I just absolutely love you so much, I've never listened to anyone that's been able to explain everything so perfectly, like the words are coming directly from Jesus. I hope you don't let the negative comments get to you, because these videos have helped me so much with understanding things I didn't before. I can only imagine the impact they've had on so many other people. Love you Fr Mike!! 💞

@miamaguire6404

7 жыл бұрын

I agree!!

@bill7778

7 жыл бұрын

Punch to the Face I feel like you slapped me in the face. This Priest is a PRIEST, please show some courtesy while being judgemental. Thank you.

@lindab3340

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed 💯 percent!!

@ryanfox4172

6 жыл бұрын

Rachh Elle, hi there I just wanted to say I agree 100% with you, god bless.

@jhanarthchantravathanan2765

4 жыл бұрын

@Franco Cavalli i agree with you, not about the typical beta male thing tho XD. I've been kickboxing for 4 years and been training MMA for a year now and nothing gives me purpose like MMA does. I think what fr mike is saying here can be hurtful to many chrisrian MMA fighters who have a future in the sport and to rule out competing for others entertainment seems quite closed minded. To compete in the UFC would mean testing your skills against some of the best in the world and that is why many find this appealing. Additionally the best way to learn how to fight is to compete- ill go further and say if you don't compete you will not know how to fight. This is because things you learn while sparing, you will not know if you can do those things under pressure and competing can help emulate this. In my opinion fr mike is looking at mma with a surface level viewpoint and does not fully understand the world that I, and many others, love.

You are such a great example to me! I am a Catholic KZreadr and its great to see you respond to your viewers. Thank you

@Loolooette

7 жыл бұрын

You're both good examples to me!! Love both this channel and yours!

@maritzaperrault4836

7 жыл бұрын

Yay!!!

@bill7778

7 жыл бұрын

Punch to the Face We will pray for you.

@bill7778

7 жыл бұрын

Punch to the Face The "facts" are you are being a bully to two people who were not even talking to or about you. Also, in what way is your behavior Christian?

@IvanLopez-fx3hx

7 жыл бұрын

There were no facts exchanged just you saying something negative about the two channels, so yeah we will pray for you

Full disclosure: I'm a Gracie Jiu Jitsu instructor, Police Officer of 17 years, UFC fan and have studied Just use of force. First off you video made me think, which is always good. A Catholic should never fear the truth. Second, your primary assertion is spot on: is my entertainment For the Greater Glory of God. Third, 'violence' is abhorrent. We should never condone violence, do violence or use violence as entertainment. Where we might have a fruitful discussion is in the definition of violence. I believe there has been a lack of study from theologians on the topic. The following is my humble opinion but I think it's backed. There is an infinite difference between violence and force. Force is physical contact to overcome another's ability to resist that contact. Violence is force that robs an innocent person of peace. Peacemaking would then be force that stops violence or that restores peace. Because of your videos I think there might be a third term which is force in ruled competitions. But that would take much more thought to flesh out. I have witnessed many good churchmen conflate violence and peacemaking. There is an eternal difference between the two. Let me be very bold: as a police officer, father and husband it is my "grave duty" to protect others. CCC 2267 (ish). That includes up to the taking of a life if necessary to preserve life. That is a Holy act if intent is correct. This comes together in the specific topic of the MMA. You touched on some of this. Yes, many people watch the UFC because they believe they're watching violence and want to be entertained by violence. That is sinful. Some participate in MMA style training / matches to do violence. That is sinful. Some watch UFC, as you stated, for education. That's different. Some watch UFC to see two highly trained humans compete to see who wins. That is also different. Why? Because just because two humans are using force against each other doesn't mean it's violence. There's also the question of free will / permission. Now, if it really was gladiator style where one or both participants are forced, then objectively it is violence. But where both parties willingly participate and they abide by a set of rules meant to keep each other safe, it's not so objective. Let me add another angle. The Gracies, who started the UFC, specifically started it to prove that a skillful practitioner of Gracie Jiu Jitsu can overcome brute force with skill. When you listen to the Gracies' explanation of why they started the UFC, you don't hear propagation of violence as one of the reasons. Helio Gracie (founder of Gracie Jiu Jitsu) was a Catholic - I don't presume his standing at his death - and his style of self-defense are inundated with Catholic ideas: "I learn Jiu Jitsu so I don't have to use it." e.g. Bottom line: with the above definitions I don't think we can sweepingly condemn or condone MMA, as Catholics. I think it's a prudential judgement where one must examine themselves, their motives and the fruit watching MMS has on their lives. There is much more I could say, nuances I could give but I think this is too long anyway.... I hope I was able to express my thoughts well enough to follow. God bless you!

