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That disappoointeed got me 😂
So true!
This is so powerful thank you and God bless you. 🙏
We cannot go back to the dark ages, whilst I agree with some of what he says; I think the occult is here to stay and it is not all one way; there is also a light path which leads to real wisdom and knowledge, like everything, you can't lump everything together, it is much more nuanced; this is why the church is on its way out; it is dogmatic and incorrect, the church did not want ordinary people to have knowledge, it was responsible for terrible atrocities, it was satanic; but I do believe in evil and 😈 demons, I am against channelling; this is a deception by dark entities who are all around us; you might think you are doing well, with loads of sheep followers who swallow every word you say but your life will at some stage go downhill, it may take years but I believe this happens; people don't even know what is speaking through them, they buy the lies, you have to work hard to get to angelic realms it doesn't just happen, so I do agree with Vincent the exorcist, he is a wise man, he has seen demons and possessed people! Stay safe, blessings! 🇦🇺 Australia!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
amen Jesus is lord
Sacred Heart of Jesus forgive the offenses of sinners and non believers. Amen
Such good vibes in this video
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Awesome, appreciate the jokes! "Disappointed!' LOL, I did!
good info as always, thanks so much
I'm really curious ... my mom always told me growing to ''offer my struggles and sufferings to God'' and never fully grasped what that was supposed to produce. I came up with my own rational for doing that but would love to have more grounding to it. The mention here that ''myrr is offering our daily struggles as sacrifices in Union with the Lord'' is a first hearing for me! Where does this tradition come from? How is it rooted in the Bible? Are there Saints which specifically told about this? Total neophyte here, thank you ... !
It must be impossible to portray Christ as an actor and NOT be profoundly moved / changed forever.
Question: How much time had passed between the destruction of the 1st temple and the beginning of the building of the 2nd? My question is around Ezra 3:12-13 where the priests weep at the sight of the new temple as they remembered the 1st. It seems such a period of time would have passed for a priest to recall the first. Unless this is to mean a memory from childhood.
Many thanks!
I think he is caring, he wants people to be sane and healthy through what he has learned. Thats fair. Healthy yoga classes are about stretching and limbering, about supporting the lymph glands and relieving pain in the body. Ive heard of people who dive into yoga but usually involve themselves in a number of things that they explore that causes issues. Christians are known for holding the human condition too. Or finding themselves in a bad spot from making choices that weren't so great. Some go to church but are alcoholics, dont exercise, dont stretch, diabetes. Im trying to say that we need deciphering and clarity. Jesus stepped out of legalism, he was a new thought and behavior of his time. He was rather a controversy during that time period of belief systems. We are all here growing and learning about love.
Thanks for the info AND the silliness.
Complement: thomism word press +heart
Add some Tradflags to the background! 😊Thanks!
QUESTION for next month: John 20:9 says "for as yet they did not understand the Scripture, that he must rise from the dead," and of course the Nicene creed says he rose in accordance with the Scriptures, and when Jesus explained the Scriptures on the road to Emmaus, where in the Old Testament does it say that the Christ would rise from the dead? Is there anything more clear about that than the sign of Jonah?
It's not in the description box.
Should be done once a year on easter day. Not every sunday. Come on.
It's sadly apparent that you've turned out to be another hypocrite, deceiving and giving false hope to many. The only sin is the ignorance of so many because ignorance is the sister of evil. The only sin is the audacity to pretend to speak in God’s name, judging others on His behalf. In the shadow of hate, those perpetuating discrimination become unwitting bearers of the cross for every member of the LGBTQ+ community. Paradoxically, it is through their endurance of persecution that every LGBTQ+ individual stands as a modern embodiment of Christ on the cross. In the face of adversity, we reclaim our narrative, rewriting a story of strength, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to love. In the grand scheme, the adage 'the last will be first and the first will be last' echoes through the corridors of time. To those casting stones of judgment and hate, be wary-for these very stones may become the anchors dragging you into the abyss. In your hypocrisy and narrow-mindedness, you unwittingly dig your own graves with the weapons you wield. You hypocrites speak of mercy but know none because you treat others, the animals, and the planet without mercy. Mercy begins on your plates; stop murdering innocent animals for food, stop mobbing children, and stop pretending to be saints because for many, you are the demons of hell.
THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP ---Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Nazi execution 4/4/1945, 39 y.o. "The Cross is something that you bear and ultimately that you die". Martin Luther King, Jr. d. 4/4/1958, Memphis TN. 39 y.o.
now this is how to rest and enjoy the Lord's Day - a cuppa joe and some good Catholic company. Thank you Fr. for pointing me here. ❤
Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us
This dry humor is absolutely killing me 😅
Reclaim the Month! ✝️🙏 JUNE is for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. In 1675, Jesus told St. Margaret Mary that He wanted the Feast of the Sacred Heart to be celebrated on the Friday after the Corpus Christi octave. In 1856, the Feast of the Sacred Heart became a universal feast. St. John Paul II, a great devotee of the Sacred Heart, said, “This feast reminds us of the mystery of the love of God for the people of all times.”
