Tips for Praying

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Prayer isn’t just another good thing to do; it’s absolutely necessary if we want to know God’s will in our lives and draw closer to him. The trouble is finding the time and willpower to pray. In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz suggests being a bit more intentional in our prayer lives, asking these four simple questions: When should I pray, where should I pray, what should I pray, and why should I pray?
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  • @Ceylin_Kurtbogan
    @Ceylin_Kurtbogan8 жыл бұрын

    I am a Catholic convert from islam so praying was an issue to me because I did not really want to pray like a muslim no more. In my opinion Rosary is the best. I either listen to gregorian chant while praying it or I play a full video of a Rosary prayer with songs etc on youtube and go along with it. It is remarkable. It almost takes me to another dimension. I can almost feel the warm hands of Jesus hugging me

  • @lxl3516

    @lxl3516

    8 жыл бұрын

    That is truly beautiful! what a great mercy our Lord has poured into your heart :) God bless!

  • @coachchris548

    @coachchris548

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ertan Yiğit Özkaloğlu What an awesome God we have. Jesus ,I trust in You.

  • @mariamercer828

    @mariamercer828

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ertan Yiğit Özkaloğlu congratulations

  • @guadajucal6739

    @guadajucal6739

    6 жыл бұрын

    Wow.... So good to hear a convert wanting to pray the rosary. May godbless you more.

  • @oswaldbantsley7323

    @oswaldbantsley7323

    6 жыл бұрын

    I grew up an atheist but found christ relatively recently, I love the rosary as well. God bless you Ertan

  • @katier3700
    @katier37008 жыл бұрын

    Please Pray for me Father Mike. I am going to be a Religious Sister and I just mailed in my Affiliate letter to the Sisters of the Resurrection (please pray for them too). Thank you for everything! †

  • @Ceylin_Kurtbogan

    @Ceylin_Kurtbogan

    8 жыл бұрын

    Really! Omg I am so excited for you.

  • @MegaCadette55

    @MegaCadette55

    8 жыл бұрын

    prayers for ya.how old are u?

  • @katier3700

    @katier3700

    8 жыл бұрын

    +MegaCadette55 i'm 19

  • @MegaCadette55

    @MegaCadette55

    8 жыл бұрын

    katie r that's really good.keep up the good work.your reward in heaven will be huge.God bless

  • @katier3700

    @katier3700

    8 жыл бұрын

    +MegaCadette55 thank you 😊

  • @rockycooks
    @rockycooks5 жыл бұрын

    Prayer takes commitment and faith. The flesh never wants us to pray but we have to fight the flesh with the spirit.

  • @Obinwa

    @Obinwa

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very true.

  • @angelnunnart

    @angelnunnart

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm an atheist or used to be, I want to convert to Catholicism because it's a beautiful religion, but I feel my faith is lacking. What should I do?

  • @amandanavarro9034

    @amandanavarro9034

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@angelnunnart I don't know much I've always been catholic but I never was practicing my faith until recently and what I've been doing is joining groups on Facebook watching KZread videos talking to family members whos faith are very strong and I think the number one thing would be maybe look up your local churches and maybe call a couple of them and see which one calls out to you or that you would feel most comfortable at. And maybe just pray to God to guide you as well

  • @angelnunnart

    @angelnunnart

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@amandanavarro9034 thank you, I appreciate the advice :)

  • @amandanavarro9034

    @amandanavarro9034

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@angelnunnart no problem we are all learning and it's important to help and love one another ❤️

  • @AMoniqueOcampo
    @AMoniqueOcampo8 жыл бұрын

    Best time for me: Waking up and before sleep Best places for me: Adoration, traffic commute, my room Favorite prayers: Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Bible

  • @90sdimples

    @90sdimples

    8 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully it continues genuinely.

  • @jesusislord9755

    @jesusislord9755

    7 жыл бұрын

    Monique Ocampo Do you ever pray from your heart? God doesn't want memorized super religious prayers. Prayer is a conversation or communication with God. He wants us to pray from our hearts and talk to him like we would talk to our earthly father. You can ask him about anything or vent out your feelings to him. You don't have to only pray out memorized bible verses to him. He wants a relationship, not a "religion".

  • @tiffanyespinosa8910

    @tiffanyespinosa8910

    7 жыл бұрын

    Jesus Is Lord, I agree with you. Amen!

  • @hylandgl

    @hylandgl

    7 жыл бұрын

    Catholics do, of course, pray from the heart. In addition, praying liturgical prayer and devotional prayers have tremendous spiritual benefit. First, these prayers are either from Scripture, or from the greatest minds and souls who have ever walked the earth who have gone before us. They are theologically correct as well as spiritually rich. Thank you, Father Mike, for your excellent tips.

  • @jessamaelumanas4434

    @jessamaelumanas4434

    7 жыл бұрын

    Mine would be chuch, bedroom and car during traffic too :) and random moments when I see something cute and think about God and say, "good job!"

  • @yennguyen-uj3ri
    @yennguyen-uj3ri7 жыл бұрын

    I pray best when I'm awake in the middle of the night (2-3am). I would called out his holy name and praise him. I would talk to him like a friend or I would tell him of my fear and failure. I sometimes complain to him about how hard life is.

  • @marcihf9763

    @marcihf9763

    6 жыл бұрын

    yen nguyen I am the same way. I always feel better after praying though. It is as if God knows I need to let things off my chest (pray).

