Did Christ Die for Dogs?

On Good Friday, Christians remember the death of Jesus on the cross, how this act paved the way for our salvation. This we know for sure. But did his death have an effect on anything else in creation? Will our dogs benefit from this saving act and one day enter heaven? Let's investigate.
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[@riethejur]

Working as a vet I am confronted with the death of dogs and cats everday. I try telling them their pain will soon be over and they‘ll be in a better place. And I desperatly hope that this will be the thruth. They all have beautiful souls and are innocent for their fate.

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

Riethejor: Can only imagine how difficult it must be for you

[@delvingeorge2807]

The Saints had special relationship with nature and Animals example St. Martin de Porres and St Anthony of Padua. They do listen to the word of God and know that our lord Jesus is in the Holy Eucharist!

[@rdbare4216]

My father always said the same, that they went to a better place.

[@stellarmori]

@@delvingeorge2807 that's true! then perhaps that was God's way of telling us we are connected to nature and should not distance ourselves so much from our beloved pets :) it feels as if they truly will be there on the new earth with us

[@delvingeorge2807]

@@stellarmori God's ways are not Man's ways dear. It is called Speculative Theology for a reason, it is not Defined Infallibly or are binding, one should not fall in heresy. The Gnostics heavily borrowed from Plato the Philosophy not in check can lead Ones soul to Hell not Heaven. Love God above everything not pets, nature or Animals. They all have Souls as St. Thomas Aquinas said but he never went for Definative answering nor compared it, the way we do today. Vegetative, Human and Animal Souls are all different and should be seen as such. Be careful on these Philosophical thinking and findings always keeping in check with Definative Doctrines of the Church.

[@raikougal]

When my Mom was dying in the hospital, not only did she meet God but she said she saw all of our animals who had passed before, so the franciscan idea of this comforts me greatly.

[@agenorzc]

Very, very interesting.😮

[@user-dz6yg9gc8r]

I know this is 3 years old but you have no idea how much this means to me! Thank you so much!

[@mryea6954]

​@@user-dz6yg9gc8r Animals DO go to heaven, God is love. The Bible says that "I am not the God of death, but the God of life". Let me make this very clear, you WILL see your animals again. God bless you.

[@raikougal]

@@user-dz6yg9gc8r I'm so glad it could bring you comfort. 🥰 My Mom would be glad to know her story brought comfort as well.

[@Nikolas_Cabbage]

Listen, we have seen Poncho and want more Poncho

[@James-en1ob]

Yes!

[@helens8977]

I don't like dogs

[@tomasveras2175]

Pancho is a parish dog, maybe he is just helping people with eye difficulties

[@renkomon.8312]

@Helen. What animals do you like? It is fine that you don't like dogs. I like them and cats. ☺

[@donaldtrump5410]

listen gang! you can’t just show poncho and then not except us to NOT want more poncho! and the idea! and the idea! and the idea! that you feel it’s acceptable to actually introduce such an adorable dog and not give us more is absolutely asinine! O.K folks? my wife is a doctor! OK gang?

[@Therealtracyduane]

After I had to put my first dog, Shadow, to sleep I prayed to God that he would be in heaven and I received a response. In an instance my anxiety was replaced with comfort and peace and the understanding that "Shadow was where he needs to be." I don't know, Where he needs to be, is but I'm comforted to know he's where God needs him to be.

[@tylersoto7465]

I understand how you feel I lost 3 dogs the past year, God is love and animals glorify God and he loves them so , I believe animals go to heaven etc , if I could do something to let animals and my pet dogs go to heaven I would even sacrifice my place in heaven , it burns me to know if they go or not 😓

[@peggyedwards8784]

I can sympathize . Have experienced this too many times with beloved animal friends in my 72 years. All creation however can be redeemed according to scripture.

[@pezequilibradohace5anos538]

@@tylersoto7465 to me, animals are the part of creation that is naturally loyal to God, they all play their assigned roles in nature and they all help the creation, it is only us, humans that can choose to be loyal to The Lord.

[@alijahcappra6523]

I'm sorry to say but I do not believe that would happen

[@pezequilibradohace5anos538]

@@alijahcappra6523 you believe wrong

[@itsdutchintime1907]

You're the first priest that ever reached me. Thank you.

[@CedanyTheAlaskan]

God bless you

[@slickrick75150]

Thats the power if Franciscans lol

[@itsdutchintime1907]

@@CedanyTheAlaskan God bless you as well.

[@openminds8765]

Keep up the good work Fr Casey - you make people think, be in the now, and draw nearer to God - AWEOME. Lord, Take me where you want me to go, Let me meet who you want me to meet, Tell me what you want me to say, and Keep me out of your way - FR MYCHAL JUDGE (hopefully an official Saint in the future)

[@erikabulsara538]

The only priest that I’ve felt sincere.

[@charleswalsh9895]

St Francis went to the animals and preached to them when humans were less rational

[@delvingeorge2807]

St Anthony of Padua and many other Saints had special bond with the creation as Jesus not only told to preach to the mankind and all nations but creation too before Ascending into heaven. Plus Animals could understand the Gospel preached and know the presence of the Holy Eucharist if in the Open Space.

[@keytube1012]

@@delvingeorge2807 animals cant get to heaven, and pressuming they can is doctrinally wrong. Yes they have a soul, but it dies with them.

[@delvingeorge2807]

@@keytube1012 Who claimed that give me one Saintly person St. Thomas Aquinas?

[@delvingeorge2807]

@@keytube1012 Give the Source.

[@delvingeorge2807]

@@keytube1012 You quite don't understand the Hierarchy of the Teaching Authority of the Church, I guess. Are you aware of Dogmas and Doctrines Hierarchy?

[@dora2497]

Think about this: why did God allow all of the animals to be saved by Noah’s ark if they’re just animals?

[@kevintoukam7466]

Because they were a beautiful and innocent part of creation. They did not offence the Lord

[@dora2497]

@@kevintoukam7466 exactly!!

