You Can Be a Saint. Here’s How.

If you want to meditate on one of the best examples of sainthood, check out Fr. Mark Toups' newest book, In St. Joseph's Footsteps: 30 Days of Meditations (tinyurl.com/yz...)
The Church is filled with wonderful examples of holiness and sainthood, and they can act as guides for us on our way to Heaven. But a lot of the time, we look at these great saints and think, “I could never be like them,” when in fact, sanctity is more accessible to us right now than we could ever even imagine. We know we should be striving to be saints, but what does that look like for people like you and me?
Today, Fr. Mike shares how we can work towards sainthood every day, without feeling like we’re chasing an impossible dream.
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[@christophewakim3587]

Hey guys pray for me cause I want to be a Saint and let's pray for each other

[@arpansoreng8923]

Yeah bro

[@crisr3055]

🙏🏼❤️☮️🎚🤲🏼

[@SunshineFlowerHeart]

Me too.

[@saintazthvarder5915]

Me too..

[@connermcdaniel3395]

Me too

[@nxdndnensnsmsnsjsnsnss1547]

I'm only 17 years old i want to be holy person and perfectly like god i know it's hard to live this journey to become saints i don't want to wait until i'm getting older and start to living with holiness so it's much better to start the journey at the young age before it's getting harder in the future later and i hope many people who are in the young ages will start the journey and god bless ❤

[@jozitro4554]

God bless you sweetheart.

[@boscoalinaitwe]

May the good Lord do it for you

[@mattberg916]

Our Blessed Mother said the words to lead us to salvation at the wedding at Cana..."Do whatever He tells you to do". So simple, so beautiful, so truthful.

[@bcalvert321]

Yes, do what Jesus tells you. Mary won't say a word to you.

[@mattberg916]

@@bcalvert321 you seem a down on the Sacred Mother of Jesus.

[@elizabethvilane2439]

Our Blessed Mother said the words to lead us to salvation at the wedding at Cana..."Do whatever He tells you to do". So simple, so beautiful, so truthful.

[@elizabethvilane2439]

Every time I see slander about St. Mother Teresa, I think to myself "Wow, you can be a LITERAL saint, and people will STILL have something to say." People are mad if you do, and mad if you don't, so d... Read more

[@elizabethvilane2439]

Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future

[@maryjordan4129]

I thank God for priests like Father Mike who are leading souls to our Lord every day! My prayers are with you all.

[@robertfischer1041]

"We are all called to be great saints. Don't miss the opportunity" - Mother Angelica

[@stephaniemartinez327]

That's the first quote the popped into my head too! Love Mother Angelica!!

[@Ericmccabe1917]

This is why Our Blessed Mother is the greatest Saint; she incessantly said yes to God without wavering! JMJ

[@crisr3055]

Amen, Our Faith Revolves Around Our One and Only Blessed Mother and Queen. 🙏🏼

[@Ericmccabe1917]

@@crisr3055 yes! She had the greatest faith of any creature and will see God more vividly than any other creature!

[@kelechukwuanozyk7605]

Our Blessed mother is the first Christian, first saint and first believer

[@theworldsmostinterestingma7592]

So y'all believe Mary had more faith than Jesus🤔? I'm pressing X to doubt repeatedly now.

[@kelechukwuanozyk7605]

@@theworldsmostinterestingma7592 No. It was not said that Mary had more faith than Jesus. Are you are Catholic? Mary has more faith than any other person including all the apostles combined. Except Jesus Christ. E.g Mary told the apostles firmly and over and over again that Jesus would rise on the 3rd day after the brutal death of Jesus. All the apostles gave up, they did not believe that Jesus would rise until when Jesus rose from the death. Mary knew and knows Jesus more than any other human being

[@parysethibodeau9474]

“just say yes to God and never stop saying yes to God” ❤️ Come Holy Spirit 🙏

[@kikifiat5021]

Let’s be a Living Saint! 😇

[@CamiloSoares87]

St Therese of Lisieux did exactly this. That's she's the perfect doctor of the church for our days

[@lsmith7342]

I remember reading that St. Therese said because she did not do her own will during her lifetime, God will deny her nothing in heaven🌹St. Therese pray for us!

