Every Saint had a past - every Sinner has a future

@kenneth7826

10 ай бұрын

Well said

@avalon6467

10 ай бұрын

What a lovely expression.

@user-xl2ic1ic3r

4 ай бұрын

Best comment that i red on KZread in the last week

@joebriggs5781

2 ай бұрын

@@Cadpat07 there is nobody who "sins no more" though.

As a high school chaplain, I often work with many LGBT and trans students. I have grown spiritually while working with these students. Often these students have mental health issues, are on the Autism spectrum, or have suffered trauma and abuse in their families, or may have housing insecurity, or all of the above. They deserve my best.

@acevers

10 ай бұрын

And some are looking for attention they don't otherwise get. Even if they have to repeatedly sin and influence others, including kids, to sin. Remember when people had inclination to sin but didn't and gained grace for it?

@JP2GiannaT

10 ай бұрын

And others are struggling with gender identity issues as a symptom or connected with those struggles you mentioned...

@Meridian24

10 ай бұрын

The controversy surrounding this issue has nothing to do with the value of loving and supporting these people, but everything to do with supporting LGBT as a political and cultural entity.

@robertjosephkleist3761

10 ай бұрын

They deserve OUR (the Church's) best ❤

@Meridian24

10 ай бұрын

@@robertjosephkleist3761 Perhaps I didn't make myself clear. I don't support LGBT as a political/cultural ideology.

I am someone who was raised Catholic and has dealt with gender dysphoria for years, however I am dedicated to keeping my faith though sometimes it gets hard with misconceptions, stereotypes and generalizations that we are some Godless people. I pray we can have a safe future regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, class, disabilities and that even though we may not understand parts of others identities or struggles, we may still see we are all one in Christ. Thank you for your work 💙🙏

@ntmn8444

10 ай бұрын

You’re not godless. Who said that? 😡 Even if you’ve dealt with gender dysphoria, it doesn’t define you. God has already declared you’re His, and by my book, that’s all that matters. I can’t imagine the cross you have to bear. It must be difficult. But just always remember that it doesn’t define you. You are not your cross. You’re a child of God, and just for that, I love you. ❤️

@6CAJAC6

10 ай бұрын

We are all one in the need to repent & to seek forgiveness in Christ. For without it none can endure God's justice. We need the Holy Spirit to help us. We should not however willfully persist in sin, persuming that the Good Lord will turn a merciful eye towards us & grant mercy despite our full knowledge of our continued disordered actions. God is good, just & merciful. Similar to heterosexual fornication the act does serious damage to the sinner & often to others, to wider society & the body of Christ. We are all called to repentance so as to be restored from our faults & to change our ways while there is still time. We've been called. We call Him Lord... but is it mockery?

@emmad6683

9 ай бұрын

@@ntmn8444 as someone who is trans I think that god gave humans ... challenges. God does not want us to commit suicide, that's a fact, the only other possibilities being transition ... god want trans people to transition, that's a part of the challenge.

@esotericsadgirl

8 ай бұрын

@@emmad6683God does not want you to mutilate your body

@NiklasKontio-bs5zd

7 ай бұрын

Viva Christo Rey!✝️🏰🤩

Yes, we believe homosexuality is disordered but that does not mean that we hate people who are gay. We are still urged to treat them with respect.

@ratwulfviereck7015

10 ай бұрын

Disordered is the obsession of churches around homosexuality. Leave us in peace! We don’t need either your beliefs or your acceptance!

@officaldungeons

10 ай бұрын

@@ratwulfviereck7015why are you watching a Catholic channel’s videos? There are plenty of gay people like me that find comfort in the Catholic Church despite their history with our community

@akak8299

10 ай бұрын

Its also wrong to tolerate the sinful behavior. God did forgive sinful repentants and likewise told them to “sin no more” I guess the shortfall of people like Fr Casey is when thej avoid saying the LGBT people to “sin no more”.

@It_Is_Oylenox

10 ай бұрын

@@ratwulfviereck7015mate, if you don’t care why are you here?

@Jugem16

10 ай бұрын

​@@ratwulfviereck7015Hope you've had a good day. Be well! 😊

There should be nothing controversial about showing humanity and unconditional love to our fellow neighbors in their time of desperate need. This is succinctly summed up in lesson of the Good Samaritan. 🙏🏾

As an orthodox Christian of Lebanon, who was a member of the YouFra, I salute you for this. "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her." Good for you on serving the outcasts and the persecuted of society. This is what true Christianity is all about.

@francesedwards9854

10 ай бұрын

Amen. Sending you hugs.

@damnedmadman

10 ай бұрын

No, this is NOT what Christianity is about. Christianity is about salvation from sin and death, perfection by work and grace, and communion with God through Jesus.

@maybelive765

10 ай бұрын

@@damnedmadman thank you. What the hell is this progressive nonesense?

@bendover9620

10 ай бұрын

​@@damnedmadmanIsn't caring for the abused and afflicted counted as "perfection by work and grace?" How's about giving shelter to those who have evacuated from their homes? Giving food to the thirsty? "Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, you do to Me" ring a bell? They may be LGBT, they may be disordered, but they, and many victims of the cartel, are those who are in most need of His mercy. You're a damned mad man, but I didn't expect you to be this mad.

@Georgio476

10 ай бұрын

@@damnedmadman are they endorsing the behavior? They are merely providing food, shelter, and protection. Many Christians of the west remind me of the extremist muslims we have fought against in the recent past.

"‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40-45) This verse, more so than any other, encapsulates the morality of the Gospels. Its how we treat the most marginal among us that signals whether we are living in accordance with God's will. While the Catholic Church has been pilloried for its transgressions by the mainstream media, little focus has been given as to how much the Catholic Church does for those who have been forgotten or mistreated by society. Thank you Father Casey for shedding some light on the immense good our Church does for the world.

Fr. Casey, Seeing the Franciscans once again brightly shining the light of Christlike love (safety, refuge, compassion) into darkness, the midst of evil (violence, hate, extortion) is a time to rejoice. Christlike love moves hearts and, in His time, leads to a better life for those you serve in accordance with His will. I often think of Matthew 25: 31-46. Additionally, service to those in need is not an implicit endorsement of their lifestyle, no more that a soup kitchen worker implicitly endorses the lifestyle of a soup kitchen patron. We do our part and must trust our Heavenly Father to do the rest. I pray for His continued blessings on all your efforts and the efforts of all Franciscans to make our world a better place for all humanity! Heyward

@dmhOFS

8 ай бұрын

Ave Maria!!!

Wow, Fr. Casey. This is such a niche, unique, and specific topic and situation as well as controversial and easy for people to get mad at you. And you still choose to talk about it and advocate and provide nuance. Big respect to you again! Thank you for caring about our brothers and sisters at the border in the lgbt community!

@francesedwards9854

10 ай бұрын

Only thing ignorant would be angry. Jesus said “He who is without sin, let them throw the first stone” Jesus also said “everyone is welcome at my Father’s table”

@anthonyw2931

10 ай бұрын

it's dis-heartening that your statement is true; especially the word niche and unique. This is the very characterization of Christianity: "whatever you do to the least of these..." Franciscans are leading the way , in my community immigrants, minorities of all backgrounds and lgbtq have found refuge in the Franciscans.

@francesedwards9854

10 ай бұрын

It’s disheartening that Jesus was all about love and acceptance. In the commandments written by God the Father himself. “Love thy neighbor as you love yourself” I don’t believe their were any exceptions. I’m sorry for your lack to love. You must be very lonely 😞

@anthonyw2931

10 ай бұрын

@@francesedwards9854 thank you for your concern, but I think you misunderstand my comment.

