The Epiphany of the Lord - Mass with Fr. Mike Schmitz

[@turtlesquadd]

Thank You for sharing this Mass, Fr Mike. I am a Police Officer in Louisiana and work 12 hour rotations of midnight shift. This is very helpful for practicing Catholics to receive the holy mass and god’s word even though I can’t attend in-person mass. I pray for your continued success and for the upcoming church being built in deluth. Additionally, please pray for all law enforcement officers across the nation that they are safe in the battles against evil. I also pray for those in the Devil’s grasp, that they find Jesus and salvation. Amen 🙏

[@crusty92]

God Bless you and thank you for your invaluable service. From Lafayette

[@ChildofGod98765]

Lord God as I struggle to provide for my children grant me strength. Both of my sons are special needs and require so much from me. Lord Jesus I’m overwhelmed as a single mother. Please hear my prayers give me strength while I struggle to provide the basic necessities for my sons. I can’t do it without you Lord💕🙏🏾

[@chrissyczernysz967]

@@ChildofGod98765 hold on to your faith. I was ABUSED most of my life and IT WAS GOD that got me out of the prison. NEVER STOP PRAYING. GOD IS WITH YOU...

[@april_flowers76]

I am also a single mother with 2 special needs children. May God bless you. It definitely isn't easy. Just know that you are not alone. 🙏🏻❤️

[@clairstrange4362]

I’m thinking of you and your family. God, please keep this family safe and together and provide for this family. May God bless you and give you strength when you feel like it’s hopeless. Remember God is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He will always make a way. In Jesus’s Name, Amen. 🙏

[@VideoMojoHouston]

I j said a payer for you.

[@sheilafierro8578]

God has blessed you with amazing children my sweet wonderful friend ❤❤❤

[@annmarek3989]

It is very comforting to know that God does know the end of our story.

[@sylviavillalobos9779]

Thank you, Fr. Mike for another lovely Homily. I try to be optimistic, but there's always someone trying to poo poo on that. My brother died last month, and this week is his funeral service. Please pray for my family to please come together in unity and peace. It's been so long since we've all visited one another. 🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕

[@ClaudetteStaab]

I’m 74 years old. I’m suffering from a bad cold and I am so susceptible URI so listened this morning & fell asleep. Listening for 2 nd time. Thank you Fr Mike

[@lifemama]

Thank you for bringing this Mass to us in my dad’s hospital room. He is dying. Prayers for Erik. He has been so strong.

[@msgoody2shoes959]

@@lifemama may God grant you and you family strength in this trial. Through, Christ. Amen

[@sylviavillalobos9779]

May our Lord take your Daddy in his arms and give you and your family Peace. AMEN🙏🙏🙏👏👏

[@17CW68fNv]

Thank you for this Mass, Fr Mike, and Ascension, and your Front Pew crew. The weather is frightful and I'm too old to fight it. Have a beautiful day! God Bless. Claire.

[@5thChestnut]

Peace be with you all

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

Peace be with you too😊

[@Sophie703]

And also with you! 💖

[@sassypatty2666]

God bless you on the Feast of the Epiphany. Jesus is truly king of kings, and He triumphs over all.

[@VictoriaJones-b1m]

A wonderful homily. It really resonated with me. Thank you Fr Mike and may God bless you 🙏✨

[@dannydangar34]

Thank you God and Father Mike for this Mass and thanks to Lord Jesus Christ, guide me through the Tribulations I face and help them to workout in the best interest of me and my family. Lord hear my prayers. Amen.

[@lguevara586]

We live in hope of deliverance from the darkness that surrounds us. ✝️🙌🙏❤️🙂

[@Peridot-nu6qp]

Holy and righteous Father, I do ache to experience your presence. I know the piece of my soul I sometimes feel is missing can only be found in you. Please, dear Father, be very real and present in my life today. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

[@grandmalove-v7w]

Thank you Father Mike for this beautiful homily✝️ Hope does not Disappoint ✨️💓🙏

[@ga7261]

Thank you Father Mike and all your staff. Thank you!

[@paulettaphillips401]

This is my second on line Mass today. I fell a couple days ago and hurt my leg and hit head so stayed home from Mass, attended two on line Masses..

[@davidcantu2606]

Thank you, Father for your blessings. I'm here showing up again. Thank you for walking with me in this great mystery of Life. You are the guiding light in this sometimes dark world.

[@gloriacox2693]

Thank you Father Mike for your homily today. There are thousands of us today with respiratory infections, unable to attend mass. We appreciate you. God bless your ministry.

[@adolfkamuzora9044]

Thank you Fr. Mike and the amazing entire Virtual Front Pew for this wonderful Holy Mass. The Homily hit me hard, I needed to hear the good news.

