I served in Kuwait. The Marines, Sailors and soldiers had a Navy Priest. They held Mass everyday in the main compound tent. They had a Protestant chaplain but not he was in a cushy area in Bahrain. The Catholic chaplain was always in the thick of it with his men and women. The Catholic Priest would interact with us by making sure we had an enough water. A year later I signed up for RCIA. Part of my family was Catholic and I was raised by a second generation Irish Catholic family in daycare. The point is the priest led by example

@WT-Sherman

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service. Welcome home.

I was away from Mass for 27 years. I came back after two strokes and a dream from Jesus. I was one of the 99. Now I am of the 1.

@torontoash45

14 күн бұрын

Michael you are not going to find alot in a Mass . So focus solely on Jesus and you will be ok

@xavierthomas3214

12 күн бұрын

Praise the Lord

Father, I'm a teen girl, and I LOVE your videos! I enjoy them. I learn from them. I pray for you every day, as I know that all priests need prayer.

@nigelscales2319

3 ай бұрын

Dear Teen Girl from Hamill - How lovely of you to post this massage so bravely. I am sure everyone who reads your message will appreciate your prayers. I have no doubts that many will be praying for you too, that you continue to learn and have the courage going forward to build your own Ministry to your family, to your friends, and to your community. Sending you Every Blessing - Old Man from England.

@ari3lz3pp

3 ай бұрын

I know I'm late to the party, but why do you consider Catholicism to be a form of Christianity? Genuinely...do you agree with the typical docterine of the Catholic Church? The Bible says saints are believers who follow Christ. Aka Christians. Not special Christians that "earn" the title from the Catholic Church. Also should only pray as Jesus asks us to. To God. He also tells us to ask God directly for forgiveness. Prayer is almost always to be done in private, not in public. We are told not to worship or pray to idols vs praying to worshipping God directly. The Bible is against more stereotypical ideolgies of the Catholic Church more than most other Christian churches ......so how do you justify these things? I am a curious non-denom.. meaning I belong to THE church as all ofnus believers do. I study the Bible with others and believe it's the word inspired by God. We will always fall short, as the Bible says, but we must try our best to stidy and KNOW Jesus through prayer, through the Bible, and life. Why did the Catholic Church start All Saints Day and All Hallows Eve instead of acknowledging Martin Luther/Reformation Day? 🤔 Weird. Why were they they first known misrepresentation of Jesus and God? God shown as Jupiter , Jesus shown as Saturn (the previous gods of the Romans)? And then they instated Saturnalia.... Probably to help hide their terrorizing of Christians. But also in stead of Christ's birth during Sukkot. There's a lot more. I would like answers, I grew up in a Catholic church, went to Catholic school for ten years, and have asked many Catholics about this, read Catholics "answers" to these types of questions and nothinf is made apparent. Can someone please explain?

@ThisGirlFromHamill

3 ай бұрын

@nigelscales2319 Thanks for the encouragement. That means so much! Praying for you.

I am a Baptist in a church, that is dying, we need this message, God bless you.

Great message for one of the 99 who has started to relook at the catholic church.

We have a priest in Philippines name Fr.Darwin Gitgano he was doing evangelization all over our region and hundreds of people came back to our Church now because of his group the CFD.

I would like to add that while beginning new friendships with people ‘dropping’ them if they refuse to accept Jesus is anti Christian. Sometimes it might take years of devotion to save a soul. They just might want to observe your faith in action. Love. 🕊️

Father Casey, ur on point re: spiritual clothing. My MIL was a RN. She didn't change her nursing uniform, shoes & cap before she left hospital. Often, every week, she shopped for clothing, shoes, food etc before coming home. Everyone knew she was a nurse. Religious clothing should be worn, imhumbleopinion. Thank you, Father Casey ✝️ ✝️ ✝️

@carolynkimberly4021

3 ай бұрын

Vatican 2 is responsible for "modernizing" the habits. This resulted in nuns wearing pantsuits, priests casting off their cassocks and Roman collars.

One of the most powerful and important things I have ever heard … GOD bless you father Ireland once a stronghold of the faith with great religious now in desperate need of evangelical renewal

I am 70 years old and I don’t have the answer all. I can think of is Prayer 🤲 Prayer Prayer Most Priests don’t where there clerics outside of the Church

@deb9806

3 ай бұрын

I see both but I think it's too keep people from slowing them down when running in and out of store or doctor office. I get both sides, you need some time to be "you" some down time to refresh and renew but you need to be Christ also.

