is speaking, and servants of the Father of Lies...will lie. And then entrap and then destroy. I pray for all my dead relatives, but would never attempt to talk to them. Something could pose as my mother, and do me terrible harm, if I got hooked in.

[@DoloresJNurss]

This is really comforting! I've lost two family members to suicide. Since many ghosts are suicides, I was afraid that they could be trapped for all time. Instead they're just crying out for prayer, and that's fixable!

[@spillymcspillmore3426]

On a mission trip a group of us stayed at an out of use monastery. A few slightly spooky things happened like lights turning on and off, hearing footsteps on the stairs at night, things we thought were stable falling over in other rooms, etc. Most of us had heard this story of the sewing room and the candles going out, so we individually prayed for this soul during our trip and after we went back home. The next year we went back and stayed in the same place and no such occurrences happened. I'm hopeful that means that whoever it was made it from purgatory to heaven.

[@FreedomandBaconHomestead]

Thank you for tackling real issues & coming at it from a Catholic perspective!

[@christinemerritt974]

This priest looks like a movie star! He’s Gorgeous!

[@brendangallagher5336]

Christine Merritt He could be a B actor.. And cut, he takes the priest outfit off and goes home with a paycheck. Just a thought. Never trust what you see on the internet.

[@christinemerritt974]

Brendan Gallagher That’s a crazy and interesting thought..thank you.

[@brendangallagher5336]

@@christinemerritt974 "Uncle Sam" has a lot to answer for with all this BS. I like this guy, hope he's legit, but this is directed more towards the Government than it is a priest. Is he a Government decoy? Or a real priest? Just cause he wears the outfit don't mean he carries the badge

[@joceybear303]

... you can literally find out if he is a priest by doing ANY research. He is.

[@ginjnadela1666]

That is what true love does in a person. He is so very much in love with God. Mary protect him and God continue to inspire him, amen!

[@IsaacLikesGames]

I’m Methodist, but I love these videos. Keep doing what you’re doing Father Mike! God Bless!

[@didleydo]

Love the story of the ghost in the convent. Makes me realize how important it is to pray especially for my ancestors.

[@ladyhawke858]

You maybe on to something here Father Mike. I was working intensely on my computer one day when out of the blue an overwhelming warmth of love hovered over and around my shoulders and I heard, yes, I say heard my name called out by a dear old mentor and friend that I lost touch with 30 years back, the inflections of her voice which makes everyone unique were so clear coupled with a warmth of what I could only express as Love. I stopped what I was doing, typed her name and the first thing I found was her 3 year old obituary. I paused in humbled awe and sent my love to her, thanked her for her friendship, blessed her and said a prayer for her. She was one of those souls that I could never imagine in purgatory. She was an angel on earth, now she is with our Lord, that I am certain of. Great talk Father Mike!

[@pattiraithel5412]

I will for sure be praying for the church suffering today and everyday.

[@mike62mcmanus]

Suffering for what? Righteousness?

[@monicasanchez8438]

@@mike62mcmanus suffering from the sins they did while they were alive

[@dingbop963]

@@monicasanchez8438 sin is a myth

[@redneckpride4ever]

There's only one ghost who I have any direct communication with... the Holy Ghost.

[@daisytapia5222]

This makes so much sense, I used to be (kinda still am😬) obsessed with watching Ghost adventures and shows like that. Whenever they would communicate with the ghosts, the ghost would almost always ask for “help”. Now I know what that “help” means 🤔 and when they say that they’re stuck. Cause they’re stuck in purgatory and they may not have anyone praying for them.

[@mariaelizabeth8369]

We need more Father Mikes in the Catholic Church which the youth need spiritual leaders like him with so much light,love,laughter,great energy,wisdom,amazing and great health! He makes sense so much sense & has such a love for God 🙏🏽 God Bless you Father Mike and thank you for being a light online!

[@mamaedina1]

Every priest I think has his charism and I try to believe the Lord knows which priest to send where and at what time. I try not to compare them. They all share the same wonderful holy orders. Please not saying this to discount Fr Mike's great gift

[@jeannettewilliams287]

Thank you so much for this explanation! Recently the wife of my husband's coworker died suddenly in bed. She was a lovely person, but not practicing any religion. Soon my husband's coworker told my husband that the closets were rearranging. He considered it a comfort to know his wife was near. I began to pray for her soul. This also happened with a friend whose brother was suddenly killed in a motorcycle accident. I told her to tell her brother he was scaring his children, and to be at peace, they will take care of the kids. And I really started praying for him. The weird stuff stopped happening. I was worried my interpretation of events was wrong, but I am thankful to know that my instincts were correct.

