Shame Vs. Guilt - Their Meanings and How You Can Heal

Father Mike Schmitz discusses the difference between guilt and shame. He explores Catholic psychology and the role of objective truth and emotional in healing our spiritual wounds.

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[GLDNLDY]

See? This is one of the many things I really appreciate about Catholicism- a healthy psychological approach which fosters health and healing. Thank you, Fr. Mike.

[duniamaisha]

May God have mercy and heal alk those who suffer shame and guilt in their lives🙏🙏

[hamidfaghiri]

I'm Muslim but I really find your lessons useful father. Mike, We people of the book need to learn from each other, Thanks and God bless you.

[ljtee]

St John Paul the great with another great reset for us: you’re not the sum of your weaknesses and failures. You’re the sum of the Father’s love for you and your capacity to be the image of Jesus Christ to the world.

Thx for sharing that one, Fr. Mike.

[trushatg]

I struggle with guilt and shame so much. I feel like I have to go back to every person I’ve ever wronged and apologize. And I’ve made financial mistakes and don’t have money to fix them but I feel constant shame about them.

[noreenroux]

When I went to confession I confessed that I was not a virgin when I got married. We are married a long time. I was afraid to say it outloud because I was so ashamed. I finally found the courage to say it. I felt I so let God down. when I admitted it in confession, I was at peace. Thank-you for these great videos. I never miss one.

[joreyn]

I am not catholic, but I really appreciate your videos.

[katyd]

It's heartbreaking that any woman would feel shame after being raped.

No one, no matter what deserves to be assaulted. When you're raped, it doesn't make you "damaged goods" you were violently attacked by someone full of hate. That wasn't your fault. If your community turns their backs on you for it, there is something wrong with them, not you.

[nidzacrespo]

Yes!! We are loved and treasured by God all mighty !! 🙏🏻 Amén 🙏🏻 Thank you always Father Mike 🙏🏻❤️🇵🇷

[boss]

I’ve had a really hard time with shame. Not long ago, I had received the Eucharist while in the state of mortal sin (I didn’t go to confession(I’ll be honest I didn’t have the opportunity to but I still should not have done it)). When I had received the Eucharist, I had felt my grace stripped from me and on the way home I felt guilty. But when I got home, I looked up the consequences of this and a great weight of shame came upon my shoulders. I didn’t want to eat anything before bed or before Easter Mass the next day to atone for what I did. Luckily, my mom was wise and told me the truth that God loves me and that he will forgive me. This video has helped me, thank you. God bless.

[jesseishere]

I cried while watching this video. It's been a long time since I cried.

[elsielauro]

God bless you more Fr. Mike. I've been struggling in explaining what I'm going through and what I feel. Thank God for the clarity I somehow received through this video.

[davidnegrete]

I don't identify with any Christian sect. . . yet. . . but I do enjoy listening to you talk.

[davidmione]

Your videos are inspiring and driven, This, this is what gives me hope. Even though we may struggle in life, God is here, he is accepting us, not our sin, but in the face of that sin, when we are repentant, he draws us closer to him. I hope that everyone has someone they can talk to about their shame or guilt they fear. Pray for the future of Man and the misconception of safe future.

[greg]

How easily we get distracted and led away from the fold. How joyful the shepherd when he finally sees us return. Great job Ascension Presents and Fr. Mike. Look foward to being able to get back to these. Best wishes on a great day/night/week.

[paullayton]

Father Mike, I identify with what you are saying... I personally dropped out of seminary due to feelings of guilt and shame... I kept it secret for years and labored to keep it out of my life. When I was sickened and unable to work I looked for help but time and time again my shame is reinforced as men shouldn't be the victim, even if they were just a child... life is so confusing... I pray that the Lord will show me why I'm suffering... sorry if I made this too long to resonablely answer

[bittersweettea]

I am not religious but this was a really good talk, concise and made the concepts easy to understand. Thanks for posting this.

[vincewyn]

The little Saint of GREAT MERCY: Purity, Love, Forgiveness, Chastity, Holy, Suffering and Mercy.” 😇st Maria Goretti 🙏🏻4us

[LauraJennifer]

These words are precious. Praise be to God for father Mike.

[ameiamber]

This was very helpful, thanks for making this :)