@marcelescoda7045

3 жыл бұрын

MMA is violent, man it's the referees who stop this criminals from murdering each other when they cannot defend themselves on the floor. Punching someone on the floor should be punishable in every religion and country. Obviously MMA is based off on violence, specially UFC. Just watch at the type of people who is in jail and compare them to UFC fighters. Same.

@sylvanusjoseph1140

3 жыл бұрын

I agree but mostly disagree Your idea of using force as an office is surprising A) There is using force . B)There is using extreme force. C)There is using violence. MMA is adheres in using Extreme force as a result its VIOLENT. MMA is an agreement between 2 individuals to use extreme force against each other. Should that then make it acceptable? What next? Should we return to the Roman like gladiatorial arena and sign agreement to fight each other using weapons because there is an agreement? When do we draw the line? It's a known fact that certain members of the public loves violence resulting in the popularity of the UFC / MMA. These are mostly untrain or undisciplined minds who know not of the real meaning of the martial arts. Our next generation our young ones and undisciplined minds must not become accustomed to this 'acceptable violence' open to everyone via the media. The Gracie expose themselves as masters of Jiu Jitsu (ground fighting mainly via challenging all comers. REAL masters do NOT DO THIS. REAL masters do not make challenges. REAL masters have nothing to prove. If you are very good at your craft what do you have to prove? There is nothing dignified or honourable by making challenges in martial arts. MMA emergence occurred as a result of the Gracies challenge by the first UFC 1 bout. As a martial artist myself and an instructor of 40 years reports from students and colleagues come in of MMA like streetfights choke hold etc being use. Street robbery have change where the attacker now uses a "Naked Choke" to put the victim to sleep as hitting may cause him jail time. In Brazil BJJ is NOT SEEN AS A MARTIAL ART, because the art is predominantly based on excelling oneself in combat it has provided the wrong mentality to many that they can emerge the victor in street fights etc. You quite rightly stated by learning it you do not have to fight. As a law enforcement officer there is discipline in your training. The idea of martial arts is discipline respect integrity, self esteem. Showing off your art in the arena or on the mat in bouts whether professional or in challenges was never the idea. Sadly the Gracies miss that important RULE. MMA /Cage fighting It is damaging and negative in too many ways to mention. As a police officer protecting the public its frightening you would accept 2 parties who willingly participate and abide by a set of rules (Where extreme force is used ) as acceptable.

Your video made think more about what I watch. Truth hurts

@sailelesays

7 жыл бұрын

Gabriel Villasenor yes, I agree! I had debated this past weekend after having an unrelated nightmare after watching Orange is the New Black. I almost felt like it was a sign that God disapproved me watching and putting those things into my mind. I'm so happy he touched on "The Law of Exposure"

@DaninaPetroskova

7 жыл бұрын

Javon Sailele Sometimes is hard to know if the show that we see is good or bad.

@agentjs09

7 жыл бұрын

That is good. It should. I think you would be surprised how much entertainment can affect us. When we are almost perpetually bombarded with filth from the entertainment industry it does a real number on us spiritually.

The final point you made here is something that I've tried to preach SO many times in my life and in my videos, and you just said it in a way that was so much more convincing than I ever have. Law of exposure. Makes sense! God bless YOU Fr. Mike!!

Fr. Mike is such a blessing! Thank you for all you do! :)

Thank you for this Father Mike. I came back home to the Catholic faith over a year ago, and your videos have helped me so much. You are in my prayers, and may Jesus continue to work through you. May His Mother protect you under her mantle.

Wow. That bit about the Law of Exposure really got me. God bless Fr. Mike!!!

I love mixed martial arts, and I love this video. This man shares his opinion with love and makes great points. It's okay to disagree with people.