[@kerwinfernandes9583]

Can't deny but I'm about to go to bed and I'm a lil scared after watching this video. hehe! Thanks for the insight tho Fr. Mike, God Bless you!

[@valwilliams3834]

That Ghost story was soooo sweet! It made me want to cry 😭 now I want to pray for as many souls in purgatory as I can! Thanks Fr Mike~~

[@coletteasmr366]

love- you cannot pray for the dead. this is not in the bible ! seek the bible! this is nonsense!

[@valerietan1732]

I just want to share regarding the forgiveness thing with everyone here. I have a lifehack for it. I find that if i have difficulty forgiving someone (as we are mere mortals), I just go and confess my unforgiveness and bitterness. After that, I mostly feel a great burden is lifted. It's a great shackle which one must rid themselves of. I hope this sharing is helpful. somehow...

[@johndonlan5956]

Fr. Mike, I've had a few "manifestations" from the souls in purgatory -- like you've described. Thank you for making this video. I always try to urge people to pray the "prayer of Saint Gertrude" for the holy souls in purgatory...... Because one day 'we' will be lying in that grave and begging people to pray for us. It's not only our duty, but also our privilege to help out our brothers and sisters enter heaven.

[@rosaflores7047]

I love this message thank you Father Mike. Please pray for my brother who passed away Feb 2021 I miss him very much. RIP JLF

[@cynthiaderoche9664]

Thank you Father, that brings so much clarity for me. I have had experiences with 'ghosts' and I did pray for them and everything was resolved, no more ghosts. Now I have a better understanding of why that worked. Bless you and your ministry!

[@liraco_mx]

I really wish you could allow us to contribute subtitles to these videos cuz this would be very educational in other languages (like Spanish!) Great video.

[@AscensionPresents]

+Liraco It is something we hope to be able to accommodate in the future! Thank you for your feedback!

[@bluepoop7365]

Agree!! More language is better...

[@DouceVipere]

Reepicheep Guanabana , you don't need to know. Pray for that soul and order some masses for its intentions, for the greater glory of God.

[@marlenelindsey7638]

You better be able to read quickly! 😂I think that’s a great idea, too. He teaches at my speed or something. He really keeps my attention.

[@JenniMeer]

@@marlenelindsey7638 I think Father should switch to decaf!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@gmacch]

Today, I was just wondering what the Church teaches about the existence of ghosts, and THIS video pops up on my KZbin suggestions! Thanks Fr. Mike.

[@priscillabarr9542]

Brought tears to my eyes! Not the first time. Fr Mike thank you for all that you do, you are a true blessing to people around the world.

[@MAMRetro]

Father, you have restored in me much of what the recent news regarding certain priests had damaged. Many blessings to you in your apostolate. Keep them coming.

[@marymitchell4469]

I recently retired and because of covid and health I am not able to do volunteer work. I truly want to serve the Lord and felt that increasing my confession repentance and prayer especially for family was the best thing to do. But was still plagued by self doubt. Then last Tuesday while watching daily mass up in the sky there appeared a chalice formed exactly identical to the chalice that was held aloft during the celebration of the eucharist. It was amazing but again the doubt set in that it was just an interesting coincidence. The next morning while watching mass I saw a perfect large three dimensional heart in the clouds at the same moment in the mass. It was time to stop doubting the will of my Lord. I hope this true account helps others in their prayer journey.

[@scotthoward470]

Another thing allow me to say that you have such a pleasant and interesting way of explaining things.. God bless and keep you always . we should learn how to appreciate God effort. where are you from?

[@jamesozechoski8254]

Didn't get along with my father. He died 06 while i was in Iraq with the army. Said masses for his soul.He appeared in a dream.young and healthy. Hugged me and disappeared. Im Roman catholic. Convinced he is in heaven. PRAY FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY. THEY NEED OUR PRAYERS

[@gussalazar449]

Praying a rosary kneeling in front of the most blessed Sacrament for the soul of a recently deceased (must be within the same week) is the most solid thing you can do for the spirit of that person. As the father in the video just explained, since the person is no longer alive and doesn't have access to the Sacraments, you can do a sacramental on their behalf and it works just as if the dead person was praying the rosary himself and in front of Jesus. Now is that some incredible Mercy or what? Our Lord designed His Church for dispensing Mercy in so many awesome ways. Our Lord is indeed Awesome !

