The God of our Brokenness - Fr. Mike Schmitz

Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the relationship of suffering to love, and how the deepest pains can help us to see the expansive love the Father has for us. Sharing various stories of suffering, Fr. Mike illuminates certain aspects of suffering’s mystery. The cross, born out of love and filled with suffering, reveals that God is close to us in our brokenness.
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[@Followerof_Christ]

For all who watch this video, please offer one Hail Mary for my mother. She was recently diagnosed with lung cander (although we still don't know the stage). I lost my father in 2020 in a very untimely death and I'm not ready to lose my mother right now. I firmly believe Jesus would give us a miracle. So, my dear brothers and sisters, I humbly ask you to offer one Hail Mary on my mother's behalf. Her name is Ann. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and prayers. May God bless you all!

[@amyparry1830]

I will say a prayer right now and add her to my regular morning prayer list.

[@seamlyshenanigans861]

Praying for you and her. May God bless you and keep you.

[@marielic3410]

Praying a Hail Mary to your mom Ann...believe and trust Him...my husband is undergoing chemotherapy..he was diagnosed of lung cancer too but I'm keeping my faith🙏🙏

[@cadena1734]

Done!

[@olivekarina1772]

May the good Lord bless Ann may he keep her away from the evil eye of any kind Amen

[@laceydeancoaching]

Going through a heartbreak today. This showed up on my algorithm as a protestant feeling extremely drawn to the Catholic Church.. God is so gracious. Thank you for this.

[@bettygonzalez4952]

If you are feeling drawn to the Catholic Church, I invite you to listen to Keith Nester's conversion story. It is on KZbin. He was a Protestant Pastor who came home to the Catholic Church. May God bless you on your journey ❤️‍🔥🙏✝️🫂

[@user-qk5kj4pk2v]

I pray that you will be drawn to Jesus Christ. This is deeper than any religion. It's always good to research what you maybe jumping into. I was raised in religion as I got older I was introduced to relationship with Christ Jesus. If you don't have a bible pls buy one and start to read. Every thing written from beginning to the end is about Christ Jesus There is only one Father and that is God the Father. We only pray to Him In the name of Jesus Christ we don't go through Mary or saints or need beads or do rituals. You just need salvation to call upon the name of the LORD REPENT of all your sins and NEVER be told that sins are not an issue as this is what separates us from a Holy God. We need to ask for forgiveness and truly turn away and turn to God and the blood of Jesus that flowed from his pierced side is what cleanses us from all unrighteousness. God calls us to adoption to be His children, not catholic, baptist, Methodist ect there is no mention of this in the bible.

[@TPrice-dv1yu]

You are in my prayers! ❤🙏🏼 May God heal your heart and give you his peace.

[@Cmad172]

@Laceydeancoaching Jesus Christ began the Catholic Church. He is calling all of us to Him through His church and His sacraments ❤ John 6:32 So Jesus said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave the bread from heaven; my Father gives you the true bread from heaven.o 33 For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” 34 p So they said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.” 35 * Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst. 47 Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. 48 I am the bread of life. 49 Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but they died;z 50 this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat it and not die. 51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.”a 52 The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us [his] flesh to eat?” 53 Jesus said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. 54 Whoever eats* my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. 55 For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. 56 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. 57 Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on me will have life because of me.b 58 This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your ancestors who ate and still died, whoever eats this bread will live forever.” 59 These things he said while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum.

[@ValeGF-og1zv]

Pray for you sister. God loves you! ❤

[@katherinefulkerson2866]

I needed to hear this so that I can see the face of Jesus in my dementing husband who believes I am his enemy after a wonderful 45 year marriage.

[@aiantenor9080]

God be with you always

[@tiff1622]

God bless you, sister.

[@clairemcintosh8071]

🙏🏻

[@gunillatait4614]

Be strong, you have a very difficult time, but everything happens for a reason. Keep God close, and surrender your broken heart and all problems to Him, our Lord. My husband had a brain tumour and thinking back to that time 11 yrs ago, I wonder how I managed it all, but I do know without God I wouldn't have, He makes us strong! My Prayers is with you 🙏❤🙏

[@clairemcintosh8071]

@@gunillatait4614 ❤️

[@TracyW-me8br]

Even little ‘sufferings’ like holding your tongue, visiting someone, and doing extra tasks without complaint are part of it. Those little daily ‘sufferings’ are love too

[@bajone02]

Great summary! Much like how St. Theresa the Little Flower explained her little way. She was named a Doctor of the Church and died in her 20's so she didn't write a ton of stuff; it just has the impact of a ton. 🌹St. Therese, please shower your roses of support on Fr. Mike in the loss of his dear mother.

