Ask Br. Casey: Franciscans, Dominicans, and Jesuits

There are more than a few types of religious Orders in the Catholic Church, and it can be difficult to know the differences. This video explains what a charism is and how the Franciscan charism is different from other Orders.

[@vic20.19]

I laughed hysterically when you said "unbiased". God bless.

[@JosephFabs]

😹

[@buckseedamerica2743]

I laughed when you laugh about Father's opinion.

[@r.j.whitaker]

Here's a better joke: A Franciscan and a Jesuit were walking together when a young person approached them with a question: "How many novenas do I have to pray in order to get a lamborghini?" The Franciscan asked "What's a lamborghini?" The Jesuit asked "What's a novena?"

[@messengersofdivinemercy]

😂

[@krisansutanto7544]

really, i want to say, What A joke..ahahahah

[@emmanuelochieng]

😆😆😆😆😂😂😂😂😂

[@RomanusVII]

The Dominican Order sounds interesting. I’ve always been one for Dogma and, well, being strict in the True Faith. Plus, I really love their Habits.

[@elizabethmascarenhas1586]

"unbiased source" and " we are the best" , said with a straight face 😁. Good humour 👍

[@lorraineh6460]

Thank you for giving your life to God in the Franciscan order for all of us!

[@petretepner8027]

Here's a shorter answer: Jesuit = good cop; Dominican = bad cop; Franciscan = social worker.

[@CardinalConky]

Why are Dominicans bad cops. In my opinion, anyone who serves God is in theory a good guy

[@petretepner8027]

@@CardinalConky The characterization is not mine. It's quite an old, and I thought well-known, way of jokily stereotyping the three orders. The Dominicans are as nice as pie nowadays, but let us not forget that Tomás de Torquemada and several subsequent Grand Inquisitors of the Spanish Inquisition were Dominicans, as was Jacob Sprenger (co-author of the Malleus Maleficarum). I was myself instructed by the English Dominicans, and retain great affection for them, and above all enormous respect for their scholarship.

[@petretepner8027]

@Kelly Regan Bad experiences of them? Historically, Dominicans have always been The Enforcers, hence their nickname Domini Canes - God's Dogs. Release the hounds! I've always thought of the Jesuits as the adept but rather seedy lawyer who gets you off the charge on a technicality.

[@donny_doyle]

Accurate. And funny...

[@tleek]

Hey brother Casey I would love a video on secular third orders. Your videos are great. Thank you.

[@rosrychaplet]

me too

[@mattbrown817]

Brother you are instantly likeable and the Joy of Our Lord is apprent in your face. Peace be with you and thank you for the video.

[@dr.janicenovello5424]

Thank you for your excellent descriptions of the Charisms of the Orders. We Franciscans really like our jokes and I know your will be well received at our next gathering. Peace

[@danielv2491]

You mentioned a while back that you had to take three vows to become a friar. Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience. How are these vows practiced? Are they difficult to practice? Are there any other vows, or things you had to do or give up in order to become a friar? Love the videos. Love what you do. Would like to see one where you do "the daily life of a friar" or something...maybeee...? lol.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

+Daniel V The vows are pretty standard across religious orders (although some do have a fourth vow, depending on their community. We do not.) Each comes with its own difficulties and blessings. Poverty means giving up possessions, but also freeing oneself of desires and clutter; chastity means giving up exclusive relationships and sexual expression, but also freeing oneself to love in other ways (service, compassion, counseling, friendship, etc) more widely without having to focus on a family; and obedience means giving up control, but also freeing oneself to focus on things we can change and the present moment. I would love to do a day in the life of the friar video and will see if I can work on that this fall. It's going to be a bigger project and might be difficult while in school though. Glad you like the videos so far!

