Peter 😅😅😅 (Italy here). ...But we appreciate the concept and the goodwill of our American brothers 😁😁 (just joking, br. Casey. That church is beautiful, really)
When I moved to Quincy I chose to convert to Catholicism, and become a member of this parish. I was literally captivated by it. My then boyfriend, (now loving husband) sponsored me, and we were married there 7 years ago. This church has POWER.
I love the idea of 6:30am Mass. We have the Rosary at our parish at 6:30am on Saturday's in our parish. Why so early?! Because it introduces the element of sacrifice that is so missing in our culture! It's like adding a catalyst to our prayers. When I was young, I lived in a parish that had holy hours at 2am, attended by 30-40 people, for "emergencies." Many miracles came from that practice! Then, some bright soul said we should do it at 8pm to make it easier, and the whole thing fell apart. We should be promoting sacrifice, self-denial, etc., in my opinion. :)
Before Vatican II, 6:30am Mass on Sunday's was very popular. Why? Because the Eucharistic fast before receiving Holy Communion was not one hour, but from midnight. Therefore, the earlier you went to Mass, the earlier you could eat. :)
Fast and Feast. I wonder what small catholic cities were like back then. If everyone was hungry together in the morning, i wonder if they ate together after mass too.
I lived in a small Catholic city growing up (about 7,000), and we just went home and ate. Most folks didn't eat out often, but cooked their own food. We might eat out once/year, on my mother's birthday to save her from cooking that one meal. It was a big treat for everyone. Sometimes families might gather after Mass, but not the whole congregation.
My childhood parish. Daily Mass for St. Francis students and it was said in Latin with the priest's back to us at that time! Yes, I'm dating myself! My parents were married in this church in 1947 and most of my siblings, too. The feeling that I get when I walk through those doors is one of contentment and deep family ties. Thank you for sharing this! Oh, btw, when I was in 6th grade, one of the young parish priests treated us to a trek up the inside of the steeple! Very cool.
I miss the early morning masses , they were so cozy at 5am and since most there were groggy , it was ok to be a mess , the people there had their own lives , and no one pushed ! I really miss those masses !
Never for a nano-second think that what you do is not pastoral. You inspire, you encourage, you touch so many people directly through this apostolate. Even you in your habit do just as you say it does. All this for all the people , and that includes this old priest! Just don’t burn out, or allow your head to grow bigger than your hat. Thanks Casey Cole OFM!
Well, I'm Italian and for me this church looks soooooo new! My parish church is a 16th century bulding. We even have a smaller church which is far way older ( 12th century). Not far from my hometown there is an abandoned Cistercian abbey founded in 1205. We make a pilgrimage there once a year, we reached it by walking and with my choir we usually sing the Mass under the ruined nave.
Actually I live in an island ( Sardinia)which is famous for its pre-historic stuff. People come from all over the world to study the mysterious pre-Nuragic and Nuragic civilizations. So ,a medieval church could not be considered so old, when compared to menhirs, dolmens, nuraghes, domus de janas... add phoenicians and romans cities and villas and you will realise how old is the human presence here!
History is amazing. Images from the past inspires how we look at the world today. 1000 years in the future people will look back on us and reflect on how amazing and diverse we are today. It is 'trippy' to think about
Hi Father-- I live outside of New Orleans. New Orleans has plenty of old catholic churches. They are the most beautiful churches. I went to Grammar school at a Catholic school and in the parish of St.Rose of Lima church. We also have St Louis Cathedral which dates back to the 17th century. A fabulous church and a historic landmark. Hurricane Katrina took a lot of them,very sad! They have so much history. When I walk into one of them I feel the history and the presence of God. The church and school formed my catholic faith. I Love them all!! God bless you and your ministry!
THANKS TO YOU AMD FR. MIKE FROM UA-cam, YALL MAKE ME LOVE MY NEW FAITH MORE, I BEEN A CATHOLIC SINCE FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR ... LOVE MY NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH MORE AND MORE EACH DAY ..... THANKS, BR. CASEY !!! HELLO FROM CONROE TEXAS !!!
Before the pandemic, i would go to mass wake up before 5am, walk to church by 6am and spend 30 mins before blessed sacrament before Holy Mass. Everyday sunday to sunday. I miss attending daily mass. I pray the pandemic be over soon.
