I lost my faith when I became disabled. Overnight I lost my career in palliative care, my husband abandoned me and everything else went wrong. It took me years to come to terms with everything. Finding your channel during this pandemic has really been for me what I needed. My faith in God was coming back but listening to you has made me realise just how I blamed God for everything that went wrong. Never seeing how I was helped to have the strength to get through everything that happened or realising that what I perceived at the time as a completely awful time helped me change how I lived my life. So thank you
You are among the MOST INSPIRATIONAL individuals that I have found on you tube. Thank you for continuing your mission. May God continue to bless you and you work.
Very timely message, Brother Casey. I’m sponsoring an RCIA candidate, and we were just talking about how working to bring about God’s kingdom can feel pretty lonely sometimes. I can tell you through my own experience that you sow more seeds than you can imagine through your ministry, and I am so grateful for it.
It's great to hear from you again brother Casey. For what it's worth, I find what you say inspiring. I was concerned that I had not seen a UA-cam post in a month. I'm not a young guy (age 69) old enough to be your grandpa, and I've seen a lot in my life. Right now I see a young generation (milenials) who are caught up in the world, don't care much about "organized religion" and I simply don't see many at Church. My wife and I are in marriage preparation ministry and what we see is disheartening. Last year in our parish, there were about 90 young people confirmed, yet we only had 13 marriages in our church. Huge disconnect. So you my friend are a breath of fresh air, almost unique among your peers. Please continue to plant your seeds...
Brother Casey I just wanted to let you know how much your videos have meant to me. I always considered myself Catholic but Through your videos I have understood what being Catholic really is. You have helped me get closer to God and for that I am always going to be grateful to you. Your videos have made me think of things I never would have. And in the way it has healed my soul. So thank you. And God bless you.
Fr Casey, have you any idea how huge an impact you have made with your teaching, inspiration of hope in social media platforms !! You touch souls and make people remember their faith! When you talk, it's like listening to a family member. Thank you for the encouragement. And yes...TRUST GOD ! God bless you my brother !
Hey man. As a young person striving to live my faith and continue to try and make a difference, you inspire me and many others to continue. Keep it up.
You are making a difference with your message online. Now with the virus & a lot of people stuck at home. Being able to receive messages like yours are very helpful & important to those stuck at home. Prayers & blessing to you & you ministry.
Fr. Casey. My family and I loved all your videos. You are truly making a difference in this world. We appreciate you & thank the Lord that you were born and thank the Lord for your Franciscan vocation. Be strong - God has given you such a wonderful vocation to evangelized. There are more people loving you than you can ever imagine. We need you. The world need you.
You might not see it,but yes you are. You are protected under the mantle of our most Blessed mother Mary, and her most Divine son Jesus. Peace be with you. brother
Dear Brother Casey, you have made a huge difference in my life. Your videos inspire me! Sometimes they make me laugh. Like the one about proper footwear for friars or the one about how to wear your habit and not get food on your sleeves, putting on a coat over your habit, etc. But mostly, you give me hope for the future. In a world that is becoming increasingly more secular, you remind me that our Heavenly Father has reserved righteous spirits like you to come forth in the last days to help prepare the earth for the second coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And the thousand years of peace that will follow when He rules this earth as King of kings and Lord of lords. I am not Catholic. But I believe there will be people of good will from all denominations that will greet Christ when He comes. And these same people, like you, will be instrumental in preparing the earth and it's people for that great day in whatever church or place of the vineyard He has planted them. You are my brother in Christ. I see Him in working through you you to help feed and care for his sheep. Even those of us in the choir get discouraged and/or distracted sometimes. When you're videos pop up on my feed, it helps to remind me of what's really important and to stop feeling sorry for myself. I really hope that I am able to meet you in person some day. God bless you in all of your righteous endeavors. You are making a HUGE difference. Much more than I think you know. God's speed Brother!
I"m your parents' age. . . and you have made a difference in my life. Thank you, God bless you, and keep it going. Don't listen to those sour individuals who bring you down. The choir is pretty weak right now, breaking apart- so if you are preaching to the choir, you are solidifying it and making it stronger. Keep it going, please!
Fr. Casey-I’m not a Catholic, and I don’t always agree with you, , but I find your content thought provoking, entertaining, and enjoyable to watch. As a Jewish person, my highest value is Tikkun Olam, the repair of the world. It is clear to me that you have dedicated your life, your talents and your passions toward repairing the world. I find that very inspiring, and it’s one of the reasons I enjoy being a witness to your journey. So, for what it’s worth, I think you are making a big difference. You are setting an example for how to live in good faith (literally), and your example inspires me to be better. Please keep it up, and God bless.
I used to want to make a difference. Then I realized it was very narcissistic and only made me look like a jerk. These days rather than try to make a difference in the world, I try to work on myself and better myself.
YES; YOU ARE FRIAR CASEY, YOU ARE INDEED "A REAL FIND" AND I & MY COLLEAGUES ARE SO VERY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR "INTELLECTUAL"; "INSIGHTFUL"; "THOUGHT PROVOKING"; "INFORMATIVE UA-cam PRESENTATIONS" & "YOUR FRANCISCAN VOCATION". R
Brother, YOU ARE making a difference in the world, and in the lives of your subscribers! The small things we DO make a difference. I appreciate your fresh, and youthful, perspective on topics. Glad to see you're back. I pray the new semester goes well for you. Everyone in the public light, priests, politicians..., will always be congratulated, and scrutinized. I taught CCD for several years to various grammar school grades. They can be tough and challenging. I often wondered if I was reaching them. I'm sure I did. Perhaps not all children in the same way at the same time. A great prayer to end with.Good choice of graphics.
