Making a Good Confession

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Did you know Fr. Mike wrote an entire pocket guide to confession with Fr. Josh Johnson? tinyurl.com/yg5nm4uu
If you have ever wondered how to make a good confession, Fr. Mike Schmitz has some solid advice for you. He points out that preparing for a good confession starts when we recognize that being a "good person” in our own eyes is not enough-we are called to holiness, which is something much greater. In this video, Fr. Mike offers four powerful ways we can examine our consciences so that our experience of reconciliation moves us towards that holiness to which we are called.
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  • @GregAitchison
    @GregAitchison8 жыл бұрын

    Just had to share this (from a Fr. Mike homily): "When we go to Confession we are not telling God something He doesn’t already know and we’re not showing Him something He doesn’t already see. We are giving Him something He doesn’t already have: Your broken heart."

  • @kewlnia

    @kewlnia

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Greg Aitchison that's beautiful! thanks for sharing

  • @sheylaorona6058

    @sheylaorona6058

    7 жыл бұрын

    i like what u said because I am going to start my first confession

  • @mic1589

    @mic1589

    7 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Love this. I've shared this on Facebook and given you credit for this quote from Fr. Mike's homily.

  • @GregAitchison

    @GregAitchison

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! But the credit really goes to Fr. Mike. And, of course, the Holy Spirit. :)

  • @mic1589

    @mic1589

    7 жыл бұрын

    Mentioned that too :)

  • @IvanLopez-fx3hx
    @IvanLopez-fx3hx4 жыл бұрын

    Lets pray for those who haven't been to confession in a long time

  • @basedhomuraakemienjoyer9014

    @basedhomuraakemienjoyer9014

    3 жыл бұрын

    No need to throw shade

  • @IvanLopez-fx3hx

    @IvanLopez-fx3hx

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@basedhomuraakemienjoyer9014 No shade intended! Confession is God's mercy. Let's pray for those who haven't gone to receive His mercy! It is so good and the Lord hears our prayers. I am not coming at it in a punishing way but rather from a standpoint of love :)

  • @jamiegough1781

    @jamiegough1781

    3 жыл бұрын

    Turn to Jesus Christ and repent as he is the way the truth and the life, There's only salvation through my Lord

  • @IvanLopez-fx3hx

    @IvanLopez-fx3hx

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jamiegough1781 AMEN! He instituted the priesthood!

  • @jamiegough1781

    @jamiegough1781

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@IvanLopez-fx3hx we are priests And God has given pastor's elders teachers evangelists in the building of the church ? Which we are the church and Christ is the head and we are the body , he is the cornerstone and we build ourselves on our Lord Jesus which makes us the church, as our body's are the temple of the Holy Spirit. And in no terms does God say confess to man for forgiveness of sins. As only God can forgive when we confess our sins to him in the name of Jesus. As man can't see your heart only God can ? So how can man forgive sins. We are all sinners and only belief in Jesus Christ and what he done for us on the cross And if you confess Jesus is Lord And if you repent which means a change of mind and to turn away from sin and trust in Jesus and obey his commands which are not grevious as his way is perfect and brings Joy and love as we are filled with the holy spirit. We humble ourselves and have faith in God in all things. So my freind there's only one way for a father son relationship with God and that's through faith in Jesus Christ because he is the Lord God. No rituals no religious routine can get you to heaven and no good works because Jesus done it all and our good works are as filthy rags to him. It's total faith in the Lord Jesus and repentance comes with that through God's power through the holy spirit

  • @paulconnell893
    @paulconnell8936 жыл бұрын

    It’s been many years and have gravely sinned. I’m so scared, I feel physically ill at the thought of going to confession but know I need to go and face up to the wrongs I have committed. Please pray for me to find the courage to return to confession.

  • @ristrellaconti1005

    @ristrellaconti1005

    6 жыл бұрын

    Paul. Simply go and confess. Confess what is most on your mind and conscience. Let the priest guide you. Good luck and God Bless.

  • @okaythenwhatever3573

    @okaythenwhatever3573

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ristrellaconti1005 plus the priest gets excommunicated if he reveals it :P

  • @dbrhmccrtr

    @dbrhmccrtr

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Heidi8252 John 20:21-22: Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." And when he has said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained."

  • @aquaman199

    @aquaman199

    5 жыл бұрын

    Paul Connell Ahhhh ya ok nutcase!!!

  • @julienielsen3746

    @julienielsen3746

    5 жыл бұрын

    No need to confess to a priest. God is listening all the time. Repent of your sins to Him, and have faith that your are forgiven. Done.

  • @56Tyskie
    @56Tyskie Жыл бұрын

    I just had my first confession in 12 years. The most honest confession of my life. The experience left me in tears in the most positive way.

  • @NikoHL

    @NikoHL

    9 ай бұрын

    That's what I'm nervous about..

