Father, modesty applies to men too. Open shirts, inappropriate messages on shirts, tight pants, jeans hang halfway down the buttocks, pants showing the buttock dive when sitting, short shorts, tattoos, and tiny swimming attire showing everything are also a problem. Let us not forget modesty applies to all.

@vstefe1280

13 күн бұрын

@@keerankenny4374misogynist talk. Men’s tight pants showing outlines are just as titillating as women dress. Men’s bare legs especially muscular is very tempting. We are all visual.

@chrisjohnston7403

13 күн бұрын

@@keerankenny4374 Regardless of what was said in the Fatima message, there are MANY men who dress immodestly, both in church and outside of church. Are you saying that it is acceptable for men to dress immodestly, simply because they weren't mentioned in the message at Fatima?

@dynishaabreu4544

12 күн бұрын

So what if they tske they take their shirts of for intimidation, it is how it turns a woman on that decided that its wrong. Don't try to justify the fu**boyish attitude of men that make women fall for the temptation ​@@keerankenny4374

@Luvmyhorse207

12 күн бұрын

@@keerankenny4374 I don’t think that Mother Mary wanted women to wear turtle necks in the summer while men were bare chested with tattoos of Christ, next to a swasthya and their pants hanging down to their knees. Everyone needs to be respectful of God AT ALL TIMES!!!

@marys5624

11 күн бұрын

Tattoos? 😂

Watch the mass this morning. His Homily should be preach in every parish. MODESTY. The bridal gowns are also immodest.

@imkane319

25 күн бұрын

I totally agree with you.

@outoforbit00

24 күн бұрын

For sure. As a bridesmaid a few years ago, the Bride and myself spent forever looking for modest dresses. Thankfully we eventually found them. We had many compliments on how elegant our clothes were. A couple of young women in the catering staff wanted to know where they could purchase dresses of a similar cut to mine. Alot of woman, including myself find it very difficult to find these clothes on sale here in the UK. Most of the clothes designers are gay men, sadly these male designers don't see it any other way.

@stephanieland1402

24 күн бұрын

I agree 100% I have wished and prayed and asked priest to talk about this topic all to no avail.. most priest that I know of are so afraid of offending people.. we need to get over that and worry more about offending Our Lord.. I am so proud of you, Father Mike, for having the courage and backbone to lovingly and kindly address this issue as a good shepherd to us, your flock.. as a fatherly Pastor with your children.. it’s sad but sometimes we need to be reminded of and taught about the simplest things such as showing respect to God and others as well as ourselves..modesty, chastity and purity.. I have shared this video with more people.. (family, especially grandchildren and friends)than I can count and am so happy that it is now being talked about.. You have taken the lead and I am praying that other priest will follow your example.. thank you so much, Father Mike.. God bless you 🙏🙏🙏

@DogtownTradingCo

23 күн бұрын

In the past, brides dressed modestly. This was for two reasons. 1. Out of respect for the church and the the fact that it's God's house, a place of reverence. 2. She was "saving the show" for her husband and not for every other guy at the wedding. Other than having a white dress, there isn't much difference between a bride and a woman heading out to go carousing at the club with the girls. Isn't progress great?

@jirislavicek9954

23 күн бұрын

And dresses for Communion and Confirmation

So sad Catholics not knowing the virtue of modesty especially in sacred places . We have lost our identity

@brendamyc3173

23 күн бұрын

They dress with everything showing so just looking at them is inappropriate. I can’t even talk to a person because if I look at them at all I see everything and I DON’T WANT TO SEE EVERYTHING!

@marymary1877

22 күн бұрын

Thank the”spirit “ of Vatican II

@brendamyc3173

22 күн бұрын

The people doing this corrupted Vatican II. The council was not called to initiate what is currently happening.

@sheilamanzanares825

21 күн бұрын

Its not only the Catholic church .

@abundantangel6376

21 күн бұрын

Please don’t judge, virtues come over time

And please stop allowing your kids to eat snacks during Mass! Take them out if they have to eat something! The boy in front of me was eating cheese puffs the whole time. Crackling the bag and wiping his orange fingers on the pews. Bring back respect and reverence.

@pauljordan4452

21 күн бұрын

You are not permitted to eat an hour before Communion.

@gingersnap3684

21 күн бұрын

@@pauljordan4452 He was too young for communion.

@merseltzer

21 күн бұрын

Also children speaking loudly during service. Parents don't correct this. Children have become idols.

@rickdockery9620

20 күн бұрын

SMH. If only everyone was like you.

@MyMistakeBut

20 күн бұрын

I agree, encourage younger children to to attend QUIETLY. This is the beginning of teaching a discipline that is required in all walks of life. They can learn. People will accommodate you and be understanding of difficulties if you sincerely try to do the correct thing. But a distracting playtime during Mass, plus a feeding frenzy with messy snacks and drinks, and a failure to clean up afterwards is simply a horrible distraction that will make sinners of all who sit near you during Mass! Please, straighten your priorities and establish discipline. Leaving children at home or in a “crying room” is not the solution. Nor will children will suddenly behave at age six… they learn by example. 😊❤

What about parents who allow their children to wear immodest clothing (anytime), much less to church...the dad and mom need to say "that's not appropriate for church; go change". Setting the standard as parents and teaching modesty... that's what needs to be done!

@edukaeshn

22 күн бұрын

How about "that's not appropriate to wear in public"

@kimherben7866

21 күн бұрын

The parents are buying these clothes, though, a lot of the time...