  • @Reason-fg4ik

    @Reason-fg4ik

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same with me, it's as if God is inviting me for a discussion and I always feel better afterwards.

  • @caribaez5711

    @caribaez5711

    4 жыл бұрын

    yen nguyen me too 😆😆😆

  • @loribothwell5493

    @loribothwell5493

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dad gives us the pep talk!

  • @jesitacarvalho5456

    @jesitacarvalho5456

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, me too if I wake up in the middle. I pray the whole rosary after that I get sound sleep. Praise the lord, thank you mumma mary

  • @cyberwil08
    @cyberwil087 жыл бұрын

    If you fall asleep during prayer. Cannon Law say's: Your Guardian Angle will finish them too.

  • @CaseyJayde

    @CaseyJayde

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well that is good news for me!! I pray one last time for that day every single night in bed. And probably 3-4 nights a week I fall asleep talking to god.

  • @paulciobanu3991

    @paulciobanu3991

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fr. Mike said in another video that this is not true.

  • @pcl-abigail-b

    @pcl-abigail-b

    4 жыл бұрын

    Guardian angles major in Theology and Geometry heehee 😇

  • @herminiasantos9981

    @herminiasantos9981

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Fr..God bless.

  • @snb2186

    @snb2186

    3 жыл бұрын

    I do believe you have guardian Angel , because in psalm 91, "he shall give his angels charge over thee they shall bare thee up in their hands LEST thou dash thy foot against a stone" but I don't think they pray for you, they have their job and you have your job

  • @IVORY123100
    @IVORY1231007 жыл бұрын

    I am the worst of people .. I don't know if I call it prayer ..I call to God all day .. I can be driving down the road on the way to work and I call out to The Lord , I can be throwing a ball with my dogs and marveling at their love for me and I smile ... I know it is you Lord that gives me joy . I cry all the time and look to the sky and marvel at the flowers on my apple tree . I lift my heart to God and cry in thanks ... I awake every morning and the first thing that crosses my mind . .. You are here with me .Every night before I sleep .. I give thanks .. I am a sinner and I want to be drawn closer to You .. .. When I see the abilities you have given me .. I give thanks all day .. I have wondered in amazement why I can still walk when I was told I wouldn't .. It was you Lord that lifted me and gave me comfort , When my parents died ... You Comforted me and gave me to a beautiful day .. I smiled when I should have hurt and all The Glory is Yours . .. In The Name of The Father , The Son and The Holy Spirit .. Amen

  • @blumusik9572

    @blumusik9572

    4 жыл бұрын

    You have a beautiful spirit. You see God in the world around you. Your strength comes from your humility. The meek will inherit the earth. Thank you for sharing. Praise Jesus

  • @benita8768

    @benita8768

    3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!!!!!

  • @johnmichael8779

    @johnmichael8779

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just talking to God as my best friend and listening to him and taking one day at a time feeling him with me as my faith guides me on.

  • @IVORY123100

    @IVORY123100

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johnmichael8779 I need Him more than ever . I posted this 5 years ago . Had no idea what laid ahead of me . In March of 2020 I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer and not expected "Later I was told " to survive that summer . Here I am . Every day I wake , The first thing that I think of " Thank You for another day " and spend my nights looking up , crying and marveling . Imagining the vastness of space , To think that He created everything and loves me like I was the only one .. I think perhaps I am here to testify , That what might seem odd to many . Being afflicted with terminal cancer has opened my eyes and give all my worries to The Lord .. Then the Miracles rained down on me . It's amazing to see His Power . The prayers of many for me

  • @QuinnHaas

    @QuinnHaas

    Жыл бұрын

    @@IVORY123100 You will be in my prayers. Hope you beat your cancer 🙏

  • @Low.Key.Music01
    @Low.Key.Music016 жыл бұрын

    I have no idea how your videos came in my suggestions list, but it must be for a reason because I definitely have come to a time in my life that I realized I need to reconnect with God and the Catholic church

  • @snb2186

    @snb2186

    3 жыл бұрын

    Please REPENT and follow Jesus ONLY he is the way the truth and life no man goes to the father Except through him, not through a priest or a disciple or mary, THROUGH JESUS CHRIST hes the only one who died for your sins, and you people repay him by stepping on his blood and praying to mary? SERIOUSLY, "come out of her my people" revelation 18, the catholic church is a lie from satan, with added Roman traditions and cults, please REPENT and follow Jesus, and READ YOUR BIBLE

  • @Low.Key.Music01

    @Low.Key.Music01

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@snb2186 I believe the Catholic Church is THE church, so I will not take your advice

  • @harryfaber

    @harryfaber

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Low.Key.Music01 I started going to an Anglo-Catholic Church, despite all of those 'things' taught to me by protestants who went to no church at all. It takes a while to understand that we pray with Mary, we do not pray to her, nor do we pray 'to' statues. I have slowly had all those old 'protestant' notions demolished. Now I go to Roman Catholic churches, and I am beginning to feel the full richness of it. I told our priest that I had met and come from the same town as the new Archbishop of York, and suggested we should include him in our prayers. He said that was a good idea, and added, 'and we can pray for his conversion'.

