@Anton Babani As a college student I agree. I'm working on a useful degree in Mortuary Science. Funeral Directors are needed. Most colleges churn out SJWs, but many of us aren't.

@@catsandalcohol99 Good luck! Sounds like a very interesting career!!

@@catsandalcohol99 sounds interesting. Wow I didn't realize u needed a degree in that. Pardon my ignorance. I might go do some googling about that. Thanks for the insight.

so true

My experience is as a whole, 21 year olds don’t have the maturity of restraint. They don’t treat having a good time the same way. It might give them the idea of, yes we can drink. Also better for college students to abstain since they would only be of age to drink in their senior year. I asked my 16 year old grandson to consider not drinking alcohol since you can have a good time without it and few are that drink moderately. We talked on the phone a year later and he told me he wasn’t going to drink. Why take the chance. This was his decision at 17.

Brigadier Beefcake that's great! Welcome home 😊

Beautiful, Brigadier!!! Praise God!! Sending love and prayers!

Welcome home

WELCOME HOME!!!!! Thank you for your yes to the fullness of Church & the fullness of life on Earth!!!!

Same!

YES very sure of Dr.medshrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

Yes very sure of Dr.medshrooms. I'm really happy for you that your wife decided to help you...I hear about alot of family members or so called friends shutting an addict out of their life, which since most addicts do it to mask emotions to me is the worse thing someone can do to an addict.

Yes he's Dr.medshrooms. Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.

I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.

I was horrifically depressed since childhood. It was relentless. I assumed it would ultimately end me somehow. About twelve years ago I randomly accepted the offer from a friend of a few doses of mushrooms. I did them two consecutive nights alone. First night was pretty mild. The second night? Wow. I saw my depression from every angle, realized much. Next day: depression totally gone. Never came back, never coming back. It's like it's a forest far away I can remember, and could probably find again with enough effort, but it has zero impact on anything in my life or mind. They honestly saved my life and improved it immensely. I never did them again, either. I wish there was a good, organized way to administer them to people who would benefit from them.

Bars and clubs are awesome

@@alessiodelcastillo1613 Lol

I'm sure most of those people that went to your Baptist church even drank at least socially.

@@Murph_gaming - you bet they did! I knew 'cause I threw back a few with them. That's my point is that bearing false witness is much more grave as a sin than drinking, supposing that you somehow justified it as a sin.

@@alessiodelcastillo1613 - I think it all depends on how seedy the joint is. If you would be embarrassed to have Fr. Mike see you there, then you shouldn't be there. Nothing but a life full of regrets waiting for you in some of those places.

Ana Maldonado that's why they call him father 😉😂 #dadjokesforthewin

Whoever thinks priests aren't real dads are dead wrong.

Wyd

Father actually lol

Father jokes.

Robert Sparkes Whatever makes you a stronger in walk with God is what you should do.

That's impressive

many of us fell into the trap of abusing some of these gifts, therefore abstaining or strictly controlling their use, is the way to treat the gift. The same can be said about food, sex, and others. I am glad you have been graced with the strength to know yourself, to the point that saying "NO" for you is necessary.

Good for you! Keep your faith in God because He will always love you. Praying for you. 😇 🙏

Hey Doberman, way to slug it

Marci HF my Grandpa (RIP) told me the same thing. Everything in life has to be in moderation, from Beer to Church. LOL I miss him

So true Fr Mike!! Thanks as always.

tipofmytongue1024 So very true. 😄😃

Church should NEVER have moderation. The only things that need moderation are the things that CAN lead to evil. And as with most things that lead to evil, in a virtuous person, they will just remove them all together. This builds virtues, which allows more focus on the GOOD things that we CAN and SHOULD "indulge" in...e.g. prayer, church-life, family, etc.

Honey Badger Although I've come around to agree with you. There should be some balance and be in touch with the current world and how the secular world preceives this life, therefore reaching out for evangelization. Otherwise, that segregation will only become more and more stern, less and less people will hear that the remedy of this world is Jesus and his Bride the Catholic Church. They are on a different wave length which needs to be translated. Right now, the Church isn't doing so well in that effort. Just my thesis. Take it or leave it.

Chesterton for the win!

Ascension Presents- or perhaps Hilaire Belloc?

Alexander Smith but what would you say to "Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do." - Ecclesiastes 9:7? I think Proverbs 20:1 applies to people like me (emotional addict) who have a past of consuming too much alcohol at once. All things are possible through Christ who strengthens me and I believe I will be able to control my addictions through Christ my Lord.

Smoking a bit of Kenna Bos in a pipe would it be regarded as sinful...? It relaxes my body after a long day at work and I have to admit that I am also able to pray and feel good with it (not feelings of guilt or conviction in my heart in regards to its use/effects ) I think Our Father doesn’t mind as long as it is kept as a therapeutic use.... what is the church stand on this...?

