Why Can’t Catholics Scatter Their Ashes?

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[@Siddharth_dif_n_dif_Co.427]

My best wishes for your mission Father Mike.

[@river58dale]

Fr. Mike we love you! Fr. Mike thank you♡♡♡

[@marthammiller2280]

@@Siddharth_dif_n_dif_Co.427

[@1STerminus]

Thank you for teaching us.

[@Martinique_36]

Us too

[@frannyleyden7988]

I love cemeteries, so peaceful , a great place to walk. I always remember this one headstone, it was inscribed;" Think of this as you pass by, as you are now, so once was I. As I am now, you too shall be. Lord pray my friends to follow me.

[@surfrat8884]

thats great

[@janet20257]

So very true ❤

[@lenacheney]

That's a beautiful saying

[@Sherryrush-s7q]

Learned alot I did not know

[@drowssapma]

I don't like when people walk in cemeteries. I feel like I can't have quiet time with my loved ones. They have gyms and trails for a reason. Leave grieving people alone.

[@vangojo4u]

I go to the cemetery because my son’s human body is there. The body I hugged and loved. Why wouldn’t I want to be close besides praying for his soul in heaven. RIP our sweet Billy.

[@RStellaMeola]

You will be with your sweet Billy one day🤍

[@ValentinaKajcinovska]

Our culture is the same.❤

[@hermi7777]

May Billy rest in peace 🙏 However, I'd like to point out that souls in Heaven do not need prayers. We pray for the souls in Purgatory because they cannot pray for themselves. They can only pray for us. 🙏❤️🙏

[@vangojo4u]

@@hermi7777only God knows where my son is so I will ALWAYS pray for his soul. As a mother I just imagine and hope he is in heaven.

[@hermi7777]

@@vangojo4u I totally agree that only God knows. Infact I pray and offer Mass for my Dad everyday. If he is already in Heaven, my prayers will benefit other souls in purgatory. May they all rest in peace. Amen 🙏

[@dianeking7211]

I pray daily for all souls in purgatory. I also pray for those who have Noone to pray for them and those most in need of thy mercy

[@Camp65-n6f]

There is no purgatory. When Christ comes all souls will be judged

[@rodneymcpherson3856]

❤

[@magicaluniverse4291]

Purgatory does exist.

[@cherylkalsch5107]

It is not in the Bible.

[@magicaluniverse4291]

@@cherylkalsch5107 It is described in the Bible. Example: Psalm 66:12

[@angelalefeber523]

As a Catholic cemetery Office Manager I greatly appreciate your sharing of your knowledge and wisdom on this subject!

[@johncasamassa462]

You would. It's your business. It's like a dentist recommending teeth cleaning.

[@jimtownsend7899]

My wife and I will be cremated, and our ashes will be in a columbarium in a military cemetery. As Catholics, we consider that ground as consecrated. While I know that no one will visit our "graves", we will still be remembered. And as to scattering, I wouldn't do it, but in my heart I know that God can resurrect us regardless of what happened to our mortal bodies. Those souls lost at sea, those disintegrated by explosion, those of whom no trace can be found will still be raised up by the glory of God, for Whom nothing is impossible.

[@JanuaryRose02]

Thank you for your service. Your military *pride* preceives your motive. The difference is, you are doing it on puopse. Not an accident. That you will be held accountable for. Military ground is not consecrated ground. Dont fool yourself. You belong resting in full body, in a Catholic cemetery. In your finale you have one option... to do God's Will, or Satan's free will.

[@zeacee]

Exactly!

[@bettybella2417]

I concur with you Tim. With God all things are possible. No matter where and how one dies God has the POWER to bring our bodies to our souls. I believe in the Resurrection of our bodies to Life Everlasting. AMEN.

[@johndanielharold3633]

Perfect reply.

[@susannaCdonovan23]

Why will you be cremated? Our bodies are Temples of the Holy Ghost. Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Matrimony, Holy Eucharist, Extreme Unction all have their indelible mark on your body to the very marrow of your bones. Cremation is a Masonic practice. Whatever happens to bodies by happenstance isn't usual, and yes God will bring us back to wholeness at the Resurrection, but why would you do that to a body which has died a natural death?

[@Being_Joe]

I try and visit my Wife's grave every week. She was afraid that no one would visit her. The day of her burial I did not feel okay walking away until I made sure she was in the ground and covered. I go to give her updated and to pray for her.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

If she was a believer in Christ , she is at home in the heavenly realm with Jesus Eph 2:6 If she was a believer in Christ she does not need your prayers and if she was unrepentant it is sadly too late to pray for her. My best friend passed away and was buried . On the last day of Hospice were the last words I said to her. Knowing she loved the Lord and had led an exemplary life in Christ there is no reason for me to pray to or talk to her.

[@judef.2876]

​@@brucewmclaughlin9072, I disagree.

[@arnoeeuwigheid4499]

@@brucewmclaughlin9072 You are SO WRONG!!!! But I cannot blame you as you are NOT Catholic....

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

@@arnoeeuwigheid4499 so being superstitious and praying to dead people , dead in the flesh ,spirit alive in the heavenly realm if a believer , is found where, as it certainly is not found in the bible. I am Catholic as there is only one church to choose from and Catholic is supposed to refer to the church not an organization in Rome surrounded by 60 foot walls to keep the common believer out! Acts 17:11 is relevant for today and the roman Catholic church does not want you to read God's written word for yourself . In the entire new testament no one prays to the dead for anything , in all 73 books in the bible no one prays to anyone but God! Along comes a church group called the roman Catholic church and it tells you that you can pray to anyone?

[@arnoeeuwigheid4499]

@@brucewmclaughlin9072 By the way, looking at your HATEFUL COMMENT about the pope, I can ONLY CONCLUDE you are NOT a Roman Catholic but some christian CULT-member PRETENDING to be a wiseguy who is entiled to LECTURE sincere christians about their deceased friends and family members!! Shame on you!!!!

[@MrHoffmannfd]

I'm a funeral director in Chicago. St. Monica said "Do with my body what you wish. All I ask is that you remember me at the altar of God." I serve all faiths and even lack thereof. Personally, I'm Catholic, but believe God has the power to resurrect our bodies wherever they may be.

[@arnoeeuwigheid4499]

Great and sincere comment!👍🌷

[@dtbm7654]

You are absolutely correct. God made us from dust, he can also resurrect us from dust!!

[@arnoeeuwigheid4499]

@@dtbm7654 I fully support your comment on this delicate subject. Can you imagine that, after a nuclear war (according to some religious "fanatics") the faithful people who would be killed due to the impact of a nuclear bomb and whose bones would be changed to dust due to the enormous high temperatures, would never be able to reach heaven???? Such a statement is outrageous as well as unacceptable!!

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

@@arnoeeuwigheid4499 It would be true if flesh inherited the kingdom of God , but it does not. You are correct the concept of being vaporized and not going to heaven as a believer is ridiculous..

[@jackieduff1086]

even if the ashes aren't all together?

[@evasimecek8035]

My grandmother always taught me to make the sign of the cross every time I pass a cemetery. She said it was a prayer for the souls in purgatory. I have taught my children to do the same. 🙏

[@gregtowle8830]

Do you know how you can get all sin wiped away and made clean?

