The Miracle of Confession

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Unfortunately, we all suffer in one way or another. Our suffering is an effect of sin and brokenness in our world so it’s not surprising that we feel the effects of Original Sin each day.
Today, Fr. Mike delves into the Sacrament of Reconciliation, where the Holy Spirit shows up to remind of us of our sin and restore our conviction that God is offering us His forgiveness. These are the twofold incredible miracles!
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  • @Mark-bc3lb
    @Mark-bc3lb2 жыл бұрын

    Please call out your brother priests that don’t offer confession more than once a week. The faithful need access to this wonderful sacrament and shouldn’t need to schedule an appointment to receive it

  • @DF-fo9bh

    @DF-fo9bh

    2 жыл бұрын

    Find a new parish

  • @Mark-bc3lb

    @Mark-bc3lb

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DF-fo9bh it’s not my parish, but rather my entire diocese. Even if it were just my parish, the point still stands that priests need to offer this sacrament more in general.

  • @jimboi9517

    @jimboi9517

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree soooo much I can never schedule either I hate waiting it’s been 3 weeks since I have received the Eucharist and it hurts

  • @Ritabug34

    @Ritabug34

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thats too bad....for the mean time you can schedule it with the priest

  • @Robert-ie8eb

    @Robert-ie8eb

    2 жыл бұрын

    So true. Finally found an FSSP parish 1 hour away that offers Reconciliation every day.

  • @56Tyskie
    @56Tyskie2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy I went to confession this past Feast day of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. After 12 years of missing out on it. I needed it to save my life.

  • @alanjely

    @alanjely

    2 ай бұрын

    Just went back myself after approximately 18 years and feel a whole lot better spiritually and physically

  • @wms72
    @wms722 жыл бұрын

    Confession is like a shower for one's soul. The more frequently we avail ourselves of it, the more attractive we are. Etc

  • @lslawyer1
    @lslawyer12 жыл бұрын

    So true, Father. I sobbed my way through confession earlier this week. The priest hearing my confession gently helped lead me when I got stuck - and helped me put voice to my sin. Then he asked the Lord to rid me of oppressive spirits and heal me. I cannot begin to express how free I feel. I am so thankful for God's forgiveness and healing touch. Truly confession is a healing sacrament.

  • @randidaeger157

    @randidaeger157

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear I’m not the only one sobbing in the confessional. Phew.

  • @ryanjane4424
    @ryanjane44242 жыл бұрын

    Confirmed Catholic Easter 2022 and Confession is the most transforming experience I have ever had.

  • @gr8bskt

    @gr8bskt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome Home, brother.

  • @misterbrettskie4025

    @misterbrettskie4025

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome!!!

  • @texasfamilylife8397

    @texasfamilylife8397

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations and welcome to the church, never let the sacrament of confession grow old! The more often you go the better your soul feels ❤️

  • @TheRealCSD6
    @TheRealCSD62 жыл бұрын

    This really is crazy that this video came out today because of what happened to me today. A year and a half ago I went from a lukewarm Christian aka Christian still a slave to sin to being truly born again after surrendering fully to Jesus with a heart of repentance (turned away from sin). Since then I strengthened my armor by spending time with God, frequently reading the Bible and spending much time in adoration and church. But these past couple weeks I was slacking. I wasn't doing any of that much. And soon came the thoughts and memories of sin and before I knew it I had sinned. I immediately returned to God and kept praying but I felt the presence of evil with me and the thought of being with evil and not God was tearing me apart. All the churches around me only do confession on Saturdays but I knew I couldn't wait. This morning I woke up at 7am and could not go back to sleep. I felt the presence of evil in my room. I prayed but I felt it was obvious what I had to do. The church I go to had mass about an hour after. I knew God wanted me to go and He would get the priest to give me confession and that's exactly what happened. I cried being in a room with imagery of the saints. Yes I had accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior again. Yes I had a repentant heart again. I had done what I needed to do to be saved but I still was not fully reconciled. There was damage to the relationship and evil crept in. Once I got confession the miracle that Father Mike said happened. What could have taken days, weeks or months to return to (where my relationship was with God), was quickly brought back by the sacrament. To feel there grace, it's impossible to not cry.

  • @wreloise1
    @wreloise12 жыл бұрын

    Converted 3 months ago to Catholicism… Living in a community that there is a difference in generation, race, culture…etc Asking for a miracle to rise above the division in my own mind…to receive the grace of a more deeper desire to learn and witness my Lord 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @bajone02

    @bajone02

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats. Do not be hard on yourself. Bask in the new graces available. But heed this warning: You will have more temptations in this honeymoon time. Someone is very unhappy you made the right call in converting. Expect the temptations, large and small, recognize each one for what it is and from where, and then you will have more strength as you say ' not on my watch'. Then a quick Jesus I Trust in You Will help you even more on the next temptation.

  • @bertsmert6787

    @bertsmert6787

    2 жыл бұрын

    You don't become Catholic in 3 months???

  • @gr8bskt

    @gr8bskt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome Home. May God bless you. +

  • @sarahkoob4490

    @sarahkoob4490

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bertsmert6787 April is easter.yhat was 3 months ago

  • @nataliej.3579

    @nataliej.3579

    20 күн бұрын

    I became Catholic three months ago!