LOVE is the ultimate way to evangalise when we love our neighbour we are sharing the Gospel to them may the divine love of God burn throughus alight the the world in their loving and glorious embrace. Jesus is Love remember to be Christ to another let them see his love through you.

@RPlavo

3 ай бұрын

Yes, and not demonize the suffering people of this world or 5hose different from us

The world has gotten so much smaller. Our “worlds” have gotten so much smaller. Keeping our close even closer. I went to see “The Chosen” season 4 episodes 1-3 at the movies with some of my customers. They asked me how long I knew the Lord. I said I was a Cradle Catholic. They asked if that meant I was a Christian. What!?!?!? We were/are the ORIGINAL Christians. So many are either taught untrue and unkind things about Catholics or not at all. While I’m not trying to convert anyone immediately , I would like to educate many. I invited them all to come to a Mass and I would reciprocate by attending one of their services. I am as Catholic as they come and perhaps they are deeply dedicated to their faith as much as I am. But getting them to attend one Mass at least to understand my faith more truthfully will hopefully help to stop the lies and show them the TRUTH of being a Catholic. Which is so beautiful.

@WT-Sherman

3 ай бұрын

So many Catholics will not defend their Faith. I made up my mind many years ago to never turn down an opportunity to explain and defend the Church.

@user-oo3un8bl8b

3 ай бұрын

wow, what u r doing is really amazing. more power to you & may God bless u more sis. Here in the Philippines we have catholic faith defenders that are non stop defending the faith. pls pray that they will be more

@user-oo3un8bl8b

3 ай бұрын

amazing. May God bless u my friend. Here in the Philippines we have catholic faith defenders to defend the faith. pls pray that there will be more cfd

@PolymorphicPenguin

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for bridging the gap between Catholics and Protestants. I would love to go to a Mass with you. I'm just afraid to go a Mass by myself because without someone to show me what to do I fear I would get lost. There is so much tension between us, and I know we disagree on some important issues, but we can still love each other if we choose to.

@patthompson8591

3 ай бұрын

The *Big* question is - how do Roman Catholic *Christians* spread the word to other denominational Christians that CATHOLICS are *FIRST DEGREE - ORIGINAL CHRISTIANS* , when the Evangelicals (born again Christian preachers/pastors) are openly spreading the false narrative on air on TV all over the West etc.AND no strategy by the RC church to counter these false teachings that Catholics are: * NOT Christians * Do NOT read the bible (as the hierarchy with-hold biblical knowledge from the flock) * R.C. preach false Christian doctrine * R.Catholics preach 'Replacement Theology' contrary to biblical fact. *Believe it or not, Christians with all its denominations are their worst enemies* . Remember, what Jesus said Matt 22:25-29 *Every kingdom divided against itself will not stand & is brought to desolation* . Until there's no competition within the various Christian denominations to entrap *customers* using the *JESUS* brand name to undercut each other to make money as a charity family business or tithe collections, 🤔 - it's a cutthroat business *SADLY* . Every Evangelical organisation has it's own special charismatic front man woman which draws in the *CROWD* Fr. Casey, I hop from one Christian TV channel to another and one youtube video to another - listening to these preachers - some with hundreds of follows & others with less. I even view Judaism Rabbis videos and GUESS WHAT - Fr. Casey, *I'm still a baptised Roman Catholic Christian & always will be* 😆 The seed fell on fertile ground decades ago. 😉. It matters NOT whether you wear a brown friars habit or a bikini. 😉

We needed a video like this. Catholics very much lack in this area.

@deb9806

3 ай бұрын

True but it's hard. People today are in their boxes. I know my church does things for young adults but only the young adults going to church see ads for it. Only if you liked the church on FB or Instagram would you see "Theology on Tap" etc. One of our priests thought of billboards for vocations and other media. Preaching to the choir if only done at church.

@GrandeSalvatore96

3 ай бұрын

@@deb9806 we definitely need to take a few pages from American Evangelicals

As a Protestant Christian converting to Catholicism, I can definitely say I had to reach out to the church, I didn’t feel like the church was reaching out to me. I believe we should always invite the unconverted to the flock as St. John The Evangelist did. Not being Catholic yet, I pray this does not offend.

@Hope_Boat

3 ай бұрын

You knocked at the wrong door. Their lamp is empty. Consider orthodoxy.