[@Isaac5123]

@@gregtowle8830 no

[@gregtowle8830]

@@Isaac5123 well you can .

[@gregtowle8830]

This kind of church wont teach you everything thats from the bible

[@Isaac5123]

@@gregtowle8830 well you can what?

[@andreagutierrez2907]

Father Mike’s ministry is awesome!! I’m becoming a more faithful Catholic because of him.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

Father Mike is an engaging speaker and he speaks what the roman Catholic church teaches but not necessarily the truth of the scriptures. Acts 17:11 is valid for today , to prove to you that what is taught is correct.

[@MaaFreddy]

@@brucewmclaughlin9072”The Bible is a Catholic Book” by Jimmy Akin

[@bellatrixmoon1836]

Thank you…I am Catholic but feeling distant and alone and struggling in my faith. Your posts give much clarity and fill me with hope. Thank you.

[@ceciliab-a2228]

Courage.

[@consueloenlatierra6680]

Pray to the Holy Spirit to comfort you in times of loneliness, also pray the scriptures asking to be filled with the love of God, remember your Guardian Angels they will assist you and stir up the faith in you, child of God you were chosen by Father God,nothing will ever separate you from that love. If you can get the Fathers Love Letter and read it daily,is beautiful to heal the soul.

[@Kate-ui5kc]

Have faith that the holy Spirit will be known to you at the moment you need and are ready for this. Up until very recently I was lost. I am no saint but I was gifted this spiritual rescue. I pray this for you. 🙏 ❤️

[@johnlogan3908]

God loves you. So much that christ WILLINGLY died for you. Yes you! Mom used to tell us God doesn't want you to come to him kickin' and screaming he gave you freedom of choice to love him. That's a gift. So remember the Holy Spirit is with you.. That's also a gift. He is always giving to his child who is YOU! Your a good soul.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

@@Kate-ui5kc I am no saint ALL believers in the new testament were called saints , so yes you are a saint if you have repented of the direction of the world and follow the Lord confessing Him as Romans 10:9 indicates. Read Eph 2:1-9 and see for yourself what God has done in your life. Romans 7: tells you of what Paul experienced and yet he was still saved and always a saint.

[@stephenchristian5739]

As a kid I always was taken by my grandparents to visit my family's gone by, it really laid a foundation for my faith & belief in the spirit. Not to mention i could know those I never met it was profound wonderful beautiful, thanks grandma grandpa

[@carolmountain5431]

I have many fond memories of going to the Cemetery with my parents to clean up the grave and plant flowers. My Father would take me and we would visit all of our families' grave sites. We also stood at a neighbor of his who did not make it home from WWII. Respect and prayer to honor those gone by.

[@pkh4340]

My parents and one brother are buried about a mile from where I USED TO LIVE. Consequently, since my dad died suddenly in 1989 and my mom in 2008, I was able to visit them often. I would place a rose on mom’s grave on her birthday and Mothers Day. Dad was a WWII Vet and his grave always had a flag….flash forward to 2014….my wife and I relocated a thousand miles away. One of the most difficult things about that move is that I no longer can visit the folks. I get home when I can and the first stop I make is at their graves. My grandma taught me to make the Sign of the Cross when I pass a cemetery. I hope someone does that when they pass my parent’s resting place.

[@kathleenhale9665]

Will pray for them anyway. Eternal rest give unto them Oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace Amen

[@josephharnett5075]

Yes I was taught that too till this day I still practice that

[@gracealbers5388]

asking prayers for my son and husband who are buried together May they rest in peace! 😊

[@alyssagula]

Here in the Philippines we do not celebrate Halloween instead we visit our cemeteries and pray for our beloved departed ones during Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. It's our tradition here in our country. Families gather and celebrate at the cemetery reliving memories we had of our departed loved ones.

[@gregtowle8830]

Halloween is a demonic celebration.

[@annminadeo3471]

That’s a good tradition.

[@annekap.1656]

The same tradition is in Poland.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

unscriptural tradition and does no good for the dead in the grave, as they do not and can not hear you. Luke 16:19-31 The Rich Man and Lazarus 19 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side.6 The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. 24 And he called out, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’ 25 But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.’ 27 And he said, ‘Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father’s house- 28 for I have five brothers-so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ 29 But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; ret them hear them.’ 30 And he said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ 31 He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’ ” Jesus is telling this story to you , will you hear Him?

[@sharondavies5100]

The same in Spain

[@lakehousefor2]

Visiting my son's grave helps me to connect with God in a special place where I actually find healing and inspiration. Thank you for your channel. God's blessings always.

[@wendynancoo1633]

We visit our son's grave every Sunday after Mass and it has brought such tremendous such inner peace, hope and healing knowing that we too will lie with him some day. As Catholics we believe that we live in communion with the dead and in that way no one is truly dead for we live with hope of the resurrection.

[@davidwalters7145]

I can’t drive anymore but my late wife was Catholic. Her cousin, Monsignor O’Connor, married us and performed her funeral. I am Methodist but I can’t tell you what she meant to me. For other reasons I had her interred in a veteran’s cemetery and one day I will be with her.

[@bernadettecorpuz7245]

I felt good hearing this Fr Mike. Almost every week, I visit my son's grave, offer him flowers and light up a candle. Clean up his space and cut the grass too. Thanks for this Fr Mike. I will be more inspired and encouraged to visit my son's graveyard. What a beautiful teaching of giving respect to our departed love ones. God bless you Fr Mike. What a Gift of Wisdom you have.

[@marymiller8769]

As a Protestant, I have to say that this cheerful priest does a great job of explaining . He actually is excited about the wisdom he is offering.

[@sijoonjang3997]

He does!

[@fanny5105]

it is superstition

[@marcondespaulo]

Father Mike has a knack for bringing lightness to the most heavy topics. Thank God for his vocation, the he may not falter.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

father Mike is good at speaking , good at relaying what the roman Catholic church wants you to believe , and in some things quite deceived in his doctrine. SOME ,not all. When he holds up the CCC, instead of God's word the bible, you know that he is not speaking the truth of the scriptures . Still wanna believe what he says then compare what is taught with the scriptures that Jesus used . Acts 17:11 Paul teaches something and what do the listeners do? That example is for us as well.

[@marcondespaulo]

@Bruce W McLaughlin a catholic need not fear the CCC or the version of the Bible used by the Catholic Church, which is all of them, starting from St.Jerome.

[@MamaOwl4]

I grew up visiting the cemetery weekly with my Nan. We would clean my grandads gravestone, place flowers and sit for a while listening to the birds chirp. Afterwards we’d go for tea and scones. My grandad died of cancer when I was 5, so I don’t have many strong memories that weren’t him lying emaciated in a hospital bed. The weekly visits helped me bond with my grandad after his death on a new level, and make up some of my favorite memories. As an adult I absolutely love cemeteries. They are the most peaceful place to be as far as I’m concerned.

[@chrischristian2446]

"If your body is building a church -- your body is in a sacred place" Fantastic soundbite.

[@gregtowle8830]

I confess the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Savior and Lord.