@oneitalia2312

20 күн бұрын

Oftentimes the parents dress the same way. Going to church is like attending a picnic in 90 degree weather. It's such a distraction in the church that I belong to within my 'district' - I have elected to attend an older church where women still wear chapel veils, if you know what I mean. A girl wearing immodest clothing there would most probably feel out of place. Most likely she would not attend mass there either.

@christophermanda8009

20 күн бұрын

When a priest gives a massage out there more often, intelligent parents can understand. My children school, do empathize much, about modesty when it a day to wear non uniform clothing. A priest is a Father, is a parent, is a spiritaul father, do not keep quiet about modesty.

@annmariebudyn

20 күн бұрын

Especially in schools. I don't understand why all our young girls at school are wearing extremely short skirts. It looks awful.

Priests especially need to establish some modesty guidelines for weddings. Strapless and/or backless bridal gowns and/or bridesmaid dresses are so inappropriate, period, but especially in a church!

@jacqueboyce3176

12 күн бұрын

One priest at a wedding had a bride who was very immodestly dressed and actually said to her, on her wedding day as she approached him for the ceremony, "You are dressed like a prostitute!"

@marys5624

11 күн бұрын

In a perfect world, sure, but if you are even remotely familiar with how hard a priest’s job is, you’ll know that there’s NO WAY they would ever tell a bride what to wear. It just isn’t realistic. I work as a rectory housekeeper and believe me this would never happen.

@fannyissac7398

11 күн бұрын

Yes, wear these to the parties outside the church,

@cherylwebb8340

3 күн бұрын

If you are indeed a Christian, you represent Jesus all the time. Not just church or weddings.

@stephanie4949

3 күн бұрын

@@fannyissac7398 Thanks, Fanny! We certainly agree that they shouldn't be worn in church, but I have to also agree with Cheryl (see her comment below) that they are never appropriate.

No cleavage, no form fitting pants and tops. It can be done and needs to be done. Thank you Father.

@dianekeilman

14 күн бұрын

They are a distraction. We are not going to a dance club.

@cghrios783

14 күн бұрын

It makes me feel uncomfortable when women dress like that in church. They are advertising.

@BigOldCatholic

13 күн бұрын

How about they clamp down on liturgical abuses like "extraordinary Eucharistic ministers"? Only supposed to be used during "Extraordinary" times like war, holidays where the church is overflowing, and times like that. Not EVERY Sunday! Most of the women wear skin tight clothes, while the men wear jeans with short sleeves to show off tattoos. So tired of the false Catholics using forgiveness as an all you can eat buffet with no intention of ever stopping or acknowledging what they're doing is wrong because they don't want to hear it. 🙄 Have they never been taught that you must make a "good confession"?!?! I am sure the devil says "Don't judge me" too. We are allowed to judge actions, not the state of their soul.

@bcalvert321

13 күн бұрын

So you are being the Pharisee who goes around telling people how to live. Better get that log out of your eye first.

@FullDottle

13 күн бұрын

​@@bcalvert321 Modesty is taught in the Holy Scriptures, see St. Paul to the Corinthians as 1 example. As a Minister, he is called to proclaim the truth; modesty is an obligation, a truth. Therefore, EVERY member of the church is OBLIGATED to proclaim this truth.

Not only do I wear modest clothing in church, but also in general. I also veil. I get more looks and side-eyes than the women and girls who have every crevice of their body on display. There is something terribly wrong when the veil is looked upon as 'drawing attention' to yourself, but wearing clothing more suitable to the gym or a nightclub is tolerated. It is a problem.

@juliesheard2122

21 күн бұрын

I agree totally.

@elohtibbarehtnwod

21 күн бұрын

It’s wild but i get side eye and gossip just for dressing modestly for work. Where you’re supposed to be professional. And it’s not like i’m showing up in a hazmat suit or anything bizarre for the context. It’s because i’m not dressed in a way that “shows off my body.” I don’t dress in a trendy fashion but people would be hard-pressed to say it’s not stylish. It’s stylish in an old-fashioned way, with mock neck tops, sweaters/cardigans, and wide-cropped trousers that barely skim the leg. I like to keep it simple but refined and many think it doesn’t have enough pizzazz. But as i tell people, “hey, they’re just clothes and the point of clothing is to cover yourself appropriately. Otherwise we might as well run around naked like wild animals” (obviously joking).

@Fresh-tw7ev

20 күн бұрын

You are to be commended.

@Stardust475

20 күн бұрын

God bless you.

@jebsmith323

20 күн бұрын

@@elohtibbarehtnwod This is what we used to call "class." I'm old enough to remember when women first began moving into upper management in all sorts of companies. In the 80s, women were concerned about dressing to fit in with men who wore suits. We were looking for our version of the office uniform. jackets, knee length skirts or longer, suit pants, blouses that covered all the important things. When did exposing breasts and 4-6 inch heels become the standard for professional dress?

I am not catholic, but I wish that this sermon was preached in every church. It hurts my heart to see young women that don't understand what is hurtful about dressing immodestly.

@lisabrygger9168

13 күн бұрын

modesty attracts many a peckerhead rapists. immodesty is tame to what your concerns are with what could be sitting next to you in church clothing.

@marytygett4189

12 күн бұрын

You’re Catholic, you just don’t know it yet 😊

@user-mo6tz6oh9i

12 күн бұрын

And men as well!

@candicemarie6963

11 күн бұрын

Be glad you aren’t, I walked away after being abused by a priest and no support from the hierarchy. The Catholic Church is a cult to benefit clergy. Their venerating Mary and prolife is all bull sheet. Do not convert. Former Catholics make up the largest “religious body” in the USA, and I just wrote why.

