“The gates of hell will not prevail” - Fr. Mike's Sunday Homily

[@tiffm7624]

This homily saved my soul tonight. God bless you Father Mike.

[@danapb]

Amen!

[@ArmenChakmakian]

May God bless you and keep you.

[@javijaybird8a907]

We may be getting smaller but soon enough the world will see us grow again. I'm a patriot and a proud Catholic. The Lord is my savior and I'm his soldier.

[@humphreyobanor866]

We are not getting smaller, we are just working less. We need to wake up and get back to work. Everyone of us.

[@ChrisDaron]

Before he was Pope benedict XV1, as a cardinal, he said that the Catholic Church in the future will be POOR and SMALL. I am seeing it happening.

[@EuropeanQoheleth]

@@humphreyobanor866 I'm not seeing any lack of work and numbers are certainly down in western Europe.

[@humphreyobanor866]

@@EuropeanQoheleth sad reality and it hurts

[@GoJologs]

Amen!

[@tinaludlow9767]

Thank you for this great Homily Fr. Mike! God bless you. 🙏🙏🙏

[@tlc9716]

I was baptized 3 years ago and Mathew 16 was a big part of my conversion One of the reasons I opened myself up to learn about the Catholic church. Since the pandemic I have only been to Mass a couple of times and have truely felt its absence in my life. I finaly get myeslf to mass early enough to get a seat in the church (limited because of covid19) yesterday's reading happens to be Mathew 16. I felt like it was a message, like God using his influence to say, "Welcome back, remember me and why you come here".

[@helenlopez8789]

AMEN 🙏🏼 THANK YOU, JESUS ❤️

[@danapb]

Wow.. that was definitely our Lord speaking to you. I'm so glad that you were able to return. It's not easy! But so necessary. Going to mass online is fine, better than not going at all, but being with others in church is a whole different thing. And the ability to accept the Eucharist... it's our true connection, our gift of love from Jesus.

[@nancyviola242]

Thanks Fr. Mike, for saying "Yes' to The Call. We need 10,000 priests like you! Ones who are not afraid to speak the truth in today's world. Men who are not afraid to say things that aren't "Popular" in today's culture.

[@sz4963]

Rise up good Catholics!

[@nanagaga2001]

Thank you for this encouraging homily. I often feel discouraged looking at this post-Christianity society we live in. Thanks for reminding us of the Church's very shaky beginnings.

[@marisolpalacios7397]

Ty Father Mike!!!! God bless you!!!! Glory to God!!!🙏🙏🔥🔥

[@ckeast5588]

Thank you, Father for this great homily! I love listening to you speak. God Bless You.

[@soniar3051]

Fr Mike's homily is so informative. I love when he takes out his old lovingly worn out bible to reference passages.

[@amandaschipper8389]

Yeah...me to

[@rev.michaelcampbell6125]

Fr. Mike, this homily really touched my heart. Thank God for you!

[@oroyplataman]

How I honestly would love to see Fr. Mike celebrate the TLM!

[@paulmurray5781]

Paul from Ireland 🇮🇪 I love listening to your heart

[@TheBiggDeal]

The Church will prevail.

[@billiejeanhuddleston8958]

Fr. Mike Praise be to God you followed his calling to your vocation. I Pray Gods protection over you and the entire Catholic Church. And, this world all hearts to be softened, ears to hear, eyes to see, mouths to speak, minds to think as Jesus. In Jesus Mighty Name…+++ Father Son Holy Spirit Amen 🙏

[@mariadavidson7192]

thank you for this encouraging homily talk. God bless you .

[@spanishtranslator1668]

Father Mike, we love you. God bless you!

[@francoiseweisshardt9928]

We are still in stage 4 lockdown in Melbourne Australia , so the church is closed , so I follow your homily on utube , such a blessing but my soul long for mass in the church .

[@lillight4JC]

Love and prayers for you all in Victoria 🙏🙏🙏

[@francoiseweisshardt9928]

lillight4JC thank you 🙏

[@leticiachiba1319]

Father Mike, I looking forward to hear your videos and homilies which I enjoy and fill me up with your wisdom and sense of humor. Do you have a direct contact (email or text?) So I or others can reach you? Or how do you receive the questions which you answer through your videos? God bless for being You!

[@beem6792]

Yes, you are an Apostle. Feeling blessed right now.

