If you ever feel weighed down by haters, know this. Your work here on youtube has helped one Swedish guy to shape his heart into a somewhat better one. It doesn't sound like much, but to me, it means a lot.

@fabiana-dep

3 жыл бұрын

So Happy for you! Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷❤️

Greetings from South Africa. Although I am not Catholic, your channel has been a beacon of light on my conversion. Thank you.

@nicbaket1202

3 жыл бұрын

You are awesome my friend

@rihardsmitrevics

3 жыл бұрын

Bless you!

@jorgenois

3 жыл бұрын

Come Home Brother (:

@walterromanoff2953

3 жыл бұрын

Try Billy Gram or Charles Stanley or Joseph Prince if you want to hear the word of god

@christiandpaul631

3 жыл бұрын

@@walterromanoff2953 John 6. 52 only the one true church

Greetings from an iraqi Catholic Christian ✝️🙏

@shwetapinto153

3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Indian Catholic Christian ✝️ 🇮🇳.

@hannibalcase1100

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck, stay safe!

@rebeccaanderson5626

3 жыл бұрын

@@shwetapinto153 heyyyyyy I am an Indian catholic as well . Are you a convert or Born Catholic . I am a convert

@shwetapinto153

3 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaanderson5626 I am born catholic. From which religion did you convert btw?

@rebeccaanderson5626

3 жыл бұрын

@@shwetapinto153 Well I Absolutely converted from Hinduism . The Indian society dose'nt take religious conservation in an open manner . I had to face a million hurdles like literally . And in India we have a growing number of Hindus who are educating themselves with catholic and Islamic ideology only to criticize them Insults them so on . Also the Catholic community existing in India is very dangerous near to Polytheistic tendencies . Many Christians in Goa would first give coconut to their kuldevata before informing the church about a future. Marriage There is no distinct culture your Roman catholics . Instead of stating that the pope is not only a spiritual leader but is also the father of the church most Indians view him only as an elected puppet not different from our political leaders. They are resistant to in Catholic tradition Like the holy eucharist, immaculate conception, the holy mass and so on . Ineffective the catholics of India very close to Protestents which is so disturbing to me

Atheist recovering from religious trauma here, I always love checking in on your videos from time to time, you're a great example and I wish more people in your position were like you.

@BreakingInTheHabit

3 жыл бұрын

Now is that an atheist recovering or a recovering atheist...? ;-) Glad to hear that you're recovering from trauma, only hope that true and good religion could be the source of it. I know that there's a lot of bad religion and religious people out there.

@joshuadunford3171

3 жыл бұрын

Well, what kind of religious trauma are you talking about? I’m all ears if you want to talk about it

@phubinderdhillon6553

3 жыл бұрын

@@BreakingInTheHabit father I am a grandmother of a pair of grandchildren. I pray to God may my grandson Dave Ranveer Dhillon, become a minister of God like you, please father Casey , pray for Ranveer , we were from Sikh family, by the grace of God, we are now following Christ our Lord and Savior. I am following all your videos. Because I am learning the Catholic and now I have started to join the Catholic church really there an awe in the church through His presence. Thankyou father for all the videos . God be with you and bless you abundantly. Love and hug from Dhillon family in North Sumatera Indonesia.

@davidchmielecki7653

3 жыл бұрын

I would very much like to hear about your religious trauma. I will listen with an open mind and heart.

@godisinchargesueowl8599

3 жыл бұрын

@@phubinderdhillon6553 Hi ! God bless you for getting to know our faith ! I want to suggest here a series called: Explaining the Faith. Fr Chris Alar is the Priest from the (Divine Mercy channel.) He's from the Marian Fathers. They also can answer any questions you might have ! They are with the Pope. Many people call themselves Catholics, but are independent from the Church and Pope. Many have Pope hate as well . Please stay clear about these groups, it's not what the true Church is about ! You are wise to listen to Clergy men as well ! God bless you and your family, good luck with this journey !

This is my first time commenting one of your videos. After 10 years of atheism I've come back to the Catholic Church, and your videos played an important role in that process. Thus, I just wanted to say thank you and please keep up with the good work!

@BreakingInTheHabit

3 жыл бұрын

How amazing! Welcome back!

@HolyKhaaaaan

3 жыл бұрын

@@emperorconstantine676 I'm sorry you feel that way. The Church since Vatican II is the only one with a Pope; if it is not them, it is the Orthodox. I hope we can agree that the Palmarians are crazy...

@rogermantha3470

3 жыл бұрын

pay no attention to the verbal abuse Father ,🕊

@James-en1ob

3 жыл бұрын

You've been an atheist for 10years. why? And also welcome back

@st.michaelthearchangel7774

3 жыл бұрын

@Hoder That’s great to read!