@user-lt1jd1ye3v

8 күн бұрын

Not just relevant to women

I wish modesty would be addressed in my parish. I also wish those who go to church would be quiet out of reverence for the Holy Eucharist and those who want to pray. 😢

@katkat2340

25 күн бұрын

Close your eyes , close your ears.

@user-fc1ld9ts8u

25 күн бұрын

@@katkat2340 Your comment is somewhat impractical. Closing your eyes is easy, but the noise is different. At best, people speak in normal voices; they don't even try to whisper. Sometimes they are loud and actually compete with each other to be heard. Surprisingly, it is often the ushers who are involved. You sometimes just have to wait until everyone leaves. In the past, most Catholics would agree that such conduct is disrespectful and irreverent to the presence of the Holy Eucharist. It seems, things are different in today's Catholic Church. I guess you disagree with Father's homily. I agree with him. Dominus vobiscum.

@PC-ze2xk

24 күн бұрын

I agree with user! I get to church early to pray. Sometimes it is impossible with people having loud conversations. Years ago no one would have dreamed of talking out loud in church out of reverence for the Holy Eucharist.

@katkat2340

24 күн бұрын

It’s very difficult to have total silence …. That’s all I’m saying. When I go in and ppl are talking , I just close my eyes and pray. We can not always control the circumstances. I like Fr. Mikes homily - but this is a place of dialogue and we all have perspectives . Peace

@linda.yuri999

24 күн бұрын

Agree @katkat2340 esp for us highly sensitive people.🙂🙏

Father you are talking about women which I truly understand. But in my church some of the men wear shorts and tank tops and flip flops and I find it disturbing that they have no respect for our Lord to be dressed like they are going to the beach or cook out ! It goes both ways. Here in America we have become way to comfortable in there dress. Thank you for such a good sermon.

@WestchesterNYMilton

24 күн бұрын

I concur. I look around and think to myself - really, brothers? I've seen old images online of fellow Catholic guys who would wear full suits to Mass; this was during the pre-Vatican II era (1950s, etc). I understand that this fashion mode likely won't make a comeback here in the U.S.A., but how about all of us fellows agree to at the very least wear proper shoes and a business casual outfit to the Mass? I don't think that's too much to ask.

@caridadrevilla2439

22 күн бұрын

I agree. I am in FL.y church women come in half naked, in short shorts, skin tight dresses that are distractions in the house of God.

@dharmaslife

22 күн бұрын

Some of us wear flip-flops due to health issues - regular shoes are absolutely too painful

@tgeo4203

22 күн бұрын

According to a lot of people, God doesn't care what we wear as long as we show up. I disagree...

@yankeecitygirl

22 күн бұрын

@@dharmaslife if you need unrestricted toebox you can wear slides with footie Sox.

All pastors and Priest’s should preach this . Modesty

@AgentThursday

13 күн бұрын

Some of us do.

@bcalvert321

13 күн бұрын

There is nothing wrong with modesty. Christians should have modesty in the way they dress and speak. But who are you to say what is modesty. Do you want women to wear dresses past their knees? Should everyone's hair be put into a bun and covered. Should men wear long-sleeve shirts and black trousers? Just how far is correct. How about out of the church, do you condemn jeans with holes in them. How many is too many? When you and the priest start making the rules then you have become a pharisee.

@bcalvert321

4 күн бұрын

@@keerankenny4374 So you want women Pharisees to make the rules on "decorum". Again what if a woman is not a member. Are the women going to run the woman or man out of church? Your church can have any decorum rules it wants. But if you run someone out of the church or tell a person not to come back until they dress correctly to meet your wants, makes you no better than the Pharisees of Jesus' times. I thought Catholics were supposed to have compassion for sinners. I guess not. I sure am glad you are throwing stones at people. This is just another reason why Catholics are not the Church Jesus made. Hypocrites.

All should dress modestly both in and out of church. Thank you ..This message is long overdue.

As a young woman, this spoke to me. How tastefully and tactfully he expressed these teachings of the Catholic Church. I've never heard it this way before.

@MyMistakeBut

20 күн бұрын

And how respectfully you spoke! Thank you, and God will bless you!💗

@BernadineGonzales-up7hb

14 күн бұрын

My 18 year old daughter bought a book titled:”The Theology of Style”. Young ladies can still be classy and stylish while being modest.

Chasity Modesty Language Moderation Modesty is not taught anymore especially in the western world

@FOX007-um1wr

19 күн бұрын

Hollywood, and popular musicians advertise immodesty, and then there is social media. So where are the adults to teach them how to dress?

Since Vatican II, I have not once heard a Priest speak about modesty so eloquently so as not to be misunderstood. A homily like this will bear much fruit from the Holy Spirit.

@brianbrosnan637

9 күн бұрын

Key point…”Since Vatican II”

Exactly what the Church needs to hear...thank you Father Michael!

@marycw

18 күн бұрын

I would add "What the WORLD needs to hear"!

@lorrainehaller2512

15 күн бұрын

The Blessed Mother, in one of her apparitions, said clothing will be introduced that offends God. Just like She also said the third secret of Fatima was to be released to all in 1960. People didn’t listen to her then and don’t listen to Her today in 2024. She came to warn the children of God. Satan works through the designers to make these clothes appeal to women. This is called modernism. I want to know where are the parents? Reality is that some Mothers want to dress like their daughters. All want to stay young and look good. The clothing industry is everywhere-in magazines, TV and computers. The shopping networks on TV have the biggest followers.

