“This looks like it pertains to me” - me to every Father Mike video 😂

I wish i met u so much more earlier Fr. Mike. Yet I thankful for now

Listening to his videos has restored my faith. I was raised as a Protestant but after education, this makes more sense to me. I plan to convert to Catholicism. I have been single all my life. Lots of girlfriends but not the one that is right. This has given me new hope since I want a loving long lasting marriage and not one that ends in divorce. Thank You Father.

“Foundation” Unless something’s built on Gods’ principles, it never lasts. “God is here with us in the Present. Working in us. “

I used to be so impatient, and I never let a day go by without praying to the Lord for more patience. I waited a long time, but you know, He must’ve heard me, because now I have overflowing patience and the calmness I waited almost my entire life for. But it has been SO worth while waiting for.

Wow father. This video made me realize a lot. God doesn't just want our actions, he wants us. He doesn't cure us of our vices because he doesn't just want a person who does the right things, he wants a person who truly wants to be virtuous and hates evil. He wants us to not just help our neighbour, but love him. Amen father. Beautiful

I didn’t know a 5 minute KZfaq video could change my life, but this one did.

My mentor used to tell me when I was impatient: "Michael, you can't climb a mountain in a day."

There's a French expression, "Aller plus vite que la musique." Or going faster than the music. You have to keep at the same tempo as life. Things unfold in their own good time. This video is perfect. I pray for patience all the time.

He never judges some one's past or present he gives you hope for your future. Don't judge people too quickly 💕 unconditional love

This is so true! I always want to be done with suffering so I can be done with it! Actually questioned my existence last night because I was tired of suffering. Fr. Mike is a God-send. Thank you for this.

Finding God is in each moment - Priceless!

I needed this today so specifically. God is always working😭🤍

Wanting to "be done" is like, a basic summary of my life. Sigh----- Lord, have mercy!

The vine joke made me realize how long you have been doing this lol

Thank you Fr. Mike for talking about this. I decided in the Fall of 2018 to become Catholic. I will start RCIA classes in Oct and won't be baptized or have communion till Easter of 2020. Finding level ground within my soul and doing it right. Amen

"...the worth of the moment..." ***mind...blown*** 🤯

This showed up out of nowhere in my recommended. I thought God was giving this to me for the sake of a friend, but no, it spoke directly to me in a way I didn't expect. Thank you for this.

God is the Shepherd who protects us and saves from danger.... when we go astray he shall search for even one lost sheep to pull back, love, care and tend to that lamb and He rejoices when He brings back his sheep to the flock. May God bring back all his people on earth who have strayed away due to malpractices and bad habits...No one is perfect. There's always a chance to correct oneself and restart a new life to bring glory to GOD!!....

Fr Mike keeps reading my mind every week. Gee thanks😂 jk. grateful for these messages

During his solitary confinement he prayed: "I am happy here, in this cell, where white mushrooms are growing on my sleeping mat, because You are here with me, because You want me to live here with You. I have spoken much in my lifetime: now I speak no more. It's Your turn to speak to me, Jesus; I am listening to You". Ps 18:2-3a, In my distress I called upon the Lord, and he heard my voice. Cardinal Francis-Xavier Thuan V Nguyen 🙏🏻4us

Yes. Wow! The pandemic slow down is really a call to be patient, to listen, and pick-up our steps one day at a time. We're all in this together and He's (God is) walking with us.

Every single of His video always says powerful thing that restored my Faith. Thank you Father, Thank you Jesus

Cried watching this. Couldn't have heard this at another perfect time. WONDERFUL VIDEO

I learned not to ask for patience, I end up with more opportunities to be patient.

He does a good job covering significant topics! Thank you, Fr. Mike

Thank you Father!!! Since ive found God ive just wanted to be holy and full of virtue but what i didnt realize is God wants to be with us during the moment to make us holy. He doesnt just want the end product, he wants the process. God bless!

I was listening to C. S. Lewis's Screwtape Letters today, and this lesson was in it, and it caught my attention. Here I hear it again. As someone struggling with what my future is supposed to hold, this was very timely. Thank you!

