The Danger of Complaining

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3 жыл бұрын

St. Paul tells us, “Do everything without grumbling,” but even the best-intentioned Christians can fall into a toxic habit of constant complaining. It’s true that sometimes, sharing a complaint can help rectify an unjust situation or call attention to something that needs to change. But when you start fixating on the negative things around you and voicing your critiques or grievances about everything in your life, you imprison yourself in your own personal hell.
Today, Fr. Mike encourages us to ask for God’s grace to break free from the habit of complaining.
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@yb5515 3 жыл бұрын

I too complain too much but this is just a symptom of a bigger problem - being too focused on self. If we stop looking so much at ourselves and our situation and start focusing more on God and on others then we find ourselves complaining less.

@herbmaryanna 3 жыл бұрын

Great point!

@isabellaperez8280 3 жыл бұрын

so true!

@210SAi 3 жыл бұрын

Not always so....take for example people, I include myself, who point out the sins of others instead of themselves...God’s commandments are to be followed and sometimes one needs to focus more on themselves than others...

@yb5515 3 жыл бұрын

@@210SAi You are correct.We should focus on God first and then on helping others not on judging them. You are also correct in that we must spend some time examining ourselves and our motives without sliding into a pity pit. The best way to do that is to (as Paul said) in all things be thankful.

@210SAi 3 жыл бұрын

@@yb5515 don’t forget, St Paul also was quick to point out the sins of his audience in a charitable manner as a spiritual work of mercy: educating the ignorant and admonishing the sinner(s)

@theamericancristero7390 3 жыл бұрын

Complaining is something I've been striving to eliminate from my life; Ingratitude is not something to cultivate. Thanks for this video, it'll hopefully help me reach someone close to me.

@epictrooper2568 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus died on that cross for my sin and yours, yet not once did He complain, not once did He make a bitter remark.

@svetlanabarrow6026 3 жыл бұрын

He was a son of God and he was called to do just that.

@icephoenix1024 3 жыл бұрын

@@svetlanabarrow6026 Yes. But when he was on the cross he had the human form just like you and i... but yes he was the son of god also. But the statement "god why have you forsaken me?" tells alot that he had the human form and was suffering greatly, even on a spiritual level...

@svetlanabarrow6026 3 жыл бұрын

@@icephoenix1024 I never denied that Jesus suffered greatly and he did it for our sins. And there is nothing wrong to complain if there is a good reason for it.

@chachatruth3534 3 жыл бұрын

@@svetlanabarrow6026 yes! But he could have stopped it & said enough! But He didn't He suffered for each one of us until the end! You & me wer on His mind!

@markpridgen809 3 жыл бұрын

I need to pray more... For me I'm in construction so,... We are always whinning and complaining. I should be so very grateful for everything my lord has given me and my family. Looking at all of the destruction around the world and I'm better off than than most by far.. I don't Thank him enough. I'm going too work on not whining and looking on the Beautiful things Jesus did for me and everyone.. I just need to Shut up and humble myself and look around and help more of the unfortunate ones like the poor and the homeless peoples on the streets. Lord Jesus son of God have mercy on me a miserable sinner.

@Cesspit5707 3 жыл бұрын

I fornicated too much, now I am a fornicator. I lied too much, now I'm a liar, complaining is the same. May the Lord forgive me.

@wolflink0049 3 жыл бұрын

The Lord is kind and merciful! Do not despair of his great love and mercy!

@loganw1232 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@chachatruth3534 3 жыл бұрын

Try PRAYING daily! I stopped drinking with daily prayer! ROSARY, DIVINE MERCY etc! Make a set time daily to pray no interruptions So try it !

@sharonsparks5121 3 жыл бұрын

Gosh Fr. , you're making me 😢. I see myself

@sharonsparks5121 3 жыл бұрын

Amen ❤

@margaretposner450 3 жыл бұрын

I started complaining about a specific political party to the point where it took over my life. I constantly posted about how horrible these people were. My dislike for these people consumed my every thought. These people became the enemy. I was turning into a person I disliked. I finally got off social media and stopped watching the news. God Bless America, the Catholic Church, and Fr. Mike. -

@granmabern5283 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for sharing. When we pray for our enemies, we acknowledge that their actions are harmful, but our own chosen reaction is to want them to become open to the Love and Truth of God. Our hearts stay pure and healthy, and some of them may consent to be converted. Win, Win!

