Capuchin Franciscan Novitiate: A Day in the Life

In the midst of a busy and anxious world, young men are still answering the counter-cultural call to Catholic religious life. The novitiate is the second year of formation as a Capuchin Franciscan friar, and its primary task is discernment & contemplation.
This is a short, homemade documentary of one day at the Capuchin novitiate in Santa Ynez, CA. In addition to activities depicted in the video, novices also have the opportunity to engage in various ministries in the Santa Barbara area.
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[@colemankimbrough4718]

I became a Catholic about a year ago and now feel that God is calling me to be a Franciscan. I need more time to grow in my faith and develop a prayer life, but please pray for me and my discernment. God bless you all!

[@famwertheim5696]

Good luck to you Coleman and God bless you too!

[@sarahisatitagain]

I prayed the chaplet for you. Hope you find your path soon.

[@michaellancaster8221]

How has the last year been? Are you still on the journey of being a Franciscan?

[@canadianvlogger8393]

❤

[@alexkkx]

Know it’s been a year since your post, but just wanted to let you know that I’ll pray for you nonetheless. May God shine His light upon your mind, so that you’ll be able to understand His Divine Will for you! God bless you abundantly! Praised be the Lord Jesus Christ! And blessed be His Most Holy Mother, Our Lady, Mary Immaculate. ✝️🇻🇦🤍🙏🏼

[@MegaPeter1949]

My son Francis wants to become like you...please pray for him...he is 17 years

[@etrnlygr8tful87]

Pray to Mama Mary, so she can whisper to her Son to call your son Francis to this vocation. We have the community of saints in our Catholic Faith, how lucky we are to have those wonderful, blessed people to help us in our prayers.

[@KR-ms6km]

under progress... God bless

[@sonic_mercury]

Will do Peter ❤️

[@henryenigma3048]

I hope he will become good priest😊

[@henryenigma3048]

Francis the patron. Your son names is Francis what a beautiful name❤️🙏❤️

[@georgeallen369]

Goodness, the Friar seems so harmonious, gentle, and challenging all at the same time. When the time comes, I pray that God calls me to serve as a Franciscan.

[@teresamcintyre2669]

I look at this lifestyle and don't see your poverty. You have such incredible peace and all of God. You are richly blessed.

[@joespeciale5875]

I like this. A little bit of humor is the “oil” that makes the day go smoothly.

[@alaksandr5569]

I return to this video from time to time. It's very peaceful and calm

[@janegaduya736]

Recalling my past experience at a retreat when we had Eucharistic Celebration everyday. There was one priest who stood out ..just consumed my spirit with holiness, love and joy. Later on I asked which order was he from and he said "Capuchin". No wonder then... look at the life of them in this video. They have time to meditate on God everyday and they bring heaven to us. Praise God. Thanks for the video.

[@janegaduya736]

I am not saying other priests aren't anointed. Just sharing my encounter.

[@raulbaquero5081]

Just read St Padre PIO biography, another...CAPUCHINE ! 😄👍

[@lauriemartin490]

About 30 years ago, I was working for The Visiting Nurses in Santa Ynez and was assigned an elderly patient here. I only made two or three visits before he passed away, but I remember Brother Joe greeting me each time I arrived. He was so joyful and welcoming, that I have never forgotten him. When I stumbled upon this video and then went to the website and read that he is still at San Lorenzo, I was really delighted.

[@alexndua6902]

many things to relate to...like waking up last.. n can see some fun moments too... and the brother eating while working, did you copy that from me too... pray for us brothers.. I'm your brother from east Africa. peace and all good.

[@catholiccrusader5328]

This short brings back old memories when for a short while I lived at Marytown in Kenosha Wis now IL. I was considering becoming a Franciscan priest (Conv.). The friars were wonderful men, the food was great and plentiful in short I greatly enjoyed my stay there. Only one thing made me leave...girls! I love 'em. I left got married and eventually became a lay missionary with said order. My wife and I've been married for 30 years and we have a lot of kids and grandkids all of whom are good people. I don't think my wife and I did too badly. She was once considering becoming a nun. GOD bless and peace and all good things...

[@etrnlygr8tful87]

Good for you....you still did the best in vocation that God lead you & your wife to. Who knows one of those many children of yours will end up being called to religious life.

[@DS-or4og]

Once I wanted to be a Jesuit, but I wasn't accepted, then I decided to marry my wifey and she gave me my son, who's the light of my eyes.

