Will God Heal My Wounds?

In this video, Fr. Mike encourages us to go to God in our weakest moments. As God answered St. Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9). Using the life of St. Catherine of Siena as an example, Fr. Mike shows how-when we let God into our brokenness-he can do wonders.
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[@Schism704]

I have depression and major anxiety problems...I've always prayed for God to just take these feelings away from me, but just a few hours ago I prayed for Gods guidance instead and.. Well I log onto youtube to see this video :)

[@zuziie27]

I would like this comment 70x if I could

[@LolaJMJ]

Schism704 I literally just had this happen to me. God bless you. I will pray for you.

[@trishah2924]

Ohhhh thank you for posting this Schism! Im trying to dig myself out of the well at the moment and I've been asking God to take these feelings away too. I never thought to ask him for guidance! Thanks so much for posting your comment, along with the video, I feel like I can see a bit of light at the end of the tunnel! Thanks to Father Mike, too. Fantastic video as always.

[@Peteraddavideo]

You can overcome those problems easier than others. How, we need to start trusting God that he will meet our every need.Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Depression? Is often linked to sin. I can't tell you where you are going wrong only you know.

[@p.e.gottrocks4528]

Oh? Mother Theresa went through terrible depression. Ever read her story? I doubt it's on account of sin.

[@elsaprada]

"God doesn't just heal us from our wounds, He can heal us through our wounds"

[@rushramel]

Sobering yet truthful.

[@aleira2487]

Amen

[@scooptomatic5982]

Yes

[@phyllisgyang5464]

Amen

[@victoryabbet9364]

Accepting that statement amounts to tolerating the wound and accepting the wound. God can do better: he can just heal the wound simple. Not through or from. Just heal the wound. May be if you explain what you mean, i might see from your perspective.

[@Ceko]

Here I am in the hospital, clicking on this video by accident. I totally needed this, thank you for your insights father.

[@iamnotbrandonnn6278]

I pray that you're doing okay!

[@48marymary71]

Dear Father Mike, As a survivor of 911 I have much anxiety in my life. In my small group community at church I came to realize that this "gift" of anxiety causes me to depend on others. Through this dependence I feel the love and support of the people around me. I have to put aside the feeling that I must fix everything myself and depend on the people the Lord has sent to me. I have to humble myself. I believe this is what God is teaching me. Thank you for this video that helps me along on this path. God Bless you.

[@kubasniak]

God Bless. There's too much of this attitude among society to do everything one self or way too much dependency but in the end we need each other.

[@P.Rack25]

"Our wounds are God's access points to our hearts" WOW!!! What an amazing perspective. Thank you so much for all of your amazing words of encouragement.

[@buddybrown8607]

Outstanding!

[@mandericom]

"God wants our heart more than he wants our healing." Amen. Thank you Fr. Mike🙏

[@elsaprada]

"Freedom is not the ability to do what I want, freedom is the power to do what I ought"

[@abart2056]

So profound. "God wants your heart more than He wants your healing." I am a widow and in the midst of my mourning and grieving, I'm so hurt that God took my husband from me but, I knew I had to let him go to Jesus. I'm trying so hard to accept this and I do, sometimes and other times I'm doubled over in sorrow. Thank you so much Fr. Mike for these awesome videos that help me with my faith and my shortcomings that help me move forward a little more each day. God bless you!

[@Donotbemisleaded]

Annette Boardman, I am so very sorry for your loss but remember that you are never alone even in the midst of your suffering Jesus is carrying you. Repeat constantly “Jesus, I trust in you”, you will feel comforted. Know that from today on, you have a sister in Christ that will be praying for you daily. God bless🙏🏼

[@ericstevens2586]

I lost my fiancee July the 13th I totally understand

[@zodglubby]

I lost my spouse too, she walked to be with another man. Dealing with the guilt that I'm not man enough kills me.

[@chachatruth3534]

My son died nearly a year ago I thought we always would have the time to talk but marriage children work was always thr I got a tex every day R so Love you ma I'm ok R u ok etc I know how you feel sweetheart I feel hurt & lost But I have to Believe God Seen the bigger picture but I didnt I hated we didnt ever have time for just us to be! I miss Him so so so much Like you my heart broke But I am trusting we will meet again it's tough Very tough ! But daily I pray & I trust in God! God knows what Hes Doing!