[@ojie285]

Yes, her "Little Way" of a) Recognizing the darkness of our own brokenness b) Trying to be holy AND c) Trusting Jesus completely helped her become a Saint, and 1 of the 4 female Doctors of The Church.

[@raulvalerio4332]

Thanks Fr Mike Do good and avoid evil. Spread God's love ❤️ where you are. Sanctity is available for all. If you are a student study. If you are a doctor beva good doctor. If you are a father provide for the family,. If you are a mother take care of your children and teach them values, etc Not all are called to do great things, it is reserved to a few. Just do small things with great love, as Mother Teresa of Calcutta did. Holy Family loves you 💗 💓 Jesus, I trust in you

[@emilychavezrobalino4418]

Every time I see slander about St. Mother Teresa, I think to myself “Wow, you can be a LITERAL saint, and people will STILL have something to say.” People are mad if you do, and mad if you don’t, so don’t let the murmurs of those around you deter you.

[@jynxfurta9158]

Amen! Even our Lord Jesus Christ was hated by many, so slander towards us as His followers is to be expected.

[@jenyoung2473]

I agree it breaks my heart when I see it.

[@joebiji7251]

People slander st. Teresa ?

[@jenyoung2473]

@@joebiji7251 Google her and child trafficking if you want. I wouldn't its horrible what they say

[@joebiji7251]

@@jenyoung2473 yeah I wouldn’t

[@meekam7161]

Last year I decided to start taking RCIA classes! I wanted to take a moment to say you are an absolute blessing Fr. Mike, you explain things well, your funny, you got dad jokes its fantastic! You put people at ease with Catholicism and your ending the cognitive bias surrounding it. We're so grateful to have you! God Bless! 🙌🏼🪻 Keep making videos of every subject PLEASE. 🙏🏽 Amen!

[@joanhaselman444]

I am SO happy you are becoming a Catholic!!! St. Charbel, pray for her and always keep her under your protection.

[@vishaksajan123sajan9]

I would love to be a Catholic one day

[@joanhaselman444]

I am a convert, you are in my prayers. Just never give up, God will help you!

[@mariasoniamoreno3433]

There's a seat at the table for you.

[@theannoyedcat2946]

If you feel like you are being called to the church, I would recommend attending RCIA.

[@sapphirerubin9510]

Did you get into RCIA?

[@salmonella1486]

What's holding you back?

[@mariadorantescastillo5231]

Yes father Mike, I’m going to do God’s will as he wills it because he wills it. Thank for your today’s teaching. I did my police interview today because I want to become a Police officer. I know i just feel it’s God’s will. I’m waiting to hear back from the department ❤️

[@freshliving4199]

How do you know you are doing God’s will?…and not your own will?

[@joecardone4887]

@@freshliving4199 Your own desires and things that you like can be part of Gods will.

[@LostArchivist]

@@freshliving4199 Fruits, their morality, and actually speaking to Our Blessed Lord and following the road He has made for you since all eternity. God bless you and guide you and all we who wander in the desert of exile. Through Our Blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Who is the Light of the World, and Our Good Shepherd. Amen.

[@johnpglackin345]

But most police departments are requiring their officers to get the unholy vaccine.

[@johnpglackin345]

@@joecardone4887 Not all the time. Our Lord ask many Saints to give up their desires and dreams to follow His way.

[@stephenjohn8201]

To do God's Will. As He Wills it. Because He Wills it. Praise be Jesus and Mary 🙏 ✝️

[@melanier3479]

John 6:29, 6:40

[@stephenjohn8201]

@@melanier3479 Thank You, God Bless you ✝️

[@stephenjohn8201]

@Matthew Joseph Thank You! God Bless You ✝️

[@danielduncan5513]

What He wants from you: Do right, love Justice, walk humbly with God. Someone who says yes to God and never stops saying yes To do what God wills as He wills it because He wills it

[@beantown_billy2405]

Father Mike - you inspired me to go to confession today for the first time in 30 years. Thank you!

