I'm not even a Catholic, but I'm 100% sure that Jesus was a celibate who lived in a fraternal community with his gang of disciples. I'm also 100% sure that they got annoyed with each other every once in a while, and it probably got awkward wandering around the countryside and sleeping in close quarters, but I'm also 100% sure that Jesus was the Son of God, and for the disciples, it was worth being uncomfortable and awkward just to be near and be taught by him.
I was about to leave a comment on his most recent post... as it is in these old videos that held a special meaning .. hes young, naive, ... innocent... where i think so many Christians find themselves regardless of age.... I i saw your comment.. and re-watched this video with #1 you can not get married.. I was reminded of Paul who says its better to marry then to spill your seed... AKA.. for those with a sexual appetite... and to be inline with God... Get married... at the same time Paul did not desire marriage.. he was not pulled in that way... for him, he felt the only relationship was with God.... Gods command..."be fruitful, and multiply"... there is not a single command from God that says a man should be single.. and Jesus and his relationship with the church.. is that marriage.. When it comes to the gay conversation, or transgender conversation one of the biggest arguments against is Genesis of How God created MAN and Woman.. and how thats why the man leaves his parents to be made one with a woman.. and yet some how, this is not the foundation of people who chose to be priest.. in Genesis it says, he saw Adam and saw that he was alone... and realized that man should not be alone, so God created a helper...aka... woman.. What was the plan... if Adam was some how going to continue to exist without a partner to reproduce? We he have simply kept creating from dust? why then require reproduction? Why if man was not meant to be alone.. and the company of woman was not the solution.. would God create Priest.. or Friars? Does God create some to be alone, in argument to his own law? To multiply? This is the argument against Gay... its Adam and Eve.. not Adam and Steve... yet is that being used against the pope? Or to get to your post... Jesus... I will say... its not fair comparison.. Jesus (AKA GOD) did exactly that, He multiplied!! Jesus was born of a Virgin???? God (Jesus) reproduced... outside of the physical...
@@caleb-ct5viGod can use the fear to save your from a extreme situation, cause fear is not always bad, it’s a mechanism God added to our brain to help we survive. But as it’s said in the Bible: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding, fear is only the beginning, if we truly want to know God, you cannot just fear him, but you must try to seek knowledge on him.
namnhan2003 Paul’s says twice in the Bible it’s better to not marry. But you never hear pastors or youth pastors preach this sadly. We live in a self centered world
Anagha wow! That’s crazy cause that’s what God has been recently showing me. I love that you mentioned that. God is so cool. He’s been showing me through the Bible His characteristic of anger and justice. He is truly great and Almighty! It’s cool how He made sure to have the “unpardonable sin” clearly shown in Bible too. There’s a type of justice in that. When people think they can cheat the system of God and rededicate after, God one ups them. Not saying people can’t rededicate. Sorry if I’m rambling. Thanks again for the comment.
I was baptised Catholic.... I got confirmed in the Lutheran church... My mom is Catholic my dad was Lutheran.... I lived in a Capuchin monastery because I was involved in a Catholic ngo..... You my father and brother make so much sense..... I love your insights..... I was an atheist and now I'm falling in love with the church again because of your sensitive.... Intelligent and honest Catholic insights..... Don't stop your amazing work brother and father
same, I had to write about friar lawrence then googled "friar" and got here. Honestly tho why do we even study this pointless stuff... only 1% of the class is ever going to go on and study this stuff once they get older, and those who do study this later in life add no value to society.
then God is calling you to convert to catholic.. just like saul.. Knowing that Saul had persecuted and jailed many Saints in Jerusalem, Ananias was afraid, but the Lord assured him that Saul had changed. Ananias found Saul and gave him the blessing. “He received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. “And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.” (Acts 9:18, 20.) Because Saul prayed to know the Lord’s will and was obedient after being blinded, his sight was restored and he learned and accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ. He was known from then on as Paul, and he dedicated his life to teaching and testifying of the Savior and His gospel.
What a lovely young man! The Church is so lucky to have this young man and so is the Franciscan order. I say God bless him in his religious vocation. To clarify, just like cloistered nuns who stay in their monasteries and dedicate their lives to prayer, verses "active" sisters who run schools or hospitals, there are also "brothers or "friars" who go out to work verses cloistered monks, like Trappists, who stay in their monasteries and pray.
Yes Lorraine... He's a lovely, lovely young man... And to choose God over the world was a brave thing to do in today's times... When I look at him, I keep thinking (and praying) for my son to turn out like him
You sir are a badass. I'm a 17 year old Catholic male who is struggling to abandon the pleasures of a Godless, secular life. I preach the gospel, catholic truth and *try* to walk in Christ's footsteps however in my heart I've been struggling to form a true relationship with God. True love is sacrifice and your lifestyle has proven to me your true love and devotion to God. Please pray for me and I will pray for you. I'm looking forward to watch you along your journey and God bless!!!