[@k9maiden64]

Does anyone consider that most of us can't afford to pay thousands of dollars for a funeral, nor do we have loving children that would want us to have a proper burial and make sure we are taken care of as a final request. We all took care of my parents, they both wanted a funeral, and we made sure it happened, it was very important to them, but it has never been important for me and I wouldn't expect anyone I know to pitch in a few thousand to give me a proper funeral. I understand where most people plan their funeral and they have already paid for most of it, but I personally don't want to think about it until the time comes, and even then, just give the money that I would receive to animal shelters and St. Jude or Shriners for Children where it will be used for a good cause and not a funeral parlor that doesn't care about the dead, it is merely a business to them. I am a Catholic, but final rights has always bothered me. If anything, a celebration of life would be the closest thing to a funeral and that's why so many people I know have chosen that route.

[@frankl34798]

i desire my body to be disposed of as cheaply as possible. i can hardly bear the thought that some company is going to profit from my dying. leave the money to family. charity begins at home. peace to you and all mankind.

[@ZontaNAIDM]

I’ve seen this on headstones - “Remember man as you walk by as you are now so once was I. As I am now so you shall be. Prepare for death and follow me.” A sobering reminder we should be preparing for death every day.

[@cy7025]

Thank you, Father Mike. I have had this conversation several times with my husband. I hope he will bury his parents ashes, instead of spreading them as he wants. I encouraged him at least twice to watch this video. Please pray for him. 🙏

[@ashyslashy5818]

DEMON WE ARE NOT TO BURN OUR BODY WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE BURIED.

[@quinn-tessential3232]

The Church makes lots of random rules because they simply like rules, and they LOVE telling people what to think and what to do. My thought is that if your husband's parents wanted their ashes spread somewhere, your husband would be honoring them to do so. If they left no instructions, it's perfectly alright for you to make suggestions. But as long as your husband's ultimate decision is based on loving and honoring his parents, it seems to me that whatever he decides should be fine.

[@deborahbraman3238]

Please remember this is not a salvation issue. No one is irredeemable for being cremated and no one will be unforgiven for doing it to another. Personally I think God put a lot of love and care into creating every body. I prefer to leave it to Him. The ancient Israelites never burnt bodies, unless they were apostate. I think it is still true of modern Jews. Not sure

[@joydurham5437]

Beautiful ending, father. I visit my niece Josie's grave often. She was five months old. And the graves of my grandparents. They remind me of where I am going, and I am what lies in store for them after the resurrection. Beautiful. Thank you.

[@margaretteoh1428]

Grew up visiting my ancestors graves on All Souls Day to light candles & place flowers there.

[@jared2.028]

I also do the same joy. Im so sorry about your young niece. But your thoughts and showing respect and love is felt by them in heaven, its a beautiful life and we will all meet again. Have a great day🙏

[@joandondero1736]

I’m a senior woman, & I recently bought my own tombstone in a Roman Catholic cemetery that was purchased by my parents in my home town in central northeastern PA. My stone is next to my teenage son, who is right next to my folks. I pray that someday we’ll be risen up together, along with my other relatives buried there. And also in another cemetery up the “road apiece”. I’m a believer! 🙏🏼

[@qwerty-so6ml]

There is only ONE Gospel: The Gospel of Reconciliation. All other gospels are accursed. Jesus Christ came into THEIR kingdom to reconcile fallen angels unto Himself. We are the fallen angels kept in DNA chains of darkness. If you do not confess being a fallen angel in Lucifer's kingdom, then you are an unbeliever. Unbeliever = those that claim to be made in the image of God.

[@garystanfield2274]

Everyone gets raised up, after that will come the shock for many.

[@qwerty-so6ml]

@@eddyrobichaud5832 This revelation given to the angel of the Church of Philadelphia is Daniel's sealed scroll, unsealed for this generation. John 10:34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? What law? Psalm 82:6 I have said, Ye are gods (H430); and all of you are children of the most High. 7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes. H430 Elohim = angels, gods (little g). Right there, he called you a god (angel) that shall die like man, and fall. A fallen angel. Romans 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

[@talha1943]

Please turn to Islam or read Quran. I suggest you as a brother after reading your comment

[@kcinthesunshine]

God bless you Joan, and may your son’s soul rest peacefully. I too pray that you will be reuninited with your loved ones in heaven with the Father. “Mercy is the love that we need most and deserve least”. I hope you receive mercy and love from anyone in your life Jesus lives through. Have a blessed day

[@jo-annewinmill5919]

I'm not religious but part of me found peace in this

[@oneperson5760]

I prayed just now, for you. Act of Contrition, Hail Mary, Glory Be, and Our Father. For your repentance, conversion and salvation. Just in case you decide someday, even moment before death, to accept salvation from Jesus, to help you on your way. We all have free will from God. But, should you choose eternal life, i pray for you to have the necessary graces and blessings to help you on your way. May God abundantly bless you with whatever your soul needs. Love and peace to you, dear brother or sister.

[@elaineboone6252]

There is peace in knowing that someone loved you enough to care for your body, treat it with respect by burying your remains, and then be remembered by those who visit your grave and pray for your precious soul! You are being treasured!

[@sheila771]

Your sense of peace is your realization of faith. Savor and cherish this profound moment. Your path of faith will grow! Amen!

[@jeanettefrey7676]

It is a such a shame that burying or cremating our loved ones is so ridiculously expensive. I look up to the sky and into my heart to speak to my dearly departed loved ones . They are souls and angels

[@divani8]

Agree

[@djjnonya2170]

Actually angels are separate beings created by God lacking free will. The creation of man was elevated above angels so you are essentially saying people were demoted. Human beings do not become angels.

[@Gdji5fv]

So, so, expensive to bury a loved one. I don't want to be a burden to no one financially. I am poor and not ashamed to mention it. I got no money for a one day funeral. I will do with my body with how much I can afford, and that is cremation and no burial service. I believe in God. I love God. I know he loves me no matter how I leave this Earth. I have nothing and will leave with nothing. I don't need to show myself to anyone but God. My family loves me, and they understand my point of view and will carry on my wishes.

[@danajorgensen1358]

Cremating my mother (her wishes as a Roman Catholic, despite what this guy claims AND nobody on the church staff made any fuss whatsoever) cost less than $3000, including the cost of cremation, the funeral service, the wake, and the 3D printed acorns that let us place some of her ashes with her parents, grandparents, two of her brothers, several aunts and her beloved pups (pups are actually buried in the back yard).

[@thomasmore4468]

Human beings can not become angels since they are a different species.

[@josephrainonejr.4381]

Thank you Fr. Mike. I usually go to the cemetery each Sunday, to water and weed the 16 graves of my family. The past few weeks were very hot, and my car was being repaired, so I didn’t go. Your video inspired me to start going again, this Sunday. God bless.🙏

[@laurieortega8725]

❤

[@josephrainonejr.4381]

@@dontjerkmychain thank you so much! Unfortunately not, I am the nearly the last of the first cousins. Sadly, the next generation has no interest.🙏

[@jenniferfar]

What a TREASURE Fr. Mike's KZbins are!

[@annelauzon567]

My father's ashes were scattered on a property the family no longer owns. My mom's cremated remains were buried at the family plot. When I visit my hometown, I visit my mom's grave. It soothes me. I feel close to her. I wish my dad was with her.