[@glprods9977]

I agree but, to answer your question, they're essential for the environment and all natural ecosystems. Without them we wouldn't survive.

[@dora2497]

@@glprods9977 true!! Very true.

[@davidreyes1336]

@@glprods9977 hence, would it then be heaven without them?

[@ketoneconde2458]

“He is a puppy. And that is lovely.” The best sentence I think I’ve ever heard.

[@paige172]

The rhyme is perfect 💓

[@missourigal]

My dog died today and I told him that I really believed that God loved me so much that He would allow Timothy to be with me in Heaven when I got there. I cannot even express to you how much this video has helped. I got 13 yrs of unconditional love and support and had to love him back enough to stop a path leading to pain and honor his decision to quit eating days ago. I am now making a collection of helpful pet grief videos, free pet loss zoom groups, etc. for myself and others. You video will be in my collection. I had a much loved cat die 20 yrs ago but it in no way prepared me for this which is painful because my dog (service & therapy) went with me Everywhere and we were never apart for almost 14 yrs. Anyhow, I'll stop now and just say THANK YOU.

[@julienielsen3746]

Even if our pets don't go to Heaven to be waiting for us. God will create them again for us when we get to Heaven. God wants us to have our desires in Heaven. My thought. But, I know there are animals in Heaven. Because the Bible tell us of the wolf lying down with the lamb and Jesus returning on a white horse. God Bless you.

[@aaronmartin1830]

That's why in the bible dogs are seen as the same as whores lol

[@gojl5567]

My Dad passed away in January. He and my dog used to lay on the floor watching TV. It wouldn’t be heaven without both of them

[@johnnylara7032]

Sorry for your loss. May God's grace heal you & your family. 🙏

[@miranderamexicana]

7 years ago my dad passed away, 6 months later his dog passed away. I do believe they’re both in heaven

[@goncalojesus7583]

@@miranderamexicana In Génesis 2:7 it says that Adam became nephesh hayyah or living soul. Hayyah means “living” and nephesh means “soul.” It also refers to personality or desire which are aspects of the soul. In the first creation story man and woman are created in God’s image and He decided to let humans govern all animals. But it also tells us that animals have a soul. In Genesis 1:30 it reads: "And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so." This describes animals having hayyah (life). However, in the Hebrew it also has the word nephesh in combination with hayyah, which is the exact same wording as the description of the soul in the creation of Adam in Genesis 2:7. In other words, though nephesh is only translated as “life” here, the Hebrew speaks of the soul. Animals thus have a nephesh hayyah just like Adam.

[@intedominesperavi6036]

@@goncalojesus7583 As far as I have learned about this, is not that you have a nephesh, but you *are* a nephesh. And I guess the main distinction between animals and humans is, that we also have a spirit.

[@goncalojesus7583]

@@intedominesperavi6036 Yes indeed. it says that Adam, Eve and the animals became nephesh hayyah. Yes, the Bible doesnt say that animals have spirit. The role of the Holy Spirit is to enkindle within us the grace we need in order to know Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and to know the Father as our Father. Animals dont need this bc they are not sinners and they already know God. We are also the elected species. We were made in the image of God. This means that we were supposed to be God´s representatives on earth, ruling on his behalf. This changed with the original sin, but fortunaly Jesus conquered that job back for us, we just need to repent and folow him.

[@kakarotyung7056]

Dogs have shown me more love than any human on earth I beleve dogs are the embodiment of true unconditional love Amen

[@anaccount8474]

Apart from the ones that rip children to pieces.

[@kakarotyung7056]

@@anaccount8474 yes exept for thoes ones Amen

[@GMell123]

@@anaccount8474 Only us humans are capable of demonizing a dumb animal who can’t help its actions. Dogs are basically eternal 2 year olds, and they deserve Heaven a helluva lot more than us. Same can be said for cats, too.

[@theadster2702]

@@anaccount8474 Yes!! That is terrible....but when investigated it always comes back to humans making the mistakes with the dogs and the children. Over breeding, not training properly, leaving small children unattended and on and on and on. Some dogs do not like children and should not be around them. Some dogs are trained to be mean for use as a watch dog...???? Something you never need to do...show love and they naturally protect.

[@eben4reel934]

Dogs are better than people. 💙

[@anttibjorklund1869]

"The Chronicles of Narnia have nothing on The Lord of the Rings". Those are fighting words, my dear Brother in Christ.

[@IonIsFalling7217]

Aslan still reaches me better than Christ in this World.

[@hackerdontcare2032]

Yep

[@velonaut303]

pffft... cat people :)

[@nariko47]

The Lord of the Rings author was a devout Catholic. And in the first three films you can see a lot of hint messeges about scripture 😌

[@kzizzles8329]

If they are fighting words, then victory is his

[@codetech5598]

"Did Christ Die for Dogs?" Two possible answers: 1) Dogs did not sin so there is no need for a savior. 2) Christ bore the redemption not only of Adam but also for the animals and plants under Adam's care. When Adam sinned, the ground produced "thorns and thistles" and Christ took those thorns on his head to the cross.

[@worldpeace1822]

With option 2 either all meat eater will end up in hell or those cows and pigs will be unhappy to see us again.

[@gregh7400]

I have 2 Jack Russell Terriers. They sin all the time.

[@xzonia1]

We are told the wages of sin is death, so if dogs haven't sinned, then they would not die. Dogs do die. Logically, therefore, dogs must sin. Alternatively, they die because they were never created to be immortal, so the question of sin might not apply to them at all. They might go to heaven, or perhaps God had other ideas for them, because they were intended always to be mortal. Humans, therefore, were punished with mortality for sinning, but death wasn't a new concept invented simply to punish us. I've had many tell me that some animals, like horses, are mentioned in the Bible as being in heaven, so animals not mentioned specifically in the Bible as being in heaven (like dogs) are not there. Others say that because we know some animals are in heaven, then it's likely all are in heaven. But who knows? As the friar said, it's all speculation. :)

[@codetech5598]

@@xzonia1 Yes, it's speculation. In other words, you cannot be *DOGmatic* about it.