[@debrajohnson2617]

Thank you, Father! This is exactly what I've thought all along--that these are souls asking for help. They cannot pray for themselves in Purgatory and must rely on us, the living, to pray for them. St. Faustina, Padre Pio and St. Gemma Galgani had souls visit them requesting prayers and I'm sure there are many other saints who experienced the same thing.

[@tanyaschuman4887]

Thank you so much for sharing this information ,I had a encounter with a ghost of a young lady whom I had never met but had watched a documentary on her disappearance and how they had found bodies of many women where this young lady disappeared I couldn't stop crying my heart was so broken and I could feel the pain of sadness for all these innocent victims it was very overwhelming. about 4 days later I had awoken up late in the night &I couldn't get the name of this young lady out of my head I decided to get some water in the kitchen and that's when I saw her I was not afraid rather more shocked I didn't move it was like when my eye's locked with hers I was frozen BUT NOT IN FEAR..I heard but I didn't see her mouth move help me pray for me.she was not transparent I saw that her clothing were wet water dripping down her face yet never hitting the floor.what seemed like an eternity was probably less than a minute ,I had a overwhelming feeling to look up at my kitchen windows I never moved my body only my eye's &that's when I knew she came with others I couldn't see them but I felt them &their pain when I looked back to the young lady she now was becoming transparent and walked through me I Felt this feeling Of Intense electricity throughout my body then a shock feeling in my heart and chest I became so afraid because I thought I was going to die not because of pain just this current of Electricity that hit me &I know that the other's That I had scented also shot through my body each time I felt this unbelievable electrical shock throughout my whole-body After the 1st young lady walked through me I felt for more electrical shocks shoot through me each time it happen there was a little space in between .finally I was able to run into my bedroom yelling for my boyfriend I could only get out his name &I clearly heard his name being said by other's it sounded so strange I was frightened. now my boyfriend and I are Catholic's I was going through a faith issue I wasn't feeling my faith like I had before the best way to explain it is the beautiful gift of spirituality it was just blank☹I didn't feel the beauty of it. I was so confused and a bit frightened that they would return I told my boyfriend I have to go to church which I hadn't been going to in some time if I don't go they will return. THE BEAUTY OF THIS STORY IS THIS I didn't go back to sleep and the sun came up around 3hrs or so it was December 8th which I hadn't known that this day was a very important holy day THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION .I prayed for the missing young lady (who's name I will keep to myself) &the victims who were found. 5dsys later I looked up the story &I couldn't believe what I was reading after 3 years of missing they found her body sadly but finally her family could lay her to rest .I KNOW THAT IT WAS OUR BLESSED MOTHER MARY &HER INTERCESSION THAT LEAD THE POLICE TO THAT AREA TO BE FOUND .. I understand the importance of prayer ESPECIALLY FOR THE SOUL'S IN PURGATORY, FOR THEY CANNOT PRAY FOR THEMSELVES BUT THEY CAN PRAY FOR OTHER'S. My faith is back to where it was I am so grateful to have the gift of faith it is a gift & should never be taken for granted.I became friends with all the victims family's I've never told them my Experience But I do tell them to keep your faith God is with you every step of the way and to continue to pray for all the victims &their families. GOD BLESS YOU all always ❤📿📿

[@MoogieB]

Wow. Just wow. I believe you! Hope you are well, sister in Christ 💖

[@pinklady7184]

I believe you. First off, I am Catholic. I too have experiences with ghosts. At home and workplace, we have clandestine hauntings. Only they are not harming me or family, not even little kids. They are mostly harmless and quiet, though they swing in action, whenever there are undesired intruders from outside. Intruders like unwanted spirits and criminals. I have this one unseen spirit who constantly watches over me, yet he rarely speaks and never reveals his identity to me or to any of my family. (Edit, he never speaks, unless necessarily). He always remains invisible. This spirit is protective of me. He has previously saved my life over 20 times, probably hundreds more times without my knowing. He saved me not only from spiritual dangers, also from stalkers, rapists, murderers, etc. Also, he had responded to my many emergencies like few heart attacks, beain haemorrhages, fires, choking, etc. To show my appreciation for his protection, I have a chair for him in my bedroom. Otherwise, he would pace up and down the floor. He tiptoes mostly. He stops when I am awake. I caught him few times, when I woke suddenly. He hates being detected. If you ask me, all ghosts value nice prayers, not exorcism. I believe that exorcism should be reserved for only the truly evil entities and demons. If spirits are harmless, don't seek exorcism for them.