[@raulbaquero5081]

Peace & Good guys !, Our Seraphic Brother St Francis found 3 orders ; 1st the FRIARS ( OFM, OFMCONV, OFMCAP) . 2nd the NUNS ( ST CLARES ) 3th the SECULAR FRANCISCANS ( SFO ) So, you - STILL- as lay guys can be one of them !, just joing the FRANCISCAN FAMILY !!! you always welcome with joy and brotherhood ! 😄 Deus Meus Et Omnia !👍 Ave Maria IMMACULATE !🌹🌹🌹🙏

[@raulbaquero5081]

...upps..sorry AND the TOR FRIARS/NUNS...🤭

[@shauncampbell969]

Hello; I live with Friars, in the Bronx, New York (St Anthony's Shelter for Renewal). It is a place of peace, learning and prayer. Every day, I can say that I learn something new about myself and about faith to God. I enjoyed this video ! I wish all of you God's blessings and mercy throughout this Christmas season. Shaun

[@aahlstrom93]

Do you pray the Divine Office with them?

[@pafueraelpldyprm1019]

R u a monk now?

[@raulbaquero5081]

I did pray it with this holy/ simly Capuchines friars & nuns 🙏😇 Peace & Good !! 😄 Ave Matia IMMACULATE !!🌹🌹🌹

[@pierrecaron3275]

Thank you for this video. I'm glad to be able to see a glimpse into the Capuchin life. Please pray for me and my vocation.

[@joffrey.ph_]

❤️

[@gracelee3237]

Kpop k@@joffrey.ph_

[@joffrey.ph_]

@@gracelee3237 sige papalitan ko nalang 🙏🙏🙏 Ok na tayo ha? Peace yow lodi.

[@Francisfaustina]

WONDERFUL!!!! LOVE IT!!!! Oh and my dear sweet Brother Joe in his walker!!! So many memories of when I was there for retreats!!! Love to all of you! My spiritual director is Fr. Harold Snider OFM CAP the provincial of the Western American Province.......GOD BLESS you ALL - I love you all and pray for you all...!!!

[@travelwithmraquinas3832]

God bless these holy men.......God bless their ministries....

[@tansywoods8947]

The landscape is breathtaking❤ Also popcorn? And dogs? What else does anyone need?

[@ronnieatacador3048]

Remembering my life as a Recollect novice way back 1994. I miss my life in the novitiate house.

[@LakeLife4942]

Love this video!! Good job Brothers. It was such a pleasure for my husband Glen and I to meet and dine with Brothers Vince and Edgar. Great food, great conversation. We wish you all of God's blessing in your spiritual journey.

[@museluvr]

I really love the serenity and quiet a monastery or convent gives to the world. Hmmm...

[@20thcenturytunes]

The Caps are a wonderful group of men, I miss praying and working with them

[@christianbrother4724]

Here I am in the big city, living alone. This would have been my dream vocation. This video gives me peace at least to know others are living it.

[@5hxph]

God never ceases to stop calling brother. Follow your heart and let God's will work in you. Amen!

[@larrybaker9924]

Drop what you are doing and join the religious order right now. God is calling you.

[@aniltirkey3591]

I'm a Capuchin very young and newly ordinaned Indian priest.My age is just 29 and I pray with truthful heart for all the broken and lonely people. And religious vocation really a precious gift of God. When I see this video really mesmerizing....... Praise the Lord ...

[@aniltirkey3591]

God always calls .... listen to His voice

[@Greatdanewrangler]

I grew up in this area. So peaceful.

[@amalamol7893]

May God bless you brothers

[@kathynguyen866]

Thank you for this video GOD Bless you all GOD beside you Forever

[@roisinlovissa8904]

I loved this video. Thank you so much for letting us have a glimpse of the beautiful life that the novitiates are living. They look so happy.

[@jillcox6685]

So pleased to have "come across " this video. The utter serenity, sincerity and the dedication of those portrayed. Thank you for sharing. I will include you in my prayers. May God be with you all.

[@brjimbo1]

Life professed (27 yrs.), 74 this year and dealing with cancer. Francis walks with me daily. Pax et Bonum +

[@gracefulliving3930]

The background music😭😭😭, I just can’t. It’s so beautiful

[@timmarshall4881]

Great to see you enjoying faith. Love and peace. Tim

[@ivorybow]

Our world is so blessed by these men, courageous and humble enough to take on a life of service for us all. Thank you Lord for these gifts.

[@Taipan108]

Beautiful video. What a wonderful place!

[@karenwall4301]

Love it!!!!!! I'm so glad to see you can have fun and joy there! Francis was about joy! Pace e bene!

