Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Mass with Fr. Mike Schmitz

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz as he celebrates the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
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[@bobbyodonnell1920]

Watching while deployed. Thank you Fr. Mike!

[@lilandry2396]

Will pray for your safety

[@sherryjones7947]

God bless and protect you. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE 🇺🇸

[@Lagunaticmom]

Prayers for you as you hold on to freedom for all of us. USA has its growing pains, we know. May God protect you and all who are serving this country & the idea of freedom. May Jesus be present with you with his Peace & Grace.

[@17CW68fNv]

May you have a great day, Fr Mike. Thank you for this mass, and all who make this mass possible. May God Bless. Claire.

[@jennifers5778]

Thank you for online Mass. This is a precious gift.

[@justifiablyproudproduction6055]

God, as we prepare to celebrate our nations independence, please keep us safe from harm and help those who lead to make decisions that align with your will for us. Amen.

[@cindylw5]

Amen.

[@MrDarshD]

Such an important message about why we must also take the responsibility of being followers of Jesus Christ while expecting the benefits of it. We must allow Jesus to change us. Just wanting to change is not enough. Thank you so much, Fr. Mike, the Pew Crew, and Team Ascension

[@ApacheDragon007]

❤

[@LizKain]

I will always remember that green means grow, and to anticipate this season ⛵ 🍏 with joy. 🤩

[@Terence1999]

Praying for my husband, Jim who won’t be able to leave the hospital unless his blood pressure goes down✝️Dear God please heal him, and all those who have cancer🙏🙏🙏

[@anneturner2759]

🙏🏻

[@pamelab5780]

Change me heal me help me and all who are attending mass. Jesus I Trust in You ❤✝️🕊️

[@Peridot-nu6qp]

Loving Father, please use me in your service. I recognize that all my gifts, abilities, and experiences came from you. All my capabilities were given to me so I can bring you praise and lead others to you. So please enable me to use my abilities for your glory and empower me to do more than I could ever imagine possible for you! In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

[@mupetabobo9906]

Amen 🙏

[@Peridot-nu6qp]

Lord, I ask for Your watchful eye over travels. Please grant my fiance Jerry safety on the roads, in the skies, or on the waters, and protect him from accidents and harm. Surround him with Your angels and keep him far from danger. Lord, I also ask that You bless his travel back home in USA from Turkey with joy and meaningful experiences. May he create lasting memories and return safely with hearts full of gratitude. Thank You, Father, for hearing my prayer. I entrust my fiance Jerry into Your loving care, knowing that You are the source of all protection and guidance. Amen.

[@Goodnews499]

God bless

[@NEXAMortgageSpokane]

I am not Catholic but go to Mass daily during the work week and will join September. The reason for going daily is its important to my spirtial morning routine to work with a clear mind and rested spirit. That said I'm lazy on the weekends and rarely go Sunday to my old church or my new Catholic parish. All that said, his message about green/growth struck a cord. I have been all about spiritual growth but not on Sundays? That's makes no sense, so I'm up and headed out to the 11 am mass. Thanks Fr Mike for the great message.

[@MariaMunoz-qs5ft]

The spiritual umbrella and spiritual hat was absolutely amazing!

[@KB_2161]

Lord Jesus, the Divine Physician, we lift up those in need of healing. May Your grace and love bring wholeness and peace to their lives through Christ our Lord. Amen. ❤

[@erinbarnhill2270]

Thank you Fr. Mike and to your team for all your efforts to continue to offer these online Masses. Your gift of being able to share your personal experiences and link them with scripture is truly appreciated as well as other truly inspirational stories of faith, courage, and redemption. I'm recovering from knee surgery and will continue to watch your homlies after I can return to Mass at my parish. You help light the fire in all of us! Happy 4th of July!

