Why it is impossible to stop sinning in this generation

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[@laurencewainwright]

As far as I can tell, it's the continual *struggle* against sin that matters to the Lord.

[@bobbycecere1037]

You'd be correct.

[@jibblecain]

That's not scriptural. Scripture talks of Overcomers. Those who crucify their flesh, resist temptation, put off sin and overcome at the reveling of the Lord. It's done through God's strength, God's power, not your own. Through man it is impossible, through God all things are possible.

[@daltonhaverland1155]

yes Isaiah 6:5, Galatians 5:16-17, 1 John 3:2, Romans 7:15-20, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44

[@qua7771]

I know that God is aware of our struggle, and that we are trapped in the paradoxical situation that we were born into. It's a form of inescapable enslavement that is not so obvious.

[@joelc9329]

Since you quoted John why not continue reading it? “My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.”‭‭1 John‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬ ‭ESV‬‬. John was talking about unbelievers before coming to Jesus but was very clear that when you come to Christ you have the power to turn from sin or else he never would have said that you may NOT sin.

[@ducky1016]

As paul says sin lives in us.... im 17 and feel the same way as he does. "Why cant i stop? Why cant i be better? Why do i do the thing that which i hate?"

[@user-sp2yu9zt6h]

Stay strong, pray to Jesus for more strength. I've overcome a major addiction to drugs, sex and porn, all thanks to Jesus Christ.

[@pastorpain5297]

Same :/

[@HolySpiritExperience]

When we engage in spiritual warfare, we must put on the whole armor of God. Without spreading the true Gospel repent and believe for the kingdom of God is at hand, then we can not put on the full armor of God. When you show up to the battle with whole armor of God on. God will deliver you from your enemies and give you victory. We must die to sin. When we confess our sins to Jesus He is faithful to forgive us and cleanse us of all unrighteousness. The sin nature will remain but it will not reign. We have victory in Jesus Christ. Usually it's because of devils and unclean spirits that we cannot break strong holds. Repentance breaks the stronghold. Repentance means turning away from all sin. That means idolatry and graven images as well. He needs to clean his house get rid of all those pictures, and pray that Jesus will cleanse the house and expell all the darkness. You have to claim the victory in Jesus. It's not impossible to pray. We have victory and Jesus will return. We must overcome until the end. God always provides an escape from temptation, but we must take the route God has given. We cannot do it alone, but in God all things are possible.

[@mikeschmidt4800]

If you're honest with yourself, the things you do are that which you love. You may tell yourself you hate them, but, at some level, you love them.

[@nativeam25]

At 17 it's more of a challenge than me that's 27. Your body is still going thru big changes . It's a blessing you're looking into this at your age. So hold fast your words and life will get easier.

[@seanvillalba11]

When my cousin passed away she had over 10 heart attacks. Her heart didnt want to give out but her organs did one by one. Her heart didn't want to stop beating. This message touched me deeply today. Thank you.

[@lanadelreyismom]

I'm 16 and I enjoy praying. But I do it way to less. It helps me so much with my mental health, family problems etc. I know that this generation is doomed but I wish to go to heaven one day. I trust the lord and I trust him entirely! Through God everything is possible, so it will also be possible for me to achieve my goal of being a better Christian and better person. Cause I trust in him. Bless ya'll

[@vishalmaddula8188]

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"-philippians 4:13

[@BS-np8xt]

May the Lord have mercy on everyone here in the comments section ❤️ ☦️

[@ayeeye5567]

"THE SPIRIT IS WILLING BUT THE FLESH IS WEAK"-Matthew 26:41

[@TriciaRP]

PLEASE PRAY FOR me I was back sinning and feel Spiritually lost and not MYSELF the way God made me. I need to GET EVERYTHING BACK. I REBAPTIZE 2016 AND ON THE wrong path blinded. Please. I hate this. I can.tell.mentally I am in FORNICATION drinking. I wasn't like this at all. .I hate this and want my body restored and HEALTHY VIBRANT. NOT ROTTING

[@Romero610]

I have never heard of this Priest before, This video showed up on my youtube page, and the title caught my curiosity . This video was a huge help for me. I have come to the point of despair and about to just give up, all is lost in sin. This Priest gave me new hope, my eyes were a little watering while watching this video. My soul so needed to hear this message of renewed hope, you have no idea. Thank you Fr for this video.