  • @juanitabrewer4521
    @juanitabrewer45212 жыл бұрын

    Fr Mike please pray for the families and communities of Uvalde, Texas.

  • @enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441

    @enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441

    2 жыл бұрын

    Owner = Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1) slave - Slavery = Men made thing in different ways like war, religion, politics, world money, wealth, assets, facilities, etc. and lot new more... If you are right then money and wealth are just for name sake to live abundance in the world. Save your precious life. If you want, think, change yourself or… In world, in life, suffering, disease, pain, etc. will be there for obvious reasons because none praying to the real ceaseless creator. All Religions & its God / which are made by men, fakes & idols. They gave you a fake and idol men made creator and cheating you. Selfishness = own and those who eat that fish their destruction also. Slavery operated in the first civilizations (such as Sumer in Mesopotamia, which dates back as far as 3500 Before Common Era). Slavery features in the Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi (c. 1860 BCE), which refers to it as an established institution. Slavery was widespread in the ancient world. (Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq) Both Christians and Muslims captured and enslaved each other during centuries of warfare in the Mediterranean. Islamic slavery encompassed mainly Western and Central Asia Many slave women raised their children without much assistance from males. Enslaved women were counted on not only to do their house and field work, but also to bear, nourish, and rear the children whom slaveholders sought to continually replenish their labor force. As house slaves, women were domestic servants: cooking, sewing, acting as maids, and rearing the planter's children. Later on they were used in many factories, instrumental in the development of the United States, where they were kept at lower maintenance costs Cheating operandi started years back and still continue. They said and you have learned about satisfying body/lust of world. The epitome of creations humankind’s depends - depending on other creation instead of real creator. Alas..... Mankind’s food habits, living style and carelessness are the prime reason for mankind's diseases and trials, etc. Emotions are not expressed in word of mouth or mouth but feeling, care, compassion and love; If this mixture is not there then not at all true or there is no benefit) According to the history, writings from the beginning idol worship have started instead of original - real one. Mid of it, religion, caste inserted to grab power, money, assets and facilities. Still humankind believes that and continues the fake and idol worship instead of true. Then they divided humankind. Men-made foolishness by fake on earth, (including yours) 225+, human made religions and their idols worship. Fake 33000 - 35000 crore God, Jesus, Allah, Parsee, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, atheism etc. None of these are true. Dance in the foolishness of men. The God, Jesus, Allah; of Heaven and the things related to it are Men made fake and idols and the real is Ceaseless Creator of Elysium Not knowing the important point Civilization describes a complex way of life that came about as people began to develop networks of urban settlements. The people leading the religion; not even telling the truth Self respect. Self awareness. Not knowing about self, Not knowing about own Interminable Ceaseless Creator. Knowing own individuality. Realizing own responsibility and general responsibilities instead of thinking to capture World thereby adapt selfishness and greed. Everything starts with you as an individual. Change... Why you are forgetting to remember the 'important' point that humankind is the epitome of all creations of ceaseless creator of Elysium. Life = is in whole body and in all body parts. The soul; Men made foolish thing. Life is enjoyable, but they sadly delivered it, and mankind believes it, and mankind does not really try; Feeling we have 'Run out live like that’ emotionally. In doing so, mankind is supported to fulfill their selfishness and greed. Oops ... For their Divide and Rule policy. You are adoring - worshiping men made fake and idol. Learn history. Rescue precious Life

  • @christineuitenbroek4035

    @christineuitenbroek4035

    2 жыл бұрын

    I pray for your family!😎🙏

  • @hildesomers3488
    @hildesomers34882 жыл бұрын

    In Belgium it is very hard to find a priest that is used to hear confession. Children do their first communion and at 12 they receive confirmation...and at 18, they tell me that they've really NEVER went to confession. Nevertheless everyone recieves holy communion... A GREAT miracle will happen, the day that confession is rediscovered in my country. Please we need your prayers!!! Hope you can understand me...since english is not my native language.

  • @barbarafenton1775

    @barbarafenton1775

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your use of the English language is outstanding!

  • @PaulPaullus

    @PaulPaullus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Je kanaal heeft geen inhoud.

  • @heathervancalcar4446

    @heathervancalcar4446

    2 жыл бұрын

    In the Netherlands too.. it is hard to find.

  • @mariadle8715

    @mariadle8715

    2 жыл бұрын

    In countries like Belgium, Netherlands, Germany…Try to find your nearest Opus Dei centre - there will be good priests there that will happily hear your confessions.

  • @kasiakapa4519

    @kasiakapa4519

    Жыл бұрын

    I feel so sorry for you. I'm from Poland and feel very blessed by the fact that I can go and confess at almost any time of any day... Your comment made me realize the blessing even more. Will pray for you and Europe since I thing the cancer is spreading even in my country... We all need to join our prayers.

