Listening To God's Will

[@ZAPdontlook]

Ok y'all, the timing of this video is WILD. I've been praying really hard lately to know God's will in my life, and just on Monday I had almost the EXACT SAME experience in Adoration that Brother Malachy described - me begging Jesus to let me know His will, why can I not figure out Your will, etc., and He said to me very clearly, "It's because you're not listening." Hearing about the struggle that might come next almost makes me want to give up entirely, but I know I just have to lean in and trust the Lord, because He has great things planned. Thank you for this video!!

[@fr.mark-maryames3916]

Lean in and Trust! because he does in deed have a great plan for you!

[@poetlover30]

True

[@VanillaEarth744]

Are you going to be a priest?

[@Onlinesully]

ZAPdontlook Ah that's nice

[@lisamarie4sanmarcos]

My Protestant friends love ya'lls videos! They are so interested in Catholic Church. We just sit around and play y'alls videos. Because that is what cool kids do!!!!

[@mamaedina1]

🤣

[@conniemcfeely4115]

I honestly don't know what God wants me to do... I ask for help every day and am open to whatever I need to do please pray for me 🙏🙏🙏

[@faninme]

Keep searching and praying, Praying with you.

[@DragonMurbah]

Patience is key, my friend. A lot of prominent biblical individuals were not approached by God until much time had passed.

[@kalilazevedo9520]

You're not alone bro. The same happens to me, just trust in Lord's mercy and love, they will bring us to our vocation. God bless ya, and I can be sure that will pray for you. Sorry if I made some mistake, English is not my native tongue, I'm actually Brazilian.

[@conniemcfeely4115]

@@kalilazevedo9520 thank you very much 🙏🙏🙏

[@f4u5t00]

Matthew 7:7 is applies to your situation. You have asked and it has been given. Now you should seek and then knock. Patience is not the key. Do trust but trust in yourself as well. This is the message Malachy is presenting here.

[@kayokay7657]

You left the program at Georgia and gifted it to someone else God had a plan for. UGa alumni and quite proud of you that could not have been easy.

[@fr.malachyjosephnapier6333]

Thanks sister...I didn't go there but I am definitely a Dawgs fan!! :)

[@yvescallahan2103]

Praise God for he is amazing! I have been with the Franciscan secular for several years studying in AZ. Close to profession I got out, 3 years later I am trying again. Again my struggle have begun not knowing God's will for me. This video came in the midst of my struggle, and I have to admit that when Jesus says to you, 'you do not know how to listen,' It spoke directly to me!!! I know that I struggle with silence. I grew up in a large family, and all scream just to be heard. I will try to be in silence but I get for your prayers! Peace.

[@janinerichards7179]

Peace and all good! Romans 8vs 28. From a Secular Franciscan in Cape Town, South Africa

[@robbytarantino3637]

I need God’s help right now, I feel like my sinful mind keeps hijacking my life and when I’m in that state of mind there’s almost nothing I can do about it so I feel so desperate for God to change me truly..

[@eileen1820]

Brother Isaiah has a beautiful song that applies to you right now. It's called "Struggler." It's about God is telling him its value. He heard God tell him, " It's not such a bad thing..." Like all of our struggles have purpose. ❤

[@mamaedina1]

Just please hang in there. Hang hard. I got into habit of literarily screaming Jesus in my head. Rosary too. If you can 20 decades. We can still have sinful thoughts but sacraments help. At least me. Started daily mass so go to point of you can't do that or you won't be able to receive tomorrow. Lean in real real tight. Scream His holy name. Gradually the sin becomes less attractive n another vid talked about eating right n avoiding getting into an unhappy state. Conciously look for good things that give you joy n run to them. Silly things like painting your nails or going to look at flowers. One hail Mary said for you

[@Malnourishedmosquito]

I used to have the same problem(and sometimes still do) but I found out that one of the things that really affected my thoughts were the things that I put around myself. For example, listening to secular music, or watching movies or tv shows and even videos, that triggered those thoughts in my mind. When I was able to identify these triggers and cut it out of my life, the thoughts stopped coming for the most part, and when it does come there is nothing to fuel it. It still gets hard, but whenever they come I just sing a song about God or think about something different and it goes away. Hope this helps and stay strong because His grace is sufficient for us. 😊👍🏾

[@GuadalupePicasso]

