Fr. Joshua Waltz vocation story

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  • Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
  • Fr. Joshua Waltz, vocation director and priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bismarck, ND, shares the story of how his heart converted to Jesus Christ, who ultimately called him to be a Catholic priest. To support vocations and seminarian scholarships in the Diocese of Bismarck, follow this link: 1catholicfound...

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  • @aarondolan6704
    @aarondolan6704 Рік тому +21

    Please whoever cares to read pray for more Vocations to The Priesthood in Ireland and pray for me that my Vocation is to be a Priest and that I enter a Seminary soon.

  • @baoduong2203
    @baoduong2203 4 роки тому +78

    Please pray for me, I’m current,y applying for seminary... after my journey back into the Catholic Church. I never thought I would be interested into the priesthood. My aunt kept telling me that she was always praying for me to be a priest. I kept on saying “heck no. Yeah right”. Now I’m here lol

    • @andrius3867
      @andrius3867 2 роки тому +3

      Did you get in?

    • @lynevoss4106
      @lynevoss4106 2 роки тому +2

      Boo Duong, I had been praying for priests. Unfortunately, it kind of gotten on the way side and stopped. Recently however, I happened to join an EWTN Holy Rosary prayer and a novena to St John Vianney for an increase in priestly vocation. And so now, I am back into this prayer and petition. I have 4 grandsons and I have been praying for at least one or ALL of them to become holy Priests and my 3 granddaughters to become holy nuns (shhhhh, they don’t know). It’s all in God’s hands🙏🙏🙏. Anyway, Bao Duong, I hope you are now in seminary. I am praying for you. God bless🙏❤️🙏

    • @mick1gallagher
      @mick1gallagher Рік тому

      You're stupid brainwashed deluded aunt is as stupid
      as yourself

    • @gerd37
      @gerd37 Рік тому +1

      Thanks be to God!

    • @grivsxiaomi4661
      @grivsxiaomi4661 Рік тому +2

      Trust God

  • @barbaraaspengen9810
    @barbaraaspengen9810 Рік тому +17

    Father your spirit is so glowing what a awesome priest you are.

  • @randyellison602
    @randyellison602 2 роки тому +23

    I'm not a Catholic I attend a penecostal Church. I know the feeling of a calling not going away God called me into ministry since I was a kid. Living for God is the best life we can live. Good luck to you Fr. Waltz.

  • @TotusTuusMarie
    @TotusTuusMarie 7 місяців тому +2

    Amazing vocation story!!!
    Besides always going to Sunday mass and frequent confession, I would also add praying the Rosary daily. 🙏❤️

  • @alphaomega5494
    @alphaomega5494 9 років тому +110

    Fr. Waltz, I stumbled upon this video while watching some of Father Robert Barron's videos and all I can say is, "wow". I have felt a very strong pull to the priesthood for a few years now but after watching this, I think I'm ready to make a call to my vocation's Director. Bless you for your priesthood and ministry

    • @MegaCadette55
      @MegaCadette55 9 років тому +2

      anthony Rosas this comment speaks life.how did it go if i may ask?

    • @mamaedina1
      @mamaedina1 5 років тому +2

      One Hail Mary said for you brother

    • @feargodlovegod4476
      @feargodlovegod4476 2 роки тому +1

      How is it going!? God Bless anthony

    • @lynevoss4106
      @lynevoss4106 2 роки тому +1

      Anthony Rosas, how are you doing. Where are you now since you heard of Fr Waltz vocation story? I hope you are on your way to priesthood or is now a priest ‘coz we need good holy priests. I am praying for you. God bless you🙏🙏🙏

    • @museluvr
      @museluvr 2 роки тому

      We're praying for you! May God do beautiful, wonderful things through your vocation. Saving souls is far more important than anything this world would give you. God bless!

  • @JenniNJeff
    @JenniNJeff Рік тому +10

    This is one of our family's favorite vocation stories! God bless you Father! Thank you for sharing it!

  • @janinelengyel6273
    @janinelengyel6273 2 місяці тому +1

    Fr. Josh, God has blessed you to do his work. I love hearing your story. Amazing. So happy that your a fisher of men. Bless you.

  • @darlinaasuncionobando
    @darlinaasuncionobando 6 місяців тому +1

    Great vocation story Father ,wish and prayer for our only son to be a priest

  • @hjweingarten2250
    @hjweingarten2250 9 років тому +98

    Thank you, Lord, for my wonderful cousin, Father Joshua and for his brother who is also a priest, Father Justin Waltz.