[@littlet-rex8839]

The fact that you have a desire to move towards righteousness is a great positive . Surrender all to Jesus.

[@levanlursmanashvili1025]

Stay strong god is with you my friend.

[@Dylbr00]

I’ve been Christian for 5 years and this is just the most awesomely wise thing I’ve ever heard. So beautiful and accurate and delivered with such humility. Christ is the beating heart that keeps the hope alive.

[@barb2793]

Beautifully put

[@atlantis6855]

I just became Christian last year! Jesus is the ultimate truth of life

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

@@atlantis6855 That's really good news. It's always a little relief to see people posting online about getting saved recently.

[@mvj1153]

@@atlantis6855 Me too! Isn't it Amazing! May we both continue on the Narrow Path until we meet Jesus in the end.

[@Josh-hn5gx]

I’m a Catholic, but these are wise words that everyone needs to hear father

[@fadinglightsarefading]

Denominations are regressive and old-fashioned; we all believe in GOD our LORD. He is whom we worship and whose aid we seek.

[@i_assume]

It matters. There are no sacraments outside orthodox church

[@mvj1153]

@@maciek1655 Jesus specifically. There are many religions who believe in a God.

[@ethanroberts3472]

5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus (1 Timothy 2:5)

[@goddamnmyeyes4514]

I’m a catholic by Baptism, that being said I do attend mass but I’m not a good Catholic. I don’t say that to be disagreeable or disrespectful only that it’s true. I find that Catholicism is very Fellowship (Church) oriented. People do not minister to prisoners or visit prisoners as the corporal works of mercy would suggest we do. Nit being argumentative only that I don’t see an issue with being Catholic and getting a great deal of spiritual nourishment from my Iranian friend who’s a Shiite Muslim. One of the most spiritually nourishing relationships I’ve ever had. Certainly a great deal more than I have ever gotten at mass. I do value ritual. I enjoy mass for it’s rigid structure. My most potent spiritual “weapon” is the rosary.

[@Meroknight]

I'm Catholic, and go to the Traditional Latin Mass. But your mini sermon is one of the most amazing I have heard, and I shed tears listening to it. I thank you so much for it, it was so beautiful. Happy New Year by the way.

[@BrianOogln007]

We are Catholics in the West forever united with our Orthodox sisters and brothers in the East. Praise Jesus and our Blessed Mother Mary. VIVA CRISTO REY and TOTUS TUUS MARIA!

[@guy2911]

We need to trust Christ alone for our salvation not our good works

[@Fasolislithuan]

@@guy2911 Our works arent ours. Is Christ who works in us. His works in us saves us. He'll judge, reward and render to every man according to his works.

[@churchofapples8113]

@@guy2911 absolutely, but we Catholics/Orthodox do not believe good works save us.

[@dominicus2563]

@@guy2911 We Catholics and Orthodox too, believe that only Christ can save us

[@adrianflorea2645]

Cel mai cu folos sfert de oră "pierdut" de mine în ultimii mulți ani, absolut incredibil cuvânt! Mulțumim, Dumnezeu să vă aibă în pază! ☦

[@renafielding945]

Oh yes! Thank you, Father!

[@angelaburaga6178]

It's so true❤. A wonderful refelction. We are the life in this dead sea... The light in this darkness

[@EXTREMEKIWI115]

Brilliant video. There is a mentality that creeps into all of us that questions "Why isn't this effortless? Why does my love for sin outweigh my love for God? What shame is this that I am so fallen and rebellious that I would take God's gift and soil it knowingly? Is the grace not with me?" But this is a mistaken thought process. God doesn't expect us to move the mountains. He expects us to struggle in faith against an immoveable object. To fail, and fail, and fail again, but to visciously wage war against this sin anyway. To have faith and to stuggle with God, and endure the pain of powerlessness, but to keep fighting. One day Jesus will take over, and it won't even be conscious that we follow God's laws. But for now, we must pick up the cross and march on, if nothing but by faith that one day faith will be the reward.