Witnessing Christ is a lot like teaching-much persistent work and effort without knowing if you are getting through. About 20 years after I left my first teaching assignment, I had a student call and ask if I was the person who used to teach band at the school. I said yes and he said that a group wanted to get together to let me know just how much they appreciated what I had done for them. Clearly, I was floored. They had all become quite successful in their own right with families of their own. I was lucky. I got feedback. Often, like you commented, we don’t know. But, like you I believe that we must keep doing what is right and do it the very best that we can. Our small light will make a big difference in a world of darkness. Brother Casey, you do make a difference. Keep it up. Looking forward to your ordination this spring.
You are making a difference. And from someone almost 3 times your age, I can tell you I have discovered decades later how much of a difference I made in other’s lives...people who I did not even know were “watching” me. So keep up you your hopes and just do the “best” you can and trust in God that it helps. It will in ways you may never know.
God bless you Br Casey. Keep on with what you're doing - in this day and age young men with your faith and enthusiasm are desperately needed. You may never know the results of the seeds you have planted in the hearts and minds of others but maybe some day out of the blue someone will come and say I was touched by something you said and this is what I did with it !! I've had this happen with pupils I taught, Mrs P I'm a journalist because you taught me a love of English; Mrs P I graduated with honours in History and English ; Mrs P I never read a book until you taught me how to read. It can take a lifetime before one can measure the difference one has made and even a drop in the ocean will have been worth the effort.
Brother Casey,. I felt called back in the 80's to devote my prayer life to pray for priests and for vocations. When I see young men such as yourself who are so in love with Our Lord and are spreading the Good News..in ways I couldn't even imagine back in the 80s ..it magnifies just how awesome God is and how much He loves us that He would raise men up to help us be the people God wants us to be and to give to us Himself at Mass everyday! You are going to be an amazing Priest! You are touching lives everyday and don't just think you are preaching to the choir because I ..and I'm sure others...are referring your channel to friends who I personally know have been impacted in very beautiful ways by your videos! May God richly bless your ministry! I hope someone records your ordination because I know many of us would love to be small part of such a wonderful celebration! God bless you!🌹
The Question is "are you making enough of a difference to keep going" ? and In my opinion you are. but also enough to keep me going as well as asking questions. God Bless you for YOU.
Thanks for that. Very helpful. I have - or maybe still am in one - experienced a low period of doubt, even despair. I walked away from a lucrative career as a pharmacist because I did not want to participate in abortion and assisted suicide. My country's government compels us health professionals to formally cooperate in these activities. I feel like I wasted my education and have struggled to stay afloat financially. Most people - including other Catholics - think I'm crazy. Maybe I am, I'm beginning to think. I'm not even preaching to a choir. I'm isolated. In fact, I've begun the process to reactivate my pharmacy licence. Not saying I will but I am wondering . . . or wandering.
@@BreakingInTheHabit I have. I am beginning to see that most of my despair is rooted in my aversion to the cross I chose to bear in making my decision. Recently I've been asking for the grace to be strong enough to live with integrity, come what may. I've also started to see that perhaps I've needed to see how self-invested I am - vain - before I can begin to actually "repent and hear the Good News". And maybe I need to receive the forgiveness that's been offered and apply it to myself (a big temptation of mine is to give in to self-condemnation). These are all things I am bringing to prayer.
Sean Patrick Wow I didn't know about pharmacists I'm still in high school and my parents want me to have a good job and pharmacist was one of the ones they suggested to me but now that I know I definitely will not pursue it. It's inspiring to see someone chose their beliefs and values over a job tbh idk what ur gonna do now but whatever it is I hope God blesses it 🙏✨
Thank you Brother Casey- I am 66 years old and often struggle with this idea of having accomplished nothing for God in my life. This was a welcome reminder that our job is to do the will of our Lord and that is the victory. The results are not what matters but our obedience to our call.
Being "idealistic" is not in any way to be disparaged. Too many people today are "satisfied" with mediocrity. While we may never see the ways in which we affect climate change, the environment, or even other people's lives, be assured we do. What, after all, would it be like if one DIDN'T do those things? I have learned in my lifetime (and I am FAR older than you) is that "caring" will ALWAYS win over not caring, loving will ALWAYS triumph over apathy. Francis (whose tomb I have prayed at in Assisi many times) was a person of ideals. He never saw the changes in the church he made possible. Trust in God is what truly matters--and that's the ultimate idealism.
I am a late comer to your videos here on youtube, but you have become among my favorites. I think your short videos are an absolute gift to many people. You do make a difference, please keep up the good work.
Thank you Br. Casey! I have been struggling a lot with that same question, am I really making a difference? But, I'm a single mother of a 15 yo boy and as hard as it is to be a parent at this time, I feel the obligation to keep going for his sake, which actually it is for my own sake! What you read at the end of the video was the answer and the encouragement I needed, preaching to the choir is needed too. Thanks Brother (soon to be Father) Casey, I have you and this ministry in my prayers, can wait for the next podcast!
I admire the sacrifice you must make to raise a child on your own. Never give up! You have an immense ability to build up the kingdom through your son, even if you don't see the fruit of it today!