  • @mitchellosmer1293

    @mitchellosmer1293

    10 ай бұрын

    @@Low.Key.Music01 quote--- I believe the Catholic Church is THE church, so I will not take your advice--unquote So, you prefer a church that lies to the people?? Catholics claim Sunday is a holy day made by God. I will ask these questions again which NO ONE can answer. And I know you will NOT!!! Where in the Holy Bible does GOD say HE RESTED on the First day of Creation?--(to make the day special). Where in the Holy Bible does GOD say HE BLESSED the First day of the week ?--(to make the day special). Where in the Holy Bible does GOD say HE SANCTIFIED the First day of the week ?--(to make the day special). Where in the Holy Bible does GOD say HE NAMED the First day of the week ?--(to make the day special). Where in the Holy Bible does GOD say HE DECLARES the First day of the week as HIS HOLY DAY?--(to make the day special). FACTS: The ONLY DAY GOD RESTED on---7th day. The ONLY DAY GOD BLESSED---7th day. The ONLY DAY GOD SANCTIFIED---7th day. The ONLY DAY GOD named--7th day.-Sabbath -Isaiah 58:13 The ONLY DAY GOD DECLARES AS HIS HOLY DAY------7th day---Sabbath--Isaiah 58:13 .Quote the Holy Bible and prove me wrong!!! (When a law is once enacted by proper Authority, that law must remain in force until that same Authority repeals it; and the repeal must be as plainly stated as the original enactment." - anonymous) And: Biblical Proof the seventh day (Saturday) IS the Sabbath Matt 27:62 The next day, the one after Preparation Day....... Mat 28:1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, c Mark 15:42 - It was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath). Mark 16:1-2 - When the Sabbath was over, Mark 16:9 When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week Luke 23:54 It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was about to begin Luke 23:56 Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment. Luke 24:1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, .... John 19:31 Now since it was preparation day, in order that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, for the sabbath day of that week was a solemn one, John 19:42 o because of the Jewish day of Preparation, since the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there. 42 And so, because it was the day of preparation for the Jewish Passover John 20:1 The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, btw---Matt --14:19----- Jesus "broke bread"--Communion?? No. they ate bread and fish.

  • @mitchellosmer1293

    @mitchellosmer1293

    10 ай бұрын

    @@Low.Key.Music01 quote---I believe the Catholic Church is THE church,,,,,,-unquote WHY??? Prove your beliefs with scripture. AND NOT OPINIONS.

  • @jonathonholland5846
    @jonathonholland58462 жыл бұрын

    I committed to an hour of prayer 3 months ago, which for me was going from 0 to 60 (literally) and in three months my faith life has changed DRAMATICALLY! One of the best decisions I have ever made.

  • @marvalice3455

    @marvalice3455

    Жыл бұрын

    I started 15 minutes of prayer about 8 months ago, and my life changed more than I could imagine. Over the last month, I've been doing at least an hour a day, and it's amazing

  • @gregsommerville
    @gregsommerville4 жыл бұрын

    These videos help me a lot in sticking to my faith. I'm going to set myself a 1-year 20-minute a day prayer challenge. Pray for me people!

  • @nickycarolin762

    @nickycarolin762

    3 жыл бұрын

    Will do

  • @dianaagacy4067

    @dianaagacy4067

    11 ай бұрын

    Well done

  • @joshualopez9175

    @joshualopez9175

    5 ай бұрын

    Hey man, how’d it go? Did u stick to it?

  • @gregsommerville

    @gregsommerville

    5 ай бұрын

    @@joshualopez9175 I forget what this video contains but since then and especially this last year there’s been a major shift in my faith and I mean that in a positive way. Peace and amen.

  • @joshualopez9175

    @joshualopez9175

    5 ай бұрын

    @@gregsommerville Oh interesting. Hows it changed if you don't mind me asking?

  • @Peteraddavideo
    @Peteraddavideo7 жыл бұрын

    I've tried many churches and Catholicism is the best. It has so much depth to it, the buildings are beautiful, and they are open to walk into far more often than others.

  • @Ballarateast

    @Ballarateast

    6 жыл бұрын

    Peter PhotoVideos Dambiec you idiot ¥

  • @nenabunena

    @nenabunena

    5 жыл бұрын

    how may religions and churches have you gone to?

  • @AsteroidB6120

    @AsteroidB6120

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too. I had tried numerous church hopping for years and none of them compares to Catholism. Catholic church has answered many important questions that other denominations failed to answer for me. Plus, when I was faced with a major life crisis a decade ago and contemplating suicide, I called other churches for counseling, none of them even gave me a minute to listen to me or offered to pray with me. It was a catholic priest who showed me compassion, counseled me with his wise words and prayed with me that offered great relief and changed my mind about taking my own life.

  • @Peteraddavideo

    @Peteraddavideo

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@nenabunena Looked and attended many sects of Christianity; Pentecostal, protestant,Mormon and non Trinitarian. Then I looked into Hindu, Buddhist and Islam but not in depth. The latter could not claim they had evidence of a death and resurrection like Jesus Christ. Christianity through the Catholic Church cannot be faulted.

  • @stephaniehowe997

    @stephaniehowe997

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hoolie Halo I’m so glad you listened to the Holy Spirit and didn’t end your life!! God bless you! You have a very incredible testimony to share

  • @GregAitchison
    @GregAitchison8 жыл бұрын

    Best. Ending. Ever.