[@rosemaryeichler3633]

Thank you for the joy and sorrow you demonstrated. It made for a delightful end of a very boring and somewhat wasted. May God bless you with his peace, joy and strength of you vocation. May everyday of yours end in joy.

[@jancingare689]

Wonderful video thank you for posting is such an inspiration! God bless you all and get more vocations.

[@marymuthoni1551]

This reminds me of those days we used to go to the Monastery for retreats back home , God bless u for sharing

[@marcosfonseca4566]

Beautiful place and beautiful vocation!

[@KittyM-]

Lovely. Really enjoyed this, love the humor

[@sophiarebeiro4789]

Beautiful ..Awesome.. God bless all my bros.

[@johnlewis1640]

A wonderful video, thank you!

[@Ladynest2]

What a great video. God bless all.

[@louisdelmar6853]

Absolutely beautiful video! Very inspirational

[@michaelaequtas2870]

God bless you all. We will be praying for you all. Pray for us all.

[@stevethesuper]

Am young and a student....I love God....I think this is a great vocation even for me...pray for me

[@JosephLouis]

WOW! Loved it!

[@alex_jermaine]

i was a friar for 6 years. the youngest of my novitiate class. there were 33 brothers when i lived here in San Lorenzo. i think about my time here everyday. if you thirst for the Lord, offer him your heart. He will not let you down.

[@a.d1287]

Why arent you still a friar?

[@praytherosaryeveryday2709]

Why did you leave

[@rosepsaila5361]

You are the truth in the name of God keep it up I pray 4 you from Malta xx

[@williamstachowski7939]

Miss Dorothy we love you keep up the good work we love you

[@BestSales_omodajkt]

Im bore in the modern lifestyle.. maybe become a monk will give me a true happyness and peacefull.. thank you for this video. god bless you all

[@reloadedman3309]

Instead be a Diocesan Priest which is more fulfilling than this capuchin or monks life

[@GeminiMoon1994]

@@reloadedman3309 That's your opinion. Fyi, this is the noviciate year where they spend the year living the spiritual life. After this they will go out to do other things working with people, studying, parish work etc. They wouldn't do it if it wasn't fulfilling.

[@mccauleyceejaymontenegro4154]

Prayer Healing for me Father's from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@dextraze13]

Excellent my dear brothers. Please give a warm hello to all. Pray for the Hermits of the Holy Cross. b.Mark D.

[@TonyOmila7x]

GOD BLESS US ALWAYS. AMEN.

[@nachomontiel6254]

Wow amazing!!

[@johnknight8353]

Much love for the Capuchin friars!

[@hectorubaldocartagenalopez2499]

Dios los bendiga, les saludo desde el hospital San Francisco de Asís de Guadalajara Jalisco México, PAZ Y BIEN

[@tudortibi1104]

De mic copil simțeam că părintele de sus,dumnezeu ma chemă să slujesc ... Dar am crescut si am luat o altă cale,rea,am picat de la fața lui dumnezeu bun,si milos. Imi este dord de el în fiecare zi ma gândesc dacă are să mă mai primească?? Slujiti lui dumnezeu din inima,căci lupta se din inima.. Har și îndurare din România.

[@tomaswolfe8913]

beautiful video

[@larchenouvelle9555]

Merci pour ce magnifique partage SHALOM DE MONTRÉAL

[@gabrielesquerra113]

What a beautiful life

[@pedrozaragoza2253]

Gloria in Excelsis Deo! 🙏

[@RichardNoMoney]

I am viewer #899. My nephew Daniel was there for a time.

[@dionmanorsa9560]

What a peaceful life🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@imdhepchannel7153]

Love you brothers ❤️

[@CJJPstepintotheblue]

The intro 🤣🤣🤣 i see my Capuchin monks at least once a week. Great men, powerhouses for Our Catholic faith. We have been fortunate enough to have Grey Friars also locally

[@user-jt8eg6bx2x]

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[@MasterSophiaChrist]

Looks fun!

[@lydiapereira1942]

God Bless you all

[@bozenasobota9141]

God bless

[@marthaperdew]

Beautiful

[@walterwessels-artistsscree2877]

Seems like the perfect life & peaceful

[@sandrafayebrown8347]

This is interesting, To see the way they live

[@iktomi5]

Thoroughly enjoyed this vid like many others which reveal the Religious call! Watched the Netflix Movie The two Popes, this day. Sir Anthony Hopkins plays a great role in fact his co star whom I've not known as an actor prior, plays Pope Francis brilliantly. Useful movie & again thoroughly enjoyable.

