Where Is Lent in the Bible?

[@charlottebarnes6761]

I've been a Catholic my whole life and I'm old but never have I heard explanation like you preach I understand so much more just listening to you and it makes sense and makes me see things so much clearer. Thank You Father Mike and God Bless You

[@bevcat33]

Me too! I missed so much Catholic education when I was young. Thanks to Fr. Mike and others I'm finally filling in a bunch of blanks! :)

[@angelab292]

I'm not a Catholic but I wanted to tell you that I've really been enjoying your videos! It is so apparent that you are being true to your calling. I love to see that! 😊 God bless!

[@drubie76]

Are you Catholic yet?

[@mbushey1163]

angelab292 this is what I love to see my brothers and sisters in Christ loving each other. God bless you!

[@elderlypoodle9181]

angelab292 Me to . I also enjoy these videos. I’m not of Catholic faith and wish everyone who loves the lord respect each other and take time to listen to others.

[@steveherring3923]

Matthew 23:9

[@steveherring3923]

Matt 23:9

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

My Momma taught our family, no meat on Fridays. Not just during Lent but all year, every year. 🙌🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@JoshuaCookLibertyIsRising]

Thanks Father Mike. Not Catholic yet but getting there thanks to you!

[@mayg9197]

Welcome home brother Josh, I hope and pray you're already back to the one Catholic church.

[@dcurly3192]

I’ve been Catholic my whole life (49) Years. And I feel like by watching you I finally see things more clearly and understand our faith so much more. God Bless you Father Mike. You are a part of my daily learning to become closer to Christ.

[@roxanardh]

You should watch Scott Hahn. He goes deep into the faith and you'll be fulfilled so much more when going to mass and receiving communion.

[@nytrayfl2]

If #EWTN gave Father Mike his own show, ratings would sky rocket. He's a pleasure to listen to.

[@shellistubblefield1806]

Thank you Father Mike.

[@j0nb0y5]

I'd watch that

[@jeanie6279]

But he's got his own "show" right here. Lol! I'd hate to see KZbin without Fr. Mike!

[@George040270]

EWTN does not care about ratings. It does not air programs for ratings. It airs programs to teach the truth of the Catholic faith.

[@steveherring3923]

Matt23:9

[@michelebrayton3560]

I am not catholic, but I love the Lord and I throughly enjoy your videos Fr. Mike. Your very clear spoken. Thanks so much!

[@noreenroux4041]

This makes sense. I went to catholic school for 12 whole years. This is like having adult regilious classes and I love it. Thank you.

[@PaperTrailsAnimation]

Well if you were saved you would actually have a couple red lights going off saying "THESE PEOPLE ARE DAMNING YOU !" , so maybe trust in the gospel of grace through faith as found in Romans, Ephesians, and 1 Corinthians.

[@vladtheimpaler5550]

I am not a roman catholic. I am an Orthodox Christian however the 40 days fasting is necessary before Pascha and we fast as well as we can to do what Jesus did in the desert. We do that together as one church. It will not make you saved or not saved but it will help you spiritually to fast as that is a common theme in the Bible. Prayer and Fasting.

[@jt08250]

VLAD THE IMPALER in silence you fast not as a group to be seen and to be honored for what you are doing. You need to be in the word of God and not accepting of such false doctrines

[@akb9297]

Amen 🙏✝️♥️☦️

[@rocioorellana8623]

Priests like you, make me feel proud to be Catholic. Thank you Father :)

[@willsr.9154]

Matthew 23:9 And do not call anyone on earth 'father,' for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.

[@jt08250]

Rocio Orellana how can you call a man “father” when the Bible says in red letters Matthew 23:9 “call no man father”.

[@steveherring3923]

Matt23:9

[@jefffabian67]

You should really be more concerned what God says about graven idols and what will happen to those that worship them.

[@R-BURQUENO]

MATTHEW 23:9 And do not call anyone on earth 'father,' for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. YOUR BIBLES ARE YOUR ULTIMATE AUTHORITIES. DO NOT RELY ON SOMEBODY ELSE TO READ THEM FOR YOU.

