Reading the "Signs" from God

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4 жыл бұрын

Fr. Mike offers the antidote of common sense for the anxiety that often comes after making a big decision. As a campus minister, he sees many students who feel like they made the wrong decision to come to college because things are not the way they imagined. To people in these situations, he advises them to stay the course. Paraphrasing St. Ignatius of Loyola and C.S. Lewis, he says to never change your course in times of desolation when that same course rang true for you in times of consolation. Give yourself a season, time to figure things out.
If you’re about to make a big decision and don’t know which course to take, or know someone who is in that situation, check out the new book by Jackie and Bobby Angel, with Fr. Mike Schmitz, Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry: Five Steps to Discerning God’s Will, now available for pre-order: ascensionpress.com/collection...

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@nedwards3409 4 жыл бұрын

"Never change your course in times of desolation." This is one of the best pieces of life advice that anyone can use. Thank you, Father Mike!

@ChicagoIL50 4 жыл бұрын

St. Ignatius of Loyola ✝️😇

@pammiesingkho1786 3 жыл бұрын

Yah, it's jst like saying keep on luvin' the lemon meringue pie!!

@vanessaazzi849 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly the greatest!

@williamkidwell1504 Жыл бұрын

See Saint Ignatius' Rules for Discernment. That's what Fr Mike is using here.

@spunkyKong.goodnight 3 ай бұрын

agreed ! prayer has helped me a lot in times of trouble 🛐

@joyyoung3319 4 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY just like marriage-----EVERY day is not a bed of roses or completely being "googly eyed all in love with your spouse". Doesn't mean if it isn't perfect today that I need to leave marriage. It's about the long haul. It's a marathon not a sprint. There are days when it is ALL work and not much joy. But then there are days when it is much more joy then work. Time tells.

@dev27o8 4 жыл бұрын

After all, marriage is also a vocation.

@lizetrocha 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, I really needed to hear this too!!

@hiddensaint3251 4 жыл бұрын

Joy Young wow, that really resonated with me, thank you.

@jefffortman6764 4 жыл бұрын

Friend, my favorite definition of the word "JOY" was one I got from a parish priest. It was "the conscious possession of a gift". When I use that as my definition, I can see how something difficult, or even painful, can still have joy. Faith is a Gift, Life is a gift, Love is a gift... (etc) so in the midst of a trial if i focus on gratitude for the things I already possess, it takes the edge off of the inadequacies that I have.

@abourgeois2 4 жыл бұрын

Yess! Thank you for commenting this. I just read it to my husband. We have been struggling and this was a great reminder. God bless you

@AndrewTheFrank 4 жыл бұрын

"What does this mean?" It means ask God for help. Not for signs and answers, but for the grace to persevere.

@ndumzjatta3051 3 жыл бұрын

Really all of us Catholics should gather here and thank God for father Mike. 🙏

@lizaleman4483 4 жыл бұрын

This brought me SO MUCH peace. I tend to overthink everything in my life and try to find a meaning in every tiny situation and it is so tiring sometimes. I will try to just live for now and let God do His thing

@Beautifulallday 10 ай бұрын

This is so me❤🥹

@sandrad5000 4 жыл бұрын

Rule of thumb..."Never change your course in desolation when you knew that this was your course in times of consolation." Love this!!!!❤️

@djinn4895 2 ай бұрын

I'm not an English speaker, can someone please explain what this means?

@nanatemz8568 4 жыл бұрын

You guys give me hope for our catholic church!

@PS-ll7ko 4 жыл бұрын

GET AWAY FROM THEM PERMANENTLY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ALL OTHER DENOMINATIONS

@AveChristusRex 4 жыл бұрын

@@PS-ll7ko The Catholic Church is not a denomination, it's the Church. Denominations came later when men founded their own religions based on our Bible, which we preserved, copied, and canonized.

