I Will Follow-Two Catholic Priests' Vocation Stories

Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson give their vocation stories in this clip from Ascension's best-selling study ALTARATION. To see more, go here: ascensionpress...
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[@lcjg2013]

I’m entering the seminary on November 11th. God willing I make it through and receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. Please pray for me, and thank you Fr. Mike and Fr. Josh. VIVA CRISTO REY

[@chicagoman393]

The Father and the Son are the Parents of the Holy Spirit, if many churches are correct. If many churches are correct, the Trinity is a Family-- two Parents and a Progeny, similar to a human family.(Humans are made in the "likeness" and "image" of God according to Genesis 1:26, although the human author of Genesis probably didn't know about the Trinity when he wrote Genesis) In the book of Job, which is in the Bible, God is compared to a father and a mother with a womb "From whose womb comes the ice? Who gives birth to the frost from the heavens?"-Job 38:29. Because we can think of God as like a mother (Isaiah 42:14, Isaiah 66:13, Matthew 23:37, Catechism of the Catholic Church 2nd edition paragraph 239), all three roles(Father,Mother,Progeny) in a basic human family are filled in the Trinity. Saying that the Father and the Son are the Parents of the Holy Spirit is another way of saying "the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son" which has been official Catholic teaching for centuries. The Church teaches that the Son is begotten by the Father. If this is correct, the Father is the Father(Parent) of the Son. The Church teaches that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son. If this is correct, the Father and the Son are Parents of the Holy Spirit. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (second edition) paragraph 246 says that the Holy Spirit's "nature and subsistence" is "at once...from the Father and the Son."If the Church calls Mary mother(parent) of God even if Mary isn't the first source of Christ's humanity(God is the first source), then the Son can also be called a Parent of God (the Holy Spirit). If the Church is correct, the Father is the principle-Parent and the Son is the begotten-Parent. The scriptures are vague if the Holy Spirit is the Second or Third Person of the Trinity, whichever of these is true, the First and the Second may be the Parents of the Third. Parent definition from Merriam-Webster dictionary: One that begets or brings forth offspring. Principle means base/foundation/first-source/first-origin/root-cause. Stay indoors to avoid flu and coronavirus. Stay indoors to avoid coronavirus and flu.

[@jeffmckeough4012]

Luis from this day forward I will keep you in my prayers

[@abigailg9071]

Luis, God bless your vocation. I will keep you and all seminarians in my prayers.

[@elizabethvandenakker1825]

I will pray for you and your ministry to the priesthood. God bless you.

[@terriblycleverchannelname5620]

I will pray for you Luis!!

[@chrishy566]

And that ladies and gentlemen are the true superheroes who truly sacrificed their lives for serving the church.. thank you fr mike and fr josh

[@helenabara2092]

Lord Jesus you are Everlasting High priest please Protect these priests whom you have chosen to work in Your Vineyard. Mother Mary please lead them to Jesus your Divine son.

[@andremacool4264]

So very inspiring -and a beautiful production-wish I knew priests like these two-I sense they are few and far between-bless them both for their inspiring bios.

[@donna.a8571]

Amen

[@dg.262]

Holy men - definitely. Not certain that I will lift them up to super heroes or maryters for the faith. IMO

[@josephstevens9888]

"The joy of being wrong" and "In the mist of my brokenness the Lord loves me".... Fr. Mike and Fr. Josh, thank you for those words of wisdom.

[@louieadam251]

I" love you no matter what you choose..but I am calling you for a different path"---this made me cry right now...

[@kathleenaltherr6836]

I am a Catholic who came home. The Priests in my life have brought me closer to God and Jesus than I ever dreamed possible. I owe my eternal life not only to Jesus Christ but to the Priests in my life.

[@josephzammit8483]

Well said! I’m publishing a weekly KZbin video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you

[@barbaradelpino4020]

You're not alone - I pray for priests everyday 🙏❤

[@GuadalupePicasso]

“The joy of being wrong”..... such a poignantly beautiful thought.