[@pinklady7184]

Tanya Schuman, someday, that soul of a young lady will return you a favour. Most souls do.

[@pinklady7184]

Lonely Berg it is probably my guardian angel or my deceased relation. I do not know, as he is a very mysterious and elusive spirit who loves his anonymity. I first discovered him in 1990s when he defended me from a demonic attack. He came in response to my prayer to God for a deliverance from a demonic attack. At first, I was petrified of him, just because he was an unseen ghost whom I could not see and I therefore misunderstood him. It took me few years to acclimatise to his presence and realise him as my guardian. I call him Ghost, since I don't know his name. Yet, he allows me to call him that, as he has his reasons.

[@monicasanchez8438]

@@pinklady7184 you shouldve prayedfor them instead not form a bond

[@created2bless322]

This made me teary eyed! Thank you, Father! Beautiful testimony of God's mercy and love.

[@caitlinsimes6150]

Thanks Fr Mike ive always been super afraid of ghost but now you've explained it perfectly and i understand. God bless

[@robertdemitro1520]

Don't get me wrong ! But father Mike explained ghosts from his perspective ! Don't trust spirits hanging around ! The dead belong to God ! They should not be bothering the living ! Sometimes they need to be told to go to God and use the name of Jesus !

[@dingbop963]

@@robertdemitro1520 Dont trust catholic priests

[@robertdemitro1520]

@@dingbop963 : Not all Catholic priests are bad . I know a bad egg when I see one and deal with them . I have no need to deal Catholic priests . I know God and I don't need someone to speak to God for me , i. e. a priest , they are just men . Thank you .

[@malloriepapadelias5819]

By far the most clear and logical explanation of a ghost I've heard. Thank you Father Mike.

[@learning4593]

Shalom to the Faithful departed. AMEN.

[@ElvenWisdom]

Necromancy is indeed a big "no no" in Lord of the Rings too. So forbidden that the Elves locked up the necromancer for all eternity, but he came back as Sauron in the third age. But the other point of praying for those who visit you shows a true interconnection that your prayer can affect another soul and penetrate so much that it changes their own reality in death.

[@rachellepisa4482]

❤Thank you so much for this! My mother who passed away when I was younger always told me this when I was growing up and I stuck to it for the most part not reacting to bumps in the night and what not except for praying for them to go to heaven but a lot of people tell me that ghosts don't exist. This along with other videos of yours is reinforcing what my mom always said to me, she had a hard life and she strayed from her path a lot but she got sick years before she died and she cleaned her life up and I'm so grateful that she knew God's word ❤

[@tomwolf8721]

Father, there are also souls who are from heaven who come mainly to their spouses within a few days after death to show them they are joyful and youthful. Spouses who took care of the I'll spouse have been especially blessed by this or a voice, a smell etc. My understanding is the Church does recognize this so called "ghostly" apparition of loved ones and calls them visitations. Those who come from heaven are seen in their indescribable joy.

[@mikaelacash3791]

Wow, this video is really beautiful. I had always been taught that all ghosts are evil and are demons, I rejected the idea of "souls with unfinished business", but this completely changes my whole perspective on all of that! That story you told was amazing! I will definitely be praying for the poor souls in purgatory more often now! They're trying so hard to reach out to us for help, but we're just not listening! We need to help these souls so that someday they can join our Father in Heaven and find peace! Obviously I would never ever try to communicate with them, 'cause the Bible says that's wrong, but we can still pray that God will someday grant them peace

[@clayton4349]

Even as a Protestant, as years passed by, I become more and more convinced of a purgatory.

[@katiecat404]

Hi, Father Mike! Thank you for making this video. As a child and then as an adolescent, I had a number of unnerving, unexplained experiences, and I was never sure why. After I had one very vivid experience with a shadowy figure, it caused me to contemplate the spiritual reality of creation and how my other experiences may have been connected. This eventually lead me to the Catholic church. Some of my experiences seemed to be darker in nature while others did not, but I made the decision as an adolescent to research a paranormal investigative group for a project in order to find some answers. I eventually joined this group, which also consults with an Orthodox priest. The group prides itself on using the scientific method and making the investigations double-blind in order to collect less biased information. Our main goal is to help those struggling with this scary and confusing experience. As a Catholic, I feel called to pray for both the families/individuals and the souls. One question I have, however, is what is defined as "necromancy." I always took it to be using witchcraft to communicate with or summon spirits. My group definitely does not approve of this. However, if a paranormal group were communicating with an entity already present in order to investigate it's existence and motives, or to let it know that it is scaring the homeowners, then would that still be necromancy? I understand that there are still a lot of risks involved in this even if it is not classified as "necromancy."

