I agree with you, Father Casey. If you have a vow of chastity, sexual orientation or preference no longer matters.

@johnny5stacks60

Жыл бұрын

The only problem with that is when men join the priesthood BECAUSE they’re homosexual so that they can live their lifestyle with other priests in secret. A lot of men become priests for the wrong reasons, that being one of them. This isn’t to say being gay is wrong, but being a priest to live a secret gay life rather than serve God is.

I'm a fan of Ascension Presents and am so, so glad KZread suggested your channel. I'm excited to show my teenage sons this. I wouldn't be surprised if one of them chose a similar life. 😊.

@leamarie6039

5 жыл бұрын

Me too😇Same same

@delrheacastelino4788

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

Hi Brother Casey. I am a Salesian sister in South Korea. I've always watched your video interesting. It makes me know about the Franciscan charism. Thank you. God bless you!

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Great! Glad to hear it!

Please keep me in your prayers as I figure out my own vocation. And thanks for the continued inspiration. You're a great spokesperson for the religious life.

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

God bless you! We've discussed one your videos in our World Religions Class. I was so hyped when I saw you on the tv screen!

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@Grahamrobinsongrahamr802vt

5 жыл бұрын

thats cool

Bro. Casey.....as a Benedictine monk I can assure you that there is no day that is exactly the same...even though we take a vow of stability!

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I understand. It was a general statement, and generally, comparing our two lives, it's true. While not the EXACT same, the point is that your life has a lot more stability and regularity than ours does.

God bless you Bro. Casey! So young yet so full of the love of the Lord. May God pour out all His blessings upon you and your vocation and keep you safe wherever HE needs you to go.

Thanks br , you inspire me not being ashamed of who you are, and always wearing the habit, spread the Word of God, be blessed

Brother Casey, thank you. I want to tell you that I thoroughly enjoy your videos and teachings. I grew up without organized religion, therefore it is a struggle with said structure. I find solace in the Lord through your videos. God bless and thank you!!!

Inspiring as always I believe you that when you say We are useless without sleep😂

Hi, Br. Casey! I'm a young man from Brazil and I'm discerning if I will enter the Franciscan life. And I want to say that your channel helps me a lot to reflect on my vocation and on this life that I intend to adhere to. Thank you very much! And pray for me and for my vocation, please.

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Will do! Be sure to update me on your discernment from time to time!

Fr Casey I love your videos. Thank you for the effort you put into these. It’s nice to see what the life of a friar is like. Keep up the great work!

I have seen this written in the comments below, but you are amazing. Once again you give me hope for our church

Obedience was always the most difficult vow, when I resided in an Orthodox monastery. Funny that we can dwell on that, while in a community, but when we return to The World, it exists in our work, school, and just about anything else that functions well in a society. Monasticism just offers more time to reflect on it, as an actual practice, while there can be so many distractions in lay life, to counter. It always seemed to be the greatest struggle, in every monastery I lived in or visited, which certainly shocks folks, when they assume chastity.

I honestly love you, you're a true man of God, and you inspire me to be a better Catholic each day!

God bless you Brother Casey!

Love that you wear the habit in public. I think the lack of VISUAL presence is a loss to our Church.

You totally inspire me. Thank you so much.🥰

This is a lovely video, Thank you! :-) It was so nice hearing you answering these questions, I must say, I envy you... Maybe in another life I chose this way.. :-) Keep up the good work and lots of love from far Israel :-)

Hi, Bro. Casey! Just wanted to say I enjoy your videos and listening to you. You are an inspiration to many people. Keep up the great work! BTW, what are some of your favorite novels....if you like to read.

I like your videos I watch them a couple times a week

Very very good brother for you answer question, God bless you.

You've done this perfectly, Bro. .Casey! Congratulations!

Loved this

...Brother!..great video as always.!..Look forward to the next one!...hard to believe some people never heard of St. Francis!!…(San Francisco??, anyone)??

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is strange to me as well! But... you meet people where they are!