  • @suziepeck5717

    @suziepeck5717

    9 ай бұрын

    @NikoHL try not to be nervous but I understand as I was in your situation a week ago. Just write it all down while you are examining your conscience. The priests have heard it all, especially with me! You will feel so good when you get out of there. If you forget anything, you are still pardoned of that sin, if you honestly forgot it and then just next time you go to confession, be sure to tell it. I was glad to get mine over with and it was very lengthy, so lengthy that I made an appointment with the priest at his rectory. It would have taken way too long in a confessional While others are waiting for me. Good luck! You can do it. All us Catholics totally understand!

  • @Swee_tay
    @Swee_tay10 ай бұрын

    It's been 13 years for me. I was a child when I last went. I am 28 now. And Im coming back to catholic faith after being a partier and atheist. This was very informative I appreciate it thank you so much! 🙏 God bless. ❤

  • @m.campbell650

    @m.campbell650

    10 ай бұрын

    Welcome Home!

  • @Matthew_Coton
    @Matthew_Coton7 жыл бұрын

    I like my priest but father Mike would be an awesome priest to have.

  • @michsims123

    @michsims123

    7 жыл бұрын

    me too!

  • @realdex

    @realdex

    7 жыл бұрын

    totally agree. The priests in parish do not really want to hear confession.

  • @PaperTrailsAnimation

    @PaperTrailsAnimation

    7 жыл бұрын

    Your priests hate you, because they keep you from the scriptural gospel, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, and was buried, and rose again the third day according to the scriptures.

  • @Matthew_Coton

    @Matthew_Coton

    7 жыл бұрын

    IDK my priest doesn't hate me. I never said that.

  • @PaperTrailsAnimation

    @PaperTrailsAnimation

    7 жыл бұрын

    I know you didn't say that. But he is keeping you from what Jesus laid out so carefully in John, and what Paul expounded upon so deeply in *tears* , that salvation is simple as believing in the gospel with a repentance filled heart, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

  • @christojose4146
    @christojose41465 жыл бұрын

    whatever others say against confession it doesnt matter to me the releif you get after a good confession cannot be expressed that is the power of confession thank you lord for giving us this blessed gift

  • @learnbibleversethroughpict6027

    @learnbibleversethroughpict6027

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are correct, Christo Jose. Only the true Catholic know that. 😇

  • @Natalie-nb6zt

    @Natalie-nb6zt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @RealLilVodka
    @RealLilVodka5 жыл бұрын

    God hasn’t been a huge part of my team lately. He’s been sidelined for quite a while. But I think I’m going to work on making him the coach of my team again.

  • @doughdumb

    @doughdumb

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m Everywhere how is it going with the plan to make Him your concentration

  • @aintgonnaletuknow5758

    @aintgonnaletuknow5758

    4 жыл бұрын

    I respect you !! not like the"i respect your thought" one it's like I'M PROUD OF YOU ONE *\(^o^)/*

  • @pearlyseine8957

    @pearlyseine8957

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same goes for me! I take this video as a sign from God. God bless to the both of us💖

  • @lullabiesofthedusk

    @lullabiesofthedusk

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes, please

  • @sarahsprenger212
    @sarahsprenger2125 жыл бұрын

    I love when Fr. Mike says a Confession is a place for victory, returning to Jesus! I think this is so true, so many Catholics are afraid of confession, but you don't need to be. This is such a wonderful sacrament we have, its freeing and if you do it consistently it makes a difference in your life.

  • @lukasbeier8338

    @lukasbeier8338

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sarah Sprenger it’s unnecessary

  • @12mountain
    @12mountain5 жыл бұрын

    • “Is God the center of my life?” • Sin is “I know what you want, God, but I’m going to do what I want.” 4 pieces of advice (a “cheat sheet”) on making a good confession: 1) finding an age- (or-stage-of-life) appropriate examination of conscience 2) The Litany of Humility 3) The Beatitudes 4) St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Daily Examen Thank you Fr. Mike! The message of your videos is always so good.

  • @JesusChristisLordForever

    @JesusChristisLordForever

    3 жыл бұрын

    May the Lord Bless you for this summary, if only you knew how much you have helped me

  • @patc4632

    @patc4632

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fr. Mike I struggle to make an appropriate confession. Your suggestions are a big help. God bless you

  • @ashleyweldy9170

    @ashleyweldy9170

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this!

  • @imzjik

    @imzjik

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much.

  • @hopeheavenbound1599
    @hopeheavenbound15997 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate when the priest helps me go through a GOOD confession.

  • @hopeheavenbound1599

    @hopeheavenbound1599

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yes it is free and reconciliation helps us to forgive ourselves.

  • @Alan7997
    @Alan79976 жыл бұрын

    I made my first confession today, it was nowhere near as intimidating as I thought it would be. :D

  • @user-pt2hi7xm7r
    @user-pt2hi7xm7r6 жыл бұрын

    This is the coolest priest I've ever seen.

