I'm not a religious person and I subscribed to this channel as a general curiosity about catholicism. But I must say that of some of Fr. Mike videos hit me right to the heart. This one in particular made me realize many things that I've been avoiding in my life. To be honest, this is quite troubling that a 6 minute video can have so much effect on me....

@ncgolesh

7 жыл бұрын

You have just gained the prayers of many of the faithful! God does give us what we need in the most unexpected ways!

@goldenageproductions3410

5 жыл бұрын

Thass God

@josegort7427

5 жыл бұрын

Not troubling at all Jesus calls us using many different ways. God bless you always with health and happiness

@maryelizabeth7528

5 жыл бұрын

Be not afraid! You have been handed a gift. Take it and run WITH it. It is opportunity. It is Grace. You have been blessed!

@crystald3346

4 жыл бұрын

Are you still watching? Or did the world get you?

Literally just spent the entire morning procrastinating on KZread videos when I should be studying for my finals. Then this video pops up. God is so funny xD

@jmeyer3rn

7 жыл бұрын

My problem as well.

@drewcharpentier8670

6 жыл бұрын

youtube videos are my enduring chill, too.

@rachelolvera4495

5 жыл бұрын

Me too

@curtisjarrell6725

5 жыл бұрын

Well did you pass?

"What held him to the cross was not nails. What held him to the cross was Love." Awesome.

I'm being baptized into the Catholic church this Easter. I can't express how much your videos have helped me along my journey! Thank you so much, Fr. Mike =)

@mmargaretcole1989

7 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the family! :D

@billybob-bj3nw

7 жыл бұрын

Welcome home, Jess! We're glad to have you in the family now!

@jmeyer3rn

7 жыл бұрын

Congrats and welcome home. You will have a lovely homecoming soon. I will pray for you. I am a revert in 2008l I am so glad to be home again.Enjoy the journey.

@lincolncity9

7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Jessica! Pray the rosary often! x

@ItsEllis113

7 жыл бұрын

Welcome home :)

Found this video while procrastinating...

@TiffTheTyrant

7 жыл бұрын

Sarah Kate LOL same

@pajimacas

7 жыл бұрын

ME TOOOOO!!!! I'm supposed to be working...😭

@BenDonahower

6 жыл бұрын

ironically, me too

@Trini2DeBone

5 жыл бұрын

Same here...

@MaryPMcFee

3 жыл бұрын

So funny...and same here!🤗

I wish millions of people would watch these videos...

@AscensionPresents

7 жыл бұрын

Us too! :)

@christophewakim3587

3 жыл бұрын

@@AscensionPresents hey Father thanks bro I always worship Jesus in you ❤️

I suffer greatly from Acedía to the point of suicide thoughts because I didn’t understand. Thank you for the explanation. I still feel like running away and I stopped praying rosary and adoration, I have no friends and dialogue with my family turns into disagreements. This makes total sense, wish I could jump past all of this and fast forward.

@CatherineAria

2 жыл бұрын

♥️

@paulettemclachlan2775

Жыл бұрын

❤️

@srobles1660

Жыл бұрын

In my case, LEAVING the Rosary has brought the acedia and all other things you describe. It's pretty clear to me all my joy stopped when I stopped doing the daily Rosary. It may seem incredible, but it is true. Hope you are doing fine.

@angiejohn5380

Жыл бұрын

I will pray for you. Lean on God at this time. Jesus died in the Cross and he was greatly troubled the night before, so he knows about suffering and anguish. He can and wants to walk with you.

@gilcostello3316

10 ай бұрын

Just know that Pope Francis is singularly focused on restoring Assembly Life to every parish, where every parish member will be actively involved in Being the Body of Christ, where your mission and the gifts to accomplish that mission will be revealed, where acedia dies an instant death. This is why we must support the Holy Father's efforts that are seemingly resisted universally among the clerical class.

I'm somewhere in between agnostic and atheist but this video really hit home pinpointing to me a struggle I've had probably my whole life. Poignant message, powerful delivery, and fun presentation. Way to go.

@galadethlaernis6266

2 жыл бұрын

God bless you.

I’m suffering acedia . I always imagine being somewhere else. My ability to love in the moment is diminished. It’s terrible I take part in devotions asking God to help me. Thank God I know what it is. It is not going away :(

@emaisosa

4 жыл бұрын

Tina Labbe hello girl! You’re not alone!