[@animula6908]

Yeah, my sufferings can’t compare with some I’m hearing of. But I notice I complain more than some suffering worse…maybe that needs to change.

[@Mademoiselle55555]

Amen! Thanks, Tracy W!

[@pbuck3387]

Amen! Faith without works is dead!

[@judyg2341]

So what you’re saying is, when you tolerate selfish behavior, that is showing love to those? And I don’t need to have them see their narcissistic-ness ? Just show respect to them and love them back in a safe way?

[@jeffpatrick2537]

Pray for people like Fr. Mike and Bishop Barron for strength. Because they are very gifted, and make a tremendous impact, they will be tempted by the evil one more frequently and with more intensity.

[@void9837]

Men without families, vowed in celibacy can't preach from experience on marriage and raising children, etc. 1Peter 3:15

[@TATA-jg4nm]

Based on this "logic" gynecologist men can not teach about pregnancies and doctors can not teach or heal illnesses they don't have and scientists can not teach about planets and the space they have not visited. Very "intelligent logics"

[@MrMatt7464]

WTF? That's a moronic statement. I'm sure that you are a good person and desire to grow in wisdom and even basic knowledge. I'd suggest that you broaden your understanding of the world by reading some of our classic literature in a thoughtful manner and contemplate what you have read. Foolish statements such as this will cease once you've learned to reflect upon what you truly intend to say. This ridiculous statement would suggest that, (now take your time and reflect upon this) only an active THERAPIST could understand and provide appropriate psychological support and advice to a violent sexual predator. Are you able to grasp the the idiocy implied by such an ignorant and thoughtless statement, which I'm sure was simply the result of an impulsive and perhaps impaired state of mind...May God bless you my friend and good luck on your path to intellectual development and on increasing your base of knowledge. With this your ability to exercise logic and reasoning before blurting out the first thing that pops up in your head which instantly creates a very negative impression of your intellect. This must be embarrassing to you as I'm certain that you are not a stupid woman.

[@elegancia6179]

@@void9837Catholicism is a great tragedy to men who could find great joy in family

[@maureenoconnor607]

And Fr Alar

[@chucho537]

“You never lost your beauty in your brokenness” how beautiful is that 😢

[@kellycowan6100]

❤

[@marielic3410]

❤🙏

[@Juttargoe]

I absolutely love Father Mike, and Bishop Robert Barron . Father Mike… helped bring me back from destruction in addiction. Praise to God the highest

[@CK-wc8ow]

Oh wow, may the Holy Spirit continue to draw you closer to God, our Father ❤

[@christiandpaul2022]

Father Mike, Bishop Baron, Father Casey, Father Groeschel and Bishop Sheen... the 5 greatest contemporary clergymen I have learned from along side of some parish priests I grew up with. I learned a lot from these guys. I went to see Father Groeschel who had visited a church near by and he had a rosary that was given to him by Mother Theresa. He let me hold it for a moment and some years later what i had asked for happened. I didn't realize it at first but when it happened i remembered what i had asked. I do believe an intervention took place. I'm still demanding, impatient and selfish but i learned more about everything in its own time.

[@annmarievalenti9264]

Congratulations. 🙏🏻

[@Mademoiselle55555]

Amen! I too am a recovering addict, i.e. alcohol, drugs, sex, and food. With God's help and grace, Fr. Mike, Bishop Baron, you, and others here are helping me in my recovery! Thanks, Justin!

[@christinekesterson8528]

Now, Justin, congratulations! I wonder in your listening, what is God asking of you? I work with addicts and we need you.

[@mariasanabriarubio4184]

I am broken missing my son that went back to our lord. I desperately needed to hear this. 💔

[@Donna-cc1kt]

You don’t suffer alone but the pain of a tragedy is individually yours. I’ve lost son, then husband then daughter, ages 15, 65, 34. It’s only a matter of time. I will mercifully be with them again. Only humans mark time. My heart understands and I am sorry for your grave sorrow.

[@carmelmccourt6537]

Maria, I'm so sorry for your loss ❤

[@GearUp4Alan]

Behold Jesus and let Him love you in your time of tribulation. We are suffering the loss of our 28yr old son and we have turned to Jesus to hold us and be a testament of his love for humanity. May God bless you and your family.