@gtaliente

10 ай бұрын

I don’t think this is a controversial topic at at. The Church is a hospital that ministers to the sick and the rejected. The most rejected are in need of the most healing. Healing that can only come fro Christ. My problem is when certain people in the Church don’t promote healing but enable the sin. The Franciscans are not doing that they are true ministers.

This makes me think of something I heard in my youth, “hate the sin, but love the sinner”. I’m not saying I’m better than anyone (I’m a sinner too), but this ministry is awesome. The are truly showing God’s love, and are being good and faithful servants. This video was great too because in its subtle way, it tells others that we should all have the same “help all regardless” mindset. As a former Baptist, now something more, I really enjoy your videos and get a lot from them.

@FortniteBlaster2

10 ай бұрын

“The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.” - Psalms 5:5

@ZipplyZane

9 ай бұрын

I would caution against that phrase. In the LGBT community, and many others, "hate the sin, love the sinner" is seen as an excuse to justify hate, while claiming it's just about hating the sin. I actually know of Christian spaces where that phrase is banned, because it's seen to only be associated with those who attack the LGBT community, and claim that it is love.

@idris_haris_al-kalima

8 ай бұрын

Hate sin, yet harm no one, not even worst of sinners, for when we were yet sinners, toward us of Himself doth the God [our Father] commend charity, thus the Christ [our Brother] did dieth for us. For the God [our Father] so cherished the world, as to give His Unique Son; that whosoever is believing in him, may not perish, but may have age-during life [ie. life in the age to come]. Amen. PS: I am a Muslim, who also is believing in the Bible.

@karlheven8328

8 ай бұрын

@@ZipplyZane That's a problem, buddy, when the christian message is seen as hateful!

@qwertyTRiG

6 ай бұрын

Every single time I have ever heard anyone say “hate the sin, but love the sinner”, they have turned out to be a hate-filled bigoted hypocrite. Every single time.

I am a bisexual who ditched the Church for Paganism because I thought “God doesn’t love me anyways so why bother”. A couple years ago I started questioning things and it’s videos like this that pushed me to go through RCIA and confirmation. Best decision of my life, thank you 🙏🩷

@tonytravels2494

15 күн бұрын

Hate the sin, not the sinner. God doesn't hate anyone. It's isn't possible. Praying for you.

@LorenzoLozziGallo-rg8bf

5 күн бұрын

Do Franciscans hate sin, though? It doesn’t look like they do. They are validating sin. Maybe they share the sin. So sad. St Pier Damiani, pray for us!

@sphinxcat01

5 күн бұрын

@@LorenzoLozziGallo-rg8bf so only sinless people are worthy of support when they become homeless? That’s nobody. Nobody on earth is sinless. Your way of thinking is much more calvinist than catholic.

@LorenzoLozziGallo-rg8bf

5 күн бұрын

@@sphinxcat01 I don’t know how you got there, buddy. But you’re not going far by putting words in other people’s mouths. Take care!

@sphinxcat01

4 күн бұрын

@@LorenzoLozziGallo-rg8bf in elementary school you learn about what “context clues” are.

I'm a consevative atheist looking up religious debates. YT suggested this to me. I'm glad it did. It's refreshing to see religious folks showing GENUINE kindness, no buts, ifs, nor any condition. You've won a new subscriber here Father.

Jesus said “Everyone is welcome at my father’s table”

@sneakysnake2330

10 ай бұрын

Every sort of person yes, but we must also recognize that all are called but few are chosen. This is not to say that God does not love those with disordered sexual desires, he obviously does, but we must be careful that we don’t slip into a condoning of sexual sin in our attempts to love others

@Michael-Archonaeus

10 ай бұрын

What is the father's table? Is it a table full of sin and all manner of wickedness? Those who have repentance can be accepted at his table for the sacraments, but those who won't can have the scraps, so let's make sure the table abounds with enough scraps for all the puppies.

@Michael-Archonaeus

10 ай бұрын

​@@sneakysnake2330Even the little puppies deserve the scraps.

@johnm5928

10 ай бұрын

He also said certain sinners would not attain heaven unless they repent.

@sneakysnake2330

10 ай бұрын

@@Michael-Archonaeus certainly, but I don’t understand how that pertains to this discussion

It is the Gospel message that we treat all human beings with dignity! This excludes no one. People that I love dearly, some members of my family, belong to this LGBTQ category. They have been assaulted and required surgery to repair their faces, insulted, excluded, made fun of. It is heart breaking that Catholics are part of this hatred. Be very careful who you despise. These are sons and daughters of Christ himself.

@GREEENMASTER

10 ай бұрын

I hope you don’t support them in their delusions

@CatholicCrusader__30

10 ай бұрын

@@GREEENMASTER she herself is a delusion

@Goodkidjr43

10 ай бұрын

TODAY's Gospel message is: treat all human beings with dignity EXCEPT for those who voted for Trump!!

@Thedisciplemike

10 ай бұрын

@@Goodkidjr43 generally, anyone who disagrees with the radical left

@user-hf6cd7bc7t

10 ай бұрын

@@GREEENMASTER”love thy neighbor as you love yourself”

Thank you Fr Casey, for this incredible report of sharing the deep deep love of Christ, . To help the poorest among us. I’m so grateful to St Francis for showing us the way of truly following Jesus in the most spiritual way

Father Casey, I’d like to thank you. I am currently a Catechumen and as a man with SSA who struggles with anxiety and my faith, your videos really help me understand what it means too be a Catholic and help me feel at home in the church, God bless you.

@mrepix8287

10 ай бұрын

I got over SSA and am now exclusively attracted to females, I pray healing will come to you yo ❤🙏

@ntmn8444

10 ай бұрын

Just know, God loves you and so do we! Welcome home 🙏 I pray that you do feel loved here. And always remember to focus on God and His love. People like me or your fellow congregants, we are sinners just like you who are learning Christ’s way. When you feel disappointed or sad, remember that we too are doing our best. Please be kind to us all as well and keep your focus on God is who is always good.

@ddrse

10 ай бұрын

You can be LGBT and Catholic 👨‍❤️‍👨

@CopeAndSeeth

10 ай бұрын

@@ddrse oh HELL nah!

@thomasmorries3207

10 ай бұрын

To give you some encouragement look up and read about the life of fr. Seraphim Rose, he is Orthodox. But a wonderful example for all. God bless you and God keep you! ✝️

How will anybody know Jesus or desire to know Him until they have first been shown the love of Christ? I recently converted to Catholicism from being Protestant. As a gen z young adult, I was stunned by the sheer kindness and spiritual hospitality of the Catholics who I reached out to for help in my journey. It is uncommon for Protestant Christians to help outside of their own little church (this always has driven me nuts). Becuase of this, I was expecting to be told to go away, or worse, that my entire life as a Protestant had been a waste of time. I got the opposite. Their kindness rocked my world. Yes, Jesus is the true healer and saviour, but He wants us to help clean up the scrapes, ice the bruises, and wrap up the wounds. The Great Physician wants us to help -- what an honour and joy! Who are we to deny Him? In a final thought, people do not realize the high statistics of sexual abuse the lgbt members have experienced, often at a young age. Nobody deserves such horrific trauma.

@ntmn8444

10 ай бұрын

You’re right. This. This! I’m so glad you have felt welcomed. That’s exactly how you should feel. We welcome all.

