I actually started to celebrate being Catholic each year by buying a delicious cake just from a supermarket. Once an old lady asked me what the occasion was ....and I told her. We had a wonderful conversation. She was Catholic too. Of all the faiths I have studied this is the most LOVE.
Growing up I always felt so bad about losing my focus on mass and letting my thoughts wander, only to find out it happens to everyone lol. This is so validating
I guess I never really thought about what priests think about during mass. No wonder it's so important to pray for priests so that they keep their minds from totally wandering. Great video, Father, as always!
I married into a Catholic family. I remember being shocked when I went to my SIL's home for dinner and she had invited one of the Priests and he was drinking beer. It was the first time I realized Priests were human too! Totally changed my perspective.
@@victoriaswift8822 there's a priest here where I live (in Brazil) that regularly plays soccer, I also remember being shocked by that when I discovered it lol
The profession of faith is my favorite part about church. I meditate on every single word, if someone ccoughs or if a baby cries, I never let it interrupt my prayers! ❤❤❤I am truly connected to the heavens, through my faith and in my Catholic church
@@giovannimartini6405 thank you, my brain saw non genitive and freaked out. I figured that’s what they meant and completely forgot that Christus is masculine.
I couldn't help but get a big ol' smile on my face at this. :-D My dad is a Lutheran pastor and recently retired, and I am pretty sure he would agree wholeheartedly with you!
Whenever I wonder at Mass (grrrrrr yes my mind 🧠sometimes / often wonders) I pray 🙏: Blessed be God. Blessed be His holy Name And I realize why I love the sacrifice of the Mass (refocussed) from : The Divine Praises Blessed be God. Blessed be His holy Name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man. Blessed be the Name of Jesus. Blessed be His most Sacred Heart. Blessed be His most Precious Blood. Blessed be Jesus in the most holy Sacrament of the altar. Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy. Blessed be her holy and immaculate conception. Blessed be her glorious Assumption. Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints.
I spoke to a priest after the Good Friday passion reading. I was crying. He said toward the end he was counting the people and figuring if he had enough hosts.
Perfect Masses are performed worldwide daily! A Catholic Mass is like being invited to The Last Supper with Jesus & His apostles. Jesus said the first Mass & told them to continue it until He returns. When the Priest blesses the bread & wine, they transform into The Body & Blood of Jesus Christ; this is The Transubstantiation & only occurs in a Catholic or Orthodox Mass. Receiving Jesus in Holy Communion is the most beautiful, powerful & intimate union we can have with Him while on earth. We truly become one with Him. 1Cor11:23-29,Jn 6:51-59
I love how there's a mass where you think about everything else, but there's also a mass when you think about Jesus only. That's so human, I think people always think that priests never think about other things during the mass. Thanks for this, I appreciate you!
I've been attending Catholic mass for the last 2 months thanks to my boyfriend reintroducing me to Christ. I have never felt more at home anywhere else, praise God! Thank you for doing what you do ❤
be careful about what causes those thoughts and how it happened that you came to that moment in life to start thinking about them and what was the course of your mentality and how it was influenced by external factors
Oh my, this channel helps me so much❤ Pretty sure our Lord would trade Joy for judgment when reaching out to others. I stopped going to church for judges and mean people, and can only get myself to participate online. Thanks for reminding me why I stay away❤ Did that have the effect you wanted? Cuz millions of us are in this boat 🚢
Chicken 😅 That is not only the priests! Also the congregation!! I speak for myself, is sad that we fall into the routine but the consolation is that I always find that moment of true peace and happiness during Mass for the sacrifice being offered!!
Stay focused, brother! Don’t let your mind wonder you are of course giving them the body and blood of Christ. Don’t let the devil distract you. Blessings on your head and thank you!
Just got confirmed this year and as a layperson still trying to make sure I'm doing the mass right, it's so relatable. haha Especially during the sacred silence moments or taking the eucharist. "Am I going to kneel this time? Am I going to take it by hand? Oh no it's my turn make a decision! Ok kneel, uh am I staring at the priest weird? Ah the host hit my tooth by accident, hope the priest doesn't think I'm weird. Ok, focus time on Jesus, kneel in the pew, thank you Jesus for the Church and ooooh what am I eating after this, NO NO Jesus, I want to devote everything to you, I will make the most of life including talking to my brother... but he did that one thin- no no! I will show him love. Sacred silence sacred silence... What's the priest doing now? OH yeah clean clean clean." Literally have to talk myself outta the distractions. hahah
My internal monologue: "Go in.peace To love and To serve the Lord" me. 55 seconds. "I got to say Mass today, wait did I say Mass? Where ought I be? Aahhh!" Thank God I am not a priest. Sincerely in Xto Mike B. B. From Philly, P.A. U.S.A.
I usually suffer from those when I'm finally able to just sit in the pews. I always hope I will be able to be in the moment those rare instances when I don't have another task to perform during mass. Ironically it seems I am better able to focus on the eucharistic prayer when I serve as acolyte, sing in the choir or when I am the technician livestreaming the service. It's like I need to be busy in order to be able to focus on God.
@@rvdb7363 Ooh! I guess praying can still take the form of when you're doing stuff. I also sang for choir before and sometimes I guess there is still some form of communication through music. And at the same time I get to have fun!
@@BreakingInTheHabit How do you managed to stay focused? Admittedly for me it has happened many times. It's hard when a lot is going on in your life or in your head. And many times I tend to dwell on the problem. Sometimes, I really cannot form words in my head. I feel like I'm coming to him crying and I can't form sentences. But there are times when it's hard to pray because there is this current problem I am facing and for months I was losing hope... I then get distracted and wondered if God was really there. It also became discouraging to attend mass. But after reflecting why this current problem is happening in my life, I now try to go back to praying. The thing is, I realized he was always there. There were just some unfortunate events along the way but he was just there. Other times though when I do catch myself thinking of other unimportant things, I go back immediately. I need to work on that.
Honestly there are times where I look at the rat race and it all feels pointless and I consider walking into the nearest Catholic Church and just telling the nearest priest that I want to do what they do, and ask to be taught. I’m genuinely, and admittedly, a bit envious of how much you are able to devote your lives to God.
I had a priest back when I lived in Switzerland that was constantly looking at his watch. He was old and old-school, so instead of seeing it as something bad, I just found it hilarious. 😂😂😂
How do yall not to fall asleep during mass? I either go early in the morning before breakfast or later in the afternoon before dinner. Because of fatigue and hunger I always end up dozing off.
Desire: True, Brave, Kind and Curious. Then find a community that is working on True, Brave, Kind and Curious (they tolerate questions and despise no one). Then help others to be True, Brave, Kind and Curious. Tolerate questions and vow to despise, no one.
I attended a mass once here in Malaysia where the priest forgot that he consecrated the host twice. He asked the congregation Did I say this twice? We all said yes father and he shook his head.
Many priests really doubt what they do during consecration, and question what they have been taught since it grates against the reality of the character of the Biblical God!
@@mitchellguidry1078 Stated by a cradle catholic who is Biblically clueless and will be confronted with his sins on his Judgment Day and to his surprise will be rejected!
