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Why Doesn't God Answer Our Prayers?

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Breaking In The Habit

Breaking In The Habit

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Jesus tells us that if we knock, the door will be opened to us, that all who come to him in prayer will get what they want. But this isn't always the case, is it? Sometimes, our prayers are not answered. What does this say about God, and how do we reconcile this with our faith?
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@jeffreyyoung7824
@jeffreyyoung7824 3 жыл бұрын
I was 36, out of the Army for two years, and stuck in a dead end, low-paying job. I regretted leaving the Army. But there was no going back and if I could I would have. Now I was frustrated but worse, truly afraid. I prayed intently to God, telling Him that I made no demands or expectations of Him, but that I would appreciate any help, anything, from Him. One month later, while stacking books at my low-paying job, I received a phone call from my head-hunter. My job interview was successful. I had a job offer at a very good salary, excellent benefits, and restored me to the middle class. More, I now had a meaningful future ahead of me. Was I grateful? You bet I was and I profusely thanked the Lord.
@chrismeloy1149
@chrismeloy1149 3 жыл бұрын
@PODCAST - SørenCast Z Don’t give up. Keep praying, and I will pray for you.
@benjaminperez6943
@benjaminperez6943 3 жыл бұрын
@PODCAST - SørenCast Z yet. I'll pray for you.
@rithheal7238
@rithheal7238 2 жыл бұрын
why he doesn't give me as well ? i lost 3 gf because of him :@ now i dont have a job
@smokeymcpot69
@smokeymcpot69 2 жыл бұрын
@@rithheal7238 it's so unfair I lost 8 jobs and 2 girls in three years :(
@rithheal7238
@rithheal7238 2 жыл бұрын
@@smokeymcpot69 ohh :( yeah
@carolinenorman6141
@carolinenorman6141 4 жыл бұрын
A dear spiritual man taught me this lovely prayer 30 years ago “Lord Act for me and Act through me “🦋🙏🏼
@carolinenorman6141
@carolinenorman6141 4 жыл бұрын
It makes me feel reassured
@gusgrizzel8397
@gusgrizzel8397 4 жыл бұрын
@@carolinenorman6141 So do you hear God speak to you, and if so, what does he sound like?
@carolinenorman6141
@carolinenorman6141 4 жыл бұрын
Gus Grizzel no I don’t hear God speak if I heard Him speak I would go to a doctor lol,I sometimes read the bible and spiritual books favourite text in the bible New Testament The whole of Romans chapter 8 you will find it just after the 4 gospels 🙏🏼🦋
@gusgrizzel8397
@gusgrizzel8397 4 жыл бұрын
@@carolinenorman6141 I've already read it, but it doesn't prove anything.
@carolinenorman6141
@carolinenorman6141 4 жыл бұрын
@@gusgrizzel8397 your right it does not prove anything St Paul is talking to people who already have faith
@dannyallen2894
@dannyallen2894 4 жыл бұрын
I liked the analogy of the walkie-talkie
@efandmk3382
@efandmk3382 4 жыл бұрын
Yes. God will actually talk to YOU, if you shut up once in awhile and listen.
@GenXer82
@GenXer82 4 жыл бұрын
And let go of the other 2 buttons that we tend to hold, Fear and Doubt. Then we can hear God better than ever!
@mageeswifts9619
@mageeswifts9619 4 жыл бұрын
This guy makes more sense than any other pastor I've listened to in church, and I've listened to some "big names" with big "love offering requests" I may have to convert to Catholicism
@mageeswifts9619
@mageeswifts9619 4 жыл бұрын
@Tu Madre hey I go to a Baptist church at the moment too :)
@jedijournal9159
@jedijournal9159 3 жыл бұрын