  • @_glorianaaguilar_7081

    @_glorianaaguilar_7081

    2 жыл бұрын

    he’s awesome. ❤️

  • @sherrigibson6739
    @sherrigibson67392 жыл бұрын

    I went to Reconciliation Tuesday service and had my first confession in 7 years. I feel fantastic. Father John helped me through it and it was so worth the 45 minute wait. Do it as soon as possible is my advise. Don’t put it off. 💜✝️

  • @lizsimmons2829

    @lizsimmons2829

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the advice. I have been putting it off but I am going tomorrow.

  • @jamesschrang3712
    @jamesschrang37126 жыл бұрын

    God bless Fr. Mike and others like him. As a Roman Catholic, I can honestly say there are TOO FEW priests who do confession as Fr. Mike teaches. Keep up the good work Father!!!

  • @thelouisfanclub

    @thelouisfanclub

    6 жыл бұрын

    yeah sometimes u need help!

  • @michaelgrant169

    @michaelgrant169

    5 жыл бұрын

    Recommended viewing > a video > (Co ops mondragon Thom Hartman interviews Richard Wolff) PHD. It's a more advanced workplace system invented by a Catholic priest > Spain. 10 minutes 3 seconds. Thought it was worth mentioning.

  • @pony972002
    @pony9720025 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Father Mike. I'm a Presbyterian, but your videos inspire me to grow as a Christian. Thank you!

  • @MrsECT
    @MrsECT4 жыл бұрын

    i go to confession once a month for the past 6 months🙏 thank u God for the gift of reconciliation

  • @jessevelasquez2549
    @jessevelasquez25495 жыл бұрын

    I believe confession is a great and wonderful gift that us Catholics have. When I go to confession I receive the gift of forgiveness, a great amount of peace and a new beginning. It is like starting all over again without sin. If people new and understood the great power of confession, the church would be packed too capacity..

  • @LPar1000
    @LPar10004 жыл бұрын

    I want to thank Fr. Mike for clarifying the difference between “mistake” and “sin” - this is extremely liberating and validating for me. Thank you for that grace.

  • @colywogable

    @colywogable

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is "mistake" a word used in Catholicism? As far as I know, it's not. A mistake is when we are MISTAKEN... we did something in good faith, but it was accidentally the wrong thing, based on misinformation. It is a word popularly used in our culture right now, in lieu of "sin". (Meanwhile, a sin is not a mistake!)

  • @FollowingJesusForever
    @FollowingJesusForever2 жыл бұрын

    I am a Baptist but I loved this video especially the part where you say you love confession because it brings people back to Jesus. What a wonderful way of putting it and how very true.

  • @josephjackson1956
    @josephjackson19562 жыл бұрын

    Even after 6 years this video is still relevant to me. This is truth!

  • @butterflyaway6895
    @butterflyaway68954 жыл бұрын

    I am looking forward to being able to participate in confession once I complete my sacraments(all but baptism). I love your videos. I was raised Baptist and have come to the Catholic Church in an unexpected way. My husband who is baptized catholic asked I go to Catholic Church when I wanted to take our boys(he now comes also, prayed about that one a lot at Mass) so I decided to give it a try. I went with a closed heart thinking there was no way I would find Jesus there. I left filled with the Holy Spirit and loving the Priest. I had a strong faith in Christ when I was young and was baptized. Now I see what I’ve been missing for years and found it where I least expected. God works in wonderful and mysterious ways. God bless you.

  • @cindyrobertson3798

    @cindyrobertson3798

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome little sister to the trunk and roots of the Christian 🌳 tree . This is the church Jesus established.

  • @davidalexander5495
    @davidalexander54956 жыл бұрын

    Going to confession. Always a relaxing experience, lol.

  • @michaelgrant169

    @michaelgrant169

    5 жыл бұрын

    I feel more at peace after confession. Recommended viewing > a video > (Co ops mondragon Thom Hartman interviews Richard Wolff) PHD. It's a more advanced workplace system invented by a Catholic priest > Spain. 10 minutes 3 seconds. Thought it was worth mentioning.

  • @DubiaFluctuant

    @DubiaFluctuant

    4 жыл бұрын

    he is being ironical people, just so if you didn't relize.

  • @vliciouss

    @vliciouss

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DubiaFluctuant I think it’s both to be honest. (For me)

  • @artesiningart4961
    @artesiningart49615 жыл бұрын

    Oh no I cried again after watching this...this just prove how sinful I am.

  • @lisabella6687

    @lisabella6687

    3 жыл бұрын

    GO to confession. Jesus will make you smile again. :)

  • @lizb853

    @lizb853

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a strange thing. I go to confession very regularly,and my parish priest is literally inspirational in helping me through the sscrament, anf YET, I shake like a leaf, when I do go to confession, and feel as if I'm the biggest and weirdest sinner on the planet.

