How to Discern | LITTLE BY LITTLE | Fr Columba Jordan CFR

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How to Discern | LITTLE BY LITTLE | Fr Columba Jordan CFR

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How often do we jump to say "yes" or "no" to an important decision without discerning whether it's God's will? Fr Columba believes this type of discernment is how to take our lives as Christians to the next level - and provides lots of practical advice, based on his own experience and the wisdom of St Ignatius, about how to do so.
0:00 Introduction
0:13 How to Up Your Game
1:20 Preparatory Notes
2:41 How to Discern (Simple)
4:15 Holy Indifference
8:15 Ask for Consolation
9:42 Dealing with Fear, Doubt, Dead Ends
13:38 Effects of Being Discerning
14:30 Like & Subscribe!
Referenced at 1:24 • Consolation & Desolati...
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@arkofthecovenant6235 2 жыл бұрын

This information is gold, much like having your own Spiritual Director. Thank you Fr. Columba for all your & your team’s work.🥇

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, bless you!

@VoteTrump50 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. Like the Ignatius rules👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@ctmcatholic 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@animula6908 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing the Jonah discernment method, which is where God tells pretty clearly what he wants you to do, and then you go “well, I’m not doing THAT” and you go do something else, suffer many painful misadventures, as God gradually forces you to do what he told you in the first place, and then you get mad at him when his plan works out better than yours, and then he patiently points out you should be really grateful he didn’t just kill everybody and be done with all our sinning race, and then you thank him.

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a fairly typical story 😂 Bless too!

@dorothydemaria1220 Жыл бұрын

Best comment ever! I didn't know that method had a name but I'm pretty sure that's my go to method too😂

@Pallanos7 3 ай бұрын

😂 LOL. I like your sense of humour!

@oceanblue3803 Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you, Father. This is so very helpful and insightful. God bless you.

@madmechanic7976 Жыл бұрын

I did something crazy last night. I went to a Woman's Funeral who I did not know to pray the Rosary for Her and Her family. Never in my life would I had thought of something like this that I should do.

@animula6908 Жыл бұрын

That was such a kind thing to do, you’re making me think I should do something like that too. God bless you.

@paulduffy7572 Жыл бұрын

What a blessed day God bless you

@kategosnell8210 Жыл бұрын

Wow !

@TinTin-pm2ue Жыл бұрын

Dear Fr Columba, I thank you. You have laid out the steps so clearly and simply. I love St Ignatius’ rules of discernment but sometimes I tend to juggle them. I fall mostly when I am confronted with fears, apprehensions, doubts and confusions. I tend to go back to discerning it again and again until I get so tired and get discouraged at times. Well, I know this is where the enemy is attacking me since he knows this is where I’m weak. My way can be all over the place but yours is done systematically. I had instant peace while listening to this episode. Praise Jesus! Thank you! This has been massively helpful ❤

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

Praise God for the peace He brought you, so glad this video could be a vessel. Blessings on you, Sister!

@baldinamolino6577 10 ай бұрын

I have that warmth around my heart when I'm praying, saying the Rosary. But sometimes (a lot) when I get distracted it shuts down immediately. I don't get upset, but I know that He is giving me that reminder, so I can begin again. No one that I know has had this experience; and Father, I even feel it as I type this comment. Thanks so much for helping me to understanding what is happening.

@James-ys3um Ай бұрын

Pray the rosary well is a great honour. 🎉❤❤

@basilthomas1368 2 жыл бұрын

Fr. Thank you.. Thank you Jesus for giving us Fr Columba. You hit the mark. Point blank🙇🏻🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Praise God, thank you Basil!

@paulduffy7572 Жыл бұрын

Amen

@monicabrennan2543 24 күн бұрын

I had been asked to do the readings by the other readers but said there's no way I could stand in the pulpit and read, so I said Lord if you want me to read, have our parish priest ask me to read, knowing I was safe as our priest never asks anyone to read, two days later, Father comes out and says to me will you please read! Never mess with the Lord, he will call your bluff, I've been a reader now for 29 years

@courtneyaarnaud8659 Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy and glad and blessed and truly rejoice that I found this channel ❤

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

We are so glad you’re here and are finding it helpful! Bless you :)

@moniquevamado 6 ай бұрын

This is the best explanation on this I've ever heard. You articulated what I experience, but have found difficult to really explain to others.