@sharonsparks5121 3 жыл бұрын

@@granmabern5283 beautiful

@markpridgen809 3 жыл бұрын

Brother, I their with you !

@celiamendez8056 2 жыл бұрын

Amen. Become a complainer that's it's begun to eat me inside & I hate it.

@amandanavarro9034 2 жыл бұрын

I started doing the exact same thing it was all I could think about or watch or talk or read about i started feeling anxious all the time angry but once I pulled myself back an stopped the reading and watching and engaging I felt better

@heathsavage4852 2 жыл бұрын

I find that when I grumble and complain I also nit-pick at other people's small "failings" or lack of perfection in tasks. I am 60 and learning gratitude every day.

@lindacross4726 3 жыл бұрын

I know that I whine and grumble a lot. I have begun to pray for help with this. I feel that I need to overcome this before I do lose my soul.

@tatronhox8711 3 жыл бұрын

sometimes i hesitate to click on these Videos because i exactly know that i have all of the bad habits father mike is talking about. still it is important that we face it and father mike explains it very well.

@johncronin7481 3 жыл бұрын

That’s why you need Jesus

@johncronin7481 3 жыл бұрын

WE.......

@SP-ct2rj 3 жыл бұрын

Very true. It's like having mould in your basement. If you ignore it, it doesn't stop being there. Just like our bad habits or vices.

@mewtworbgy804 Жыл бұрын

Very true.

@Jwarrior123 3 жыл бұрын

The Israelites kept on complaining against Moses and God, and look where that took them.

@granmabern5283 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. God was not a fan of their complaints....

@onemore5952 3 жыл бұрын

To Israel ?

@eszhun2296 3 жыл бұрын

@@onemore5952 after 40 years 😉

@Love-jf7rs 3 жыл бұрын

@@eszhun2296 If I remember correctly, I don't think they made it (not even Moses); the 40 yrs seemed to be used to weed out the unfaithful generation for their descendants only to inherit the Promised Lands

@mklarson169 3 жыл бұрын

People, please. He's not saying people can't complain or that their reasons for complaining aren't valid. Coming from someone who is a habitual complainer, I can tell you the entire point of this is video is to help people discern when maybe they're complaining too much. That sometimes people get so used to complaining they can't stop or they don't even realize they're doing it. That maybe every time you go to complain it's better to stop and ask yourself whether or not what you're about to say even needs to be said. He's not telling people not to complain or vent or be unhappy with different situations going on in their personal lives or out in the world. As he stated in the video, complaining can be good. It's at what point is a person complaining so much that they're never going to find peace or are unable to see what blessings they do have.

@markpridgen809 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could put a zipper on my mouth 🤐

@blujeans9462 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, MK. Sadly, I don't think some people are aware how toxic they are. Just glancing through comments on videos, tells me there is so much anger in many hearts - spewing it out is like a much needed release - and I presume they feel better because of it, not realizing how they have affected others. I think one of the apostles said something along the lines of how we can control strong animals - but can't control a small tongue.

@onemore5952 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo MK !!!! 👍 👏👏👏 Although I would like to complain about how long it took me to read all your comment. 🤣

@granmabern5283 3 жыл бұрын

blujeans 94 I don’t think they DO « feel better » about complaining when it becomes habitual...Maybe they feel a bit more powerful, as if the anger was a better choice than fear or discouragement.

@blujeans9462 3 жыл бұрын

@@granmabern5283 Sad. I thought at least they felt better after venting. :-(.

@lynne72 3 жыл бұрын

Holy Spirit, please give your people an attitude of gratitude!!!