[@Kelly_92]

I’m a non denominational Christian who found your videos through Jonathan Roumie. I needed to hear this very much. Thank you ❤️

[@brandiesbeautifulbrain614]

I have Cerebral Palsy, and people wanted me healed from it, but at almost 44 yrs old I'm still in a wheelchair. Through years I have accepted that I'll always be this way, but on days like today I want to be healed because I'm so tired of having to helped with things. I really needed to hear this message, so do some other people in my life. "God wants your heart more than your healing" is something that really hits home with me. Thank you Fr. Mike.

[@ntmn8444]

You are valuable. You are worthy of love and respect. You are not your condition. You’re here to sanctify us all. Thank you for being here. ❤

[@anne455]

I struggle with evil and mean thoughts. I am depressed, anxious and maybe got OCD too. I have been begging Jesus to heal me. Sometimes I feel like my struggles take me away from God though :( please pray

[@jellojenna6]

Dear Anne, prayers for you! How are you doing today?

[@anne455]

@@jellojenna6 thank you dear for the prayers! With God's mercy, I am feeling better most days! Still got a long way to go, but I will keep praying and learn! God bless you!

[@guthriesavagefriedman9975]

What Fr. Mike says in this very video helped me with thoughts that my struggles take me away from God. No, in our struggles we are closest to Our Lord, who suffered and died for us that we may have eternal life. My spiritual director gave me this thought, “Christ was glorified and ascended into Heaven with His wounds” and the same is true for every saint.

[@guthriesavagefriedman9975]

Well minus the ascension bit obviously haha not tryna be guilty of material heresy

[@lydiahammon5606]

@anne look into unbound and renouncing prayers. They might be good tools for you.

[@bl8596]

"he wants your heart more than he wants your healing". Literally one of the most meaningful things I've ever heard. Thank you so much!

[@TheChio116]

Father Mike! You a a blessing from heaven! I had become so discouraged! But you lift me up every time with your videos!! God bless you eternally!! :-) I love you!!!!!!!!

[@AscensionPresents]

Praise God! You are in our prayers, Rocio!

[@TheChio116]

Thank You! And I carry you in my heart!! :D all of you that do this!

[@Spike294]

This entire interaction made me smile

[@CedarRose7]

I have epilepsy and just had a seizure this morning. I really needed this. I am physically weak but I am going to Mass right now. It's the best place I can be right now

[@kornelia1084]

God bless you!

[@joannabuk]

My wounds are the gate to my heart for God? Wow!. God bless you Fr.Mike.

[@zeek7779]

God bless you Fr. Mike.

[@bellamayetheparanormalinve9150]

I can see this Father. Through my wounds I became even closer to God. Always close, even at 5 years old. My sister has cancer and through this wound I started praying the rosary every even and many other prayers. God bless you.

[@sal9523]

I love you father mike ! Please pray for me currently suffering through Anxiety/DEPRESSION ADD OCD and I'm also bipolar:( .... GOD is good

[@Vargolis]

You're loved!

[@Onlinesully]

Sara Singh That should sort it Sara.

[@Onlinesully]

that's a lot to deal with

[@elsaprada]

"Often times our wounds are God's access points to our hearts"

[@bike4aday]

God heals through acceptance of what is. When you accept what is, then it is no longer an enemy.

[@gogogolyra1340]

True.

[@khachikharutyunyan5597]

Thanks to God that He made you-such a good preacher !

[@juanes1511]

Freedom in Jesus Christ

[@gadearayed2457]

This is amazing.. I am not a Christian but these words are so perfect ❤️

[@mithrandir3300]

Spreading knowledge is near the most noble and purest of pursuits, and a great aid to me during my search for truth. Thanks Fr. Mike.

[@mithrandir3300]

Those are some hasty conclusions there, you angry, resentful person. I'll just say that I listen to many forms of philosophical thought, Christian, Muslim, and atheist included, but I have never seen a more bitter rant than your arrogant outburst here. You don't convince people of your point of view by slapping them in the face with this offensive word vomit, instead you need to demonstrate respect so that you can receive it in return.