Father Casey, you have brought me back to the church. As a priest I would think that is a huge difference. Please continue. You are doing God's work and the work of St Francis. Thank you from an Australian.
You have had a huge influence in my life. You, along with Bishop Barron, have brought me back to faith in God, back from a place that I didn't realise was destroying me. My faith is restored and your video messages have been a key part of that. I know I am not the only person that you have helped to save in this way, and even if I was the only one, surely that is worth it? Christ Himself did not reach all of the people who heard Him. He too faced those who were angered because His words went against their ideology. There will always be those who refuse to believe in the truth because it makes their lives uncomfortable, or leaves them feeling vulnerable, or afraid, or guilty. You're doing the right thing, a good thing, a worthwhile thing, because you are presenting choices to people who might otherwise never stop to consider those choices. Some will choose to go on the way they were, others will choose to change, but everyone will know that there are those like yourself who are there, filled with Faith in God and ready to welcome the repentant sinner, to offer help and love no matter what. May God bless you and all men and women who give their lives to the service of God.
Keep doing these videos! I loved your series on the Mass! I’m a cradle Catholic who fell away, but at the age of 63, I’m back and brought my husband with me! Your series on the Mass helped me more than 10.5 years in parochial schools ever did! I think they should be shown in all RCIA classes! Thank you!
I really needed this. I just realized that that my cynicism the last 2-or-so-years has not been a fruitful way to deal with my defeats, but rather part of the problem. TY!
Brother Casey, you have made a difference in my life - your videos helped challenge me to live my faith passionately and authentically, rather than be content with mediocrity. Lately I struggle with these doubts too. It is not easy, but the goodness of our souls demands that we try
Thank you. Sometimes it is really hard. But when I find those questions in me, the answer to me is what Jesus said to St. Faustina: it matter not what others do with what you give. I look only that you've given. And what St. Paul says: as long as you do what you do with love. Because, out of love, nothing matters. But, done in love, the smalest gesture gets to be a door to eternal life to all around us. I pray for you. What you do matters immensely.
I’m sure you are making a difference ! I also try to make a difference to others & to put my best Christian foot forward & I too feel like if someone I’m talking with disagrees with me they tune me out or ignore me for they know my stance on a subject matter & I know theirs & it becomes an impasse for us both ,frustrated to figure out how to overcome that .
Brother casey, just know you have brought me closer to going to RCIA classes, your clear, lucid arguments, and wonderful insight have brought me closer to God. You are making a difference. I promise.
You have certainly helped me to get into closer touch with our catholic faith. That is certainly a success. And I’d say if you convince anyone to convert, or have brought anyone else in closer touch with their faith, then success is multiplied.
With the very 1st video saw 1 year ago, my immediate concern, as I could see you were a seminarian, was a blight of “am I making a difference “ that might crop up in your outlook and prayer life. I was a Buddhist student for 9 years before returning to Catholicism. I learned deeply the interconnectedness of all things. The zen students asked constantly “am I making a difference@. It was the #3 most zen lectured topic. (Interconnectedness of all things means we all share each other’s faults and crimes and share each other’s love and charity).
Brother Casey, I enjoyed this video very much. Since you're not looking for affirmation that you're making a difference...I won't give you one 😉 I will simply say then.. you provided me with a thought provoking moment to continue to trust in the Lord and not simply stay in any one particular lane for the sake of "re-affirming" my belief. May God continue to bless you in your ministry. ✝️
Br. Casey. Thank you for your lovely videos. I will pray for you and your ministry. You should manifest your doubts to your father confessor. Keep trying and you will bear some fruit in the end. In union of prayers.
I totally agree with you Br. Casey. I also experience feelings you describe from time to time and I just can appreciate the advice you give. Another thought that gives me hope has been written by Joseph Ratzinger in his book "Introduction to Christianity". There he mentions all kind of doubts on the issues of christian faith which make it sometimes very difficult to believe. But despite of all these doubts there exists the "perhaps", the "perhaps it's all true": What if Christ really - really! - has risen from the dead?! Then everything changes: our faith and all our efforts to make the world a better place accomplish a reality which is far more "realistic" than all doubts ever can be.... God bless you and all your work on social networks! Your videos reach the heart of so many people. And I am one of them.
Being a Franciscan is about following Jesus (as was Francis' desire)... your conversation/monologue here is a healthy step I that direction, I think. It doesn't really matter if you're "making a difference," does it? - as long as you're following Jesus in the process. The poem you chose to close with summarizes it very well. And remember that it was in Francis' spiritual struggle near the end of his life that he received the Stigmata... not because he was perfect but because he was willing to face the struggle. :-) Keep up the good work.
I’m not catholic (I’m a mere Christian, still trying to figure church out), but thanks so much for sharing this. I try to pursues Christ whole-heartedly, but it’s often very discouraging...I’m very prone to doubt and despair (especially of late) when nothing I do seems to amount to much. But that last quote you shared meant so much to me-thank you, I really needed that. God bless
I am sending this to my parish work groups who wrestle with the same questions. Two minute devotional at the end sums up especially well how we all should be approaching this.
You're right no matter how great I want my talk to be at my colleges retreat it still wont be complete or change lives but hopefully plant a seed and a beginning. Thank you for the videos.
Great sermon Brother/Father Casey. You had me worried there you were about to call it quits. I'd say 26,000 subscribers would tell you, you ARE making a difference to all of us. Whether preaching to those who need it or further enriching those who already have faith by learning more of our Catholic Church. Great to see you back.