[@joanhaselman444]

God Bless you and Bless you!!!!

[@VidiSensiVici]

"To do God's will as He wills it" is a powerful commitment, but one commits because of love. There will be many challenges, our world would turn up side down, but as we go through the experiences, we will see the miracles of God's work. To me, a Saint is someone who continues to give, to help others, when others stop.

[@JeffSaleBoat]

The simplest, all encompassing prayer that I can think of: Lord, help me become a saint and with your Holy Spirit make many more.

[@joanhaselman444]

Oh, I love this.

[@AGracefulCatholic]

Be a saint--what else is there? (Love this Patrick Coffin quote!)

[@michelleferrao8888]

Thank you Fr Mike 💫 A Saint is someone who says yes to God and never stop saying yes to God.🌟 God's will in our life is in the midst of our life.🌠🌻

[@elizabethvilane2439]

Thank you Fr Mike 🙏 A Saint is someone who says yes to God and never stop saying yes to God. ❤️ God's will in our life is in the midst of our life.🇸🇿❤️🙏

[@elizabethvilane2439]

"just say yes to God and never stop saying yes to God" Come Holy Spirit

[@elizabethvilane2439]

I love this I need this for a church meeting we are doing tonight.

[@elizabethvilane2439]

What is Holyness? To set apart apart for a special purpose.

[@elizabethvilane2439]

Let's be a Living Saint!

[@KittyM-]

So lovely. I was told a saint is a sinner who never stops trying 💗 Such wonderful, gentle, loving nuns of the Dominican Convent in Cabra, Dublin 7.

[@joanhaselman444]

Thank you, I needed to hear that, too.

[@KittyM-]

@@joanhaselman444 💗 I've fallen short twice today and it's not yet 6am! Oh well, I keep at it 😁 Have a lovely day 💗

[@borage7122]

@@KittyM- you can do it, God believes in you!

[@KittyM-]

@@borage7122 How nice! Thank you. And to you!

[@joanhaselman444]

Thank you, Father Mike, and there is another quote by a priest whose name I forget and can't find, but he DID say, "If I should fall 1,000 times a day, then 1,000 times a day, I will say 'Now I begin'. " We ought never give up, no matter how old we are or what our past is, if we are alive, God is SO MERCIFUL, we can still become Saints.

[@beverlyhanlon5301]

Fr. Benedict was wise. I loved his talks on EWTN. You never know who càn bring you closer to God. Gods Will be done on all our lives.

[@beverlyhanlon5301]

In all our lives.

[@cindymmc.2869]

Thank you Father Mike I keep praying to be a Saint! I am a big work in progress daily. St. Clare, St. Faustina and St. Jane pray for me.

[@alexsantoscoswosk8046]

“You couldn't” win the big things, because you “didn't want to” win the small things. Saint Escriva. In the little things, tasks, is the way to achive great things. most of the time we just give God our " merely enough" instead of our best, how much is He worth?

[@sandyjeannette4617]

Fr Mike, Happy to see you in your living room. Appreciate your direct approach to sainthood, duly noted. God Bless

[@Alexislim777]

Exactly. : To act justly. To love mercy and to walk humbly with the Lord.

[@bhgtree]

Two of my all time favourite books are: Fatima in Lucia's own words and In Garments all Red, both about saints who were children, The Fatima children and secondly St Maria Goretti. Fatima in Lucia's own words is available (legally) free online. Thanks Fr. Mike.

