Fr. Joshua Waltz vocation story

Fr. Joshua Waltz, vocation director and priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bismarck, ND, shares the story of how his heart converted to Jesus Christ, who ultimately called him to be a Catholic priest. To support vocations and seminarian scholarships in the Diocese of Bismarck, follow this link: 1catholicfoundationdob.weshar...

[@aarondolan6704]

Please whoever cares to read pray for more Vocations to The Priesthood in Ireland and pray for me that my Vocation is to be a Priest and that I enter a Seminary soon.

[@grivsxiaomi4661]

Amen. Lord Jesus hear our prayer. Amen.

[@bettymanguriu1712]

God bless you for answering His call.

[@baoduong2203]

Please pray for me, I’m current,y applying for seminary... after my journey back into the Catholic Church. I never thought I would be interested into the priesthood. My aunt kept telling me that she was always praying for me to be a priest. I kept on saying “heck no. Yeah right”. Now I’m here lol

[@andrius3867]

Did you get in?

[@lynevoss4106]

Boo Duong, I had been praying for priests. Unfortunately, it kind of gotten on the way side and stopped. Recently however, I happened to join an EWTN Holy Rosary prayer and a novena to St John Vianney for an increase in priestly vocation. And so now, I am back into this prayer and petition. I have 4 grandsons and I have been praying for at least one or ALL of them to become holy Priests and my 3 granddaughters to become holy nuns (shhhhh, they don’t know). It’s all in God’s hands🙏🙏🙏. Anyway, Bao Duong, I hope you are now in seminary. I am praying for you. God bless🙏❤️🙏

[@mick1gallagher]

You're stupid brainwashed deluded aunt is as stupid as yourself

[@gerd37]

Thanks be to God!

[@grivsxiaomi4661]

Trust God

[@barbaraaspengen9810]

Father your spirit is so glowing what a awesome priest you are.

[@israeliana]

I loved it

[@randyellison602]

I'm not a Catholic I attend a penecostal Church. I know the feeling of a calling not going away God called me into ministry since I was a kid. Living for God is the best life we can live. Good luck to you Fr. Waltz.

[@alphaomega5494]

Fr. Waltz, I stumbled upon this video while watching some of Father Robert Barron's videos and all I can say is, "wow". I have felt a very strong pull to the priesthood for a few years now but after watching this, I think I'm ready to make a call to my vocation's Director. Bless you for your priesthood and ministry

[@MegaCadette55]

anthony Rosas this comment speaks life.how did it go if i may ask?

[@mamaedina1]

One Hail Mary said for you brother

[@feargodlovegod4476]

How is it going!? God Bless anthony

[@lynevoss4106]

Anthony Rosas, how are you doing. Where are you now since you heard of Fr Waltz vocation story? I hope you are on your way to priesthood or is now a priest ‘coz we need good holy priests. I am praying for you. God bless you🙏🙏🙏

[@museluvr]

We're praying for you! May God do beautiful, wonderful things through your vocation. Saving souls is far more important than anything this world would give you. God bless!

[@JenniNJeff]

This is one of our family's favorite vocation stories! God bless you Father! Thank you for sharing it!

[@elenamanallo1686]

Wow! God works in mysterious ways. God bless and praying for the increase of priestly and religious vocation. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@1183tn]

I must have heard this vocation story about 10 times now, I started going to the Dominican Rite in Portland around 6am everymorning since I started listening (1 week ago). My day seems to be lighter of any stress and burden when I receive the Holy Host every morning. Didn't know I have such a thirst for Jesus. Thank you and God bless you father Joshua Waltz.

[@museluvr]

I'm a new Catholic but am learning when a priest is on fire.. it is contagious. God be with you, and be well.

[@mray8]

Definitley shed some tears when he encountered the guy that saved his life in Spain. It had to be his guardian angel.

[@hjweingarten2250]

Thank you, Lord, for my wonderful cousin, Father Joshua and for his brother who is also a priest, Father Justin Waltz.

[@MegaCadette55]

oh woww!this is so cool. sounds like a blessed family!

[@happyma4182]

I pray I may hear them al speak. I loved this talk from Dr. Joshua. Wow! It brought tears to my eyes. 😢

[@grivsxiaomi4661]

Amazing

[@VDavid-jc1ck]

P0ppp⁹❤²​@@MegaCadette55

[@ericagoehring1089]

Thank you for this!! I am not Catholic, but I am a follower of Christ. This story is beautiful.

[@TNt-vc2xs]

“Once the spirit is dead, the body has nothing to live for” ❤ absolutely beautiful testimony. I’m sharing this with as many teens and young adults as I can. Talk about God after a man’s heart!!! Thank you Fr Josh for choosing God!! Man this story was like watching a movie, it is that crazy!!!

[@darlinaasuncionobando]

Great vocation story Father ,wish and prayer for our only son to be a priest

[@johnfisher3017]

Fr. Josh waltz. Thank you for having this on here for people who are looking to find. Your story had me in tears on my job site this morning, because it helped me accept the love of the father.