@rafaeloliva8328 Жыл бұрын

Hi father, Columba yes very helpful from the bottom of my heart. I’d like to thank you for such a clear explanation, I never been the brightest person in the room but the way he expressed yourself makes it so easy for a guy like me to understand even though I must admit I’m a sinner and I’m a coward because I can practice what you just told us, but sometimes I choose not to because I want to do my will anyways like I said before I’m working my way towards Jesus little by little thank you father God bless and God bless you brothers and sisters

@mdjbusiness 2 жыл бұрын

Shalom Father. Thank you for your words of wisdom. Most of all thank you for every time you say yes to Gods graces. You’re doing just what God wants. God Bless and protect you always. Mike

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, Mike, bless you!

@Pink-hi-top-adventuresBlogspot 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ctmcatholic 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your support!!

@Pink-hi-top-adventuresBlogspot 2 ай бұрын

@@ctmcatholic You have been a huge inspiration in my returning to Catholicism. Thank you!

@bernadettegonzalez1258 Жыл бұрын

Wow, outstanding teaching. You are a genius saint 😊

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying the series, Bernadette.

@heathsavage4852 2 жыл бұрын

Never my strong point! If there was an award for idiotic decisions I would own it. Seriously, though, so many of us are led astray spiritually, and discernment is a key part of living as God intends us to. Great vid as always, Father.

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, bless you and your honesty!

@minorytka3163 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's a tie with me. I think at some point I got my PhD in bad decision making. I found out that even if I ruin everything, God has no problem building something beautiful on those ruins. I only have to accept it and thank Him for fixing my life again and again.

@hearthrose8285 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, and thanks be to God - I was headed to my journal and sitting with God to determine the next steps when I saw this video. Perfect, perfect timing. God's timing. :D

@sygnalifeandleadershipcoach 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much God bless you

@gplil1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fr Columba 🙏 this is so helpful for me that I will be listening to it again. Amen... Giving Joy to the Lord Jesus... YES ❤️🌹❤️ Blessings 😊

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Praise God!

@sygnalifeandleadershipcoach 2 ай бұрын

Praise be to God forever

@sandramillar9067 4 ай бұрын

Oh 🙏🌷 bless you and thanks and praise to our Lord, this is very helpful!!! Thank you !!

@ctmcatholic 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

@patriciaevans5676 7 ай бұрын

This is after 52 years!!!!

@karinabarros4183 Жыл бұрын

EXTREMELY HELPFUL THANK YOU FATHER

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it 🙏

@annaCPA76 2 ай бұрын

THis is the most amazing lecture. Listened twice

@ctmcatholic 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@FollowingPadrePio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fr Columba. This looks a valuable channel. You'll find me back soon. May God bless your work.

@donadieu83 3 ай бұрын

This is gold ! I wish it was written that I could give to others

@grumpy9721 2 жыл бұрын

Fr. Columba: It's super-simple! Me: Where's the catch? Fr. Columba: You gotta be praying at least half an hour every day. Me: There it is! 😄

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, love it! He knows how to make a point. :)

@brianfarley926 Жыл бұрын

No kidding. I say my prayers but I guess I just have always had an issue of 30 minutes a day or better. I’ve tended to find God or at least belief through the intellect and not the heart. So this is a hard one for me. I’ve done my best to teach my daughter to find God through her heart because she is so young. I never had that blessing. I think it’s the easier path and seems like this is the way for discernment. Just my overall thoughts here.

@kategosnell8210 Жыл бұрын

More than prayer, invite Christ, The Blessed Trinity into each moment of your life. When you're enjoying a meal, share it with Jesus. When you're watching a movie, share it with Jesus. Me, I like listening to music and sometimes I 'post' the Love song to Jesus with My Heart and Soul + You can make work a prayer, pain a prayer, anything a prayer - as long as you unite it to Jesus. Keep it Simple and Authentic 🌹

@oyveydetoymeny Жыл бұрын

I’ve started reading other people’s commentaries and I’m astounded at the diversity of people and places, bless you all I feel less alone and trust me I see a lot of people. This is a place to open up and express and I can’t explain how I can feel related to people I don’t know but I do, may you all find the answers you seek.