@cman101892

3 жыл бұрын

You need to try the silent prayer. Try to sit back and observe your thoughts as they come with your eyes closed and your hands folded in prayer. And just stay focused on your hands. Remind yourself that you are not in control, God's will be done, you are not God it's not for you to decide what happens. It may sound weird but a lot of our depression/ anxiety and restlessness comes from fear that we may be doing the wrong thing or that it will not be worth while, we're afraid that even if we do everything the way we planned, it won't turn out how we want. Or maybe it did go to plan and you're still not happy. Searching for something more. The truth is it likely won't go how you planned though, and the fear is what's holding you back. Fear comes from the deceiver, if we can realize all thoughts are lies and we need to be one with God and come out of our imagination. That's the idea behind "be still and know" and "pray without ceasing". Be still aka don't move because movement is thought in action, and know the truth, which is that you are not God, it's not for you to judge or decide what will or could or should happen. Accepting that is truly trusting and loving God even when your mind tells you 100 reasons to question it. And praying without ceasing is a good way to come out of or ignore and resist your thoughts of reasons to doubt or to avoid what you need to do. Do this a couple times a day when you're feeling overwhelmed just for 10-15 minutes come out of your mind and be still and know God, and I’m telling you God will start to show you the way, you'll be in his presence and if you can trust, it will all work out fine. You gotta believe it and resist the doubt as hard as you can. It's hard but nothing He has put in your path is greater than your ability to overcome it. "For greater is He in you than he who is in the world"

@janinemaler1801

2 жыл бұрын

Same here... Maybe we ought to live like nomads, as in ancient times

Fr. Mike Schmitz, I watch your videos from time to time, but this one was as if you were talking directly to me. Thank you for this video. God Bless!

@deacontodd7853

7 жыл бұрын

You and me both, Luis. I suffer from acedia way too often.

5:19 "What held Him to the cross was not nails, but His love". 🙏

wow.,.. this i think is addressing exactly what I have been feeling too... as a stay at home mom of 5 boys that homeschools! I often feel this way. And there are times when I look at the amount of serving and dying to self that I must do daily and I get weary. I get bored with it, I struggle to see its value and sometimes even pick activities that allow me to "check out" rather than continue to engage, and serve and empty myself... and often I wondered, "how do I die to self and not be bitter about losing myself? I think this message hits on the heart of the issue... Christ's love. Because in the giving away of myself, I am hoping in faith that there is something or someone BETTER than myself... is not this the love of Christ?

@helloworld1272

3 жыл бұрын

I’m a bit confused and I was wondering if you can help me? If we are supposed to be doing these things such as praying (I do pray but I fell like I can’t pray all day) can we ever have any free time for other activities (daydreaming, playing sports, reading, watching tv, etc) ?

@mamaof8gr8

3 жыл бұрын

So, free time. The bow that is strung too long, the string breaks. You must have a break, fun! God made laughter! Say your morning offering, making everything you do offered to Him. Even naps. The Holy Ghost guides us and sometimes we need a nap. Not want, need. Do it.

@mamaof8gr8

3 жыл бұрын

Also, make sure your love cup is filled

@tempesnyder6243

3 жыл бұрын

I say absolutely correct, but also, activities that allow you to check out may be ones that serve the youngsters. I work in special ed, now with adults. And yes, things that allow you to check out maybe what the client needs.

I have struggled with this for decades and never understood it. This video has helped me so much. Thank you Fr Mike

@AndreaWanting

3 жыл бұрын

And the shame it brought to me.

didn't you wear that shirt yesterday? just kidding! keep it up, Father!

@deacontodd7853

7 жыл бұрын

That made me choke on my coffee. :D

@mariannemacarthur716

7 жыл бұрын

Good one! lol

@opencurtin

5 жыл бұрын

65MMREHP he’s got a whole closet full of them just like Steve Jobs had of the same outfit , who needs to clog up their mind with what to wear each day !!

@lauryn3679

5 жыл бұрын

what a fantastic joke 🤣

@cscates3598

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha! I notice he wears that shirt in every video... like a uniform or something.

“I’m doing everything except the one thing I’m supposed to be doing.” Great statement Fr. Mike 🙏✝️

Good word Fr Mike! I turned 40 this month and I can definitely relate to this acedia. This really encouraged me this is the season I'm in. the running away feeling is real.. I will love this moment..from now to beyond. I spoke to a Catholic priest today about my desire to be a part of the church! Thank you for your continued prayers as I learn more truth.

Thank you, God bless. I'll pray for you, please pray for all the London attack victims and for me

@maeh6626

7 жыл бұрын

Of course. All of you are in our prayers.

incredible thank you fr. mike I have been procastinating for years now. Thank you for relating procastination to this. this is the first time i have encountered such an analysis.

