Compassion and Kinship: Fr Gregory Boyle at TEDxConejo 2012

Father Gregory Boyle, founder and executive director of Homeboy Industries, is an acknowledged expert on gangs, intervention and re-entry and today serves on the U.S. Attorney General's Defending Childhood Task Force.
Born in Los Angeles, one of eight children, Fr. Greg worked in the family-owned dairy, loading milk trucks to earn his high school tuition. An enduring memory of that youthful time is when "...these weathered old truckers would come up to me, put their arms around me and point at my father in the distance, on the loading dock, and say, 'Your dad is a great man.'" Lessons from that first job apply at Homeboy Industries today where
employees come to change for themselves and their children.
Homeboy Industries traces its roots to "Jobs For A Future" (JFF), created in 1988 by Boyle at Dolores Mission. To address the escalating problems of gang-involved youth, he and the community developed an elementary school, day care program and sought legitimate employment for young people.
Boyle serves on the National Gang Center Advisory Board (Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention). He is also a member of the Advisory Board for the Loyola Law School Center for Juvenile Law and Policy and previously served on the California Commission on Juvenile Justice, Crime and Delinquency Prevention. The National Child Labor Committee recognized Fr. Greg with the first Nancy M. Daly Advocacy Award for Service to Children and Youth on January 30, 2012.
Homeboy Industries, now located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, is recognized as a national and international model for youth seeking to move beyond gangs and achieve a life of hope.
homeboy-industries.org
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[@robertocandido1496]

I believe I first seen father Boyle at central juvenile hall when I was facing an attempted murder in 1991. I walked in homeboy industries in the year 2000 . They helped me remove my gang affiliated tattoos. I ask god to take over my life , and my process started. I now reside in Utah with a beautiful wife , three kids, and two granddaughters. Thank you farther.

[@janethockey9070]

Roberto Candido Hats off to you. You represent the American dream

[@clairehoeft5414]

That is awesome!

[@OnlythaRealness]

Goodjob Homeboy I have a similar story although I never had the pleasure to meet father Boyle but would read his books in Juvenile hall I'm here In Idaho now with a great job, a beautiful family and in the process of being a home owner life is good!Stay up mahboy✊

[@chuckhockey9464]

@@OnlythaRealness Congratulations!

[@chuckhockey9464]

@@OnlythaRealness Pay it forward

[@connycarusohutchinson9376]

I've been a volunteer at Homeboy Industries for over 2 years and the benefits flow both ways. The experience continues to augment my life and enrich my spirit.

[@janethockey9070]

Conny Caruso Hutchinson Thanks for your service

[@LorettaLaz]

NOW THIS is what EVERY PRIEST, MINISTER, RABBI... SHOULD ASPIRE TO BE LIKE! I can't say enough of how much I admire and respect this man. We have teachers we are given on this earth who come to make the world, AND US better.. this man IS ONE OF THOSE TEACHERS. A beautiful soul.

[@TheJp316]

He really is

[@djnesto310]

Father G serves as an inspiration to me. I volunteer as a GED Tutor at Homeboy on my breaks, and I do it to get my dose of love each time that I go! I go everywhere spreading the kinship that he has brought into my world and all of the Homeboys and Homegirls he has touched.

[@soymama]

No matter what your beliefs are, this man has made a difference

[@connycarusohutchinson9376]

And today, June 23, 2016, and every day he continues to do so...make an enormous difference! Thank you for your support. A Homeboy Industries volunteer. Get Fr. Greg Boyle's book on Amazon, "Tattoos On The Heart".

[@ronaldogutierrez8807]

I HATE religion but I RESPECT HIM. 🤙🏽

[@chuckhockey9464]

@@ronaldogutierrez8807 His religion is just decency to his fellow men.

[@violettababenko4847]

@@ronaldogutierrez8807 He wasn't speaking about religion, he was speaking about God. That's usually how you know if a person has lived his faith and actually has known God or not. There is no religion there.

[@massivepassive]

I’ve watched this nearly 10 times and can’t keep my eyes dry every time I watch it. This is what TRUE PASSION sounds like.

[@fridayfun888]

Ah okay. So I'm not the only one. I've learned enough to have Kleenex close by before I click on this. And I'm sniffling right now.

[@breakweisernorthernsoles]

Word

[@martinchitembo1883]

Every now and then i come to watch this talk.