I'm also considering converting to Catholicism. I'm a Protestant but, it just doesn't seem to fit me and who I am. It seems while in the past it was corrupt with greed and evil, now in the present day, it just seems like me, like my path. My journey to eventually going to heaven and it just calls to me. I cannot describe it, but it seems like God is calling me and that Catholicism is the christian denomination that he wants me to follow. Christians can walk different denominations, whether it be Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Non Denominational, or Eastern, or Messianic Judaism, after all for most denominations who are christian, aren't we all just brothers and sisters in Christ? One Family, ko'okahi Ohana, Uno/una Familia? And i say this statement as an attempt to unite all sects in Christianity in love, compassion and acceptance of one and other, after all, we read the same scriptures, we live in the same world, but most importantly, we all worship the same God. 🙏🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿💐🌹💐🌹💐🌹💐🕊🐑🕊🐑🕊📖📖📖☦☦☦ 🇦🇨🇦🇩🇦🇪🇦🇫🇦🇬🇦🇮🇦🇱🇦🇲🇦🇴🇦🇶🇦🇷🇦🇸🇦🇹🇦🇺🇦🇼🇦🇽🇦🇿🇧🇦🇧🇧🇧🇩🇧🇪🇧🇫🇧🇬🇧🇭🇧🇮🇧🇯🇧🇱🇧🇲🇧🇳🇧🇴🇧🇶🇧🇷🇧🇸🇧🇹🇧🇼🇧🇾🇧🇿🇨🇦🇨🇨🇨🇩🇨🇫🇨🇬🇨🇭🇨🇮🇨🇰🇨🇱🇨🇲🇨🇳🇨🇴🇨🇷🇨🇺🇨🇻🇨🇼🇨🇽🇨🇾🇨🇿🇩🇪🇩🇯🇩🇰🇩🇲🇩🇴🇩🇿🇪🇨🇪🇪🇪🇬🇪🇭🇪🇷🇪🇸🇪🇹🇫🇮🇫🇯🇫🇰🇫🇲🇫🇴🇫🇷🇬🇦🇬🇧🇬🇩🇬🇪🇬🇫🇬🇬🇬🇭🇬🇮🇬🇱🇬🇲🇬🇳🇬🇵🇬🇶🇬🇷🇬🇸🇬🇹🇬🇺🇬🇼🇬🇾🇭🇰🇭🇲🇭🇳🇭🇷🇭🇹🇭🇺🇮🇨🇮🇩🇮🇪🇮🇱🇮🇲🇮🇳🇮🇴🇮🇶🇮🇷🇮🇸🇮🇹🇯🇪🇯🇲🇯🇴🇯🇵🇰🇪🇰🇬🇰🇭🇰🇮🇰🇲🇰🇳🇰🇵🇰🇷🇰🇼🇰🇾🇰🇿🇱🇦🇱🇧🇱🇨🇱🇮🇱🇰🇱🇷🇱🇸🇱🇹🇱🇺🇱🇻🇱🇾🇲🇦🇲🇨🇲🇩🇲🇪🇲🇬🇲🇭🇲🇰🇲🇱🇲🇲🇲🇳🇲🇴🇲🇵🇲🇶🇲🇷🇲🇸🇲🇹🇲🇺🇲🇻🇲🇼🇲🇽🇲🇾🇲🇿🇳🇦🇳🇨🇳🇪🇳🇫🇳🇬🇳🇮🇳🇱🇳🇴🇳🇵🇳🇷🇳🇺🇳🇿🇴🇲🇵🇦🇵🇪🇵🇫🇵🇬🇵🇭🇵🇰🇵🇱🇵🇲🇵🇳🇵🇷🇵🇸🇵🇹🇵🇼🇵🇾🇶🇦🇷🇪🇷🇴🇷🇸🇷🇺🇷🇼🇸🇦🇸🇧🇸🇨🇸🇩🇸🇪🇸🇬🇸🇭🇸🇰🇸🇱🇸🇲🇸🇳🇸🇴🇸🇷🇸🇸🇸🇹🇸🇻🇸🇽🇸🇾🇸🇿🇹🇦🇹🇨🇹🇩🇹🇫🇹🇬🇹🇭🇹🇯🇹🇰🇹🇱🇹🇲🇹🇳🇹🇴🇹🇷🇹🇹🇹🇻🇹🇼🇹🇿🇺🇦🇺🇬🇺🇸🇺🇾🇺🇿🇻🇦🇻🇨🇻🇪🇻🇬🇻🇮🇻🇳🇻🇺🇼🇫🇼🇸🇽🇰🇾🇪🇾🇹🇿🇦🇿🇲🇿🇼
@Ant-speakingfacts
@Ant-speakingfacts Жыл бұрын
I've gotten down on my knees praying for my life to get better and I feel like he's just standing there wanting me to break into my wrath and watching me suffer and I'm sick of it🔥😠
@andrewcorrie8936
@andrewcorrie8936 4 жыл бұрын
Stressed guy: "God , please help me find a parking space" [Couple of minutes later] Calmer guy: "OK, God, not to worry: I've found one right here!"
@bobbyellis2485
@bobbyellis2485 3 жыл бұрын
And a minute later stressed guy has heat stroke because God didn't answer his prayer
@jakepatterson8815
@jakepatterson8815 3 жыл бұрын
I love this!!!
@matt6223
@matt6223 3 жыл бұрын
What!?
@AJL04B
@AJL04B 4 жыл бұрын
Been fired yesterday and and found this vid today. Right timing and made me felt a little better. Tq Fr. Casey. Pray for me that I may get a job soon. Thank u and God bless from Malaysia.
@Sammy-ux8wc
@Sammy-ux8wc 4 жыл бұрын
I really like the vibe of this video: calm music, no crazy transitions, etc. Perfect for the topic, thanks father!
@josephryan5949
@josephryan5949 4 жыл бұрын
Me too ! Excellent video, and great message.
@antonimanzaneranavarro6095
@antonimanzaneranavarro6095 4 жыл бұрын
Sammy 2414 hahah don’t forget Father Casey is not the brother we used to hear any longer... he’s also adding some beautiful years up onto his shoulders 😉🥰
@davidkitto8778
@davidkitto8778 4 жыл бұрын
A vey bright and talented man. Thank you.
@hjm5885
@hjm5885 4 жыл бұрын
Many years ago our professor opened a class discussion on the very same topic. Class members responded with the very same responses as yours. He thanked us for our thoughts and proceeded on with his lecture (Gospel of Mark). A student raised her hand and interrupted him to ask what was his take on the question. He answered: "I believe anything we could ever possibly ask for has already been given to us, in Christ" S.B.M., SJ It took me some time, shall we say, to understand his answer. I have been astonished ever since.
@GenXer82
@GenXer82 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is Jesus's "Lesson from the Fig Tree"...Mark 11:24, one of my favorite bible passages.
@pladimir_vutin
@pladimir_vutin 3 жыл бұрын
wow that student is he biggest simp i've ever heard of, in fact it redefined the word " simp" in my mind
@randumgaming
@randumgaming 4 жыл бұрын
Very well said, Father. I've been praying non-stop for my Mom these last few days, and her sickness to be minimal and healed. I know God can do these things, but I also know I need to get out of the way and let them happen instead of staring my anxieties down a microscope and living in fear, instead of hope.
@randumgaming
@randumgaming 4 жыл бұрын
Ok WOAH. As soon as I sent this my Mom texted me telling me she's coming home from the hospital. Literally within minutes. That blows my mind. GOD IS GOOD.