[@xzonia1]

@@codetech5598 Lol X)

[@patty4349]

My mom and dad are taking care of all my dogs and cats in heaven until I get there.

[@LS-ei7xk]

Nice way to think about it.

[@marilyncasto1253]

For me only way it makes sense.

[@goncalojesus7583]

In Génesis 2:7 it says that Adam became nephesh hayyah or living soul. Hayyah means “living” and nephesh means “soul.” It also refers to personality or desire which are aspects of the soul. In the first creation story man and woman are created in God’s image and He decided to let humans govern all animals. But it also tells us that animals have a soul. In Genesis 1:30 it reads: "And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so." This describes animals having hayyah (life). However, in the Hebrew it also has the word nephesh in combination with hayyah, which is the exact same wording as the description of the soul in the creation of Adam in Genesis 2:7. In other words, though nephesh is only translated as “life” here, the Hebrew speaks of the soul. Animals thus have a nephesh hayyah just like Adam.

[@Bluewater225]

@@jamesparson When you die, you leave behind your body, thus leaving behind all your needs such as food and water so I think when animals die, they go through the same thing, leaving behind their need for meat. Why would there be death in heaven if it is not needed?

[@jennywetherall8046]

Yes I believe that

[@ezh2612]

There is actually a swedish song about this by Hasse Andersson called "Änglahund" (Angel dog) which in very swedish spirit contains the lines: "Can you take the dog with you into heaven? He is kind and he has been a real friend He is wise and fine and he has paid his taxes"

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

Research Nephilim. i the crew least drew. Bone from Hell, angelic. Genesis 1:26 states that animals are NOT made in His Image and Likeness. Not Eternal, same. Only a moment, so humans can have dominion over. Use as HE Wills. Not a desire gained us.

[@ciscornBIG]

​@@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4Umeds. Take them.

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

@@ciscornBIG Ever read the Books of Maccabees? Genesis 6:4? Related to your suggestion of "meds". Antidepressants cure nothing in a human heart [the spiritual one] and human soul. The consciousness of a human being is NOT contained within the human mind. Antidepressants are frontal lobotomy pills, separate the human being from the human body. Their distortion allows one NOT to gain Heaven. Read Genesis 1:26. The human body is merely the vessel for the human being to sojourn this life. The Test and Testament of the human heart. If your only desire is not HIM, Heaven, then you lose Eternal Life. No one is guaranteed Heaven. Show me in Scriptures or at least prove it to yourself before your human body and free will dies.

[@jonkelley7713]

Two years ago exactly, God brought Luna, via the pound, to save my life. She is a red hair blue eyed wolf husky. It was after thru-hiking the PCT. Oh how God provided what I needed. Tomorrow I am getting confirmed at 51. 🙏

[@kevintoukam7466]

Good confirmation dear

[@remediosreboja1837]

God works in a mysterious way. Just trust Him.🙏🙏🙏

[@wranglerboi]

@Jon Kelley - May I be the first to welcome you to the family. I can actually hear God and all the angels and saints in heaven applauding you!

[@CedanyTheAlaskan]

God bless you

[@LS-ei7xk]

Congratulations! I hope it went well (reading this later).

[@wb805]

I once took my aging dog to the vet for treatment of a tumor (which was later found to be benign, thankfully). While I was in the waiting room, there was a book on the coffee table that contained pictures of dogs and quotations from dozens of people about how precious dogs are in our lives. On one page, there was a large title at the top that read, "Will My Dog Go to Heaven When He Dies?". Beneath, the Rev. Billy Graham had a response to that question. He said, "God will prepare everything for our perfect happiness in Heaven, and if it takes my dog being there, I believe he’ll be there." A few years later, when it came time to have my beloved dog put down, Rev. Graham's words repeatedly surrounded me like a warm blanket. I hold true to those words to this day, and absolutely believe that, when my time on this earth has passed, my loving God will reunite me, not only with my family, but with my beloved dog whom I also consider a treasured family member.

[@serenahm]

Thank you for that. I so needed to hear those words of Billy Graham. I will hold them close to my heart. Thank you for sharing them, and God bless you!🙏

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

Christ is ONLY Precious to you or the demons honed you MOST.

[@lois2997]

I agree with billy Graham on that

[@germankoster4910]

THat is bad, it tells you that stray dogs are not in heaven, only the ones who were loved by humans.

[@junshili2292]

stray dogs are in heaven, because they have completed their tasks God gave them, that is to test their owners. Those who abandoned them are not in heaven.@@germankoster4910

[@aaaicila_]

Dogs are so loving and innocent, and I refuse to believe that Heaven isn’t waiting for them on the other side of the rainbow bridge 🐶❤️🥺

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

Animals have no heart or soul. Heaven is NOT possible.

[@aaaicila_]

@@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U aNiMaLs hAvE nO hEaRt oR sOuL 😒

[@joe6go]

@@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U If animals have no heart, then what pumps their Blood? Checkmate.

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

@@joe6go Genesis 1:26. Check is mandate.

[@watcherwlc53]

Kitties too. The Rainbow Bridge is said to be a reference to the biblical rainbow and the covenant to not destroy all of creation ever again.

[@marilyncasto1253]

Found this while waiting for news on my dog Dixie at emergency vet. Praying for her . Got good news she has a fracture to her pelvis. No surgery required. Just rest and meds

[@serenahm]

Such good news!❤️

[@marilyncasto1253]

She's back to normal I think she just pulled something cause she was semi normal in 3 days.

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

When a human in later life gains a fracture to the pelvis, death is most prevalent. Trauma too much for the body, and my guess is most the heart. An animal is not more important to a human. Children are starving in this World. Dying related to it, to a tune of 3.1 million. Before Covid-19, annually. Probably more NOW. Charity has dried up most in the World.

[@kenlandon7803]

Glad she's ok! Take lots of pictures, and treasure everyday with your best friend.