[@bigpoppaa1]

Jesus Christ is King.

[@dingbop963]

Jesus is a myth

[@sme7385]

I prayed for the holy souls in purgatory at this cemetery and I sprinkled holy water as many graves as I could. Then one evening I had a dream that many souls of different eras and generations were marching out of the cemetery. Weeks later, they discovered that the cemetery did unquestionable practices by putting bones in drawers and leaving them there, and pulling coffins of the previously deceased and putting in new coffins of the deceased. It was in the newspapers.

[@debraleslie3131]

I got baptized Friday may31 2019...thanks 4 all ur videos Esp talks on lgbt ...your kindness and compassion were amazing...love you

[@ThatCatholicNurse]

Praying for Souls in Purgatory; thanks for the advice Fr. Mike.

[@kimwooldridge8198]

Thank you Fr. Mike for this incredible awareness of the "church suffering", I have a much clearer perception of what we call "the communion of saints" where we are all connected in the plan of salvation. Not sure if I would be fearless if I ever encountered a "suffering soul", but I would be more apt to pray for them now. Through my studies I have learned the beauty and the power behind the way God connects us all together! God is good!

[@sara1364]

Wow! Praying. On day 97 of the Bible in a year and I love Father Mike's perspective on some of the more confusing aspects of the Bible. Just as with this post

[@hopesmothermon1]

Thank you....I have had dreams of my father visiting. No I did not talk to him. But for the life of me could figure out why. Now I'm praying for him. Not seen him since. Thank youYou make learning about my faith...

[@aef6259]

My wife and I were just recently talking about why God would allow this. Thanks for the answer!

[@oogalook]

That was really really cool. I get too focussed on the beauty of the material world and tend to discount the spiritual, supernatural side of everything. This reminds me to keep the right amount of faith in miracles and unusual happenings. Our faith is all about the meeting the two in Christ after all.

[@jonparkes7006]

What a remarkable man indeed. A blessing to hear him speak.

[@Papasquatch73]

As a protestant, we are an extremely mixed and confused bag a lot of the time. But I have always believed there are ghosts. One of the reasons is because of what Jesus said. They thought he was a ghost, and he said I’m not you can touch me. He didn’t say I’m not a ghost because there’s no such thing.

[@Trust3]

Love Father Mike! Very helpful in lessons and sometimes with a twist of humor, glad I found this channel

[@tinopacino9400]

Father Mike. Thanks. God bless you. I wish I had known this before I have dealt with this issue and also with the demonic for years. Now that I know how to deal with our dead people, of course our brothers and sisters. I am a terrible sinner with great gifts witch I really don’t understand why the Lord has blessed me with this Coolest of gifts.i can sense and see the spirits.Now don’t get me wrong because I see them in my minds eye. So vividly only way I can describe it is that it like watching TV in my head. Why is the Lord allowing demons to harass and attack me ? They do it wile I sleep. They pull me out of a normal dream but I am still sleeping.Two nights ago I was told by an advisory that one my own size is coming. I have had peace All winter and now it looks like it will start up again with one that’s stronger I guess.i know your going to say pray and yes I get it do you have any prayers that are powerful but simple to memorize? So that when these goons come around I can at least defend myself a little easier?Sometimes it is a horrific struggle to wake up wile they try to do what ever they are trying to do. Even though it can be terrifying at times I thank the Lord for the gift. Can you please pray for me Father and all my brothers and sisters? I really really need some help I can not do this alone. Your prayers for me will be very helpful.pray for all the weapons that I need and plus some back up lots of back up . If you read this and pray for me push the like comments button so that I know . It will give me more confidence knowing I am not alone with this. Please I need all of your prayers and you too please Father Mike. God be with you all. Love you my brothers and sisters and Thanks to all of you.

