I am an athiest, however, I find your faith inspiring. You might just make me re examine my opinion of religion. In any case, it seems like you are doing good work and your heart is in the right place. Carry on good sir.

@fionamdawson7034

2 жыл бұрын

I pray that you come back to believe in the God Almighty father i.e., The only true living God there is,accept Jesus Christ his son as the Lord and saviour because he is the only way the truth and the life to God the Father and let the holy Ghost fill you with the peace and love you deserve.

@beckyschmi730

2 жыл бұрын

I went through a phase,didn't see the point. Never atheist more agnostic I guess. I will pray for you if that's OK. Having my faith has become liberating and I hope the same for you.

@juliehillebrand3920

Жыл бұрын

Prayers for such a video to help you in your journey to changing your heart and conversion. 🙏🙏🙏. God dies bring such peace and live in such a cold and seemingly heartless world. My love and prayers for you. 💕💕❤️❤️🙏🙏💕💕❤️🙏❤️

@GingerJoberton

Жыл бұрын

Nice one! Yes people living witness can change people whatever the religion

@Cassxowary

Жыл бұрын

Take it easy now, don’t go from one extreme to the other. The middle ground is best. Believe in Him and remember He’s real without falling for that fearmongering controlling religious nonsense. Only believe the good parts, that He created us all and all the rest and knows, loves, understands, accepts us all and therefore doesn’t judge or punish or anything like that, and isn’t against ANYONE, human or otherwise.

"Preach the gospel at all times and if necessary, use words" ~ St Francis of Assisi

@MsCatreona

4 жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorite quotations.

@christinetarrazikronfli2913

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@christinetarrazikronfli2913

3 жыл бұрын

God bless you.

@shreyajaiswal2374

3 жыл бұрын

💜☦️

@angrydoodle8919

3 жыл бұрын

I love it

It's good to see clergy wear their habits and not be embarrassed by their life commitment. Reminds others too that we have a spiritual life.

@nomeslife

5 жыл бұрын

I saw a nun wearing her habit in public. She prayed for me and gave me a picture of Jesus

@kewpified

4 жыл бұрын

Getting 'back in the habit' and getting our amongst the people will increase the vocations.

@nq1019

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. It makes a total difference

@AngstRiddenAnnoyance

2 жыл бұрын

He seemed very embarrassed and concerned about what other people thought

@PocketMarmo04

2 жыл бұрын

@@AngstRiddenAnnoyance Well nobody likes to be STARED at by a buncha pimply faced adolescents

When I see priests wear their habits it gives me a sense of warmth. It's a reminder our faith is still alive.

Wear the habit 24/7 or nothing. Too much grace lost when not worn in public. People need to see it. Great video brother!

Amen my brother.... I am a benedictine and I always travel in my habit. To me its a witness and chance to share Christ with others. God bless you my brother and a Merry Christmas.

@thickschmeat7560

6 жыл бұрын

Dom Michel, arent Benedictines not allowed to leave the monastery? or are you an oblate and not a monk?

@etclamoradteveniat

6 жыл бұрын

My friend, you seem to have been misinformed. If you read the Rule of our Holy Father St. Benedict, you will see how he describes the different types of Benedictines. Some are cloistered who never leave the Monastery, some are teachers int he colleges their have founded, some are assigned to different tasks and live outside the monetary, etc.... I pray this has enlightened your concept of why some Benedictines live outside and travel. Also Oblates do not wear benedictine habits. Pax!

@adrianwilliams6908

5 жыл бұрын

@@thickschmeat7560 In the rule it describes how before going on a journey a monk must go to the Abbott and ask for underpants. On his return he gives back the underpants

@rethinkcps2116

Жыл бұрын

@@etclamoradteveniat - are you in a black suit, with white collar? Like priests are?

@chrissanford8014

Жыл бұрын

AMEN ❗🙏💀❤️ T

I was a bus driver here in Sydney Australia and I used to have the capuchins jump on my bus.loved it.

I’m sure that your mom and dad are so proud of you, I don’t know why I cried when I saw your parents , I’ve got touched 😭❤️

@CeliaB09

3 жыл бұрын

😍👍❤️❣️🙏

@priscillagamboa5509

2 жыл бұрын

I teared up too!

@SuperLuckao

Жыл бұрын

Same

A habit is a kind of silent witness. Just seeing it reminds us that, ''Life is more than food, the body more than clothes.'' It also captures the attention of young people who might be looking to do something out of the ordinary with their lives. An invitation almost, to, ''Come and see.''

I think it's nice to see the religious in public wearing the habit. I wish some of the nuns would go back to the simple modified habit as well.. Habits should be worn where ever with pride. never feel awkward or ridiculous. the religious habit is a beautiful garment to wear and should draw a certain amount of welcome attention . which is a testimony of who you are and what you stand for.. ..

