Its so easy to trust God when things are going well. The question is, when we are down and out and we feel mad at God, can we still place our trust in God? "Do not be afraid, just believe." - Mark 5:36

I seriously needed this right now. Today was probably the hardest day of the first week of my sophomore year in college. Organic Chemistry was intimidating from the get-go, but I wasn’t expecting for it to seem so difficult from Day 1. But I still feel called to pediatrics, and I have so many affirmations, so many open doors and opportunities throughout my life so far from Him, leading me to believe that that is where He wants me to go. St. Catherine of Siena said that if we were to be who God created us to be, we would set the world on fire. And St. Padre Pio said the more temptations we faced, it was a sign that our soul was pleasing to the Lord. And I don’t want to give up, I want to be given the grace to endure and persevere on the road He’s made for me, on the one He walks alongside me on. Let’s all pray for each other to continue forward on our race, to keep running! 🙏🏽🤗 Edit (5/01/20): I came across this video again to watch it, and as I’m scrolling the comments I see this comment I made and am so surprised! 😂 I forgot all about it! Thank you for all the support and prayers. 💜🤗 Last semester was truthfully terrible but that was a blessing in itself. 3 funerals, moving on from heartbreak, personal issues going on in life, struggling in a class no matter what I did and ending up dropping one, etc. I was also faced with the possibility that I might be called to religious life. Through it all, my consistent solace and comfort was Abba. From working ahead of time for a class so I could skip lecture and visit the tabernacle at my church to sit and cry in His Lap and rest for just one moment, to visiting the Vocations Director at the pastoral center and finding it was truly planned out by Abba for me to find reassurance and clarity regarding the discernment struggles I’d been having. Last semester was terrible and dark and it felt like the floor fell away from underneath my feet. The blessing was just that though. I realized, through a lot of self-reflection and prayer, that my passion and dream was for pediatrics, not necessarily in being a doctor. When my mom suggested going into nursing, it felt like a breath of fresh air and relief and peace. I felt excited about learning again and so joyful about it. So I’m a Nursing major now! I’d like to go into pediatric nursing, neonatal nursing, and maybe geriatric nursing too. I realized I really enjoy being with people younger than I am (especially around the toddler-preschool age) and with people much older than me. There’s something about being there to welcome people and care for them as they enter the world or in their first years of life, and being there to hold their hand and comfort them during the last moments/years of their life. ☺️ Thank you again for all the prayers. They weren’t answered in the way I expected, but I feel at peace and like I’m right where He wants me to be. I hope all of you are doing well and safe right now. 🌻 Take care!

I thought I had trust in God until the doc thought I had cancer. In the 2 weeks it took to find out it wasn't, i developed a whole new level of trust when i was confronted with something i could do nothing about. Now, I'm exploring a new relationship with God.

Could y'all please pray for me? I am having unbelief and doubts in God, I hate it so much! I need God!! 😭 Please pray that instead of worrying, I trust and have faith in God. That my doubts and unbelief in God will disappear like it never even happened. Please pray that I will have nothing but confidence in his existence and he will always help me. Thank y'all so much!! God bless ya'll!! 🙏❤️

“God is the Father who won’t be outdone in generosity” love this!

How do you feel about immigration, contraception? Ya know, normal ice breaker type stuff 🤣

He called me deeper, I got rid of cable tv and Netflix and found your videos💕✝️🕊😇

Yes. I will say here that we can trust God. He intervened 19 years before something happened. I did not see it coming at all and He saved me from losing my home. Thanks be to God.

"if He calls, don't be afraid" thank you for that, Father! I've been needing those words. Good Lord may bless you and all religious people. I am always praying for you

Brothers and sisters in Christ please pry for our priests we are there family in fiscal and spiritual life they need our prayers that way they will be stronger on what they do daily Amen

You are such a blessing I absolutely adore your videos and your spirit. Thank you for your ministry Fr Mark Mary! You are making saints!!

And Father we thank you for making your spiritual choice and we thank God he chose you.

Fr. Mark Mary, you are a true gift. Your courage astonishes. Thank you for sharing your intimate yearnings of the heart. I will keep you in my prayers. Peace, brother…

Absolutely love this. Keep up the great work. Praying for you, pray for us.