[@borntoclimbit]

Father G came to my highschool yesterday. Best assembly ever.

[@BuddhaLove77]

Just a beautiful video. As a Buddhist I can think of no better example of loving compassion than the example of Bodhisattva Fr. Gregory Boyle... thank you so much!!!

[@thotmagnet2470]

he was at my cousin lil rogers funeral. my family has respect for this dude 👍👍👍👍

[@janethockey9070]

Sorry dude.

[@yancuicrodriguez1913]

I'm sorry about your cousin

[@yancuicrodriguez1913]

There are angels walking around us, father Gregory Boyle is prove of that

[@kberken]

Father Greg is such an awesome human being. Thank you, God, for giving this Holy man to the world.

[@karentinnes1921]

I cant listen to him enough. I love what he says that you are exactly what God had in mind when He made you. And the soul returns to itself. Tell people the truth and watch people become that truth. Sometimes you have to reach in and dismantle messages ifguilt and shame so the soul can feel its worth. I love this so much.

[@karentinnes1921]

I listen over and over

[@karentinnes1921]

Yes I love this too

[@bsc27squad98]

there's stories of him riding through the pico aliso projects on a bike stopping gang conflicts during the 80s lol.. he was in the trenches with them kids For real... He is a living saint man..

[@mywingedwords]

this man is a living saint and I love him so very much

[@theologyontap5313]

HE IS ONE OF THE MOST CHARITABLE MEN IN AMERICAN. HE IS A SAINT.

[@connycarusohutchinson9376]

Also, he is quite remarkable and fearless.

[@jansdoe6963]

Yes he is a Saint/

[@oroGold-s5b]

Thank you Father G by allowing God to use you. Giving hope to the hopeless. Everyman is a gift from God and you teaching them to know that.

[@anela2147]

reading his book Tattoos on the Heart for my freshman year of highschool. enjoying it a lot! :’)

[@TheGhostofAuntJemima]

hannan?

[@connycarusohutchinson9376]

Each time, I am blessed with the experience of kinship. Nobody says it better than Fr. Greg Boyle. The tears flow, the gratitude expands, the joy of participating in the solution as an inexaustible volunteer and participant of the message (Compassion & Kinship) widens my scope of humanity. I wish on all of you the kindness Father Greg dispenses.

[@cubancandy1]

I vote for Father Boyle for world leader

[@kberken]

Yes!

[@lokofreestyle5430]

👍

[@buzzer193]

What a remarkable leader he would be! The world could be transformed!

[@TheSuicidalUnicorn]

💜

[@Dylan-hc2lu]

It's crazy what the teaching of the Bible can lead to

[@Hugofmunoz]

I have watched this TedTalk plenty of times before. Always refreshing to hear about the love in this world...especially in light of all the hate that's been spread in the last 1.5 years. "We all want to create a community of kinship!"

[@marilynjones5749]

This man is worth his weight in Gold. NO Doubt. What an Amazing Soul. He saw worth in the people we deem as worthless. He put everything on the line to help these lost souls. And everyone should put him in their will and or send him money. He does Good Work !

[@darkestbeforedawn09]

I hope some day to be as good a person as this man.

[@connycarusohutchinson9376]

You've already started. Change begins with recognition.

[@grb1184]

You all ready are but may perhaps not realize that.

[@martialthoughts7756]

Well if you act as if you already are, it might just be the case...

[@jameshensley1227]

Saw Father Boyle at the Northern California Safe and Healthy Schools Conference. He is a testament to what can be accomplished when you choose to do good. Wow! Thanks for posting.

[@connycarusohutchinson9376]

It's so inspiring to be on the same page! Thanks for your involvement.

[@lauracerda1238]

Father Greg I appreciate you. And your help to the community. And well I hope to see you soon...

[@gusramirez6151]

God bless you father G.

[@dianapederson577]

great and moving speech. want to do more to help. thanks for your inspiration.

[@connycarusohutchinson9376]

You can. Meditate daily and ask your Higher Power what you can do for the day. "The answer will come if your own house is in corder."

[@dnewma04]

Years after I first watched this, I still watch it regularly and send it to people constantly. If there was more of this in our world and in religion, we'd be a completely different situation in the country and the world.

[@truthteller3104]

This man has helped and saved so many troubled people... I mean so many people... i know he does this out of his heart but he He doesn't get the credit he deserves... May God bless him and his mission

[@mattdickie4696]

This man, and what he does, is amazing. I feel like even though he'll never get enough credit in this world, God is waiting to give him reward in Heaven.

