I️ just quit studying for my exams, saw this, and now I’m hitting the books again.

@LuketheCatholicGuy

6 жыл бұрын

Lol, good old Catholic guilt, hope you do well on your exams, God Bless

@sohanchacko3453

3 жыл бұрын

Man I’m feeling this right now

@trishasonia6171

3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@margaretflanagan8697

2 жыл бұрын

8

@michelleharkness7549

2 жыл бұрын

Greetings: amen 🙏 alleluia : wonderful

I’m only 26 and I’ve had at least 20 jobs. I realize that I’ve been making work a place where I look for meaning, and tire as soon as it doesn’t offer that. I pray that the Lord purifies this disordered good & that I may offer up what I deem as “insignificant work.”

@cadetcheezwizard

5 ай бұрын

you can make meaning within any job, it is possible! i did it in retail by just being good to others around me and caring for strangers, or making the shelves look beautiful.

I’m 15 and I started getting into woodworking and after my first woodworking project ( making a cross) I got this as my daily bible verse. Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.” Proverbs 16:3

@stieg_smith

Жыл бұрын

Impressive. At 15 I was “lost.” You are now 19. I pray all is well. God bless!

@Wonderpattypatty

Жыл бұрын

@@stieg_smithDitto. God bless you both 🙏

@stieg_smith

Жыл бұрын

@@Wonderpattypatty God bless you too 🙏🏻

@INBODYOFCHRISTT

2 ай бұрын

now you 21 , how are you bro

Lower expectation, and raise standards. Best job advice I've received.

@nariko47

2 ай бұрын

@brendamyc3173 probably

@User5674__5

Ай бұрын

He's like the Michael Scott of The Catholic Church.

Whenever i worried about the future, my mom would just say: "Don't worry, it doesn't matter. Just as long as you follow the will of God. Do your duty." And that's how I ended up in Japan.

@Masha-sd9ln

2 ай бұрын

Hi how is life now are you still in japan , can I ask what you think of it? Im 19 and considering it but Im worried if i wont fit in there or like it since i heard foreigners are not happy there and tend to leave

"God makes us for labor, leisure and love", very poetic, thank you Father Mike!

I especially appreciated the end when you talk about work as an act of worship when offered to God. As a seminarian, my "job" for now, my duty of the moment is to be formed and to study. This can be pretty tough sometimes because my call is not to be a seminarian, but I'm in an interim stage that is preparing me for my "career" as a priest. Sometimes, the only thing that gets me through a paper or a study session is the fact that I can offer it as a prayer to the Lord; that through self-denial and the exercise of my creative gifts, I can offer my papers, my exams and my studying as an act of worship to God. Hopefully other college students are turning their work into prayer as well!

@kakossniper

6 жыл бұрын

Dcn Alex Colautti with a Physics final tomorrow and Organic Chem final on Friday I will make sure to do that while I study ! Great advice and I pray that you do great on your exams!

@acolish

6 жыл бұрын

Make it a prayer! I'll be sure to throw a few up there to the Big Guy on your behalf. Blessings on you and your exams.

@RGTomoenage11

6 жыл бұрын

Dcn Alex Colautti May The Lord bless you

@acolish

6 жыл бұрын

roger and with your spirit!

@RGTomoenage11

6 жыл бұрын

Dcn Alex Colautti Thank you for taking the calling. I really appreciate all Priests and Nuns. It is unbelievably amazing what you guys do for Our Lord and his Church.

Thank you, Fr. Mike. I've hit a wall in my job search because I don't want to get locked into something that isn't "my purpose." I really needed to hear that my career is not my identity and that it can just be for financing the rest of my life.

Wow, thank you! I’m in med school and what bothers me is that a lot that a lot of people think that if you don’t give up your life entirely to this profession you’re not going to be a good doctor. I came here for two reasons: I do want a meaningful job, but I also want a job that pays so that I can work part time and be with my future kids as much as possible. I have actually never said this to anyone because it sounds selfish, but you have given me peace about it. I want to work, rest and love. God bless!