@c.m.cordero1772

10 ай бұрын

I’ve known plenty of Protestants who helped far outside their own little church. Far more than Catholics.

Thank you for this content, Fr. Casey. The Good Shepherd leaves the 99 that are not in danger, for the sake of the 1 that is in danger.

It warms my heart that the Church makes such a commitment to agape. To love thy neighbor despite literally any difference. Just to love thy neighbor because that's what He said to do. Because we want love as their neighbors. I applaud the Franciscans and all other orders who accept and love those with different values, personalities, goals, etc. It really warms my heart to know there are people and organizations out there that care deeply for the downtrodden, the disenfranchised, the unjustly hated, and the forgotten.

@gabrielethier2046

10 ай бұрын

Who is justly hated?

@gabrielethier2046

10 ай бұрын

@@SanctusPaulus-ic5gl not really, even then you should really hate the sins they are commiting, evil though they may be

@askandanswer1503

6 ай бұрын

@@gabrielethier2046 soldiers during war justly hate each other pedophiles are justly hated and I guess whores and homebreakers are as well

@FoundSheep-AN

3 ай бұрын

Real love is saving the souls of people, not helping them only with their material needs while letting them go down the path of self distruction and death of soul and hell

@wolfofthepride

3 ай бұрын

@heep-AN But they have free will given to them directly by Him. I think if that's a gift directly from Him, and they understand the consequences of following their free will, it is not up to us to judge. There is a difference between allowing them to go down the path of self-destruction and despising them because of how they use their free will when it essentially affects no one. If they know the consequences, it's not up to anyone to tell them how to use their free will.

I'm not surprised that this is happening in latin America. I am constantly inspired and moved by the work of Catholics in latin and south America, and I'm certainly not surprised that they've gotten the idea of actual charity and welcoming right. Not to mention the wonderful moral landscape and love for the world and other people I find in St. Francis's story too.

@M4th3www

10 ай бұрын

Catholics in south america are a diminishing religious group. While you may find their actions inspiring, the abandonment of actually sharing the gospel with all Catholicity included (like Catholic sexual teaching), is what is making Brazil, which was once the most Catholic country in the world, to be completely out of Catholics until the end of this century.

@SunIsLost

9 ай бұрын

Yea

@dmhOFS

8 ай бұрын

Ave Maria!!!

This is not what I thought it would be based on other comments. Again, you never fail. Your message is so Catholic. I don’t understand others. This is why I don’t like labels like “modern” or “traditional”. It gets people to cajole themselves into nonsensical boxes because that’s what their label calls for them to do. I let the Holy Spirit inform my opinions, not labels. The message of this video (found in the end) is profound, and it’s exactly what I’ve been meditating on for a while now through prayer. Yes, I’ve been a victim before, but I’ve also been a sinner too. It’s important to acknowledge both sides of the coin so we may grow in Christ’s love.

@samiamnot8906

8 ай бұрын

I let the catechism form my opinions.

@Caesar_Americanus

8 ай бұрын

Even the Trads are late medieval with most of their traditions so I wouldn’t call them traditional in the literal sense

There are a lot of disappointing comments here. It's always "hate the sin, love the sinner" until somebody has the nerve to love the sinner. It's also telling that most of the comments about homosexuality being a sexual sin aren't also condemning the sexual assaults referenced in the video. I guess that's acceptable in God's eyes? I'm glad to see Fr. Casey cover this in the way he did. I suspect that he still opposes gay marriage, but he's able to see that the violence done against queer people is the headline here. The world would be a much better place if this was the standard Christian stance.

@ironman3112

10 ай бұрын

"It's also telling that most of the comments about homosexuality being a sexual sin aren't also condemning the sexual assaults referenced in the video" This kind of goes without saying. I'd imagine a lot of the people responding would 100% be for the legal system to deal with the people committing these crimes. Why would you imply otherwise? Do you think there's anyone here that thinks committing some of the most heinous crimes imaginable should go unpunished by the law? That is a fairly ridiculous accusation.

@yiaq3551

10 ай бұрын

@@ironman3112 The video is about condemning and addressing the violence against queer people. The subject of a video doesn't go without saying in its own comment section. I see the focus on whether it's sinful to be queer as an attempt to justify the violence without directly endorsing it. I didn't see Fr. Casey say anything about queerness being sinful or not, so it's off-topic to discuss that unless it's a disguise to make an on-topic comment more palatable. I'd like to be clear that I'm not talking about the commenters who preemptively clarify that they agree with the video, but wish it also included a condemnation of queerness. I just think that's a minority of the homophobic comments, and even then, it's insensitive and a very poor judgment of priorities.

@ironman3112

10 ай бұрын

@@yiaq3551 "I see the focus on whether it's sinful to be queer as an attempt to justify the violence without directly endorsing it." That's a stretch. I don't honestly believe most people think this is tolerable or a good thing. You live in a bubble and need to diversify your news source if you think that most people want to literally gay bash and are upset that this video doesn't promote it. Look up John 8:11 - after Jesus saved the prostitute from being stoned he said "Go and sin no more" - as in - don't continue living your life of sin. It's 100% accurate that people should be helped if they are in need - also accurate with the commenters here are pointing out that a life of sin shouldn't be condoned either.

@yiaq3551

10 ай бұрын

@@ironman3112 The authenticity of John 7:54-8:11 is doubtful. It's not in the earliest manuscripts, and the narrative flows better with that part removed. Regardless, that story is primarily about mercy. If somebody summarized the story as "Jesus told an adulterer to stop sinning," that would be dishonest. The correct parallel to this story would be condemning abuse against queer people and tacking on "stop sinning" to the end of your comment. Also, I fully stand by my accusation that many of these comments are disguised calls for violence. They're objectifying queer people (as in, treating them as a political football at the expense of recognizing their humanity). This objectification lays the groundwork for violence. One comment I want to reference was deleted after I called them out (and KZread censors links anyway), so I'll have to paraphrase from memory. They said that the lives of queer people on Earth are pointless, and that displaying pride symbols is infinitely worse than anything that you can do to their bodies. If somebody says that pride flags are worse than mass killings, that's a call for violence. Extreme example, but you're naïve if you think (some of) the other commenters aren't more extreme than you are. The hate crimes discussed in the video aren't committing themselves. Edit: I condemned too broad of a group in my second-to-last sentence. My edit is in parentheses.

@mrepix8287

10 ай бұрын

Maybe because there is no massive movement to make sexual assaults acceptable to the Church like there is for sodomy?

This is probably the most important video I’ve watched by you thank you so much for sharing this good example of the living and sharing the Gospel with those whom Jesus would have loved dearly.

This is off topic but are you going to be making more upon friar review videos? It’s been a while since you’ve uploaded one.

Thank you Fr. Casey for showing others how to love thy neighbor, especially those on the fringes of society who just want to be treated with respect , dignity and love. God has made everyone for a reason and God loves everyone. Thank you Fr. Casey for your compassion and love of others and teaching others how to live. Love thy neighbor with all your heart.

Too often the discussion surrounding LGBTQ issues in the church becomes divisive, falling into an "us versus them" mentality. However, there is "no us versus them" in Catholicism--it's just us! As Christians, we are called to recognize the holiness of all created beings. That means we must walk with each other and bring the mercy we have received to others, regardless of what someone may be struggling with. When Christ said to love your neighbour, he didn't list any specifications. Just as we can (and should) love anyone else regardless of what their struggles and sins are, we should also love LGBTQ people, feel empathy for what they go through, and want to help them. The world and the church needs to do a much better job of loving LGBTQ people. That doesn't mean compromising on truth, but it does mean embracing the mercy and love of Christ more. As an aspiring Franciscan, I am very pleased to see this mission help do so. Thanks for sharing, Fr. Casey!