You are doing your part... you trying your best to reach people and spread the word of God.. May God bless you..🙏👍 Just let you know you’re catching my attention
It is difficult to not use those corporations that conflict with our values, but if we all work together we can and do make a difference. Thank you for supporting our values.
Thank you Br Casey! This is an amazing post. One that I will revisit when I am in need of inspiration to push through. Thank you for your wise words and your way of evangelizing. We need more people like you in our community. God bless!
Whether u want to know it or not, dear Br Casey, I wish to acknowledge that u r doing something more than u think u r doing. Personally, u make me stop for a moment to reflect on ur words. Truth be told, it hasn't upturned my life but certainly it has altered a bit. Little things have changed which I am sure will become great things someday. Thanks a lot and God bless!
These lessons I have learned through gardening during droughts, floods and fires. It's a hard time to be a friar in America I guess, but God created the world and said it was good. Keep shining the Divine's light, Brother Casey.
I missed you. You can and will make a difference. Your youthfulness and enthusiasm combined with your depth of knowledge of Jesus is very refreshing. You have seen and heard God through Jesus, and I believe you are very close to him. Don't let politics, religious dogma, polluting companies interfere with your mission of bringing the love of God to the world.
A person can only change themselves, to be an example for others. Everybody has doubts, that's called being human. Be true to yourself and your conscience and don't expect perfection.
Your making a good difference I converted to Catholic church joined RCIA received my first communion the 25th DEC 25th and waiting for confirmation in a few months. My life is now walking with Christ, so do you make a difference I say yes in deed. Thank you for helping me on my road to heaven. God bless
Brother Casey, You are absolutely brilliant. You are making a tremendous positive difference in People's lives. You definitely made a wonderful difference in my life. Thank You Brother Casey.
You are making a difference I believe you are what the church and people of this day need I enjoy your videos I especially liked your video on five heresies still alive today the Truth and context of the person our Lord Jesus Christ must must be proclaimed and when necessary defended.
Amen Father Casey.I share your video to my non Catholic family.I try to use social media to try to teach them.I dont get many likes and that dosnt surprise me.But God knows I have tried🙏
i still am learning English to open more doors for myself to learn from Religious which speaks English as first. because i am following your advice and spiritual guidance since day 1 i discovered you in UA-cam. my name is frederic, i am Malaysian who don't speak English as a first language. but i learned many things from your sharing, Brother. thanks!
whoa! that was deep, Br. Been trying to direct some people towards God & His Holy Church, and been praying as much, but eventually ended up asking myself the same question. I definitely needed this video. Thank you & God bless you, Regards from the Middle East :-)
Brother you have been an inspiration to me. When we hear the Holy Spirit and obey and put His message out into the world, the message is ultimately His. We may want to be planting seeds, but perhaps it's intention is watering a seed already sown. Perhaps while we want someone who has never heard the message to come to understanding and accepting our Lord, the message may be for a believer on the edge of losing their faith. Our society loves to create binary answers to things and they are really more complex than that. You ARE making a difference! You may never see the effect you want, but it doesn't mean your work is in vain. One man sows, another waters, yet another reaps. But all see the reward. The Lord loves you and is moving through you. Grace and peace to you.
I could relate to your reflection. I have gone through similar thoughts. From my childhood on I have been an activist and organizer participating in countless vigils, marches and education around various issues like death penalty, military spending, funding for human needs, gay equality, pro-life, nuclear disarmament. Of course, I want to make a difference and change things. But I reflected that when I pray before the Eucharist or go to mass, am I trying to change things? Me? I now look at my participation in social change as part of my worship. I want to change things for the better, but I am loving God and my neighbor whether or not anything changes by my presence.
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Brother Casey, I abandoned my Faith for decades. Now because of You I am embracing it.
Eugene Kosinski Welcome Home! It’s not an easy road, but it’s the best one! Fight the good fight
God's grace first and for all! It is the Lord
Me too!!
I’m 33 years old. If I live up to be 100 and only save one soul to go to Heaven then I made a difference 🙂
Joseph Castillo Amen!
I lost my faith when I became disabled. Overnight I lost my career in palliative care, my husband abandoned me and everything else went wrong. It took me years to come to terms with everything. Finding your channel during this pandemic has really been for me what I needed. My faith in God was coming back but listening to you has made me realise just how I blamed God for everything that went wrong. Never seeing how I was helped to have the strength to get through everything that happened or realising that what I perceived at the time as a completely awful time helped me change how I lived my life. So thank you
You are among the MOST INSPIRATIONAL individuals that I have found on you tube. Thank you for continuing your mission. May God continue to bless you and you work.
God had a great day when he created Casey Cole!
Very timely message, Brother Casey. I’m sponsoring an RCIA candidate, and we were just talking about how working to bring about God’s kingdom can feel pretty lonely sometimes. I can tell you through my own experience that you sow more seeds than you can imagine through your ministry, and I am so grateful for it.
It's great to hear from you again brother Casey. For what it's worth, I find what you say inspiring. I was concerned that I had not seen a UA-cam post in a month. I'm not a young guy (age 69) old enough to be your grandpa, and I've seen a lot in my life. Right now I see a young generation (milenials) who are caught up in the world, don't care much about "organized religion" and I simply don't see many at Church. My wife and I are in marriage preparation ministry and what we see is disheartening. Last year in our parish, there were about 90 young people confirmed, yet we only had 13 marriages in our church. Huge disconnect. So you my friend are a breath of fresh air, almost unique among your peers. Please continue to plant your seeds...