Fight with love. Love against all odds, hope against all hope. This is actually something I learned this weekend, and I had to make the choice to love. Thank you Father!

Once again thank you for this wonderful explanation and I am good at procrastination & not doing what I should be doing. I've been in mourning for 18 mos. and I'm starting to get restless because I'm an artist and I haven't made any art, paintings or drawings since a very tragic event. I've started praying the rosary more often for Lent and I plan on continuing. I know it's helping me. I'm getting better each day but I know I need to try and not think about my feelings and just do the work I'm supposed to do.

@paisley293

5 жыл бұрын

Annette: I'm sorry for your loss... I can commiserate, having lost a dear family member four years ago. God inspired you to pray the Rosary, and that is wonderful, because as we meditate on the life of Our Lord, He shows us how He and His holy Mother also suffered this loss. And as we unite our sorrow to theirs, it becomes a redemptive sorrow rather an empty and exhausting exercise. Also, I would add that you may want to attend Mass more often if you can, and/or go and visit Jesus in an Adoration Chapel or Church. He is waiting there for you, to heal and comfort you with His Presence. Peace!

This is so incredible. Even secular people need to understand this.

Thank you father, it brought tears to my eyes.

I've been in acedia, all of my life. God have mercy on me a sinner!!! Thank you so much, Father

Like many others, I was supposed to be doing something else, but decided to "enrich" myself with this video. Because it's not doing nothing! Right? Busted.

Thanks Fr. Mike, I've never heard it explained this way. Thank you, it's very helpful.

This pruest is a wise man. I admire that in such a time like ours.

It's impossible to overstate how enlightening this was to me.

I think a perfect example to remove acedia altogether is to follow Saint Therese of Lisieux in the desert/oasis of silence and prayer with our Lord the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I watched the play that Eva Hernandez did on The story of a Soul of St Therese. She played her life so perfectly that it taught me so much which results in the removal of acedia. It's on Prime Amazon.

I believe you talk to me through the Holy Spirit. This is an old video yet it showed up while I’m going through this. Bless you. Good understanding.

Thank you so much 😔 I cried when he said "God's Love". I needed this Lord 😔

@samanthamarzal6141

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

This is one of THE best videos from Fr. Mike, and possibly the best life advice in general!

Took me months before I finally listened to this🤦🏻‍♀️ good to hear though this very moment

So THAT is what is happening in my life! Thank you Father Mike, the Holy Spirit has been trying to tell me to cling closer to God and actually do things of God. But my flesh has been trying to convince me that is wrong. Guess I was doing what I was supposed to be doing by watching your video! 😂

So I come into my bedroom to start my evening prayers and I sat in my recliner and thought do I really need to do the Rosary today. And I decided to see what what Fr. Mike had to say today. And so of course God speak to me through him and says "Yes say the Rosary". This happens so often. Have a blesses evening.

Can I like this a 1000 times?

Father Mike, thank you so much. You put words in a problem I have"Acedia" and give the answer. Blessings from France.

Goodness me. 6 years ago this was recorded, and it is on my feed. Perfect

I have been struggling with this for a long time, now it has a name: acedia. I have a deep tendency to resist studying, when I actually have to study a lot because I have to deal with lives. Sometimes I start praying to please the Lord as a compensation for not studying, but He always calls my attention on this one thing I am supposed to do and don’t: study. Thanks a lot for this video, Father Mike! From now on, I’ll try my best to beat acedia! May the Lord help me and the others struggling with this! Pray for me 🙏🏻

“You’re not just struggling with procrastination, you’re struggling with the same thing the early Christians from the time of Jesus and on...” *oddly feels better because the early Christians dealt with this too

God Bless you Father Mike. - I pray that all of us fight (with GODS LOVE as the metric through which we can fight in the first place) against procrastination & evil. Furthermore, I need to continue to take the massive Log out of my own eye before I notice the tiny specks in others’ eyes. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🎚💜

So beautifully explained!!! Thank you Father!!!

Thank you Fr. Mike

What ever we do in our life do it for the love of Christ ❣️❣️ even when we sleep do it for Christ 💟💟💟

I may or may not be watching this video because I don't want to do my homework...but I'm enriching my faith life through this right? It must be good 😬😂

@livingonaprayer959

7 жыл бұрын

Ava H, same.

Thank you, Father Mike. I needed this one!