[@Nick-ij5nt]

The Holy Spirit's protection is just on another level. The last couple months I've been good with abstaining from sin. There have been a few times where I'll slip back for a minute or two but I'll instantly feel a deep disgust on a spiritual level that I had never felt before, after only just a minute of sinning. I'm so thankful to God for protecting me.

[@TheVirpa]

Only ego is the sinner… your divine soul is always free and pure. Know this and be pure. Don’t believe in the Sinner. It’s easy. Be still and know that I am .

[@SMRogers]

I watched my husband slowly die over 18 months and what became apparent was that he was becoming increasingly more innocent ent and was redeeming a life that , like all of us, was not always lived with grace.

[@brentharrington9235]

I'm a sinner. With that said, I sin less and less every year, month and day. If I compared myself to who I was 10 years ago, I would be unrecognizable. The big difference is my sins used to affect others and I didn't care, but now my sins are now all within me and I struggle to seek the forgiveness. I now struggle with my thoughts instead of my actions. There is so much noise, it is impossible to keep all the thoughts out. Committing myself to my family, community and work was the first change. I'm a work in process, but I have Christ to guide me. I am at peace with whatever judgment is to be given.

[@61subsandnovideos]

Do you have any advice to lessen sinning?

[@friendoftellus5741]

I am so happy on your behalf !!!

[@lisasmith767]

Me too, I was a wretched thing in my 20s. I partied hard, used drugs, drank and slept around. I always held jobs and relationships together but I was totally immersed in sin. 25 or 30 years later, I have improved by 80 or 90 percent. I want to get to 100 but I will never get there, it won’t stop me from trying tho.

[@danmaechler3689]

Wow Brent. Exactly like me. Ans so well said. Thank you Father!

[@user-gv9my3jy4b]

​@danmaechler3689 I was going to say the same. I doubt I could have written it so well, but that is exactly how I feel. Being able to tangibly feel the separation from God, which the sins I do commit causes, is something that didn't exist in my 20s.. I try to think of it like the graph over years tracking a good stock, no stock just climbs higher in a linear fashion. They ebb downward, but always rise more so. This is what I know I must do year over year, month over month.. maybe not week over week or day over day always, unfortunately.

[@shibijohn3641]

Happy New Year to Father and everyone . Let this coming year we all become more closer to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

[@plamena_3741]

Yes impossible, because is said, noting we can do whitout our haven Father, and the holy Spirit, and God of Son, most

[@mariami2670]

❤

[@EdWillener]

I've been putting this video of yours off for time and time again. Wow, THANK YOU for giving us this! I found the bottom once again and said to myself--it's time to watch this--and a powerful message indeed. Kyrie elieson!

[@bonniezaworski8614]

Your message went straight to my sick heart. Just what I needed. Thank you. God bless you.

[@mkeenan1955]

Thank you Father for sharing that beautiful image of your grandmother’s heart. It spoke so much to me, Matthew. As the great Irish writer, Samuel Beckett, wrote, “I can’t go on, I must go on.”

[@Tyler_W]

I'm not Eastern Orthodox, so I don't know if you would even consider this relevant to me, but I definitely needed to hear this. I've struggled a great deal over the years and even today with those same feelings of abandonment and despondency over my constant struggle, failure, uncertainty, and inadequacy, and although I genuinely desire to love and follow Christ and do try to follow that example of love toward others, regular prayer and scripture reading has been difficult due to those feelings of constantly being beaten down by life and discpuragement by the state of the world. I can't believe that I just happened to find this video without even trying to look for it and that it so directly spoke to my own experience on accident, so thank you for erring on the side of sharing too much, because it's what I needed. Thank you, and God bless, from the American Midwest.

[@areyoutheregoditsmedave]

im an orthodox catechumen and i still struggle (recently intensely) with despondency. i don’t understand it. but i do know for certain that even if i cant feel God, or i feel like my prayers are useless because im such a miserable wretch, or i cant seem to get my mind and heart away from sin-God is still there with me somewhere and this delusion of despondency will leave me. the overwhelming feeling of loneliness will drive men to great sin (believe me). but God is there always. that faith gets me by for now, meager as it is at the moment.