" No one converts to Christianity because they lost an argument " 🙌 " ... if people are moved by people they trust, then we must become people they trust... " 😓 Thank you Fr. Casey!

@walterromanoff2953

3 жыл бұрын

Non Christians and Catholics refuse to be saved

I am a protestant, I live in England and I listen to your channel often, thank you for the balanced and thoughtful way you present truth of the Gospel. I find your teaching very Christ centred and the fruit of His Spirit comes across the screen and touches my life. Thank you for being open and vulnerable in the way you show how we should live and respond as Christians. God bless you and your ministry.

You introduced me back into Catholicism Father Casey! I'll always thank you for that!

@godisinchargesueowl8599

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the Divine Mercy Chaplet, short and miraculous !

@nicbaket1202

3 жыл бұрын

John, that’s awesome!!

@johncarlogamboa7331

3 жыл бұрын

For me, it was my girl. That's why I felt she's the one -- here's hoping to make it worth our while. As for Father Casey, I actually thank him for enlightening me a bit with catholicism. Now I appreciate the things that happens in a mass after watching his videos on "what the heck is happening in the mass."

I was raised Catholic and lost faith in my youth. I raged against faith and God for many years but at the bottom of my argument against, there was God patiently waiting.

For what it's worth, the few times I've waded into the comment section here, I've always admired your restraint with the haters. Thank you for the wonderful work you do!

Having a huge crisis of faith for the past year. Born and raised Catholic my entire life, now in my mid thirties trying to figure out my relationship with God after years of going to church and believing. I came upon you and the other friar discussing the movie Dogma a few weeks ago and I have been watching every now and again and end up tearing up at the end because of how powerfully you believe. Right now I don't know where my road is going to lead, but thank you Fr. Casey for helping me think on it. Bless you!

@alhilford2345

3 жыл бұрын

I wish you well, and remind you that Our Lord Jesus promised that God always gives us the strength to overcome difficulties. We just have to ask for His help. I have prayed for you.

I’m not Catholic, but my mother was. So, I have a taste of both the Protestant and Catholic worlds. Oddly enough, my maternal grandmother was protestant, and my maternal grandfather was Catholic. I understand that this issue created a point of contention, within the family. When I was six, I wanted to go to church for the first time, but wasn’t allowed to do so, because my mother thought I was too young at the time. Thankfully, I now understand that there is no age limit, when it comes to any church. I admire you for fighting the good fight. You’re going to find “difficult people” out there. But being a follower of Christ was never meant to be easy. Be brave and hang in there. You are a priest, but you’re also human. Sometimes, it’s difficult to create a balance between the priest and human, but that’s OK.

@christophermunn3819

3 жыл бұрын

I am a Baptist, but we are all on the same side.

@thedank0r162

3 жыл бұрын

You all should become Catholic.

@ZackKcaz

3 жыл бұрын

Who's the God? Christians: The Father, the Son & the Holy Spirit. While reading the bible "The only true God is the Father" - John 17:3 I was like, wtf..

@maximusprime535

3 жыл бұрын

@@ZackKcaz Read John 17:5 "Now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I shared with you before the world was created".

@ZackKcaz

3 жыл бұрын

@@maximusprime535 Jesus said whatever i say whatever i'm speaking, whatever i'm teaching, it's not my own but it's the one it's of the one who sent me. So when Jesus does the will of God when he's preaching to you, your entire bible you know all the red letter words you have in there, those were not his words. Those words were the words of his God according to Jesus's own testimony. Okay so now you understand when Jesus says what i do is what i see the father doing, in other words he's trying to tell you i'm doing the will of my father. So now how can Jesus and God be one?

God Bless, Father! I don’t know if you remember seeing a comment of mine a few months ago, but it was a foolish response to a video of yours about Catholic Social Teaching that I didn’t even watch all the way through until after I posted the comment. If you see this, I just wanted to apologize for that. Your videos have helped me a lot over the years.

We are human...I feel you Fr. Casey. I run into this, in my ordinary, regular non KZread life. As Pope Francis has been known to say, “I’ll pray for you, you pray for me”.

I may not be a Catholic, I am a Baptist Christian, and I can honestly you have provided a positive impact on my life. Thank you for your words of the lord.

@ZackKcaz

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus said whatever i say, whatever i'm speaking, whatever i'm teaching, it's not my own but it's the one who sent me. So when Jesus does the will of God when he's preaching to you, your entire bible you know all the red letter words you have in there, those were not his words. Those words were the words of his God according to Jesus's own testimony. Okay so now you understand when Jesus says what i do is what i see the father doing, in other words he's trying to tell you i'm doing the will of my father. So now how can Jesus and God be one? Are you sure Jesus is God?