I’m a brand new Catholic and your videos were a great source of encouragement during RCIA! They’re still an encouragement! My question is one I’m sure you’ve addressed in a previous video that I simply missed. If that’s the case, please forgive... Did you ever consider becoming a monk before discerning your call to be a Franciscan?

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad they're helpful. I never considered becoming a monk. My vocation is to evangelization and active ministry.

I really love your videos and I hope one day I get to meet you. God Bless you

I am always happy to see your videos

If you have someone asking you about your sexual orientation, they might be looking for someone safe to disclose a problem with their own sexuality. My grandson in the past year came out as transgender. I have read a lot about it but in terms of the church it feels like all I know is rejection. I’d like to talk to someone who has some life experience. I know in my heart I could never reject him.

Hello Father Casey, I'm a big fan of your content and you're one of my main aspirants for Religious Life. I hope to enter Postulancy with the OFM in Oxford, Uk ( God willing) after university in two years time, please keep me in your prayers as I do with you. One question: Are you particularly studious? What tips could you give me to become less distracted? God bless

Excellent questions asked.

Curious do you have a video about bible translations? Which do you prefer? My favourite is RSV2CE.

You mentioned that you keep those who ask for prayers in your prayers everyday, How do you do that? I think that if I tell someone I will pray for them, I need to pray for them by name. This becomes challenging as I cannot always remember everyone' s name when I am praying.

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

I have a notepad on my phone and I keep a list of names and what they're asking for in prayer.

Really professional video! :O Amazing to see so much development and growth in video production this year ! Only the music got a little annoying after a while :/

More videos like this please❤️

What an inspiring video.

I'll jump on that (the prayer). Could you pray for strength of will? I want to change my ways so I stop disobeying the Lord but my will power is lacking. I also want to read the Bible from top to bottom but don't know how to plan it etc. Any advice? Thank you!

Brother Casey you are awesome

Do you ever have doubts about the choice you made to join the Franciscans?

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Nope. Honestly, I've been very happy and can't imagine being a part of any other Order or having any other charism.

Great video!

Nice video Brother Casey, how do you overcome negative thoughts?

Well done!

Obedience is by far my nemesis!

What is your favorite bible verse ? (My personal favorite is "The Woman at the Well")

May God bless you bro Casey..my name is James, married ith two children, ive been thinking about the permanent deacon..any advice for me brother? Im from Malaysia..

Do you get stigma for being a Catholic at university?

Hi Brother Casey - I always wanted to ask, are there big differences between studying for the priesthood in the Catholic Church and other denominations? I do know it is a very long time, seven years right? I was told that Jesuits actually have longer, eight or nine years. Why such a long period? My cousin studied for the Church of England priesthood in Westcott House in Cambridge in England. He spent two years in theological training, with the final year being ordained a deacon and placed in a parish for pastoral training. He was ordained to the priesthood at the end of his third year in 2015. Is this a big difference to your training? Thank you.

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it seems that Catholic priests require a lot more education than other denominations. Part of this is because we see ordination as having a permanent character with certain duties reserved exclusively to them. This requires that they be a bit more trained on a breadth of issues since it is sort of our duty to preserve the faith. Also, the Catholic Church has tended to be much more on the intellectual side of things compared to some Protestant denominations, so that probably plays into it as well.

@johnking5174

5 жыл бұрын

Do you see a benefit of having a long training period? Do you go back to study even when you are ordained? I know our local "vicar" who has been ordained since 1992 took a year off on "study leave" where he went to Cranmer Hall College for further studies. I am always interested in the study aspect of religious priesthoods. Being from a mixed marriage family I know a bit about Catholic seminary as well as Anglican, as I was brought up mostly in the Anglican tradition of my father. Your videos are a joy to watch, and it is very kind of you to interact too.

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

I think a long period is helpful to integrate what we need, both intellectually and socially, but I might tweak the study a bit. No major changes, as I think the program is pretty good.

@ultracool9782

5 жыл бұрын

Breaking In The Habit Enjoying! More! And More.

can you come to the philippines???? particularly the minor basilica of the black nazarene in quiapo manila???