[@Roxy11515]

@@Donna-cc1kt Dear Donna, what a beautiful and caring response. Your first sentence was especially beautifully written in word. You have lost three enormous pieces of your heart, I truly am sorry. Yet, you remind us that it’s only a matter of time until you are reunited with your loved ones. God bless you and may your reunion, one day, be the most beautiful, holy and happy blessing that our Lord can give. 😘

[@Roxy11515]

@@leeclarke2615 God bless you.

[@alaynaheinline1921]

Well, I was playing this while getting ready for work only to cry all my makeup off. This is so beautiful. I am not catholic but resonate a lot with Fr Schmitz’s videos and talks. Love this ❤

[@La_Pucelle_dOrleans]

This is your call to convert to Christs Church

[@randylneisen4824]

Catholics are Christian too, some people don't understand the beauty of the Church because headlines only degrade us. Don't get me wrong, there many Catholics that have made horrible choices but for bad/sad story I can tell you 2 or 3 amazing stories. Fr Mike is a true gem of our church. May God continue to bless you! 🙏

[@CatholicismIsBeautiful]

i hope you will keep watching him ❤🥺 and that you find the community & comfort in God's church

[@Goawaypleasenow]

You are not Catholic but this is God calling you home. The Catholic faith is a beautiful way to live one’s life honoring Him through the love and adoration of His only begotten son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Were I not raised within the Catholic faith and it being the internal structure and formation of my moral hierarchy and consciousness I would have absolutely blown my brains out in the despair of domestic violence abuse and addiction. I would probably not have even made it that far in life. Actually, I know I wouldn’t have. Bc I’ve barely made it as it is. But it’s ONLY bc of the Catholic faith and the beautiful unending depth of it’s treasures and knowledge. Fr. Mike is speaking to you from a strictly Catholic perspective. From within the bounds of the structured faith. It’s not just his talks and videos you are resonating with but also and most importantly CATHOLICISM. It’s so amazing too. I hope to see you at mass one day! ❤

[@Caroline_brightroom]

I am Catholic and this has me crying while listening to it too.

[@olivekarina1772]

For the past 3 years I have been on the journey seeking God, born in a catholic family, but I had a void in me since mass has never been long enough to off load my grief, so I decided to join the bornagain Christians where I got to have time with God in prayer, but since there many born again churches with false leaders, so for the past few weeks was praying to God and he led me to a preacher (Billy Graham) his sermon in the 1959 not sure though, he said there's no perfect church cause if you found it and joined it, you yourself would make it imperfect. I immediately missed my Catholic church I had left for its imperfection. Attended mass last Sunday after 5years I felt like a prodigal child cause I really felt home, today was fasting, wanted to listen to a sermon and I landed here I wish I knew Fr.Mike earlier I wouldn't have wondered away from my church. I can now fully say am a proud Catholic since what I went looking for was right there in my church. God bless you for taking time to read through and listen

[@pauladwyer2869]

Wonderful !!! I hope you heard Fr.Mike's homily for this past Epiphany Sunday 2024. I think every Catholic should hear it --- EVERYONE should hear it. It's about the Mass & the worship that God desires. POWERFUL!!! The homily starts at the 15 min mark. Welcome back!!!

[@pauladwyer2869]

Interesting... that God sent you an early Billy Graham speech, to get you back to your Catholic roots. God knows EXACTLY what will help us to get closer to Him. And "Eternal Rest grant unto Billy Graham, O Lord, and let Perpetual Light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in Peace!"

[@janedias1501]

We all wander here nd there not knowing that our Lord is right in our midst talking to us...he is present everywhere, he just needs us to focus from where we are but we wander...God forgive us and bless us..

[@LisaRL70]

All churches, all people, are imperfect vessels. The Catholic Church is the only one that traces its roots back to when Jesus founded His church. Satan infiltrates everything, esp something holy. I have my own St. Paul-like conversion to the Catholic Church. It was what it took to make me know I’d never leave.

[@sebwoz8766]

Your story sounds very familiar to mine. In my case, I tried other protestant denominations, buddhism, and hinduism. I could not find any church or religion that so deeply strived to worship Jesus, while honoring our relationship with Mother Mary, the saints, and the many rich traditions of Christianity (and even many Old testament Jewish traditions). In my mid 30s I am finally starting to explore the tip of the iceberg of the beautiful riches of Christ's Holy Catholic Apostolic Church. It often saddens me that our protestant brothers and sisters have lost so much since the reformation. I relate a lot more deeply with Orthodox Christians, as their Church is the closest to Catholicism that there is. It would be so good to witness the many churches re-uniting as the One Holy Catholic Apostolic Church.