Marvellous!!! Thank you very much, Fr. Mike! That’s all I needed to hear! God bless you! 🌹

This was the best video for me so far. I will watch this repeatedly. Thank you Father Mike. ❤️

You hit the nail on the head Father. Your insight on acedia and the example of procrastination is what I struggle with daily. Please pray for me.

What a wonderful discussion! Thank you and God bless!!

Hahaha! I am procrastinating while watching this video 😇😂

Thank you for letting me know the answer for a question I've been asking God for 15 yrs.

I told myself this would be the last video and then I’m taking a nap lol and this is the video I come across 😂

Well said and explained Fr.Mike as usual. God Bless

Father you exude so much joy so refreshing!!!!

I just LOVE this channel. Thank you father Mike for your beautiful wisdom. It’s strange because everytime I’m dealing with some issue in my life I somehow always end up by chance at the one video I need to see. God Bless everyone.

Thank you father from what you have said has made me see why I have been procrastinated on doing some things I needed done a long long time ago. Tomarrow is a new day and what should have been done will be done.

reminds me of the song "I'm busy doing nothing, busy the whole day through - trying to find lots of things not to do...."

My problem is not knowing what I'm supposed to be doing.

@kokoskokso

3 жыл бұрын

May I suggest praying for knowledge of HIs will, and the power to carry that out.. Hope you're doing better now than a year ago :)

God bless you Father Mike! Thank you!

Man this has got to be the most confusing deadly sin I could never pinpoint to what it is. I always thought it was laziness itself. Thank you for pinpointing it to “wanting to do anything but the task at hand.” I’ve done this a lot, procrastinating to not do a task by doing other tasks.

Yay! Thanks for this, Fr. Mike. I pray I may overcome procrastination. Amen.

Thank you, Father Mike. I needed this today.

Thank you for the video. We must function in the Spirit of Jesus Christ our Protector and our Salvation. Love your message and your Faith in Jesus. My Blessings on You and God's Blessings on you and your family, Father Mike Schmitz.

I just realized that this applies to my current situation in schoolwork. I guess God knew that I needed this video before I did! Thanks Fr. Mike!

Great message Fr. Mike!

thank you so much father mike!!

AMEN, good lord thank you

father mike, you never cease to make my day!!!

Father, you said it so well! Thank you! Bless me!

I just watched this video. It’s two years old, I’ve never seen it. I must’ve been meant to watch it because this is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you Fr. Mike for making it.

Thank you Father Mike.This was so enlightening.

You dont know how much this video has helped me in the time when i most needed it. Thank you father Mike!

You're the best Father Mike

This was a great message for me. Thank you!

This has changed my life. 🤯

These videos are always so helpful and uplifting. Thank you Fr. Mike.

Father I needed this right now! It's like God talking to me through you, thank you for letting Him use you. I'm honestly in awe right now... great video.

@corywiedenbeck1562

4 жыл бұрын

Don't call him father says GOD

Thank you for sharing Father. You always have perfect timing for your videos.

Learnt something new today! Thanks Fr. Mike

Love above all. Thank you Fr.

So beautifully said. Thank you so much for the message of love.

Thank you Fr. Mike ❤️.

Fr. Mike, you are too amusing!! Thank you for this!

this message is on the mark

Thank you so much father Mike!! I was literally planning to go to confession and talk about how I've been wanting to run away and because I know about the noonday devil from listening to Father Ripperger. I was going to ask to have him cast out. And I found this video thank you so very much. I will stay in my hut !

Thank you Fr. Mike for this video.

God is good. Thank you, Father Mike, I so needed to hear this message. Peace and blessings to you.

very very very the truth thank you for pointing this out , me and my wife had been talking about this thank you for your service and sharing the wisdom of the blessed LORD.

Best I’ve heard. Resonates with me. Thanks Fr Mike

Wow, your timing is impeccable

In the noonday I usually feel like a hollow undead, like there is nothing within me, like my soul is completely drained. It makes me feel apatic, indiferent, and everything looks meaningless. It is as if I was already dead, as if the world was dead. When I feel like that, I remember the books of wisdom, because they have this kind of melancholic feeling.

Thank you Father Mike! Much love from Texas

I’m going through RCIA right now (I’ll join the church in April!) and I want so badly to run ahead and already be confirmed. This was helpful for that. Thank you!

A word in season, thanks.

Thank you, this made me cry

WOW! It has a name. Thank you Fr. Mike.

Fr. Mike, thanks for naming this -- naming the temptation is half the battle.

I have never heard of this word before. Thanks for your explanation

Blessed lenten father Mike, Godspeed us all.🙏👴

Wow, that was a really very good one!! ☆♡