@janicemccormick8834

10 күн бұрын

Yes 💯 agree!

May every priest preach about modesty in their parish. Church is a place of worship alone 🙏

@BernadineGonzales-up7hb

14 күн бұрын

Our Parish priest talks about modesty every Summer, every year.

Our Lady Of Fatima in 1917 - "There Are Many Fashions Offending MY SON". Imagine now, in 2024!!

@StanleyPinchak

17 күн бұрын

Our poor mother. She shouldn't have to see such things. Pray for us O Most Holy Mother of God!

@josephinebcmpatrick9207

15 күн бұрын

@@keerankenny4374 First of all, CHRIST IS DIVINE. All so WONDERFUL to do with CHRIST. Secondly, you do not question CHRIST. Thirdly, such a lot of Women go about in indecent Clothing. If Engaged or Married, their Fiance or Husband should not allow them or want them to attire themselves in such a revealing way. Men's Clothing also needs to be improved. Cover themselves respectfully. I think VIRGIN MARY referred to ALL 'Fashion'.

@vstefe1280

13 күн бұрын

@@keerankenny4374Many of those pictures are from Renaissance era which was full of sexual topics. Those pictures show a very sexy Jesus. Jesus body was torn apart, the Bible implies strips of skin hanging off him, bruised and bloody. You use the word triumphantly but the artists and sculptors were pandering to the sexual interests of the time. Muscular and chiseled features. You sound misogynistic. Where is your self control. Maybe we should all wear Burkas and be caned if an ankle shows. . .

@user-lt1jd1ye3v

8 күн бұрын

@@keerankenny4374 There is nothing wrong with men or women in workout clothes at the gym or outside. This priest is talking about professional settings..

@josephinebcmpatrick9207

7 күн бұрын

@@keerankenny4374 SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL is a SUPERNATURAL HOLY BEING & cannot be compared with mere Mortals. You are just being difficult. You know - at least should know exactly all OUR LADY meant in her Message at Fatima, talking of certain Fashions' Offending MY SON. Do not listen to me - LISTEN to OUR LADY!!

Yup, put some clothes on. Modesty is beautiful.

In 1917 Our Lady of Fatima said “Many fashions will be introduced that will greatly offend my Divine Son”

@rowenaharvey9567

14 күн бұрын

That will offend God referring to the Father.

@vstefe1280

13 күн бұрын

It goes both ways. Men should not tempt women showing muscular legs and chests with tight clothes. All the sculptors of Jesus with chiseled , muscular features is the fault of the church. He was bloodied and bruised with skin hanging from Him. Church is hypocritical. That’s why Islam make women wear burkas and canes them if an ankle shows. Where is the man’s responsibility of self control.

@user-lt1jd1ye3v

8 күн бұрын

@@keerankenny4374 Men are responsible for things too you pigeon.

Very true. My daughter got married in February 2023 and it was mission impossible to buy dress that will be simple, plain fabric, and would be suitable for Catholic wedding ceremony. If the back was full, the front was too low, if the front was right height, the arms were uncovered, if the arms were covered the back was fully open or the slit too high. We ended alternating the dress to ensure the modesty.

@susanpritchard951

21 күн бұрын

I was so grateful for my daughter in law who had the whole top Alternated for Wedding Attire and the dress was exquisite; complimented her Beauty 🔥 Her Modesty will be talked about for years to come,in my Parish and family 🙏I ,nor my son or her parents told her to do this, 💜 She felt in a CATHOLIC CHURCH ⛪️ it was EXPECTED 😊and it IS ,God Bless ALL YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN,”Stand out 🙏🔥🙏not in “as Jim Caviezel has said, You will be rewarded in this world and in the next 🔥💯Gods Richest Blessings to you all,Especially your very Brave Priest Son👏👏👏I’m certain Jesus and Mary are flood-gating your Parish with Many Graces♥️Glory Hallelujah

@anastasia10017

20 күн бұрын

you know the bridal stores also sell jackets and boleros and other cover ups for the dresses, the same as they can sell you add on sleeves or modesty panels to add on to the dress. It has always been that the bride wears a long sleeved jacket or bolero over her dress and she removes it for the reception the same as she removes her train so she can dance.

@ArcaneGinger

20 күн бұрын

I always joke with my sisters that companies are only allowed a certain amount of fabric for dresses. Is it short? It can have long sleeves. Is it long? Spaghetti straps. Good length? Open the back and slits up the side. Granted I'm always thrift shopping. I know if I spent more, I may get something in what I like. Thankfully, this year, I'm slowly learning how to make my own dresses 😄

@FOX007-um1wr

19 күн бұрын

My daughter had the same problem.

@Peggyanns

19 күн бұрын

I wore a wedding dress from 1947. Beautiful and modest.

I applaud this priests sermon, given with love, encouraging.

Thank you Father Mike. This needs to be a sermon everywhere

@theclapaolini4322

25 күн бұрын

More should talk about modesty. Beaches are disgusting to look at they are nude and embarresing to go to take fresh air it would always be sin for everyone. WE ARE NOT CAVETIME PEOPLE WE HAVE TO EDIFY EACH OTHER. YOU WHO ARE READING GET YOURSELF A DESCENT BATHING SUITE ITS LESS MONEY.....

Every church needs to hear this.

@bonniechampagne2992

20 күн бұрын

Amen...thank you

I love his homily. We need more priests like Fr. Mike. God bless you Father.