[@lisaherrling6880]

I was raised Lutheran and Lent was a very important part of the church year. We had special services every Wednesday night, and we special devotions at home. I was received into the Catholic Church 8 years ago, and Lent has taken on its importance again. In between, I was a Southern Baptist for 10 years and Lent was not observed. I really missed Lent! I missed the 40 days of contemplation and prayer. I missed the spiritual solitude that Lent can bring; that time when the Holy Spirit speaks the most clearly. I also found that Easter didn't mean as much because so little emphasis was put on Christ's suffering and sacrifice. Personally, I am thankful for the Lenten journey and experience. May each of you experience God's Lenten graces during this holy time.

[@kimfleury]

+Lisa Herrling Thank you, and may you grow ever closer to Him. I love your line, "when the Holy Spirit speaks the most clearly." True story: when I was in an atheist phase, I continued fasting and sacrificing during Lent. I felt an urge to do this. I told myself it was probably just a desire for self-discipline (it wasn't training from childhood, my family didn't observe Lent, I'd only picked it up as an adult). Now I think it was probably the Holy Spirit wooing me to continue seeking Him, because it did stir something spiritual.

[@KB_Grimweaver]

I was brought up Protestant- the only significant holidays observed was Christmas and Easter. I didn't even know what Lent was until college years. I used to think Lent had something to do with taxes lol

[@paulmastros8659]

Blessings.

[@deborahcreppon2239]

I learned of you from a friend. I became Catholic at age of 30 ish. So I am still learning. You are fun to listen to. Love your shares. Deborah.

[@jaynemason]

Thank you, Father Mike. I really like what I heard. I am not a Catholic but I just found your videos and they are wonderful.

[@maryhales2684]

I was raised Methodist, and we always observed Lent. I always wondered why other denominations didn't make a bigger deal of it!

[@marianmilne6009]

Thank you for this Fr Mike. So enlightening. Praying for you and everyone here. God bless🙏❤️🙏

[@toast90523]

To all you of you who are reading this. Have a nice day my brothers and sister! I'm glad you chose to be in touch with our mighty lord - Jesus.

[@clarafierro6921]

Thank you Father Mike, you explained so well so makes easy to understand better. God bless you too🙏

[@Kyle-vb3fz]

Beautiful description. I’m Southern Baptist, but as we grew up Lutheran, we celebrate Lent too. It’s wonderful.

[@bonniegreenblat]

I work in a nondenominational church and we celebrated Ash Wednesday, and I am so thankful for the reminder. I went searching for a simple explanation so I could share it with our youth. I loved your video, and the "No, we don't have to, no but it helps" reasoning.

[@joholly4536]

Thank you Fr Mike it was really an accurate explanation. Observing Lent is not making us so holy but it will make us closer to Christ...Amen!

[@NoName-su4fo]

Father Mike explains things so well. It's so easy to forget things, that's why for me anyways these videos Father Mike makes are so great. Thank you

[@JennTheRebel456]

Hmm. You gave me(a non-Catholic Christian) something to stew on. I had often wondered myself why many churches don't make as big of a deal of Lent and the many things/events leading up to, Easter, aside from Easter itself, especially with so many people who say they're Christian but aren't really "feeling" or find reason to fully act/live out their faith coming in and out of churches... I think these traditions we so often neglect are one of the primary reason. We have nothing to constantly redirect us, nothing really calling us to stop and reflect or in a small way "feel" connected to Christ's suffering or even our own religious history/traditions/past. I think,too, that's what draws me to this channel. So many speakers on this channel just have this....unwavering centeredness about them. Like they know who they are in Christ, they are at peace with whatever God has called them to do. They know their church history or at least, if nothing else, they know who they are within and beyond the church walls. I hope I'm making sense without sounding overly creepy😓. Anyways, thank you for bringing up these points, Father, and making me re-think my own thoughts on the events/holy days leading up to Easter. Blessings to you and yours!