Jacob K Haha thank you Jacob. What you speak about is the struggle that each and every one of us faces. Do not fear! This life is one that cannot be perfected; we will always struggle. Really, the biggest difference between you and me is not that I have some special calling, that I am gifted in some way or that I am closer to God, it's that I have publicly professed myself a sinner that wants to do penance in community. I wear my habit to remind me that I'm a sinner, not to proclaim some perfection I have achieved. You will be in my prayers, and maybe one day my journey will be your journey!
Jacob K i would love to speak with you. . my child graduated jhs and is now dke he was asking me what its all about. . friars. i told him i Really did not know that he needs to speak with one You would be excellent. . . please get back to me Thank you and may our Father bless you and keep you safe :)
You are one cool dude. Thank you for sharing your faith with the world and the good works you do. May God bless you with a long and happy service filled life.
Hello Brother, I recently became homeless, and I now live at St.Anthony's, in the Bronx, New York. I love the rules and I go to mass every morning. I read the bible in the morning, and in the night. If I ere younger, I would go to the order. All the best Shaun Campbell
+MICHAEL DAVIS The Catholic Church does not contradict the bible, in fact, how could it since it put the books of the bible together in the first place. Also, Jesus only established one church and that is the Catholic Church. Your protestant denomination is just one of thousands with many differing beliefs among them. Why do you suggest he "try" your denomination? Is it because if it doesn't fit in with his personal viewpoint on things he can simply church hop until he finds one that does? That is the problem with protestantism. Jesus challenged his listeners to change their ways. He didn't say let me change my teaching to fit in with your personal feelings about things.
+jbond5150 The thing is that God knows your thoughts, so if you plan on a deathbed confession while continuing to live an unGodly life, you are fooling yourself.
I am so very inspired by this video and the attitude and sense of humor shown. I am not a Catholic although all through my life since my teenage years I have felt a pull towards the Catholic Church. I cannot explain why, other than to say that it just 'feels right' when I see Catholicism and especially monastic life on TV and in documentaries online. I've had a turbulent relationship with God, often hating Him for several things that have been a part of my life - my mother suffering the pain of arthritis in her spine, and my best friend having cerebral palsy and suffering pain so intense he used to pull his own hair out and tear and bite his hands and face - are just two examples of suffering that I struggle to deal with. Arguing with God has been an everyday thing for me all of my adult life and yet even in the darkest times I would always wish that I could find faith, find some way to trust God. Well, in recent months I have found faith. I have bought myself another copy of the Bible - a catholic version - to read alongside the New International Version I've owned for several years, and reading it has brought me a better understanding of Jesus Christ and a new certainty that God does really love us all. In the past two weeks I have bought myself a crucifix - to replace the one my grandmother bought for me when I was in my late teens despite neither I nor her being Catholic, and today I have received a rosary and have watched a great video on here showing the Joyful Mysteries. I know wearing a crucifix and having a rosary doesn't prove anything but for me it is an important step in making peace with and strengthening my faith in God and Jesus Christ. It is my intention to convert to Catholicism. I am praying every day, hoping to be forgiven by God for all the hate and anger that I have felt for so many years, and to be honest, I already feel happier despite life at the moment being extremely hard and troubled. I've also never felt that I was in the right place in life, never felt that I was doing what I should be doing. I know this is not an uncommon feeling, but several times over the years I have felt that a monastic life is what I really need and where I should be. As I turned 47 years old three weeks ago I think it's most likely too late for me to follow up on that, but watching this video and several others about modern monastic life just makes me smile and feel at peace and makes me more certain that this is what I should have done with my life twenty years ago. Thank you to anyone who has read this all the way through - I do tend to write too much once I get started lol - and thank you all for all you do in God's name and for the people you help.
Hi +William Agar, I'm glad that this video helped you in that way. God can work in mysterious ways, and I think that, no matter how we treat God, God will always seek after us. I hope that you find that peace you're looking for and that you may find a warm welcome as you explore the Catholic Church. God bless you.
There is no amount of pain or confusion that God cannot get through. We put up these walls around us but He is more powerful than anything. Turn to His Mother and she will show you Him.
Hi Fr! This was the very first video of yours I watched years ago. I was discerning and still somewhat discerning and I'm nearing 50. Not in religious life but God called me to care for my elderly mother. Anyways, look where your channel is now. Keep it up! God bless!
May Jesus, Mary, and Joseph bless you and your ministry abundantly, Brother Casey. I wish you every peace and good in this life and the next. I am at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology in Berkeley as a lay graduate student, but I am thinking of joining the Third Order of the Franciscans - like Saint Thomas More, Saint Joan of Arc, Blessed Contardo Ferrini, Dante, and Michelangelo - to name an illustrious few. I'm open to the priesthood, but as with everyone in one way or another, my brother is my vocation. You see, my little brother suffers from nonverbal autism, and I feel called to care for him when my parents eventually pass. I'm not ruling out, but it's hard to be a priest with a dependent - at least in the Latin rite! In fact, my family prays to your patron Solanus Casey often for his sake. I will invoke Solanus for you in your continued formation and growth in holiness. You are like a young Father Leo Clifford, OFM, of blessed memory on EWTN, and I look forward to watching the rest of your videos and posting some on Twitter. In the meantime, please pray to Blessed Diego Oddi: catholicsaints.info/blessed-diego-oddi/. I relate because he was quite a talker, too, which you don't always see in the saints! Please keep up the good work, fight the good fight, and finish the race.