God help us, amen.

thank you Father Mike for this. I cried watching this. this is a video i definitely will be coming back to again and again

When I am getting impatient, I used to remind myself, "A castle needs more time and patience to build but is strong against storms once built, but a hut is easy to build but also is easily to be destroyed. So, be patient in building the castle of your life, for all the things you do and long moments of waiting and need of patience are for that castle."

Years ago a good friend gave me a wall plaque that said: Grant me patience, Lord...and please hurry! She knew me well. It has been 30 years and still I have so far to go in this. Thankfully God is so very patient and has never given up on me....I am more present today than I was then, but the quote still fits. Your love is ever faithful, Lord...thank you!

Longer is faster ,Amen !

Well well well if this isn’t what I needed to hear right now I don’t know what is

Literally Psalm 127:1 Probably my favourite verse in the bible.

Profound simple truth! Yes, the worth of the moment.

When you miss the work of the moment, you often times miss the WORTH of the moment. Thank you Father Mike for giving this message.

I live in the now. My husband ALWAYS lives in the future! Great message.

This video came at the right moment! In this moment, the only moment there will always be, where I also need to be , present, because here alive in this moment is the only place we’ll find You , if you resurrected and you live then you’re here RIGHT NOW! Not in our minds in our worries , anxieties, fears and depression but here in this moment with every single breath we take, please Holy Spirit teach me each day how to live always in the present moment, where you are.

😥🙏🏼🙇🏻‍♂️ This is exactly what I need to hear in the very moment! Praise God and may he continue to bless your heart Fr. Mike.

He wants it to be done and done RIGHT!

Father Mike Schmitz. Thank you. I pray for you everyday! Thank you!!

Wow! God is so great!!! Praise the Lord!

Thank you father Mike. Your message has reached me at the perfect time.❤

You're so relatable! Many times when I'm doubting Catholicism and God in general, I remember you and other inspirational people who have faith. I think about C.S Lewis, JP2 and you, and I say well they were so smart how could they be wrong. So it gives me hope.

This showed up in my recommended videos exactly when my husband and I needed it. Yeah, that was definitely the algorithm that did that and not something or someone else at work. Yeah. Totally.

Wow! and Ouch!! Talk about hitting the nail on the head... I have to listen to this one again. Thanks Fr Mike!

So well said thanks father Mike for god’s word let’s live in the present with god.

I needed to hear that - thank you Father Mike.

All you have is now. Now is all you will ever have. So be happy now and you will be happy for the rest of your life.

Very wise words! Thank you, Father Mike.

God, one day at a time. I like it! 🙏

Take time to enjoy the process !

God knows us better than we know ourselves and he knows we just can't flip a switch and be perfect, that's why Jesus decided to save us. Be patient and excersizes faith in Christ along with obedience

Patience is fine when you know the wheels are in motion which God has never indicated to me.

I had to hear this several times. Thank you Priest Mike.

Thank you for wisdom, holy Father.

“God is not in the past or the future” Love that. We can only be with God now! Amazing. Just those simples words can help us to realize. God will take whatever we have to give Him too and He is so patient. What an amazing God.

"The work of the moment" "The worth of the moment" #Gold

Great reminder, Father!

Father thank you for your ministry and you are in my prayers.

Great video. I see God is laying my foundation right now and wants it done right. He's sending amazing people into my life.

Thank you for this video. With all respect.... You are a very beautiful person, Father Mike.

Started watching your videos since this morning non-stop and almost skipped lunch, except for some crackers. So inspiring! GOD using you fr mike in mighty ways aa His instrument to allow us to experience more His presence and truth in our lives. Maraming salamat po! 🤗

I remember being in the hospital for tests. And the technician working on my tests was fussy. And he said, I want to do a proper job!

Father Mike tell me everything about God I want to know him I want to trust him Don't Leave no details about God thank you for this video it helped me to understand God

Fr. Mike clarifies and simplifies a subject that I've been over-thinking.

That's me, I just want the shed done. Thank you for the message. God bless.