@dedalesigma6755

3 ай бұрын

​@@Hope_Boat I have hardly ever seen you guys reaching out. The first things I heard about orthodoxy is not about the beauty of your liturgy, the profoundness of your meditative practices or the distinctiveness of your art, but the condamnation of the west. All faiths claim to be the true one, it's not going to set you appart. Frankly your feud with the west is more a deterrent than an appeal, I mean a person knowing nothing about your religious group is just going to conclude you are uncharitable. It's not like I was the only one saying that, your own bishops are very vocal about the need of your people to be me more friendly and welcoming of newcomers.

@Hope_Boat

3 ай бұрын

​@@dedalesigma6755 The western nations have drunk the wine of the passion of Babylon's immorality. She's sleeping with the globalized powers and market. It is not charitable to confort people into their drowsiness. Christians have to claim the Gospel and the relevant part today is : "Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues." If this is too harsh for you ears, the problem comes from your ears brother. Not from my mouth for I am just a messenger of Christ. Complain diretly to the boss. Kyrie eleison.

@br.m

3 ай бұрын

@@dedalesigma6755 The Jehovah's Witnesses reach out. Just saying...

Fr, I really love what you shared this morning.

Preaching to the choir is easy to do, while evangelizing to a world that is, at best, apathetic, and at worst, hostile, is a far more difficult task. Yet, we are not called to do easy things. We are called, as Christians, to do the difficult thing. For it gives no glory to God to do that which is simple. Thank you, Father Casey, for reminding us of that. I have not done my own due diligence in speaking to people about our faith, or addressing the needs of those who have relinquished any attachment to our faith.

@russellmiles2861

3 ай бұрын

Actually according to Bishop Barron among others, the chior considers Transubstantiation as a symbolic custom, support medical termination of pregnancy, divorced folk can remarry and the Western nuclear deterrence is necessary for our security. It does not seem that the Choir is being evangelised that much either.

Speaking as a non Catholic, raised Episcopalian, now a scriptural based Christian, I've been around the roller coaster looking for the right congregation. Looking at the entire big C Church, what I continuously think to myself is, "I wish these guys would just get over themselves and let their ego and bias go." Very plainly this butting of heads between each Christian group over who is right, or most right, or spiritually based, or scripturally based, etc just hurts the people who simply want to hear the good news and follow God's word. I sometimes wish, if the heads of each denomination cant agree, then they should at least have a meeting once a year/ biannually/ once every decade, whatever to meet in fellowship of Jesus and discuss matters and principles of preaching the word and the word itself. We are becoming lost sheep for Gods sake! Help us!

One and the ninety-nine also seems to apply to the lone voice crying out in the wilderness. I greatly appreciate the work of Breaking in the Habit, "one" among the "ninety-nine" voices of confusion. I see Father Casey getting attacked more and more. It is a good sign; the message is getting out. Stay strong!

John 15:16 *"You did not choose Me, but I chose you. I appointed you that you should go out and produce fruit and your fruit should remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you"*

I grew up LDS, and converted in my late 20's when a diagnosis sparked the desire to know God. I am well now, praise be to God. For whatever else many may make of the LDS they do a few things VERY well. Family history, family time, and missionary work. I still spend my free time doing geneology as i believe its important, and any father or mother knows the importance of family and love, but missionairy work feels so absent in our faith. An LDS missionairy is an 18 year old that is sent to MTC (missionairy training center, essentially a boot camp of lds theology + learning the essentials of the primary language where the missionairy is to go) and then they go out into the world. Their training is generally 12 weeks long before they go out for 2 years of their life to spread what they believe to be the truth. It is inspiring to me and though I elected to join the military (even as a youth I had many doubts of the LDS faith), I have taken that with me as I crossed the Tiber. These boys have hundreds, if not thousands, of doors slammed on them. Strangers yell at them, cuss at them, spit at them. But they carry on. How can we, knowing this is the true church God established, that is preserved by the Lord & the blood of countless martyrs, not follow that example?

missing my rosary and you brought me back after 15 years

Free food and fun are always good ways to attract people from all walks of life.

@deb9806

3 ай бұрын

Most church functions, at least at ours, for young/teens etc is advertised in our bulletin. They wont see that. My daughters wont go to "Theology on tap" type things because she isn't very conservative and feels she'll be the odd one. It's not that simple many times.

Thanks for the Shoutout from Cleveland we’re doing good but we can do More!