When you're in Cincinnati, make sure to visit St. Mary's in Hyde Park. I go to Mass there every time I visit my family. It's an excellent, historic church with a great school. God bless you, Br. Casey!
Me, a student in the first and oldest university in Asia, the University of _Santo Tomás_: *Tace, frater. Tace.* Also, I feel like that's what's forgotten by many (church) architects today: sure, being too ornate is very bad and hard to the eyes, but we should not be iconoclasts, or worse, to be like Judas: we should not shy away from simple symbolism in the search for the abstract, or to disdsin from beautiful things because "we could use the money elsewhere". We should not shy away from simple imagery in favor of stark blankness, because Jesus did not talk in abstract concepts, he talked in parables. It does not hurt to surround yourself in the warmth and coziness (and humidity and stuffiness) of a bunch of sacred imagery, and sacred beauty. Also, have you considered the permanent diaconate, since preaching is your number 1 thing right now? P.S. Wait, you're not a 6am person? How do you do the Divine Office?
Filipino Catholics would normally have the first mass of the day at 6:30 in the morning. At our local parish we have the first Sunday mass on 5:30 then hourly after that. Later changed with a fifteen minutes of waiting.
Love your video they BRING ME CLOSER TO OUR CHURCH AND I LOVEEEEEEE HOW YOU ARE Honest in telling us the truth about our church and you don't hide anything 👍🙏I like that about you keep it up buddy God's going to bless you with special graces to continue to give us what we need keep rocking for Jesus
This was a fun video with a thoughtful core. When I was a boy in the 50’s the old style churches were everywhere. My parish was one of them (rebuilt in the 60’s). My first church after I removed myself to San Francisco was St. Patrick’s, very old and still standing, now across from the Moscone Convention Center. I still stop by to light candles. Continued safe travels.
The antiquity is defined by its choice in ceramics, match of colors and of course the statues in which its exposure to light makes the overall experience perfect. Not only the visuals that are expressed in this video but to have YOU with it. I hope to see more of this exciting voyage of yours, and I cant or WE cant thank you enough to be a part of this. Through this beutifule content. Love and peace to all 👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Totally with you, brother. There's no reason on earth nor heaven to be that early, on sunday, out of bed. The "I will wake the dawn" is definetely a figure of speech: we have complines for reason. Your videos are a blessing for the eyes and soul, please never forget that.
What a beautiful church, in a fascinating town! I had no idea it was there, and I got to spend about 3 hours in Quincy one day. Thanks for this interesting travelogue, Brother Casey! -Susan Francis Grande (I chose Francis as my confirmation name; I’m an adult convert, now for 5 years, praise God!)
We just love having our Professions and Monthly Gatherings in this church (St. Elizabeth of Hungary Fraternity - Secular Franciscan Order). Thanks for you visit and showing our beautiful church to the world. Sorry I missed you. Hard for me to get to Quincy from Fort Madison, Iowa. Much love and wishes for success for the remainder of your mission this summer.
Thank you for teaching me more about my church. It was a fabulous mission. I'm sorry I had to miss the second night, but am going to read your book. God Bless!
By far this is my most favorite video of your trip!!! Especially the part when you talked about your discernment with that priest who didn't come home until late at night. I think that's one of the biggest reasons I'm attracted to the Franciscan life-direct public ministry. Sucks I wasn't able to see you when you went to HB, CA! I hope I get to meet you one day.
When we migrated to the Philippines, I was shocked that Sunday Masses commonly start at 6 a.m. In my Parish, Mass starts at 5:45 a.m. Early morning Mass is the best.
Where I grew up, we had two churches. The "old" church was built in the 15th century, the "new" one is from 1885. The one you're visiting reminds me of it, red tiles and everything. I miss it a lot. The church I grew up with is a lot simpler in its design and lighter in its interior than the 13th century cathedral I call my home church now.
When I was growing up in Central Mexico,my grandparents will take me to Mass at 5:00 a.m.It was very important to go church early in the morning especially in the countryside when you had many chores. They had special morning prayers and Hyms.Most Members of the parish prayed for a Good Harvest and Rain,thats something in most citys dont do.
"Father our very early mass here in my country starts at 5:00 A.M every sundays very early and the good thing of it is that it will be occupied by a lot of people then.... so 4:00 a.m I'll have to get up already and to be late at church.😊🙏.