[@catbowserfantasytherapist3132]

I choose to believe the dogs and other animals will be in heaven because God is a benevolent and loving Father. He knows how much joy they give us.

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

Genesis 1:26 begs to differ. To be in Heaven one must be made in HIS Image and Likeness. Humans are not. Angelic, their stable. Animals, NO.

[@lois2997]

@@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U you know as much as the rest of us. Don’t act like you have all the answers. You don’t.

[@Keepin_The_Peace]

@@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4UI’ve seen you all over this comment section. People here are obviously seeking this video after the loss of a pet. For you to have this tone deaf “higher than though” attitude that you have the answers is not only heretical but pushes people away from the faith.

[@Yodasstuff]

There have been lonely, dark times that the only ones that were there for me were my dogs. They're gone now and it gives me comfort to know that I will see them again. Thank you.

[@gpanthony]

I think there is a reason Jesus says to "proclaim the Gospel to every CREATURE." I would also point to Jesus saying that not even a single sparrow falls to the ground without the Father's knowledge and though each human is worth more than many sparrows, God is aware of all of His creations.

[@gpanthony]

@@jamesparson Yep, even protozoa and amoeba.

[@sharkwithfreakinlaserattac5913]

I needed to hear this, my dog an cat died few years ago and my family said I will never see them again but I just can't believe in that.

[@delvingeorge2807]

Sorry for your loss. Have Blessed Holy week!🙏🏻

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

A human is more important, i care not what the demons taught you.

[@sharkwithfreakinlaserattac5913]

@@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U lol what?

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

​@@sharkwithfreakinlaserattac5913 Being attached to an animal is not healthy for your heart and soul. Humans are always first in the ranks to animals, alone. Before Covid-19 approximately 3.1 million children died in this World annually, not by nature causes. Probably greater now since Covid-19 has lessen the need to be charitable. These children died not but bullets or other armament, a disease, or other direct inhumanity. But from the lack of food. Most pets eat better and are treated better in the USA, than those children. i call it a sick society most. "Then God said: Let us make human beings in our image, after our likeness. Let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the tame animals, all the wild animals, and all the creatures that crawl on the earth." [Genesis 1:26] By Genesis 1:26, animals are not made in His Image and Likeness. Only Humans. Additionally by Genesis 1:26, the human person is not the human body because our Lord and Maker does not have a physical body. The human person is the heart inseparable from the soul, the inner life within the body. Made in the Womb of our Lord, the Heart of the Son of God, John 1:3-4. The Breath of Life is Love. At that very moment of conception in Heaven, that seed is stitched within the human body at its first spark on Earth, the conception of the body. The purpose of life is to grow more and more in His Image and Likeness. The Talents Parable, Matthew 25:14-30. To return to Him with more than started with, not the same or less. Earth is about growing in your Relationship with our Lord and Maker, intimacy is to be with HIM most. Why? Because He made you for HIM, Alone. None others. You only want others to find our Lord through you, and you only want our Lord to see you more. Animals can not actually love you, affection is not love and they have no hearts. Animals can not reside in Heaven without a heart and soul. They only exist in Time and Space, Not Eternity.

[@sharkwithfreakinlaserattac5913]

@@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U when did I ever said animal are more important than humans? Is it my fault people in Africa have nothing to eat? I am just saying to love and respect all living beings and it goes without saying that you should treat people better than animals...

[@michaelskinner9910]

I like the Franciscan point of view. Heaven wouldn't be heaven to me without my dog.

[@kimberlyhayles7681]

Agreed!

[@jurusco]

or... missconception about what heaven is.

[@TIARRA1NDRFUL]

💯

[@IonIsFalling7217]

Absolutely

[@Failur3i5n0tan0pt1on]

That’s sad! Well perhaps you might not want to go. Heaven wasn’t promised to animals.

[@ego8330]

Im not Christian but i like him hes a pretty chill dude

[@vickycostilla2673]

Fr. Casey and another Brother are why my husband considered converting to Christianity and Catholicism, in specific. 😁 The Franciscans are why I came back to The Church, and why I've stayed. 💙 I'm glad Fr. Casey has reached you in some way, too.

[@ego8330]

@@vickycostilla2673 im Ok with your opinion but don't force people to convert or jesus will slap you

[@ego8330]

Sorry if i May have missunderstood your intensions

[@vickycostilla2673]

@@ego8330 I wasn't trying to convert anyone. 🤣 I was only stating the impact the Franciscans have had on me and my family, and validating your positive feelings toward Fr. Casey. The Franciscans aren't all talk. They walk the walk, and that's why they impact so many.

[@ego8330]

@@vickycostilla2673 like in my previous comment im sorry if i missunderstood your intention

[@aprilsgiggle]

It is through tears that I write this ... The last year has been so hard as I have lost three sacred fur babies. First, one of my horses and then both of my Chihuahuas. These friends have left me here with the other fur babies who I love, but they are all sorely missed. It is so comforting to hear from you that I could indeed be united with my Angels who now watch over me from heaven. Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. You will never know the comfort that you have bestowed ❤️🐾❤️🐾

[@5kydragon347]

Thank you for this channel🙏 It helped me learn about the Catholic Church and I will now be confirmed into the Church tomorrow evening🙏

[@Fiona2254]

Home Home!

[@alejandrorazo562]

Welcom home.

[@kevintoukam7466]

Change that name dear

[@wranglerboi]

@Sky Dragon - I applaud you on your decision to join God's family in the fullest way possible. He, I'm sure, welcomes you with his open arms.

[@5kydragon347]

@@wranglerboi Thank you, God bless🙏

[@sugarsnap1000]

My sisters little dog passed today, we loved her very much, she brought so much happiness & Joy, I’m glad I came across this video. I know she’s at peace with no more pain and she’s on her way to pastures new above. God bless little one we miss & love you

[@old-moose]

Does God need dogs? Does God need us? No to both. Does God want us? Yes. Does God want dogs? I don't know be He made them. When a very loving cat died, I asked God if pets go to heaven. He seemed to saying to me, "If you need pets in for heave to be perfect , there will be pets."