  • @Thegreatestholynameofjesus
    @Thegreatestholynameofjesus4 жыл бұрын

    I've been praying the 2 months already it's crazy I see small miracles and bigger miracles I can't wait god will heal me soon from anxiety disorder and ptsd and drug addiction thank I got faith I'm just happy about that he loves us all

  • @naomip577

    @naomip577

    3 жыл бұрын

    thats so awesome!!! ill be praying for you

  • @marygorman1106

    @marygorman1106

    3 жыл бұрын

    My son, 28 years old, suffers from these and has appeared to give up on life. Very sad. Continue to pray for him & us.

  • @Thegreatestholynameofjesus

    @Thegreatestholynameofjesus

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@marygorman1106 Hail Mary full of grace the lord with thee too holy mother Mary change their lives right now in Jesus name amen fill them Holy Spirit body and soul and mind amen

  • @stefanyramirez7685
    @stefanyramirez7685 Жыл бұрын

    I’m still figuring out how to pray. Pray for me and my family that I learn. I want to be able to teach my children. God willing 🙏🏽

  • @acedelizo6430
    @acedelizo64307 жыл бұрын

    Now I have to pray that God sends more of you- a guide for the faithful.

  • @marciogoncalves3567
    @marciogoncalves35678 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Father Mike. I honestly believe your videos are changing lives, one subscriber at a time.

  • @Josiebydarn
    @Josiebydarn7 жыл бұрын

    beautiful. I am devoted to the Rosary, and I truly suffer when my prayer life suffers. Satan is waiting to distract us at every opportunity. God bless you, Fr. Schmitz.

  • @BOBlolema67
    @BOBlolema675 жыл бұрын

    My husband became Catholic 2 years ago this Easter. We started praying the rosary together every night (usually) before bed since a few weeks before his entrance into the Church. We use a booklet called praying the rosary without distraction and love it. We also belong to the rosary confraternity. I'm not trying to boast, truly. It took me 49 years to begin praying daily, not just at meals and I'm so glad we do it together. It's our thing. And our cat comes running from wherever she is in the house when she hears us praying and jumps on our bed to sit between us. When we have company over and it's about the time we normally pray, she starts meowing loudly, climbs on us and pesters us till we stop and pray the rosary. Strange but true.

  • @oz9063

    @oz9063

    3 жыл бұрын

    Is that your cat in your pfp?

  • @pauloroberto1459
    @pauloroberto14596 жыл бұрын

    I'm just having a bad year and was losing all hope when i just found your videos and they gave me the strength to continue and turst God's plan for my life, thank you, i was so lost.

  • @alphb58
    @alphb587 жыл бұрын

    Funny, I recently started RCIA classes. Right now, my prayers are anytime and anywhere.... it doesn't matter what when it hits me, it just does. Most of my day has been spent praying in between my chores & duties to my family. I hope it never stops, but do truly appreciate the advice & lessons you're teaching father!! Please keep them coming!

  • @dennisthompson9157

    @dennisthompson9157

    4 жыл бұрын

    johnny bhai RCIA is a class that teaches those who want to convert about the Catholic Faith. If you are interested, go to a Catholic Church near you and ask about their RCIA program.

  • @jcr3500

    @jcr3500

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think praying throughout the day is awesome and works well with having a set prayer time.

  • @mitchellosmer1293

    @mitchellosmer1293

    10 ай бұрын

    @@dennisthompson9157 Where in the Holy Bible does GOD say HE RESTED on the First day of Creation?--(to make the day special). Where in the Holy Bible does GOD say HE BLESSED the First day of the week ?--(to make the day special). Where in the Holy Bible does GOD say HE SANCTIFIED the First day of the week ?--(to make the day special). Where in the Holy Bible does GOD say HE NAMED the First day of the week ?--(to make the day special). Where in the Holy Bible does GOD say HE DECLARES the First day of the week as HIS HOLY DAY?--(to make the day special). FACTS: The ONLY DAY GOD RESTED on---7th day. The ONLY DAY GOD BLESSED---7th day. The ONLY DAY GOD SANCTIFIED---7th day. The ONLY DAY GOD named--7th day.-Sabbath -Isaiah 58:13 The ONLY DAY GOD DECLARES AS HIS HOLY DAY------7th day---Sabbath--Isaiah 58:13 .Quote the Holy Bible and prove me wrong!!!

  • @HowToBeChristian
    @HowToBeChristian7 жыл бұрын

    "Sleepio... the-rest-of-the-night..." I loved that!

  • @tinahachem
    @tinahachem7 жыл бұрын

    Ps : The rosary is always beneficial 💝

  • @logancaruso1565

    @logancaruso1565

    6 жыл бұрын

    marie christine hachem yep

  • @beclear2473

    @beclear2473

    6 жыл бұрын

    SHOW ME ONE PASSAGE IN the Bible THAT INSTRUCTS YOUR TO PRAY THE ROSARY -- JUST ONE!!!

  • @charmendro

    @charmendro

    6 жыл бұрын

    Be Clear what are u trying to prove with that? Praying the rosary is a good thing. The Bible doesn’t have to mention it in order for it to be good. Doesn’t reallly specifically say to watch religious videos and grow upon them, yet it’s still a good thing. Maybe not mandistory to do either one ? But definitely something you should do. I think doing it at least a few times in ur life could be obituary, maybe it is?