@Ivan-hb3co

3 жыл бұрын

Heretic

@oliveralexandre3607

3 жыл бұрын

@@ZackKcaz Three persons in One God - it’s not easy for us to understand, perhaps 🤔 not even possible. So why believe it?..because Christ said it, just before he went to his death (and resurrection), in order to save us All?

Every time I see some rude or nasty comments(and some are really nasty!) about your videos, I get angry. I always wonder why would someone watch videos by a Franciscan priest if they hate Catholics or you? You are humble, humorous and faith filled. Keep it up and keep being you. You have God on your side😊

Thank you for helping me continue to love my Catholic Church again. I pray for you every day now. Know that this old lady in Southern Oregon loves and appreciates your honesty. 💖

Good message. I just found this channel through a Muslim group. John 13:35 says the world will know we are disciples of Jesus by our love for others. I found this to be very true when I encountered Sikhs for the first time - they are so full of Divine Love and Joy, I chose to worship with them in Spirit and Truth for the past seven years. They do not proselytize at all, Sikhs encourage everyone to follow their own religion to the utmost of their ability. Yet the anointing is upon them so strongly because they have The Word, that others spontaneously convert. Sadly, I hardly ever see Christians I want to emulate, because they think redemption means "I can do whatever I want to without worrying about consequences because I'm covered by the blood", instead of doing the Lord's work. I applaud those who have stayed in the Church and fight to keep it Holy.

Correcting people's grammar is the biggest temptation on the Internet! I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels it.

@mariamann8292

3 жыл бұрын

For me too. As a not native English speaker, I am often so frustrated that nobody uses the correct grammar, I spent years learning.

@giovannimartini6405

3 жыл бұрын

Some mistakes are understandable (in situations like mine, a non native speaker) but other ones are sooo careless I think they discredit themselves to any potential reader. Bonus track if they write in caps.

@VocalEdgeTV

3 жыл бұрын

Your totally write.

@rebeccaanderson5626

3 жыл бұрын

@@mariamann8292 Hablo Espanol?

@mariamann8292

3 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaanderson5626 No, I'm German, only French.

As someone with Asperger, it took me a long time to understand (and see with respect) that humanity is not purely rational, but also emotional. We must convert the "heart", not just the mind, as the Psalmist sings many times. What that also taught me is how completely impotent I am to convert anybody. At least without Christ. I can think in my arrogance that I have the perfect logical defence of Catholicism. And maybe I even do. So what? That means nothing alone. What converts people is the Spirit that I take with me to them. So if I move someone's heart, it isn't because I'm intelligent or wise or a combination of both. It's because Christ has at that moment gifted that person with clarity through me and that person accepted Him. We as Catholics are only the intermediaries of that conversation. We bring the Word to them. The Word then talks to them. And then they decide if they accept the Word or not. It's a relationship between them and the Word, not between them and us. That's what I feel nowadays at least.

@deborahbriscoe-graves6244

2 жыл бұрын

I would say you have a darn good understanding. Your thoughts are clear, logical and kind. I sense very little pride, if any. Thank you for your comment.

Father, you remind me of a Navy priest that was in my unit in the Marine Corps. I really enjoy listening to you. Keep up the good work Padre.

My dear brother in Christ - I have made up my mind to point any of my protestant/evangelical brethren who think that there are no true Christians in the Catholic Church to your channel. You are Catholic - but, claim the title or not, you are also evangelical. I have massively more in common with you than with someone in a mainline protestant denomination who has abandoned the authority of Scripture and the basic tenants of our common faith. Keep up the good work! Rev. R. Vincent Warde Retired Pastor, Free Methodist Church

Greetings from Brazil! I admire your work and wisdom. Thanks!

“You messed with the wrong padre” 😭😭😭

Wow Fr. Casey, the Lord's timing in showing me your video today was impeccable. I have many non Catholic (and non Christian) friends who want nothing to do with the Lord, our Mother, and the saints. Each time I mention something about the Lord, my friends have distanced themselves gradually from me. I was getting discouraged but the Lord reminded me of what will happen to His followers and then I saw this video. I agree that evangelizing takes a lot of patience, self-control, and surrender to the Holy Spirit, and also humility I think (a lot of it in fact). Thank you, Fr. Casey so much for your words of encouragement, I really needed it today.

From one priest to another - THANKS - I needed to hear that!