[@eoinbrennan3949]

He looks exactly like how I pictured Santa Claus would be. He's practically glowing with goodwill, kindness and warmth. Thats a man who's discovered the true meaning of life.

[@heathergallagher9256]

This is such a great testimony to the human spirit and what we are all here on earth to do- work together and help lift each other up by helping one another and by allowing others to see things in us that we cannot always see in ourselves.

[@carriea3088]

this is so deeply honoring of what it is to be human that i had to reactivate my facebook account to share it..

[@jansdoe6963]

Father Boyle is an amazing man. I love his sense of humor and compassion. He gives me hope.

[@markkriger2182]

This man has lived or begun to live a full life by almost any measure. Congratulations. May we all achieve such great humility & stature! Professor Kriger

[@Llamaface]

I love this man!!!!!! Thank you for all you do!!!

[@annstarlight8112]

This man walks with God and uplifts the faint! Godbless you:)

[@user-ku4gs9yc9d]

Got here after reading about Homeboy Industries getting awarded the Hilton Humanitarian Award this year. Couldn't help tearing up listening to Fr. Boyle. This is the most heartwarming, inspiring Ted Talk I've come across with. God bless everyone who is involved in the organization in whatever capacity. It is beautiful to be reminded that we belong to each other. My heart is full today.

[@justiceforall713]

I have so much respect and admiration for this man. What an inspiration!!!

[@itiswritten8054]

I'm partially blind. I am listening to a book from him right now. It's called,"tattoos on the heart" So far so good. 👍✝💖

[@nancyjimenez85]

Such a beautiful book!

[@leethao7687]

When you listened to this while at work and start to get emotional 😢

[@janicebautista8366]

thank you, Father Gregory Boyle.

[@diegom1137]

Father Greg Boyle, the most intelligent and powerful man in Los Angelos

[@lupitagutierrez16]

I thank God for you everyday Father Greg 🙏

[@justiceforall713]

This man inspires and makes my heat light to hear him say let's stand with the demonized,so the demonizing will stop. We have to stop throwing people away. AMEN to that. God bless Father G

[@nkyshaolin]

one of the best Ted talks i've heard!!!!

[@LightNWavy]

This was beautiful.

[@alexanderclass2506]

This man has a pure heart

[@rubencastro5852]

Fr Gregory Boyle, you Mother Theresa and all the person's that give their time, love and compassion for those in need are saints in our time. Thank you Father for sharing Jesus love with all those that especially need God's love 🕊📿

[@ST-kr7hz]

What can we learn from this incredible man? such an inspiring and loving person

[@davesvideos]

R O C K O N a true Christian in my mind--what a man---THANK YOU

[@whitemaleoprah]

I love this little dude

[@ST-kr7hz]

"It's hard to demonize people you know."

[@seancastello8593]

One of the best quotes ever!!!

[@ST-kr7hz]

my favorite human being

[@BDaddys70sFunk]

WOW! Thank you Father Gregory Boyle for your good work :)

[@kingofaikido]

He speaks the truth! And, he is right!

[@RL-ck8zk]

I Pray for this man and his ministry! What an interesting service to provide. It may change a life.

[@georgekbach8799]

I read your book it was very humbling and brought me too tears not many things bring me too tears.

[@MissSunny01]

I edited the transcript of this video, so if anyone needs it, let me know! I wish I could add the captions to it, but this video doesn't have community contributions enabled.

[@unknown-ci9ho]

Gregory Boyle G of the year

[@clarencealexander3287]

Kennysougly fax

[@tonydavila6594]

Father Gregory Boyle is an Incredible Human Being, I Never met him but I listen to his Videos on Utube, Very Soothing, Comforting, and Helpful... 👍👍👍👍👍

[@angela8608]

How can anyone give this a thumbs down?

[@cindyfountain9089]

Same, actually looking through the responses to see if any of them commented.

[@RansomDchs]

Your post put a gigantic smile on my face. Thanks. You made my morning.

[@lori71baby]

Love this!!

[@towner44]

His voice calms me

[@whitt02]

You are making such a positive impact on lives everywhere. Thank you for what you do!

[@marthamoses7751]

Beautiful production on so many levels.