@bendover9620

10 ай бұрын

Bro, I'm with you with the "us" part, but if you've been on the internet and met narrowminded people, especially those with extremist beliefs on the left and right wings, you'll definitely change your mind. We are not like Christ. We strive to be but we will always fall short. Be careful with who you are friendly with. There are many out there plotting to bring down His Church from within and outside it. Because we live in a fallen world, we can't afford to be naive or we'll end up as a statistic.

@damnedmadman

10 ай бұрын

Holiness of all created beings? Who taught you this nonsense? Is Satan holy too? Should we tolerate him? "No one is good except God alone". Please don't become a Franciscan until you learn this: "Anyone who loves their... more than me... Whoever does not take up their cross... is not worthy of me". If you love people more than the Truth, you don't love them, but you deceive them, leading them through the wide gate and down the broad road - to hell. They will not be thankful to you for such service, to say the least...

@Ulostdgame

10 ай бұрын

Whatabout the millstone

@luisoncpp

10 ай бұрын

...to be fair, even outside the Church, Catholicism is treated as an enemy of non-heterosexual people, it's pretty hard to be welcoming to a cause when their self proclaimed allies treat you as an enemy. Of course it's possible to detach the non-heterosexual individuals from the haters of Catholicism (they have some overlap but they are not the same group), but it requires some effort. I'm grateful that Fr. Casey is voicing this, because this makes easier to make the distinction.

@MatrixRefugee

10 ай бұрын

@@damnedmadman Remember Satan was created holy. God didn't make him bad, he chose to walk away from God.

Enhorabuena por la información. Viví en La 72 durante un año (en 2022) y puedo confirmar todo lo que dices en ese vídeo. El gesto de los frailes de esa comunidad al acoger a personas LGBTQ+ es profético y salva innumerables vidas. Lo vi con mis propios ojos. Que este testimonio sea para toda nuestra Orden, para la Iglesia y para el mundo entero. Un abrazo fraterno, hermano.

The sisters and brothers who do this sort of important work are the members of the church who most remind me of why I love being Catholic. Thank you so much for highlighting these incredible, Christlike Franciscans who embody the idea Pope Francis himself has chosen to emphasize for us this past week; “Todos, todos, todos!” ❤

@ronaldthompson9294

10 ай бұрын

@@CatholicCrusader__30 Apparently someone who has not read the gospels. I would recommend them. They are rumored to contain the actual teachings and accounts of the life of Christ.

@CatholicCrusader__30

10 ай бұрын

@@ronaldthompson9294whats ur point

I'm someone who is transgender and about to be baptized for the first time ever. I told my priest that I was trans and he told me that I had to hide it. It left me so sad and conflicted that I'm wondering if this is where I want to go. I've been praying and praying for a sign that there is hope for me in the Catholic church and this is the first time I've seen anything. Thank you

@alineumutoni896

Ай бұрын

He shouldn't have said it. He is ignorant. Everyone has right to baptism but Please seek God's will for your life. What He created to be and ask Him for the help you need in your situation. I feel so sad so sad for the way you have been treated. But that comes often from western priest. They need our prayers..

@tomato-ir9xs

Ай бұрын

Please go to the Episcopalian church, they will acept you there.

@kebabkebob7808

5 күн бұрын

You shouldn’t hide it, you should repent. Sin is sin and you cannot follow gods will while also living in sin

"The Gospel compels us to help the most vulnerable" ... profound and moving in more ways than one

I was educated by the OFMs. One of the priests at the school taught English. He left Religious life, moved to San Francisco and eventually was exposed to HIV. When the Franciscan heard he was dying They sent for him so he could die among friends. For that, I am eternally gratefully that my favorite didn't die alone. Years later, I heard through the grapevine that another priest at the high school died of AIDS. Again, the order was with him. Pax et bonus

Father Casey, do not take this as an attack but rather my genuine curiosity. Why the pride flag? I understand fully that it is critical for the sake of justice to protect all peoples from harm, especially those who are more often harmed. That being said, I think it is critical to separate those who experience SSA from “gay pride”. These seem to be two very different groups. Surely there is a way to prevent the harming of people with SSA without encouraging “pride” of disordered passions, no? The old phrase that is BEYOND overused - “love the sinner, hate the sin” - still holds true. The Gospel message of Jesus to love the sinner but also to go and sin no more cannot be separated from one another. This does not mean judging people with SSA, but rather judging gay *pride* as a phenomena that encourages sin. Certainly it is possible to protect these people physically while also motivating them spiritually, right? I just wonder if a Catholic in right conscience and do so by supporting gay PRIDE. i would be interested to hear your thoughts on this.

@asdlkj9911

10 ай бұрын

Beautifully said!

@Joe-uw5rv

10 ай бұрын

He is never gonna answer you because that is in fact his trojan horse , and so it would expose him.

@The-Beau-Ultimatum

10 ай бұрын

This! Father is lumping all the groups into one category and really should ask himself why the poor, the vulnerable and victims are all without their own flag.

@BelaMadeira

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for being brave in speaking the truth. SSA man here. That flag riles up many SSA people for all manner of reasons, even those within the gay community itself, as it’s become a symbol of oppression, not least because it’s been co-opted by the gender ideologues. These SSA migrants/refugees absolutely deserve all the assistance and protection the Church can possibly offer them, that isn’t in any doubt. However, I get the feeling that this specific issue is being used, as someone here commented, as a “Trojan horse”, to convey a different message. Has Fr. Casey ever produced any videos relating to the Catholic Church’s Courage Apostolate, who exist to support people with SSA? The 2SLGBTQI++ movement has become beyond mainstream. It’s literally everywhere, and not just for the whole month of June either. This video should have been about administering to these highly vulnerable people some of whom, by being SSA, women and children, are more vulnerable than others, and not framing it as a gay issue.

@tc9459

10 ай бұрын

For click bait so he gets more views. It doesn’t send a good signal, it makes me wonder if the race for YT fame is priority…

At first I was confused by this but now i understand this thank you for this message

Thank you for sharing this story of caring for the most vulnerable and marginalised groups that is truly following the example of Christ.

@hmrobert7016

10 ай бұрын

But consider who marginalised those groups in the first place...

@valuedCustomer2929

9 ай бұрын

You're conflating caring with enabling. A common mistake of mdern Caths

And this includes calling *all* people responsible for social sin to repent, transform their lives according to the Gospel message, and live a life of moral obedience to God, correct?

@touchztone

10 ай бұрын

yeah pretty sure you have totally missed the point. If you go to these victims preaching what you just said they will run away and you can’t help and protect them. The love care and protection offered here is, and must be unconditional. I can tell your a convert.

@fett716

10 ай бұрын

@@touchztoneAdmonishing sinners is one of the spiritual works of mercy. You should of course treat these people with compassion but you have to actually give them the Gospel at some point. Their souls stand on the precipice of Hell; will you do something?

@eddielt1sl

10 ай бұрын

@@fett716 Yes…What ever happened to “Go and Sin No More? And “Deliver us from Evil”. (Which is the Sin). Treat people with Respect but Share The Truth in the Bible and the Sacrament of Confession for the Remission of Sins.