I'm reminded of what one cardinal said about dealing with people, especially difficult ones who are hard to reason with or at least see it their way. He said, "Whenever that situation should arise where I'm having to argue with that person I disagree with, I always turn to my guardian angel and ask him to talk with the guardian angel of the person I'm dealing with!" LOL
Fr Casey, thanks for making your videos educational and so much fun all the time. Watching this video made 5 yrs ago still make me chuckle. I praise God for you ! 😄😇
Hi brother! I am from Argentina, I'd like to know more about the Order and your life and charism. great video! Thanks for sharing the consecrated happines!
I just found your channel, and it has been so helpful to me. I love that you don’t try to claim that doubt and questioning isn’t part of being faithful. I’ve found so much growth and affirmation of my faith by having doubt and looking for answers. I chose St. Thomas the Apostle as my patron.
this kind of life we chose is a circumsition of the heart. it is when we start giving our lives for others that makes it beautiful and meaningful and this OUR mission no matter what state of life we are in. we are called to be "a brother to all."
Incredible! I never thought I would find such a great video! You are a true voice for the God I know-smart, funny, humble, and generous. Thank you for taking the chance to post a video on youtube to reach people. How blessed we are to have you among us. Please continue this mission to reach people.
Thank u for being such an inspiration brother. May the Good God help you in all that you wish to accomplish in your spiritual life :) Lots of prayers and good wishes.
You are so cool. People think that a religious life is boring. Its actually very knowledgeable and adventurous. Just like Christ. Jesus was a celebrity in his day. A crowd of Five thousand in Capernuam once followed him around. Keep up your faith worldliness is Boring God is Awesome.
You mentioned the Carmelites - yay! I love this video and all your videos. I’m in the first year of formation for the Lay Carmelites. I’m praying to be received into the order in a few months - the pandemic has put a pause on our meetings. I’m excitedly looking forward to the reception.
Bro. I LOVED your video. I'm a Protestant and since my divorce (which was not of my choosing) I have rededicated my life to God and have remained abstinent. It was a decision I made early on to grow closer to God which I really struggled with the first few months but got easier. I always thought it would be this huge big deal. But it's just not, and like you said it frees you to have a closer walk with God and to be able to serve other people. My daughter chose to live with me, and now she's grown and on her own. Now that she's out and on her own I've been looking for better ways to serve the Kingdom like short term mission trips etc. Though I'm not Catholic I have to say the friar life looks really attractive to me from here. Service in Christ with brothers in community sounds awesome. Of course undoubtedly there would be challenges. I serve my local church with a few different men's groups (for example we have a garage where we provide the labor to those who need it provided they supply the parts, etc.) Those guys all have families etc I can only imagine how much more we could accomplish if they didn't have those commitments. I don't know of a Protestant organization like your Franciscan Brothers. I either need to start one or come join yours. Tell me, do you accept previously married Protestants? What's the process look like? Do you have any brothers like me that went through a similar process you could do a story on? Tell me more. Blessings and Peace Alan
Hi Alan, Thanks for sharing your story. I appreciate it. We have accepted former Protestants and there are a few brothers who were once married and had kids. Since being Catholic a a central tenant to our Order, you would have to be received into the Church first, and we would probably ask you wait at least 2-3 years before entering (you can't be a good shepherd until you know what it's like to be a sheep.)
Breaking In The Habit I'm already a good sheep! Lol Just apparently the wrong kind in the wrong corral. :( Lol I just want to serve And I will, and have been. Thank you for your quick reply. I know if it's Gods will he will make a way in His time whatever That is. Love you bro Keep doing what you're doing.
One of my favorite priests was the methodist minister that was right next door to my catholic church. His children were grown & his wife passed away. He was friends with our priest & eventually decided to become catholic. A little bit later he was ordained as a priest. (Not sure how long) it probably went faster for him since he had his own church for many years. My point is he was such a blessing to our church & was wonderful with our youth groups.
Hi baby Friar... you are such a good role model for aspiring young friars... i love your positivity.. keep the love of God alive and spread love! God bless you Friar!
What an inspiring video!!! It is a phenomenon in my town when some young religoius (friar and monk) post in their social media a meme about a young monk or a young friar who asking for a sorry from their ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend for their choice in serving God. Your video did more than that meme. It is funnny, reasonable, and give a deep meaning. Best regards from young friar of Indonesia. Pax et bonum :) :)
Oh God!!!...This is awesome and so inspriring to me!, very simple, very clear, very funny, very honest, just as God is...Thanks a lot for sharing this with all of us...
I'm Buddhist and have always found monastic life fascinating and felt a certain attraction to it. Though I may disagree with your beliefs I have great respect for the choice you've made.
I love how you put it as you're choosing between 2 good things. Just as it is not wrong to be in full ministry and not partake in so many normal things but it is also not wrong to not be in full time ministry to live your life but still in that life seek God and do as we have all been instructed.