Also, don’t so much pray for God to remove these bad thoughts; instead, pray for God to teach you how to respond to them in a way that is holy and pleasing to Him. Our life on earth, no matter how holy we may strive to be, is one of struggle, as we wrestle with the “already but not yet” of our salvation. The best advice that I can offer is to keep surrendering those sinful thoughts, mindsets, and attitudes to God, each moment that they come. Don’t relent, don’t stop. When they come, just pray something simple like, “Jesus, I surrender these sinful thoughts to you”, and even, eventually, continue that conversation with Him. God is truly everywhere present and filling all things. Prayer, in its most simple form, is “practicing the presence of God”, to be intentionally cognizant of His presence. You are His beloved child!

[@nyakanyasko]

Please pray that the Father will show me what my heart really longs for in the depths. Thank you for this amazing video!

[@kafinn5302]

Beautiful. Powerful. 🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼

[@ribbit1964]

God bless the friars, God bless this ministry of ascension presents. Thanks for sharing this video and story with us. Vivat Jesus

[@Celena2224]

I love Father Malachi ❤

[@bielsabas4407]

Thank you Brother and Ascension Presents.

[@fr.mark-maryames3916]

Thank you Biel!

[@angelalow22]

Last year was my 2nd year of nursing, and I was falling into abyss. I was questioning whether did I make the wrong decision to join nursing as it was draining me physically and emotionally. So I started to search God and would grab any opportunity to go Adoration. Sometimes I would leave the adoration with tears and sometimes with so much joy. Now as I enter into my final year, deep down in my heart, I know that God is telling me that this is my vocation. Turning 19 this year ;)

[@fr.malachyjosephnapier6333]

So beautiful to hear sister! Never stop going to sit at His feet...even when life gets crazy!

[@EnchantedStringsToronto]

Fav video from Franciscan Friars

[@cheraybisaya]

Beautiful conversion, God bless!

[@jamesapollo3274]

Beautiful story ever...very touching...may God be with you in your spiritual journey

[@MusicaNLAlma]

Excellent! "We are pilgrims...somos peregrinos... poco a poco...vamos a llegar" amen! + + + awesome testimony! Thank you for sharing and God bless. ********** *** + 🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏

[@dawnmireles2912]

Love this life story. Sometimes just silence. August 27, 2022

[@sorytha]

I want this joy

[@CK-wc8ow]

I am so envious of brother Malachy.....and it's a good envy. His ability to listen and discern at such a young age. Jesus has been talking to us since the day we were born...it took me 40 years to hear him. Brother Malachy, your story is not just an inspiration but a huge reminder that Jesus is really at the centre of our very being.

[@CHAVEOCHOA]

cleo lobo how can I hear him? I'm so clueless I prob wouldn't even realize it if it happened 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@CK-wc8ow]

@@CHAVEOCHOA not really sure....but I had a born again Christian challenge my catholic beliefs, which richoched me to prayer. I started to listen, read and learn about my faith and the holy spirit kept moving me. I have reached a stage where I cannot do without prayer, thanksgiving.

[@galpinklilyempire6905]

There is no need to envy anyone . He made it is example to you too.

[@paul-vk8eb]

Wow. Wow. Wow. Thank you very much. Please pray for me as I learn about Gods Will in my life.

[@josephgudge6685]

“You don’t know My will because you will not listen.” Ouch! I think that is most of us.

[@BillyWidener]

Wow. Mind 💥 I need to hear this since I'm like you right now praying and listening, but I do have a strong desire to be a monk but also a priest. Don't know which. 🙏

[@rufflesal]

You guys are great. Why cant everyone have such open friendly conversations about the important things?

[@Onlinesully]

rufflesal Is it not enough for you to listen to these two chaps tell these tales ? Why do you need everybody to tell stories like this ?

[@m3ade]

Thank you Brother Malachay. So glad you found your gift (and desire). And I did watch the video again (and again).

[@christina507]

A million times over, God reward you brother Malachi! Super Providential to have heard your discernment story today.

[@csongorarpad4670]

God bless you both!

[@veronicaolona4608]

This was moving and hopeful. Vamos ajegar!!!

[@jeanmaryjose5181]

This 2 part series was really touching👌 be back with more brother malachy

[@fr.mark-maryames3916]

More from Br. Malachy to come!