@PS-ll7ko 4 жыл бұрын

@@AveChristusRex YOUR A REAL LIAR DUDE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH FROM ROME ITALY ARE THE ONES THAT LIED TO PEOPLE ABOUT THE TRINITY AND LIED ABOUT THE BIBLE AND IT IS A WORLD DENOMINATION OF ROME ITALY CATHOLICS DID NOT WRITE THE BIBLE U ARE TOTALLY IGNORANT OF THE BIBLE AND IGNORANT OF GOD'S WORD

@PS-ll7ko 4 жыл бұрын

@@AveChristusRex YOU ARE TOTALLY IGNORANT ABOUT GOD'S WORDS AND IGNORANT OF THE BIBLE CATHOLICS DID NOT WRITE THE BIBLE AND THEY CORRUPT PEOPLE IN THEIR RELIGION BECAUSE THEY TEACH PAGAN DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY AND IT IS A FALSE RELIGION

@PS-ll7ko 4 жыл бұрын

@@williamdouglas3238 HEY MR. KNOW IT ALL U R SO STUPID AND DUMB

@jgil1966 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you Father Mike!!

@santi7616 4 жыл бұрын

yes, I just can say that, God bless you, you're videos are so interesting and They are so comforting that every time I watch them, what ever the subject is about, it is as if a good friend is giving me good advice, I believe that little by little, you have become my best friend :-), even if you are thousands of kilometers from Europe. Thanks a lot for your dedication and your time to film these videos that do so much good to so many people around the world. and yes, again, God Bless you ;-)

@kennys1wife 4 жыл бұрын

People are quick to miss the signs God does give out because it doesn't go to the answer they want. 😕

@lawrencekeenan9234 4 жыл бұрын

Truer words were never spoken

@Jen-CelticWarrior 4 жыл бұрын

Ya nailed that one!😉

@sixteen.candles.4644 4 жыл бұрын

Yup.

@VanillaEarth744 4 жыл бұрын

How do you know what's from God?

@tryhardf844 4 жыл бұрын

@@VanillaEarth744 Its all in the form of what do you need in your life. Peace,harmony,mutual respect...

@itinerantpatriot1196 2 жыл бұрын

If my life has taught me one thing it's this, you can always choose another path if the one you are on isn't giving you fulfilment, but if you expect to be fulfilled simply by changing paths you will almost always be disappointed. My point is this, changing your situation, position, or trade really isn't that difficult. I'm a bit of gypsy so I know that. But no matter where you go you take yourself with you and unless and until you change your heart and give it over to God your soul will always be hungry and nothing you feed it will bring you any level of satisfaction. It took me longer than it should have to learn that simple lesson because I was letting the wrong things determine my success. Trust in God and avoid a life of fear and you will be okay.

@paulettekelley6219 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great advice. When I was in nursing school I almost dropped out then I put up a poster that said hang in there. I did! Now I’m a retired nurse. I loved the profession

@chibimirmo 4 жыл бұрын

This came at the perfect time. In particularly the part of staying on the corse in times of desolation. Plz pray for me. I wish to become a cloistered nun, but it’s becoming harder to discern where that is supposed to be 🙏🏼🌹🕊🌹

@chibimirmo 4 жыл бұрын

Grace Singh thank you ☺️🙏🏼🌹

@ChicagoIL50 4 жыл бұрын

Oh how awesome. 😇✝️🙏 You will be ok. Your trial is for growth if it's desolation. Trust and be at peace during this time. Smile and know you have a place already that will accept you. There's a time to enter and it will happen 😇✝️

@chibimirmo 4 жыл бұрын

redcandy 45 thank you so much!🌹🕊🌹I’ll keep that in mind ☺️

@fruitloops7995 4 жыл бұрын

Check out holy spirit adoration sisters they offer a live in after a period of discernment.