[@DoIoannToKnow]

@@areyoutheregoditsmedave I went through the same thing recently, and it's easily the most frustratingly depressing thing there is. But at the same time its a gift in the form of testing your faith and growing

[@goddamnmyeyes4514]

I think the Eastern Orthodox Church is fascinating. As a whole I’ve never had a church make as much of an impression as the Eastern Orthodoxy. Difficult to describe why, sounds a little disingenuous perhaps but I am sincere.

[@maryzimmerman2699]

I want to stop being dishonest. I grew up in a narcissistic family and lying or twisting the truth helped me get by. What a bad habit. At first I thought I want to think of the truth and say it because I don't want my kids to be dishonest. But I realize now I want to be honest with everyone for myself as well. Boy it's hard though. Not even realizing it after all this time.

[@antonellabuzdugan]

This is the most helping thing I’ve ever heard. May God bless you Father ☦️

[@BETH..._...]

To say this message is TIMELY is a complete understatement. Thank you Father- for your obedience and for posting this. You are helping more than words will ever convey🙏🏼

[@marie22tully10]

Thank you! As a new Christian, I am constantly fighting despair at my inability to stop sinning, even when I desperately want to. This was so beautiful and inspiring!

[@brianjones4026]

Lord God, Son of God, have Mercy on me a Sinner ! Amen !

[@HTV315]

We don’t battle against flesh and blood but against Demons and spirits - Paul the apostle of Jesus Christ

[@amybastock8370]

Lord, I don’t know how to please you, but I think that fact that I want to please you, pleases you. -Thomas Merton

[@MrAndre505]

I needed this so much. Thank you. God bless you.

[@ChaplainJoshua]

Thank you, father. I'm in the process of converting to Orthodox-christianity; this resonated in me

[@moldypickle6157]

How is your conversion going?

[@ekkenosis]

I'd like to thank you with all my heart for your very deep message; as a teenager I needed this so much! May God bless us all to withstand the waves of the world! ☦

[@goodvibesandhealing]

Thank you so so so so so so so much. May God continue to bless you sir. 🙏🥹❤️

[@theshigingaijin1985]

You give me so much hope Father...thank you. Please pray for me and my family. Nikolai from Japan.

[@RoofingAmerica]

with men this is impossible, but with God ALL things are possible.

[@maxnemo1643]

I'm not orthodox, but I am a believer in and of Christ. Your message edified me in my struggle and renewed my hope. Thank you.

[@oanapuciu]

So much needed! Amin !

[@charlesrae3793]

Father, if you feel anything in your heart that must be said, please say it. Listening to you is testimony itself to the depths and richness of Orthodoxy, of the Desert Fathers. Behind you I see an enormous cloud of witnesses. So much else that passes for spirituality nowadays is mere dishwater. You bring us the living water. May God continue to bless us in 2023.

[@wolffmanjax725]

God bless you sir, thank you for your help and wisdom. I can do all things threw christ, who strengthens me. Thank you

[@benswakopf2085]

Thank you, Fr. Seraphim, for this teaching. The metaphor is so striking and beautiful that I wrote a poem to help myself hold on to it: The thump of saints falling down and getting up again is the beating of the heart of the world.

[@sfernandez6408]

This is beautiful brother, God bless you, and the virgin keep you.

[@DanBanan69]

I was going to ask some critical questions regarding the topic of this video. After watching this man's heartfelt encouragement and message of love, and after reading all the grateful comments, my questions became less important. I do not believe in your God, but I respect your message and your willingness to do good in this world.

[@jimvermeer9451]

Brother I know what you telling. My loved one died 1year ago from a stroke and witness the same. But I also witness the present of God. I am a chance man and this experience made me stronger in faith and in prayer. Thank you for sharing your story. Love is stronger than death and lead to the new life. God bless you eternally ♥️❤️❤️✝️ hallelujah

[@paulb.sp.265]

Cele mai potrivite vorbe intrun moment foarte crunt din viata mea. Oare este intamplare ca te-am ascultat acum cand am avut asa multa nevoie sa ascult cuvintele astea?

[@t.b.827]

Father, it's as if you were speaking to me directly in this talk. Thank you for giving this sinner hope. God bless you!