Hi,Father Casey, I have a question to ask. Do you know about a christian group called Grace Mercy order？ A friar named Elias and a Sister named Lucia claimed that they are the visionaries of Virgin Mary, Jesus Christ and St.Joseph,but they are not catholic . I keep seeinf their videos on youtube and I just feel confused coz'they seemed like very religious and humble people. So what do you say about them and should I watch their apparition videos ？ Maybe you will never see this comment,but still Thank you Father, for your sharing , I will always pray for you .

Dear Brother Casey , I have attended a boarding school guided by Irish Christian Brothers . Have spend few month in Benedictine monastery , went to a Catholic Apostolate for men and woman ( Madonna House ) for few month . I am 67 ys . old ,married , and everyday I sense a calling of the desert . Just had to write this …

Beautiful!!! 💜

What inspiration...my name is Martha, my path is married person, what a difficult path I chose...

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Hey! Is that (now) Fr. Charles in question 4? He’s serving now @ my parish in SoCal!

@BreakingInTheHabit

4 жыл бұрын

That's him! Tell him I said hi!

I love watching your videos Bro. I don't want to ask but I want to request a video about Knowing and Understanding the Roles and Works of Altar Servers😇. I would love if you could make my request🙏. I am an Altar Server of our Parish and I have undergone for 1 year training, but I am requesting this video so I could share with my fellow Altar Servers and those who wants to join us. Thank you in advance and God bless you Brother😇✨.

@ridley_boi8272

4 жыл бұрын

That would be good

What do you do when you hear things that offend you or scare you exetra ?

Also Iv been grieving for almost three years , fell away from God and the past year trying my best to go back to god but still don’t hear him as much as I use too and don’t believe in miracles like I use too. Any advice?

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Take who you are now to God. Don't worry about where you were, live in the present. There is something new and wonderful happening in you, and this feeling of longing might be an opportunity for tremendous growth. Don't hide from God, but bring even your doubts and fears to prayer.

Brother Casey, I am 45, Catholic since the age of 9, single, never married, no children and want to enter the Franciscans as a late vocation Brother. I have been wanting to do this for many years. How do I go about this? -John

@splashpont

5 жыл бұрын

Find your Vocation Director: goo.gl/2Jc52z

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Well it sort of depends on your situation and what you're looking for (there are many types of Franciscans, and for some of them your age might be a hindrance, but not necessarily.) I would recommend contacting our vocation direct, Br. Basil, and having a conversation with him. You can find more information at beafranciscan.org

@metalbornmetalbred

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Brother. I will contact him next week :)

What do you think of Vatican II? What should I do to choose between Protestantism and Catholicism?

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Vatican II was an ecumenical council of the Catholic Church, the highest form of teaching authority, so it's really not a matter of opinion, it's a very important moment in Church history. Here are a few things you should know about it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nK2K05Ohntunoco.html

God bless father.

I love the order outfit. Why people are so weird out about it?. It looks cool to me!

May God continue to bless you. Please pray for my priest who just had heart surgery and my family

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

What is his name?

@paulhill7726

5 жыл бұрын

Breaking In The Habit thank you. It’s Fr. B. Cook

How can a person tell if your a priest or a brother? Have you been ordained yet? Thanks.

What do u wear under ur habit...I mean jeans..or shorts or boxers n t_shirt

You should be sent to Tanzania😎😎🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿

Also hello guys whats the difference between a friar and a padre ......please???

Even though you’re not getting married can you have friends who are girls and just have a friend/brother sister relationship with them?

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Of course. Just because I can't have a romantic relationship with someone doesn't mean that I can't have intimacy of emotions, vulnerability, sacrifice, and even love. I have friends, people with whom I can share my feelings in a different way than ordinary parishioners.

Do you get asked to perform a sacrament right then and there, like a confession or anointing of the sick (if this is even possible) or last rites? 🤔

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Not often, actually. The only time that's happened recently was from a priest on a retreat.