Alexander Smith so why did Jesus turn water into wine...and then give it to a bunch of people who were already drunk? I respect you if you choose to abstain from alcohol, but please also respect us who choose to drink (in moderation of course.) The Church does not teach that alcohol is bad and drinking is a sin (as Fr Schmitz explains well in this video) Remember Matthew 15:11 where Jesus said that it's not what goes in your mouth that defiles, but it's what comes out that defiles. Let's work together to fight the evil in the world instead of having silly arguments with each other.

So u don't drink anymore at all? How did u get to that point? I think i am battling alcoholism

Rosa Mystica there’s only one way to stay sober and that’s consciously choosing not to drink lol

Well put. I enjoyed your brief statement more than the video.

@@MegaCadette55 Check out Alan Carr “The Easy Way to Control Alcohol”. It has some really great insights. It is not a catholic book but the information is extremely beneficial to really just about anyone.

There are several genes that, put together, control production of enzymes that process alcohol in the body. If you've lost the genetic slot machine, you can't drink without becoming addicted. My parents drank in moderation- like, one beer each on Saturday night. Bottles of very good liquor received as gifts were only brought out for company. But, go back another generation, my family looks like Angela's Ashes. My dad explained the risks to me when I was very young. I also knew that women process alcohol less efficiently than men do, get organ damage at much lower levels of consumption, and body mass affects how much you can drink. Well, I'm female, tiny, under 100 pounds dripping wet. Two sips is my limit. So I just decided the risks aren't worth it, I can still have fun with friends with a "virgin" cocktail or a glass of ginger ale. I don't make a big song and dance about it so it's never been an issue.

I want to go to the seminary too

Have you received a response to your application??

I just saw this. I pray for Gods will for you. Amen

God bless you, brother! What's the word?

Praying for you Ivan💜

"Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation." -Saint Augustine

Aww, that's lovely!

God bless you ❤

Go to Britain and suddenly you don’t have to be over twenty-one-or just ask your parents if you can have alcohol with them, because that’s legal.

@@vaughanvanderstarren832 that should be a common sense law tho. I mean, if your parents allowed ypu to drink WITH them, it should be okay. Liquors should be treated like guns; it is better if you learned about it from your father, than from the streets.

Wine and beer legal at 16 in Belgium.

@@thefiringsquadtfs6392 exactly. Especially with guns. I'm so glad my dad taught me how to shoot and properly use firearms at a young age.

@@seanoconnor5730 Good for you dude. Things that can be dangerous and/or abused should always be introduced by your parents, not some teen friends or a guy on the street. similar to driving a car.

The Sinnoh Firefly I agree. Personally, I do drink (always in moderation of course, and always to enjoy the drink, never to get drunk) but my best friend does not drink and we still go out and have a great time! He doesn't pressure me to not drink and I don't pressure him to drink.

Jeffrey Halsall and that's the way it should be. We're all adults, we're all capable of deciding whether we want to drink or not, we should know by now if it gives us pleasure or not. I'm just really glad you and your best friend can go out and this not even be an issue for either of you, no pressure either way, that shows mutual respect and true friendship in my eyes. Your friendship is exemplary!

I don't drink alcohol either and completely understand this! People can get weird about it. Bizarre.

If you think there is pressure to drink here, go to europe. In part today but in the past the water quality was such that they had to drink ale whiskey and wine because of the distillation process which made it safe to drink. Add in that centuries of this makes it really engrained in the culture. Here our forefathers brought that culture with them but the United States itself has never had to drink alcohol for saftey. The difference is that while Europeans drink a lot they for the most part handle it better. Americans can drink yes but our behaviour when drunk is frowned upon severely by Europeans and our sober friends here.

Real friends don't use peer pressure and will respect your values.

Welcome, and please do come back!

Happy Birthday! 🎂 may God bless you!

Happy Birthday!! Don't start drinking, it adds no value to your life and is merely a crutch for too many people.

LightOwl I too believe this; however it may have to do with my dad being a drinker. I've always had a deep feeling against it. I feel almost as if God had warned me to stay from it. Some may be able to enjoy it as it is supposed to be, I will continue to stay away. I may drink wine on occasion (not sure yet) but I won't become a "drinker"

Sebastian_69 well, addiction runs in families so if someone in your family has issues with it there is a greater possibility that you could too. Addiction is a gradual thing (slippery slope). Find other ways to relax...prayer, art, exercise, reading, skydiving :).

Awesome, Button had a drink for 17 years. I have gone to AA, and I'm a practicing Catholic . I quit drinking a year before I met my wife 2006 We got married.

22Vanilla Latte Yes, I do feel the same. I belong to St Patrick's Church, Kolkata India....and whenever I search on the net for resources to talk about our Saint on it's Feast day ..it will always be linked to booze and 🍺 . Sad tragedy. 😞

22Vanilla Latte that's how I feel with Cinco de Mayo

Derek Handson same, I think cinco de mayo is offensive to the hispanic community, especially towards the mexicans

22Vanilla Latte yeah. I mean, its a legit holiday in Mexico because Pueblo defeated some,American or,Spanish soldiers but here its ridiculous.

you can usually tell the different in St. Patrick's day celebrations. If it' "St. Patty's Day" you definitely know it's nothing to do with the Saint or Ireland because we would say St. Paddy. I know for the Irish anyway there is usually a vigil or mass on the day which is then followed by celebrations, most usually involving Irish culture (dancing, trad music and of course alcohol). It's the people who don't know what its about and take it too far is the problem

Alexander Smith is right! Wise advice.