[@kimfleury]

+Mama Jenn -- it seems odd to me that my non-Catholic Christian friends talk of praying and fasting as Scripture exhorts, but don't connect it to a penitential season leading up to the Crucifixion (without which there is no Resurrection, no defeat of satan, sin and death). Imagine if the whole Church -- Catholic and non-Catholic -- were all fasting for the same 40 days. How much grace would the Holy Spirit pour out on us if we all unified in that sacrifice? Uniting in prayer is powerful. May God bless you!

[@241Genevieve]

I agree with this, and i'm also sadden how many "Christians" traditions has also been commercialised, every single event that is related to Christians requires buying something.

[@PaperTrailsAnimation]

Salvation by ANY but grace through faith in the finished work of the cross is TRADITIONS ONLY.

[@chuckHart70]

I think you are saying fath alone. Well that isnt biblical or historical with Church teaching. Better read the book of James again.

[@Mar-wt3di]

Please read James 2.14 IDK

[@Cristina-rj6kz]

As a "cradle catholic" this video is actually a really good source for helping me defend my beliefs. Its explained in a way that is simple yet fully explanatory. #subscribed

[@haybelportal9475]

Thank you for your videos Father Mike. I always learn something new, but most of all, I feel truly inspired.

[@heathera2874]

Such a great explanation. This is one of the reasons why I finally came back to the Catholic Faith/Church to be confirmed...because of the ongoing celebration and reverence within the the calendar year and the myriad of options presented for worship and praise and prayer. Something for everyone and lots of opportunities, to share with our Brothers and Sisters in Christ, to intentionally grow closer to the Lord. Not required but presented for our growth....Why not? 🙏🕊️🌹😊

[@markleviner2540]

Heather A you will start to see thing in a different way. Im 70yrs and been back and forth. Since 2002 I Have been on a new journy. Peace out and Love MMLZZZ

[@heathsavage4852]

Great stuff again, Father Mike. Thank you.

[@SetApartMireya]

I grew up Catholic but did not feel connected. I stopped being Catholic over 15 years ago. The past couple years I have been praying to God and He has been doing wonderful things in my life and speaking to me. He led me and my husband to a non catholic church but last night I was reading the book of Luke and right at Luke 4:1-13 I got very sleepy and decided to go to sleep. I could not stop thinking about Jesus' 40 days of suffering and being tempted. He could have gave in but decided our salvation was worth enduring all of the suffering that occurred even before He was on the cross. I woke up realizing today is Ash Wednesday. I am not Catholic today, so it wasn't on my mind but I will be practicing Lent because I feel The Lord is telling me to. I believe God wants all of us Christ believers to take from each other and share in our practices rather than let them separate us. We have to know that no one religion is perfect or right but we can fellowship and take what the Lord puts on our heart. The Lord led me to post this, because I can't even recall if I've ever posted a comment on KZbin but felt I had to say this. God bless you all.

[@colleenpomeroy3024]

Hello from Alberta Canada. Really enjoying your topics and Blessed God brought me here.

[@abigailrice1680]

Beautiful! Thank you!!

[@jrh80]

Love your videos. As an Anglo-Catholic Episcopalian, I align with much of your beliefs. Thank you for these videos!

[@shanaboyd8888]

I so appreciate your gift for explaining the Faith, The Church, the why's of what we do. Thank you because it helps me go deeper and be better prepared to share Jesus and the Church.

[@kerimendive4306]

I absolutely LoVe watching your videos. I look forward to the new one every Wed. I Got baptised last Easter and want to Thank you for helping me understand.

[@alphachris67]

You are a blessing! Thank you for your inspiration and voice.

[@frankiebonez247]

I love you like a brother Fr Mike, through Christ we are all one. Your videos fill me with the Spirit. God Bless you in Jesus name.

[@jadenstam2520]

Thank you for the information about lent Father! I really appreciate getting a nice chance to learn on KZbin especially by a professional in there work. You seem to know what your talking about, you have a amazing eye contact, very articulately easy to hear you. Very calming backround not to extra and not to plain, just perfectly calming.