This is so true, when I am wearing my habit, people ask me to pray for them, they ask to see me, they ask me what do I do, they share there pain around the paedophyllia stuff in the Roman Catholic Priesthood, they ask me to baptize them, they ask to be volunteers within our community, they give me gifts to share with people, they love to chat. It is such a blessing to wear my habit as I wonder around this world. Just love it, love you. Blessings. BFM

I want to be a friar, pray for me.

@davidrestrepo1441

4 жыл бұрын

As an agnostic all I can say to you is go for if and be the best friar

@antonyalexander3143

4 жыл бұрын

How is your goal to become a friar going?

@alwellus

4 жыл бұрын

May you find the way that is marked for you - and be happy and willing to accept it.

@dianamontano223

4 жыл бұрын

praying for you dear brother! may you keep open to God's call with an open and servicial heart. you will receive the gifts from God! :)

@ANISHALBS

4 жыл бұрын

Best thing in the World to be a catholic Friar/Priest 😍 Gd Luck Bro 👍

I greatly admire your devotion and commitment to your calling.

@Dodo_hanna

4 жыл бұрын

Howard Gootkin exactly God bless him 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@howardgootkin4216

4 жыл бұрын

I am saying this as a non-Christian

I have a family member who is a Franciscan monk. People always would ask him "what he wore" under his habit; he would always reply, "anything you want."

"Our goal is to evangelize, to meet people where they are, to share the message of the Gospel"...right on Br. Casey. That's what we Catholics should do all the time, through our word and actions. It's such a blessing to be able to evangelize through your habit. Thanks so much for your wonderful ministry and have a great Christmas!

So glad to see you wearing your habit..I wish our Catholic Nuns who opt out of wearing habit, would return to wearing it.

@constancemartin933

3 ай бұрын

It does take courage to wear a religious habit..let's pray for them❤✝🌹📿 🕊

I love to see clergy wearing habit.

When I was in the hospital, a Catholic Sister came in to see if I had any spiritual needs, except I didn't know she was Catholic. She was in dockers and a men's style blue button-up shirt. I thought she was from the Unitarian Universalist church! I wish she was in her habit. I wouldn't have asked her to leave.

@rscottlogan9471

3 жыл бұрын

Mrs. Scott Awful.

Bro Casey, pray for your little brother here; for my entering to religious life and to choose a right order. blessed Sunday from here, Malaysia

I am retired from the U. S. Navy. When I used to travel, either on official orders or leisure, I would always travel in uniform for many of the same reasons you choose to travel in your habit. When I was in the Navy you didn't see as many military personnel traveling in uniform as you do today. I used to enjoy meeting new people and engaging them in conversations that never would have taken place had I traveled in civilian clothes.

@BreakingInTheHabit

6 жыл бұрын

Definitely a lot of connections between our two lives. I'm curious about that, though, as I imagine some would get very tired of constantly hearing "Thank you for your service." I'm sure it's edifying, but does that ever get annoying? The reason I ask is because one of the reasons many religious don't wear their habits is because they don't want preferential treatment or to create distance between themselves and others. Wearing military clothing certainly does both of those, so I'm wondering if some have the same internal dilemma.

@kennethhuber3658

6 жыл бұрын

That was a very thought provoking question. Some of my retired military friends, and veterans have talked about this more than a few times. I have been retired from the Navy for over 20 years, so when I would wear my uniform off base or when traveling it was not as common to hear "thank you for your service" as it is today. However I am now the Commander of the Southwest Ohio VFW Memorial Team, we provide military honors, (prayers, flower ceremony, 3 rifle volley, sounding of TAPS, folding and presenting the flag to the next of kin) at over 130 funerals a year. So I am in uniform a lot now. Does it get annoying to be told "thank you for your service? I would not use the annoying, sometimes I find it somewhat embarrassing. I was not a hero when I was on active duty. Actually I had an amazing time in the Navy! I traveled the world and saw and did things I never would have dreamed I'd get to do. Honestly sometimes even today I have to pinch myself to know that it had all been real. Other than marry my wife, joining the Navy and staying in until i retired was the best thing i ever did. I just feel like I really don't need to be thanked. I served my family and I could live in a free country. That is really thanks enough. Of course when someone thanks me, I smile and tell them they are welcome, and thank them for their support.

@cherieplante5100

6 жыл бұрын

I am an AF vet who makes a point to thank other vets, young or old. The main reason I do that is because I remember what happened to returning VietNam vets. I also remember NOT traveling in my uniform in order to avoid conflicts with weirdos looking for opportunities to publicly virtue signal. Serving is a sacrifice, albeit a smaller one, but public awareness of the sacrifice is huge.

