Father your heartfelt story has touched my heart. Here in Sydney Australia on a cold wet Friday afternoon in bed with a lacerated leg from a fall on a bus step you are an inspiration. An extended period of homelessness in my 50s enabled me to surrender myself to the Lord and have complete trust in Him and hand my life over to him. It is the key to true happiness. 🇦🇺

I found you online “accidentally”. Instantly I felt safe listening to you. Your parish is blessed and I am blessed to hear you on KZread. May God continue to bless you and thank you for being his instrument.

Thank you for accepting the call. You will never know until you see the Lord how many souls you have helped on this journey.

You are blessed to have Fr. O’Connor as your pastor. The Catholic Church needs many more like him. He preaches the Word.

Thank you Father Mike! Thank you for answering that call. You are a holy man of God that has helped so many of us. That you for answering that call and for your example of holiness and sacrifice. God bless you!

@KB_2161

2 ай бұрын

❤For the intentions of Pope Francis, Fr Mike and all priests and religious that they proclaim the Gospel in Truth through Christ our Lord Amen

Fr Mike, from the first time I heard you speak you were like a magnet to my heart. After hearing more my Soul is urging me even more to take a road trip. I do very much want to attend one of your Masses and have you hear my Confession. I can't explain these feelings or know why but I'm sure they are very real. May God continue to Bless you and and all the good work you do.

God had you in His sights from the beginning. What an honour to be chosen to commit your life to Him.

I cannot tell you how this has impacted me. I am 75 years old, a Catholic for 25+ years and I have never heard this kind of story. This man, Fr. Mike, brings clarity to real life and God's involvement is our ever day life. I listen to his homilies everyday that I can find them on KZread and I have a better understanding of how to live my life. I don't always do it, but I try and I know when I have disappointed my Lord. Thank you God, for Fr. Mike!

@marychrisgriffin1523

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comments. I am 74 and have been a Baptist all of my life. However, I know I'm not where I need to be in my faith. I love hearing Fr. Michael's conversion story. I know God loves me and that there is hope for me.

@lisaparker1607

Жыл бұрын

I feel the same way!

@nancygeorge7747

Жыл бұрын

Praise God. God is good. Amen.

@margaretrobertson967

9 ай бұрын

We are all on a journey but Don’t worry just know that if you sin go to confession I am 70 years old and have sinned more then many But remember Our Lord always forgives us go to confession I need to after 5 months times goes on but know that you are loved

@margaretrobertson967

9 ай бұрын

Pray for the wisdom

I was 11 years old, the first time I realized how lopsided the world was. It was my first day living in Rio de Janeiro. I had stepped on a jet, in NYC, November 3, 1967, & 12 hours later, a huge platter of meats sat before me, as I sat alone in a Copacabana hotel veranda. 3 boys were teasing me, and I noticed a hole in one of the shorts of one of the boys. He had no briefs on, and the teasing was actually the boy's asking for something to eat.The waiter tried shooing them away. I said, "no", and pushed the plate of meats toward the 3 boys, motioning for them to take some. I learned the face of want that day.

Thank you for becoming a priest I appreciate you 🙏🕊️

I am 71 years young! Fr. Michael inspires me. I can take his messages to my spouse of 50 years and my adult children… and grandchildren. 🙏🏼 ✝️😇 A Catholic Grandmother

I’ve been told that when the Lord wants a man to be a priest he invites that man. And he invited you and invited you until you got there! What a beautiful conversion Father Michael and thank you for your service!!!

@judynoroski9374

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your journey to saying yes,to God. So glad that you did.

My son just told me one of his best friends is going to become a Priest. His name is Paul and I am so happy for him. I dont know the back story but I know he has been a real friend to my son. God bless him. God Bless You Father Mike for taking the call to priesthood!!!

The first time that I heard Father Mike preach I was like, WOW, this man is saved. Praise God!

Thank you for your honesty Father Mike. I appreciate your homilies because you speak with such great humility. It is inspiring.

@defman9414

Жыл бұрын

and joy

What a great story! The future of the Catholic Church is in good hands with Priests like Father Mike. God Bless you Father!!