Brother Casey I just wanted to let you know how much your videos have meant to me. I always considered myself Catholic but Through your videos I have understood what being Catholic really is. You have helped me get closer to God and for that I am always going to be grateful to you. Your videos have made me think of things I never would have. And in the way it has healed my soul. So thank you. And God bless you.
Thanks! I appreciate it!
Fr Casey, have you any idea how huge an impact you have made with your teaching, inspiration of hope in social media platforms !! You touch souls and make people remember their faith! When you talk, it's like listening to a family member. Thank you for the encouragement. And yes...TRUST GOD ! God bless you my brother !
Hey man. As a young person striving to live my faith and continue to try and make a difference, you inspire me and many others to continue. Keep it up.
you are making a difference
God bless you Father Cole. No doubt you are planting seeds.
You are making a difference with your message online. Now with the virus & a lot of people stuck at home. Being able to receive messages like yours are very helpful & important to those stuck at home. Prayers & blessing to you & you ministry.
Fr. Casey. My family and I loved all your videos. You are truly making a difference in this world. We appreciate you & thank the Lord that you were born and thank the Lord for your Franciscan vocation. Be strong - God has given you such a wonderful vocation to evangelized.
There are more people loving you than you can ever imagine. We need you. The world need you.
You might not see it,but yes you are. You are protected under the mantle of our most Blessed mother Mary, and her most Divine son Jesus. Peace be with you. brother
Dear Brother Casey, you have made a huge difference in my life. Your videos inspire me! Sometimes they make me laugh. Like the one about proper footwear for friars or the one about how to wear your habit and not get food on your sleeves, putting on a coat over your habit, etc. But mostly, you give me hope for the future. In a world that is becoming increasingly more secular, you remind me that our Heavenly Father has reserved righteous spirits like you to come forth in the last days to help prepare the earth for the second coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And the thousand years of peace that will follow when He rules this earth as King of kings and Lord of lords. I am not Catholic. But I believe there will be people of good will from all denominations that will greet Christ when He comes. And these same people, like you, will be instrumental in preparing the earth and it's people for that great day in whatever church or place of the vineyard He has planted them. You are my brother in Christ. I see Him in working through you you to help feed and care for his sheep. Even those of us in the choir get discouraged and/or distracted sometimes. When you're videos pop up on my feed, it helps to remind me of what's really important and to stop feeling sorry for myself. I really hope that I am able to meet you in person some day. God bless you in all of your righteous endeavors. You are making a HUGE difference. Much more than I think you know. God's speed Brother!
Very encouraging. Thanks Fr. Things can be very difficult in the mission. You are making a very big difference. Keep going!
Thank you Fr. Casey 🙏
You are making a difference for sure. Keep going please. God bless you.
Yes, you are making a significant difference. You help me continue praying 🙏 for my family and trying to do my best, too...
Gracias 🙏🏼 padre y bendiciones espirituales para usted y todos vuestros hermanos Franciscanos!!!!Shalom.
I"m your parents' age. . . and you have made a difference in my life. Thank you, God bless you, and keep it going. Don't listen to those sour individuals who bring you down. The choir is pretty weak right now, breaking apart- so if you are preaching to the choir, you are solidifying it and making it stronger. Keep it going, please!
I am in discernment to join an order. I love your videos. Thank you so much for work,
What you say and do matters. Thank you. 🙏
Yes, you are. I am a living witness of your teachings.
Fr. Casey-I’m not a Catholic, and I don’t always agree with you, , but I find your content thought provoking, entertaining, and enjoyable to watch.
As a Jewish person, my highest value is Tikkun Olam, the repair of the world. It is clear to me that you have dedicated your life, your talents and your passions toward repairing the world. I find that very inspiring, and it’s one of the reasons I enjoy being a witness to your journey.
So, for what it’s worth, I think you are making a big difference. You are setting an example for how to live in good faith (literally), and your example inspires me to be better. Please keep it up, and God bless.
I used to want to make a difference. Then I realized it was very narcissistic and only made me look like a jerk. These days rather than try to make a difference in the world, I try to work on myself and better myself.
Please don't give up, you.are.making.a.difference.
YES; YOU ARE FRIAR CASEY, YOU ARE INDEED "A REAL FIND" AND I & MY COLLEAGUES ARE SO VERY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR "INTELLECTUAL"; "INSIGHTFUL"; "THOUGHT PROVOKING"; "INFORMATIVE UA-cam PRESENTATIONS" & "YOUR FRANCISCAN VOCATION". R
Brother, YOU ARE making a difference in the world, and in the lives of your subscribers! The small things we DO make a difference. I appreciate your fresh, and youthful, perspective on topics. Glad to see you're back. I pray the new semester goes well for you. Everyone in the public light, priests, politicians..., will always be congratulated, and scrutinized. I taught CCD for several years to various grammar school grades. They can be tough and challenging. I often wondered if I was reaching them. I'm sure I did. Perhaps not all children in the same way at the same time. A great prayer to end with.Good choice of graphics.