  • @definitelynotatroll

    @definitelynotatroll

    5 жыл бұрын

    Be Clear Luke 1:28, 42. Purposeful ignorance isn’t ignorance at all.

  • @CelestineKirui

    @CelestineKirui

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@beclear2473 Show me one passage in the Bible that says we have to find everything in the Bible

  • @juliareid9821
    @juliareid98214 ай бұрын

    Prayer reminds me of the struggle of htting the gym...showing up is hard, but once you get started you're so glad you did, and you leave feeling refreshed, wondering why you ever didn't want to go in the first place.

  • @emellyarias5139
    @emellyarias51396 жыл бұрын

    Fell into your channel by searching the power of prayer... & I just wanted to say ,Father you have spoken to my soul. I pray everyday for peace & mental stability as I have trouble shutting my mind off and sometimes have negative thoughts. I always ask god to eliminate negative thoughts or negative energy that may linger around me. And this year I made it a person goal to get closer to God. I am so thankful for this video. Thank you so much for your guidance Father.

  • @Americandream2
    @Americandream24 жыл бұрын

    I'm not a Catholic but I really love to listening to this great man! God bless you and everyone

  • @marygorman1106

    @marygorman1106

    3 жыл бұрын

    We love him greatly!🙏💖

  • @theredraven1
    @theredraven14 жыл бұрын

    I’m Orthodox but these videos are really helpful - thanks Father Mike

  • @miguel101278
    @miguel1012786 жыл бұрын

    OMG FR MIKE !!! I LOVE YOU, YOU HAVE A GREAT SPIRIT OF GOD, AND I AM NOT EVEN A CATHOLIC !! BUT YOU ARE OPENING MY EYES !!! LOVE FROM TEXAS

  • @NotTheWheel
    @NotTheWheel3 жыл бұрын

    You said something that reached me. We can't be the Saints we're meant to be without prayer. I pray when I'm in dire need but I have never incorporated it into my daily life. I'm only taking on the load when I have burdens when I need but I don't deliver in my spirit the same dedication to God. I don't walk properly in God's path because We aren't in sync with each other. From this day forward to the End of my days I will make a time for Prayer. Thank you so much. It sounds hokey and corny... but really this did open my eyes. Like this was what I needed to hear.

  • @ribbit1964
    @ribbit19647 жыл бұрын

    wish i could like this more! you're a true rock star of catholicism! thanks fr mike

  • @markcrasto95
    @markcrasto958 жыл бұрын

    I just love you, just when I was slacking in my prayer, this is what I needed to watch. These videos never fail to inspire me. Truly what a blessing you are.

  • @CariBaez

    @CariBaez

    8 жыл бұрын

    When ever you feel apart from the Lord, listen to gospel music. God bless you! :)

  • @markcrasto95

    @markcrasto95

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Faith oh yes always, on my playlist everyday :) Thankyou, God bless you too!!

  • @CariBaez

    @CariBaez

    8 жыл бұрын

    ***** What do u mean?

  • @puzz88
    @puzz887 жыл бұрын

    Aha yeah... I always feel like I'm 'disqualified' or that I failed/let God down when I miss a day of prayer :/

  • @avcreed2471

    @avcreed2471

    7 жыл бұрын

    puzz88 You are on the right track because you care ! :)

  • @puzz88

    @puzz88

    7 жыл бұрын

    i suppose, though i still don't want to take prayer too lightly. Regardless, thanks so much for your encouraging words :)

  • @douglaswallace7680

    @douglaswallace7680

    6 жыл бұрын

    go back to where he talks of "a season" of prayer. 05:00 you have cited 3 excellent topics to pray about ! click on Father Mike's Channel. Several videos to learn from.

  • @user00578___

    @user00578___

    3 жыл бұрын

    God knows your heart. So if you missed a day not because you wanted it completely it's not the same thing. The fact that you care is a great thing. pray for that, take care blessings !

  • @SunshineSurfsup1
    @SunshineSurfsup17 жыл бұрын

    I am so grateful to you Father Schmitz! Thank you so much for keeping me on the path.

  • @ann_andrea6681
    @ann_andrea66815 жыл бұрын

    I just paused your video and I prayed the Rosary, thanks for the heads up!

  • @jackjack8844
    @jackjack8844 Жыл бұрын

    God has already given the time that is needed for prayer. I cannot truthfully claim to have no time to pray.

  • @michaeldelossantos8560
    @michaeldelossantos85608 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Father Mike......I needed this! God bless you!

  • @haybelportal9475
    @haybelportal94758 жыл бұрын

    I always look forward to your videos Father Mike! My prayers always consist of gratitude. Gratitude for the blessings I am enjoying, for the ones to come and for all my needs being met. Even when I pray for a need, I pray as if it has already been met and I simply say, thank you!!!! God knows all I need before I do... I hope he is pleased with my prayers.

  • @CariBaez

    @CariBaez

    8 жыл бұрын

    wow. God bless you! :)

  • @isabellucia8774
    @isabellucia87744 жыл бұрын

    I love praying while I drive, I just turn down my music and I either tell God about my day or if I have time I pray a rosary:)

  • @Pranayarn
    @Pranayarn2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Your message is wonderful and makes so much sense. I was raised in the Lutheran faith in a working class family. I don’t remember morning prayers but my parents never missed blessing our meals and nighttime prayers. It had the effect of restraining the encroachment of the dark. Then off to college where Life spun out of control. Not sure how or what caused my return to prayer about 6 months ago but it has been the best thing. I truly appreciate your comments and advice.