@BreakingInTheHabit
@BreakingInTheHabit 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@randumgaming
@randumgaming 4 жыл бұрын
@@BreakingInTheHabit If that isn't a divine message I don't know what is haha You're pretty good at this Priest thing Father 😉😁
@helenabara2092
@helenabara2092 4 жыл бұрын
Yes Fr. Casey I find Soooooooo helpless Sometimes.please Pray for me. Thankyou. INDIA.
@randumgaming
@randumgaming 4 жыл бұрын
@@thinknaught7735 Thank you so much!
@asingtungshang5248
@asingtungshang5248 4 жыл бұрын
I'm from India. I had the same experienced with my relationship.i really appreciate for making me understand.
@caribaez5711
@caribaez5711 4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes people break up with to wake us up. At this moment, search Jesus. 🙏💕
@asingtungshang5248
@asingtungshang5248 4 жыл бұрын
Yes I'm praying every day🙏 I believe that one day he will answer my prayers. Thanks.
@omgjustsignmeup
@omgjustsignmeup 4 жыл бұрын
@@asingtungshang5248 one day you'll look back and see the bigger picture and why it happened, then it'll make sense. keep your chin up and remember that He is in control! blessings from the US
@johnkelly6236
@johnkelly6236 4 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of a story my pastor once told me about prayers, A man was stuck on a island in middle of the ocean prayed always for God to save him. After he had passed on he was in heaven and asked God why he never saved him and God responded why didn't you take the fisherman boats I sent you. I think so many people (myself included) have always expected big things when God answers our prayer we miss the little things that shows he is there being the "whisper in the storm"
@chacha9674
@chacha9674 4 жыл бұрын
This priest is actually far beyond His age. His parents are so lucky.
@anadiazuk
@anadiazuk 4 жыл бұрын
it is nice to find a young prist with so much enthusiasm about the Catholic faith and what he has chosen to do. God always bless him.
@kyriekayhalford3501
@kyriekayhalford3501 Жыл бұрын
Sooooo…. Disease , suffering … children with cancer … what about when you pray for that and it’s continually ignored
@utamihalliday2995
@utamihalliday2995 4 жыл бұрын
Fr. Casey, it was your ex girlfriend loss, but it is our gain hahaha. I thank God for calling you to become our Priest. Thank you Lord Jesus Christ. You always choose the best to become your servant. Praise the Lord
@ianbetts4435
@ianbetts4435 2 ай бұрын
Just when I get my head above water, I start to sink again. Over the years, I've been disappointed more often than happy with prayers answered.
@brucealanwilson4121
@brucealanwilson4121 4 жыл бұрын
He does answer. Sometime the answer is 'not yet', or 'I have something better in mind for you.'
@brucealanwilson4121
@brucealanwilson4121 4 жыл бұрын
@David Russell Yes, like the story of the man and the flood. The flood waters were rising, and a man in a Jeep came by to rescue him. "No, God will save me!" The flood waters rose to where he climbed to the second floor of his house, and someone came in a boat. "No, God will save me!" The waters rose to where he had to climb onto the roof, and a helicopter came and lowered a basket. "No, God will save me!" The man drowned, and said to God, "I trusted in You; why did You not save me?" God said, "I sent you a Jeep, I sent you a boat, I sent you a helicopter. You refused them and it is MY fault?"
@gusgrizzel8397
@gusgrizzel8397 4 жыл бұрын
Did you actually hear a voice saying those words, or is this your projection on things?
@brucealanwilson4121
@brucealanwilson4121 4 жыл бұрын
@@gusgrizzel8397 It is what I frequently realize in the light of subsequent events.
@gusgrizzel8397
@gusgrizzel8397 4 жыл бұрын
@@brucealanwilson4121 So if there wasn't a god, things would be the same. You have no proof of any answers at all. Just making up things and fantasizing to maintain your ground is all you can do.
@brucealanwilson4121
@brucealanwilson4121 4 жыл бұрын
@@gusgrizzel8397 This remark is not fit for response except that if you think that this argument will undermine my faith, you must think my conviction weak. I will leave further response to the far more expert mind of Bro. Casey.
@camomiletea7798
@camomiletea7798 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I’ll stop asking instead I’ll pray for God to give me the strength and enlighten me. The New Age movement has changed my view on God in a bad way, and I have to see God as my Father who knows what’s best 😌
@gailstone1636
@gailstone1636 2 жыл бұрын
I am 65 ,and raising my Grandson.I love him, at the end of the day I crawl into bed,tired and wondering what will happen to him if I die. I worriy about his speech delay.jasiah is three ,and I work hard on my own, and with speech therapistsfor him to talk,.I pray all the time to God to help him...nothing....I wanted To dedicate him to God ,put him in a loyal catholic school, but with this speech delay it makes these things impossible...He understands, and seems bright, but has a hard time Communicating.... His mother passed away A year ago and I am feeling depressed..I do not Understand why God wouldn't help me with this....
@Tmoney_85
@Tmoney_85 4 ай бұрын
He has mine. He has to mold you and sometimes what we ask for isn’t what we may need. He protects us from our own mistakes.
@josephpack7315
@josephpack7315 3 жыл бұрын
Because for some reason, we hold God way less accountable than any human. Imagine calling someone for help who you’ve been let down by soooo many times, and yet people tell you that the problem is you’re not asking the right way....or imagine trusting in someone who you’ve heard all these amazing stories about how he helped other people....just not YOU. I mean, it’s ridiculous. Don’t get me wrong, I attend Mass weekly. Confession monthly. I just feel I am more faithful to God than he is to me.