I have watched most of your 'lessons'. I appreciate your wise explanations. As one of six children, only 2 of us stayed Catholic. I am an OFS, been married for 46 years to a grumpy, predjudiced and a cradle Catholic who never goes to church and all charities are scams. I am the yin to his yang. I try to focus on his good. After years of 'fights' I don't fight anymore. I say the truth. I am in the choir and do bible studies. Jesus being the perfection of what to say and do has kept me optimistic. You are wise for your age! Thank you, keep up the good work!

Scripture says "shake the dust from your feet" . So dont worry if you give it your best and it is rejected move on. They are in Gods hands and he will take care of them.

@itsjh9297

3 жыл бұрын

Bro. Noel Lagman Pax Et Bonum! Yes Bro. Casey, we share the same Persecution, I myself, being the Head Servant of the Spiritual Children Of Padre Pio Healing Ministry, here in the Philippines, It is a Healing Ministry under the guidance of th Capuchin Franciscan in the province of the Philippines, We do pray the sick over and when they don't get healed by our pray over, they will say we are fake. If I encounter someone and able to read their heart to know the cause of the sickness, they will say i do judged them wrong, and now I became judgmental. But I learn from Padre pio when he says " Be Tranquil and humble, in times of darkness like this".

Hi. Ideologically, I'd probably disagree with you on a lot of things, as an atheist and an anarchist. But you're very personable, and while I hate many aspects of religions in general, I have no hate for people like you whatsoever. I respect that you live according to your beliefs, just like I do my best to live according to mine. You're the first religious channel I ever subscribe to, and it's to better understand your perspective, because you seem like a good guy.

@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet of you to comment.

@eskercurve

3 жыл бұрын

Take care my friend.

@Schrodj1

Жыл бұрын

Keep digging!

@pokgrl12

5 ай бұрын

Hi, hope you're blessed

I am an agnostic but watch your videos from time to time. You're a good ambassador to the Catholic faith. You're personable and intelligent. Thank you for the work you put into these videos. Casey, have a great day and thank you again.

@ZackKcaz

3 жыл бұрын

Athiests/agnostic are the most ridiculous utter fools in all of creation. It’s like an iPhone denying the existence of Steve Jobs. Lol

@bassman_0074

3 жыл бұрын

@@ZackKcaz please watch the video again.

@juliusgrover7262

3 жыл бұрын

@@ZackKcaz Agnostics are different from atheists. I believe in a God. I just don't believe that man can understand the nature of God.

@ZackKcaz

3 жыл бұрын

@@juliusgrover7262 What's the purpose of your existence? If you don't have a purpose for being on Earth, then you are worthless.

@elouisegoodchild8077

3 жыл бұрын

@@ZackKcaz I don’t agree with that. I’m an Atheist and just because I don’t believe in what you do doesn’t mean I don’t respect it. Hence why I like to watch these videos to gain a deeper understanding. If you find freedom and fulfilment from your religion then that’s great, but I can’t because I do not understand it. Instead of berating others exactly as the video says talk to others about it and help us learn. Ultimately I might not walk away a convert but at least a greater understanding as to why others like you do.

"Messed with the wrong Padre" 🤣😂😅👌

@Destlemeasle

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@dangelotringali7527

3 жыл бұрын

Messed with the Hypocrite, and got a video full of lies. Read my original comment where I exposed Fr. Casey for the liar he is. With the deal of the old Testament I called him out.

@alter-ego-soul1578

3 жыл бұрын

@@dangelotringali7527 thank u for watching the video

@gjshordja

3 жыл бұрын

@@dangelotringali7527 oooo that was you which he was talking about? Yes he mentioned you under difficult people . You must be proud.

@dangelotringali7527

3 жыл бұрын

@@gjshordja Asking questions while he refuses to give answers does not make me a difficult or proud person.

Hi Rev. Fr. Casey! Please pray for me 🙂 I am Alexander Vincent (Philippines) and I am at discernment stage... I am answering the call of God and taking a simple steps. I am you subscriber since then... God bless you Rev. Fr. Casey!

My spiritual director always told me that the best evangelization strategy was to become very good friends with the person you wanted to spread the Gospel to. From my own experiences and this video, I guess he was right all along.

@NewPhilosopher

3 жыл бұрын

I'd really like to see 2 Evangelising people of different denominations become friends and see if either converts to the other.

@ToxicPea

3 жыл бұрын

@@NewPhilosopher I find that funny because I actually have a friend who's also in the same moral boat but from a non-Catholic Christian denomination. We're pretty good friends I'd say, but college has kept us from really talking about deep theological points of contest.

@walterromanoff2953

3 жыл бұрын

How many good friends do you have?

