"Never change your course in times of desolation." This is one of the best pieces of life advice that anyone can use. Thank you, Father Mike!

@ChicagoIL50

4 жыл бұрын

St. Ignatius of Loyola ✝️😇

@pammiesingkho1786

3 жыл бұрын

Yah, it's jst like saying keep on luvin' the lemon meringue pie!!

@vanessaazzi849

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly the greatest!

@williamkidwell1504

Жыл бұрын

See Saint Ignatius' Rules for Discernment. That's what Fr Mike is using here.

@spunkyKong.goodnight

3 ай бұрын

agreed ! prayer has helped me a lot in times of trouble 🛐

EXACTLY just like marriage-----EVERY day is not a bed of roses or completely being "googly eyed all in love with your spouse". Doesn't mean if it isn't perfect today that I need to leave marriage. It's about the long haul. It's a marathon not a sprint. There are days when it is ALL work and not much joy. But then there are days when it is much more joy then work. Time tells.

@dev27o8

4 жыл бұрын

After all, marriage is also a vocation.

@lizetrocha

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, I really needed to hear this too!!

@hiddensaint3251

4 жыл бұрын

Joy Young wow, that really resonated with me, thank you.

@jefffortman6764

4 жыл бұрын

Friend, my favorite definition of the word "JOY" was one I got from a parish priest. It was "the conscious possession of a gift". When I use that as my definition, I can see how something difficult, or even painful, can still have joy. Faith is a Gift, Life is a gift, Love is a gift... (etc) so in the midst of a trial if i focus on gratitude for the things I already possess, it takes the edge off of the inadequacies that I have.

@abourgeois2

4 жыл бұрын

Yess! Thank you for commenting this. I just read it to my husband. We have been struggling and this was a great reminder. God bless you

"What does this mean?" It means ask God for help. Not for signs and answers, but for the grace to persevere.

Really all of us Catholics should gather here and thank God for father Mike. 🙏

This brought me SO MUCH peace. I tend to overthink everything in my life and try to find a meaning in every tiny situation and it is so tiring sometimes. I will try to just live for now and let God do His thing

@Beautifulallday

10 ай бұрын

This is so me❤🥹

Rule of thumb..."Never change your course in desolation when you knew that this was your course in times of consolation." Love this!!!!❤️

@djinn4895

2 ай бұрын

I'm not an English speaker, can someone please explain what this means?

You guys give me hope for our catholic church!

@PS-ll7ko

4 жыл бұрын

GET AWAY FROM THEM PERMANENTLY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ALL OTHER DENOMINATIONS

@AveChristusRex

4 жыл бұрын

@@PS-ll7ko The Catholic Church is not a denomination, it's the Church. Denominations came later when men founded their own religions based on our Bible, which we preserved, copied, and canonized.

@PS-ll7ko

4 жыл бұрын

@@AveChristusRex YOUR A REAL LIAR DUDE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH FROM ROME ITALY ARE THE ONES THAT LIED TO PEOPLE ABOUT THE TRINITY AND LIED ABOUT THE BIBLE AND IT IS A WORLD DENOMINATION OF ROME ITALY CATHOLICS DID NOT WRITE THE BIBLE U ARE TOTALLY IGNORANT OF THE BIBLE AND IGNORANT OF GOD'S WORD

@PS-ll7ko

4 жыл бұрын

@@AveChristusRex YOU ARE TOTALLY IGNORANT ABOUT GOD'S WORDS AND IGNORANT OF THE BIBLE CATHOLICS DID NOT WRITE THE BIBLE AND THEY CORRUPT PEOPLE IN THEIR RELIGION BECAUSE THEY TEACH PAGAN DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY AND IT IS A FALSE RELIGION

@PS-ll7ko

4 жыл бұрын

@@williamdouglas3238 HEY MR. KNOW IT ALL U R SO STUPID AND DUMB

God bless you Father Mike!!

@santi7616

4 жыл бұрын

yes, I just can say that, God bless you, you're videos are so interesting and They are so comforting that every time I watch them, what ever the subject is about, it is as if a good friend is giving me good advice, I believe that little by little, you have become my best friend :-), even if you are thousands of kilometers from Europe. Thanks a lot for your dedication and your time to film these videos that do so much good to so many people around the world. and yes, again, God Bless you ;-)

This came at the perfect time. In particularly the part of staying on the corse in times of desolation. Plz pray for me. I wish to become a cloistered nun, but it’s becoming harder to discern where that is supposed to be 🙏🏼🌹🕊🌹

@chibimirmo

4 жыл бұрын

Grace Singh thank you ☺️🙏🏼🌹

@ChicagoIL50

4 жыл бұрын

Oh how awesome. 😇✝️🙏 You will be ok. Your trial is for growth if it's desolation. Trust and be at peace during this time. Smile and know you have a place already that will accept you. There's a time to enter and it will happen 😇✝️

@chibimirmo

4 жыл бұрын

redcandy 45 thank you so much!🌹🕊🌹I’ll keep that in mind ☺️

@fruitloops7995

4 жыл бұрын

Check out holy spirit adoration sisters they offer a live in after a period of discernment.