[@christiandpaul631]

Prayer takes on more power in numbers... I just remembered how much fun Lent was when i was a kid. Fasting and Lenten practices were done as a thing that everyone in our grade school class shared and participated in. We talked about it, went to church, prayed about it, We were really proud to tell everyone what we were doing to celebrate Lent and usually everybody in the family honored us and also fasted the same thing. It was much easier that way to stick to it. If you had support from class mates, family, friends it was more successful and Everybody practice it in some way. I know Jesus said don't let people know you are fasting... but it can be beneficial.

[@dagpoprawski4436]

Thank you Father Mike, please, pray for me and all my patients, that Holy Spirit grants me wisdom and compassion to continue caring for them, and my patients receive healing through God's mercy.

[@RAHULNAYAK-ow2nt]

Thanks so much Father for this wonderful explanation about Lent.....❤❤

[@rosybarbee750]

God bless you Fr.🙏

[@shadysolelady249]

our family is giving up an hr everyday til Easter and pray the rosary. I am so bless to have this time with my family and pray. we did miss one day and made up for it by praying 15 decades. for a family that has never prayed this brings so much healing.

[@ethancroft5646]

15 decades a day keeps Satan away.

[@reflexionesdelabiblia6711]

Passover. Easter actually has a deeper other meaning.

[@rpabon3346]

I came to the faith very late in life (38), I than became a very LAZY catholic for the next 16-17 years. I than started actually studying and trying to understand my faith and I'm been kicking myself in the butt since. This year I participated in lent like I've never have before. I fasted every day, I prayed every day, my wife and I participated in every mass that we could go to. And today I can honestly tell you that I am a different person from the one who started lent. To all my brothers and sisters (but especially my brothers, be a MAN) and give your whole heart to our Savior Jesus the Christ. If you do, you will look back at your old self and wonder who was that person...... God Bless everyone.... And Sisters, please don't be angry with me, we're just trying to catch up to you ladies... :-)

[@jeanie6279]

Well done, Fr. Schmitz. Thanks! Thanks for making so many excellent points and making them perfectly clear. Thumbs up!

[@IndieAnnieJones1]

listening to all your lenten messages at work to keep me in the mindfulness for Ash Wednesday - thank you for all this wonderful content!!! I especially love your fast-talking delivery keeps me wide awake!!

[@BLAISEDAHL96]

Thank you Father Mike!

[@deborahcasper6120]

Thank you Father Mike.

[@bethmenges907]

Thanks for making that clear Fr. Mike!

[@aburyan19]

Thank you, Father Mike.

[@m.goretti1046]

Thank you Father Mike🙏

[@estebancasillasjr8823]

Cool Father Mike now you gave me the tools that will help me explain and mentor my nephew about LENT.........plus so he can have a better hold of our FAITH. Thanks and GOD BLESS!!!

[@leanndalbec1572]

I really enjoyed this Father Mike. I use your examples for others. Thank you.

[@rickj895]

good video. this is my first lent where I fast from sin.

[@veanno]

Why not fast from sin everyday?

[@lporwol]

Exactly! I didn't know that other Christians do not celebrate Lent neither, until last week when I asked my Pentecostal friend what is he giving up for Lent...I was given that look :)

[@TheHoffy59]

Maybe he was just giving up Lent for Lent

[@michelinelanglais8786]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING PART IN MY JOURNEY FATHER MIKE PRAISE GOD THANK YOU THANK YOU AMEN BLES YOU FATHER MIKE !!!!!!!!

[@gtcutzbarbershopllc]

As a born again Christian, and a daily worshipper of God we should not only practice doing this 40 days of the year instead every single day of the year. Because God is awesome and we have to thank him everyday, and we send every day therefore we need to repent everyday. God bless everybody in Jesus name amen

[@MsPinklady75]

How could you be a born again Christian practicing lent? That does not make any biblical sense at all. You can't be a Christian following the teachings of a Satanist!