Thank you very much, Fr. Mike, for all of your videos! I am trying to study English by your channel and all I find here is amazing. God bless your mission!

One thing I would say is that "violence" is when one or more people are being violated. These mma combatants are willing to get in the ring and compete with each other and are not being violated. They are simply competing against one another. In other sports people are hurt much worse all the time such as football or hockey, etc. If we were to go down this road where people are being hurt while competing, I believe we would have to stop watching all sports.

@juzojuzo1806

5 жыл бұрын

its not about those two, competing like that to a set of rules is not what father is talking about, he is talking about people watching the cage, screaming in bloodlust, hoping to see blood, broken bones, kood KOs etc. guys fighting together are honorable, people watching are not

@mi-ka-eltheguardian3837

4 жыл бұрын

If by "competing according the rules" if you mean fighting inside a cage, until one of the fighters is bleeding or get injured, I do not see any respect for the human dignity; In the far west people had honor's rule to observe during the duel, were they then respecting each other?

@mateiionescu2968

4 жыл бұрын

Tell that to luke rockhold. Or especially that girl priscilla, when she was under valentina schevchenko.

@gerardo.b3026

3 жыл бұрын

@@mi-ka-eltheguardian3837 human dignity at it’s finest is respecting when someone does not want to continue, which is why there are rules in mma, a fighter can tap to anything and end the bout if they wanted to or the corner throws in the towel. Baseball is pointless, you hit a ball and that ball can go anywhere at high speeds such as your head or someone else’s head. Football, people get traumatic brain injuries, soccer, people get legs broken etc

@mi-ka-eltheguardian3837

3 жыл бұрын

@@gerardo.b3026 football is accidental traumatic , the injury is not willingly caused not pursued. In MMA context , to harm and defeat is the all purpose. There is a difference between "accidental evil" and "direct evil". Moral culpability applies differently

Great follow up video. This is what most people on youtube aren't doing. This video added onto the discussion and presented some different things to consider. I didn't agree with the first video but there's no way that someone can look at the question you present in this one and not take away something that can improve their life. "Does the entertainment I choose help or harm my commitment to be like Jesus?" is a great question. The examples of Family Guy and Game of Thrones are all great. The questions we ask ourselves are what keep us on the strait and narrow. Thanks for adding one more to the list. Keep it up!

Let me start by saying Thank You❣I had no hope, no religion, and no way to help my self. Through YOU...our Lord Jesus has answered questions, and addressed feelings no other soul new I was asking, or feeling. Thank you for all that you do, for all of your sacrifices, and for the love you share . I understand now that this is possible because of your love and devotion to GOD.

I admire that you listened and responded to us Father in a loving way. I love your videos so when I watched that first one on MMA, I have to admit it hurt because I didn't feel like you knew enough about it. For the longest time, I'd never consider watching UFC because of the reasons you mentioned. Then I came across old videos of the former Welterweight champion, Georges St. Pierre and it's inspired me to get into it and has brought a lot of meaning, discipline and identity to my life and my Catholic faith. I agree some of the fighters aren't people to emulate but Georges is a real man. He says the first lesson in MMA is humility. He makes the sign of the cross and prays for his opponent before he enters the cage, never trash talks but bows down to his opponent (usually right after they've lost to him) out of respect and love for them. He was bullied when he was a kid and is a strong advocate against it. So it's "fighters" like that who inspire me to grow as a man and "fight" for what's right. Also, thank you for what you said about those of us who watch for educational purposes. That's why I watch GSP's videos. He's not perfect but I think he provides a good example on how a champion and a gentleman should act in MMA. God bless you.

@VanillaEarth744

3 ай бұрын

So do you still watch UFC?

@KevinChaney777

3 ай бұрын

​@@VanillaEarth744 on occasion, if there's good fighters who exemplify good sportsmanship, humility and excellence in their craft. Those are good traits to look for when looking at athletes in any sport.