[@francoiseweisshardt9928]

Thank you father mike , I count my blessings for my faith in the Catholic Church , I love and respect all its teachings . Thank you father for reminding us not to waste our blessings .🙏❤️

[@pop6997]

What a Spirit filled sermon. Thank you Father. We're too often bereft of what we have lost as Catholics as regards the 'comfort' of living in a society that agrees in principle with our faith. I live in Ireland and just in my lifetime the society has changed so much from my parents time. It's really a case of the 'baby with the bathwater' - or at least it seems that way at times. However, you're right, we have to remember the promises of Christ and trust Divine providence. How radically can we change just our small area of this 'body of Christ' that we're a part of if we truly meditate on the question that Jesus asked Simon. 'And who do you say I am?' The answer should change our lives, and then we 'build up' each other in love. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Sent forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the earth. O God, who through the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ our Lord, Amen.

[@Knate1104]

A testament to the Lord’s power to bring good from bad- without Covid lockdown I’d have never heard this message. It had a profound impact on me for some reason, something just seemed to click. Thank you Fr. Mike. Thank you Lord.

[@marabarnet6789]

So much wisdom for a young priest. You bring hope with your words!

[@herminiasantos9981]

If only everyone Knew that - that the Catholic Church is the only Christian church founded by Jesus! It could change our understanding of our Catholic Faith! Then we Catholics might value more our Church . Thanks Fr.Mike...

[@rudybernal7735]

Be careful about the word catholic. The word in JESUS time was CATHOLIC. (Universal). RC came way after. Don’t be fooled!

[@rudybernal7735]

YES! Catholic! Not RC (religion) ! RC founded by emperor Constantine! Look it up! Not by JESUS.

[@rudybernal7735]

You say.

[@rudybernal7735]

@@yooyoyoyoyo243 I think NOT! He started the RC. church. Wishful thinking tho’! GOD bless you. ADIOS FRIEND!

[@rudybernal7735]

Weird! You don’t say RC , I actually agree with you! 👍👍👍

[@laurenmccabe1441]

This is beautiful, evey video restores my faith in the lord and my hope for the future

[@tnbella7]

I needed this as I am sending my child off to college, covered in prayer.

[@gugatena4990]

Gracias querido Padre Por compartir su conocimiento y amor de Dios con todos nosotros!es un gran acompañamiento espiritual! Nos da fuerza! Saludos desde Cd deMexico

[@arthursilva9086]

I absolutely love Fr. Mikes video and speaker occasions. Would love to have them from the beginning

[@terricolarusso2639]

I am so glad the Lord lead me to this channel. I feel a renewed spirituality that I have not felt in so long.

[@nancythornton4425]

Father, I just want to thank you so much for this homily. Thank you for your work. Thank you.

[@lucynorman3394]

I love your homilies, Fr. Mike! God bless your precious heart!…………🙏🙏🙏

[@Elijah_Al-Naysaburi]

Blessings from 🇦🇪( UAE ) Blessings . 🌷🌷🌷

[@CC7Rec]

Im proud to be Catholic Thank you Fr Mike for beautiful and powerful homily

[@jeanmariedenning62]

Thank you for representing the love of truth. The truth telling influencers are being suppressed daily. Dr.s MERCOLA, DR. SHIVA AYYADURAI, DR. RAND PAUL,all have truth on their side. Bless our First Amendment. Bless you Fr. Mike

[@byrnedegrandpre8884]

My introduction to Fr. Mike S. Awesome.

[@colleenramoo8200]

Thank you Fr Mike .. I’m a proud Catholic 🙏

[@sarastumme554]

I get so much from your. Spirt filled messages. You are a great roll model how to walk with the Lord. God Bless you.I stuggle with many issues and you have helped me out so much.

[@GotChrist12000]

This was beautiful!

[@Richie016]

Jesus Christ is the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through him.

[@simplymefina8973]

This is like mission Sunday. A call to action.

[@brettgurda1356]

That subtle jab at a certain VP candidate 🔥🔥🔥 God bless you Fr Mike! I’ve been looking at becoming a better evangelizer and you have been most encouraging!

[@SantusAnton]

Thank you Fr. Mike

[@aureumursa1833]

Listening to this during the mass was great. So thankful to be hearing it again

[@nemesisbianchie5181]

Father Mike this homily really touched my heart and answered many of my questions. God is everythig, God loves us and i love Him 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤. Amen

[@davidmontano8933]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@katherineking3724]

Listening 2 years later and even more relevant and powerful.

[@BM-kl3ii]

Fr. Mike, you give the best homilies. I appreciate your passion for your mission. THANK YOU.