  • @jula5417
    @jula54172 жыл бұрын

    Greetings from Poland 💙💙💙

  • @coleyod
    @coleyod2 жыл бұрын

    Such an underrated sacrament, that should be preached about more and highlighted to people the value and healing you receive from it. We are such need of it's power 🙏🙏

  • @georgesmith364

    @georgesmith364

    2 жыл бұрын

    Vanderlin ;)

  • @Hypexotic

    @Hypexotic

    2 жыл бұрын

    I feel like religion is like a substitute to make us feel better and never truly address our personal selves. Why do you praise this sacrilege as if it were something substantial? I'm not quite getting the enthusiasm.

  • @coleyod

    @coleyod

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Hypexotic I personally believe in it's power to heal us. Please try it until you knock it. I'd be surprised if you didn't receive anything from it.

  • @javarisjamarjavarison-lama2684

    @javarisjamarjavarison-lama2684

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Hypexotic What personal self would you like to 'truly address'? You go through life only thinking about how to satisfy something in yourself and not work for something higher?

  • @Hypexotic

    @Hypexotic

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@coleyod I feel like this power we speak of is solely based on the idea that we hype or talk something up that has done nothing. That being said God essentially does nothing in this world. I think it's time to admit that God doesn't want care about people at all. Truly and honestly because he's mad like in the Old Testament.

  • @tamasbuzai3119
    @tamasbuzai31192 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fr Mike. Just today I experienced the truth of your words during confession. Greetings from Hungary.

  • @johnbaker4607

    @johnbaker4607

    2 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately, here in America, a priest might have a 30 minute confession time on a weekday and nobody will show up. I have sometimes been the only person to go to confession in such an instance. I sympathize with a priest who feels like he needs to spend that time doing his other many tasks for the week.

  • @tamasbuzai3119

    @tamasbuzai3119

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johnbaker4607 I am Greek Catholic, and priest novice. Fortunately, here in Hungary, a priest has at least 30 minutes per person and people line up. Here, people have a great demand to experience God's mercy through the priests. I think this is one of the most important duties of a priest.

  • @georgesmith364

    @georgesmith364

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey from America.

  • @meothe
    @meothe2 жыл бұрын

    *Been waiting to go to confession again :)*

  • @elvinrivera3392
    @elvinrivera33922 жыл бұрын

    I'm a huge sinner Father!!!🙏🔥🇵🇷

  • @cam1259
    @cam12592 жыл бұрын

    Look at the timing! I am planning on going to confession at 5 today...

  • @paulsmallwood1484
    @paulsmallwood14842 жыл бұрын

    John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

  • @carolclifford6097
    @carolclifford60972 жыл бұрын

    Fr. Mike, Can you do a video to help us with what to say and know what to confess when we go to confession?

  • @mong7858
    @mong78582 жыл бұрын

    There are many brokenness within us, with faith and constantly encountering with our Lord, all is possible 🙏🏻

  • @superwaynem
    @superwaynem2 ай бұрын

    I was baptised into the catholic faith 8 years ago. Last week I walked into my church and asked for my first ever confession. I was absolutely terrified and at one point was about to walk away before the priest arrived. I confessed and my priest was amazing. It felt a great weight was lifted off my shoulders and he advised me to do confession more often. I wish done this much earlier but I believe my timing was right when it needed to be. Mr Mike, your videos have been a huge blessing and I’ve learnt so much. God bless you.

  • @michelleferrao8888
    @michelleferrao88882 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fr Mike 🌟 💫"When you approach the confessional, know this, that I Myself am waiting there for you. I am only hidden by the priest, but I Myself act in your soul. Here the misery of the soul meets the God of mercy. Tell souls that from this fount of mercy souls draw graces solely with the vessel of trust. If their trust is great, there is no limit to My generosity 🌻 ~Jesus to St Faustina

  • @Son56321
    @Son56321 Жыл бұрын

    It's also helpful to heal, recover and move on someday. It's not a sin to recover.

  • @kevinhodges867
    @kevinhodges8672 жыл бұрын

    I needed this badly. That last bit especially. After a while of frequenting Confession there comes a point where the emotional pain of conviction feels like it gets shut off. I even feared that I couldn’t be truly sorry unless the guilt felt painful. Thank you, Fr. Mike.

  • @inablackwood6328
    @inablackwood63282 жыл бұрын

    Our default state is childish joy, we have just forgotten it. The world ensures we do.

  • @arkofthecovenant6235

    @arkofthecovenant6235

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly my point.🖐🏼👶🏼👍🏼

  • @user-ji2on8eg3l
    @user-ji2on8eg3l11 ай бұрын

    Jesus, Mary & Joseph, I love you. Save souls.

  • @randidaeger157
    @randidaeger1572 ай бұрын

    Oh Father, Father, Father…..just what I needed to hear. Going to confession tomorrow and I really cannot wait! The pure Joy of being loved by God is overwhelming. Bless you.

  • @v-veritas
    @v-veritas2 жыл бұрын

    I also cannot fathom the mercy of God in this moment, of you speaking in the exact right time, Fr Mike. So let me summarize everything in three simple words even though I am speechless and cannot form words that properly describe. God bless you!

