+JMJ4life yeah, learn about the revelations the false church. pray about it and ask for truth regarding the vatican church in rome
@katyd89388 жыл бұрын
I'm betting Eleven is a holier than thou Evangelical, Protestant or Baptist. Always so high and mighty, all knowing, and judgmental.
@alexzander183907 жыл бұрын
JMJ4life I
@ihuhbjgfjyfjvjhj63037 жыл бұрын
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.
@sallyhenshaw7 жыл бұрын
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!
@maskedbetrayer53818 жыл бұрын
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.
@RanMouri827 жыл бұрын
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.
@jessamaelumanas44347 жыл бұрын
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.
@kristone707 жыл бұрын
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.
@mikebrunet547 жыл бұрын
he is passionately deceived like all Catholic Priests..
@thischarminglovehound23766 жыл бұрын
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.
@michaelbarkey57357 жыл бұрын
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-lk8og5 жыл бұрын
Brother works
@madelynnhass13535 жыл бұрын
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.
@ShoJ3695 жыл бұрын
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.
@davidmontano89334 жыл бұрын
My condolences to you about your wife. Father has been amazing for me to watch his videos also.
@jonathangraham41514 жыл бұрын
Michael Barkey God bless you brother.
@michaelorsini96954 жыл бұрын
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. Hr had a sad, almost pleading look on 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!!!
@helencastelino22613 жыл бұрын
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.
@helencastelino22613 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@helencastelino22613 жыл бұрын
@@ilovemylifeyay thanks,.......! Please pray for me and all. If you can and if you want to......... thanks!
@charlottebarnes67613 жыл бұрын
I pray every day this prayer of st Gertrude I pray this prayer to release the souls in purgatory 70 thousand a week
@patsweety2 жыл бұрын
@@helencastelino2261 how are you doing Helen? Please contact a exorcist priest and have a exorcism prayer done, u cant do it yourself. Jesus says in the Bible this can be driven out only by fasting and prayer. Consult a catholic priest immediately
@juliantisugiman33317 жыл бұрын
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.
@linamendoza5095 жыл бұрын
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!
@dannelson42094 жыл бұрын
@nina .… Lina and Nina LOL!
@juliandavidsiriasguevara58534 жыл бұрын
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
@eugengolubic21864 жыл бұрын
@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.
@tagabulodchastityobedience72924 жыл бұрын
❤️🙏❤️
@damndaniel51928 жыл бұрын
low key i kinda wish he was my parish priest.
@chloeholloway12398 жыл бұрын
Same tbh 😂☠
@miamaguire64047 жыл бұрын
Same!!!
@kirppuntutti7 жыл бұрын
KINDA?!!!
@jhedgje79056 жыл бұрын
Same
@ashlynleonard2926 жыл бұрын
He’s mine! Sooo good! Ascension parish has great priests, father Mike is the best
@jdaxx8315 жыл бұрын
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!
@markthomas40834 жыл бұрын
My grandma and I were close. Same exact thing happened to me.
@wisespidey4 жыл бұрын
@@markthomas4083 I'm sorry for your loss. Pray that she is saved.
@aaronthompson56333 жыл бұрын
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.
@kyle189343 жыл бұрын
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
@tomb79013 жыл бұрын
Same happened to me. Our dads are in heaven. 👍
@harryherber29716 жыл бұрын
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.🛐
@chadrasmussen61274 жыл бұрын
Amen praise Jesus
@ThePgmer3 жыл бұрын
@@chadrasmussen6127 shh
@CanisDei3 жыл бұрын
I wish to know more about your experience with God.
@ballisonfargo8 жыл бұрын
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.”
@smilechynwa8 жыл бұрын
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.
@lincolncity98 жыл бұрын
Lovely to hear others praying that prayer for the Holy Souls! I aim to pray that ten times every day.
@gracesemenzato87438 жыл бұрын
+Brad Allison Amen. Wonderful prayer !
