Love that. I think it is saying that who we are being is more important than what we are doing.

Greetings; the Very Reverend Father Mike @ Ascension Presents 🎁, thank you: again, the Very Reverend Father Mike @ Ascension Presents 🎁, thank you

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Greetings: amen 🙏 alleluia amen: Praised be the Most Exalted Name of Jesus Christ,, Our Lord and Our Savior, Our Esteemed King 🤴, Viva Cristo Rey!

Greetings: alleluia amen alleluia : ( special intention) Pure Blessed Virgin Most Undefiled, Immaculate Mary, pray for us

UBeloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on +2348025125218) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.....

Then again, it's not up to us, but the same Holy Spirit that's going with the more "virile" Jorge Bergoglio.

Very true

Some decisions cost more and have far greater risks.

Me too haha!!

Indeed.

Same 😂

Me too lololol

Me too hahaha. Btw you literally have the same last name as Maximilian Kolbe 😀

But in some verses it's said to listen to your heart. So go figure. It's not all black and white.

That is the difficulty here. Scripture might state what the will of God is to a point, but it not a road map. It guides me in decisions, but I have to weigh out all the circumstances I deal with.

@@aimfuldrifterwhere does it say that? The Bible says in Jeremiah 17:9 : “The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it? The Bible does not say follow your heart.

Fr. Mike is truly a gift. So helpful in so many ways.

Perhaps the soul stirs to an expression that creates a familiar internal knowing... our truth deeper than our understanding seems to guide us to where souls expression can be understood. ' I once a devoted Catholic still find my heart open to that I hear God speak the loudest. Relatable Indeed~ God Bless!

Fingers Crossed this is Gift of Holy Spirit. Fr Mike thank for this God Bless you

Just a reminder to capitalize God when talking about the One God! God bless you and have a nice day!

Fingers Crossed I invite you to The One True Church!

So happy for you. But it doesn´t always work out like that. I know plenty of people who are being bullied at the workplace but cannot leave because they can´t find another job. Why doesn´t God send them signs? Does He love them less?

XD same I was miserable at my dream job also pray for sign and courage to quit. But never have the courage to do so then one the last day I pray to God that he can safe me from this position, at last praised to the lord my boss fired me so I don't have to give the letter. Late I was hired at another clinic with much better support and realized my dream feild is not a gd fit for me no matter how much I tried its gonna break me down mentally

@@user-ix2ot5qk9j I'm sorry for the late reply, the truth is I don't have a good answer for you. What I can attest to, is that the Father loves us all, he doesn't love any of us less than the next person though it may feel that way. When we ask for answers and signs, when we pray and look to the father for help, it doesn't mean we are going to get the results or help we want. I wish I could tell you what prayers to say or how long to wait in order to get your prayers answered. However, everything is in his time and I know that is a general generic answer, however it is the truth.

@@aintgonnaletuknow5758 Congratulations!!

How don't you have more likes? : )

I bet she prayed very hard for you!!!😇

It was good of you to make that decision. Amen 🙏

God Bless

Wow she’s praying for you!

Prayed for you, my friend.

What a beautiful desire you have in your heart... I believe you should explore that deeper and see if that really is your calling. The church needs good priest. Faithful and God Loving, people loving priest.

Just follow your Heart, God will make you path smooth. Praying for you young people who strive to serve God. You will never regret if you follow God's will. By God's grace you might be a good Priest like Father Mike😊. God bless

The Lord wants us to trust Him. My faith has been tested many many times. Long story but Jesus saved me from deep, dangerous occult (not to mention serious sin!) and prior to being saved/conversion experience idolatry was so rampant in my mind even though I was seeking to do God's will in everything. So I have been tested to trust God and to do God's will no matter what others around me thought incl my kids, husband, mother, sister. Painful but was necessary to go through all this to be so close to our Lord to do His will in all. Bless you in your discernment!

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Well said! Its more to do with what is practical: not a dream wedding or dream house ect, but is this GODS will....will we asa couple be a good example of CHRISTS love and forgiveness.