@johngarcia8827
@johngarcia8827 Жыл бұрын
So right. Im almost sick of seeing people in nice houses gushing over their relationships with God while I pray and pray and feel nothing
@GenXer82
@GenXer82 4 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite passages in the Bible is Jesus's "Lesson from the Fig Tree", Mark 11:24 "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." I'm learning to work on patience and listening better. God is always working behind the scenes with his angels, setting things into place, according to His will. While waiting, I'm learning to let go of Fear and Doubt.
@timeshark8727
@timeshark8727 2 жыл бұрын
That is a good passage... one that shows that the bible isn't always right.
@GenXer82
@GenXer82 2 жыл бұрын
@@timeshark8727 Are you trying to infer that this passage isn’t correct?
@timeshark8727
@timeshark8727 2 жыл бұрын
@@GenXer82 Objectively but then, I refuse to engage in the mental gymnastics that it takes for "believe that you have received it, and it will be yours" to mean "maybe, if I feel like it and it fits a plan you will never know, I mite give it to you... or I mite not"
@bethanyharrington1747
@bethanyharrington1747 Жыл бұрын
@@timeshark8727the Bible is ALWAYS right ❤
@timeshark8727
@timeshark8727 Жыл бұрын
@@bethanyharrington1747 Even when it is objectively wrong? How's that work?
@Oliver9402
@Oliver9402 4 жыл бұрын
So basically trust in god and gods wider vision.
@debrawehrly6900
@debrawehrly6900 3 жыл бұрын
I wish God would have healed my mother of her cancer. Sadly, she passed away six months ago. I wish he would have saved my father as well.
@chrismeloy1149
@chrismeloy1149 3 жыл бұрын
Keep praying for them.
@benjaminperez6943
@benjaminperez6943 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry for your loss. But remember that death is not an obstacle for God. You love your parents and it's okay to grieve for them.
@inquisitorbacon8170
@inquisitorbacon8170 2 жыл бұрын
The last time I called for help I was left to grow up in an abusive house with everything telling me I was completely alone. Thanks, god.
@hillhokan4378
@hillhokan4378 Жыл бұрын
God is always there, we just can't see it. I'm really sorry for your story.
@inquisitorbacon8170
@inquisitorbacon8170 Жыл бұрын
@@hillhokan4378 I mean, he's really good at hiding and must have wanted me to grow up feeling abandoned by him so... Oh well I guess.
@douglas1403
@douglas1403 Жыл бұрын
Hey there, my heart aches for the hurt done to you… but I know God’s heart aches more. I don’t understand Him but I do know He promises to restore everything that hurt and harm take from us. I don’t know why evil exists. I don’t know why He’s silent. I don’t know why we must be victims when there is a divine and powerful God around. But I trust him. I hope the wounds inflicted on you will be healed through time and love. If you need anyone to talk to, I can figure out something and talk about it
@jacquelinezr
@jacquelinezr Жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry. We'll never truly understand why God let's these horrible things happen. I'm so sorry you had to endure that.
@inquisitorbacon8170
@inquisitorbacon8170 Жыл бұрын
@@jacquelinezr thanks, it's fine now, it's just left me unable to trust the god that would allow it anymore.
@wendypoginy4972
@wendypoginy4972 9 ай бұрын
The litany of the saints is now one of my go tos' can you just imagine???
@cherianjoseph8682
@cherianjoseph8682 3 жыл бұрын
You're right Father....... getting close to God doesn't change Him, it changes us..
@thomaswilke6312
@thomaswilke6312 4 жыл бұрын
God has always answered my prayers in the most critical situations
@ahijahfigeroua5363
@ahijahfigeroua5363 3 жыл бұрын
Then what do you do cus he don’t answer mine
@ahijahfigeroua5363
@ahijahfigeroua5363 3 жыл бұрын
@Cherise Namaganda that exactly what I mean and I go my self to cry with so much hate cus I god never changes anything In me like I feel that everyone prays for me and I still feel so much hate
@bobbyellis2485
@bobbyellis2485 3 жыл бұрын
Well whoopty Doo so I guess it's true God will love some and hate others he will answer some prayers and turn his back on the others
@thomaswilke6312
@thomaswilke6312 3 жыл бұрын
@@bobbyellis2485 I learned in Sunday school that God always answers everybody’s prayers but in His own way and His own time
@bobbyellis2485
@bobbyellis2485 3 жыл бұрын
@@thomaswilke6312 but he is trying is too late the damage is already done and not even he can fix it at least not without turning back time and stopping it from happening in the first place
@elliejohnson2786
@elliejohnson2786 2 жыл бұрын
You've layered so many conditions onto prayer that you may as well say that it's either random, not going to happen, or was going to happen anyway - Which means the act of prayer is irrelevant. So why even bother praying?
@pwindle
@pwindle 3 жыл бұрын
I have no idea why KZfaq suggested your channel mult I'm so glad it did. I'm not Catholic and you are answering so many of my questions. Thank you !
@sftommy01
@sftommy01 3 жыл бұрын
6 years old I prayed to God - 57 year old He answered - Glory to God - be patient
@kristinewagnon1738
@kristinewagnon1738 3 жыл бұрын
I am feeling emotionally stressed, anxious, and depressed before I saw this in my suggested videos. Regarding the immigration journey my fiance and I had to go through and slow process and increasing backlog, it's overwhelming. I've been praying... we have been and our families every day for a miracle so that we can finally be together, get married and start our family. I felt at peace after watching your video... thank you so much :) this is what I need during this time. God bless you Father +
@franciscevallos1882
@franciscevallos1882 2 жыл бұрын
Please pray that God continue to keep,guide and protect us,and gives us the resources and all the graces we need to move to another place better,thank you Father
@elisabetta611
@elisabetta611 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Father! I am sick and my soul is in turmoil but your words were and are a balm to my soul. God bless you, Father. You've gained a for life subscriber!
