"Made for Worship: Kingdom Priests" | 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Mike's Homily)

[@mindybaggett]

My son (20) has agreed to listen to your homilies in exchange for me pestering him to go to Mass. (What can I say, I like St. Monica's tactics!) He agrees with the Catholic Church but "doesn't get anything out of Mass". What an amazing week for him to finally listen 🙂He contacted me and to say it was a "very good homily". Thank you for being the voice that he can hear.

[@TheGypsyLondon]

What doesn’t he like like about Mass?

[@mindybaggett]

@CarolLarge He's an active person and doesn't like to sit still. We probably didn't teach him enough about what is actually going on in Mass, just that it was time to sit down and be quiet. Now he's an adult and hopefully uncovering the details.

[@julieCA58]

Oh, my, I wish I could send to you from my brain a talk my former pastor gave that was incredibly wonderful. But as I type this, I got one better for your son. Fr. Mike gave a talk at the National Eucharistic Conference in Indiana this year. Just type in NEC, and his will be one of the first 3 that come up. What can I tell you? I felt the presence of God. Good luck

[@corinabecerra953]

The Mass Explained by Dr.Brant Pitre. He has videos you can purchase about the mass🙏🏼

[@DeSmith-o4b]

Please remind him that mass is the time of the week, the Sabbath, that we worship HIM. The time is actually for God and not us. Maybe find a charismatic mass, like a Sunday evening Lifeteen mass. There's one near me that have amazing music, has a large high school congregation that's energized and participatory in the mass, and the music is current Christian invigorating. One cannot help but feel the presence of the Holy Spirit at mass.

[@MrsAngelala]

Offertory: I've been teaching my young children, "This is the part where you can offer Jesus your heart so he can make it into his heart. Do you want to give it to your angel so he can take it up to the altar for you?" Doing this since they were born. Their concrete thinking is just so darn cute: neither of them is old enough to grasp symbol or metaphor in a conscious way, so they'll actually reach up to their little chests, dig out their hearts, and physically hand them to their angels. And every time, I offer THAT to Jesus, your children Lord, your hearts, my gift to you Beloved.

[@loutotheis]

I am a developmental pediatrician and my life is to serve and assist children with special needs. I start each day with mass to pray for them and you.

[@user-vc1zu1ny1j]

Bless you.

[@faethdanu219]

Wow!!! Now I get it! Thank you, Fr. Mike! 🤍

[@jeradjones9306]

YJMJ Father Mike I Love You . Genesis 4:7 : know the meaning .The bastard is at The door of Every one with a heart beat on earth To feast on Your flesh . St. Joseph terror of demons . I tell You Everyone of us is a terror of demons . 🕊️✝️🔥💜😇Ave Maria .

[@ruthortega5822]

Another awesome homily, Father Mike. Just when I think they can't get any better, you show me that they can. Great story about your mother. I am sure you miss her terribly. Happy birthday to her in heaven. She raised an apostle of God, who shows me how to worship every time I listen to him. You are exactly what I need in my life. Thank you for being you.

[@The.Foolosopher]

I used to feel like I didn't get much out of church. In fact it made me sad. I used to go to church with friends and family. Now I go all alone. One day I realized I wasn't really approaching worship with the same enthusiasm I do other things in my life. Now I put more in. I listen to your homilies and Bishop Barron so I have more context to understand the readings. And I sing as loud and as joyful as I can. And I put more thought into my prayers. Now Mass my favorite thing I do all week.

[@christenfornal2432]

I also listen to Fr.Mike and Bishop Barron. I love their insights and ofter times they are completely different homilies but still such a blessing!

[@Elke-y8h]

I have a similar experience. Thanks be to God!!! 😊

[@peterson7813]

Recently also started listening to Fr. Mike’s and Bishop Barron’s homilies before going to mass. Definitely a game changer.

[@MikeyAGoGo101]

That's why I converted last year. I asked God where he wanted me, what he wanted and I'll do what he says. To the Catholic Church i went!

[@Spiritof76Catholic]

Welcome home! God bless you. You are a wonderful witness to God’s grace working through love.

[@MARYBLEUZ]

Dear Father, I'm 65 and haven't been to church since I was 18. I want so badly to reconnect with the Catholic church and heal. I live in pain daily, am housebound, and want to let it go. Make my life about love and worship instead of pain. In Jesus' name, I pray🙏

[@marycampbell4975]

Count your blessings. There are many together in hospitals not allowed to go home for various reasons .

