A Day in the Life of a Franciscan Friar | LITTLE BY LITTLE with Fr Columba Jordan CFR

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[@garymcdonald2893]

How wonderful to have access to your beautiful words and spirit father thankyou

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God bless you.

[@SimpleCatholicLife]

You’re the best Catholic channel. I’ve been very intrigued by the life Franciscans live. Maybe one day God will talk to me and tell me to surrender everything and myself and call me to a religious order life.

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So kind, thank you.

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Thank God she found a real brother in you Fr

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Thank you, Teresa.

[@katkat2340]

Gentle Jesus filled sandals reaching out with crucified hands . 🙏🏽💙😇✝️

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[@johnmiller3182]

Very touching and inspiring video! I am in the process of Discernment myself and our parish Priest recommended I learn more about the Religious Life and in particular the Franciscan Order. This was very informative and helped me feel a better understanding of the life our Brothers live out every day. Thanks for sharing! God Bless 🙏

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God bless you, John, and your discernment! I'll be sure to pass this comment onto Fr Columba. Very glad you found this video helpful! Fr Columba has new videos every Thursday at 6pm GMT if you're interested.

[@jeffjacobson59]

How’s it going John? I’ve been contemplating monastic life, myself.

[@Baseball_Mickey]

I feel like you are a Brother to me as well. Thank all of you Brothers that are behind these videos! I love all of you!

[@rafaeloliva8328]

Amazing message Father Columba you guy are truly son’s and daughters of God giving up everything to follow Jesus and still manage to help people in need like me. God bless you always

[@ctmcatholic]

Thank you Rafael, and may He bless you abundantly as well!

[@paulduffy7572]

Father calumba, it took me a while to remember your name got to church today, so proud my brother dropped me off afterwards he said what was the talk about I said fornication I had to tell him what that meant no matter what I said he was wanting to judge me I'm so proud to be Catholic faith I really do I want to have it all I love everything about our 73 book of our Catholic bible we are so blessed if your reading this please pray for your enemy it really does help they have no power over me I'm willing to die at any time this is probably high end proactive to living but I do get fear & anxiety so I need to be up there with the brother's & nuns when it's trolly spiritual warfare I need to be always thanking our Lord Jesus for everything then I ask mother Mary to mother me it get easy sometimes hard but once you get into it at set times of the day just be thankful I love you all God bless ❤..

[@callumclarke1733]

What a interesting Life it's something I would love too do, as a Christian and the Bible, I love the Bible in Christ

[@ctmcatholic]

Thank you!

[@saltamontesol983]

Hello Brother. Very nice testimony. Is this ways of life and your acceptance to this invitation from God. How spiritualy rewarding is to turn back again and see how lifes keep being touch by this mistery. An inspiration of humbleness and growth for me also. St Padre Pio said I am for everyone so you too brother. Holiness calls upon your door, last time I was in Bradford I felt this fire of perseverance from you and is inspirational. No one day pases that this family keeps growing at God's will. Steps in the sand that no matter the weather still there for love and eternity. Yes Father, never ceasing to surprise us, in the storm you come to calm our fears and loss. Amen

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Thank you so much for this lovely comment, Fabricio. We completely agree that Fr Columba is a true example of holiness and are blessed to work with him. God bless and hope you continue to enjoy our videos with him 😊

[@Irelandgal]

What a wonderful surprise to have your channel come to me. I watch daily Mass and follow Franciscans in Bloomington Indiana. Fr Terrance Chartier is an incredible teacher of Our Lord and Our Lady. I have subscribed and am grateful to God with this interruption 😉 🙏🌹

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You’re very welcome to our channel, delighted to have you here!! :)

[@aaronclark2599]

I just remembered that the Franciscan Friars say "little by little" on Ascension Presents all the time, too... 🙏

[@ctmcatholic]

Poco a poco 🙏🏻

[@Birdsparty]

I'm binge watching all your videos Father! I praise and thank God for the blessing of your channel 🙏💖 Do you envisage adding French translation for your videos? I live in France and told my friends about your wonderful channel, but they don't speak English 😬

[@ctmcatholic]

Haha, that is so great to hear, I’m glad you’re enjoying the series! Great question, and thank you so much for recommending the channel. We don’t envisage doing our own translations at this point but I believe KZbin is able to create subtitles in any language. Have you had any luck with that? There’s a few tutorials on KZbin showing you how. Let me know how you get on! Katie

[@paulduffy7572]

I was thinking thesame but to have all languages but I'm sure if brother's & sisters have a strong desire you will surely find away normally it finds us peace n happiness Amen..