[@sherryjones7947]

I agree 100%✝️

[@ThinkTwice2222]

Play at .75 speed and it's totally normal

[@TiphanyMarry]

I'm glad you made this video, it reminds me of my transformation from a nobody to good home, honest Husband $75k biweekly and a good daughter full of love ❤️

[@tessagia9032]

I'm inspired. Please spill some sugar about the biweekly stuff you mentioned

[@TiphanyMarry]

It's Christina Ann Tucker doing she's changed my life.A BROKER-like her is what you need.

[@TiphanyMarry]

I raised 75k and Christina Ann Tucker is to be thanked. I got my self my dream car 🚗 just last weekend, My journey with her started after my best friend came back from New York and saw me suffering in dept then told me about her and how to change my life through her. Christina Ann Tucker is the kind of person one needs in his or her life! I got a home, a good wife, and a beautiful daughter. Note: this is not a promotion but me trying to make a point that no matter what happens, always have faith and keep living!

[@gentlefrank1633]

Wow 😱 I know her too Miss Christina Ann Tucker is a remarkable individual who has brought immense positivity and inspiration into my life.

[@gentlefrank1633]

I started with a miserly $1500. The results have been mind blowing I must say TBH

[@Peridot-nu6qp]

Thank you Father Mike Schimtz for preaching Christ to us, for bringing Christ to us, for being Christ to us. Thank you for putting out into the deep. Thank you for following him, never knowing where he will lead you. Thank you for teaching us to trust, for teaching us to love, for teaching us to live. Thank you for homilies that make me proud to be a Catholic. Thank you for homilies that remind me that the Mass is about the Eucharist, not the works of man. Thank you for consecrating the Eucharist so reverently that it moves me to tears. Thank you for the intensity of your worship and the love in your eyes when you look at your people and when you look at your God.

[@sherryjones7947]

You are so right about the reverence Fr Mike shows during the Eucharistic celebration. I have observed many priest throughout my life during the communion time and father Mike, hands-down, is the most reverent I have ever seen. He is truly a gift from God for all of us in the front rope, especially The students ministers to.

[@Peridot-nu6qp]

God, you are the Divine Healer. I trust in Your healing and Your time for my fiance Jerry hip replacement recovery . Guide him toward a healthier life, a life with less pain and more of Your Love. Amen.

[@dianasaenz4922]

Great, great homily today Fr Mike. It really reasonated with me. I know I have to grow more and ask God to prune me or grow in His way. Amen. Frm Mike I will pray for you.🙏🙏🙏

[@RPisa2416]

Thank you Fr.Mike!

[@magicalwishes7715]

I pray for your father Mike, that the Holy Spirit and mother marries with you pray for me pray for my daughter pray for my wife who works so hard pray for me, father that I have so suffering with this arthritis in my back and my neck, my knees pray for my children. God bless you and everybody who’s watching this. May the Lord be with you God be with you father pray for us amen. I pray for you, father I pray for your family. God bless you.

[@shareenchoudhury-leighton1748]

💙 God be with you all 💙

[@gregflakus66]

Greatcsermon today.

[@kellyl8425]

God is gently teaching me that faith is knowing that current circumstances are indeed His will even if from my perspective seems like “unanswered” prayers. May I continue to have hope to persist in prayer and trust that Jesus my Savior is not worried nor abandoned us.

[@FRZArken]

Amen

[@Peridot-nu6qp]

Lord of all, as we gather to worship You, we ask for hearts open to Your presence. Fill this place with Your Spirit and our souls with Your peace. Let every song, prayer, and word spoken glorify You and draw us closer in communion with You and each other. In Your holy name, we worship. Amen."

[@cheraybisaya]

Amen!

[@txgrandma3]

That was amazing. Thanks for sharing your wisdom & insight. May God continue to bless your priesthood.

[@yesimhere4469]

Please do not change the perfect simplicity of your alter--that is why I tune in.

[@rosalynpetty5234]

THAT WAS A BRILLIANT HOMILY FATHER MIKE. THANK YOU.