@pikachuuprising637
@pikachuuprising637 9 ай бұрын
I remember praying for a sign to God if hes going to heal my mother. I remember afterwards opening instagram and seeing a post that said that God asked Noah to build an ark, but Noah never asked for signs he just built the ark and waited on God for 100 years. And to not tempt God for signs and instead believe in his promises.
@lornakim5008
@lornakim5008 4 жыл бұрын
A much older & usually very cranky Priest taught me the really beautiful & poetically "The 10" in a surprisingly very light-hearted & cheerfully Warm way: "Joy is the infallible Evidence of the Presence of God." to say at least 25 Times a day.... Remembering is like your Homilies, Dear brilliant Father Casey Cole! Two & More Gifts You Both🌅🗽💖🌉🎆💖🎇💖🎆🎁
@carverredacted
@carverredacted 4 жыл бұрын
So, on one of Father Casey's videos from this time last month, I mentioned I was moving across the country, leaving friends and personal belongings. At the time, I wasn't seeing a lot of God's hand in my life. I still don't, not really, but I'm alive, didn't get sick from traveling, and am mostly settled. It wasn't the answer I wanted and the future is uncertain but it's at least an answer to "please get me through this alive". I guess God's Big Picture takes time. Just an update, in case anyone from that video was curious.
@justinitsthatguyme010
@justinitsthatguyme010 4 жыл бұрын
I don't know you but I'm on the other end and am terrified to make a move. I'm afraid of a lot of things but if I may I want to say this. Sometimes when you jump the parachute doesn't open right away. You get a few scrapes and bumps along the way but eventually IT WILL open and life will be more "smooth sailing". You have taken the arduous work of overcoming your fears to move across the country. You opened the ground, you tilled it open for God to plant the seeds he wants to plant. That plant doesn't grow into fruition right away. Please still give it time. At least a year unless you have panic attacks or something. YOU ARE BRAVE. You are incredible. I don't say that as some cheap generic compliment. I am on the other side of your situation and the fear is traumatizing so I already know how brave you are. If you feel like chatting let me know. We don't have to be at this alone. I myself am from Indiana and am tying to make my way to California..
@carverredacted
@carverredacted 4 жыл бұрын
@@justinitsthatguyme010 I went from Florida to Arizona with 3 days notice. This wasn't my first major move. Washington State to Florida, but I had two or three months to prepare that time and felt God was involved. I hope you make it to California safely.
@joancunanan6834
@joancunanan6834 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all that you do. Thank you so much for being a priest. The world needs priest like you. May God bless and keep you safe always.
@emtedee985
@emtedee985 4 жыл бұрын
Prayer is about making me more like God, now I know what I should pray for - thank you Fr Casey, I need nothing else
@ihaveneverwantedto
@ihaveneverwantedto 4 жыл бұрын
Your arguments are valid. There was a sermon I heard about prayer recently and I can’t remember the readings the argument was based on. I know I will butcher it, but the general theme was: “Prayer is to worship God and thank him, praying for particular outcomes is fine, but is of secondary importance.” God is not an ATM and since he knows all things that will happen, some future is set. Nothing says that prayer itself can’t be the a link in the chain of causality, and that seems perfectly reasonable to me. Take away: be less enthusiastic about praying for specific things in general.
@caribaez5711
@caribaez5711 4 жыл бұрын
Very wise of you Casey. I love learning about this. Fills my mind with knowledge and wisdom to see the world. Thank you.
@ireenzee1882
@ireenzee1882 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Father!!! You have no idea how relevant this video is to me right now... Many times God has answered my prayers but there were also times when I felt that He didn’t. But after watching your video I know now that I had been blind to God’s presence in my life when I thought He wasn’t there. Right now, I’m praying for something really really important but i guess I am praying for the wrong thing. And I just realized that this video seems to be God’s way of initially responding to my prayers. God isn’t my genie. He is my Creator, My Master, My Parent and my Friend. Well done for a great video, Father! God bless you! 😊😊😊
@darlameeks
@darlameeks 4 жыл бұрын
When I was 16 years old, I prayed to God about my dream to attend school at Oxford University. This was because of my admiration for my favorite Christian authors J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. It seemed impossible. I had no money, and I didn't even have the grades for such a thing. Don't ever stop believing in God's grace, for I did not deserve this answer at all. I was a lazy student!. I prayed over this for 10 years...so we should pay attention to the parable of the importunate widow. Don't stop praying, no matter how long it takes, and no matter what you see with your eyes or experience with your senses. It didn't happen right away, and there were detours (a little like Abraham's). But, doors opened, and by the time I was 26, I found myself studying English literature at Lincoln College, Oxford. I got good grades, too. A dream come true, and a sweet intimate gift from God. A gift to my heart. And that has opened other doors for me that have led to other open doors. Praise be to God.
@kelamulenga9164
@kelamulenga9164 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this.
@tainazakuraidv7830
@tainazakuraidv7830 10 ай бұрын
I had encountered a demon once in a spirit box app. The demon put a dark curse on me where I get dizzy everywhere I go, even when I sleep or lay down, I slept for 2 hours in 4 days. If demons are real, so are angels. If angels are real, so is God. God is very much real! Long story short, once I started to believe in God, the demon’s curse disappeared and when it was time for the demon to almost possess me, my family broke the pendulum that was used to communicate with the demon, and in a nick of time, saved my life. God saved me, even when I didn’t pray to be saved. I’m still currently dealing with evil spirits, but I know in the right moment of time, God will save me over again.