@VanillaEarth744

3 ай бұрын

@@KevinChaney777 thanks for replying back. Take care and God Bless you and your loved ones 🙏🏾✝️

I love these posts - thank you. You absolutely hit the spot! In this faith race, is my entertainment a weight or a help? Thanks again. Love you, sir!

you know father you have brought such light to my eyes that at one point of my life I never thought I was doing wrong watching that but you make so much sense so I will continue to pray for my brothers and sisters in Christ that don't get it yet one day they will and thank you again God bless

@randygrim7273

7 жыл бұрын

i probably wouldnt put to much stock into what a Catholic priests says is right and wrong. The catholic church hides pedophiles and covers up accusations. They dont exactly have whats right and wrong figured out yet.

@lovelast4ever805

7 жыл бұрын

Randy Grim you should research the good too not just the bad. Christ's Church is perfect not the people in it . i mean one of the first 12 Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus but the other 10 gave their lives for Jesus. Saint John the eleventh was exiled and died alone after being given the book of Revelation. If you look through history and, to this day their are countless Good Holy Priests who Sacrafice their entire being with endless sacrafices for the salvation of souls; yet in return they are slapped in the face. Still they continue to love sacrafice and yes even die for Christ Jesus -while winning souls for God's Glory, trying to save as many souls as they can and, without counting the cost to themselves. It is a great sadness that the bad is all you choose to look for. may you find God's Peace🕊

@sondygarvey5140

7 жыл бұрын

Overgeneralizing the wrongs - even these serious wrongs - of a few to the entire Church is wrong/sinful - detraction and false witness. And a big challenge regarding the present tense of your statement. The Church has implemented major efforts to try to keep this from happening again.

I have been trying for years to have my family understand about what they watch on tv and what they listen to. You have stated this so welll!

By far the greatest and most relatable video to date. This is something I believe is pertainable to all of us. Thank you for challenging us to be better not only for Christ for ourselves as well.

Thank you for this. I've never heard this topic explained so clearly before, The Law of Exposure--thank you again, Father and everyone involved in making these videos possible.

Thank you! I've been struggling a little with this and God is so good, here you are with the answer I've been searching for. God bless you and keep you always Father!

Great video father! This helped me a lot. My Fiance is always wanting to watch videos and movies with violence and I always get caught up on the messages that they're putting in our minds just from watching them. It helps me a lot to hear that I'm not the only one thinking that. Especially coming from you it reinforces my ability to withdraw from the immoral/guilty pleasures.

Thank you so much for that video. It shows a lot of grace and openness and still being true to ones values. I think that is so important on a platform like KZread but also in our faith especially for people who are not that close to the church, so that they still feel welcomed.

Thank you Fr.Mike For standing firm on your thoughts as I agree with you TOTALY! and think you again for NOT backing down .

Wasn't much interested in the original MMA video, but this follow-up is something else. Deeper, stronger and really putting things in perspective. Thank you to all those who contributed to it.

Thank you Fr Mike!! Really appreciate you talking about the human dignity and law of exposure. If we look at each other and honour the dignity of the human being we will truly respect and honour each person. In the spiritual realm, it is definitely problematic and can harm our soul. Thank you once again.

Really love your videos they are very informative and give insight into the minds of people who want to help others see in different perspectives.

Thank you for making these videos they help me so much don't let the haters stop you and put you down.

It is really refreshing to see someone in your position being so attentive and understanding, thanks a lot.

Thank you for rewording and clarifying, I know this is a new thing for you. God Bless.

Fr. Mike, you are such a blessing! We need someone to say the truth about certain things. You care enough about our souls to tell us when we should stay away from these things that can be dangerous to our eternal salvation! Thank you for being the light in the darkness! God bless you!

Beautifully put, thank you!!

"Does the entertainment I choose help me to think, live, and love like Jesus?" YES!

Cool video. Thanks for responding to us. Just one thing. Dont say you are stupid. You are not. Words are powerful. You are made in the image of God and he gave you all that you have. Even kidding, dont accept negativity. Lol just saying

@ellad6849

7 жыл бұрын

In Your Faith So true!🙌

@Waterlily321

7 жыл бұрын

Agree. Especially because there's nothing unintelligent about him, A huge deal of intelligence is required to get through to people and he does, every single time.

@rosaalcala5914

7 жыл бұрын

In Your Faith by saying that he is stupid, for me, means that he is humble enough when people insult him. I remember Saint Martin of Porras being bully by another priest, he was feeding a dog siiting on the floor, this bullie told him, "now you eat like the dog on the floor" his answer was "no, the dog is better than me"

@bzdok10

7 жыл бұрын

Well put!