  • @enriquealvarezfilmak
    @enriquealvarezfilmak Жыл бұрын

    I am not a Catholic, I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and I’ve found this video to be so helpful! Not only to go an confess, but also to create the habit of making a conscious examination daily. I love this idea! I love how at the end you say that God wants us all to be saints. That’s what I’m striving for.

  • @mariemunzar6474

    @mariemunzar6474

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh! Do come to us when you can!

  • @philipgermani1616

    @philipgermani1616

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mariemunzar6474 Amen.

  • @suziepeck5717

    @suziepeck5717

    9 ай бұрын

    Please join the Catholic Church as soon as you can! Jesus Christ founded the Catholic Church. It is the one true and Universal Church.

  • @gabdubuc
    @gabdubuc5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this. I am planning on going to confess next Sunday. For the first time since my first communion... You confirmed my thoughts. 🙏

  • @ljubicab3885

    @ljubicab3885

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gabriele Gabriele Gabriele how it wentt??

  • @josephjackson1956
    @josephjackson19564 жыл бұрын

    3:00 I frequently literally think about this whenever I commit the mortal sin I need to go to confession for so often. Please pray for me to have chastity and a pure heart that yearns for God

  • @jakepur8263

    @jakepur8263

    4 жыл бұрын

    joseph jackson Pray rosary will help you(please meditate)if you can do more than once it’s better,Mother Mary will help you to closer to Jesus(confession sacrament) I was just like you .Temptation will come but you will overcome it,God bless You

  • @emtrynaswim

    @emtrynaswim

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi joseph, you can ask St Joseph to help you grow in chastity and purity of heart. :) Hope this helps

  • @ricardotabares8771

    @ricardotabares8771

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey @joseph jackson, know that I will pray for you to overcome this struggle. I have been in that struggle too, and it can seem unending. The evil one promises you everything, and once you fall, you feel all the guilt, and his accusations begin. Don't listen to the evil one! He only wants for you to despair. Know that, no matter how many times you sin, God is waiting for you with open arms in th Sacrament of Confession. Certainly, we have got to get out of our vices so that we do not sin in the same way over and over again, and this can be done only with His Grace. I highly suggest you check out Jason Evert's videos here on KZread, I am sure they will be of great use to you as they were for me. God bless you! Viva Cristo Rey y La Virgen de Guadalupe!

  • @jannelaineeleodinmuo2442

    @jannelaineeleodinmuo2442

    3 жыл бұрын

    A lot of Saints highly suggest monthly confession as a guard against mortal sin. I say from experience: it works. Make monthly confession a habit, you won't be sorry.

  • @suziepeck5717

    @suziepeck5717

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@jannelaineeleodinmuo2442I think even more than monthly.

  • @nickaraujo6982
    @nickaraujo69825 жыл бұрын

    I love all of the amazing catholic people in the comments here!

  • @tomgnau
    @tomgnau4 жыл бұрын

    That Litany of Humility is good solid punch in the stomach, spiritually speaking.

  • @jusme2888
    @jusme28885 жыл бұрын

    I wish all priests would teach like this..

  • @Theslayermma20
    @Theslayermma207 жыл бұрын

    I would love to have Father Mike as a priest.

  • @eyesofamessenger
    @eyesofamessenger2 жыл бұрын

    This video popped up in auto-play at the very perfect moment. Thank you, Lord 🙏

  • @rachelhoutchens2835
    @rachelhoutchens28357 жыл бұрын

    I'm not Catholic, but I am Christian. I do know Catholics have so much good information and practices on things. Like this!

  • @joemunoz1476

    @joemunoz1476

    6 жыл бұрын

    You are protestant, not Christian. The only Christian is Catholic.

  • @kp890

    @kp890

    6 жыл бұрын

    Joe Munoz you are Catholic, not Christian. It appears we're at an impasse here.

  • @joemunoz1476

    @joemunoz1476

    6 жыл бұрын

    K P The original, FIRST Christians were the Catholics. You are heretical, and ignorant..do your research, ive been around the block a few times.

  • @eddiedelatorre5925

    @eddiedelatorre5925

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Joe, I'm Catholic and all Catholics are Christians but not all Christians are Catholic. We were the first Christians but not the only ones. Protestants are also Christians because but we believe they do not have the fullness of the truth.

  • @steelcrossm1778

    @steelcrossm1778

    6 жыл бұрын

    When a non catholic has an open mind to the Church, its a great thing. :)

  • @JaythePandaren
    @JaythePandaren4 жыл бұрын

    I want to go to confession my heart is heavy burdened

  • @loric4550

    @loric4550

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jesus is waiting with open arms

  • @lillight4JC

    @lillight4JC

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dearest JJ, that is the most perfect reason to go. You won't believe the difference within you once you've been. God bless you and help you take this step. He loves you more than you could ever imagine and wants you to give your burdens to Him. 🙏❤🙏🕊

  • @cynthiajordan1820

    @cynthiajordan1820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jesus is merciful. He will have mercy on you.