That’s awesome Father! Thank you so much

[@ramonlong5463]

Thank you Fr. Mike! I am battling / stuggling with 2 mental illnesses. God has given you a tremendous gift! You touch people's hearts in a captivating and beautifully wonderful way! I will always keep you in my prayers. You have led me closer to my God and my daily struggles are now made lighter because of your message. THANK YOU FATHER MIKE- THANK YOU PAX VOBISCUM

[@lilli9419]

I've been anorexic since I was c.12-13 so this really struck a cord with me. The idea that my ED is not a flaw that needs to be purged but a facet of me that makes me more human rather than less holy...dosent make the ED go away but...it helps the way I feel about having an eating disorder. Good video. Great points. God bless

[@abelj5145]

Thanks for being here. Jesus loves you!

[@khappy1286]

Hi! I understand your point. Very comforting things in video. I wanted to comment to your post because I had an ED. I HAD an E D. I was 17 til age 23. At 23 I started getting help. No more ED for over 30 yrs. I want to bless an encourage you. Some things don't get fixed but some things do. I know many who completely recover from ED. Believe it is possible because I'm you decades later. Happy healthy and free in Jesus. I will pray for you. In Christ.

[@unkownoflife5959]

Heavenly Father, may you heal this young woman in Jesus name. God bless you.

[@emmarichardson5059]

Thank you for these words father Schmitz!

[@zacharyrycroft5193]

Another great video from Fr. Mike

[@elsssssa]

How beautiful! Indeed, His grace is sufficient.

[@josephmartin6219]

I feel like I'm at the confessional and hearing these encouraging words from the priest, thank you Father, such a blessing to hear you!

[@vivianfung8701]

I had training in healing and deliverance ministry before i went in missionary, so I got ton of ministry healed and whole...Jesus heals.

[@josephjackson1956]

You literally seem to glow in your videos Father Mike. Like your skin seems to glow softly

[@reginasmith9155]

Wow! Thank you Father. Amazing message. God bless you and all priests and evangelists.

[@AscensionPresents]

You're welcome, Regina! Please keep us in your prayers!

[@Lieloh03]

This message came right when I needed it. Thank you Fr. Mike and Ascencion Presents! God bless you more. :)

[@AscensionPresents]

Praise God! You are most welcome!

[@jincyjincy9396]

Father Mike thank you very much for your hard work to help everyone who are in need...... God bless you 😇😇😇😇😇

[@DanUtley]

Wow. What powerful thoughts. God wants our heart more than our healing. Words to live by.

[@LittleSquire0908]

This is quite deep, and honestly, hard to digest especially if taken from an intellectual viewpoint. In my opinion, we're gonna need heaps and loads of grace to digest this message.

[@gogogolyra1340]

This is best understood experientially.

[@crystalinasanchez2410]

You have no idea. Just how much of what you spoke of touched my heart. FR Mike thank you so much.

[@davidpivato9778]

Soooooo Sooooo Soooo Good Fr. Mike Thanks!!!

[@MS-bb3bj]

Thanks, Father Mike you mean so much to many people, your speeches are so helpful in many areas of our lives and we need them. A messenger from God

[@javageek123]

Our hearts are weary in this confusing world. so a source of Truth, the unadulterated Gospel Truth, is a breath of fresh air. especially presented without pretensions. Thank you Father. please keep up the good work. you are a great inspiration.

[@MiniTangled]

This is exactly what I needed at this moment. Thank you.

[@nikolinamilardovic4108]

Thank you father Mike. Your videos truly make me happy.

[@myklgreene]

Thank you again for this. I just discovered you. I am brought to tears thinking how we doubt and how we are skeptic at times. Thank you for bolstering my faith. God bless you. I pray that one or more of my 4 sons will become a priest.

[@guywill7875]

Father Mike reminds me of Jesus Christ.

[@jellojenna6]

Watching this again, 5 years later. Thank you again.

[@DotJus]

I needed this message right now. Thank you so much Father! I will carry this message in my heart so that in a times of weakness I can whip it out! And know why I suffer!

[@TheCaboooom1]

Heal your wounds Dante, get strong.