[@jamesvonarx5166]

Your dad is with her and your mom is with your dad even though there ashes are separate from one another doesn't mean that they are not together.... You should think of it like this if they really love the house you grew up in don't ever think they are not there waiting for there time to come again think of that instead of what you were thinking and that will give you the gift of joy knowing they are happy once again.....

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

If you would just read your bible you would know where your parents are assuming they were believers.

[@kellisidoti282]

​@@brucewmclaughlin9072 if you would just read YOUR Bible, you would speak with a more understanding and less judgemental tongue 😊

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

@@kellisidoti282 You are correct Jesus always said nice things as He tried to correct the lies of others!

[@SputnikDeb]

@Bruce W McLaughlin Matthew 7:3-5 3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4 How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.

[@janegarcia4755]

WOWZERS! Thank you for this! Although, as a Catholic, I have been dedicated to our customs and traditions, I so love that Fr. Mike has applied "regular" language to this. It makes sense. It can be easily be shared and explained. Thank You!

[@Contessa6363]

Getting ready to visit my parents at the VA Cemetery in Riverside. It has been a while do to battling cancer and other issues. I am looking forward to the visit. It is my way of paying my respects and connecting with them through prayer. I would highly encourage those that have not visited a deceased loved one in a while to become reconnected with them .🙏🙏🙏🕯️🕯️🕯️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@kp8381]

My mom's ashes were buried in our little hometown cemetery with family/friends.. But prior to that, my sister and I took some of her ashes and scattered them at her families burial plot overseas. We took her home to be with them as well. ❤️❤️

[@frannagle1462]

Love this so much and much needed. Please help me and others understand the precious prayers of three rosary and why we should pray it often. I am lost and wish to be found.

[@marylouleeman591]

My pastor says God can scoop up every cell of our body whether we are in the sea or on the mountain or in a casket when the end time comes and then we will go to be with Him.

[@JamesMathison98]

Yes! But you’re missing the point

[@fredministryofjesus]

WRONG! It’s not magic that God snap 🫰 is fingers; God create by working having the Angels 😇 and Archangel to create the body and soul and he condemns cremation!

[@ashyslashy5818]

DEMON WE ARE NOT TO BURN OUR BODY WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE BURIED.

[@mph1ish]

Of course, we all know God can do anything. But that is not the point. The human body is sacred and should be memorialized in a manner where they can be identified- like a cemetery. It is also proof of their existence, and reminds others to pray for them. Opposition to scattering cremains has nothing to do with whether the body can be resurrected- but it may be part of Judgement on behalf of the person arranging the scattering.

[@shirleylaux1308]

Thanks for explaining about the dead cause I pray for all my family who have passed away 🙏 thank you father

[@apathetiquette]

Serious question- how do we reconcile this with the fact that bits and pieces of Saints' bodies are all over the world?

[@andreasheehan16]

I was literally thinking the same thing! A question I’ve had for awhile.

[@Xanaseb]

A piece of the saint's body is treated by the Church as equally worthy of veneration as the whole. See the discourse of Vitricius of Rouen 'In Praise of the Saints'. Some Christians however do not tend to venerate relic pieces but the whole body must be there in order to do so, namely, the Ethiopian Orthodox. Cremation causes our bodies to turn into fine dust and therefore not very easy to venerate or identify. That is why I believe the Church was wrong to start permitting cremation in the 20thC, and the traditional teaching should be upheld. In conservative Catholic countries such as Poland, it was unheard of until very recently to cremate the dead. With the Covid pandemic, the state enforced cremation for a certain time, much to the horror of the people. There was no good justification for this and it goes right against traditional Catholic practice. Let's pray for a return of bodily burial!

[@Xanaseb]

@@annesmith6582 there are two questions you are posing here. Q1. Why are saints' relics worthy of veneration and a non-saint not? Q2. Why are cremated remains not worthy of veneration? A1. They are worthy to be venerated in a special way because they have been known and proven to perform miracles and answer our prayers. One can of course, and should, venerate the body of a relative or friend or honoured member of your community, etc. but that is different to the purpose of a public 'cultus' of a saint. A2. One could technically venerate ashes, just not very easily. St.Maximillian Kolbe was killed in Auschwitz. His body was cremated and scattered on the heaps of thousands of other peoples' ashes. We can't make particular veneration to his remains therefore. Only his beard survived, apparently, cut off and saved by his fellow brothers before his arrest.

[@cheshire_skatkat9093]

I think that God is mighty enough to find you no matter how disassembled you are. Further, what about bones/bodies that have truly decomposed to nothing?

[@solange7]

What about Catholics who die in airplanes crash and volcanoes and in the ocean.

[@doug-g3p]

Thank you, Father Mike. It is a comfort and a blessing to my wife and I each time we go to visit our deceased parents and relatives who have gone before us. It is a very quiet, peaceful place and we know they are with God and with us in spirit still.

[@17CW68fNv]

Thank you Fr Mike, just what I needed to hear. I chose cremation, but, with burial, not scattering of ashes. God Bless. Claire.

[@joanschilleci7564]

I am old enough to remember when cremation was considered a sin. Then I was told that the Church approved it because especially in Europe, there wasn't enough land. I know in New Orleans; people are buried above ground in cemeteries and I understand that after a certain amount of time, their remains are pushed to the back of the crypt and other bodies placed in it. I don't understand how Church laws are so flexible. I remember when a marriage couldn't be annulled if it had been "consummated". Then, I was told that if the person you marry is not the person you thought they would be, you qualified for an annulment! In this scenario, almost everyone I know would qualify for an annulment but my observation is that it usually a man who wants to dump his 1st wife and marry a much younger woman with whom he can have more children. And the Church apparently is okay with that. How times have changed.

[@suzannejane1035]

@@joanschilleci7564 It's utterly untrue that you can have an annulment because the person you married wasn't the person you thought they were. Whoever told you that is wrong. There are set rules for an annulment, I am going through one at the moment and my brother who is a priest is advising me. We have the paperwork and it has to go to a canon law tribunal which then decides if the reasons stipulated in the Catholic church for the annulment have been met. The church is not 'ok' with dumping your spouse for nothing.

[@maryellenskutack3853]

That's is what my brother and my Mom had and I will as well.For my ashes to be interred .

[@immaggiethesenilegoldenret7918]

Thank you, Father. I needed to hear this. Back in 2003, my Mom, RIP, passed down in N Carolina, I had her cremated and brought her back “home” to Long Island, NY. Her ashes were interred at a VA cemetery out in Long Island along with my father’s body in his grave. I was sorely tempted to scatter her ashes off Harvey's Beach, Northport, also in Suffolk County on the Long Island Sound. She LOVED this beach back in the ‘30s when she was a kid; she was a very good looking little girl and have a particular picture I have of Mom along with my Aunts and Grandmother -all taken on Harvey’s Beach, 1936. Long story short, I did not, because of the Church’s teaching, but I'm not going to lie-i wanted to. Thank you again.. -

[@michaelpalmer7954]

Do you not know that the Creator of Heaven and Earth can do anything? Amos 5:8 "seek him that maketh the Pleiades and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night; that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth (Jehovah is his name);" Who are you looking to for eternal life? The Son of God or what man says. Here is some Good News no matter what happens at death. Romans 5:8-11 "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life; and not only so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation." Mark 1:15 “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” 🙏

[@michaelpalmer7954]

@Armando Tarziu You said " the more the decive..(as i told you the sign 666 will be keoing sunday)." We are not beholden to worshiping on Saturday, which is pagan by the way. Being Born again has nothing to do with when or how often you worship. Revelation 13 is where you find the mark of the beast. Nowhere in scripture will you find Sunday referred to as the 666 sign. Peace...