[@donnacurran3388]

People ,pray for the gift of Holly Spirit be given you, and you'll be able to find peace Donna USA

[@dannygarcia7116]

Fall down seven times, get up eight. I needed to hear this, thank you

[@biniamteklay8694]

Thank you, Abba. You've given hope to a weary soul. God bless you.

[@MrBookie725]

Please pray for me Father . My name is Fanaye . I also struggle praying at noght. GOD BLESS YOU . HAPPY NEW YEAR TO.

[@waclac]

“I don’t know if I can share this with you because Christ shares things with us on a personal level” it’s all good though because it’s good to share things so glad you did. after all were pawns to help others. also it has always been impossible not to sin, that’s why god sent his only son to die for our sins. that doesn’t mean we’re forgiven though.

[@Yaz662]

You made this video at the perfect time 😢 I really needed this

[@starcityrc3298]

We are saturated in Sin. It's all over and all around us. We must stay the course and keep our faith in Christ. Remember you will always fall short to the Glory of God however through Christ we are redeemed

[@tallmikbcroft6937]

Thank you for sharing this Father. The passions rule me and I can't understand why. I will think about what you've said. My name is Michael please pray for us, Thank you Bless Father

[@angeleye4794]

، it is true the Christ will step into our lives once WE REFUSE TO DIE, the death of the Spirit.. Thank you Father, God bless your Ministry.. Amen

[@ioanaradu6106]

Mulțumim din suflet, Părinte binecuvântat! Tot ceea ce ne spuneți este atât de important pentru bietele noastre suflete. Rugati-va pentru noi așa cum și noi o facem pentru Dumneavoastră Părinte! Dumnezeu sa vă acopere cu Harul Lui! Doamne, ajută!

[@gezalesko3813]

I also was thinking much about it though I came to the conclusion that I dont ever give up overcoming sin. I am convinced I will achieve that through a lifetime of obidient struggle and suffering only at the last moment of my life I will breath one free breath to God!

[@jameshutchins3396]

Peace, grace, mercy and The Holy Spirit be with you Father ☦

[@DesertsOfHighfleet]

@@user-zw8zl7qp5r on Gboard, long press the * symbol and that's all! but it's not that symbol exactly

[@tomaakvinski93]

Thank you brother. I feel lost beyond words, it's so hard to repent, pray and believe in Christ in this world. I need God's help to get me back on track, pray for me please, I'll pray for you.

[@michellegarrison3229]

Thank you for sharing. I have been thrown into many trials recently which have tested my faith and weakened my resistance to sin. I keep getting up, but it is getting more difficult to keep up hope and strength. The weight and influence of the world around does not help and feels like a raging river upon which I am trying fight against but admittedly feel like I am not trying hard enough and keeping up strength. I am tired. Thank you for the prayers and encouragement not to give up and reminding me that with God all things are possible. May God bless you and strengthen you to keep doing His will.

[@anastasiarose3800]

I feel the same way. Lately, I feel so discouraged. I don't want to be strong anymore or prove myself, or endure. I don't want my existence to be like my life has been so far. It's been so hard and I feel so exhausted. I feel like I was born into a strange, scary, cruel world I would've never wanted to live in, and left to figure it all out myself. And not even just figure it out, but figure it out while the world dishes out constant deception, obstacles, tragedies, and trials. I feel like I've been held back from happiness my entire life, like God simply won't let me experience it. It feels like it will never get better, and even if it did, I wouldn't be better. I'm scared that at the end of this, it's going to be me begging God to erase my existence so I can't hurt anymore.

[@nadineverhenneman6489]

Thank you so meaningful, happy 2023

[@suportbghelp4938]

@@anastasiarose3800 You will not hurt in God Kingdom my friend, just hold on.See the prophets and job, they had worst fate on Earth, they even blame the day they was born, but still not give up and do God will.And i have good news for you, we live in last times, this world gone down in Ruins soon, whole human kind will suffer, all vanity will gone, maby you will feel better then.And this will begin this year.

[@anselmocerezanetto4216]

Im working on a personal project that consists in an atempt to help people clarify their minds on how our world works, based on my clinical experience, wich is something really hard to by itself. It becomes even more dificult when you see the way people are more and more just, devoid of any care for each other as well as the direction everything is going, it makes you question if its worth it at all. I asked God for a sign a few days ago, to know if I should keep going on with this project, or if it would have any meaning, and I ended up in this video. Your words were exactly what I needed to hear, and I thank you for that!