[@nataliabenoit4653]

Oh my gosh this is beautiful makes me cry to hear both testimonies these honest real life experiences are gorgeous expressions on the true love story!😂 its why i love the preists and pray for them because they gave there life to give Jesus His own body to someone like me my preist has been part of changing my life forever im so greatful for them cuz im not the same person i was if not the patience and love and giving me confession anytime thank you, both of you and all preists who say yes

[@mareekashultz3260]

Natalia Marcondes Amen

[@jacksonwerner3329]

+ Natalia ‒ Amen to that! The priest lays down his life for his flock so that he may bring their souls with him to Heaven!

[@mmvr2680]

Amen 🙏🏼

[@ave_maria_7778]

My heart!!!!❤️❤️❤️This was so beautiful!!! I want to give my life to God too, just as His bride! A Sister!!!!!!!!! Gracias Pradre!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@eidlebanon5245]

Megan Dixon Go for it! ♡

[@esoheiyare9874]

Praying for you! 💓

[@sherryyoung]

Praise be to God - God Love You

[@empackmanmueller1725]

Did you become a sister?? Praying for you

[@joecavanaugh369]

@@acatholicfilmmaker I also am discerning please pray for me so I do what god wants and not want I want

[@maryl.8417]

And just for the record, Father Mike, you DID become Superman!

[@jasmine9308]

I hope they become saints!!!!

[@juneweimar3383]

Jasmine that should be all of our goals is to be saints. I love being Catholic!

[@maryl.8417]

They absolutely should be!

[@alexnunn1932]

If mother Theresa can be a Saint, anyone can.

[@kelkabot]

@alexnunn: how so? Does Mother Teresa strike you as ordinary? I would love to hear your thoughts on this.

[@nataliabenoit4653]

Thank you Fr Mike and Fr Josh for saying yes i appreciate what you do for souls your gunna be in my rosaries forever

[@NicolasBuchenkov]

I've seen this video just two times, and every time a tear comes to my eye. This is so profound! Right now I'm in my RCIA course, in Russia, and even in this state I try to figure out what is my future. At first, going to Mass, I thought like, hey, I'll work on my life, do some really good things, give alms etc, and finally I will marry a good girl, long live, end of story, you know...But as I read The Catechism, The Bible, some other books, my book of prayers, which I always carry, I've realized that there was definitely something more, than I could have ever thought... Maybe I am the other one not to just receive all the gifts that God gives to us every day, but to give them as well, who knows?..Right now I'm sure, I really want to become a Deacon, but in my current state I think that finally becoming a Priest is the best vocation for me, ever. Nevertheless I continue to pray as the process of discerning God's will goes, and as the count of small personal revelations grows, someday I will definitely hear the God's call for me forever and ever.P.S. Fr. Mike, If you read this, just know: you are my hero, you've finally encouraged me to say YES to the one true Church (I was an Eastern Orthodox, for record, and I'm happy to reunite with my sisters and brothers in Christ all around the World). God Bless!

[@DanielMaloneJr]

Nikolai Buchenkov Amen

[@ucheuju9348]

Wow,just wow!!Who else had goose pimples watching this? This video is so profound, even Fr Mike had to forgo his wedding plans to answer God's call. I pray for the priests all around the world, who have dedicated their lives to healing and nurturing of souls that the fire and zeal they have for the Lord will never cease. I am simply touched by their sacrifice to bring us the sacraments each and everday.

[@andrewkhama8624]

God s ways are always mysterious

[@mmvr2680]

Amen 🙏🏼

[@addie-eileenpaige6460]

Jesus said, "Come follow me." I'm so glad Fr. Mike and Fr. Josh did. Thank you to them and all other priests for answering that call. I loved the part where Fr. Mike told the story about how the priest he made fun of rushed to his bedside without a second thought and gave him Anointing of the Sick.

[@maryl.8417]

So much of this brought me to tears.

[@SymbolicBodom]

The video is great but the last minute was just amazing.. May God bless all priests and sisters !

[@niakoch9390]

SymbolicBodom - hey Dortmund Fan- super video, oder- powerful and beautiful! Ascension presents always inspiring! Pax Christi!

[@eileen1820]

Something about Adoration and the Benediction really provides me with guidance in a profound way.

[@campingout3063]

Very touching, and such a professional video

[@virginiadomingo8761]

Amen! 🙏🙏🙏! Thank you for sharing the heartaches and pains, there is always a cure. Surrender everything and Trust the to the Lord

[@denissearce3551]

The first thing I thought after watching this was: If were a man I would become a priest 😃. As a woman going through a discernement process, this was a beautiful gift. Thank you for showing that choosing a path like this is indeed a beautiful path.