[@ഈശോ_മിശിഹാ_കരുണയും_സ്നേഹവുമാണ്]

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve: to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus, O merciful, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Amen.❤🙏🙇‍♂️

[@robertoramos_mi]

No way! One of my favorite verses! Micah 6:6-8🙏🏽 A great book I've been reading to help with this is "An Introduction to the Devout Life" - St. Francis de Sales Viva Cristo Rey!!✝️❤👑

[@davidgomez2418]

Saying yes to God is soooooo much better than saying no to God, and saying yes to the devil! God is good all the time! God bless all of you, and the one person who gave a thumbs down. Proof that God is speaking to me: like and dislike for this video was at 170 to 1 when I chose to listen to it. I laughed at that number one. Then I clicked on like and the number went to 171 to 1. Well, the way I looked at 171 is this way. 1/71 as in January 1971. My birth month and year. All the time God is good!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MrPeach1]

I love this I need this for a church meeting we are doing tonight.

[@debbiegraham5585]

Thank you Fr Mike! I've been reading Saints of the day and thought the same thing, I will never be a Saint, the Saints we read about are truly Saints! But I really am grateful for your explanation! Thank you!

[@munteanubianca1386]

Thank you again, father Mike! I don't know how much you realise how awesome you are. 🤗🤗

[@katyarn85]

So like… Saint Theresa’s little way?

[@Deliasdream]

@@savioprince7608 Amen! Mother Mary has us!🥰

[@17CW68fNv]

Amen thank you, Father, for reinforcing God's word for us. May you always walk with Him in your life. Claire.

[@jakesasak3448]

This was our motto for my youth group retreat earlier this month! It's a great line for the Bible and the number 1 way we should live.

[@danielleellitson4870]

You can do it. 😊

[@danielleellitson4870]

I receive it! I receive it in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and saviour! But also, leave no man (or woman) behind! Pax Christi to absolutely EVERYONE! This community=acts of the apostles-y. 😊 How good it is to encourage one another on the sojourn. Sweet like honey the word of my Lord is and good for food! If only all would/could eat of it. And yet we know they won’t listen to it/read it if you forward it to them. That’s why we must drink it all in to the dregs, soak it up like a sponge… then casually drop it in bite-size nibbles at the dinner table, in the car on the way to some place, etc. Effortlessly sanctifying a conversation that was starting to trend downward into idle/outright evil territory. Then: “that’s interesting, where do you always get all this information?” From. Ascension. Boom!

[@luisanaacevedo2003]

Thank you, Fr. Mike. I really needed this message. Your encouragement and faith brings me much joy. Praying for you! :)

[@cindydrabek4060]

My dearest good Jesus, I collect thine tears of your face and those of your Mother and I humbly ask you to distribute them to each and every soul so they become yours always. May these precious tears open up their love for you and your mother so as to touch the entire world to follow your teachings and give glory to God for all of creation. wash us clean of our sins and pour out mercy on every soul created by your hands. Amen

[@josephzammit8483]

I’m publishing a weekly KZbin video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him Thank you.

[@alonamaria279]

Thank you for these videos, my friend ​@josephzammit8483

[@debbieoconnell9308]

You have just simplified why we are here. Thank you.

[@vennychang2162]

😭😭😭 many thanks Fr Mike, i have prayed so long ask God for His will in my life. As so simple as this. And i am glad. Thank you

[@j.b8728]

Glad you are doing something in 2021. I recently started listening to your KZbin

[@debbiegraham5585]

I want to be a Saint, to Surrender to be an example of HIS Love and forgiveness and say yes hep me do YOUR WILL!

[@josephstevens9888]

Thanks Fr. Mike - a short and sweet instruction what it takes to be a saint! I'll have to look in the Book of Mica for that passage.

[@01Lagym]

I soooooo needed to hear this. Thank you Jesus and thank you Fr. Mike

[@BiancaH716]

Gosh the Lord’s timing with these videos is impeccable. Thank you for always showing me how to be a saint. So abundantly grateful. Needed this!!

[@jeanlanz2344]

Thank you, Father Mike, for this inspired and encouraging talk. God bless you always.

[@rebeccabyrne2414]

Thank you for another inspiring video! Ascension Presents is a blessing!