[@megansyck9170]

This made my day! Getting confirmed tomorrow 🎉

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Congrats!

[@delvingeorge2807]

Congratulations.🙏🏻

[@kathrynbaker5188]

Best wishes to you in Christ!

[@562Omar]

Congratulations Megan! - My 2 teenaged children will be confirmed in a couple of weeks.

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

Read Revelation 12. Research the Marian Apparitions, GREATLY. See HER as your MOTHER, MOST only. Make Wednesday, SPECIAL to the Holy Spirit. Speak to HIM all through that day. Seeing is being seen. Your Teacher, Alone, is the Holy Spirit.

[@reiltingeoghegan4635]

Poncho has arrived and must be seen in future! I love this upbeat and more lighter video on such a depressing day ❤️ Thank you Casey 🙏

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

Life is ONLY a depression, as to only avail you to desire Heaven. He is calling you, child. Those appearing happy are lying to their own heart.

[@tinman1955]

I don't know if dogs go to heaven but I hope fleas don't.

[@charlesbuzbee1043]

Excellent Father! Happy Easter! Our pet companions are gifts from God the hardest part is when we have to open our hands and give them back. All of my dogs were a Blessing for me. All cremated to be buried with me. They were such a big part of my life I could never just throw them away.

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

Give more than you receive. Heaven is that song, alone. Compassion. See it secularly. Where they live without you have, find and live. Christ only heals the heart, not an invention of science. Called Brilliant. Christ Judges, Alone. What did Christ own on Earth? Why do you need more??

[@theautisticcatholic]

By acknowledging your pets were gifts from God, you have shown an attitude of gratitude, which is exactly what God wants from us. Keep up the good work! And may God bless you and keep you!

[@nikki27ish]

Why have we only just seen the delightful Poncho?? We want more of that sweet dog.

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

You want and desire Christ, ALONE. Or on the wrong pathway, chose by you long ago. Not just now. But unknown most to you.

[@theautisticcatholic]

Dear Lord, thank you for the gift of Pancho and all the animals who glorify you merely by existing. Amen. St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us.

[@shawnburton5539]

All dogs go to heaven. I know because I've seen the movie. 😃 Happy Easter Father!

[@storiesbydarksaberlight1517]

Thank you so much for articulating these views. The Franciscan argument makes the most sense to me, particularly because I don't believe that God is in the business of destroying that which he creates. The Bible speaks of animals in heaven and as part of the new created order ... so why would God create and then permanently destroy the original animals before creating new ones to live in heaven? Instead, I believe that, as you mentioned in relation to the Franciscan argument, animals (and plants for that matter) are reconciled to God because they never sin in life. In everything they do, they are exactly what God made them to be. Through sin, the relationship between God and humans is broken, which is why we need Jesus. But a dog's relationship to their Creator never ceases. Even if that dog does something "bad" by human standards (peeing on the floor or biting someone), they never cease to be the dog that Christ called them to be because, without free will, they cannot choose to sin as humans did.

[@KK-xr5dy]

Thank you so so much for this video. My fur baby passed away 6 months ago and I have been struggling. They said she might not make it to 3 and lived to almost 13. I know it was from St. Francis’ intercession. (He heard from me a lot!) The Franciscan approach to all creation going back to God is what I believe!! I will be with her again. 💗

[@vikingbme97]

“Who listens to silly thomists anyways?” *angry Matt Fradd noises*

[@Proctor488]

I am not sure how I came upon your channel and I don't go to church anymore. I was a Christian but I definitely am intrigued and entertained by your videos

[@ntmn8444]

That algorithm is calling you man.

[@Proctor488]

Interesting thought lol

[@christiandpaul631]

Heaven is NOT our home. It is a temporary stop off point until our bodies RISE and A NEW and wonderful Earth is gifted to us by Our Lord. It will be a perfect Earth as the Earth was meant to be with animals and all of its beauty. Our pets will be there too. If your dog will make you happy you are sure the Lord will give it back to you for all the joy of Lord Will be ours for all of time!!!

[@yankee1376]

"He prayeth best who loveth best All things both great and small; For the dear God who loveth us hath made and loveth all." ― Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

Only speaks of them whom can obtain Heaven. Belief is only what is HIS TRUTH. Not human, what conjured. Animals do not roam Heaven. They are a moment gone.

[@waldi7080]

​@@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U Have you been to heaven or why do you sound so sure?

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

Following HIM makes no sense. In relationship to the human body which includes the human mind. The course of deception of the human heart. HE speaks to one maybe others. Why EASY? Problematic to perfection MOST.

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

@@waldi7080 Have i ever been in Heaven. Yes. But fallen, rose. To show you HELL is to gain EARTH to cleanse it. Love is to be vulnerable that HE IS. NEVER NOT. ALWAYS. i hate HIM most.

[@waldi7080]

@@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U I frankly don't comprehend what you're trying to tell me.

[@ambilaevus7607]

We had a cat die this week and this very subject has weighed heavily upon my grade school kid's heart. He's asked at least 6 times.

[@LS-ei7xk]

So sorry. : (

[@Operaandchant90]

My cat has been my best friend through the worst bouts of depression I have had recently. If it wasnt for him, I don't know what I would have done. As Christ encouraged us to consider the birds of the air, and how they are given what they need, I ak.eternally grateful for my Cat, Apollo.

[@erictaylor5462]

I know of a lady who was tucking her young son into bed after their family dog had passed away that day. He was, of course, very sad about this. She told him that their dog was "Chasing squirrels in doggy Heaven." His eyes got big and he said, "That means Doggy Heaven and Squirrel Hell are the same place!"