@philcortens5214

13 күн бұрын

I just wish we'd go back to calling priest by their surnames instead of their nicknames. That certainly would be a mark of dignity much desired.

More priests need to discuss this. Especially with how people dress coming to church.

@margokupelian344

21 күн бұрын

Oh, they won’t . I have asked a few priests and deacons to address this problem in their homilies but they don’t . One priest even told me, thank God they’re coming to church. 🤔

@elKarlo

20 күн бұрын

That the liberalism talking. You can’t keep making compromises as eventually no one will come to church jf it doesn’t offer you anything

@babbsinbabeland

14 күн бұрын

@@margokupelian344 Bingo

Great homily Fr Mike. Our culture is very immodest. And the world embraces and pushes this. God bless you for discussing this difficult topic. I pray it was accepted well.

WOW, NEVER HEARD THIS BEFORE. THANK YOU! RARE PRIEST, NOT POLITICALLY CORRECT, JUST TRUTH.

"Why should men and women dress modestly? ... Because human nature under the yoke of sin tends to reduce people into superficial objects of lust." WELL SAID! That phrase is worth memorizing! Thank you, Father Michael.

Fr. Mike. You are exceptional!! I wish every priest at Mass would speak the truth regarding Modesty. The styles of today degrade women . Not only immodest but sloppy as if one is going to a ballgame , doing yard maintenance or dipping in the swimming pool. Such a disrespectful attitude, but that's a lot about our society regarding life in general. Thank-you, and God bless you today and every day Janet

@Pp4Gd

19 күн бұрын

Once upon a time people used to dress up to go to a ballgame or fly on an airplane or go to the grocery store. We wore gloves, stockings and slips under our dresses and skirts.

If one visits churches in Italy or the Vatican they have dress codes posted. Knees and shoulders must be covered. It's simply being respectful and courteous.

@user-lt1jd1ye3v

8 күн бұрын

For men and women. No men with shorts and flip flops either

Thank you Father! Every Priest needs to speak on this! God Bless you always ❤️‍🔥🙏✝️✝️✝️

Thank you Father for speaking about modesty. There should be more talk about it. As a female I am ashamed when I see women and young girls going up to receive Jesus with the way they are dressed. I have mentioned it to our pastor but its never spoken about . The truth must be talked about . Thank you Thank You from CANADA

Yesterday at Mass two ladies who were wearing those horrid stretch/yoga pants took up the gifts at the offertory! Let's pray for some common sense!!!

Yes! Please. Parents, it doesn't matter how old they are. Teach them.

Oh my. God bless you Father. These young woman that attend mass at our Cathedral wear short shorts and spaghetti straps to walk up the aisle to receive Our Lord in communion.I could cry. I’m and old woman now and my youth was spent in the 60’s and 70’s. I am now ashamed that I too dressed immoderately but never at mass. These girls don’t understand the enormous weight of regret they will have to look back on. I do pray for them.

@ranchoboomerang

21 күн бұрын

Lol. I don't think so .

@lisabrygger9168

20 күн бұрын

Lady You are Old and Have so Much Learning to Do.Start Finding all the poetry and scripture passages you can find on Good, Love, Ponder it with Love Good and Thorough...Perhaps some Peckerhead Rapist doesnt Like your Apparel...I know God Loves Variety...

@ellapowell3414

18 күн бұрын

This is such good teaching because if you dress to be looked at you are distracting people from their adoration of Jesus also causing your brother to stumble and sin in thoughts at the least and also why would you want attention from leering old men ?your in the housewife God at least cover up in there ...modesty is a beautiful virtue

@hildahilpert5018

15 күн бұрын

Dressing like this and coming to church is wrong. There are third world countries were the very poor dress in the best that they might have even if patched and are very modest.We Catholics should not have to be reminded about this.

@lisabrygger9168

13 күн бұрын

tell the churches to turn up the air conditioning of their hellhole .

Thanks Fr. Mike for being specific in your sermons. So many other priests preach sermons that are general and thus they fail to challenge or inspire in any meaningful way. At many of the beaches now, you see women with a few postage stamp size pieces of fabric and some dental floss and they call it a bathing suit. Brides are now wearing attire at their wedding that really should only be worn in the privacy of their honeymoon suite. In their quest to feel special, women have lost their dignity by the way they dress and dignity is what makes a woman special. A very confused world.

@user-ki2vh1uc5k

25 күн бұрын

Well said! 😊

I once asked our priest to discuss something like this and he didn't see an issue. I said how can you not see an issue when we're all getting a show and we didn't buy a ticket! These girls are are wearing skirts so short that they bearly bow and we can see if they're wearing underwear or not! Lord have mercy on us all

@lisabrygger9168

18 күн бұрын

Mans Sin Lust needs to be Addressed and Rebuked...Didnt Jesus command you to pluck out your lustful eye if it offends you ?...

@mistiinseattle

17 күн бұрын

Always blame the females while men are just as bad but get a free reign and never criticized.

@Mr090909090909099

15 күн бұрын

@@lisabrygger9168women dressing immodestly is feeding their own vanity as well if you want to use that specific verse Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour isn’t talking about actual eyeballs he’s taking about the “eye” as in desire and when women dress immodestly in a inappropriate outfit they’re fulfilling their own desire to be appealing to others which is vanity for we should only want to be appealing to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and does he wish you to dress immodestly?