@gracesemenzato87438 жыл бұрын
+lincolncity9 WOW !
@KyleOfCanada8 жыл бұрын
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.
@Thesleepypoet8 жыл бұрын
I feel that whenever I have a doubt about some aspect of Christianity, Father Mike magically uploads a video addressing it. Like this one!
@uhhmanda8 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! me too!
@reginleifr73005 жыл бұрын
Yup, same here 😂😂
@jooby47854 жыл бұрын
Well... it ain’t magic😆
@lonelyberg13163 жыл бұрын
Not a coincidence
@ding96333 жыл бұрын
Christianity is based on a myth. Doubt everything about it
@pretty_d00med6 жыл бұрын
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.
@AscensionPresents6 жыл бұрын
whoo hoo - that's what it's all about. With you sister! Glad they are speaking to you!
@mamaedina15 жыл бұрын
Come home😁😉
@cardora19672 жыл бұрын
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
@antoniovukomanovic9972 жыл бұрын
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.
@kristinenewsom3112 жыл бұрын
@@cardora1967 😂😂😂 “paying to the pope” you really know about Catholics, huh? lol🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😑
@RachelVonLee8 жыл бұрын
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!
@cristobalgomezgutierrez85467 жыл бұрын
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
@row14796 жыл бұрын
He would make a great Pope he keeps your attention at any level and explains.
@maryallgier1956 жыл бұрын
But then no more videos haha
@QueenBeeBeautyXO5 жыл бұрын
From the first time I saw Pope Francis, I felt in my GUT HE WAS EVIL!! AND I HAVEN'T CHANGED MY MIND.
@xPyroClanHDx5 жыл бұрын
Btw the pope is the beast in revelation
@MrMenefrego16 жыл бұрын
Father Mike is an amazing representative of our Holy Catholic Church!
@katiaantonova6949 Жыл бұрын
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.
@FreedomandBaconHomestead8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for tackling real issues & coming at it from a Catholic perspective!
@pattiraithel54128 жыл бұрын
I will for sure be praying for the church suffering today and everyday.
@monicasanchez84383 жыл бұрын
@@mike62mcmanus suffering from the sins they did while they were alive
@ding96333 жыл бұрын
@@monicasanchez8438 sin is a myth
@michaelwalker70427 жыл бұрын
My brother has had visits from poor souls asking for prayers. Purgatory is very real.
@SoldierOfGod7785 жыл бұрын
Michael Walker as long as he ain’t making stuff up
@streylok4394 жыл бұрын
@@SoldierOfGod778 I thought you said as long as he ain’t waking up lol
@ding96333 жыл бұрын
Your brother sounds delusional
@stevenwitte7692 жыл бұрын
Purgatory is not real
@stevenwitte7692 жыл бұрын
Read the KJV Bible through
@IsaacLikesGames4 жыл бұрын
I’m Methodist, but I love these videos. Keep doing what you’re doing Father Mike! God Bless!
@DoloresJNurss3 жыл бұрын
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!
@MariaTeresa-b7w4 сағат бұрын
God's Mercy is beyond our imagination...have faith, my sister and pray for your loved ones. Three months ago I have lost in a fortnight my beloved Mother and the man I loved (the only one in my life)...my Mother was a devout Catholic but my my fiance' was an agnostic...I have always prayed for his conversion and still now I pray that in his last moments God had touched his heart...let's pray the Virgin Mary 🙏❤
@didleydo7 жыл бұрын
Love the story of the ghost in the convent. Makes me realize how important it is to pray especially for my ancestors.
@jeannettewilliams2878 жыл бұрын
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.
@spillymcspillmore34262 жыл бұрын
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.
@mariaelizabeth83696 жыл бұрын
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!
@mamaedina15 жыл бұрын
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
@daisytapia52224 жыл бұрын
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.