@LuketheCatholicGuy

6 жыл бұрын

Great goals Paula

@TheBusttheboss

3 жыл бұрын

My girlfriend wants to go to medical school for the same reasons.

@lukasg9031

Жыл бұрын

You make it though med school??

@katesomething1701

Жыл бұрын

This is an old post but just letting you know this isn’t selfish of you. You wanted time to spend with the kids and enough money to support the family. It’s called work- life balance .

@jessr1698

11 ай бұрын

Ran into the same thing in technology. The few I’ve mentioned this too just don’t get it.

1:07 “ What is God’s plan for work?” 2:00 Labor Leisure Love 2:46 Sin ( Curse/Burden/Identity, Folding I’m on ourself, Lust) 4:57 “ work has dignity because you’re doing it.” you’re imaging God

This was EXACTLY what I needed to hear. I have been going back and forth a billion times with my major, and I have had no idea what I want to do for a career. Please pray for me! Prayers much appreciated! This really helped to put in perspective the idea that work isn't supposed to fulfill me, God is; whenever I move away from that I become stressed. Thank you for being a light Fr. Mike!

@traceylewis5376

6 жыл бұрын

Right! I am in the same situation as you except I haven't changed my major but thought about changing my major. I agree. God is supposed to fulfill us...not only work. I am actually a Labour Studies Major. We talk about how work is viewed in people's lives.

@garrettevans9193

Жыл бұрын

@@traceylewis5376 "Labor Studies Major" Wow; you are literally the *perfect* person to discuss this topic with lol

@vio19848

Жыл бұрын

God bless you with prosperity and abundance 🙏🏼

@supaF

10 ай бұрын

@@garrettevans9193 this is why I love the internet

@meganlonsdale8462

Ай бұрын

What job do you have now and do you enjoy it?

Having been a teacher for some 40 years I want to tell the young ones. Find what you love but able to keep a roof over your head, food on your table ect. My Grandparents and Parents went through the Great Depression I was taught to work and put money away, spend some save some. American Standard Version And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

I am a carpenter .. and it has been a grueling job for many year . sliced off fingers and broken hip.. blood is part of the job . scared of falling to my death but also seeing the divinity in what I do .. So many times I have stood back and cried .. I worried how I will make it the next week when injured and wondered why I was injured .. I would go to work and in my truck and pray .. I saw God in my work ! .. I would cry and get so excited when I'd see what I was able to do .. I felt The Lord and wondered why me .. Not why me in the sense of struggle .. But why me in .. Why did you give this Gift to me ? Things I couldn't figure beforehand .. I'd ask .. Show me .. and it happened .. I was witnessing like an observer and I'd get so excited .. I know my job might not pay that great .. I go to bed tired and wake up the next day excited and have never lacked food . I was provided for by God .. I was given an opportunity as a young man to build my parents house in 1986 .. I didn;t know what I was doing but it happened !! I hugged my mother in the back yard and told her " I didn't have a clue " and she said to me .. You have been given a Gift .. both of my parents passed in their beloved house years later .. and many years ago .. I understood the Gift and not only the work and toil .. But pass it on !! .. Show others what you know , teach and tell them they can do it and though they might not believe in God .. Testify always .. That it was Through The Lord unashamedly .. I will never take credit for all I have .. It was a Gift .. I will never curse God for the struggles ..I was taught through them and learned to love work and I see work as like a prayer .. I can give Glory to God through these hands .. .

@godstan3231

Ай бұрын

Your story is beautiful, it makes me see ur job through ur eyes. Jesus Christ our Lord was also a carpenter until God the Father called Him for ministry. Your job is absolutely worthy and valued. Thank you for your service 🙏❤️

I feel like I always run into this unhappiness in jobs because society has this idea that your final career/the spot you should settle on is a job you'd do for free. Because of that, I'm always looking to jump ship to get closer to whatever that might be (even if I'm not quite sure what that job would be). Thank you, Father Mike, for putting work in a realistic view.