This is so important. I know that your ministry comes from a place of love, so I am drawn in to listen to what you say. When we encounter hate, we become defensive and hateful in response and do not listen. But because your message comes with love (you genuinely want what's best for your audience), it so much easier to believe. Through your ministry (and others eg Acension Presents) I have come to learn so much from you of the Catholic faith. I have fallen in love with the Virgin Mary as a mother and have come to appreciate many other aspects of your Church. But when people (Catholic, protestant, anyone) comment with hate or condescension of others, I am turned off and couldn't care less what they say. Please, brothers in faith, the salvation of souls is too important to allow hate or ignorance into our speech when we speak with each other or with non believers. Love is the most important commandment. - A friendly Anglican (Church of England)

I'll be honest, since I try to avoid ad hominem like the plague, I have on occasion told somebody "are you dense" during an online argument. Granted one of those arguments by the grace of God somehow cooled down to the point where I had genuinely convinced the other that no, we don't hate science. Still one of my finest moments thinking back, that even if I didn't convince them to be baptized, I still was able to make them think even a bit better of the Church.

I have not been catholic nearly as long as you but I LOVE the faith. I love the church. It is a great place to belong to. It brings me peace and joy everytime I go.

Keep doing your bold ministry Fr. Casey. The church needs more of such priests guiding the them in the right way, and putting back some on the track again.

Hi, how hard and long is the road leading to righteousness, praise the Lord is faithful and just, and will lead us to completion Thank you for your faithfulness and humility

I agree with you 100%, Father!! I'm a Catholic layman who (having taken a double major at De Paul U. in Chicago: American History and Theology) taught Religious Studies for 31 years. Twenty of those years were as the Department Chair. I enjoyed the teenagers. Yet now that I'm retired, when I meet the same antics in adults, it drives me crazy. There's no reason for ANY adult responding to your presentations to react in a vulgar or disrespectful manner. Let these crazies have it!! The internet has allowed trolls to spew out anything and suffer no consequences (EXCEPT living in their own skin.....yuck). If I don't like a TV/radio channel, I just hit the OFF button. Do the same Father.....delete them & block them. Here's some advice a priest on our staff (former Army chaplain) gave me when I first started teaching. He said: "John just keep in mind that you CAN'T fix STUPID and you CAN'T shine S- - T." That's the honest-to-God truth and I still stick to that maxim at age 73. God bless you for all you do. And "get your Irish up" my friend.

I am not a religious person, but this video resonated with me and moved me to tears. I think your points here are extremely wise and can apply to all of us, regardless of faith.

It took me a long time to learn something that my father tried to teach me when I was a teen. When you tell someone to shut up or call them a name or anything along that line? Their ears are automatically closed and they will not listen, no matter how sound your argument is. Who is the saint that said “let your actions be your sermon“? I have often found that is the best way. And often times simply responding with a thought-provoking question of my own and qualifying it by saying I will think about their point but out of respect, they should all think about mine. Even in the Middle East, where religion is not really politely discussed, this seem to have worked. Thank you so much, father, for all of The content you post on this channel. I do watch it on a regular basis and pray for your continued success.

God put you in my feed again today. I don’t have to be told third time, I subscribed! In all seriousness, I needed this exact guidance today, thank you.

Thank you for your ministry. Make known the Catholic faith. I am deeply in love with its traditions and dogma.

@ZackKcaz

3 жыл бұрын

Who's the God? Christians: The Father, the Son & the Holy Spirit. While reading the bible "The only true God is the Father" - John 17:3 I was like, wtf..

@seijghdelfierro4405

3 жыл бұрын

@@ZackKcaz TRUE CHRISTIAN BELIEVE THAT GOD THE FATHER IS THE ONLY TRUE GOD AND CHRIST WHOM HE HAD SENT. BIBLE IS TRUE.

@ZackKcaz

3 жыл бұрын

@@seijghdelfierro4405 Jesus said whatever i say whatever i'm speaking, whatever i'm teaching, it's not my own but it's the one it's of the one who sent me. So when Jesus does the will of God when he's preaching to you, your entire bible you know all the red letter words you have in there, those were not his words. Those words were the words of his God according to Jesus's own testimony. Okay so now you understand when Jesus says what i do is what i see the father doing, in other words he's trying to tell you i'm doing the will of my father. So now how can Jesus and God be one?

@seijghdelfierro4405

3 жыл бұрын

@@ZackKcaz AGREE.

@seijghdelfierro4405

3 жыл бұрын

@@ZackKcaz do you have a religion?

Once again, perfect timing!! Praying for all of us evangelizing in love, with love& thru love because your right😊, Jesus loved us first while we were still his enemies!🙏🙏🙏😇🤗❤+ I love you Brother Casey!!!

