Welcome. Join John Henry Newman, G.K. Chesterton, Evelyn Waugh, Ronald Knox, Malcom Muggeridge... All those other great men of intellect who searched for the truth and found it in the Catholic Church.
I myself am not Catholic, I'm a protestant. I'm grateful for the good information about Catholicism. I've always been intrigued by other perspectives. Thanks.
i’m glad you find interest in our beliefs and respectfully acknowledge it rather than coming to the comments calling the catholic church the “devils church” like many people do. God bless.
@@ryanbasel9986 some things I may not necessarily understand about the Catholic Church but how could anybody think the Catholic church is the devil's church that's ridiculous. The worst case I might say is that the Catholic church is sometimes stuck too much in tradition but at the same time I acknowledge that liturgical churches have one thing that many of us Protestant churches can learn from and that is we push so much that God is our friend that it's easier to forget that God is our Lord and King and we need to show reverence towards God and the liturgical churches are good about showing reverence. Therefore I want to understand even those areas that I may not agree with I still want to understand.
You know I've been watching these videos about the Catholic church and the one thing that boggles my mind is people like me do not necessarily think the Catholic church is bad but some of these people in these videos representing the Catholic Church I swear they do have the attitude that their churche is the only good church whereas I would say Catholics,Protestants, orthodox we're all the Church and it's just different ways of expressing the Christian faith as long as you got the true core really it should just be a matter of taste because we should work together because we all have things to teach each other. Now yes we are all humans and we may push a little heavier on one area than another. such as Pentecostals might push really heavy on the power of the holy Spirit which we all should not only acknowledge but be cooperating with the holy Spirit but they might not necessarily put as much emphasis on reverence even though any Pentecostal here Will acknowledge that we need to show reverence to God. I'm a contemporary Christian and I confess that we may do a lot more emphasis on personal evangelism but again we're not necessarily going to put as much emphasis on reverence as Catholics do. I could be wrong here but I would imagine they definitely put a lot of emphasis on reverence to God but I would imagine many Catholic churches are likely a lot lighter evangelism. What I'm referring to is yes you believe in evangelism and you do have a lot of programs run by the church and done by the church but how much emphasis is there on one-on-one evangelism between a Catholic and a friend and/or family member who doesn't already know the Lord now I could be wrong excuse me if I'm wrong but we all have areas that we don't put as much emphasis on even though we agree that it is important and other areas we put a lot of emphasis on.
@@jonsumner1382 catholic here! And I must thank you for your understanding. All I can say is I wish the best for my protestant brothers and sisters. I've been to many protestant churches and I see a lot of beauty and charismatic energy in them. I'm also in a band at the moment and all my members are protestant but we all love each other like family. We can truly unite and we can definitely trust in God for greater plans. The mass is absolutely beautiful and as a Catholic I welcome you to join a mass one day (not forcing you). I strongly believe that love, compassion and the trust in God can perhaps help us connect with each other. I wish the best for you and to all Christians.
As a protestant I might not be invited to share in the holy communion at a mass in a Catholic church, but as brothers we will share at the same table when we eat together at the supper of the lamb in the coming kingdom. I long for that moment of unity and oneness expressed, a reality that already exists in the body of Christ. We are one.
As the Pope said, if we don't suffer for the divisions we live inside the very same body of Christ that is the Church, we should ponder before calling ourselves "christians". For sure our divisions won't follow us there, brother.
@@brucewmclaughlin9072 Spreading the Gospel is the great commission that we are all called to. The Eucharist is the central theme of the Gospel and the source and summit of the Christian faith and without it we have no life in us as Jesus said in John 6:53. “Unless you eat my Flesh and drink my Blood you have no life in you.” It is both and not either or.
Become ONE now, ask Jesus for forgiveness , forgive every one holding no grudges and ask Jesus to reveal himself to you and ask for his Holy Spirit to dwell in you. Its that easy.
Casey, my small boy,(see I’m 84, and hearing you twice-thrice a day allows me a small measure of latitude). I have spiritually adopted you, truly. I sooo admire you and your way, sorry, ways, of living your ministry, that I want to congratulate you on the beautiful, concise, simple graphics you utilise in your videos. I happen to be a graphic designer myself, so do tell the person creating such valuable symbolistic images, that his/her work is much admired. I particularly love the main symbol, in mono colour, of the dancing monk cloaked in full habit !!! May your days be inspired always.
I am Baptised in the Orthodox Church and as such im in the uniquelly priviledged position to be able to receive communion in all 3 major churches with apostolic succession (Orthodox , Catholic and Anglican) I go to Church every sunday but it always varies as to which Church Taking part in holy communion with all different kinds of people, but all devoted to god is something im immensly grateful for having access to
Technically, you are not. Orthodox Christianity does not permit its faithful to receive Holy Communion in non-Orthodox communities, whether they be Roman Catholic, Protestant, or whatever. Hence, while Roman Catholicism may extend Eucharistic hospitality to Orthodox Christians, it does not mean that Orthodox Christians are permitted to accept such hospitality. We literally do not believe in authority of the Pope and the great schisms of the past and conflict between churches of Rome and Constantinople also make our two churches diunified. To receive the Eucharist in a community to which one does not belong is improper; the Eucharist is the result of unity, not the means by which unity is achieved.
I think for anglican, we can't receive it since it doesn't have any root from 12 apostles like Catholic and orthodox churches. We Catholic aren't permitted to receive communion from alngican churches since its protestant church
Forty years ago I was a Protestant "pastor". Twenty years ago, after much struggle, I became Catholic. Today, I'm in love with His Church. He's here, especially at Mass. So I'll stay here.
@Mupp Bert Yes, I'm a born again and Bible-believing Christian. I entered the Catholic Church on Easter of 2000, age 55. I had to struggle with some things, especially in the beginning. But, with time, I've come to rejoice over my choice. I now love and trust His Church, founded on Peter (Matt. 16). Yes, there are human shortcomings. But that's true EVERYWHERE we look.
Interesting but you have to remember one thing the new advent the Novus ordo is not Catholic it was formulated by Protestants ministers in mid 60s to replace the Roman Catholic Church and the Latin mass the ones that you're going to the Novus ordo is not Catholic it is Protestant how ironic is that
@@MikeSonowski-pg8bs we DO NOT WORSHIP MARY, we honor as the Queen of Heaven and Mother of Christ, Revelation 12 speaks about Mary as the Queen of Heaven. Rev 12 is not referring to Mary nor is she queen of heaven , that is just a made up belief not found in scripture. At the Wedding of Cana, the wine ran out and Mary asked Jesus if He could transform the water to wine. You can not find anywhere in scripture that Mary asked Jesus to make new wine. read that verse again with your eyes open. Jesus did not want to perform any miracles yet, but because His respect for Mary is so high, He obeys her and performs the miracle. Well that sounds good but you will not find any reference in all of scripture where Jesus defers to His mother for anything. That’s why we ask Mary to pray for us, like u would ask ur family or friends to pray for you. We are to ask prayers of the living not the dead . Mary is dead and waiting for the resurrection just like all the saints in the new testament. Strange how you ask Mary to pray for you when Jesus and the apostles prayed to God and all the believers in the early church prayed to God . Heb 4:15-16 excludes Mary. John 14:6 also tells you that the Fatima apparition is false. Because Jesus respects Mary a lot, Of course Jesus respects His own mother but look at what He says to someone pointing at Mary His mother ; Luke 11: 27 As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and blessed are the breasts that nursed You!” 28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”… What the entire new testament is about is Jesus not His mother. The Catholic church points to Mary far too much when it is Jesus the catholic church should be pointing to. Luke 1:28. Half the Hail Mary and the other half is manmade nonsense.
I am converting to Catholicism, and my first Mass I attended, at the time of the Eucharist, I felt so ashamed walking up with my arms crossed. I wanted to partake in the presence of Christ, but I did not want to risk the unworthy taking of the Eucharist.
You need to reread those verses about being in the right frame of mind when taking the Lord's supper as you have accepted teaching that is wrong. The Last Supper was a Passover/Seder meal. The Jews drink 4 cups of wine that is symbolic of the 4 “I will” promises of God in Exodus 6:6. Jesus skipped 1 cup of wine, the Cup of Redemption, identifying with that Cup & then repeated the words of Moses saying “This is the cup of the New Covenant in My blood...” thereby fulfilling the Old Covenant. So did the apostles that night with Jesus actually drink His blood? No...it was symbolic just as the 4 cups of wine are symbolic every Passover for the Jews to this day. Therefore the entire meal which fulfilled the Old Covenant in His body & blood is symbolic. We don’t actually eat His body. I have a sneaky suspicion that you do not get 4 cups of wine either in the Eucharist. When Jesus died on the cross for all of your sins He died once. The Eucharist is a bloodless re-sacrifice for your sins and that is wrong.
I’m gonna start my conversion to Catholicism. I went to my first mass last Sunday and it was amazing! Hopefully I’ll get baptized soon, go to confession, and I will always strive to live my life as Christ would live his. I obviously never will but to the best of my abilities
Why don't you get saved first? You come to Jesus and ask for forgiveness from your sins and repent of them. That is conversion. It has nothing to do with Mass, baptism, or the Eucharist.
I’ll pray for you and your conversion, brother! The church that Christ founded welcomes all to the fullness of truth. God bless you and I can’t wait to hear when you’ve received first communion. 😎
@@augustvonmacksen2526 Not very Christ-like brother, to keep a brother in Christ from taking communion. Where is that scripture again telling you to do that.
@@bcalvert321 Take it up with the earliest Christians, Apostles, and Peter. They were the ones given authority on earth to direct Christ's church. Wonder where you got the compiled bible anyways. Hmmm. Couldn't have been St. Jerome who was a Catholic Christian... Don't worry, I'll pray for your conversion as well, Ben. ;)
@@augustvonmacksen2526 The ignorance of your comment is that you haven't a clue what a Christian is. It has nothing to do with any church. All any person needs to do is make Jesus their Lord and Savior. No baptism, no learning the teachings of the church, no communion, no priest. None of those things can save you.
My grandmother is Catholic and my grandfather is Episcopal. Every day they go to daily mass together and my grandfather just asks for a blessing instead of communion. Still a wonderful way for them to bond united in Christ
There is no scriptural reason that a believer can not take communion. There is no scriptural reason , so that means that the Catholic church rules are wrong.
@@brucewmclaughlin9072 my guy what do you mean there is no scriptural reason? Catholics and Protestants literally interpret the scripture around the Eucharist differently, Catholics taking the meaning more literally vs the Protestant more symbolic interpretation. If we are not in union with our beliefs surrounding the Eucharist, then should Protestants really receive the Catholic Eucharist knowing they believe it to be something entirely different? Did you even watch the video or did you just come to start a disagreement?
@@jamiemersel1247 Yes I watched the video and I read the scriptures related to it. then should Protestants really receive the Catholic Eucharist knowing they believe it to be something entirely different? Believers should be able to take the Lord's supper as the scriptures do not preclude one believer over another believer. Believers in the Lord are remembering the Lord's sacrifice for all the sins we have done and we are celebrating the Lord's resurrection that gives us new life in Him. We do not re-sacrifice Jesus on a bloodless alter as Jesus died once and for all. So not entirely different just more authentic to what the scripture says and not a man made church called catholic dictates. Do you think Jesus is going to condemn those of us who remember Him according to the scriptures?
I have always found this to be perplexing and almost amusing. What benefit is derived from denying communion to non Catholics? Why should we deny spiritual food when we would feed them at our table?
Facinating video, especially as a Protestant who was essentially booted out of a Catholic church when it was time for communion. It felt weird, because at the time I was fairly new to the Christian journey (and erm.. life) and unaware of some of the... shall we say... complex history of the Church in general. It was especially wierd because I was only there as part of a service to promote unity between the local Methodists, Catholics and Anglicans who had come together to run an outreach holiday club for the area. This wasn't in the USA either, but middle-of-nowhere UK. One day, I hope all denominations will be able to take bread and wine together. I pray it happens before Jesus gets back. Anyways, great video. My your ordination go without a hitch and I look forward to hearing more from you in the future!
The can not because the only believe that was only a symbol and not the real Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. and that when Christ "Take and eat this bread for this is my body. And drink my blood you shall have eternal life.
For ALL DENOMINATIONS to be part takers of Christ’s body IS TO BECOME CATHOLIC. Unity of all christians is Christ’s desire, but through the unity of The Church He founded on the Authority of the Apostles, being the lead ambassador Kefa. God Bless and pray for unity!!
the Protestant believes God is Spirit and must be worshipped in spirit. Most Protestants believe the Catholic re-sacrifices Christ in their belief in the Eucharist. Whereas the Protestant believes the True Presence of Christ is spiritual.
Thank you for your clear explanation. As a Protestant regularly working in Roman Catholic services as a choral conductor, I don’t find it awkward not receiving the communion. I do find it pleasant to receive a blessing instead.
❤️. Just for info, we never call it a service but Mass. Only service we have is only on Good Friday or when there's no priest available (Communion service)
Not receiving the Holy Communion is not understanding what Jesus had said to us. Many Saints talked about this topic of the importance to take it. May the Holy Spirit can show u the true path on this long journey to discern every thing from Catholicism. Don't give up🤚
you live in GA? So do I! I was supposed to have been confirmed in the Catholic Church last Easter but because of the coronavirus my Confirmation has been postponed indefinitely but Lord willing I will recieve the Sacraments of Confirmation and the Eucharist soon
A Zoarastrian couple, friend of my family insisted on receiving HolyCommunion to feel they have participated fully in the banquet of our Lord. The did this every year, only once a year on the feast of Our Mother of the Forsaken in Vadodara,Gujarat,India, This feast is celebrated on the 26thJanuary every year. My parents were disturbed and sought help from the Chaplain of the shrine. They were informed as long as they take it with total reverence and belief it is alright. On this day the 26thJanuary people gather from all around India of all religions who have immense faith in Our Mother of the Foresaken. It is virtually impossible to know who is Catholic and who is not. The Priests do announce that only Catholics should receive Holy Communion, yet a few like this Zoarastrian couple donot follow/listen to instructions.