[@hildamrodriguez2541]

… and Jane said “you can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore until you decide to be happy” ❤

[@Jen8973]

Yes, She was a beautiful person and what She said really helped me. I've got traumatic nerve damage to my body and chronic fatigue..

[@sueemrick9075]

@@Jen8973 chronic pain, fatigue, migraines and tinnitus...after years of "living" like this I am finding hope thanks to Fr. Mike and beautiful Jane.

[@caivail4614]

Sue and Jen, please look into TMS/PDP (perceived danger pain) and keep an open mind to the idea that these symptoms may be caused by overwhelm to your nervous system from chronic stress or trauma. It’s not ‘all in your head’ but it is your brain convincing your body to be sick. It can be undone. I am walking this journey now with God’s help. Praying for you both.

[@veronicasmyers10]

My father has Recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and it’s going quick. It’s so heartbreaking. He’s has always been a loving person, never missed work, never made much but would give others his last dime. Please Pray for him.

[@angelaosborn6722]

My grandpa had Alzheimers. It's hard to watch. You want so much to go into their reality.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❣️✝️

[@marciasomerset7488]

What is your father’s name? Will pray for both of you.

[@void9837]

condolences, I'm not Catholic. But I have a backround in nutrition, polyphenols found in olives, avocados, peanuts and hard boiled eggs reverses Alzheimers

[@Irishherbs]

1x big Tsp Organic coconut oil daily arrests it..

[@Sacredheart888]

May Jesus be with your father to heal him, comfort him & enjoy life again w/ His daughter & love ones God bless you & your family !

[@johnnyoaau]

"Where there is hatred let me so sow love....Grant that I may not so much seek to be loved as to love"

[@JaneDoe-qj1pp]

He's more stirring than any Evangelical preacher I've ever heard . He's clearly awkward, probably adhd, but so relateable. But when he speaks about the Bible and about God and Jesus, that awkwardness melts away. I love it ❤

[@carlanear7740]

I don't see awkwardness in Father Mike AT ALL. I see raw authenticity.

[@kw1468]

I’ve been battling stage 4 colon cancer since 2018. Lost some friends as well. Why not me? I get it. Thank you Father Mike.

[@VictoryinChrist24]

🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻

[@Kris77777]

I pray for your healing 💜🙏 God bless you

[@angelaosborn6722]

Those who left weren't your friends. They should be ashamed.😥💔🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@angelaosborn6722]

I'll be your friend on Facebook. Truly, you probably don't live near me so don't think i could be a present friend in person? My mom died of colon & ovarian cancer at 42 years in 1969. (It went through her whole body.) I was just 14 years & right out of 8th grade at a Catholic grade school. And i was her friend till the end. Changed her colostomy bag in the night (for my grandma who was very tired & had severe spinal arthritis too), put cool wash cloths on her head in her pain, made her coffee with lots of sugar & cream, read magazines with her, talked with her, laughed with her, cried with her, and prayed with her. She was poor. There was no hospice back then. No place people shipped people off to. Your family & true friends really cared for you & loved you. Her pills no longer helped her pain. She had to go back to the hospital on July 20, 1969, the day the first men walked on the moon, but more importantly her very last birthday. She died July 24, 1969 in a ward of 7 people, in the hospital because she needed shots. And because she was on Medicaid. She had no way to be in a private or semi private room. Took care of her at night every night; but the hospital said i wasn't "old enough yet which was 16 years, by law" to be with her there while she died. She died July 24, 1969, just 4 days later calling out our names, weak, & crying, sad She couldn't hold my hand, her only daughter.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️❣️

[@TrueArcBaron]

Hey I hope you're doing alright.

