Catholic Priests Talk About Near Death Experiences | The Catholic Talk Show

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. to discuss the science and spiritual aspects of near-death experiences and out-of-body experiences.

Episode 133:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• What happens during a near-death experience?
• What is the tunnel of light that people see?
• What science shows about near-death experiences
• What does The Church teach about near-death experiences?
• How often do people see Hell during NDEs?
• And much more!
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[jennychapman]

Our precious 7 year old daughter, Tara Grace, died of a brain tumour in 2014. Tara told us so much about her visions of heaven and her understanding of dying. She used to say "don't worry, I'm just going to Jesus." and "no one dies alone because God is always there." Amazingly she chose her readings for her funeral, and the gospel she chose was the Gospel of the Day! She was completely certain of her eternal happiness, which brought us so much peace.

[rosilatrailera]

My husbands younger 10 year old sister died of leukemia. When she was dying she told her mom of the angels, that came to get her, she described each one of them in joy, and happiness. She described the color of their clothes, and how beautifull and loving they were. Then she died smiling and in joy, leaving her mom with a faith that could never be broken.

[silvinasi]

A lady at a retreat shared with us that her brother was killed while jogging, because he went to assist a lady who was screaming for help. Her husband was chasing her and her little daughter, gun in hand. This brave young man placed himself in the line of fire, and was shot and killed. The little girl was shot, but lived. As it were, her injuries would eventually caused her death some time later. But before she died, she regained consciousness, and told her mom that she was not afraid, that she was going to Heaven, and that the man who saved them was there in the room to guide her there.

[elenavonpavel-pitts]

As a CNA, I did ten years of "the death watch" for dying patients. I nursed my own mother until she died at home. Very near her demise, she sat up and asked me to bring tea and cookies so she could serve them to her dear friend, Galina. Galina was living in Hawaii at the time. She had a long, pleasant and happy visit with her. My mother lay back and soon passed. I called to let Galina and Misha(her spouse)to advise them mom had passed but had a pleasant "talk and visit" with Galina, altho she obviously was not there and in Hawaii. Misha was totally silent for quite awhile. I asked to speak to Galina. He then stated that she had also passed two weeks ago...before my mother. We had no idea. God grants us mercy and not only the Saints and Guardian Angels are there to escort us, but our dearest friends and loved ones. "Fear not, for I am always with you even unto the end of the world. The gates of hell shall not prevail".

[mrsandmom]

I was hit by a car when I was 4yrs old, and Mary came to me. I was not Catholic. But my whole life I wanted to be Catholic and finally did.

[katewheeler]

My husband had a near death episode after a car accident when he was a teenager. He said the most profound thing was he was that he was told it wasn't time for him to go to heaven yet and that he must return but he didn't want to. He said he was filled with a sense of peace and love unlike anything he knew, he still tears up when talking about it. He has contentment in life now because he knows where he is going when he dies. Interestingly he went on to become a professional firefighter/paramedic and in the course of his 27 year career he saved many lives, and brought new life into the world safely receiving the states lifesaving hero award as well as several commendations for his work. I think how many lives would have been lost if he had succumbed in that car accident. Our father definately had plans for him

[mbolton]

I had 3 miscarriages in a row. Even though God blessed us with 4 more children after my miscarriages, it was a wound that has never completely held. Listening to this show and thinking about seeing the children I lost in Heaven has given me so much comfort, healing, and peace.

[colleenhoffman]

My Dad just passed away not even an hour ago, I had last rites and the Apostolic Pardon done yesterday for my Dad...I cannot tell you what a blessing it is to me that I was able to get that for my Dad. I don't know what I would do without my Catholic faith!

[barblacy]

On my birthday about 12 years ago, my ex husband had a cardiac arrest post op. My son woke me with the phone call from another state. I started praying and calling prayer lines. His dad survived and when released home I asked him matter of factly So, did you see Jesus? He had not shared with anyone yet, but opened up with his story. He floated above his body, saw the CPR and floated to the waiting room and saw his daughter and wife praying out loud asking God to save him. (He was agnostic at the time) he was sucked down a dark tunnel and did not want to go having no clue where he was headed when suddenly he returned to his body. He loves and serves Jesus now with a telephone encouragement ministry to shut ins. The incident left him in a wheelchair. To hear him praise the Lord after praying for his conversion all those years is music to my ears.

[elizabethbarberis]

An acquaintance of mine years ago was a pediatric nurse and a little girl was in the hospital dying. She looked toward the window and said "Look, the angels are coming for me" and shortly after passed away. I cry every time I think about it.

[junepiola]

Please Do NOT be afraid to proclaim that you are a Roman Catholic Christian! We have been given the Pearl of Great Price! Proclaim it from the rooftops!! Thank-you to you all for this program!! ♥️

[boem]

As a hospice nurse, I've been blessed to walk with many people toward the other side. Some experiences really blew my mind...
One thing though: I feel like the Divine Mercy Chaplet is a powerful tool to use when someone is dying. I pray it every time while going to my patients.

[angeladomann-bolduc]

When my son, at age 16, had a death experience. He says, he remembers watching him being born, his Dad and I getting married etc as a film. He was close to death for 7 months. He said, he could hear everything, even though he was in a coma, nearest to death on the coma scale, for 7 holidays time period. He said, he was not dead for long. He remembers being able to see the life flight on the helicopter. This was about the same time, I was being told by a man that came up on his wreck and told me he had no pulse etc and thought he had passed away. I started praying for my son around the same time Jacob remembers being able to watch himself on the helicopter. My son has a severe brain injury. He is a miracle. Doctors can not believe he lived. I never stopped praying for my son. I still have not stopped because he says, he doesn't believe in God. Please pray for Walter Jacob Robohn and Emily N. Bolduc. I have two children that don't believe in God.