@chibimirmo

4 жыл бұрын

fruitloops thank you! You have no idea how providential your words are. I visited them once in Berlin and felt truly at home their. And when visiting the Carmelites, those sisters constantly came to mind. Thank you for writing. It has really helped me ☺️🌹🌹🌹

Such a great advice. When I was in nursing school I almost dropped out then I put up a poster that said hang in there. I did! Now I’m a retired nurse. I loved the profession

People are quick to miss the signs God does give out because it doesn't go to the answer they want. 😕

@lawrencekeenan9234

4 жыл бұрын

Truer words were never spoken

@Jen-CelticWarrior

4 жыл бұрын

Ya nailed that one!😉

@sixteen.candles.4644

4 жыл бұрын

Yup.

@VanillaEarth744

4 жыл бұрын

How do you know what's from God?

@tryhardf844

4 жыл бұрын

@@VanillaEarth744 Its all in the form of what do you need in your life. Peace,harmony,mutual respect...

Thanks Father! You made a difference in at least one persons life today. God bless.

@katebecker2040

4 жыл бұрын

Martin Reynolds amen!

@corneliaurbina1150

4 жыл бұрын

Matthew 23:9(KJV)9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

@SHARONMKARYE

4 жыл бұрын

@@corneliaurbina1150 u look for every little dent and try to scrub it. When we call him father we dont mean he is God. When we call out earthly parents father or mother they dont mean to be God but they guide us look after us until we are all grown to be able to look after also our children and it goes all around. We saying fr means he leads us spiritually .So stop being a whinywhiny!

@corneliaurbina1150

4 жыл бұрын

@@SHARONMKARYE And you're upset about my comment why it shouldn't upset you it was a question

@SHARONMKARYE

4 жыл бұрын

@@corneliaurbina1150 When its a question make sure you put a question mark. It doesnt look like a question . God bless

“I don’t wake up super jacked to be here” lol that was raw and funny. Needed this point of view

If my life has taught me one thing it's this, you can always choose another path if the one you are on isn't giving you fulfilment, but if you expect to be fulfilled simply by changing paths you will almost always be disappointed. My point is this, changing your situation, position, or trade really isn't that difficult. I'm a bit of gypsy so I know that. But no matter where you go you take yourself with you and unless and until you change your heart and give it over to God your soul will always be hungry and nothing you feed it will bring you any level of satisfaction. It took me longer than it should have to learn that simple lesson because I was letting the wrong things determine my success. Trust in God and avoid a life of fear and you will be okay.

I have those thoughts often. When my classes don't go well certain days, or relationships don't go well at times, I often think "welp, time for me to start thinking about becoming a priest or a friar". Like I just took a test recently and did poorly and I thought "welp this must be a sign to become a priest". These "signs" often come with anger and frustration, so THAT gives me a clue that becoming a priest is probably not something to think about when I'm angry and frustrated, like how some heroes in the Old Testament were angry and frustrated and wished for death, and God says instead "I have a better idea"

@c.g.4392

4 жыл бұрын

Priests are not happy, joyful, and at peace at all times so please instead seek guidance about discerning it, rather than quickly rationalizing it away. Thus, maybe you are being called, and shouldn't rush away...

@SHARONMKARYE

4 жыл бұрын

I also have that.. whenever something doesnt work out i feel maybe i should be a sister

God bless you Fr Mike I'm Moroccan Catholic Christian convert from Sunni Islam

@PsychoChallenges

2 ай бұрын

Hello brother, I just wanted to say I hope you’re doing good still and I’m so happy for you, and I’m so happy that I can call you my brother in Christ.❤

@yunusjonas2278

2 ай бұрын

@@PsychoChallenges Amén ❤️☦️❤️🙏🏻 Me too Akhi ( my brother)

In times of desolation stay the course! when you knew this was your path in times of consolation! Discernment! Love you father! Love you all! God bless you!