A prayer for priests: Keep them I pray thee, dearest Lord, Keep them, for they are Thine- Thy priests whose lives burn out before Thy consecrated shrine. Keep them for they are in the world, Though from the world apart, When earthly pleasures tempt, allure,- Shelter them in Thy heart. Keep them, and comfort them in hours of loneliness and pain, When all their life of sacrifice for souls, Seems but in vain. Keep them, and O remember Lord, They have no one but Thee, Yet! they have only human hearts, With human frailty, Keep them as spotless as the Host, That daily they caress- Their every thought and word and deed, Deign, dearest Lord to bless. Amen.

Our Precious Lord never deserts us as a Cancer survivor the Holy Eucharist was my healer ...i had to trust in Jesus...Jesus loved you Fr.Mike he knew you were worthy to serve Him beacause you had experienced so much...Like Our Lord....Praise God keep serving Jesus...May Our Beloved Mother Mary and the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus protect your priesthood always peace and prayers Margi Durban South Africa

Ohhhh my goodness. You are just so precious, Fr. Michael, to God, to the world. Thank you so very much for sharing your incredible story and for serving our God so humbly. It touched me in many ways. God truly can be trusted. Thank you for reminding us, even when we think we know that, we still need reminding. May God richly bless you and multiply the fruits of your priesthood. Lord Jesus, send more faithful servants like Fr. Michael. AMEN.

Fr. O’Connor you have been on my “priest prayer list” for awhile. Thank You! I love to hear Priests tell how God Called Them. Your’s is so touching…God stayed so close to you, loving you.

@kvup3972

2 жыл бұрын

God is Great, we are so grateful for his testimony aren’t we?

Our Lord certainly knows how to pick them!

Father Michael, thank you for your Yes to God. Not only are you a blessing to your parish, but also to many who listen to your homilies.

One of the most beautiful conversion stories I’ve ever heard. I love your candidness and how you’ve shared your human reaction to God…Thank you for answering God’s call to become a priest and to save souls! Thankyou to my friend who shared this with me.

My Lord, I wept listening to you Father Mike.

This is inspiring. Thank you, Father.

Dear Father, I always watch your services and sermons, but this is my favorite talk. Your humility and generosity is evident in your story and your sermons. We are truly blessed to have you as a priest! God bless you and your marvelous ministry.❤️

I so enjoyed listening to your story. At seventy-seven years old I have known many priests, related to a priest, made vestments for the church and my father was ordained in the first class of Deacons in the PNW back in 1974. He served as a Deacon for over thirty years. Everything you say is so wonderful to hear and I could listen to you speak each day. This is just wonderful hearing your story. Thank you for choosing what God chose for you. Thank you for sharing your story and hopefully it resonates to others. God bless and Peace be with you and with us all.

Thank you Father Mike for such an inspirational story. God bless you!

I love ❤️ this priest. He's so sincere.

Dear Fr. Mike, What a wonderful presentation. I hung onto every word. Just as another listener wrote, I am in my 70s and still seeking. I actually did get some clarity, which I'm really grateful for. Thank you for sharing your journey with us, and for accepting God's call. I pray for our clergy and religious every day, so I will add your name. Blessings, Linda

God Bless you Father Michael

Thank you Fr... for sharing your inner struggles.and what a wonderful life God bless and keep you safe.

I don’t have enough words to say this is the most beautiful testimony of a Priest and his conversion and his Priestwood I ever heard. MAY GOD BLESS YOU every second of your life Father O’Connor.

Fr Michael we pray your testimony will inspire youth to answer the call to God to the Priesthood.

Fr. Michael, l love your sharing about listening to God about becoming a priest! And your daily conversations with God. Yes, God created us to be happy. Otherwise, why did He create us? God is all good, He wants us to be happy but we think happiness is getting what we want, not what God wants for us! You opened my eyes again, even at 82, l am stilll learning stuff§! God speaks with us through His word (Bible), through people, and events In one’s life. I read the daily Gospels, l joined a Prayer group, and l will concentrate on my listening to God more now, like you! Thank you Fr. Mike!