@lisabrygger9168

13 күн бұрын

@@Mr090909090909099 isnt lust in the eye of the beholder...face it a Peckerhead can get off with a wisp of wind, a thought a poor farm animal perhaps some Rapist will use your modesty for grounds of enticing him ? Think.

@yeshuaismygod777

5 күн бұрын

Yes I mentioned it to our deacon and got a similar response

I'm not Catholic , but this is the best message I've heard in awhile. Most churches now are only concerned with filling the plates and not offending anyone., including the one I have gone to for years.

THANK YOU FATHER MIKE , FOR BRINGING THIS MODESTY IN YOUR HOMILY. GOD BLESS.

How refreshing to hear a sermon that instructs people on virtue.

I was at a communion recently and the Priest actually made a statement about this issue. Thank The Lord. He attached it to how beautiful the boys and girls looked in their communion clothes. I grew up in a southern home where women were always dressed modestly. To this day I dress modestly at 77 years old. I am so tired of the way women dress. I don’t understand the lack of respect in church. Clothing, behavior, etc. Put some clothes on please. Father Thank you for this mass. Could the Church please make this world wide subject for mass.

@pattiday431

18 күн бұрын

This sermon is so neccessary for our youth, who don't seem to understand the meaning of modesty.

@mariec4275

17 күн бұрын

Lack of respect anywhere. The church is the Body of Christ, not a building. Women should dress discretely anywhere

@briankenome

16 күн бұрын

back home in Nigeria, part of the job of the ushers/church wardens (in most parishes)is to prevent those immodestly dressed from entering into the church. If they are already inside the church, they are identified and sent out by the wardens or the priest. they can also be denied communion if they are not well dressed

@oceanicblues2496

16 күн бұрын

Thats very good. Luckily in india they still dress modestly 95% . Its usually d younger generation who had lost all respect for d house of god or ones who hv imigrated to other countries when bk home their dressing style in church is deplorable.

Father what a beautiful homily, it's so important to regain modesty in society nowadays 🙏 🇲🇽

When I was young mini skirts were the rage. My parents thought them immodest so I’d make a skirt just above the knee that was parent-approved and then roll it up at school. I felt so hip and clever. Boys often complemented my legs which pleased me and boosted my confidence. I rolled them a little higher. Then when I married I began maturing and thinking about how I would actually want to be dressed if Jesus were actually by my side.

@user-jo5vj7zo7v

8 күн бұрын

This is why we had the baby boomer’s generation because they kept rolling up their skirts. Then the panties came down… yep, men’s minds work differently. The devil gives us deceptive assurance.

Good morning Fr. Mike. Thank you for your loving service. It used to the mothers who taught their daughters how to dress... at least that's what my mother did. Values are taught. Consciences are formed at an early age.

@pauljordan4452

21 күн бұрын

With my experience growing up autistic (diagnosed and given therapy at 25) and with adults, I'd love to see mothers teaching daughters to marry young and be responsible, especially if the mothers themselves did. I am a Thomist who matured later than others.

@MyMistakeBut

20 күн бұрын

@@pauljordan4452Thank you for sharing your thoughts and personal experience. All of this helps contribute to us finding our way back to center, with God firmly at our center! 💗

As a man was walking to Receive Holy Communion,and tapped the woman in front of him,and said you can’t go to Receive,she said why?She was immodestly undressed,he answered,because I can’t . What a serious sin to tempt the eyes of a man,wanting to Receive JESUS,worthily😢

I am not catholic & don't wish to be. Still, I am thankful this person advocated for MODESTY. I'm so tired of seeing so many people walking around half naked.

It’s about time for someone to speak up. I’m so sick of attending Mass snd being uncomfortable near someone who could be leading my husband into sin. Thank you Father.

@tessarmitage1813

22 күн бұрын

Your husband leads himself into sin. You should have him pray for the person who is dressed immodestly that they become more aware of what they are wearing.

@Dan-mm7gc

22 күн бұрын

@@tessarmitage1813 Is that the true Catholic teaching on the matter?

@Mike-ho8dp

22 күн бұрын

I understand your concern, and maybe you have a reason to be. Try and pray for that person and also pray that your husband puts on the armor of self control. As Fr. Mike said...it's not how others present themselves to us but how we perceive them.

@tessarmitage1813

22 күн бұрын

@@Dan-mm7gc everyone is responsible for their owns sins. Even men or women who have trouble practicing “custody of the eyes.”

@Dan-mm7gc

22 күн бұрын

​@@tessarmitage1813 ​You can show me what the church says or I just will ignore you because I don't trust you.

This is so true. As a catholic I wish more priests would speak more of this in such manner.

@candicemarie6963

11 күн бұрын

Catholic clergy are not exactly the most moral people: Raping children, abusing and other disregard for women, secret sex lives, rampant homosexuality and covering it all up. They can stay in their own lane. Women need to band together and encourage and stand up for each other and what is the best for us.

Modestly is a reflection of how much you honor the father. Our bodies,men and women, are the temple of the holy Spirit.!

I love this guy. What a true Priest! Thank you Father Michael.

God bless you, Father Mike, for speaking the truth.

I am a Baptist, but none of the churches talks anything about modesty.And we've got young girls and older.Ladies that everything's hanging out.I wish someone would talk about this in church.Thank you sir and god bless you.

NOT ONLY IMMODEST BUT ALSO WEARING PYJAMAS TO CHURCH IS RIDICULOUS TOO.

@user-lt1jd1ye3v

8 күн бұрын

the worst

What a wonderful homily Fr. Mike. God bless you for caring how people dress coming to church. Here in Idaho I am often shocked by what people wear to Mass, especially when receiving the Holy Eucharist. I thought it might just be because I'm old.