  • @alexanderbrown2717

    @alexanderbrown2717

    2 жыл бұрын

    ♥️know♥️ 1 John 5 KJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. Ephesians 1 KJV 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 1 Corinthians 15 KJV 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 3 KJV 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

  • @timothyalmy2636
    @timothyalmy26362 жыл бұрын

    Really hit home with me. Sinning is our default behavior so shouldn’t be surprised I sin. But seeing the sin and wanting His mercy is so amazing. Plea to our pastors: more confession times. Blessings on you Fr Mike

  • @justanaveragejoe9416
    @justanaveragejoe94162 жыл бұрын

    Go on Father Mike. I'm going to -on my way- to confession as I hear this.

  • @idaliagonzalez7945

    @idaliagonzalez7945

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amen 🙏

  • @user-ji2on8eg3l
    @user-ji2on8eg3l11 ай бұрын

    Jesus I love you. All I have is yours. Yours I am yours I want to be. Do with me whatever you will.

  • @nonny4987
    @nonny49872 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Father Mike. Beautiful message and so important. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @cherylmagee7245
    @cherylmagee72452 жыл бұрын

    I am surrounded by people who are suffering and grieving. Watching others struggle is difficult to.

  • @christineuitenbroek4035
    @christineuitenbroek40352 жыл бұрын

    I do need confession and adoration with a priest because I haven't have confession for 2 years and I wish I could talk to Father Mike Schmitz and have confession in our town in Wisconsin!😰🙏

  • @tb22k
    @tb22k2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441

    @enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441

    2 жыл бұрын

    Owner = Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1) slave - Slavery = Men made thing in different ways like war, religion, politics, world money, wealth, assets, facilities, etc. and lot new more... If you are right then money and wealth are just for name sake to live abundance in the world. Save your precious life. If you want, think, change yourself or… In world, in life, suffering, disease, pain, etc. will be there for obvious reasons because none praying to the real ceaseless creator. All Religions & its God / which are made by men, fakes & idols. They gave you a fake and idol men made creator and cheating you. Selfishness = own and those who eat that fish their destruction also. Slavery operated in the first civilizations (such as Sumer in Mesopotamia, which dates back as far as 3500 Before Common Era). Slavery features in the Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi (c. 1860 BCE), which refers to it as an established institution. Slavery was widespread in the ancient world. (Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq) Both Christians and Muslims captured and enslaved each other during centuries of warfare in the Mediterranean. Islamic slavery encompassed mainly Western and Central Asia Many slave women raised their children without much assistance from males. Enslaved women were counted on not only to do their house and field work, but also to bear, nourish, and rear the children whom slaveholders sought to continually replenish their labor force. As house slaves, women were domestic servants: cooking, sewing, acting as maids, and rearing the planter's children. Later on they were used in many factories, instrumental in the development of the United States, where they were kept at lower maintenance costs Cheating operandi started years back and still continue. They said and you have learned about satisfying body/lust of world. The epitome of creations humankind’s depends - depending on other creation instead of real creator. Alas..... Mankind’s food habits, living style and carelessness are the prime reason for mankind's diseases and trials, etc. Emotions are not expressed in word of mouth or mouth but feeling, care, compassion and love; If this mixture is not there then not at all true or there is no benefit) According to the history, writings from the beginning idol worship have started instead of original - real one. Mid of it, religion, caste inserted to grab power, money, assets and facilities. Still humankind believes that and continues the fake and idol worship instead of true. Then they divided humankind. Men-made foolishness by fake on earth, (including yours) 225+, human made religions and their idols worship. Fake 33000 - 35000 crore God, Jesus, Allah, Parsee, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, atheism etc. None of these are true. Dance in the foolishness of men. The God, Jesus, Allah; of Heaven and the things related to it are Men made fake and idols and the real is Ceaseless Creator of Elysium Not knowing the important point Civilization describes a complex way of life that came about as people began to develop networks of urban settlements. The people leading the religion; not even telling the truth Self respect. Self awareness. Not knowing about self, Not knowing about own Interminable Ceaseless Creator. Knowing own individuality. Realizing own responsibility and general responsibilities instead of thinking to capture World thereby adapt selfishness and greed. Everything starts with you as an individual. Change... Why you are forgetting to remember the 'important' point that humankind is the epitome of all creations of ceaseless creator of Elysium. Life = is in whole body and in all body parts. The soul; Men made foolish thing. Life is enjoyable, but they sadly delivered it, and mankind believes it, and mankind does not really try; Feeling we have 'Run out live like that’ emotionally. In doing so, mankind is supported to fulfill their selfishness and greed. Oops ... For their Divide and Rule policy. You are adoring - worshiping men made fake and idol. Learn history. Rescue precious Life

  • @immateddy1
    @immateddy12 жыл бұрын

    I was so broken for the past few months where i just feel so lonely & God seems like He is not there anymore. Then I remember my priest once said if you ever feel like God is not there, He is there. It’s you who have gone astray. So i went to confession the next day and my heart feel whole again

  • @Maria-rq6iz
    @Maria-rq6iz2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Father. In the past, I have felt that I am not worthy of his grace and mercy. Then, I think of how He died for me (us) and that is the most highest form of love in its entirety. I am standing because of His love for me after the death of my son and my husband and so many other things I have gone through. Thank you Jesus for loving me and blessing me with your presence each and every day of my life. My life is yours.