  • @JoeyC0914
    @JoeyC09146 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fr. Mike for all that you do! God Bless you!!

  • @mariellesuzanne8123
    @mariellesuzanne81238 жыл бұрын

    this is just what I needed! I have been struggling with my daily prayer for a while now, but this gave me encouragement to try again. thanks, Father Mike! :)

  • @michaelkbutler
    @michaelkbutler7 жыл бұрын

    LOVE this video! thanks for all you do Father Mike!!!!

  • @eddyj2823
    @eddyj28235 жыл бұрын

    Praise the Lord! I just went to confession and I needed this!

  • @debbiegraham5585
    @debbiegraham55853 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fr Michael

  • @jamesbolton7156
    @jamesbolton71568 жыл бұрын

    Loving all of your videos as I begin my journey to becoming Catholic! Thanks so much!

  • @lollobobbo5220
    @lollobobbo52205 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic. I was a little reluctant at first, but fr. Mike is really a superb preacher. Absolutely profound teaching. God bless him.

  • @hotdogtdog
    @hotdogtdog5 жыл бұрын

    I will pray for you Fr Mike. Greetings from St.Marys KS.

  • @richardhough3640
    @richardhough36403 жыл бұрын

    Fr.Mike Smitz rocks ! Thank you, dear father.....

  • @susanharkema2888
    @susanharkema28886 жыл бұрын

    WOW...God blessed you with the gift of reminding us of the joy of our spiritual life. Thank you for the fresh breeze Father.

  • @namankumar9478
    @namankumar94786 жыл бұрын

    I also pray at night.Thanks for the guidance Father Mike God bless you.

  • @ygz._.kadeem
    @ygz._.kadeem Жыл бұрын

    I just love listening to you Father Mike!!!

  • @rmfyi
    @rmfyi6 жыл бұрын

    God bless Fr. Mike Schmitz! Wonderful videos...Godspeed and a deep abiding joy fill your heart at all times while on your path!

  • @xdraarz3709
    @xdraarz37095 жыл бұрын

    Thank you father mike and may god bless you in Jesus Christ name amen 🙏🏼

  • @damiengamez1909
    @damiengamez19094 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos Father Mike. Your lenient and fun adittude makes me excited to better my relationship with the Lord

  • @dennypoliquit2936
    @dennypoliquit29363 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fr Mike. God Bless

  • @Kelly11231983
    @Kelly112319837 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad to have seen this video because I have a reminder that goes off on my phone everyday at the same time that reminds me to pray but it was always at a time when I'm preoccupied and don't have time to myself. So now I have it set to a time where I can focus.

  • @xSTREAKxKILLERx
    @xSTREAKxKILLERx8 жыл бұрын

    Father I am just getting into your videos and are loving them!! Keep up the great work!!!

  • @annetteg1174
    @annetteg11744 жыл бұрын

    Family prayer time: before dinner 5 -6p Where: living room is best, but sometimes during a walk outside in our neighborhood, bedroom if baby is fussy. Also once a week vespers or adoration chapel as a family (before covid) What: Rosary, Litany, and seasonal prayers like consecrations to mary or st. joseph, or novenas, etc Why: God is the glue to our family. It fosters peace in our home, we fight less, we apologize sooner, and mostly, because we get to have time with our lord. We have witnessed many miracles thru prayer! Note: we didnt just start at this level. It's taken 10years to establish this routine. Start with 15min a day. Then build upon it. Our kids are 17, 8, 6, & 1.....they all hang in there some days better than others. It is our guaranteed family time each night.

  • @alphasierra9059
    @alphasierra90594 жыл бұрын

    When you said "you're called to be a prayer" i got so pumped!

  • @bettymacdonald3359
    @bettymacdonald33593 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Father Mike. God bless you.

  • @gabbystreet103
    @gabbystreet1036 жыл бұрын

    I love adoration it helps especially during hard times.

  • @normalara1417
    @normalara14175 жыл бұрын

    That was so helpful, Fr. Mike. Thank you, from San Antonio.🤗💖

  • @russellife2267
    @russellife22675 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! So glad I found this channel, I committed to praying the rosary once a day and have kept to it for months now and I look forward to it and it brings so much peace to me and the world...I usually pray right after getting home from work, really separates the stressor of work so I can clearly address my personal life

  • @signlanguage7624
    @signlanguage76244 жыл бұрын

    Thank you father Mike.

  • @vivat_in_aeternum7721
    @vivat_in_aeternum77215 жыл бұрын

    I am glad because I have really started to build my weeks and days around the moments when I go to attend the Holy Mass. I like the fact I am reorienting my life towards our Lord.

  • @mariekos314
    @mariekos3147 жыл бұрын

    I am surprised that you didn't mention the Daily Examen! From what I have heard, the Daily Examen was developed in order to address this problem of how difficult it can be for busy people to pray. It has helped my life immensely. :) Have an awesome day, love your conviction and your videos in general. They always enlighten me to new perspectives.