[@lucilleyoung5972]

After listening to a week in your life, Father Columbia I feel so unworthy by comparison

[@leorodrigues1786]

have you ever been to assisi? i have been twice and on my first visit i came accross a friar going to mass and he invited me and my brother to follow. it was magical.

[@ctmcatholic]

Hi Leo, it’s Katie co-founder of Called to More. I went to Assisi on honeymoon and it was truly incredible. Sounds like you had a great experience, too. :)

[@Noloudrocks]

How beautiful it is to live for the Lord! ❤️🙏

[@ctmcatholic]

Amen! 😊🙏

[@ishouldbesleeping1354]

I thinks it’s a gift to be transparent, like that lady who yelled out, “Brother!”. I pray for help, God reminds me of someone, they call ☎️ or I see them almost immediately and I can’t… I can’t tell them what I need. I’m just in shock it’s happening and I’m polite and go through the motions and leave. So many people are really in distress right now. We are beginning or in our own life tribulations and we cannot call out “Brother”

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It’s a high call but it’s worth answering, God bless you in your pursuit of His love 🙏

[@MJCenac76]

God bless you brother

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And you, Matt.

[@egjaniccy]

Thank you for bringing so much hope ❤❤❤

[@richardgourlay5191]

I've just found your KZbin. So moving. God bless you all. Amen

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Great that you found us!

[@delnageorge2516]

Very touching 🙏

[@hopaideia]

God Blesses You Dear friend !! :-)

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Thank you, and you Hector!

[@miasantos1422]

Loved your video...how wonderful your life is, to be available to others specially to people who need you to shed light or shine a light in their troubled lives. It's a real life for Jesus! God bless you and other monks/ priests who make their lives available for others...inspiring talk! It's what Jesus would do...I pray many priests would do what you do.Thanks and God bless.

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Thank you for your kind words, Mia. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Baseball_Mickey]

You are my Franciscan family.

[@jamesgarris1948]

I Love the franciscanfriars ✝️ God bless you all just adore you all and what you stand for to Jesus 🙏 to his beautiful blessed mother Mary 🥀 God bless you all 😇

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God bless you, James!

[@lilianllibrodo5140]

Thank you! May God’s blessings be with you always 🙏☀️

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Thank you, Lilian! And you 🙏

[@b.m.jmooren3973]

how can you be part of the frnasiscan community as a regular catholic? how does it work?

[@ctmcatholic]

Thank you so much for a great question. It’s probably better answered by the CFRs themselves, here is their website: www.franciscanfriars.com/contact

[@ABB14-11]

I know for sure, God resides in you

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Thank you, Angela. I hope you’re well. God bless!

[@ABB14-11]

@@ctmcatholic thank you so much Kate ♥️. I am well. (Iz Angel btw)

[@Anachi474]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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Thanks for watching, Kamila!

[@tomsl7111]

Very interesting video indeed! My father prays to Padre Pio, who was a Franciscan Friar and because of that I've become pretty interested in what Franciscan Friars in particular do overall and their modest life implying things like working regularly with the poor shoulder to shoulder to bring them up opposite from what we've been accustomed to see. Unfortunately, due to all crimes and cases of sexual abuse attached to the Catholic Church up to this point, for example, we have ended up typecasting all religious people in general as wolves in sheep's clothing, which is even further reinforced by this today's pop culture. Yet, many of us DO know that religious people who want to do things right DO exist as well and know that they DO condemn those atrocities. I don't know... What's your overall view on the Catholic Church? It would be interesting to know it from you based on your experiences. God bless!

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Hi Toms, thanks for your comment. We'll be sure to pass it on to Father. God bless!

[@frcolumbajordancfr5126]

Hi Toms. Thanks for your comment and feedback. I'm glad you liked the video. You could safely say I'm a pretty big fan of the Catholic Church. I truly believe she is Christ's bride and church and that He loves her even though her members, even very high up members have made mistakes, some very evil. Perhaps I'll get to do a future talk about it. God bless you. Fr Columba

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@@ctmcatholic Thank you very much! 🙏🙏

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@@frcolumbajordancfr5126 Thank you very much for your kind reply, Father. Actually, after all I was also raised as a Catholic myself and, you know, as you become more mature you start to look for answers. Glad to read your words. God bless! Greetings from Chile.

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@@tomsl7111 Our pleasure!

[@paulduffy7572]

Hi father I seen two brothers today in Glasgow going to our book store Pauline's I was with my brother so I was to shy to say hello & how can I be in there sandles one day well if its Abbas will for me then hey I got to go as our Holy fathers way is real I'm going through some kind of transformation it's lovely it's spiritual in every way God send I'm blessed I'm a wee bit scared as I'm normally full of fear anxiety basically I've been I feel saved from those false fears I'm 50 years old please please please don't give up I just said jesus I want to love you with all I can the way you love us father keep up good work hey your doing it man living your dream ❤️

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God bless you Paul, sounds like God is working in your life!