[@arumiranda]

Thank you for sharing your story Bro. Malachy! 😊 I can feel the reality of your truth, vocation, journey and struggle. I can imagine you praying diligently to get the scholarahip so He answered it. But when it came to a point that Jesus spoke to you that you can follow your heart's desire and He will bless it. It just reveals to me the ulitmate goodness, generosity and love of God. He loves us sooo much that He will never impose His will but will let us decide if we are willing to fulfill the purpose He places on our lives. Ohhhh! What Bro. Mark Mary said is true. There are a lot to chew on your story. I love it and will definitely watch this over and over again. Again, thank you, Bro. Malachy, for sharing your beautiful story. And thank you, Lord, for letting us hear it. 😊

[@fr.mark-maryames3916]

Thank you Aru!

[@staceyspargo5897]

Thank you. Good information and experience. God must love you very much!

[@littleflower9536]

Brother Malachy always makes me cry!

[@Onlinesully]

Little Flower What are you crying about ?

[@solovief]

That uncomfortable place of silence. Love it. Crickets! He speaks to us in a still, small voice.

[@elainelloyd7680]

Thank you and God bless you.

[@corymiller1934]

Beautiful Story

[@briankelly85]

I believe if you keep your faith, you keep your trust, you keep the right attitude, if you're grateful, you'll see God open up new doors...

[@ChevySpeedAddict]

It has been a steady prayer of mine for a long time now (months) to know God's will for my life. Amidst all the struggles and all the sin in my life, yes I pray for an end to that, but most of all, I pray to know His will and to have the courage and strength to say yes and carry it out when He calls. I needed this. Now, it's time to be silent and listen. Thank you, brothers.

[@Cuatepec3]

What a journey glad for brother malaki

[@cupidlittle263]

thx for reminding me to be silent during praying. God, help me to be silent and let me know clearly what yr will on me but not mine. pls pray for me, I have been struggling for nearly six months.

[@radiogoodguy6287]

Thank you Bro. Malachy for your intimate testimony of discernment. Great thoughts for all of us in all walks of life. Unfortunately, God's will isn't always up front as in the Bible. Many times we must work at it. But in the end we know God will guide us in our decisions. The final decision can be painful in some regards, yet joyful in other regards. I always enjoy the the videos on Ascension Presents. Great thoughts, a mini-retreat in a way, from various people.

[@fr.malachyjosephnapier6333]

Bill, Thanks for the feedback, you are right about God speaking in different ways, and that there is a pain in the yes sometimes (think about Jesus in the garden of Gesthsemene - "if this cup can pass, please let it, but not my will Father, but yours be done..."). Just remember though that prayer itself is actually work! It is ridiculously hard in my own experience to remain faithful day in and day out to personal prayer and silence. From my experience as well, the more I have become accustomed to the voice of God in prayer (through mediation on Scripture, Rosary,etc), the more I have been able to see God at work in the activities of my day, the "work" that is visible. I pray that the voice of the Father is heard in the stillness and the events of your daily life. God bless, Br. MJ

[@Onlinesully]

br malachy napier it's a nice story about somebody who figured out what life path they wanted to take by deep thinking and meditating and praying and taking to a good mentor and taking to trusted family and/or friends.

[@patrickblondin4120]

I feel the joy when I pray and celebrate mass. I feel if when I am out with friends and family. I feel it when I am alone. I know I am never a lone.

[@ohhoworiginal]

Thank you for your testimony, Brother Malachy. God makes us walk beautiful paths to Him.

[@ania6577]

Thank God I have found this channel!

[@Mskatskatful]

Oh, wow, thank you for sharing your story Brother Malachy! 😊❤️🙏

[@mazikode]

Thank you for sharing your story

[@legzandherpiano]

100%. On my 2nd viewing. Still more there. Will watch again.

[@GG-gn9ei]

Perfect timing. Needed to hear this. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH! thanks for sharing God's love. I will spend more time in silence.

[@judithangelaespiritualpay1717]

Priests are a gift to the church, especially with that kind of assurance from the Lord tgat he is the One calling. PAX! :)

[@TM-ef2ug]

Thank you.

[@nicolevalentini5819]

I love these videos, I hope they never stop making these!! I get so much out of these beautiful testimonies. Thank you Lord, for these faithful friars!