[@michaelpalmer7954]

@Armando Tarziu You said: "i could give you a few verses were it clearly states that saturday is the 4th comandnt"keep my sabats"". I did not finish the rest of your comment yet, but wanted to say that you will not find Saturday in the Bible. The Sabbath is the "Seventh" day always. If I feel led to comment on anything else you wrote, it will have to be another time. Shalom...

[@michaelpalmer7954]

@@djdrews That is not what Jesus Christ the Savior of the world says. John 3:3-8 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb, and be born? 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born anew. 8 The wind bloweth where it will, and thou hearest the voice thereof, but knowest not whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit." What is being "Born of the Spirit?" It is believing What Jesus said about God the Father: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through him." John 3:16-17. Everything else is your own emotions.

[@immaggiethesenilegoldenret7918]

@@djdrews Yeah, I’m sorry, but though I may be a sinner, I follow Christ Jesus and am not a fan of New Age “Spirituality “, crystals, chakras, and all that nonsense, which, I believe, could very well be a portal to some VERY dark forces. Once you deny Jesus, it IS “game over.” Trust me, I KNOW.

[@p383pjmv]

Thank you so much for this. I lost my nephew about eight months ago and I go to the cemetery to visit him about every two weeks. I find solace there and great comfort, knowing that I can share my thoughts and pray for him. This brought great comfort to me, thankyou Father Mike!

[@Saturns48]

I lost my cousin in 2020 to throat cancer, he was 40 years old. He and his sisters are my other siblings, we are all very close. It has been upsetting to know his wife is scattering his ashes all over the US. They had considered separating them and I promised him if I get a piece of him, he will be buried with me.🙏💔

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

flesh and blood does not inherit the kingdom of God so the dead body cremated means nothing . The spirit of the believer is in heaven the moment they die.

[@sunshine-xy3nr]

Very wrong scattering all over.

[@loosecannonball7926]

​@@sunshine-xy3nr It's ash

[@anastasiae.5338]

Your cousin isn't the cremated body. He left when he died. If you believe in heaven, the only concern you should have is seeing him when you get there. That's what should really matter to you. Your dead body will be completely unaware if part of your cousin is in there with you or not. Maybe she's scattering him in places that had meaning for him. That's what I did with my parents. They both asked to be spread in the back yard, so part of them are there, and the rest of them ended up in Michigan where they met. I think they would have liked that had I ever brought it up to them. I think they just didn't want anyone to be troubled by disposing of them. It wasn't a problem. I wanted to visit there eventually, anyway. I feel that was a honor to them to "spread their ashes". They were put in places that had meaning in their lives.

[@rosemaries3186]

Whatever U wish to believe for your comfort

[@godstrong1]

Thank you Father Mike, I visit my fathers, grandfathers, grandmothers and all other relatives at least once a year. Thanks for the reminder to pray when you pass a cemetary! God bless!🌹🌹

[@dawndid5972]

Thanks!

[@AT-ym8ln]

Thank you Fr Mike for this video🙏. I can share this to my children and relatives ( this question just came up few days ago) .Wow! God works in His mysterious way and have heard my prayer to send this video… I pray for you Fr Mike and everyone who is listening and watching this video 🙏🙏💕

[@melaniefayeanderson8947]

Thank you Father Mike. When I visit my daughters grave I find it very comforting to me and I often pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet when I am there. It is Holy Ground, the Lord himself is going to bust that ground wide open some day and raise up all the dead to new bodies like unto his glorious body. What a wonderful promise.

[@FreeinChristForever]

“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭38‬

[@marylewis-cb9vk]

So well spoken-intersection is powerfullll-respectful is peerful-so important.

[@mcmort1618]

Fr. Mike. thank you for referring to the remains as “Cremains” or cremated remains. If we look at that line alone it tells us why we shouldn’t scatter. Cremains are still human remains in a different form and should be treated as a complete human being.

[@Lunnalee100]

Except those remains have the remains of others mixed in. This is a non issue. Scatter or don't. It doesn't matter one bit

[@elizabethbarger8532]

I’m

[@maryjanemccarthy2907]

@@Lunnalee100 Yes. Most people don't know that during the burning of a deceased persons ashes, the tube has hardened ashes stuck on the walls. It is costly and timely to clean the tubes. So, obviously, our ashes can be mixed with other peoples ashes, bones and teeth. However....our Catholic beliefs and emotions are what we hold dear.

[@mcmort1618]

@@Lunnalee100 Amanda, there is some validity to your statement regarding “remains of others mixed in”. However intentional commingling of cremated remains is not permitted without written permission from the next of kin. Unintentional commingling (as Mary Jane McCarthy describes) is generally covered when permission is given for cremation to take place.

[@yvonnevanstolk1919]

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[@amberhyland]

My husband and I randomly got into the habit of strolling through cemeteries (we've happened to live close by to) on our daily walks. It really helps me ponder the concept of 'memento mori.' Often confronting, always fruitful.

[@maija333]

Thank you Fr. Mike for this video. My 10 year old daughter was asking me about scattering ashes, and we both learned a lot about our faith and practice. 😊

[@djjnonya2170]

Well you didn’t because this was utter nonsense completely unsupported by scripture. You were indoctrinated with false teachings not taught. Sad that children were impacted as well

[@ashyslashy5818]

DEMON WE ARE NOT TO BURN OUR BODY WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE BURIED.

[@ashyslashy5818]

@@djjnonya2170 DEMON WE ARE NOT TO BURN OUR BODY WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE BURIED.

[@berniedesroches2699]

My wife was cremated and her ashes scattered on the lake where we spent so many happy summers. When I pass, my ashes will join hers . It is my prayer that I will join her again inn the spiritual sense

[@LynneC44]

I love this ❤

[@newtexan1]

That’s awful. Ashes should never be thrown away into the wind. It’s disrespectful

[@gainsofglory6414]

​@@newtexan1he said he put them in a specific lake of relevance. Where are you getting "scattered into the wind" from?

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

​@@newtexan1 And the sea gave up it's dead , ( Rev 20:13 ) so do you think when scripture points to the sea giving up it's dead that somehow these bodies of the dead had not been consumed as everything that dies in the sea is? Scattering ashes being disrespectful? Your body /flesh will NEVER inherit the kingdom of God , your fleshly body will never be in heaven. Look to scripture to see what will be in heaven concerning us.

[@newtexan1]

Never scatter ashes. It’s not holy.

[@uknewslink]

Brilliant lecture about death. Deeply comforting. Thank you father Mike Smitz

[@martinaryan92]

Remember Man as you pass by. As you are now so.once was I. As i am now so.surely shall you be. Prepare yourself to follow me. Ask for mercy and read the Bible.