[@ChildofGoodFortune]

God bless you Father Mike for bringing us closer to God through your own tremendous faith. Thank You

[@Star10864]

Thank you, sir. Your videos are just a lifeline for me right now. Thank you.

[@aopeters]

Father Mike, I have never heard anything like this before, it's amazing, thank you

[@Rbreaux87]

freedom is the power to do what I ought...#smart

[@MichaelF144]

Man that woke me up this morning.

[@kimberlysmiley0033]

I have also struggled with depression and anxiety and eating disorders since 16 years old. I've recently found such great hope in that same that God makes us strong through our weakness, not in spite of it❤

[@craigsalvatore3401]

I am overcome how often God's words being spoken through you bring me such comfort and peace. Thank you for the gift of yourself, given so selflessly to this community. God bless you always, Fr. Mike.

[@andrewpeters2515]

Father mike easing my mind one video at a time

[@yaelsahov]

You are such a great humble person!! I want you to be the priest of my parish in Israel 😭

[@2submit]

thank you

[@gonzalomartinez1630]

Very powerful sermon, thank you Father.

[@charlottestock2159]

Perfect video in this year of mercy!!! His grace is sufficient and His mercy is infinite!!!

[@joaquindiaz2347]

Thank you Father Mike for your words!!

[@wynnneal4505]

Fourth time watching this. Somehow, I keep coming back to this video

[@deborahgaston8420]

Thanks fr Mike

[@mako334]

Wise and deep speech, full of truth and father Mike led by holy Spirit

[@MsCorina222]

Had problems with low self esteem self hate.BUT THANKS TO JESUS I CAN LOVE SELF ACCEPT CELEBRATE MY SELF

[@belleepoque3631]

Someone said, “the cracks are where the light gets in”.

[@onlyshorts3600]

❤️❤️❤️

[@wadirkargar2249]

Leonard cohen. There is a crack in everything that’s how the light gets in

[@cesar9321]

Thanks be to God! Thank you Father Mike!

[@mrsprissporter]

God Bless You Father, thank you....

[@just_gotta_say]

Freedom is not just doing what one wants to do, but freedom in doing what one OUGHT to do - thanks, Fr Mike! One of my favourite prayers from The Universal Prayer attributed to Pope Clement XI: 'I will whatever you will, I will it because you will it, I will it in the way you will it, Iwill it for as long as you will it...' Amen.

[@susanridemcb6462]

Thank you Father Mike. You are a blessing to me & I am praying for you daily 🙏 May God bless you and strengthen you.

[@Middnitespecial221]

Absolutely beautiful. Just the inspiration I needed today.

[@FreedomandBaconHomestead]

Fantastic once again. Thank you, Father Mike.

[@bridgetbaker4556]

I found such comfort watching this video. Thanks, Father!

[@kristyfranco3739]

Thanks so much Father Mike. God bless you

[@damndaniel5192]

OMG Fr, how I've doubted God. I literally melted away towards the end of the video. Im now certain what i need to do. thank you thank you thank you father. You just helped me so much you dont even understand. GOD BLESS YOU!

[@ItsEllis113]

Thanks Fr Mike!

[@lanamarri5654]

God wants our hearts more than our healings ! We suffer in this life for the Glory in heaven.

[@LukeLottering]

Excellent explanation and consolation Farther thank you

[@evamarins]

I love watching you everyday. One video after another. This one hit me the most. You brought me to tears. I have been on my journey and finally realized that through my weaknesses like my physical illness that led to an eating disorder I have found god and my best friend Jesus. Who has given me more worth. More confidence and more peace in my weakness. I believe that our challenges are to glorify him everyday. That through him we can do all things. Yes yes yes keep these videos coming. We the world needs this. Thank you so much FR.

[@margohealy575]

Thank you Jesus, and you as an instrument of His Word.

[@jonwfr97]

Can you do a video on Guardian Angels and the Holy Spirit?

[@AscensionPresents]

It's on our list! Thanks for the suggestion, Jonathan!

[@f.oliver8078]

Excellent video Father. Your words will be such a source of encouragement to many.

[@faithfulprofessional6886]

Thank you❤

[@_eemjee_]

so true!!! my father passed away because of covid and it left a big big wound in my heart. and that situation humbled me to pray more to God, to lean on Him more, and to put my whole trust in Him. I know He is with me in my journey.