[@josephzammit8483]

Well said! I’m publishing a weekly KZbin video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you

[@sandymunoz7596]

Watching it from Ecuador. This made me so proud of our priests. Thanks for that yes.

[@lionelbekker3590]

Lately I feel like I want to become a priest - I am not even catholic but I feel drawn the the Catholic Church

[@Feminineable]

Me too💕💕💕

[@user00578___]

Good luck and your path :-)

[@virginiadomingo8761]

Surrender everything to the Lord, trust and believe the Lord’s love for us. Follow Him! 🙏🙏🙏

[@yensilluap]

Thanks to both priests for sharing your honest stories. It had to have been really hard to bare your souls like that. I was wondering in Fr. Mike’s case how you came to be a missionary when you were so angry at the time. Perhaps you were following Our Lord then without knowing it. I have realized this in my own life - that He was looking after me and was having me follow His will at least to some degree when I was completely unaware of it. I am so thankful in my own life that Our Lord was taking care of me when I was far away from Him.

[@johnhealy4647]

I love you Jesus; because You loved me first!

[@museluvr]

Wow.. Fr Schmitz' testimony stunned me, but then, we are all broken in varied degrees. Fortunate for us, God pursued him until he came to his knees and said yes to serve God. When his hands come together to the power of God at 9:32.. to date, not a Mass I've been to where tears do not flow in knowing what is transpiring before me and others. The Mass is the most important and beautiful thing in my life. Fr. Schmitz is one of maybe 10, whom brought me into becoming Catholic 4/3/2021.. good ol' corona couldn't stop the power of God calling me home. Thank you, Fr Schmitz and God bless you, and Fr Johnson.. I will be praying for you both.

[@amberhackiewicz3358]

Truly amazing stories that exemplify God's goodness and grace. It truly brings tears to my eyes at how he has changed these men's lives. It gives hope for all of us that we can find love and fullness amongst all of our brokenness. All we have to do is let God fill that void.

[@jacksonwerner3329]

"You created us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you!" ~ St. Augustine

[@john.momo.]

i have and been watching this video again and again.... I dono why !!! please pray for me.

[@kchuerta]

Thank you for your testimony and for the service you provide to the children of God. I pray for more priests and for the sanctity of the ones that responded the call. Amen

[@DonovanZS2DL]

Thanks be to God. Alleluia!

[@Molly-cd9fx]

Great video, im going to pray for priest vocations x

[@eldredge24]

I am absolutely using this with my confirmation students when we talk about vocations! Such a great video!!

[@ionceexisted]

Inspiring and what an adventure God’s called you two to be❤ God Bless the both of you. - A Non-Catholic Sister

[@CatholicMashedPotats-vv8zf]

I needed this. Now I know that I will become God's missionary in a foreign field, because for some reason I can't explain, I know God is calling my name. I will be His priest. VIVA LA VIDA! VIVA CRISTO REY!

[@alexisarrizon6083]

God knows who he wants to serve Him. Both of you Fathers are blessed. 😊 God bless you both and thank you for being priests.

[@philomenaswope8561]

Wow.......just........wow! This was a spectacular video and both testimonies made me realize again how much God cares for us and how very noble it is to follow him.

[@ericarangel9204]

Such beautiful testimonials hopefully one day I can meet father Mike 😊 god bless them both always

[@Sophe60]

I will follow

[@Snouckhurgronje]

We need more priests

[@ca4882]

How beautiful.... how wonderful they said yes to God... how blessed is the Church to have these men😍😍😍

[@mindyzoll8590]

Please pray for my son, John Andrew. He suffers with addition, severe PTSD and has abandoned God because he is angry. I know that God will save my son through prayer.

[@Gabriel-xr1df]

I really like that the summit of the video is the holy eucharist! Great job!

[@sophiarebeiro4789]

God bless you dear Fr

[@patriziarossi3442]

So beautiful! Thank you Fr Josh and Fr Mike, for your “yes” and answering God’s call. Remembering you in my prayers.