This is why we call them Fathers, because this is what fathers need to be teaching their children!

Well phrased from a gentle but living good shepherd. And no muscle shirts and tank tops and shorter shorts for the men and boys.

@user-lt1jd1ye3v

8 күн бұрын

@@keerankenny4374 What is up with you? Why do you want men to wear shorts to Mass so bad? Do you like looking at their legs? Shorts are not appropriate for Mass, period. Full stop. No beachwear, flip flops, or shorts. Period.

Great homily. Thank you Fr. Mike and God continue to bless you.

An absolutely beautiful homily….thank you Father Mike for the courage to speak the truth, you are a true shepherd of the flock. I am putting your name on my morning prayer list.

Yes modesty at Mass. Was part of a parish where young girls in 20s on the Alter giving out commune in booty shorts. I am talking about what u would wear at the beach. When my daughter was a teenager my hubby and I made sure that she dresses modesty at all times. And as an adult she still does. You need to respect yourself if you want a man to respect you. Ty for saying this Father .

@annaelizabeth5971

23 күн бұрын

That's terrible! Sounds like you should address that with your priest. He is culpable for them being allowed to dress immodestly while presenting our Lord in the Holy Eucharist for communion. I personally take another person along he feels the same and respectfully address it with him. If nothing changes, I'd look for another parish. May God have Mercy on us and the Whole World!

@annaelizabeth5971

23 күн бұрын

I just seen you said you were part of a Parish. (past tense). 🙏🙏💕

Women should dress modestly. Men should dress respectfully (jackets and ties).

@pauljordan4452

15 күн бұрын

As my late granddad did - and he lived in the tropics. It's reverence for Christ.

@leeb.7188

11 күн бұрын

@@keerankenny4374 : So a man wearing pants so tight that you can see the outline of everything he’s got is okay with you? You’re obviously gay.

@user-lt1jd1ye3v

8 күн бұрын

@@keerankenny4374 No that's just you. Modestly applies to both sexes. You're the only one who is trying to change the definition but no one agrees with you so you're pissy.

Modesty is wearing clothes which respect our body . Our bodies is temple of the holy spirit.

Amen. Thank you Fr. Mike. Your message is so true and needed.

Thank you Father more priests need to speak about this it's so sad the why people dress for mass 🤲🙏🙌🙏

Thank goodness for Traditional Latin Mass churches! Dress modestly , head coverings, no shorts or “going to Walmart” clothes, no talking in the chapel, communion given by the priest only on the tongue. Quiet respectful worship!!!

@annerector8765

12 күн бұрын

AMEN AMEN

@user-wh9wm4jj8k

12 күн бұрын

Our SSPX church has a basket of veils for visitors or those who forgot theirs. They wash them every week. I recall as a child forgetting my veil. My mother who had ten children would place a white Kleenex on top of my head. 😂 We are to dress modestly, not to bring attention to ourselves. Our focus should be on prayer without distraction.

@marys5624

11 күн бұрын

Vatican II

@adambrocklehurst4211

11 күн бұрын

Do you honestly think Christ cares what we wear to church? Good grief! It's what's inside that counts, wearing a burqa to church won't get you to heaven!

@brianbrosnan637

9 күн бұрын

@user…Where is your parish? I go to SSPX St. Anthony of Padua in North Caldwell New Jersey.

What a wonderful sermon for our world today! Thank you!

Thank you Father for broaching this subject. I have two teenage daughters. I struggle against modern fashions. Thanks for reminding us that it is an important subject. I too would like to veil when i partake Eucharist

Father, a thorny subject to touched on, but I am so glad you took the courage to share. It is so necessary, and I only wish more churches can touch on this subject.

God bless you, father!

Our pastor regularly mentions that Some people dress too casually for church. (Shorts, low cut tops on women, etc). He even puts a reminder in the bulletin. Yet the same people, week after week, come to mass wearing shorts. I don’t know if they are deaf, can’t read, or just don’t care. But holy mass is absolutely no place for these casual clothes!!!

People who get free passes on airlines are required to dress modestly. I wish they would request this of EVERY rider! People come in with tiny tank tops, “hot pants,” snap-on skin-tight workout clothes. Yuck! Or else they’re in pajamas complete with bunny slippers. Guys with pants slung under their butts so that everyone knows their brand of underwear. We look like morons. For esthetic reasons if nothing else, please address the dress, people.

I’m not a catholic - the title caught my attention. May I say well spoken. It is a brave thing to stand against the tide of fashion. But our God is HOLY and wants us to be holy! Thank you. 🦋

Finally hearing a priest preaching on this subject! Hallelujah! Keep preaching the truth Father! So many people want to hear it. I pray for more priests to have this bravery!! One rule I have heard is, if you would go to the beach dressed the way you are, it’s not acceptable for Mass. Dress in a way not to call undue attention to yourself(wording or pictures on shirts or pants can be distracting to others) We don’t want to lead our brothers and sisters in Christ to distraction from the message.If your children have little toys to bring, something soft, not something that makes noises or will (again) distract others.Or say beeping or light up shoes, maybe not the best choice. As far as snacks for littles, some children really need them as Masses tend to be scheduled around meal times (at least in our parish). Quiet little snacks shouldn’t be a problem, Cheerios was always our go to until they were old enough to understand the concept of waiting till after Mass is done. Putting them in a container, and giving them one or two at a time should be fine.Noisy wrappers or foods that are loud to eat, like carrots, not maybe the best choice. But always making sure we leave the House of Our Lord in the same state it was in when we arrived is important and respectful. The way people dress, the way they behave inappropriately in a church is shocking and sad. If everyone tries setting the example for our youth, maybe it will return to way it was and in a way that glorifies Our Heavenly Father. +JMJ pray for us🙏🏼

Bless you Fr for being so courages and bold........you've spoken the absolute truth!!! Amen 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Thank you Fr.Mike for your words of Wisdom and your Guidance

Thank you Father Mike. You want us to get to heaven.