@keepers... 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jesus for giving us a Holy Pontiff who is uncreasingly destroying the One Holy Catholic Church and by every Encyclical he has written has put into place the superior doctrines of Freemasonry! Thank you for giving us spineless Bishops and Priests who are eager to cancel all Orthodox Catholics and strip all faithful priests of their Holy Priesthood while at the same time continue to make sodomy a virtue that merits promotion in the hierarchy of the Church. Thank you Jesus!!! Thank you that this priest exhorts us to not complain about anything, but instead be obedient to Satan and fulfill his all powerful will!!! Let's not complain! Let's do nothing at all!!!

@Threemore650 Жыл бұрын

Father Mike is surely one of the sweetest people on the whole internet.

@12breacher82 3 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how important this was for me to just watch and hear. I just found out my ex-wife from 2 years ago I’ve never gotten over, is pregnant. The wave of emotions is unthinkable and I spiraled. Barely hanging on and praying, I watched this and see exactly that these unsettled emotions have held onto me and held me back this whole time. I’m hurt but I dwell on it unintentionally. I’m not who I was created to be in totality. I pray for that and pray to face this inevitable sorrow without complaint but acceptance and hope in what He wants, and abandon what I want. Thanks Father, keep spreading his word. And more good books to read (The Great Divorce is immediately on the top of my list).

@lost619 3 жыл бұрын

I believe I complain too much. I dont realise I'm doing it till its done! Sort of makes sense as it's like holding a grudge or the past which isn't any good for us. So definitely makes sense!

@keepers... 3 жыл бұрын

@sergiof9738 3 жыл бұрын

You hit me with this video Father Mike. It was mainly internal complaining that was eating me from the inside. I will need some prayers. Thank you and God bless.

@MissPopuri 3 жыл бұрын

That makes me think of Jonah and the Whale, he didn’t want to go to Nineveh so he runs away. Getting caught in a storm, Jonah tells the crew to throw him overboard only to get swallowed by a whale. He’s being given this opportunity and wasting it. Until he was so small inside the belly of a beast, he cannot see the grace that God gave him. Even how he later was sad over the little tree that withered under the big tree, the default is to complain until you see the hand of God at work.

@cjm537 3 жыл бұрын

Jonah is a beautiful story of God's Mercy ✝️💗 Jonah did pray to God in the whale & listen to God & helped convert the people of Nineveh 🙏 God chose Jonah because he was a righteous man. We are all Jonah sometimes when we don't follow God's Will

@thecatholiccorner 3 жыл бұрын

I needed to hear this because I complain a lot about other people. I'm not a people person and others irritate me easily. I'm trying to strive for patience, kindness, love, and forgiveness for my fellowman. Please pray for me guys that I can be better! ✝️

@0221serendipity Жыл бұрын

@thecatholiccorner : I am praying for you 😊 Pray for me as well if you would.

@donaldkeith139 2 күн бұрын

Brother / sister! Can you please share if you've had any progress? This would be a great help to me and others I'm sure ♥

@MWSweeting 3 жыл бұрын

This is where my head injury is a blessing. .. Even y wife says at 36 years old I have a child like mind and attitude and that's cause if my head injury I cannot remember or his too many grudges It's like the wisdom once said.... For anger observe the day lily... In the day the Lilly opens to the sun and like the sun and flower you warmed to your anger. It is night now, time for peace and to relax.

@jamilamendes7026 3 жыл бұрын

I need to hear this. I am still very upset about awful family related things that happened after my dad passed away, that were so unnecessary and disrespectful to his memory. This reminds me to just leave all to God. Thanks Father Mike.

@sharonsparks5121 3 жыл бұрын

❤

@SteveAubrey1762 3 жыл бұрын

Lord, heal my heart to stop complaining. Help me cultivate a heart & mind of gratitude and humility.

@210SAi 3 жыл бұрын

The Lamentation Psalms are some of my current favorites: Mostly David’s ‘greatest hits’ of complaints - Psalm 130 ‘Out of the depths I cry to you Lord, Lord hear my cry.’

@Richie016 3 жыл бұрын

An expression of one's misery by tragedy is truly a complaint. Asking God for help on this complaint to be free works well.

