The Truth Is, You're Spiritually Burnt and Want to Quit

Are you feeling tired and spiritually exhausted? Do you feel like throwing in the towel on everything?
Today Fr. Mike offers us a way to evaluate our spiritual practices, service, and prayer based on our relationship, identity, and mission (RIM) to know what we can remove and keep from our Catholic spiritual life.
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[@letriciabrowder2942]

Please keep me in prayer everyone, I am going to pursue religious life as a nun. I honestly can't wait! The world has grown so exhausting, and I know that my purpose in life is to serve God, so this makes sense to me. I wish I had known my vocation sooner, but better let than never

[@dawnhaight1164]

❤

[@barneylynch]

How are you doing Letricia?

[@ionceexisted]

God Bless you Letricia! That’s a beautiful and noble path to follow in service.

[@AmyInArizona]

❤️ God Bless You Letricia 🙏🏻

[@patinoj75]

Awesome god bless you 🎉🎉

[@emilymckellar7443]

"He will not love you less if you stop. He will not love you more if you start. He loves you already." That hit me.

[@catherinebrule9963]

Sometimes I think we also get lost in the notion that in order to serve the Church we have to serve at a church. But one thing that I have learned as a mother is that so often we serve the Church without thinking about it. When I feed my baby, he is part of the Church, and so I am feeding the Church. When I comfort my husband as he struggles with his job, I am comforting the Church. When I hang out with a friend and just bring her joy, I am bringing joy to the Church. For me, this has been a truth that not only relieves me of the guilt of not volunteering more, but it also brings Christ and His Chirch into a more intimate part of my life.

[@enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441]

Owner = Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1) Slavery = Men made thing in different ways like war, religion, politics, world money, wealth, assets, facilities, etc. and lot new more... If you are right then money and wealth are just for name sake to live abundance in the world. Save your precious life. If you want, think, change yourself or… In world, in life, suffering, disease, pain, etc. will be there for obvious reasons because none praying to the real ceaseless creator. All Religions & its God / have made by men. Which is fake & idol. Selfishness = own and those who eat that fish their destruction also. Slavery operated in the first civilizations (such as Sumer in Mesopotamia, which dates back as far as 3500 BCE). Slavery features in the Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi (c. 1860 BCE), which refers to it as an established institution. Slavery was widespread in the ancient world. (Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq) The first fact that emerges is it was nearly 9,000 years ago that slavery first appeared, in Mesopotamia (6800 B.C.). Enemies captured in war were commonly kept by the conquering country as slaves. Both Christians and Muslims captured and enslaved each other during centuries of warfare in the Mediterranean.[6] Islamic slavery encompassed mainly Western and Central Asia, Northern and Eastern Africa, India, and Europe from the 7th to the 20th century. Many slave women raised their children without much assistance from males. Enslaved women were counted on not only to do their house and field work, but also to bear, nourish, and rear the children whom slaveholders sought to continually replenish their labor force. As houseslaves, women were domestic servants: cooking, sewing, acting as maids, and rearing the planter's children. Later on they were used in many factories, instrumental in the development of the United States, where they were kept at lower maintenance costs Men-made foolishness by fake on earth, (including yours) 225+, human made religions and their idols worship. Fake 33000 - 35000 crore God, Jesus, Allah, Parsee, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, atheism etc. None of this is true, no. Dance in the foolishness of men. Their power hunger, greed, etc. The God, Allah of Heaven and the things related to it is the Men made the real is Ceaseless Creator of Elysium. Not knowing the important point The earliest civilizations developed between 4000 and 3000 BCE, when the rise of agriculture and trade allowed people to have surplus food and economic stability. Civilization describes a complex way of life that came about as people began to develop networks of urban settlements. The people leading the religion; not even telling the truth Abraham (originally Abram) is the common patriarch of the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Judaism he is the founding father of the special relationship between the Jews and God; in Christianity, he is the spiritual progenitor of all believers, Jewish or gentile (non-Jewish); and in Islam he is a link in the chain of prophets that begins with Adam and culminates in Muhammad. The Abraham story cannot be definitively related to any specific time, and the patriarchal age…. And more malpractices…..…. The earliest reference to the Jewish god Yahweh is in an inscription dating to the 9th century king of Moab. It is speculated that Yahweh may have formed from the mountain goddess Yhw in ancient Seir or Edom. There is also a record that the Messiah from the Old Testament became a myth of Jesus and that there are still conflicts between different leaders and they do not accept this false claim. For another man-made book, mankind calls it "holy." How can this book be sanctified? In your precious life, what you did to find out whether they are telling you the 'Real' truth? These are full of lies and lies. Study that book in its entirety or history. Nothing is true, no. The Infinite, Abundant Creator did not create any of these. None of this is true. Self respect. Knowing Self individuality. Realizing own responsibility and general responsibilities instead of thinking to capture World thereby adapt selfishness and greed. Divide and Rule: Not knowing about self,

[@jesusgirl4936]

Yes exactly! I take care of my husband who is paralyzed. When I take care of him and tend to his wounds, I look at it as tending to the wounds of Jesus. This is one of the great graces that I have been given by the Lord. So many more graces have been given to me by just taking care of my husband that I know I am right where I should be and do not become upset if I can't make daily mass or weekly Adoration or volunteer. God bless you🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@learnenglishwithtreesongte5915]

So pure

[@mattberg916]

What so ever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me.

[@dianebentivegna902]

Love your post.

[@olivialogo1978]

"The Father rejoices in you just because you are His, long before you do anything." wow, had to stop and breathe on this... ❤

[@enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441]