[@fouinyff6792]

I don't have the answer for you but here are a few ideas ... - Go to see an exorcist priest. They are the experts on those matters. I strongly advice you that more that anything. - There is prayer of "liberation". I remember one that last for 30 days or so (every day is a different reading). Maybe try to find such a book, - the rosary is THE tool for fighting demons. Devil will never wins with Mary's protection. If this happens during your sleep, get in the habit of praying the rosary every night. Even sleep with a bless rosary if that's not too unconfortable. - Get holy water and sign yourself with it before sleeping (why not before starting your prayer?), asking God His spirit such as you are delivered from evils and that you entirely trust Him to help you fight. - Find one or two prayers to remember - We call them "oraison jaculatoire" in french (I don' know the translation, sorry): this is basically one sentence-prayer like "My Lord, save me!" God bless

[@fouinyff6792]

and, if you can, receive the holy communion as much as you can ! Having Jesus in you is such a blessing. Even daily if you can ! I would think this is the most powerful help you can get... + You may be asking the Viring Mary and other saint to pray for you while during your sleep these things happens such as they can intercede and ask the holy spirit to support to. Maybe these struggles will get you closer to God and will help you to give yourself entirely to Him. As you say, you can't do it alone but God can everything. In His mercy, He has given many thing through his church to help us receiving his grace so please use them.

[@cindsvj1234]

Go to Confession, adoration, pray the rosary, atttend Holy mass and saint Michael prayer.🙏🏽

[@rosagarcia-lz1rc]

I am glad I found his podcasts now I don’t go to sleep without his talks or homilies Thank you father

[@dingbop963]

I listen to this guy just for his comedy

[@JonathanStCloud-yo5oq]

I have met souls of the deceased. First time I was 19 and in a wilderness area to climb frozen waterfalls. That first night at camp three souls came by and awoke both my climbing partner and I. Their aircraft had crashed ten days before in another lake basin. They needed our help to get found and have the bodies recovered. I have had five other times when I knew I was in the presence of an earth bound soul that had not found their way home yet. I have been raised Catholic, consider myself Catholic, believe strongly in GOD, but for the life of me I cannot understand why some think touching the void as it were is such a sin. I never asked anyone to contact me. But I am sure glad they did. I know for a fact that the soul continues. I have met those souls while they were still transitioning. I also had the direct hand of an angel saving my life.

[@vincentmiceli2554]

Thank you for this series of presentations. I just recently discovered them and find them all to be very helpful in my quest to lead a holy life. God Bless you.

[@koricalaman]

Praise God!!! yet another great video! what a profound yet simple way to explain such a topic as this one...thank you father for your videos...keep them coming! God bless!

[@RickSanchez-py9cy]

Sometimes when I watch old movies of those who have passed away, I feel like am actually looking at ghosts. Their energy isn't gone but just appears in a different form.

[@marystachowiak7272]

My Mom, and two brothers, Souls, lifted me out of my pain, in 2012... They comforted me... The cleaning lady at The Knights Inn, smelled Rose Milk... my Mom always used!

[@flixfernandes7200]

I offer a mass for the souls in purgatory, once a month. Also pray the rosary every day. The other day one of them spoke to me.

[@sirchingalot3535]

Excuse me I am very interested in becoming a member of my local Roman Catholic church and I was wondering on how to go about getting a rosary or should I wait till I'm baptised into the church?

[@johnarevalo3450]

@@sirchingalot3535 avoid roman Catholicism all together

[@NicoFTWandMichael]

@@sirchingalot3535 Dear friend, I am a former non-denominational that reverted to the Church. I made the decision after prayer and research of theology, Scripture, history, Church fathers etc... Yes, there is only one true Church, the Catholic Church. Yes, the teachings of Catholicism are the same as the early Church. But so you don't get mislead by Protestants, research doctrinal development. Friend, I can assure you, I was a bitter anti-Catholic, and you can bet that I really did my research to change my views, because it is a salvation or damnation matter. I recommend Catholic Answers, a great apologetics project that has tons of answers to many questions, and Coming Home Network, that has stories (written and video) of people sharing their journey to the faith given by God (backgrounds range from Protestants and JW's to Muslims, New Age, atheist). I also recommend New Advent encyclopedia. What also helped me in my journey is reading lives of saints and blesseds in the Catholic Church. Just google for example my favs, like, St. Francis of Assisi, St. John Bosco or Blessed Carlo Acutis.