@chibimirmo 4 жыл бұрын

fruitloops thank you! You have no idea how providential your words are. I visited them once in Berlin and felt truly at home their. And when visiting the Carmelites, those sisters constantly came to mind. Thank you for writing. It has really helped me ☺️🌹🌹🌹

@josephjackson1956 4 жыл бұрын

I have those thoughts often. When my classes don't go well certain days, or relationships don't go well at times, I often think "welp, time for me to start thinking about becoming a priest or a friar". Like I just took a test recently and did poorly and I thought "welp this must be a sign to become a priest". These "signs" often come with anger and frustration, so THAT gives me a clue that becoming a priest is probably not something to think about when I'm angry and frustrated, like how some heroes in the Old Testament were angry and frustrated and wished for death, and God says instead "I have a better idea"

@c.g.4392 4 жыл бұрын

Priests are not happy, joyful, and at peace at all times so please instead seek guidance about discerning it, rather than quickly rationalizing it away. Thus, maybe you are being called, and shouldn't rush away...

@SHARONMKARYE 4 жыл бұрын

I also have that.. whenever something doesnt work out i feel maybe i should be a sister

@martinreynolds5548 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Father! You made a difference in at least one persons life today. God bless.

@katebecker2040 4 жыл бұрын

Martin Reynolds amen!

@corneliaurbina1150 4 жыл бұрын

Matthew 23:9(KJV)9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

@SHARONMKARYE 4 жыл бұрын

@@corneliaurbina1150 u look for every little dent and try to scrub it. When we call him father we dont mean he is God. When we call out earthly parents father or mother they dont mean to be God but they guide us look after us until we are all grown to be able to look after also our children and it goes all around. We saying fr means he leads us spiritually .So stop being a whinywhiny!

@corneliaurbina1150 4 жыл бұрын

@@SHARONMKARYE And you're upset about my comment why it shouldn't upset you it was a question

@SHARONMKARYE 4 жыл бұрын

@@corneliaurbina1150 When its a question make sure you put a question mark. It doesnt look like a question . God bless

@yunusjonas2278 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you Fr Mike I'm Moroccan Catholic Christian convert from Sunni Islam

@PsychoChallenges 2 ай бұрын

Hello brother, I just wanted to say I hope you’re doing good still and I’m so happy for you, and I’m so happy that I can call you my brother in Christ.❤

@yunusjonas2278 2 ай бұрын

@@PsychoChallenges Amén ❤️☦️❤️🙏🏻 Me too Akhi ( my brother)

@dgfhfjfkj 4 жыл бұрын

“I don’t wake up super jacked to be here” lol that was raw and funny. Needed this point of view

@luzleal-esqueda5144 4 жыл бұрын

The signs of God - never leave the course 💛 pray decide and don't worry

@johnmclane8760 4 жыл бұрын

In times of desolation stay the course! when you knew this was your path in times of consolation! Discernment! Love you father! Love you all! God bless you!

@Vezmus1337 4 жыл бұрын

"Reality is often disappointing." -Thanos

@pammiesingkho1786 3 жыл бұрын

Yah, I used to say this 12yrs ago too-- "REALITY is often disappointing n IT so BITES!"

@sjhdfbasndf986 2 жыл бұрын

can you accept the reality that god doesn't exist?

@Abc-qs8ir 4 жыл бұрын

St Ignatius of Loyola has so much practical advice in his book ‘Spiritual Exercises’

@LostArchivist 4 жыл бұрын

I took a class put on by the Church in my school that was on St.Ignatius's rules of discernment, it was probably the best thing I learned spiritually there. The man who taught it was a very good man who has sinced passed on. May God rest his soul. Through Christ our Lord. Amen Please pray for him, if you have a moment.

@optimisstsun 4 жыл бұрын

I have been praying to God to ask for guidance if I should keep a certain man I've met or should I let him go and I have been asking for signs instead of living my life in a way to make God happy. Thank you for this wonderful teaching.

@melodytabada6261 4 жыл бұрын

Being prudent and following Jesus will protect you from being with the wrong guy and will help you save yourself for the right one. You sound like you're on the right track. God bless!

@micahjhoffman8329 4 жыл бұрын

TsunTsun Dere congrats

@sofialara7012 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Girl you get it!!! Bless you and have a blessed day and God loves you!!! ❤️

@ChicagoIL50 4 жыл бұрын

Ask God to reveal his heart. You'll get an answer ..