Owner = Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1) Slavery = Men made thing in different ways like war, religion, politics, world money, wealth, assets, facilities, etc. and lot new more... If you are right then money and wealth are just for name sake to live abundance in the world. Save your precious life. If you want, think, change yourself or… In world, in life, suffering, disease, pain, etc. will be there for obvious reasons because none praying to the real ceaseless creator. All Religions & its God / have made by men. Which is fake & idol. Selfishness = own and those who eat that fish their destruction also. Slavery operated in the first civilizations (such as Sumer in Mesopotamia, which dates back as far as 3500 BCE). Slavery features in the Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi (c. 1860 BCE), which refers to it as an established institution. Slavery was widespread in the ancient world. (Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq) The first fact that emerges is it was nearly 9,000 years ago that slavery first appeared, in Mesopotamia (6800 B.C.). Enemies captured in war were commonly kept by the conquering country as slaves. Both Christians and Muslims captured and enslaved each other during centuries of warfare in the Mediterranean.[6] Islamic slavery encompassed mainly Western and Central Asia, Northern and Eastern Africa, India, and Europe from the 7th to the 20th century. Many slave women raised their children without much assistance from males. Enslaved women were counted on not only to do their house and field work, but also to bear, nourish, and rear the children whom slaveholders sought to continually replenish their labor force. As houseslaves, women were domestic servants: cooking, sewing, acting as maids, and rearing the planter's children. Later on they were used in many factories, instrumental in the development of the United States, where they were kept at lower maintenance costs Men-made foolishness by fake on earth, (including yours) 225+, human made religions and their idols worship. Fake 33000 - 35000 crore God, Jesus, Allah, Parsee, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, atheism etc. None of this is true, no. Dance in the foolishness of men. Their power hunger, greed, etc. The God, Allah of Heaven and the things related to it is the Men made the real is Ceaseless Creator of Elysium. Not knowing the important point The earliest civilizations developed between 4000 and 3000 BCE, when the rise of agriculture and trade allowed people to have surplus food and economic stability. Civilization describes a complex way of life that came about as people began to develop networks of urban settlements. The people leading the religion; not even telling the truth Abraham (originally Abram) is the common patriarch of the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Judaism he is the founding father of the special relationship between the Jews and God; in Christianity, he is the spiritual progenitor of all believers, Jewish or gentile (non-Jewish); and in Islam he is a link in the chain of prophets that begins with Adam and culminates in Muhammad. The Abraham story cannot be definitively related to any specific time, and the patriarchal age…. And more malpractices…..…. The earliest reference to the Jewish god Yahweh is in an inscription dating to the 9th century king of Moab. It is speculated that Yahweh may have formed from the mountain goddess Yhw in ancient Seir or Edom. There is also a record that the Messiah from the Old Testament became a myth of Jesus and that there are still conflicts between different leaders and they do not accept this false claim. For another man-made book, mankind calls it "holy." How can this book be sanctified? In your precious life, what you did to find out whether they are telling you the 'Real' truth? These are full of lies and lies. Study that book in its entirety or history. Nothing is true, no. The Infinite, Abundant Creator did not create any of these. None of this is true. Self respect. Knowing Self individuality. Realizing own responsibility and general responsibilities instead of thinking to capture World thereby adapt selfishness and greed. Divide and Rule: Not knowing about self,

[@stephenm3667]

@ Stinging Nettle We made ourselves suffer this much

[@myfakinusername]

@@stingingnettle9726 Exactly, malice of others, not from God. God is not approving the malice of others but He can bring out good fruits out of your bad situation if you let Him. And I know, it's not easy, I know from experience...

[@myfakinusername]

@@stingingnettle9726 I understand you speak from frustration. I can only imagine what you're going through. No matter the trials, God is stronger than what you're going through. Cling on to Him. Not just ''the usual'', praying, fasting etc. CLING on to Him. He will get you out of it. You won't be the same person after that. I have gone through my calvary for ten years and He got me out of it... We will get our rest in Heaven

[@myfakinusername]

@@stingingnettle9726 Please read: I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Therese of Lisieux

[@ameliac7814]

I really needed this video today. I just got out of an unexpected week long hospital stay where I almost lost my life. These past couple of weeks have been so scary and tough because, since coming home, my entire life has been flipped upside down. I'm not allowed to do much other than rest in bed for the next few months. All my summer plans, both with friends and my church, have suddenly been taken from me. As someone who typically wears themselves thin with service and even personal hobbies like daily exercise, I feel...useless now. I'm definitely someone who often gauges my worth by how much I can accomplish every day. I had to have a long talk with God the other night and realize that it's okay to have times of rest and being sick in bed and unable to attend mass definitely doesn't make God love me or anyone else any less. And maybe I should use this time to learn how to pray, serve, or learn about God in a different way. Father Mike's videos sure always come at the right time for me. Thank you!

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

I wish speedy recovery 🙏

[@lvluxdelight]

I'm so sorry you've endured so much!! I can semi relate: I broke my tailbone and chest in a Snowboarding accident....I literally work out 5-6 days week ..2-3 hrs/day. I made that such a priority in life.. Always have. I felt so useless after those injuries... The first day home was awful!! It was extremely painful but God never gives us anything we can't handle! I feel your attitude is 100% correct!! God will heal you (keep the faith!) faster than expected! That happened for me! Just take this time to relax and focus on yourself. He never ever leaves you! 🙏❤️

[@lizdumbleton3941]

I hope that you feel better very soon. May God be with you xx

[@cameronparkmusic4205]

☺️🙏🏻

[@avaryserpa]

Praying for you! What a great attitude to have for your situation.

[@timothyharris8670]

You make me want to become a Catholic, thanks Fr Mike for your teachings

[@mapinoita279]

I started going to Mass this past weekend after being a lapsed Catholic for years. I’m so glad I finally came back. Confession wiped my slate clean and SOOO lightened the load I was carrying, and Communion is giving me new strength. I resisted for years, even though I loved God. God bless you, Timothy!

[@jgarden3925]

Have you read "Consoling the heart of Jesus" by Michael Gaitley? It is a must to every Christian. Mind blowing book. It changed my life and made me love Jesus much more deeply.

[@timothyharris8670]

@@jgarden3925 no but ill get it ..thanks

[@pattisiedlicki]

Thank you so much for this, Father Mike! I wish I could remember which saint said this, but the quote was, “If the devil can’t get you to be bad, he makes you too busy.” Being overly busy, even if we feel it’s for good, can definitely harm our relationship with God. God Bless!

[@pawelwysocki1581]

this may also help preserve the Catholic definition of marriage, which is final and non-negotiable

[@ryanleblanc6149]

That quote sounds like CS Lewis, but I dunno...

[@andreawales1938]

I read that the quote was from Corrie ten Boom.

[@valerietucker7340]

Father, I just got home from going to church and spending about an hour just breathing. I've been so stressed and distracted recently and really taking the time to just sit with God and pour my heart out to Him without distractions... it was peaceful. I get home and open KZbin to take a brain break and this video is in my recommended. God is so Good and it's moments like this that remind me He gave us spiritual dads through His priests to take care of us. Thank you, Father, for answering the call to priesthood. God Bless you, and praise the Lord!