[@Esme-gf4jd]

Dear Father C I lost my precious Chichi today. Totallt sudden, it was ( the vet thinks) a mitral valve collapse or aorta anurysm. Taken from us in the blink of an eye, Grandma's Tiny One was no more We ask you to prayfor us. Especially my son, who cherished her as his child. We are comforted in that we may possibly see her once more. Please pray that our grief passes and that Chichi dosent give the angels too hard a time by demanding treats and insisting on constant lap time. She is mondo spoiled. When our hearts heal we will honor her memoy by giving another wonderful rescue dog a wonderful.

[@wednesdayschild3627]

When I had a heart attack, I was very sick, and isolated due to covid. My deceased cat came see me and comfort me. I think he was really there.

[@vcl8987]

Thanks you for this message, past weeks ago, my lovely poodle Bella past away of this world and I really miss her. This message makes me cry, but they're tears of hapiness. Thanks you so much and God bless and guide you always!!!

[@mssugahcrush7291]

My beloved dog also passed away a few weeks ago, and it's been very hard. My prayers are with you, and I'm glad this video brought you some peace. God bless!

[@vcl8987]

@@mssugahcrush7291 God bless you too!!!

[@delvingeorge2807]

@@mssugahcrush7291 Check out the Saints who had special relationship with Creation like St. Martin de Porres, St Anthony of Padua and many more.

[@kathrynbaker5188]

I lost my poodle Bocce several months ago. I know he’s at my Dad feet in heaven.

[@nialhartnett4021]

As a person who had a NDE in the past year (clinically dead for 8 minutes, in coma for 20 days from a burst aneurysm) all my dogs, even my current living one were highly present. My first question upon waking up from coma. was 'where's Rowan...he was just right here.' (My current dog). St. Francis was my confirmation Saint, specifically for his love of all Creation, beautifully expressed in his 'Canticle of the Sun.' So from someone who been beyond the Veil....rest assured, any dog you have had a soul bond with in your current life is there with you for all eternity. They wouldn't have it any other way.

[@kentd4762]

St. Paul's words to the Colossians (1:15ff) are simply incredible. I love this Franciscan "speculative theology" on this important question. Thank you, Fr. Casey.

[@akcta9221]

Fr Casey I am a minor seminarian I always watch your video please pray for me in this year holy week becau se i am single son please pray for me to countinue in priestly vocation 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 Fr Casey please give me a piece of advice

[@sjpc77]

Best wishes bro... Eth diocese aanu?

[@dalysaviour6971]

Anjooran from Kerala... 💙

[@akcta9221]

കോതമംഗലം

[@akcta9221]

@@dalysaviour6971 എവിടെയാ 😂🇮🇳

[@akcta9221]

@@sjpc77 കോതമംഗലം

[@highlandsprings5752]

1. God, 2. Christ, 3. My Cat This is a list of the most loyal things i have ever come across in my life, to help put this in to perspective i am 5th on my own list. Side Note : Animals committed no sin, only Adam and his descendants did and do.

[@delvingeorge2807]

That is true but still the damage was done to the creation too, ever heard of the Saints having different approach to Animals and a special bond? Like St. Anthony of Padua and St. Martin de Porres. There are many more out there. Animals behaviour radically changes after listening to gospel cause I have seen it in every place the Gospel is preached and miracles occur.

[@Lucy-nw4im]

Yes, but look at the animal kingdom- all the time they do things against God’s Commandments. You can argue they ‘don’t know any better’ which is my point. They don’t, so how is it fair for them to go to Heaven after just living a selfish life full of earthly pleasure, whereas humans can’t do that?

[@mabeldsouza3076]

@@Lucy-nw4im are you sure?

[@delvingeorge2807]

@Ojibwe T Absolutely brother, world is falling in Neo-Platonic Duelstic Approach, methods, which could lead to heresy Unknowingly!🙏🏻 Good thing you posted it here.

[@delvingeorge2807]

@@Lucy-nw4im Observe the Animals who are in close contact with the people who preach the Word of God and are in Presence of the Holy Eucharist when in Having an Open Adoration.

[@lichewitz8905]

"The Chronicles of Narnia have nothing on Lord of the Rings" lmao this burns hotter than the purgatory flames

[@ipso-kk3ft]

Agreed!

[@vololudo4671]

I was meditating and praying about this last night. Bless you Father

[@delvingeorge2807]

There are many Saints who had special relationship with the creation such as St. Martin de Porres and St. Anthony of Padua. St Anthony of Padua preached Gospel and all the sea creatures came out to listen to him. I have also noticed the Differences in behaviour in Animals after seeing drastic changes in them after listening to the word of god or seeing Eucharistic Adoration in Open.

[@luckystar9279]

I asked this question to a Sunday school teacher once when I was a kid. Her words were no, "because they aren't clean," being a kid the only thing I could take from that was god was worried dogs would track mud in or go on the floor. I wasn't even in kindergarten yet and I was already done with Christianity. Didn't go back to church until my late twenties

[@rachelbuckley4499]

I genuinely believe God sent me my dog during a really dark time in my life. Truly I believe it saved my life.

[@soda8624]

I like to imagine heaven like a nice earth, FULL of nature, with free animals living by our side, with fresh fruit from trees, with beautiful houses for everyone, with snow and sun and rain With love everywhere With beautiful libraries for you to read your favorite books and keep on learning about what fascinates you With my dog sleeping by my side like she does every night With my cats asking for pats and kisses With my mother and I giving them love It would not be heaven without animals, mostly, without our animal friends ❤️

[@LS-ei7xk]

How very true, and that's a wonderful description of Heaven.

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

Our Lord's Prayer spoke MOST. Heaven is ONLY doing the Father's Will. Earth is a test and testament to the heart, to desire HEAVEN alone.

[@lois2997]

@@shifuarena901 maybe

[@alanaferrone8247]

I need Poncho on EVERY episode! I need puppy kisses!

[@kakarotyung7056]

We all need puppy kisses

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

@@kakarotyung7056 Dogs lick their undersides. Hygienic is only smart. Love of you, gained.