[@seekingonlytruth4620]

Thank you, Brother! It's impressive you've told there are more what's COMMON than differences between these orders. The great Catholic Church has been sustained by the great pillars through the great saints-and of course ultimately under the guidance of the God-including St.Dominic de Guzman, St.Ignatius of Loyola, and St.Francis of Assisi! And although I know that the Franciscans have lived the life of the poverty and served our neighbors for centuries, the OFM has also contributed enormously to the Catholic theology. It's sad that while the St.Thomas Aquinas OP is hailed with his magnum opus Summa Theologiae, St.Cardinal Bonaventure is comparatively less emphasized. And I do hope that Friar Minors would spread the Franciscan spirituality and theology, so that more and more people would appreciate the fruits.

[@Uncleharkinian]

I’m genuinely curious about all the different priest orders, what they do differently what they wear differently in my area we have one Franciscan who dresses like you, the rest have similar yet different robes, unfortunately none of this was taught to me in my upbringing and only really found out about the differences when I met the local Franciscan near the end of high school

[@michaelfantolgo9607]

Br. Casey i really really want to become a franciscan friar. I'm a minor seminarian from the philippines

[@nenabunena]

@Harry Anderson puwede mo namang tawagan eh, mag retreat ka para makita mo kung magugustuhan mo. Pagkatapos puwede mo rin subukan, may 1yr, 2yr, and 3-5yr temporary vows

[@marialuisa4227]

MICHAEL Father Casey is at the Catholic Center in Athens GA you can reach him at 706 543 2293

[@stopbeingpetty5507]

@Nicholas Anderson kamusta ka kuya? 14 rin po ako at nagkakabalak akong maging dominican o jesuit. Sa ngayon ay nagaaral palang ako ng bible at Catholicisim. taga luzon ka po ba? God bless.

[@stopbeingpetty5507]

@Nicholas Anderson Ows pwede ko bang malaman kung bakit? Naalala ko a few months ago sinabi sakin ng nanay ko na tapusin ko muna hanggang senior high bago lumipat sa seminary.

[@stopbeingpetty5507]

@Nicholas Anderson sige God bless. Idasal nalang natin iyan nang makapagpasya ka nang maayos.

[@othersv9758]

I love how you explain our Franciscan Live, Br. Casey Pax et Bonum Br. Karl SFO Sydney Australia

[@Pandacous]

I love the fact everyone of you still exist

[@unoriginalusername1748]

You didn't mention the Carmelites. What makes their life and charism different from the Franciscans and Dominicans?

[@unoriginalusername1748]

***** so they're a monastic order then?

[@unoriginalusername1748]

Oh, I understand now. Thank you :)

[@tomaszdziamaek1839]

@@unoriginalusername1748 Yes monastic order. Prayer is very important for carmelites.

[@juliegonzalez9843]

Brother Cole, pardon if I addressed you incorrectly. I am now educating myself on what is a brother and priest and friar. May God bless the church through your vocation!

[@Aivar380]

friar = brother (religious brother) All brothers (friars) are not priests, but all priests are friars (or brothers).

[@dev27o8]

Nice and succinct answer! By the way, I am just wondering what that 'I've made a HUGE mistake' card on the board at your back means 🤔

[@xp_studios7804]

I like Aquinas, I like teaching, and I like service and Incarnational theology, so I can't decide which one I like better!

[@corgifloofi4840]

Can you make a video on the different tertiary/Third Orders?

[@pepelemoko01]

Differences between Jesuits and Dominicans, the Jesuits came about the same time as protestants did, the Dominicans came about the same time as the Heretical Ablegensians. The question is, when was the time you met an Albigensian.

[@elizabethmascarenhas1586]

Don't like to think what happened to the Franciscan when they were brought back to the island on his wish 😂😂

[@jltavare]

Augustinians RULE!!! :) ...Yes, I'm a Secular Augustinian Recollect.

[@petretepner8027]

@Prasanth Thomas I can't remember whether we're supposed to think that's a good or a bad thing these days.

[@lincolncity9]

Don't forget the vocation of consecrated hermits!