[@danapb]

Father Mike, I am in a little bit of awe and a bit shaken. I have been pondering my role and how I can help Jesus, the church and my loved ones. Everyday I pray for the courage to do so. When you mentioned how the age of Christendom has ended, I thought "oh! That's like the book I've been reading, 'From Christendom to Apostolic Mission'. Then a couple of minutes later you bring out the book. I started weeping. Coincidence? I don't think so. Many of my loved ones have openly scorned the church, the Lord and told me how they think religion is all a bunch of garbage. It hurts my heart deeply. I've been so hesitant to say anything to them but Jesus is coming through loud and clear to me. I can't ignore it anymore. Please pray for me, for others who are facing the same obstacles in their lives, for yourself and the entirety of the Church. We have an uphill battle. I'm not quite as excited about it as Bishop Sheen has suggested we should be, but I know there's a reason that the Lord has picked us to be here at this moment in time. Bless you, Father, and all those willing to take on this holy mission.

[@rgCA_01123]

Because we had our outdoor Masses cancelled in Northern California due to the fires, I watched Fr Mike's Sunday Mass this last weekend ❤ I understand why they cancelled outdoor Mass, but I am still greatly disappointed. The air quality didn't look that bad. Those who were concerned could have remained home. I am beyond saddened with the ease that our Bishops seem to take away our Lord from us in the Blessed Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist 🙏 First the virus and now smoke in the air? How do they not realize that without the Holy Eucharist we have no life to breathe anyway. I am truly heartbroken this is happening 💔 I am praying for you, Father and your students ✝️🙏Thank you for this beautiful and touching homily ❤ I really enjoyed your connection to our present time and learning more about the connection through history 🙏✝️

[@nicholasruggiero8990]

This is the best video ever!!!! Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[@alisavervilos7968]

Thank you for speaking the truth with grace!!

[@lillight4JC]

ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL! Thank you with all my heart, Fr Mike. This homily was so profound and timely! May I humbly ask you to consider building on this.... a truly in-depth exploration of HOW? .... How we (of each age group and environment) can be apostolic in this time and this situation of the World with our families, friends and anyone God places in our lives. With your advice on a variety of relevant practical ways. God bless you abundantly and unceasingly. Amen 🙏🕊

[@alisavervilos7968]

Ditto that!!

[@rowanmoormann9532]

Wow, very powerful stuff. Thanks for sharing this. Let's keep fighting the good fight for Christ Jesus!

[@Goldfish3017]

This has been one of your most powerful videos I have seen Father Mike. Thank you for posting.

[@amymaschue3348]

The thought of the church growing smaller has totally struck me. It is so sad. I pray for those who have chosen to walk away.

[@phine999]

Thank you for your homily, Fr. Mike. As a Catholic, I really needed to hear this, thank you for reminding us that God's love and grace is all that we really need.

[@wreloise1]

This statement blessed me and fed the desire of continuing to believe for a deeper/intimacy with my Daddy..ABBA/Father🙏🏾...” out of all the Christian denomination throughout the whole world, only ONE is NOT man-made”

[@ohazeldean]

Could you please pray for me? My cat went missing 10 days ago and he has been with me my whole life...I’m heartbroken. Please pray for his safe return / for me to find out what happened, and please pray that I could give this situation to God. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@wendyhong8528]

I pray your cat will come home soon. God bless! From Alberta, Canada.

[@WoodlandPoetry]

How distressing! I'm praying for you and your little companion.

[@VincentSmith2000]

Good sermon. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@maryeleazer3169]

Thank you such good explanation 👏👏👏🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@1961Lara]

Really good homily Fr Schmitz! I needed to here that phrase,” the gates of hell will not prevail”. I have been feeling so worried and afraid of what is going on in the church and in the world. Thank you!

[@carlagrado7201]

Read Psalm 91. Do not fear! It is mentioned in the Bible 365 times one for each day! God bless.

[@charmendro]

Wow this was so powerful. One thing to add is that times of persecution are also times for more saints to arise as they chose Christ in the midst of such things. It could be that this pressure on Catholics is so strengthen us for generations to come

[@mayafranklin]

Thanks!

[@JesusIsLove2512]

Praise the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 Mother Mary Pray For Us 🙏Abba Father Bless us and we Adore You 🙏

[@ayeshat6868]

One of the best homilies I have ever heard! ❤

[@blissfulanddivine3101]

So so powerful. Bless you Father Mike.

[@Rick-6973]

So inspiring and a call to our need for action!