[@kakarotyung7056]

@@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U are you telling me kissing my dog is good or bad ....either way I'm still going to do it ..love of you also gained

[@davidcheater4239]

I'd say that Isaiah 11: 6-8 would support dogs going to Heaven. If wolves, bears, leopards, asps, calves, and kids are a part of the redeemed world why wouldn't dogs?

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

Scriptures is only spiritual, child. Not literal that the human mind could discern. Genesis 1:26 says only humans are made in His Image and Likeness. Eternal is that seed made, alone. Heart and soul, the inner life contained. Not just a body.

[@lois2997]

@@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U stop pretending you know the answers, like father Casey said it is speculative. You know about as much as anybody else on this site which isn’t much

[@scottmatthew3101]

I've always believed that preachers who teach that animals have no soul have never owned a dog.

[@MedievalMan]

Or they never loved their animals. Ive met people who treat their pets like its a nice rug that compliments their home. Its like they dont have a family love for them or something, which Ive never understood. 🐱❤🐶

[@AGMundy]

I always recall that a well-known British politician Alan Clarke was considering conversion to Catholicism but said he would not do so unless he could be sure his dogs would join him in heaven.

[@gk3weeb701]

Congrats on 200k!

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Thank you!

[@delvingeorge2807]

@@BreakingInTheHabit Oh yes, Congratulations on the Sub count Father!👍🏻🙏🏻 May God Almighty multiply more viewers for the Glory of God!

[@nikki27ish]

If the dogs I've loved and lost are not in heaven then it will not be heaven at all for me. God creates all these animals and they absolutely have souls, one of the many reasons I'm vegan. God spelt.backwards is dog..a dog is the epitome of loyalty and kindness.

[@TheVisionaryChristian]

Many NDE near-death experiences....has witnessed their pets coming to see them, and in heaven. So i would say YES 100%

[@Wolffur]

I can only describe this line of theological thought as arguably one of the most touching and beautiful that I've ever heard. Thank you so much Fr. Casey.

[@thegangstanerd]

"If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they go." -- Walt Whitman

[@jeankennedy7606]

My sister died the day after Easter, this video offered me hope.

[@jaytea4390]

My guinea pig's about 6 years old now and we think he's on the way out. I wish I could've spent more time with him while he was alive. Please pray for him to have a peaceful death and I really hope I can meet him again in heaven and show him more love.

[@maribelcuartas337]

My dog passed away 2 years ago in my arms. I’ll never forget that day. I believe if God puts them in our life is for a reason my dog was my child, best friend and was there when nobody else was.

[@epic5945]

Don't worry. Animals are in heaven.

[@nymgrace1227]

I hope there are some that aren’t there .

[@mariantvasquez15]

Just lost my childhood dog, she was the most beautiful and obedient dog and she gave us a beautiful puppy 💖 thank u for this video

[@morgangallowglass8668]

"Heaven" without cats and dogs, is no Heaven at all. Franciscans for the WIN!

[@artorias7256]

I used to be a free thinker. Until my dog (Cash) passed away, I was depress for weeks until God shows me that Cash is in heaven in my dreams. I experience nothing but love and happiness as I play with him even through I knew he passed away. Even since I became a Catholic.

[@remediosreboja1837]

Thank you for the consoling message, Fr. Casey. You are really a Franciscan who loves the creation of God. I always cry at Mass whenever one of our dog dies, always hoping that even if our dogs can’t enter the Pearly Gate, they are waiting for me and my children when the time comes, by the bridge to welcome us, be with us again, jump and run with us, lick us with kisses and comfort us. I believe in this and I hope it will become a reality.❤️❤️❤️💝💝💝

[@delvingeorge2807]

Umm, heaven is not Earth though there will be new one. Read about the Saints who had special bond with the creation of God. Such as St. Martin de Porres and St Anthony of Padua. They do understand the Gospel of Christ preached.

[@ridley_boi8272]

Yes, I hope that our pets will physically be with us in Heaven as well. May peace be with you.

[@sjw5797]

@@delvingeorge2807 Why do you keep "umm-ing" people?

[@delvingeorge2807]

@@sjw5797 Cause I was not sure what the original Comment was intended for. Being sober dear.

[@delvingeorge2807]

@@sjw5797 People are taking Duelstic Approach of Neo Platonic Theology in everything and this could lead to Heresy.

[@vickycostilla2673]

I need to bookmark this for when my kid is a little older. 🥰 Thank you, Father. 💙

[@nikkivillegas4824]

Pope Paul VI was said to have said "one day we will see our pets in the eternity of Christ".

[@LM-zn8iv]

Growing up as a country girl I have always seen and felt God's love in nature and in the eyes of animals.

[@marlenebuchholz3217]

Jesus died so our death isnt the end and I agree with you about our pets going to Heaven.

[@harryfaber]

We all know that God said 'let there be light'. If dogs go to heaven, one hopes that He also said 'let there be lampposts'.

[@cynthiaejiogu8442]

Thank you Fr. This is a very good video. My own priest is on the dog has no soul boat. I am Eastern Orthodox and we have the same debate. I have never believed that God made dogs and all animals just to start and stop in the fallen world. 🙏🏻🙏🏻☦️☦️ Peace yo you on Western Good Friday! We do this in 1 month!

[@rdbare4216]

I know of multiple orthodox who do believe animals go to heaven! I believe father Stephen Freeman is one of these. God bless you Orthodox!

[@michelekennedy515]

I know I will be with everyone I have loved and who have loved me when I get to heaven. That includes my pups whose unconditional love blessed my life. ❤🐕🐕🐕❤

[@kellymcvey4494]

Hey, Poncho is a gift from God, so of course he will be in Heaven

[@MJHinCA]

I had to say "the last goodbye" to my dog Zoe and my cat Scout last week. My dog was 15 and went into kidney failure and my cat Scout had cancer, They were best friends in life and chose to go one after the other, Till i die i will believe that they are with my mother in heven waiting for me, I figure God will correct me when i get there. Happy Easter everyone.

[@KimberlyJ424]

Happy Easter!