@touchztone

10 ай бұрын

@@eddielt1sl when the lord was asked what was the most important commandment he first said “love the lord thy God with all you heart and souls and mind” and then “love thy neighbour as you would want to be loved.” Love doesn’t mean judge or admonish or chastise. Love means being there, quietly, patiently, supporting. No wanting acknowledgement or thanks. Not seeking to change the other person in anyway. Christ also said that only the Father can judge us and that “let he who is without sin cast the first stone” and reminded us that ALL are called to his table. Telling an LGBT person they are going to hell isn’t love: because it cannot come from a place of love. It comes from a place of judgement, hate and exclusion. How can that fit in anyway with Gospel values?

@richard8242

10 ай бұрын

? What do you think repentance means and how does it fit into the Gospel message?

Your remarks are so important, especially now that I perceive a dangerous chasm developing in various religious groups...including the Catholics. We must remember that we are all God's children and he created us with our greatest and most important instinct: To love and care for one another. If we fail to do this, we will ultimately be more doomed than the dinosaurs.

But Jesus told the sinner, "neither do I condemn you, so go but sin no more."

No amount of theological teaching can teach me to dehumanize homosexuals at any capacity. You cannot even beat that idea into me.

@ZacharyCath

10 ай бұрын

Umm... there is no "theological teaching" that "dehumanizes" anybody. What are you talking about?

@emmad6683

10 ай бұрын

Theological teaching never made me hate anyone ... except me. When I understanded that I was transgender (and still trans btw) I tried to kill myself because my priest said I'll go to hell.

@rimanm6934

10 ай бұрын

Sin is sin. You cant ignore Bible.

@J.S.R.Berendsen

10 ай бұрын

​@@emmad6683I'll pray for your soul

@outfitmadeofawesome

10 ай бұрын

amen

There is a difference between loving thy neighbour and embracing the sins of thy neighbour. Ensure you are not embracing the sinful pride of the homosexuals and are indeed helping them, rather than affirming their sin.

I think this message becomes controversial because we are so cajoled by the world to affirm this particular sin. From the world and now more and more from the church we’re being told we’re not loving people who live this lifestyle enough. I think most Christians love their brothers who struggle with SSA and feel particular pain for those trying to work through it, but so often this “community” is actively recruiting younger people to be more open minded about the seriousness of this gravely sinful lifestyle. I agree we should love everyone, but it is hard enough to hold firm to truth while being reprimanded by the world without members of the church piling on.

The way you described us all having contributed to the sin of the world felt like something out of a Dostoevsky novel.

Wow! Where to begin. Not like anyone will read this anyway. I’m surprised to see Fr. Casey doing this video and surprised that it’s still up. Also surprised at the amount of positive responses, that’s heartening. My first thought is why is this "sin" the worst? No other gets this kind of response from people. I don’t think people are upset over the sin LGBT people are committing, after all how do they know what someone else has done, they’re just uncomfortable with anyone who is different. Greed causes a lot more trouble in this world yet we happily reward that, especially when it funds the Church. To those who are haters and yes, you are, how many LGBT people do you know? Have you listened to any of their stories? Any idea what they may have been through in their lives? One day I know I’ll stand in front of Jesus and have to give account for what I’ve done. Id rather be guilty of letting people in who shouldn’t than to exclude anyone. Gods love and grace extends to ALL.

@radar4545

10 ай бұрын

We should be letting more lgbtq loving teachers in the pre schools, we already have plenty in the elementary and high schools.... Love is in the air.

@madmech153

10 ай бұрын

I think the reason transgenderism and homosexuality are such big issues in the minds of many Catholics is because they have made it such a big issue. If we saw a bunch of men who cheat on their wives as elementary school teachers, with “cheater pride” flags in classrooms, and all the major corporations and the government participated in a “cheater pride” month to display their solidarity with adulterers, then that would be the big issue we would be speaking against. But it’s not. The lgbtq community is infiltrating school systems and major institutions. It’s already gotten to the point in countries like Canada and the UK where they are mandating use of preferred pronouns and taking legal action against people for not supporting the movement. We have a responsibility as Catholic Americans to not glorify any sin and to keep our communities from being enveloped by sin.

@joebriggs5781

2 ай бұрын

@@radar4545 False equivalency. That poster said nothing like that. Cheap tactic from a cheap person.

@radar4545

2 ай бұрын

@@joebriggs5781 Cheap opinionated person that's joebriggs.

Hello Fr. Casey, I had a question regarding vocations in that I recently felt myself really drawn towards a particular religious order & it's been going on for over a year. I cannot tell whether it's just me being fascinated by religious life or an actual vocation and haven't necessarily received any confirmation of it being true, what can and should I do? I haven't really told anybody since I don't know how to, my parents aren't very religious nor was I until recently, thank you.

@vitoriawortman5146

10 ай бұрын

Perhaps you should apply, or go on a come and see retreat. You can't discern in a vacuum, no matter the vocation.

@samuelmccoy6904

10 ай бұрын

I’m packing for my first year of seminary right now, and I spent the last year in a very similar situation, being fascinated by religious life is awesome, but you’ll only figure out a part of what God wants for you by DOING. I discerned with the Dominican Order for a summer, then spent the school year in my diocese, working real close with Diocesan priests. During the last Easter Triduum I followed one priest and served at the altar for 10 masses, and seeing the people respond to the Resurrection of Christ and the community people have around our Lord truly inspired me and now I’m a diocesan Seminarian. Get Involved in whatever community fascinates you, and walk with every intention to serve God, you’ll find out where He wants you in His time.

"They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided." Catechism

"He/She is a true Christian who is merciful to all, who does not get angry for an injury, who gives aid to the poor, who suffers with the afflicted, who feels sympathy for the miserable, who is a stranger to harshness, who avoids undue strictness, who is patient in the face of injury, who practices self-restraint with pleasure, who speaks words of love to those who speak evil, who does not ignore those in need, who never envies those who prosper, who does not laugh at his neighbor in the pit, who extends his hand to those who have fallen, who is never selfish with his compassion, who reconciles those who are angry with each other, who brings harmony between those at odds, who is joyful in the joy of others, who weeps with those who weep, who raises up the fallen, who reproves sin without wrath, who encourages the weak, who makes the bad good by his goodness."

@LearndingLife

10 ай бұрын

Amen!

As someone who is both Catholic and LGBT, thank you. It's nice to not be hated simply for our existence

@emmanuelogbu8851

10 ай бұрын

Is it existence or habit? You guys are trying hard to give the church of Christ a bad image. Turn from this wickedness and be saved. There is no LGBG.. Catholics

@Rezkeshdadesh

10 ай бұрын

@emmanuelogbu8851 growing up, it was mostly existing and getting bullied and harassed for not being manly enough, even though i tried to hide it. I was not out openly, but I guess I triggered people's gay-dar. It's nowhere near what people in 3rd world countries have to deal with, but it's not something Christians should do to one another

@roehrc

10 ай бұрын

I think it’s entirely possible and plausible to be Catholic and lgbtq. Everyone sins, everyone has the ability to sin, and I’m glad you have chosen to be Catholic and practice the faith.

@emmanuelogbu8851

10 ай бұрын

@@roehrc stop misleading him. You are not helping him/her. You cannot continue in sin that grace may abound. Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals,(1 Cor 6:9)

@mrepix8287

10 ай бұрын

@@roehrcThe will matters, if your will is oriented towards sinning, if you intend to sin then that’s evil and needs repentance

My new favorite video from Father Casey! Succinct and heartfelt, conveying so much of the message of Jesus

@NiklasKontio-bs5zd

7 ай бұрын

How is mocking the lord a message from the lord

It's very inspiring to help people out of love and because they have a need, without judging their background. This is just what Christ did.