I attended a service in Detroit of perpetual vows of a new Capuchin brother yesterday.. I knew the brother before he became a brother, and it was perfect for him These men truly live the rules... It was really wonderful to see.. At our table at the reception after the service, the question of pockets came up... Thank you for answering it here. :-)
My uncle was a Franciscan of the Oakland Province and one of his assignments was to.raise guns for the rebuilding/maintenance of Mission.Santa Barbara ordained in.1943 you have a special gift of communicating and so.enjoyed your video in.10.qestions
The sound of the wind on the mic in question 10 made me thought it was the triggered sound effect for a second. I got introduced to this channel recently and I'm just binge-watching all the videos!
Br. Casey I was thought your holy now, and by being so your beyond state of marriage because your doing the lord's work here on earth. Thanks be to god.
brother I love the work you are doing.helping the poor and needy people who have been in the world..i will love to be a brother because I love helping people around me and studying make me happy...pls help go about it
Bravo, well done - awesome video series - I would have to agree with you on the questions of obedience as being difficult and perhaps most difficult - we're humans, and well, yeah that - and certainly right about the embracing the life/call/vocation out of love, not fear or some obligation. Sigh, I'm too old - pax et bonum
Brother Casey, I am so excited to have found your youtube channel. I am also excited because I just found out my friend from college got accepted to be a postulant for OFM!!! My questions are have you been to Assisi and why did you start a youtube channel? Pax et bonum.
I wore the habit for 6 years. Left, became a prison chaplain and then a teacher. Got married, have 3 kids and am now a high-school chaplain. No regrets, but I am always pleased to see that my Franciscan brothers are flourishing. I do miss community and wish it was something lay people could experience,
I'm not even a Catholic, but I'm 100% sure that Jesus was a celibate who lived in a fraternal community with his gang of disciples. I'm also 100% sure that they got annoyed with each other every once in a while, and it probably got awkward wandering around the countryside and sleeping in close quarters, but I'm also 100% sure that Jesus was the Son of God, and for the disciples, it was worth being uncomfortable and awkward just to be near and be taught by him.
Brother, have you seen The Chosen? Jesus laughs and parties there. His disciples get into arguments, but also mess with each other.
Did you ever ask yourself am I a sick deluded brainwashed fool
I was about to leave a comment on his most recent post... as it is in these old videos that held a special meaning .. hes young, naive, ... innocent... where i think so many Christians find themselves regardless of age.... I i saw your comment.. and re-watched this video with #1 you can not get married.. I was reminded of Paul who says its better to marry then to spill your seed... AKA.. for those with a sexual appetite... and to be inline with God... Get married... at the same time Paul did not desire marriage.. he was not pulled in that way... for him, he felt the only relationship was with God.... Gods command..."be fruitful, and multiply"... there is not a single command from God that says a man should be single.. and Jesus and his relationship with the church.. is that marriage.. When it comes to the gay conversation, or transgender conversation one of the biggest arguments against is Genesis of How God created MAN and Woman.. and how thats why the man leaves his parents to be made one with a woman.. and yet some how, this is not the foundation of people who chose to be priest.. in Genesis it says, he saw Adam and saw that he was alone... and realized that man should not be alone, so God created a helper...aka... woman.. What was the plan... if Adam was some how going to continue to exist without a partner to reproduce? We he have simply kept creating from dust? why then require reproduction? Why if man was not meant to be alone.. and the company of woman was not the solution.. would God create Priest.. or Friars? Does God create some to be alone, in argument to his own law? To multiply? This is the argument against Gay... its Adam and Eve.. not Adam and Steve... yet is that being used against the pope? Or to get to your post... Jesus... I will say... its not fair comparison.. Jesus (AKA GOD) did exactly that, He multiplied!! Jesus was born of a Virgin???? God (Jesus) reproduced... outside of the physical...
I love the phrase you used: "God does not call through fear He calls through love."
so wrong God always uses fear
@@caleb-ct5vi No, many catholic priests use fear.
But that is not God's fault.
@@caleb-ct5viGod can use the fear to save your from a extreme situation, cause fear is not always bad, it’s a mechanism God added to our brain to help we survive.
But as it’s said in the Bible: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding, fear is only the beginning, if we truly want to know God, you cannot just fear him, but you must try to seek knowledge on him.
OMG i DIED when he showed the secret pockets...... Franciscan habit is my absolute favorite. May God continue to bless & guide you in His way!!
Same as the carmelites too 😊
No money. No honey. Do what you're told. Poverty. Chastity. Obedience.
Personally, obedience is the most difficult.
Makes sense. No money no honey is very visible and measurable. Obedience is not.
For me, it is the Chastity....
namnhan2003 Paul’s says twice in the Bible it’s better to not marry. But you never hear pastors or youth pastors preach this sadly. We live in a self centered world
@@Bradmhj I agree... That and about God's justice are the least talked about...
People take God as all mercy and no judgement....