@joannebywaters4154

3 жыл бұрын

& as I thought about how easy it was to say, I love you, felt like God was saying to me "Jo, see I've healed your heart, there are good men out there you can trust!!!" Thank you for being one of them !!🙏❤+ Goodnight & God bless too 😴

I am catholic from Serpong - Indonesia. Many things we can learn from your youtube Father Casey who always challenges us to come back and focus on the real Christ. Your strong and swooping narrative at the end of the explanation really makes us all reflect on what we have done so far is right or far from it. Especially for this video, it's true that it is good relationships that make people change and not teaching that blames other people's views. People will change because they believe in us, who sincerely show unconditional compassion and help, dare to sacrifice and empathize with them even though we are different in many ways. Thank you very much father Casey for the many you tube you have made which calls us back to being real disciples of Christ in our daily lives. Please pray for all of us Father Casey to become true disciples of Christ. Please allow me to pray for you too that the Holy Spirit is always with you in everything you post on KZread. Amen.

1 Peter 3:15-16: "Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks for a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence..." Father, I remember a Catholic Apologist once say, about evangelizing, "we don't want to win an argument but lose a soul." As an RCIA Director, relationship is key! I establish that first before getting into the guts of catechesis. This is how I grow the Church of Jesus Christ. Dcn Paul+ Diocese of St Augustine

@reintaler6355

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your great work as a shepherd!

@PaulTesta

3 жыл бұрын

@@reintaler6355 Thank you, but my Pastor is the Shepherd. As the Deacon, I'm just the servant.

Honestly I'd really love seeing a discussion with you (probably the nicest, and most humble religious influencer on KZread) and Drew (from Genetically Modified Sceptic) who is probably the nicest, most humble atheist influencer on KZread. It is remarkable how similar you both are. I'm sure neither of you would change the other's mind but I think the common ground between you would be an extremely interesting area to explore.

Just keep doing what you do Father. I get a lot out of your discussions, even when I don't necessarily agree with you on all points. You are a blessing, especially during this time.

I literally just had a full 4 or 5 hours arguing with other Christians on a topic because they were stating I, Protestants (of a certain sort), and all Catholics were of Babylon because of a specific thing I don't practice the way they do. It was a very bad discussion. One was very rude (once called us filth), and the other was nice but made frustrating assumptions. I realized halfway through that I began to hate their denomination because of this argument, and realized I was more motivated by anger towards them in an instance of unsolicited doctrinal debate that began with me asking for advice about Baptism. I appreciate hearing this from you. I need to reform my emotional state when it comes to arguing to be loving. This has happened multiple times this week and has probably eaten 10 hours of my valuable study time (very bad thing). Thanks again.

@educationalporpoises9592

3 жыл бұрын

I will also say I wasn't cordial in this argument after a certain point. They were probably feeling similar to how I was and just wanted to correct me to what they saw as true.

I am from the Netherlands, i follow you for years and my respect is more and deeply getting by the time for you, thanks for your preeching thanks god bless you father .

Hi, father I’m 15 and I love watching your videos. Maybe one day you can help give me advice plz. You’re a man of God and thank you for serving his flock

With some of the things that are said about our church, I would have to give u a pass on arguing with some of the Catholic Bashers out there. The hate is so palpable, its like the gates of hell have been opened & the its ok to be a Catholic Basher, a racist, homophobe, antisemite. Jesus never said love thy neighbor only if they are white. Keep preaching father, you are evangelizing, you speak in relatable terms & have the fire of the Holy Spirit. You do honor to your patron, St Francis. .

@mikelastname1220

2 жыл бұрын

I'm an Italian boy too!

A Catholic catechist here. I have watched so many of your videos. A new one pops up and I check it out. Thank you for your priesthood and this social media ministry. Adding you to my prayer list to support you.

This is a very necessary elaboration on the true but tired phrase "People won't care how much you know until they know how much you care."

@walterromanoff2953

3 жыл бұрын

I was a Catholic 30 years and nobody cared No relationship with priests Prayer and worship to popes and mother goddesses No bible instructions

Thank you Father for this video, I really needed to hear it. Praying for you and all the members our Holy Catholic Church 🙏

Fr.Cacey I'm telling you with great joy in my heart.... that you are a blessing in people's life.... love from India... thankyou 🙏🙏🙏...Ave Maria

Father Casey, I need to sincerely thank you for this video. I really needed it today. I need to also thank our Lord for bringing me to this video and your channel. Amen!

Your ministry reaches out far and wide, Fr. Casey. Thank you very much. Shalom from Indonesia. As we say it here, "Terus semangat berkarya & menggembala, Romo Casey." 🙏

I have been trying to bring my best friends back into the Catholic church. I have learned, just as you are preaching here, that just citing facts about our faith isn't enough. I have been doing my best: leading by example, love, and showing them the joy of being Catholic. It's hard work and I don't know how much of an impact I have made, but I am doing my best and feel more motivated after watching this vid.