I’m confused aren’t we not suppose to support lgbt help the people that are gay through it and telling them not to act upon these actions

@elGuero2o9

10 ай бұрын

And please do t start putting pride flags in churches or anywhere

@Alex-mm7tb

10 ай бұрын

No we just let them be as God intended

It is important to not only protect the LGBT community but to also encourage them to come to Christ. That focusing so much on our sexual nature shouldn’t be a focal point in who they are like much of their community wants them to fixate on and embrace. Their sexual identity isn’t their identity, their identity in Christ can be their identity.

@danielmaches3985

10 ай бұрын

fully agree to this!

@stormythelowcountrykitty7147

10 ай бұрын

For the algorithm

@Ferrerman

10 ай бұрын

@@bretonyuri define our identity? Our sin doesn’t define our identity. It’s not sinful to have these sexual desires and temptations but is sinful to act on them. I think this society gives too much weight to nuanced identities, while I think it’s important to understand these things from a sociological perspective to understand how they got to be, from a Christological point of view, for the individual who comes to Christ, we become baptized into Christ, and Jesus suffered all those sins and bad experiences on the cross, he destroyed sin and we no longer need to bear the weight of the things we suffer and our sin and these identities that caused us suffering. All that matters is that our identity is in Christ. All the other identities are irrelevant in the long run.

@Ringwraith19

10 ай бұрын

​@@Ferrermanboth of your posts are excellent. Identity in Christ is all that matters. Having your identity based in sin means you don't actually know Christ at all. Jesus associated with sinners yes but Matthew STOPPED being a tax collector. Mary Magdalene STOPPED embracing her sinful life. There's an enormous difference between doing your best not to sin and embracing your sin as who you are.

@mrepix8287

10 ай бұрын

Sodomy is a mortal sin that you can go to hell for, especially if you are receiving communion while being an active sodomite. We need less mushy “compassion” and more Thomistic firmness.

Well, I can safely say that Father Casey is more than willing to go against the grain.

Is conversion to the Gospel also preached? The salvation of souls is the first law of the Church and the greatest manifestation of charity.

Amen, father! Thank you for letting other people know that the church does know and care!

A very brave topic for you to talk about. I think you’ll have a lot of negative mail, but good for you. EVERYONE means everyone at the table of the Lord. Good one. Thanks for your courage.

@clinteastwood9195

6 ай бұрын

Then why was the man without the white garment thrown out of the banquet hall?

Father, I agree that we look after them like our own brothers and sisters, for they are our brothers in sisters. What, we, as Catholics should not forget, however, is to invite them to a life that is true to the teachings of the mother church. Yes, feed them and house them. But more than anything, feed their souls and lead them to the right path.

You helped to strengthen my faith a lot Father, May God bless us all

I love this. Such a Christ like example of ministering to the vulnerable and marginalized

@gerry30

10 ай бұрын

Provided it's not a trafficking center.

Fr. Casey, as an older Irish gay man and Irish Catholic patriot raised in Rural Ireland but living 21 years in Manchester U.K., I agree with this, as much as I may be conflicted by some aspects of this, not least of which is the Church’s teachings on LGBT issues, as I take my Catholic faith very seriously indeed, even during my years of being active on the gay scene - I was a teenager during the HIV/AIDS Crisis in the 1980’s and I recall the actions of Princess Diana during this terrible time - I’ve walked down the Manchester Canal St Gay Village area during 2022 and only today this afternoon and beside the Beacon of Light and the Alan Turing Memorial and I was overtaken by a sense of great sadness in the aftermath of Sinead O’ Connor’s recent passing - surely to honour Sinead’s memory we should be living examples and beacons of light to those who will come after us

@killianmiller6107

10 ай бұрын

If you don’t mind me asking, in what way are you conflicted with the Church’s teaching on these issues?

@JM-740

10 ай бұрын

Church teaching seems pretty straightforward on this matter. We are all fallen creatures with disordered attractions and temptations, try as best as possible to reject those sinful temptations, just as all other Christian’s are called to holiness, to not fornicate, etc etc. Sinead was a tragic case she apostatized to Islam after being invalidly ordained and excommunicated.

@mrepix8287

10 ай бұрын

Practicing sodomy means you just care about the way going to Church makes you feel and don’t actually recognize the binding magisterial authority she possesses, so basically no better then a Protestant.

@emiliawisniewski3947

9 ай бұрын

Didn’t see tear up a picture of the Pope in protest? What is there to celebrate?

Thank you for your loving leadership🙏

Now how did I miss this video? As a teenager Catholic convert, I almost decided to go into the seminary. The Franciscans always had a special place in my thinking as the most Christ like in the Catholic Church, but science/physics won my decision for a life career. So now Fr. Casey, you have won me over and confirmed that my early view of the Franciscans as a teenage was correct. Dominus vobiscum ........

Thank you for this beautiful video. If there were no Catholics who obey Christ and love people like me I would have sadly left the Church years ago. We may not all agree about the moral teaching but as Christians we can agree about love.

Thank you for what you do, Father Casey! People are people and Jesus wants us to love all.

@CatholicCrusader__30

10 ай бұрын

no.

This reminds me of the question posed to Mother Teresa: what would you call a communist? "A beloved son or daughter of God." While Church's teaching is not subject to change, the truth that God loves and wills the salvation of all persons does not change either.

An unrepentant sinner should hear nothing but the truth. If they are being given aid then it must be given with the understanding that these people need to be told to repent as all sinners must. It’s a shame that friars of the Catholic Church have forsaken their beliefs for the sake of social acceptance. But I take comfort in that God’s kingdom is forever and perfect, no matter how many so called “clergy” attempt to change it.

Do Catholics have to celebrate and affirm such lifestyles, sexualities and 'identities'?

@audrius337

9 ай бұрын

No we don't. This video is almost heretical

I’m very glad that this work exists. As a Catholic I obviously opposed to homosexual behaviors and I’m not really a fan of the Pride Movement, but as a Catholic I also have to love everyone no matter where they are at. And these people are obviously struggling with discrimination and their lives are constantly at risk so it’s important to help them both physically and spiritually. God bless your ministry

@teamtundra2619

7 ай бұрын

What

This is a BEAUTIFUL video. A perfect example of Jesus telling us "Love one another as i have loved you". Period. Thank you for sharing this, and to the people who have left horrible comments, you have TOTALLY missed the point. God bless us all. 🙏

Thank you for posting! We have to love one another, no matter if we disagree, or agree with their actions. Even if you don't support their actions, we have to love them, and we may not know the story behind their actions. Love is patient, love is kind. God bless!!

Thank you for bringing light to this project, Fr. Casey!!

You made my day with this video. When I was young, I wanted to be a Franciscan. I had great examples -people I respected and loved- but I was (and probably still am) attached to my “stuff.” However -this “spirit of Francis” reminds me why I was drawn to this life. THANK YOU.

@AncientNovelist

10 ай бұрын

Hi PopeTristn, No one is going to stop you from becoming Franciscan. If the OFM or Secular Franciscans or any of the orders are not for you, you can nevertheless follow St. Francis as he follows Christ. Pax.