[@csnievessings]

Your knowledge on the subject is enlightening and appreciated. I grew up praying to the dead and making the sign of the cross when passing a cemetery. My mom passed away two yrs ago and was buried next to her first born in a different state. This makes it difficult for us to visit their graves because of traveling hardship. When my sister visits the graves, she spends close to 4 hours at the site praying and chatting with our mom. It helps her feel close to her.

[@peggybarton7415]

Thank you, Father Mike. You will probably have me excommunicated; I'm on my way out and have asked my family to have my body cremated and to scatter my ashes in a forest. God created forests and those places must truly be truly blessed by Him. I don't want to put my family through a funeral or tie them to a grave. The deer, the rabbits and me....it might not be doctrine, but it gives me peace. God bless you!!

[@anylength2215]

Good on you Peggy. I agree with you. My dad died when I was 8 and it was a horror trip to have been dragged to the cemetary by his mother at every occasion where she would force us to be sad, and to pray for years. When my mother died she left express notes that she was to be cremated and her ashes not be buried because she didn't want us to be bound to visiting a grave for another 25 years.

[@shawneenmahoney3001]

I believe purgatory is here on earth when we struggle. Why would we need to pray for the dead when they are already in God's hands. Our all merciful Lord would not abandon us wherever our physical body be. I believe our physical body is only a vessel for our soul, our true self.

[@ashyslashy5818]

@@shawneenmahoney3001 DEMON WE ARE NOT TO BURN OUR BODY WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE BURIED.

[@oneperson5760]

Nowdays, forests become landfills or walmart parking lots or industrial sites. Cemetery is better.

[@conserv2thecore]

I am in total agreement with you. When I see Nature, I feel God’s presence.

[@gabyF430]

Thank you! Feeling up lifted with your words. I live in the UK and I am planning to visit my Mum & Dad`s graves in Italy in the next couple of months. It has been five years since my last visit and the delay was because of Covid-19. I just know I will be be over whelmed when I see their graves but will remember your words Fr. Mike. Because there is always going to be a distance for visiting their graves - Prayer is all I have and do daily. So other things I do to remember them is to have a Mass for them on each of their anniversaries. On Christmas day I send them a balloon from my garden with a personal message and pray they will catch it and also share it.

[@linanonog3449]

@Armando Tarziu 4

[@laurelarnold321]

@Armando Tarziu😅

[@chicksgrowtoo]

The happiest day of your life will be when you realize they are right there with you, always, especially in your time of need. They will send signs that they are, too. Just look for them… Buon viaggio cara. 🙏🙏🙏

[@Sunline2002]

I love this priests message & his passion everytime he speaks you can tell he puts his heart & soul into everything he does.

[@elainemoore7382]

Fr. Mike is a wonderful teacher.

[@lydiapereira1942]

Thank you Fr Mike, I love to visit my late husbands grave together with my family on Christmas Day , Birthdays and Anniversaries

[@nancycurtis488]

What if, as the mother of my deceased son, I was only given part of my oldest son’s ashes? When he died 5 years ago, I was not asked what my preference was with my son’s ashes…and when I asked for his ashes, I was only given a small amount. I plan to have his ashes buried with me close to where 9 of my Catholics members are buried starting with my great-grandmother, who was laid to rest in 1913. It is a very old cemetery in Irving, Texas. I miss my mother…and my son so very much.

[@jeanfullerton5382]

Thank you Father Mike for this explanation. My mother and her sisters used to always take me and my cousins round the local cemetery here in Scotland to visit our dead relatives and say a prayer. It's something I still do it's special. You make me smile as I was thinking about the Church made of bones you talked previously about and then you mentioned it You are such an inspiration 🙏

[@mattberg916]

This comes back to the answer to every question. We are creatures of the Father. Created to live by His will, not the whims of society or the individual. Burying the dead and praying for them is what we are told to do. Pray for the souls in purgatory, no prayer is ever wasted. If the soul has made it to Heaven our prayer will be applied to another soul. And all this in great hopes that our passed loved ones are praying for us, cuz man, we need it!

[@wakeupfool7734]

Nice story but none of what you said is found in the Bible, it is a fabrication of the RCC kind of like limbo.

[@missange6735]

Where in the Holy Bible does it say to pray for the dead? Once you die, that is it. Your chance to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for your salvation, is while you are alive. Catholics and your false Purgatory...if you can make up for your sins, then why did Jesus Christ suffer and die?

[@mattberg916]

@@missange6735 why do you bother to listen if you're not interested in believing

[@sadie4538]

Makes perfect sense to me!

[@lastfirst3291]

Matt, why do you bother to believe if you're not interested in listening?

[@Eduweb67]

I did send that question to Fr. Mike back in 2017, after my mother's death. I now have the answer I had long sought. Thank you!!

[@kentbloxham3826]

Fr. Mike, although as a faithful Catholic, I love the traditional Mass, but outside the traditional Mass, I love the way you have conversations with us on a personal level. You speak so beautifully and with such “common like logic”. Your presentation is as though we are having a conversation together, as individuals. I am really just trying to compliment you for being so real and your messages from any question, no matter how obscure, you’re able to make sense of them and reply so openly, honestly, and in a way which makes absolute sense. Thank You Fr. Mike, you’re a really great guy and I would love to be a member of your congregation, albeit via live stream to Melbourne, Australia. I would link up with your Church, if I knew where it is. I don’t know if you are able to reply to our comments??🙏🕊✝️🕊🛐🕊🙏

[@evezah6474]

Father, I lost my spouse to Suicide 5 years ago, at first, I had a friend separate his ashes so I could have some for a bead to wear on me, I felt comfort. At work, someone mentioned it was against my religion. I panicked, had friend put the ashes back, then went on to the burial with my local priest. I do visit grave. Thank you for some insight into my struggles.

[@Neb-ie5mj]

I hope you are finding God's comfort from people of God.

[@ginajestes8670]

I also lost my spouse to suicide 4 years ago and I have a necklace shaped like a cross with a little bit of his ashes that I wear. After hearing this I too will take that necklace over to his grave and have it buried there. It seems really difficult to do though. As you know everything is another day without your spouse and having to let go. I am sure when I take my necklace to my husband's grave it will be a very very emotional moment. May God bless you and protect you as you walk through your life. May God carry you all the times that you can't walk and just can't breathe.

[@rosemaguire4472]

You are in our prayers and don’t worry yourself You have had enough sadness to deal with God Bless you and keep you safe 🙏🙏 And Lord have mercy on your husband’s dear and gentle soul R.I.P. 🙏🙏

[@nuriacb7880]

My husband also committed suicide 18 months ago. I still have his cremated remains at home. It is very expensive to bury the ashes here in UK

[@ginajestes8670]

@@nuriacb7880 I am so sorry you are going through this. It is a difficult cross to carry. Just take one day at a time dear friend. God bless you

[@deblarson6145]

Vising a grave is something I've struggled with. I didn't see the point. But with Fr. Mike's explanation I now do see the point - a very holy point. Thank you.

[@Richie016]

Thank you Fr. Mike for preaching this sermon. Amen✝

[@djjnonya2170]

Yes thank you for spreading false doctrines that are not only absurd but not supported by scripture. We thank you for leading people away from the truth

[@therosarylady]

My father was upset that our little sisters ashes were divided and scattered. I never thought we were doing wrong while it was happening,but I've come to know and regret upsetting things and hurting my dear Dad over this.