[@mercybwalya2389]

@@MsPinklady75 May the Almighty God forgive and correct ur poisoned mind. U have just shown us that u are anti Christ

[@dietrichotto14]

I am a former Protestant, and I never even heard of lent till I came to Catholicism.

[@maddieOcalif]

it is hard for me to understand (after 12 years of Catholic School) then for the first time Reading the Word of God (for myself) in my 30's, giving my life to Christ...would I ever go back to the lies (or 1/2 truths) the feed us. like: there is no Salvation out side the holy mother church. OR, we'd lose our Salvation etc..read the Word all by yourself, underline verse's study on your own!

[@friendly_user1233]

@@maddieOcalif -Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely. -Matthew 16:18-19: And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. P.S. there are about 30,000 plus denominations who all claim to be the true church of Jesus (or at least one of the true church of Jesus). But the RCC stood the test of time, and even set up the Bible as we know it in the Council of Rome in the 4th century.

[@dianelake8967]

You have a gift of explaining. Maybe if I would have known you years ago, I would have stayed Catholic. May God continue to bless you through your ministry.

[@cybersunday1]

You are always welcome back. The catholic church is the mystical body of Christ. It is not the few priests who commited grave sins. It is all of us on this earth who follow and obey Christ. The door is always open.

[@crazycarl00]

Father Mike very clearly stated that doing the disciplines of Lent will not save anyone. The folks who failed to get that far in the video (regarding the comments here) are pretty self-evident to the rest of us.

[@lorellacollier432]

wow I love this video God bless you all

[@josephmicheal3403]

Fr Mike thanks so much for sharing your presentation to all of us as Catholic church members I'm very interested to see videos here, may God bless you!

[@shirleyleger9620]

Great reasons to abstain from meat EVERY Friday, not just the ones during Lent.

[@roniquebreaux-jordan594]

...this makes sense...one of the best explanations of Lent...

[@funnynickline]

This monday is already the beginning of Maundy Thursday, Blessed lenten father Mike,. and here in my place, the boundary before the major city, we visited the statue of Holy Mother Mary of Lourdes where it was placed on the mountain which is in just height that people would come and visit,. it is so a blessed feeling though' and ofcourse to Jesus Christ who's my brother God as I always ask him to help of my earthly life Father Mike, still pray for me Father for my ultimate balanced life, and thankyou Father.👴🙏⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪👑👑👑👑👑

[@MrAlienautopsy]

I was raised in the United Pentecostal Church and that has been the extent of my experience for my 40 something years. Lent was always this thing I heard about and for some reason associated it with Mardi Gras..lol. Well in the last year I have been exposed to the Anglican tradition through my wife and it's a MAJOR adjustment. I appreciate the explanation here. I'm learning to appreciate the traditions of the Anglican Church but its still a hard thing to digest after 40 something years of a tradition VERY different.

[@jendoe9436]

Mardi Gras is actually related to Lent. The name is translated as “Fat Tuesday” and is meant as a time for people to celebrate and eat before they begin the 40 days of fasting and prayer starting on Ash Wednesday, which as the name implies is the next day. Some early countries would celebrate in different ways depending on local traditions as the Church was spreading Christianity. The celebrations stuck and made their way around the world, and as with most things became more commercial and secularized as the religious influence was diminished.

[@nancyroach3902]

Beautiful 🕯 💞 💖 ✨️

[@daisyviluck7932]

Great explanation, thank you!

[@sineadgordon]

My last lent changed my life. I am so thankful to our church (Roman Catholic) for teaching the importance of lent. I prayed the sorrowful mysteries everyday, twice a week in my school's chapel if lucky. I came out of it feeling like a new person. For me my lent was taking time out of my day (30 mins to an hour) of prayer and union with Christ. During that solemn period I cried multiply times while feeling an overwhelming sorrow, love, and joy for Jesus Christ. Since lent I have become much much closer to my Lord than before. I continuously prayed for the end of abortion with the rosary and throughout the day then Roe V Wade was overturned. My sister and I prayed for someone who was suffering with an illness since covid had begun and the next day he told us he was completely healed. My understanding of the world was completely expanded in a beautiful and deep way. I am so thankful 🙏

[@thaliarose8741]

Amen. Thank you

[@nishamasih8215]

Wonderfully explained

[@ecollins]

Thanks Fr. Mike.