The friendliness and awesome music, free bagels, feel good preaching (on non-religious deep questions) attracted me to the Evangelical Protestant church I attended for 4 years. This “Jesus lite” had me looking for substantial teaching after a time. I found it in the Traditional Catholic Church. We have 5 packed full Masses on Sundays and 2-3 full daily Masses. We have groups and apostolates to suit every taste and temperament, including those that “go out into the world”. It’s truth, sometimes difficult to hear. It’s reverent and asks one to sacrifice and grow in faith. And the numbers of people just keep going up because true faith bears fruit. The “cool” church has shown the fruits it’s borne-the empty pews of which you speak. Truth works.

@stephaniemalzacher

3 ай бұрын

True words! It was the same for me too, the friendliness, the love, joy, peace and hope that protestant christians radiated and the fun events they hosted, inspired me to start reading the bible, having a personal relationship with God and going to catholic mass again. This didn’t only happen to me, the bible group from my high school started with 6 people and after 2 years there were about 30 students there. Not everyone was christian of course, but a lot of people were drawn to the group. This is something we can learn from our protestant brothers and sisters:)

I say this with tears in my eyes...God bless you Fr Casey

@mckenziejoseph3505

3 ай бұрын

You need another outlet.

@philip0602

3 ай бұрын

@@mckenziejoseph3505 like what?

This reminds me of a mantra from a non-Catholic ministry while I was in grad school: "People over program." We shouldn't teach people as projects like so many evangelicals tend to do; they are not a notch on the belt of "winning souls", but we need to build those relationships with care.

I wish I could think of ways to invite younger adults to things the church is doing. Some things are just too "conservative" for a casual Catholic, the Xmas/Easter/Good Friday type. Adoration wont bring them in, a talk about the rosary or a book club about saints.Maybe church picnics can be at a park instead of church grounds. Are there ways to advertise other than a bulletin that an outsider wouldn't see? Would a game night or an engaging speaker help? I know when I tried to bring a family member to our church picnic (in parking lot) she said to bring her a brownie, she didn't belong there and didn't want pressure from "Where have you been? types. It's just so hard, but I feel if the church could do things that would bring people to it, something fun, not too deep in religion, it would be a start.

@Hope_Boat

3 ай бұрын

No on in the orthodox Church is called "too conservative". I wonder why.

Great video and message! I'm a member of the Legion of Mary and our mission is personal sanctification and the salvation of souls.

Great video. I’m trying myself with my youtube channel, but while I got about 100 subscribers in 1 year, my friend who started his atheist channel “Mindshift” around the same time now has 35,000 followers. He repeats angry “New Atheist” talking points, and this is the work that gets people’s interest nowadays. That’s how it is, sadly.

@growtocycle6992

3 ай бұрын

I hear you. 😢

God Bless 😊

I am glad to see someone else addressing this issue. I have long advocated that all churches need to have a monthly or weekly meeting for people who are "Christian Curious." They don't want someone to preach at them or witness to them, but they do want someone who will answer their questions. In my shop, I include religious accoutrements from other religions. I get a lot of, "Are you Jewish/Muslim/Buddist...?" I answer honestly, "No, but so much of the religious hatred in the world today is based on ignorance. I am a practicing Christian and devout, but I have studied many religions. You can ask me any question about any religion and I will answer it to the best of my ability." You'd be surprised at how many people 1) lack a basic education about their own religion, and 2) thank me for telling them about Jesus Christ and not getting "Bible-thumpy" about it.

This is truly a video inspired by the Holy Spirit. My family was literally just talking about what we could do regarding evangelization. The second reading at Mass yesterday always hits home for me. Please pray for us Fr.! We are always praying for you.

Thank you!

Amen!

Thank you

God bless you, fr. Casey

When I was studying theology at the university there was an event called Jeux Interfacultaires (Interfaculty Games), we gathered a small team to take part in it and enrolled other students when our numbers were insufficiant to take part in the competition (thanks to one of my friends in engineering). Through the games and the partying, we had ample opportunities to talk about our faith as the faculty of theology had not taken part in these games for more than a decade. Sadly, drunken promises about going to church are not that reliable...

What we should remember is that when the lost sheep is found, it is reunited with the 99.