I am currently on a no work no pay situation due to Covid 19. I'm sure everyone is going through a lot of painful struggles with regards to their employment status. All the free time has got me in a plateau. I don't know which skill to focus on honing that would give me complete confidence to go back to work and finally enjoy my job. This was an amazing eye-opener and guidance. Please pray for me and everyone struggling this time. For clarity, consistency & confidence to push forward through these very trying times.

@LittleFlowerluv

3 жыл бұрын

Anne Catherine I’m with you. Prayers💕

@neiladrianorilla660

3 жыл бұрын

I will pray for you

I am now at a point in my life where I feel like im a slave of work because of too much pressure... And now i am watching you (mentioning the word dignity rings a bell) and now my work makes sense. God bless you Father Mike. I think God is talking to me right now.

I needed this video right now. I am way passed my college years and have been working in my current industry for about 10 years now and always feel like the work I do is meaningless but I am clearly not viewing it in the right way. I am trying to be more grateful that I have a job that helps support my families needs. I love your videos Fr. Mike!

@bernardberben4852

2 жыл бұрын

If you get paid and come home to provide for your family. You're no different from a guy who has a 3 million dollar Bugatti. It doesn't matter what job you have. Because we all try to do the same thing. Provide.

A week before I got married, you released a video on 'how do you know you're with the one'. Now, two weeks before the end of my job contract (which I have had for several years), I have seen this - at a time when I want to do something else but cannot figure what. I guess I shall go ponder a bit. You are right Fr. Mike. Work should be about purpose, not money. Thank you!

I am in time in my life where I could really use the advice of this kind. Thank you, Fr. Mike - your timing couldn't have been more perfect!

@jerry_moto_4512

6 жыл бұрын

Bible Illustrated I am thinking the same thing. 21 currently in college just contemplating what it is I'm called to do for work and here comes along Father Mike with this video. Great timing!! I've always looked at it like my profession=value or identity but clear that's not the case I love his advice and it did wonders to revolutionize my way of thinking.

@anthonysalvatore468

6 жыл бұрын

Bible Illustrated Hang in there! Those that struggle and feel farthest from Our Lord are far closer than they realize. I needed this video as well, God Bless!

@blakeparker180

6 жыл бұрын

GOD's timing couldn't be more perfect

@jedigamer7773

5 жыл бұрын

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@thetruesithis

5 жыл бұрын

now this is an epic crossover

This is crazy!!! I’ve had the same job for 5 years, really sick of it and wanted a change. I’ve been applying to multiple places. All of a sudden, today I received 2 interviews to 2 different jobs and I was having a difficult time picking between the two. In college, I changed my major multiple times from the health field to social science to business and now I’m so satisfied with my major and don’t have the anxiety I used to. Perfect timing for this video! God is good, all the time!

@kj-my7se

2 жыл бұрын

It's definitely a jungle out there. Count your blessings.

@wilmaorek1864

Жыл бұрын

@jessica auri how did you know what to choose

@notabohlabano9256

9 ай бұрын

Count your blessings for sure!!

Thank you. This video cleared a lot of confusion I had about my career path of choice. Like going to make money to provide for a family and yourself is ok. Simply put God first and its ok to have a career that pays the bills and enjoy life. Of Course as long as the job is not of Sin.

St. Joseph Pray For Us 🙏

I found this very inspiring. I am 25 and I blew my opportunity of studying straight after school. Sometimes I doubt my ways; I felt that the Blessed Mother was calling me to become a doctor.. I guess because I wanted it so much I might have imagined it. I am studying accounting at the moment (2nd year) I plan to do some coding courses and then holefully by the Grace of God get employed in Denver, to never lose sight of the mountains and be close to Jesus there. This story is kinda messy, please mention me in your prayers. Maria

I’ve been applying to jobs, and the rejection is tough. I got rejected from one (of many) jobs on December 1st, and yesterday, they sent me the rejection email again. Talk about kicking me when I’m down. I’m feeling so down because for the first time in my life, I don’t know anything. I graduated college. No more school. No more structure. I feel like I’m sitting around collecting dust. All I do is search for jobs every waking hour. I’ve been praying and praying, looking at scripture like proverbs 3 and psalm 23, but I just feel so scared and abandoned. Everyone else is finding jobs. I hate this.