[@richardhardy9900]

Here we go again, more of schnitzel b.s. you need permission to become a glad hand Episcopalian

[@lisaleist2241]

The Holy Spirit has amazing timing with this message. Amen

[@shimbakatema4026]

I had this EXACT same conversation with my Priest after Lent...I felt tired and in my mind I felt I was 'supposed' to be tired...my priest Father Richard was like "If you run a long race well,what do you feel?Tired,but be tired in the Lord!"...Thanks Father Mike

[@enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441]

Owner = Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1) Slavery = Men made thing in different ways like war, religion, politics, world money, wealth, assets, facilities, etc. and lot new more... If you are right then money and wealth are just for name sake to live abundance in the world. Save your precious life. If you want, think, change yourself or… In world, in life, suffering, disease, pain, etc. will be there for obvious reasons because none praying to the real ceaseless creator. All Religions & its God / have made by men. Which is fake & idol. Selfishness = own and those who eat that fish their destruction also. Slavery operated in the first civilizations (such as Sumer in Mesopotamia, which dates back as far as 3500 BCE). Slavery features in the Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi (c. 1860 BCE), which refers to it as an established institution. Slavery was widespread in the ancient world. (Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq) The first fact that emerges is it was nearly 9,000 years ago that slavery first appeared, in Mesopotamia (6800 B.C.). Enemies captured in war were commonly kept by the conquering country as slaves. Both Christians and Muslims captured and enslaved each other during centuries of warfare in the Mediterranean.[6] Islamic slavery encompassed mainly Western and Central Asia, Northern and Eastern Africa, India, and Europe from the 7th to the 20th century. Many slave women raised their children without much assistance from males. Enslaved women were counted on not only to do their house and field work, but also to bear, nourish, and rear the children whom slaveholders sought to continually replenish their labor force. As houseslaves, women were domestic servants: cooking, sewing, acting as maids, and rearing the planter's children. Later on they were used in many factories, instrumental in the development of the United States, where they were kept at lower maintenance costs Men-made foolishness by fake on earth, (including yours) 225+, human made religions and their idols worship. Fake 33000 - 35000 crore God, Jesus, Allah, Parsee, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, atheism etc. None of this is true, no. Dance in the foolishness of men. Their power hunger, greed, etc. The God, Allah of Heaven and the things related to it is the Men made the real is Ceaseless Creator of Elysium. Not knowing the important point The earliest civilizations developed between 4000 and 3000 BCE, when the rise of agriculture and trade allowed people to have surplus food and economic stability. Civilization describes a complex way of life that came about as people began to develop networks of urban settlements. The people leading the religion; not even telling the truth Abraham (originally Abram) is the common patriarch of the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Judaism he is the founding father of the special relationship between the Jews and God; in Christianity, he is the spiritual progenitor of all believers, Jewish or gentile (non-Jewish); and in Islam he is a link in the chain of prophets that begins with Adam and culminates in Muhammad. The Abraham story cannot be definitively related to any specific time, and the patriarchal age…. And more malpractices…..…. The earliest reference to the Jewish god Yahweh is in an inscription dating to the 9th century king of Moab. It is speculated that Yahweh may have formed from the mountain goddess Yhw in ancient Seir or Edom. There is also a record that the Messiah from the Old Testament became a myth of Jesus and that there are still conflicts between different leaders and they do not accept this false claim. For another man-made book, mankind calls it "holy." How can this book be sanctified? In your precious life, what you did to find out whether they are telling you the 'Real' truth? These are full of lies and lies. Study that book in its entirety or history. Nothing is true, no. The Infinite, Abundant Creator did not create any of these. None of this is true. Self respect. Knowing Self individuality. Realizing own responsibility and general responsibilities instead of thinking to capture World thereby adapt selfishness and greed. Divide and Rule: Not knowing about self,

[@Edith1517]

When I feel tired..I simply say the Lords Prayer from my weary heart and suddenly it’s all lifted. I’m reminded God wants us to be with him in our heart.

[@zarine5586]

I wish he would do a Q and A video, of all the challenging comments that Catholics get from protestants....

[@ssn-5898]

Not even confirmed yet and this is how I feel…

[@Donna-cc1kt]

Oh wow. God will seek you and for me it’s in my quiet times. Guilt is not good.

[@strawberrysmile2212]

I just finished the Bible in the year Podcast for today and wanted to put my phone away and pray the evening prayer. Then a new video came up - Father Mike I am praying for you and everybody on this fruitful Chanel. Thank you for this great lesson! Too often I feel like this :( I try to work on this ❤️

[@enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441]

Owner = Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1) Slavery = Men made thing in different ways like war, religion, politics, world money, wealth, assets, facilities, etc. and lot new more... If you are right then money and wealth are just for name sake to live abundance in the world. Save your precious life. If you want, think, change yourself or… In world, in life, suffering, disease, pain, etc. will be there for obvious reasons because none praying to the real ceaseless creator. All Religions & its God / have made by men. Which is fake & idol. Selfishness = own and those who eat that fish their destruction also. Slavery operated in the first civilizations (such as Sumer in Mesopotamia, which dates back as far as 3500 BCE). Slavery features in the Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi (c. 1860 BCE), which refers to it as an established institution. Slavery was widespread in the ancient world. (Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq) The first fact that emerges is it was nearly 9,000 years ago that slavery first appeared, in Mesopotamia (6800 B.C.). Enemies captured in war were commonly kept by the conquering country as slaves. Both Christians and Muslims captured and enslaved each other during centuries of warfare in the Mediterranean.[6] Islamic slavery encompassed mainly Western and Central Asia, Northern and Eastern Africa, India, and Europe from the 7th to the 20th century. Many slave women raised their children without much assistance from males. Enslaved women were counted on not only to do their house and field work, but also to bear, nourish, and rear the children whom slaveholders sought to continually replenish their labor force. As houseslaves, women were domestic servants: cooking, sewing, acting as maids, and rearing the planter's children. Later on they were used in many factories, instrumental in the development of the United States, where they were kept at lower maintenance costs Men-made foolishness by fake on earth, (including yours) 225+, human made religions and their idols worship. Fake 33000 - 35000 crore God, Jesus, Allah, Parsee, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, atheism etc. None of this is true, no. Dance in the foolishness of men. Their power hunger, greed, etc. The God, Allah of Heaven and the things related to it is the Men made the real is Ceaseless Creator of Elysium. Not knowing the important point The earliest civilizations developed between 4000 and 3000 BCE, when the rise of agriculture and trade allowed people to have surplus food and economic stability. Civilization describes a complex way of life that came about as people began to develop networks of urban settlements. The people leading the religion; not even telling the truth Abraham (originally Abram) is the common patriarch of the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Judaism he is the founding father of the special relationship between the Jews and God; in Christianity, he is the spiritual progenitor of all believers, Jewish or gentile (non-Jewish); and in Islam he is a link in the chain of prophets that begins with Adam and culminates in Muhammad. The Abraham story cannot be definitively related to any specific time, and the patriarchal age…. And more malpractices…..…. The earliest reference to the Jewish god Yahweh is in an inscription dating to the 9th century king of Moab. It is speculated that Yahweh may have formed from the mountain goddess Yhw in ancient Seir or Edom. There is also a record that the Messiah from the Old Testament became a myth of Jesus and that there are still conflicts between different leaders and they do not accept this false claim. For another man-made book, mankind calls it "holy." How can this book be sanctified? In your precious life, what you did to find out whether they are telling you the 'Real' truth? These are full of lies and lies. Study that book in its entirety or history. Nothing is true, no. The Infinite, Abundant Creator did not create any of these. None of this is true. Self respect. Knowing Self individuality. Realizing own responsibility and general responsibilities instead of thinking to capture World thereby adapt selfishness and greed. Divide and Rule: Not knowing about self,

[@pawelwysocki1581]

maybe we should invest heavily in building Catholic schools and hospitals in India and Asia

[@cindyrobertson3798]

Yes

[@jotan4183]

Greetings fm Singapore. A priest once said, service in quality & not in quantity. It is better to serve & do good in one ministry instead of holding many roles in too many ministries.....