@curtdawg4560

6 жыл бұрын

Socrates always preached that its the man who knows he is a fool who is the wisest. Priest's #1 thing that theyre taught is actually philosophy over theology when becoming a priest so im guessing he knew what he was saying

Thank you so much for clearing up your last video! I love your videos and last week I was left very confused after it 😹 So once again thank you so much!!

I love all your videos! Thank you.

It's amazing that he actually responded to the argument in such a polite manner very rare these days God bless

Fr. Mike, thank you for sharing your insight, and inspiring me to be a better Christian. You are truly brilliant and have a way of connecting with people of all ages. God bless you

Fr Ripperger is authoring a book on the principle of the integral good that could help with the family guy, etc references

@joelrodriguez2152

3 жыл бұрын

What principle none is the control everything religion wants to control sports video games. What else it’s not the Athletes get punish by religion really honestly he need to stop religion need to stay out of sports n video games.

@BruceWayne-po5kf

2 жыл бұрын

@@joelrodriguez2152 As Christians we are called to control our free will to the Lord's Will

I really really love that you're talking about entertainment. Entertainment is a big part of our culture and I love, and need, the guidance.

So awesome to hear truthful information no matter how hard it is to hear, which this video and the last was hard to stomach for me, but if I can't trust a priest with guidance on this, who can I trust. Thank you for helping me see a new way to align my heart with Christ.

My nephew was involved in that for a while. He thought it would help channel his anger because he was having issues with that. But he wasn’t very good at it and lost almost all the time. He kept asking me to go watch one of his matches. I kept telling him no. I said “You’re my nephew and I love you. I don’t want to watch someone hurting you.” My sister, his mother, said the same thing to him. She did end up going once. He ended up getting counseling and his anger issues improved. He doesn’t do MMA anymore. I never really understood how he was able to do it in the first place because he is kind, generous, and loving. He has a big heart and loves to help people. I’m glad he’s no longer doing it because, like I said, I don’t like the idea of him getting hurt.

@mernky3562

4 жыл бұрын

cmmahoney21 it almost like being kind and loving doesn’t exclude you from MMA

@cmm2145

4 жыл бұрын

Mernky 356 - Apparently It doesn’t. But either he should’ve known better than to do it or he should’ve trained harder because he lost many matches. Not sure if he ever won one. I’m just glad he’s out of that phase.

@momonkbeavis

Жыл бұрын

@@cmm2145 he shouldve continued training to improve

@user-hliudpn

Жыл бұрын

It's probably because he has those good qualities and he gets hurt and got angry. He might've thought mma was an outlet and/or a way to cope. At least that's my opinion. Good thing he got out of it.

@cmm2145

Жыл бұрын

@@user-hliudpn - You have a good point. He got counseling and figured out what was causing the anger (which I’m not going into) and he addressed that and he’s doing much, much better now.

Father Mike, the only reason people need to disagree, is because of self justification. We always want to try and defend things that are questionable, and generally, as you know, it's very difficult for us as humans to have to accept that perhaps something we are partaking in, is actually stripping our human dignity. We can train ourselves for greatness without bringing harm on to others purposely. You are a voice of total truth, and your points are very straightforward and clear. There are many people who become consumed by this world, I was one of them, we've all been guilty of it. But the only way for true transformation, is not only hearing truth, but opening our hearts to recognizing that we need to be changed by it. Thank you for these videos, I really appreciate them.

This is a quote from my favorite boxer. Olexander Usyk, Hes the unified heavyweight champ and an eastern rite catholic from ukraine. "A knockout is a tough matter for an athlete. I really do not want to take health away from anyone. I am really happy when we both get out of the ring on our own feet," he said.Of course I want to win, but I don't want to hurt anyone."

thank you for this Father Mike. God bless you.

Father Mike. You handle the negative postings very well. Just know that as a rock let the rush of water flow right off of you and let it pass. I for one enjoy listening to your insights. Keep up the good work!