@@deirdremorris9234 Hi Deidre, if you can give me your opinion...there was a young man I dated for about 4 months last year. I dated him because he was very strong and solid in his faith and love for Jesus. From day one I never felt any type of physical attraction to him but I wanted to give God a chance to grow my physical attraction towards him because I knew the guy would make a faithful, loving husband one day. We also were lacking in chemistry, I felt drained and conflicted after hanging out with him instead of rejuvenated and excited to see him again. But I kept telling myself to hang in there because maybe God would produce some chemistry over time. Unfortunately the more I tried to force myself to imagine a life with him, the more I felt like I would probably feel 'trapped' and lonely in a marriage relationship with him. I guarded both our hearts to the best of my ability by not allowing anything physical to happen during dating including kissing. And I'm really grateful that I did that because his feelings for me outpaced mine for him significantly and he started to talk about marriage around the 4th month mark. I knew in my heart that I wasn't able to commit myself to him in that way so I shared my heart with him about my internal conflicts and discontinued seeing him. What I'm getting at is, do you believe the only necessary thing for a good marriage is reverence for God and forgiveness? I've struggled with feelings of wondering if I am "shallow" because I didn't choose to marry this guy who loved the Lord very much. Do you have any thoughts on this? Does God want us to feel some type of reverence for our partners in addition to sharing spiritual values? Or should we marry someone without any attraction and chemistry, and hope for the best if they have same spiritual beliefs and seem like they would be a good spouse?

Pj, please see my question to Deidre below, I wouldn't mind hearing your thoughts and opinion as well. :)

@@cbebop5 You answered your own question: you said you were drained and conflicted. Im very pleased you guarded both your hearts by refraining from physical side. Every Good and Perfect gift comes from the FATHER. James 1:17. You are a wise woman for exploring the serious dimensions of marriage! Most average men get turned down and they at times can be the best! FATHER wants to Bless marriages! If you had no affections for this man, there is no shame in it! Go in peace and went on the LORD. 🙏❤ ""wait on the LORD"

Pj Smith amen. It is NOT a feeling.... it is an act of the Will.

Same

I truly hope you are doing better 🙏🏼

I'm the same.

Journalize your circumstances, write them down. When in doubt about something, wait, do not proceed. Write it down, think, show restraint, and make your decision of your own free will.

Actually you made a desicion without watching this Video.😂

Bulbin, which means she doesn't need it! 😂

Better late than never. 😂😂😂

EJL Creative I would if I could. When I chose my college I prayed alot and thought i had "signs". I chose to stick to my degree even though I don't like it since it's one of the cheapest colleges in my state. I'm already in my senior year as well haha. 😂ah well, God will make something of it lol

😂😂😂

Erica you are a fine woman. Are you married? If not I'm looking for a Catholic woman to date.

noel keane 🤓🥰 hopefully you get a response

I was baptized in a Baptist church at 10 and confirmed Catholic in 2020. I love my protestant brothers and sisters. I always will be grateful for the Baptist people who inspired me to know Jesus and learn more. God bless you, Sister

I agree

Me too. I think I m an airhead. Yes I think it is very important to help your children learn how to make decisions for themselves. I ve made a real mess up of my life because I didn't know how to make decisions for myself. Feel your pain. God bless ❤

Of course it's possible,GOD. Loves it when we try to get to know HIM more I believe it's cuz it brings us closer to HIM

Praise God. It’s possible for you because God loves you like He Loves all His children

Caroline, as long as you are on this earth, then you know that God has a loving plan for you -- otherwise he wouldn't leave you here. We all have made poor choices in our lives, but as the Portuguese saying goes, "God writes straight with crooked lines." I thought I had missed out on God's calling as a young man, but later I ended up going in a completely unexpected direction that has allowed me to use the gifts He gave me to help build His kingdom. He is the God of Second Chances (and third and fourth chances -- even 70 x 7 chances!). Read His Word and the works of good spiritual writers, find a sound spiritual adviser, and learn how to listen and discern His promptings. And try to live in each day in accordance with His will. The rest of your life will work itself out. I'm praying for you.

@@ChristopherCurrie Well sed, Christopher! 👍😃👍

You still have many chances to make up for HIM. Everyday do yer best in doing Random Acts of Kindness, my dear!