[@christinebutler7630]

Our whole culture has gone nuts with the idea that "crazy busy" is the Pinnacle of virtue. My godson was crying on the phone. He's so tired and stressed out from having to go to one organized activity after another, and compete and Excel and be judged. He's having nightmares and stomach aches because he's afraid he will fail the preschool entrance exams. You read that right. Preschool entrance exams. Collectively, we need a sabbatical and reset.

[@TheCoralie87]

Yes; perhaps it's related to Protestant work ethic.

[@malshidias7941]

Thank you for everything Fr.Mike, you've made a huge difference in my life! Also, I'd be really grateful if you could pray for my country father .I'm from Sri Lanka and my country is facing a complete economic crisis, we are running out of essential items, there is no fuel or electricity, people are starving...all because of utterly corrupted rulers. God is our only hope.

[@maryconte7047]

Malshi, I will pray for you and your country too. God bless you and your people. May Mother Mary, St Joseph, and St Michael the Archangel be your defense in these wicked times. ❤️ Mary (USA)

[@geraldineroche9778]

This is happening in every country, big recessions. Part of this is down to the Devil’s work as he is always active in society ☹️ and His co-worker Putin is ruling the world at the moment with his war and the dreaded nuclear button, but he is also a coward and a fraud. He blessed himself during Easter season, I seriously thought I was imagining this but a catholic priest confirmed it as he too saw it. There are no words…. I 🙏that Putin is overthrown and I ask Archangel Michael to protect the good people in our world who shine brightly especially the Pope and Fr Mike both are true Angels here on earth.Amen

[@knitchute6212]

I will pray for your country too. It's sad that leadership never seems to care about its people nowadays, but take heart. God is always with us.

[@malshidias7941]

Thank you! Means a lot to us!

[@MsLulu-jr4on]

I’m praying for you and your country 🙏.

[@marktapia8327]

Our worth is that we are created in God’s image and likeness, and being redeemed by the Savior.

[@ja1149]

Mark Tapia - Yes, as we follow on to know Him, obeying His voice, walking in the truth He reveals to us little by little, then we are being saved from ourselves, those things that bind us. Heb 3:7 Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, Heb 3:8 Harden not your hearts, ……. He came to set the captives free, and yay He does indeed.

[@jackieo8693]

Let's all pray many rosaries 🙏 may God show us what He wants us to be and do

[@Donna-cc1kt]

When I saw your title and before watching it sprung to my mind “ but Lord, where will I go?🥺” Rest is a gift from God. He visits us in our silent times as well. There is a pressure to do more for my parish too. I cannot. I want my private time alone with the Lord. This is a Mary and Martha thing.

[@jillhiston4531]

To take on too much can be a sign of pride.

[@Bernadette613]

I need to hear this every day. Every. Single. Day. Thank you. I am praying that you keep delivering these amazing videos. You really have a gift for preaching. So rare. And yet, if you get tired, we’ll understand!

[@neyetm5550]

❤️

[@enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441]

Owner = Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1) Slavery = Men made thing in different ways like war, religion, politics, world money, wealth, assets, facilities, etc. and lot new more... If you are right then money and wealth are just for name sake to live abundance in the world. Save your precious life. If you want, think, change yourself or… In world, in life, suffering, disease, pain, etc. will be there for obvious reasons because none praying to the real ceaseless creator. All Religions & its God / have made by men. Which is fake & idol. Selfishness = own and those who eat that fish their destruction also. Slavery operated in the first civilizations (such as Sumer in Mesopotamia, which dates back as far as 3500 BCE). Slavery features in the Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi (c. 1860 BCE), which refers to it as an established institution. Slavery was widespread in the ancient world. (Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq) The first fact that emerges is it was nearly 9,000 years ago that slavery first appeared, in Mesopotamia (6800 B.C.). Enemies captured in war were commonly kept by the conquering country as slaves. Both Christians and Muslims captured and enslaved each other during centuries of warfare in the Mediterranean.[6] Islamic slavery encompassed mainly Western and Central Asia, Northern and Eastern Africa, India, and Europe from the 7th to the 20th century. Many slave women raised their children without much assistance from males. Enslaved women were counted on not only to do their house and field work, but also to bear, nourish, and rear the children whom slaveholders sought to continually replenish their labor force. As houseslaves, women were domestic servants: cooking, sewing, acting as maids, and rearing the planter's children. Later on they were used in many factories, instrumental in the development of the United States, where they were kept at lower maintenance costs Men-made foolishness by fake on earth, (including yours) 225+, human made religions and their idols worship. Fake 33000 - 35000 crore God, Jesus, Allah, Parsee, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, atheism etc. None of this is true, no. Dance in the foolishness of men. Their power hunger, greed, etc. The God, Allah of Heaven and the things related to it is the Men made the real is Ceaseless Creator of Elysium. Not knowing the important point The earliest civilizations developed between 4000 and 3000 BCE, when the rise of agriculture and trade allowed people to have surplus food and economic stability. Civilization describes a complex way of life that came about as people began to develop networks of urban settlements. The people leading the religion; not even telling the truth Abraham (originally Abram) is the common patriarch of the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Judaism he is the founding father of the special relationship between the Jews and God; in Christianity, he is the spiritual progenitor of all believers, Jewish or gentile (non-Jewish); and in Islam he is a link in the chain of prophets that begins with Adam and culminates in Muhammad. The Abraham story cannot be definitively related to any specific time, and the patriarchal age…. And more malpractices…..…. The earliest reference to the Jewish god Yahweh is in an inscription dating to the 9th century king of Moab. It is speculated that Yahweh may have formed from the mountain goddess Yhw in ancient Seir or Edom. There is also a record that the Messiah from the Old Testament became a myth of Jesus and that there are still conflicts between different leaders and they do not accept this false claim. For another man-made book, mankind calls it "holy." How can this book be sanctified? In your precious life, what you did to find out whether they are telling you the 'Real' truth? These are full of lies and lies. Study that book in its entirety or history. Nothing is true, no. The Infinite, Abundant Creator did not create any of these. None of this is true. Self respect. Knowing Self individuality. Realizing own responsibility and general responsibilities instead of thinking to capture World thereby adapt selfishness and greed. Divide and Rule: Not knowing about self,