5:51 is that Mom? What a blessing you are to them and the Church. I love the thought that young men like you are religious, with you the Church has a bright, bright future.

@BreakingInTheHabit

6 жыл бұрын

Yup. The video was distorted, but those are my parents.

I love seeing monks/nuns/etc in public because it helps to merge religion and everyday life where often they are kept quite separate. Also it helps to show that the clergy are just normal people and that being a monk/nun is not as 'extreme' and separate as it might sound.

You are a blessing father. I pray for you. Proud to be Catholic!!

This goes to show that priests are human too 😭 but also inspires us Catholics to be proud of who we are, wear the cross, pray in public, etc. Thank you!!!

I was in the USMC. And I’m Catholic. I hope that boy becomes a Marine and a Catholic. Attending mass, outdoors , out in the field was a vey peaceful experience..

@user-bl1fn1zh6d

Ай бұрын

Amen Marine, you leather necks always had my back starting with boot camp. Our company D.I. was a Catholic Marine sergeant and though I was to be a sub guy in the Navy would not have traded in my D.I, for any other than that Marine. God bless our Marines and God bless us all!

Thank you for your public "appearance" as a Friar! We need MORE of this in this world. The gift of religious life is not just a personal "me-and-God" thing. It is also an opportunity to take God as a gift to the people who - like I was - have decided religion is just for crazy people. Thank you!!!!

God bless you. From an Eastern Orthodox brother

"The deeds you do may be the only sermon some persons will hear today" St Francis

I don't know why but when he saw his parents I started crying... being a catholic the faithful think brothers, sisters, fathers, friars, etc are just servants with no personal life, but there just like all of us. Godbless you brother

Your parents are so blessed for supporting your hearts desire, not all parents are gifted such an spiritual soul.

Thank you for being a priest. We need more like you.

A visible presence ...so cool in a world where for so many seeing is believing ..you are ensuring that Jesus and the Gospel is around the people where ever you go 😁💖 Hallelujah

I liked so much this channel! I'm from Brazil, I'm still seminarian, non friar, but everytime I can I use my cassok as a habit, when I'm allowed. This is an excelent instrument of evangelization and people generally feel realy happy to see this kind of "God signal". God blee you, brother!

Completely understand this, brother. I've only been brave enough to go out in my robes once. People suddenly want to talk to you and you have to listen, show compassion, and be an ambassador for your faith. It's wonderful and scary.

Fr. Casey is so joyful. Its incredible. That is authentic Franciscan joy. Love it.

God bless you for your courage in wearing your habit in public! While it can cause negative reactions to some people it can also bring greatly positive ones. I love seeing religious men and women wearing their habits!

People NEED to see u in it habit!! As a child I loved seeing nuns in habits! I will always thank God u became a priest and may God bless ur parents abundantly for you.

God bless you Brother Casey! You are inspiring!

Wearing the Habit probably wouldn't be awkward if more people wore theirs and people would've gotten used to seeing it everywhere

Enjoyed the video. I’m an Anglican Priest in the UK. Lock down has given me much time for thought and prayer.....still feeling the pull home to Rome....but also feeling called to my parish. Rock and a hard place.

I discovered your channel about six months ago. Now, I look forward to each new video as well as catching up with past videos. I cannot imagine the strength of your psyche and love of God to be doing what you were doing with your life. It is not an easy way of life. I cannot help but believe that you’ve made a huge, positive impact on multiple people.

God bless you and continues to give you the courage to wear your habit. I pray that more priests will wear theirs.

I hope you and yours have a blessed Christmas filled with love, peace, and joy.

@BreakingInTheHabit

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Please never stop your ministry

What a refreshing change to see someone taking the opportunity to be an everyday evangelist, having a habit helps. People are lonely, needy wanting reality. God's blessing as we step out of our everyday comfort zones for Him, yah that a healthy habit.

Thank you for your openness and for me to have the honor to pray for you. I admire your devotion. You are helping the world understand Catholics and Religious.

God bless you. I wish I meet you one day. I’d be happy to hear about your experience and share some thoughts with you.

@BreakingInTheHabit

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

It is great that you wear your habit! Thank you for sharing your knowledge in this channel. Keep up the good work!

God bless you sirrr ☦️❤️

God Bless you and your loved ones 🙏✝️

Thanks for answering my question about this tonight in Seattle Fr Casey! It’s 3 hours after Theology on Tap and we are still discussing your talk tonight. :)

Amen! I wish more religious would do the same.

I applaud you for always wearing your habit. I always wear the cross my son was given at his confirmation.