@Lizzo-rl7lj
@Lizzo-rl7lj 2 ай бұрын
That’s how I feel everyday when I wake up. Upset that my life hasn’t changed yet 😢
@cherisemcknight7994
@cherisemcknight7994 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve prayed to God for my very stressful situation. I have lost everything, the devil using tenants to force drugs into my home, I prayed and prayed to God for a better place to move to. Nothing and I only have a week left until I’m on the streets. And God left me in this on my own, I trusted He will open doors so the mistreatment by property manager and tenants would stop. So in my case the Devil ALWAYS win. Prayer again unanswered.
@senorpoopEhead
@senorpoopEhead 2 жыл бұрын
Funny how the devil and poverty always work so closely together.
@loum7211
@loum7211 6 ай бұрын
Thank you Fr. Casey. This was very helpful to me i greatly appreciate you.
@pedrocorrea6870
@pedrocorrea6870 4 жыл бұрын
I have usually experienced that, if I ask God for a better body He usually answer by reminding me that diet and exercise are within my control, if I ask for peace He reminds me that I can take fitteen minutes to pray the rosary to that effect and, if I ask for forgiveness, He reminds me that its already given.
@gusgrizzel8397
@gusgrizzel8397 4 жыл бұрын
Does he really say all of that to you?
@wranglerboi
@wranglerboi 3 жыл бұрын
God answers prayers in ways we often do not expect him to. God's ways are NOT our ways. He sees what we do not. He knows what we do not. The key in all of this is seeing when those prayers ARE answered--even when it's not the way we would have wanted them answered--but often turn out being better. God is the ultimate parent--one who truly knows what is best for us--even when we do not.
@GenXer82
@GenXer82 4 жыл бұрын
I always remind myself that God's Will > my will, and try to think of His version of what I'm asking for. He answers all prayers, sometimes the answer appears different compared to what we expected, but it's always of similar or even greater value.😊
@gusgrizzel8397
@gusgrizzel8397 4 жыл бұрын
Why bother to pray then?
@GenXer82
@GenXer82 4 жыл бұрын
@@gusgrizzel8397 When you pray, envision what you're asking for, marrying your thoughts and your emotions. The key is to "believe that you're receiving" what you're asking for, right now! (or that God has everything currently in the works). The prayer will be answered faster, and may turn out exactly as you had envisioned, or in a similar fashion (whatever is closest alignment with God's Divine Will). At the end, you won't be disappointed.
@gusgrizzel8397
@gusgrizzel8397 4 жыл бұрын
@@GenXer82 Isn't that a New Age thing? Wish really hard and it will appear?Where is that in the bible?
@GenXer82
@GenXer82 4 жыл бұрын
Gus Grizzel Mark 11:24
@GenXer82
@GenXer82 4 жыл бұрын
Gus Grizzel And it’s not New Age. It’s called Contemplative Prayer. God makes things happen, not our intentions alone. This prayer method eliminates doubt and increases trust in Christ.
@motomuto3313
@motomuto3313 4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes the answer is no. Sometimes is you must learn something. Sometimes we just don't listen. Back in the last century, I was riding my bicycle home from working open to close 3 days in a row. I was very tired that night while riding home. It was a dark, moonless, foggy night, there were no cars on the road at the time so I had no other headlights to go by. At sometime I lost track of time and space. When I regained my senses I was lost on the same straight road. I asked God if I am close to my road give me a sign. I saw his sign. This sign was a landmark a short way from the road I needed to turn on. I said thanks, and with a renewed sense of hope found my turn. The next day I went to that church to say thank you for having the sign on. However when I got there there were people fixing the sign, and they told me that the sign hasn't worked for months. Sometimes it is the way the request is asked. God helped get me home safe that dark foggy night.
@Dan-kr4fw
@Dan-kr4fw 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Fr. Casey, great video. Personally I think God answers our prayers, just sometimes the answer is No, or be patience, or He has something better for us. He always answers. I like the part that prayer is us tuning ourselves to God not the other way round.. Great reflection Fr..
@lois2997
@lois2997 Жыл бұрын
I read somewhere that God answers them in three ways. Go. Which means he agrees and will give you what you pray for, slow which means he might grant it but wants to wait for the right time and then No. no matter he will not answer it
@leonardoespiritu1866
@leonardoespiritu1866 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, my Brother-Priest, for your enlightening reflections🙏❤❤❤.a priest here from the Philippines🙏
@josephjackson1956
@josephjackson1956 4 жыл бұрын
Pray for increased faith in God all throughout the world.
@GenXer82
@GenXer82 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, people need to start turning to God more than ever, especially now.
@BrightLord1823
@BrightLord1823 4 жыл бұрын
Sadly 😔 that won't be so easy, people don't believe in God as they used to, I myself am a fellow believer but people around me choose not to because they seek evidence that is all around them
@GenXer82
@GenXer82 4 жыл бұрын
The Bright Lord And unfortunate for them, there’s a lot of misinformation going around, especially in the media. People keep changing their story and exaggerating things. Can’t trust anyone.
@michaeljohnsheridan691
@michaeljohnsheridan691 4 жыл бұрын
God will always answer our prayers but not necessarily as we WANT. As a loving Father God gives us what he knows that we really need. My Aunt and Godmother said to me that she knew when I had prayed for her. The first time that she said this to me I was amazed!