[@ryanleblanc6149]

I so needed this! I still need it! Thank you Father Mike. Our mission takes us deeper into the heart of Jesus with whom we have relationship and identity as beloved. When our "mission" (that is, the churchy things we do) leads us to desolation and emptiness and vexation - time to hold the horses! If we grow in virtue by saying yes to what God calls us to do, why on Earth would we think we grow in virtue by saying yes to what God calls us to say NO to? Ask God: "What do YOU want me to say NO to so that I can say YES to YOU?" And be humble, obedient and faithful if God wants you to respect the fact you are not infinite and there are some good churchy things it is right and just to say no to. I'm mostly preaching to myself here, but maybe someone needs it...

[@Toastyyxp14]

I’ve been having a fear lately that if I don’t pray enough or don’t pray a certain way God will not love me as much or would be angry with me but this video opened my eyes and i feel at peace now Thank you Father Mike, God has truly blessed you with wisdom and you use it well. God bless

[@ivorybow]

I need to think in these things. I struggle with scrupulosity. There are times when I am sure I will not ever see His face because I just can't get good enough, diligent enough, closer to perfect. Then I read that we cannot earn Grace. I haven't found that place of rest yet, where I can just quit and be His child, and trust it will all be okay

[@stephenm3667]

I picked up the Bible in a year a little while ago and I would like to thank Father Mike for helping me back into my faith. It’s his enthusiasm and hyper energy level that really makes me enjoy listening to it every night. The readings in church sound like a reading of codes according to OSHA. I decided to buy a Bible off your site. Hope to read it soon.

[@jgarden3925]

Have you read "Consoling the Heart of Jesus" by Michael Gaitley? It is mindblowing. It changed my life and made me love Jesus mote. I wish everyone read it!

[@merryanndobbs]

Some parishes only value those who work - to the point that relationships are destroyed and people are driven away from volunteering rather than someone relinquishing any "job." Their Catholic value and identity is wrapped up in that "job."

[@mommyseastar5776]

I have to ask God, “Where do you want me to stop?” I’m very burnt out. I’m a Catholic special-needs mom. I feel guilty “just” offering up that. I have family, ministry, art but I know God must always come first. I don’t even have energy to pray the night prayer the last few days. I’ve got to focus on God’s relationship with me. Thank you, Father! 🙏❤️

[@myguitardidyermom212]

The modern world is exhausting in general. We've structured society in a way that is complete alien to our humanity, both physically and spiritually. Thanks for reminding us what matters. It gets hard sometimes to see the forest for the trees

[@TheStream2000]

Thank you Fr Mike. I have spent a good part of my life being busy and yet unproductive. When I declog my schedule and make time to spend with the Lord, I find myself accomplishing more. I really needed this message to reinforce my need to confess how I had made myself so busy, to a point of clogging up my Sundays, which I should spend with the Lord. God bless 🙏

[@NICKWAPPERER117]

I told God a couple weeks ago I'm tired of it and at my wits end. Thank you Jesus

[@ZombieHitler]

God has gifted me the miraculous gift of Prophecy. Blessed be the name of the One True God.

[@gisole98]

the way God speaks through this man, my goodness

[@timmiller7338]

A.D. 2023 A.D. for A.I. , our digital stump, Praise chant Gregorian chants!! Thank You God, for the Earth year truth!

[@bethhoward1982]

I LOVE this! Thanks, Fr. Mike! More often than not, those of us who want to be “good Catholics “ forget all of this. We get soooo involved, adding more and more. Then, we are exhausted and trying hard not to be burned out. From now on, I will remember RIM (relationship, identity, mission) in that order.

[@MissPopuri]

Relationship, Identity, and then Mission…so important to remember this when we are online. If our call is to be fruitful and multiply, we can’t go all out in our exposure of ourselves if we have a certain dignity.

[@enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441]

Owner = Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1) Slavery = Men made thing in different ways like war, religion, politics, world money, wealth, assets, facilities, etc. and lot new more... If you are right then money and wealth are just for name sake to live abundance in the world. Save your precious life. If you want, think, change yourself or… In world, in life, suffering, disease, pain, etc. will be there for obvious reasons because none praying to the real ceaseless creator. All Religions & its God / have made by men. Which is fake & idol. Selfishness = own and those who eat that fish their destruction also. Slavery operated in the first civilizations (such as Sumer in Mesopotamia, which dates back as far as 3500 BCE). Slavery features in the Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi (c. 1860 BCE), which refers to it as an established institution. Slavery was widespread in the ancient world. (Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq) The first fact that emerges is it was nearly 9,000 years ago that slavery first appeared, in Mesopotamia (6800 B.C.). Enemies captured in war were commonly kept by the conquering country as slaves. Both Christians and Muslims captured and enslaved each other during centuries of warfare in the Mediterranean.[6] Islamic slavery encompassed mainly Western and Central Asia, Northern and Eastern Africa, India, and Europe from the 7th to the 20th century. Many slave women raised their children without much assistance from males. Enslaved women were counted on not only to do their house and field work, but also to bear, nourish, and rear the children whom slaveholders sought to continually replenish their labor force. As houseslaves, women were domestic servants: cooking, sewing, acting as maids, and rearing the planter's children. Later on they were used in many factories, instrumental in the development of the United States, where they were kept at lower maintenance costs Men-made foolishness by fake on earth, (including yours) 225+, human made religions and their idols worship. Fake 33000 - 35000 crore God, Jesus, Allah, Parsee, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, atheism etc. None of this is true, no. Dance in the foolishness of men. Their power hunger, greed, etc. The God, Allah of Heaven and the things related to it is the Men made the real is Ceaseless Creator of Elysium. Not knowing the important point The earliest civilizations developed between 4000 and 3000 BCE, when the rise of agriculture and trade allowed people to have surplus food and economic stability. Civilization describes a complex way of life that came about as people began to develop networks of urban settlements. The people leading the religion; not even telling the truth Abraham (originally Abram) is the common patriarch of the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Judaism he is the founding father of the special relationship between the Jews and God; in Christianity, he is the spiritual progenitor of all believers, Jewish or gentile (non-Jewish); and in Islam he is a link in the chain of prophets that begins with Adam and culminates in Muhammad. The Abraham story cannot be definitively related to any specific time, and the patriarchal age…. And more malpractices…..…. The earliest reference to the Jewish god Yahweh is in an inscription dating to the 9th century king of Moab. It is speculated that Yahweh may have formed from the mountain goddess Yhw in ancient Seir or Edom. There is also a record that the Messiah from the Old Testament became a myth of Jesus and that there are still conflicts between different leaders and they do not accept this false claim. For another man-made book, mankind calls it "holy." How can this book be sanctified? In your precious life, what you did to find out whether they are telling you the 'Real' truth? These are full of lies and lies. Study that book in its entirety or history. Nothing is true, no. The Infinite, Abundant Creator did not create any of these. None of this is true. Self respect. Knowing Self individuality. Realizing own responsibility and general responsibilities instead of thinking to capture World thereby adapt selfishness and greed. Divide and Rule: Not knowing about self,