  • @marisolpalacios7397
    @marisolpalacios73972 жыл бұрын

    God bless you Father 🙏

  • @drdominicpao642
    @drdominicpao642 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You Fr. Mike

  • @dorothyarensindependentcon3328
    @dorothyarensindependentcon33282 жыл бұрын

    Wow did I need this today! Thank you father Mike. Continued prayers for you and all priests.

  • @AscensionPresents

    @AscensionPresents

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are so glad that this video was helpful, Dorothy!

  • @mariatheresasajot4499
    @mariatheresasajot44999 ай бұрын

    I love you Jesus.

  • @msFilomena1
    @msFilomena12 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fr. Mike be blessed

  • @margaretochieng808
    @margaretochieng8082 жыл бұрын

    Lord God you know our weakness and brokenness so father please help defend and intervene for every one lord

  • @77xlchop
    @77xlchop2 жыл бұрын

    thank you Father Mike. I needed to hear this!

  • @wendys7285
    @wendys72852 жыл бұрын

    Needed to hear this today 🙏

  • @donaldwrightson
    @donaldwrightson2 жыл бұрын

    Amen and Hallelujah!!!! Thank you,Fr. Mike!!!!

  • @tammeyquirion6816
    @tammeyquirion68162 жыл бұрын

    I believe God knew we needed the sacrament of confession. Sin is so great, so powerful when not taken care of. It holds us back. We are not free. Jesus hung on the cross for everyone, because you are right Fr. Mike, the default is brokenness. I was a Baptist, then converted to Catholicism. I appreciate the sacrament of confession, because it makes me stop in this busy world, this distracting world, this evil world. I get to think, examine my conscience and visit the confessional. I went through a period in my life as a young Catholic standing in line for confession, thinking what am I going to confess? I'm a good person, what am I doing wrong? I really had to search out my heart, I thought I knew so much. I actually thought about others sins and used them as a barometer for measuring myself. Then, the miracle you talked about Fr. Mike, happened to me. The holy spirit revealed to me my true self, my sinful self. I then began crying many, many tears for the things I have done, not realizing how I was. I realize how I have sinned and how much I didn't know. Today, I enter the confessional knowing God's love and mercy for me, knowing I need HIM. God continues to restore me with a little glue and gold dust each time I turn to HIM. I pray the sacrament of confession becomes a revealer of truth for all, so we can come closer to HIM. I pray that each time we come together as a people for mass, that we believe that it is Christ sacrificed on the altar, the true body and blood of Christ, which Jesus willing gave us. Jesus knew we needed this great sacrifice, He knew we needed confession. Let's all pray that we can embrace these miracles by speaking about confession to others and the great mercy it contains. Fr. Mike is doing his part, now let's do our part as lay people. Go to confession, then share with other people the unbelievable joy it contains that cannot be found anywhere else on Earth.

  • @johnangelino437

    @johnangelino437

    2 жыл бұрын

    This says it all the more 😭❤️

  • @margueritewilson1385
    @margueritewilson13852 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Fr Mike.God bless your work.

  • @juliearuna9021
    @juliearuna90212 жыл бұрын

    Deep! Thank you! Amen!

  • @heathsavage4852
    @heathsavage48522 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant!

  • @cheraybisaya
    @cheraybisaya2 жыл бұрын

    Always looking forward for your wonderful words/reflection Father Mike, you are helping a lot of us in this journey, praying for you each day~

  • @TheFunfolks
    @TheFunfolks2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Fr. Mike ...

  • @andrealearns6407
    @andrealearns64072 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Father Mike

  • @idaliagonzalez7945
    @idaliagonzalez79452 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this. True, when in confession, I leave happy.

  • @mattberg916
    @mattberg9162 жыл бұрын

    Father Shmitz thank you for adhering so well to the sacred vows that you have made in His most holy name!

  • @Bosleys741
    @Bosleys7412 жыл бұрын

    God bless you father Mike , thank you for this information 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @georgesmith364
    @georgesmith3642 жыл бұрын

    Thank You Fr. Mike, I Just committed a grievous Sinned I needed to hear this

  • @JohnLovesMary
    @JohnLovesMary2 жыл бұрын

    Your advice is always so good. Thank you Fr. Mike😊

  • @jennychetty
    @jennychetty2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your messages of hope, Fr Mike, and for the truth of God's love that you reveal even in the things that are difficult to hear.

  • @17CW68fNv
    @17CW68fNv2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fr Mike. You always bring us understanding of our faith in a unique way. God Bless. Claire.

  • @kimsaur7621
    @kimsaur76212 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @emilymckellar7443
    @emilymckellar7443 Жыл бұрын

    I have a whole new perspective on this now. Thank you!!

  • @linda.pvangapandu8917
    @linda.pvangapandu89172 жыл бұрын

    Thank you father Mike Schmitz for all that you do! 😊

  • @marisolpalacios7397
    @marisolpalacios73972 жыл бұрын

    Glory to God🙏🔥

  • @TnOrchidguy
    @TnOrchidguy2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Father, thank you.

  • @briannall1342
    @briannall13422 жыл бұрын

    Thank You! FATHER I really needed to hear this encouragement. Excellent talk. Going to listen again.