[@carolynsenopole]

Thank you, God, for working through Father Mike to bring us these words we so desperately need to hear. ❤🙏

[@TruthWillprevail13]

Heavenly Father guide me as a single mother. Both of my sons have special needs. Lord I’m overwhelmed struggling financially each and every month I struggle to provide for my sons. I pray that you bless me with your love, grace, and strength, as I tirelessly care for my sons. I ask that You provide for there every need. Father sustain me in my daily struggles.💕

[@Joseph123-g6p]

In my prayers 🙏❤🙌

[@B4kerBe4]

Amen

[@christinericciardi1357]

Praying for you. 🙏💜

[@user-vc1zu1ny1j]

Bless you and your boys.

[@normar.3252]

Praying for you 🙏

[@QBlessed93]

Another fantastic homily. I wish everybody could hear this. God bless you Father Mike.

[@FK-mx1so]

!!! Today during mass I had these intrusive thoughts that were bothering me but I've decided to offer them to God. Now I understand why all of a sudden I felt the presence of my guardian angel behind me!! He wasn't empty handed today.

[@lancecarlton9990]

Having intrusive thoughts is something I’ve struggled with and this video and your comment have helped me understand them differently.

[@mariacardenasbeauty]

As someone who listens to your homily every week! This was one of my most favorite !!! ❤❤❤❤ thanks be to God, thank you father 🙏🏻🤍🤍🪽

[@FrancesSheffield]

What a wonderful homily. I wish everyone could hear this. He is so good. I love his homilies. 11:16c

[@catherinegolden7666]

One of your best Fr Mike. At 63, I learned so much. It’s never too late. Thank you

[@Mariaschild]

I'm a loveless person lord. Why only you know that you showed yourself to me, for most of the time I was so afraid if your face Jesus will be forgotten by my eyes but it's there. I ❤❤ you Jesus my Nazarene. I love you for giving me your mother Maria. For guiding me through this path. I thank you for your favors on me Jesus and thankyou for deeming me lovable

[@anagonzalez413]

My daughter Monica shares your mom's birthday. She'll be 36 tomorrow. I ask your prayers for her. I'll say a prayer for your beautiful, wise woman who offered her son to the Lord's service. My mom's birthday is on the 5th. I cried at the thought of how many times I have not loved her the way she asked me to love her or given her what she asked of me. May God continue to bless your ministry. 🙏💙🕊

[@phyllisjackson4322]

Thank you. Listening to you I have learned to offer the sacrifice of my sufferings and I vow to teach what I have learned. Shalom.

[@JesseBobtheBUILDER-w6z]

I just want to say THANK YOU 🙏 "OSCAR" for being the mean 20yr old to stand up to the big bully who was always bullied in school. The MASS is something so special and has taught me so so much, and it took me a very long time to go back, I pray and pray 🙏 for forgiveness and to rid my anger and bitterness. FORGIVE AND FORGET. thank you father 💖 for a wonderful 😊 Homily

[@carolynalameida709]

He was so clear. His last words, "Do this..." I love mass so much, but it will be even better now. My Guardian Angel is going to need a wagon to carry all my offerings! I'm also looking up writings of Blessed Catalina. Thank you, Father!

[@maureenparker6185]

Father I have been lazy about going to Mass ...watching Mass through the computer. I realize what I am missing is that I am not getting the sacraments...I miss that feeling of being whole again. Thank Father for making me realize to give my time to go and receive what is most important to me.

[@techas20]

Fr Mike has inspired me and keeps inspiring. I’ve recently started praying asking God to use me as a tool. How ever and where ever I am needed or can help others. I’ve never prayed this before and it touches my heart. I get excited with the thought of growing closer to our Lord. It brings me such peace and glory 🙏🏼 Thank you Lord for loving us so much even when we are so undeserving 😞 🕊️ 📿

[@Richard-h5t2b]

The Bible is supernatural. A relationship with Jesus is supernatural. I started a three day fast this morning. Thank you for this message. I'm 34 years old, make $27,000 a month and am retired. This video really inspired me in many ways!!!🙏🏾

[@Richard-h5t2b]

I raised 75k and Kate Elizabeth Becherer 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.Kate Elizabeth Becherer 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!

[@Chi-x5u5c]

This is a definition of God's unending provisions for his people. God remains faithful to his words. 🙏 I receive this for my household

[@Eli-l1z]

Wow 😱I know her too Miss Kate Elizabeth Becherer is a remarkable individual who has brought immense positivity and inspiration into my life.

[@Eli-l1z]

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

[@Scar-o8z]

I have heard a lot of wonderful things about Kate Elizabeth on the news but didn't believe it until now. I'm definitely trying her out

[@FieldArrow-s7v]

Pray for me 😢 and my good seems to fail. I follow the commandments

[@lindab3293]

Amen Father Mike!!! I will do it! I sing in church in hopes of bringing the joy of worship to others! Thanks be to God and thank you!! 🥰🙏🏼❤️

[@euengelion]

During the offertory, I offer up myself as well in thanks, too; I offer my desires, my faith, my comfort, my security, my heart, my relationships (with God as well as my fellow brethren), and I offer my sufferings in union with Jesus' own. I find Mass even more fulfilling when I do so than just attending and offer collection.