[@kimsomodio9746]

brother casey, is it true that Francis and Dominic had exchanged belt/cincture? i heard a story that Dominic before wears cincture while Francis wears belt. After they met, they exchanged else's belt/cincture as a sign of friendship.That is also the reason why Franciscans and Dominicans have this strong-bond. what can you say about that? is it true or a myth?

[@thomasfolio4357]

I don't know that story. But as I offer the Old Roman Rite in parishes around my Diocese where the local Ordinary and need exists, I've been given copies of old Altar Missals used by Franciscans, Dominicans and other Orders and (Eastern) Catholic Rites. The Dominican and Franciscan Missals have special Prefaces for the feasts of St. Dominic, St. Francis and St. Clare in all of them, while the missions for each order were different, the love for each other were such that they included as so special the feasts of their founders that they both commemorated the feast of the other with a special honor. It may be the same in the Ordinary Form, but as I don't use it more than once a year at the Chrism Mass with the Ordinary, I'm not as well versed in the Ordinary Forum of the Liturgy.

[@JR15491]

Thanks for the wonderful blog-videos! My question is: Why do you never mention St. Benedict and the Benedictines? They had a large influence throughout Europe in the Middle Ages, and especially on the Capucins, who live more in community.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

+JR15491 It's not that I'm intentionally omitting them, it's just that there are LOTS of different types of orders and these are the common ones that are mentioned. The other reason is that Dominicans, Franciscans and Jesuits are all apostolic orders (active, in the world) whereas the Benedictines are monastic orders (live in monasteries for prayer), so there is a categorical difference.

[@natl3118]

I'm here bc i'm applying to Georgetown lol

[@pajimacas]

Weird that your older videos got recommended to me. 😁😁😁

[@padraiglocke8844]

Grew up in the doms in Ireland, beautiful upbringing, We are the dogs of god!!!

[@WC3isBetterThanReforged]

I love the Arrested Development reference.

[@erikwenglikowski644]

Thank you so much for making that

[@kennyworth007]

I wish I had such a cool Brother like you when I was being educated by the Brothers. You seem cool. Not prone to sudden violence and a sullen, dark personality.

[@tigernotwoods914]

What is the difference between the titles of Father and Brother within the clergy?

[@imperialhorror6116]

What is the difference between a Franciscan and a Capuchin Franciscan.

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

Much less monkey business.

[@democraticpatriot2657]

Franciscans don't drink cappuccino.😊

[@albert_ters]

Dear Br. Casey , how can i please get in touch with you ? i live in Dubai and i need to ask you some questions please .

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

The best way to send me a message is through facebook. Facebook.com/caseyofm

[@albert_ters]

@@BreakingInTheHabit thanks for your reply , i already sent you a message , can you please check ?

[@justjoseph3660]

You were so adorable 5 years ago!!!! 😂

[@juliegonzalez9843]

Father, I like your videos. They are very insightful. I would also like to find out where you got the statue of St. Frances and wolf that is sitting on your desk. I will keep you and all priests in my prayers. Thank you for your work.

[@Spectre2434]

Contemplative in action is part of The ingnatian vision

[@livingonaprayer959]

I love Franciscans (my cousin is one). But Dominicans are the best.

[@Arnaere]

Why do you say?

[@livingonaprayer959]

not sure I understand your question. are you just joking around?

[@CrankyGrandma]

Haha! 😄

[@RomanusVII]

You can’t beat St. Dominic, or even St. Thomas Aquinas (cept on that whole forty days ensoulment thing).

[@victortampos4643]

Pls don't say that. Nothing is perfect, For we are all imperfect, either how holy we are.

[@VeronicaMwangi-wz4cl]

Are secular framciscans considered just a group in the church or truly an order of lay members maried single who have taken profesion acording to the rule and constitution of the franciscan.orfer? Plse guide

[@archsword2446]

hope you have breaking the habit philippine episode soon.

[@cherryreyes2466]

How, can, you tell an OFM from a Capuchin if you both wear brown habits?