[@helenobochi3427]

Good teaching

[@Givethanks24]

Fr. Mike, we are watching this in July; however, pertinent and this is very true, in fact, we have a decal on our car, it has the cross and the symbol for our school on the decal;and people in NYC and surrounding areas are so nice to us, no honking, no............ and as you said, I attribute it to the cross and I pray that it reminds others to be in prayer and not in anger. We cooperate with God's grace in many ways, God Bless you.

[@trecec3541]

THIS WAS AN AWESOME VIDEO!!!🥳🎉 The explanations were rightly simplified and loaded with great detailed examples for EVERYONE! God Bless you!!!🤗❤️

[@monicaflores990]

God bless you Fr. Schmitz

[@luvanyarehan3140]

Thanks!

[@kerwinfernandes9583]

Thank u Fr. God bless u! 🙂🙏

[@janetlandry-lucey5386]

Thank You so much for that explanation! Very thorough and concise God Bless❣️🌹

[@marjoriegomez5682]

Exactly True Our Church Is alive And Responses Amen

[@MasterMoore2010]

Thank you for taking the time and putting these videos together. I am not one that practices lent. But it is excellent to hear your point of view. God bless

[@cac989]

Great message!

[@atohongvah4188]

Thank u Father

[@Vintage_my_retro_life]

Thank you Father. You are always so very inspirational and helpful to my faith.

[@jorny32]

Well done!

[@jonsmith7444]

Great video Father! I love watching your video every week and I can't wait to meet you this Saturday at MMOS!

[@jerseyman34]

watching the day before ASH WEDNESDAY 2023

[@jimmyoh9036]

Left the Catholic faith over 20 years! Thank you lord Jesus for that!!!

[@Copolia]

In my country, we are taught to fast and pray during Lent, because in doing these things we accompany Jesus during his 40 days and nights in the desert.

[@skilletman16]

Good Morning by Mandisa is a good Christian song to wake up to!

[@xo_vee_4327]

I loved the decal comment...that's the first thing I look for when people cut me off... don't know why but I do :-)

[@roxanardh]

Lol! Me too! 😂😂😂

[@JoVeda_xo]

All about the good fight and find balance get it all together and even again.

[@fr.mhiggins7491]

Great video Fr. Mike.

[@avaleneallen7250]

We do it everyday 🙏🏾

[@jacksonthomas9635]

Helped me understand it a lot better

[@danielthomas6255]

I share this out of love.mathew 6:16-18

[@paulmastros8659]

It's so important to understand the traditions of being Roman Catholic. Roman Catholics have created a rich culture, that should be explained, in order for us to better serve Christ's Teachings. Yours in Christ.

[@ruthnoelmarie...9061]

Thank God for music!

[@magildeny]

really love you....

[@sunnyjohnson992]

When it comes to not eating meat on Friday, the Bible plainly tells us: “For the Kingdom of God does not mean eating and drinking, but means righteousness and peace and joy with Holy Spirit.” (Romans 14:17) So, having a favorable standing with God doesn’t principally depend on what one eats or drinks or what one refrains from eating and drinking. Rather, it is related to righteousness, peace, and joy! 😊

[@calibanxpable]

The Lower Lights make wonderful music.

[@mariacachu2615]

I was raised Catholic, and would like to know an explanation of how the Catholic religion came about.

[@FreedomandBaconHomestead]

Well done, Fr. Mike!

[@Slippin22]

Matthew 23:9 And do not call anyone on earth 'father,' for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. Our (Creator) Lord is not talking about our birth parents. Ephesians 6:2 "Honor your father and mother" which is the first commandment with a promise. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,- Not a priest they call father nor the virgin Mary or the dead saints. They are all sinners and need Jesus just like us. Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned

[@FreedomandBaconHomestead]

reformed09 Pray for me and I will pray for you!