[@marianajmj]

Watching in February 2022. What a beautiful conversation story, and story of vocation.

[@mobrien7128]

The best vocational video EVER!! God bless you, Father!

[@user-rx1ps9mv9i]

Beutiful calling story..God bless you Father..this left me in tears

[@anngrace7313]

What a powerful testimony. God bless you father.

[@Stephieandcheech]

Best vocation story I ever heard. Also very entertaining the way it was told. I smiled and laughed the whole way through. God bless Father Joshua!!

[@scriner11]

The Lord made a perfect choice in calling you!!!! Well done!!! Many blessings to you!!!

[@tylerpape4382]

Best vocation story I've heard.

[@TotusTuusMarie]

Amazing vocation story!!! Besides always going to Sunday mass and frequent confession, I would also add praying the Rosary daily. 🙏❤️

[@jonitagonsalves9177]

I loved the way Father narrated his story. It's funny and filled with exciting encounters. Simply wow♥️

[@janinelengyel6273]

Fr. Josh, God has blessed you to do his work. I love hearing your story. Amazing. So happy that your a fisher of men. Bless you.

[@mariafaria2256]

Bless be the Lord for another Priest in Communities , who said yes to his call. Congratulations!!!! And God bless!

[@NiwandindaFlorence]

I don't know why I wept towards the end, but lord graciously hear from my heart. Thanks faaza God bless you following from 🇺🇬

[@LuisaGarcia_nyc]

Praise The Lord!🔥

[@francespaz4142]

Never have I heard such an inspiring miracle story as Fr. Joshua’s! God is speaking to all of us through this adorable Funny priest! Thank you holy Priest! God bless you always, and send you to tell your hilarious story of love and truth to Others especially the youth! Love you , Holy man of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

[@JoshPaul94]

Fr. Joshua Waltz Vocational Story is pure awesome! Love being Catholic. I can watch this over and over again, and not get bored. His story is glorious and raw to the core.

[@MegaCadette55]

do you have a priesthood calling too? #justasking

[@JoshPaul94]

+MegaCadette55 yes very much so!

[@MegaCadette55]

Josh Toups that's pretty great. God needs more laborers in his fields.you have my prayers.

[@JoshPaul94]

+MegaCadette55 thank you

[@MegaCadette55]

Josh Toups you re welcome

[@cultureshock72]

I totally remember the day he told us this story. I can even hear myself laughing haha

[@oditaocana4509]

Our good Lord will never abandon us despite of our wrongdoings, He would journey with and embrace ourselves under His Fraternal Love and Protection, your various stories symbolic actions that God always protect you and ignored signs to be His Evangelist, amazing stories ❤️. Continue spreading your Conversion stories, and by the way your mom is awesomely true faithful daughter of Him 🙏🙏🙏

[@joannhacker9120]

Wow, what a beautiful testimony! Not a boring moment worth listening to. Thank you for sharing.

[@thewrestle-9319]

Because I do not have any vocation call, I thought I wouldn't even finish listening to his story. But, there was something captivating, amusing and touching part in his story. and I was a really good feeling that there is the same God who guided him that way, He might be leading me on His own way.. whenever I have uncertainty in faith, I love to hear this vocation story. Because he was a normal person before he become a priest, I feel like I can connect to his story. Thank you Fr. Joshua Waltz.

[@coreybaumy23]

Just to let you know. Every one has a vocation call. It might not be to anything religious, but a vocation is what God wants you to do not just to be a priest.

[@mirgrande7683]

That's the sin of clericalism has you even thinking such a thing. Like the the priests and religious the only ones have a 'vocation'. Above everyone else. That's bullshit. You are called equally and to the same degree to image God - the love of God in the world. Catherine of Sienna said it best, "Become who God means you to be and set the world on fire !" :)

[@marlenetrompeta9902]

Thank you Fr. Joshua very inspiring vocation story. God bless you now and always.

[@kathleengaetano1956]

I absolutely love this video. I am in the process of discernment and discovering my vocation into the religious life and even though this is a vocation story about a Catholic priest it still inspired me. "I'm going to Mass do you wanna come?" cracked me up. God Bless My mother is obsessed with St. Anthony that story cracked me up too.

[@jpmedia8963]

It’s a great story. I’m just like crying...

[@user-nu6jd3ld9s]

You are so blessed and real. Please keep talking to us.. Amen

[@candycrushinq7514]

I accidentally found this video and I'm litrally in awe THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING

[@rolandovargas4490]

Awesome vocation story!! God works in many ways!

[@happyma4182]

May Jesus continue to bless you each and every day. Please pray for my three sons. And offer them to Jesus. Mary.St.Joseph. St. Augustine and St. Anthony . ...God Bless.

[@mimamangohig8325]

Thank you Lord for this man , how I wish you will call one of my grandsons to priesthood so my family will be converted and to serve you too.

[@JackieMinton]

God has officially worked through the suggestions box of my youtube account. What a beautiful work God is carrying out in your life! Thank you for sharing your story and showing His light!