No,no,no!! 😊 I love early morning mass! Everyday! I'll go several miles out of the way to go to a 6:15 or 6:30am mass! There is absolutely no better way to start the day than with our Lord in the Eucharist! ✝️✝️✝️ That is an absolutely amazing church!
I'm reading the "Ignatius Catholic Study Bible," (NT) 5 minutes every evening before bed. Started this spring and am about 1/3 of the way through. I love that Bible and now I don't know what I would do without it! It's become a part of me, like walking with Jesus every day.
Masses here in the Philippines start as early as 5:00 am and churches are already jam-packed at those times especially on Sundays. But I think that kind of schedule depends on the way of living of every people from different places as we Filipinos are known to be early risers and we tend to work earlier so that we can accomplish more things. God bless you Brother Casey, I’m excited for your ordination!
When I was in my 20s, running (at night) helped me a lot with getting a good night's sleep and waking up early and alert. Most young adults are, from a hormonal standpoint, more naturally inclined to a night owl lifestyle. Then you get to be my age and it's easy to wake up early. You don't remember why you did it, but it's easy to do.
The church in village I lived in as a child (uk) had a Norman tower that was built in 1085. The rest of the church dates from the 12th century. Great video by the the way.
I love your passion for Christ. I grew up Catholic but got saved in church of the Nazarene then later became Pentecostal.It good to hear a young Catholic on fire for Christ.
I had three religious studies classes back to back from 8:00 to noon, MWF, one semester. All with the same instructor, and I asked him one morning if there were any miracles documented in the bible as specifically happening in the morning. Off the top of his head he could not think of one. "Well, Father, if God doesn't get up this early, why do we have to?"
Most beautiful church in America, is a huge unknown church. St. Anthony of Padua in New Bedford, MA. Over 5500 light bulbs light every arch. Massive peak. Beautiful light. Built by french Canadians.
Aw, as I am watching I realized that this was posted on my birthday! I wish all churches were like this. Although, it is not as hard as you think to find an old styled church like this. In Houston, Texas, where I live, we have a similar church named, Annunciation Catholic Church. You should check it out!
For a non-Catholic, I sure do write long comments. And I thought the Franciscan parish church in Florida was beautiful! This is amazing. You know me, probably, at this point. Architecture nerd. I've never thought about how hot the priests are in their vestments (and again I live in Florida). Makes me grateful they do it. Although now I have a question: what are vestments even for? You have the habit and then vestments? What's the difference?
Vestments are ornamental clothing worn at Roman dinner parties and gathering as a way to make the event more formal and to designate duties. The ministers wear a number of layers that signify their roles. You can read more about them here: catholicstraightanswers.com/what-is-the-origin-and-meaning-of-the-vestments-the-priest-wears-at-mass/
Breaking In The Habit i thought the origin of vestments were from the old testament, when jewish priests of the old covenant wore vestments when they were offering sacrifices etc. If you read the old testament it talks a lot about it.
There is a very beautiful church across from Minutemaid Ballpark in Houston. Also very old. Annunciation Church. It looks very VERY French. And it is. The founding Priest was from Paris. All the statuary is snow white, unpainted. Old churches are so much more beautiful than some of the boxy bunkers like so many modern churches (an synagogues ) today. There is also a Russian Orthodox church in Houston, St Vladimir's. It even has a gold onion dome like The Church on Spilt Blood in St. Petersburg. The interior of St. Vladmir's with all the beautiful images on the iconostasis and around the sanctuary, it was hard to believe I was in Houston and not in Russia. This church is fairly new, but built to look very old Russian. Sadly, all the old synagogues in Houston are gone. Now the synagogues here are all ultra modern.
You wanna see a beautiful church?!?! Go to St. Paul's Cathedral in St. Paul, Minnesota. That structure is absolutely THEE most beautiful church I have ever been in. Other gems include Detroit Sainte Anne's, which is the 2nd or 3rd longest operating parish in America and then there's Detroit Holy Redeemer as well, which at one point was the largest parish in the U.S. The other really cool church (and there are many) is Royal Oak Shrine of the Little Flower. It is a very unique church with the altar in the middle and so many little details to take in, including the Cristero Revolution of Mexico in 1927. My grandfather was a Cristero.
6:30 am Mass? Way back when our late pastor celebrated a 6:00 am Mass on Sundays. I think that is early but I do make the weekday 7:00 am Mass several times a week.