[@JenniferMaldonado-fp5bb]

Thank you Father Mike for a good sermon have a blessed day Amen 🙏♥️

[@MrDarshD]

An important message about Optimistic Realism- Being surprised when things go right. Important references of Victor Frankl, Jim Collins and Jim Stockdale - all about how one needs to face the reality and not just be optimistic. St. Paul was right about the importance of knowing God and the reality about salvation because people still deny that everyone born on Earth is under the dominion of Satan and thus, Baptism brings us under the protection of God. Hope is the trust in another and even when things don't go well. If God is with us, who can be against us? We can do everything in our might and still lose but if we do everything and also trust in God then we can keep going and know that we can have a good afterlife even if we don't know the ending of our life on Earth. God bless you, Fr. Mike, the Pew Crew, Team Ascension, and fellow attendees. Thank you so much

[@deborahwiles6158]

That our families hearts my be filled with the joy of our Lord , in Memory of Brian ,that the hands of the surgeons, staff, Nurses,be guided in my husband's operation on January 8th, peace be bestowed upon my Husband Danny. {•Jesus , In your Mighty name Amen❤

[@paulamoe2699]

Offering mass for my family and all souls in Purgatory ❤️

[@charliethedachshund2018]

Thank you for this. I was going to attend mass physically this evening, but wasn't able to. I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2023 and some days are not easy. I've been hearing the words " keep going ". I can honestly tell you that being optimistic is contradictory in my position, but being hopeful is all I have. I'm learning that the reality is life is not easy, and I have to " keep going ".

[@MariaMunoz-qs5ft]

Hope =Having Optimism Praying Everyday! Another awesome 👏 homily!

[@jenniferkuronya2113]

For your new church and for your message!Thanks!

[@catherinetozzi8056]

Asking for prayers for my grandson Billy, He’s 18 on the Spectrum and not doing well. Thank you for any prayer for him❤️🙏🏽

[@jomurray8940]

What a wonderful homily! Wow, did this hit home. Thank you.

[@CatholicIrish11]

It's great to be able to share the mass with you Fr Mike. I really love your enthusiasm and joy in proclaiming God's word. Thank you very much 🙏✝️🕯️God bless you Father

[@chrissyczernysz967]

Abba, I LOVE YOU ABOVE ALL THINGS. THANK YOU FOR WAKING ME UP AND SAVING ME. Thank you for my 2 son's, they are TRUE MIRACLES FROM YOU. I was told all my life I could not have children. And you saved me when I was at the lowest part of my life and blessed me you with my firstborn son. Then later in life when times were good you gave me another son!!! I prayed when I was told I could not have any more children. I couldn't get pregnant at all.... I prayed Lord and you graced me... You are so good. So mighty and true.... Thank you Lord for your sacrifice and for loving me just as I am.... A SINNER.... I just choose not to sin no more.....

[@michelinelanglais8786]

Praise God I Believe in you Lord Jesus Thank you ❤️🙏 Thank you Pastor Mike

[@beckybrooks6759]

😮I love listening to you Father Mike. You bring a life to the Bible, mass and life in general that I have come to search for since the passing of my husband. I haven't been able to attend mass in person since then without crying. It's embarrassing. Thank you so for bringing the church to me

[@karina996]

I love these Sunday Homily’s I always tear up in a good way I can resemble. I’m going to put the effort to go to church physically and be able to see these Sunday videos because they are just great and helpful advice in my everyday life. Thank you Father Mike 🤍 God bless

[@lisackbender7493]

Thankyou for your Homily. I watch every Sunday from NY . I also saw your talk on Seek.. Very inspirational.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@catherinetozzi8056]

Thanks!please prayer for Billy.❤️🙏🏽 Praise you Lord Jesus Christ! ❤️

[@megan1mayhouse716]

Tack!

[@shirleysarradet9486]

Your sermon today was exactly what I have tried to put into words since the death of my husband. We were married 68 yrs. Thank you

[@B.a.Peacekeeper]

Thank you so much Father for this extraordinary sermon - I am feeling under the weather so was unable to go to church but feel like I was meant to hear this. God is good all the time! God bless you and all.

[@Catholic_skald]

This is the best homily I’ve ever heard in my life

[@EileenBurke-kf7tq]

Thanks Fr Mike! My shoulders literally dropped the weight I was carrying when you said “you are not alone”

[@DonettaHall-s1r]

It's like sipping from a fine wine today .I cherish every drop.