One of my BFFs switched from being Catholic to being evangelical. She went from making fun of those of us who followed our faith to one who tried to convert us at every opportunity. On two occasions, when she badgered me, I don't know how it happened, or where the the knowledge came from, but for every bible quote she could give me, I was able to quote one back, and actually find it in the Bible. I don't know who wrote what in the best of times, but I truly believe God was walking my fingers, lol. She leaves me alone that way now, and is one of the most troubled folks I know. If she could have applied the fire she had at the beginning of her evangelical life to the Truth, I believe her life would be much more peaceful. You Fr. Casey are an inspiration, and I pray daily for our priests, but also for their detractors. Some hearts only God can change directly.

I am quite happy to have found your videos. Will study them further and use your arguments in my conversations . Thanks

You look so angelic that it is hard to believe that you can feel anger!!! God bless you!!!

Father Casey, That's completely true as a former catechist the task of evangelization is not an easy one. Greetings from Bolivia South America.

Father Casey keep up the good work. You are doing an awesome job. Just think one day someone may come to you and say thank you Father you brought me home. It is the one lost sheep we have to go after. You have a great platform to bring people back do not let the naysayers get to you. Remember and the truth shall set them free. You got this!

I'm moved to make this comment even before watching to the end. You are fantastic. Keep doing what you know how to do best. You are loved and appreciated. Sure! I will continue watching to the very end. Thanks and God bless

Thank you Fr. 😇🙏 There is so much noise these days.

Hello Fr. Casey. ❤ I just recently discovered your channel and I absolutely love it, and have been binge watching your videos. I'm Roman Catholic and I've been to a Catholic school for 12 years from kindergarten up to high school. But then I attended a secular, public university and up until my career, I slowly forgot the teachings of our Church. Your videos are brief but very helpful and I wish to revisit my catechism classes again. I'm really not perfect and there are times I have strayed away from our Church. 😔 But as I gotten older, I feel God's presence more and more especially this year. It's wonderful to have a renewed sense of faith. I also followed your channel Upon Friar Review with Fr. Patrick and I really enjoyed your videos. Hope you can do more! I look forward to relearning our Church's teachings. ❤ Doing my best to be a better servant of our Lord each day and I hope to make Him proud. Much love from the Philippines 🇵🇭

Thank you Fr Casey. One of the "things" which sets we Catholics apart from "other" Christians/non Christians are the many, many miracles which cannot be explained by science or any other method. Suggest checking out by interested peoples Eucharistic Miracles, the image of Our Lady of Guardelupe, saints who are still "in one piece" years after death, etc. etc. I believe that these miracles are just pointers to the truth....which is held by Jesus Christ within His Church! Jesus prayed that we would be one as He and The Father are one! It shows how stupid and arrogant we humans are, doesn't it?

I looked up breaking the habit by linking park and got this instead. Either way, I agree with you since I am Christian

Amen Brother I’m gong to need to listen to this message again and again and internalize it. Thanks YIC

REally enjoy Fr Mike and this channel. Great content!

The work of God is incredible. I was actually thinking that it could be a good thing to go to non believers and to bond with them as Jesus did. I was asking God for help and confirmation and then this video came up. Thanks father !

just know your you tube postings are deeply appreciated. your style is more personal than some others.

Had to call in to the Father Pat show because I and my family are being persecuted for our trials and following exactly what we are supposed to in church law. This woman spoke blasphemy in front of a room full of people and I didn't know how to correct her without pushing her away 😔 🙏 from the Faith. I would have called her out on her mental illness. And I would have given her too much power over my own hurt. Because I couldn't teach in that one moment. What I couldn't do was teach the truth to her. One day I will graduate from the education I am in, forced to formulate a second Master's Degree Thesis and that's a form of Vulnerability, too. And I will have to teach others just like that same woman and learn to Master the art of consistent patience with people. I needed this educational topic, Father Casey. Thank you.

This is a very beautiful and convicting video. God bless you Father

Thank you for your wonderful channel! It really helps me when I’m looking for answers on a wide range of issues and helps me better understand and deepen my catholic faith. Your channel is indeed a blessing for the viewers too!