[lisa-imkv]

My father died 11 years before my mother died, and as she was bed-bound, my mom said he would visit her quite often during the last year of her illness. She said he would just stand next to her to keep her company, and it took her awareness off her pain. It was a huge consolation for my mom to see him, thanks be to God.

[michelleishappy]

My first Catholic Priest, Fr. "Spike" Speichinger, was in a plane crash shortly after Ordination. He died on the operating room table, and could see all the goings-on in the room. When he came back into his body, he sat right up on the table, freaking out the surgeons. He lived 50 more years, in pain and nerve damage from the crash (not his re-entry lol). He was an excellent Priest and a victim soul. Fr. Spike, pray for us!

[kimlombardi]

I couldn't be with my father when he died due to covid restrictions. I was able to spend time with him 4 hours prior to his death. I prayed the divine mercy chaplet at least 3 times and before I was forced to leave him I put holy water on his head, a rosary in his left hand and a st. Joseph medal in his right hand. I believe without a doubt he went home to God.

[isabelhanohano]

In January of this year my son, who is mentally challenged and suffers from seizures was fighting covid. As we were in the E.R. for a room to transfer him, he kept sitting up because he was unable to breath, I prayed to God saying, "Your Will Be Done." About an hour later he had a seizure, I stood there looking at him and a team of nurses, technicians and the E.R. doctor appeared within seconds. The doctor said to me that son had to be put on a respiratory because he stopped breathing, he asked if they could and said yes. Two nights later praying my rosary the Lord spoke to me and I saw my son with his arms in praise standing before God saying to God that he chooses to be with me! God granted his prayer and is home.

[mariasanabriarubio]

My 21 year old son passed away a little over a month ago in a car accident. Days before he passed, I had a dream where he was hugging tightly his biological father in a very bright place, as if it was all bright clouds, and I saw him with a smile so at peace and joyful. In my dream I was able to see both faces at the same time, and I told myself it made no sense since he never met him, nor did he want to. Trying to make sense at that moment, I justified that it could be her needed acceptance from him. Then I woke up. Three days later my son died in a car accident. I cried every night. A week after he passed, I was crying again and that moment God gave me the Grace to be able to interpret my dream by having a vision. I saw my dream all over, I saw my son joyful and such internal peace in the same bright place, then when I saw his biological father his face slowly changed to our Heavenly Father’s face, then it all made sense. Our father was waiting for him and embraced him when he passed, that’s why he was so at peace and joyful. Now I remember thinking it wasn’t Jesus’ face, but our father’s face. I know this meant a lot to my son, he always wished he could have a loving father and God embraced him in that love. Now, once I knew it was our Father, my vision stopped and when it stopped, I don’t remember what our fathers face looks like. I cried afterwards thanking our Lord for giving me this dream, vision and understanding. This grieving mother still cries for her son every day, I miss him so much. But I thank the Lord for this and all he has let me know my son is resting in peace and embraced in His love.

[brendazolli]

About 43 years ago I had a near death dream! In it I was very ill and in ICU with lots of equipment around me. I heard someone say “ We are losing her!” I drifted up toward the ceiling and was feeling very peaceful. I did not want to go back into my body. Looking down I saw my husband with my two small sons, but he was also holding a baby in his arms. He called out to me “ Please don’t leave us, we need you”
At that I came back into my body and at the same time I woke up.
I wasn’t sure what had happened, it felt so real. I had to wake my husband and ask him if I had died! He was probably not too happy at being woken up but he reassured me and both of us went back to sleep. The dream appeared to me to be a premonition. We had two children at that time. A year later I had a totally unexpected third baby. A year after that, I was diagnosed with cancer.
It got me on my knees to God and I was converted to real faith. I think He was telling me through this dream that although I would have a serious illness, I would live to raise my three children. Indeed that is what happened. Thank you Lord.
Incidentally, I had not read anything about near death experiences until much later, so I was not influenced by them.

[BrianMarto]

I must share my experience when my mother passed, mum was a Catholic she always prayed to Our Lady, when she passed I remember seeing her lying on her bed, I place my hand on her head and prayed a wonderful feeling came over me warmth love like nothing I have felt, then my sister arrived home angry at God she ask me why did God take our mother, still to this day I have no answers how these words came out of my mouth so fast without thought, I said to her why are you angry, our mother is now looking at the face of God, I had to sit down there was overload of love incredible feeling, the morgue came to take my mother, I finally got some sleep around early morning I had this dream my mum was in the wonderful place beautiful there was stream and small foot bridge she was on the other side, she said sorry to me it was too late to come back, I know she is Heaven, and the dream was so real it was vivid it was the peace and the love that I felt, and the comfort knowing Mum is in Heaven, Mum had a full Catholic funeral, another amazing bit Sunday morning me my Dad and my sister where headed to the funeral home, this was around 8 am, we were discussing songs for the Mass, I turn on the radio in the car and song that came on first was Ave Maria we all looked stunned my mother's favourite song as I said was very devoted to Our Lady, in fact next to her bed was a statue of Our Lady of Fatima, that song was played at Mum's funeral, some people will believe this is all coincidence but for me it was Mum's of saying I am alright I am Home, and to reaffirm the importance of the Rosary which Mum also did, not any out of body for me but it's an experience that I must share with others,