What Being a Firefighter Taught Me About the Spiritual Life

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4 жыл бұрын

During his time as a firefighter, Bobby learned some things that have helped him, and can help us in the spiritual life:
1. Don’t ever turn your back to a fire. Satan is waiting for us to expose any vulnerability.
2. Pay attention to detail. Not paying attention to venial sins could add up to big problems.
3. Respect is earned, not given. If you’re a leader, carry the load of others.
4. Do the work that needs to be done. Assume you won’t be recognized for what you do. Humility is the beginning of all virtue.
5. No man is an island. A team of firefighters puts out fires. A community of believers strengthens us in our times of weakness.
Pray for us, St. Florian, patron of firefighters.
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@rubenmartinez4346 4 жыл бұрын

As a firefighter/paramedic, the fire department is a great place to practice virtues until you finally get it right. Humility, patience, charity etc are much needed in the department and when you conquer those virtues you will link your spiritual life with those firefighter attributes all for God’s name and His will.

@jamesmerone 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service and sacrifices, Sir. God speed.

@radiogoodguy6287 4 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT! Great analogy between a job (firefighter) and a spiritual life. With reflection I can apply this to my life. I spent years in the Navy. I can relate. BTW - my grandfather was a firefighter in the horse drawn carriage days. Firefighters and police are often our unsung heroes.

@GinnyandEric 4 жыл бұрын

My older brother is a firefighter; sending this to him! :)

@Mattyp938 4 жыл бұрын

Being a firefighter, this was amazing!! Thank you for continuing put out content that uplifts and is Gods message! Thank you for Ascension and everyone there for helping me reaffirm my faith during a tough time in my life! God Bless!!

@rosemarymaher6726 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this solo presentation.A number of good points raised.Thank you.

@marielivingstone5369 4 жыл бұрын

I really loved this video!!!! Firefighters do a wonderful job and deserve a lot of respect and gratitude. Your video was very thought provoking spiritually. Thank you and God Bless and protect you. Nr. Ireland.

@jeanlanz2344 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your inspirations, Bobby. My Irish grandfather was also a NYC firefighter... a brave man. I'm sure your grandfather was too. And thank you for your service, too. God bless you.

@lancealoakan9773 4 жыл бұрын

Magnificat anima mea Dominum!

@cmm2145 4 жыл бұрын

Not that I didn’t get anything else out of this, because I did, but I just have to comment on how awesome it is that you have your grandfather’s fire helmet. It’s so cool.

@ivanbrewer4467 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for sharing

@Cpripri85 4 жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS!!!

@WordsPictures997 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this. I must say though, there is such a thing as letting SOME dishes soak 😅 but I do agree that some people do use that as an excuse to be lazy. Thank you for this Bobby.

@stephaniegallantYT 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@MyNickyMouse 4 жыл бұрын

I needed this. Im doing my own version of lent, and was doing really well and kept praying and talking to God about how I was doing so well, and... I fell. I completely went way off course these last 2 days. I got cocky and I got a big wake up call I was human and I needed God. God had to guide me and I have to keep humble on this journey. It's odd that I see this video and that's the first thing you talk about.

@bettymoultrie7438 4 жыл бұрын

I love ascension. Always reaffirming.

@criscruzparra2243 4 жыл бұрын

Bobby, this video is excellent!!! Thank you so much for this inspiring way of presenting the struggles in spiritual life. Firefighters are heroes , and saints also. Thank you again. God bless

@a.k.a.simaobezerra8289 4 жыл бұрын

#1 and #2 are big ones for me, especially the first one. I'm deal with astraphobia, and due to the fact that raining season has come to my hometown and I'm going back to school tomorrow, makes it specially hard to the live Today. But, that makes it profitable, I can earn merit and strength from this. Now that I'm going tomorrow, I know how to love the place I am.

@deborahtofflemire7727 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you that was very helpfull

@RecoveringLiberal1984 4 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@Richie016 4 жыл бұрын

Serving during testing times in life challenging role contributes to a greater good for mankind in safeguarding lord’s creation from destruction.

@nicoc7024 5 ай бұрын

What made you get out of the fire service?

@ChristChurchAnglican 4 жыл бұрын

I love these videos! Firefighting is such an awesome responsibility! Ascension Presents has so much great content and helped inspire me to create my own channel. Check it out!