I took a class put on by the Church in my school that was on St.Ignatius's rules of discernment, it was probably the best thing I learned spiritually there. The man who taught it was a very good man who has sinced passed on. May God rest his soul. Through Christ our Lord. Amen Please pray for him, if you have a moment.

"Reality is often disappointing." -Thanos

@pammiesingkho1786

3 жыл бұрын

Yah, I used to say this 12yrs ago too-- "REALITY is often disappointing n IT so BITES!"

@sjhdfbasndf986

2 жыл бұрын

can you accept the reality that god doesn't exist?

The signs of God - never leave the course 💛 pray decide and don't worry

6:37 "... with Fr. Mike Schmitz." *high-pitched voice "That's me." . I literally laughed out loud at that part. Thanks for everything you do, Fr. Schmitz. May God bless you!

This was absolutely meant for me. I have just moved to the US for grad school, all the way from Nigeria. Away from my loved ones and the words in this video bring peace to me.

You are so wise Father Mike.

I have been praying to God to ask for guidance if I should keep a certain man I've met or should I let him go and I have been asking for signs instead of living my life in a way to make God happy. Thank you for this wonderful teaching.

@melodytabada6261

4 жыл бұрын

Being prudent and following Jesus will protect you from being with the wrong guy and will help you save yourself for the right one. You sound like you're on the right track. God bless!

@micahjhoffman8329

4 жыл бұрын

TsunTsun Dere congrats

@sofialara7012

4 жыл бұрын

Yes Girl you get it!!! Bless you and have a blessed day and God loves you!!! ❤️

@ChicagoIL50

4 жыл бұрын

Ask God to reveal his heart. You'll get an answer ..

@annetteg1174

4 жыл бұрын

When I was young, I made this same prayer over the men I dated. I would ask Jesus to quickly reveal to me if I needed to move on. I did this till I met my now husband. God blessed me with a devout Catholic man! In retrospect, I wish that I would have asked God to prepare me to receive my future spouse. I truly believe I would have met him sooner. So if you're not doing so already, ask God to make your heart, mind, and soul ready for your husband. God already knows who he is, now you need to prepare for the day you meet!

I'm heading for college in few weaks in a city with a lot of left ideas with pro choice advocates. I'm not afraid because I've been there, done that, not a threat for me. I'm afraid of my parents salvation. They don't care if I live a Christian lifestyle or not. I hope they end up like William Lane Craig's parents, meaning believing in Christianity because it's true. Pray for them and listen to Mike Schmitz. He gives awesome advice and he is a great support. God bless you all!

Discernment of spirits is the best!!!! Thank you, Father. Praying for you! Please pray for me!

May God & Mother Mary Bless Everyone & You 💗🥺✝️❤️💕💞

👍 “So don’t change your course in times of desolation what you knew was true and good in times of consolation.” Taking these words to heart. Thank you for them Father Mike! Another video gem! You bless us through them. May God continue showering His Blessings upon you, your vocation, and Ascension Presents!

@dprodigaldaughter7568

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed a good one!

@ihs2021

4 жыл бұрын

Have faith

@shannonrodden3989

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent reminder, Father!

@sabaahsabuha2606

4 жыл бұрын

Your. Father stupid bad and black heart

@-gina1114

4 жыл бұрын

Swabuha Swahaba Your disrespectful commentary is not appreciated here. There are high standards to which we adhere to when we participate in this Comments Section. You have violated those high standards. By the way, you couldn’t be more wrong about Father Mike. He is a good, holy priest and much admired and respected and loved by many people: his family, friends, fellow priest brothers, the people he serves in his ministry, and many others. He loves and serves God with a most beautiful heart. God is with him.

Father Mike, I love your delivery. So lighthearted yet on point!

I really needed this. Seriously! I'm so happy I got to see you live

St Ignatius of Loyola has so much practical advice in his book ‘Spiritual Exercises’

I'm so thankful for all the hardships that God put me through during undergrad that led me to consider moving to Nebraska from Florida for grad school! Nothing was easy about the move, and there's still nothing easy about the current season of my life. I'm constantly reminding myself that this is just one season of my life, and that I'll have so many more graces at the end of it. Thank you so much, Fr. Mike!

@lawrencekeenan9234

4 жыл бұрын

There are people with 6 Doctorates that haven’t attained that knowledge. Good job 👍

You are so right. I have tried to tell people so many times, you can't expect everything to be perfect!

Fr Mike you are a blessing to me. Keeping the light of Christ shining.

lol im always overthinking things, this was a good reminder to just live in the moment. thanks father mike 🙌🏼

This is so informative! "Never change your course in desolation when you knew that this was your course in times of consolation" Genius! You literally just helped me to make the right choice for my life and my sons life.