  • @timestorm0
    @timestorm05 жыл бұрын

    Thank You father for explaining, and your encouragement

  • @mirtham2372
    @mirtham23724 жыл бұрын

    You’re AWESOME father!! Thank you!! You always answer every question i ask myself!!❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @lisawinter346
    @lisawinter3467 жыл бұрын

    It's rare that someone talking on such a serious subject can make me laugh. But it will stick with me. Get back on that kneeler and pray Christian!

  • @Ryten9811
    @Ryten98112 жыл бұрын

    This video helped me so much even when i'm a Muslim, Allah(GOD) bless you.

  • @jjc6101

    @jjc6101

    Жыл бұрын

    Come to Christ brother ✝️

  • @voyello
    @voyello2 жыл бұрын

    God bless you Father Schmitz !

  • @carolherm
    @carolherm Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fr. Mike.

  • @marcihf9763
    @marcihf97636 жыл бұрын

    I try my best to pray in the morning and evening. Although there are times I will pray at 2/3/4 am in my bed or while driving. I know those are not ideal times or places, but I get the urge to pray in different times/places.

  • @eightypuff01
    @eightypuff017 жыл бұрын

    I can't stop thinking about how much this priest looks like Jon Hamm :D

  • @Poponyonyo
    @Poponyonyo7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Father Mike

  • @ep7627
    @ep76275 жыл бұрын

    Been wondering how to pray and asking for God's help lately, so glad I found Father Mike, he is awesome.

  • @ethiopienqueen
    @ethiopienqueen5 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏽Prayer has transformed my relationship with God, my spiritual life has more depth because I put him first. What father Mike said is so true, since I converted to the Catholic faith 10 years ago, prayer has been the center of my life and it truly transformed me to the core! I strongly recommend it🙏🏽

  • @colleent8336
    @colleent83365 жыл бұрын

    Yes, praying the Rosary can focus your mind and Im able to sleep so much better. Im also one of the people that is always praying to God about something. Btw...being a night person is not a choice, there are medical issues that cause someone to sleep easily during the day and be up all night. Im one of those night people, but I do lay down at specific times and play my Rosary app and pray with it. Sometimes I fall asleep, sometimes I read a book, because sleep will not come. Sometimes I just reflect and enjoy the peaceful silence and trust me, most nights at 4am I am crying and praying out to God for sleep.

  • @LS-ei7xk

    @LS-ei7xk

    Жыл бұрын

    You said it much better than I did, Colleen; I hope your sleep has improved. Blessings.

  • @mitchellosmer1293

    @mitchellosmer1293

    10 ай бұрын

    quote---praying the Rosary can focus your mind --unquote Can you quote the verses in the Bible that mention praying the rosary???

  • @robbchristopher158
    @robbchristopher158 Жыл бұрын

    I've always struggled with long prayers. Thank you so much for the encouragement. I'm going to work on the 20 minute prayer a day plan.

  • @houseallen5212
    @houseallen52125 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and bless you father mike

  • @jacobhomnickracing406
    @jacobhomnickracing4063 жыл бұрын

    Every day I wake up say my personal prays and thank God and pray 2 decades of the rosary. I do exact same at night. In the middle of the day I say the full Rosary and read a few pages of the Bible. My relationship with God is amazing. Father Mike you are amazing thank you for everything you have reminded of!

  • @mitchellosmer1293

    @mitchellosmer1293

    10 ай бұрын

    Can you quote the verses in the Bible that mention praying the rosary??

  • @jemperdiller
    @jemperdiller5 жыл бұрын

    In the evening: The Litany of The Sacred Heart - 3 times. Act of Contrition - 1-3 times. During the day - Hail Mary, Lord's Prayer and Lord have Mercy, multiple times.

  • @vliciouss

    @vliciouss

    4 жыл бұрын

    Commenting so I can come back to this 🙌🏼🙏🏼

  • @Marthitalonso
    @Marthitalonso6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Father Mike

  • @virginiadomingo8761
    @virginiadomingo87616 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Father Mike! I say my Rosary every day at 6:00 am and before I go to bed.

  • @akasbaakop3md502
    @akasbaakop3md5028 жыл бұрын

    'horizontal lexio divina "..hehehe

  • @baldrbraa

    @baldrbraa

    5 жыл бұрын

    Akas Baakop3, MD Sleepio rest-of-the-nightina

  • @dorisodonnell2948
    @dorisodonnell29485 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite Fr. Mike videos. It helped me put my prayer life in perspective. Thanks Father for always making me smile and/or laugh, "get back on that kneeler & pray Christian." 😂 I sure hope that I meet you in person some day. God bless!

  • @joshdavis6493
    @joshdavis6493 Жыл бұрын

    Ive been doing the liturgy of the hours every morning for lent. I havent been doing it 100%, but I am definitely starting to feel anxious when i dont pray it. Im starting to incorporate the other parts and I feel more whole. Lent is not even half way over. Definitely going to continue this practice

  • @fatimalw
    @fatimalw8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fr Mike

  • @theeddiehinote
    @theeddiehinote8 жыл бұрын

    #askfrmike What advice do you have for a protestant convert/former associate pastor entering the church this Easter?

  • @CariBaez

    @CariBaez

    8 жыл бұрын

    ohh. Good question. maybe ask a priest or minister n your church. I am saying this because fr. Mike never replies.