Hello. Here in the Philippines, some parishes have their daily mass around 5am to 5:30am or 6am. Loool usually retired old folks are fond of getting up early to attend mass at 5 or 6 in the morning
Hi Father 👋! I had a spiritual teacher who helped me when he guided me to become one of the 7 Sisters. He called the Dominicans "Dominiwicans" lovingly, of course. He was a diocesan priest, and very funny with a very wonderful sense of humor. He helped me travel to Israel. His name was Father Joseph Kieffer. I don't know what ever happened to him, but without him and others like him I would not have a healthy vocational life. God bless you Father.
Twice I have done RAGBRAI - the annual 7-day bike ride across Iowa. I saw several old churches in rural Iowa that had a very similar feel. You have a bike. You should consider doing RAGBRAI and preaching in the evening at some of the churches in the overnight towns. Thousands of people from all over the country do the ride and many churches serve dinner for the riders.
Hi Fr. Casey, hope you can visit the Philippines, we have many old and old beautiful churches dated back in 15th century. Some parishes starts their Mass as early as 5:30 am. May childhood parish was actually started by the Franciscans and they are close to our heart as they are the ones who introduced me to Legion of Mary which until now I'm a member. God bless.
Really nice video!! I love these vlogs and thanks for doing them! Also, what kind of camera is that? It looks like the one I use at my work (Canon C300)...
We Dominicans love our Franciscan cousins! 😇 Greetings from a Lay Dominican cousin from the Philippines 😇🇵🇭
Haha greetings to you cousin!
Oooo I see a school yard fight coming after school.
hi from America
"Very old" by American standards means new for us Europeans!
Peter 😂😂😂
Haha yes it is definitely one of perspective. I was amazed to go to Italy last year and see the "new church" from the 16th century!
Peter 😅😅😅
(Italy here).
...But we appreciate the concept and the goodwill of our American brothers 😁😁
(just joking, br. Casey. That church is beautiful, really)
I was just about to type that :D
Nice parish anyways :)
When I moved to Quincy I chose to convert to Catholicism, and become a member of this parish. I was literally captivated by it. My then boyfriend, (now loving husband) sponsored me, and we were married there 7 years ago. This church has POWER.
Great to hear!
That is a truly romantic story.
I love the idea of 6:30am Mass. We have the Rosary at our parish at 6:30am on Saturday's in our parish. Why so early?! Because it introduces the element of sacrifice that is so missing in our culture! It's like adding a catalyst to our prayers. When I was young, I lived in a parish that had holy hours at 2am, attended by 30-40 people, for "emergencies." Many miracles came from that practice! Then, some bright soul said we should do it at 8pm to make it easier, and the whole thing fell apart. We should be promoting sacrifice, self-denial, etc., in my opinion. :)
6am-ish mass is good for the weekday for people who want to do mass before work,
Before Vatican II, 6:30am Mass on Sunday's was very popular. Why? Because the Eucharistic fast before receiving Holy Communion was not one hour, but from midnight. Therefore, the earlier you went to Mass, the earlier you could eat. :)
We desperately need more penance and sacrifice in our prayers in this day and age! We must fight the good fight.
Fast and Feast. I wonder what small catholic cities were like back then. If everyone was hungry together in the morning, i wonder if they ate together after mass too.
I lived in a small Catholic city growing up (about 7,000), and we just went home and ate. Most folks didn't eat out often, but cooked their own food. We might eat out once/year, on my mother's birthday to save her from cooking that one meal. It was a big treat for everyone. Sometimes families might gather after Mass, but not the whole congregation.
Definitely my kind of church style... I love the statues.
A catholic always appreciates a good statue... haha!
My childhood parish. Daily Mass for St. Francis students and it was said in Latin with the priest's back to us at that time! Yes, I'm dating myself! My parents were married in this church in 1947 and most of my siblings, too. The feeling that I get when I walk through those doors is one of contentment and deep family ties. Thank you for sharing this! Oh, btw, when I was in 6th grade, one of the young parish priests treated us to a trek up the inside of the steeple! Very cool.
I miss the early morning masses , they were so cozy at 5am and since most there were groggy , it was ok to be a mess , the people there had their own lives , and no one pushed ! I really miss those masses !