[@hollycrisera7436]

Thank you Fr. Mike

[@evashelton3162]

Praying for Annie's mom

[@Davekowski]

That was a beautiful mass. I haven been raised Catholic, but I’m in a stage of my life that I can’t stop learning. Sometimes I feel afraid as many of these teachings are different to the ones I learned as a kid. But I feel happy listening to Fr Mike and learning about the church

[@KathleenBanfield]

Thank you for today's Mass.I am a month away from my hip replacement, yet in excruciating pain. I don't drive, so I would have missed mass if not for Ascension and Father Mike. God bless everyone here today and God bless you, Father

[@ceciliamendoza849]

I watch Fr. every Sunday because I am so moved by his homilies. Today was those the most inspiring to me. Thank you. That's why I contribute to the building fund. He is doing good work. C. Mendoza, Las Vegas, NV

[@ruthaguirre8455]

Prayers for all my family members and friends Amen ❤❤

[@phyllissimmons1396]

Amen. Thank you Father for this powerful message. 🙏

[@ChristineCorey]

Pray for us Fr. Mike, we pray for you!!!

[@LizKain]

Thank you

[@michelinelanglais8786]

Thank you Lord Jesus for your protection 🙏Praise You Father ❤️

[@jamilamendes7026]

I will try yo remember that green means grow. Thank you Father Mike.

[@DawnLapka]

I'm giving thanks today for being a United States Citizen and that I was born and raised here. I'm also praying that as a single woman, who doesn't get to see family very often or have anyone to live with or receive help with any day-to-day life -- that I will be able to keep working in my field of study, and do work that I know. I also pray that people who come to this country will find work and become proficient citizens of the United States of America. Help us to have confidence to touch Jesus' tassels and ask for healing and help. Amen.

[@michaelhoward8664]

Thank You Father Mike for Today's Mass.

[@irenebrough8674]

Have faith and trust in the Lord his power endures forever! I love green and red, white, and blue! God Bless America! Happy Independence Day, everyone!

[@motleyminded85]

Thank you for making these videos so I can participate in Mass at least a little bit. Sincerely, a shut-in in Philadelphia.

[@lindac158]

Thank you, Fr. That was an especially wonderful homily! I will think of it often.

[@lilandry2396]

Love your sermon, Fr Mike, good of you to remind us of our wonderful country.

[@forgamztalkzz8472]

Decided to attend mass with you today father ! God bless and thank you ❤️

[@philipmarissadibartolo203]

pray Mason joins us

[@doming1949]

I’m so glad Fr Mike Schmidt able to eat your mass today Add me to your prayers 🙏❤️Julie

[@doming1949]

Able to watch your mass today and read your 6day of Bible!

[@suesalisbury6847]

Hello Father Mike, The reading today was depicted in a very realistic and respectful way on The Choosen Season 3, Episode 5, titled “Clean, Part 2 if you haven't seen it. Thank you again for your relatable sermon. Susan

[@vmnyambura]

So profound ❤❤❤

[@irenekaney135]

Thanks!

[@ApacheDragon007]

Peace be with you!!!

[@philipmarissadibartolo203]

help us get to Italy two houses one piece land together as soon as possible

[@GodsWhisper940]

Repent and receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. He is the only Way.

[@metildajoseph5265]

Greetings Father Mike, Key Thoughts :- -> Sunday Homily reflect with, "The Core Essence of Spiritual Gifts through Sacrament of Confirmation in Holy Catholic Church in every means in all aspects." -> Our Independence Day Wishes to you Father Mike and People in US. -> Good Homily Father. Thanks Virtual Front Pew and Team Ascension Presents. With regards, Ranjith Joseph (R.J)

[@KolokaiKalai]

Fr.Mike...For the Holy Mass and the inspiring homily...You are the best..Thankyou. 🙏

[@theresaskrabanek512]

Thank you Father

[@ameliaolson7580]