Bless you dear Father. If our body is the temple of God. Then this applies even to beaches and clubs, salons and tennis courts

@lilypercell6793

21 күн бұрын

Sadly the women who finally wore bikinis in public were lingerie models. Until they promoted the ad you couldn't sell them.

Hallelujah, finally a an eloquent and inciteful homily regarding modesty ! ❤

Love your sermon today and always Father Mike, God bless you always 🙏

Thank you Fr Mike! You are only the second priest I’ve heard speak on modesty in my adult life! I lived in Louisville KY for about 8 years, I moved there in 2001. Sometimes we would go to the night mass at 7:00 and people would attend mass dressed the way they did for for their day of family time or whatever! Not modestly to say the least, unfortunately! I thought, how could anyone focus on the word, without prayer to keep them focused?, It truly was unbelievable! Then one Sunday, the priest didn’t even wait until his homily to address the issue of the lack of modesty! He spoke of how wrong it was, spoke of females going to communion with cleavage showing, short shorts, dresses that were too short, as you spoke on, showing too much skin & clothes fitting too close to the body that simply cause distractions from why we attend mass! Great of you to address this! I thoroughly enjoy your sermons Fr. Mike! God has Blessed you & continues to!🙏🏽

Modesty is so important. It is good to hear and unapologetic preaching on this

Preach Modesty to America.

Dear Father...Mama Mary is so proud of you... 😊😊

@wilsontexas

22 күн бұрын

You can say that again.

@jesusnameaboveallnames7369

5 күн бұрын

05.17.2024 But we shouldn't be trying to please Mama Mary & definitely not trying to pray to her. It's JESUS who is the mediator between us & God the Father. Btw, we aren't supposed to be calling any man Father. 😕

In our Catholic Church , ushers stand to greet the people and when they are immodestly dressed, they are handed jackets, even pants , sweaters to wear and asked politely to leave if they don’t comply! It has worked. At the EWTN SHRINES/ chapels there are signs- no short dresses, no low cut etc. Once again clothing is offered to ‘cover up.’ I’m horrified at the immodesty of wedding gowns- showing off their figures and who cares about the priest or Jesus? Moms !!!! Educate your daughters.

@carmelpereira6003

19 күн бұрын

You are right about the mums needing to educate and be an EXAMPLE to their daughters. I learnt to dress modestly from my mum. She always emphasised the importance of dressing modestly not just for ourselves but also out of respect to the Priest who has taken the vow of celibacy. They are men at the end of the day and we should help our priests live out their vows, not make it more challenging for them. So many mums complain that their daughters are not modest but they themselves haven’t done a proper job of installing the values.

@user-lt1jd1ye3v

8 күн бұрын

And sons.

Thank you Father. Our youth need to hear this to remain on his vine

Thank you, Fr. Mike for having the intestinal fortitude and other qualities to say it like it is, and as it should be. I wish this could go viral, but I don't know how to make it do so. Someone, please help. The whole world needs to hear this. May God continue to bless you abundantly.

Thank you Fr Mike for having the courage to speak up about this topic. My husband and I are raising 3 young girls and make a point to instill modest dress in mass and outside in society as well. We enjoy your homilies from Indiana.

I go to an Orthodox Christian church and everyone dresses appropriately. There are some Orthodox churches who won't allow people in if they're not dressed appropriately. Thank you Father for this homily.

As I've told my daughter's trash you put out on the street and you're glad when somebody takes it ..if it's precious and worth a vast fortune you keep it safe and secure until you find someone who's worthy of The Gift..

Bravo!! I pray for this priests and many others that are courageous to speak the gospel Truth. 🙏🙌💖

Father Mike, your homily hit home with me, I need self control in a big way, I’ve been seeking the Holy Spirit ,praying my rosary,it is by far the best gift I have ever received….Thank you very much….God Bless you…..

Great homily Father Mike much needed in today society thank you for speaking out God bless you.❤

Fr. do not be careful, say it, we need to hear it! No matter how much we hate to hear it, we need to be put in our Place, this is your Priestly duty. for Hell is real. Amen

This is such a wonderful homily. The priest treated the subject with such Grace and nuance. You’re fortunate to be in his parish. ❤🙏

Beautifully said. Thank you, Fr. Mike.

DEEPLY APPRECIATE

A Holy homily, this is what need now. Finally Father the Holy Spirit inspired you to speak about this. God bless you and your parish. Amen

Fr Mike, I wish more priests had the courage to speak out as boldly ( a word used in the Gospel this morning) as you do on so many subjects. But this morning, your story about the 2 monks was such a lesson!! A great story and I great lesson.

Thank you! I am also annoyed at almost all parishes when women, even young moms, are wearing skin tight yoga pants to mass. Teenage girls wearing volleyball shorts, and yes, grown men wearing flip flops and Hawaiian shirts to mass like they're at a cabana party. I'm describing the eucharistic ministers, guitar players, and lectors by the way.