All are welcome to the table. Christ did not push anyone who came to Him and neither should we. But you can take this opportunity to make the Lord known to them. Their insistence on receiving the Holy Eucharist may signify their faith and readiness to be fully united with the Lord and His church.
I expected that Lutherans are denied the eucharist in Roman masses, but was a little surprised to learn eastern Orthodox christians are, as they too reject papal authority. Would love to read from a catholic explaining this difference in depth to me.
I've been mentioning you in my daily rosary for 1/2 a year now. I pray that ull inspire many young men to consider the priesthood and religious life. Pray for me as well, as I'm hoping to become a cloistered Nun one day. Im still uncertain where that's suppose to be. So pray for me, and remember me when u say ur first mass. I'll offer up my communions for u. God Bless u brother! 🕊🌹🌹🌹🙏🏻
Hi sister. I will pray for you as well so you can have your true relationship with Jesus. You don't have to become a Nun and pray the rosary. May God bless you and open your eyes.
I’m respectful of your video and I also believe that the Catholic Church has made communion too complicated. He simply said, “Do this in remembrance of me.” This is one of the primary reason why I’m not catholic. I don’t like the separation and dividing of people. Your videos are amazing and I really enjoy them. I will pray for you as you progress through your upcoming events.
Steve Johnson But who is the one divided or separated but he/she who doesn’t believe in Christ ‘s full truth; that He founded a Church on the Authority of the Apostles and their successors, that He gave to Kefa the Keys of Heaven to bind and lose. So if The Catholic Church says so, so does Christ (Lk. 10:16) God Bless!!
John 6 53 So Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in yourselves. "He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. Eucharist is biblical and our church fathers do it too back from the apostolic age. It is one beautiful gift that Christ has given us. I myself would pretend to celebrate mass when the priest is praying Eucharistic prayer. I just think it's too beautiful, meaningful and the Presence of Christ is real. I love it being sung but not many priests can do that. You are indeed Holy, O Lord, the fount of all holiness.Make holy, therefore, these gifts, we pray, by sending down your Spirit upon them like the dewfall, so that they may become for us the Body + and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ. ................. (some prayers, then) Therefore, as we celebrate the memorial of his Death and Resurrection, we offer you, Lord, the Bread of life and the Chalice of salvation, giving thanks that you have held us worthy to be in your presence and minister to you.
Steve Johnson, The truth divides. Jesus told Jews around him you must eat my flesh.They said, how can this man give us his body to eat.They murmured amongst themselves and walked away. Jesus said, does this scandalize you. Jesus said, I know it's a hard teaching but this will divide the true disciples from the false disciples. If you told a friend not to have an abortion but you told her it is murder more than likely she would get mad upset call you names yet you know it's the truth. Truth divides.
Being a Protestant that attends both the Ukrainian Catholic and Protestant Church it was Wonderful to have it explained to me like this. Thank you and God Bless.
Thank you Fr Casey for another video. My late husband was Church of England, but wanted our children to be Catholic because I am Catholic. When he died my priest conducted the service. I go up for a blessing if I go to a Church of England service, even though they would allow me to receive their holy Communion. We have not reached that level of unity yet.
Yo, this video was JAM PACKED with info! It pretty much sums up everything I needed to know about not receiving as a Catchumen and what I can say to my protestant friends. God bless you on your upcoming ordination, soon to be Father.
As an Anglican, I thank you for this video, though it doesn't exactly answer the question. All the best for your ordination and God bless you in your new ministry. I hope you'll be posting a video of the day so that we can share it with you.
I'm sorry, I don't know what you mean by not answering the question. I thought I made it pretty clear from the first segment: in order to receive, one has to be in union with God and others. The reason that Protestants can't receive our communion is because we are not in union with one another.
I get that part, however while you spoke about the reasons, you didn't address those when taking about Anglican & Lutherans. Anglicans (especially here in Africa) are in many ways very much like Roman Catholics and believe in the Eucharist in the same manner as you do, so why exactly are we not in union with one another?@@BreakingInTheHabit
@@Sortak2011 because y'all don't have a loyalty to the pope anymore. It's separate from the hiarchy of the church. There's a little more to it, but that's the crux of it.
@@clearjr1 because Orthodox and Catholics share apostolic succession, the same sacraments with valid ordinations. Orthodoxy recognizes the Bishop of Rome as the Primus inter paris i the pentarchy
But Anglicans are not under a patriarchy. They split off rom Rome and had the royal family as head of church. Theyre under catholicism not orthodoxy. There are eastern Catholics whom we share communion.
As an evangelical minister who has been to mass more than a few times, I have never been offended by the fact that Catholic communion was not open to me - even though our communion admits all baptized Christians and even sincere seekers. We too believe that we encounter Christ in a powerful way and the exact way is not known to us. That said, I would like direction as to how a respectful protestant Christian participate in the Mass? I have had Catholic lay people tell me that I should enter the line as if receiving Communion, but then cross their arms and then receive a blessing instead. I have not done so as I wished to be as respectful as possible.
As a Protestant looking to convert to Catholicism, going up to be blessed by the priest is 100% respectful and it's a great way to at least partially participate in that part of the Mass. Getting in line to be blessed is open to both Catholics who are not able to receive the Eucharist (maybe if they have unconfessed mortal sin on their soul) and non Catholics. I recommend doing it next time you go to Mass!
your friend is right, u can ask for blessing by doing that. catholic do that too, when they are not in the state of grace, they cannot take communion too
@@conikutch If you are not a believer then you should not take communion but as a believer the scriptures are clear as to what is required and confession of sins before breaking of bread is just not found in the scriptures but is found in the catholic church that forbids believers who are not members of the catholic church organization from celebrating the Lord's supper.
If you are repentant of all grave sins, you truly believe that Jesus is physically present in the Eucharist in some way, and pray and feel Jesus is welcoming you to receive, then just go up and receive. You are already a member of the Catholic Church, even if you arent quite yet so perfectly. At least, this is my advice.
I have just realised that for 37 years I thought this ritual was called 'The Uterus' (which I have always thought was odd), I have only just (through this video) come to realise that it is called 'The Eucharist'... every day is a school day!
One time I visited a small Christian Church, non denominational, I had an overwhelming Spiritual Experience and communion (protestant version) and I felt God's power flow thru my body to the point that I was shaking and trembling like Apostle Paul trembled on Damascus road!! I felt so light and floaty and free and an inner joy and a surrender!! I remember each step I took towards the communion table, the more I felt God's presence! This anointing and power from God was so strong that I now understand why some Christian's get slain in The Spirit and fall down!! This kind of power that I experienced I believe is strong enough to cure illness or heal people!! I love The Catholic faith but this was my Experience that I had visiting a small Christian Church!! God's spirit is at all Churches!!
God can touch your heart anywhere. But you received bread and not communion, the true body of Christ. And you should not have done that at all, unless you were in communion with that small church. And if you are then you have left the Catholic Church for an alternative man made church.
@@bridgefin Once I had that Spiritual Experience, It taught me that God loves His worshippers even if they are protestant or Catholic, Jesus promised where 2 or 3 gather in His Name, He promised to be there!!
@@andrewortiz5797 : You didn't say whether or not you are Catholic but... If you ARE a Catholic, in a Protestant church, and going forward to receive their "communion ", there is a certainty that the experience you had was NOT from the Holy Spirit! ! You put yourself in a very dangerous position, opening the way for demonic influence, and idolatry. Be very careful. I pray for you.
@@alhilford2345 nope, it doesn't matter if your Catholic or protestant or Baptist or Pentecostal etc... God doesn't care about these things but man does!! Catholics hounour The Blood and Flesh and Sacrafice of Jesus in communion just like Protestants do!! I'm not Catholic I'm a Christian but I used to look down on Catholics and Pentecostals etc I use to argue with them and debate but God touched my Heart and let me know that I was wrong, because Jesus said wherever 2 or 3 gather in His Name, He said he is there in their midst, and He keeps His word!!! God doesn't approve of denominations!! Denominations are from men, not God even Apostle Paul warned against denominations (divisions)!! As long as they are remembering The Blood and Body Of Yeshua and His Sacrifice, it's acceptable to God because The Bible says so!! There are too many denominations: Baptist, Pentecostal, Methodist, Lutheran, Catholic, Orthodox, protestant ect.... God may not agree with some of the things these organizations do but nonetheless, Jesus promised to be there, wherever 2 or 3 gather in His Name!!
True sweet story here: My granddaughter had a Jewish friend whom she met when their moms (one being my daughter, of course) all met at a small park close to our houses. The girls were each about 18 months old. They became good buddies, & still are in their 20ies. Anyway, one day my granddaughter stayed overnight at her friend’s house. They were about 5 years old then. I told my granddaughter when I left her off the night before, that I will pick her up for Mass the next morning.(we were Catholic). Sunday morning I went to pick up my granddaughter, & her friend said that she wanted to go to church, also. Her parents thought it would be a good idea for their daughter to see & learn about other religions. During Communion/Eucharist, I told the girls to wait until I go up for the Host. When I came back to the pew, our little Jewish friend, looked up at me with sad, startled, eyes, & asked me if I WAS ACTUALLY EATING FLESH & DRINKING BLOOD! I put my arms around her, hugged both girls, & told them that it was our belief, we believe in our hearts & souls that this is Jesus. I explained later the Host looks like a tiny flattened Matzo & the wine looks like grape juice, but our belief is that it is the body & blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I told our young Jewish friend, that Jesus was born J a divine Jew. She was both surprised & delighted. I then took the happy God loving little girls out for lunch. Peace be with you! ✝️ Shalom! ✡️
Thank you so much - this talk is so spot on . Thank you for being honest and open about this central issue. Too many people, especially in the West ,have become embarrassed about their faith, quite often because of ignorance. Thank you for bringing the truth into light .
May you become a saint like St. Francis Assisi. May our good LORD help you to endure all the throns and stones on your narrow way to the Kingdom of Heaven. May GOD make you a channel through which many souls enter the heaven. Praise be with JESUS ❤
I went to my first Mass a few weeks ago. I sat in the back and enjoyed how peaceful it was and enjoyed praying. When it came time for Communion everyone got up to get in line except me. I knew I could not receive so I stayed put. I felt awkward being the only one who didn’t line up so I slipped out the doors. I know now to cross my arms and so I’m hoping I’ll feel less awkward next time :-/
As a Catholic who hasn't confessed my sins to the priest in a few months, I don't feel worthy to partake until I am cleansed of the dirt by confession. Please don't feel awkward. No one looks down on you because you are not taking communion. On the contrary, you are respecting the most sacred sacrament in the Catholic church when you don't take communion not believing it IS the body of Christ.
You know, it's kind of insulting to say that my relationship with my wife is me willingly cutting myself off from God, or hurting his people with no remorse.
I will pray for you as you as you continue your journey to priestly ordination. Not only that, but I will pray for healing between our churches. From an Anglican :)
This is unbelievable that one king /Henry VIII/ can make disaster because of his prick. Forgive me this word but this is true. He said no to the pope and married Anne Boleyn for a while and then divorced. The unity with Anglican Church is possible when the queen resign to be a Head of the Anglican Church and reinstate the catholic faith. Are you praying for your queen too? Greetings from Poland.
@@tomaszdziamaek1839 With respect, I think you misunderstand the role of the Queen in the church. She is not the head of the church, she is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England (only one of the Anglican churches, not all of them). She has no role in promulgating doctrine and is merely fulfilling her coronation oath to protect the Church. Of course I pray for my sovereign. As far as I'm aware, the role of the Monarchy is not an issue on the road to unity. Every blessing to you my Polish brother.
@@monarchist100 Thank you for your explanation. So who is responsible for the doctrine? Could you explain me - the difference between the High Church and Low Church? I've heard it exists something like this. Do I think correct that High Church has more catholic doctrine and Low Church more protestant?
@@tomaszdziamaek1839 My pleasure. Doctrine is formally moderated by the Bishops in convocation, in some ways like the Roman Catholic Church. Governance is done in consultation with priests/deacons and laity too. With regard for low and high Church, generally that is correct, but not always. High and Low is about style of worship more than doctrine, although usually a formal high Church with full vestments, incense etc will be more Catholic in belief, you can equally have a Catholic believing Church with low, informal worship. It is... complicated! Most of us are between the two extremes. There are limits to our differences though and we all trace our belief through the Anglican Prayer book (actually a Missal) and the first seven Ecumenical Councils.
@@tomaszdziamaek1839 The Anglican Church is very decentralized as there is no hierarchy like the Catholic Church. The queen is the head of the Church of England only, not the whole church
Bless you Brother. As an Anglican and I realise this is not the case in the USA, but I have been able to recieve Holy Mass at Catholic churches because I was in an area where there were no Anglican churches, and in such circumstances we were permitted to receive from a Catholic church, and in like kind in the reverse would be true for a Catholic. I cannot remember the exact concorrdat this was signed under; but in each case again it also relies upon being in common with God and each other. Settle our sins quickly. All blessings in your service.
I have never heard of this signed concordat, and really question whether such a thing exists. The reception of Holy Communion in a Latin Right Catholic Church is restricted to Catholics in a state of grace. Anything else is sacrilegious.
@@alhilford2345 Thank you for your reply. It does indeed exist as do a number of other agreements between the Church of England and the Latin Rite Catholic Church. I have received both in the Republic of Ireland, and Jordan. However in each I was examined; as I would expect to happen in reverse.
Seems odd that Catholics can marry non believers with the blessing of the church but yet Protestants can’t take communion. The Bible teaches not to be unequally yoked so the only situation where this should occur is if the couples married before either was a Christian. Also Protestants don’t approach the table in a cavalier manner as the passages about taking communion in an unworthy manner are often recited at the Eucharist.
123.. : It's not odd at all. Even a non-Catholic married to a Catholic may not receive Holy Communion. If a couple were married before either of them became Christian/Catholic then they would not have married in the Catholic Church anyhow, so that is beside the point.