[@Crystal-nw1zn]

Thank you so much Father ❤️🙏 this series is a huge blessing to the church, I'm sharing it with all those I can This homily is changing my life forever

[@nathanngumi8467]

Amen. 🙏 In the Mass believers get the opportunity to not only participate in the offering of Jesus but also to offer themselves to God.

[@gaylepaul2976]

Thank you Father Mike. The short film The Veil Removed is a beautiful example of the angels and saints around the alter.

[@CherylWright-g8e]

Church is my favorite place to be. I love going to mass

[@maryannlacey4044]

Father Mike, thank you for such a powerful reminder of our own priesthood and how we are to participate in Mass. I will share your homily with others. May we continue to grow in faith, hope, and love. 🙏🏽❤️

[@Dustbunny01]

I offer my hopes to fix my relationship lord and build and have a family. Lord God in your name I pray amen

[@augustochucri7403]

That's something beautiful that his words, blessed words, can reach the entire world, include reaching me here in Brazil, and make us think about our God love. Bless you, father Mike. And Salve Maria Regina Coeli!

[@malcolmturner3784]

Thank you God bless you am thinking of you am praying for you

[@Trustworthyalma]

❤ Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us. Mass will never be the same again. Can’t wait to offer up again ❤

[@smc4jmj1]

Needed to hear this today. Father you have no idea the healing and comfort your words bring to us all. God bless you and thank you for all that you do. 🙏🏼❤️

[@God_my_Savior]

Thank you Father Mike, i will do that now when i go to church, i feel so ignorant sometimes, and i feel so unworthy of Our Lord 😞✝️🛐❤️

[@marijo.4694]

I don't remember where I heard it, but I was told or read about praying during the offertory. It has been a game changer. The part of the Guradian Angel I've never before. Dear Lord, help us to pray and lift up one another in prayer. Please Lord, help my worship fill the hearts of others

[@JoseCerv-et6nf]

Thank you for helping me have a better understanding of my role at church and how much God and our Lord Jesus appreciates my attendance, especially as a priest. I forget sometimes that my prayers are heard.

[@deborahwiles6158]

From Hollow to Hallow❤with a Halo 😇

[@TheVanessaDunn]

Thank you for adding the Holy Mass revelation !! I read her Holy Mass book last year and it completely changed my heart during Mass !! Thank you Father Mike !!

[@sarariner4545]

This homily was on fire. So incredibly beautiful and poignant. God bless you!

[@evelynsintimappiah1888]

God bless you Father Mike Schmitz, for the Homily

[@cathygall8068]

Excellent! Thank you, Father Mike. I am praying for you daily, in appreciation of all God is doing through you!

[@valeriocritelli6714]

Father Mike. You made a very good point. We as the laity must exercise our kingdom priesthood. We should make our offering of our intentions to God through our worship.

[@colettemccleave4532]

❤❤❤❤❤ OH MY GOODNESS, THIS IS PERFECTION. Thank you for becoming a Priest

[@gwenpersichetti6807]

THANK YOU FATHER ! I love your 3 rd answer to my son who says I don’t get much out of mass , it’s boring !! Now I can say what did you put into it and you are there to worship the Lord not GET something! You are there to feed your soul!! Love your podcasts ! Love your videos what a blessing you are to so many many people ! My niece had a conversion and now goes to mass every week and is doing your Bible in a year ! ♥️🙏🏻

[@sdDiadel]

Thank you Father Michael once Again! An amazing message from the Lord! What another excellent homily!!!! GOD BLESS YOU AND LOOK AFTER YOU ALWAYS

[@julieCA58]

Amen, padre'. Recently went through a rough time real wanting to avoid church as my parish had changed so much, I couldn't recognize it. Then my brain finally told me, this has nothing to do with you. This is about thanksgiving, praise and worship to our God. That's it.

[@MOGO8907]

I'm going to save this and write that prayer down later. God bless you father.

[@gloriajuarez46]

Wow I love how you explained the mass. And what you shared about your mom. Thank you for helping us understand our faith❤

[@AllenKirby-n6g]

Thanks!

[@tracyc1630]

Amen. Thank you, Father Mike❤

[@JoanSullivan-b1x]

That was the most revealing explanation of what God expects of us. Thank you Father Mike.

[@elaineborn6135]

Fr Mike, thank you for preaching truth and love.

[@Tgerardb]

So much here to contemplate. If you weren’t such a great preacher, Fr. Schmidt, you’d prolly be made a Bishop.