[@DV-jo7us]

"God revealed to me that the deepest desires of my heart is to live for Him, to be near the poor, to share His love with others directly." This would be my yardstick with which to align discernment of God's will for me. Thank you, Bro. Malachi! God bless you both & the Ascension Presents team! 👼

[@klaranemcova7932]

Thank you so much💟

[@nataliabenoit4653]

I recently been praying for Gods will and understand how to fully live that out in according to the design He has for my life, i made it my new years resolution as well to be in uniformity to Gods will one of the sisters of charity has been teaching me and literally sat me down and told me how to live that out the words struck my soul and now I'm applying it. Im so grestful and still praying God helps me please pray for me to make it to Heaven.

[@eileen1820]

Hi beautiful Natalia! ❤

[@lukemccann]

Inspirational. Also, Father Mark-Mary, your ability to listen is incredible. Not a word spoken. I'm going to be doing a lot of interviews/conversations (something the two of you have helped inspire me to do, in terms of following what I now perceive as being God's Will for my life), and I love the sound of my own voice. You've helped show me how to listen while being ever present. Thank you

[@frankmaguire8258]

Amazing real thanks for that sharing

[@mariatomczak8352]

God bless you both! for sharing your love of God and spiritual message. 🙏🏼🕊❤️

[@ednaa4382]

I love this VIDEO. THANK YOU JESUS . Thank you !!!!!! LORD PLEASE I WANT to know your will for me I give you the blank cheque

[@Onlinesully]

Edna A I suggest you try and figure it out as this chap did by deep thinking and meditating and praying and taking to a good mentor and taking to trusted family and/or friends. And figure it out.

[@JimdalfTheOrange]

In case I didn’t make this clear, I really enjoyed this 2 part series, and I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make these. I only asked below because I genuinely seek to live out a better spirituality that you both are exemplifying. Thank you! ------EDIT------- Interesting, when in the silence of prayer and you hear a voice, could you possibly do a video of how to discern what that voice is? Whether it’s God, my own internal voice, my subconscious, or something demonic? I tend to doubt any voice that I hear.

[@dannyallen2894]

James Orange yes, I agree. Please make a video about this

[@anonymousmedusa]

Exactly!

[@jessicadrummond9206]

I am the same! I don't like to be silent with my thoughts because I have intrusive ones at times (OCD/anxiety) and because I am afraid God will tell me to give up something I really want :( I reckon Jesus would totally tell me I'm not listening! I guess if it's from God it will line up with His character (something I've also had skewed perceptions about!) and Biblical principles, and also with your giftings/interests to some degree? Maybe you can pray that God will make it repeatedly and abundantly clear, that He will keep the enemy at bay as you try to discern, and that He may use trustworthy people to confirm His will?? Praying for you (and myself!) in this!

[@moveaxebx]

Peace. Only God can give peace.

[@JimdalfTheOrange]

moveaxebx what is peace? I have no problems sitting in silence for hours at a time. My problem comes with the discernment. Anxiety medicine can bring peace. Alcohol can bring peace. Those, nobody will confuse to be God though. I’m not trying to be argumentative. I just don’t think it can be boiled down to 6 words.

[@cheex8876]

Whoa... powerful story. I wish, the Lord would reveal to me his will.

[@Onlinesully]

Cheex Don't get too caught up with these stories. It is very important to try and figure out for yourself what you need to do. These guys are outlining how they self reflected and figured out what life path was best for them through thinking and praying and meditating and taking to family friends and mentors. Try not be confused by how abstract he makes it all.

[@virtuallycolleen]

This was absolutely beautiful! Thank you for this video! God bless ya both

[@VictoriaRyan]

Thank you for this. I , too, needed to hear it.

[@MrCapi55]

And "poco a poco se llega lejos (bit by bit, far we" ll be)" I already "checked" the video again and I am in The Silence Stage to Listen to HIS Voice. Gracias Padres. Vayan con DIOS. DIOS los Bendiga. Amén.

[@jdubz170ify]

It's like you made this video for me. Thanks be to God

[@fr.mark-maryames3916]

Great to hear! God bless you!

[@elspethsilverstar6136]

Beautiful story, thank you for the inspiration and grace. God bless.

[@ka-trip574]

Thank you brother Malachi.

[@moveaxebx]

I love you brothers in Christ.

[@fr.mark-maryames3916]

back at ya!

