Am I a 'Good Person?'

"Am I a good person? Am I good enough to go to Heaven?"

Today, Fr. Mike drops some truth bombs. God does not merely tolerate you. He loves you with a ferocious and passionate love and he desires that you know and experience that love today.

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[amberhyland]

Guys I've been following you (Ascension) for 7 years . These videos of Fr Mike have seen me through my conversion to Catholicism, my early adulthood, my parents' divorce, my mental illness, my cancer diagnosis, my first non-secular relationship and now my marriage. This is without a doubt the most powerful video yet. I needed to hear this as much now as I did on day 1.

[nucleus]

Dear Fr. Mike Schmitz,

I was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of your beloved mother. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Losing a parent is a profound loss, and I can only imagine the depth of sorrow you must be feeling. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

As you navigate through this time of mourning, I pray that you find solace in the memories you shared with your dear mother. May the love, wisdom, and guidance she bestowed upon you be a source of comfort and strength in the days ahead. May her spirit continue to shine through the lives she touched, including yours, as a testament to the beautiful person she was.

In honor of your mother's life, I offer this prayer:

"Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with heavy hearts, seeking Your loving presence to console and uplift Fr. Mike Schmitz during this time of loss. We thank You for the gift of his mother's life and the impact she had on so many. May her soul find eternal rest in Your loving embrace.

Grant Fr. Mike the strength to endure this season of grief. Surround him with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and shower him with Your unwavering love. May he find comfort in the support of family, friends, and the wider community who share in his sorrow.

Heavenly Father, fill Fr. Mike's heart with cherished memories of his mother, allowing those memories to bring him comfort and healing. Help him to find solace in knowing that she has returned to You, and that her legacy will continue to live on through him.

We humbly ask for Your grace and guidance as Fr. Mike navigates this journey of mourning. Grant him the courage to lean on You, to seek Your wisdom, and to trust in Your divine plan. In the midst of his grief, may he experience the gentle reassurance of Your abiding presence.

Father, we trust in Your mercy and love, and we place Fr. Mike Schmitz and his family in Your caring hands. May You grant them peace and strength in the days to come. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen."

Fr. Mike, please remember that you are not alone in this challenging time. Countless people, including myself, are here to support you with love, prayers, and any assistance you may need. May you find comfort and healing as you lean on your faith and the love of those around you.

With deepest sympathy and prayers,

[marypinakat]

*"God is not calling us all to the same life but he is calling us all to say yes to him."* - Fr. Mike Schmitz

[najibhashimi]

Amen glory to God
Najib Christ follower and ex Muslim from Afghanistan!🙏🙏🕊️

[araceliguertin]

6:22 Thank you Fr Mike for always sharing your wisdom. You don’t even know how many souls you reach with your beautiful, motivational and inspiring messages that without a doubt come straight from God through the Holy Spirit… thank you ♥️ God bless

[juliarose]

Thank you. I struggle with the truth that God loves me and I have anxiety and scrupulosity. These videos always help me.

[IRISHBee]

Can’t put in words how much I needed this video today! God’s Providence is amazing!

[BlackWingedSeraphX]

I feel like I was MEANT to see this.
Lately I've been regretting every little thing and for no reason. There are evil spirits truly among us.

[emilymckellar]

"He won't settle for anything less than our letting Him win our hearts back." Needed that.

[llp]

I’ve waited my whole life for someone to explain this to me. I think I finally got.

[amberdi]

Fr Mike, just FYI, I bring you up so much in my evangelization small group course. Thank you so much for being an inspiration to me to be unafraid and passionate to talk to my friends about Christ. ❤️

[cozyhomemakingvibes]

5:00 😂 “let’s FOCUS people!”

Thank you for this video, Father. It’s important. ❤

[joannebywaters]

You sure do listen to The Holy Spirit Fr Mike!! Your videos are exactly what hurting, broken & even healthy hearts & minds need to hear!!! God bless, keep & give you even more grace!!❤️🙏🤗😇

[doloreswisecarver]

I so needed to hear every word of this. It’s like you climbed into my thoughts and into my heart. I will never be good enough to earn my way to Heaven but Jesus did it for me. Jesus loves me just as I am. Amen. Thank you so much.

[Bigchilezlife]

I am a good person but people use me or I wasted my good love for nothing! 😔

I’m praying and hope Ascenion and you guys can pray for me! That someone loves for me for who I am.

And I love this girl named Bernadette ❤️ that God brings us together.

[melaniedaniels]

"Let God's love penetrate the cracks of my heart." I love this so much...

[erin_the_extra]

Great video Fr Mike! A little correction to prevent misinformation, it’s Antisocial Personality Disorder, not Borderline ☺️

[Willandpetesmom]

Thanks Fr. Mike for being so enthusiastic about God!

[ingrid]

I am a practicing catholic and a physician and I have a daughter with Borderline Personality Disorder( BPD). When Father refers to not feeling guilt, he’s referring to either a sociopath or psychopathy. A person with BPD sees things in a “ black and white way” and has a strong fear of abandonment. BPD gets better as they get older and it is usually related to having had some trauma in childhood. Diagnosis of this condition can be difficult since it is associated with multiple other psychiatric problems. A sociopath in some cases may experience guilt.

[zanycarnivore]

Yes !❤ God you have my permission to love me. Praise to you Our Lord Jesus Christ ✝️