@alidaboettcher7376
@alidaboettcher7376 4 жыл бұрын
I have started processes at work. This video give the answers I need.
@reginakropi2418
@reginakropi2418 4 жыл бұрын
The calm music n the topic that u dealt with helped me again...to understand better...that " God may delay bt never denies"..thanks so much..father..keep inspiring n help to remain hopeful always..😇🤗
@raymondmartin318
@raymondmartin318 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent observation/homily. Wisdom has entered your understanding! Impressive!
@urinarytractinfection4508
@urinarytractinfection4508 4 жыл бұрын
The strong instance where i believe God answered my prayers was this. For months, everynight, I'd have the most grueling and intricate nightmares. There wasn't a night where I went without them. One night, I got down on my knees and asked of my Lord that he please help me have no nightmares. That night, I had a good dream! I can't say if this was a placebo, or wasn't God answering my prayers.... But I thank God regardless.
@elizabethw4519
@elizabethw4519 4 жыл бұрын
How are you so young, yet so wise!! I have struggled with prayer, especially for my children so so long. God bless you!!...as you are blessing us!
@pauljackson3491
@pauljackson3491 4 жыл бұрын
I'm not a Catholic but I think your ministry is good. You should keep it up. It seems to answer questions that many people have about Catholicism and Christianity in general. I thought of another analogy: If you ask your parents for something like a toy or increase in allowance, they might not give it but they usually have a good reason, like not spoiling you perhaps.
@mariavan1319
@mariavan1319 4 жыл бұрын
LORD JESUS CHIRST please help me that I can come back home 2 visit my Mom ..its almost 26 years ..please hear my prayers..😥😥😥🙏🙏🙏..thankyou LORD..🙏🙏🙏
@danielgadomski5129
@danielgadomski5129 4 жыл бұрын
What do you do if you ask for help, suffering everyday and no help comes? Is the person experiencing only pain all the time at fault for not reading Gods intentions?
@johngarcia8827
@johngarcia8827 Жыл бұрын
How are you doing now ? I need hope
@jordanp3470
@jordanp3470 7 ай бұрын
Prayer changes us internally. Praying to change anything externally is a waste of time. We can never know God’s will
@KnightsColumbus
@KnightsColumbus 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos have become an essential part of my virtual religious education class during this pandemic for high schoolers wanting to be confirmed. Our Council is also watching them as part of our virtual faith formation this year. Thank you for making these videos, and I thank God for answering your prayer. You are making a difference to students and adults 3000 miles away.
@neiladrianorilla660
@neiladrianorilla660 3 жыл бұрын
Im guilty of trying to make God see what I want Him to see. Sometimes I even forget previous blessings when things that I want doesn't go how and when I want it. It is an everyday battle and my journey just keeps getting better and better 🙏🙏🙏
@iulianamazu5548
@iulianamazu5548 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, fr. Casey, it’s very timely :)
@funnynickline
@funnynickline 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly Priest amen,,,,,... he know's best just wait ,,,,,keep praying sincerely it will be answered he said it already ask, seek, and knock with all thy heart believed and it will be an aswered prayer in a very right godly ways amen🙏🙇‍♂🙏.
@damon9330
@damon9330 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing fails like prayer
@kelamulenga9164
@kelamulenga9164 4 жыл бұрын
I say thank you with tears in my eyes. Thank you.
@Luvvserena111
@Luvvserena111 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been told to pray for help with my depression I’ve dealt with mental illness most of my childhood and now as a 17 year old I didn’t get and relief I don’t pray about it anymore I’m probably supposed to go through it for a bigger picture reason but it still sucks to have to go through it
@hopefull61256
@hopefull61256 3 жыл бұрын
Humility is the antidote to a lot of what ails us. Try to focus less on yourself and more on what you can do for the people around you. Set some personal goals and dedicate yourself to whatever you do. At the same time don't beat yourself up. Have gratitude for what you have rather than focusing on what you don't have.
@somethinggtwo
@somethinggtwo Жыл бұрын
Why would God show me someone- this perfect person, as my spouse. After I've been praying so long for them. And then they appear. Even better than anyone my imagination could have conjured up. And then he takes them away before anything can start? I am so confused. I understand they have free will but I don't get it. Why show this person to me and then take them away? What's the point? If he knows that person would just ditch me? I asked so many times to make me forget them then, if they dont want me, so that I can find a good spouse who does. And yet instead my love grows deeper every day. It is incredibly painful and never ending.
@josephryan5949
@josephryan5949 4 жыл бұрын
Loved this one, Fr.Casey. I guess lots of us go through similar experiences. It might seem amusing but when my heart was broken, one of the things that got me through was singing John Denver's song, ''Some Days are Diamonds'', over and over. I also said to myself, ''I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me''. It was still pretty crushing when she didn't come back.
@anieoneishere935
@anieoneishere935 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You, Father. This is what we need to hear.
@wishusknight3009
@wishusknight3009 2 жыл бұрын
i found this video confusing and contradictory. and on top of that pretty toxic. Being calm and giving a toxic message is still toxic.
@phillaserna9718
@phillaserna9718 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, God...and Thank You, Brother... Very Respectfully, Phil Laserna, CPO(USN)Ret
@WashingtonDC99
@WashingtonDC99 4 жыл бұрын
SOOOOOO true Father Casey. Thank you so much for the beautiful message. Thank God that He has answer most of my prayers but on His time and not on mine. I do know what you mean about praying for your girlfriend getting back to you. I did the same in 1996 & in 2002....oh I was so wrong. God bless you, and keep those videos coming. To / for the Glory of God always....
