The Right Way to Evangelize

Jesus told us to evangelize all nations. Have you lived up to this call? If you don't know what to do, here are four steps to making that happen.
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[@michaelblair5566]

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

[@torontoash45]

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

[@xavierthomas3214]

Praise the Lord

[@DaniDrive]

@@torontoash45 You mean except His body and blood? Discern the body my friend - come; eat and drink.

[@christophermunn3819]

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

[@Randman64]

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

[@WT-Sherman]

Thank you for your service. Welcome home.

[@Justhumbleme]

Amen

[@DavidCodyPeppers.]

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

[@beverlyharward9631]

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

[@carolynkimberly4021]

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

[@VincentJohnValentine]

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

[@joannebywaters4154]

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

[@monicam.8006]

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

[@Makem12]

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

[@deb9806]

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

[@societyofservantpilgrims4662]

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

[@NavigatingOurFaith]

Deo Gratias

[@josephlori4625]

If you want to know how to fill up a Church, take a look at the Immaculata in St. Mary's, Kansas, on Sundays and Holy days of obligation!

[@pdyt2009]

Thank you. If all churches (Catholic and not) would hear this message and do it, many lost sheep would be found and called into the Kingdom. Re be visibly Christian at the restaurant, please tip well. Be so generous that those who serve you feel appreciated, and see that you really are like Jesus. It might mean that you can't afford to spend so much on yourself, or go as often, but it will be noticed. Churchgoers are commonly known as the bad tippers and the Sunday afternoon shift is the worst. Make that a thing of the past.

[@symbiotesam3562]

Has it ever dawned on you that people are leaving because they don’t believe there is sufficient reason to believe the religion is true. I was questioning the teachings when I was young and the older I have gotten it makes less and less sense. faith is and has always been a weak argument for belief in god, and as decade after decade, and century after center goes by, there has not been a second coming and you couple all this together, it seems like people are realizing there is no good reason to believe. The values Jesus teaches are valuable and can lead to a more fulfilling life, but I can live by those values and not believe he is the son of god. People are coming around to just bring better people and leaving all the supernatural stuff behind.

[@louannebvb]

I'm Presbyterian. My church has a lovely community, but it's mainly filled with people over the age of 50. I'm about the only teenager there. And I'm just not sure what to do about that.

[@ksmjuqu]

its a new perspective thank you for sharing.

[@armymutt25A]

Our parish only focuses on the older people. The one family activity we have, Cub Scouts, is treated as little more than an annoyance. There are no family nights. No youth group. Once the old people die, I wonder who will remain.

[@growtocycle6992]

I am sure that 1 family is actually appreciated more that they could ever imagine!

[@growtocycle6992]

The church likely just doesn't know how to meet family needs /numbers are too small.

[@verena11]

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

[@elKarlo]

I agree, but the one criticism of the RCC of the recent past, was how poorly they educated their members. I think if you can make your flock strong and educated, then they can evangelize organically. But you need a good hardcore base to do that. The RCC needs to make a foundation before it can rebuilt its house.

[@gabrielkhourifonseca]

I just got here to say it is so funny how Americans say 'Raniero Catalamessa', hehehehehe I'm Brazilian, besides that, Father, I love your videos! ehehehhe

[@artifexdei3671]

Vatican 2 embraced the world and pope francis fully supports it. So what's the fuss about? Until the upper hierarchy realizes there's a course correction needed nothing will change. The church's strategy is to accommodate itself to the world or voices of the faithful that 60 years ago wouldn't even be considered as they were viewed as outside of the doctrine

[@deb9806]

Another thing as far as communication I found, was the lack of knowledge of the church, but also vocations and convents and young people looking at them. I go to 2 churches, one very devout and one that is devout but not as conservative in parishioners. Not many knew about convents with younger women and every time I'd drop off brochures from Sisters of Life or Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal or Dominican orders with many young women, they were shocked. Many think they were all just closing. Sure many are, but many are fine. Women from Harvard and Yale joined 2 near me, and I think again, that unless you are looking for a vocation, you just don't know. Communication is not very good. Maybe if young women saw the orders with women like themselves, they might not think "I want to be a nun too" but they'd know women are looking at this way of life as a choice. Our young priest like Fr Casey draws in more prospective men because he is young too. I hope more of the fruits of the church are shown and not just to "the choir"

[@FrankParis-wp4ic]

The unfulfilled promise of Vatican II was reaching out and evangelizing the culture. Sadly, the church leadership consists of senior leaders who either covered up the sins of the church or leaders who still sit quietly in deference to those who did. This is not the generation of leaders with the courage to leave their “high walls” and face the contempt of their lost sheep. Be aware Mr. Cole, as antipathy passes away you will be left with apathy.