I love watching your videos as you seamlessly clear all the minor doubts that we have in our faith and provide the reason for the way it functions. God bless you. You are a role model for all the youth.
It depends. There are exceptions made for emergencies and special events, with others who accept the Real Presence, such as the Orthodox, Episcopals, Lutherans and (doctrinally) Methodists. To some extent, it is a matter of Church discipline. Finally, there is full intercommunion between the various Rites of the Catholic Church: Latin; Byzantine; Chaldean; etc..
Great video! 🙏Prayers coming your way during this time of your ordination🙏 Have a great summer and we will look forward to your return and more great videos!💙
I am 42 years ordained my friend and I testify that this Lover who has chosen you is wildly beautiful, fiercely faithful, and touchingly tender. 42 years later it is far better than I could have dreamed. May it be so for you. Remember it is not WHAT you do it is WHO you do it for. He is awesome, and we are loved. Topic for the future? What it is like to be ordained a priest. St Francis walk with you.
May the Holy Spirit work in through and around you, pushing out anything not of God. With so much to do, l pray Jesus will guide your steps, keep you fed, spiritually as well as nutritionally, give you strength and perseverance to help in getting moved to your new home, at least for the foreseeable future. Lastly, I pray that God's will be done and that it be our will as well. In Jesus name. Amen. I am an ELCA Lutheran, our rule for communion is (Not word for word) any baptized Christian that beleive in Jesus Christ is welcome to join in the meal. I heard your explanation on why who is welcome and who is not, the LCMS in our town goes a step further and will not offer communion to non members of their church. I was 32 years old when I was baptized on May 2, 2004. I felt immensely blessed to have celebrated my 15 year baptismal anniversary earlier this month. I only bring this up because I truly was a wretch before I believed in Jesus Christ. I thought Christians were weak minded fools. I used our Fathers name as a punchline or in vain daily if not hourly. When my heart started to soften, I was full of questions. As I inched toward believing I was cautious, like I was going to get caught in a trap. It was like i was waiting for one little thing to confirm what I had suspected all along, that church was full of Bible thumping, holier than thou, stuck up, finger wagging fools just waiting to tell me why I wasn't good enough and would have my own private rocket to shoot me straight to he'll (which at the time, I really didn't know what he'll was, outside off a fire pit). So my fiancee and my daughter and I started in the attending services. As we walked in the first time, I was relieved and a bit stunned that the church did not collapse on me. We live in a town of around 7 to 8 thousand people. So we knew a lot of people at church, mostly acquaintances, but there were a lot of smiles and hand shake and hugs. I found that I really enjoyed going. Much of what was being said, I did not understand, how it worked. At the time, we had communion twice a month (it is now every Sunday and most special services during the week), although I wasn't able to partake in the bread and wine I always went forward for a blessing. To wrap it up, I am beyond blessed that Jesus continued to pursue me even though I said no and ran away for so long. I also feel very blessed that "one" thing didn't happen to drive me away. I often wonder, for those folks who may be wanting to attend a service but feel like I did or maybe they are nervous. It's fair to say they don't know why this part of the service is excluding them. If we were having a meal in our fellowship hall after the service, they would be welcome to come eat as much as they wanted. It is very scary to go to church thst first-time ever or first time in years because you fell away and now you are walking in to sit before God. God that created everything. God that flooded the world. God that stepped down from Heaven and was born a baby, grew an taught in the temple, started a ministry and in a few short years was nailed to a cross. He paid for my sins that day. He paid for your sins that day. He paid for the sins of all that day, for those who came before, for every life that has been a part of time, for those who believe and for those that use His name in vain or as a punchline, for those that don't believe and never will. When you are brand new, trying to know God and all that happened and the meal is offered for everyone... except you. On the night in which He was betrayed, Jesus took bread, raised it up, blessed it, broke it and gave it to His disciples saying "Take and eat. This is my body given for you, do this for the remembrance of me." In the same way He raised the cup blessed it and gave to all to drink saying "Take and drink, this cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sins. Do this for the remembrance of me. There were no if, ands or buts... it was His blood shed for all people. As that new person that is not included could be a person that leaves and never steps foot in church ever again. Is it worth it? This is way longer than it need to be, but I believe it is something that we should take a look at and see if it is the best way to go about it. God bless you and enjoy this new era of your life.
How can you be sure of what doctrine an Anglican or Episcopalian believe? Quite difficult since there are many faiths within a church that considers itself a midway between Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant. To be part of this church you only have acknowledge thirty nine articles of faith. In the beginning there were75, then 67 and they came down to thirty nine nowadays and worse they are not binding anymore. There are parishes that are completely Catholic but not accepting the role of Peter (Pope) and some others are completely protestant accepting at the most two sacraments (i.e. Baptism and Holy Supper). Some accept the successor of bishops through the imposition of hands since the beginning of Christianism; the others take bishops as mere administrator of a diocese. They have no valid orders so no matter if a priest or a bishop believes in the Sacrifice of the Mass there is no consecration. Priests are not ordained validly. All in all, the Catholic Church cannot receive any Anglican for communion because there should be serious doubts of what he/she believes. It will be the same for the member of the Old Catholic Church. It is an excellent video as are all of yours. Thanks!
Right. I hope Catholics read this and take notice because I have heard "good" Catholics in my parish proudly boast that they invite non-Catholics to receive Holy Communion in the spirit of Christian friendship and ecumenism!
I love my Catholic Faith. I need my Catholic Faith ever single day. I do not participate in the Eucharist b/c my husband is not Catholic. He grew up in the Methodist Church. His dad is a retired preacher. I decided to become Catholic when I was four years old. My mom grew up in a different church call / name Santa / Saint Doctrine in Honduras 🇭🇳. I had to convince my mom to get me baptized Catholic. Thanks be to God that she accepted it and I was baptized four days before my fifth birthday. Glory to God forever and ever 🙏 🙏♥️♥️
I don't understand why if you are Catholic attending mass,you would not receive Communion. Seeing you receive and how it impresses you , might get your husband intrigued and interested. I could never miss receiving Jesus. My husband is not even Christian, having grown up in a muslim country, but attends mass and likes it. I hope one day , he will understand enough and desire to become baptized into the Catholic church.
You offered some very good spiritual wisdom. With that said, it would have been better if you strategically changed the tone of your voice so 1) it sounds less monotone 2) It is easier to distinguish when you are bringing up a discerning question someone asks, and giving a response back to that question.
You forgot to talk about why all these rules came about. I forget which special Paul commented about the nonbelievers dropping dead after receiving the love feast. It's kind of bad publicity for nonbelievers to be struck down in the middle of services. Oh, by the way, that mention by Paul, proves the Eucharist is in fact the real body of Christ, and the Holy Spirit does not take lightly those who ingest it with a sinful heart or cavalier attitude.
Congratulations on your ordination Father Casey. I truly enjoy your insight and enthusiasm that comes through. I I’ll keep you in my prayers for success and growth in your ministry. AMDG, Jeff
Br. Casey count on my prayers always and hopefully the time will stretch enough for all the things you need to get done before and after ordination! I hope we can see you soon as Fr. Casey from GA , thanks again! Related to the video, our pastor here in Katy, TX usually before Communion, specially when we have celebrations where we know there is a lot of visitors, he always ask those whom are not Catholics or that doesn't practice regularly to come for a blessing and get their affairs in order so they can be part of the celebration in full as soon as possible. Maybe it's not a matter of denying but rather an opportunity to invite others to practice our faith
If I have said it once I will say it again: it's a WE thing AND an I thing when you approach the altar to receive Jesus Christ in the Eucharist or Serve in the Mass in any way. It's important.
I am a protestant who has been attending mass at a Catholic church for about a year because I like the reverence of Catholic worship. No one there knows me and I know that could slip down and take communion and no one but God and I would be aware. I have faithfully respected Catholic teaching however out of respect and will continue to do so. I would like to respectfully ask, though. If Christ could serve Judas Iscariot, whom he had just declared a traitor shouldn't that allow anyone to receive the elements, even in bad faith? I understand what you are saying about unity, but Judas was clearly not unified with the other apostles. Was that first meal less unifying for the other eleven? If you do not have time to answer this I understand and please know that I have learned a great deal from your videos and thank God for your patience, compassion, and devotion.
Brother , all the best and we pray for your ordination. Thanks for the sharing and your efforts to bring focus on the truth behind the traditional church.
He talks about not everyone can receive communion, yet he didn't mention going to confession so one can again receive communion. I'm old enough to remember pre-Vat 2. Then it was normal for about a third to remain in the pews during communion because we were taught confession before communion. Now everyone goes. Glad they're all saints but I doubt it. I think we lost the meaning of the Real Presence. Contributing to that is now we don't kneel receiving the Host as I remember doing pre-Vat2. Also, receiving in hand and feeding ourself diminishes the awe.
Pre Vatican 2 we had to fast from midnight before we could receive communion so that's an explanation of why there were diminishing numbers receiving the Body of Christ. I received my First Holy Communion at age 7, but was never taught I needed to go to confession before receiving Communion. Indeed my Grandmother attended daily Mass at 7am and I am certain she didn't go to confession every day.
I think it lies in the belief in the Real Presence of Christ, body and blood, soul and divinity. If one does not believe in the real presence which the Church believes and presents it as such, then why would one receive it. then it would be saying, i am receiving it in the way I want to receive it and not in the way Christ intended. So that would be focused on what one wants to do , which would not be in the proper spirit to receive Jesus.
There are major issues and scars that divide us, but I pray that we all not over focus on the divide, rather seek unity for our common faith. Indeed we can say to each other 'its for their salvation' but the outside threat are looming and there are more people who has yet heard the Gospel. God bless you and I pray for your ordination :)
That's why I turned my back to the modern day church, because I believe in the unity of all denominations, judisim, Islam, and sheikism while keeping my catholic faith intact. I also believe in the universal acceptance of the LGBTQ community, and women being priests. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LONG LIVE THE ANCIENT CATHOLIC CHURCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From my perspective as a priest in the Episcopal Church- this Roman Catholic discipline represents an understanding of Eucharist as “a sign of unity.” Our Anglican sense is that the Eucharist is “a means of unity.” The power of the sacrament ought to help bring us in relationship and reconciliation with one another. What unites us is not not that we agree on such issues as papal authority and prayer to the Blessed Mother, but rather that we are sisters and brothers in Christ who welcome us all.
I think that if they come from a denomination that believes in the Catholic Doctrine of the Holy Eucharist that they should be able to receive the sacrament such as Anglicans
As a protestant, I am very thankful for your love and Biblical literacy. I wanted to be a monk for a while so this is special to me. Thank you very much!
. The harvest is plenty but the labourers are few, we need to bring people to Catholicism to rescue them. Saint Mary and Jesus Christ are the only one who can save the worst of sinners.
This is one of the reasons I got interested by the United Church a few years back. As a born and baptised Catholic, but raised in a largely oecumenical view in my community, I felt that most Christian denominations could share most aspects of our faith. One interesting thing is that only about one third of Catholics believe in literal transubstantiation. Most believe in the Christ's holy presence during communion, which is compatible with Anglican beliefs and with those if other Christian denominations.
You are never drinking blood or His body. The wine and bread only represent those things. The wine taste like wine and the bread like bread. Always has always will.
@@melindaanne6036 The JEWS DO NOT DRINK BLOOD OR EAT HUMAN FLESH. That is against Jewish law. Jesus never sinned so He never did that and He would not have his disciples sin either. In the book of Acts, they told the gentiles they should never drink blood of any kind. He is the Bread of Life. We are to consume what He teaches and follow how He lived. The Bread presents His flesh and the drink represents His blood. If what you say is true then why does the Catholic serve wafers. Jesus never said wafers but bread. How can wafers be flesh? I take communion every week. I take it very seriously. God has never told me to do anything different. Besides you never taste any flesh or blood how do you not know He is doing the same for me. It does not save my soul. It is something everyone should do because He asks us to.
God bless you, brother, for your upcoming ordination. Thank you for teaching us by sharing with us and becoming a bigger brother to guide us towards unity towards the Father and Christ. Thank you so much for your vocation! I see so much coming for the North American Church through folks like you, that are totally in putting all the greatest charisma of true American fighting spirit. Thank you once again and God bless you!
Can you caption your videos? The UA-cam auto-captions are pretty awful and you'd be able to reach a lot more people [d/Deaf, hard of hearing, people with Sensory Processing Disorder, etc].
This is a common issue for me because I am Anglican and my wife is Roman Catholic. So when her family visits we all go to the Church of England, because they permit Roman Catholics to take communion with Anglicans like me.
As a Protestant who has attended dozens of Lutheran (ELCA) services and Catholic masses, I have never understood why baptized Christians cannot unite as one to partake in communion which is why I feel closer to God as a Protestant and not Catholic. We are all Christians. It is sad that religious leaders choose to remain divided. The problem I have is that Catholics have their own definition of “unity” and who is “allowed” to receive communion. I prefer sticking to scripture and following Jesus who has always encouraged anyone to join him.
Your own statement shows why you cannot receive in a Catholic Church. We cannot give the Eucharist to someone who does not believe what we teach to be true. Nobody is entitled to receive the Eucharist and you think that you are.
May God prepare you for your Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood, Deacon Casey! You are going to make a wonderful priest! Thank you for your wonderful videos! May God bless you now, at your Ordination, and always!
Ouch ouch and ouch. The eternal PAIN and reopening wound whenever I get Christians of other churches (who DO believe the bread and wine are transformed into the BODY & BLOOD of Christ) to join a Catholic Mass, one time I cried like a baby when Christians of all churches (as long as they are baptized) were invited to the table to take the Holy Communion in an Anglican church. I asked both Catholic and Anglican priests every now and then but didn't get a satisfying answer, it seems to me we human corrupted the Sacrament of Communion just like how we corrupt every philosophy and religion. Are we talking about communion with the Roman Catholic Church or Communion with God???????? Who are we, ordained or not, to reject people who in need of Jesus if the church regards the Holy Communion the medicine for patients? It is sooooooooooooooo sad to see the Holy Communion becomes the trigger of SEPARATION.