So as soon as the video began to play, a POWER boat motored up. (I live on the St. Clair River). We're not talking a regular putt putt motor boat. No. We're talking the massive POWER boats that compete in races. They're LOUD. And it stopped at my apartment and is just sitting there rumbling. So I'm waiting. Because the noise drowns out videos. So I have to wait for it to leave before I can hear Fr. Mike talk about Letting God Take His Time. Proof that God does have a quirky sense of humor. Update edit: OK, I've listened to it now. It makes total sense now. It's like God is dressing small wiggly children. That part about being in the moment though -- beautiful. It reminds me of a line from a homily our previous parish pastor gave -- I even made a meme of it: "The presence of God is sacred. God is in this moment. This moment is sacred."

Thank you Father Mike god bless you

A protestant from Australia thanks you 😃

I needed to hear this today. Thank you, Father Mike! God bless you.

Glory be The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and forever shall be. Amen.

This is wonderful. I am reminded of a quote from the journalist Janet Flanner: “Genius is immediate. Talent takes time.” Few of us have a genius for Life, but striving, and with grace from on high, we can develop a talent for it.

I need this video right now! Thank you Fr Mike!!

Awe, thank you. Right now, in the present is where God is with me.

Thanks Father Mike! God bless you. 🙃

Wow. Beautiful. Thank you Father Mike

Thank you father ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you father Mike. This video appeared on my suggestions for today and I think it was a sign of God. I’m currently going through a rough patch in my life and have been thinking “ I want this to be done!” But your message made me think differently and fell God connected with me through this video. Thank you!

Best video Fr. Mike has made.

He wants it to be done and done RIGHT! 4:45 He doesn’t just want the final results, He wants us! And the only chance that He gets to have us is in the present

You always have such enthusiasm!!! I LOVE that positivity and energy.✝️🙏😊👍

Wow!!! This is beautiful . God bless you

Thank you Father Mike for this video. I do believe that God's timing is always the perfect one. Though this message was in 2016, it is this year 2021 that I get to hear this. At the precise moment when I was about to jump into "just-get-it-done" hustling. I have been in questions on my research project and a surprise even to me that, what I initial thought was the topic to do, is not what I now come upon. Yes, there is a need of a time to make a decision for work to be done and then to be done right. The challenge is when to make the decision to start in the doing. In my case, is whether this is the topic of need and urgency not just to my own intention, but for a greater good. This reminded me as well of what Jesus said before He gave up His last breath, "It is done." As Father mentioned, it is not just a job "done", but it is done "right". The "right" part is a challenge because again, the unbeknowing of what God's plan or will is. And oftentimes, the "right" way entails suffering, persecution, hardship. However, this too God has given us the free will. A free will guided by the grace of His Spirit. How would I know? I'd know. Because the Spirit says so. Thank you Father Mike for this enlightening message.

I joined the Catholic Church because of Father Mike Schmitz.

4 years ago this was posted, and it speaks absolute truth for me today as I am going through the spiritual battle of my life (nothing to do with the pandemic).

Fr. Mike, thanks for another awesome video! Please do one on "Why believe?" or "How do I know God exists?" God bless you and Ascension Press.

Thank you Father Mike, very insightful. Pls pray for me and my past, present and future works. May Godbless all of your work and may you continue to be a blessing to everyone!

I was meant to hear this. This is why when my paternal grandfather appeared to me in a dream that he told me to take care of Grandma. God gave me 12 years to grow up, experience life, and learn the skills I needed, so I would be ready to take care of her -- really take care of her. I have written a couple of stories about this major event in my life and now I know The Why and The What I had to do for this to become a reality. Thank you Father Mike.

I wish I had watched this video about 30 years ago!

I like listening to you father. Olga from Belgium

Thankyou Father Mike need this. Praise the Lord.

Thank you Fr. Mike. My Catholic faith is being fortified by your concise yet expansively rich discussions.

God help me make a full recovery from all of my addictions.

Father Mike, this video popped up at just the right time for me. I am so glad I found you and your messages of faith, hope, and love. Peace. Bobbi

I like that Fr. Mike doesn’t constantly ask us to like or subscribe. I nearly always like his videos anyway, but I don’t like how some posters constantly ask for this.

I think i will be watching one video of yours at least once daily in order to maintain faith and hope .. thanks fr mike although i’m not christian but your videos indicate that you truly understand god ,, thanks for sharing knowledge wisdom and love with us

Good definitely got to take his time with me Cause I’m just laying on the lounge today

thank you, Father! I need to hear this over and over and over again.