[@shantixalxo7161]

May God all brothers

[@Sheebafernandez25]

Please pray for my family and our special intentions and

[@wilmarmontes5115]

God bless all the Religious

[@rohanfernandes214]

Wow, they have more fun than I do!

[@santhanaraj5863]

Capuchin Brothers please pray for me.

[@charlesmichael9188]

Come on Brother Vince....shake a leg. You are too funny. :)

[@kittisakchooklin874]

It's quite a sight and experience if one steps into a church or chapel with the choir seating. These days we only see either facing forward to the altar or around it. But, facing each other to the left and right sides of the altar is mainly for thus kind of religious setting---don't know how to describe the experience--for prayers and eucharistic mass.

[@bahwanniang517]

Remembering novitiate Life 😊

[@holland9199]

Nice very nice 👍

[@baroquer]

The Capuchins, my "first love" :) (Croatia)

[@janiejohnson5552]

Hi.I'm a new Catholic (10years) .I was just wondering what work do you do helping in the community?And do you keep the same routine everyday ?God Bless 🙏

[@lindathrall5133]

I LOVE HOW THE MIDDLE GENTLEMAN WAS ABLE TO GET HIS CINTURE CORD TO GO IN OPPISITE DIRECTIONS THAT TAKES TALENT

[@tata98705]

I would also want to become a monk. Please pray for me so I can desern more clearly my call. God bless you 🙏🏼

[@TheSphinx04]

Papa THANK YOU FOREVERMORE po iyan po

[@joffrey.ph_]

❤️🙏

[@CatholicBeardReviews]

Pray for me

[@challangmarak3018]

I want to be a Capuchin's Brother 🙏❤️

[@IvanLopez-fx3hx]

I am a seminarian for the Diocese of Orange. Man the first guy sleeping hit to close to home in seminary! haha it made me really laugh!

[@MariSol-tm7qt]

❤❤❤❤

[@TheSphinx04]

"YES I AM"

[@bruno-orante]

Pax et Bonum🕊❤️

[@pinoiecayme7129]

How i wish.. To be part of such congregation like that... Is there any chances

[@dominickbundy6429]

I always felt a call to the monastic way of life, but due to circumstances I regret that i never pursued it. Now it's too late for me. With such a daily routine these brothers live. I was wondering where they find time to bath or shower.

[@kanadiary6045]

This years finally i decide to answer the calling God to enter the one of congregation aspirant and hope next years if God give me permit i will enter formation process as postulant.

[@idamwid3343]

❤

[@user-vk2wt8zx4i]

дай Вам Бог здоровья братія ріднесенькі Христос між нами!

[@chinusingh6890]

Brothers so interesting

[@giovanniamezquitaduran4569]

i want to be a franciscan an i am 12

[@alexndua6902]

Giovanni Amezquita Duran welcome to the beautiful spirituality.. praying for you

[@user-fu2ry5qf9d]

First you need to finish High School than have some college edu, than you will work with a vocation director concerning your vocation discernment. Let's see if God really has the calling for you.

[@danieldellamarine1363]

Giovanni Amezquita Duran Here’s a piece of advice from someone who has been considering the Priesthood from age ten, now twenty, having tried four times to enter seminary. Start asking for help now. Make connections. Read a lot. Keep correspondence. I really wish I did this when I was your age. God bless you, man!

[@CatholicBeardReviews]

All you need son is prayer and good morals and God and you can be anything you want

[@catholiccrusader5328]

It's a great life Giovanni!

[@donnabakatempa1589]

Be a Brother For All

[@lucasvarela9632]

Looks fun. Is the helping the poor part after the novitiate?

[@landonsumlin2685]

I would love to know how to become a Franciscan friar anyone have any Ideas? I am 15 and I realise I might be too young but I would also know which age is appropriate to start the process

[@Amanda-pi2nr]

You can either start by reaching out to your local vocation's office, or you can just reach out to a community that you may like to visit on your own. Once you start talking with them they'll be able to answer your questions about age and how to enter.

[@landonsumlin2685]

@@Amanda-pi2nr Thank you very much

[@5hxph]

Depending on where you're from( in America). You can look at these provinces for more information. Calvary Province:Detroit to Montana New England Province : New York and adjacent areas Stigmata Province: New Jersey, Wilmington and some areas in the south St. Conrad Province: Denver, Colorado St. Augustine Province: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Our Lady of Angels Province: California Hope that you get to fulfill your vocation and allow God to work in your life