@russellmiles2861

3 ай бұрын

And the lost lamb might be quite OK where they are ... It is the Shepard that is loosing out

I would love to see a monk or priest in a pub drinking a beer! I always love seeing the religious life in their garb wherever. 🤍

@RomanCatholic

3 ай бұрын

Agreed 🍺

@workinprogress-ye5or

3 ай бұрын

We have thelogy on tap get togethers for young adults but not much for older. I'm 64 but seem "young" compared to the seniors in my church and just like teens feel left out, I feel adults 40-60 do too. A nice deacon we have half joked, the "senior lunch will allow 45 up in if you want to come" .

I love the Fest! I want to go back again this coming year in August. The mass ay the end of the night is, one word WOW!

I agree with Religious wearing their habits.

@Hope_Boat

3 ай бұрын

Look at what the Fransciscans did in Croatia and Herzegovina during WWII. You will lose you illusions.

Fr I am part of OCIA I would not be there without the Augustinians. Look to two priests. Fr Jeremy Hiers OSA and Fr Kevin Mullins. Faith Journey ran 5 days a week 2 hours. We were visited by so many. I took two Scripture classes.

I go to a church that is really loud before and after mass while inside the church. I'm not sure why nobody says anything but I feel it has to do with being more welcoming to others and allowing them to see that it is a good and welcoming place. Although it is tough to sit there when you know God is present yet these people are so loud and talkative while in the presence of the lord. :(

@carolynkimberly4021

3 ай бұрын

The New Order Mass often makes it impossible to pray. You will not have that problem at a Traditional Latin Mass parish.

@Anon.5216

3 ай бұрын

​The Novus Ordo does NOT make it impossible to pray. The TLM crowd are so self-righteous and holier than thou and disobedient to the Pope. Glad the TLM is being curtailed. ​@@carolynkimberly4021

Thank you for this information. It’s most definitely needed. I appreciate. God bless you and all that apart of this channel. 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️

Thanks. Great video

Deo Gratias

Mathew Kelly wrote about his in his book! thank you for the reminder Fr.❤

Great message and thank you for such useful suggestions on how to get started.

Dear Fr. Casey: As an old Catholic; baptized in 1945 and started catholic school in 1950 until graduation From Regis High in 1963; I feel I've learned a few things. But the people I meet almost always believe in Jesus. And have a church that is ("much better") than my Catholic Church. They may have fallen out of my church because of some person. SO, can you do a new talk on evangelizing a person who thinks they have all the right answers? Thanks for all you do. and I will look for your past you-tubes to see if you hit this topic. God Bless. Leo"jack" Cook.

Superb Fr. Casey. God bless you. Always love your uploads. May I have some pdfs. Thank you

Thank you, Father Casey. Your video about mediocrity really helped me. Now I fully agree with this video, I really feel sad seeing people say "believe or you will go to hell" and then think that they did what they were supposed to do. About finding the lost sheep, I'd also like to mention that by acting the way you say we're going to show we are just normal people. That's it. People that have problems, people that have a normal life. Not some different kind of people that just spend all their day in Church. By showing that we show that the Church is made for normal people - and it by being good we show it makes people better. And this intuitive thought might convince someone when they are asked by us.

Every,single person is,very important created by our same father and redeemed by our,same savior they part of the body of Christ and we need them and are hurting without them please pray for all,and do everything to draw all

Thanks Fr. We can do this! We need to, no one else will.

You Fr Kessy is a hope of the church. Please continue your mission

My favorite parable.

its a new perspective thank you for sharing.

Some products sell on their own merit, religion requires a sales team. The products sold by religion vary depending on the person buying.

Awesome. Brilliant content. God bless you Gather Casey 🙏🙏🙏.

This was "Spot On" so so true. Thank You Father 🙏

Yes Farther thank u , I’ve have always had the boldness. Not an easy life. Lotta times you have to listen to your intuitiveness within know what God tells us and be there for people but it’s not easy. God bless everyone.

I will try to evangelize at school! I’m currently sick but once I get back I will evangelize!

You're calling me out, father! I don't often get out of my comfort zone with strangers.

@deb9806

3 ай бұрын

I need to do that more, I am friendly but shy away from politics always and religion. I hate when someone offers to help me with groceries when unloading car and it's a JW because they are nice but they also are evangelizing. I am kind but not switching. ; )

I like this video. I've gotta learn to evangelize with care but without fear.❤

Fr Casey i truly love you, thank you for following Jesus with such love, zeal, courage, do not be afraid of those misunderstanding your videos, in fact your heart because" Our Father "knows you & is leading you to stand for THE TRUTH IN LOVE...praying in thanksgiving for you & for all the graces you need!!❤🙏🙏🙏🤗

wow this makes the work done by Missionary Families of Christ so important! thank you for sharing 🙏

Keep the faith! The Society of Servant Pilgrims, among many other Catholic ministries around the world, is out there actively seeking the 1 sheep while touching base with the 99. The harvest is great, the workers are few. The world needs more pilgrims, building trust among strangers, which is the foundation of peace.