Anagha wow! That’s crazy cause that’s what God has been recently showing me. I love that you mentioned that. God is so cool. He’s been showing me through the Bible His characteristic of anger and justice. He is truly great and Almighty! It’s cool how He made sure to have the “unpardonable sin” clearly shown in Bible too. There’s a type of justice in that. When people think they can cheat the system of God and rededicate after, God one ups them. Not saying people can’t rededicate. Sorry if I’m rambling. Thanks again for the comment.
I was baptised Catholic.... I got confirmed in the Lutheran church... My mom is Catholic my dad was Lutheran.... I lived in a Capuchin monastery because I was involved in a Catholic ngo..... You my father and brother make so much sense..... I love your insights..... I was an atheist and now I'm falling in love with the church again because of your sensitive.... Intelligent and honest Catholic insights..... Don't stop your amazing work brother and father
I've been trying to write a romeo and juliet essay for 5 hours and somehow ended up here
hadjar lol
How did it turn out and how long did it take?
You are looking at the younger, good looking of Friar Lawrence
same, I had to write about friar lawrence then googled "friar" and got here.
Honestly tho why do we even study this pointless stuff... only 1% of the class is ever going to go on and study this stuff once they get older, and those who do study this later in life add no value to society.
Zeffirelli's Brother Sun Sister Moon is the best classic film I've seen over and over.
I wanted to be a nun when I was about 10. We weren’t even Catholic.
then God is calling you to convert to catholic.. just like saul.. Knowing that Saul had persecuted and jailed many Saints in Jerusalem, Ananias was afraid, but the Lord assured him that Saul had changed. Ananias found Saul and gave him the blessing. “He received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. “And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.” (Acts 9:18, 20.)
Because Saul prayed to know the Lord’s will and was obedient after being blinded, his sight was restored and he learned and accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ. He was known from then on as Paul, and he dedicated his life to teaching and testifying of the Savior and His gospel.
What a lovely young man! The Church is so lucky to have this young man and so is the Franciscan order. I say God bless him in his religious vocation.
To clarify, just like cloistered nuns who stay in their monasteries and dedicate their lives to prayer, verses "active" sisters who run schools or hospitals, there are also "brothers
or "friars" who go out to work verses cloistered monks, like Trappists, who stay in their monasteries and pray.
I've known many Trappists who actually work in the secular world in order to maintain their monastery
Yes Lorraine... He's a lovely, lovely young man... And to choose God over the world was a brave thing to do in today's times...
When I look at him, I keep thinking (and praying) for my son to turn out like him
You sir are a badass. I'm a 17 year old Catholic male who is struggling to abandon the pleasures of a Godless, secular life. I preach the gospel, catholic truth and *try* to walk in Christ's footsteps however in my heart I've been struggling to form a true relationship with God. True love is sacrifice and your lifestyle has proven to me your true love and devotion to God. Please pray for me and I will pray for you. I'm looking forward to watch you along your journey and God bless!!!
Jacob K Haha thank you Jacob. What you speak about is the struggle that each and every one of us faces. Do not fear! This life is one that cannot be perfected; we will always struggle. Really, the biggest difference between you and me is not that I have some special calling, that I am gifted in some way or that I am closer to God, it's that I have publicly professed myself a sinner that wants to do penance in community. I wear my habit to remind me that I'm a sinner, not to proclaim some perfection I have achieved. You will be in my prayers, and maybe one day my journey will be your journey!
Thank you. And it's definately a possibility that I too will pick up the habit! God bless and I'm looking forward to watching your future videos
Jacob K i would love to speak with you. . my child graduated jhs and is now dke he was asking me what its all about. . friars. i told him i Really did not know that he needs to speak with one You would be excellent. . . please get back to me Thank you and may our Father bless you and keep you safe :)
Phirst Lehazt you can have him message me here or on Facebook (Casey Cole, OFM).
Ok Thank you :)
Bless you. It is so refreshing to see young men who are devoted to the Church and God.
Thanks!
You are one cool dude. Thank you for sharing your faith with the world and the good works you do. May God bless you with a long and happy service filled life.
keuven It's taken 26 years, but someone finally thinks I'm cool. Thanks man!
Hello Brother,
I recently became homeless, and I now live at St.Anthony's, in the Bronx, New York. I love the rules and I go to mass every morning. I read the bible in the morning, and in the night. If I ere younger, I would go to the order. All the best Shaun Campbell
it is never too late for God :)
You can find God anywhere :)
Could you please tell me why you became homeless ? Maybe I can help.
+MICHAEL DAVIS The Catholic Church does not contradict the bible, in fact, how could it since it put the books of the bible together in the first place. Also, Jesus only established one church and that is the Catholic Church. Your protestant denomination is just one of thousands with many differing beliefs among them. Why do you suggest he "try" your denomination? Is it because if it doesn't fit in with his personal viewpoint on things he can simply church hop until he finds one that does? That is the problem with protestantism. Jesus challenged his listeners to change their ways. He didn't say let me change my teaching to fit in with your personal feelings about things.
+jbond5150 The thing is that God knows your thoughts, so if you plan on a deathbed confession while continuing to live an unGodly life, you are fooling yourself.