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear you’re enjoying the community here at Called to More! Welcome, stay a while :)

@paulduffy7572 Жыл бұрын

Amen

@Mama_J Жыл бұрын

I feel blessed with your talks, father. Thank you so much. May God bless you more and protect you.

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

Praise God, thanks Janet!

@RHSTang 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Best video on discernment that I’ve watched since my conversion in 2015. And I’ve watched and read the lot. Through this video I realised why I have been yo-yoing on my vocational discernment - I had never reached that point of holy indifference like you described. I just followed your exercise this morning, with the words, “In Christ is Everything” and I finally have an answer I will stick to, with God’s grace. Please pray for me!

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing Stephanie, thank you for sharing, and we will certainly be praying for you!

@RHSTang 2 жыл бұрын

@@ctmcatholic Thank you so much Fr Columba!

@paulduffy7572 Жыл бұрын

Like that lady who sung I try , may we try at least prayer is the key Amen

@nonnieanthonys2415 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You Lord Jesus for Fr Columba. These teachings are clear and straightforward how to live our faith. Fr Columba you are an answer to pray in a time where there is so much confusion and chaos. God Bless You !

@melmckenna4599 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant thank you Father, I really needed this

@ctmcatholic 11 ай бұрын

You are very welcome

@LeslieHayman11 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Father, these are a very helpful part of my walk with God.

@ericfigge8539 9 ай бұрын

Dude.. I absolutely love you!

@Ggdivhjkjl Жыл бұрын

Pray for us please.

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

We shall. Please pray for us as well.

@sstritmatter2158 Жыл бұрын

You're a true joy - thank you for your vocation.

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

Bless you.

@michaelanthony4750 Ай бұрын

This is a really really good video. I oddly enough discerned this but I suffered a lot figuring it out. Glad to have you confirm it!

@aclaylambisabirdman6324 8 ай бұрын

Just found this series, such wonderful videos for personal prayer and spiritual development.

@ctmcatholic 8 ай бұрын

Glad you found us!

@stephenmulligan1573 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t elaborate enough, this one Fr Columba was a slam dunk. Been hovering around the neighborhood of getting on the good-better plane and I see your video, kept saying to myself ‘it’s 10 minutes long’ no time…then after Mass tonight I had the Grace to see this is exactly for me in this moment….speechless, because these moments of pure joy in my good-better plane are the perfect foundation to know the rudiments of DISCERNMENT. Thank you Fr Columba…your friend St Ninian. :)

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Bless you, Stephen. So glad you found this video helpful, and not too long in the end haha!

@tammyking2723 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. It really helped me understand discernment better, and also how to talk to God about it. It surprised me to realize I had actually been praying about discernment according to your video description. It was an amazing feeling just knowing God was really telling me what his plans for me are and although I should be terrified because they are major changes that would naturally cause anyone to be nervous, worried, and a bit scared, I am a little nervous because I'm not great about change, but I am actually a little excited and ready for this adventure although I haven't much ideas what I am going to be doing. I DO know, deep in my heart, it is what God has discerned me to do. Thank you also for allowing me to share. It feels amazing to really feel that God is leading me on this journey. God bless you for all you are doing to share the faith.

@wendyjennings1502 Жыл бұрын

Thank you God for allowing this teaching. God bless ❤️

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

Thank you Wendy, God bless.

@ellan0r Жыл бұрын

This came in just on time - really needed to listen to this :’) thank you

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

Praise God!

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

Amazing, so glad this spoke to you, Eleanor.

@susanarmstrong7462 Жыл бұрын

Thanks be to God, wonderful and so inspiring, no messing !

@maryreckard3114 10 ай бұрын

✨️🙏✨️ thank you Father Columba.