    • @MegaCadette55
      @MegaCadette55 9 років тому +16

      oh woww!this is so cool. sounds like a blessed family!

    • @happyma4182
      @happyma4182 6 років тому +5

      I pray I may hear them al speak. I loved this talk from Dr. Joshua.
      Wow! It brought tears to my eyes.
      😢

    • @grivsxiaomi4661
      @grivsxiaomi4661 Рік тому

      Amazing

    • @VDavid-jc1ck
      @VDavid-jc1ck 8 місяців тому

      P0ppp⁹❤²​@@MegaCadette55

  • @1183tn
    @1183tn 5 років тому +37

    I must have heard this vocation story about 10 times now, I started going to the Dominican Rite in Portland around 6am everymorning since I started listening (1 week ago). My day seems to be lighter of any stress and burden when I receive the Holy Host every morning. Didn't know I have such a thirst for Jesus. Thank you and God bless you father Joshua Waltz.

    • @museluvr
      @museluvr 2 роки тому +3

      I'm a new Catholic but am learning when a priest is on fire.. it is contagious. God be with you, and be well.

  • @elenamanallo1686
    @elenamanallo1686 8 місяців тому +7

    Wow! God works in mysterious ways. God bless and praying for the increase of priestly and religious vocation. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @TakudzwaLisaMuganiwa
    @TakudzwaLisaMuganiwa 8 місяців тому +4

    Beutiful calling story..God bless you Father..this left me in tears

  • @marianajmj
    @marianajmj 2 роки тому +6

    Watching in February 2022. What a beautiful conversation story, and story of vocation.

  • @anngrace7313
    @anngrace7313 Рік тому +5

    What a powerful testimony. God bless you father.

  • @TNt-vc2xs
    @TNt-vc2xs Рік тому +4

    “Once the spirit is dead, the body has nothing to live for” ❤ absolutely beautiful testimony.
    I’m sharing this with as many teens and young adults as I can. Talk about God after a man’s heart!!! Thank you Fr Josh for choosing God!! Man this story was like watching a movie, it is that crazy!!!

  • @mray8
    @mray8 7 років тому +25

    Definitley shed some tears when he encountered the guy that saved his life in Spain. It had to be his guardian angel.

  • @NiwandindaFlorence
    @NiwandindaFlorence 11 місяців тому +2

    I don't know why I wept towards the end, but lord graciously hear from my heart. Thanks faaza God bless you following from 🇺🇬

  • @rizzaruaya1656
    @rizzaruaya1656 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow! Beautiful story . God is great. Amen!

  • @mariafaria2256
    @mariafaria2256 Рік тому +2

    Bless be the Lord for another Priest in Communities , who said yes to his call. Congratulations!!!! And God bless!

  • @johnfisher3017
    @johnfisher3017 3 роки тому +8

    Fr. Josh waltz. Thank you for having this on here for people who are looking to find. Your story had me in tears on my job site this morning, because it helped me accept the love of the father.

  • @LuisaGarcia_nyc
    @LuisaGarcia_nyc 11 місяців тому +3

    Praise The Lord!🔥

  • @ericagoehring1089
    @ericagoehring1089 7 років тому +35

    Thank you for this!! I am not Catholic, but I am a follower of Christ. This story is beautiful.

  • @joramacrush3315
    @joramacrush3315 Рік тому +1

    Made me cry

  • @TheTV1972
    @TheTV1972 Рік тому +2

    Awesome testimony🎉🎉🎉

  • @marlenetrompeta9902
    @marlenetrompeta9902 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Fr. Joshua very inspiring vocation story. God bless you now and always.

  • @Stephieandcheech
    @Stephieandcheech 8 років тому +32

    Best vocation story I ever heard. Also very entertaining the way it was told. I smiled and laughed the whole way through. God bless Father Joshua!!

  • @gracianmkandawire8403
    @gracianmkandawire8403 9 місяців тому +1

    Great story

  • @mobrien7128
    @mobrien7128 9 років тому +21

    The best vocational video EVER!! God bless you, Father!

  • @ReySanchez7
    @ReySanchez7 Рік тому +1

    God bless you Fr. and your brother priests.

  • @tylerpape4382
    @tylerpape4382 8 років тому +47

    Best vocation story I've heard.