[@Catholicity-uw2yb]

POPE BENEDICT XVI: “Christ is not so much interested in how often in your lives you stumble and fall, as in how often you pick yourselves up again. He does not demand glittering achievements, but he wants his light to shine in you. He does not call you because you are good and perfect, but because he is good, and he wants to make you his friends. Yes, you are the light of the world because Jesus is your light. You are Christians - not because you do special and extraordinary things, but because Christ is in your life. You are holy because his grace is a work in you.”

[@kyleserenaspillane1241]

Thank you Father Mike for this video. The annual March for life is tomorrow where i live and i have been feeling spiritually drained and exhausted of staying patient and loving towards others who resent the March for life movement. I know that this is a good thing that i am participating in but i just feel so drained talking about it to others and arguing a case that i believe is so simple to grasp. Please pray for me. Pray that God give me strength to continue fighting for the rights of the voiceless. please, i really need the strength and prayers right now. Peace and love to all of you reading this.

[@user-ne8vl2uh8g]

It is tiring not feeling good enough..BUT trying is so worth it❤

[@CatholicWisdom]

This is SUCH an important message, many American brothers and sisters do not realize: I love the US, but it has a culture of over-activity and over-productivity, which can become a spiritual issue.

[@nikitachirich7985]

Man i love this man's videos, best apologetics and services ever, best online Priest ?? ✝✝✝✝

[@judysmith3502]

Fr. Mike, thank you so much!!!! What a beautiful message!! When Covid hit, my life--along with the lives of so many others--was completely turned upside down! My mission had been cantoring and singing in the choir. I realize now, that it had become my identity--and while I was serving the Lord with it, it was becoming too much about me and less about Him. With that ripped away from me, I found myself in a very uncertain place with God. But thankfully, instead of turning away, I spent time building up my relationship to him. Long story short, I was figuring out "R.I.M." before I even knew what it was, lol. Thank you so much for encouraging us to do this. There is no better identity than that of being a child of God.

[@Livel1]

Maybe one of my favourite videos on KZbin Fr. Mike. Thank you so much for this and God Bless

[@lauraingeorgia5052]

Is exactly how I have been feeling here lately. I was doing a lot before covid, singing in one church choir, cantering at my church, working full-time, leading theology on tap at my church, praying the Rosary everyday, trying to do novena's and other prayers, assisting teaching Taekwondo class, playing in a band, and I had a major role in a local theater production.. then covid hit and all came to a screeching halt except for work. After a year I started entering at church again, playing in the band and doing taekwondo. All the rest I let go. I say the rosary everyday and sometimes it's a major struggle, but I do my best. Even scaled down, I am weary of it all! But they told me this would happen lol! Oh I really care about now is getting myself, my husband, my daughter and her , and my grandchildren to heaven. I will do what I can and leave the rest to God!

[@ellen823ful]

Hi Laura in Georgia! I going to toss this to you…it is the work of The Holy Spirit to knock ✊ on someone’s heart ❤️. It is up to that person to open the door. ( I’m in the same situation with my family). Just keep praying 🙏 on their behalf and let God do the rest. Peace be with you.

[@enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441]

Owner = Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1) Slavery = Men made thing in different ways like war, religion, politics, world money, wealth, assets, facilities, etc. and lot new more... If you are right then money and wealth are just for name sake to live abundance in the world. Save your precious life. If you want, think, change yourself or… In world, in life, suffering, disease, pain, etc. will be there for obvious reasons because none praying to the real ceaseless creator. All Religions & its God / have made by men. Which is fake & idol. Selfishness = own and those who eat that fish their destruction also. Slavery operated in the first civilizations (such as Sumer in Mesopotamia, which dates back as far as 3500 BCE). Slavery features in the Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi (c. 1860 BCE), which refers to it as an established institution. Slavery was widespread in the ancient world. (Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq) The first fact that emerges is it was nearly 9,000 years ago that slavery first appeared, in Mesopotamia (6800 B.C.). Enemies captured in war were commonly kept by the conquering country as slaves. Both Christians and Muslims captured and enslaved each other during centuries of warfare in the Mediterranean.[6] Islamic slavery encompassed mainly Western and Central Asia, Northern and Eastern Africa, India, and Europe from the 7th to the 20th century. Many slave women raised their children without much assistance from males. Enslaved women were counted on not only to do their house and field work, but also to bear, nourish, and rear the children whom slaveholders sought to continually replenish their labor force. As houseslaves, women were domestic servants: cooking, sewing, acting as maids, and rearing the planter's children. Later on they were used in many factories, instrumental in the development of the United States, where they were kept at lower maintenance costs Men-made foolishness by fake on earth, (including yours) 225+, human made religions and their idols worship. Fake 33000 - 35000 crore God, Jesus, Allah, Parsee, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, atheism etc. None of this is true, no. Dance in the foolishness of men. Their power hunger, greed, etc. The God, Allah of Heaven and the things related to it is the Men made the real is Ceaseless Creator of Elysium. Not knowing the important point The earliest civilizations developed between 4000 and 3000 BCE, when the rise of agriculture and trade allowed people to have surplus food and economic stability. Civilization describes a complex way of life that came about as people began to develop networks of urban settlements. The people leading the religion; not even telling the truth Abraham (originally Abram) is the common patriarch of the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Judaism he is the founding father of the special relationship between the Jews and God; in Christianity, he is the spiritual progenitor of all believers, Jewish or gentile (non-Jewish); and in Islam he is a link in the chain of prophets that begins with Adam and culminates in Muhammad. The Abraham story cannot be definitively related to any specific time, and the patriarchal age…. And more malpractices…..…. The earliest reference to the Jewish god Yahweh is in an inscription dating to the 9th century king of Moab. It is speculated that Yahweh may have formed from the mountain goddess Yhw in ancient Seir or Edom. There is also a record that the Messiah from the Old Testament became a myth of Jesus and that there are still conflicts between different leaders and they do not accept this false claim. For another man-made book, mankind calls it "holy." How can this book be sanctified? In your precious life, what you did to find out whether they are telling you the 'Real' truth? These are full of lies and lies. Study that book in its entirety or history. Nothing is true, no. The Infinite, Abundant Creator did not create any of these. None of this is true. Self respect. Knowing Self individuality. Realizing own responsibility and general responsibilities instead of thinking to capture World thereby adapt selfishness and greed. Divide and Rule: Not knowing about self,