I am so very inspired by this video and the attitude and sense of humor shown. I am not a Catholic although all through my life since my teenage years I have felt a pull towards the Catholic Church. I cannot explain why, other than to say that it just 'feels right' when I see Catholicism and especially monastic life on TV and in documentaries online. I've had a turbulent relationship with God, often hating Him for several things that have been a part of my life - my mother suffering the pain of arthritis in her spine, and my best friend having cerebral palsy and suffering pain so intense he used to pull his own hair out and tear and bite his hands and face - are just two examples of suffering that I struggle to deal with. Arguing with God has been an everyday thing for me all of my adult life and yet even in the darkest times I would always wish that I could find faith, find some way to trust God. Well, in recent months I have found faith. I have bought myself another copy of the Bible - a catholic version - to read alongside the New International Version I've owned for several years, and reading it has brought me a better understanding of Jesus Christ and a new certainty that God does really love us all. In the past two weeks I have bought myself a crucifix - to replace the one my grandmother bought for me when I was in my late teens despite neither I nor her being Catholic, and today I have received a rosary and have watched a great video on here showing the Joyful Mysteries. I know wearing a crucifix and having a rosary doesn't prove anything but for me it is an important step in making peace with and strengthening my faith in God and Jesus Christ. It is my intention to convert to Catholicism. I am praying every day, hoping to be forgiven by God for all the hate and anger that I have felt for so many years, and to be honest, I already feel happier despite life at the moment being extremely hard and troubled. I've also never felt that I was in the right place in life, never felt that I was doing what I should be doing. I know this is not an uncommon feeling, but several times over the years I have felt that a monastic life is what I really need and where I should be. As I turned 47 years old three weeks ago I think it's most likely too late for me to follow up on that, but watching this video and several others about modern monastic life just makes me smile and feel at peace and makes me more certain that this is what I should have done with my life twenty years ago. Thank you to anyone who has read this all the way through - I do tend to write too much once I get started lol - and thank you all for all you do in God's name and for the people you help.
Hi +William Agar, I'm glad that this video helped you in that way. God can work in mysterious ways, and I think that, no matter how we treat God, God will always seek after us. I hope that you find that peace you're looking for and that you may find a warm welcome as you explore the Catholic Church. God bless you.
Thank you. God bless you too.
William Agar Hello there, William. It is never too late. The Catholic Church is Christ's bride and is open to all who seek Him.
William Agar God Bless you. Your a good man. God loves you. He's talking to you through your feelings. Beautiful written peace you did.
There is no amount of pain or confusion that God cannot get through. We put up these walls around us but He is more powerful than anything. Turn to His Mother and she will show you Him.
the secret pockets, yeah!! like that
No Money, no Honey, do what you are told. 😂😂😂
Great Video! I just found your chanell and it is awesome. God bless you! Greetings from Germany😊❤
Hi Fr! This was the very first video of yours I watched years ago. I was discerning and still somewhat discerning and I'm nearing 50. Not in religious life but God called me to care for my elderly mother. Anyways, look where your channel is now. Keep it up! God bless!
May Jesus, Mary, and Joseph bless you and your ministry abundantly, Brother Casey. I wish you every peace and good in this life and the next. I am at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology in Berkeley as a lay graduate student, but I am thinking of joining the Third Order of the Franciscans - like Saint Thomas More, Saint Joan of Arc, Blessed Contardo Ferrini, Dante, and Michelangelo - to name an illustrious few. I'm open to the priesthood, but as with everyone in one way or another, my brother is my vocation. You see, my little brother suffers from nonverbal autism, and I feel called to care for him when my parents eventually pass. I'm not ruling out, but it's hard to be a priest with a dependent - at least in the Latin rite! In fact, my family prays to your patron Solanus Casey often for his sake. I will invoke Solanus for you in your continued formation and growth in holiness. You are like a young Father Leo Clifford, OFM, of blessed memory on EWTN, and I look forward to watching the rest of your videos and posting some on Twitter. In the meantime, please pray to Blessed Diego Oddi: catholicsaints.info/blessed-diego-oddi/. I relate because he was quite a talker, too, which you don't always see in the saints! Please keep up the good work, fight the good fight, and finish the race.
THE POCKETS!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
"Go get a wife" yeah sure let me just run over to the store and get one I hear there's a sale happening
love ur reply
There are lots of women you can just pick up in stores, they are not on their gaurd in stores. You see them normally.
XD
Well, there ARE mail-order brides...
Your wife is the mother church and your children are all who attend God bless brother
I'm reminded of what one cardinal said about dealing with people, especially difficult ones who are hard to reason with or at least see it their way. He said, "Whenever that situation should arise where I'm having to argue with that person I disagree with, I always turn to my guardian angel and ask him to talk with the guardian angel of the person I'm dealing with!" LOL
Tbh the secret pockets was my favorite part 🤣
Fr Casey, thanks for making your videos educational and so much fun all the time. Watching this video made 5 yrs ago still make me chuckle. I praise God for you ! 😄😇
Hi brother! I am from Argentina, I'd like to know more about the Order and your life and charism. great video! Thanks for sharing the consecrated happines!
You are a good communicator. Thanks!
Young man, you are a wonderful speaker! May God continue to bless you and your fellow Friars in spreading the gospel.