You are so smart and kind and charitable and yet so strong ❤🙏🏼 God Bless you Father Mike

Dear Father Mike, thank you for all your videos. I love the clarity that you give in most subjects on a Christian world view. Could you please make a video about the topic of exposure that you mentioned in this video? Many thanks again. God bless your work and life.

Thank you Fr Mike as always. There is a really lovely poem that your video reminded me of. I think you and others will like it. God bless you Fr Mike. If Jesus came to your house to spend a day or two - If He came unexpectedly, I wonder what you'd do. Oh, I know you'd give your nicest room to such an honored Guest, And all the food you'd serve to Him would be the very best, And you would keep assuring Him you're glad to have him there - That serving Him in your own home is joy beyond compare. But when you saw Him coming, would you meet Him at the door With arms outstretched in welcome to your heavenly Visitor? Or would you have to change your clothes before you let Him in? Or hide some magazines and put the Bible where they'd been? Would you turn off the radio and hope He hadn't heard? And wish you hadn't uttered that last, loud, hasty word? Would you hide your worldly music and put some hymn books out? Could you let Jesus walk right in, or would you rush about? And I wonder - if the Savior spent a day or two with you, Would you go right on doing the things you always do? Would you go right on saying the things you always say? Would life for you continue as it does from day to day? Would your family conversation keep up it's usual pace? And would you find it hard each meal to say a table grace? Would you sing the songs you always sing, and read the books you read, And let Him know the things on which your mind and spirit feed? Would you take Jesus with you everywhere you'd planned to go? Or would you, maybe, change your plans for just a day or so? Would you be glad to have Him meet your very closest friends? Or would you hope they'd stay away until His visit ends? Would you be glad to have Him stay forever on and on? Or would you sigh with great relief when He at last was gone? It might be interesting to know the things that you would do If Jesus Christ in person came to spend some time with you. Lois Blanchard Eades

By the way, I just discovered you videos about 2 weeks ago. I LOVE THEM! I am going to start sharing them with my kids, can you come up with some topics geared towards kids and teenagers??? That would be awesome. Love you Father💕

A good, measured and reflective response. Great to see it sparked some conversation. I'm a lifelong martial artist, and while I don't compete professionally, I see MMA as the pinnacle of martial arts skill. The entertainent factor comes in third behind the physical skills displayed and the courage and mental fortitude it takes to fight professionally. For me it's an admiration of human will and skill at the highest tempo; martial arts sits unquestionably atop all other sports or physical activity.

@awesomelipe8396

7 жыл бұрын

What do you think about the trash talking the insults and the Pree fight aspect of the sport?

@bc_cimmerian

7 жыл бұрын

Awesomelipe I personally find it hilarious because it is often so over the top, that I can't take it seriously. I would go so far as to say that most of the guys saying it don't even take it seriously. If it is truly sincere ill will, harassment and insult, then it of course has no place in martial arts and is an unfortunate side feature of MMA.

Now this makes more sense! Thank you

You have such a graceful spirit dear Fr!

Excellent video. Thank you, Father.

Thanks for the vid, this made me now think about all the shows or movies i watch 👍

I love the way you explain things!

More people need to be talking about the importance of the entertain that we watch and participate it. People just believe that it is an entire different aspect of their life, seperate from the other parts. But how you choose to spend your entertain time, greatly impacts how you will behave. As always I love hearing your insights and thoughts on all sorts of topics.

Love your work Father Mike. Keep fighting the good fight!

Thank you Father, this video came up on my feed and it really clarified on the source of entertainment I watch…

I just started watching your videos in the past week and I really like them. As a Catholic I feel like I really don't know enough about my own religion and I appreciate you spelling the beliefs of the Church.

Thank you, this is most timely, in particular how entertainment IS indeed relevant to our life as Christians.

Good video. Covering the truth and being down to earth about the situation. 👍🏻👍🏻

Again Father... thank you. You force me to rethink a lot specially about my way to entertain. I love the way you put things in consideration with no judgment and yet it's very deep. I needed to hear such a point of view. I can't say I suscribe to all yet (I need more time to proceed) but it definitely makes a lot of sense. Specially if I take in account some neuroscience studies. Sure our choice of entertainment has an impact on our brains.