[@MaryBremer-qc5uo]

I am in physical pain, and your message reaffirmed for me to remember God is holding me up. He is close to me. Thank you

[@carmelmccourt6537]

I'm sorry you are in pain, may God relieve it xx

[@michellepriore5610]

I am also in daily physical pain and I know what you are going through. Your words about being reaffirmed hit me with such truth because I must also remember that God is holding me, and I forget that sometimes when I am physically hurting. Thank you Mary for your post as I needed to know there are others suffering too and also need reaffirmation. May God bless and keep you 🙏 ❤😊

[@dianepelletier578]

​@@michellepriore5610we we seE excellent homily

[@shirahime23]

I am in the exact same position as you, dear Sister in Christ. God continues to support us from all sides. I pray that you find healing and make a recovery soon. Sending you much love and support. My knees will heal, you body will heal, and our souls shall give glory to the Lord. Amen.

[@user-kf8wb2cq4f]

Let's pray for pain easement and peace in our lives.❤️

[@animula6908]

I became a Catholic on Easter. I’ve been praying for the faith to trust in God and rest in His strength even when faced with upsetting circumstances. Thanks for these words of encouragement, and my sincere wishes that the Lord will bless everyone who needed to hear this as bad as I did. God bless all those suffering everywhere.

[@Mademoiselle55555]

Thanks for your comment!

[@CKww32]

Yay 👏🏾

[@claudiagarcia8807]

Welcome home ❤

[@tiff1622]

Who was chopping onions in my apartment when this was playing 😢 ?? Fr. Mike is full of the Holy Spirit, I have no doubts.

[@annmarievalenti9264]

Sobbed the entirety of his talk.

[@Ihathnotscene]

God's repose to Sr. Wendy and Nightbirde Jane!

[@marielic3410]

Amen 🙏 He is indeed

[@KyrieEleison7]

God bless EVERYONE here in the comments. Saint Joseph pray for us. Blessed Mother of God pray for us. Christ be with you all. 🙏🏽❤️

[@carolynmorin5907]

Thank You Fr. Micheal I needed to hear this as I am going through a lot right Now I want to see the Face of Jesus I am Asking Jesus with Tear-filled Eyes to hear Me . Please Pray for Me

[@BD-ez9si]

Oh my Father Mike! You couldn't have said it better! Even when we are soo broken..God still loves us. I absolutely love being Catholic!

[@samanthaeliza]

As I suffer with health issues, I needed to hear this, so much.

[@jeffseng6385]

This was devastating and awesome at the same time.

[@AndrewKendall71]

I will always need this sermon in this life

[@jsvboston]

Many of our faith are suffering. Have Mercy on US and on the whole World. Thank you Fr.

[@heidimeigs5192]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@leeriterii2128]

33 Prince Hall

[@laurieloudamy1846]

Thank you so much, Father Mike. I am dealing with extreme grief. I have listened to this three times and it brings comfort. You are a wonderful priest and very relatable to a lot of us. Blessings always.

[@Midnight4K]

God bless you

[@angelaosborn6722]

Me too.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️❣️

[@laurieloudamy1846]

@@angelaosborn6722 I’m very sorry for your grief. Prayers going up for you.

[@angelaosborn6722]

Grief & pain. Extreme physical pain. Trigeminal Neuralgia and Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia and loud Tinnitus and degenerative joint disease with Severe Spinal Stenosis

[@angelaosborn6722]

Sorry for your extreme grief too. Many prayers.

[@eviepj1219]

Behold Jesus and be held in his love. Beautiful. As always, I'm deeply touched by your words of inspiration. I attended the conference as a Protestant. Now, I'm a Catholic in my heart. The conference was life changing for me. Thank you Father Mike for all you do. ❤🌻

[@BD-ez9si]

Great words! Come to the Catholic Church! I am soo blessed and I know I am home!

[@eviepj1219]

@@BD-ez9si Thank you. Yes, the Catholic Church is where the Lord wants me to be. God is so good. Blessings to you! ❤🌻

[@beverlywebster4194]

I Hi

[@eviepj1219]

@@beverlywebster4194 Hey! Hope you're having a great day! ❤️ 🌼

[@hopehelmer7797]

Incredible. Welcome home ❤❤❤

[@annanussear2091]

I can listen to this sermon over and over again . And i do . Thank you dear Father.

[@nickrugg]

Fr. Mike is God’s wrestling coach. He is Blessed and we are Blessed to have him!

[@sorcindy]

My sufferings have brought me close to God. I thanks Him for all my sufferings.

[@donnahalsted7718]

I was fifteen years old and going through a great trial. I asked the Lord: Why, Lord, why me? Why is this happening to me?" I heard Him answer, I cant explain how, but I heard: "Why not you? Look what I did to my Son, because I love you." I have never asked God that again. But it taught my young mind a lot about Gods love, and suffering. That was sixty-nine years ago. A lesson well learned!