Fr Casey. Amen. Father I'm sure you have seen my comments on previous videos, I just want you to know the Holy spirit has called me back to mass. But also set my heart on fire I have gotten in touch with my Bishop I feel called to the preist hood and I want you to know you were the one who inspired me back.

Catholics have a God given duty to know our faith and spread it infallibly to the world.

This is so true Fr Casey, that’s exactly what people need right now, we need to meet them were they are at and not where we want them to be !! I also found that young passionate christians as leaders are very powerful as leaders for small groups for example. They inspired me to get to know the Lord

This is a home run here, Father. Well done.

Thank you a million times for all you do.

. . . amen . . .

Excellent video! Rife with good ideas!! Great job! Is In Friar Review coming back soon?

Great video Father

Hi Fr, Casey, you probably don’t remember me amongst the thousand you met in your baseball tour, I was the old guy that met you in the Phoenix bar and I have been a follower of you for a long time. I do a lot of work for the Knights Of Columbus and a lot of what we do is to help the church internally, but also externally like right for life. I have always feared evangelization, but your wisdom has come through again. I think the point of getting to know someone and knowing their story and being interested in that really does open the door to truly helping people find Jesus Christ. I’m a former protestant, and we were big on beating people over the head with Bibles and signs. I just wanted to tell you thank you!!!

Brilliant once again!

Great video.

Visible signs of faith. I love that. And to meeting people where they are. Just like Jesus did ❤️

One thing I find we lack in our Church is getting together and creating a form of togetherness. You go to a Church, Noone bothers to even say hallo after mass! This is terrible when you are new in a place - we need to do more. Thanks Fr for talking about this🙏

@ronaldtrunk7944

3 ай бұрын

yup. i can go to mass for a whole year and literally no one will say a word to me except excuse me because i'm in their way

@workinprogress-ye5or

3 ай бұрын

More conservative Catholics say that is "protestant" type of thing. That is why my friend left years ago. She said Catholics don't welcome, everyone has a place, a job and no one wants help or for you to enter their group. I do see some truth to this. I tried to help at bible camps years ago, Xmas store at Catholic school, the "regulars" felt you were infiltrating I think. My friend wanted to do Xmas pageant, had ideas and no one would let her so she did it at Episcopal church instead. I'm sure many are different but cliques form everywhere. Our priest used to "yell" for lack of a better word at parish over and over at coffee and's that didn't welcome new people beyond, Hi. He'd see them come and then not come back. Coffee and isn't just to catch up with your friends you see all the time, be nice to others. I felt his pain being the odd man out sometimes.

@Rehearsal3434

3 ай бұрын

Yes, very true. When I was going through a tough time and didn’t want to talk to anyone, I went to the Catholic Church because I knew no one would ever come up and say hello.

This is probably your best conference. Good one. Really, really good one. My parish: been an active member for nearly 25 years. Our current priest here for 12 years. Doesn’t know my name. Suggested a ‘bring a friend to church’ Sunday. Shot it down. “Not if they’re not Catholic. If they’re ‘fallen away’ they need to see me first.” But he’s never home. A distinct lack of imagination or will in parish after parish. I’m willing, able and ready to go. The clergy is the wall.

That is so beautifully explained, we are all send to evangelized the world.

Grazie ! Padre Raniero è meraviglioso! Un grande teologo ma anche un francescano ricco di umanità

During the pandemic, I (like most others) was forced to isolate. At first it was torture, then slowly I turned inward and began exploring the study of the Bible and other religious and spiritual readings. I became almost an ascetic, a hermit. I became comfortable living in solitude. Sadly, however, I have become so comfortable, I am fearful of social interaction, and have the most casual social interaction anymore. "Oh, wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?" Romans 7:24

@lisaloo715

2 ай бұрын

Praise God, Jesus will deliver you. You can be encouraged about His deliverance reading the rest of Romans 7 and into Chp. 8. Ask your heavenly Father for help and keep reading your Bible. He will show you the way. He is a light to your path. He loves you and He is your strength. His plan for you is to give you a hope and a future. The Lord bless you and keep you.