[@juliannkelly1871]

Thank you Fr Columba ❤️

[@bridaquilligan6291]

Pray for me

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Praying. 🙏

[@TrustInJesusThruMaryWithJoseph]

🙏🏻🕊🔥+Just beautiful+🔥🕊🙏🏻

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❤️

[@broganstec7555]

Hi father What would you suggest to someone who wants to get married and still be. Part of the renewal and the fairs ? God bless

[@ctmcatholic]

Hi Brogan, Katie here (co-founder of Called to More). Father doesn’t manage this page and is currently on retreat, but have you ever considered joining the third order of a Catholic order? I’m not sure if the CFRs do this but I’m sure you could contact them and ask.

[@travelguide1673]

i have a question, do you have to have such a big beard if you want to join the franciscan friars?

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Hi, thanks for your comment. Father doesn’t run this page but from what I’ve seen most but not all CFRs have beards, but Fr Columba’s is particularly long. You can check out their website to read more about their charism. Link in description.

[@StopFear]

Can anybody please pray for my mental health? I have two ailing elderly parents. One of them has an anger problem. One of them believes in Jesus Christ. The angry one does not. Regardless, feel free to pray about any detail of my situation. I want to have some periods of piece.

[@mabdechte]

I have prayed for you! God bless you! Never give up 😊

[@fionamcormac7786]

I was homeless here in the uk ..and I know I shouldn't say this ..I. mean it was hard ..but people were so nice...and it wasent stigmatized .but I wasent in addiction.....its changed so much......a bit doggie now I would have thought.......

[@ctmcatholic]

So glad to hear people were nice, Fiona, and sorry to hear about your struggle. It sounds like God was looking after you!

[@Baseball_Mickey]

Irish is the official accent of our Catholic Church! Catholicism just sounds better in an Irish accent!

[@Indorm]

Matthew 16:25 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.

[@egjaniccy]

❤❤❤

[@revelation12_1]

Jesus says that as we do an act of charity for someone we are really doing it for him. So this is another way to “encounter” Jesus, in the poor, the homeless, the hungry. So you didn’t help a mere woman, you helped Jesus himself. Lord, let me remember to see you in everyone I meet and not to feel separate from them.

[@fredarcher7264]

Please pray for me , for I am deeply enslaved by sin .

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You are in our prayers, Fred. God bless you 🙏

[@fredarcher7264]

@@ctmcatholic Thank you so much.

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You’re so welcome!

[@fredarcher7264]

@@ctmcatholic Since I first posted to you Father , I thank you for your prayers and I have received the sacraments for the first time in ten years Thank you for your time and spiritual help.

[@ctmcatholic]

@@fredarcher7264 That is such wonderful news, God bless you! 🙏

[@GlitterBomb17]

Are we just ignoring that the good Father here looks like Ralph Fiennes?

[@ctmcatholic]

We’ve never seen them in the same room … just saying.

[@dawnelainebowie3943]

How come there are so many types of Franciscans?

[@GabrielofAdonai]

How do I join the monastery. I'm serious.

[@ctmcatholic]

Hello, thank you for your question. The best place to start is the CFRs’ website: www.franciscanfriars.com/ They have a section on vocations and a place to contact them. I hope the helps! Katie

[@fionamcormac7786]

I got something about the poor ..too ..I think its wicked to ignore the poor.....I think there can be a lot of confusion ..I'm not rich myself.....so I need my money ....but some times I just say hi to someone who's homeless...and have a bit of a laugh with them......

[@ctmcatholic]

That’s very true. Everyone can benefit from a smile or friendly chat, it doesn’t take much to make another person’s day.

[@jamesgarris1948]

The franciscanfriars ✝️😊 make me a channel of your peace 🕊️ I love the franciscanfriars ✝️ I love the meaning of what you all stand for god bless you all 😇

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💙💙

[@starfox863]

Do you have any pets?

[@StopFear]

Advice for the brother in the video. Speak slower so those of us whose native language is not English, or those of us who are elderly can pick up what you say without error

[@JesusRodriguez-hm1fs]

MISERERE NOBIS DOMINE

[@xadam2dudex]

Ok this Friar has an accent .. is he Irish ? The CFR started in NYC back in 1987, the Gray Franciscans ..

[@ctmcatholic]

Yes indeed, there are lots of Friars in Ireland & the UK :)