  • @teresiaqionibaravi6003

    @teresiaqionibaravi6003

    2 жыл бұрын

    We don't understand Gods overflowing Grace,Mercy and Love that awaits us at confession. You will exit with so mich Joy from within. Don't DENY yourself ..Go for it

  • @marinakitrell3660
    @marinakitrell36604 жыл бұрын

    I just when to confession today. I am so happy God is good :-)

  • @denoshea5683
    @denoshea56832 жыл бұрын

    I confess every day but as I return soon to the church with a view to being able to partake in the sacraments. I have said no to God lost in the way of sin for many years. My sins are so many my guilt so heavy but the past decade the lord Jesus has stilled loved me. Amazing grace.

  • @Lindarc
    @Lindarc8 жыл бұрын

    Father Mike, thank you...what words of wisdom! I do love you and I am so grateful I've found you.

  • @PaperTrailsAnimation

    @PaperTrailsAnimation

    7 жыл бұрын

    Why would you be thankful to have someone that is keeping you away from simple salvation in Jesus Christ be found ?

  • @dayzerotv9448

    @dayzerotv9448

    6 жыл бұрын

    Faith alone is a heresy condemned by Jesus Himself (thus God), read your bible that we gave you but make sure it's before Luther's version in the 1500s

  • @michaelgrant169

    @michaelgrant169

    5 жыл бұрын

    Recommended viewing > a video > (Co ops mondragon Thom Hartman interviews Richard Wolff) PHD. It's a more advanced workplace system invented by a Catholic priest > Spain. Thought it was worth mentioning. 10 minutes 3 seconds.

  • @TheMikeJack01
    @TheMikeJack015 жыл бұрын

    Not going to lie I jumped when He said Jack. lol Jack is one of my alieses XP. This guy is really cool.

  • @mirA-bt5ol

    @mirA-bt5ol

    5 жыл бұрын

    This still makes me laugh

  • @jack_skeean

    @jack_skeean

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same here lol

  • @psychedelicpython
    @psychedelicpython6 жыл бұрын

    I have to admit it, I’m still rather new to confession. I was baptized a Catholic in 1965, but I wasn’t raised a Catholic. I went to various Protestant Churches growing up....mostly on my own since age 6. It wasn’t until I 17 0r 18 that I realized thee were different denominations...so that’s when I asked my mother what religion I was supposed to be, and she calming said “Roman Catholic, of course”. Long story, but recently in late 2017 I did my first confession. What a great thing. I’m still learning about confession....though I basically know. What a beautiful thing Jesus gave to us!

  • @julienielsen3746

    @julienielsen3746

    5 жыл бұрын

    So, you asked your mother, instead of God? What if God wants you to go to a different church? That's what I did.

  • @mib6611

    @mib6611

    4 жыл бұрын

    You did the right thing by becoming a Catholic thats what god would of wanted you to do. God bless

  • @matthiasalexander9921

    @matthiasalexander9921

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@julienielsen3746 why would God want her to go to any other church other then the one true church

  • @julienielsen3746

    @julienielsen3746

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@matthiasalexander9921 - There is one true Church, which is the body of Christ, and any who received Him as their Lord and Savior are saved and in the Body of Christ, and are the Church. The Church is not just a building or a denomination, it's those who are in His Body, who are born again. It doesn't matter which church you go to, but it is good to go to church and fellowship with others in the Body, and learn God's Word and worship Him. I prayed and asked God to guide me to the church He wanted me to go to. He led me to go to and Assemblies of God church, which I still go to since 1989.

  • @matthiasalexander9921

    @matthiasalexander9921

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@julienielsen3746 how do you know it was not evil spirits taking you away from the true church?

  • @jbradley1967
    @jbradley19678 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Father Mike! This was very helpful. I am 48 years old and this is an area that I have needed guidance lately.

  • @bodenore
    @bodenore7 жыл бұрын

    I guess we have been too preoccupied with what we consider as the very big sins and didn't realise that we were piling some of ours up. We compare what we consider as our small sins with what we feel are the sins of other people and got very comfortable being separated from God with our own sins. Thank you very much, Fr. Mike

  • @jiziz5751
    @jiziz57515 жыл бұрын

    Moments when we say yes to God's blessings and moments when we say no. Very well said.

  • @watchwomen4jesus67
    @watchwomen4jesus67 Жыл бұрын

    Going back to Catholic faith ty your an awesome teacher father

  • @rachelgomes6470
    @rachelgomes64702 жыл бұрын

    God bless Fr. Mike! The whole world should be watching your videos!

  • @dougmoore5252
    @dougmoore52526 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Father Mike Smith, watched and listened, then found the litany of humility, prayed this, then went to confession. As an adult.