[@chachatruth3534]

AMEN!! Thy will be done!

[@jbock622]

Thank you Father Mike. I’m so glad I saw this video when I did, because I’ve been pondering this question in my heart lately. God bless you!

[@BlazerLz]

Once when I was 18 I ate some magic mushrooms and it was if I could ask God any questions I wanted. I asked many and got answers. Then I figured why not ask THE question? Something like "is everything going to be ok?" or "does good win in the end of my life?" I was staring up at the stars while asking this question and God took my through the stars themselves, through space for infinity in search of the answer to this question. Upon reaching my destination I was immediately back in my seat with only a resounding glowing feeling in my chest. The feeling was pure love and from that feeling I knew the answer was yes. Watching this video felt a lot like that moment. As if I once again remembered or realized that I'm already at the party, or that I'm already made perfect through christ. All that is left is simply to act on that knowledge and not lose the faith. I believe this is a chieved through discipline and even brief daily prayer to call God's spirit back to you. That's it. That's all.

[@gracevasquez249]

“Do right; love justice and walk humbly with God.”

[@raymondruvalcaba8937]

THANKS FOR EXPLAINING EVERYTHING IN A WAY THAT WE COULD UNDERSTAND THANK YOU PADRE

[@yolandasalazar8773]

Your a blessed and wonderful spiritual Father thank You 🙏🏽

[@seanthompson5077]

Hebrews 12:14 “… without holiness no one will see the Lord.” ALL are called to holiness. This is not optional. While it seems impossible, we can obtain it through the Holy Spirit.

[@hinder57]

Yes!

[@kafinn5302]

Thank you, Father. 🙏🏼

[@baileym4505]

Guess my story? I had an addiction, developed auditory hallucinations that i battled for months. I cried at 8 months when i began treatment because I knew i messed up and thought I made myself schizophrenic. Why couldn't I recognize i was ill and stopped the drugs? Well I have been recovering. I am not joking people. God made me a super empath. To the point that I am like telepathic. I can influence the future in my personal life in ways that are miracles. EVERYDAY! Ive decided I will become a social worker to use my divine gift for the benefit of others. GOD IS REAL!!!!! THE HOLY SPIRIT IS REAL!!!! I wish others can experience life like I do.

[@humphreyobanor866]

God bless you Father Mike.

[@Theresa123able]

Fr Mike you said it right once in your homily on sanctification- Be who you are and be that well!!!! Saint making opportunities are in the place where we are are... we do not need to go out of the place where God has placed us.

[@sac1303]

Thank you for the clarification, Father. God bless you, too.

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

That is beautiful. I can see how it is affecting you Father.

[@SusAnna48240]

To do God’s will , as He wills it , because He wills it .💕

[@TrustInJesusThruMaryWithJoseph]

This is beautiful...so simple isn’t it dear Father Mike. Thank you for sharing this beautiful truth. Yes a Saint is someone who let’s Jesus have His Way with them. +i submit to You! +i trust in You! +have Your Way with me, my Jesus! Yes ...let us live to comfort our Perpetually suffering Eucharistic Jesus, let us live to bring Him Joy by submitting with trust to His Loving Providence. With Jesus’ Eucharistic Heart holding our small weak hearts... +May we truly receive the grace to Eucharistically KNOW Jesus, Eucharistically LOVE Jesus and Eucharistically SERVE Jesus+ 🙏🏻🕊🔥 Warmest greetings and blessings +in JMJ+ angèle

[@susangervais1900]

Thank you Father Mike… you give me hope that I may achieve this in my particular life!

[@shinrin-yoku3877]

Fr. Mike - future saint of KZbin 🙏

[@superbonbon1265]

Thanks Father! 😊 I needed to hear that. 😅

[@desiredecove5815]

Thank you Fr. Mike. 🙏🏻 God bless us all.

[@GustavoSanchez-qy2bc]

Thank you for your prayer father it helped me with my possession that I have from people from the mark of the beast. Not joking at all and treat it as lie if you want. Thank you God

[@christinebullard2884]

Thank you, Fr. Mike.