[@gregtowle8830]

One thing we need to remember is what God says . When someone passes the ashes gos back to the dust in which it came from , The spirit goes to the Father which is in heaven. Ecclesiastes 12:7

[@gregtowle8830]

@@suzymoon2067 I would not stay in the rc church actually. Its mentioned in the bible what happens to them if they stay .

[@gregtowle8830]

@@suzymoon2067 Could you see the book of revelation ?

[@JanuaryRose02]

Apologize to your Dad, and to your little Sister, and to God, and never do it or partake again. Lastly apologize to YOU.

[@JanuaryRose02]

@@gregtowle8830 God did not say to be cremated in order to achieve ashes. Jesus was buried, and rose again in body and soul. He was given a new body as He ascended into Heaven. We are to honor the body on death, as we do in life. Jesus's body was laid to rest in a tomb, but his body was cleansed, and draped with linens, and His face covered with a cloth. Why would the women prepare His body in this way, if it were not important, and ok to destroy? It was important, and not ok to destroy.

[@jackieduff1086]

3/4 of my husband's ashes are buried in Holy Ground and the other 1/4 are either in mini urns that I have and his sister and our granddaughter has and I spread some at his favorite 3 beaches at Cape Cod - but most are at the cemetery but I've moved 14 hours away from him so glad I have some of his ashes with me still.

[@ashyslashy5818]

DEMON WE ARE NOT TO BURN OUR BODY WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE BURIED.

[@debbiegraham5585]

my husband just asked, what about Joan of Ark who was burnt at the stake, like many were back in the day or the bodies in war?

[@KK-nd9rr]

@CJ P. it is a legitimate question.

[@joannejanicki9272]

My father was not Catholic and insisted on cremation with ashes scattered at a specific fishing spot. My mother is Catholic, but no longer practices due to Alzheimer’s. Before she had Alzheimer’s she informed us that she wants to be cremated and sprinkled at same location as my late Father. I am a practicing Catholic, my brother is not. He is adamant in following my mother’s wishes- I am torn. Guidance please…(?)

[@sloanjackson8]

I’m praying for you and your decision.. remember the power of our spirituality. If physically, your family decides and overrules your wishes, offer it up to the Lord. He makes all things new.

[@Hawaiian_Pizza_Enjoyer]

That’s one of these classic moral dilemmas one finds themselves in by following dogmas. I feel you. I personally think you should follow her wishes regarding this. If god won’t welcome her for this then what are the chances that any of us can please him anyway. Maybe you should pray over it

[@joec6197]

Ask your parish priest

[@MR-sr5gh]

You can take some dirt/water of the fishing spot and if/when she passes bring it to your mother’s final resting place in consecrated ground? I think it Honors her faith and her wish to have some symbolic closeness to your father’s resting place. I am sorry for the loss of your father and the struggle your mother and your family have now. I will keep your family in my prayers.

[@loribothwell5493]

Honestly if your parents are followers of Jesus, I would pray on it and ask God to give you a clear answer but I feel it doesn't matter as long as there is respect and prayer and a mass said for them.

[@carmeltaglia9506]

Mom and I are going to the cemetary In a few hrs to visit and decorate the Columbarium of my dad and brother. This was such a graced filled opportunity to hear your info re visiting grave sites. Thank u for All your words...today, yesterday and in the future 🕊😌🙏

[@leanne2275]

Thank you again Father Mike! You truly do God’s work by making these videos and educating so many! 🙏

[@seandebhealatun5400]

Thanks from Ireland Fr Mike. I appreciate your explanation which included biblical references. Very motivating I have read Tobit over the years and can resonate with what you're saying.

[@celizabethmcnulty]

Thanks for sharing, since I had planned to scatter my ashes when I die, and didn't know this topic. A complete change to my decision when I die

[@ashyslashy5818]

DEMON WE ARE NOT TO BURN OUR BODY WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE BURIED.

[@ivonnemedrano8937]

“Have a great week!” Father Mike take care.

[@pchristmas7844]

Thank you father Mike for all the time that you give to us, answering all the questions that we have and for showing us you’re human just like us, I love your little bloopers 😂 God bless you always 🙏🏻✝️♥️ I’m praying for you please pray for me

[@FreeinChristForever]

“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭38‬ -

[@randychris536]

You don't show very much respect for God your father call no man father on Earth

[@randychris536]

God the Father God the son God the Holy Spirit these three are one in the same

[@djjnonya2170]

Too bad he’s factually wrong pushing catholic dogma that is nowhere supported by scripture.

[@ruthortega5822]

Thank you for explaining this to us, Father Mike. So many people I know have their loved ones remains at home and never bury them. They take them to the ocean or their favorite place and scatter them and think this is okay. As you said, It is an act of mercy.

[@minfamilie4319]

My mother died almost three years ago (september 2019 the same year my son was born). She said that when her time was due we should bury in a casket and then after some time her body should be cremated. Now her ashes are in an osary at the church she used to go to.

[@ashyslashy5818]

DEMON WE ARE NOT TO BURN OUR BODY WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE BURIED.

[@AlexHernandez-yb9rx]

I never realized until maybe a few years ago how I as a Catholic, Celebrate similar as to The Day of the Dead. We celebrate my grandma’s birthday by having her favorite meal and listening to Spanish music. When I lived in Florida, and when we visit, we visit my grandma and grandpa, my stepdad and my great uncle. It’s good to keep their memory alive with my daughter and my cousins kids. And it’s good to pray for them. When I lived closer, we would visit all the time. I will have a talk with my grandpa and grandma. Tell them what’s going on in my life. Do some prayers. And we bring Holy Water and sprinkle it around on all the graves as we pass by to visit our loved ones. I feel my loved ones presence as we pray and talk to them and visit. I think it’s good and healthy to keep that spiritual connection with our loved ones. That’s me but that’s how I feel. ♥️

[@alexanderbrown2717]

1 Thessalonians 4 KJV 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

[@alexanderbrown2717]

@Glenn Herron ♥️ 2 Corinthians 5 KJV 8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

[@CDev2184]

I have the same faith it's real thanks 4 sharing

[@angelalemos9811]

Please tell me it's not dia de Los muertos because that is pagan and has pagan elements. Generally you can celebrate the dead though yet. Beware of that holiday and Santa muerta which is satanic

[@AlexHernandez-yb9rx]

@@angelalemos9811 I’ve learned on some kind of documentary that The Day of the Dead is the Catholic celebration of All Souls Day. I just looked it up and it said: this day is observed by The Roman Catholic Church to remember the souls of those who are in Purgatory. The Holloween is Hallow’s Eve, the Eve of All Saints Day. Then there is Day of the Dead, which is All Souls Day. I’ve never heard of the Satan day, which I would NEVER celebrate or observe that anyways. I definitely stay close to God and His teachings, especially within the church and Jewish traditions.

[@robertgalaviz1159]

Beautiful ending, "what you are now we were, what we are now is what you will be" AMEN

[@polly2220]

I am not a Catholic but two of my brothers married Catholic women and changed their religion so I have respect for both followings as we all worship the same God. I already have my place of rest in a Church Yard where my daughter was married and my family members ashes are already laid to rest. I always say a prayer for my lost family at the graveyard and when visiting a church I will say a prayer and light a candle for them. I think saying a prayer gives you strength to cope with the loss of love ones as well.