[@nancypedrick5596]

Thank you always for the wonderful work you and the students do to bring mass to us! In regards to the homily, while my dad was alive, I was the biggest optimist. He lived until he was 91; owned a grocery story, gave many jobs to the kids in this part of a horrible neighborhood. At 50, due to race riots in the 70’s, the city took eminent domain of his building. The neighborhood was a food desert & he wanted to stay. But took everything he could out of the store and although I was young, I never was scared bc my parents never showed this to me. So many rosaries were said, he found a building & started to build a different store. He made fruit baskets (believe me, not like the ones you see in the grocery store). He was in business over 50 years with the help of my mom & of course the free help of us kids! lol But anytime I would go to my dad w issues, he would give me the optimistic point of view. “You can’t do I, why not?” So having him in my life for 55 yrs gave me hope, determination, (I worked as an engineer in tv; owned my own business; then went back to television in 2001) and love. When he heard my hourly wage, he’d say oh bless you! Actually many people were making so much more but he made me & taught me to be thankful. I hand make ornaments, & have for over 30+ years - everytime he or my mom would see what I was working on…. “Oh that’s BEAUTIFUL!” - he couldn’t see! His eyes were going but he’d still say how beautiful it was. It became a joke between my mom & myself. “Oh how BEAUTIFUL!” Both my parents have passed, & you really don’t realize how much all the optimism he had, we it was w me for a while; but most people around me are pessimistic & are around me bc of my optimism, which I kinda no longer have since my source is no longer physically here for me. I know that your homily will be wonderful as always, but just your debating on being optimistic or pessimistic had me in tears bc I realized where the physical source of my optimism, who filled my cup when I was low was my own father. And I’m slipping into pessimism because of those family members around me. I’ll be praying on this. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@paulfeeser5690]

I too had a father who was always optimistic, worked very hard and took care of others. A true story about him that became a family legend. He was going to work one morning and saw he had a flat tire. He changed the tire then came back in to wash before once again leaving for work. My mom said I’m sorry about the flat, he smiled and said it’s all good. My mom and I looked at him perplexed. He said I might have been running late and it could have been raining, changing a tire would then have been a chore, but today I was leaving early and the sun is shining. My mom and I smiled, that was my dad. Many years later my dad had passed and a few years later my mom. My aunt I drove to my parents house to go through their things, getting the house ready to sell. Then a few hours in to the 1,000 mile drive back home, we got a flat. My elderly aunt said a few choice words, and I said it’s ok. The sun is shining and the day is still young. She responded, you are truly your fathers son. Whether our loved one are with us or not, they will always be with us in our heart, soul and their inspiration should continue within us. Your dad’s thoughts, teachings, and love are still alive within you. God Bless.

[@roseeleya2327]

Happy Sunday!

[@ruthaguirre8455]

Mother Mary Blessed my Family and Friends with your Love 💕 and Prayers

[@tomburke7941]

The three kings embarked on their journey to follow the star by Divine summons just as we do every time we go to church.

[@DonettaHall-s1r]

Amazing so powerful in my life right now.

[@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, las familias, las personas con discapacidad y las víctimas de violencia, abusos o adicciones. Amén 💙

[@Lagunaticmom]

I went to my church; came home and did some duties; then listened and absorbed the beauty of this mass and all the reflections. 🙏❤️

[@bobkurland186]

thanks once again Fr. Mike for an inspiring homily. I've been reading "Finding Peace through the storm," a reflection by Dan Burke on the teachings of St. Alphonsus Liguori. The book's thesis grounds the message in your homily: we should be grateful for all things good and bad, because all is by God's will, either primarily or secondarily; our will should be in uniformity with God's will.

[@carolhensen8005]

Thank you Father Mike, the best of times,the worst of times….. I had the best, I’m in the worst, i love the Lord Jesus Christ and his mercy……life will get better for me in this life with memories of what was……Amen

[@ChuckMcGivney]

Thank you for this wonderful homily. It was so moving and inspirational. I will contemplate on your words throughout this week.

[@DawnLapka-c8i]

"Why would I take the risk if I don't know how it's going to end?" Because it's worth it, and that's how Love goes. I will try to remember to be more optimistic about the trying, Father Mike. It's scary. And it's sometimes really hard, but I will try. Thank you for Mass, Father Mike and Front Pew Crew. ❤❤❤

[@GLDPVET]

Jesus, forgive me a sinner. Mother Mary intercede and pray for us.

[@heavenlykingdomrelaxation1324]

Father I love you more than anyone in my family. I love you more than anyone on planet earth. I love Jonathan Roumy the same. You two are my greatest church family on the earth. Nobody on this earth do I love as much as I love you and Jonathan.

[@Alexis_R5]

God bless children, In 2025 I highly recommend everyone read Your Life Your Game by Keezano. It beautifully shows how connecting with God and building meaningful relationships can lead to spiritual growth and success in both your personal and professional life. This book truly changed my life..a must-read. God bless💗

[@msgoody2shoes959]

BroCuz, yeah buddy, ...shine on in your Christ likeness for His Thanksgiving. Keep living your vocation with love. Agape,bro.