@annetteg1174 4 жыл бұрын

When I was young, I made this same prayer over the men I dated. I would ask Jesus to quickly reveal to me if I needed to move on. I did this till I met my now husband. God blessed me with a devout Catholic man! In retrospect, I wish that I would have asked God to prepare me to receive my future spouse. I truly believe I would have met him sooner. So if you're not doing so already, ask God to make your heart, mind, and soul ready for your husband. God already knows who he is, now you need to prepare for the day you meet!

@eugengolubic2186 4 жыл бұрын

I'm heading for college in few weaks in a city with a lot of left ideas with pro choice advocates. I'm not afraid because I've been there, done that, not a threat for me. I'm afraid of my parents salvation. They don't care if I live a Christian lifestyle or not. I hope they end up like William Lane Craig's parents, meaning believing in Christianity because it's true. Pray for them and listen to Mike Schmitz. He gives awesome advice and he is a great support. God bless you all!

@lucianhodoboc1611 3 жыл бұрын

6:37 "... with Fr. Mike Schmitz." *high-pitched voice "That's me." . I literally laughed out loud at that part. Thanks for everything you do, Fr. Schmitz. May God bless you!

@vincentonoja3981 4 жыл бұрын

This was absolutely meant for me. I have just moved to the US for grad school, all the way from Nigeria. Away from my loved ones and the words in this video bring peace to me.

@flwrsrosey3778 3 жыл бұрын

May God & Mother Mary Bless Everyone & You 💗🥺✝️❤️💕💞

@-gina1114 4 жыл бұрын

👍 “So don’t change your course in times of desolation what you knew was true and good in times of consolation.” Taking these words to heart. Thank you for them Father Mike! Another video gem! You bless us through them. May God continue showering His Blessings upon you, your vocation, and Ascension Presents!

@dprodigaldaughter7568 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed a good one!

@ihs2021 4 жыл бұрын

Have faith

@shannonrodden3989 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent reminder, Father!

@sabaahsabuha2606 4 жыл бұрын

Your. Father stupid bad and black heart

@-gina1114 4 жыл бұрын

Swabuha Swahaba Your disrespectful commentary is not appreciated here. There are high standards to which we adhere to when we participate in this Comments Section. You have violated those high standards. By the way, you couldn’t be more wrong about Father Mike. He is a good, holy priest and much admired and respected and loved by many people: his family, friends, fellow priest brothers, the people he serves in his ministry, and many others. He loves and serves God with a most beautiful heart. God is with him.

@katebecker2040 4 жыл бұрын

Discernment of spirits is the best!!!! Thank you, Father. Praying for you! Please pray for me!

@janetandrews1306 2 ай бұрын

You are so wise Father Mike.

@AK-mf2up 4 жыл бұрын

Father Mike, I love your delivery. So lighthearted yet on point!

@mayeorozco3590 4 жыл бұрын

In great things, the beginning will always be the hardest. Doubts, fear and great sadness hits you all at the same time but these things either weakened you or strengthen your faith. The decision will always be with you but before you can decide, discernment is necessary. Discernment can be achieved in solemnity and time. ❤️ Great lesson I learned today. Thank you fr.mike ☺️

@monaoconnell5650 4 жыл бұрын

You are so right. I have tried to tell people so many times, you can't expect everything to be perfect!

@mad_marc2757 4 жыл бұрын

4:24 "Listen baby, ain't no mountain high, ain't no valley low, ain't no river wide enough baby....🎵"

@MissAthenaGirl 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so thankful for all the hardships that God put me through during undergrad that led me to consider moving to Nebraska from Florida for grad school! Nothing was easy about the move, and there's still nothing easy about the current season of my life. I'm constantly reminding myself that this is just one season of my life, and that I'll have so many more graces at the end of it. Thank you so much, Fr. Mike!

@lawrencekeenan9234 4 жыл бұрын

There are people with 6 Doctorates that haven’t attained that knowledge. Good job 👍

@IAmJeka 4 жыл бұрын

I really needed this. Seriously! I'm so happy I got to see you live

@epic5945 4 жыл бұрын

That was hilarious when he said super jacked. See, Father Mike is so down to earth.