[@mkznan5963]

this is beautiful. may God bless you abundantly

[@barbzylema8276]

Through one, God has touched so many.

[@catholicwifelife]

Wow that struck a chord.. two of my favorite priests. I am so thankful for God’s gift of priests and the courageous men who answer yes to that call. Without our priests the world would cease to exist. Praying for all our religious leaders and for more vocations to the priesthood.🙏🏼

[@unalee1591]

Thank you father. So touching. My prays are with you and the church. God blessed you all.

[@CindyGarcia-iw2ff]

Beautiful stories, thank you both for sharing!

[@ms.leclaire9017]

Faith is so hard for the youth. My own son is struggling hard. May the Holy Spirit continue to speak through the faithful and bring those who wonder back to Mother Church. Beautifully made. Thank you! ... Where are my tissues lol

[@Catholic_Tiktok]

bless you son of man... for sacrificing your lives to serve JESUS CHRIST..... I love you all for the suffering and burden of others that you are willing to listen and forgive them and giving them prayers... may the FATHER in heaven give you all good health AMEN...

[@glorygraceandrademonte3709]

God bless to all the priests

[@EllieAugustin]

This was just beautiful! What amazing stories . God Bless you both!

[@berthagutierrez2315]

THANK YOU so very much for be priest, for became a Christ on the altar, THANK YOU for the Eucharist, for the confession. The Catholic Church as the only church founded by Christ is blessed for vocations like you as a priest like you. God's people love you, THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@datmuslimdude]

Yes I Want To Father Pray For Me.

[@elysemike2157]

Ohh.. how i love my amazing priest.. thank YOU LORD for loving me n all.... 💖💝💖💝

[@kristofffo]

Thank God for priests.

[@robertdowler8105]

Thank you always to the Clergy for your vocation and Mission.

[@byrd1124]

completely off topic, but I would love to run down that road/path - so beautiful!

[@alonsogonzalez1169]

So awesome and inspirational, thank God for these man of faith

[@louapa]

WOW.......praise God from Whom all good things are given and all good things comes....Amen!

[@catherineoliveri4876]

Great video! Thank you both Fr. Mike and Fr. Josh! God bless you both with your work of evangelization!🙏🙏

[@christophercentrella1436]

So beautiful! Thank you for responding to the call of the Lord, Fr. Mike and Fr. Josh! So beautiful what can happen when a person is in love with Jesus--wow! Your witnesses are amazing. I can't describe what effect this video had on me. Thank you!!!

[@tropicalia5546]

God bless our priests. Let us do not forget them in our daily prayers

[@sme7385]

Glory to God in the Highest and peace to his people on earth! Praise God for such good priests and much more to the religious life.

[@jeffmckeough4012]

Thank you father Mike and Josh for being priests yin need to make a longer video of your becoming a priest. I definitely loved this know your both are in my prayers

[@joannebywaters4154]

🙏🙏❤❤🤗🤗Thank you for your yes!!🤗🤗❤❤🙏🙏

[@SociallyAwkwardMotherhood]

I loved this video and I am very thankful for our priests. Thank you. ❤️

[@joanhiel5790]

Inspirational testimony of how God calls us in such a personal loving way!! I am going to share this with my receipt class of confirmandi who received sacraments on Pentecost Sunday. Lord if it be your will touch their hears and minds and prepare them to serve you in their lives as priests or lay ministers of some kind. Stir our younger generation to have a revival in our churches around the world. Thank you Fr. Mike and Fr. Josh for answering the call when you heard it. Praying our Compassionate Good Shepherd continues to use you to bring the young and young at heart closer to Him.

[@tesag1955]

Praying for you and all priests' holiness and faithfulness till the end, esp.when things get tough, as it would be.

[@ariannasalvador386]

Love these priests journeys!

[@disneydweeks1715]

Wow, father I am in love with every video you bring out.. it is no joke God truly exist. I tried becoming a priest’s but my stupidity didn’t let me stay as a novitiate. It saddens me buti truly believe God has a plan for me. Thank you for your wonderful and inspiring videos.

[@mmsteinbach]

Wow, just wow... Brought tears to my eyes.. Thank you Father Mike and Father Josh for saying yes to God's call.

[@mardorkhongtani8405]

God bless u fathers

[@kellyrau18]

Could you please make a similar film but for featuring some religious sisters!!!