Excelente vídeo padre Casey, son una gran orientación en distintos aspectos y situaciones de Fe. Saludos desde Colombia

There’s so much truth here that I wish more people and groups would hear and take to heart. I think we’ve all seen so many downright dreadful back and forth spitting matches over the internet. It’s so easy for people to degrade into low blows and heavy handed insults when we don’t know them. So easy to see each other as words on a screen than as a fellow humans. And it’s so easy for us to lose sight of our own goal of convincing or conversion and turn to this, all the while breeding more hatred and resentment towards our position within those we’re talking to, due to the poor way we’ve treated them. We justify their preconceptions of the opposition, and devalue the truth in our positions. Thank you for fighting this fight, Father. I’ll be praying for your strength in virtues for your endeavors.

I’m not catholic but I’m loving your channel. God bless you and greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

@soda8624

3 жыл бұрын

Sii hispánicos unidos en la fé 🥰

Thank you for everything. I recently found your channel and Upon friar reacts during a difficult time in my life. I’ve struggled a lot with God in my life and let a lot of my negative emotions impact my life with my kids and with my ex.....Watching your videos have helped me feel better and has pushed me to get more in touch with God and myself more and try to be a better man. Idk if I can save my relationship with my ex but I hope I can heal from everything with Gods help. Thank you...

After 20 years I'm coming back to the Church. It has caused friction in my civil marriage over liturgical marriage and how to raise our son. Please pray for me and my family for the patience, courage, and love that we all feel for each other, and pray for the intercession of St. Joseph and Blessed Michael McGivney, so that we may grow closer to God.

The head helps answer, the heart helps convert. I too sometimes struggle too much to win an argument or prove a point without much concern in regards to whether I'm leaving "scorched earth" behind when I do. Truth, being Christ, is the way. But Truth is so closely related to Goodness and Beauty. Whenever we leave those out from our arguments, we are spewing facts and cold logic. It can rarely, if ever, warm the heart. Thanks for this video! It's a "check your attitude" thing I needed today.

I really needed to hear this tonight...Thank you

Thank you Father Casey 🙏 You had a hand in bringing me back to the church ⛪

During these times, my tolerance has been worn thin. Thank you for your words. I needed to hear them.

@theclapaolini4322

3 жыл бұрын

Fr Casey if for some people they feel hurt really the hurt leaves us and the good always REMAINS That is where we can grow in the spiritual life.JESUS WILL ALWAYS LOVE US. ALWAYS

Ah, Father, I understand the trouble and hardship of keeping calm. What I do when evangelizing and someone says something against the Church or me, I ignore what happens to me for the Glory of God (which is worth wayyyy more than my pride) and I correct their heresies. God bless you and keep spreading this Holy Church, Father.

Lol. Loved the calling out, “Correct their grammar.” Can you have a word with AI Autocorrect? 😂

Im not a chatholic or particularly religious at all but after making a trip down the algorithm rabbit hole from watching documentaries on medieval europe brought me here i have to say i really enjoy your channel and learning about catholicism

Thank you very much for your honesty Father. God bless you!

Thanks for another video, Fr. Casey. In fact, to simply correct and debunk one's arguments is a great temptation to us on internet. When show up truth we often forget to bring charity as well. When Jesus preached, He wasn't simply refuting errors, but trying to convert hearts.

I am a Christian (non-nicean) but Christ is my lord and Savior! I enjoy many of your videos and have been able to better care for my patients who are Catholic because of the way you are able to explain the details of your specific sect. It has helped me to understand some of the roots of nicean Christianity better, and to better understand all the common things our faiths have. Your video about vaccines was so helpful!!! It has allowed me to counsel my patients with greater accuracy and point to your videos for a more full explanation of the Catholic churches stance on this subject. You are human, and it is human to fail, to sin, to fall down... it is ok to allow God's grace to lift you back up, repent and try again. Being vulnerable and letting others see you do that process helps them come to Christ better. So bless you for that!

Heartening. In a time surrounded by the opposite. A light in the darkness. Keep on keepin on!

Thank you father. I needed to hear this!

Thank you Father Casey !! I really like how you expressed on deflecting the negativity of the ignorant people that have given a hard time on the comments. Keep showing the humility and God given strength to educate the ignorant. God Bless 🙏

I love you Father Casey, helping and reminding us all what your weekly topics are and we listen and maybe grow into a better person

Thank you so much Fr Casey... You are a big help to me and our community! Godbless

Your videos are great, padre!! Greetings from Brazil!

I was one of the difficult people. I made it clear to those around me that I wasn't interested in hearing about Catholicism. I had to make the decision to convert without any (human) intervention, and then I had to find people to support me after I made that leap.

Thank you Fr Casey. I have to admit, I am very quick to jump to the bait and retaliate on line. Maybe listening to this over again will help stop, and resist the use of tongue, pen, keyboard and thumbs a bit more.

Thanks! We all have a huge task ahead of us. Only with and through the Holy Spirit can we move forth!