Thank you for this video, it came at that right time and God has spoken to me through it. I ask whoever reading this to please drop a quick prayer for me. I'm having trouble with my faith. I have a busy schedule and a lot of times I put off prayer and skip it. I'm losing passion for Christ and I cant seem to get myself to pray frequently. I have struggles trusting God and im afraid of falling into sin.

Fr. Mark-Mary, your passion and love for Our Lord is infectious

What a Holy Humble and Honorable Man of God Thank You for your decision it has helped SO MANY GOD LOVES YOU SO MUCH

Yo Fr. Mark Mary can u do a video with the CFR sisters? It would be so cool to see their perspective on things but from a sister's point of view

Awesome! Needed this so bad right now. Thanks!

I tend to forget important lessons like this one, so this actually really helped remind me of something very important. Thank you

This video came up as a suggestion for me today and is exactly what I needed right now. Thank you, Fr. Mark Mary, for giving God your yes. I'm discerning a religious vocation right now and have been worried about not wanting to give up the chance of a life as a wife and mother. This video is really reassuring for me.

Amen Fr. God asked me to let go of a beloved person so that he and I could follow Jesus and fulfil the plans He has for us. I trust Him & I love Him. Sometimes it’s difficult and doubt comes to me... But messages like yours Fr., uplift my faith and trust in our Lord. Thank you very much! God bless!

Thank you so much! GOD answered me through you. A million thanks to you because God is with you. 💚

I love how these videos are always posted on the days I need them the most! Praying for this beautiful ministry and for you Father!

Thank you. Ive been really stressed about rising costs in my home. I was driving and I thought, “no, God is a generous Father. If my Dad provided for me and would now drop everything to help me, how much more will God help me.” I came across this video after getting home. I did leave my home, family, and state to teach for God. You reminded me of the reward!

Dear Fr. Mark-Mary, am so thankful to you for all the wonderful works you do in reaching out souls that are thirsty and hungry to God. Jesus Love You, Mama Mary Loves you and me too.Grazie Mille Padre.

Thank you Father. Perfect time timing for me. Been in the wilderness far too long.

Thank you so much for this beautiful message! Surely, it is absolutely true. GOD Is not only our Creator, but he is Our Sustainer in all things Through Jesus and The Holy Spirit.

Thank you! The world needs more good men like you. Life is full of temptations. People are living together instead of getting married, spending money on vacations, but not having children. No one wants to make any sacrifices to live life as God intended. Now there are so few good people left. It seems unfair to those who refuse the trend to live only for the pleasures of today. Your message is encouraging for those who refuse it. You are living proof that it is worth it.

I'm suffering with a lack of trust. It's more my fear of losing what I am and what I have and what I could have. So thank you for this video. It puts things more into perspective and allows me to think about this more deeply in my prayer.

I just discovered this channel recently per a friends recommendation. I love these videos. Extremely relatable. I have been having the hardest time lately trusting God and his timing in my life. Please pray for me and a special intention which seems like a miracle. God bless

God bless you brother....you are in the place God wants you in these end times!!! We need more soldiers for Christ giving 100% for the Lord...the harvest is great...the workers are few....God give us more workers...in Jesus name I pray! Amen and Amen!!

Beautiful message! Thank you, Fr. Mark-Mary! God bless you ☺

Even if God isn't calling the passage that you read is absolutely amazing. This was a great teaching and I truly appreciate it. Thank you.

Thank you for making this video. I am currently discerning the priesthood and made the same decision: I would do God's will for me rather than my own will, no matter how hard it is, and trust that His plan is greater than mine. God bless!

Thank you so much Fr. Mark Mary! I've struggled with those same thoughts and needed to hear those words of encouragement. God bless! God is good.

That was amazing! Thank you.I needed that

Yes, God bless our priests! Jesus, I trust in you.

Thank you for being present! 00:04

Oh I needed this, He is alive and at work.

Powerful message!

THANK YOU THIS CAME AT THE RIGHT TIME

This topic is beautifully presented. Thank you.

Today when you seem to run away from the things you love people call you a desperate, hopeless & more, but brothers in christ lets seem hopeless with hope in christ Ave maria,🙏🙏

Amazing! God can be absolutely trusted, God is invested in all of our lives in every moment, He is close to the brokenhearted and says not to let our hearts be troubled because He brings us peace, thank you so much for this message I really needed it ❤️ praying we all are successful in living lives favorable and pleasing to God! :)

God bless you for that great message. I needed that.