  • @chamberlainsexquisiteobjec2541
    @chamberlainsexquisiteobjec25414 жыл бұрын

    FR. Mike , I'd love to be drunk in god's love as you are , I can see Jesus in your eyes .... , God bless you 😇.

  • @Avionne_Parris
    @Avionne_Parris7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this Fr. Mike!!! Going to confession tomorrow!!! I have the "Litany of Humility" taped inside my Bible cover actually... God bless this ministry!!!

  • @michaelgrant169

    @michaelgrant169

    5 жыл бұрын

    Recommended viewing > a video > (Co ops mondragon Thom Hartman interviews Richard Wolff) PHD. It's a more advanced workplace system invented by a Catholic priest > Spain. Thought it was worth mentioning. 10 minutes 3 seconds..

  • @michellemenard2576
    @michellemenard25762 жыл бұрын

    Please pray for me the courage to do A true full confession , it’s been 2 years since I received the Holy Eucharist. Or physically attended Mass. pray for me for not keeping God as my first priority! In Jesus name I pray. 🙏

  • @kristennavarro9714

    @kristennavarro9714

    2 жыл бұрын

    I pray that you may have the courage. I just went to confession today, my last one was 8 years ago and I hadn't been attending mass for several years either. It was a freeing and rejoiceful experience and I feel so much better and closer in Christ after going.

  • @louisetaylor6952

    @louisetaylor6952

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi Michelle, I hope you went to Confession and will keep going...I will keep praying for you and for me and for all of us to go to Confession as Jesus wants us to

  • @epicgamer0007
    @epicgamer00074 жыл бұрын

    I put myself first, even though I pray to God and am improving myself so that I can one day donate to help others on the eath(God's creation) I pray never I'm grateful for what I have, but I shouldn't be sinning as much as I do

  • @unstoppablephantom9087
    @unstoppablephantom90875 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much... im learning about confession. im going for catechism 😀.

  • @lisabella6687

    @lisabella6687

    3 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! I am so incredibly happy for you. Becoming a Catholic is the best thing that ever happened to me. I have NEVER regretted it. You have SO much to look forward to! I highly recommend EWTN too. May God richly bless you!!

  • @aahlstrom93
    @aahlstrom937 жыл бұрын

    Interesting video. I'm an Orthodox Christian and there's not much videos in English about Confession. Thanks for the help

  • @CariBaez

    @CariBaez

    7 жыл бұрын

    aahlstrom93 we are basically the same. :3 God bless you! Hopefully some day we unite as ONE!! Amen

  • @eternalsecuritybyfaithinth541

    @eternalsecuritybyfaithinth541

    7 жыл бұрын

    aahlstrom93 Jesus is the Way not mary or something else

  • @lillight4JC
    @lillight4JC3 жыл бұрын

    It would be wonderful if more priests shared these sorts of teaching with their congregations as part of their sermons during Mass, in schools, with all the staff as well as the students, and in every possible place. So many people have only their basic knowledge to fall back on or have only heard about this beautiful Sacrament of Reconcilliation in a negative way. God bless you, Fr Mike, so very much. 🙏🕊

  • @henrytnh1
    @henrytnh17 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, father Mike. May God bless you with peace and love.

  • @susanbenedisuk9171

    @susanbenedisuk9171

    6 жыл бұрын

    Henry Tnh

  • @crunch2773
    @crunch27732 жыл бұрын

    I am having confession and a rehearsal for my confirmation next Friday (I was supposed to do it last year when I was in 7th grade but it got canceled because of COVID ). I am really scared, I don’t know why. But this video encouraged and helped me a lot. Thanks for the video Fr. Mike!

  • @pathwaytoheaven12
    @pathwaytoheaven122 жыл бұрын

    Good advice on doing what we want instead of what God wants.

  • @sseb007
    @sseb0075 жыл бұрын

    Mama Mary, Mother of vocation and church, pray for us. Infant Jesus, have mercy on us.

  • @jessevelasquez2549
    @jessevelasquez25495 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I find confession very powerful. It is a new beginning. Starting clean and bringing sins into the light. When undergoing sin, anxieties and tension I go to confession instead of medication. I sleep like a baby afterward.

  • @StingRaeTheSingingSiren
    @StingRaeTheSingingSiren6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this! I have not been back to confession since converting (2 years ago). I want to go and NEED to go but I have often wondered how I can make a truly good confession and how to do a good/thorough examination of conscience. I appreciate these tips so much! My first confession was so cathartic and as a convert, it made me understand why confession is so important. I am still learning though, and this has helped tremendously! Thanks again and God bless you and the work you do! 🙏

  • @jannelaineeleodinmuo2442

    @jannelaineeleodinmuo2442

    3 жыл бұрын

    There's a good saying "anything worth doing is worth doing badly." 😉 Even a confession that isn't done well (but with the right attitude), is better than never going at all out of fear.