[@heathera2874]

Feeling weary lately, yet not directly with my Faith practiced or lack thereof. I know who God is and whose I am....yet on the horizontal plane...I'm weary of people, I'm weary of my job. I am the head of Household and have been for 18 years and the career I have is not stimulating, feels purposeless and management seems to have a high tolerance for behaviors I can no longer tolerate. I understand gratitude is energizing, counting my blessings, praying the prayers.... Truth be told no matter how much we "do" or know(it is not our doing but our knowing who we are in Him)) we still have seasons that are troublesome.

[@gaborhorvath4873]

We need to recharge regularly. When the apostles returned, Jesus called them away to rest. This is true for us as well. Like travelling to a beautiful place knowing that God is with you and just enjoy the beauty of creation. When we zoom out from our everyday routines, we can see the actual importance of things clearer that we cannot see when we push the pedal.

[@michaelnims6366]

I really needed to see this today. I’ve been struggling with a feeling that God is calling me to a vocation that would not provide nearly as much as I used to make if I’m really being called to become a public school teacher. Having been the principal breadwinner in my home my entire marriage; this is a really hard decision for me to make. I’m still discerning what vocation I’m being called to, but this video really helped me in this process of discernment. Thank you as always to the folks at Ascension Presents.

[@patmullen5172]

Thankyou father, I needed that, our Priest has two churches, and I alter serve both during the week, and in our church weekends. When we have a funeral they ask me to serve at both churches. I've been thinking about saying no to the one church. They have people who can do it. So I needed to hear it's ok to say no.

[@flydivajacs]

As always Fr. Mike, you are on point with your messages. I often find myself saying yes and getting overwhelmed, when I should be taking a step back and evaluating if that is something that I can and have time to do. My value is the time I spend with myself and the Heavenly Father, and not always with those who don’t appreciate my value.

[@jessiereginabright3608]

A few weeks back I decided that I wasn't going to apply for a job again soon. I had been trying so hard, so hard and God didn't Bless me. I was trying for money when before I was only for Him. I decided that I was going to enjoy nature, pray like I used to and get back the relationship I had with my Heavenly Father. The relationship the world of striving for perfection had me loose. I decided to buy whatever I wanted. To let my accounts run down. To close my eyes and let it be. I'm burnt out of the world. So burnt out. I quit!

[@LeslieKlinger]

I have been given the impression that my being here - an employee of a large Catholic Parish - just doesn't matter anymore. Thank you for this video. I still feel like this but I don't feel quite as defeated about it anymore.

[@pawelwysocki1581]

it is my firm belief that we need to start regularly donating money to building Catholic schools and hospitals in India and Asia

[@pawelwysocki1581]

a weekly fundraiser in every US parish should not compromise our budgets too much life is not meant to be comfortable, it's supposed to be meaningful

[@pawelwysocki1581]

it may also be a way of promoting peace I'm not an American, I come from a European country, maybe Europe could join in, the very rich countries at least

[@bielsabas4407]

"they tie up their value with their mission" yes :( me. blessed to be refilling my empty wisdom tank today.

[@JuanMartinez-xl2oj]

Some of these videos, man, they come out with impeccable timing. Tonight, I'm burnt out, I decided they're are some of those things, that I'm just not going to do tonight. One is Bible in a Year. I did have time for one video though, this turned out to be it, and now back to my now validated plan -. I'm going to sit quietly with the Lord ❤️

[@serafinadibenedetto1067]

I would love to see more advice for divorced peoples and our place in the church. Also, how should we be viewing life in the church and what direction should we be taking to recover and serve God after this tragedy.

[@skillzstuff2528]

THANKYOU FR MIKE FOR THIS! Your videos are so inspiring and informative. Let's keep going and never give up on our catholic faith!

[@mindyvu6037]

Amen! You had always loved me and continue to loves me long before I do anything! Lord, You are so good to me!🥰❤️✝️🙏

[@Magnificat42]

I burned out as a Protestant twice. After about 15 years away, I'm pre Catholic, and learning. I long for traditional structure, but my Why questions will need to be answered also, when it comes to specifics.

[@MyPaddy2011]

This ministry of yours Father Mick, is compulsory encouragement and food for the soul. You better not start feeling tired, cause this is a disciple from OZ, relying on your example.🤔🤣👍

[@thedisconnectedwife4165]

This was a good one. I know it's not giving me permission to not go, but at the same time, I gotta stop beating myself up about it. I'm not really thrilled with my local parish. Do I want to receive? Yes indeedy I do. I'll have to drive a ways to get there for a TLM, and not guaranteed a parking spot on the street. So in the mean time, I just close my door and pray for a good 2 hours in the morning. I love doing the Divine Office and my rosary. I recently picked up the book "Behold Thy Mother" which takes the rosary to a whole new level. Using this book makes me less likely to let my mind adrift and keep focused on the mystery at hand. I also read the daily Mass readings from The Magnificat monthly subscription booklet. And last but not least a truly...the word beautiful doesn't give it justice book called "Divine Intimacy" which follows the liturgical year with writings and prayers from the interior life of Carmelite nuns. Some of these prayers will truly bring tears to your eyes. But yes, 2 hours in the morning is my norm. And if things get a little heavy, I feel I can omitt or add if I feel I need more. I love having my prayer books. But always always always say my rosary every day no matter what.

[@AveMaria1917]

Jesus made even Michelangelo take a break sometimes. It is okay to rest and put the work down and focus on other important areas in one's life and spiritual life.

[@EsmeraldaArianne]

I needed this so much. Thank you Fr Mike. God bless you immensely.

[@rudydesiato9806]

As I.

[@kimberlyjuge1596]

Same here.