Having myself seen the despair and confusion the LGBT people are often in, it's very refreshing to see this, thanks be to God. Greetings from a ukrainian lutheran. God bless.

What about the White Farmer is South Africa?

thank you for this; it is our job to love God and love others, not to judge and condemn. sin is a useful lens through which to analyze our own behavior, but a society in which an entire population is rejected and dismissed on the basis of sin is not a society built upon self-giving love. may we all be vectors of God's grace and love.

@gabrielethier2046

10 ай бұрын

Yes I agree, but wouldn't you agree this LGBT pride ideology is also deeply harmful to people's souls?

@idedimi

10 ай бұрын

@@gabrielethier2046 I do think lust and pride (in the traditional sense of the word) harm the soul, but I don't think the act of being lgbt inherently harms the soul. the catechism comments on homosexuality CCC 2357-2359, and it's worth a read; the Church doesn't ask homosexual people to become heterosexual but to "fulfill God's will in their lives." I'm not sure I'm responding exactly to your question though; what do you mean by LGBT pride ideology?

Why doesnt the catholic church address the problems of these countries instead, so their citizens wouldn't have to leave their homes.

What are you saying father? Is that the tradition of the past or liberal theology of the present?

@BreakingInTheHabit

4 ай бұрын

It's the tradition of Jesus. He welcomed sinners and dined with prostitutes. What does it say about our world when caring for the sinner and outcast is confusing or called "liberal theology." Baffles me.

@redloreno8298

4 ай бұрын

@@BreakingInTheHabitIn the whole of this video, your topic is about abuse of a certain class of persons which you called "LGBT". in the course of video itself, there is statements that there are other vulnerable persons. Since you are tackling the trafficked people of Mexico, why did you caption the video on this so-called "LGBT" if you covered as well other vulnerable people? Isn't just "Franciscans have mission against human trafficking in Mexico" or "Franciscan have mission to victims of human trafficking"? I got confused of this caption that don't match the content.

@juliettu7

4 ай бұрын

@@BreakingInTheHabit,do you also teach them about sin and repentance?

@jlambe19

3 ай бұрын

@@BreakingInTheHabit Jesus also did not when the sinners and prostitutes to continue to sin...you forgot to point that out.

This is a great example of how the Church is open for everyone, that no one is too depraved to be received by Jesus into his body. This message is very important. My concern sometimes is that we may forget that sin is sin, and it is the Church’s duty to help people (in love and gentleness) to repentance when they come to us. Same sex attractions are ultimately disordered, a function of the Fall, it is not God’s intent for our sexuality; this doesn’t mean having the attraction itself is sin, but acting on it is, by engaging in the act or indulging the temptation. Jesus says if a man looks at a woman in lust, he has already committed adultery in his heart. It is not loving to allow people to continue sinning with one another, rather helping them in the virtue of chastity. It is important that both of these messages are said, that God loves you no matter what you’ve done or who you are, AND that he calls you to repent and turn away from your old ways and toward him.

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Loving LGBT people is unconditional. Edit: Simple, orthodox declarative statement draws out some…testing responses.

@gerry30

10 ай бұрын

What about the ones that are raping the children? Wouldn't loving them consist of bring them to Justice? And wouldn't loving LGB and "T" (which doesn't really exist) be helping them and supporting them to stop the sin that has them trapped?

@christiansOnAMission7

10 ай бұрын

@@gerry30 firstly, not all of them assault children and not all who assault children are lgbt. I pray you find a true relationship with Christ and see his full message of loving all. Not just those who love us and not just those who’s choices we agree with. We can accept the lgbt community and give them a safe place to go without affirming the lifestyle. Not to mention, doing so will give more people the opportunity to come to God and to hear the gospel. Jesus would treat a member of the LGBT community just as he treated the woman at the well of the adulterous woman. Please show the kindness and grace that Jesus gives us to all of God’s creations.

@gerry30

10 ай бұрын

@@christiansOnAMission7 Not all are assualted by LGB "T" that's true, but what's the percentage that do? And I'll bet that the reason for most people becoming LGB is because they were "assaulted ie. raped" as children. By giving them a "special" place you are affirming them in the lifestyle which is most often a coping mechanism for childhood trauma. There are plenty of people who have struggled with homosexuality and they haven't left the lifestyle by putting themselves in a gay ghetto. One of my friends (RIP) who was struggling said he went to a "Dignity" meeting in a major U.S. diocese. He said "It was just a meat market. They meet and the Church and then go to the gay clubs downtown." Confirming people in their sin is not loving, it's not kindness and it's not grace filled. Jesus' full message consists of repenting and turning from sin, in order to save us from Hell. Read Luke chapter 13, in the original Greek it says, "You must agonize over your salvation."

@mrepix8287

10 ай бұрын

No such thing an “LGBT person”, learn Thomistic philosophy

@christiansOnAMission7

10 ай бұрын

@@mrepix8287 well, considering how those LGBT would be an adjective and how person is a noun then my statement would be correct. I’m addition, that theology would be theology of a man and not the inspired word of God so it’s validity could be questioned, if you wanted to, but at base level my statement is grammatically correct so my point continues to stand.

Sometimes I think that original sin has its consequences up to this very day. The inhumanity that you exposed here seems to me to be a sign of it. Jesus never said that we are capable of perfection, He recognized that we needed to be working at being as perfect as our Heavenly Father is perfect. He has also showed us how to do that by the WAY that He acted and reacted. Congratulations to the Franciscans and the laity who are working on making the “already/not yet” kingdom come.❤

@ntmn8444

10 ай бұрын

Oh it absolutely does! This is something I’ve been praying and contemplating a lot. Original sin is still very much prevalent. When you think about it, we have so many advances but they’ve been double edged swords. We truly cannot do anything without God. If societies stop relying on His wisdom to find solutions to our issues, it only gets worse. That’s basically the conclusion I’ve come to.

The Franciscans went left after Vatican II and that is why Fr Benedict Groschel left them to found his own Franciscan congregation.

Thank you for making us aware of this valuable work. Please consider further videos on other Franciscan missions and the communities they serve.

As long as they're called upon to leave behind their sin in the process (as all Catholics should be), go for it.

@openminds8765

10 ай бұрын

What sin? Are you judging?⚖

@jackdaw6359

10 ай бұрын

@@openminds8765 imagine finding your identity in a disordered inclination

@RowanUGrad

10 ай бұрын

@@openminds8765 Call it whatever you want. We, as Catholics, have the responsibility to proclaim the Gospel to the world, which if you read it, says a lot more than just love others. One thing it DOESN'T say is to celebrate sin.

@openminds8765

10 ай бұрын

@@RowanUGrad What sin cause LOVE? Name one? 🧠 Use your brain how can something that God created and produces Love be a sin? Stop following into the political whim of the moment but use your own mind not what you are told to think.🧠

@RowanUGrad

10 ай бұрын

@@openminds8765 Here's what God created and produces love (new life): “A man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” - Ephesians 5:31

If you love someone, truly, then you want the best for them. We are called to love everyone - even our enemies. Yet at the same time we have a duty to show them their sins and help them turn back to God. Tough job. Especially when we, ourselves, are sinners. The Gospel compels us to help them.

@WinstonSmithGPT

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Hey fr. Casey, just wondering what happened to your Twitter?

@musa1737

10 ай бұрын

He said he will leave for a while.

I like how Father Casey, makes us know the reality of these God's sons. Thanks Father, you and the Friars, make a really good job!! They need our prayers!! p.s: your spanish accent is awesome!!