[@kellyrau18]

@ascensionpresents

[@Karen-sz9xk]

Kelly Rau - You should watch videos about Sr. Clare Crockett. Truly inspired me.

[@mariamathew5173]

Fr. Mike looks like a super hero in suit

[@margaritacarreon4934]

Such beautiful stories!God bless! May our heavenly mother be your consolation and guide to holiness. Thank you for your YES to Christ!🙏🏻❤️🤗

[@janiejohnson5552]

So happy you followed God's call.I cant image life without Father Mike and Father Josh 🙏💜❤

[@Goodnews499]

Thats really amazing, thank you Father Mike , and Father Josh. your sacrifices really appreciated. I always think of you and say to myself that I have my husband and my children, how the priests live their lives, will they feel lonely? .I always pray for you that God gives you health and strength and happiness, so you never feel that you missed anything...love you always and pray for you for ever.....God bless you.

[@ritadellavolpe4355]

Wow!!! What a powerful and meaningful message! Thank you Father Mike and Father Josh! So human, so inspirational, and a great reminder that the Lord touches us in such a variety of ways often when we least expect it! It is a true reminder that our faith and walk with God is a truly awesome adventure!!!

[@aye05jaye]

It's stories like these that make me fall ever more in love with my Catholic Faith. Thank you Fr. Josh & Fr. Mike for becoming Shepherds of our Church. May Our Good Lord and Blessed Mother shine their light on you always 🙏

[@CatholicChar]

Thanks be to God for Fr. Josh and Fr. Mike!

[@lizzie9989]

This was beautiful and inspiring to me. This video helps even lay married people, like myself, to want to abandon our wills and follow God's. For anyone reading this that is desiring to seek God's will for their lives in a deeper way, Uniformity with God's Will by St. Alphonsus de Liguori is a great book that I am currently reading. It is very short, but mind blowing! I would recommend it to you guys.

[@josephzammit8483]

Well said! I’m publishing a weekly KZbin video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you

[@petrinabeads1225]

Magnificent! Thank you for saying YES!

[@jcsucgang]

Amen...Amen! Thank You Lord, for Your Church and all who serve You. Great video!

[@angelicazelich7743]

God bless all of our Priests! We pray for them, they are all so important to us! God has blessed us!🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@pujaghosh3774]

I jst keep on watching this agn n agn...

[@isadsales]

Beautifully shot… beautifully told… I respect our priests so much🙏 Thank you for dedicating your lives to serving God and the Church. God bless you both.

[@frankcollins1624]

Wow.

[@heyyitsjoshie]

This is so, SO cool!! God bless you both!

[@srclaraphiri1055]

May God who called you to HIS alter keep you to serve HIM with much love and everlasting enthusiasm

[@TheLeftRbabieskillers]

That is what it is called selflessness.

[@carolhensen8005]

Great testimonies…..both Father Josh and Father Mike spoke inspirational words, we continue to pray for all Priests and seminarians….God Bless the good Shepherd’s in our awesome Catholic Faith……

[@daishafreeman1509]

Thank you both for sharing your stories! ♥️

[@songbird377]

Gorgeous production my gosh! Looks like a movie!

[@eGaD1960]

Lovely! Both priests have podcasts and deal with everything you can think of.

[@paulmiller3469]

Great video. Thanks, Fathers.

[@thompsonnwabueze8731]

Thanks Padres for sharing your experience. Am a Nigerian. The call of priesthood has been ringing right from my childhood but, I always runaway from it considering the road, challenges, sacrifices and denials...but, now that am a youth/a graduate...the call still coming. Please, Padre help me...am ready to answer the call of Priesthood.

[@lvlc5]

So much hope in one video... so much faith.

[@manorama12]

We all have to pray for our priests and nuns and religious everyday so God will keep them protected from falling into temptations and bless each one with the virtue of "Purity"❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mkha1971]

This is so beautiful and inspiring. I am so glad these men chose the holy vocation of the Catholic priesthood. I have watched their videos and sermons and have been so moved by their divinely inspired words. God speaks through them and their words have healed me so much in a time of great sorrow and despair in my life. I am made a better person, a better Christian because they answered God’s call to become priests. Thank you