The Power of Prayer

Fr. Mike lays down the reasons we should pray and gives a few spot-on examples of how real life reflects the nature of prayer. Through prayer, God invites us into his will and gives us the dignity to participate in it, which strengthens our relationship with him. Fr. Mike covers these truths and more in this week’s video.

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[dermotjones]

I know your ministry is mainly for the young but I'm a 57 year old lapsed Catholic trying to return to the church and find your talks inspirational. Maybe because after decades of addiction I'm stuck in my teens emotionally on a good day I'm like a responsible 17 year old. I appreciate your time and enthusiasm and often cry from a mixture of happiness and regret of all the wasted years and that there is still hope. God bless you

[Brian_DM]

Thank you Fat. Mike... your channel has helped me a lot. Today I went to my English Church in Amsterdam and I surrendered, I decided to devote my life to Christ and start my training into Priesthood. Please pray for me. God Bless.

[elsieandandrew]

I started praying the rosary recently... and I instantly noticed people, even strangers were more drawn to me than usual. I’m a young man now, and growing in holiness and praying the rosary has in part elevated me to be more manly and I seem to emit fatherly vibes. I work with children full time and I’m noticing kids respond to me like kids do to their father. It’s a cool feeling when you can see yourself becoming more like God. We were created to an image of God... even though we’re fragmented down here we still are allowed to experience it to varying degrees in the vale of tears and that amazes me. Sometimes when I look at a crucifix of Jesus I realize as man that’s what I’m supposed to emulate... although a terrifying realization in many ways, it’s also a satisfying realization to know God has given me the potential to be more than a lazy slob who commits sins of pleasure and doesn’t achieve anything, which is a common life young men are falling into.

[jshephard]

Thank you Fr. Mike! I want to be catholic!!

[Donna-cckt]

“He doesn’t need to be convinced to love us more”. That’s humbling

[Renxo]

I'm a protestant but I love you Mike :)

[bullyb]

Thank you so much father Mike for this beautiful message, my life was a mess until I found God, it’s was the greatest thing iv ever experienced, it’s made me a much better human being, and how your prayers are answered is mesmerising. God bless everyone

[icarus]

That parable of your dad, you and the shed was really enlightening. I never thought of it that way. Thank you. God bless. :)

[tobykeiffer]

Just found this channel, great video! Lately i fell away from God after my mom got cancer and my life went downhill the past few months... I want to get close with God again but im honestly struggling. If anyone could just pray for my family and for assistance in connecting with the Lord again i would be eternally grateful!

[theadopted]

From Malaysia. Ft. Mike, love your answer. I pray that whoever that listen and watch your video will meet you in heaven. Amen!

[marymoser]

Wow, so interesting to think about the "coworkers with God" aspect. It reminds me of marriage and procreation: God doesn't NEED a man and a woman to create another human being (and in fact, any soul only comes into being because God wills it). But He freely invites men and women to be "co-creators" through an act of self-giving love and commitment.

[dyelanmink]

I pray that God bless you with peace, health, wisdom and that you guide many souls to Heaven.

[g-c-rambo]

This is so odd...I just watched the documentary Fearless (on evangelization and healing), and then shortly after that I felt called to pray over my friend who was in pain that kept spreading. After praying with her, she said the only pain left was a headache. Before tonight I was always skeptical of lay people praying over others but I realize that God can and wants to work through even ordinary people. Then I accidentally clicked on this video and the message of "pray with others" just hit me for the third time tonight. God works in the most wonderful and mysterious ways 💕

[UnratedAwesomeness]

To add onto this, it helps us practice love. By asking God to help someone when we can't physically help them, it helps us practice willing ourselves to do good and thus become better people

[eddieguz]

For me praying many times is like telling something to a friend who is listening. Prayer goes beyond words other times. Wow, our lives themselves could serve as a prayer. The variety is greatly vast!

[robertyoung]

We all need to pray for all abused kids that justice will come upon any an all child predators an to receive great discernment about this world wide problem !!!!

[eleanorecollar]

Father Mike please pray for the 2 truckers that lost their lives, this past week in New Mexico. Pray for their souls and their families. In Jesus Name. Amen

[marisa-lucero]

Hi father! Idk if anyone told you but you gave a reconciliation talk at a retreat i staffed last week (unfortunately my duties kept me hearing your talk) but apparently every retreatant ended going up to confession after! I just wanted to thank you for coming to the retreat and for putting yourself out there on youtube and just allowing to God work through you.

[abbie.ireland]

I would like my disability cured. I’m a disabled single parent and so tired. I feel silly even asking!

I feel very loved by God. So happy to be a catholic. :)

[thecarlitosshow]

“The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” - James 5:16