[@chisomchinwero4121]

Hello Brother, I have been discerning my vocation for a couple of years now. I later took a bold step and went for interview with the Dominican sisters in my country. I got accepted but I deferred the admission for one year to finish my masters. So I’ll join them in January2024. Sometimes, l have doubts if I’m making the right decisions, I don’t know if that is normal?

[@eddierivera8556]

John John g: the you cannot serve two master! bless you.

[@JL4GL]

Just saw your video - loved that joke 👍😁

[@Saffron-sugar]

Thank you for the post and the explanation of the Franciscan way. Could you possibly explain more about Dominicans and Jesuits and how they differ? Maybe some Benedictines?

[@UnknownUser-nz3io]

Big fan of Francis, decided to become a forrest hermitage monk of the theravada order myself. May you become the will of God.

[@Cuatepec3]

The friars really interest me I saw father pío and st Francis movie and they way the are fascinated me I’m having an interest in this

[@gtgodbear6320]

Is the Society of the Divine Savior the Salvatorians a Jesuit sect? I made a necklace out of one of their crucifixes from Italy. There's no prayer beads because I'm more Christian. I recognize the Sabbath over Sunday worship. How many beads would it need to be a Catholic crucifix? What exactly are the beads keeping count for? Just Hail Marries?

[@thomastoppo3430]

Dear br. Praise the Lord this is Thomas (22 ) from India I want to become a priest and I am pursuing MBA and I have a problem in my right hand so my question is can I become a priest ?

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

You have a problem in your right hand? I'm not sure what that means.

[@thomastoppo3430]

Breaking In The Habit it's handicapped I don't have thumb in my right hand and it's short but I can carry the things light things

[@thomastoppo3430]

Yes i have which means its a handicape in my right hand do not have thumb and it is small than another.

[@thenerfkid9228]

I mean, Pope Francis only has one lung, and he is the pope, go ahead thomas.

[@daviddesouza8182]

Anyone else sees a contradiction between "To live a life of humility" and having MackBook Pro on the table :D

[@BarefootPrudencePursuer]

How is his humility challenged by using a high quality piece of equipment for a ministry in media?

[@TheTeddyBrosevelt]

This is a old video but would a Franciscan friar be taught or believe in the same philosophies of Thomas Aquinas? As he was a Dominican friar.

[@mromneyobama]

I wish there is a matrix differentiating the 3 because there were a lot of overalps. :)

[@shayalynn]

“I know I shall be censured if I write against Rome, that sink of all evil; but I cannot hold my peace. It is no wonder that the world lies in wickedness. It is you, treacherous Rome, who have sown confusion and war. By the baits of thy delusive pardons, thou deliverest up the French nobility to persecution, and dost establish thy throne in the bottomless pit. Heaven will remember thy pilgrimage to Avignon, and the murders thou committest there. In what book hast thou read that it was thy duty to exterminate Christians? Like an enraged beast, thou devourest both great and small. Rome, your head and whole body is arraigned for having committed that horrible murder at Beziers. Under the appearance of a lamb, with an air of modesty and simplicity, you are inwardly a wily serpent and a ravenous wolf. Rome, I comfort myself in the assurance that thy power will decay, and thou wilt soon be no more. If thy dominion is not destroyed, the world will be overthrown!” -From a native of Thoulouse, a poet and a Catholic, who witnessed this crusade against the Albigenses

[@yuelinwu9556]

“We are the best” hahahah

[@r1r597]

Hey Fr :) I feel attracted to an active religious order. Not one that focuses on education / service of the poor /third world ministry / diocesan work. All I know is that I feel attracted to an active religious order that focuses on preaching as a charism and a variety of ministries. What religious orders match this that I can look into? Eg: SOLT / Carmelites / Redemptorists? Is the Dominican’s charism of ‘study’ a rigid one or can dominican priests simply spend time choosing their own spiritual reading to nourish them daily? 😁 My own spirituality is: Charismatic, Marian, and my gifts would be creative ones (writing, drawing, painting, musician). I feel called to priesthood but not in a diocese or enclosed religious order.