  • @clashshorts9073
    @clashshorts9073 Жыл бұрын

    Love this

  • @deirdredaly8142
    @deirdredaly8142 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful perspective Fr.Mike😃

  • @vgraham580
    @vgraham5802 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fr. Mike for this video. I needed to hear this today. #AscensionPresents #Catholicism #Confession

  • @anthonydimeglio4747
    @anthonydimeglio47472 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Father Mike. I needed to hear that.

  • @georgesmith364

    @georgesmith364

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me to

  • @kerwinfernandes9583
    @kerwinfernandes95832 жыл бұрын

    Thank you father for this lovely insight. God bless you too and the team. 😊😊🙏🏻🙏🏻❤❤

  • @AscensionPresents

    @AscensionPresents

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are so glad that you enjoyed the video, Kerwin!

  • @donnapatelmo316
    @donnapatelmo3162 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy i found you FAther … you help me so much 🙏🏼 i can’t wait to go back to confession i came back after 25 years & i was so scared & nervous but now i want to go every month or every 6 weeks you do feel so much better

  • @Veritas1234
    @Veritas12342 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this Father. I have said, even since I was a child, that a miracle was simply anytime God gets involved. This message was affirmation (and an even better description)

  • @robpetrone2459
    @robpetrone24592 жыл бұрын

    Father Mike, you and Ascension Presents have taught me more in a few years about Catholicism then I learned in all of the half century I have been a Catholic, and have uplifted me more than any spiritual leader ever has. Thank you, and thank God for His Mercy, His Holy Spirit, and His prophets and teachers like you.

  • @user-ji2on8eg3l
    @user-ji2on8eg3l11 ай бұрын

    Proverbs 2:10-12 For wisdom will enter your heart, knowledge will be at home in your soul, Discretion will watch over you, understanding will guard you; Saving you from the way of the wicked, from those whose speech is perverse. 0:14

  • @margaretochieng808
    @margaretochieng8082 жыл бұрын

    The joy of the lord is our strength light truth loving refuge and salvation forever and ever Amen

  • @margaretochieng808
    @margaretochieng8082 жыл бұрын

    Come holy spirit come holy spirit come holy spirit enlighten us all right away according to your own will lord Amen

  • @dawnmireles2912
    @dawnmireles2912 Жыл бұрын

    Confession is so important. I wish it was more available. I, too, wonder if people would go more often if it was more available. September 19, 2022

  • @mallshopper8948
    @mallshopper89482 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for father Mike for this talk. The sacrament of confession helped clean our souls to make us Worthy to receive the sacrament of the holy Eucharist. God gives us so many graces and mercy. Thank you God for showing us love in this very tough time to live.

  • @enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441

    @enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441

    2 жыл бұрын

    Owner = Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1) slave - Slavery = Men made thing in different ways like war, religion, politics, world money, wealth, assets, facilities, etc. and lot new more... If you are right then money and wealth are just for name sake to live abundance in the world. Save your precious life. If you want, think, change yourself or… In world, in life, suffering, disease, pain, etc. will be there for obvious reasons because none praying to the real ceaseless creator. All Religions & its God / which are made by men, fakes & idols. They gave you a fake and idol men made creator and cheating you. Selfishness = own and those who eat that fish their destruction also. Slavery operated in the first civilizations (such as Sumer in Mesopotamia, which dates back as far as 3500 Before Common Era). Slavery features in the Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi (c. 1860 BCE), which refers to it as an established institution. Slavery was widespread in the ancient world. (Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq) Both Christians and Muslims captured and enslaved each other during centuries of warfare in the Mediterranean. Islamic slavery encompassed mainly Western and Central Asia Many slave women raised their children without much assistance from males. Enslaved women were counted on not only to do their house and field work, but also to bear, nourish, and rear the children whom slaveholders sought to continually replenish their labor force. As house slaves, women were domestic servants: cooking, sewing, acting as maids, and rearing the planter's children. Later on they were used in many factories, instrumental in the development of the United States, where they were kept at lower maintenance costs Cheating operandi started years back and still continue. They said and you have learned about satisfying body/lust of world. The epitome of creations humankind’s depends - depending on other creation instead of real creator. Alas..... Mankind’s food habits, living style and carelessness are the prime reason for mankind's diseases and trials, etc. Emotions are not expressed in word of mouth or mouth but feeling, care, compassion and love; If this mixture is not there then not at all true or there is no benefit) According to the history, writings from the beginning idol worship have started instead of original - real one. Mid of it, religion, caste inserted to grab power, money, assets and facilities. Still humankind believes that and continues the fake and idol worship instead of true. Then they divided humankind. Men-made foolishness by fake on earth, (including yours) 225+, human made religions and their idols worship. Fake 33000 - 35000 crore God, Jesus, Allah, Parsee, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, atheism etc. None of these are true. Dance in the foolishness of men. The God, Jesus, Allah; of Heaven and the things related to it are Men made fake and idols and the real is Ceaseless Creator of Elysium Not knowing the important point Civilization describes a complex way of life that came about as people began to develop networks of urban settlements. The people leading the religion; not even telling the truth Self respect. Self awareness. Not knowing about self, Not knowing about own Interminable Ceaseless Creator. Knowing own individuality. Realizing own responsibility and general responsibilities instead of thinking to capture World thereby adapt selfishness and greed. Everything starts with you as an individual. Change... Why you are forgetting to remember the 'important' point that humankind is the epitome of all creations of ceaseless creator of Elysium. Life = is in whole body and in all body parts. The soul; Men made foolish thing. Life is enjoyable, but they sadly delivered it, and mankind believes it, and mankind does not really try; Feeling we have 'Run out live like that’ emotionally. In doing so, mankind is supported to fulfill their selfishness and greed. Oops ... For their Divide and Rule policy. You are adoring - worshiping men made fake and idol. Learn history. Rescue precious Life