@valwilliams38346 жыл бұрын
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~~
@coletteasmr3662 жыл бұрын
love- you cannot pray for the dead. this is not in the bible ! seek the bible! this is nonsense!
@ladyhawke8586 жыл бұрын
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!
@cynthiaderoche96645 жыл бұрын
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!
@ivorybow6 ай бұрын
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.
@priscillabarr95425 жыл бұрын
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.
@MAMRetro6 жыл бұрын
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.
@johndonlan5956 Жыл бұрын
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.
@created2bless322 Жыл бұрын
This made me teary eyed! Thank you, Father! Beautiful testimony of God's mercy and love.
@gmacch Жыл бұрын
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.
@rosaflores70473 жыл бұрын
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
@jonparkes70066 жыл бұрын
What a remarkable man indeed. A blessing to hear him speak.
@malloriepapadelias58196 жыл бұрын
By far the most clear and logical explanation of a ghost I've heard. Thank you Father Mike.
@rachellepisa44823 жыл бұрын
❤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 ❤
@liraco_mx8 жыл бұрын
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.
@AscensionPresents8 жыл бұрын
+Liraco It is something we hope to be able to accommodate in the future! Thank you for your feedback!
@bluepoop73656 жыл бұрын
Agree!! More language is better...
@DouceVipere6 жыл бұрын
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.
@marlenelindsey76385 жыл бұрын
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.
@JenniMeer2 жыл бұрын
@@marlenelindsey7638 I think Father should switch to decaf!! 🤣🤣🤣
@kimwooldridge81985 жыл бұрын
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!
@rosagarcia-lz1rc5 жыл бұрын
I am glad I found his podcasts now I don’t go to sleep without his talks or homilies Thank you father
@ding96333 жыл бұрын
I listen to this guy just for his comedy
@mikaelacash37915 жыл бұрын
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
@debrajohnson26178 жыл бұрын
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.
@debraleslie31315 жыл бұрын
I got baptized Friday may31 2019...thanks 4 all ur videos Esp talks on lgbt ...your kindness and compassion were amazing...love you
@kerwinfernandes95835 жыл бұрын
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!
@tanyaschuman48877 жыл бұрын
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 ❤📿📿
@MoogieB5 жыл бұрын
Wow. Just wow. I believe you! Hope you are well, sister in Christ 💖
@pinklady71844 жыл бұрын
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.
@pinklady71844 жыл бұрын
Tanya Schuman, someday, that soul of a young lady will return you a favour. Most souls do.
@pinklady71844 жыл бұрын
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.
@monicasanchez84383 жыл бұрын
@@pinklady7184 you shouldve prayedfor them instead not form a bond
@katiecat4048 жыл бұрын
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."
@gussalazar4497 жыл бұрын
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 !
@marymitchell44692 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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?
@Satyr0s_.68 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fr Mike ive always been super afraid of ghost but now you've explained it perfectly and i understand. God bless
@robertdemitro15204 жыл бұрын
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 !
@ding96333 жыл бұрын
@@robertdemitro1520 Dont trust catholic priests
@robertdemitro15203 жыл бұрын
@@ding9633 : 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 .
@sara13643 жыл бұрын
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
@koricalaman8 жыл бұрын
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!
@melindahagelsieb36342 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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?
@christinemerritt9745 жыл бұрын
This priest looks like a movie star! He’s Gorgeous!
@brendangallagher53364 жыл бұрын
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.
@christinemerritt9744 жыл бұрын
Brendan Gallagher That’s a crazy and interesting thought..thank you.
@brendangallagher53364 жыл бұрын
@@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
@joceybear3033 жыл бұрын
... you can literally find out if he is a priest by doing ANY research. He is.
@ginjnadela16663 жыл бұрын
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!
@valerietan17325 жыл бұрын
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...
@vincentmiceli25548 жыл бұрын
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.
@lukejohn59173 жыл бұрын
I love your positive attitude and the way you are teaching most of us. Thank you father
@ThatCatholicNurse6 жыл бұрын
Praying for Souls in Purgatory; thanks for the advice Fr. Mike.