Witnessing Christ is a lot like teaching-much persistent work and effort without knowing if you are getting through. About 20 years after I left my first teaching assignment, I had a student call and ask if I was the person who used to teach band at the school. I said yes and he said that a group wanted to get together to let me know just how much they appreciated what I had done for them. Clearly, I was floored. They had all become quite successful in their own right with families of their own. I was lucky. I got feedback. Often, like you commented, we don’t know. But, like you I believe that we must keep doing what is right and do it the very best that we can. Our small light will make a big difference in a world of darkness. Brother Casey, you do make a difference. Keep it up. Looking forward to your ordination this spring.
Dennis R Dowell OFS A
You are making a difference. And from someone almost 3 times your age, I can tell you I have discovered decades later how much of a difference I made in other’s lives...people who I did not even know were “watching” me. So keep up you your hopes and just do the “best” you can and trust in God that it helps. It will in ways you may never know.
God bless you Br Casey. Keep on with what you're doing - in this day and age young men with your faith and enthusiasm are desperately needed. You may never know the results of the seeds you have planted in the hearts and minds of others but maybe some day out of the blue someone will come and say I was touched by something you said and this is what I did with it !! I've had this happen with pupils I taught, Mrs P I'm a journalist because you taught me a love of English; Mrs P I graduated with honours in History and English ; Mrs P I never read a book until you taught me how to read. It can take a lifetime before one can measure the difference one has made and even a drop in the ocean will have been worth the effort.
Brother Casey,. I felt called back in the 80's to devote my prayer life to pray for priests and for vocations. When I see young men such as yourself who are so in love with Our Lord and are spreading the Good News..in ways I couldn't even imagine back in the 80s ..it magnifies just how awesome God is and how much He loves us that He would raise men up to help us be the people God wants us to be and to give to us Himself at Mass everyday!
You are going to be an amazing Priest! You are touching lives everyday and don't just think you are preaching to the choir because I ..and I'm sure others...are referring your channel to friends who I personally know have been impacted in very beautiful ways by your videos! May God richly bless your ministry! I hope someone records your ordination because I know many of us would love to be small part of such a wonderful celebration! God bless you!🌹
You are inspiring me. Keep it up!!!
The Question is "are you making enough of a difference to keep going" ? and In my opinion you are. but also enough to keep me going as well as asking questions. God Bless you for YOU.
Thanks for that. Very helpful.
I have - or maybe still am in one - experienced a low period of doubt, even despair. I walked away from a lucrative career as a pharmacist because I did not want to participate in abortion and assisted suicide. My country's government compels us health professionals to formally cooperate in these activities. I feel like I wasted my education and have struggled to stay afloat financially. Most people - including other Catholics - think I'm crazy. Maybe I am, I'm beginning to think. I'm not even preaching to a choir. I'm isolated. In fact, I've begun the process to reactivate my pharmacy licence. Not saying I will but I am wondering . . . or wandering.
I'm sorry to hear that. That sound extremely difficult, and definitely isolating. Have you brought these feeling to God in prayer?
@@BreakingInTheHabit I have. I am beginning to see that most of my despair is rooted in my aversion to the cross I chose to bear in making my decision. Recently I've been asking for the grace to be strong enough to live with integrity, come what may. I've also started to see that perhaps I've needed to see how self-invested I am - vain - before I can begin to actually "repent and hear the Good News". And maybe I need to receive the forgiveness that's been offered and apply it to myself (a big temptation of mine is to give in to self-condemnation). These are all things I am bringing to prayer.
Sean Patrick Wow I didn't know about pharmacists I'm still in high school and my parents want me to have a good job and pharmacist was one of the ones they suggested to me but now that I know I definitely will not pursue it. It's inspiring to see someone chose their beliefs and values over a job tbh idk what ur gonna do now but whatever it is I hope God blesses it 🙏✨
@Sean Patrick I will pray for you. May Our Lady wrap you in her mantle.
Thank you Brother Casey- I am 66 years old and often struggle with this idea of having accomplished nothing for God in my life. This was a welcome reminder that our job is to do the will of our Lord and that is the victory. The results are not what matters but our obedience to our call.
You ARE making a difference and we all appreciate it, thank you! Please don’t stop! If we all give up, give in then where will that leave us??
Being "idealistic" is not in any way to be disparaged. Too many people today are "satisfied" with mediocrity. While we may never see the ways in which we affect climate change, the environment, or even other people's lives, be assured we do. What, after all, would it be like if one DIDN'T do those things? I have learned in my lifetime (and I am FAR older than you) is that "caring" will ALWAYS win over not caring, loving will ALWAYS triumph over apathy. Francis (whose tomb I have prayed at in Assisi many times) was a person of ideals. He never saw the changes in the church he made possible. Trust in God is what truly matters--and that's the ultimate idealism.
I am a late comer to your videos here on youtube, but you have become among my favorites. I think your short videos are an absolute gift to many people. You do make a difference, please keep up the good work.
Thank you Br. Casey! I have been struggling a lot with that same question, am I really making a difference? But, I'm a single mother of a 15 yo boy and as hard as it is to be a parent at this time, I feel the obligation to keep going for his sake, which actually it is for my own sake! What you read at the end of the video was the answer and the encouragement I needed, preaching to the choir is needed too. Thanks Brother (soon to be Father) Casey, I have you and this ministry in my prayers, can wait for the next podcast!
I admire the sacrifice you must make to raise a child on your own. Never give up! You have an immense ability to build up the kingdom through your son, even if you don't see the fruit of it today!
Thank you! I definitely needed to hear this today. Thank you for inspiring me to continue!