Amen, Father. Don't want the world! Just need God!

Father Mike - thank you for sharing your story ! I loved listening to it ❤️. I will pray for you ✝️. Your brother in Christ - Dan

Father Mike, I loved hearing your story. I appreciate your struggle, and your honesty and humility in sharing the intimate details of your journey. God calls all of us to be a living sacrifice, and we all have our own personal struggles in following him and doing his will. No human eagerly embraces the cross. So you are leading us in your telling, of how to persevere through the spiritual struggles we all face. Thank you. I pray for you every day, and your daily homilies grace my life. From Minneapolis, MN.

❤For the intentions of Pope Francis, Fr Mike and all priests and religious that they proclaim the Gospel in Truth through Christ our Lord Amen

Thank you for your Testimony and your Service Father!!! ❤️🙏🏻📿

You are the chosen one Father May God bless you being a good shepherd and and helping us to go the narrow road to heaven.Thank youFr.Mike

Father Mike always speaks the truth, you are a faithful good shepherd and may our Lord Jesus bless you greatly.

Fr. Michael you are holy priests! I continuously praying for all of you priests. God love you so much!

God bless you for your vocation. May He guide you always. I loved listening to this journey to the priesthood.

Fr. Mike, I can't recall how I came across discovering you, maybe Facebook, but I thank God I did, I listen to every homilies and talks you do, everyday on my lunch break 😃, you are such a blessing, your homilies are like reading pages of a spiritual book, if ever you find a little time I think you should write one. You make me cry, you make me laugh, you give me hope, courage, joy, peace... I hope one day to be able to meet you in person and have a long talk with you. Please never stop recording your Mass and talks etc... when I see you go to the Ambo I get all exited just like a kid seeing his favorite baseball player come to the plate. The thing is that batter might strike out lose the game and disappoint,

@jeanrichard5850

2 жыл бұрын

But you never disappoint, you hit a home run every time.

@OurLadyoftheGulfCatholicChurch

2 жыл бұрын

He does have a book. You can view the trailer at the link below and buy on Amazon. Also, spoiler alert!! There is a new video book in the works. Stay tuned and thank you for watching. Blessings! kzread.info/dash/bejne/kWeBqMeEiq_fc5c.html

@aidasantomo2399

2 жыл бұрын

Loved this homily. So inspiring, wrote some notes and shared your testimony. Always praying for the priest. We need you, God needs you. ✝️🙏

Wow what a beautiful calling. God is love and he loves the world that he created and all his people, that is why when he calls on you to follow him it's because he knows your heart and he knows that he can make you an instrument of his love and a real Shepard to look out for his sheep. I am so happy to know you Father Mike, your homilies really touch my heart and feel me with grace. God is always right. Thank you Lord for finding such a wonderful Shepard.

OH, MY...how refreshing and inspiring and consoling.

Praise be to God for the calling to the priesthood Fr Mike🙏🙏🙏

Fr. John Izral is still praying for you, Fr. Mike. Now I know more about why he felt so “Fatherly” towards you. 💕

Amazing story! God bless you, Father.

What an amazing story of Gods love🙏 Playing hard to get with God but Gods love overcame all resistance🙏 What an amazing gift Fr. Mike is to all humanity because his powerful homilies inspire people everywhere🙏

Lovely, even all the ups and downs, so enjoy Fr Mike with this beginning bumpy walk...Into a strong Holy priestly Gentlemen...Beautiful insight...watching from ST George Utah 😁

What a beautiful journey into self knowledge. God bless you and your priestly ministry. May the Holy Spirit guide you.

Father Mike thank you for sharing your story. God bless you I am so touched and strengthened in my faith by your story.

Love it. Thank you Fr for sharing. God bless & protect you always.👍🙏😇

So love your vocation story. May The Good Lord bless your ministry as you shepherd His flock.

Thank you father for your testimony. May the Lord who called you to priesthood accomplish his will in your life to the glory of his name. Amen

Fr Mike Wow, such heart felt testimony. A real man's struggle. Not a fairytale. Thank you. Although I'm a woman, I too ask God for things I think is best for me & those I love but now I will strive for HIS will. God bless you.