I just found your channel, and it has been so helpful to me. I love that you don’t try to claim that doubt and questioning isn’t part of being faithful. I’ve found so much growth and affirmation of my faith by having doubt and looking for answers. I chose St. Thomas the Apostle as my patron.
Watched this again for the second time. Such a great video. informative and funny too!! Good job. God bless you
You are a blessing to my soul! Thank you for your insight and videos!
You're are truly brilliant! Thank You.
Great!!! You are a wonderful Friar!! God bless you!!!!
Br Casey well done,may God continue to strenghten your vocation
this kind of life we chose is a circumsition of the heart. it is when we start giving our lives for others that makes it beautiful and meaningful and this OUR mission no matter what state of life we are in. we are called to be "a brother to all."
Incredible! I never thought I would find such a great video! You are a true voice for the God I know-smart, funny, humble, and generous. Thank you for taking the chance to post a video on youtube to reach people. How blessed we are to have you among us. Please continue this mission to reach people.
Thank u for being such an inspiration brother. May the Good God help you in all that you wish to accomplish in your spiritual life :) Lots of prayers and good wishes.
My uncle is a Franciscan Friar - this is great to educate our family on what you are about.
You are so cool. People think that a religious life is boring. Its actually very knowledgeable and adventurous. Just like Christ. Jesus was a celebrity in his day. A crowd of Five thousand in Capernuam once followed him around. Keep up your faith worldliness is Boring God is Awesome.
You are amazing! I see God in you. This is the best version of yourself, Brother!!!
You mentioned the Carmelites - yay! I love this video and all your videos. I’m in the first year of formation for the Lay Carmelites. I’m praying to be received into the order in a few months - the pandemic has put a pause on our meetings. I’m excitedly looking forward to the reception.
God bless you father. I love your work and you really help my understanding of things both in the church and outside
Well answered questions... with great clarity and easy to watch... greetings brother Casey!
Bro. I LOVED your video.
I'm a Protestant and since my divorce (which was not of my choosing) I have rededicated my life to God and have remained abstinent. It was a decision I made early on to grow closer to God which I really struggled with the first few months but got easier. I always thought it would be this huge big deal. But it's just not, and like you said it frees you to have a closer walk with God and to be able to serve other people. My daughter chose to live with me, and now she's grown and on her own. Now that she's out and on her own I've been looking for better ways to serve the Kingdom like short term mission trips etc.
Though I'm not Catholic I have to say the friar life looks really attractive to me from here. Service in Christ with brothers in community sounds awesome. Of course undoubtedly there would be challenges. I serve my local church with a few different men's groups (for example we have a garage where we provide the labor to those who need it provided they supply the parts, etc.) Those guys all have families etc I can only imagine how much more we could accomplish if they didn't have those commitments.
I don't know of a Protestant organization like your Franciscan Brothers. I either need to start one or come join yours.
Tell me, do you accept previously married Protestants? What's the process look like? Do you have any brothers like me that went through a similar process you could do a story on? Tell me more.
Blessings and Peace
Alan
Hi Alan, Thanks for sharing your story. I appreciate it. We have accepted former Protestants and there are a few brothers who were once married and had kids. Since being Catholic a a central tenant to our Order, you would have to be received into the Church first, and we would probably ask you wait at least 2-3 years before entering (you can't be a good shepherd until you know what it's like to be a sheep.)
Breaking In The Habit
I'm already a good sheep!
Lol
Just apparently the wrong kind in the wrong corral. :(
Lol
I just want to serve
And I will, and have been.
Thank you for your quick reply.
I know if it's Gods will he will make a way in His time whatever That is.
Love you bro
Keep doing what you're doing.
Not only Catholics have monastic orders, there are Protestant ones as well. Anglicans and Episcopalians mostly.
One of my favorite priests was the methodist minister that was right next door to my catholic church. His children were grown & his wife passed away. He was friends with our priest & eventually decided to become catholic. A little bit later he was ordained as a priest. (Not sure how long) it probably went faster for him since he had his own church for many years. My point is he was such a blessing to our church & was wonderful with our youth groups.
Hi baby Friar... you are such a good role model for aspiring young friars... i love your positivity.. keep the love of God alive and spread love! God bless you Friar!
What an inspiring video!!! It is a phenomenon in my town when some young religoius (friar and monk) post in their social media a meme about a young monk or a young friar who asking for a sorry from their ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend for their choice in serving God. Your video did more than that meme. It is funnny, reasonable, and give a deep meaning. Best regards from young friar of Indonesia. Pax et bonum :) :)
Oh God!!!...This is awesome and so inspriring to me!, very simple, very clear, very funny, very honest, just as God is...Thanks a lot for sharing this with all of us...
I'm Buddhist and have always found monastic life fascinating and felt a certain attraction to it. Though I may disagree with your beliefs I have great respect for the choice you've made.
Go be a catholic
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Go be an Eastern Orthodox.😀
@Blue Crusader
Have you invaded Palestine yet?😁😁😁😁
@Blue Crusader
I preferred it when the Romans did it in 70 AD. The end of the Old Covenant age and the birth of the New Covenant age of the Church.