@marieconstantia4441 3 жыл бұрын

Can you share your experience with this?

@eoinMB3949 3 жыл бұрын

I think there's another more sinister layer to complaining that most people don't see and that's complaining in your heart. You may resolve to not complain outwardly with words but all the while quietly complaining in your heart. It's not what goes in that defiles us but what comes from our hearts. I think to overcome complaining we have to not only look at what we say but also what we say in our hearts.

@MackAlano 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure if this is the same thing Father, but I have excessive anxiety over my life. I try to be honest about my anxiety but I don’t want my anxiety to be other’s anxiety. I trust in God, I pray the rosary often, and meditate with the Holy Spirit, my anxiety takes over too intensely every day regardless of what I do 😅 My anxiety focuses on the negatives, & I logically know that I have SO MUCH to love and be grateful for. If anyone has a prayer to overcome anxiety I am all ears 😂👏

@susanmayotte7615 3 жыл бұрын

I used to live in constant fear too. I didn’t know that it was possible to live any other way. Then one day, I noticed that had changed, and at the same time, I recognized that it was because I had been going to Adoration for an hour every week. In Adoration, I had been pouring out all of my fears to the Lord, and I began to hear Him speaking to me. Slowly and inperceptively, that hour every week began to heal me. I began to trust the Lord. I no longer suffer from chronic fear. There is more to it that just going, and talking to God though. I had to act on what God was saying to me too. Did I do that perfectly? No. But when He would say the same thing time after time, it began to sink in. Another point is that It takes some discernment to know when it is the Lord “speaking”, but that too became apparent over time because His “voice” would bring peace and His message would be consistent with what I already knew was good and true. Don’t worry! God will make Himself clear to you. “Trust in Lord with all you heart and lean not on your own understanding; in In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 God bless you!

@jenlovesjesus 3 жыл бұрын

I needed to hear this. So insightful and pointing to our need to more closely follow the Gospel.

@jamesdelap4085 3 жыл бұрын

Yes he's a good looking guy.

@christophersmith2885 3 жыл бұрын

Please pray for me. I know I have the demons of lust, gluttony, and wrath in me.

@donnasiracusa4700 3 жыл бұрын

Don't let the false self overtake the true self? Let Go and Let God, (Jack Cassidy's Christian song).

@donaldkeith139 2 күн бұрын

Antidote to complaining: - gratitude. Even the *tiniest* things, if we can start by focusing on that little thing that I am grateful for, complaining diminishes

@DarkAngel-cj6sx 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you father Mike. I am working on it. I was starting to not enjoy my only son who is 3 years old because all I did was complaining. Yes, he drives me nuts, but he makes me happy too and he is a gift. Now I do focus on guiding him and correcting him and move on. Thank you for this reminder

@mintavia 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this. I am so angry right now. I just got my covid shot and I resent being Forced into it. I am sitting here waiting at pharmacy for side effects and I fumbled onto this video. I feel like God himself is helping me. Praise God for his mercy. I hope to be forgiving if this shot hurts me. I hope to carry my cross without grumbling or tossing it down to wallow in self pity.

@NatureGirlWOO 3 жыл бұрын

Prayers for you. I pray you have no ill effects from the shot and know that it is okay to be upset. God bless.

@sharonsparks5121 Жыл бұрын

May God protect you!

@animula6908 Жыл бұрын

God bless you, and I hope you have been protected from side effects. I see the tragedy of how human powers handled Covid, but I realize that happened in ways it couldn’t have had we not been a faithless society governed by fear, blame, and anger. It made me more prayerful, brought me to cherish my opportunity to go to church and see my family, and made me see the consequences of not living as if God is a fact, especially for those of us who don’t even doubt it. I witnessed how vulnerable our refusal to speak the truth in love makes us all. I see how that negatively impacted others, so I better understand what sin means to outcomes for whole societies and nations of people. Im more accepting of the fact that I may have to suffer worldly punishments and persecutions for speaking and acting on truth, but Im more willing to endure these things because I see how devastating it is for even those who persecute us when we don’t. I hope you have experienced similar blessings since you wrote about getting vaxxed. No one should be happy about the disgraceful way that was handled. But I hope we all see how the sins of our society were visited upon the whole suffering world because people acted with good intent but no wisdom or enlightenment.