Green = love...and...growth, sure, but love- first and foremost. I mean, without love a garden doesn't stay green for long, does it? Nope. Back when I was first learning how to listen with spiritual hearing, I was, at the same time, studying the Chakra system to understand how energy flows work between ppl. What was kinda awesome was that I figured out that if you add black (feminine energy (i.e. mother/earth)) to the chart then what you have is a new center. It's no longer the Solar Plexus, but the heart (the color green eminates from the heart) at the center of one's physical energy field (nevermind the center of that center which I won't get into here or now). Anyways, once added it then completely aligns with everything the bible says in regards to the heart (including it being...dah-ta-dun..., the center). An unpure heart will favor a dark muddy color while a pure heart will show its colored light as dancing on the rays and beams that swirl about and all around it. So, what's the meaning of all this talk? When David asked the goddess sea in Psalm 51:10 to create in him a clean heart, steadfast to that deity...well..., did he not get that? Yep, he did. Lesson learned? None. He died believing in the power of the goddess sea to wash and purify rather than in God as we know Him in and thru the life of Christ. It was a good mass today, I enjoyed the homily. Thank you.

[@donnaostojski5478]

Thank you Fr. Mike for showing us how we must grow our faith. Jesus I give You myself. Do with me what you want. Jesus, I trust in You. Jesus, I surrender to You. Jesus, I love You.

[@doloreswisecarver1784]

I pray that I never have a spiritual raincoat or umbrella when I go to Mass. My Lord and My God, I believe. Help my unbelief.

[@carolinafagundez4110]

Ofrezco esta Santa Misa, por intercesión de Nuestra Madre María Santísima, por las almas del purgatorio, las personas presas y los enfermos. Agradezco todas las bendiciones recibidas por todos. Pido por la paz mundial, la paz en los corazones, la salud física y mental, y las familias. Amén 💙

[@theTrinity431]

The key to getting people to attend Church is when they experience a non catholic service. Half my church is ex catholic including myself. It’s a message of Christ not man made traditions and liturgy. They need sermons not ceremonies

[@emilygeels9809]

Thank you, Father Mike, for such a wonderful, thought-provoking homily!

[@pam7533]

GOD, when I receive Holy Communion, please consume me and do with me as You wish. I belong to You.

[@juanitalopez1529]

Thank you to all especially Fr Mike. Please include my brother Tony and his family in your prayers❤

[@dannycastillo3391]

Thanks!

[@kchardy5966]

Thanks!

[@Terence1999]

Thanks!

[@milianamorowitz79]

Thanks!

[@johnswerington337]

Thanks!

[@davidstuchly9792]

Thank you for giving us the alternative blessing to the holy Eucharist.

[@Keith-wb2nn]

What about the alter boy's.... Please let the people see the sweet sweet alter boys....

[@paulettemorin7264]

Thank you Father. Your sermon was wonderful.

[@loreleireiter3799]

Thank you for sharing these. God bless you.

[@katerinafar]

so I found Mull's monastery on YT and this is a good channel, very simple and they seem apolitical so far. Their liturgy also looks so ancient, the first christians had to pray like this, but I'm always to weak to listen to the whole divine liturgy of the orthodoxy, it's so long. Everything takes so long in the orthodox church :). But that priest speaks very well, maybe better than this one. At least he doesn't talk about his own family every time ;)

[@KB_2161]

Live Mass 24/7 Potta Divine UK on yt has masses from all over the world every hour. I have found many priests who are excellent. ❤

[@marylynregal5727]

Thank YOU GOD so very much ❤❤

[@annahmukai7775]

I love Jesus Christ I my life ❤

[@fionaabavire5509]

Bless you father. Amen

[@jesusworksbro4Life]

Jesus loves you and is with you

[@maryannedelaney]

Thank you Father.

[@R_Thomp]

Thank you Father

[@janefosha7847]

Thank you!

[@MisterRoberts-pe5pw]

Thanks!

[@vickigulino]

Thanks!

[@oroGold-s5b]

Amen

[@PhilipsSajan]

Amen

[@fromsuncity1]

please Fr. PLEASE talk FASTER!