[@PatrickBijvoet]

Father, I agree and don't agree with your first 2 minutes. That is a first in itself. Here in Europe, the Anglican Church in England started the Alpha-courses. It grew into mainland Europe. Other protestant Churches joined and also the Roman-Catholic Church. Each in it own way. But the main goal is to evangelize. It is a very simple but effective concept. I am even surprised if it did not reach the US. The main problem is getting people to join. The Alpha-course is for people who go to Church every Day or on Sunday until the people who are in doubt and do not go to Church or even say they do not believe. Every different Church Catholic or Protestant make their own contents but follow a general line. Every course evening (in total 10) starts with a free meal. Then a lecture, about the Bible, Jesus or The Holy Ghost etc etc. Finaly focus groups here people talk about the lecture. It is quite a succes, also in my country, where many people lost God. I can recommend it every Diocese. My Diocese, the Diocese Haarlem-Amsterdam in The Netherlands sees young and old people alike from outside the Church being interested in the Course and getting connected with God and the Church. Although this is the goal. The course is aimed at letting the people getting to know the faith and making the choice themselves.

[@JohnSisk-oh2zk]

What is your view on the koc

[@mateuszkowalski9245]

Today we have so many shepherds but no fishermen

[@MichaelThompson-jq3zf]

Does it matter Father Casey whether you wear a franciscan gown or a suit to woo the wayward, deaf or those that veered off the lit track . See Romans 8:30 " John 15:16 " Eph 1:11 " Deut 7:6 etc.etc Are we not chosen before hand. 😏

[@X.F.P.]

I wonder if Fr. Casey just reuses his homilies for his videos.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Very rarely. I did preach on this topic this weekend, but liturgical preaching is very different from making KZbin videos. The mass requires more attention to Scripture and greater focus on the specific community; KZbin has to be a bit more generic and can speak to wider issues.

[@Gaming4Justice]

If you've never believed it's impossible to start to believe. I did want to attend catholic confirmation but I couldn't find any information about it from my local church website so there we go. Reasons why it's dieing, atleast in my perspective lol.

[@gfin4576]

Hello Fr. Casey, I'm very concerned about your twitter post insinuating that adoration can be Idolatry.

[@duartenunes86]

Padre Pio said that protestantism was from the devil and Our lady cried because Catholic Church was not fighting this enemy(protestantism).....It;s necessary to preach out loud that protestantism is from the devil(as protestants preach about Catholic Church). “Do you not know that Protestantism also [1] has a supernatural founder? You know now, it is an angel, and his name is Lucifer” “It is the Virgin who cries because we do not fight this enemy [Protestantism]”. “Protestantism is like a black cloud that quickly covers all the sunshine. You know, therefore, that a cloud is not greater than the sun, and that it does not cover it forever. The cloud passes by the sun, just as Protestantism will pass before the Church, without causing it any harm, because what does not come from Heaven can never overcome Heaven itself.[2].Look at Protestantism as a great hospital, where the Doctors are not real doctors, and medicines are not effective because they do not have the correct substance. You will see, therefore, that if a dying person enters this hospital begging for a cure, he will not even hear a solution for his illness, or he will be treated sloppily, and death will be his only end. This is Protestantism: there are pastors who are not pastors, and there are doctrines that do not save, because they are not the doctrines of Christ. And his [the Protestant's] only end is eternal death, if divine mercy does not counteract fearful justice.” Padre Pio

[@joedonahue3746]

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

[@PDXDiamond]

Please come home to our Lord in the Eucharist, all of heaven will rejoice!