Just a reminder. The Catholic Church is the ONLY Church that Our Lord Jesus Himself established. It is the ONLY Church in which the bread and wine are changed into the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. When you went to your Anglican service the Communion there consisted of bread and wine, because the minister had no authority to Consecrate it and thus effect the Transubstantiation. Therefore, it really doesn't matter what anyone believes, there is no Sacrament. If at that service, any Catholic had gone up to receive communion, and said "AMEN" when the minister held up the bread and said "Body of Christ", that would be an act of idolatry.
the sacrament as medicine. that sounds a little better. When I was first introduced to the Catholic church in the early 70´s (I was an Anglican) I attended mass daily for some months before I was received into the church and my mentor Father Edward who, although a monk, was at that time the resident chaplain at my college, never once refused me communion. This policy of the church strikes me as profoundly disingenuous. This is a gift freely given to us by God and no institution has the right to make judgements about those to whom He offers Himself. At the last supper, did the disciples understand what Jesus was offering them when He said Take this and eat? Do we? I have no doubt about the absolutel importance of thise sacrament but anyone who is willing to join that line of people shuffling up to receive should be allowed to do so. The rest is in God´s hands and I know many priests feel this deeply.
I totally agree with this, I also think that if Christians cannot come to the Lord's Table together despite our differences we are missing out on a huge amount of grace. See we can come closer together by deciding to work together, however that hasn't been working well for us has it. The other way we can become closer to each other is by drawing close to Christ. The closer we are to him the closer we will be to each other. I think that the Eucharist is the best way we open ourselves to Jesus and his work of restoration of all of creation.
Father one of your videos pointed out how we protestants find some of your faith doctrines as biblical. You made a very valid defense of the biblical foundation of those beliefs. THEN you pointed out that Sola Scriptura was not biblical. You followed the exact scriptures that those of us who believe that those super market protestants who quote Eph. 2:8&9. Forget vs 10. Have them read Ephs. 2 8-10. This will fully support our belief that while we are saved by grace we are still called upon to live out that faith through good works. Yes I am a Baptist deacon. But I am far to often faced with other Protestants who who mount the horse of faith and abandon the essential cart of " good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." [NIV]. ( "for good works , which God prepared beforehand to be our way.) [ of life.")[ NRSV].
@@alhilford2345 lol Paul states by Grace alone you are saved. I believe that through God's grace we are saved. I was merely using Scipture as my belief that the bible is my main reference for my beliefs. Not eliminating your guidance through the church. It have gained much insight into faith through the listening to video teachings on them.
@@georgeince4136 : Catholics agree, with Saint Paul, that we are saved by grace alone. Grace is a supernatural gift of God, freely bestowed upon us for our sanctification and salvation. But, how do we merit that grace? Is it given to everyone indiscriminately? It's Sola Scriptura that I was questioning. If the Sacred Scripture (Bible) is the only (sola) source of doctrine, then somewhere in that Bible it must be clearly indicated, otherwise how would we know that?
@@alhilford2345 yes, grace alone saves us I know. Our deeds are as Saint James states only our way of expressing our salvation. As Paul stated we are saved by grace to do the works that Christ has called us to do as our living out our lives in Christ Jesus.
I’m glad you mentioned the Eastern Orthodox. I’m EO, and every time I visit my catholic family members and attend church with them, I don’t receive the Eucharist there. That being said, their Priest has always told me that I am more than welcome to participate. He’s a very kind Priest.
As long as your Orthodox priest says you can receive Holy Eucharist with your family, I encourage you to do so. The Catholic Church shouldn't have a problem with that.
@@smokey1255 It is a serious sin for an Orthodox Christian to receive communion at a Roman church. No Orthodox priest would give such permission. We are not "in communion"; therefore we cannot share the Holy Mysteries.
Wayne Golob huh. Didn't know that. From what I understand on the Catholic side of things, the church views our brothers in the EO as having valid sacraments and I think that y'all can receive in our church and we in yours (but only if there's no Catholic Church available) It never occurred to me that that wasn't reciprocal but perhaps I'm remembering wrong.
The Eastern Orthodox church has a serious quarrel with the Catholics, dating back to the sack of Constantinople by the crusaders in 1204. One would expect that fellow Christians would at least respect the churches, but no, apart from the killing, raping and stealing of art, even liturgical object were removed from the churches and are now in catholic churches, not used, since it is not allowed, but displayed as loot. Later on, when Constantinople asked the western monarchies for help in fending off the Ottomans, Rome responded that help would arrive only on the condition that the Orthodox church recognized the supremacy or the Catholics. The result of that was the fall of Constantinople in 1453. The Catholic church has apologized twice for the sack of 1204, and the apology was accepted by the Orthodoc church. It is a fact though, that the sack of 1204 and the subsequent division of the territory of the Byzantine empire among the western monarchies made it impossible for the empire to recover and get reorganized fast enough to face the Ottomans, with the known consequences. And even then, help was offered on the condition of submission. So, members of the Eastern Church might be in the right to hold a grudge. Just sayin'.
Another great video, explaining these important topics. Thank you very much! I wish you a good time to prepare, I will pray for you! Is it possible that we can see a bit of your ordination? I would really like to attend this important moment, even if it's only a video. God bless you! Greetings from Germany
Here is some scripture for you. (1Co 11:26) For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. (1Co 11:27) Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. (1Co 11:28) But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. (1Co 11:29) For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. Sinners should not eat of the bread, it is for the righteous in Christ.
My dad is Catholic and my mom is protestant, and me and my siblings were raised Catholic. The akwarnedess of my mom not being able to receive communion has been present every time my mom has gone with us to mass
Brother Casey is now Father Casey - It is indeed wonderful to have a priest among the Lord's flock, who is so interesting and explains our faith very very clearly.
I was raised a Catholic and became a Protestant (Lutheran) at 25 years old. Converting from catholicism to protestantism I of course learned about the differences between the two (I read up on it and spoke to the Lutheran minister who of course wanted me to be absolutely aware and sure of what I was doing). That being said - I have conflicting emotions on celebrating the communion. On the one hand I understand that catholics have a very specific way of looking at the communion and I get that it's important to them that someone taking part in the Eucharist is fully aware of what is happening. On the other hand I also think that even the majority of catholics do NOT understand what transsubstentiation is and in fact do see the Eucharist as a symbolic act. Just as a reminder: that's an even more lenient view than Lutherans have (for whom it is not just a symbolic act). What about those Catholics? Also I really have to say I am angry by your paternalistic approach. What you're saying translates (to me) as "my reading of this is right, yours is wrong, you just don't understand it and like an ignorant child I will ,protect' you from doing something if you don't understand the consequences of your actions". Father, we do understand how the Catholic church sees it. It is really so unimaginable to you, that even though we do understand we have a different understand? That doesn't mean "now give me my communion" ;-). But it means "at least treat me like a rational, intelligent adult". In other words "Ok. You have a different interpretation of this. The consequence will be that you don't receive the Eucharist in a catholic church". Please. Treat me like the grown-up that I am. As a grown-up I can live with the consequences of my actions (choosing a certain interpretation of the Eucharist). What I cannot and will not live with is being treated like a foolish child
I was raised in the Lutheran Church...I'm more agnostic now...still open to being convinced...but...🤷♂️ in any case, I've always been interested in theology, and philosophy. I agree with you that the Catholic Church is too paternalistic. They seem to rely on the magisterium a bit too much. While the Lutheran Church definitely has lots of Catholic vibes to it, the papacy is definitely a problem I'm glad we don't have to deal with. There's no proof of continuity back to St. Peter...things get fuzzy in the 2nd and 3rd century because keeping good records wasn't a smart idea when Christianity was illegal. 🤷♂️😁 I suspect many of those popes were legendary, not literal...🤔 so the laying of hands to pass authority from Bishop to Bishop is...eh, kind of on shaky ground. Not to mention, there were anti-popes. Who was legitimate? Did authority pass through them as well? What about orthodox Christians...they couldn't share the eucharist, now some may...🤷♂️ sounds arbitrary...yeah, it's all in the name of temporal politics. It has absolutely nothing to do with Jesus...while he did say Peter was the rock, he didn't say anything else about anyone else...🤷♂️ if I loan you the keys to my house, it doesn't mean you can pass them around to 1,000 of your closest friends. Yeah, maybe I am just too Lutheran in the way I think...🤔 I just have serious problems with Roman Catholic theology...its interesting, no doubt...but depends too much on the magisterium's opinion.
I don’t think anyone other than yourself, is treating you or anybody like a foolish child 😅❤ On the flip side, I’m the sinner who didn’t know what I was doing but being baptised at birth, I was taking communion at age 10 But at my silly age 10, think I knew what I was doing? 😂 Now I’m age 37, and from this UA-cam video i understand more of what I’m doing 🤣cos I admit, my family isn’t strong/patience (whatever the sin-excuse) I was never “man-splained” this. I always did feel really surreal when I do take a piece of the holy Eucharist tho. And I cannot stop being thankful I was allowed to be baptised at birth. Going through sacrament of holy communion and reconciliation at age 10…then confirmation at age 16. left after that cos I thought I’d graduated church” and now….amazed at my silliness…and doing what I can to continue humbling myself as I practise being catholic.
Dearest Fr Casey( congrats on your ordination and the BEAUTIFUL video you did on the day) may your days be plentiful and filled with the joy of service and obedience to Christ). I feel drawn to post this for others who like me came from the Roman rite, but have chosen a different path that it was this ONE thing which drove me from the faith of my family. Transubstantiation and the exclusion of other Christians was a bridge too far for me. Our family tradition is to care for our elderly at home rather than placing them somewhere. So my great grandmother lived with us and died in our home. Because of her frail health our local parish priest came to our home every Friday to say Mass and give her communion. For a while, the junior priest at our church was this dreamy looking adorable Father from Ireland. He came for my great gran but he loved children (and a good single malt) and would stay after to have a drink with my Mom and talk to us (most of my siblings at this point were teens as my Mom had five children in six years. At one point he pulled me aside and said you really seem to be struggling and I laid it all out for him. He said something to me which stuck like glue in my mind for the next 50 plus years. He said of course I want you to stay in the Church, I believe it the true church and the true communion, but if your choice is to find a path to keep God in the center of your life or walking in darkness then by all means follow the light lass and perhaps the path leads back. While that never happened, after that I was only in a Catholic Church 8 times in my adult lives 5 funerals, 1 wedding, once to show my Presbyterian daughters the Latin rite and .... once to light a candle and pray for divine help and healing on 9/11. That’s it. All over communion. I do not wish to launch into a drawn out theological debate over this - I am DEEPLY aware of the beliefs on both sides. Perhaps I would have wandered away any way, but I doubt I would have stayed away. I never disrespect the beliefs of 95 percent of my family and they respect me while lighting candles and praying for my return. I cannot overstate your importance here on the internet, you remind me so much of Fr Daly all those years ago who reached out in peace and love and understanding perhaps it’s not a coincidence he was a Franciscan
One day I hope to partake in the Eucharist. Im learning about Catholicism and I want to join the one day.
Welcome.
Join John Henry Newman, G.K. Chesterton, Evelyn Waugh, Ronald Knox, Malcom Muggeridge...
All those other great men of intellect who searched for the truth and found it in the Catholic Church.
Welcome brother!
God bless you, I look forward in sharing in the Eucharist with you and anyone else who would like to become members of the Catholic Church.
And say goodbye to 10% of your annual income.
I’m Episcopalian and we have it
I myself am not Catholic, I'm a protestant. I'm grateful for the good information about Catholicism.
I've always been intrigued by other perspectives.
Thanks.
Same here
i’m glad you find interest in our beliefs and respectfully acknowledge it rather than coming to the comments calling the catholic church the “devils church” like many people do. God bless.
@@ryanbasel9986 some things I may not necessarily understand about the Catholic Church but how could anybody think the Catholic church is the devil's church that's ridiculous. The worst case I might say is that the Catholic church is sometimes stuck too much in tradition but at the same time I acknowledge that liturgical churches have one thing that many of us Protestant churches can learn from and that is we push so much that God is our friend that it's easier to forget that God is our Lord and King and we need to show reverence towards God and the liturgical churches are good about showing reverence. Therefore I want to understand even those areas that I may not agree with I still want to understand.
You know I've been watching these videos about the Catholic church and the one thing that boggles my mind is people like me do not necessarily think the Catholic church is bad but some of these people in these videos representing the Catholic Church I swear they do have the attitude that their churche is the only good church whereas I would say Catholics,Protestants, orthodox we're all the Church and it's just different ways of expressing the Christian faith as long as you got the true core really it should just be a matter of taste because we should work together because we all have things to teach each other. Now yes we are all humans and we may push a little heavier on one area than another.
such as Pentecostals might push really heavy on the power of the holy Spirit which we all should not only acknowledge but be cooperating with the holy Spirit but they might not necessarily put as much emphasis on reverence even though any Pentecostal here Will acknowledge that we need to show reverence to God. I'm a contemporary Christian and I confess that we may do a lot more emphasis on personal evangelism but again we're not necessarily going to put as much emphasis on reverence as Catholics do. I could be wrong here but I would imagine they definitely put a lot of emphasis on reverence to God but I would imagine many Catholic churches are likely a lot lighter evangelism. What I'm referring to is yes you believe in evangelism and you do have a lot of programs run by the church and done by the church but how much emphasis is there on one-on-one evangelism between a Catholic and a friend and/or family member who doesn't already know the Lord now I could be wrong excuse me if I'm wrong but we all have areas that we don't put as much emphasis on even though we agree that it is important and other areas we put a lot of emphasis on.
@@jonsumner1382 catholic here! And I must thank you for your understanding. All I can say is I wish the best for my protestant brothers and sisters. I've been to many protestant churches and I see a lot of beauty and charismatic energy in them. I'm also in a band at the moment and all my members are protestant but we all love each other like family. We can truly unite and we can definitely trust in God for greater plans. The mass is absolutely beautiful and as a Catholic I welcome you to join a mass one day (not forcing you). I strongly believe that love, compassion and the trust in God can perhaps help us connect with each other. I wish the best for you and to all Christians.