Never for a nano-second think that what you do is not pastoral. You inspire, you encourage, you touch so many people directly through this apostolate. Even you in your habit do just as you say it does. All this for all the people , and that includes this old priest! Just don’t burn out, or allow your head to grow bigger than your hat. Thanks Casey Cole OFM!
Our churches, like our souls, must always reflect God’s glory. Thanks for sharing Rev. Cole 🙏🏽
Well, I'm Italian and for me this church looks soooooo new! My parish church is a 16th century bulding. We even have a smaller church which is far way older ( 12th century). Not far from my hometown there is an abandoned Cistercian abbey founded in 1205. We make a pilgrimage there once a year, we reached it by walking and with my choir we usually sing the Mass under the ruined nave.
Amazing!
wow! older than USA as a whole. Italy Wins
Actually I live in an island ( Sardinia)which is famous for its pre-historic stuff. People come from all over the world to study the mysterious pre-Nuragic and Nuragic civilizations. So ,a medieval church could not be considered so old, when compared to menhirs, dolmens, nuraghes, domus de janas... add phoenicians and romans cities and villas and you will realise how old is the human presence here!
History is amazing. Images from the past inspires how we look at the world today. 1000 years in the future people will look back on us and reflect on how amazing and diverse we are today. It is 'trippy' to think about
welcome to St Francis Church in Quincy, IL. Please come back!
Hi Father-- I live outside of New Orleans. New Orleans has plenty of old catholic churches. They are the most beautiful churches. I went to Grammar school at a Catholic school and in the parish of St.Rose of Lima church. We also have St Louis Cathedral which dates back to the 17th century. A fabulous church and a historic landmark. Hurricane Katrina took a lot of them,very sad! They have so much history. When I walk into one of them I feel the history and the presence of God. The church and school formed my catholic faith. I Love them all!! God bless you and your ministry!
Wow, what a beautiful church! Majestic high altar and handsome statues. It's so well designed.
Awesome gorgeous church.beautiful
Church is light & airy and therefore welcoming. Love the alpha & omega in the organ loft!
When I was in a Catholic Boarding School, we had Mass at 5:30 a.m on week days. I'm not kidding. Prayed the Rosary until the Priest arrived.
THANKS TO YOU AMD FR. MIKE FROM UA-cam, YALL MAKE ME LOVE MY NEW FAITH MORE, I BEEN A CATHOLIC SINCE FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR ... LOVE MY NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH MORE AND MORE EACH DAY ..... THANKS, BR. CASEY !!! HELLO FROM CONROE TEXAS !!!
So happy for you - welcome!
Everyday Catholic. Thank you so much ... Its great to have a family in faith , since I am the only one of my family I am .. Thanks
so beautiful - you are a strong person to do it on your own!
Thank you for posting this, Br. Casey. It is indeed a beautiful church. And the Blessed Sacrament is front and center, where it should be!
Before the pandemic, i would go to mass wake up before 5am, walk to church by 6am and spend 30 mins before blessed sacrament before Holy Mass. Everyday sunday to sunday. I miss attending daily mass. I pray the pandemic be over soon.
Merci Beaucoup for the Really Great Tour, Dear Father Casey Cole^^ Xoxo, Lorna Kim in Eugene, Roman Catholic Joan-Therese
When you're in Cincinnati, make sure to visit St. Mary's in Hyde Park. I go to Mass there every time I visit my family. It's an excellent, historic church with a great school. God bless you, Br. Casey!
Thanks for the recommendation!
Thanks for the bible in a year resource. Also, when I travel, I really look forward to mass at various churches - such a joy!
Me, a student in the first and oldest university in Asia, the University of _Santo Tomás_: *Tace, frater. Tace.*
Also, I feel like that's what's forgotten by many (church) architects today: sure, being too ornate is very bad and hard to the eyes, but we should not be iconoclasts, or worse, to be like Judas: we should not shy away from simple symbolism in the search for the abstract, or to disdsin from beautiful things because "we could use the money elsewhere". We should not shy away from simple imagery in favor of stark blankness, because Jesus did not talk in abstract concepts, he talked in parables.
It does not hurt to surround yourself in the warmth and coziness (and humidity and stuffiness) of a bunch of sacred imagery, and sacred beauty. Also, have you considered the permanent diaconate, since preaching is your number 1 thing right now?
P.S. Wait, you're not a 6am person? How do you do the Divine Office?