Thanks and Praise to God for Jesus and for Holy Priest... Lamb Of God, You Take Away The Sins Of The World...🙏😇🙏😇🙏

Thank you Fr Mike in answering the call. I enjoy your homilies. I will continue to pray for you. From Virginia Beach Va.

How sincere..how really relatable this is for me on today...this most needed day.. the steps are little and it takes time. I'm not there, I'm hardly there. But I'm walking and trying..Lord I want to see you in everything...

Fr. Michael is wonderful. Thanks be to God for his vocation & his life of service to the church & its faithful followers. May God continue to Bless & protect him in his ministry & priesthood.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

...to be a Father, to be a Shepherd! Thank you for striving to be a happy, holy priest, Fr. Michael 🌹🌹🌹 Thank you so very much Father God for Your Gift of Fr. Michael, for Your Story of continually wooing us to True Joy, in You ONLY IN YOU ARE WE COMPLETE AND FULFILLED 🙏🙏🙏 from Kuwait to Our Lady of The Gulf🕊🕊🕊💫💫💫

Thank you Fr. Mike for not only your story but for all masses at OLG being so very reverent and music so heavenly.

What honest. Thank you for being so open. I can hear the sincerity in your voice. Your joy. Thank you for answering your call.

Thank you Fr Mike for finally having said YES :) and for not having abandoned God! Your story is very inspiring and it is so clear that God chose you, as a friend, to put more righteousness in the world. Jean-Eric and I pray for you from Trois-Rivieres (Quebec, Canada).

This is an amazing conversion story!!! Wow!! Thank you for inspiring me!

God bless you Father, May you continue to be strong in winning satan's temptation, this life is short. When a priest is trying to be holy he is fruitful among us laymen. God is pleased with you Father.

So beautiful! I don’t know FR Michel just came across on you tube. I heard to him along with my 13 yr old son. Will pray for you FR. Keep us in your prayers Love from San Diego/ CA

Thank God you were called to be a priest!

Your experience Father O'Connor so powerful. His call is really a call from our God Almighty.

I’m glad you chose to be a shepherd. Signed ~ A Grateful Sheep

@KB_2161

2 ай бұрын

❤ Amen ❤

God please give me spiritual direction and the CAPACITY TO HEAR YOU🙏 THANKS FOR SHARING Father MIKE .GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THE PRIESTS AROUND THE WORD🙏

Amen! Amen! Thank you for posting father. You are a blessing , bringing the word of God to us! So humble!

Thank you Father Michael, wonderful and inspiring testimony God bless you as you are a blessing

@mariasmetana5542

2 жыл бұрын

God. Bless you Fr Mike

Tears streaming down my face , how raw , how honest of father mike , how many of us can relate of the many times we said no to God , I certainly can and how much we are touch by grace even though we are so undeserving , Thank you God for not giving up on me . I pray everyday to obey and to love you above all things . Thank you for my Catholic faith and the church that I love so much . Thank you father mike .

When i was listening , about 5-7 mins later, i felt a sudden presence of God take lpver me... i was crying and crying.... gift of tears ....i recalled how i heard the voice of God and how God called me to follow him and to be in his ministry... i was crying amd crying. I think through your testimony i was being reminded of my call... and to continue in his call amd not to waiver with a divided heart. Thank you Fr. Mike for sharing your testimony and especially candidly sharing about your struggles along the journey. Thank you, it certainly has motivated me to know that struggles are a part of the calling.. God bless you Fr.🙏

Thank you Father Mike. Praying for you and very inspiring

I am single and old.I should have been a nun I thought to myself seeing that you are happy serving God as a priest.

Thank you Father Michael beautiful testimony. Love your daily homily .Praying for all our good priests. God Bless you abundantly.

Thank you Fr Michael for sharing your story and inspiring me, an ungrateful human

Dear Fr Mike, your sharing is so necessary. Not certain why I am writing to you, except I feel a call to do so. Please continue to speak. As a female, nearing 78 years of age … I KNOW HOW IMPORTANT YOUR MESSAGE IS! PLEASE CONTINUE TO TRUST IN GOD!