@JohnMiller-li3nq 3 жыл бұрын

Orthodox Christian Viewer here. Love the video!!!

@chrispy4636 3 жыл бұрын

YES! Living in the truth means seeing all its aspects: the good, the bad and the ugly. Unchecked positivity is a lie; unchecked negativity is a lie. Thanks Fr Mike for the clarity!

@catholicfaithofmine2664 3 жыл бұрын

True.....but more often than not complaints go unnoticed or unanswered like the 17 year old student who just died in FLA at a boarding school tht refused to hear her complaint of illness. So even though we don't want to be habitual complainer or ungrateful we should not cover our ears to legitimate complaints or act as if complaints are not important and dismiss the complainer as someone who is not worthy.

@onemore5952 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@NANCYSmith-xc1yv 2 жыл бұрын

That is so sad

@evelynsanabria9857 2 жыл бұрын

I really don't complain until i get push to the limit God bless fr mike..

@jacquimaynard3291 2 жыл бұрын

One of the reasons I had to stop watching certain Catholic KZfaq Channels. They simply bred criticism and complaining in me towards the Church rather than love for my Saviour's bride.

@adriataco3360 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this video. I complain too much to the point where its all I do when I conversate

@dfg1676 3 жыл бұрын

Oooof this is me- I have to pray for change from this bad habit of complaining 🙃

@marty2476 3 жыл бұрын

I feel bad everytime I complain or immediately after I complain I feel ungrateful! Its hard to stop it, I keep reliving my past this way.

@GreatAether58 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this video. Right after I finished watching it my mom came over to ask for my help in trimming some bushes outside. Had I not just watched this I definitely would have complained about it. Amazing how God always sends me the message I need at the right time.

@apachewraith Жыл бұрын

Blessed are you Lord our God, who brings forth the rain from the sky. I said this prayer sitting in 3 feet of water, my vehicle stuck on a giant coral rock, getting ready to walk 10 miles home. It helps me to focus away from the negative aspect of my experiences.

@lindamartin6798 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Father Mike! St. Gregory of Nyssa agrees: "May we never risk the life of our souls by being resentful or bearing grudges." Continued prayers for you and all of our clergy. God bless!

@Elizabeth-rh1hl 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful and I definitely see myself in this state. I do not like myself when like this and become depressed. I never clearly linked the complaining to the depression until now. I will prayer for the grace to be more optimistic and grateful in my thoughts and actions. Thank you Fr. Mike.

@rubymarple7156 4 ай бұрын

Wow,thank you Father Mike, what a wonderful reminder to be Grateful, GOD is GOOD 👍 🙏 always, GOD BLESS, love and Prayers 📿💝📿🙏

@gladysmatchaba3083 3 жыл бұрын

Had to laugh when I watched the video...had been avoiding it because I knew it would touch on me. My story: because of covid lockdown on churches, I do my confession in front of Jesus of the Divine Mercy. At one of my confessions I was complaining about something. For my penance I heard Jesus say, "Go and read The Imitation of Christ, chapter 19". I did and the first two sentences say, " What are you saying, My child? Think of My suffering and that of saints, and cease complaining ". I now think twice before complaining.

@magnolia8626 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. The Serenity Prayer is very appropriate here. Some people will not only complain all the time, they'll even criticize things that are dear to you. Such a "grumble!"

@savanahdahlsten3149 Жыл бұрын

My mom once said quit complainin! And start motivatin!

@shirleywalters504 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fr Mike. This is definitely timely. God does speak to us if we are only willing to listen 🙏🏻🙏🏻

@keepers... 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed!!! Thank you Jesus for giving us a Holy Pontiff who is uncreasingly destroying the One Holy Catholic Church and by every Encyclical he has written has put into place the superior doctrines of Freemasonry! Thank you for giving us spineless Bishops and Priests who are eager to cancel all Orthodox Catholics and strip all faithful priests of their Holy Priesthood while at the same time continue to make sodomy a virtue that merits promotion in the hierarchy of the Church. Thank you Jesus!!! Thank you that this priest exhorts us to not complain about anything, but instead be obedient to Satan and fulfill his all powerful will!!! Let's not complain! Let's do nothing at all!!!