[@b8akaratn]

It is so great when homily is ...😅 Entertaining!! I watch these over a handful of times & get so much out of them. You're #1, Fr. Mike! 🎉🙏💙❣️(13:54 Just for the record, i've never said that sentence. - someone still a protestant) // 15:12 Happy Birthday to Goody! 🎉 May she rest in peace 🕊️

[@shareenchoudhury-leighton1748]

💙 God has created us to be vessels of love 💙

[@janefosha7847]

Thank you for this excellent, profound homily! You have given us so much to think about and put into practice! Thank you!

[@sharonr.6612]

I DID NOT KNOW THANK U FATHER MIKE FOR EXPLAINING THE OFFERING, TAKES POWER AWAY FROM THE DEVIL...

[@blissfulanddivine3101]

This one cuts deep. Thank you fr Mike! Thank you for the Holy spirit within you and sharing the truth.

[@nickrugg]

Fr. Mike… God’s wrestling coach!!! ✝️🙏🏻❤️💪🏻

[@ZENGIRLS3]

This is amazing! Phenomenal job Father Mike!!! Thank you! this should be a guidbook! this should be listened to before EVERY mass. So we can all be participating and worshiping in the best correct way possible 💕

[@mgrz98]

Fr Mike is da best!

[@benjamincangiano2264]

Made for love ❤ and worship 🙏

[@naturecalls3465]

God bless you Father Mike!

[@AlmaPryor-cd6tv]

Father, did you experience trauma growing up? I know someone who did and most of the time he speaks he sounds like he's on high alert. I deal with this everyday. This is the way you come across to me. Many years ago I was a fallen away Catholic, feeling too out of place and too out of place. I was experiencing a possible divorce and felt as if someone had taken a knife and split my chest down the center and my heart was exposed. A friend invited me to mass and as the priest greeted everyone every bit of my pain was gone. I looked down at my chest as if I could have seen the surgery that had taken place. The pain came back after a few minutes but I knew Jesus had touched me. I joined RCIA and have remained with the Church that I dearly love.

[@marycampbell4975]

What a wonderful difference to listen to your American sermons in comparison to the mumbling and silence of the English priests in UK

[@nicksiska3231]

I thank God for this. It really helps

[@jesusworksbro4Life]

Jesus loves you and is with you God is for you

[@constancemartin933]

This was so encouraging! Thankyou Fr. Mike!🙏🏻💜🕊

[@evaj.7629]

Such a beautiful homily!! Thank you.

[@alexd8951]

Fr. Mike many thanks for this homily and this interpretation of the biblical passage along with the key moments in the celebration of our Lord sacrifice and how intentionally worship God during the mass. All to His honor and glory.

[@angrypotato_fz]

Thank you

[@maryannhaut7029]

I love the way you explain parts of the Mass! I share it with my grandson who is a sophomore in college! ❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@gaylevonderembse1456]

Thank you, Father Mike. Very touching homily. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@sstadlbauer1]

So good. I struggled with this topic for years.

[@NoN-o1]

This is the best content in my feed on any day, it is most important, even if I don’t watch it, it’s still there.

[@jocelynd5920]

Thank you Fr. Mike.❤

[@chadwickpainter8212]

That was one of the best homilies I have ever heard. It is so good to hear this instruction. I love Holy Mass but I did not know I could participate in such a way. Thank you father Mike. This will help me to do better. It is nice to hear about what my Master wants from me. May King Jesus always bless you father Mike.

[@DescriptionofHeaven-uf7hl]

Amen! Have a blessing MONDAY everyone 😊

[@jolantadzialecka5054]

Very meaningful homily ThankyoufrMike

[@43-705]

I like this I think this is the first time I’ve actually gotten something out of this videos, before I disagreed

[@TN-bi9qf]

So good!! Thank you!!!

[@aniloo2]

Wow! Just beautifuly and humbly eyeopening explanation of what it means to love God as He wants us to. My next mass is going to be experienced through a new lense! 💗

[@MariaMunoz-qs5ft]

Another awesome homily!😊

[@Yolanda-r5v]

Goodness! Goodness YES! Amen

[@ulyssemtl11]

Would be great to see him, pope.

[@mariedfernando3991]

Wow, thank you & God Bless you Fr Mike!!!! 🎯💘

[@JoAnnSchlachter]

Wonderful!!!

[@BeckyRussell-xp7wc]

Thank you Fr Mike Thank you

[@2011msvideos]

Thank you for doing what God has asked you to do

[@phyllismcguire5381]

Thanks! This blessed me immensely.

[@marystenson2852]

Serious message today🙏❤️☘️

[@lcothdwf]

Outstanding!!! 💥 Thank you, Father Mike!!🙏🏼🔥🙌🏻💥

[@Eternallyhopeful7788]

Very Good! ❤❤❤

[@gloriaruiz2332]

❤🙏🏻

[@nancyroach3902]

🕯💞💖✨️🙏

[@joge815]

Beautiful message, Father. Thank you❤