@pajimacas

5 жыл бұрын

And you performed it, Confession, I assume? Do you carry around your vestment (the stole, correct me if I'm wrong) ? Would you administer one if anyone asked while you're on the road? Priests are supposed to say the mass once everyday, is that right? #ArmaliteQuestioning

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

No, I’m not a priest.

@pajimacas

5 жыл бұрын

@Breaking In The Habit Oh I'm so sorry... I thought I saw one of your vids getting ordained to priesthood... Hahaha 😆 I should rewatch that one... Thanks for the replies and God bless you... EDIT: Found it! You're a Deacon! 😁

I am part of UPCI church, we call each other brother and sister. If we were to meet would it be disrespectful to call you brother? Or is it still Father even though I am not of the faith. Love you videos, I am an INFJ too.

@harryfaber

3 жыл бұрын

I call the ladies voice in my sat-nav Veronica, there have been many times that she has soothed my troubled mind and comforted me when I felt lost. There was a period in my life that I was 'one of those protestants' who could not use the word 'father' for a priest. I had a long chat with a Roman Catholic priest who said (in his opinion) that a priest who was offended by someone using the wrong title for him needed to look at himself. Offence can be taken when it is not intended, but a true servant is impossible to give offence to. Now that Brother Casey is ordained, I would have no problem calling him 'Father', even though I am old enough to be his dad.

One reason people may ask your sexuality is to know if you are likely to be an easy person to talk to about how lgbt identities and faith interact. It's really scary to talk about that stuff with a priest if you don't know how accepting they are.

I love you brother

Is Latin still studied in the seminary?

Here is a question from me: What's the difference between a province and a custody?

When you are angry or frustrated with God, how do you deal with it?

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

That's a question that really depends on what the anger is related to and how it came about, but in general, I would say bring it to God. Be honest and share how you feel.

I always have this question on my head. How much should we make a cross sign when attending the mass? Cos i always make about 18-20 cross

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Officially, there are only two times in the rite: at the beginning and at the end. There is room for private devotion, but one of the principles of the mass is that there not be unnecessary redundancy of signs. If we do something too much, it loses its significance.

@jcnetwork3853

5 жыл бұрын

Oh i feel so shame now. Thank You brother Casey. GOD BLESS

@jcnetwork3853

5 жыл бұрын

Since now I will tell all my family n friends to not make more than 2 cross sign during the mass. 😁😁😁

Nice

You mentioned that there are a lot of kinds of Franciscans. What kind are you?

Dieu te garde

Do Friars make beer?

ok, my question: "why haven't the friars moved to new england, especially northern new england?"

The end card. 🥲

Your a Franciscan so you can probably help me I need to know where I can enroll into the confraternity of the cord of Saint Francis If you could tell me that that would be great Thank you

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I don't know what that is. Are you talking about the Secular Franciscans?

@seanreid7558

5 жыл бұрын

Breaking In The Habit en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confraternities_of_the_Cord It’s all in that link I’m unsure how to enroll and get myself one for devotion though I’m sure I’ll find out But if you could see if anyone you know knows how that would be appreciated

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, sorry, I don't know them.

@seanreid7558

5 жыл бұрын

Breaking In The Habit okay well thank you anyways

Hi brother Casey ; can someone study dentistry along with being a friar in the community?

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

It's possible for sure. We do have a dentist who donates his abilities for people who are poor, but I think he had that before he entered.

@paulmiller3469

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know but suspect that person would have an easier time with Jesuits rather than Franciscans. My understanding is every Jesuit has to have two doctorates before being ordained; one in theology and one in a field of his choice (which I guess could include dentistry). But if this person felt a calling to the Franciscan charism, he should talk with them about it.

If father casey sees this question number 7 i like the question and the answer i wish i knew the theology history and all😅 because i meet people challenging my catholicism i need answers also i would like to communicate with father casey am in Africa .....a medical student who deeply wishes to know theology,scriptures can anyone give me his email

Br. casey What is the difference between franciscans that have a brown color habit and a franciscans with a gray color habit ??

@sallypavao5676

5 жыл бұрын

Adrian....gray robed friary are probably Conventuals..