@bernitacenteno1326

2 жыл бұрын

@ Phyllis Garet You and are very alike. Thankyou for your reply entry.

@ellensherwood6834

2 жыл бұрын

You and I are very alike. God bless you!!

God bless you Fr Micheal …. You certainly are an inspiration ….

We need more honest Priests like Fr. Mike. I wish that I would Live close to the Parish he is establis. I would love to have a Spiritual Director as Father Mike. Priests like Father Mike are a special jewel find. Priest now days ,not all are indifferent to talk about Spiritual Warfare so they are unable to help a person in need of guidance. One Priest I follow,, Father Lampert said it correctly ,many things about our Catholic Faith are not taught to the Seminarians... Many Priests have made it a business by being PRIESTS. Let us pray for Father Mike,and all the PRIESTS who are in need.

Fr Mike I have been listening to your sermons for some weeks now and love them, your so humble. The to have your conversion story come up was wonderful. I will prayer for you Fr Mike times are very difficult…. Jesus I trust in you..

Thank you for sharing your testimony. God on my terms has been my downfall. Listening to your testimony, The Holy Spirit moved me off the throne of my heart and put Jesus where He belongs. ❤️🙏❤️

"But everybody has a vocation, a calling from God.........we all do and that is holiness. The question is, how do we live holiness? Every vocation has a price to pay - pay it. Every vocation has a life to live - live it. Every vocation has risks and to the degree that we are afraid to take the risks in our vocation, that is the degree to which we will not be happy. Everybody is called to make of yourselves a living sacrifice." Good good stuff. Thank you Fr Mike

The Fathers are well educated . I missed the Divine calling of being a nun . Education was more important ...so i spent 40 years just working and studying . Now im on a plato . ..but any case . Great being a Catholic . Its my life ❤❤❤

I am one of your follower in youtube and I really like your reflections and homilies.

Fr. Mike, It was CERTAINLY PROVIDENCE that I found you🙏. Thank GOD for YOU have changed my mind and Life 🙏💕

Verynice and touching story when we dont listen to god we suffer a lot and have lots of probems

We take so much for granted and that seems like a serious sin. I look back over my life and see it all and how ungrateful I have been for what we are losing now everyday. I will never take God for granted again, that's for sure. ❤

Fr Michael O'Connor you are blessed from above God has chosen for you he was waiting a right time which you did not understand God's plan to call you he knows the best for your life because you are his child iam proud to see in priesthood I thank God fr may good God keep you in his care with good health have a blessed evening from Bombay.

@OurLadyoftheGulfCatholicChurch

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for watching. Blessings.

God richly bless you Father Michael

I can't explain how much this testimony has meant to me and so many others. God has His way, and it's wonderful. My prayers are always His will be done. Being from New can definitely relate to your calling. You have brought comfort to me this day. So many of life's stories come together hearing this. I had time at the cemanary in B. S. L... meet the guys we were kids and I think they all shared some of this connection piece of the life puzzle. You have definitely had a calling, and just my thoughts, many others were called to be with you in this time in earth's history. I can't thank you enough, and you are in my prayers.

Awesome conversion, Fr. O'Connor ~ seems we might've controlled some of the same traffic patterns in MS ~ from Kessler to CAFB ~ small world, aim high. Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us 📿🙏 St. Michael, defend us in battle 👑⚔

This is a beautiful conversion story Father. I've watched some of your homilies in the past couple of years and have reaped from them. I have even more respect for you now. Thank you!

Thank you, Father Michael, for responding to God's call for you to dedicate your life in total service to Him and His Flock. 🙏😇👼

Father Michael Your call has a very special message to all of us that is listening to our Father Man and woman to grow close to God. Thank you Father for that wonderful Story in your life. I have learned so much from you as I listen to you. You are in my prayers each day. Peace Norah.

How beautiful would it be to raise the Holy Eucharist and say THIS IS MY BODY I think about that so often.