As a protestant I might not be invited to share in the holy communion at a mass in a Catholic church, but as brothers we will share at the same table when we eat together at the supper of the lamb in the coming kingdom. I long for that moment of unity and oneness expressed, a reality that already exists in the body of Christ. We are one.
As the Pope said, if we don't suffer for the divisions we live inside the very same body of Christ that is the Church, we should ponder before calling ourselves "christians".
For sure our divisions won't follow us there, brother.
The church’s no 1 task is protecting the identity and sanctity of the Holy Eucharist. This task comes 1st before all else.
@@richardbenitez1282 The church’s no 1 task is spreading the Gospel.
@@brucewmclaughlin9072 Spreading the Gospel is the great commission that we are all called to. The Eucharist is the central theme of the Gospel and the source and summit of the Christian faith and without it we have no life in us as Jesus said in John 6:53. “Unless you eat my Flesh and drink my Blood you have no life in you.” It is both and not either or.
Become ONE now, ask Jesus for forgiveness , forgive every one holding no grudges and ask Jesus to reveal himself to you and ask for his Holy Spirit to dwell in you. Its that easy.
Casey, my small boy,(see I’m 84, and hearing you twice-thrice a day allows
me a small measure of latitude). I have spiritually adopted you, truly. I sooo
admire you and your way, sorry, ways, of living your ministry, that I want to
congratulate you on the beautiful, concise, simple graphics you utilise
in your videos. I happen to be a graphic designer myself, so do tell the
person creating such valuable symbolistic images, that his/her work is
much admired. I particularly love the main symbol, in mono colour, of the
dancing monk cloaked in full habit !!! May your days be inspired always.
I am Baptised in the Orthodox Church and as such im in the uniquelly priviledged position to be able to receive communion in all 3 major churches with apostolic succession (Orthodox , Catholic and Anglican)
I go to Church every sunday but it always varies as to which Church
Taking part in holy communion with all different kinds of people, but all devoted to god is something im immensly grateful for having access to
Technically, you are not. Orthodox Christianity does not permit its faithful to receive Holy Communion in non-Orthodox communities, whether they be Roman Catholic, Protestant, or whatever. Hence, while Roman Catholicism may extend Eucharistic hospitality to Orthodox Christians, it does not mean that Orthodox Christians are permitted to accept such hospitality. We literally do not believe in authority of the Pope and the great schisms of the past and conflict between churches of Rome and Constantinople also make our two churches diunified. To receive the Eucharist in a community to which one does not belong is improper; the Eucharist is the result of unity, not the means by which unity is achieved.
I think for anglican, we can't receive it since it doesn't have any root from 12 apostles like Catholic and orthodox churches. We Catholic aren't permitted to receive communion from alngican churches since its protestant church
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One cup of blessing which we bless
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Forty years ago I was a Protestant "pastor". Twenty years ago, after much struggle, I became Catholic. Today, I'm in love with His Church. He's here, especially at Mass. So I'll stay here.
Welcome.
@Mupp Bert Yes, I'm a born again and Bible-believing Christian. I entered the Catholic Church on Easter of 2000, age 55. I had to struggle with some things, especially in the beginning. But, with time, I've come to rejoice over my choice. I now love and trust His Church, founded on Peter (Matt. 16).
Yes, there are human shortcomings. But that's true EVERYWHERE we look.
Welcome...Hope you are in love with Christ and not just the church.
Interesting but you have to remember one thing the new advent the Novus ordo is not Catholic it was formulated by Protestants ministers in mid 60s to replace the Roman Catholic Church and the Latin mass the ones that you're going to the Novus ordo is not Catholic it is Protestant how ironic is that
@@MikeSonowski-pg8bs we DO NOT WORSHIP MARY, we honor as the Queen of Heaven and Mother of Christ, Revelation 12 speaks about Mary as the Queen of Heaven.
Rev 12 is not referring to Mary nor is she queen of heaven , that is just a made up belief not found in scripture.
At the Wedding of Cana, the wine ran out and Mary asked Jesus if He could transform the water to wine.
You can not find anywhere in scripture that Mary asked Jesus to make new wine. read that verse again with your eyes open.
Jesus did not want to perform any miracles yet, but because His respect for Mary is so high, He obeys her and performs the miracle.
Well that sounds good but you will not find any reference in all of scripture where Jesus defers to His mother for anything.
That’s why we ask Mary to pray for us, like u would ask ur family or friends to pray for you.
We are to ask prayers of the living not the dead . Mary is dead and waiting for the resurrection just like all the saints in the new testament. Strange how you ask Mary to pray for you when Jesus and the apostles prayed to God and all the believers in the early church prayed to God . Heb 4:15-16 excludes Mary. John 14:6 also tells you that the Fatima apparition is false.
Because Jesus respects Mary a lot,
Of course Jesus respects His own mother but look at what He says to someone pointing at Mary His mother ; Luke 11: 27 As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and blessed are the breasts that nursed You!” 28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”…
What the entire new testament is about is Jesus not His mother. The Catholic church points to Mary far too much when it is Jesus the catholic church should be pointing to.
Luke 1:28. Half the Hail Mary and the other half is manmade nonsense.
I am converting to Catholicism, and my first Mass I attended, at the time of the Eucharist, I felt so ashamed walking up with my arms crossed. I wanted to partake in the presence of Christ, but I did not want to risk the unworthy taking of the Eucharist.
Why were you ashamed my dear, I did not get your point
@@kevintoukam7466 Because I was the only one there who was an adult that did so.
@@tiffanyvoss3966 ...so you walked up to the altar just to say hi to the priest?
@@kentknightofcaelin4537 I walked up to be blessed and to not feel more awkward by just staying seated in the middle of the pew.
You need to reread those verses about being in the right frame of mind when taking the Lord's supper as you have accepted teaching that is wrong.
The Last Supper was a Passover/Seder meal. The Jews drink 4 cups of wine that is symbolic of the 4 “I will” promises of God in Exodus 6:6. Jesus skipped 1 cup of wine, the Cup of Redemption, identifying with that Cup & then repeated the words of Moses saying “This is the cup of the New Covenant in My blood...” thereby fulfilling the Old Covenant. So did the apostles that night with Jesus actually drink His blood? No...it was symbolic just as the 4 cups of wine are symbolic every Passover for the Jews to this day. Therefore the entire meal which fulfilled the Old Covenant in His body & blood is symbolic. We don’t actually eat His body.
I have a sneaky suspicion that you do not get 4 cups of wine either in the Eucharist. When Jesus died on the cross for all of your sins He died once. The Eucharist is a bloodless re-sacrifice for your sins and that is wrong.
Keeping you in prayer for your ordination, Br Casey. You have done an excellent job so far! Best regards from Singapore.
Same. May the lord bless you Br. Casey Cole
He's now Fr. Casey
@@munenex I know mate! He was ordained not long ago, and I posted my comment before his Inauguration. Thanks for the heads up though. Cheers!
I’m gonna start my conversion to Catholicism. I went to my first mass last Sunday and it was amazing! Hopefully I’ll get baptized soon, go to confession, and I will always strive to live my life as Christ would live his. I obviously never will but to the best of my abilities
Why don't you get saved first? You come to Jesus and ask for forgiveness from your sins and repent of them. That is conversion. It has nothing to do with Mass, baptism, or the Eucharist.
I’ll pray for you and your conversion, brother! The church that Christ founded welcomes all to the fullness of truth. God bless you and I can’t wait to hear when you’ve received first communion. 😎
@@augustvonmacksen2526 Not very Christ-like brother, to keep a brother in Christ from taking communion. Where is that scripture again telling you to do that.
@@bcalvert321 Take it up with the earliest Christians, Apostles, and Peter. They were the ones given authority on earth to direct Christ's church. Wonder where you got the compiled bible anyways. Hmmm. Couldn't have been St. Jerome who was a Catholic Christian... Don't worry, I'll pray for your conversion as well, Ben. ;)
@@augustvonmacksen2526 The ignorance of your comment is that you haven't a clue what a Christian is. It has nothing to do with any church. All any person needs to do is make Jesus their Lord and Savior. No baptism, no learning the teachings of the church, no communion, no priest. None of those things can save you.
May you have a holy ordination. God bless you. May God give you peace! 😇🙏
My grandmother is Catholic and my grandfather is Episcopal. Every day they go to daily mass together and my grandfather just asks for a blessing instead of communion. Still a wonderful way for them to bond united in Christ
There is no scriptural reason that a believer can not take communion. There is no scriptural reason , so that means that the Catholic church rules are wrong.
@@brucewmclaughlin9072 my guy what do you mean there is no scriptural reason? Catholics and Protestants literally interpret the scripture around the Eucharist differently, Catholics taking the meaning more literally vs the Protestant more symbolic interpretation. If we are not in union with our beliefs surrounding the Eucharist, then should Protestants really receive the Catholic Eucharist knowing they believe it to be something entirely different? Did you even watch the video or did you just come to start a disagreement?
@@jamiemersel1247 Yes I watched the video and I read the scriptures related to it.
then should Protestants really receive the Catholic Eucharist knowing they believe it to be something entirely different?
Believers should be able to take the Lord's supper as the scriptures do not preclude one believer over another believer. Believers in the Lord are remembering the Lord's sacrifice for all the sins we have done and we are celebrating the Lord's resurrection that gives us new life in Him. We do not re-sacrifice Jesus on a bloodless alter as Jesus died once and for all.
So not entirely different just more authentic to what the scripture says and not a man made church called catholic dictates.
Do you think Jesus is going to condemn those of us who remember Him according to the scriptures?
I have always found this to be perplexing and almost amusing. What benefit is derived from denying communion to non Catholics? Why should we deny spiritual food when we would feed them at our table?
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@@casey4735 YEs
@@casey4735 seething pr*testant
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️peace be with you!
@peppa pig, and with your spirit 👐😂
Facinating video, especially as a Protestant who was essentially booted out of a Catholic church when it was time for communion. It felt weird, because at the time I was fairly new to the Christian journey (and erm.. life) and unaware of some of the... shall we say... complex history of the Church in general. It was especially wierd because I was only there as part of a service to promote unity between the local Methodists, Catholics and Anglicans who had come together to run an outreach holiday club for the area. This wasn't in the USA either, but middle-of-nowhere UK. One day, I hope all denominations will be able to take bread and wine together. I pray it happens before Jesus gets back.
Anyways, great video. My your ordination go without a hitch and I look forward to hearing more from you in the future!
The can not because the only believe that was only a symbol and not the real Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. and that when Christ "Take and eat this bread for this is my body. And drink my blood you shall have eternal life.
For ALL DENOMINATIONS to be part takers of Christ’s body IS TO BECOME CATHOLIC. Unity of all christians is Christ’s desire, but through the unity of The Church He founded on the Authority of the Apostles, being the lead ambassador Kefa. God Bless and pray for unity!!
It will never happen. Jesus says "Come out of her my people." - Revelation 18:4
the Protestant believes God is Spirit and must be worshipped in spirit. Most Protestants believe the Catholic re-sacrifices Christ in their belief in the Eucharist. Whereas the Protestant believes the True Presence of Christ is spiritual.
Lol nobody “booted you out” 😂😂 just stop lol.
Brother, I found you a week ago and I am actually enjoying your videos, keep yo the awesome work.
Why do you call yourself "Crusader". That doesn't evoke much sympathy, regarding the havoc that was created back then by the real crusaders!
Thank you for your clear explanation. As a Protestant regularly working in Roman Catholic services as a choral conductor, I don’t find it awkward not receiving the communion. I do find it pleasant to receive a blessing instead.
❤️. Just for info, we never call it a service but Mass. Only service we have is only on Good Friday or when there's no priest available (Communion service)
Not receiving the Holy Communion is not understanding what Jesus had said to us. Many Saints talked about this topic of the importance to take it. May the Holy Spirit can show u the true path on this long journey to discern every thing from Catholicism. Don't give up🤚
@@marixjll she can receive the eucharist in her own church just fine.
you live in GA? So do I! I was supposed to have been confirmed in the Catholic Church last Easter but because of the coronavirus my Confirmation has been postponed indefinitely but Lord willing I will recieve the Sacraments of Confirmation and the Eucharist soon
A Zoarastrian couple, friend of my family insisted on receiving HolyCommunion to feel they have participated fully in the banquet of our Lord. The did this every year, only once a year on the feast of Our Mother of the Forsaken in Vadodara,Gujarat,India, This feast is celebrated on the 26thJanuary every year. My parents were disturbed and sought help from the Chaplain of the shrine. They were informed as long as they take it with total reverence and belief it is alright. On this day the 26thJanuary people gather from all around India of all religions who have immense faith in Our Mother of the Foresaken. It is virtually impossible to know who is Catholic and who is not. The Priests do announce that only Catholics should receive Holy Communion, yet a few like this Zoarastrian couple donot follow/listen to instructions.
It is what it is. That’s between them and God at that point
@@AaronGeller I agree, God will decide if they worthy of partaking in the Eurcharist.
All are welcome to the table. Christ did not push anyone who came to Him and neither should we.
But you can take this opportunity to make the Lord known to them. Their insistence on receiving the Holy Eucharist may signify their faith and readiness to be fully united with the Lord and His church.
Ashem vohu
Zoroastrians get the holy communion? Are they denying their tradition and beliefs?
I expected that Lutherans are denied the eucharist in Roman masses, but was a little surprised to learn eastern Orthodox christians are, as they too reject papal authority. Would love to read from a catholic explaining this difference in depth to me.
I can’t begin to imagine how proud your parents must be of you.
I was watching someone on EWTN , explaining that 'Do this in memory of me", means to "remember my whole life when you receive me(Jesus)"
I enjoy watching your videos. My Grandma was Catholic but I was raised Protestant. May God continue to bless you and I will keep watching !
I bet your grandma's praying for you, and so happy that you are watching this.
I will pray for you too!