@@luzclara3855 alcohol is evil 😈

Better to avoid alcohol. If you start as a moderate drinker, you will fall into sin, and eventually you become a drunkard.

@@johnywalker8970 slippery slope fallacy

I too think the same way . God has told us to love each other . But loving someone more than God becomes a sin . So loving itself isn't a sin but can become one when we overdo, just like drinking . When you dont know when to stop that turns into a sin.

Valerie Velasco same!!!

"Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation." -Saint Augustine

Stay pure,sober,listen for the inspirations of the Holy Spirit and you won’t go wrong.

Praying for you 🙏 God’s will, will prevail!

Alexander Smith hi there is a Salvation Army close by and thank you x

22Vanilla Latte thank you 😊

Bill Charly yes please x

dittoprankline ok I’m a bit shy so I don’t think I can do it on my own but I’m just going to pray and read the word of god until I go when I’m older x

Lovely reference

Matt Blaise I see what you mean. Thanks!

Believe in Jesus, and put that to practice... "Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven (...) I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to turn a man against his father, a daughter against her mother (...) a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household. Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me (...) Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it." Mt 10:32-39

As a Catholic I’m really happy that you like Christianity and find it the most reasonable religion. I can understand why your parents would be sad if you converted to a religion they don’t share, but I also believe that as an adult you have the right to search and ask yourself what you truly want to believe. You could also try to pray to God that if He wants you to be Catholic, He gives you strength and clarity. (I’m sorry about the mistakes, I’m Italian).

Hi Flood Empire! It is really so beautiful to read how Jesus has been revealing Himself to you. Truly, those who seek Him WILL find Him and that is exactly what is happening in your life. I am from India too so I understand your situation to an extent. I would say, do what the Spirit inspires you. Life is really short and we have this one life to show our love and devotion to Christ. If you are convinced that this is the truth, I would say, seek out a local Catholic parish and speak to a priest about your situation. Having spiritual guidance during a time of such intense conflicts can really be enlightening. Pray to God to lead you to the right person to talk about this. If that seems daunting, seek out someone you know who is a practising Christian and talk to them about it. Maybe they could then lead you to a priest. Don't be afraid of the love that Christ is pouring in your heart and the possibility of having to turn away from what you've known all along to something relatively new and different. In fact, that's what Jesus asks of us when He says 'Leave your nets behind and follow Me.' Although your parents and family might not take the news too easily, you will reap much more and feel real Christian joy knowing that you were willing to surrender everything just to have Jesus close to you. Moreover, who knows, Jesus might use you as a witness to many other people in your area. Many in India are seeking God and the Truth, just like the ancient Greeks were. But they don't know where to turn to. Surely one of the ways in which they too will find Christ is by seeing someone who has travelled that road - someone like you. Do check out testimonies on KZfaq where many Hindus and Muslims in India turn to Christ. That might give you some hope :) It won't necessarily be an easy journey, but surely will be a saintly one if you really respond to His Grace. May the Spirit grant you all courage and peace in making this decision in your life. If daily prayer and Bible reading are a part of your life, there's surely no turning around. The Spirit will leave you restless until you accept Christ fully. And that's a good restlessness because Christ is calling you higher, closer to His Heart - His wounded Heart. The thing with our Lord Jesus is that once we get to see and experience Him for the beauty that He is, it really is difficult to look elsewhere. Don't let this worry you or scare you excessively. It is God who has brought about this beautiful enlightenment to your heart and it is He who will bring it to completion. All you have to do is say YES to His promptings! God has promised us time and again in the Bible ', I am with you. Be not afraid. Don't let your hearts be troubled. My peace I give to you. Even though you should walk through the darkest valley, fear no evil.' Our God is a good God. He will hold you in His arms and take care of you :') Praying for you :) And may the Lord bless you and your family.

Follow Christ, you were "chosen before the foundations of the earth"

Well, he was never an Alcoholic in the first place so it was never going to be an issue for him.

Firehawk I read Padre Pio drank one quart of beer everyday day in the evening.

I get what youre saying, but you can get adicted to everything. There are people who are adicted to listening music, eating and Sports. You cant ban everything. Another thing is that it depends on how much you consume. There is allways the possability to do too much of anything. In Life and in a realationship with God it is very important too be balanced between two extremes. You cant ban driving because some people are driving iresponsible.

brian Lipham I agree with you..I won't risk my holyness just for a moment of joy.

Not everyone should drink. Some people are alcoholics and some people have drinking problems. If this is you, be smart, know this is you, and leave it alone! God bless!

Indirectly, he did.

By saying drink needs to be in moderation, that implies those who cannot drink in moderation are better off not drinking.

I'm sorry that you had to endure that. Your father was not a good example of how any Christian should be. (((Hugs))) 🙏🙏🙏