  • @CariBaez
    @CariBaez7 жыл бұрын

    Yep!! I feel our blessed mother helps me so much to get closer to the Lord. I love Jesus and I feel He loves me and He is with me. When I have our blessed mother with me, I have Jesus with me and I know Him better! Thank You Jesus! 🕊🌸😇❤️

  • @jennyshatleypaul9243
    @jennyshatleypaul92434 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Father Mike! This platform is amazing to help answer questions I am not sure to how to answer to non-catholics. I wast recently testified to by another christian on the evils of the Catholic faith. He quoted many scriptures to prove his point. I felt I did not have enough answers to show this perception was incorrect. I never questioned a lot of what this person felt was wrong. while my faith was not shaken in the church, I did question why there is such a misconception of how we worship. I am very grateful to have found this information!

  • @13Gryph
    @13Gryph8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the great video, Father Mike!

  • @bill4886
    @bill48864 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fr. Mike for this video.

  • @ecurkendoll
    @ecurkendoll3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Father Mike. Been struggling lately with confession and how to really be thorough.

  • @adamali2451
    @adamali24515 жыл бұрын

    This is a good looking father 😂❤️

  • @abbie.ireland

    @abbie.ireland

    3 жыл бұрын

    Distracting! ☺️

  • @clarewilliams782

    @clarewilliams782

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would be going to confession twice weekly with this super lovely, handsome priest.

  • @richardrivera4354
    @richardrivera43548 жыл бұрын

    Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

  • @xxisareixx
    @xxisareixx5 жыл бұрын

    i always say sorry when i do something bad that god wont appreciate. god bless us all

  • @Fiftynine414
    @Fiftynine4144 жыл бұрын

    Father Mike - you are an angel. Thank you for your heart, wisdom, and humor.

  • @ItsViolaRose
    @ItsViolaRose3 жыл бұрын

    "not because I like the dirt on people" hehehehe loving this channel

  • @Arcenia13
    @Arcenia135 жыл бұрын

    Bravo! I use the 10 commandments however you have given me other areas to use...this is phenomenal! Thank you for sharing this valuable resource Padre! ;)

  • @shannonabeywardena7323
    @shannonabeywardena73238 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Father Mike!!!!!

  • @bobbiceryanec3766
    @bobbiceryanec37664 жыл бұрын

    Thank You Fr. Mike Schmidt, you are such a smiling happy priest, it shows. I also watch Bishop Barren on IPAD .... He is knowable in the church teaching and am from Chicago as I am, but now live in Iowa. I definitely believe that when I receive the Holy Eucharist, I am receiving THE BODY & BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST! ! JESUS SAID SO AT THE LAST SUPPER! (Am 82 yrs old) so am old school (nuns 12 years of Catholic School in Chicago years ago!) In Times now, so many Church teaching does not really acknowledge THE EUCHARIST as we were taught SO SINCERELY Back in time. My Grandchildren are having children now, and I pray that as these children come into the Church that so many teachings are so SERIOUSLY TAUGHT< ESPECIALLY REGARDING THE SACRAMENTS!! AMEN

  • @martinarett3460
    @martinarett34603 жыл бұрын

    As a mother of three yound adults living at home, this was helpful to show to prepare for Penance this Passion week. Thank you, thank you.

  • @lukipu
    @lukipu5 жыл бұрын

    I watch a Catholic Program that he's included in. Very, very Inspring.

  • @SpankinMusic
    @SpankinMusic8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for blessing us, Father. Grace, everywhere.

  • @briancoody6451
    @briancoody64513 жыл бұрын

    Your an awesome Priest can't wait to become catholic

  • @msatthew1949
    @msatthew19495 жыл бұрын

    Has anyone else noticed how dilated his pupils are because of how enthusiastic and excited he is to spread the word of our lord Jesus Christ! Keep up the good work and god bless

  • @Tybourne1991
    @Tybourne19917 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for these videos; they are like a refreshing breeze. This one missed the best 'cheat sheet' of all, the Ten Commandments. The stone that the builders rejected has become the corner stone- we need to recover the Jewish roots of our faith.

  • @PaperTrailsAnimation

    @PaperTrailsAnimation

    7 жыл бұрын

    Actually you need to get to the faith that actually IS rooted. You need to trust in the gospel, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

  • @matthiasalexander9921

    @matthiasalexander9921

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PaperTrailsAnimation we rely on more than just gospel we have tradition as well.

  • @heatherallingham7120
    @heatherallingham71206 жыл бұрын

    I’m in RCIA and have been unsure what to say in my first communion. I’m scared of being judged by the priest and at the same time, afraid of taking too long over every little thing and boring him to tears. This kind of cuts to the chase to get to what is meaningful - thank you.

  • @Psyop666

    @Psyop666

    6 жыл бұрын

    Heather Allingham Read the CCC, it defines what sins are in respect to ten commandments. Go to page 504, second edition. Start from there.