[@paulom1315]

Wow so HOLY SPIRIT INSPIRED 👏🙌

[@jandellko]

amen. this is the heart of the gospel

[@michelleferrao8888]

Thank you Fr Mike 🌟 Baptism is a journey of a joyful beginning of a lifetime of serving our Father in Heaven. Through Baptism we become children of God and are sealed as Christ's own forever 🌻

[@BibleBlondie]

“Where is God calling you to stop” Ugh this hits home!!! Thanks as always Father Mike! You were instrumental in my reversion to Catholicism :)

[@patticarpenter4382]

Thank you, Fr. Mike, for confirming that our Lord is telling me to stop trying to bring my daughter back into our family. She has estranged us for 3 & 1/2 years. I am so tired and discouraged. I give her over to God. She is His daughter and beloved child. He will bring her home to Him and to us.

[@greddoch95]

Man this one broke me at the end. I felt a big sigh of relief. I forget too often how free the Father has made us, and that the freedom can be used for good, in more ways than one.

[@ultimatemexican]

This is such a true and mean video. There was a point where I was helping so much at mass that I wasn’t even paying attention to the beauty of the mass itself.

[@scratchlord6594]

Me and my family litsin to you o I almost forgot I am a Catholic. And you are really good to litsin to god pray for us . God bless you

[@anahitaray2161]

Just the thing that's been weighing on my heart for the last couple of months. Thank you for addressing it ❣️🤗✝️

[@scratchlord6594]

Thank You that’s all I can say god bless

[@GosiaLove]

You are the best ❣❣❣ grateful 🙏 for you Father Mike 🤍

[@TheoLombardi]

This is the formation we received at the beginning of my mission year

[@happyandblessed5640]

This is a word in season. Thanks 😊 I love Jesus but serving others has left me burnt out. I'll never quit loving ❤ but I NEED a time out.

[@pressurepointss]

relationship, identity, mission

[@user-ts7fh2yo7c]

Please pray for me I'm suffering and going through alot

[@Lauradahl-creations]

I'm exhausted of the suffering... 😫

[@catholiclife9304]

Wow..this is needed for me. Thank you Father

[@danielalovejesus7912]

During this lent season, I read the Bible daily, went to adoration daily, to mass daily, prayed the rosary daily, did a preparation to St. Joseph and looked forward to when this program will finally be over so that I can just sit with Jesus.

[@JESUS.IS.GOD.777]

The only way you can be exhausted from it is if your looking for something material to gain from it. When you gain constant spiritual understanding you never want to quit.

[@christiweber8201]

Such a good message. I think it's especially hard, living in a culture that constantly tells you that your value, your worth, is based upon what you can do. We even have performance evaluations that tell us whether or not we are worth employing. How does a person withdraw from the lies of the culture and truly take to heart that their identity is first a child of God? I don't think we hear this enough. When you don't know your own identity, you look for it in other places, draw it from other sources. I think this is a crisis in the Church right now.

[@janetandrews1306]

Thank for that wise information Father Mike.

[@abbie.ireland]

Oh my goodness me. God gave me this video. I am so, so, so stressed right now.

[@Zematus737]

The Father loves the Son BECAUSE he always does what pleases Him. John 8

[@magnifisquish]

Thank you Father Mike! :-)

[@sammae4254]

Been struggling with giving God enough of my time because I'm burnt out from school because of my ADHD.

[@anneturner2759]

I’m tired of asking my son and daughter-in-law to baptize our grandson. They need prayer. Fr. Mike, just love you.

[@guillermocordon9481]

Your videos are therapy for me.

[@cj7girl280]

I want a mission.. please pray that I will soon know and follow my unique vocation/state in life. 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@kathleenfrancis1872]

He knitted us in our mother's womb. 🙏

[@hansblitz7770]

"I want something good to die for, to make it beautiful to live" - QOTSA

[@monikaneumann8341]

this song was my favourite in the past, but it almost killed me, led me bad places, kind of satanic music. I quit with it and now I feel a bit better, but its fragile. better choose life. be blessed ❤🙏

[@hansblitz7770]

They're not that bad, There is this band Ghost, I heard them on the radio, loved their new hit "little sunshine" Well.. They're extremely evil full of Satanic references I didn't understand when I first heard it. Keep in mind, these are just people, they make shocking content to make a name for themselves.

[@bobandkelly]

This popped up for me today. Very timely. Trying to discern if my current very stressful job is the culprit impacting my health. Please say a prayer for me.

[@babybeckyandmarkytravels4208]

Bravo father. How much I love you and yes you help me with my faith. God Bless.

[@Kindness.20247]

Thank-You for sharing! God is moving and grants us Free Will. God is removing pride from people and suddenly one is humble. God is Love

[@samanthaciezczak2629]

A lot of nights I admit all of this and then I look at my girls. Future saints in the making that will bring God to others. It seems like so much, but when I listen to the oldest one recite prayers every night and follow along with mass. My little baby smiles at Mary and the Eucharist. It's all worth it for God's glory ❤️🙏🕊️ Please pray for the repose of the soul of my grandma Judith 🙏❤️

[@melodie9109]

The world needs this message. Thank you. You are a awesome man of God.

[@jacintowilliamson5597]

Please pray for me Jason and for my godmother Diane and for all of our families and friends and neighbors for conversion and salvation and holiness and healing

[@jenlovesjesus]

Such an important insight, Father. Thank you for this reflection. I always get so excited when I see that you've made another video. You and this channel are one of the best blessings God gave me because of the pandemic. Truly God works in mysterious ways.🙏❤

[@mrswilbert]

I quit and feel GREAT

[@ggbouvier9897]

Hi Father, Mike. Thank you for your Sunday mass videos. I was not raised in the Church, but praise God, found myself discovering the Catholic Church. I have a teenage son and another that is in his early twenties. My husband is a believer, but not very outwardly demonstrative with prayer. Since you are a young man, I do put on your Sunday mass services since I know they will pay more attention to your sermon than when they attend Church locally. They do have the Eucharist as well, but I want them to want to go to Church instead of me saying that we are going to Church. Boys are tough when it comes to opening their heart fully to the Lord. Please pray for Ryan and Steven. That sooner rather than later they will independently realize that God is ALL and nothing that exists in this world tops Him!😊 Thank you, Father Mike for all your service. You are a fine example of a Priest and keep doing a great job!

[@crisr3055]

Amén Father Mike. Your my Hero. Hopefully I don’t lose my spiritually; Faith never. But I’ve been open to Seminary, did my consecrations to Our Blessed Mother, Mary Queen of Rosary, St Joseph, and ask for the intercession of a few saints, nothing ever transpired. I just don’t know what route to follow. So I’m praying I get into a Catholic University down FL. Pray for me Fr. Mike. I (We) love your vids, and all YOU and Ascension does for so many Souls to teach, explain, help us get into heaven. MAY God Bless!!! Amén 🙏🏼❤️🕊🙏🏼