@elizabethgzella8850

6 жыл бұрын

Jessica L. Don't loose hope, Dear. God will lead you to the right job for you. I will pray for you. I was once in your position, searched and searched, and was rejected and almost lost hope, when one day I opened the New York Times (I am dating myself here, uff) and there was the job God had me wait for to find. You'll get there. I'll be rootin' for ya :)

@mememey9889

6 жыл бұрын

Jessica L. Never give up Sweet heart..my self just recently got divorced 5 months ago..and i don't have job..i did everything to get job..pray ...i couldn't count it...i almost surrender..it seems there is no way for me...i will apply job again after New Year..i only know that Jesus never abandone me..He never leave me..just pray and pray Sweet heart...you are not alone dear

@LuketheCatholicGuy

6 жыл бұрын

Have hope Jessica

@yoururbanchic

6 жыл бұрын

I graduated June 2015 and the Lord finally answered my prayer. Today is my first day doing what I absolutely love to do. Everything indeed in His perfect time. Dont lose hope, PUSH (Pray until something happens)

@AscensionPresents

6 жыл бұрын

Jessica, being unemployed and only hearing "no"s are really tough. Keep asking for the grace to grow in hope and faith (as it seems you are). I know this sounds trite - but you really only have to hear one "yes". Here's a practical tip: create some daily routines, go to Mass and Adoration as often as possible, and keep contacting your network of friends and family for help. We are praying for you. God bless you!

I work for a Catholic Life insurance company and the greatest part is when the company gives back! Catholic School scholarships, helping people, and helping protect them. Doesn’t feel like work when you do good things by helping others! Work hard and follow God and it doesn’t feel like work anymore.

"Work doesn't have to have the inherent meaning that you would do it even if they didn't pay you" that really changed my perspective on work. Also, that we shouldn't try to find identity in our career/work. Awesome stuff!

Father Mike, you truly are a Blessing!!

I love Father Mike! He always offers such great perspective!

Thank you Fr Mike! I really needed this!!! God bless you

Holy insights! Thank you, Fr Mike.

Father Mike, your videos were recommended to me about a month ago and I watched through all of your videos on this channel. Your advice has been so helpful to me despite the fact I don't consider myself religious. I appreciate the love and compassion you spread through your messages and it gives me hope there are good people in the world. Thank you so much!

Needed to hear this! thank you!

God bless your Father Mike.

Love your humor and insights Father! You are a blessing! Thank you

Thank you Father Mike! This is something I needed to hear. God Bless!

Praying for you and your vocation. God will keep you strong in your faith. Thank you for your words.

Thank you Father Mike, I've just graduated and that's really what I needed to hear.

You have fulfilled my mind...Thanks Father

Definitely one of the best, if not the best, perspectives I’ve heard on work.

Dear Father, your comments are awesome. It's the really the Holy Spirit talking by you. Thanks!

Father Mike. You are Amazing! I needed this. Pray for me!

Happy, Happy Birthday Father Mike!🎂

God made us for labor leisure and love! Beautiful!

Beautiful video, so much truth in this segment,especially loved the 3 points of labor, leisure, love, and the job dignity part! God bless !

Great video Fr Mike, best priest on KZread

So good! Thank you again, Father!

WOW! Very inspiring. I'm feeling in a pause motion about work, and this message has really spoke to me. Thanks again father.

Beautifully said! Any work is an offering to God as worship. Amen.

That was really good advice, very encouraging! I never thought of my work as worship! Thank you for posting!

Thanks Fr Mike! This was perfectly timed! I have been in a deep despair of late, regarding my current job. A new outlook on my job is the result of your video. Your gift is working well in this medium. I will pray for you to continue....the world needs a voice lie yours now, more than ever! Go with God!

Thanks Father Mike. I love all your videos, especially your reactions. ❤

Thanks, Fr. Mike. I am 64 years old and I needed to hear that.

Thank you Fr. Mike 🙏.

