Why is Faith a Virtue? Do We Need Faith?

Have you heard the phrase, "never doubt in the darkness what you knew was true in the light?" Do you find yourself intellectually convinced that our faith makes sense but in times of difficulty, struggle to assent to those truths?

Today, Fr. Mike reflects on the virtue of faith and how we must engage not only our intellect but also our will to live out the fullness of our Catholic beliefs.

❓ Have ideas for future videos ❓ Topics you want to hear about ❓ Questions you want answered ❓ Make sure to put #AskAscension in your comment 👍

— MORE FROM ASCENSION —

— SOCIAL MEDIA —

— BULLDOG CATHOLIC —

[Jwarrior]

Never doubt in the dark what you knew was true in the light.
Wow!

[pattisiedlicki]

I love this quote from St. Padre Pio:

“The most beautiful act of faith is the one made in darkness, in sacrifice, and with extreme effort.”

One day in heaven we will receive all of the answers to the questions we had here on earth, but in the meantime I pray that all of us can say, Jesus I trust in You!
Thank you for a beautiful reflection, Father Mike! Prayers for you and all of those at Ascension.

[graceer]

The funny thing is, I remember my dad telling my to jump off the dock into his arms when I was a little girl - his arms outstretched. And he let me jump into the water, head under, and then his laugh when I came out and up, looking for him. He let me go a little bit under - but he was still right there. And instead of worry or fear- he felt joy. Because he was always right there and I learned how to come out without him. But I saw his happiness when I did it myself.

[CedanyTheAlaskan]

Man I remember watching content form Fr. Mike and thinking "He's really good, still not becoming Catholic". Now I'm here thinking "He's really good, glad I'm becoming Catholic."

Of course not as simple as that lol

[CARS]

Such a beautiful and powerful image of God calling us to jump into His arms. Thank you, Father Mike. That's a keeper! 🙂❣☮✝️

[mrsk]

I am returning to the Catholic Church after a few very difficult years away due to some personal issues and crisis of faith. I have been listening to Father Mike, Bishop Sheen, and Bishop Barron for month. I am glad for you all, I have found my way back with God’s help and mercy. Tomorrow I go to confession and then Sunday I will go to mass and receive communion. I am coming home again!

[filipinainphilly]

Praying for Fr. Mike every single day. May God’s grace continue to fill him with the energy and Spiritual strength to bring the world back to God’s embrace🙏❤️🙏

[dsc]

"Never doubt in darkness what you knew was true in the light." Applies to history very well. Just because something happened 2000 year ago doesn't mean it didn't happen.

[celery]

i'm accepting all prayers if anyone wants to pray for me. it's very dark lately.

[nwns]

I don't remember my grandmother ever saying "just believe" but instead she said "offer it up"

[Spugizakom]

I am typing this before watching the video and I already know this will be great. So many atheists have asked me this question and I have came up dry. Thank you Fr Mike Schmitz for adding more plates to my armor. ✝️✝️✝️🕊️🔥

[thisgirl]

Ok, how wholesome is Fr Mike in his intro!? :D

[patrickmurray]

Father Mike, thank you for this video. I have been praying to regain my faith in God's existence, and I think that this video is an answer to my prayer. My favorite part of the video was the point that faith is an act of the will to submit the intellect to God's revelation. It reinforced what I have been reading about faith in the Catechism. Despite leading a Bible study, praying every day, and having an active role in college campus ministry, I have been struggling with sin and having more and more difficulty believing in God. It's hard to talk about my struggle with others because usually I am the one evangelizing them! But I'm glad to have the Catechism, the Bible, and this channel to nourish my own faith in these hard times. I feel a renewed desire to believe everything God has revealed to me, not because I understand it, but because of His loving relationship with me. Why would I doubt someone who loves me? I can feel this darkness ending; but I hope that I can have better faith the next time I cannot see the light. If anyone is reading this, please pray for me as I pray for you.

[bartomiejbednarz]

As always when I wrestle with some Faith question, then comes Fr Mike and God speaks thru Him. So cool :)

[GuadalupePicasso]

“Never doubt in the dark what knee is true in the light”.

I’m an avid backpacker, specifically long-distance hiking. One aphorism that is common in hiking circles, specifically regarding difficult days where one is tempted to quit, is, “Don’t quit on a rainy day”❤

[SabbatarianSundayer.]

A Catholic deacon; finally gave me some answers, to certain questions.
I'm about to get my church friends on it with me.

[Maggie-izoj]

Father Mike! So funny I was thinking of Joshua Kadison songs the other day and thought I must be the only person who knows his songs!

[sonyaorourke]

Funny, warm, encouraging and full of life/love. Thank you Fr.Mike 🙏

[ekdujhekeliyeentertainment]

If there is one thing about this channel that always amazes me then it is the timing ⏰. It's perfect.

[ivonnemedrano]

“ Have a beautiful week!” God bless you Father Mike.