June is the Month of the Sacaed Heart of Jesus not pride month. We the faithful must reclaim the month of June for Jesus's Sacared Heart.
First time I've watched an episode, and I've learned a lot. Thank you! 🙏 Praying for a blessed June in Faith 🥹
God bless you🙏💐
I was received into the Catholic Church on 23 May 2024 and still have so much to learn, but I was nearly put off watching this video due to the, what I see as irreverence of the jokey comments. They are very off putting and unnecessary. The information was all new to me so I am grateful that this video popped up on my KZread.
Again, seriously, what are you guys trying to do here, a fun show or preaching the gospel. If it's about gospel, keep it's standards ... Don't treat the things in divine order so silly.. those need to be entertained, can find so much better elsewhere ..
You may not read this: The genealogy of Jesus is not in Matthew or Luke, it is in the Genealogy of Aaron (Levi )and Amminadab's Daughter Elisheba (of Judah) (Exodus 6:23-25) the Zadok priesthood, (Numbers 25:7-14) Phinehas received the Covenant of everlasting Priesthood, and the covenant of peace. Mary the mother of Jesus is a Daughter of Aaron's lineage ( no blood to David.) Matthew & Luke's == Genealogy of Joseph goes to Amminadabs son Naasson = but his Daughter Elisheba wife of Aaron. I mean no disrespect bettor reread your Bible. Aaron had a Genealogy with the Zadok priesthood as Jesus ( the Meichi Zadok.) May G-D give you eyes to see == Shabbat Shalom
Galatians 4:10-----You are observing special days and months and seasons and years-----11 fear for you, that my efforts for you may have been in vain.…bible advise not to have such special months
Hilariously wrong interpretation of what Paul said. If what you are saying is true then Paul, all the Apostles, and Jesus himself were in the wrong because they celebrated Jewish holy days and seasons and days and months and years. The Last Supper was Passover. Jesus participated in the feast of booths. The list is long.
Dr. Matt, you are beautiful and not only beautiful, but oh so holy and REAL!!!!
Honestly, I could do without the silliness, especially when 70% of the Catholic world doesn’t believe in the real presence, Could this kind of irreverence be the reason?
Lighten up. Honestly, it’s his program and I don’t see any silliness in it. It’s like putting a little bit of spices. Sir, please continue with your program. I learned a lot today. God bless us all.
We as Catholic need to pray for those people who doesn’t believe in the real presence; that God will bless them with true faith. St Thomas said “ Lord I believe, help my unbelieve. “
that an expert like dr. john bergsma works hard to make the profound truths accessible and understandable is a service to us. i don't find it silly, it is joyful. God bless.
Hi Angela... What exactly did he say that was irreverent? I quite enjoyed his video and found nothing irreverent about it.
No worries, the irreverent aren’t here.
And great Saints. Sts Anthony, Thomas Moore,John Fisher. Rich month. May the bread and blood of Jesus which sustained these saints be our health and salvation.
Thank you Dr.Bergsma!
Love Bergsma!
I'm a fan of both Dr. Scott Hahn and Father Kirby. I discovered Father Kirby's "Morning Offering" on the Good Catholic KZread channel a couple months ago and it has become a part of my mornings before work. I have also started watching his homilies. He is unapologetically truthful about what scripture teaches and I appreciate that so much.
Love and blessings from the Philippines 🇵🇭❤🙏🏻😇💖
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Dr. Bergsma is the best.
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Thank you for sharing. God Bless you guys🙏🙏❤️
01JUN2024. Amen. From Bonfim, RR, Brazil.
Yes, what a blessedly beautiful month! Corpus Christi, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Feast of St John the Baptist and Saints Peter and Paul. Truly a month to love, cherish, be grateful and be proud of! 🔥❤🔥
Oh I forgot St Anthony of Padua! So sorry! Thank you, Dr. Bergsma!
Thanks!
this is a nice way to present things
ST. BERNARD (1090-1153) Though personally charitable and kind, he was a formidable opponent, and he spared no effort in attacking injustice, such as excessive luxury among the clergy and persecution of the Jews. Pope Eugenius III was a friend and a disciple of Bernard and was the first Cistercian to become pope. Pope Eugenius asked Bernard for his thoughts on the right manner of conduct for the successor of St. Peter. Bernard wrote: “That you have been raised to the pinnacle of honor and power is an undeniable fact. But for what purpose have you been so elevated? Here is a question that calls for your utmost consideration. It was not that you might enjoy the glory of lordship....What profit does the flock derive from magnificent pageants, with you, the supreme shepherd of the flock advancing majestically in gilded clothing? Do you think that Saint Peter loved to surround himself with this pomp and display, or Saint Paul? No. In all things that belong to earthly magnificence, you have succeeded not Peter, but the Emperor Constantine!”