[@jayjayxpress8450]

Wowza... Sounds like the path I am taking....

[@Onlinesully]

JayjayXpress Are you joining the Franciscans ?

[@izamalaca]

I love you guys!❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 beautiful ! Praise God!👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@fr.mark-maryames3916]

Thank you!

[@clarefitzpatrick3726]

Thank you for the beautiful videos!!!!

[@emilyannelucyg1902]

Praise God! Brother Maliki you are amazing! Thank you so much for your witness! It really touched my heart and gave me a lot to think about!

[@juanmayorga3277]

The timing for this was amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@marmarleahy]

These videos are such a light in the darkness for me. Thank you so much.God bless you both

[@fr.mark-maryames3916]

Thank you!

[@valeriegarcia8794]

Wow!!!! Thank you for sharing, I really needed to hear that. Thank you and God bless

[@doneyfrancis6751]

Superb i really needed this session. God bless you

[@p.t.7441]

Thank you for this honest story. Made tears on my eyes. Touching and just in right time. 💞

[@yarellycruzrodriguez5931]

I need silence !!! I always ask God to tell me his will but now I know why !! Thank you God bless you always

[@josefmgruber]

Thank you

[@andreeagruia636]

Best thing I have listened to! So inspiring

[@katieroseborrello8845]

WOW thank you so much!! this is EXACTLY what I needed to hear!! to listen to Him in SILENCE and TRUST in His Divine Will... a perfect reminder in my own discernment process! Thank you! and hello Br. Malachi from Georgia!! Go Dawgs!

[@research1982]

Good advice.

[@edithbarber5790]

Awesome thank you

[@danielfedele]

Keep making these awesome videos. Thank you for sharing your stories. And helping us see what it's like to live and walk with Jesus.

[@sweettoothmarie7304]

The silence is such a challenge. When yr like God i can't hear You! But this testimony puts everything in perspective. Thnx for this..🙏

[@yensilluap]

That was so very moving - I don’t have the words to say what is in my heart. Thank you!

[@bella1975]

Hi Brother Mark Mary. I'm Brigit. I was present at the mass for life on Wednesday and was looking for you. I love your videos. Keep up the great Godly work you are doing

[@fr.mark-maryames3916]

Thanks Brigit!

[@bella1975]

@@fr.mark-maryames3916 Thank you. Were you there?

[@tammyfernando6822]

I LOVE listening to your story brother Malachy! You are a good story teller. When God speaks it is so awesome. The journey towards listening and hearing His Will is often a curious journey with twists & turns. It has and is happening to me....all the time! God bless you friars and your amazing ministry. Thank you from the bottom of my soul. loveTammyX

[@ItsTiffanieNotTiffany]

Wow. Thank you for this hope which is honestly hard for me to receive and accept. Praise God for the gift of humility!

[@zuchs1969]

This was so good!! Thank you for sharing your story.

[@bonniemelielo5446]

Awesome story, and you told it soooo well!

[@Onlinesully]

Bonnie Melielo Nice tale alright

[@andrewsaa]

Thank you for sharing this testimony; I definitely need to listen more...

[@sisterdeborahgilbreathlove6684]

Yes! This talk really touched my heart and called me to emulate Brother Malakey's surrender to God's Will in his life. Thank you for putting this out there for us.

[@kv8443]

Thank you for sharing this part of your journey of faith in Jesus Christ with us. I heard echoes of my own journey in it. The LORD is beyond awesome.

[@williamjones6971]

The next best step... Was to watch the video again.

[@Nicole11522]

Goosebumps!!

[@angelalongoria360]

Wow, perfect timing . I literally just prayed to know what my will was! Love this video !

[@Onlinesully]

So this guy had this conversation that he just outlined with the higher power ? That's nice.

[@Marbleheadjed]

You guys are awesome. Thanks

[@Onlinesully]

Jeffrey Fleet What did they do that was awesome ? I don't see it at all. Lovely chaps alright and a lovely story about this man pontificating about his life path through praying and meditation and deep thought and regular discussion with his mentor and talking with his family and friends.

[@WimWorldWide]

Great, thank you for sharing!!!

[@connie2286]

i love your testimony !!!😍

[@figureitout7026]

It´s such a great testimony! Many thanks for sharing your experience, its very helpful to me. God bless you

[@bernakinch9781]

Wow that was so powerful! Thank you