  • @joseluismachain3962
    @joseluismachain3962 Рік тому +1

    Thank U for ur great message. Jesus kid the

  • @DomenicaGiannone-w5p
    @DomenicaGiannone-w5p 6 місяців тому +1

    You are so blessed and real.
    Please keep talking to us..
    Amen

  • @oditaocana4509
    @oditaocana4509 Рік тому +3

    Our good Lord will never abandon us despite of our wrongdoings, He would journey with and embrace ourselves under His Fraternal Love and Protection, your various stories symbolic actions that God always protect you and ignored signs to be His Evangelist, amazing stories ❤️. Continue spreading your Conversion stories, and by the way your mom is awesomely true faithful daughter of Him 🙏🙏🙏

  • @jonitagonsalves9177
    @jonitagonsalves9177 4 роки тому +21

    I loved the way Father narrated his story. It's funny and filled with exciting encounters. Simply wow♥️

  • @thewrestle-9319
    @thewrestle-9319 10 років тому +22

    Because I do not have any vocation call, I thought I wouldn't even finish listening to his story. But, there was something captivating, amusing and touching part in his story. and I was a really good feeling that there is the same God who guided him that way, He might be leading me on His own way.. whenever I have uncertainty in faith, I love to hear this vocation story. Because he was a normal person before he become a priest, I feel like I can connect to his story. Thank you Fr. Joshua Waltz.

    • @coreybaumy23
      @coreybaumy23 10 років тому +5

      Just to let you know. Every one has a vocation call. It might not be to anything religious, but a vocation is what God wants you to do not just to be a priest.

    • @mirgrande7683
      @mirgrande7683 7 років тому

      That's the sin of clericalism has you even thinking such a thing.
      Like the the priests and religious the only ones have a 'vocation'. Above everyone else. That's bullshit.
      You are called equally and to the same degree to image God - the love of God in the world. Catherine of Sienna said it best, "Become who God means you to be and set the world on fire !" :)

  • @mollyfinnmshl737
    @mollyfinnmshl737 Рік тому +2

    I am halfway through your talk I am an old lady and I am laughing so hard this is ... story of redemption right?
    OK let me go back to the store and find out

  • @kmej2548
    @kmej2548 Рік тому +1

    That was beautiful. God bless you Fr

  • @joannhacker9120
    @joannhacker9120 3 роки тому +5

    Wow, what a beautiful testimony! Not a boring moment worth listening to. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Ikthus
    @Ikthus Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this. 🙏🏻

  • @scriner11
    @scriner11 5 років тому +11

    The Lord made a perfect choice in calling you!!!! Well done!!! Many blessings to you!!!

  • @susanrogan3338
    @susanrogan3338 2 роки тому +3

    Father was terrific

  • @donaldnazareth3533
    @donaldnazareth3533 Рік тому +1

    God continue to bless you and your ministry Father Waltz

  • @francespaz4142
    @francespaz4142 5 років тому +12

    Never have I heard such an inspiring miracle story as Fr. Joshua’s! God is speaking to all of us through this adorable
    Funny priest! Thank you holy Priest! God bless you always, and send you to tell your hilarious story of love and truth to
    Others especially the youth! Love you , Holy man of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

  • @teresanandwa2764
    @teresanandwa2764 3 роки тому +3

    It has changed my way of thinking .thank you

  • @jpmedia8963
    @jpmedia8963 6 років тому +8

    It’s a great story. I’m just like crying...

  • @anosal4246
    @anosal4246 7 місяців тому

    ❤this is a great testimony for all the believers ❤️❤️May God bless all called to priesthood 🙏

  • @candycrushinq7514
    @candycrushinq7514 9 років тому +18

    I accidentally found this video and I'm litrally in awe
    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING

  • @mimamangohig8325
    @mimamangohig8325 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you Lord for this man , how I wish you will call one of my grandsons to priesthood so my family will be converted and to serve you too.

  • @mariedsilva8610
    @mariedsilva8610 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful testimony yes Jesus is everything worth dying for

  • @marksalerno3478
    @marksalerno3478 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you Father

  • @lukeroesener1810
    @lukeroesener1810 6 років тому +5

    Thank you so much God is calling me to the priesthood and it is such a wonderful thing Although I am only 14 I know God will make so much of me thank you Father you a wonderful inspiration.

    • @archsword2446
      @archsword2446 6 років тому

      Study Respiratory Therapy and enter the Order of St. Camillus.

    • @luigitezza4996
      @luigitezza4996 3 роки тому

      Hello Good day!. We are sisters, Daughters of St.Camillus in Cebu , Philippines. We are present in 23 countries throughout the world. If you are discerning with your vocation , please contact facebook page @ The Camillians . They are priests called Ministers of the Infirm . Thank you and God bless.