Great reflection! Thanks, Father!! 😇🙏

Watched it as I was getting ready to work, Thanks for making this video Fr.Mike

Hey...you’re the man...I needed to see this and hear this. Thank you Mike

Thank you so much Father Mike, finally i get a new motivation after watch this video. I'm 22 right now and still looking for a job. Hopefully, i can work like God wants for my life 😊.

This remind me of “look at every obligation as an opportunity” God bless Fr mike 💕

Thank you Father. Just the answer I was looking for.

So much love from Kenya!❤️❤️👏🏾👏🏾 Thank you so much Fr. For your Godly guidance🙏🏾

I love this channel and all its videos. All the videos are so helpful. Weather it’s life advice, prayer advice or just guidance. I always find the answers to the questions I have never asked. I learn so much from these videos! 😇

Very helpful Fr Mike thank you and God bless!!

Thank you, Fr. Mike. I was in need of advice in regards to my career that I've been doing for the past seven years. I asked God for what HE wants and not what I want and I felt that your words here was His answer/guidance to most, if not all, questions I had.

Father Mike, your videos have helped me in so many ways. Between the Priest at my parish and you, my life is slow changing and turning so much closer to God! Bless you Father!!! ❤️

God bless Father Mike Thank you...

Wow. I sooooo needed to receive this message. Thank youuuu.🙏🏾

God bless father Mike....

This exactly what I've been waiting to hear and more, Fr. Mike. Thank you Ascension Presents!

@bielsabas4407

5 жыл бұрын

"Any work when offered to God can also become an act of worship, its not your identity, not meant to fulfill you but-" ahhh powerful. Thank you 🙏🏽

Thank you father .. there were so many new points to ponder and so many corrections to be made in the way i think . Please do remember us all in your prayers so that we constantly try and get closer to God . Merry Christmas!!

I needed this video. It put me on the right framework for life.

It took me a long time to realize that what I did for a living was not my identity. I thought to be happy I had to have this amazing career that I loved. Now I know that I am so much more than that. I no longer feel like a failure.

Respect Father Mike!

Very helpful. You makes it clear. You made me smile. You showed me purpose in a different way. A very much a blessing. God bless you

Thank you for your advice may the LORD our GOD bless you all abundantly in JESUS mighty and precious name AMEN!!!!!!!🙏🏽🤲🏽☝🏽❤️☝🏽✝️

I really appreciated this video. Such a good way to look at the work that we do.

Oh gosh this is great! I've been praying about work and reflecting on how Jesus's dad was St Joseph the Worker. I definitely have more to pray about regarding work, this video helped

Thanks Father, I needed this.

Well, i got out of the corporate life and the shirts and ties to open a Window Cleaning business and I love it. We had a great opening(Oct-Dec) but, now we are dying on the vine and everything is in place. Digital advertising, website, 3rd party leads and it's not going so well, I have prayed that my family needs this but, to no avail so far, weather is still spotty(and the forecast looks as good as it can be) in my area hopefully God will answer our prayers so, I can feed my family.

@joesondag6801

4 жыл бұрын

I even named my company after God.

Thank you, thank you, thank you Father Mike! I have enjoyed all of your videos (the ones I have seen so far), but this one has spoken to my life in particular, in a time when I have been struggling with this very topic. God bless you abundantly always, and keep up the good work! 😁

Perfect timing as always.

@LuketheCatholicGuy

6 жыл бұрын

Amen to that

You made more sense than a lot of the entrepreneurs out there that keep preaching about do what you love even if it's free. I like working. But this helps explain why I like work. Thank you.. This helps me out..and was an answer to a prayer.

I always feel like this guy is about to cry when he talks. So filled with emotion. But super nice guy.

Fr. Mike, I'll be honest. This comment does not have a lot to do with the video, but has more to do with a personal struggle. I'm 18 years old now, always identifying myself as agnostic. Yet some part of me is quite sure that there is a God, specifically the christian one. What should I do? My relatives will surely object to any possible worship I do, and I feel alone. Thank you for your time, may the Lord bless you.