Fr. Casey, it's not what you said that is the problem, but what you leave unsaid. So, I guess other Christians have to say it for you. Sexual perversion of ANY KIND is not of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and is objectively gravely immoral. This can not be labeled as hate or bigotry because God's word confirms it clearly. So, let us go to God with tears of repentance for His abundant mercy.

@MassachusettsTrainVideos1136

10 ай бұрын

I think he's saying the best way to convert them is to be nice and not mock them.

@Cordajwsma7282

10 ай бұрын

“It can’t be bad cuz god said so!”

So much respect for you. Thank you. ❤️

whats up with his other youtube channel ? no new content for months

This is incredibly important work. Of course improper sexual relations are sinful, but I dare say that most of these people are just confused and traumatized! They need to feel accepted as human beings first and foremost, met with love without judgement, then once they get the healing they need, they can receive the gospel and be converted, maybe some will even turn from their sin and be baptized, but even if they don't, it is worth it to show them the love of Christ❤

@mrepix8287

10 ай бұрын

No, we need to be forceful before being gracious if they are obstinate and don’t recognize sodomy as sinful

@anonymouspotato432

10 ай бұрын

@@mrepix8287 u missed the videos point bro.

@jaegercat6702

10 ай бұрын

@@mrepix8287and what will that accomplish? You think yelling at people will convince them? It’ll just scare them away and foster hatred in their hearts. We have to meet people where they are first if we intend to help them be better. Salvation is a process, and we can’t rush it.

@mrepix8287

10 ай бұрын

@@jaegercat6702 “Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10).

@jaegercat6702

10 ай бұрын

@@mrepix8287 But fear without love will just breed hatred. You need to be accepting in order to bring them to a state where they are more willing to hear you out. Then you can actually begin the work of having them change. Trying to force change too quickly will just make them resent you, and resent God by extension.

I wish I could completely accept all gay people as they are. Obviously regardless they should be kept safe from violence. But even further, seems horrible to me that some people are born gay but can't have a monogamous marriage with a partner they love, according to the Bible. This is one of my main reservations/questions about the Bible.

@JamesLeonardnyc

10 ай бұрын

People are not born gay. It is a nurture> nature thing

@jasminemariedarling

10 ай бұрын

@@JamesLeonardnyc I completely understand that some people discover they are gay later in life or even after being sexually abused. But some people are just gay from the start. Their siblings who grew up in the same social conditions aren't gay.

@paulb3507

10 ай бұрын

@@JamesLeonardnyc you are spewing ignorance

@AAWagner

10 ай бұрын

@@JamesLeonardnyc How is that different from being born gay? It is not a choice. NO ONE chooses to be gay. They choose to be their authentic self or not and they choose how to lead their lives. Being forced to choose chastity does not seem like a choice to me.

@AAWagner

10 ай бұрын

@@jasminemariedarling For example Father Mike's brother is gay.

I watched the video to an end waiting to hear how this group is evangelized, how they are brought to Christ, and how not only they are protected physically but more importantly - spiritually. But no, that hasn't been said. we just need to accept them and keep them "secret and safe"? Sorry, I do not see any good brilliant example in this episode.

This was wonderful, Father Casey. 🙏

FAR too many churches have compromised on this issue and basically said, "Well, they believe they ARE their sin, so therefore it's wrong to hate sin at all." And do you know how they justify this poison? By claiming that not all of the Bible is God's word, which completely invalidates their faith. Here's a simple truth: If you don't believe the first 11 chapters of Genesis, you don't believe any of the Bible *at all.* Genesis 2:24, people! Reiterated in Matthew 19:4-5. Deal with it or leave the body. Those are your options. Yes, speak the truth in love to people in the alphabet cult, and by all means, protect them from violations of their basic human rights when necessary (and no, putting porn in schools, raping little girls in their bathrooms, or forcing endocrine disease on children are NOT human rights), but do NOT validate their lifestyle.

@c.m.cordero1772

10 ай бұрын

Considering what the Catholic Church covered up for years, it has no moral authority to tell the LGBTQ+ community what to do.

Fr. Casey, thank you so much for highlighting this.

Thanks for sharing this story❤

I think that the reason people believe the thumb nail is controversial/click bait is mainly due to it seeming as though you as a Franciscan friar are saying that the Catholic Church has no issue with the whole lgbt idea so to speak. I understand this may not have been the purpose but it is likely the reason for the pushback

Hey there, I always wonder in these cases, do you teach them catholic doctrine regarding their homosexuality? As in, that they must be loved and respected, but their urges need to be contained?

The thing that we are NOT hearing in this is the safekeeping of their souls. So much is spent on keeping them safe from physical harm but what is being done about keeping them in a state of grace? Is it not more charitable to save people from their life choices so we can be together in His kingdom?

@BreakingInTheHabit

10 ай бұрын

Who says they're not doing that? And who says that these people are even in sin? Being gay isn't a sin. There are plenty of gay people who live chaste lives. I think this is a really unfair "whataboutism" that keeps people from doing the work of the Gospel. Jesus insisted on the corporal works of mercy as essential to the Kingdom.

@sneakysnake2330

10 ай бұрын

⁠@@BreakingInTheHabit With respect Father, i believe this commenter’s concern might be rooted in the fact that these folks are actively identifying themselves as a part of a “community” that is rooted essentially in disordered sexual desire and behavior, and that by you affirming this “identity” you can be perceived as implicitly condoning it. Saying these people are apart of this “community” implies they are active and supportive of said “community”, one which is supportive of the ideas that encompass Pride. I’m not saying you are condoning sin Father, far from it, however surely you can see for yourself that your choice to approach these issues in the way that you do comes off as unclear and confusing to many, and potentially causes scandal.

@logankimball1003

10 ай бұрын

@@BreakingInTheHabit totally. But mentioning chastity, and/or their call to repentance, just like all of us, would have been beneficial in your video and would have covered the entire spectrum. It would be helpful for future videos about similar topics. All the best.

@redlinerumble3

10 ай бұрын

​@@BreakingInTheHabit Being gay is not a sin, I agree. But, LGBTQ community includes many definitions such as "transgender", "queer" and whatnot, which are clearly contrary to the teachings of the Gospels. Being gay and living chaste lifes is admirable, AS LONG as they acknowledge that having a gay partner/couple (for example) is not admitted by the Church, and AS LONG as they don't defend those behaviours. Spiritual guidance and teaching the truth (male & female only) is as important as sheltering and caring for their needs.

@germankoster4910

10 ай бұрын

@@logankimball1003 Totally agree, you father, should be clear on your video that helping lgbt people doesn't mean that you accept their sin, that you accept them having sexual relationships with the same gender nor transitioning nor that you accept gay marriage. You only bring confusion by omiting important things, more or less like the pope. No wonder why the church is weak.

I really respect you for making this.

My youtube channel is about joys/mental health and sharing my own experiences (as a diagnosed depressive) about ways to achieve it. But mostly through cooking, food, and fitness. AND I'm Catholic. A Cradle catholic. My Father is quite biblical and my relationship with him is complex. And fraught. He's now 90 (this year). I believe he loves me but he'll blurt out things like "the catholic church is overrun by the gay agenda". When asked what the 'gay agenda' is, he doesn't / can't answer. Very asian and I guess he doesn't like me challenging him. I'm going to share this with my family group. And yes, I'm out to him, and that process was surprisingly loving, and he's accepted my partner who's now my former and my new partner of 5 years. As I said, it's complex. Thanks for sharing Father.