  • @kathleengaetano1956
    @kathleengaetano1956 9 років тому +22

    I absolutely love this video. I am in the process of discernment and discovering my vocation into the religious life and even though this is a vocation story about a Catholic priest it still inspired me. "I'm going to Mass do you wanna come?" cracked me up. God Bless My mother is obsessed with St. Anthony that story cracked me up too.

  • @JoshPaul94
    @JoshPaul94 9 років тому +17

    Fr. Joshua Waltz Vocational Story is pure awesome! Love being Catholic. I can watch this over and over again, and not get bored. His story is glorious and raw to the core.

    • @MegaCadette55
      @MegaCadette55 9 років тому +2

      do you have a priesthood calling too? #justasking

    • @JoshPaul94
      @JoshPaul94 8 років тому +2

      +MegaCadette55 yes very much so!

    • @MegaCadette55
      @MegaCadette55 8 років тому +1

      Josh Toups that's pretty great. God needs more laborers in his fields.you have my prayers.

    • @JoshPaul94
      @JoshPaul94 8 років тому +3

      +MegaCadette55 thank you

    • @MegaCadette55
      @MegaCadette55 8 років тому +1

      Josh Toups you re welcome

  • @sme7385
    @sme7385 3 роки тому +2

    God bless this priest Joshua.
    May he entertain people as he
    always does.

  • @lidiabarahona2154
    @lidiabarahona2154 6 років тому +4

    God bless you Father

  • @christinekent140
    @christinekent140 5 років тому +3

    great story I felt that big black man was an angel sent to help you. . my angel is always helping me

  • @happyma4182
    @happyma4182 6 років тому +4

    May Jesus continue to bless you each and every day. Please pray for my three sons. And offer them to Jesus. Mary.St.Joseph.
    St. Augustine
    and St. Anthony .
    ...God Bless.

  • @micompu345
    @micompu345 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful Father Wajtz. I am amazed at how God called you and you finally answer his call.

  • @carolhensen8005
    @carolhensen8005 2 роки тому +1

    Great survival story God Bless your Ministry.

  • @Mementomorichild
    @Mementomorichild 4 роки тому +3

    lol my first thought was to ask St Anthony for the lost scapular 😆
    Beautiful testimony- thank you for sharing and for following the call.

  • @milagrosamistoso5650
    @milagrosamistoso5650 3 роки тому +2

    Praise the Lord!!like great testimony about preist and their faith bless you and keep you.

  • @cultureshock72
    @cultureshock72 7 років тому +13

    I totally remember the day he told us this story. I can even hear myself laughing haha

  • @joaquimgodinho9215
    @joaquimgodinho9215 5 років тому +2

    Fr.Joshuas vocation story is awe inspiring n I hope many youngsters follow d Lords call

  • @WalktheWalk-ki9kj
    @WalktheWalk-ki9kj 3 місяці тому

    That was a powerful testimony.

  • @JackieMinton
    @JackieMinton 9 років тому +21

    God has officially worked through the suggestions box of my youtube account. What a beautiful work God is carrying out in your life! Thank you for sharing your story and showing His light!

  • @rinnapayod
    @rinnapayod 3 роки тому +3

    This is awesome story. It really touched my heart. God bless you Fr. Joshua.

  • @rolandovargas4490
    @rolandovargas4490 10 років тому +12

    Awesome vocation story!! God works in many ways!

  • @AntonyPadikkala
    @AntonyPadikkala 3 роки тому +3

    Fr. Joshua Waltz, I've enjoyed your Vocation anecdote, It's really amazing one! 🤗❤️
    Lots of Love from Kerala, India 😇

  • @jaca7584
    @jaca7584 3 роки тому +2

    Can you see me clapping!!! What an AWESOME and free testimony! So inspirational! 🌸🙏❤️🦋

  • @marcihf9763
    @marcihf9763 7 років тому +4

    I lived in Italy for 15 years...your train experience cracked me up Father. I too had some experiences on the trenitalia BUT I at least I spoke the language. LOL

  • @dbj1818
    @dbj1818 2 роки тому +3

    Amen Father 🙏🏾 I felt this story

  • @ExpressAphrodite
    @ExpressAphrodite 4 роки тому +4

    Have watched this over and over again and recommended many others to watch it too. Fr Waltz's other videos are also very inspiring too, as are his Sunday sermons in St Joseph's, Mandan. Please also watch 'All or Nothing - Sr Clare Crockett' (also on UA-cam), the story of real Derry Girl.