[@darquedavis5372]

It feels that you have to spend a little more time discerning… pray for your vocation also

[@user-dn6sp2px3v]

Dear Brother, I really want to spread out the word of God like you in my country . Pls help me

[@BecomeAnOrthodoxChristian]

Hello Brother! For the last year or so, I have been discerning a vocation to monastic life. What advice could you possibly give to someone like me, who is discerning a vocation? God Bless you!

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

When you say monastic life, you mean REAL monastic life, as in living in cloister and making prayer your main focus? I only ask for clarification because some people refer to my life as monastic (which it's not) and want to make sure I know what you're asking.

[@BecomeAnOrthodoxChristian]

+Breaking in The Habit: Yes, I was referring to a cloister. Sorry, I should've specified.

[@archsword2446]

Try the Order of St. Augustine of the Primitive Observance or the Carthusians or the Trappist.

[@william2154]

Is there any religious order that is focused on caring for animals? I think of St Francis of Assisi being the patron saint of animals and ecologists.

[@Gaming_Network]

Well there certainly isn’t one that focuses on that, but yeah the Franciscans would probably be the closest to that vocation

[@robertbarry1792]

Can you list all the designations after ones name mean? For example SJ is for Society of Jesus or the Jesuits.

[@user-lv1wn5wq7n]

What about native "orders" for example in the amazon

[@FlavioMarceloSousa35]

Wonderful video! We all love our Franciscan brothers but Beneditines are the best. ;) May God bless all religious orders.

[@Vffhndsercchi]

What's your thoughts on Saturn and the square. 3 by 3 square in this order - 4, 9, 2/3,5,7/8,1,6? It's = 15-15-15 every single way, and numerically it equals 6-6-6.... But yet there are so many signs Jesuits are the sons of Saturn?

[@chriss229]

What about Benedictines?

[@Joliebebe2001]

Hahahah! The 2 others once back, won t be happy! 😂😂😂

[@jaicocgeorge8788]

why is the age to join the seminary 18. in early days people used to joined the seminary at the age of 13 or less. what happens if someone realize god's call in early age. till they have to wait to become 18?

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Because a 13 year old is not mentally, socially, or spiritually mature enough to make that decision, and the Church has abandoned things like minor seminaries because they have seen that it does more harm than good, both for the healthy development of the individual and for the Church at large. Even 18 is quite young. Our province does not accept anyone until at least 21, and even then they have to exhibit mature capabilities. As for what they do? Well, what does someone at 15 who wants to become a lawyer, doctor, or police officer do? They can't simply begin training at that age, but that doesn't mean that they won't continue to pursue this life choice once they're older. They do as all teenagers do: go to school, grow up, learn about themselves, and prepare for what lies ahead.

[@dilafey18]

I really like your Humor lol

[@robertbarry1792]

What's the difference between Roman and Eastern Orthodox religions?

[@robertbarry1792]

@Matt Blaise Is Filioque more important than saving souls of those that have lost the faith or who never had it? Let's get us all back to Jesus!

[@diegomoreno5927]

Amongst clergy is there like an official thing that helps others know they are actually clergymen and not impostors?

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

I'm not sure I understand your question. You mean in case people are dressing in black clericals or in a habit but not really a priest or religious?

[@diegomoreno5927]

Breaking In The Habit Yes. A person trying to preach but does not really belong to any order. Or is pretending to be afilliated to an order in so he can preach and request alms. In other words: how are clergy officially identified ?

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

In order to perform any function of an ordained person in the Church, one needs to have what are called "faculties," basically, official permissions to do certain things. When one goes to a new diocese, the diocese will contact his home diocese or ordinary (provincial minister) for authentication. Until the person is in good standing with the bishop of the diocese, he is not allowed to celebrate mass, weddings, funerals, preach, and so on. Usually when someone is going to be traveling, say on a mission tour, they will contact the diocese for faculties a few months in advance.