@CatholicGaming

6 жыл бұрын

Berend de Liagre Bohl God will lead you to Himself. Because, He has placed something on your heart. I would find your nearest Catholic Church and go to it for mass and maybe set up a meeting with a Catholic priest by you. I will be praying for you.

@nirmalee7

6 жыл бұрын

Berend de Liagre Bohl You will never feel alone once you start searching for God. And you will realize He was and always is and will be with you. I am very happy to see an 18 year old seek for God and continue to do so because God will fill all the gaps we cannot fill even with closest family or friends around us. There will be many obstacles when you get closer and closer God, but He will walk alongside with you and you will get through the struggles. I say follow your heart you are in the right route, especially by asking Father Mike Schmitz what you can do. God bless you! Sorry I was touched by this comment.☺

@nicoolioo

6 жыл бұрын

#askfrmike Hi there Berend, It took a lot of courage to ask your question and I am so grateful for your honesty! Dont worry you are not alone, you have a whole bunch of people rooting for you and praying for you at this very moment, :) I'm not sure how often Fr Mike responds on here, but he always does. If you would like to talk to him privately also, you could try emailing him. He was really prompt in replying to me. Something that has always been helpful for me is just sitting in Gods presence in the Chapel. If there is a Catholic church near you I would highly recommend going. I never really knew how to pray before so I just sat there with Him, sometimes I would just cry, and eventually I learned how to open up to Him. Weekday mass is always a wonderful blessing. (there's less people there so it wont be too intimidating) If you would like some reading material: "Rome sweet Home" by Dr Scott Hann is one of my favorites at the moment , as is Jennifer Fulwiler's "Something Other than God" . And , The Imitation of Christ. Lifeteen.com also has some great online resources- videos, blogs, articles; and could help you find a great faith community! And if you are in college: The Newman Center on your campus is probably gonna be your favorite place. I hope this is a little helpful to you! and I am praying for you, your family and your journey with God!

@c.g.jonesze9089

6 жыл бұрын

On my mind, theology of the body is awesome for Christians who identify semself as an Agnostic. Sorry for my English, if it's hard to understand. Greetings and God bless you Guys From Germany

@thaliarose8741

6 жыл бұрын

Berend de Liagre Bohl Please take the bible. New testament, and start reading and praying, I'm sure you will hear the Lord guiding you to himself and show his plan for your life. Go to church and try to find people to talk to there. It's always good to have church community. Lord God bless you and your loved ones

What an eye opening video. This video cleared all the loopholes and doubts about god's creation in my mind.

Father, you are a gift to the Church, I pray for you daily. Please continue your preaching, we need these sermons. You make me love the Lord more each time I hear you. God bless you Padre.

Love this! Thanks Fr.

I love you. I’ll pray for you father. Your videos have been so eye opening because they are leading me closer to the LORD I’m 18 years old. Happy New Years

Thank you Father. So well said.....

Thamk, thanks, thanks father Mike! A hundred of thanks!

Thanks Father Mike I needed this

I'm Calvinist, but I just love Father Mike's videos. This is some of the best career advice I've ever heard.

Fr. mike the best

I really love this video. Thank you!

Great explanation Father Mike!

I love this KZread channel! ♥️🙌🏻 Amen!!

This came really in the right time to me. I've been struggling for a long time now doing jobs on and off but i really know in my heart what I want to do and I'm just too scared to try and figure things out. Thanks therefore for this advice. Even that 'you do you' taken in a good way sounded right. God bless:)

Father, you’re so funny! Loved the end remark. And I loved the whole video, especially since I’m about to start new work! Thank you, God bless you!!

Thankyou father mike you are Changing my life I hope I get to meet you one day to shake your hand x

I lost my job..... Am trying to learn for a new profession but my dyslexia prevents me from making any progress... Thank you god!!

@Eowyn3Pride

5 жыл бұрын

I know there are online courses for free that can help you...

This and earlier videos on this topic have been helpful for me leaving college and working and now married. Very different outlook and helpful inisght. Its so true that we can have what we do or how much money we make define our dignity or value as a person. When really there is dignity in all work and we work to live and for liesure. Making a living is a good life, with dignity and truly is a blessing.