  • @sabaghebreghzabhier3382
    @sabaghebreghzabhier3382 5 років тому +8

    This is one of the best testimony I ever had, God bless you. I hope you going to be a wonderful saint

  • @sophiashim4390
    @sophiashim4390 6 років тому +3

    Thank you Fr. Joshua for your precious story. I will pray for you and all priests everyday.

  • @lornabautistagomez9609
    @lornabautistagomez9609 3 роки тому +2

    God calls us in different ways
    thank you father for sharing your story.God bless

  • @lukasandisaaktime9147
    @lukasandisaaktime9147 Рік тому +1

    Father Waltz - God was testing your faith and convictions during your European train adventure.

  • @evaalarcon808
    @evaalarcon808 3 роки тому +2

    God bless you Father 🙏

  • @chrismail8860
    @chrismail8860 10 років тому +4

    Very inspiring Fr.Waltz. Your Archdiocese needs to share this elsewhere it means a lot to those discerning and it is one of the best videos I have seen regarding vocation it was very real! Also very funny!You are a great speaker! God Bless! Please speak on a larger scale!! :-)Very blessed to have great priests and speakers like you! Very energetic and glad to see a young man! Your right about teen views on the church "all old people" you prove it wrong! Great job Bismarck and Father Waltz!

  • @cheraybisaya
    @cheraybisaya 2 роки тому +1

    what a blessing to hear Fr. Joshua, I can listen to his story all the time!

  • @ems8602
    @ems8602 7 місяців тому

    Will pray for your courage in this dark hour of the church and of humanity, that your faith fail not. For many priests will abandon the ministry, many religious will fall for the worse of temptations in their tepidity and blind human obedience, many souls will fall into the errors of the age, perpetuated by the Judas Iscariot who governs the roman Church by the powers of this world, but you shall remain a stronghold, a beacon of hope, bathed in the Spirit of Truth. And I shall be with the perseverant. For it will be the few that will save the many. Fear not. I AM.

  • @shonaesteban8317
    @shonaesteban8317 6 місяців тому

    Thank you Fr Josh

  • @lucem25
    @lucem25 8 років тому +12

    That's amazing it has helped me to discern more my vocation

  • @victoria103
    @victoria103 3 роки тому +4

    Wow this is amazing!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍

  • @idsherry
    @idsherry 6 років тому +3

    This is one of the best conversion stories I heard. God works mysteriously. It touched my heart, it made me think what can I do to live my life for Jesus. God bless you, Father Joshua.

  • @michelletaylor1147
    @michelletaylor1147 2 роки тому +2

    Very interesting story, may God continue to hold you in the palm of His hand.

  • @aricdelagrange5965
    @aricdelagrange5965 5 років тому +3

    Now this is an awesome vocation story

  • @shannonabeywardena7323
    @shannonabeywardena7323 10 років тому +4

    God bless you, Father Joshua!

  • @TT-hg8eo
    @TT-hg8eo 3 роки тому +2

    What a great story of journey with God!

  • @gmahlman
    @gmahlman 10 років тому +12

    Wow! This story is FANASTIC! Father Waltz God bless you. You've got to share your story at youth conferences and other Catholic media outlets.

  • @taymay5984
    @taymay5984 4 роки тому +3

    Awesome talk, God be with u

  • @eduardoang6142
    @eduardoang6142 3 роки тому +2

    Best sharing to hear.

  • @gregorydsouza1330
    @gregorydsouza1330 3 роки тому +2

    Praise the lord Jesus Christ 🙏 and mother Mary 🙏

  • @hopes2213
    @hopes2213 8 років тому +9

    wow such a touching and moving story. 💖

  • @GodlyGemini
    @GodlyGemini 9 років тому +10

    Best testimony I have ever heard literally, I have watched this like 20 times already hahaha

  • @susanmann8643
    @susanmann8643 2 роки тому +2

    God bless you 💕🙏🏻

  • @barbararey-constantin5679
    @barbararey-constantin5679 8 років тому +6

    Thank you so much, I'm glad you said yes to God. God bless you I will pray for you. :)

  • @dominicgartonzavesky8544
    @dominicgartonzavesky8544 6 років тому +5

    i was just at the RISE conference in San Jose that he talked at. I have never heard a more persuasive an funny guy.

  • @maryanncricenti9226
    @maryanncricenti9226 9 років тому +2

    Wow!!! Your an amazing man Walz!!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful story !!! You chose right!!! Praise and Glory to the Father Son and Holy Spirit .. Amen

  • @dianakagnassim8139
    @dianakagnassim8139 5 років тому +3

    Beautiful, calling story