[@gregflakus66]

Thanks for your mass every day

[@txgrandma3]

This is so beautiful & timely for me. I am in a situation that is very difficult. I have really tried to help someone, but it doesn't seem it's going to work out, at least as I think it should. Sometimes, you have to admit that your best effort is not enough for someone else to make changes. I know that God wants me to make the effort & that's what pleases him.Thanks for helping me to understand this.

[@Afroshume]

Thanks for amazing prayers like always I feel like we have to pray strong especially this time people strange on big things god is great I keep my faith

[@jamila247]

A lovely homily. Thank you Father Mike

[@gptach]

Thank you for doing this. I am temporarily ( hopefully) housebound.

[@phyllissimmons1396]

Thank you Father Mike for this homily today. I needed to hear this. Thank you Jesus.🙏

[@ShellyCendall]

Thank you Father Mike for helping me on my journey with Jesus Christ 🙏 Amen ❤️

[@dominiqueduronslet2512]

Fr Mike always seems to know what I need to hear! Thank you from New Orleans❤

[@patriciabecker3536]

Best homily i've listen to in a long long time. Blessings and happiness to all.

[@lindaorth9341]

Thank you again for Mass this morning Father Mike. 🙏✝️

[@j0m3m53]

Thanks Much God Bless

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

Thank you for the mass, father Michael Coutts😊

[@caltig7]

Faith, hope, strength, and joy. God bless.

[@grababundoberni]

Peace be upon you all

[@donnaostojski5478]

Thank you Fr. Mike for your presentation on the virtue of hope. Great start to the Jubilee Year and it's theme 'Pilgrims of Hope'.

[@Saraabdif43]

Thanks

[@normalopez2856]

Good morning brothers and sisters❤

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

Good morning 😊

[@Sophie703]

Good morning! 💖

[@deborahwiles6158]

That Jesus be with Lisa & Brian on the 6th of January, that her hip replacement surgery go smoothly {• Jesus, we thank you in advance ❤

[@R_Thomp]

Thank you Father

[@rosaperri3105]

Love your mass

[@metildajoseph5265]

Greetings Father Mike, Key Thoughts :- -> Epiphany Feast Homily reflect with, "The Spiritual Rejoice of Living with Lord Jesus Christ in between both Positive and Adverse Circumstances of Our Life in all aspects." -> Good Valuable Homily. Thanks Father. Thanks Virtual Front Pew & Team Ascension Presents. With regards, Ranjith Joseph (R.J)

[@MeghanMoore-l6c]

Thank you so much for The Word. I struggle with memory problems and mental health issues, I enjoyed hearing this so much. Correct me if I wrong, but 3 Kings of the East, come to worship The Lamb of God, fool King Herod and save Jesus and us from eternal damnation.

[@markcaputo8300]

We're back for another one, Fr. Mike ❤😊

[@nataliarodriguez8704]

Thank you for this service🙏🏼 really needed to listen to motivating words rn

[@cellophanesky]

Thanks, Father, for clarifying the difference between optimism and hope.

[@marybethrebele9272]

Meaningful. ❤

[@2nearalki306]

I was just searching for a nice homily to listen to for Ephifamy. Really liked this Father Mike ❤. Optimistic me 🙏

[@christinesmith2397]

Have the flu an been very sick. I could not get to church. Thank you Father for Mass

[@brendaallor9470]

Praying ❤

[@donnarussell4467]

EMMANUEL Hear our prayer!

[@betheden7700]

Asking for prayers for my husband Nathan. He is in the hospital having complications from his heart valve replacement.

[@meihui7767]

Prayers

[@lindabrand3584]

Thank you father Mike

[@EpicWomen78]

INFANT JESUS❤❤❤❤KING OF UNIVERSE🎉🎉🎉🎉PRAY FOR US

[@Tom_McMurtry]

Beautiful

[@JAFosha]

Thank you!

[@coreysgirl04]

Peace ❤

[@Janellemarieadams678]

Thank you for allowing us to partake in the mass you did today! I am not well at home, so I couldn't attend normal service in person

[@fionaabavire5509]

Amen

[@willisgoodger1875]

Thank you Father Mike. Snowed in today here in Topeka Kansas.

[@thecatemarie]

amen 🤍

[@EpicWomen78]

WE need pray for CREATION WHICH groans for CHRIST REDEMPTION AS WELL😊OUR PRAYERS ARE PRECIOUS VITAL GIVE GOD LEGAL SPACE TO INTERFERE

[@noracassidy1771]

Happy New Year Fr,Mike ! Could you pray for my sister Ann who's 10th Anniversary is today and pray for the gift of optimism for my family

[@emilybazer]

Thank you Father Mike. The lovely young girl who read the readings today may want to get the freckle on her neck checked out. ❤

[@Marcia811]

❤