@tomwolf87216 жыл бұрын
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.
@oogalook8 жыл бұрын
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.
@marystachowiak72727 жыл бұрын
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!
@aef62598 жыл бұрын
My wife and I were just recently talking about why God would allow this. Thanks for the answer!
@Transistor782 жыл бұрын
I'm not religious, but spiritual yes, and that's the first time in my life that I've heard such truthful and opened talk from a religious being, well done
@nikolasfilice59928 жыл бұрын
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
@Sirangle8 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@Trust35 жыл бұрын
Love Father Mike! Very helpful in lessons and sometimes with a twist of humor, glad I found this channel
@sharonepperson99022 жыл бұрын
Father Mike, I have had several experiences where my family has come to me after passing...the first time was my Great Grandmother at the age of 12, on Ash Wednesday in a dream and upon waking. My Mother told me the same thing...she wanted me to know she was alright and to pray for her. May God Bless you, Always, Father. Thank you for your love and compassion for all of us.
@bigpoppaa16 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ is King.
@ding96333 жыл бұрын
Jesus is a myth
@ElvenWisdom7 жыл бұрын
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.
@TimelessjewelbyDebra6 жыл бұрын
Love your explanation. I do spiritual warfare for families effected by spirits..,ghosts are real.
@nancycouture9170 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much for this information Father. Bless you and all.
@scotthoward470 Жыл бұрын
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?
@flixfernandes72005 жыл бұрын
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.
@sirchingalot35354 жыл бұрын
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?
@johnarevalo34504 жыл бұрын
@@sirchingalot3535 avoid roman Catholicism all together
@NicoFTWandMichael2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@NicoFTWandMichael2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@NicoFTWandMichael2 жыл бұрын
@@sirchingalot3535You can pray the rosary before baptism of course.
@patriciagallant81335 жыл бұрын
My parish priest used this video to aid in giving his sermon this past weekend - on All Souls Day.
@sandyschindler38368 жыл бұрын
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
@ding96333 жыл бұрын
Mike is delusional
@yusukehanabishi97576 жыл бұрын
Your videos are better than some of the movies I watch.. Very entertaining yet very powerful... Thank you Father Mike.. God bless you always!!!
@tinopacino94006 жыл бұрын
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.
@fouinyff67925 жыл бұрын
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
@fouinyff67925 жыл бұрын
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.
@cindsvj12342 жыл бұрын
Go to Confession, adoration, pray the rosary, atttend Holy mass and saint Michael prayer.🙏🏽
@Papasquatch73 Жыл бұрын
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.
@youmarc117 жыл бұрын
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?
@barbwellman66865 жыл бұрын
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...."
@youmarc112 жыл бұрын
@@barbwellman6686 No, that's my mother.
@barbwellman66862 жыл бұрын
@@youmarc11 I think what concerned me (and perhaps I misunderstood what you meant) was that you 'communicate' with her.
@youmarc112 жыл бұрын
@@barbwellman6686 I do communicate with her.
@barbwellman66862 жыл бұрын
@@youmarc11 You physically hear her speaking?
@nonjabuloshezi27284 жыл бұрын
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.
@jemmel878 жыл бұрын
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?"
@DSkye-n7m2 жыл бұрын
Just pray for them.
@lisawilliams9566 Жыл бұрын
I am not Catholic Christian but I was present with doing an exorcism in a house because a demon was attacking me and my family. I truly that the Cathie church and from that day on we done the exorcism. I started to follow Christ. I’ve done many church shopping I love all kinds of different Christian churches I believe in demons for sure and I feel I believe in ghost seeing all your videos are helping me through my Christian’s life God bless your videos
@pinay82197 жыл бұрын
awesome! gives me much understanding... goose bumps! God bless father!