[@kevinfitzpatrick3126]

recently my mom was suffering in the hospital and l searched for bible and suffering and I read that suffering drops out sins and it seems to have to do with jesus compassion for our suffering and we join in his suffering to drop our sins and he drops ours. A believer can find a solace in their suffering knowing they have dropped their sins so no matter what gods will is, jesus is helping us again because he wants us in the kingdom. tyj tyj

[@joemoser5828]

That was amazing and so prudent for me. Since July I lost My ability to walk, my job and now a blood clot in my lung. My faith and hope is strong and this lifted me up!

[@lauraestrada5784]

My son share this with me. I thank God for my Son cause shared God's love with me while I was broken❤😔😪👍🙌💞

[@justme-xe2un]

I pray for the people who were injust to me,who hurt me physically and mentaly,who didnt care that they were the cause of my unhappy life..i pray for these people

[@TheFrankyfern22]

I just finished the Rosary and then this video came on. It was exactly what I needed to hear and God spoke to me. Answered my prayers for help.

[@dawnmchugh9762]

I have heard a LOT of talks from our beloved Priests. Father Mike, this is hands down the best I have heard. Thank you and God bless you! Wow. Amen. ❤

[@myradaved]

❤

[@melissafiermonte9564]

Please pray for me and my kids, my family, my husband, my job and financial security, my health and my families health. In Jesus name Amen 🙏

[@bernicescanlon6137]

A gentleman God bless you 🙏

[@marilyn8930]

Thank you, excellent, thank you Lord!

[@barriejeandursse149]

Thank you Fr. Mike for this beautiful message! It is a message I have lived. Lately satan has tried to take away this truth of God by bombarding me with thoughts of despair. Instead of continuing to look at the face of Jesus when nailed to the cross, I could only see my brokenness, my uselessness. Get ready God, in my mind I am running to you into your loving arms!!!

[@angelaaa7777]

He is whole heartedly one of the best priests in the world…🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️🌹

[@bajone02]

Probably not. But he is a courageous priest chosen to sacrifice himself to use his highschool-trained speaking skills and intense love for God. Chosen and responded to in love, for Love.

[@maureenboston5543]

Be kind or say nothing, Barb

[@susanapola2213]

I agree! He is such a blessing to us all. I wish we had more Father Mikes around the world. 🙏🏼

[@leeriterii2128]

311 absolutely.

[@angelagreer3310]

He reminds me so much of Henri Nouwen ❤

[@helenrabbitt8780]

So Beautiful thank you Fr Mike

[@jackiegiese6315]

Fr. Mike I’m so glad I found you!!❤❤❤

[@heathsavage4852]

Father Mike makes the Good News come alive every time. Thank you, Father Mike.

[@jamesjosephmcgrath5586]

I listen to Fr Mike. Bible in a Year. Catechism in a Year. Front Pew. I never ever tire of hearing him. He always has something new to say. Something that surprises. "Fr Mike is not the image of priesthood that you want to model after.... Fr Ben. That's the image of priesthood you should model your life after." Beautiful statement.

[@robinevans7194]

Excellent❤ and so filled with love !

[@rayannaoetman3627]

This is absolutely beautiful! ❤

[@JamesHallberg-gd6il]

As always, Father Mike, you inspire me and bring me to tears as I realize how broken I am. And, my great need to be held by Jesus, my Savior. I long to look into his eyes. Thank you! ✝️❤

[@debbie2027]

Gudrun "Goodie" Schmitz (née Amundsen) of happy memory who went to her eternal reward February 27, 2023 Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her and let perpetual light shine upon her. May all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. May God grant His peace and consolation, which surpasses all human understaning , to all who are greiving Goodie's loss. Amen.

[@monmca9371]

Please pray for my sister, Gabrielle, who is suffering from borderline personality disorder, that God will heal her, so she can know his love for her. And pray for me, that I can love her better.

[@patodwyer721]

Thank you Fr.Mike for your Wisdom and Guidance

[@aidab6353]

Let me behold Your gaze O Jesus. Let me be held in Your Arms. Love me in my brokenness, my pain, fears.

[@hernandezphyllis7899]

Thank for your Ministry Fr. Mike.