@gracesamita 4 жыл бұрын

lol im always overthinking things, this was a good reminder to just live in the moment. thanks father mike 🙌🏼

@ramonaguffey2108 4 жыл бұрын

Fr Mike you are a blessing to me. Keeping the light of Christ shining.

@thomashughes4859 4 жыл бұрын

"This too shall pass". - My Dad! :D Just stand the bad, and you'll return to the good.

@hailiwilliams5141 3 жыл бұрын

This is so informative! "Never change your course in desolation when you knew that this was your course in times of consolation" Genius! You literally just helped me to make the right choice for my life and my sons life.

@adamhovey407 4 жыл бұрын

I actually have been out of college for a few years now, it's because I got pneumonia and I couldn't go to class. I'm better now, but now that I think about it, that was kind of a blessing, it's almost like public colleges in the United States are created for you to lose your salvation.

@apongnwufopenawoh8910 3 жыл бұрын

This was a sign for me today😂 I have watched this before but for some reason it popped up again when I needed it. Oh, my Lord is good❤ Thanks Fr. Mike!

@xamenmee 4 жыл бұрын

I’m waiting for a sign. My sOn has return to Jesus and until now, I am waiting for the reason and I ask all the “WHY’s” GOD Please give me a Sign, 🙏🏻🙏🏻😭😭

@XxXgauroneXxX 4 жыл бұрын

Karen Llaneta 😭

@flordelbosque5671 4 жыл бұрын

Did you ask your son? If he didn't say something, maybe you should give him some time; have patience 💗

@ok_listen 4 жыл бұрын

@@flordelbosque5671 I don't think you got the point..

@cadenbuschur7697 4 жыл бұрын

Praying for you!

@ChicagoIL50 4 жыл бұрын

If there is no answer, that is an answer! lay down the seeds and sit back and let God do the rest and quit stressing. St. Monica prayed for her son and all went well.

@theresarenna9287 4 жыл бұрын

I literally went to a Bible study last night and we were talking about this topic!! I sent this to the group before I even watched it 😂 thank u Fr. Mike! Perfect timing

@warrenphilips8441 4 жыл бұрын

Stay the course in desolation, such great advice. As someone soon to be ordained I would add: a toxic seminary shouldn't stand in the way of pursuing your vocation either. Some deserts take a decade to cross.

@bielsabas4407 4 жыл бұрын

1. Timeframe (lean into the season) 2. Never chane your course in desolation what you knew was good and true in consolation (ugh wow haha thanks fr mike). Just live as ____. Unless you're in a place of danger. 3. Pray Decide and Dont Worry 😄 (Getting this book soon)

@eileen1820 4 жыл бұрын

Love Fr. Mike!

@susansfouche 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I needed to hear this!

@ca147 4 жыл бұрын

I needed to hear this! Thank you 🕊️

@LainaTayler 4 жыл бұрын

So needed to hear this! Thanks

@benitovega2942 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Father Mike.

@joesondag6801 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you Fr. Mike

@funnynickline 4 жыл бұрын

"God bless"🙏.

@boem3021 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you!

@Apearlxo 4 жыл бұрын

Really really needed to hear this 💛

@eileen1820 4 жыл бұрын

Love the honesty here.

@Dewi-bz3oh 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Father. God bless you🙏

@MrPaulsol 4 жыл бұрын

I really needed this!! Thanks Fr. Mike

@Lorimars319 4 жыл бұрын

Father Mike you give me pure Joy when I watch ur videos. You are such a blessing I have learned so much from you! ♥️

@nickievigilante2757 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Father Mike! This was what I needed to hear today. May God Bless you.

@herminiasantos9981 3 жыл бұрын

Love your explanation.Somethings and some people just dont mean "nothing". Useful discerment.Thanks Fr Mike.Take care .God bless n keep you so you can continue bringing people to a clearer understanding of our spiritual life.

@herminiasantos9981 3 жыл бұрын

Specially the youth where you are ( in college campuses) .Your style and personality can really draw them to Jesus! God bless you and your ministry!