[@annesmith9181]

This is exactly what I needed to hear tonight. You really helped me. I feel less alone in all this misery during the duration of listening to this video. Thank you.

[@ianhall702]

My sin is ever before me. Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me a sinner!

[@D-777i]

May everyone reading this comment have a wonderful and blessed 2023. Happy new year!

[@brigada2.067]

Happy new year, brother!

[@jetski275]

Helpful advice, good storytelling

[@LukeStultz]

Timely and much needed Father. Happy New Year and may we all draw closer to God each and every day.

[@spicysausage8805]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. With respect, I disagree regarding the premise though I love the intention behind it and agree with some of the messaging. Facts are that nothing is impossible with the Lord. Jesus would not tell us to "go and sin no more" if it weren't something within each of us to accomplish. To your point, the spiritual war will never end, especially as you get closer to the Kingdom. Battles will be fought and lost, but the war forever rages on. If you or others find themselves falling short of the ideal or struggling with their demons/addictions etc., that is where you must not be too proud to ask God specifically for help. Ask and it will be given. God is rooting for you.

[@MenAreNotOk]

I feel like a puppet. I have been able to let go of alot of sins but others have such a strong grip on me. I am still lost even after encounters with the holy spirit. God, save my soul.

[@uhuhm2627]

sin is behovely, but all will be well and all manner of thing shall be well

[@BoxerBruce]

Same, I struggle off and on with pornography. Probably been an addict since I’m was 13…now I’m 37. Since I found Jesus, things have gotten much better than I used to be, but at times I still fail. I feel so Terrible after I do it. God bless

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

@@BoxerBruce My friend has the same issue. I'll tell you what I told him. We don't try and do away with sin in order to save ourselves, we can't do it. We aren't good enough. It took Jesus to do that, and without Him the struggle would be pointless. We try to rid ourselves of sin, not to save ourselves, but because we love Jesus and because He loved us enough to even give us a reason, give us the hope to put away our sin. Don't feel condemned, feel thankful to Christ that your sins have been forgiven. That motivation is far more powerful than shame. Jesus loves you so much that He forgave your pornography issue before you were even born. Imagine that! He already redeemed you from that sin! That's why we fight, because He gave us hope and loved us when we didn't deserve it, and that's worth fighting for.

[@jeremiahshine]

If one knows they are lost are they really lost? I don't think so. Good job.

[@angelosophy]

Paul recounted the exact same thing in many of his letters. What matters is where your heart is. “I desire mercy and not sacrifice.” The greatest commandment that came out of the Word is to love God and love neighbor. There are 613 Laws that you must abide by if you want to be sinless. It cannot be done on this earth. “He has told you what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Do you really believe your soul is in danger?

[@rrg0731]

Amen. From a soul aching in this world asking Christ for nothing but for Him to grant me repentance and His Mercy, Grace, and Salvation, thank you for your messages. To God be all the Glory.

[@Charlyfox1966]

What a strong explanation, and so encouraging! Thank you father and I wish for you and all the brothers and sisters a very blessed and peaceful new year.

[@manuel-0]

Amen. Thanks for this. I have to say, while yes it seems that we are tiny in a ocean of sin, it is such a relief when I find prayer. When I go to mass, I feel physical and mental relief. And maybe the times we are in make it that much more of a relief. Or maybe it was always meant to be this way.

[@branhub]

I’m 22 years old and I’ve had a concept in my mind that the Earth / Universe / Life is in a state of decay. The way you explained the dying body was a perfect parallel to how I’ve been feeling. At the end of the video I said Amen twice, and you said it back three times right after. Amen brother thank you for sharing. It helps a young man like myself to not be deterred.

[@gothboi4ever]

I love what you said at 7:20. I have often talked with God about these concepts, and I have come to believe that we are neurons in the brain of God. Some are left-brained neurons, and some are right-brained. However, we are all one. We argue to find logical truths and meaning to our existence when I believe we are alive because of this pursuit. I enjoyed what you had to say; thank you for this video. Subscribed :)

[@suesmith9665]

There is a disconnection and men are changing. Our envirnoment can feel that change. Thank you for your faith, so touching. Dont give up and I will keep his words.