You’re so awesome Father Mark! God bless you always 👏🏻

Thank you so much, this was very encouraging and reassuring.

Thank You! You are so loving!

So, so good!! Thank you for YOUR desire to go all in with Jesus!! In that you are rippling out to the world his message and inspiring us!!! God bless you!

Thank you for this ♥️

Lovely devotion. Spoke directly to me

So beautifully said! Thank you for saying yes to God!

Thank you for this beautiful msg and your testimony Father.

I can't stop thinking about your teachings.

I really needed this thank you

This is beautiful.

Thank you Fr. Mark Mary. I really needed this lesson

Loved this video, your testimony to trust God and the rhino story analogy. I recently left my 3.5 year relationship because I believed the man would not and was not bringing me closer to God. It was such a difficult time and I had trouble trusting God in the decision at first, but have felt more peace, joy and love in my heart now through God than that relationship could ever bring me.

Thank you, Fr. Mark! You are so encouraging and hopeful!

this was it for me..thank you father!!

Keep up the great work !!! 🙏

Bless you for your strength and trust in Christ. Thank you for the message.

I love your humble spirit. Thank you for shining the light

Thanks Father. This was good for me to hear today.

Woaahhh! Thank you, Fr. Mark-Mary for this video. I feel like God is telling me to trust Him in whatever plans He has for me. I have been discerning if marriage or religious life is for me and I cannot seem to decide until now. If ever you came across my comment, appreciate if you could pray for me while I discern my vocation in life. Thank you and may God bless you all!

Thanks for shareing your experiece ❤️ God bless you

Thank you Fr. Mark-Mary. Poco a poco. God Bless.

Padre! Thank you for leading us to Christ!! 🌾🍇

This is just what I needed to hear. Thank you. Jesus I trust in You.

Absolutely great vid!

This talk helps me out big time Father. You're awesome! Thank you for your sacrifice and sharing!

Thank you, Fr. Mark Mary. I'm struggling with this, so I appreciate the encouragement. Truly a word from God.

Thank you for your wisdom. Needed to be reminded to trust God more deeply.

Wow... you have answered a prayer for me. Thank you! And thank you for your deep commitment to sharing who God really is, loving, and not outdone in generosity, no matter the cross and sacrifice we may feel is too large to overcome. 💜

Thank you for this video!!!

Thank you! I love the portion indicating God saying "I won't be outdone with generosity". He is so generous!

I loved the intro it made me laugh! 😁 "Heeeey, hey, Surprise! Here I am!" I love how joyful he is.

my dear foreign priest , Fathers , Sisters and friends .. We need your special prayer for MYANMAR today, the whole country will protest against military coup . Angela myitzu khin , Myanmar

God bless you Fr. Mark Mary, you reach us where were at, and it's powerful !!

Thank you sharing this story and message. Jesus I trust in you Peace and Blessings

Amen, amen! Thank you brother!

Thank you so much for sharing your story, may Godbless you and strengthen you.

Great video, Fr. Mark-Mary! I especially needed to hear this at this moment in my life

Great advice, thank you!

This must be the second time i have watched this. It is good. Thank you

Thank you for sharing your personal experience. It is so beautiful and inspiring. A lovely reminder to sacrifice for His Glory. 💜

Thank u for this video Fr., God bless u! :)

God bless - thank you father mark!

Thank you!! Trust is something needed in these very difficult times in our church. Dios lo bendiga.

Thank YOU, my beloved Brother, for becoming GOD´S Voice To Make proper This Foundation For Our Life.

Nailed it!!

It’s a great testimony ! Thank God for you as your choice was so unselfish and very sacrificial , full of love ! God keep you and mother Mary guide you.

After 2 years you still are the best , sharing your good, bad, doubts, thoughts is amazing. Little by little, let's keeping going

Love your videos!

God bless you I have you in my prayers!

Thank you father Mark Mary! God bless you! 🙏

God Bless you!!

This is one of my biggest struggles, because of some stuff in my past I find it really hard to trust God 100%

Sitting on the sidelines, watching someone else charge the rhino is a lot more comfortable. But I'm ready to step out of my comfort zone and do some charging myself. Thank you Father! I am loving your videos.