Father Casey, you have brought me back to the church. As a priest I would think that is a huge difference. Please continue. You are doing God's work and the work of St Francis. Thank you from an Australian.
You have had a huge influence in my life. You, along with Bishop Barron, have brought me back to faith in God, back from a place that I didn't realise was destroying me. My faith is restored and your video messages have been a key part of that. I know I am not the only person that you have helped to save in this way, and even if I was the only one, surely that is worth it? Christ Himself did not reach all of the people who heard Him. He too faced those who were angered because His words went against their ideology. There will always be those who refuse to believe in the truth because it makes their lives uncomfortable, or leaves them feeling vulnerable, or afraid, or guilty. You're doing the right thing, a good thing, a worthwhile thing, because you are presenting choices to people who might otherwise never stop to consider those choices. Some will choose to go on the way they were, others will choose to change, but everyone will know that there are those like yourself who are there, filled with Faith in God and ready to welcome the repentant sinner, to offer help and love no matter what. May God bless you and all men and women who give their lives to the service of God.
Keep doing these videos! I loved your series on the Mass! I’m a cradle Catholic who fell away, but at the age of 63, I’m back and brought my husband with me! Your series on the Mass helped me more than 10.5 years in parochial schools ever did! I think they should be shown in all RCIA classes! Thank you!
So glad to hear it! Thanks!
I really needed this. I just realized that that my cynicism the last 2-or-so-years has not been a fruitful way to deal with my defeats, but rather part of the problem. TY!
Brother Casey, you have made a difference in my life - your videos helped challenge me to live my faith passionately and authentically, rather than be content with mediocrity. Lately I struggle with these doubts too. It is not easy, but the goodness of our souls demands that we try
I am so glad you are back!
You are absolutely making a difference. Thank you Br. Casey. I can not wait to hear you speak in February!!!
Thank you. Sometimes it is really hard. But when I find those questions in me, the answer to me is what Jesus said to St. Faustina: it matter not what others do with what you give. I look only that you've given. And what St. Paul says: as long as you do what you do with love. Because, out of love, nothing matters. But, done in love, the smalest gesture gets to be a door to eternal life to all around us. I pray for you. What you do matters immensely.
I desperately needed this. It really hit the spot. Thank you so, so, much for sharing so transparently.
You made a difference to me and I am trying to make a difference to others, and so the ripple moves out and keeps going. Bless you.
I’m sure you are making a difference ! I also try to make a difference to others & to put my best Christian foot forward & I too feel like if someone I’m talking with disagrees with me they tune me out or ignore me for they know my stance on a subject matter & I know theirs & it becomes an impasse for us both ,frustrated to figure out how to overcome that .
Brother casey, just know you have brought me closer to going to RCIA classes, your clear, lucid arguments, and wonderful insight have brought me closer to God. You are making a difference. I promise.
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you are making a difference, God bless you, the world needs you, we need you!
You have certainly helped me to get into closer touch with our catholic faith.
That is certainly a success.
And I’d say if you convince anyone to convert, or have brought anyone else in closer touch with their faith, then success is multiplied.
With the very 1st video saw 1 year ago, my immediate concern, as I could see you were a seminarian, was a blight of “am I making a difference “ that might crop up in your outlook and prayer life. I was a Buddhist student for 9 years before returning to Catholicism. I learned deeply the interconnectedness of all things. The zen students asked constantly “am I making a difference@. It was the #3 most zen lectured topic. (Interconnectedness of all things means we all share each other’s faults and crimes and share each other’s love and charity).
You have made a difference! I learn so much from your vlogs and social media and as a result have made changes to my life. Thank you!
Brother Casey, I enjoyed this video very much. Since you're not looking for affirmation that you're making a difference...I won't give you one 😉
I will simply say then.. you provided me with a thought provoking moment to continue to trust in the Lord and not simply stay in any one particular lane for the sake of "re-affirming" my belief. May God continue to bless you in your ministry. ✝️
Nice to hear I'm not the only one that has these struggles of questioning. Thank you!
Br. Casey. Thank you for your lovely videos. I will pray for you and your ministry. You should manifest your doubts to your father confessor. Keep trying and you will bear some fruit in the end. In union of prayers.
I totally agree with you Br. Casey. I also experience feelings you describe from time to time and I just can appreciate the advice you give. Another thought that gives me hope has been written by Joseph Ratzinger in his book "Introduction to Christianity". There he mentions all kind of doubts on the issues of christian faith which make it sometimes very difficult to believe. But despite of all these doubts there exists the "perhaps", the "perhaps it's all true": What if Christ really - really! - has risen from the dead?! Then everything changes: our faith and all our efforts to make the world a better place accomplish a reality which is far more "realistic" than all doubts ever can be.... God bless you and all your work on social networks! Your videos reach the heart of so many people. And I am one of them.
Being a Franciscan is about following Jesus (as was Francis' desire)... your conversation/monologue here is a healthy step I that direction, I think. It doesn't really matter if you're "making a difference," does it? - as long as you're following Jesus in the process. The poem you chose to close with summarizes it very well. And remember that it was in Francis' spiritual struggle near the end of his life that he received the Stigmata... not because he was perfect but because he was willing to face the struggle. :-) Keep up the good work.
I’m not catholic (I’m a mere Christian, still trying to figure church out), but thanks so much for sharing this. I try to pursues Christ whole-heartedly, but it’s often very discouraging...I’m very prone to doubt and despair (especially of late) when nothing I do seems to amount to much. But that last quote you shared meant so much to me-thank you, I really needed that. God bless
I am sending this to my parish work groups who wrestle with the same questions. Two minute devotional at the end sums up especially well how we all should be approaching this.