[@JoettaSerio-kx9wq]

Thanks, Fr. Mike! God bless you!❤😊

[@blanchecampbell5788]

Katherine, Praying for your courage your Lord God is with you. Loving you and your husband Jesus is upholding in your journey

[@annaleahdoherty2325]

I’ve been listening to Fr Mike for like 5 years now, Gods made him a huge instrument in growing my faith, it’s just incredible that he’s still so inspired, his messages never cease to amaze me.

[@jamesjosephmcgrath5586]

Agreed. He is certainly blessed and gifted. He always manages to surprise. To keep it fresh and new. I don't know how he does that. He is the only speaker I can listen to over and over and never tire of.

[@michiganmelchor6482]

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[@michiganmelchor6482]

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[@giovannimusumeci2707]

Today I just attended the funeral of my former college Rector, a fransciscan friar called Fr John Boyd Boland. He was suffering from a fairly aggressive form of cancer the past few years. The dignified way way he carried himself despite his suffering was a great model and example for everyone to see. He continued to be present at the college and was an inspiration for the students until he could no longer carry himself at all. Was a real mirror of the way Pope St JP2 in the last years of his life. It was incredible to see how much this model of service through sufferring impacted the school, the parish and the archdiocese, even the Archbishop and aux Bishop attended. May the perpetual light shine upon him, may his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in Peace. Also, I watched Fr Stu the other night with the missus as well.

[@maryjoy9830]

May Fr John B soul Rest in peace 🙏

[@paulste761]

Such a beautiful talk! God bless you Father Schmitz 🙏

[@lauriehartley7000]

Yes figuring out how long it's going take me to do each thing in my day. You are correct life is going so fast !!

[@sheryljones9848]

Fr. Mike. I needed to hear this today. I have been following you for years, I want through BIAY twice, and now catechism in a year, as well as watching your virtual front pew masses every week. You are such a gifted shepherd, and the Holy Spirit shines on you daily. I am so amazed that you can inspire with every single speech or homily. That’s certainly is evidence of divine intervention. thank you for your gift and your willingness to “show up”✝️✝️✝️✝️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mariawheelock6080]

I heard many sermons. Nothing like this one. This is Jesus talking thru you. The Father and the Holy Spirit are there. I need to listen to this again and feel God’s Love. Thank you Father Mike you are blessed.

[@lauriehartley7000]

Sending more prayers to you and your mom and family !🙏🙏

[@juliocesarneyrapinto1957]

Lord Jesus have mercy of me,a sinner

[@mariasever3607]

The most beautiful and inspirational talk aboutJesus' love for us i ever heard, and I feel very blessed.Thank you,Fr.Mike

[@marianash3776]

Thank you Fr Mike and Word on Fire Institute ❤

[@juw225]

Thank you Fr Mike for your amazing insights. We are blessed ❤

[@carolhensen8005]

Nailed on the Minnesota people…..Love. Your homily Father Mike God Bless

[@the_funnychristianmodel]

You're a great speaker Fr.Mike! 🙏 I get truth and stand up comedy all in one.

[@spidermiddleagedman]

I through my illness, i have time for loving my neighbour. Thank you fr.mike.

[@lisacatherineschaubroeck2348]

Father, thank you for an incredible sermon. Wow! Beautiful! God bless you always.

[@barbarawentzel6202]

You are a magnificent creature of God. We are blessed to be in yr presence.

[@maryannlacey4044]

Father Mike has such a gift of wrapping different stories together and creating a masterful message. Humble, funny, and beautiful messenger of God. Thank you Father Mike. 🙏🏽♥️

[@maggiesmith7743]

I accidentally found your youtube, you're a blessing to my faith. Amen!

[@Thelnquisitor]

As usual, Fr Mike killed it. Thank you.

[@phyllisjohnson4772]

Such an amazing story. Thank you

[@melaniejose12]

🙏🏻 Thank you Lord for Fr Mike. Lord Jesus, son of the living God, have mercy on me a poor sinner. Jesus Mary Joseph, I love you, save souls, praying for the consecrated, and for the unborn.

[@vgraham580]

This is something that God knew I needed to hear today. I've cried so much listening to and watching this this morning. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for listening to and hearing my prayers.