That was hilarious when he said super jacked. See, Father Mike is so down to earth.

I literally went to a Bible study last night and we were talking about this topic!! I sent this to the group before I even watched it 😂 thank u Fr. Mike! Perfect timing

In great things, the beginning will always be the hardest. Doubts, fear and great sadness hits you all at the same time but these things either weakened you or strengthen your faith. The decision will always be with you but before you can decide, discernment is necessary. Discernment can be achieved in solemnity and time. ❤️ Great lesson I learned today. Thank you fr.mike ☺️

This was a sign for me today😂 I have watched this before but for some reason it popped up again when I needed it. Oh, my Lord is good❤ Thanks Fr. Mike!

"This too shall pass". - My Dad! :D Just stand the bad, and you'll return to the good.

4:24 "Listen baby, ain't no mountain high, ain't no valley low, ain't no river wide enough baby....🎵"

This was amazing❣️ In my 60’s, prepping to become Catholic, and I have never heard this until now!!! Thank you so much!!

@annem2922

Жыл бұрын

Welcome home Alba💟💟💟

Stay the course in desolation, such great advice. As someone soon to be ordained I would add: a toxic seminary shouldn't stand in the way of pursuing your vocation either. Some deserts take a decade to cross.

Father Mike you give me pure Joy when I watch ur videos. You are such a blessing I have learned so much from you! ♥️

You seem like a kind caring human being. You must make God Smile Often!!

Praise the Lord! Thank you Fr. Mike. That's exactly what I needed to hear.

Thanks brother for being an instrument of God in these challenging time. God bless. With prayers.

Brother i tell you ive read the Bible several times over and it where i find myself more and more is hearing other people’s interpretations of the Book and answering questions about the Bible that they may have. I love speaking about the Bible.

Ah... the Lord always knows how to let me know that He is in control. That He's got my back and that I should just continue even when I'm in a desolate place in my journey. Thank you Father Mike. Abrazos!

I often goes to church and when priest read the Bible, there are perfect fragments for current problems, so accurate that I literally cried one time. Sorry if my english is sloppy.

I actually have been out of college for a few years now, it's because I got pneumonia and I couldn't go to class. I'm better now, but now that I think about it, that was kind of a blessing, it's almost like public colleges in the United States are created for you to lose your salvation.

Love your explanation.Somethings and some people just dont mean "nothing". Useful discerment.Thanks Fr Mike.Take care .God bless n keep you so you can continue bringing people to a clearer understanding of our spiritual life.

@herminiasantos9981

3 жыл бұрын

Specially the youth where you are ( in college campuses) .Your style and personality can really draw them to Jesus! God bless you and your ministry!

Oh my ghosh sometimes I just find these videos and I'm just like ...how did u know😂😂thanks

The quote you mentioned from St Loyola makes real sense. Thanks for mentioning it.

Tbh, I had deleted this video from my watch later. But God clearly wanted me to see this because it played anyway. And boy, did I need to see this. I'm the person who always wants a sign. Now I know I don't need to take everything as a sign. Your point about not giving up in desolation was particularly moving to me. Thank you for making this video!!!!

Thank you Father Mike ... you always open my mind and you are a great guide for young and old. You are quite funny sometimes and your sermons are down to earth and helpful. I’m sure the students are quite lucky to have your guidance. 🙏

Father Mike should write his own books. He could reach and help so many more people. He's helped me so much in understanding God, God's will and just how to be.

Thanks Fr. Mike, your content is truly helping me. May God bless you and allow you to continue giving such great content.

Such simple principles Fr. Thanks so much. God bless you and the team. ☺🙏

I needed to hear this.... thank you 🙏🙏 I'll give it at least six months of consistency before making a decision to tip my hat and walk away.....I refuse to be intimidated by the fear of the unknown👊👊👊💪

I just had an Ignatian retreat today and when you said desolation, I was like I KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!!

This was so great- I had to pause it twice to write stuff down. Thank you, Father Mike!!!

@Ivoryseamike

7 ай бұрын

Same here😊

Always comes in perfect timing! God bless you Fr. Mike and the rest of the team!

You truly are a father, Father Mike. Thank you for relieving we manic christians.

Thank you Father Mike! This was what I needed to hear today. May God Bless you.

thank you so much, Father Mike!!! You give the answer that I need the most right now!!! God bless you!!!