  • @billbraxton7192
    @billbraxton7192 Жыл бұрын

    wow. Thanks again Fr. Mike! God Bless.

  • @strangelovemd1
    @strangelovemd12 жыл бұрын

    I was told to go through the 10 Commandments one by one and examine whether or not I have broken any of them and make a list before heading to confession

  • @codybabchuk4140
    @codybabchuk41404 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your help! I did my first confession tonight.

  • @haybelportal9475
    @haybelportal94758 жыл бұрын

    Father Mike, Thank you for these amazing, inspiring and guiding videos. I look forward to more of them... You are expanding your reach and help many! Thank you again!!!! God bless you!

  • @culmore170a
    @culmore170a Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful. Thinking this way makes confession a true blessing.

  • @coochiemuncher
    @coochiemuncher3 жыл бұрын

    Where is father Mike when I need him....He is awesome...Like a buddy you can talk to on behalf of God. And feel comfortable telling about your sins.

  • @yourlovingsaviourjesuschri5471
    @yourlovingsaviourjesuschri54717 жыл бұрын

    FATHER! YOU HAVE A GRRRRRRR88888 GIFT.... !!! keep at it.... u cd be another padre pio...soon....

  • @cavilll2554
    @cavilll25545 жыл бұрын

    Divine amnesia 😂 Made me chuckle, thanks fr. Mike

  • @sophiachin1262
    @sophiachin12623 жыл бұрын

    I am not Catholic at all but I do believe in the confession, repentance and renunciation of sin for a plethora of reasons. God please do not allow the enemy to delay, destroy or deny my divine purpose and destiny any longer. In my weakness make your grace, mercy, power n glory shine strong. Deliver me from the sinful circumstance and situation through Your Holy provision in order to cut out the sin. I need your DIVINE INTERVENTION I am imperfect so their is no other way.

  • @eightytwobucks623
    @eightytwobucks623 Жыл бұрын

    I’m going for the first time in my life tomorrow I can’t wait

  • @georgiethumbs2438
    @georgiethumbs24387 жыл бұрын

    WOW! Thank you Father Mike, this vid blew me away! New subscriber!

  • @ruthguidry5211
    @ruthguidry52118 жыл бұрын

    That was awesome, Fr. Mike. Thank you.

  • @dieun7533
    @dieun75332 жыл бұрын

    MIKES U R MUST BE THE ONLY ONE THAT HAVE NEVER SINNED WE ARE VERY GLADS

  • @dieun7533

    @dieun7533

    2 жыл бұрын

    HOPE FOREVERMORE

  • @smurf75
    @smurf755 жыл бұрын

    Fr Mike, I love watching your videos. You remind me a LOT of a friend of mine (don't worry, that's a good thing). Thank you for these.

  • @lindak8032
    @lindak80328 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Very helpful.

  • @yvonnelancto2255
    @yvonnelancto22553 жыл бұрын

    He’s great and love ❤️ to hear him explain everything where he’s easy to understand Amen 🙏

  • @dulsinsamuel6108
    @dulsinsamuel61082 жыл бұрын

    Thank you father Mike

  • @majaraskovic1260
    @majaraskovic12606 жыл бұрын

    This video is wonderful, incredibly helpful. Thank you for putting this channel together.

  • @paulhill7726
    @paulhill77266 жыл бұрын

    Fr Mike. I love your ministry on KZread. Part and parcel from your videos my wife and I are in RCIA now. If you wouldn’t mind to add us (my 2 mo daughter as well) in your prayers. GOD bless

  • @michaelgrant169

    @michaelgrant169

    5 жыл бұрын

    Recommended viewing > a video > (Co ops mondragon Thom Hartman interviews Richard Wolff) PHD. It's a more advanced workplace system invented by a Catholic priest > Spain. 10 minutes 3 seconds.Thought it was worth mentioning.

  • @michaelgrant169

    @michaelgrant169

    5 жыл бұрын

    The buzzword regarding health is inflammation. E.G. > The anti Inflammatory diet. Disease starts at the cellular in the form of inflammation. Optimum nutrition is the medicine of tomorrow > linus Pauling. Linus Pauling is the only person to win the Nobel peace prize twice. Nearly all disease can be traced back to a nutritional deficiency > linus Pauling. The best that we can do is stick to the well balanced whole foods diet Dr Bruce Ames PHD bio chemistry. Wise quotes > The cause is the cure. Fix the cell to get well. Regarding disease reversal too a large extent the science is in.

  • @lukerupert3677
    @lukerupert36776 жыл бұрын

    You have helped me so much lately, I need your videos growing up

  • @RaySmithWeb
    @RaySmithWeb5 жыл бұрын

    So good, Fr. Mike!

  • @dez5613
    @dez56133 жыл бұрын

    WOW!! Thank you Father!!

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