[@TheCountessDarkness]

I am very moved by your sermon... Life is so hard, the last years have been so wrought with obstacles, ambushes and traps, it's a daily battle against bitterness, fear and anger, besides all our many other sins.... I am also Roman Catholic, and the image of your Grandmother's heart and the contrast you brought to it remind me of one of my favorite devotion, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, pierced on the Cross and from which gushed forth water and blood, the very Heart of God in the flesh, brought back to life by the Holy Spirit and Glorified by the Father Himself, "Behold this Heart that so loved man!" God bless you too, brother, thank you for the encouragements!

[@k98killer]

I just stumbled across Gregory the Dialogist's commentary on Sirach 7:14: It is written, "The dog returns to his own vomit again, and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire." For the dog, when he vomits, certainly throws up the food that weighed on his stomach. But when he returns to his vomit, he is again loaded with what he had been relieved from. And those who mourn their transgressions certainly throw up by confession the wickedness that wickedly sated them and that oppressed the innermost parts of their soul. And yet, in going back to it again after confession, they take it in again. But the sow, by wallowing in the mire when washed, is made more filthy. And one who mourns past transgressions yet does not leave them behind subjects himself to the penalty of an even worse sin, since he both despises the very pardon that he might have won by his weeping and as it were rolls himself in the mire, because in withholding purity of life from his weeping he makes even his very tears filthy before the eyes of God. Thus again it is written, "Do not repeat a word in your prayer." For to repeat a word in prayer, after wailing about it, is to commit what again requires wailing. And so it is said through Isaiah, "Wash and be clean." For whoever does not maintain an innocent life after his tears of repentance have been shed is neglecting the cleanliness he received after washing. They are indeed washed but are in no way clean when they are the ones who do not stop crying about the things they have committed but then go on to commit again the very things they were crying about. This is why a certain wise man said, "He that is cleansed from the touch of a dead body and touches it again, what good did his washing do?" For indeed he is cleansed from the touch of a dead body who is cleansed from sin by weeping. But the one who, after his tears, repeats his sin touches a dead body after his cleansing. - Pastoral Rule 3.30

[@josephmartin6219]

Exactly what I need right now, thank you Father!!!

[@fallingleaves3985]

I see much love in the world. To me it’s very much alive ! ❤

[@josephvanharen3518]

Joseph van Haren Thank you father for this beautiful encouraging talk , as evil is more and more surrounding us , I will ask the Lord for stronger faith and the grace to be able to fight and pray for our faith to be strong , and pray for the protection of the Church

[@The_Pablo832]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. For the will to keep going forward. Thank you

[@brigada2.067]

Să trăiți, părinte! Mulțumim pentru cuvântul de învățătură extrem de optimist si motivant. Poporul român se încăpățânează să trăiască întru Hristos. Să ne dea Dumnezeu putere de muncă și de luptă, noi mergem înainte! Doamne Ajută!

[@electricalfederalist2695]

So beautiful. Thank you my Brother.

[@charlestonscnative9083]

Thank you for sharing this; it is very much needed and very timely for me personally.

[@erinmcmurtry5640]

Thank you Fr. Much appreciated.

[@josephjude1290]

Really needed to hear this. Thank you Father

[@American-Jello]

So the majority of unbelieving and sinful humanity is the dead/dying body and organs, and we struggling christians are the beating heart in this analogy, am I getting this correctly? If so, what an absolutely beautiful way to look at it.

[@jewellenhart8166]

We wrestle not against flesh and blood but the spiritual forces. We are in a real war your message was wonderful thank you may we always call upon Jesus. it is his will for us to come to repentance and it is he who helps us to do that, it is his will that we call upon the name of Jesus. He tells us that we are more than conquerors in Christ let us always speak to our mountains

[@reesmendoza]

I’m happy to have stumbled on this.. thank you for sharing. 🙏

[@garysnmall4706]

God bless you Father. I needed to hear this message. Thankyou i think of you in my prayers and the family of Mull. Sending you our love in Christ. Jacks Dad

[@Enlightenchannel]

6:41 *MIND BLOW* Wow... This... Wow... This was perhaps a life changing piece of advice for me. This couldn't have come at a better time.