@Presmelb
@Presmelb 4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the recognition of free will.
@TheFinalFifty
@TheFinalFifty 2 жыл бұрын
I recently went through a breakup, and am still reeling. I initially asked God to just bring us back together. Lately, I've started to ask him to simply "open the door in her heart to the chance. don't force her to take the chance, just open her eyes to it" because it IS her choice. I still think free will is a terrible thing thats led to more problems than good, and that God couldve been a bit more restrictive with us, but can't change the past.
@joepedroza4707
@joepedroza4707 4 жыл бұрын
But here's something else to think about God did answer my prayer when i had Leukemia. Im still here 20 something years later. Lets not forget the prayers he has answered.
@schizo007jay
@schizo007jay 3 жыл бұрын
I hope He answer my prayer tomorrow.
@cindyvelasquez1958
@cindyvelasquez1958 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 😇
@josephmillraney1061
@josephmillraney1061 4 жыл бұрын
I try: not my will, but yous be done. And then: thank you Lord for answering my petition. Blessed are you now and ever unto ages of ages! Blessings to you and yours as we come to the close of Bright Week, Father Casey.
@pilarrusso9883
@pilarrusso9883 Жыл бұрын
I being praying for more than a year for my sick daughter that have lung cancer, I don't ask repeatedly for becouse it is in the Bible no to.I only pray.Thank you Father it was very knowledgeable. God Bless You.
@tvhead7074
@tvhead7074 Жыл бұрын
Where does it say not to ask repeatedly?
@ILoveMahCat
@ILoveMahCat 3 жыл бұрын
I have prayed ceaselessly for a sign from God, an assurance that He was with me. A sense of peace. I have prayed to saints. I have prayed to deceased friends. I received nothing in return.
@Ant-speakingfacts
@Ant-speakingfacts Жыл бұрын
Because it's been a lie all this time
@sebastianwonder
@sebastianwonder 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Fr! I got this immediately when I needed it. God answers our prayers through you... Pls say a prayer for me and my brother. His name is Peter.
@senaykahsay630
@senaykahsay630 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Father!
@timeshark8727
@timeshark8727 2 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, prayer... When something good happens in our life, regardless of who worked for it or how hard they worked for it... its God. When something bad happens in our life, its all us or the work of some almost-god evil thing. Prayer works on the rate of chance, or worse. Ironically, when tested, there are many times where the extra stress to perform that's put on the person who knows they are being prayed for causes the chance of the prayer being fulfilled to be worse than chance. Conformation bias at its finest. If I ask for it, and I get it, regardless of how much effort I put into it... "THANK GOD!" If I ask for it, and don't get it... "well, sometimes God says no", or "when god closes a door, he opens a window". Whether people get what they ask for or not, they use it to say God answers prayer. Meanwhile, we have no way to tell if it was God answering prayer, or random chance.
@donkeyface
@donkeyface 9 ай бұрын
Yeah… where’s the retort to this? (I can just delete my comment… cause this says it better). I’m dying to be on board but this is exact thing I can’t get passed…….. And to top it off, “Blessed are those who believe but have not seen”, ie If you still have Faith and nothing is going your way then you’re even better off than those who have “seen”… a really nice catch-all. And throw in a nice “suffering is redemptive”, covers it all. I’m too stupid, I guess, to figure it out.
@michaeljoealvarez1551
@michaeljoealvarez1551 4 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful message! Thank you father for this reminded on how we look into prayers. This is very helpful. May God bless you more. 🙏
@kerryschallon8879
@kerryschallon8879 5 ай бұрын
Im an old man. Cant remember if a single prayer of mine had ever been granted...😢
@MrGoodwell
@MrGoodwell 4 жыл бұрын
"Seek ye first the kingdom of God." If you want what God wants, then he'll answer your prayers every time. Also, getting nothing is also an answer. It's just that the answer is no.
@fredericamarius6869
@fredericamarius6869 4 жыл бұрын
Watch this video few times because of unanswered pray but now I slowly understand why. Thank you Fr. & God bless you!
@joemikey278
@joemikey278 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Father, it is such an important question, and you gave an elucidating, comforting and amazing answer!!!!!😊
@Ponera-Sama
@Ponera-Sama 2 жыл бұрын
“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me." John 17:20-21
@revdodie7076
@revdodie7076 4 жыл бұрын
i am the same way , i feel god give us what we want ,when we stop looking and believe the doubts and not god ..
@francismausley7239
@francismausley7239 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful verses quoted... thank you. "God will answer the prayer of every servant if that prayer is urgent. His mercy is vast, illimitable. He answers the prayers of all His servants…" "God is merciful. In His mercy He answers the prayers of all His servants when according to His supreme wisdom it is necessary." ~ Abdul-Baha, Baha'i Faith
@wakeuperitreanilovemycount2710
@wakeuperitreanilovemycount2710 4 жыл бұрын
God is everything guys dont give up jsut follow your dreams one day our prayer answer Lord have mercy amen 🙏
@Diana.del.carmen
@Diana.del.carmen 4 жыл бұрын
In prayer, God offers us inspiration, peace and strenght! 🙏
@appleyeoman
@appleyeoman 3 жыл бұрын
Should we really pray for additional blessings? I’ll be the first to say I’ve prayed for things when I’m in trouble or praying for things that I don’t deserve.
@geraldarinaitwe7831
@geraldarinaitwe7831 4 жыл бұрын
I am moved by the video, indeed its not about convincing God to be more like us. In light of this, am humbled. Thank you, Fr.
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