Im not a religious person at all...far from it. You don have to believe an ounce of any religious message....he is not trying to convert a non-believer to God...he is trying to teach and hopefuly avoid a person from addiction.
It's my first time responding to a video on YouTube, and I must say that it's nice to see that there are such uplifting videos as this one with Fr. Martin. However, it's sad that critical people don't want to allow others their freedom to be happy, joyous and free through the 12-steps.
I met Father Joe many moons ago - matter a fact in 1988. He carries a message which still resonates in my mind. He did so much for recovering alcoholics - whithout stuffing his believes down anyone's throat ... He truly lived the 12 Steps and 12 Traditons of AA.
why would you need to threaten people with heaven or hell. If you need to be threatened, you are not a moral person, because God could tell you to fly a plane into the world trade center so you could go to heaven.
@conman2317 being moral wont get you into heaven anyway. all have sinned and fell short of the glory of god. only the blood of christ shed for you can save. it is by grace, not intentions or actions that we are saved.
Im not a religious person at all...far from it. You don have to believe an ounce of any religious message....he is not trying to convert a non-believer to God...he is trying to teach and hopefuly avoid a person from addiction.
crazylyma 8 months ago
I love listening to him on here.. Watched two of his videos when I was rehab enjoyed both of them much.. Thanks for sharing this.. God Bless
fabnik08 8 months ago
It's my first time responding to a video on YouTube, and I must say that it's nice to see that there are such uplifting videos as this one with Fr. Martin. However, it's sad that critical people don't want to allow others their freedom to be happy, joyous and free through the 12-steps.
francineflies 11 months ago
I met Father Joe many moons ago - matter a fact in 1988. He carries a message which still resonates in my mind. He did so much for recovering alcoholics - whithout stuffing his believes down anyone's throat ... He truly lived the 12 Steps and 12 Traditons of AA.
MsAzSunshine 1 year ago
I wish I could have met him in person. :(
RIP Father
MikeDSept21 1 year ago
How stupid.
217789jimbo 1 year ago
Please no hate comments , if you are interested good , if not good bless you.
flyoverjovin 2 years ago 6
I expect the congregation laugh politely at his jokes.
tobytwirrll 2 years ago
OMG i saw this video of Father Martin lecturing on the 12 steps. He explains well, but simple enough for all to follow
toredown7 2 years ago
Gotta love an Irish priest! Amen, Father Joe!
NeskaBean 2 years ago
Huh?
michaelHda 2 years ago
why would you need to threaten people with heaven or hell. If you need to be threatened, you are not a moral person, because God could tell you to fly a plane into the world trade center so you could go to heaven.
conman2317 2 years ago
What?
AAFellowship 2 years ago
@conman2317 being moral wont get you into heaven anyway. all have sinned and fell short of the glory of god. only the blood of christ shed for you can save. it is by grace, not intentions or actions that we are saved.
rogerc99 1 year ago 2
@rogerc99 O I C, so I'll just go around stealing and killing people because all I need to do is ask Jesus for forgiveness and WABAM!, I'm in heaven.
Thanks for clearing that up :)
conman2317 1 year ago