[@MatthewT28]

Thank you Father Mike for this lesson.

[@oh_no_its_a_dekusimp8161]

Thank you for sharing the word of God :D🙏❤️

[@nnnnnnnnnataliem]

Do the right, love justice, walk humbly with your God. 🕊️🤍

[@curtpiazza1688]

Thanx Father..I miss Fr. Groeschel!

[@ariush_music]

I got positive energy from you sir , god bless you

[@arpansoreng8923]

Thank you Fr. Mike for sharing so wonderfully Much needed. First to comment it seems.

[@crisr3055]

😇

[@Simone-bb8yv]

Dear Father Mike, thank you for your videos! greetings from Italy

[@strykah41]

They will be done. Amen

[@Bosleys741]

Love it ! Thank you father and god bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ginjnadela1666]

St. Therese of the Child Jesus taught that we are to do little things with great love. So it is as you suggest, Father: to say "Yes" to God and do His Will, as He wills it, in our lives, where we are. (St. Therese lived in a convent all her short life and would have not been known at all were it not for the Autobiography she wrote under obedience "The Story of a Soul" ). God bless you, Father! Thank you very much!

[@susankeubar6175]

All saints in heaven, pray for us.

[@fuzbeatboxern5714]

I promise you, they are not looking.

[@izawaniek2568]

To do God’s will as He wants it and because He wants it. Say yes to God over and over again.

[@amberschannel6351]

Someone told me I was a saint today I’ve been leading them to god at every aspect & he told me I was a saint is that a compliment?

[@MillySwiftie4life]

Wow that is one of the best compliments u can get keep going strong

[@dawnnichols7742]

A saint is one who is born again.

[@baileym4505]

I believe that this ability is only able to exist when you never fixate on selfish intentions such as trying to use it for flirting. Just be grateful, look at the beautiful world as if God is watching through your eyes. Be objective, and try to help others. I pray in solitude but i also believe I make prayers everytime I think for others in their goodwill. 😃😃

[@elizabethmcnamara6548]

It would be a miracle to make me a saint but my God is in the miracle business. 😃 😊 praise Lord Jesus.

[@EllenTerry-yr3ub]

PLEASE PRAY FOR MY SOUL FOR HEAVEN , PROTECTION FROM REVELATIONS ANTICHRIST, PROTECTION FROM ALL TYPES OF DIABETES. CHANGE MY MIND, HEART, SOUL, ENTIRE MENTAL BEING, AND SPIRITUAL BEING. GREAT MERCY ON MY SOUL, LIFE, ETERNITY. MUCH APPRECIATIVE THANKS!!!

[@dileakadias4727]

thank you Rev father

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

To do right, to love justice and walk humbly with God.

[@loradurling2358]

As I learned in catechism you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart all your mind all your soul and your neighbor as yourself. I say if you don’t love yourself stay away from your neighbor until you learn to love yourself

[@cookeeee1962]

I am always reassured by the 'good ' thief at Calvary....he didn't get a lifetime of good but he called on God's mercy. I am 60 years old and I just have realized I can only say yes and trust Jesus.

[@C3lticlord]

thank you

[@newtonstheology8765]

Lord please make Fr Mike a saint.

[@lonniestoute8762]

Thank You.. From what I read, It really is that simple. Not easy but yes it's simple

[@joyyoung3319]

Thank You. God Bless You Father.

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

Say yes to God.

[@michaelazariah73]

My name is Michael I always want to be a saint but it's hard for me cause my spontaneous bad behaviors pray for me❤❤❤❤❤😊😊

[@fabianpatrizio2865]

There are many ways.....like you can be far from perfect, a wayward sinner, then in one moment, give your life for someone else so they can live (in a war zone, or concentration camp for eg.)..............or, you can spend your life in prayer, extreme fasting and service to the poor (eg. Saints Catherine of Siena, Clare and Francis of Assisi...)