@sandrawambui5325 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my ghosh sometimes I just find these videos and I'm just like ...how did u know😂😂thanks

@barbaragermain3713 3 жыл бұрын

You seem like a kind caring human being. You must make God Smile Often!!

@oliviaorrico8562 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely needed this right now!!!

@melodytabada6261 4 жыл бұрын

Praise the Lord! Thank you Fr. Mike. That's exactly what I needed to hear.

@marmeryside 4 жыл бұрын

Great team!! Thank you father Mike.

@wilhufftarkin8543 4 жыл бұрын

I needed this, thank you!

@evarosag.8810 4 жыл бұрын

Amen💜Thank you Fr. Mike God bless you!🙏💕

@cuauhtemocmorisco3493 4 жыл бұрын

I stopped praying the rosary because I thought about my sins as they came back one hundred times stronger and I caved like I've never caved in and totally forgot about God..and now I feel like I'm a burden and can't even go to church anymore because of what I do behind closed doors. I plan on confessing again but still the pain inside my heart is enormous and I will just confide in God to take it away as well as go back to him in true confidence and faith and love him again by doing simple acts of faith and prayer.

@servant5795 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Father Mike

@reubenrodrigues7962 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fr Mike, great video.

@spidermiddleagedman 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you fr.Mike

@TheAAnne123 2 жыл бұрын

This was amazing❣️ In my 60’s, prepping to become Catholic, and I have never heard this until now!!! Thank you so much!!

@annem2922 Жыл бұрын

Welcome home Alba💟💟💟

@angalmeida29 4 жыл бұрын

Needed to hear this today , thank you father

@davidmontano8933 4 жыл бұрын

God Bless Father Mike.. Love your videos...

@kellythurtell6407 4 жыл бұрын

This is so perfect thank you so much for this video! ❤️ I really needed this

@bigphilly7345 4 жыл бұрын

One of your best videos. Thanks, Father.

@carissaparunak675 4 жыл бұрын

Wow did I ever need to hear this today... thank you Father!

@_yennhivuong 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much, Father Mike!!! You give the answer that I need the most right now!!! God bless you!!!

@SevenDeMagnus 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Fr.

@Cloud-dz7yy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fr. Mike, you explained it perfectly!

@kenshinjd 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fr. Mike May God Continue to Bring Clarity ever closer

@behappee 4 жыл бұрын

Refreshing Fr. Very helpful thanks!

@fidelisrickie5835 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother for being an instrument of God in these challenging time. God bless. With prayers.

@leepfrog7405 3 жыл бұрын

What I needed to hear right when I needed to hear it. Thank You

@mogo6642 Жыл бұрын

Brother i tell you ive read the Bible several times over and it where i find myself more and more is hearing other people’s interpretations of the Book and answering questions about the Bible that they may have. I love speaking about the Bible.

@mad_marc2757 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this, super wise & helpful advice. Thanks Fr. Mike, God bless!

@walkinginjesus7399 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Father. Good advice.

@jmurray01 4 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video which really helped me. God bless Fr. Mike.

@tomcunningham8231 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you .....just at the right time

@jennyfox1398 4 жыл бұрын

Father Mike should write his own books. He could reach and help so many more people. He's helped me so much in understanding God, God's will and just how to be.

@mad_marc2757 4 жыл бұрын

5:00 St. Ignatius of Loyola is the man!

@MrISkater 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you father, this really touched me 4:43

@marvinmansueto6081 4 жыл бұрын

The quote you mentioned from St Loyola makes real sense. Thanks for mentioning it.

@karolmanecki6575 4 жыл бұрын

I often goes to church and when priest read the Bible, there are perfect fragments for current problems, so accurate that I literally cried one time. Sorry if my english is sloppy.

@margherita23 4 жыл бұрын

Really needed this! Thanks for posting 🙂

@ReginaCGuino-kf4zn 4 жыл бұрын

Always comes in perfect timing! God bless you Fr. Mike and the rest of the team!

@maritubes78 4 жыл бұрын

Ah... the Lord always knows how to let me know that He is in control. That He's got my back and that I should just continue even when I'm in a desolate place in my journey. Thank you Father Mike. Abrazos!