[@NicoFTWandMichael]

@@johnarevalo3450 Dear friend, I am a former non-denominational that reverted to the Church. I made the decision after prayer and research of theology, Scripture, history, Church fathers etc... Yes, there is only one true Church, the Catholic Church. Yes, the teachings of Catholicism are the same as the early Church. But so you don't get mislead by Protestants, research doctrinal development. Friend, I can assure you, I was a bitter anti-Catholic, and you can bet that I really did my research to change my views, because it is a salvation or damnation matter. I recommend Catholic Answers, a great apologetics project that has tons of answers to many questions, and Coming Home Network, that has stories (written and video) of people sharing their journey to the faith given by God (backgrounds range from Protestants and JW's to Muslims, New Age, atheist). I also recommend New Advent encyclopedia. What also helped me in my journey is reading lives of saints and blesseds in the Catholic Church. Just google for example my favs, like, St. Francis of Assisi, St. John Bosco or Blessed Carlo Acutis.

[@NicoFTWandMichael]

@@sirchingalot3535You can pray the rosary before baptism of course.

[@pinay8219]

awesome! gives me much understanding... goose bumps! God bless father!

[@dangcoppock7362]

When we taking the class to be come Catholic, baptized, and all. We were watching Father Mike Schmidt. You can tell he is brilliant man..! ( Priest ]

[@njnj8759]

Holy spirit you are welcome here, come flood this place and fill the atmosphere, your glory God is what our hearts long for, to be overcome by your presence LORD!!!!

[@georgiaatkins3770]

What if the ghosts are your family. I have intuitive dreams of my deceased parents, sisters, relatives etc. My 90 yr old sister just died in Sept and I dreamt of her the whole time. I dreamt she was with my deceased Mother in what looked like a wedding reception hall with the big round banquet tables. My Sister was still alive, dying at the time of the dream. She died aprox 2 weeks later, "Wait For It:" On My Mother's Wedding Anniversary. Another dream one night I dreamt I was riding passenger in a car and St Michael The Archangel was driving. I knew it was him. He's so beautiful! We were driving down 8th St in NYC's Greenwich Village. He pointed to a multi million dollar apartment complex and asked me, "would you like to live there." I said "no." Way overpriced imo and if I had that much money wouldn't waste it. He smiled. Guess I had the right, answer. This is just 2 examples. I've been dreaming for over 40 years. Am now 70 and seem to be getting more sensitive as I get older. One foot in this world and one in the other.

[@jcsgodmother]

The banquet table was probably the Messianic banquet table. I have had dreams of it also, before I knew it was referred to in the Bible.

[@psychedelicpython]

The older man who lived in the apartment before my husband and I moved in died recently in an assisted living place. Shortly after that I felt an very angry and threatening presence, spirit, when I'd be in the shower. It got to where I'd pray to St. Michael and my guardian angel to protect me from him. Other strange things started happening as well. A neighbor told me about 4 years ago that this man, who is now deceased, would tell the neighbors that his wife....who had passed away....would visit him often. I had a traditional Roman Catholic priest bless our apartment a few years ago. So recently I sat in the living room and talked to this ghost/spirit and told him I think he was the man who lived in our apartment before us. I explained to him that I had a priest come in and bless the apartment and his wife may have moved on. I also told the ghost/spirit a little about me and my husband. Things have calmed down a great deal and i dont feel as threatened when I'm in the shower.

[@lonelyberg1316]

Use some holy water

[@NicoFTWandMichael]

Talking with the deceased is to be avoided.

[@melindahagelsieb3634]

I ❤️ the souls in purgatory. They look forward to us helping them with our small prayers and sacrifices. Great talk, interesting topic. Thank you!

[@scotthoward470]

interesting am heart broken right now base on my recent past, last week 23/1/2023, I lost my parent and my sister in auto crash accident, where is GOD. were are u from?

[@julsmobley9463]

You are such an amazing teacher God uses you so!!!!! Love you, Father Mike!!

[@DIAbycmgm]

AWESOME this is fantastic!

[@JockLeStraph]

father pray for me please today.

[@JockLeStraph]

and I will pray for those who suffer :)

[@mamaedina1]

Said one hail mary for you now just as fellow bethren

[@Sirangle]

This is so awesome. My kids and I were talking about ghosts just before you posted this video, Fr. Mike. I explained it as best I could. God heard our conversation of course, and your video reinforced what I told them and added the purgatory angle. It is so awesome you are making these videos. PLEASE continue. You are addressing subjects EVERYONE wants to know about. There are reasons and you are giving them! Thanks so much!!!

[@yusukehanabishi9757]

Your videos are better than some of the movies I watch.. Very entertaining yet very powerful... Thank you Father Mike.. God bless you always!!!