[@diegomoreno5927]

Breaking In The Habit Oh I see! I ask because where I live there are plenty of little churches and 'sects' that claim to be christian. You see people singing and praying but there are in fact only a few catholic chapels and one cathedral in a city nearby. You can call that heresy, right?

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

I wouldn't necessarily call that heresy. The Catholic Church recognizes the legitimacy of many Christian denominations and emphasizes our common baptism with all Christians. These groups may in fact profess heresies, but just because they are different denominations does not make them heretics. See Mark 9:38-41.

[@charlesmichael9188]

I JUST saw a video on "Lutheran Fransiscans". What??? How can you follow the rule of a Catholic saint....and be Protestant? Please reply

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

In fact, there are Anglican Franciscans and Ecumenical Franciscans as well. Being that Francis lived before the reformation, many Christians don't see him as a "Catholic saint" but rather a Christian saint who belongs to everyone. The fact that people of different traditions follow his way of life speaks to the wide reach that his influence has had and the many ways that his charism can be lived.

[@jeffkanger8326]

Hi Br. Casey, I've been discerning my vocation for a while now and have even met with Franciscans of the Holy Land in D.C. recently. I'd love to ask some questions if you ever have some free time over e-mail, but would you mind addressing how one makes the transition when they take a vow of poverty? Thank you!

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

+Jeff Kanger That's great to hear Jeff. You will be in my prayers throughout your discernment. As far as poverty goes, it really depends on the community that you join. Material poverty is something we Franciscans have fought about for 800 years, and each group has their own definition. Franciscan poverty as a value, though, is realizing that God is all that we will ever need or want, that no material possession can fulfill us. When we believe that, we will naturally stop caring about what we own. For that reason, simply having nothing isn't the goal, because even the poorest of the poor can be trapped by the desire to have possessions. Poverty should be a freedom to love God, not a constraint not to have things.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

+Jeff Kanger Also, as far as email goes, you can send private messages through youtube by going to the About page on the channel's homepage. I think that would be easiest.

[@kinetoscopemedia6786]

Very usefull..

[@robertdunne5895]

You dont pray the Rosary everyday

[@elenimichailidis2642]

the 1st holy bible is in Greek

[@jaicocgeorge8788]

I am 17 years old. What is the minimum age to join postulancy

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

In our province, usually 21-22.

[@jaredno9458]

Jaico C George Hey, I’m also 17 and also considering the religious life! Glad there’s more people my age considering 😃

[@jaicocgeorge8788]

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[@jaicocgeorge8788]

Happy to hear

[@jonflores5319]

Good day brother casey..! Can a lay Franciscan wear a habit...I have seen some videos of lay fransican wearing habit but without a hood tnx! God bless!

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

I don't really see a situation in which this would make sense. The habit is a symbol of our life and vows. If someone does not live our vows, then it would not be an authentic symbol. Further, I think it would undermine the vocation of a lay Franciscan: their role is to evangelize within the world from their worldly state (normal family life). While I find the habit to be an extremely effective tool for evangelization, I fear that it can promote clericalism at times and diminish the importance of the lay vocation. One does not need special garb or an official "status" in the Church to spread the Gospel, and people should be comfortable and empowered to do so in their normal clothes.

[@jonflores5319]

@@BreakingInTheHabit thank you so much brother casey....may you continue to to spread the good news..the love of our Lord Jesus..God bless you!

[@matthewmendez2394]

When I saw Dominicans I though about literal Dominicans

[@Pr.JamesD]

Have you ever seen this quote?! “The Jesuits are a MILITARY organization, not a religious order. Their chief is a general of an army, not the mere father abbot of a monastery. And the aim of this organization is power - power in its most despotic exercise - absolute power, universal power, power to control the world by the volition of a single man. Jesuitism is the most absolute of despotisms - and at the same time the greatest and most enormous of abuses." - NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

[@hansryan05]

Hey Br. Casey, what are your thoughts of Jesuits??? God Bless.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

I don't have any overarching thoughts. They are a very diverse order that ranges the whole spectrum. They have a history of great missionary and educational work, and our Church is better off because of their service. Are they perfect? No. But no order is perfect.