Filipino Catholics would normally have the first mass of the day at 6:30 in the morning. At our local parish we have the first Sunday mass on 5:30 then hourly after that. Later changed with a fifteen minutes of waiting.
Love your video they BRING ME CLOSER TO OUR CHURCH AND I LOVEEEEEEE HOW YOU ARE Honest in telling us the truth about our church and you don't hide anything 👍🙏I like that about you keep it up buddy God's going to bless you with special graces to continue to give us what we need keep rocking for Jesus
Thank you Fr. Casey.
What a beautiful church! That high altar is spectacular 💖💖💖
Stop in at the University of Notre Dame and listen to the Folk Choir at the 11:30 A.M. mass. They got a new organ two summers ago and it's amazing
This was a fun video with a thoughtful core. When I was a boy in the 50’s the old style churches were everywhere. My parish was one of them (rebuilt in the 60’s). My first church after I removed myself to San Francisco was St. Patrick’s, very old and still standing, now across from the Moscone Convention Center. I still stop by to light candles. Continued safe travels.
The antiquity is defined by its choice in ceramics, match of colors and of course the statues in which its exposure to light makes the overall experience perfect. Not only the visuals that are expressed in this video but to have YOU with it. I hope to see more of this exciting voyage of yours, and I cant or WE cant thank you enough to be a part of this. Through this beutifule content. Love and peace to all 👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm LDS and I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work of sharing the Gospel.
Wow!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!
One billion loves for the beautiful interior and exterior of this church.
Awww I love how excited he got about the pancakes. Thats so inncocent and sweet.
My daughter and family were the 1st table showed with the pancakes! God is good!
Totally with you, brother. There's no reason on earth nor heaven to be that early, on sunday, out of bed. The "I will wake the dawn" is definetely a figure of speech: we have complines for reason. Your videos are a blessing for the eyes and soul, please never forget that.
In New York, 10am mass is 6am mass in Callifornia. lol
What a beautiful church, in a fascinating town! I had no idea it was there, and I got to spend about 3 hours in Quincy one day. Thanks for this interesting travelogue, Brother Casey! -Susan Francis Grande (I chose Francis as my confirmation name; I’m an adult convert, now for 5 years, praise God!)
We just love having our Professions and Monthly Gatherings in this church (St. Elizabeth of Hungary Fraternity - Secular Franciscan Order). Thanks for you visit and showing our beautiful church to the world. Sorry I missed you. Hard for me to get to Quincy from Fort Madison, Iowa. Much love and wishes for success for the remainder of your mission this summer.
Thank you for teaching me more about my church. It was a fabulous mission. I'm sorry I had to miss the second night, but am going to read your book. God Bless!
Thanks!
Thank you for helping me discern!!! God helped me & in turn many others thru this video!! Have a blessed day Bro Casey!!🙏💞🤗
Did I ever mentioned I love your style of videos? Always having a place for a lighthearted joke and all :)
Thank you for the video, and introducing me to new things.
Thank you so much Father you visit very nice and good beautiful gift of holy church.👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏🤞🤞👏👏👏👏👏
I was confirmed in this parish! I moved away a long time ago! So good to see it’s still gorgeous. I miss it so much.
What a blessing YOU ARE!!
By far this is my most favorite video of your trip!!! Especially the part when you talked about your discernment with that priest who didn't come home until late at night. I think that's one of the biggest reasons I'm attracted to the Franciscan life-direct public ministry. Sucks I wasn't able to see you when you went to HB, CA! I hope I get to meet you one day.
Great video, I don't know how I missed this one. Peace be with you Father!
When we migrated to the Philippines, I was shocked that Sunday Masses commonly start at 6 a.m. In my Parish, Mass starts at 5:45 a.m. Early morning Mass is the best.
Where I grew up, we had two churches. The "old" church was built in the 15th century, the "new" one is from 1885. The one you're visiting reminds me of it, red tiles and everything. I miss it a lot. The church I grew up with is a lot simpler in its design and lighter in its interior than the 13th century cathedral I call my home church now.
Wow, that's amazing!
so glad I saw this..what a gem..a little humor too..
You are a very good speaker father, God bless you and thank you for feeding our souls. Amen.