You're right no matter how great I want my talk to be at my colleges retreat it still wont be complete or change lives but hopefully plant a seed and a beginning. Thank you for the videos.
Great sermon Brother/Father Casey. You had me worried there you were about to call it quits. I'd say 26,000 subscribers would tell you, you ARE making a difference to all of us. Whether preaching to those who need it or further enriching those who already have faith by learning more of our Catholic Church. Great to see you back.
Because of you, I've come back after over 40 years. You are making a difference, my brother.
You are doing your part... you trying your best to reach people and spread the word of God.. May God bless you..🙏👍 Just let you know you’re catching my attention
It is difficult to not use those corporations that conflict with our values, but if we all work together we can and do make a difference. Thank you for supporting our values.
Thank you Br Casey! This is an amazing post. One that I will revisit when I am in need of inspiration to push through. Thank you for your wise words and your way of evangelizing. We need more people like you in our community. God bless!
I liked what you said about sowing the seeds and watering them, mate. That's what you do. I've learned a lot from you.
Whether u want to know it or not, dear Br Casey, I wish to acknowledge that u r doing something more than u think u r doing. Personally, u make me stop for a moment to reflect on ur words. Truth be told, it hasn't upturned my life but certainly it has altered a bit. Little things have changed which I am sure will become great things someday. Thanks a lot and God bless!
@Breaking In The Habit, Father Casey you are making a difference. May God Bless and Guide you in your work.
These lessons I have learned through gardening during droughts, floods and fires. It's a hard time to be a friar in America I guess, but God created the world and said it was good. Keep shining the Divine's light, Brother Casey.
Thank you for your encouraging words.
I missed you. You can and will make a difference. Your youthfulness and enthusiasm combined with your depth of knowledge of Jesus is very refreshing. You have seen and heard God through Jesus, and I believe you are very close to him. Don't let politics, religious dogma, polluting companies interfere with your mission of bringing the love of God to the world.
A person can only change themselves, to be an example for others. Everybody has doubts, that's called being human. Be true to yourself and your conscience and don't expect perfection.
Thank you for comforting words...
Will pray for you brother Casey. God Bless you.
Thankyou and Amen. 🙏🙂
Meanwhile, I requested you as a speaker at our diocese Catholic Life Conference early next year! You were at the top of my list.
Your making a good difference I converted to Catholic church joined RCIA received my first communion the 25th DEC 25th and waiting for confirmation in a few months. My life is now walking with Christ, so do you make a difference I say yes in deed. Thank you for helping me on my road to heaven. God bless
You make a difference!! You made a big difference in my life!! It s difficult for some people to hear the truth.
Brother Cassey, you are making a big difference, believe me, Brother Chris. you are a blessing from our Lord.
Brother Casey, You are absolutely brilliant. You are making a tremendous positive difference in People's lives. You definitely made a wonderful difference in my life. Thank You Brother Casey.
You are making a difference I believe you are what the church and people of this day need I enjoy your videos I especially liked your video on five heresies still alive today the Truth and context of the person our Lord Jesus Christ must must be proclaimed and when necessary defended.
Amen Father Casey.I share your video to my non Catholic family.I try to use social media to try to teach them.I dont get many likes and that dosnt surprise me.But God knows I have tried🙏
i still am learning English to open more doors for myself to learn from Religious which speaks English as first. because i am following your advice and spiritual guidance since day 1 i discovered you in UA-cam. my name is frederic, i am Malaysian who don't speak English as a first language. but i learned many things from your sharing, Brother. thanks!
Fr Casey, never lose your idealism. You are making a difference.
whoa! that was deep, Br. Been trying to direct some people towards God & His Holy Church, and been praying as much, but eventually ended up asking myself the same question. I definitely needed this video. Thank you & God bless you, Regards from the Middle East :-)
You're in my prayers Brother! 🙏🙏🙏
Brother you have been an inspiration to me. When we hear the Holy Spirit and obey and put His message out into the world, the message is ultimately His. We may want to be planting seeds, but perhaps it's intention is watering a seed already sown. Perhaps while we want someone who has never heard the message to come to understanding and accepting our Lord, the message may be for a believer on the edge of losing their faith. Our society loves to create binary answers to things and they are really more complex than that. You ARE making a difference! You may never see the effect you want, but it doesn't mean your work is in vain. One man sows, another waters, yet another reaps. But all see the reward. The Lord loves you and is moving through you. Grace and peace to you.
Amen. Thank you for this reminder.
I could relate to your reflection. I have gone through similar thoughts. From my childhood on I have been an activist and organizer participating in countless vigils, marches and education around various issues like death penalty, military spending, funding for human needs, gay equality, pro-life, nuclear disarmament. Of course, I want to make a difference and change things. But I reflected that when I pray before the Eucharist or go to mass, am I trying to change things? Me? I now look at my participation in social change as part of my worship. I want to change things for the better, but I am loving God and my neighbor whether or not anything changes by my presence.
I am a fellow believer. I am not Roman Catholic, but I am a Christian. I am catholic, as in a part of the universal church. Your message spoke to me.
Thank you for making a difference for me!! GBU
stay with what you are doing! i have even recommended you blogs to the R.C.I. A group in the parish I minister in. Thanks Bro. Casey