[@chi2nt]

My parish Is run by the OMI priests. What are their differences?

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Not entirely sure!

[@tomaszdziamaek1839]

OMI this is an order of mission. The charism of the order: mission.

[@danny_fanta_692_9]

I am going to be a religious brother.

[@jobineshwar9213]

I want to join the Dominican order

[@emmanuelsoria7882]

I want to become a religious brother

[@jame2182]

Fun and funny human being

[@omarrosal7823]

paz y bien !

[@Zitterion2016]

unbiased source.... hahaha!

[@Dabhach1]

The Franciscans and the Dominicans are (just about) Catholic. The Jesuits are a separate church.

[@alangervasis]

Why ?? Why everybody hate jesuits? most of catholic intellectuals and scientists have come from the Jesuits like Fr. George Lematrie-proponent of the big bang theory.

[@Dabhach1]

@@alangervasis That was then and this is now. The magisterium may be protected from error, but the Jesuit order is not. They've gone completely rogue.

[@paul-davidalmond716]

Ok, you’re just an OFM, and not an OFMCap, but you’re ok! :-D

[@tommasyao2546]

Thank yoU!!!!!!!!!!

[@marklawrencesarmiento6221]

Br. why do franciscans ware brow habits?

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

When Francis renounced his old life, he traded his fine clothing for the clothes of a beggar: old, undyed tunic and a rope. It's supposed to be simple, different from the ornate robes of the monasteries.

[@marklawrencesarmiento6221]

+Breaking In The Habit thank you brother

[@tolethom]

Brother, do you think a homosexual man can join a religious order?

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Absolutely. There are many gay men and women in religious orders who are just as capable and fruitful as their straight brothers and sisters.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

+Nicholas Pratt unfortunately, what you say is partially true but it is based on a perpetuated myth. Pedophilia is a disease, not a sexual orientation. Being gay does not incline one towards it any more than celibacy does, yet conservatives continue to say that it does (and liberals say that celibacy does.) As a result, some very conservative bishops began "weeding out" their seminaries in the 80s and 90s. I can tell you that the result has not stopped gay men from entering the seminary, it has simply forced them into hiding and suppression, unable to develop healthy and appropriate sexuality.

[@johnjohng668]

bruce tonkin if you think homosexuals have no place in ministry because it's a sin, think again. From this reasoning, I'd say that neither do thieves, liars, or anyone else who is a human being. We are ALL SINNERS. And we can ALL serve God. Are you in ministry? Have you ever lied before, stolen before, committed detraction, calumny, or cast judgement on someone? You probably have done at least one of these, so you would not qualify, in your reasoning, to be in any ministry, public or private. Homosexuals can be celibate and serve God. And some may not be celibate, and still serve God. You are a sinner, I am a sinner. God came to redeem us. We are all the same in Jesus Christ. Peace 2u, brother.

[@morrismwangi9284]

hello brother Casey it's Morris from Kenya am in college but I would like to become a priest because it has been my dream since I was young please advice me????

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Hi Morris. It's hard to say because it really depends on the person and what they need. One thing I always ask people, though, is WHY they want to be a priest. There are a lot of good reasons, but there are also a lot of bad reasons, and it's good to know someone's motivations from the beginning.

[@morrismwangi9284]

Joel Obando thanks Joel for your reply but I am in Kenya how do I get to Philippines???

[@morrismwangi9284]

Breaking In The Habit thanks brother Casey for your reply I first thought of becoming a priest when I was very young I loved servingin masses and loved the celebration of Eucharist at the altar I would love to help the poor in my society and help the orphaned and the sick in my community to make my country and make the world a better place. I have tried br Casey to get this thing off my mind but the more I try the more am pulled closer and closer.can I please brother Casey get your contact for much better communication. thanks

[@archsword2446]

Morris Mwangi I think the Order of St. Camillus suits your desire to care for the sick and the orphaned. You can find the Camillian Seminary in Marikina City, Philippines. For hundred of years, Camillians are known for that kind of mission.