@ctmcatholic 10 ай бұрын

🙏🏼

@barbaraw5264 Жыл бұрын

Praise be Jesus Christ ❤

@lorettagallagher9577 2 жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful feeling of warmth, gratitude, and joy., that can only come from Our Lord. God bless you Fr. Columba.

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@corneliaadolfsson9379 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Father!😃🌸

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@tammyfernando6822 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had seen this 40 years ago! Brilliant Fr. Columba CFR! Thank you.

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kategosnell8210 Жыл бұрын

Gods timing is always Perfect 😉

@GaragediAntonio177 11 ай бұрын

Thank you father!

@ctmcatholic 11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome

@jamestregler1584 2 жыл бұрын

Right on time, thanks 😇

@mzoesp Жыл бұрын

I love this, thank you Fr Columba , very helpful🙏

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@normanneary6295 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Father, I needed this, God bless

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome.

@believewithyourheart5627 10 ай бұрын

Glorious advice 🙌

@ctmcatholic 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ginakendrick2581 2 жыл бұрын

You simplify I'm reading a book called abandonment to Divine Providence Jean-Pierre de cassade it's really good it's so simple

@lindamcauley4728 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. God bless you 🙏

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

And you 🙏

@TheAAnne123 Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻👍🏻❣️thank you so very much.

@patriciaevans5676 7 ай бұрын

Just something to think about

@user-nb5sv7cr6g 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this great message. I really needed to hear this and know this, but then that's why God gave it to you and allowed me to find you:) Keep up the great teaching and sharing.🥰🙏

@pamelasmithson4303 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! This is so helpful. Thank you. God Bless you.

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@theclapaolini4322 Жыл бұрын

Yes very .thank you

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

You're most welcome.

@marystermer5983 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Praise God ❤

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

A pleasure!

@agathaaccessories6575 10 ай бұрын

Thank you sooooooooo much father 🥺🥺🥺🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 . This soooooo priceless ❤🙏🏻

@grandmasgarden6402 8 ай бұрын

Immediately after watching Fr. Jordan's talk at a healing conference, I received a breakthrough answer to a prayer I've been saying for a month. So excited, I plan to BINGE WATCH more of this series until the rest of my blockage of prayer is freed up! Praise Jesus Christ, now and forever! Peace be with you, dear Fr. Jordan.

@ctmcatholic 8 ай бұрын

🙏🏼

@katherinealfred4093 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these cool and great videos. Helps me.

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@wolfgangmozart1846 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

@limarialmra906 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your great advice & teachings,Its just what I'm looking for,God's peace in my heart & mind,to know what "HE" really wants "ME" to do for "HIM","HIS WILL".BLESSINGS TO ALL🙏

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Praise God!!

@limarialmra906 2 жыл бұрын

@@ctmcatholic AMÉN AMÉN

@marktaylor2502 Жыл бұрын

Love you Father Columba. Thank you so much for this very helpful information and also your spirit, warmth and humor. I’m in RCIA and these videos are superb supplemental topics to the weekly teaching! Mark

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear. God bless you on your journey into the Catholic Church.

@shaunontheweb8119 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Fr. Columba I really needed these practical tips...in the process of letting go of lots of 'stuff' ....and wondering which path to take....this will help a lot....Thanks God Bless

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that. May God bless you!

@jeislovforever7337 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏾

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@robindthompson 2 жыл бұрын

“Old Redlegs”. Haven’t heard this one before!

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

He's a Devil! Actually ...

@sheamaloney5527 2 жыл бұрын

Sooo helpful!!!! Thank you 🙏 This has been my leading question the last couple of weeks. I have been praying really hard. And it seems like God placed answers with you! I’m so very grateful!❤️

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Praise God, that is great!!

@johnmicallef4181 3 ай бұрын

14:38 Dear Father you are so blessed...I wish more were like you...please continue your awesome work for the Lord...John

@compellingbutforgettable903 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I am stuck in discernment quicksand as far as my vocation goes.

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Praying for you and your discernment! Do you have a spiritual director by any chance?