@rutha1464

Ай бұрын

@@lisaloo715 Thank you and God bless, for helpful, kind words. Ruth

There are 5 parishes in our pastoral region and discussion has started regarding a possible/probable closure of one. What you have described is exactly what has happened at this parish. No one - absolutely NO ONE - tries to step out of their comfort zone to reach out to ppl who've left, to explore what we can do. I'm sharing your vid with the regional priest. Please pray for us.

@Meganec3810

3 ай бұрын

I mean I left after we found out our parish priest was abusing kids and he fled The country and literally there’s been NO accountability no offense but there needs to be a reconciliation and safeguards in place before I come back or let the church anywhere near my family

@ansond6372

3 ай бұрын

I understand completely. Please contact someone from another parish that you can meet with and have a deep heart to heart talk with them. Explain your frustrations and disappointment in the way things were and are being handled. Don't give up, please. 🙏🙏

@Meganec3810

3 ай бұрын

@@ansond6372 it’s literally everywhere I’ve been trying since 2008 honestly like how can we claim to stand for God when our organization is doing so much harm to the most vulnerable? If the church wants us back they can act like it if that makes sense?

@ansond6372

3 ай бұрын

But maybe it's just the Church? Don't keep yourself from Our Father because of the system. I try to keep in mind that the priests are human, too, and they're broken. Their final judgment will come from the Son and may God have mercy on them. I, too, don't agree with sooooo much being hidden or swept "under the rug" and no punishment being meted out but I attend Mass because I want to be with Jesus. I want to praise the Holy Trinity and keep my eyes on the Resurrection. Please don't be offended.

One day I visited the nursing home I got a chance to talk comfort someone whom left the church since she was 6 years old. I was convinced her to go to a confession then she did it. I love your speech father, we need those people who are get out of their comfort zone to get courage to talk to people about their sadness and problems that they want to talk about may be their loneliness.

@russellmiles2861

3 ай бұрын

Interesting. I teach community services and have teach students how best to protect vulnerable clients. My father had been a lay preacher and assured hospital chaplains. A major role was keeping a few of the other chaplains in check. A demanding and complex role. I wish you well.

This is why last year i join the course on how to evangelize, i really want others to "go back" to the church and know Jesus more. Many people i knew actually want to know Christianity and many are curious about Catholic faith. I hope in the near future i as a layman can tell the gospel and through my action, bring people to Jesus Christ. Greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩

Well said, brother. I am from a protestant background, and I know many who just jump to stage 4 and preach with a sense of venom. It is truly aweful. As you say, it is all about building relationships and welcoming them into the family. God bless.

I love the FEST, it’s on a seminary campus, it has Christian music, food, tents with sponsors, confessions, and the mass, everything you would want as a Catholic.

Cradle Catholic here. Was an atheist for almost 20 years. Came back ONLY because of the Traditional Latin Mass. It ignited my Catholicism in a way that 12 years of Novus Ordo Catholic education never did.

To all Catholics, I think you should all lead by example and friendship. Don’t shut down questions! People want to know! People can get in the Church with their questions. Also is it just me or doesn’t a bake sale seem like a great way to evangelize? Like buy a cupcake or a cookie and you get a pamphlet explaining what the Church stands for, who Jesus was and some common questions. People come for cake and stay for Jesus!

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Fr.Casey you are correct - yet one at a time is great. Luke 15:7-10 *.... there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who REPENTS than over ninety nine righteous persons who need no REPENTANCE* . One at a time - one at a time - making sure the ground is fertile for deep-rooted growth in Faith. 😉

Great recipe not 1 error that is hopefully used to truly gather the flock back to catholic faith. I pray for this grace. God bless your efforts to do good.

Father Casey great message in Perth Western Australia I belong to a great ministry called YouthCARE school chaplains in state schools our rule is to serve not be serve Im in two schools in low economic areas we provide breakfast club before school, food hampers and pastoral care

I practically left church years ago mainly due to politics, and an open mind. Not saying I'm an atheist but Agnostic.

I'm a coward sadly. When I am with my friends I suddenly lose the courage to tell them. I'm somehow expecting them to be so lost that they come back to the Church. It's sad because I can give brilliant speeches but I'm also shy. But I think the Church itslef must take a step and start evangelizing, and by Church I mean not only the laity but also the clergy

@barbaradoman8988

3 ай бұрын

I totally understand where you're coming from, I don't think it's cowardly, but more, respectful of someone's beliefs for one, also, if it's friends, most don't wanna be preached at, especially if they're not even religious or the same faith. I'd be more than willing if someone asks me about my faith, than, randomly 'preaching" which i prefer not to do! JMO, but I do understand what you mean!