[@ThisGirlFromHamill]

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

[@nigelscales2319]

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

[@ari3lz3pp]

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

[@ThisGirlFromHamill]

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

[@duncanflorence5895]

​@@ari3lz3ppsimply. Who wrote the Bible. Why are you holding the Bible higher than tradition there was a time before the Bible. There are other answers to the rest

[@chwedl13]

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

[@annemcgoff8495]

You have set my alarm off with practical action. Thank you! 🙏

[@TJ1920]

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

[@deb9806]

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

[@shanemanning8564]

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

[@charlessmith-wf2ub]

Fr, I really love what you shared this morning.

[@carolinpurayidom4570]

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

[@RPlavo]

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

[@diverdave4304]

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

[@Hope_Boat]

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

[@dedalesigma6755]

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

[@Hope_Boat]

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

[@br.m]

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

[@olivierdomingue6312]

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

[@GrandeSalvatore96]

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

[@deb9806]

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

[@GrandeSalvatore96]

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

[@davelipsiea1553]

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

[@JayRedding12_12]

I agree with Religious wearing their habits.

[@Hope_Boat]

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

[@CatholicWisdom]

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

[@growtocycle6992]

I hear you. 😢

[@childofGod717]

Your videos seem interesting, I’ll consider subscribing :)

[@logankrecic496]

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

[@sciking8756]

I have a question: in which case, seeing a priest/friar, is it polite to ask him for a blessing or even a short confession? Thanks

[@FranksPH]

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

[@johnpro2847]

You need to get some catchy jingles and stylish people selling the message..will it work..? who knows as the base story is still wobbly at best..amen

[@orangemanbad]

Hard to evangelize getting sinners to come to church and repent when the church is now affirming their sins.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

I know of no church affirming sins.

[@workinprogress-ye5or]

The church isn't doing that. We all sin, but they need to want to come back before repenting. No one wants to hear "you're bad, come back and be good with me". They need to see it, they need the grace. Condemnation never really works.

[@orangemanbad]

@@workinprogress-ye5or the church is doing that … they’re telling LGBT couples to come up for blessings which is a sin. If you affirm sin why is a church even necessary? If sin is good then Christ died for no reason. The church always has blessed individuals. No one has ever had to be blameless to seek blessings.

[@orangemanbad]

@@workinprogress-ye5or and to answer your other point, that’s also not true. We go to church in part to seek reparation and penance and to worship our lord. We go because we know we fall short on our own.

[@quayscenes]

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

[@jwrosenbury]

If you want to evangelize younger people, don't come up with a program supporting what you think they need. Let them decide what they need. Will they be wrong? Yes. So what? You were wrong when you were their age. Reach out to them where they are and with what they need.

[@GenX-Trad]

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

[@stephaniemalzacher]

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

[@cliftoncraddock]

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

[@fayetarajcak8799]

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

[@oldtechguy]

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

[@peterv7258]

I have a suggestion for another video. I believe that many Catholics today struggle with evangelization because they don't have a clear idea of how to express what exactly the good news is. I think this is because the Protestant version of the Gospel has drowned out the original version, and because the Protestant version (versions) is often simpler and catchier. The idea that by believing you are protected, or that all you need do is believe and you are saved (faith alone) is really good news. It just isn't the correct good news. But what is? How do we phrase it? How do we phrase it so that the life of the church and the sacraments and of the personal struggle for moral behavior is the obvious conclusion of what this good news is, as opposed to the great, I can sit at home alone and read my bible conclusion that so many come to? The Protestants are great at always including their version of the gospel message in almost every speech sermon media event what have you they do. I never hear it from Catholic media, at least not in a way that is succinct and obvious. The Catholic church (as represented by books and media I have consumed) spends a lot of time talking about the Catholic church and defending it. I'm not saying that is bad, or not needed, but it often feels like it is leaving the gospel message as already assumed and understood. What is the good news and what is so good about it?

[@sylviaackermann8781]

You are right I find it hard to sum up our faith as well. It is really hard to shrink the whole catholic message to a small form so that someone with not too much interest would listen to it.

[@mmanese1]

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

[@philip0602]

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

[@mckenziejoseph3505]

You need another outlet.

[@philip0602]

@@mckenziejoseph3505 like what?