  • @CariBaez

    @CariBaez

    8 жыл бұрын

    May the Lord help you. :)

  • @pauliamsocool

    @pauliamsocool

    6 жыл бұрын

    Eddie Hinote I was raised Protestant and fell away. Recently, I've felt God's call. I asked GOD to reveal the truth about Catholicism to me, then opened the Bible at a random spot. I immediately saw -"they are God's people. He made them His children and revealed His Glory to them. He made His covenants with them and gave them the law. they have the true worship. they have received God's promises. they are descended from the famous Hebrew ancestors and Christ as a human being belongs to their race. May God who rules over all be praised forever! Amen. You could've knocked me over with a feather. this was after going to a Catholic Church for Mass. I decided to go after much thought..years..I went because of what Jesus said about the rock plus the Catholic Church is being denigrated so badly, which would NEVER happen were they not real and true.. seems pretty basic to me. And since, I've been getting harassed, really badly. Though I have never been closer to God. I hope to take the Rite of Initiation and be baptised, soon.

  • @stephaniehowe997

    @stephaniehowe997

    4 жыл бұрын

    Paul D Clifford Congratulations!! You have a beautiful testimony! Did you end up getting baptized?

  • @karenrothery5696
    @karenrothery56967 жыл бұрын

    My favorite bible is: The Catholic Bible PERSONAL STUDY EDITION by Oxford University Press, Imprimatur, Reverend David M. Hynous O.P. It has a reading study guide for each book of the bible with reflection questions. The bible is contained in full after all the reading guides. It is awesome and is an invaluable resource in understanding God's word. Blessings!

  • @Sisonpyh
    @Sisonpyh4 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos Fr. Mike

  • @fonz114
    @fonz1143 ай бұрын

    Thank you father Mike 🙏

  • @marykatepicard3065
    @marykatepicard30654 жыл бұрын

    “Sleepio-for-the-night-deno” dead😂😂

  • @suzettefox7808
    @suzettefox78088 жыл бұрын

    LOL. 'Get back on that kneeler, Christian" You are awesome!

  • @rudysonestanislao1169
    @rudysonestanislao11694 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Father Mike

  • @LAXCC31
    @LAXCC318 жыл бұрын

    I am Catholic and I go to a nazarene college. When I tell some people that I pray the rosary they tell me that thats not real prayer because Im not thinking for myself, im just reciting words. How can I best explain to them what it means to pray the rosary?

  • @CariBaez

    @CariBaez

    8 жыл бұрын

    same. I am Catholic and people do this to me. I don't understand why people are not considerate and accepting for our faith. I will be praying for you. God bless you! :)

  • @luciadeloach9932

    @luciadeloach9932

    8 жыл бұрын

    Let them know that in the rosary we use three main prayers, the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the Glory Be. The Our Father is literally the words Jesus told his apostles when they asked him "Lord how are we to pray?" And Jesus himself spoke this prayer, teaching us these are the things to pray for, the things spoken of in the prayer. The Our Father was both an example of prayer as well as a perfectly good prayer for us to pray, exactly as Jesus prayed it. The Hail Mary is again words from scripture (Gospel of Luke) as spoken from two sources, the Angel Gabriel and I believe it was Elyzabeth, Mary's cousin. Praying the Hail Mary is a greeting to Mary, an affirmation of her important role in Christs life, and a beautiful plea for her birthday to pray for us who yearn to live and be more like her son, our Lord Jesus Christ. The Glory Be is just a very simple prayer of giving glory to our amazing Triune God. That's what I would say to anyone who believes the rosary is without meaning.

  • @luciadeloach9932

    @luciadeloach9932

    8 жыл бұрын

    Please excuse the few typos I made... :) I don't even know how the word "birthday" ended up in my response... Anyways, I hope it helps! 🙂

  • @dunelily5266

    @dunelily5266

    8 жыл бұрын

    Tell them that Mary prophesied that all generations would call her blessed and the Catholic Church is the only one who has fulfilled that Holy Spirit-inspired prophecy. Too bad we have to call her blessed so often to make up for the Christians who don't. ;o

  • @susanhage2061

    @susanhage2061

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi. I see it's been two years since your comment. I hope you're still praying the rosary. I saw an awesome youtube video this morning on the rosary by Dr. Taylor Marshall and father Donald Calloway. Check it out, you'll be invigorated.Dr. Marshall has some great videos. Keep the faith!

  • @godschosen1993
    @godschosen19934 жыл бұрын

    Please pray for me. I have cancer in multiple organs. I have a new baby. He is only two. Thank you brothers and sisters in christ. Good night

  • @sinless
    @sinless3 жыл бұрын

    thank you father mike, god bless

  • @ashleymarshall3461
    @ashleymarshall34616 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos...Going to adoration right now. Peace and love everyone!!🌈

  • @fabisworld6868
    @fabisworld68687 жыл бұрын

    What if I get distracted during my prayers, just because my thoughts are drifting away? 'Cause that always happens to me...

  • @avcreed2471

    @avcreed2471

    7 жыл бұрын

    Fabis World Well distraction is part of our functions of our brain :) Its natural to be distracted , just when you do get distracted try to focus on the reason why you are praying

  • @anastasiawasylinko5482

    @anastasiawasylinko5482

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same here!

  • @EmmanuelLambertCanada
    @EmmanuelLambertCanada3 жыл бұрын

    I pray the rosary when I walk, on the bus, instead of burying my head in my phone. Ora et Labora

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