@alberichaiduk6495 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it makes me both sad and happy at the same time when the priest talks straight to me

@sharonsparks5121 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@dora2497 3 жыл бұрын

I remember I used to also be a BIG complainer. Thanks to God, the Holy Spirit convicted me!

@janetandrews1306 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Father Mike for helping to open my eyes about the negative & complaining.

@bfors9031 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Fr Mike! I was literally the complainer yesterday. I owe my wife, and the Lord, an apology.

@elizabethdavis3417 3 жыл бұрын

It comes down to ingratitude, which can destroy relationships. . . Yes, I see that grumbling negativity can truly rot a soul.

@keepers... 3 жыл бұрын

@laurabaca9683 3 жыл бұрын

I am complaining right now at my job. I had to file a grievance to fight an unjust evaluation. This is the first step to start the firing process. I know that I do my job and do not let anyone say orherwise. God gave me a sign and I know that I am doing the right thing. My medical issues are also a factor and my employer has violated my rights. I have to complain so rights do not continue to be violated.

@curtisdalrymple42 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with Father Mike, but having said that if life keeps kicking you, for instance you have bad health, and are stuck in a horrible job where you barely make ends meet, can't even pay your bills sometimes and have no family, or friends to turn to. It is certainly a lot easier to complain than if you have a big family who loves you very much and would do anything for you, lots of money, have your home paid off, and lots of friends you can rely on. It is a lot easier to complain when your the former. I think God would understand that as well.

@lindamartin6798 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry if the former is your situation. Keep in mind everyone faces difficulties at some point in their lives, some much worse than others, and the easier thing to do isn't the same as the right thing to do. Many people who are poor have better attitudes and grateful hearts than those who are rich. Money doesn't buy happiness. Times when it would be easy to complain would be better spent in prayer, offering it up to God, so that our suffering is joined to Christ's redemptive work, which then makes is useful, unlike just complaining. We may not be able to choose our circumstances, but we can choose how we respond to them, and difficult times are opportunities to grow in humility and grow closer to God, recognizing our dependence on Him. We're called to be detached from the things of the world, to be in the world and not of the world, placing God first above all else. One could be very lonely without family or friends (St. Therese de Lisieux lamented not having friends, but then recognized it as a blessing since it allowed her to develop a more intimate friendship with the Lord); what some people see as curses, others see as blessings, or at least not good enough reason to deny praising the Lord. If someone is in the situation you described, I would suggest reading the story of Job in the Bible. May God give you peace, joy, and comfort in His unconditional and abundant Love. God bless!

@onemore5952 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there, I am sorry you find yourself in such situations at the moment. For what is worth, I hope things somehow improve for you soon.

@magnolia8626 3 жыл бұрын

He didn't say you can't complain at all. If life is hard, sometimes it helps to vent. I think this video was meant for people who complain unnecessarily about every little thing. I hope life gets better for you!

@lauraabrodsky8155 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Fr. Mike, for clarification on my grumblings and complaints. I need to really check on what is holding my heart. I am so grateful to you for the direction on how to surrender this to God’s Grace. 🙏❤️

@briangeraghty1555 Жыл бұрын

Complaining is ingratitude. Find gratitude to God in ALL things. It is there to be found- in all things. Start seeking it and start speaking it. My first born son was born and lived for only a day on this earth. I am grateful to God. Why would I be grateful for this? Because my son is with the lord he is with him very closely - he is loved more than I could ever love him. He is safe, secure and pure in the love of God. Thank you God Thank you

@John.Christopher 3 жыл бұрын

Sending love to everyone who likewise seeks two continue to re-examine our thoughts and actions. And may we hold no shame to the imperfections. Lord forgive us. Grateful for God's love and for courage in times of self-assessment and accountability.