@adrianmontero4409

5 жыл бұрын

@@sallypavao5676 what is the meaning of conventuals??

@philipsantiano9945

5 жыл бұрын

Each Franciscan community commits itself in unique way to living out one of the many charisms exemplified in the life of Saint Francis. This is done in part in the spirit of discernment for doing “what is yours to do,” and also to celebrate the reality that Francis was a very complex and nuanced man, even in his all-encompassing zeal to follow the Gospel literally and uncompromisingly. Some Franciscan communities, such as the Conventuals, devote themselves to a more monastically-inspired life of communal prayer and study. Others, like the Capuchins, seek to honor more closely the original spirit of poverty and simplicity that St Francis himself preferred. There are also many third-order communities of religious which form their lifestyle around the Franciscan Rule while not being directly affiliated with the original First Order. Among these include communities with a focus on contemplation, sacraments, teaching, and other forms of evangelical life and service. And of course we can’t forget the Second Order of Poor Clares who follow the Franciscan life in women’s convent communities! As distinct and diverse as all of these groups are, it is important to remember that they all work as components of a “Franciscan family” united by common identity and the Spirit in a love for God and his people throughout the world.

Now that the Padres have brought back the Friar mascot, expect a little bit of those comments now!

Hi

Do you shoot and edit your videos or do you have a brother that helps with these? #welldone :)

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I do it all myself. Thanks.

Please subtitles,,,,,,

What happens if we pray for, what God doesn't want to give us... will he hear our prayer or fulfil his wish?

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Well I think it requires that we approach prayer in the proper way. While we petition God (ask for things) we are not doing so as "wishes" as if we were approaching a genie. We go to God not to convince God to be more like us but so that we can be more like God. Therefore, when we shouldn't ask for anything or everything we desire, but for the things that bring us closer in union with God, promote a just society, and love one another. If we ask for a new car because we want to impress a friend, God is likely not going to answer that prayer; but if we ask God for transportation so that we can get to work and provide for our family, that is something that God will respond to.

Haven't watched the video yet, but I'm going to guess #1 is, 'do you sleep in that?'

Not a really serious question but what is your favorite color

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if I have a favorite, but I like earth tones, faded and rough colors rather than bright and contrasty.

Chastity hehe. Omg!!!! I cant even imagine it. But say you find a girl so devine as you are, cant you still fall in love maybe go on your crusade to salvage people together?

So how do you fight sexual urges ?? I would go insane

Br. Casey, have heard two different answer's from two Catholic priests on the internet. Self-masturbation? sin or notsin.

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

As I said with question 2, any act that is not both unitive and open to procreation is immoral. Masturbation nether brings people together nor is it open to new life because it takes the very powerful sexual act and diminishes it to personal pleasure. When done with pornography, there is an added layer of immorality as the pornography industry is fraught with issues of injustice and abuse, and watching it supports that industry. Masturbation is never a "good" in the moral sense. For this reason, the Church defines it as sinful. But like all sins, one's culpability is determined by the act itself, the intention, and the situation. For those who are dealing with addiction, very young and full of hormones, going through a period of depression, or other things like this, one's culpability might be lower than, say, a middle-aged married man who fully understands what he's doing and does so anyway, causing problems for him and his marriage. For more information, here is what the catechism says: www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p3s2c2a6.htm

Nit picking here, but "seeking to procreate"? It's ok to want to space children, we just have to do it morally. This is soooo misunderstood. Holy families come in all sizes. I think the phrase "open to life" is a bit more accurate, although isn't perfect.

Why are you called brother and not father ?

Not Girlfriends but i am sure you could have good friends or is this also not possible.

Can anyone be a friar? E.g. an energetic man in his 60's. Can he be a friar?

@BreakingInTheHabit

5 жыл бұрын

Most communities of first order Franciscans will not accept someone at that age, but one could be a Secular Franciscan.

@Jennyoy

5 жыл бұрын

@@BreakingInTheHabit why can an energetic old man in his 60's be a secular franciscan but can't serve the communities like his younger brothers?

Franciscans are part of nature religious