When I was growing up in Central Mexico,my grandparents will take me to Mass at 5:00 a.m.It was very important to go church early in the morning especially in the countryside when you had many chores. They had special morning prayers and Hyms.Most Members of the parish prayed for a Good Harvest and Rain,thats something in most citys dont do.
I would love if you could record one of your masses and put it out here. I love listening to you and I'd love to hear you preaching as well. Please.
"Father our very early mass here in my country starts at 5:00 A.M every sundays very early and the good thing of it is that it will be occupied by a lot of people then.... so 4:00 a.m I'll have to get up already and to be late at church.😊🙏.
“6:15 A.M. In the morning” Haha! I don’t even know who I am at that hour. Amen to no Mass before 8! Gorgeous vid!
No,no,no!! 😊 I love early morning mass! Everyday! I'll go several miles out of the way to go to a 6:15 or 6:30am mass! There is absolutely no better way to start the day than with our Lord in the Eucharist! ✝️✝️✝️ That is an absolutely amazing church!
Wow! What a beautiful church
I'm reading the "Ignatius Catholic Study Bible," (NT) 5 minutes every evening before bed. Started this spring and am about 1/3 of the way through. I love that Bible and now I don't know what I would do without it! It's become a part of me, like walking with Jesus every day.
Great!
Brother, thank you for the virtual tour! I really want to visit all beautiful Catholic churches but seeing them on YT satisfies me too.
lovely ...LOVE IS THE KEY!!
A BEAUTIFUL organ!
Here in the state of mizoram,India sunday mass is usually at 10:00 and its a whole day business. Coz, afternoon is again for carechism classes.
It’s SO beautiful!!!!!!😍😍😍
Beautiful church
You're a great evangelizer....Thank you Father Cole.
What a beautiful church❤
Masses here in the Philippines start as early as 5:00 am and churches are already jam-packed at those times especially on Sundays. But I think that kind of schedule depends on the way of living of every people from different places as we Filipinos are known to be early risers and we tend to work earlier so that we can accomplish more things. God bless you Brother Casey, I’m excited for your ordination!
When I was in my 20s, running (at night) helped me a lot with getting a good night's sleep and waking up early and alert. Most young adults are, from a hormonal standpoint, more naturally inclined to a night owl lifestyle. Then you get to be my age and it's easy to wake up early. You don't remember why you did it, but it's easy to do.
The church in village I lived in as a child (uk) had a Norman tower that was built in 1085. The rest of the church dates from the 12th century. Great video by the the way.
Thanks for the video I think thst Bible reading plan sounds good I'll join you!
I love your passion for Christ.
I grew up Catholic but got saved in church of the Nazarene then later became Pentecostal.It good to hear a young Catholic on fire for Christ.
I had three religious studies classes back to back from 8:00 to noon, MWF, one semester. All with the same instructor, and I asked him one morning if there were any miracles documented in the bible as specifically happening in the morning. Off the top of his head he could not think of one. "Well, Father, if God doesn't get up this early, why do we have to?"
Most beautiful church in America, is a huge unknown church. St. Anthony of Padua in New Bedford, MA. Over 5500 light bulbs light every arch. Massive peak. Beautiful light. Built by french Canadians.
Wow love it!
Aw, as I am watching I realized that this was posted on my birthday! I wish all churches were like this. Although, it is not as hard as you think to find an old styled church like this. In Houston, Texas, where I live, we have a similar church named, Annunciation Catholic Church. You should check it out!
For a non-Catholic, I sure do write long comments.
And I thought the Franciscan parish church in Florida was beautiful! This is amazing. You know me, probably, at this point. Architecture nerd. I've never thought about how hot the priests are in their vestments (and again I live in Florida). Makes me grateful they do it. Although now I have a question: what are vestments even for? You have the habit and then vestments? What's the difference?
Vestments are ornamental clothing worn at Roman dinner parties and gathering as a way to make the event more formal and to designate duties. The ministers wear a number of layers that signify their roles. You can read more about them here: catholicstraightanswers.com/what-is-the-origin-and-meaning-of-the-vestments-the-priest-wears-at-mass/
Breaking In The Habit thank you very much Brother Casey!
C. August McMullen , I'm always so hot in church & when I start complaining in my head I think of the priests and deacons & how hot they must be.
Breaking In The Habit i thought the origin of vestments were from the old testament, when jewish priests of the old covenant wore vestments when they were offering sacrifices etc. If you read the old testament it talks a lot about it.