@GravInducedSleepTrac Жыл бұрын

YOU ARE SO FUN TO WATCH & LISTEN TO FATHER COLUMBA :) I just love some of your child like or goofy expressions. It makes understanding what you are trying to teach easier to relate too. GOD BLESS YOU & KEEP UP THE GOOD SHEPHERDING! :)

@kimgilroy3794 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. A return to acts of faith as often as is needed was a very helpful reminder and good timing. Have a blessed day.

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Praise God!

@oyveydetoymeny Жыл бұрын

The movements of the heart… I remember this movie with an old time actor Leslie Nielsen carrying his future bride into his home saying “ lord if I shouldn’t do this just give me a sign” immediately followed by audible “no” “no” and the masonry of the house splitting down the middle… followed by him walking in and saying “thank you”😂. How many times do we disregard our heart’s movements in favour of social pressure or other movements… Thank you brother for reminding us on how we should tune into this subtle channel prone to interference, static and downright piracy.

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

Haha, classic 😂

@paulacorso7954 Жыл бұрын

I was also thinking of a movie, maybe not a classic, ...the Ghost Busters, in relation to the getting ready for discernment with no attachment to anything but God's will. Remember the "stay puffed marshmallow man" lol! He couldn't help but interject his own idea😂 and it caused such trouble.

@maureenstroup8804 2 ай бұрын

🙏 Good plans...I forget to do this...and just "ask"...and move forward...in the hope that it will work out! 🤦

@jeffseng6385 Жыл бұрын

This was helpful! Thank you for making this for us.

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome, Jeff.

@bencarter6702 Жыл бұрын

Brilliantly put Col! An unusual level of consolation beyond the everyday.

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

💙

@jft141067 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Father for your wonderful videos. Its very helpful to my Catholic faith. Greetings from Sarawak, Malaysia

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to our channel from Malaysia, delighted you are here, and delighted you find our videos helpful!

@Mark-re9eh Жыл бұрын

Thanks be to God! Lots of helpful tips and examples there

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@theclapaolini4322 Жыл бұрын

As usual supper help.

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@paulpicquigny4494 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful, thank you Father!

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@djpodesta 8 ай бұрын

Ah dear. Every time I pray and give thanks, something really bad happens either to me or the person I pray for. That has been during most of my life. I have had to turn to mental discussion that seems really empty.

@MadameMinima Жыл бұрын

I have been stuck in discernment as far as my vocation goes for over a year now. I am in a relationship and I don't know, whether to join a lay catholic community together with my partner or to enter a monastery. I have been and still am praying about it, but I can't feel what God wants for me. 😔

@KH-vp4ni Жыл бұрын

I'm overwhelmed trying to figure this all out. I keep praying for discernment and I just don't know what things come that are true. Dreams etc

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

Do you have a spiritual director or someone you can talk to?

@KH-vp4ni Жыл бұрын

@@ctmcatholic no how do I get one?

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

@@KH-vp4ni We made a video on that: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l798a9Gp0qipdYE.html

@erinduvic8579 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Timing is perfect.

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

@gemeinschaftsgeful 2 жыл бұрын

This is great concrete steps in how to discern. I need to practice them.

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Glad this could help!

@davidanderson911 Жыл бұрын

'Discerning' God's presence, or not. "Holy indifference, Batman! Ol' Red legs is trying to keep me down!" That's how you know, you got through, Father! I made a comic book reference!

@Barbaramamato 2 жыл бұрын

These practices are very helpful for receiving such graces. Thanks for sharing your wisdom vis-a-vis KZfaq. There is a way of asking for confirmation 3 times, especially when discerning decisions of great concern or consequence, it has been suggested. However, it seems possible that trusting is critically important even then.

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, and beautifully put!

@mm.adoremusihs 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful!!!!!! Thank you for doing it so systematically. Incredibly beautifully expressed.

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@carolzappa1804 7 ай бұрын

What? No 40 days fasting? No mountain to climb? Just patient prayer and listening for that still small voice letting me know, yep this is where, who, how, when and why...and meh, this isn't. Ah yes, that warm feeling of peace, comfort and joy! Happy Birthday Jesus❤

@Enelya Жыл бұрын

This was very helpful, thank you.I would love to see a video from Fr Columba on specifically discerning a vocation ❤️

@ctmcatholic Жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful. Funny you should mention that, we just discussed a series of episodes specifically looking at discerning the various vocations in the Church. Great minds think alike!