@missysamson66554 ай бұрын
Thank you Father Mike , I ain’t afraid of no ghost either! I believe and pray for souls in purgatory and I will keep praying! In Jesus name I pray for their eternal rest ❤️🙏🙏🙏❤️
@abbygailmacdonald89118 жыл бұрын
This was such a great video. I am so excited to meet you this summer at Steubenville Atlantic :)
@grantwalter22436 жыл бұрын
Abbygail MacDonald HEY!! He’s coming to my Steubenville now I’m Dallas this summer!! I can’t wait!!
@sarakidane97272 жыл бұрын
You are an amazing father Priest! God bless you abundantly!🙏💕
@georgiaatkins37704 жыл бұрын
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.
@jcsgodmother2 жыл бұрын
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.
@rudysonestanislao4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for creating this video Father Mike.
@kilo39897 жыл бұрын
Hmm. This is a really interesting viewpoint. I suppose it makes sense; if the Church Triumphant is allowed to contact us through apparitions and visions, why wouldn't the Church Suffering? Lord, show me what I can do to help Your Church.
@ma.lourdesisorena26855 жыл бұрын
Yes Father Mike, will do pray for the souls in purgatory. 🙏
@scotthoward470 Жыл бұрын
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?
@DIAbycmgm8 жыл бұрын
AWESOME this is fantastic!
@n_a_t_h_a_n_i4 жыл бұрын
God bless you Fr Mike!
@bradyray14415 жыл бұрын
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.
@sarahc73174 жыл бұрын
So interesting. I have had many experiences with “ ghostly” beings. What you have shared is comforting and easy to understand. Thank you!
@armandocortez22918 жыл бұрын
amazing father! great advice thank you. .
@elevenoeight5848 жыл бұрын
+Armando Cortez bible states in matthew 23:9 9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. (king james verson). where is purgatory in the new testament? beware of these types they come in sheep clothing
@armandocortez22918 жыл бұрын
+Eleven Oeight obviously your not Catholic, but what he states in this video is completely true because of personal experience, and everything In life has to have explanation. the Catholic faith brings truth to all that's why being a true Catholic is one of the hardest thing you can be. and I call him father because he teaches the word of God like I call my paternal father, father because he teaches me about life.
@heido908 жыл бұрын
+Eleven Oeight Check out these verses too: 1 Cor 4:14 "I am writing this not to shame you but to admonish you as my beloved children. 1 John 2:12-15 There John says he is writing to "you, children"and "you, fathers" Verse 14: "I write to you, children, because you know the Father. I write to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning." Acts 7:2 "And [Stephen] replied, "My brothers and fathers, listen..." The apostles and the disciples they taught and the early Church still called people "father" even those that weren't their biological fathers. The apostles were there when Jesus said, "Call no man father" but clearly Jesus did not mean for them to take that literally because they kept on calling earthly men "father" and Jesus would have corrected them on that point at some point during His ministry on earth or during the 40 days after his resurrection and before His ascension into heaven. The Apostles and the Church calls its leaders and those who teach us father because they teach us the word of God and about the spiritual life. Jesus was driving home the point that we all have one Father: God and He is the one that we should strive to do all things for, but we don't take his statement literally.
@spiritualwarfare95228 жыл бұрын
+Armando Cortez What?!?!! You call your paternal father, father because HE IS YOUR FATHER!! This weirdo in the video is not your father. Only God THE FATHER is your Father!