[@Camp65-n6f]

Why do you pray for the dead? They will already get their just reward when the time is right. They are gone now pray for the living not the dead

[@souzagirl57]

Father Mike,I am so blessed to have found you! I have been struggling a little bit about cremation, being a Catholic .. I don't want to leave my boys with questions about what and how I feel about cremation. I'm afraid to have my ashes "scattered" one day.. I pray that our Lord has a long healthy life for me! I am now 65! God bless you father, I'm so thankful you!

[@FreeinChristForever]

“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭38‬

[@Angelica6-i1t]

Buy a plot for you ashes and leave instructions.

[@lorenzolocatelirossi]

The Bone church is just down the road from the American embassy in Rome. It also has paintings of Caravaggio.

[@christinawhite9256]

Thank you for reinforcing our prayers for those who have physically died this earthly life and visiting & praying for them is a loving act. God bless 🙏. May all the souls of the faithfully departed through the mercy of God Rest In Peace, Amen.🙏

[@gottalaugh6515]

An act of mercy. A chance to pray for them. I’m having a hard time understanding why I can’t pray for them every day from anywhere, especially for their soul which lives on.

[@SylviaLarge-im6hw]

Your Soul is your Mind, Will and Emotions

[@linamateus9367]

Thank you. This has been a discussion in our family and you put it so well.

[@DIGardening]

We have a cemetery on our church property. Maintenance of the grounds is a wonderful corporeal work of mercy

[@amber4417]

Thank you- my dad recently died and this helped me so much. Thank you

[@Deelitee]

So going to a cemetery is like practicing MOMENTO MORI?!? I love it. Even at a young age I was drawn to them. I think it’s the sacredness that you so beautifully explained to us video.❤️

[@Texasvampire]

As someone who is going to college to be a mortician. We can all take care of our dead post mortem until we bury them. We can still honor them by taking care of them before we hand them over to the funeral home.

[@xiomarablanco5598]

Thank you!🙏

[@JanuaryRose02]

Morally wrong.

[@judycockrell6469]

I am a converted catholic. I want to not cost my family so asked to be scattered in the mountains.

[@Jamesdeanspiritually]

Y😇es, the soul remains alive and living just like God promised, only the body of the flesh suffers a physical death, there is no dead, have a blessed day,

[@ashyslashy5818]

DEMON WE ARE NOT TO BURN OUR BODY WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE BURIED.

[@Ordinary_1]

Your channel is so good you explain Catholicism in such an interesting way. God bless you I’m so happy I found your channel.

[@StellarJAGuar]

This is reassuring for me. My grandma passed away 2 months ago as of tomorrow morning and she wanted to be cremated (she was Christian, not Catholic to my knowledge). Before I saw this I thought Catholics didn't advocate for cremation at all based on what my RCIA leaders told me, but I didn't say anything because I didn't want to go against her wishes and it wasn't my decision to make. Since her ashes will be kept in an urn I don't see an issue anymore. Thank you.

[@JanuaryRose02]

Catholic or Christian the burden falls upon you and your soul. You had her cremated. You were wrong. You can fix it, by having her cremains properly buried. You do know that Christians are just fallen Catholics, right?! As a Cathoic, do what is right.

[@albertafarmer8638]

Please study the Bible and listen to real theologians like Dr. John Ankerberg and learn that ALL dead bodies are unclean, the High Priest wasn't even allowed to enter a cemetery! You should also know that there is a huuuge difference between human ashes and the animal ashes. The ashes of the red heifer has been used to cleanse the Temple. Human remans/ashes are disgusting and must be buried and not kept at home or anywhere above ground! And by the way, GOD doesn't really like cremation, read the Book of Amos: Judgment on Moab, Judah, and Israel Amos 2: 1 This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Moab, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he burned to lime the bones of Edom’s king. 2So I will send fire against Moab to consume the citadels of Kerioth. Moab will die in tumult, amid war cries and the sound of the ram’s horn .… (Yes, we live under JESUS' new Covenant but the New Testament also refers to dead bodies/cemeteries as unclean) Human remains are unclean and unclean/occult/accursed things attract demons and give them a foothold. Do your own research on these things, look up the occult objects list The good news is that death is not the end and the most important thing for everyone is to get saved: accept JESUS CHRIST as your Lord and Savior while you can! It must come form the bottom of your heart and remember that JESUS is GOD, see John 1!

[@ashyslashy5818]

DEMON WE ARE NOT TO BURN OUR BODY WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE BURIED.

[@gs18773]

Thank you, Father Mike Schmitz for guiding and teaching us.

[@joannelivengood7914]

I have a question - If a person's remains need to be kept together, why is it OK for relics of saints to be separated and distributed to various places? I understand that the relic is kept on sacred ground, however, the parts of the body is separated. How does the Church approve of this?

[@sadie4538]

Saints are so special, they are closer to God because of the life and/or suffering they experienced -- many were martyred for the Faith! They grant miracles (there have been many people who have been healed by merely touching a relic of a saint); there are powerful, intercessory prayers to saints, etc. So, I think that based on the extraordinary lives they led, and miracles they have performed, and - to coin a phrase - everyone wants a piece of them! (no disrespect intended) God bless.

[@joannelivengood7914]

@@sadie4538 I still do not see how the Catholic Church allows their remains to be separated.

[@rosemaguire4472]

Thank you Fr.Mike for taking the time to speak about burying the dead and visiting their place of rest. We loved our beloved departed on this earth and yes I always make a three hour trip weekly to visit my departed loved ones graves and say a rosary for their souls everyday The Holy Souls depends on our prayers and it’s us who can help them as they no longer can help themselves R.I.P. all holy souls.🙏🙏🙏

[@joseglunt9267]

God Bless you, and yours. Praise Jesus.

[@rosemaguire4472]

@@joseglunt9267 Thanks so much and God bless you and yours always Stay safe and blessed 🙏🙏

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

Rose can you tell me where you got this from? The Holy Souls depends on our prayers and it’s us who can help them as they no longer can help themselves R.I.P. all holy souls The scriptures are pretty clear Heb 9:27 there is no praying to, or for, the dead found in scripture!

[@terrymcfarland809]

I always have to say this about this subject...soldiers whose bodies were blown up, all the people who died in 911, they didn't have bodies to bury. God will still resurrect them

[@JamesMathison98]

You’re missing the point

[@randymahony8157]

Father a grave sight is expensive and many can not afford it. What do they do? Many people are living from day to day on what they make as an income and can't afford life insurance, or enough to cover burial expenses. What's the answer?

[@atrevino3082]

Thanks for explaining this. Never understood why people dedicated a mass to deceased loved ones. Now I understand. God bless!

[@justsayin5609]

Thank you Fr Mike. Mother tended the graves of her parents, sister and husband for decades. I started helping a few years ago, and now do it bringing her along to 'supervise'. People don't understand the solace it brings to honour our dead. I find it very peaceful there as I contemplate what my own wishes are. Thinking of a 'green burial' in the same cemetery as my family members; no children and there doesn't seem to be anyone in the next generation who has shown any interest. I have a plot but don't see the sense in the expense these days. Would appreciate your thoughts.