Hey Caroline, we have all been there. We fall and most often than not..we fall again. But God is with us through our highs and lows. God's will for you is an ongoing and continuous one..so you have really not missed anything. Hold on Him and find courage to keep going. I do not know if you are catholic but the beauty of the 'Our Father's' and 'Hail Marys' is that it is a great place to start praying. I hope you find the strength to pray and keep going. ♥️

I have and am going through the same thing but it is never too late. If you knowingly did so go to confession and confess your sins.Then start afresh and truly seek counsel. If unknowingly you missed God’s will for your life then seek God’s guidance ask the holy spirit to pray on your behalf when you cannot pray. Then wait on the Lord. When you make the first steps you will be guided by God . Life isn’t a straight and easy road

Something that always helps me in my decision making process is having very candid prayer with the Lord Jesus. I talk to him as if he is sitting at the foot of my bed listening very intently. (Which he actually is) I am also someone who will take whatever time I need in order to make a sound decision. Many times in my life I have made some really dumb decisions in haste. I learned that haste is of the Devil himself. Patience and prayer have been my best weapons in making good and sound decisions about any of lifes challenges. I also think to myself "What would please Jesus?" How can I be a good steward of what he has blessed me with in order to make good for myself or others? I hope this helps you. They are things I think about and pray about when I need to discern how to make a good decision.

Cameron, I'm in the same boat. Discerning my religious vocation. Praying for you as well because it is a daunting process for me. Also, having a vocations director will be immensely helpful.

I pray for your discernment 🙏

@@phine999 I am sixteen and I am also in the same boat 😅

@@sibejoh6575 praying for you. I'm hopeful the Lord will show us His will clearly.

The Devil also speaks in clarity, and his reasonings are solid (not murky). But, you will know the message is from the Devil and not from God. And, you might possibly be persuaded by the Devil.

Have fun Joe! Lol

Yeah!! I did! Best decision ever!

Not true! shutup

@@cartergrant6504 rlly is true :)

thank you❤️

My Sheep know my Voice..

@@sevenswords8781 I've tried and tried and still dont

@@jdkskwkwjdjxjfen Still don't hear his voice? That's easy.. What is Jesus? The Truth You believe in Jesus so you hear his voice The way you follow Jesus so you hear his voice The Life You believe Jesus offers Eternal life so you hear his voice. Jesus speaks to the Spirit...... your Spirit hears a lot... Practical advice: His voice is in the Bible, your heart, your desires to love him, Saints that have spoken directly to him and your willingness to serve him... Don't worry God has you in the palm of his hand and unknown to you is leading you into your life .. remember this and you'll be doing the will of God... have Mercy on everyone, no matter what they do forgive them and pray for them... Contemplate the Death of Jesus, a lot... if you have more than you need remember the poor and always give thanks for everything in your life that is good.... This is how you hear his voice clearly.. when you do his will, you will hear his voice in a different way.. it's a journey and we pick up things along the way not at the start of the journey but on the journey.. so relax trust God and enjoy the Pilgrimage.. there's no better journey than to know this life is not the true life. Also If God is drawing you towards Catholicism, I would recommend going to places like Catholic Answers and you'll find a wealth of knowledge on every subject.. take a look and see if God is calling you this way or maybe not... God has you regardless of the tribe you join. Can I recommend a Saint for you , we catholics have many words given to us from Jesus through many of his Saints.. this one is for our days..Jesus has extended his hand of Mercy for these days as a last resort..God Bless www.divinemercy.org/elements-of-divine-mercy/diary/86-diary-of-st-faustina.html

@@sevenswords8781 wow thx. I had to take a screen shot so I can save it for later that was really good. And yea I'll take a look at the link and consider the material

@@jdkskwkwjdjxjfen Your always doing the will of God when you want the good of others.. that's Love. God Bless your journey..

And confirms a number of times also 😊

Karin Creaser Hi!😊 Who confirms a number of times? God or the disciple?

I don't quite understand. Why doesn't God make his will clear to everyone? If God has a purpose for you, why doesn't he come out and say it?