Thank you Fr Mike! I'm glad you did a follow up with the extra video, though I only watched both at the same time. This part of the spirit of Christ, and guided by him is precious and sacred for our relationship with Jesus. I know you focused on the entertainment side of things I did wonder where the core of the sport arose from and the influence of this too as a Christian? As we can choose to be more authentic as a child of God through MMA seems more of other spiritualities - is it and if so what elements?? As know some good practising and faithful Catholics who are involved (not on the performance side of things). Christ abundant blessings to you and the ministry He calls you too daily!!

A most excellent video. Truth and fortitude

I think it's a great point that we need to consider what we're allowing into our lives and I fully take that on board. It's part of the reason I've left behind a teenage love of horror movies. The misery of them and the dwelling on suffering is not something I feel comfortable with in my 30s. I think an argument can be made that watching media that challenges us is healthy, but, as with your MMA argument, it's helpful to draw a line and to question what it is we're getting out of these kinds of media. I've just found your videos, but I'm enjoying them, thank you.

Very well said Father Mike! God bless you 🙏🏼💕

You are an amazing Priest and also an amazing person. GOD Bless you and may you be canonized as a Saint Father Mike. You're a True inspiration and also you're among the funniest Priests I've ever seen.

Hahaha! Fr. Mike you are the man! You are just one of the few catholic leaders who has the guts to tell everyone the real truth without hesitations. God bless you. Mama Mary will pray for you and may angels guard you always.

This must apply to ALL forms of violence as entertainment

My Dad have told me since I don't know when that what we eat is what we are, same with all senses. Need to listen more to my Dad.

Excelent video ! I 100% agree with every point of yours Fr Mike !

I liked your last video a lot and I thought it was great! You made awesome points.

father mike like always love al ur videos great teaching and I understand where u were going with this. not easy for people to understand. but well done.

Thank you for doing this follow up video Father. I was one of your viewers that (quietly) disagreed with your last video. This video, however, better explained your thoughts on entertainment and issues with violence.

Thank you Fr Mike excellent explanation what you said is so true

Thank you Father! I was thinking about watching Game of Thrones, since everyone is talking about it. You made me reconsider this...Thank you for your videos!!

Thanks Fr. Mike

You make great points and give us a lot to think about with these videos. So thank you for your ministry. I can't help but to wish though that you had avoided going after specific media, like MMA, Game of Thrones, etc. In the context of ministry, cursing specific incarnations of darkness rather than simply shedding the light triggers my old legalistic and joyless Protestant days and blocks me from the wisdom, truth and beauty you point to on the other side of such conversations. I know this is my baggage I'm bringing. to the topic, but I can't imagine that I'm the only one who has it. You are blessed with such a gift for shining the light, and it has made me and others want to follow. In doing so, we will shed the darkness in our lives naturally. But when a ministry such as yours stops to dwell on this or that aspect of media as impure, it complicates my attention from focusing on the pure to grappling with deciding what is impure, which are most often things that would have fallen aside from my path anyhow as I grew closer to God. To give a practical example, making the point about the unacceptability of human suffering as entertainment would have been a powerful video if you provided us with just the jumping off point to examine our own motives and consider MMA and other things that might apply to this truth. Closing up such a profound point with "watching this specific thing is ungodly" though, closes minds and hearts that could have been reached otherwise. I hope I'm making sense. In any case, I still appreciate your ministry, and you may take or leave my thoughts on the matter as you see fit.

Well said. You definitely explained things more clearly in your follow up video.