I stopped praying the rosary because I thought about my sins as they came back one hundred times stronger and I caved like I've never caved in and totally forgot about God..and now I feel like I'm a burden and can't even go to church anymore because of what I do behind closed doors. I plan on confessing again but still the pain inside my heart is enormous and I will just confide in God to take it away as well as go back to him in true confidence and faith and love him again by doing simple acts of faith and prayer.

9 months later this came just when I really needed, thanks a lot, God bless you

What I needed to hear right when I needed to hear it. Thank You

Loved this, super wise & helpful advice. Thanks Fr. Mike, God bless!

I’m waiting for a sign. My sOn has return to Jesus and until now, I am waiting for the reason and I ask all the “WHY’s” GOD Please give me a Sign, 🙏🏻🙏🏻😭😭

@XxXgauroneXxX

4 жыл бұрын

Karen Llaneta 😭

@flordelbosque5671

4 жыл бұрын

Did you ask your son? If he didn't say something, maybe you should give him some time; have patience 💗

@ok_listen

4 жыл бұрын

@@flordelbosque5671 I don't think you got the point..

@cadenbuschur7697

4 жыл бұрын

Praying for you!

@ChicagoIL50

4 жыл бұрын

If there is no answer, that is an answer! lay down the seeds and sit back and let God do the rest and quit stressing. St. Monica prayed for her son and all went well.

Thank you Fr. Mike, you explained it perfectly!

Thank you father, this really touched me 4:43

Amen💜Thank you Fr. Mike God bless you!🙏💕

Love all of father Mike's videos. Simple and yet profound! Well wishes for all of you from Venezuela and please pray for my country 🙏

Thank you Fr. Mike May God Continue to Bring Clarity ever closer

Father Mike...you are the "Robin Williams" of the Priesthood. Such an A-MAZING mind and an excellent teacher. Thank you for helping us all to learn about what is important!

Thank you so much, Fr. Mike 😓🙏🏻 I have been overthinking details in my life so much lately and I needed this

Being that I'm an atheist, it's good to see a pastor that has some sort reasoning skills and isn't completely deluded from reality. Unless someone is holding up a sign, it's most likely not a sign of anything but that's just how our minds work at times. The mind wants to make everything a pattern thus we are pattern seeking creatures.

God bless you Fr. Mike. Your videos have been a huge blessing to me. Thanks be to God for good and truly Catholic videos on KZread.

Wow did I ever need to hear this today... thank you Father!

Yes! Thank you Fr. Mike

One of your best videos. Thanks, Father.

Thank you!!! I needed to hear this!

Thisbwas the vieo i needed today! It came to me in tomes of desperation. Thank you Fr Mike!

Father Mike has helped me a lot in this time of my life. Just about 2 months ago I left the city that I have been living in for almost a year where I found a wonderful girlfriend who is a very faithful catholic and I love very much, and now we are on distance. At times I feel in the morning like I shouldn’t be here and I would love to go back, but I’m giving myself another few months here until I decide to stay or go back. I’m a soccer player in Europe so it’s hard moving teams and leaving people you love, but I know God is always with me.

So needed to hear this! Thanks

Thank you fr.Mike

This is very true about life as a missionary. There are predictable peaks and valleys, particularly in the first year. There are triumphant moments where you find yourself thinking, "Holy cow; I'm actually doing this!"; discouraging moments where you wonder what ever made you think you COULD do this - and intimidating moments where you can feel almost paralyzed by the overwhelming strangeness of your new country. And you have to be willing to be extremely flexible toward the unexpected (like power that is on only half the time or discovering your local grocery store is always closed on Wednesdays - when that's the only day you had to shop) - while staying committed to the and the work you discerned. It is a joyful, painful, stretching, blessing, exhausting, overwhelming, beautiful - and, at times, ugly - process. And it's the best thing I've ever done!

Brilliant! Not letting our emotions rule over us but rather fall back into the arms of the Lord.

Thank you Father. God bless you🙏

Needed to hear this today , thank you father

Great message Father Mike! God bless you in your ministry in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.

Thanks for this Fr. Mike! UMD is blessed by you being here and your wisdom for tomorrow's leaders. This specific word is so relevant for today's students. You're helping to build resilience!

Love Fr. Mike!

I really needed this!! Thanks Fr. Mike

God Bless Father Mike.. Love your videos...

Woooowwwww did this come at such an ideal time in my life! Just last night I was stressing so much about this topic that I went for a walk... after midnight. Bless you, Father Mike!

“That’s me!” Hahaha God bess you Fr. Mike! You always make me smile!

@trinketsdream9736

4 жыл бұрын

I loved that part too and giggled! He has such a child like demeanor. 🌹🌹 ❤💙