[@estellaramirez113]

Prayers for your mom We have an awesome God whom loves doing Miracles. Our Lord loves to show off. I understand your mom. I was diagnosed with Breast cancer in 2021 and cancer Free on my oldest son’s Birthday. I was in remission for a year in a half and here I go again. I also asked “why me”. But I believe God wants me to do my best and for me to say I deserve to be loved by my Father God. Blessings for your mom Thank you God for your healing Thank you God for loving us 💗💗💗

[@thehurthealer]

Listened to this so many times. Every time is a new message. Absolutely amazing. Thank you Fr Mike

[@yowwwwie]

Father Mike...you are soooo good. יוי

[@musicgeekish]

I love the way Father Mike tells under the radar jokes just to get a kick out of it and to spread fun and God’s love! I do that with my middle school students but it doesn’t play as well.

[@helenliguori7773]

I’m so happy you found

[@jamesjosephmcgrath5586]

Agreed. 😁

[@veraborsa-valadez5945]

Thank you Father Mike. But hard to listen without tears.

[@saljujose5280]

Thank you. Mike for this incredible enlightening message. Into Lords hands I commit myself and all that He has given me❤❤❤

[@blondineduvall3166]

this true disciple of Jesus Christ really moved my heart & soul deeply!

[@sherryelysiak4798]

How profound. Grateful I stumbled on to this video. May our Lord Jesus Christ richly bless you!!

[@bajone02]

Stumbled on it? Hmmm ....Thank you Holy Spirit. Happens to me all the time. No related search or stream in the last few days and they end up in my stream. Uh huh. God wants His people finally healed. You can see it all around these days. 😊

[@bettybella2417]

It was so BEAUTIFUL listening to you & all that you had shared with us. LOVE indeed is a SACRIFICE. God be with you Rev Fr Mike & protect you always. ECCE HOMO ❤

[@user-ly6nl4qh5t]

I find that if I start my day reading scriptures in God's holy Bible that I am able to love the people I see that day, or call them when God's holy Spirit leads me to. No worries. God is perfect every day to his people who believe in him and his only begotten son, Jesus Christ.

[@jodynaumann]

This is my first time listening to Father Mike, I learned of him through the Catholic Talk Show. I’m 1/4 of the way through, need to make dinner, I’ll be back. I’m hooked, thank you!

[@HarleyGirl75]

This was a wonderful sermon. Behold Him; Be Held by Him. Thank you, Fr. Mike.

[@gailconlon9507]

Dear Father Mike, THANK YOU!! Breathe in count 10 hold count 10 blow out of your mouth hard to 10 do three times. YOU ARE A BLESSING!!💝🎁💖🕊💝🎁🙏🙏🙏🕊

[@dancingram79]

We must be not only willing, but desperately gaging to behold the gaze of Our Lord and Saviours and truly try to grasp the level of his love and his sacrifice for us. Because when I tried to see that, that's when I truly could surrender and needed to learn how to love him. By far the most beautiful sermon I've heard in my life. ❤ May we find the courage to let him hold us in our brokenness and behold him back. ❤❤❤

[@conniesephton839]

I’m on day 327 and so thankful of how God has transformed me through the Scripture, through such talented people like Fr. Mike. Those who are suffering - remember, God will never let us suffer by ourselves, He is with us through the suffering, if we let him. Thank you Fr. Mike for this amazing ‘show’.

[@frederickanderson1860]

Jesus cried out in pain on the cross, " my God,my God why have you forsaken me" lastly in Gethsemane, he was deeply troubled and under great stress that affected his physical being,sweating like drops of blood . The word for martyr means a witness, the Spirit of prophecy is such a witness.

[@VeronicaJLuke]

Lord I thank you for the Wisdom of Fr. Mike. He is indeed a gift to the catholic church and the world. His last few sentence spoke to me so strongly. Grant the hrace to slow down and not be too busy so that I miss those precious moments to behold you. Amen

[@lindseythomas7935]

Wow! I am left speechless, tears, and thankful for this powerful message. I needed this.

[@MaryMelville-vo6pg]

I stumbled onto this video and know God had a hand in it because he wanted to know how much he loves me. Fr Mike you are a brilliant priest and use all your gifts in order to teach us about God’s great love for us. Thank you Fr Mike.❤❤❤

[@17CW68fNv]

Thank you, Fr Mike, for opening our eyes to the beauty of Our God, and His love for us. God Bless. Claire.

[@user-ly6nl4qh5t]

Just read the bible each morning when u wake, and God will make time for you to love him and the people your around everyday. Don't worry about time. God can make the amount of time you need each day to love whoever he wants to love through christians who love him.

[@algure7394]

Thank you Lord for giving us a Fr. Mike. He’s a gift to us. Glory be to the Father to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning now and ever shall be. Amen.