I've been mentioning you in my daily rosary for 1/2 a year now. I pray that ull inspire many young men to consider the priesthood and religious life. Pray for me as well, as I'm hoping to become a cloistered Nun one day. Im still uncertain where that's suppose to be. So pray for me, and remember me when u say ur first mass. I'll offer up my communions for u. God Bless u brother! 🕊🌹🌹🌹🙏🏻
Thank you!
God bless you how special of a time in you and your families life.
Hi sister. I will pray for you as well so you can have your true relationship with Jesus. You don't have to become a Nun and pray the rosary. May God bless you and open your eyes.
Assure you my simple prayer to heed the call of God....
Jesus specifically said not to pray prayers like the rosary: Matthew 6:7.
Keeping you in prayer Bro. Casey! May the Holy Spirit and His spouse, the Blessed Mother, be your light, guide and protection in all your days!
i dont think its correct to describe our Lady as the wife of the Holy Spirit
I’m respectful of your video and I also believe that the Catholic Church has made communion too complicated. He simply said, “Do this in remembrance of me.”
This is one of the primary reason why I’m not catholic. I don’t like the separation and dividing of people.
Your videos are amazing and I really enjoy them. I will pray for you as you progress through your upcoming events.
Steve Johnson But who is the one divided or separated but he/she who doesn’t believe in Christ ‘s full truth; that He founded a Church on the Authority of the Apostles and their successors, that He gave to Kefa the Keys of Heaven to bind and lose. So if The Catholic Church says so, so does Christ (Lk. 10:16) God Bless!!
John 6 53 So Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in yourselves. "He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.
Eucharist is biblical and our church fathers do it too back from the apostolic age. It is one beautiful gift that Christ has given us. I myself would pretend to celebrate mass when the priest is praying Eucharistic prayer. I just think it's too beautiful, meaningful and the Presence of Christ is real. I love it being sung but not many priests can do that.
You are indeed Holy, O Lord, the fount of all holiness.Make holy, therefore, these gifts, we pray, by sending down your Spirit upon them like the dewfall, so that they may become for us the Body + and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ. ................. (some prayers, then)
Therefore, as we celebrate the memorial of his Death and Resurrection, we offer you, Lord, the Bread of life and the Chalice of salvation, giving thanks that you have held us worthy to be in your presence and minister to you.
Steve Johnson,
The truth divides.
Jesus told Jews around him you must eat my flesh.They said, how can this man give us his body to eat.They murmured amongst themselves and walked away.
Jesus said, does this scandalize you.
Jesus said, I know it's a hard teaching but this will divide the true disciples from the false disciples.
If you told a friend not to have an abortion but you told her it is murder more than likely she would get mad upset call you names yet you know it's the truth.
Truth divides.
Being a Protestant that attends both the Ukrainian Catholic and Protestant Church it was Wonderful to have it explained to me like this. Thank you and God Bless.
Your points are always clear..
Dear Job fellow son of St. Francis...
I hold you in my prayers..
Thank you Fr Casey for another video. My late husband was Church of England, but wanted our children to be Catholic because I am Catholic. When he died my priest conducted the service. I go up for a blessing if I go to a Church of England service, even though they would allow me to receive their holy Communion. We have not reached that level of unity yet.
Yo, this video was JAM PACKED with info! It pretty much sums up everything I needed to know about not receiving as a Catchumen and what I can say to my protestant friends.
God bless you on your upcoming ordination, soon to be Father.
As an Anglican, I thank you for this video, though it doesn't exactly answer the question. All the best for your ordination and God bless you in your new ministry. I hope you'll be posting a video of the day so that we can share it with you.
I'm sorry, I don't know what you mean by not answering the question. I thought I made it pretty clear from the first segment: in order to receive, one has to be in union with God and others. The reason that Protestants can't receive our communion is because we are not in union with one another.
I get that part, however while you spoke about the reasons, you didn't address those when taking about Anglican & Lutherans. Anglicans (especially here in Africa) are in many ways very much like Roman Catholics and believe in the Eucharist in the same manner as you do, so why exactly are we not in union with one another?@@BreakingInTheHabit
@@Sortak2011 because y'all don't have a loyalty to the pope anymore. It's separate from the hiarchy of the church.
There's a little more to it, but that's the crux of it.
@@clearjr1 because Orthodox and Catholics share apostolic succession, the same sacraments with valid ordinations. Orthodoxy recognizes the Bishop of Rome as the Primus inter paris i the pentarchy
But Anglicans are not under a patriarchy. They split off rom Rome and had the royal family as head of church. Theyre under catholicism not orthodoxy. There are eastern Catholics whom we share communion.
As an evangelical minister who has been to mass more than a few times, I have never been offended by the fact that Catholic communion was not open to me - even though our communion admits all baptized Christians and even sincere seekers. We too believe that we encounter Christ in a powerful way and the exact way is not known to us.
That said, I would like direction as to how a respectful protestant Christian participate in the Mass? I have had Catholic lay people tell me that I should enter the line as if receiving Communion, but then cross their arms and then receive a blessing instead. I have not done so as I wished to be as respectful as possible.
Thank you for being respectful in our Church.
As a Protestant looking to convert to Catholicism, going up to be blessed by the priest is 100% respectful and it's a great way to at least partially participate in that part of the Mass. Getting in line to be blessed is open to both Catholics who are not able to receive the Eucharist (maybe if they have unconfessed mortal sin on their soul) and non Catholics. I recommend doing it next time you go to Mass!
your friend is right, u can ask for blessing by doing that. catholic do that too, when they are not in the state of grace, they cannot take communion too
@@conikutch If you are not a believer then you should not take communion but as a believer the scriptures are clear as to what is required and confession of sins before breaking of bread is just not found in the scriptures but is found in the catholic church that forbids believers who are not members of the catholic church organization from celebrating the Lord's supper.
If you are repentant of all grave sins, you truly believe that Jesus is physically present in the Eucharist in some way, and pray and feel Jesus is welcoming you to receive, then just go up and receive. You are already a member of the Catholic Church, even if you arent quite yet so perfectly. At least, this is my advice.
I have just realised that for 37 years I thought this ritual was called 'The Uterus' (which I have always thought was odd), I have only just (through this video) come to realise that it is called 'The Eucharist'... every day is a school day!
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One time I visited a small Christian Church, non denominational, I had an overwhelming Spiritual Experience and communion (protestant version) and I felt God's power flow thru my body to the point that I was shaking and trembling like Apostle Paul trembled on Damascus road!! I felt so light and floaty and free and an inner joy and a surrender!! I remember each step I took towards the communion table, the more I felt God's presence! This anointing and power from God was so strong that I now understand why some Christian's get slain in The Spirit and fall down!! This kind of power that I experienced I believe is strong enough to cure illness or heal people!! I love The Catholic faith but this was my Experience that I had visiting a small Christian Church!! God's spirit is at all Churches!!
God can touch your heart anywhere. But you received bread and not communion, the true body of Christ. And you should not have done that at all, unless you were in communion with that small church. And if you are then you have left the Catholic Church for an alternative man made church.
@@bridgefin Once I had that Spiritual Experience, It taught me that God loves His worshippers even if they are protestant or Catholic, Jesus promised where 2 or 3 gather in His Name, He promised to be there!!
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Of course he loves them. That's not the point. You should invite them out of love to the fullness of God's truth.
@@andrewortiz5797 :
You didn't say whether or not you are Catholic but...
If you ARE a Catholic, in a Protestant church, and going forward to receive their "communion ", there is a certainty that the experience you had was NOT from the Holy Spirit! !
You put yourself in a very dangerous position, opening the way for demonic influence, and idolatry.
Be very careful. I pray for you.
@@alhilford2345 nope, it doesn't matter if your Catholic or protestant or Baptist or Pentecostal etc... God doesn't care about these things but man does!! Catholics hounour The Blood and Flesh and Sacrafice of Jesus in communion just like Protestants do!! I'm not Catholic I'm a Christian but I used to look down on Catholics and Pentecostals etc I use to argue with them and debate but God touched my Heart and let me know that I was wrong, because Jesus said wherever 2 or 3 gather in His Name, He said he is there in their midst, and He keeps His word!!! God doesn't approve of denominations!! Denominations are from men, not God even Apostle Paul warned against denominations (divisions)!! As long as they are remembering The Blood and Body Of Yeshua and His Sacrifice, it's acceptable to God because The Bible says so!! There are too many denominations: Baptist, Pentecostal, Methodist, Lutheran, Catholic, Orthodox, protestant ect.... God may not agree with some of the things these organizations do but nonetheless, Jesus promised to be there, wherever 2 or 3 gather in His Name!!
True sweet story here: My granddaughter had a Jewish friend whom she met when their moms (one being my daughter, of course) all met at a small park close to our houses. The girls were each about 18 months old. They became good buddies, & still are in their 20ies. Anyway, one day my granddaughter stayed overnight at her friend’s house. They were about 5 years old then. I told my granddaughter when I left her off the night before, that I will pick her up for Mass the next morning.(we were Catholic). Sunday morning I went to pick up my granddaughter, & her friend said that she wanted to go to church, also. Her parents thought it would be a good idea for their daughter to see & learn about other religions. During Communion/Eucharist, I told the girls to wait until I go up for the Host. When I came back to the pew, our little Jewish friend, looked up at me with sad, startled, eyes, & asked me if I WAS ACTUALLY EATING FLESH & DRINKING BLOOD! I put my arms around her, hugged both girls, & told them that it was our belief, we believe in our hearts & souls that this is Jesus. I explained later the Host looks like a tiny flattened Matzo & the wine looks like grape juice, but our belief is that it is the body & blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I told our young Jewish friend, that Jesus was born J
a divine Jew. She was both surprised & delighted. I then took the happy God loving little girls out for lunch. Peace be with you! ✝️ Shalom! ✡️
My prayers are with you brother . God’s blessings in abundance with your ordinations.
Thank you so much - this talk is so spot on . Thank you for being honest and open about this central issue. Too many people, especially in the West ,have become embarrassed about their faith, quite often because of ignorance. Thank you for bringing the truth into light .
Our prayers for all to be ordained this year. God 's blessings be with you all
Great video. Thanks brother my brotha! Looking forward to seeing your ordination. Hope you share that with us.
May you become a saint like St. Francis Assisi. May our good LORD help you to endure all the throns and stones on your narrow way to the Kingdom of Heaven. May GOD make you a channel through which many souls enter the heaven. Praise be with JESUS ❤
I went to my first Mass a few weeks ago. I sat in the back and enjoyed how peaceful it was and enjoyed praying. When it came time for Communion everyone got up to get in line except me. I knew I could not receive so I stayed put. I felt awkward being the only one who didn’t line up so I slipped out the doors. I know now to cross my arms and so I’m hoping I’ll feel less awkward next time :-/
As a Catholic who hasn't confessed my sins to the priest in a few months, I don't feel worthy to partake until I am cleansed of the dirt by confession. Please don't feel awkward. No one looks down on you because you are not taking communion. On the contrary, you are respecting the most sacred sacrament in the Catholic church when you don't take communion not believing it IS the body of Christ.
Yes God loves you coming !
You know, it's kind of insulting to say that my relationship with my wife is me willingly cutting myself off from God, or hurting his people with no remorse.
I will pray for you as you as you continue your journey to priestly ordination. Not only that, but I will pray for healing between our churches. From an Anglican :)
This is unbelievable that one king /Henry VIII/ can make disaster because of his prick. Forgive me this word but this is true. He said no to the pope and married Anne Boleyn for a while and then divorced. The unity with Anglican Church is possible when the queen resign to be a Head of the Anglican Church and reinstate the catholic faith. Are you praying for your queen too? Greetings from Poland.
@@tomaszdziamaek1839 With respect, I think you misunderstand the role of the Queen in the church. She is not the head of the church, she is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England (only one of the Anglican churches, not all of them). She has no role in promulgating doctrine and is merely fulfilling her coronation oath to protect the Church. Of course I pray for my sovereign. As far as I'm aware, the role of the Monarchy is not an issue on the road to unity. Every blessing to you my Polish brother.
@@monarchist100 Thank you for your explanation. So who is responsible for the doctrine? Could you explain me - the difference between the High Church and Low Church? I've heard it exists something like this. Do I think correct that High Church has more catholic doctrine and Low Church more protestant?
@@tomaszdziamaek1839 My pleasure. Doctrine is formally moderated by the Bishops in convocation, in some ways like the Roman Catholic Church. Governance is done in consultation with priests/deacons and laity too. With regard for low and high Church, generally that is correct, but not always. High and Low is about style of worship more than doctrine, although usually a formal high Church with full vestments, incense etc will be more Catholic in belief, you can equally have a Catholic believing Church with low, informal worship. It is... complicated! Most of us are between the two extremes.
There are limits to our differences though and we all trace our belief through the Anglican Prayer book (actually a Missal) and the first seven Ecumenical Councils.
@@tomaszdziamaek1839 The Anglican Church is very decentralized as there is no hierarchy like the Catholic Church. The queen is the head of the Church of England only, not the whole church
Bless you Brother. As an Anglican and I realise this is not the case in the USA, but I have been able to recieve Holy Mass at Catholic churches because I was in an area where there were no Anglican churches, and in such circumstances we were permitted to receive from a Catholic church, and in like kind in the reverse would be true for a Catholic. I cannot remember the exact concorrdat this was signed under; but in each case again it also relies upon being in common with God and each other. Settle our sins quickly. All blessings in your service.
I have never heard of this signed concordat, and really question whether such a thing exists.
The reception of Holy Communion in a Latin Right Catholic Church is restricted to Catholics in a state of grace. Anything else is sacrilegious.
@@alhilford2345 Thank you for your reply. It does indeed exist as do a number of other agreements between the Church of England and the Latin Rite Catholic Church. I have received both in the Republic of Ireland, and Jordan. However in each I was examined; as I would expect to happen in reverse.
Seems odd that Catholics can marry non believers with the blessing of the church but yet Protestants can’t take communion. The Bible teaches not to be unequally yoked so the only situation where this should occur is if the couples married before either was a Christian. Also Protestants don’t approach the table in a cavalier manner as the passages about taking communion in an unworthy manner are often recited at the Eucharist.