@marymccannfrancis9855 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you FR God bless you

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

And you, Mary!

@Climbing_Carmel_TODC 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is really helpful. I took notes so I don't forget your advice.

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@angelaa1979 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u father 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@angelaa1979 2 жыл бұрын

@@ctmcatholic pray for my niece Liliana she was born at 2 pounds and 15 ounces with defects pray for her please and my brother and his Wife 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️💒💒

@susanagaytan4401 9 ай бұрын

I’m glad I found you. You have help me in many ways.🙏

@angelamarie9874 2 жыл бұрын

With the grace of God, i am going to do this! I have done similar things, not so well prepared, and the Lord will confirm things for me during the course of the days or weeks that follow, Bam! I just know my prayer has been answered, but i never thought to expect the movement of my heart to receive confirmation so quickly, but of course you are right, God can speak to me always!!!!! Thanks so much I have already got 4 things on my list! I will let you know how it goes😊🙏 blessings and prayers

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

That's incredible, Angela, thank you for sharing!

@angelamarie9874 2 жыл бұрын

@@ctmcatholic Hello father, i know this is a long message. If you don't have time to read it all please please go the the bottom because I have an important question...so its going pretty well. The first 2 days were no shows... i just was not able to be focused in prayer... eventually i remembered what you mentioned about spiritual combat, i re listened to your vidéo, and wrote down the steps you gave us...bingo ... the 3rd day, praying at home, i prepared and asked and i didn't feel anything... so its probably a no, or i could have not been focused. Today I had the grace of being in adoration, i prepared and asked the Lord if he wanted me to do a ministry of parish renewal...so amazing, first big lesson was it is way easier to have Holy detachment if you havent already talked about doing something to others BEFORE talking it over with Jesus....to be fair I did believe the idea came from Jesus to start with and I had not yet seen your video on discernement. In the future discern first!!! So once Jesus had given me the grace of Holy detachment I asked my question...rather than reciving consolation, i started reciving the feeling that i needed to commit to prayer. Fair call. I chose to commit to a least 1/2 a day of which at least 3 times a week would be infront of the tabernacle. Then I felt that the Lord was telling me to let go of this ministry until my priest reached out to me. (I had already emailed the priest about the ministry idea, he had said " i will get in contact with you," but he had not yet). So I did let it go... it was a huge relife...anyway after mass i went to our Lady and was late comming out of the church, i saw my priest looking around for me, worried i had already left. He wanted to speak to me about the ministry !!! I felt a kind of consolation in that moment and later when the priest said he had had the same/similar idea himself. So big thanks to you !!! We are starting a parish group to create opportunities for people to deepen thier spirituality. I feel that having a relationship with Jesus is what sets me on fire...I am looking for a book or a teaching or a retreat that we as a parish can work through together, that might guide us into a deeper relationship with Jesus ... do you have any suggestions ? Thanks so much for your prayers, your sharing and your faith... bless you !

@mazikode 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you father Columba..I really appreciate this video. Trying to discern joining a prayer group. God bless you.

@ctmcatholic 2 жыл бұрын

May God bless your discernment!

@joannewinters2079 Жыл бұрын

😮 amen bless you thanks so much for this lovely message never heard it explained like this before you are really teaching some great stuff here thanks lord Jesus precious heavenly farther for this man speaking your truths 😊 amazing 👏 praise God

@patriciaevans5676 7 ай бұрын

Ok draft questions just me trying to do the right thing better sort myself out first I know I know God bless Father

@mariebrett2179 2 жыл бұрын

1) Ask Jesus to make it really simple for you to know what he wants . 2) Get some Holy indifference to the thing you are asking about (Its up to you Lord- whatever you want). He prays for one thing he wants discernment on each day. Give thanksgiving about other times he gave you discernment. The devil wants to discourage you in asking and waiting. Ask for holy indifference as to the answer you get.. Theres more, but thats as far as i got ... Have to listen again to get the rest ...