[@archsword2446]

Morris Mwangi you can start by contacting the Order of St. Camillus in the Philippines, if caring for the sick, orphaned and the dying is really where you see Jesus. They do have a Seminary there and you might be the first Kenyan Camillian Priest in the future. A lot of Camillians are doctors, nurses, medical technologist, therapist, psychologist, nutritionist, social worker, x ray tech, hospital administrators etc. And are called to glorify God for the specific apostolate of caring for the sick and the dying with St. Camillus de Lellis as their founder. You can also watch here in youtube the interview of Fr. Scott Binet, OSC.

[@Posiman]

Dominican, Franciscan and Jesuit go to a golf corse, but find out that it's already fully occupied by a group of blind people. A Dominican starts to pray "Thank you, Lord. Thank you for letting these poor souls enjoy themselves!" Franciscan starts to cry "Oh Lord, how could I have been so selfish?" The Jesuit starts mumbling "Yeah, Lord I agree that it's nice they get to enjoy themselves. But you have to agree that they could've played at night"

[@stevenwebb3634]

A Dominican, a Franciscan and a Jesuit walk into a bar. Sounds like the start of a joke.

[@sxyslyvxn]

Speaking of jokes, did anyone hear about the cross-dresser who showed up at a Catholic Mass? Upon catching sight of one priest all richly clad in his vestments, swinging his incenser to and fro throughout the sanctuary, filling the area with incense smoke, the transvestite called out to him and said, "Hey, that dress is a real stunner, honey, but you better be careful...I think your purse is on fire!" LOL (courtesy of the legendary King of comedy, 'Uncle Miltie, Milton Berle) If anybody finds offense in this joke...I dare you to laugh anyway...After all, it's just a joke! In the words of St Teresa of Avila, "Deliver me from sullen-faced saints, O Lord!" ;-)

[@LostArchivist]

We are also called not to use humor as a bludgeon against others. This joke relies upon the viewing of one group's wrong actions and lifestyle making them worthy of scorn. While we are to correct others in their sinfulness, we must do so while never forgetting their dignity as being made in God's image and likeness even when they themselves do not appreciate what that means and entails. Even more so if they be our fellow Christians for they are our brothers and sisters in Christ. Bottom line, we are called to charity and this joke works against charity, as best as I humbly may ascertain. If I am wrong, may God make it clear to those who read this. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.

[@nuffwahalatrypeacetrini9ja414]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 Very witty! RIP, Uncle Miltie. 🙏

[@nuffwahalatrypeacetrini9ja414]

@@LostArchivist Lighten up, bro/sis. That joke isn't bludgeoning anybody. And if, by a really long stretch, anybody's to be offended, it shd be the priests.

[@LostArchivist]

@@nuffwahalatrypeacetrini9ja414 That is a subjective statement unless a warrant and backing is given. I still personally hold that it was in bad taste and irreverent. Now this is a prudential judgement on my part, I am not saying it is objectively so, but given the high division found in our society and the general mistrust of the groups referenced in the joke, I feel it is morally risky of scandal and offending such people and confirming them in their dislike, or suspicion of the Church community. Basically it feeds into stereotypes of the one group to confirm that groups suspicions of bigotry in the other group. It feeds into all the wrong social forces.

[@powerliftingcentaur]

Nice.

[@steveciccarelli3609]

Sounds like Pope Francis could easily have been a Francisian.

[@danny_fanta_692_9]

i want to become a deacon and. i will i hope i get to tell you about it on the channel.

[@chipoid86di46]

Superior Jesuit General = Darth Vader.

[@electronicportal2079]

Can Please make a video about complative orders those called to complative vs active? Please