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It's not odd at all.
Even a non-Catholic married to a Catholic may not receive Holy Communion.
If a couple were married before either of them became Christian/Catholic then they would not have married in the Catholic Church anyhow, so that is beside the point.
I love watching your videos as you seamlessly clear all the minor doubts that we have in our faith and provide the reason for the way it functions. God bless you. You are a role model for all the youth.
May The Almighty Father see you through your ordination🙏🙏🙏
It depends. There are exceptions made for emergencies and special events, with others who accept the Real Presence, such as the Orthodox, Episcopals, Lutherans and (doctrinally) Methodists.
To some extent, it is a matter of Church discipline.
Finally, there is full intercommunion between the various Rites of the Catholic Church: Latin; Byzantine; Chaldean; etc..
Not with protestants
Great video (as always). You will be in my prayers and I look forward to your next video when you will be Reverend Father Casey.
All the best Brother Casey ! My prayers are with you.
Great video! 🙏Prayers coming your way during this time of your ordination🙏 Have a great summer and we will look forward to your return and more great videos!💙
I am 42 years ordained my friend and I testify that this Lover who has chosen you is wildly beautiful, fiercely faithful, and touchingly tender. 42 years later it is far better than I could have dreamed. May it be so for you. Remember it is not WHAT you do it is WHO you do it for. He is awesome, and we are loved. Topic for the future? What it is like to be ordained a priest. St Francis walk with you.
May the Holy Spirit work in through and around you, pushing out anything not of God. With so much to do, l pray Jesus will guide your steps, keep you fed, spiritually as well as nutritionally, give you strength and perseverance to help in getting moved to your new home, at least for the foreseeable future. Lastly, I pray that God's will be done and that it be our will as well. In Jesus name.
Amen.
I am an ELCA Lutheran, our rule for communion is (Not word for word) any baptized Christian that beleive in Jesus Christ is welcome to join in the meal.
I heard your explanation on why who is welcome and who is not, the LCMS in our town goes a step further and will not offer communion to non members of their church.
I was 32 years old when I was baptized on May 2, 2004. I felt immensely blessed to have celebrated my 15 year baptismal anniversary earlier this month. I only bring this up because I truly was a wretch before I believed in Jesus Christ. I thought Christians were weak minded fools. I used our Fathers name as a punchline or in vain daily if not hourly.
When my heart started to soften, I was full of questions. As I inched toward believing I was cautious, like I was going to get caught in a trap. It was like i was waiting for one little thing to confirm what I had suspected all along, that church was full of Bible thumping, holier than thou, stuck up, finger wagging fools just waiting to tell me why I wasn't good enough and would have my own private rocket to shoot me straight to he'll (which at the time, I really didn't know what he'll was, outside off a fire pit).
So my fiancee and my daughter and I started in the attending services. As we walked in the first time, I was relieved and a bit stunned that the church did not collapse on me. We live in a town of around 7 to 8 thousand people. So we knew a lot of people at church, mostly acquaintances, but there were a lot of smiles and hand shake and hugs.
I found that I really enjoyed going. Much of what was being said, I did not understand, how it worked. At the time, we had communion twice a month (it is now every Sunday and most special services during the week), although I wasn't able to partake in the bread and wine I always went forward for a blessing. To wrap it up, I am beyond blessed that Jesus continued to pursue me even though I said no and ran away for so long. I also feel very blessed that "one" thing didn't happen to drive me away.
I often wonder, for those folks who may be wanting to attend a service but feel like I did or maybe they are nervous. It's fair to say they don't know why this part of the service is excluding them. If we were having a meal in our fellowship hall after the service, they would be welcome to come eat as much as they wanted.
It is very scary to go to church thst first-time ever or first time in years because you fell away and now you are walking in to sit before God. God that created everything. God that flooded the world. God that stepped down from Heaven and was born a baby, grew an taught in the temple, started a ministry and in a few short years was nailed to a cross. He paid for my sins that day. He paid for your sins that day. He paid for the sins of all that day, for those who came before, for every life that has been a part of time, for those who believe and for those that use His name in vain or as a punchline, for those that don't believe and never will.
When you are brand new, trying to know God and all that happened and the meal is offered for everyone... except you.
On the night in which He was betrayed, Jesus took bread, raised it up, blessed it, broke it and gave it to His disciples saying "Take and eat. This is my body given for you, do this for the remembrance of me."
In the same way He raised the cup blessed it and gave to all to drink saying "Take and drink, this cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sins. Do this for the remembrance of me.
There were no if, ands or buts... it was His blood shed for all people.
As that new person that is not included could be a person that leaves and never steps foot in church ever again. Is it worth it?
This is way longer than it need to be, but I believe it is something that we should take a look at and see if it is the best way to go about it.
God bless you and enjoy this new era of your life.
How can you be sure of what doctrine an Anglican or Episcopalian believe? Quite difficult since there are many faiths within a church that considers itself a midway between Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant. To be part of this church you only have acknowledge thirty nine articles of faith. In the beginning there were75, then 67 and they came down to thirty nine nowadays and worse they are not binding anymore. There are parishes that are completely Catholic but not accepting the role of Peter (Pope) and some others are completely protestant accepting at the most two sacraments (i.e. Baptism and Holy Supper). Some accept the successor of bishops through the imposition of hands since the beginning of Christianism; the others take bishops as mere administrator of a diocese. They have no valid orders so no matter if a priest or a bishop believes in the Sacrifice of the Mass there is no consecration. Priests are not ordained validly. All in all, the Catholic Church cannot receive any Anglican for communion because there should be serious doubts of what he/she believes. It will be the same for the member of the Old Catholic Church. It is an excellent video as are all of yours. Thanks!
Right.
I hope Catholics read this and take notice because I have heard "good" Catholics in my parish proudly boast that they invite non-Catholics to receive Holy Communion in the spirit of Christian friendship and ecumenism!
I love my Catholic Faith. I need my Catholic Faith ever single day. I do not participate in the Eucharist b/c my husband is not Catholic. He grew up in the Methodist Church. His dad is a retired preacher. I decided to become Catholic when I was four years old. My mom grew up in a different church call / name Santa / Saint Doctrine in Honduras 🇭🇳. I had to convince my mom to get me baptized Catholic. Thanks be to God that she accepted it and I was baptized four days before my fifth birthday. Glory to God forever and ever 🙏 🙏♥️♥️
I don't understand why if you are Catholic attending mass,you would not receive Communion. Seeing you receive and how it impresses you , might get your husband intrigued and interested. I could never miss receiving Jesus. My husband is not even Christian, having grown up in a muslim country, but attends mass and likes it. I hope one day , he will understand enough and desire to become baptized into the Catholic church.
You offered some very good spiritual wisdom. With that said, it would have been better if you strategically changed the tone of your voice so 1) it sounds less monotone 2) It is easier to distinguish when you are bringing up a discerning question someone asks, and giving a response back to that question.
You forgot to talk about why all these rules came about. I forget which special Paul commented about the nonbelievers dropping dead after receiving the love feast. It's kind of bad publicity for nonbelievers to be struck down in the middle of services. Oh, by the way, that mention by Paul, proves the Eucharist is in fact the real body of Christ, and the Holy Spirit does not take lightly those who ingest it with a sinful heart or cavalier attitude.
Congratulations on your ordination Father Casey. I truly enjoy your insight and enthusiasm that comes through. I I’ll keep you in my prayers for success and growth in your ministry. AMDG, Jeff
I pray for you daily...best wishes to you on your ordination day...and may God bless you always...see you at the end of summer.
Dear Fr Casey - A difficult subject indeed but you presented it very clearly. Thank you. God Bless you.
God Bless you, and keep you, Brother Casey.
Br. Casey count on my prayers always and hopefully the time will stretch enough for all the things you need to get done before and after ordination! I hope we can see you soon as Fr. Casey from GA , thanks again!
Related to the video, our pastor here in Katy, TX usually before Communion, specially when we have celebrations where we know there is a lot of visitors, he always ask those whom are not Catholics or that doesn't practice regularly to come for a blessing and get their affairs in order so they can be part of the celebration in full as soon as possible. Maybe it's not a matter of denying but rather an opportunity to invite others to practice our faith
If I have said it once I will say it again: it's a WE thing AND an I thing when you approach the altar to receive Jesus Christ in the Eucharist or Serve in the Mass in any way. It's important.
I am a protestant who has been attending mass at a Catholic church for about a year because I like the reverence of Catholic worship. No one there knows me and I know that could slip down and take communion and no one but God and I would be aware. I have faithfully respected Catholic teaching however out of respect and will continue to do so.
I would like to respectfully ask, though. If Christ could serve Judas Iscariot, whom he had just declared a traitor shouldn't that allow anyone to receive the elements, even in bad faith? I understand what you are saying about unity, but Judas was clearly not unified with the other apostles. Was that first meal less unifying for the other eleven?
If you do not have time to answer this I understand and please know that I have learned a great deal from your videos and thank God for your patience, compassion, and devotion.
You should make a video on the steps of becoming a religious priest. And how it might differ from becoming a diocesan priest.
Brother , all the best and we pray for your ordination. Thanks for the sharing and your efforts to bring focus on the truth behind the traditional church.
He talks about not everyone can receive communion, yet he didn't mention going to confession so one can again receive communion. I'm old enough to remember pre-Vat 2. Then it was normal for about a third to remain in the pews during communion because we were taught confession before communion. Now everyone goes. Glad they're all saints but I doubt it. I think we lost the meaning of the Real Presence. Contributing to that is now we don't kneel receiving the Host as I remember doing pre-Vat2. Also, receiving in hand and feeding ourself diminishes the awe.
Pre Vatican 2 we had to fast from midnight before we could receive communion so that's an explanation of why there were diminishing numbers receiving the Body of Christ. I received my First Holy Communion at age 7, but was never taught I needed to go to confession before receiving Communion. Indeed my Grandmother attended daily Mass at 7am and I am certain she didn't go to confession every day.
Praying for you Br Casey, sacerdote para siempre. may God be with you always through your journey.
Christ did not say do it as a catholic but do it in remembrance of me
Exactly.
And He was talking to Catholic priests when He said it.
I think it lies in the belief in the Real Presence of Christ, body and blood, soul and divinity. If one does not believe in the real presence which the Church believes and presents it as such, then why would one receive it. then it would be saying, i am receiving it in the way I want to receive it and not in the way Christ intended. So that would be focused on what one wants to do , which would not be in the proper spirit to receive Jesus.
There are major issues and scars that divide us, but I pray that we all not over focus on the divide, rather seek unity for our common faith. Indeed we can say to each other 'its for their salvation' but the outside threat are looming and there are more people who has yet heard the Gospel. God bless you and I pray for your ordination :)
"It is not enough being in the same place, doing the same thing" right on the spot!!! 👌👌👌
That's why I turned my back to the modern day church, because I believe in the unity of all denominations, judisim, Islam, and sheikism while keeping my catholic faith intact. I also believe in the universal acceptance of the LGBTQ community, and women being priests. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LONG LIVE THE ANCIENT CATHOLIC CHURCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck Br Casey! Sending prayers your way 🙏🏻
From my perspective as a priest in the Episcopal Church- this Roman Catholic discipline represents an understanding of Eucharist as “a sign of unity.” Our Anglican sense is that the Eucharist is “a means of unity.” The power of the sacrament ought to help bring us in relationship and reconciliation with one another. What unites us is not not that we agree on such issues as papal authority and prayer to the Blessed Mother, but rather that we are sisters and brothers in Christ who welcome us all.
I'll pray for you, God bless and thank you for answering the call.
--- Good Luck Br Casey ... God is with you ... Enjoy your videos sooooo much ... We will pray for you and your Ordination !!!
SHALOM PEACE FATHER CASEY COLE THANK YOU FOR YOUR HOMILY ......ITS A JOY THAT IT IS CHRIST PRESENCE IN THE HOLY EUCHARIST.....
I think that if they come from a denomination that believes in the Catholic Doctrine of the Holy Eucharist that they should be able to receive the sacrament such as Anglicans
As a protestant, I am very thankful for your love and Biblical literacy. I wanted to be a monk for a while so this is special to me. Thank you very much!
There is no Protestant church. Look as you will you will never find a Protestant church.
. The harvest is plenty but the labourers are few, we need to bring people to Catholicism to rescue them. Saint Mary and Jesus Christ are the only one who can save the worst of sinners.
This is one of the reasons I got interested by the United Church a few years back. As a born and baptised Catholic, but raised in a largely oecumenical view in my community, I felt that most Christian denominations could share most aspects of our faith.
One interesting thing is that only about one third of Catholics believe in literal transubstantiation. Most believe in the Christ's holy presence during communion, which is compatible with Anglican beliefs and with those if other Christian denominations.
You are never drinking blood or His body. The wine and bread only represent those things. The wine taste like wine and the bread like bread. Always has always will.
@@bcalvert321 need to watch a video by father Mike Schmitz called the hour that will change your life but before you do that read John chapter 6
@@melindaanne6036 The JEWS DO NOT DRINK BLOOD OR EAT HUMAN FLESH. That is against Jewish law. Jesus never sinned so He never did that and He would not have his disciples sin either. In the book of Acts, they told the gentiles they should never drink blood of any kind. He is the Bread of Life. We are to consume what He teaches and follow how He lived. The Bread presents His flesh and the drink represents His blood. If what you say is true then why does the Catholic serve wafers. Jesus never said wafers but bread. How can wafers be flesh? I take communion every week. I take it very seriously. God has never told me to do anything different. Besides you never taste any flesh or blood how do you not know He is doing the same for me. It does not save my soul. It is something everyone should do because He asks us to.
God bless you, brother, for your upcoming ordination. Thank you for teaching us by sharing with us and becoming a bigger brother to guide us towards unity towards the Father and Christ. Thank you so much for your vocation! I see so much coming for the North American Church through folks like you, that are totally in putting all the greatest charisma of true American fighting spirit. Thank you once again and God bless you!