@alinacash786 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my! Slashed by a thousand razors. Each memory, each moment…my family were/are experts and so here I am trying to be positive because I want Jesus and yet there is one person who is so mean…and I hang my head in conviction.

@John.Christopher 3 жыл бұрын

Father, I'm so grateful to have come back to this channel. From an imperfect man, with hope for God's love making us whole, I send this out to you all. I'm grateful for you too. With love.

@lovable20051976 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this insight Fr. Mike. Never realised the impact of grumbling so will now take a conscious effort to refrain from it.

@SamaraMorgan1970 3 жыл бұрын

I've been struggling with this since childhood. I've lost the man of my dreams because of it. Complaining and negativity is so much a part of my identity that I feel like if it went away, there'd be nothing left.

@granmabern5283 3 жыл бұрын

Start adding good stuff to your garden...read the lives of Saints and learn their reactions to difficulties...pray for your ex.... someone I love is losing her husband now because of this...

@michelleferrao8888 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u Father Mike 💫 Guiding someone to do the right thing is better than complaining. Thank u Father Mike for always guiding and helping us come back to our Lord🌠🌟

@Th3Sh3DyGr3Y 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you fr Mike for this reminder.Praise the Lord

@keepers... 3 жыл бұрын

@marykopydlowski4654 Жыл бұрын

I use to complain alot I just had a hard time being grateful. Praying rosary every day helps. Since I praying the rosary 2-4 times daily I am happier my life fills fuller. I still feel the presence of "why me" " why couldnt I find a husband" but God choose me to be a Christian and then I feel more calmer.

@BLAISEDAHL96 3 жыл бұрын

Man this is something I definitely need to listen to. It’s a subject that makes so much sense for an Ascension video, yet I never would have thought of it! Thank you Father Mike. Everyone share this

@californiamom4913 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you father Mike 🙏 I’ve scaled down my constant complaining and whining. I try to make a conscious effort to stop complaining about every little single thing 😅

@dianecarmichael1517 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I complain a lot about is the drivers where I live. Everyday, several times a day. I have been trying so hard to stop it. I’m getting better.

@genxx2724 3 жыл бұрын

I use bad language when people pull bad maneuvers on the road.

@jennyellenbecker6421 3 жыл бұрын

God Bless you Father Mike! God Bless Ascension Staff! Never stop sharing these! You don’t know how incredible these are for the people who follow the Gospel! Your videos and podcasts are my fav!🙏🏻🙌🏻

@michaelsalter3459 3 жыл бұрын

Another Wednesday, another Fr. Mike video!

@theresacassar3595 3 жыл бұрын

A wonderful lesson. Simple but difficult to master. Thank you for this reminder!

@amruthabibiana.d3551 3 ай бұрын

I was just complaining to my friend on call, cut the call and opened KZfaq this video shows up first. Thank you Fr.Mike through you the Holy Spirit revealed God's deepest truth that I've been wanting to know.

@paulsnyder1310 2 жыл бұрын

For me you hit the nail on the head, I'm surprised my wife stays with me, I really have to work on this problem.

@rosieroberts6738 3 жыл бұрын

We need to stay focused on the LORD & push Satan out of our lives, always!!! ✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️

@patrim69 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Father Mike for so clearly distinguishing speaking the Truth from complaining. It takes courage to call something or someone out when an injustice is being done that requires addressing whether large or small. I've seen people so often avoid doing so by saying...I don't want to judge or complain..yet it's bothering them..or they turn a blind eye. Bottom line ..the truth is the truth and we are here to stand up for it without harboring judgment . The catch is you risk being punished for speaking up..and many people don't want to risk that so they say...I don't want to complain or judge. Yet many still do complain anyway.

@juliepoulos3057 3 жыл бұрын

Fr. Mike, thank you for your messages, your masses on line and the Bible in a Year podcast. Your sense of joyfulness and loving kindness thru this whole pandemic has helped me so much; in ways that it’s hard to express. Whenever things have gotten really hard, I always say to myself, ‘Let’s see what Fr. Mike had to say today’. And thank you for saying the prayer to St. Michael the Archangel at the end of mass. He has always been and continues to be so important to me. I’m a Nursing student and I’ve prayed to him so many times, for patients, for fellow healthcare workers, even for myself for strength. He has never let me down. Thank you for this important ministry.