[@rjean3746]

Hi Poncho ! I saw Poncho and thought that this was going to be a light video but BAMMM theology . Thank you

[@WatchtowerofBabel]

Yes. Romans 8:19, Isaiah 11:6,7

[@apologete567]

Hosea 2:18-20, Psalm 145:9-10, 15-21 All living creatures owe the "breath of life to God. Job 27:3 Ruach Elohim.

[@delvingeorge2807]

Heard the miracle of St. Anthony of Padua and sea creatures coming out to listen him preach?

[@WatchtowerofBabel]

@@delvingeorge2807 correct.The fishes of the sea honour him more than men without faith. Animals were with Adam and Eve in Paradise, so why wouldn't they be in Heaven?

[@delvingeorge2807]

@@WatchtowerofBabel Cause the Gospel of Jesus Christ was not preached to them and Sacrifice of Jesus Christ was not made. Plus he Commanded us not only to preach the gospel of Jesus to Humankind and all the Nations but " ...to all of Creation" before the Ascend into heaven!

[@delvingeorge2807]

@@WatchtowerofBabel Mark 16:15 citation.

[@isabellfox2915]

Thank you Fr Casey for another profound post wrapped up in humour and grace

[@pablocanziani8465]

You know , as a catholic scientist dealing with climate and the environment, I came around over the years to the same conclusion you reach today, in close agreement with Duns Scotus and F. Theillard de Chardin. It may not be doctribe but together with St Paul it makes sense to me from such a Merciful and Loving God. Happy Easter

[@ceasium98]

"Who is going to listen to a silly Thomist anyway?" MOOD. 'Did Christ die for Thomists?' is the real question

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Ha!

[@delvingeorge2807]

St. Martin de Porres a Dominican also had special bond with the creations of God. Also St. Anthony and many more.

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

Your doctrine most if not Christ alone, should be MOTHER.

[@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U]

Christ spoke Little of animals. Actually not at all. Nor most of the prophets and saints. Says little of account but to be used in the Father's Will, alone.

[@lois2997]

@@iNdUsTrIaLrOcKeR4U he created the animals. Our church has blessing of the animals. My animals will be in heaven with me if I make it because none of us are guaranteed heaven despite what some believe. If I am there my animals will be there. I believe that

[@delvingeorge2807]

This reminds me of Instances of Saints who had special bond with the creation itself like St. Martin de Porres and St. Anthony of Padua and many more. They could Understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ cause they behave differently after listening to it.

[@raymondmartin318]

You are absolutely correct. Its a case of Kindness and Generosity over the babbling Pharisee who knows nothing but the Letter of the Law.

[@delvingeorge2807]

@@raymondmartin318 There were good Pharisees too. He did come to fulfill the Law of Old. Law, Scriptures, Philosophy all are equally important.

[@delvingeorge2807]

@@raymondmartin318 Did you check out Bishop Robert Barron debate with Cosmic Sceptic on Unbelievable channel?! It gives some great insight!🙏🏻

[@DanionGrisham]

I believe life comes from God and with God all things is possible God bless everyone

[@jde5272]

_Poncho The Lifter of Moods_

[@jde5272]

Dramatic title for Poncho

[@AaronLin721]

OK. I'm going to click Like on this one. You got me.

[@MeowyMakes]

My dog is getting old and is experiencing arthritis in his back legs. He has been such a huge blessing in my life, especially through the hardest of years, and had more of a soul than so many humans I know. I ask for St. Roch's intercession for him a lot. I don't get how my dog couldn't be in heaven after how much of an angel on earth he's been. If you tell me dogs don't go to heaven because they don't have souls... please leave.

[@danielthompson6207]

I'm not trying to pick favorites here, but the Franciscan view makes the most sense to me. If all things are of God, then it would stand to reason that all things will return to Him when their time arrives, and that the essence of all things will be experienced in Heaven.

[@johnno49]

Resurrection is about the whole of creation. It’s not just about humans. We can be very confident that our beloved pets will be resurrected too. Richard Rohr, in ‘The Universal Christ’ answers this question in a manner I find satisfying.

[@johnno49]

@@perrystone3140 Somehow I just knew this was going to be a money scam. 🤣🤣🤣

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

That was a fake account. My account is verified with a checkmark.

[@ghettooutlaw]

Thank you for the most thoughtful, eloquent treatment of this topic. I can't imagine an eternity without my cat.

[@kencoakley3959]

Colton Burpo, the boy who saw Heaven, and was the basis for the book and film "Heaven Is For Real", said that there are zni animals in Heaven as well as children who were aborted or miscarried. PS : Make Poncho your permanent co-host. Cuteness raises ratings.

[@mcsmama]

Love this message...my love for Dogs & Guinea Pigs 🐹🐾 brought me here, & with every earthly loss of their precious presence I return to listen again. Today I mourn sweet Pepe, but this message gives me comfort. 🙏😇✝️🔥🐟 "Franciscan approach" starts @4:44 : "ALL of creation is brought to God" . Thank you, Father. [1.11.2022]

[@larabryan5627]

It isn’t dog hair it’s fibers of love!

[@rdc2021]

The way I always thought of it was that animals are pure, they did not eat the forbiden friut and therefore are free of sin. God ordered the ark to be built to save the Animals they are pure and good enough to be saved from the flood. They dont need the Cross or Christ for salvation or to go to heaven because they are still in that condition free of sin. Humans were also unconcious until Adam and Eve ate the forbidden friut, not even realising their nakedness until after. Our dogs and other pets are still unaware of their nakedness because they never ate the friut proving that they are free of the original sin and dont need salvation because they already have a place saved for them in Heaven. But thats just me, Im not a theologian(but would love to) and dont claim to be right but that is how I think about it.

[@norcocg]

You are definitely an interesting holy man and I have enjoyed your content for quite some time. I believe if more people acted as humble and kind as you seem to be the world would be a better place. Thank you for continuing to put out good content. It is due to your content and ministry I have given more thought on my own religious practices. P.S. Give Poncho a treat for me.