Thank you for this video Fr. Mike! I know very little about the Law of Exposure and the concept that the morals of the entertainment we consume directly impact our morals. To me, this is an alarming concept, because I certainly surround myself with entertainment promoting morals in contradiction with Catholic morals, despite being a practicing Catholic striving for holiness. To some extent, I don't yet believe the connection between consuming and becoming is so absolute, but to be brutally honest, I also just really enjoy my secular entertainment, and have a hard time imagining living without it. It would be incredibly hard for me to give those things up, especially the things I use daily, such as pop music, for the likes of unwinding, study and motivation. I'm not saying it is impossible for me to give up secular entertainment, but I know myself well enough to admit I would not be able to give it up overnight. Could you please talk to us more about this? This is such a broad concept, and I would like to know more about how you recommend applying it practically speaking. Am I misunderstanding you, or are you really suggesting we should eliminate all entertainment containing even a single non-Catholic value? Do you think whether a piece of secular entertainment is harmful to the soul may depend on the consumer? Isn't there something to be said for coming to understand other perspectives, cultivating compassion, and generally exercising out intellects from watching, say, a movie such as "Me Before You"? Are we not able to enter into fictional fantasy worlds and ponder things while differentiating from the real world and what we chose to believe as Catholics? As far as I am aware, for years I have been listening to pop songs with lyrics I disagree with for the sake of the music, without the words changing my mind on the issues in question. Are you saying such a practice is really likely to change our views, even when we steadfastly acknowledge the lyrics' flaws beforehand? I could go on with examples, but I hope you understand what I'm getting at, and I hope to hear more from you about this. I pray that I may have the grace and resolve to make any entertainment changes God may desire. God Bless Father!

@almasakic1148

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I agree, for example, I have faith but also have a deep love for horror movies and horror fiction ever since I was a kid. Stephen King completely changed my world, but he also writes with such love and compassion for humanity in many of his novels. I also love anything Gothic, have dabbled in things like tarot and oujia boards and the paranormal...but to me those are all just light entertainment and I don't feel it really contradicts my Christian worldview or corrupts it even. It does take mindfulness though to separate the light from the dark. I am pretty sure Fr. Mike would not approve of horror movies or tarot but some Stephen King novels I read literally felt like reading the Bible to me, he has such an eye for the human experience. I think it's all about moderation and mindfulness really.

Fr Mike. I know your target audience is college kids, but even as a 47 year old woman I get so much from your videos. Thank you so much for all you do in helping people deepen and better understand their faith. I enjoy your videos so much. If you could please ask fr Joshua also to do more videos. Sounds funny from a 47 year old white lady from Canada... but I thoroughly enjoy his rapping homilies...

Well spoken, Fr Mike. My personal experience has shown me that I am changed by what I expose myself to. That's one good reason to open my mind to Jesus and let Him possess it.

Excellent Video!

Thanks for responding, I am on the "what about camp"

Well said, Father. Thank you and God bless!

For me I saw women on the TV having such beautiful technique when they were in the clinch and how quick they were throwing punches and their never give up mentality was very inspiring. I don’t watch it for the gore of it or the violence I watch it because when people spend their entire lives practicing something it’s almost beautiful to watch.

@michaelanthony4750

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Yup. The ability for someone to defend themselves or practice attacking a "bad guy" is great to watch.

thank you , Father great information.

Hey, good for you for following up!

If you haven't already can you make a video about how you feel about people from the protestant switching to Catholicism, Thanks for making videos like this, I always listen to your videos and I love them all, Thanks father mike

Can you do a video focusing more on the Law of Exposure? I'd love to hear more on it!

The law of exposure is so true! What I expose myself to I become! I have this argument with young people too about our movies and music we're watching, thank God for this video. I have caurage to draw some lines and create you tube content to engage this topic in a small way as young people!

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Father Mike!!!

It is so refreshing to hear someone espouse sound Christian teaching. Being a Christian does mean that you can find a way to include everything the world has to offer as part of your own life. I appreciate what you've had to say Father Mike.

I watched the video, but I'm not commenting for the actual video. Currently in Steubenville for my second conference and I'm determined to meet you at some point

Thank you Fr. Mike! Thank you so much for taking the veil off my eyes so I can only see towards Jesus. 💜✝️ You are such a gift from God. Your guidance from God is like a headlight in the middle of dark woods. Thank you thank you thank you. ✝️

@almasakic1148

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I feel the same way

I love your video and I love watch you speak you are my friend God bless you😇🙏❤️🌹

Hey Fr. Mike, you are awesome!

I was one of the guys who disagreed with you. You are one great guy. Keep it up!

great video Father

I love your videos Father Mike! While this particular topic did not (at first in my mind) pertain to me because I don't watch MMA. I can now however see the logic behind it, and how it does play a part for me as well concerning my choices in entertainment. Please keep doing these, they are both entertaining and educational! PS: The later Game of Thrones episodes have seriously dialed back the 'late night' television shenanigans. ;)