@dawithileyesus448 Жыл бұрын

Thank you father mike

@sme7385 3 жыл бұрын

Be thankful for all you have, all you are, all you will be, and everything that God has blessed you with. It could be worse in another person's shoes, but despite that one most be thankful for all.

@neosonic199 3 жыл бұрын

People that complain too much are difficult to be around and their energy takes a lot out of you. I've been around many whom fuss about even little things.

@gotta-laugh Жыл бұрын

I am so glad I found this video…it is in grace that this helps us before it is too late.

@patinoj75 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much father mike I always complain at work and my co-workers are such Ángels with me. They are still so nice with me even after I’m always so angry

@marystacey9962 Жыл бұрын

Continual self awareness is key to not deluding yourself.

@kittykitty4860 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Father ❤️ this hit my heart hard and thank you for always helping us in the prayers to say to God . Thank you so much 🙏🏻

@richardconnors2404 Жыл бұрын

I needed to hear this- God bless you Father Mike.

@billballoo7881 2 ай бұрын

If losing your soul can be accomplished by complain, then it looks like I will have a front row seat.

@carolhensen8005 3 ай бұрын

Oh did I need this segment, Thank you Father Mike,

@blackjimmy1972 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the encouraging word. This resonates with my struggles at work from a few months ago. I have turned it around but I was definitely stuck in that headspace for a while.

@ezav01 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like you still can't let go of the "polo shirt incident " 😄 great video 👍

@sharonsparks5121 3 жыл бұрын

It's hard to admit your weaknesses, it hurt him.

@MiKe-nl7np 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a complainer. and this is something i need to work on

@AeternusDiscipulus26 3 жыл бұрын

I have a great weakness when it comes to this issue. I take some comfort seeing others struggle. God willing we overcome it

@AnaClaudia-zr7zk 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, Father! Really a very insightful reflection! Thank you a lot! God bless you!

@nancyramirez-almanza Ай бұрын

I didn’t know complaining to much was that bad. God forgive me and help me not to complain to much.

@susanhoch2677 3 жыл бұрын

This spoke to me- I use negativity and complaining as a defense mechanism so I don’t get hurt. Complaining can be consuming. Such a great video. Thanks!

@juanitamatlock7001 11 ай бұрын

I pray every day and ask GOD to help me be the person he needs me to be each and every day, stay blessed ❤️✝️❤️🕊💕❤️💕

@John14.6OuO 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I think ive been complaining and worrying too much. Please pray for my cousin, he got shot. And pls pray that I start to share the Gospel in public, I've been scared about doing that, especially on the train and lately it feels like just saying nothing is becoming a part of me like what you said in this video. It's scary

@nemesisbianchie5181 3 жыл бұрын

I just needed to hear these precious words today. Thank you father Mike 🙏🙏🙏

@keepers... 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thank you Jesus for giving us a Holy Pontiff who is uncreasingly destroying the One Holy Catholic Church and by every Encyclical he has written has put into place the superior doctrines of Freemasonry! Thank you for giving us spineless Bishops and Priests who are eager to cancel all Orthodox Catholics and strip all faithful priests of their Holy Priesthood while at the same time continue to make sodomy a virtue that merits promotion in the hierarchy of the Church. Thank you Jesus!!! Thank you that this priest exhorts us to not complain about anything, but instead be obedient to Satan and fulfill his all powerful will!!! Let's not complain! Let's do nothing at all!!!

@Ritabug34 3 жыл бұрын

I love all,your videos, this one is on point for me today!

@raindeer1256 10 ай бұрын

I confess @ times i gripe or complain & praying i need 2 change...🙏

@phine999 3 жыл бұрын

as always, thank you Fr. Mike!!! You've just pointed out the sins I fall into again and again, and convict me to go to confession asap. You're God sent!