Can you caption your videos? The UA-cam auto-captions are pretty awful and you'd be able to reach a lot more people [d/Deaf, hard of hearing, people with Sensory Processing Disorder, etc].
You are a wonderful person and I really admire you and wish you all the best . The Church needs people like you.
It's less about unity than it's about the reverential literal presence of Jesus in the physical Eucharist in Catholicism vs Protestants.
This is a common issue for me because I am Anglican and my wife is Roman Catholic. So when her family visits we all go to the Church of England, because they permit Roman Catholics to take communion with Anglicans like me.
She cannot receive communion in an Anglican Church.
God bless in all your endeavors, and especially in your ordination!
Your in my prayers.
Moira
From England.
God bless you Dear Br . May
Mother Mary protect you on
Your journey to Jesus our
Saviour.
As a Protestant who has attended dozens of Lutheran (ELCA) services and Catholic masses, I have never understood why baptized Christians cannot unite as one to partake in communion which is why I feel closer to God as a Protestant and not Catholic. We are all Christians. It is sad that religious leaders choose to remain divided.
The problem I have is that Catholics have their own definition of “unity” and who is “allowed” to receive communion. I prefer sticking to scripture and following Jesus who has always encouraged anyone to join him.
Your own statement shows why you cannot receive in a Catholic Church. We cannot give the Eucharist to someone who does not believe what we teach to be true. Nobody is entitled to receive the Eucharist and you think that you are.
May God prepare you for your Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood, Deacon Casey! You are going to make a wonderful priest! Thank you for your wonderful videos! May God bless you now, at your Ordination, and always!
Ouch ouch and ouch. The eternal PAIN and reopening wound whenever I get Christians of other churches (who DO believe the bread and wine are transformed into the BODY & BLOOD of Christ) to join a Catholic Mass, one time I cried like a baby when Christians of all churches (as long as they are baptized) were invited to the table to take the Holy Communion in an Anglican church. I asked both Catholic and Anglican priests every now and then but didn't get a satisfying answer, it seems to me we human corrupted the Sacrament of Communion just like how we corrupt every philosophy and religion.
Are we talking about communion with the Roman Catholic Church or Communion with God???????? Who are we, ordained or not, to reject people who in need of Jesus if the church regards the Holy Communion the medicine for patients? It is sooooooooooooooo sad to see the Holy Communion becomes the trigger of SEPARATION.
Just a reminder.
The Catholic Church is the ONLY Church that Our Lord Jesus Himself established.
It is the ONLY Church in which the bread and wine are changed into the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ.
When you went to your Anglican service the Communion there consisted of bread and wine, because the minister had no authority to Consecrate it and thus effect the Transubstantiation.
Therefore, it really doesn't matter what anyone believes, there is no Sacrament.
If at that service, any Catholic had gone up to receive communion, and said "AMEN" when the minister held up the bread and said "Body of Christ", that would be an act of idolatry.
the sacrament as medicine. that sounds a little better. When I was first introduced to the Catholic church in the early 70´s (I was an Anglican) I attended mass daily for some months before I was received into the church and my mentor Father Edward who, although a monk, was at that time the resident chaplain at my college, never once refused me communion. This policy of the church strikes me as profoundly disingenuous. This is a gift freely given to us by God and no institution has the right to make judgements about those to whom He offers Himself. At the last supper, did the disciples understand what Jesus was offering them when He said Take this and eat? Do we? I have no doubt about the absolutel importance of thise sacrament but anyone who is willing to join that line of people shuffling up to receive should be allowed to do so. The rest is in God´s hands and I know many priests feel this deeply.
newgeorge I agree. I’m an Anglican and have known Catholics receive Communion in my church. Nobody thinks anything about it at all.
Probably the most Christian opinion written in this comment section !
Thanks 😊
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I totally agree with this, I also think that if Christians cannot come to the Lord's Table together despite our differences we are missing out on a huge amount of grace. See we can come closer together by deciding to work together, however that hasn't been working well for us has it. The other way we can become closer to each other is by drawing close to Christ. The closer we are to him the closer we will be to each other. I think that the Eucharist is the best way we open ourselves to Jesus and his work of restoration of all of creation.
rurikau. What you think is useless. That’s a heretic way of thinking. What’s important is what the Church thinks and teach. Full stop.
When you say "the Church", to whom are you referring? We ARE the Church are we not?
Father one of your videos pointed out how we protestants find some of your faith doctrines as biblical. You made a very valid defense of the biblical foundation of those beliefs.
THEN you pointed out that Sola Scriptura was not biblical.
You followed the exact scriptures that those of us who believe that those super market protestants who quote Eph. 2:8&9. Forget vs 10. Have them read Ephs. 2 8-10. This will fully support our belief that while we are saved by grace we are still called upon to live out that faith through good works. Yes I am a Baptist deacon. But I am far to often faced with other Protestants who who mount the horse of faith and abandon the essential cart of " good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." [NIV].
( "for good works , which God prepared beforehand to be our way.) [ of life.")[ NRSV].
George...:
With all due respect, may I ask how, in your experience, is Sola Scriptura biblical?
@@alhilford2345 lol Paul states by Grace alone you are saved. I believe that through God's grace we are saved. I was merely using Scipture as my belief that the bible is my main reference for my beliefs. Not eliminating your guidance through the church. It have gained much insight into faith through the listening to video teachings on them.
@@georgeince4136 :
Catholics agree, with Saint Paul, that we are saved by grace alone.
Grace is a supernatural gift of God, freely bestowed upon us for our sanctification and salvation.
But, how do we merit that grace?
Is it given to everyone indiscriminately?
It's Sola Scriptura that I was questioning.
If the Sacred Scripture (Bible) is the only (sola) source of doctrine, then somewhere in that Bible it must be clearly indicated, otherwise how would we know that?
@@alhilford2345 yes, grace alone saves us I know. Our deeds are as Saint James states only our way of expressing our salvation. As Paul stated we are saved by grace to do the works that Christ has called us to do as our living out our lives in Christ Jesus.
I deeply apologize for my lack of understanding Latin I miss understood only scripture for by faith i.e. grace.
I’m glad you mentioned the Eastern Orthodox. I’m EO, and every time I visit my catholic family members and attend church with them, I don’t receive the Eucharist there. That being said, their Priest has always told me that I am more than welcome to participate. He’s a very kind Priest.
As long as your Orthodox priest says you can receive Holy Eucharist with your family, I encourage you to do so. The Catholic Church shouldn't have a problem with that.
@@smokey1255 It is a serious sin for an Orthodox Christian to receive communion at a Roman church. No Orthodox priest would give such permission. We are not "in communion"; therefore we cannot share the Holy Mysteries.
Wayne Golob huh. Didn't know that. From what I understand on the Catholic side of things, the church views our brothers in the EO as having valid sacraments and I think that y'all can receive in our church and we in yours (but only if there's no Catholic Church available) It never occurred to me that that wasn't reciprocal but perhaps I'm remembering wrong.
smokey1255. She doesn’t have a problem
The Eastern Orthodox church has a serious quarrel with the Catholics, dating back to the sack of Constantinople by the crusaders in 1204. One would expect that fellow Christians would at least respect the churches, but no, apart from the killing, raping and stealing of art, even liturgical object were removed from the churches and are now in catholic churches, not used, since it is not allowed, but displayed as loot.
Later on, when Constantinople asked the western monarchies for help in fending off the Ottomans, Rome responded that help would arrive only on the condition that the Orthodox church recognized the supremacy or the Catholics. The result of that was the fall of Constantinople in 1453.
The Catholic church has apologized twice for the sack of 1204, and the apology was accepted by the Orthodoc church. It is a fact though, that the sack of 1204 and the subsequent division of the territory of the Byzantine empire among the western monarchies made it impossible for the empire to recover and get reorganized fast enough to face the Ottomans, with the known consequences. And even then, help was offered on the condition of submission. So, members of the Eastern Church might be in the right to hold a grudge. Just sayin'.
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Another great video, explaining these important topics. Thank you very much! I wish you a good time to prepare, I will pray for you!
Is it possible that we can see a bit of your ordination? I would really like to attend this important moment, even if it's only a video. God bless you! Greetings from Germany
Wonderful video as always, we will pray for you don’t worry we can wait
I’d really wish you could also provide Scripture verses. Please keep up the good work. God Bless You!
Here is some scripture for you.
(1Co 11:26) For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
(1Co 11:27) Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
(1Co 11:28) But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.
(1Co 11:29) For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.
Sinners should not eat of the bread, it is for the righteous in Christ.
My dad is Catholic and my mom is protestant, and me and my siblings were raised Catholic. The akwarnedess of my mom not being able to receive communion has been present every time my mom has gone with us to mass
Brother Casey is now Father Casey - It is indeed wonderful to have a priest among the Lord's flock, who is so interesting and explains our faith very very clearly.
I'm both humbled and relieved to receive the eucharist. Every time.
I was raised a Catholic and became a Protestant (Lutheran) at 25 years old.
Converting from catholicism to protestantism I of course learned about the differences between the two (I read up on it and spoke to the Lutheran minister who of course wanted me to be absolutely aware and sure of what I was doing).
That being said - I have conflicting emotions on celebrating the communion. On the one hand I understand that catholics have a very specific way of looking at the communion and I get that it's important to them that someone taking part in the Eucharist is fully aware of what is happening. On the other hand I also think that even the majority of catholics do NOT understand what transsubstentiation is and in fact do see the Eucharist as a symbolic act. Just as a reminder: that's an even more lenient view than Lutherans have (for whom it is not just a symbolic act). What about those Catholics?
Also I really have to say I am angry by your paternalistic approach. What you're saying translates (to me) as "my reading of this is right, yours is wrong, you just don't understand it and like an ignorant child I will ,protect' you from doing something if you don't understand the consequences of your actions". Father, we do understand how the Catholic church sees it. It is really so unimaginable to you, that even though we do understand we have a different understand? That doesn't mean "now give me my communion" ;-). But it means "at least treat me like a rational, intelligent adult". In other words "Ok. You have a different interpretation of this. The consequence will be that you don't receive the Eucharist in a catholic church". Please. Treat me like the grown-up that I am. As a grown-up I can live with the consequences of my actions (choosing a certain interpretation of the Eucharist). What I cannot and will not live with is being treated like a foolish child
I was raised in the Lutheran Church...I'm more agnostic now...still open to being convinced...but...🤷♂️ in any case, I've always been interested in theology, and philosophy. I agree with you that the Catholic Church is too paternalistic. They seem to rely on the magisterium a bit too much. While the Lutheran Church definitely has lots of Catholic vibes to it, the papacy is definitely a problem I'm glad we don't have to deal with. There's no proof of continuity back to St. Peter...things get fuzzy in the 2nd and 3rd century because keeping good records wasn't a smart idea when Christianity was illegal. 🤷♂️😁 I suspect many of those popes were legendary, not literal...🤔 so the laying of hands to pass authority from Bishop to Bishop is...eh, kind of on shaky ground. Not to mention, there were anti-popes. Who was legitimate? Did authority pass through them as well? What about orthodox Christians...they couldn't share the eucharist, now some may...🤷♂️ sounds arbitrary...yeah, it's all in the name of temporal politics. It has absolutely nothing to do with Jesus...while he did say Peter was the rock, he didn't say anything else about anyone else...🤷♂️ if I loan you the keys to my house, it doesn't mean you can pass them around to 1,000 of your closest friends. Yeah, maybe I am just too Lutheran in the way I think...🤔 I just have serious problems with Roman Catholic theology...its interesting, no doubt...but depends too much on the magisterium's opinion.
I don’t think anyone other than yourself, is treating you or anybody like a foolish child 😅❤
On the flip side, I’m the sinner who didn’t know what I was doing but being baptised at birth, I was taking communion at age 10
But at my silly age 10, think I knew what I was doing? 😂
Now I’m age 37, and from this UA-cam video i understand more of what I’m doing 🤣cos I admit, my family isn’t strong/patience (whatever the sin-excuse) I was never “man-splained” this.
I always did feel really surreal when I do take a piece of the holy Eucharist tho. And I cannot stop being thankful I was allowed to be baptised at birth. Going through sacrament of holy communion and reconciliation at age 10…then confirmation at age 16. left after that cos I thought I’d graduated church” and now….amazed at my silliness…and doing what I can to continue humbling myself as I practise being catholic.
Dearest Fr Casey( congrats on your ordination and the BEAUTIFUL video you did on the day) may your days be plentiful and filled with the joy of service and obedience to Christ). I feel drawn to post this for others who like me came from the Roman rite, but have chosen a different path that it was this ONE thing which drove me from the faith of my family. Transubstantiation and the exclusion of other Christians was a bridge too far for me. Our family tradition is to care for our elderly at home rather than placing them somewhere. So my great grandmother lived with us and died in our home. Because of her frail health our local parish priest came to our home every Friday to say Mass and give her communion. For a while, the junior priest at our church was this dreamy looking adorable Father from Ireland. He came for my great gran but he loved children (and a good single malt) and would stay after to have a drink with my Mom and talk to us (most of my siblings at this point were teens as my Mom had five children in six years. At one point he pulled me aside and said you really seem to be struggling and I laid it all out for him. He said something to me which stuck like glue in my mind for the next 50 plus years. He said of course I want you to stay in the Church, I believe it the true church and the true communion, but if your choice is to find a path to keep God in the center of your life or walking in darkness then by all means follow the light lass and perhaps the path leads back. While that never happened, after that I was only in a Catholic Church 8 times in my adult lives 5 funerals, 1 wedding, once to show my Presbyterian daughters the Latin rite and .... once to light a candle and pray for divine help and healing on 9/11. That’s it. All over communion. I do not wish to launch into a drawn out theological debate over this - I am DEEPLY aware of the beliefs on both sides. Perhaps I would have wandered away any way, but I doubt I would have stayed away. I never disrespect the beliefs of 95 percent of my family and they respect me while lighting candles and praying for my return. I cannot overstate your importance here on the internet, you remind me so much of Fr Daly all those years ago who reached out in peace and love and understanding perhaps it’s not a coincidence he was a Franciscan