@mgvilaca

3 ай бұрын

@@barbaradoman8988 nah most friends are just agnostics and indifferent to the faith...

@russellmiles2861

3 ай бұрын

Oh don't hold back - as someone who finds religion fascinating; I lament that few folk want to chat about such. I have a neighbour who helps with Bible courses. He is charming fella and we jest with each other in passing various oddities of Bible texts. Eg, there is no list of 10 commandments in the Bible and my neighbours knows the verse where there are 13 and 18 sayings (they aren't actually commandments) can be found. He usual wins in such challenges. So have a go. We like such conversations

@workinprogress-ye5or

3 ай бұрын

I know I started saying the rosary years ago and sometimes when I couldn't sleep, it would help me fall back. When someone was saying how they toss and turn and can't fall back to sleep, I wanted to say what I did, but didn't. Another time, I just said "prayer" helps but it didn't land anywhere.

I have three questions that Father Casey may have already addressed in other videos. If he has, forgive me. I am not aware of them. My questions are as follows: 1. Why are people leaving the Catholic Church in droves? 2. Are there other religious institutions, whether Christian or another faith, that have had much better retention rates? 3. If the answer is yes to question #2, what are these institutions doing differently that leads to fewer people departing from them?

@russellmiles2861

3 ай бұрын

In the past there was much social cohesion; eg, family alienation, jobs expectation and expectation of those in public office. We have a more understanding and respectful culture. The flip side is folk don't see religious adherence a requirement for social life. The upside is those who participate in religious life are more genuine in their ideals. And the Roman Catholic church has better retention than most. Eg, in the USA the fastest declining church is Evangelicals - probably because they became so politically partisan. The Catholic church avoids such.

@deb9806

3 ай бұрын

Well a priest at our parish who is increasing vocation inquires by his work,was told by a priest who is protestant, they pray for vocations daily. (so we do now) We had 11 inquires about vocations this past 6 months when 0 the year before. Also I feel from many who told me they left Catholicism it was varied in reasons. Many were gay or had gay family members. Many were divorced and felt annulments were too much trouble or they couldn't get them. Some felt they were more loved, more involved, more friendly in other churches. ( you can argue the reason for church but this is what I've heard a lot) I know a few coworkers who go to a church service where a pastor preaches and it's not a particular religion. I think the scandals hurt a lot and the trust and many who never said anything felt they could finally step back and go elsewhere. I think when a priest pitched a tent outside our city church, for anyone to ask questions (we were in large college town) it was a good idea. You hear then what people think, what bothers them and can address it.

@workinprogress-ye5or

3 ай бұрын

I think many young adults are living on their own and peers influence a bit. Some are living with a guy and know its' a sin with the church, they don't want to stop, so why go to church? In the past, they lied or got married younger and the priest just would wipe the earlier stuff away. Some are divorced and have complicated living situations. Some feel if they can't have the Eucharist, why go? Some were married outside the church and know they are invalid.

Yes! Many people can't afford to be out, so we sit at home and get sucked into a digital rabbit hole. Be relevant. Hallelujah.

St Paul Evangelization has over 100 videos teaching you how to evangelize.... I had the Holy Spirit help me bring 20 people into the church and one is a priest today. we also have videos on healing as we have had many

Thank you for all your good work and the efforts to talk about faith and Jesus Christ. I am from Germany and it is kind of funny to read comments, in which they call you liberal, leftist or worse, bc our german church is very liberal and that means, many, also clerics, dont even believe in resurrection, in Jesus as Son of God or other basics. I want to say: you are totally orthodox, but trying to avoid the traps of spreading ideology instead of the gospel. Jesus has to be in the centre of everything, if we talk about our love to Him and what He means to us, instead of doctrine, what He changed in our lifes, we do the best. Of course you should also know enough about the bible and church teachings to answer questions. Be humble, be honest, talk about the beauty of God, not politics. Just a random joke: in Eastern Germany there are only few christians left. A monk told me, when he wore his habit there ( white and black), he was asked, if he was cosplaying a jedi knight. They never saw a monk before. So he could talk about God. 😂😂😂😂