@briancorrigan93728 жыл бұрын
And what do you call the person standing at the head of the classroom? What do you call one who trains another in discipline? Why is it OK for Saint Paul to call himself a spiritual "father"? You may want to consider reading the whole passage and not just cherry picking to fit your limited understanding, blind guide! As for you, do not be called ‘Rabbi.’ You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers. Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven. Do not be called ‘Master’; you have but one master, the Messiah. The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You lock the kingdom of heaven before human beings. You do not enter yourselves, nor do you allow entrance to those trying to enter. “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You traverse sea and land to make one convert, and when that happens you make him a child of Gehenna twice as much as yourselves. “Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘If one swears by the temple, it means nothing, but if one swears by the gold of the temple, one is obligated.’ Blind fools, which is greater, the gold, or the temple that made the gold sacred? And you say, ‘If one swears by the altar, it means nothing, but if one swears by the gift on the altar, one is obligated.’ You blind ones, which is greater, the gift, or the altar that makes the gift sacred? One who swears by the altar swears by it and all that is upon it; one who swears by the temple swears by it and by him who dwells in it; one who swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by him who is seated on it. “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You pay tithes of mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier things of the law: judgment and mercy and fidelity. [But] these you should have done, without neglecting the others. Blind guides, who strain out the gnat and swallow the camel! l “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You cleanse the outside of cup and dish, but inside they are full of plunder and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee, cleanse first the inside of the cup, so that the outside also may be clean. “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of filth. Even so, on the outside you appear righteous, but inside you are filled with hypocrisy and evildoing. “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees,* you hypocrites. You build the tombs of the prophets and adorn the memorials of the righteous, and you say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our ancestors, we would not have joined them in shedding the prophets’ blood.’ Thus you bear witness against yourselves that you are the children of those who murdered the prophets; now fill up what your ancestors measured out! You serpents, you brood of vipers, how can you flee from the judgment of Gehenna? Therefore, behold, I send to you prophets and wise men and scribes; some of them you will kill and crucify, some of them you will scourge in your synagogues and pursue from town to town, so that there may come upon you all the righteous blood shed upon earth, from the righteous blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, the son of Barachiah, whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar. Amen, I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation.
@hopesmothermon18 жыл бұрын
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...
@psychedelicpython6 жыл бұрын
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.
@lonelyberg13163 жыл бұрын
Use some holy water
@NicoFTWandMichael2 жыл бұрын
Talking with the deceased is to be avoided.
@ShoJ3695 жыл бұрын
I watch all your videos Fr. .Mike, I love how you teach and how you tell it, simply as it is. God bless from us in Ireland.
@scotthoward470 Жыл бұрын
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?
@ashleymarshall64495 жыл бұрын
I used to be so obsessed with communicating with the dead. It started after I lost my father, who was my best friend, and my cousin, who was my second best friend, two years apart to the very day! I started using Ouija boards and evp apps on a daily basis. I even kept doing it after my conversion. I even kept doing it after my priest told me to stop and warned me of inviting demons into my life. I would confess and do it again over and over again. I have now stopped and completely repented of trying to communicate with the dead and looking back on it I guess it was just a part of my grieving my loved ones. My best friend has recently lost her boyfriend of 11 years and last year her aunt and uncle passed away within a few months of each other and before that she lost both of her parents. She has also been very preoccupied with death and trying to contact the dead using Ouija boards and evp apps on her phone. It's gotten worse since she lost her boyfriend. I try to tell her to stop because it's a sin and she knows it's forbidden by the church. I was at her house recently and she was using an app trying to contact her boyfriend. I'm so afraid for her because I know what that stuff leads to. I did in fact invite something evil in my life when I was doing that and went through years of terrible spiritual warfare. I don't want to see her experience the same fate. Father Mike will you please pray for my friend? Her name is Erica. Please pray for healing and peace in her life so she doesn't feel like she has to commit this terrible sin anymore. And to anyone out there who is doing this I beg you to stop. Nothing good will come out of it. Love and light to all..♥️🕯️✝️🙏
@SallyWalllyy Жыл бұрын
Is it okay now
@jamesozechoski8254 Жыл бұрын
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
@cloverfield9118 жыл бұрын
Amen to all you have said
@prettyridah54276 жыл бұрын
This is the first person that I've come across that's happy & excited to talk about Ghosts 😂😂. Now I'm afraid of ghosts & you have taught me alot. Thank you father ❤️