@@sethjohnson5726 Because God respecs our free will. God does not want to force you to make a decision and most often He wants you to make the decision by reviewing the circumstances by yourself because you take the responsibility for your choice afterwards. That's how we can be saved, by choosing the right decision with our free will and with independent responsibility. He's giving us freedom but also responsibility to choose.

@@sethjohnson5726 Philip is right. Because we have our free will and God wants us to be responsible (Fr. Mike mentioned about responsibility as well). That's actually a clear answer already from God, kind of like, "I give you free will, be wise in taking decision, and then be responsible."

What sign did you receive?

@@Adam-John That page, those words

@@darshani5507 How did you conclude that it is the sign from god?

@@Adam-John I was just thinking did he choose me for this ? Is Christianity my salvation and then the words ' He chose you' and the feeling of certainty. That was the sign.

@@darshani5507 That is exactly the point. How do you determine it. What is the reliable method to lead you to the truth. What do you know about Christianity. You mentioned "did he choose me for this". First and foremost, you need to make sure the "he" in that sentence is even real. Then only anything else that follows will make sense.

HAHAHA SAME I thought that was only me where I get those “A-Ha” moments

Emotions aren't the same thing as feelings. It's said in the Bible that we should also look inside our heart.

@@aimfuldrifter sometimes you have to think with your head, not your heart. Other times it's the heart that counts. It depends on the scenario I guess. When in doubt, give it to the Lord and he will direct your path. That's scriptural by the way 👍🏼

I do that too!! I keep asking for clarity and can't even distance myself from the situation, it's exhausting

Don't worry. Even though we have to be responsible for everything we have decided, God will be with you to be responsible. And you can always have community around you :)

@@mmswp.channel Bless your kind words!

Praying for you.

True! Not to down women because I am one, but women tend to be more emotional than practical. Thats why the marriage relationship cant be based on the typical protocals of the world.

Amen brother

@@deirdremorris9234 elarn to use the mind more , and emotions to give for caring children . and us more intelligence sid for descioion making . ,as primary source in faith in the lord.

Hello

Hi Kathleen! I was where you are now a few years ago and I get the anxiety that comes with it at times. Looking back, it was a total adventure with God and something I am grateful for because I experienced what it was like to live in complete freedom, not knowing if I was going to stay in the convent/ go home, but knowing that I was letting God do his will in my life. It's nerve racking, yes, but I can truly say those were some of the best moments in my life so far, so cherish this time. I'll be praying for you :)

Hi Kathleen! All the best for your discernment. Don't forget to find peer or mentor to help you. And for sure you will be welcomed to discuss with everyone ❤ God bless you.

Kathleen, I'm in the same boat as you. Will keep you in my prayers. If you can, seek a spiritual director...having one will be extremely helpful.

How are you now?

UBeloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on +2348025125218) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you..

... sounds like something someone who married a doctor would say.

@@cbebop5 Oh it is? 😱 That is "Bentastic!" 😂😂😂😂😂

@@cbebop5 Ooopps. 😯 Did I say something? 😇 I mean, Fantastic. 😄😄😄😄

@@musicsavantaccountant5856 LOL!!!🤗🙌🏾👏🏾

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Amén; que Dios te bendiga y proteja, La Santísima Virgen Madre María te acompañe y cuide, y San Miguel Arcángel y tu ángel custodio te defiendan y alejen de todo tipo de mal y peligro especialmente todo tipo de asechanzas malignas, ahora y siempre; Amén 🙏❤💖✝️💖❤💖

Manny Boricua gracias 🙏🏼 y un gran abrazo maternal para usted.!! Paz y bien en vuestro corazón.! ❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼

Good for you, hope the best for you!

@@freewild421 thank you!

thank you for having the courage to say yes to God’s call!

@@lukebrasting5108 thank you for the advice, good point! Unfortunately, I am unable to as I'm discerning the call to religious life (orders of religious nuns). I'll see though if they have more traditional orders. God bless!

For all of you, Lord be with you during this time.

You commented two years ago. I hope you are finding some peace and joy in life again. It can be so hard to make decisions sometimes even on a good day. I pray that God comforts you.