  • @margaretochieng808
    @margaretochieng8082 жыл бұрын

    Lord God we are really sorry for rejecting to do what pleases you and neighbors father purify and protect us all right away according to your own will lord Amen

  • @dannyh010
    @dannyh0102 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, Fr. I must state upfront that the title of it, "Brokenness is Boring", triggered me badly. Anger. But I listened anyway, at least for fairness. Thank you for your insightful words. I suffer from chronic anxiety and panic disorder along with depression and OCD. I've been trying very hard to open up to more people, but it's so difficult and terrifying for a lot of reasons. The video's title felt dismissive, but I understand your point, Fr. I understand that God wants to heal me. 1.5+ years of counseling and medication has been my narrow path, but I'm working to reverse a lifetime of personal trauma (I'm 47 years old). I just felt it necessary to share what I felt, and maybe open up just a little bit more. God bless you, and praise Jesus and His Church. 🙏✝️

  • @pammurphy3750
    @pammurphy3750 Жыл бұрын

    January 25, 23 10pm Father Mike. I love your message , fervor and faith! Although I have noticed lately some very silly thing you say at this he beginning and end of your lessons and don’t seem necessary. You are well received and have been since you started. We bless you always

  • @sandrawambui5325
    @sandrawambui53252 жыл бұрын

    Could someone please like my page so that I can constantly watch this, man where does he get this content.

  • @margaretochieng808
    @margaretochieng8082 жыл бұрын

    Jesus Jesus Jesus we need you all the time lord we are yours please bless heal help save and deliver all souls especially those in most need of your Mercy lord

  • @heathervancalcar4446
    @heathervancalcar44462 жыл бұрын

    Brokenness is a pain... its really the biggest annoyance in my life lol God Help us all. Pray for us over here in Europe (at least in the Netherlands) Confession is hard to find. Even when they schedule time for confessions sometimes they don't show up. May God flood the world with Shepherds that will Lead the flock as they should.

  • @metildajoseph5265
    @metildajoseph52652 жыл бұрын

    Greetings Father Mike, Thanks for kind Message on Spiritual Healing through Sacrament of Reconciliation before Our Lord Jesus Christ . My Share from Prayers: - Holy Spirit bears the Face of Heavenly Father, Armor and Wings of Angels, Limbs of Our Lord Jesus Christ. - World's 1st Business/Trade happened with Eve from Fallen Angel for the knowledge of Forbidden fruit. Staying in Prayers before Lord Jesus Christ for guidance of Holy Spirit. With respect with Prayers, RanjithJoseph (R.J)

  • @johnhahn9085
    @johnhahn90852 жыл бұрын

    Looks like somebody was out in the sun too long, eh Father Mike? Remember your sun screen. (Oh, wait, yeah: Thank you for another great video that, again unaccountably, hits me at the right spot and at the right time!)

  • @socorronable3740
    @socorronable37402 жыл бұрын

    May I request healing prayers for the complete recovery my 12 year old niece who has covid. Thank you 🙏 very much.

  • @RJ-oh1wr
    @RJ-oh1wr2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Fr. Mike, if you see this you should do a video about the importance of the Catholic version of the Bible.

  • @katkat2340
    @katkat23402 жыл бұрын

    Amazing grace! If you want to win the battle against sin , put Jesus in the battle with you - go to confession .

  • @priusuguusiii3633
    @priusuguusiii36332 жыл бұрын

    What is “greatness”? How do I balance achieving “greatness” with humility? Thank you for everything you do Father Mike!

  • @maryagneshaagensen269

    @maryagneshaagensen269

    2 жыл бұрын

    Our greatness is that God created us in His image and likeness!!!

  • @texasfamilylife8397
    @texasfamilylife83972 жыл бұрын

    Jesus is truly in the confessional. The more I go, the more I feel His presence. One day I was in the confession line begging God to help me to make a good confession because I so desire to become a Saint but fail daily. At the end of my confession the priest spoke to me a minute and then said…”you have to do these things if you want to become a saint.” Needless to say I cried.

  • @alinacash786
    @alinacash7862 жыл бұрын

    Amen!

  • @timboslice980
    @timboslice9802 жыл бұрын

    Cant wait to get confirmed. Well yeah i can but its not easy, i want to confess… Going to mass every week and being the only adult crossing his arms in the mass line is tough. Its worth it though to finally be a part of the true church.