[@patthompson8591]

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

[@rustyholt6619]

missing my rosary and you brought me back after 15 years

[@alphacause]

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

[@russellmiles2861]

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

[@cthoadmin7458]

Could it be that many of the 99 just don't believe it?

[@richardspasoff379]

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

[@lausanneguy]

This video is what Pope Francis is all about. / ps - I hope you’re strong enough not to let the nasty, vicious attacks you've been victim of get you down. You don’t deserve that.

[@williamwightman8409]

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

[@matthewdecaro8914]

I sympathize with your sentiment, but I remain scandalized by the church having completely shuttered its doors during Covid. Our forefathers in faith died rather than capitulate in that manner to the secular ethos, and the entire hierarchy of our church went along with that. How can we evangelize those who don't believe when we did not have enough faith/conviction to uphold the tenets of our faith under adversity.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

I'm sorry you feel that way. It was definitely not my experience. Where I was continued to celebrate mass everyday for the faithful, even if, for just two months, most of the congregation was not allowed in. But I think this missing the point. We continued to hear confessions outside; we continued to anoint the sick; we continued to provide food, clothing, and alms to the poor; we continued to provide faith formation and social gatherings, via Zoom. The Church did not cease, it simply did what we were supposed to do: care for the common good to slow the spread. I don't know what you're suggesting with "we did not have enough faith to uphold the tenants of our faith under adversity." Keeping away from germs is not a lack of faith; caring for the common good during a pandemic is not failing to uphold our teachings. I saw more faith during the pandemic and a more vigilant church than I see now. I'm sorry you felt that the Church was compromised during this time, but I've never been more proud of her.

[@matthewdecaro8914]

@@BreakingInTheHabit That is not even close to what happened here in PA. No Masses except on video for many months and nothing outside either. I know many other states were closed like mine. I was heartened that several protestant ministers like John MacArthur in California found a way to continue services. He was threatened with arrest by the governor but kept going anyway - a hero in my book.

[@theCatholicInfluence]

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

[@alphacause]

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

[@russellmiles2861]

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

[@deb9806]

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

[@workinprogress-ye5or]

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

[@workinprogress-ye5or]

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

[@Hope_Boat]

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

[@Chris-Pringle]

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

[@carolynkimberly4021]

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

[@Anon.5216]

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

[@theCatholicInfluence]

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

[@deb9806]

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

[@southernlady1109]

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

[@feathersnfurr1]

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

[@WT-Sherman]

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

[@karencaya-j7u]

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

[@karencaya-j7u]

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

[@PolymorphicPenguin]

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

[@patthompson8591]

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

[@rethinkcps2116]

My Mormon friends evangelize & leave brochures at my house. A bit of a hard sell - not what I want to do....

[@OutRayGeousVideoProductions]

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

[@russellmiles2861]

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

[@christiandpaul2022]

***** A protestant who believes once saved always saved ask me how are you saved in the Catholic Church and i could not answer. I actually don't know.

[@EmLove-ip6wk]

We believe in the same salvation in the biblical sense as Protestants do. The difference is we rely on God’s mercy and understand it’s ultimately His choice in the end. So the answer is yes I am saved in the same biblical sense as you, but I realize I am also working on my salvation through confessing my sins, Eucharist, and works and realize I am at Gods mercy for His salvation and judgement when I die.

[@christiandpaul2022]

@@EmLove-ip6wk I told him it is not by faith alone. Jesus opened the gates of heaven for our privileges but we do have to work our way in. It is not a right thru faith. . The Works of the LAW CAN NOT SAVE YOU, that is true BUT you must do the works Corporal and Spiritual if you want to get in. The Eucharist is essential ... It just seemed like so many rules and steps. I sometimes doubt my own salvation. The rules if you don't make a perfect confession none of it is absolved and if you are in sin you get no grace. There is so much to be perfect or you don't get in. We have other things like Divine Mercy but that is not scriptural and promises of the Rosary and other devotions to help us along. It is very involved.

[@EmLove-ip6wk]

@@christiandpaul2022 your confession doesn’t have to be perfect, however you cant purposefully withhold a mortal sin. If you forgot, it’s still forgiven and if you remember later you can confess it, but it’s not essential…I want to add that at anytime you can go and confess it all and it’s all ok. For venial sins you can do a general confession or you can receive the Eucharist and it’s washed away. Please remember not to be hard on yourself for Jesus said that his yoke is easy and his burden is light.