You are ministering to us also. Don't forget about the ones who are watching your videos
Its so beautiful ❤
Our parish here in our diocese here in the Philippines has 9 masses on sundays starting at 5:30am and 7pm as the last mass😊
Father, I’ve never seen a priest get out of a car after driving, but now I have, thanks! Lol..
I love the 6 am daily Mass!
Thank you bless you also
The church looks like haven on earth, I felt something touching my heart
There is a very beautiful church across from Minutemaid Ballpark in Houston. Also very old. Annunciation Church. It looks very VERY French. And it is. The founding Priest was from Paris. All the statuary is snow white, unpainted. Old churches are so much more beautiful than some of the boxy bunkers like so many modern churches (an synagogues ) today. There is also a Russian Orthodox church in Houston, St Vladimir's. It even has a gold onion dome like The Church on Spilt Blood in St. Petersburg. The interior of St. Vladmir's with all the beautiful images on the iconostasis and around the sanctuary, it was hard to believe I was in Houston and not in Russia. This church is fairly new, but built to look very old Russian. Sadly, all the old synagogues in Houston are gone. Now the synagogues here are all ultra modern.
Shalom, Father! From West Virginia, Father Shawn Blankenship!
May God be with you!
Au revoir.
You wanna see a beautiful church?!?! Go to St. Paul's Cathedral in St. Paul, Minnesota. That structure is absolutely THEE most beautiful church I have ever been in.
Other gems include Detroit Sainte Anne's, which is the 2nd or 3rd longest operating parish in America and then there's Detroit Holy Redeemer as well, which at one point was the largest parish in the U.S.
The other really cool church (and there are many) is Royal Oak Shrine of the Little Flower. It is a very unique church with the altar in the middle and so many little details to take in, including the Cristero Revolution of Mexico in 1927. My grandfather was a Cristero.
6:30 am Mass? Way back when our late pastor celebrated a 6:00 am Mass on Sundays. I think that is early but I do make the weekday 7:00 am Mass several times a week.
Yup, I know a lot of people that enjoy it! There were definitely a lot of people at the 6:30 mass!
@@BreakingInTheHabit it's a good way to sacrifice a little sleep and comfort,especially in these troubled times.
Hello. Here in the Philippines, some parishes have their daily mass around 5am to 5:30am or 6am. Loool usually retired old folks are fond of getting up early to attend mass at 5 or 6 in the morning
Whoa... 6:30am Mass. Here in Toronto, I know a mass being celebrated at 7:30am, but not earlier than that.
Hi Father 👋! I had a spiritual teacher who helped me when he guided me to become one of the 7 Sisters. He called the Dominicans "Dominiwicans" lovingly, of course. He was a diocesan priest, and very funny with a very wonderful sense of humor. He helped me travel to Israel. His name was Father Joseph Kieffer. I don't know what ever happened to him, but without him and others like him I would not have a healthy vocational life. God bless you Father.
Twice I have done RAGBRAI - the annual 7-day bike ride across Iowa. I saw several old churches in rural Iowa that had a very similar feel. You have a bike. You should consider doing RAGBRAI and preaching in the evening at some of the churches in the overnight towns. Thousands of people from all over the country do the ride and many churches serve dinner for the riders.
Wow very nice
Have you been to the Cathedral of the Plains in Kansas? It is magnificent!!
6:15 am (it means morning hehehe) your videos are very pleasant to watch.
you should come see the cathedrals in Montreal! Some are stunning and HUGE.
Come to the Philippines for a mass earlier than 6:30am called "simbang gabi"
Hi Fr. Casey, hope you can visit the Philippines, we have many old and old beautiful churches dated back in 15th century. Some parishes starts their Mass as early as 5:30 am. May childhood parish was actually started by the Franciscans and they are close to our heart as they are the ones who introduced me to Legion of Mary which until now I'm a member. God bless.
Wow! 💛
This reminds me quite of St. Peter's in Fort Wayne, IN.
reading The Bible cover to cover changed my life in ways I could never have guessed !
Shoe glue works to fix books. It needs 18 hours in dry weather and 26 hours in wet weather to fully fix.
Really nice video!! I love these vlogs and thanks for doing them! Also, what kind of camera is that? It looks like the one I use at my work (Canon C300)...
Thanks! It's a C200.