  • @seans.1331
    @seans.13312 жыл бұрын

    4:10 Let's be losers if we loved, I once heard someone say! 😆 My friend said that we go into the public Christian life in full knowledge of being losers, but out of love for Christ regardless; and one of the sheep Christ wishes to save is us! 😃 God bless😊

  • @beck320
    @beck3202 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I breaks my heart that some people are in despair. I have met people who will admit that they have sinned yet feel so guilty that they believe they cannot be forgiven. Unfortunately most of these people are war veterans

  • @giarose6493
    @giarose64932 жыл бұрын

    God remove all Evil and remove Death

  • @2009glories
    @2009glories2 жыл бұрын

    I read once that forgiveness after we confess sins is so great and more powerful than the energy after an atomic explosion. Maybe that is why we might be facing WWIII atomic war because man has lost the awareness of their sins and do not go to confession and that energy needs to be released one way or the other.

  • @robbieray9164
    @robbieray91642 жыл бұрын

    I wish confession was more available in your normal novus ordo parish, my home parish growing up had it for 30 minutes on Saturday and I didn’t go for 10 years since first communion when my Newman center priest offeres it whenever

  • @enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441

    @enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441

    2 жыл бұрын

    Owner = Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1) slave - Slavery = Men made thing in different ways like war, religion, politics, world money, wealth, assets, facilities, etc. and lot new more... If you are right then money and wealth are just for name sake to live abundance in the world. Save your precious life. If you want, think, change yourself or… In world, in life, suffering, disease, pain, etc. will be there for obvious reasons because none praying to the real ceaseless creator. All Religions & its God / which are made by men, fakes & idols. They gave you a fake and idol men made creator and cheating you. Selfishness = own and those who eat that fish their destruction also. Slavery operated in the first civilizations (such as Sumer in Mesopotamia, which dates back as far as 3500 Before Common Era). Slavery features in the Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi (c. 1860 BCE), which refers to it as an established institution. Slavery was widespread in the ancient world. (Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq) Both Christians and Muslims captured and enslaved each other during centuries of warfare in the Mediterranean. Islamic slavery encompassed mainly Western and Central Asia Many slave women raised their children without much assistance from males. Enslaved women were counted on not only to do their house and field work, but also to bear, nourish, and rear the children whom slaveholders sought to continually replenish their labor force. As house slaves, women were domestic servants: cooking, sewing, acting as maids, and rearing the planter's children. Later on they were used in many factories, instrumental in the development of the United States, where they were kept at lower maintenance costs Cheating operandi started years back and still continue. They said and you have learned about satisfying body/lust of world. The epitome of creations humankind’s depends - depending on other creation instead of real creator. Alas..... Mankind’s food habits, living style and carelessness are the prime reason for mankind's diseases and trials, etc. Emotions are not expressed in word of mouth or mouth but feeling, care, compassion and love; If this mixture is not there then not at all true or there is no benefit) According to the history, writings from the beginning idol worship have started instead of original - real one. Mid of it, religion, caste inserted to grab power, money, assets and facilities. Still humankind believes that and continues the fake and idol worship instead of true. Then they divided humankind. Men-made foolishness by fake on earth, (including yours) 225+, human made religions and their idols worship. Fake 33000 - 35000 crore God, Jesus, Allah, Parsee, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, atheism etc. None of these are true. Dance in the foolishness of men. The God, Jesus, Allah; of Heaven and the things related to it are Men made fake and idols and the real is Ceaseless Creator of Elysium Not knowing the important point Civilization describes a complex way of life that came about as people began to develop networks of urban settlements. The people leading the religion; not even telling the truth Self respect. Self awareness. Not knowing about self, Not knowing about own Interminable Ceaseless Creator. Knowing own individuality. Realizing own responsibility and general responsibilities instead of thinking to capture World thereby adapt selfishness and greed. Everything starts with you as an individual. Change... Why you are forgetting to remember the 'important' point that humankind is the epitome of all creations of ceaseless creator of Elysium. Life = is in whole body and in all body parts. The soul; Men made foolish thing. Life is enjoyable, but they sadly delivered it, and mankind believes it, and mankind does not really try; Feeling we have 'Run out live like that’ emotionally. In doing so, mankind is supported to fulfill their selfishness and greed. Oops ... For their Divide and Rule policy. You are adoring - worshiping men made fake and idol. Learn history. Rescue precious Life

  • @alexsantoscoswosk8046
    @alexsantoscoswosk80462 жыл бұрын

    I'm from Brazil Father and the name of my parish Father is Padre Adenilson Schmidt, i guess they have the same root, the pronunciation is the same.

  • @lauracortes9842
    @lauracortes98422 жыл бұрын

    Most parish offer making an appointment on other days. Don’t let that stop the grace seek and you shall find an available priest and parish.🙏

  • @adrianortegarojas1920
    @adrianortegarojas19202 жыл бұрын

    About Adrián Ortega Rojas, Vocational for The Priesthood in The Work of The Church, talk about I agree with Father Mike Schmitz at speaking about The Confession is A Miracle, Confessional is the place of Joy, of Victory, of Mercy, I agree that brokenness is kind of boring but The Love, Compassion and Mercy of God is Supreme, I advice The Holy Sacrament of The Confession, God gives the forgiveness and peace, also You are confessing with The Same Jesuschrist in the person of The Priest, God Bless, sincerely Adriàn Ortega Rojas, Vocational for The Priesthood in The Work of The Church of God Almighty Father

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