[@nishasankaran]

"Do what you ought"...beautiful!💞

[@carmenf.desousa-aritst3044]

Wow what a beautiful talk. I needed to here this. GOD BLESS YOU FATHER

[@elenaeich]

My 27 yr old son is dealing with bipolar and he has only just begun to pray since Divine Mercy Sunday. He was able to go to confession and receive Holy communion on that day. He hasn’t been able to sleep deeply for three days solid and yet God has sustained him. It’s like watching Jesus undergo the triduum. Suffering after suffering. And I have had to walk with him. Now I know that our home is not here but this is the journey to get there. A narrow path strewed with debris. It’s hard to take.

[@amandamiller8189]

Thanks Father Mike! Very helpful video!

[@AscensionPresents]

Glad to hear it! God bless you!

[@hockeymom49721]

A few years old yet here I am watching it and understanding exactly why the Father hasn't taken away from me these things I've begged Him to. This is a pretty significant thing.

[@angelajohn6508]

I was so worried at the beginning of the video thinking about my final grade for a subject and wasn’t sure if I don’t do well internally, because i wasn’t confident about my final exam answers. i got a notification for internal assessment and I got full 7.5% contributing to my grade. Now I am less anxious. Thank you lord

[@tempesnyder6243]

I have a disability, and I am constantly wishing that things had turned out differently for me. Got does not do that for me. But recently, I decided to go back to my Catholic roots. You see a start to being a Catholic when I was about 35. And so, this time, I have been reading a lot, and listening to videos like this one. And I learned a prayer, and I am saying it every morning. It goes like this. Mary, my mother, I give myself totally to you, as your possession and property.Please make of me, of all that I am and have,Whatever most places you. May I be a fit instrument in your immaculate and merciful hands for bringing the greatest possible glory to God. Amen. I have not been saying this often enough, because I am just starting out again. But my plan is to say it every morning. And to say it slowly and carefully, so that I really catch the meaning. I am finding that accepting my disability is the answer. And in this case now following the church, also using the prayers and doing a rosary a day and saying this prayer to Mary every day.

[@deborahgaston8420]

Amen thanks Lord Jesus

[@thomasduff1571]

It's very difficult to have a relationship with Christ and Blessed Mother ,when you have serious issues like depression Bypolar and Chronic pain on top of it . But What Iam finding out is more and more You go to Confession as much as possible and go to Mass as much as possible , And Jesus and his mother will put you wherever your supposed to be in life .Just Get It Done , Your not responsible for how you feel , Your Responsible for what you do .Man sometimes I just don't feel like doing it But I get it done somehow . We all suffer my friends ! God Bless You All

[@marthareyes1836]

Thank you. God bless. I have felt like Im in a rollercoaster for a long time and always have guilt for failing God and everyone around me but these words gave me hope and understanding and even an answer that I can continue because His grace is enough. Thank you again Praise God for this ministry!

[@lindadavel5238]

You are amazing, I was just talking about Catherine of Siena today and my friend said her Interior Castle was very hard to understand. And I have been discerning many things with the help of the Holy Spirit and my confessor. I always find some new truths or something to ponder listening to you. Even us retirees need some clarity and fresh perspective to make us go deep into our true sufferings/ brokenness and find how God wants that to be our sanctification! God bless, always praying for our priests.

[@pabsgantan1334]

Yiu just answered my prayers fr. Mike.thank you

[@sandrarunnelscronin5812]

Father Mike I so enjoy and feel blessed to hear you. You make such sense..Things that are so easy to understand when you couldn’t before.Thank you.

[@Kindness.20247]

Appreciate these video's even though I'm not Catholic. I do have Catholic Bibles .... the lady that lived in this home before me was almost a Nun. One day a tornado was heading in this direction. I went in one of my prayer closets shut the door started laughing jumping up and down yelling out Hail Mary and hail from the storm was bouncing off my windows..... However, this was after I said., throughout the home "Peace Be Still." Fr. Mike Thank-You for making these video's. It helps re: Fears .... and gives me Hope!

[@miamia5763]

I needed to hear this. Thank you so much!!