[@sandyschindler3836]

Thank you Father Mike! This was very clear, and helpful. We've been discussing this in our family, and had not been able to come to the cohesive understanding you've enabled. Very well done! 353, Sandy

[@dingbop963]

Mike is delusional

[@TimelessjewelbyDebra]

Love your explanation. I do spiritual warfare for families effected by spirits..,ghosts are real.

[@lukejohn5917]

I love your positive attitude and the way you are teaching most of us. Thank you father

[@bettyallen4121]

I love listening to you and you think like me. I am Baptist. December 07, 1995 I lost 2 sons age 33 and 25. My daughter wanted to not have Christmas that year but we had grandchildren and we had to celebrate. I had a dream 2 days before Christmas that Christmas decorations were on my bed I turned on the light and they were all over the bedroom and down the hall, down the stairs where our tree was. There was only one thing on the tree, a card that looked like was written in gold leaf that said we are fine and happy. I knew it was a message from them. I woke my their Dad and he felt peace also. I have had more dreams of them I think God let's us communicate through dreams. Then 2 years ago we were having trouble with a grandson, who had everything to live for was a successful radiologist, wit a wife and two daughters. He started using drugs and they just consumed his life. My husband had died from cancer in 2008. And I was in my chair reading and I fell asleep and dreamed that Jack (my husband) came through the front door, we had been married for 50 years before he died and no one slammed a door the same as Jack. Any he said I caught you asleep didn't I kid. He came sat in his chair and look at me and said. You don't have to worry about Josh he is going to be ok. Two days later he overdosed and died. I know he is in heaven and he is at peace and ok. God will take care of us if we allow him to. I pray for you too. God bless you.

[@nikolasfilice5992]

Please make a video on the misconception for praying to saints , many people don't know what we do when we ask saints to pray for us

[@mike62mcmanus]

There is one mediator between man and God.... 1, not a bunch. a single article. Why dont you get baptized in Jesus Christs name like Peter preached?

[@cloverfield911]

Amen to all you have said

[@nonjabuloshezi2728]

i can not believe i have only found this channel now. my word Father your are powerful and you truly are a blessing. i am learning so much from your sharing. thank you and may God continue to bless you.

[@rudysonestanislao1169]

Thank you for creating this video Father Mike.

[@abbygailmacdonald8911]

This was such a great video. I am so excited to meet you this summer at Steubenville Atlantic :)

[@grantwalter2243]

Abbygail MacDonald HEY!! He’s coming to my Steubenville now I’m Dallas this summer!! I can’t wait!!

[@bradyray1441]

I always thought that ghost that are here are in purgatory. Edit: Just saw that he said it was Purgatory. I'm Lutheran, but I have a lot of Catholic beliefs ,including Purgatory.

[@sarahc7317]

So interesting. I have had many experiences with “ ghostly” beings. What you have shared is comforting and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@sarakidane9727]

You are an amazing father Priest! God bless you abundantly!🙏💕

[@youmarc11]

My mom who died in 2002 communicates with me all the time. She watches over me. She always warns me about people places and things to stay away from. She's a positive influence. I've also felt my grandfather a few times as well. If a family member who passed is looking out for you why is it a bad thing to listen to their guidance?

[@barbwellman6686]

Because the demonic are predernatural and have been watching humanity from the day of our creation. They know your actions and inactions as well as all your deceased family members. Which, makes them completely capable of imitating your deceased relatives. Makes sense now, 1 John 4? "4 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God...."

[@youmarc11]

@@barbwellman6686 No, that's my mother.

[@barbwellman6686]

@@youmarc11 I think what concerned me (and perhaps I misunderstood what you meant) was that you 'communicate' with her.

[@youmarc11]

@@barbwellman6686 I do communicate with her.

[@barbwellman6686]

@@youmarc11 You physically hear her speaking?

[@jemmel87]

Looking for a clarification here, Father: To hold a séance would be the sin of necromancy. However, would it also be sinful for one who suspects the presence of a Church Suffering to say "What would you like me to pray for?"

[@DeeVioletSkye]

Just pray for them.

[@lizhoward9754]

Loved hearing this and reminds me to pray for these souls.

[@unbornhumanrights]

I have always believed in ghosts. Years ago I realized exactly what you are saying about ghost being souls in purgatory. They need our prayers that's all. That's the only reason why God allows them to get our attention. I have had several experiences in the past and I've always been into those ghost shows. But I realized they are all going about it all wrong when they try to communicate with them. Many times when they get a response I believe that's a demon, big red flag for me. Thanks Father for the clear teaching.