Thank you Father ❤❤❤ God bless you 😊

What you do for people is truly amazing. Each time I travel I wish to meet someone like you to be honest but no it never happens 😇

Thank you so much for making this video my brother, love you. This film certainly motivates me in so many ways!

Have a wonderful and very Blessed Christmas with your family! I really enjoyed seeing the vlog from the past, especially since you came to my hometown of San Diego! It's a great town, especially with the Franciscan missions and history here. The mission San Diego de Alcala is one of my favorite meditative places to go. Anyway, thank you for sharing your travels and your witness to the world! You certainly bless a lot of people!

I enjoyed watching your video and listening to your story. This is the second of your videos I have seen so I feel like I have found a new friend. I'm looking forward to watching more. Your enthusiasm is inspiring. Thank you Bro Casey.🌏

teary eyed at the end, what a blessing to know and follow your journey through your clip, God Bless you more Father!

Merry Christmas Br Casey! So great to see your family 💚

The habit is a conversation starter

You are my new favorite KZreadr! You just showed up out of nowhere and I started watching and I’m just hooked and I don’t even know why really. I’m really impressed with you and I’ve learned so much in just these few videos I’ve watched at this late hour tonight. I’m really excited to have found this channel!

@BreakingInTheHabit

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to hear the ministry has reached you!

I just discovered your channel and I'm loving it! Spread the word :) Wish you all the best.

My best wishes. You are really inspiring

Amen! Thank you for wearing your habit 🙏

Wow! Thanks for sharing your journeys and for your courage and humility

Oh my gosh, you’re amazing. Blessings 🙏🏻

Brother, it's so good to know how much it can be done with something as simple as an habit. I value your bravery to do it in times like ours, specially when, like you say, there are people angry at the church or at God. Pax et bonum and merry christmas.

i'm happy that you have a family which supports you in your journey. God bless'em , best wishes and prayers from Iran

Thank you! Thank you for your videos…your videos give me comfort. Keep doing what you are doing. I would love to meet you one day!

I greatly admire your devotion..God bless you .

Evangelize with good works brother"....use words when necessary". St. Francis of Assisi.

@BreakingInTheHabit

6 жыл бұрын

In a sense, yes. While St. Francis never said that, it is the mentality that I am employing when I wear my habit--I don't need to speak at all, my very presence among people as a representative of the Church spreads the message.

The only orders that are growing are those with habits. Thanks for being a good witness!

I love it, thank you for being brave and out there. God Bless

I love your honesty!

Thank you, Father, for being a visible witness of the gospel :) Really edified to watch this!

Always appreciate your videos - thanks for sharing!

@BreakingInTheHabit

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I just understood another reason why you wear the habit. thks Casey! Bravo!

It always break my heart knowing nuns dont wear them...I love ur habit

What an amazing journey! Thank you for sharing your experiences. Blessings...All the best :)

Well done, brother. You are absolutely right in the reasons for wearing the habit. God bless your ministry and for your bringing Jesus to others

Thank you Father for the wonderful message.

Love your channel! Keep up the good work!

Thank you Br Casey for your commitment to Christ and His Church!

Love ya stuff bro, blessings from the Franciscans of the Cross. Australia, LA, the Phillipines and Bali plus Bangladesh.

Your adventures are nice to watch. Speaking of which, I was taken aback by the word evangelize. I held my judgement and heard you out. You changed that word for me. I am a chaplain and became one to honor the worth and dignity of all faiths. I feel that is what you do. And yes it was great to see your parents. Thank you for being on KZread.

I never go to airports, but the one time I went in 2016 I saw 4 Franciscan monks in habit. If I saw them that one time, I’m sure there are more. Always nice to see them showing their faith proudly.

Thanks for your courage!

Greetings from Utah! Hope you have a very Merry Christmas Brother Casey!

@BreakingInTheHabit

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Merry Christmas to you too!

Nice to see the two that brought this beacon of light to be !!!!!

Thank you for reminding me about the importance of the Church’s presence in the world

I LOVE YOUR WITNESS 💓🌺👍🙏🏻✝

You are amazing. God bless you

Thanks for your work!

I'm so glad you speak about being a Franciscan. It is something I am very passionate about.

so inspiring

Breath of fresh air.

Brother Casey, enjoy yr videos. You are hilarious.

May God bless you, Brother!

I wear a 4" Benedict Crucifix in public, many of my Catholic friends ask me why, I say because I we are all called to witness. Many times I am approached as you are Father, what a wonderful chance to listen & maybe help. Yeh, I get odd looks, but that is exactly what I want anyone to notice Jesus Crucified. You are one of my special priests in the US I pray for daily God Bless you Father & your inspiring work. I am a subscriber