[@victormachado7078]

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

[@toslaw9615]

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

[@mgvilaca]

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

[@barbaradoman8988]

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

[@mgvilaca]

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

[@russellmiles2861]

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

[@workinprogress-ye5or]

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

[@urpoche]

Great video.

[@farhan00]

Father, I'm not hearing the Catholic church speak out against the genocide in Gaza, really at all. I would imagine this would help evangelize.

[@rmglabog]

I studied in Catholic schools. I never really felt integrated/valued/loved in the fold. I was just following rules and regulations. These days, I don't know what is GOOD NEWS in the Catholic. It's all bad news.

[@johnpro2847]

Try knocking on house doors these days...no, Jesus should do his own sales..he has all the magic..for us it is just a grind and no one believes anyway (including me)..amen

[@surferwa]

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

[@colintaylor4460]

About talking to people in public -- I find that most people don't want to be approached, and if I approach them to have a casual conversation, I am shut down very quickly. The opportunity for dialogue is gone long before I get a chance to introduce anything about my faith. How do I deal with this?

[@patthompson8591]

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

[@benjaminfalzon4622]

This is why the churches are empty: Mass is so boring, it's the same old repetitions, over, and over, and over. Mass teaches nothing about God or God's plan for mankind. One of the Sunday morning religious programs on TV is called "Mass for You at Home" Since mass is the same old boring repetitions, why don't the poor Catholics, record the program so that they can watch the replay of the Mass as often as they like all day, and all night long, and as often as they want, instead of waiting another week for another Mass for You at Home broadcast?😇

[@nothanks6549]

As an Evangelical Protestant, I'll just say this; don't make "butts in the seats" your most important focus. You don't want huge, shallow Catholic megachurches like some of our churches.

[@theCatholicInfluence]

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

[@workinprogress-ye5or]

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

[@thegiantbeagle]

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

[@johnpro2847]

It is one of credibility....does anyone still believe all this religious folklore...?

[@JayRedding12_12]

I think it's also very important to tell people about the historical facts about our faith so they don't end up in one of these churches that were started in the past 500 years.

[@Gatsby18]

As a Catholic convert I agree with most of what you said. But when you spoke about having certain programs to meet people where they are and THEN bring Jesus and the church into their lives you are dead wrong. The love and faith in our Lord and his church are # 1 ALWAYS. For instance if you are offering a program on marriage the churches teaching on this sacrament should be presented along with ways that this sacrament brings grace into their lives. If you begin teaching programs firstly before showing the love of Christ and our Churches teachings you won’t stand much of a chance of converting one billion lost Protestants many of whom have actually read scripture.

[@frijolex2509]

Question Brother Casey: Will you ever make a response on your previous lgbt video? I really love your content, but I think addressing the concerns raised on your takes by other devout catholics would be a welcome thing. I think there could be great formative and healthy discussions around this difficult topic :)

[@ZX-zw3ge]

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

[@mattwatson-h5t]

When the "Church" went from pleasing the flesh to challenging the soul like it should have from the beginning,the devil started winning. The church should not be testing the ones who give lip service instead of serving God because they wilfully give money to buy their stairway to heaven.The Devil is winning. For once the Catholics and Protestants are in the same boat.And that boat is sinking.

[@wiwaxiasilver827]

Let me tell you the best way to have people reconsider you. Live up to your own standards, and lead by example. Do not try to do good with the ulterior motive of drawing people in, because that will be an immediate let down to most. Frankly, I think that includes not wearing clothes that screams religion. I think it should all come after establishing enough rapport and just being a good person first, and it should stay that way even if after all that investment, there is still initial rejection. Otherwise, people will see through how shallow it is.

[@br.m]

Didn't they used to hobble run away sheep to keep them from wandering off again? That should do the trick. No?

[@hopaideia]

We need more listening and less telling. En realidad necesitamos dar más ejemplo. Necesitamos escuchar más y dicir menos. In the Love and with the Grace of God, We need to be salt and light

[@jmdsservantofgod8405]

Empty Church? Repurpose it! Create a soup kitchen, shelter, educational support center!