[@christiandpaul631]

I member the exact moment the church lost her influence. I used to live in the Wall Street area in NYC. Anytime there was a tragedy reporters would immediately go to Saint Pat's and seek the Cardinal (John Cardinal O'Connor at the time) and get words of wisdom and courage. The abuse crisis was made known and the next time there was a tragedy no one went to the Cathedral. No one asked for the words of wisdom from the church. The church lost her influence on that day. May God help us and all those that sought to hurt us be drawn to the Holy Spirit and be changed and make right what they have done.

[@johnyang1420]

Nice anecdote but that doesnt prove anything. The scandal doesnt change what the church teaches. The most molesters are parents and public school teachers!

[@mrgehring3982]

Amen! Preach it, Fr. Mike!

[@simplymefina8973]

This really was a great homily

[@bunniesandroses499]

at first it felt like you were talking to kindergarteners and I almost turned it off, but then the end was Magnificent and I got goose bumps, finally a message that is cheerful. Jesus always wins.

[@scotthoenig3974]

God Bless Father Mike. He has helped me with so many issues that he will always be in my prayers.

[@maritzafigueroa1934]

Father Mike thank you for your homily I love your enthusiasm through the grace of God and great reflection God bless you Amen

[@minaparish8665]

"Rally close to the heart of Christ". Thank you Father Mike for reminding us what we need to do!

[@silviecorrales1203]

Fr. Mike I learn so much from you. Thank you. God bless you. This was great. Thank God for you. I need to pray for you more often❤

[@mortalis7272]

Beautiful and inspiring. 👊😎✝️🙏

[@rosinatroise7628]

I’m from Melbourne ,Australia. We’re in stage 4 lockdown Thanku Fr Mike ,for standing for all who come in agreement with the . Living Word Love your sermons , love your favourite bible the one you use 🥰 May God continue to bless you and use you as he did St Paul 🌹❤️

[@dustytrout5]

This verse is powerful.

[@TheLongridermom]

This is a call to action.

[@marcellaclark1564]

Thank you Fr. Mike for this wonderful homily!

[@christinawhite9256]

We have His promises that we firmly believe and we have His precious Holy Presence the strengthening power of Holy Communion! Spread the Word of God! 🙏

[@maryannchaisson6742]

Excellent homily Fr Mike. Thank you & God Bless!🇨🇦👏❤️🙏🏽

[@virtuallycolleen]

Wow. Just wow. Father...you just spoke the words in my heart! Thank you for this. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼. I so needed to hear these words!

[@petercooke5014]

Wow 😮inspirational.., the last bit! Thank you I’m gonna think of that phrase like that now

[@walkingwithchrist4317]

Very inspiring! Thank you!

[@josainnecamilleri3894]

Very powerful words Fr Mike.

[@MrVazza96]

God bless you and your ministry Father Mike! Such a beautiful, hard-hitting sermon. I've always seen the "gates of hell will not prevail" as a call to be on the defense but understand now that is more a call to go on the offense with the security that Christ will always triumph over the forces of evil. Venerable Fulton Sheen has surely been proven a prophet of our times and has been a great "influencer" in my life!

[@michaelrome3527]

Fr Mike you just blew my mind on the gates of hell. I always thought as you did, never considered He meant that hell could not hold Back our Church! AMEN

[@LoveeveryoneRomans]

So proud to be a Christian

[@johnyang1420]

Catholics are Christians!!! Although many say Christian to mean Protestant!

[@johnciesla4715]

Nice job Fr. Mike. Thanks and God bless you!!

[@ki3428]

Big hug and lots of love from Guadalajara,Jal.México.

[@heathsavage4852]

Great homily, Padre, Thanks.

[@phyllismagee3668]

This was amazing but although I try very hard at my faith I worry to the extreme god bless everyone

[@franzack8007]

Ah...I love it! Preach the truth!! 📣

[@Nate77HK]

I wish I could like this video 100 times. Thank you for your boldness.

[@leedixon4228]

Thank you Father Mike❣️ learned a lot.

[@PC-mz5su]

Great homily, learned a lot thank you God bless you!

[@carlachua]

Thank you Fr. Mike 👏🏻

[@beem6792]

If the Catholic Church had sound preachers like you I think the world will be different. Heavenly Father send revival. The world is dying. The spirit of Jezebel is taking our streets our communities. Send revival Holy Spirit.

[@RoTheresa]

Wow thank you Father.. this was such a helpful homily !

[@clarer6819]

Needed that one today, thanks Fr. Mike!

[@janbeck7989]

Thank you, thank God