[@cosminstanescu8534]

Apreciated your message, thank you

[@expecttheunexpected8070]

I sin so much until my body reaches its limit and then when im "satisfied"/empty of desire to sin i turn back God and watch and listen videos like this..its a pathetic limbo im in for i cant renounce sin and desire to be in it...filth is in me..i am filth. I hate that this feeling of regret will fade away tomorrow and soon i will probably fall agian for there is nothing in me that can hold me from falling down again. Im pure example of what it means to have no faith in God or even His existence and i only come here to use Him for my selfish attentions..like whining and bribing conscience

[@expecttheunexpected8070]

9:30 its when the one decides not to feel despair and emptiness for his sinful acts and desires...when one sins so much and then goes to bed and sleeps like a baby. The very reason im where i am IS BECAUSE ONE PART of me WANTS me to become that. What that would simply mean is renouncing God and its existence and replacing word sin with joy.. And one more thing...its such a foolish thing to cry out and wonder why we fall in sin,why we cant pray and so on.. We simply put sin above God...And once we fight enough with our desire is when we see what holds us from letting go i believe. But for now im sure its nothing more but lack of faith and love in God which we prove once our inner void says its hungry! And thats different from falling and then getting up...this is just a imagionary war we have put ourselves in and made a comfortable zone so that the very divavded natures in us can "co-exist"..pure illusion. There has to happen a moment in me where i choose Christ as my God over my body and desire. Its then when falling in sin agian and getting up can bear fruits. We are forgetable beings stuck in a time always prone to change and will for habitual life. Thus falling back to sin...but Having Christ as a shining star to say..is the only way out of this madness

[@sambradford3904]

This is a completely uplifting video! Thank you very much for sharing such a personal lesson for us. Here to our Grandmothers may they rest in peace.

[@adriandurham8084]

Please don’t stop! This channel speaks to me so clearly. May the Lord bless you! Thank you for you beautiful way of explaining and deep interpretations. You are a true blessing. Shalom Shalom

[@nicoleyoshihara4011]

Praying for all people to overcome their sins 🙏 God Bless! I'm a Catholic but was interested in hearing this talk

[@Robusquet]

"I'm assisting helplessly at the race toward the spiritual death of all Humanity. No gift on My behalf, no recall, no godsend, no chastisement could prevent this spontaneous capsizing into Satan of Humanity saved by Me." -Jesus to Maria Valtorta, 9 April 1944.

[@caradonnelly7335]

Father can you please help me. I struggle from repeated sin, and i want to be closer to God and Angels and Saints. I tried so hard to hate life, and i tell you i got extremely morose. I hated myself and others. But now i want to forgive but i have this warrior inside me that wants to fight evil.. yet i am a hyprocrite because i cling to things like caffiene or i hated my karma and rejected my husband even though im still with him. I want to be grateful and Finally happy and stop feeling so ashamed because i got fat and sad from drinking to much coffee and chai instead of real love from others. And God felt too big and i got scared and turned back into the darkness when just my curiosity and desire to meet Him is such a syruggle for i am very impatient I wanted to be loved unconditionally

[@richardmcleod1930]

Lot's wife found it very difficult not to look back on the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah and she was turned into a pillar of salt. It is very hard not to look back on the sins we have so enjoyed in our lives.

[@susanreynolds8843]

This hit deeply. Thank you, Father.

[@unknowninfinium4353]

New to the channel Father. I started watching Bishop Barron videos and seems to me the Algorithm has pointed me to you. I dont know how else to say it so I'll say it as it is - I been struggling with religion but it is so strange that I defended it and see its importance in the modern world. I come out on top in arguments, debates taking side of religion as how it is the glue to civilization. Yet inside its nothing. Thank you for your your content and what you share. You are the light in darkness.

[@barb2793]

Be careful around Bishop Barron. He preaches a modernist message. Instead watch Sensus Fidelium . I think that is the right spelling. But type in the name and Catholic

[@barb2793]

Christ is the way and the hope. There is no other way