[@MsMaRiA1300]

Awesome Man!!!!... God Bless Him and all he does for Us....

[@bigmack2x68]

WaKe Up 2 Peace HomeBoy Keep Up Tha Great WorK

[@tttakutakahashi]

I was glad to hear your story.

[@josindee91]

Father Greg for president

[@jorgeestrella5721]

God bless him for becoming a Shepard of Gods Children ! There is a lot of spiritual leaders of many religions whom are truly kind and do Gods work ...bless them all !

[@callevi1791]

Wow. Thank you. 0ne conceptualized your way - spoke to me fresh and went deeper in me than I ever imagined was possible. I’m overwhelmed with Thanks.

[@sionejoeuluenga4607]

Can’t believe this is 10 years ago, God Bless this man 🤍

[@shadowpsykie]

I cried by the end

[@KymLincolne-jz5yz]

So this is what love looks like… ❤

[@imonit1177]

He went from a crazy homeless man to a college professor. Incredible.

[@LucHale]

I love you man...

[@cristinamolinaparrilla4540]

Wow. Thank you.

[@hillarymartinez3039]

Wonderful! ❤️

[@Brother_Alfonso]

God bless you for all you do and done 👏🏼 father Boyle

[@jakki.padilla]

i cannot stop crying

[@ngoman]

my favorite ted video

[@cathypico]

Now this is 💗

[@CongreDelNido]

We need a free tattoo removal program in Tijuana Mexico!!! there's alot of us deported ex gang members here who cant go back but are trying hard to lead a good life, it's difficult here in Mexico because were are more stereo typed here than in the U.S., most people see the tattoos in a bad way because is not very acceptable like it is over there... please help us, there's alot of us down here and the mexican government doesnt care at all about us.

[@OnlythaRealness]

Homeboyy I wish I could help you vatos out there man I know I have alot ot homies in different parts of Mexico all tell me it's hard and exactlly qhat u said people look at you even worse in mexico, if u get this write back n tell me the situation how it is w you guys now peace n love homie!A homie From Santa Ana ×OC

[@DarkMoonDroid]

💜💜💜💜💜 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Armijobel]

Have you reached out to any no profits in San Diego connected to this work-- may be willing to travel to Tijuana periodically

[@xennial80sxberner]

17:30 "Puppet" was one of the gang members interviewed with G on 60 Minutes back in 1992. Very sad to hear he was beaten to death some time later.

[@lovespooh13]

Had me in tears Wish the best to this man and the others

[@dorthymcbride3384]

Sir...could u pls help us in Seattle with your same homeboy organization..I will volunteer cause these young souls just need to be loved and given a chance..thank you for your God given love..I just learned to text and I am 65yrs..about time!🤗😍😘aloha

[@wulitatsegaye3385]

💋💋💋💋💋💋Darling, Darling, FATHER. Bless thou be.

[@Liberty969]

😂😂😂 love it such a funny guy. Very touching ending ❤️

[@ElizabethDerlin]

love this guy

[@samuelherrera1650]

I went to that ! It was dope

[@connycarusohutchinson9376]

...And so you are!

[@potatochip8428]

i’m just here to finish a theology assignment, but i love this

[@kevincleary5982]

Why can't we have politicians like him?

[@ST-kr7hz]

Because the nature of politicians is greed and power, whereas this man has dedicated his life to service. They get millions while he toils for nothing, and that is the world we live in.

[@susimullis8637]

God Bless you all❤️🥰😭

[@savethefails]

this doesnt have enough views...

[@nowpresent2167]

Hit the like button. KZbin will recommend it more.

[@SalMichael]

Should be 10 million views

[@trickhealey]

Hello fellow Adhikara Yoga School Yogis watching your homework! I miss you, see you soon.

[@Winniegarnet.8119]

Awesome!

[@philforrence]

Beautiful

[@unknown-ci9ho]

Gregory Boyle 2020 president candidate

[@timgarcia8992]

In the end, it doesn't matter what faith you follow, all you gotta understand is that we are all following the same faith in our own ways. Father G is living proof! KINDNESS, CONSIDERATION, COMPASSION & RESPECT IS ALL WE NEED TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE

[@johnanderson3700]

Would to God we would find our kinship in the midst of this pandemic: so much seems to block our finding the way to embrace each other in this time when it is so needed. I feel blinded in knowing how to do this when so much behavior is not simply dividing us, but killing us.