@@a.d1287 Begome Ordodox! :DDD
Great video. Love your honesty and sense of humor
You're so fantastic brother keep it up..
God bless you! I enjoy your channel so much. Please make more and I am definitely subscribing. Thank you so much!
Thank you for being a positive role model and educating your other Christian brothers.
Awesome, Brother!! That was wonderful!!
This video gives me great joy!
I respect all my priests nd spiritual bros. You are too good bro..God bless you dear
bless you to from my dad's era Edward to Edward and his house with Victoria here in America
Thank you and God bless you, dear Brother and Father Casey.
God Bless you , my brother !
It's nice to see a person like you, in this twisted world.
I love how you put it as you're choosing between 2 good things. Just as it is not wrong to be in full ministry and not partake in so many normal things but it is also not wrong to not be in full time ministry to live your life but still in that life seek God and do as we have all been instructed.
I attended a service in Detroit of perpetual vows of a new Capuchin brother yesterday.. I knew the brother before he became a brother, and it was perfect for him These men truly live the rules... It was really wonderful to see.. At our table at the reception after the service, the question of pockets came up... Thank you for answering it here. :-)
Davis Gloff nice
My uncle was a Franciscan of the Oakland Province and one of his assignments was to.raise guns for the rebuilding/maintenance of Mission.Santa Barbara ordained in.1943 you have a special gift of communicating and so.enjoyed your video in.10.qestions
You are a great inspiration for the young ones...
Excellent responses. Thank you!
thank you for sharing. this was lovely. i feel your passion
Beautiful video, thank you for share, brother blessings am friar like you, P
eace and all Good
Really enjoy u young man...thanks for hearing Gods call
Wonderful work with your video blog, Casey! Love the segment on the TOP TEN. Peace and goodness. --Basil
Basil Valente, OFM Thanks Basil!
+Basil Valente, OFM
I agree. Great work.
The Church needs a larger internet footprint. Thank you for doing your share, and then some.
Awesome dear bro.. you are blessed
Thanks for the videos. Love your content. Bless you
The sound of the wind on the mic in question 10 made me thought it was the triggered sound effect for a second. I got introduced to this channel recently and I'm just binge-watching all the videos!
I did not expect the humor. You pulled it off great.
This is wonderful! Using it for the Confirmation group!
Thank you Friar! Very interesting.
Your inspiration, preaching, teachings echoes divine call in me everyday to be a capuchin friar
Br. Casey I was thought your holy now, and by being so your beyond state of marriage because your doing the lord's work here on earth. Thanks be to god.
Good presentation and simple answers too. Thank you.
God bless you brother!!
I'm a former Catholic, I was on first-name basis with a whole lot of nuns and monks....and I didn't know about the secret pockets!
Great video, good answers, cool habit !
Marriage is not the only form of living out there. And it is not ment for everyone. Especially if itsnot seeing as a God given gift.
You seem like such a nice guy! God bless!
Nice Video Brother....gave me great practical insight in answering common questions people usually ask
What a wonderful soul.
Very good 👌 brother 👍
Wish you all the best,.of course the most difficult one is the vow of obedience,.
Gbu brother 👊..
these videos are so helpful......thank you.
Now that's a bad habit! Love the pockets.
Father Casey did up these great videos they are terrific.thank you.
BEAUTIFUL! BLESS YOU HEAVENLY GOD FOREVER! GREETINGS FROM CROATIA :)
Enjoyed this video blog a great deal. To be honest, the bonus question is the one that I get asked the most!
brother I love the work you are doing.helping the poor and needy people who have been in the world..i will love to be a brother because I love helping people around me and studying make me happy...pls help go about it
Casey is so charming! All the best.
Bravo, well done - awesome video series - I would have to agree with you on the questions of obedience as being difficult and perhaps most difficult - we're humans, and well, yeah that - and certainly right about the embracing the life/call/vocation out of love, not fear or some obligation. Sigh, I'm too old - pax et bonum
I'm too old too at 51. Cut off point was 40 for O.C.D. There is the Third Order option or Secular as they are called. Perhaps worth exploring.
The hoodie made me laugh 😂 2:28
God bless you young brother.
New subscriber here from the Philippines and a Catholic. 😇😇😇
You inspire me sir, you inspire me.
Brother Casey,
I am so excited to have found your youtube channel. I am also excited because I just found out my friend from college got accepted to be a postulant for OFM!!! My questions are have you been to Assisi and why did you start a youtube channel?
Pax et bonum.
Just came across this and as I used to be a Poor Clare found it very interesting.
Haha, you are a gem!!! God bless you! The secret pockets, Lolest!!!
I wore the habit for 6 years. Left, became a prison chaplain and then a teacher. Got married, have 3 kids and am now a high-school chaplain. No regrets, but I am always pleased to see that my Franciscan brothers are flourishing. I do miss community and wish it was something lay people could experience,
Anthony Hulse Brother have you considered the Secular Franciscan Order (SFO)??
Thank you! I really like your Videos, they are funny and inspiring
Please don’t stop making Videos
Kind regards from Austria
Thanks!