[@evelinaprantilla6370]

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[@lukeroesener1810]

Thank you so much God is calling me to the priesthood and it is such a wonderful thing Although I am only 14 I know God will make so much of me thank you Father you a wonderful inspiration.

[@archsword2446]

Study Respiratory Therapy and enter the Order of St. Camillus.

[@luigitezza4996]

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[@sabaghebreghzabhier3382]

This is one of the best testimony I ever had, God bless you. I hope you going to be a wonderful saint

[@teresanandwa2764]

It has changed my way of thinking .thank you

[@lucem25]

That's amazing it has helped me to discern more my vocation

[@christinekent140]

great story I felt that big black man was an angel sent to help you. . my angel is always helping me

[@idsherry]

This is one of the best conversion stories I heard. God works mysteriously. It touched my heart, it made me think what can I do to live my life for Jesus. God bless you, Father Joshua.

[@sme7385]

God bless this priest Joshua. May he entertain people as he always does.

[@sophiashim4390]

Thank you Fr. Joshua for your precious story. I will pray for you and all priests everyday.

[@susanrogan3338]

Father was terrific

[@dominicgartonzavesky8544]

i was just at the RISE conference in San Jose that he talked at. I have never heard a more persuasive an funny guy.

[@jaca7584]

Can you see me clapping!!! What an AWESOME and free testimony! So inspirational! 🌸🙏❤️🦋

[@lidiabarahona2154]

God bless you Father

[@donaldnazareth3533]

God continue to bless you and your ministry Father Waltz

[@ReySanchez7]

God bless you Fr. and your brother priests.

[@marksalerno3478]

Thank you Father

[@shannonabeywardena7323]

God bless you, Father Joshua!

[@rinnapayod]

This is awesome story. It really touched my heart. God bless you Fr. Joshua.

[@dbj1818]

Amen Father 🙏🏾 I felt this story

[@joaquimgodinho9215]

Fr.Joshuas vocation story is awe inspiring n I hope many youngsters follow d Lords call

[@joramacrush3315]

Made me cry

[@anosal4246]

❤this is a great testimony for all the believers ❤️❤️May God bless all called to priesthood 🙏

[@lornabautistagomez9609]

God calls us in different ways thank you father for sharing your story.God bless

[@gmahlman]

Wow! This story is FANASTIC! Father Waltz God bless you. You've got to share your story at youth conferences and other Catholic media outlets.

[@juancarlosjc1101]

I am not catholic but I have been blessed by this testimony . Thank you father Joshua.....The Lord used you to bless me today.

[@AntonyPadikkala]

Fr. Joshua Waltz, I've enjoyed your Vocation anecdote, It's really amazing one! 🤗❤️ Lots of Love from Kerala, India 😇

[@Monk800AOL]

Omg, absolutely beautiful story!! I cried, so profound

[@sebo3e]

My freind not good not good did you know that catechism teach that we catholic use our lord name in thanks giving or adoration that s why because his name is holy i feel sad when i noiced O-g word because catholic should not use it in speech as catechism explains as in vain use hope that made sense

[@marcihf9763]

I lived in Italy for 15 years...your train experience cracked me up Father. I too had some experiences on the trenitalia BUT I at least I spoke the language. LOL

[@mariedsilva8610]

Beautiful testimony yes Jesus is everything worth dying for

[@micompu345]

Beautiful Father Wajtz. I am amazed at how God called you and you finally answer his call.

[@hopes2213]

wow such a touching and moving story. 💖

[@TheTV1972]

Awesome testimony🎉🎉🎉

[@maryanncricenti9226]

Wow!!! Your an amazing man Walz!!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful story !!! You chose right!!! Praise and Glory to the Father Son and Holy Spirit .. Amen

[@GodlyGemini]

Best testimony I have ever heard literally, I have watched this like 20 times already hahaha

[@michelletaylor1147]

Very interesting story, may God continue to hold you in the palm of His hand.

[@victoria103]

Wow this is amazing!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@aricdelagrange5965]

Now this is an awesome vocation story

[@lisa4candlz]

lol my first thought was to ask St Anthony for the lost scapular 😆 Beautiful testimony- thank you for sharing and for following the call.

[@cheraybisaya]

what a blessing to hear Fr. Joshua, I can listen to his story all the time!

[@eduardoang6142]

Best sharing to hear.

[@taymay5984]

Awesome talk, God be with u

[@Obrian90]

all i can say is wow. im so greatful for your story i been think about becoming a priest and been getting the call for some time now and i fell on this video you help me your story hands down greats i heard and your the person i related to most so thank you father please pray for me that i will enter my vocation with a true humble and open heart.

[@MegaCadette55]

+godfearing vapor praying for you man! bless...

[@Obrian90]

Thank you

[@MegaCadette55]

godfearing vapor you're welcome.are u still discerning/in seminary now?

[@Obrian90]

+MegaCadette55 yes the priesthood is my only path its his will

[@MegaCadette55]

godfearing vapor awesome! thanks for serving the kingdom.bless you!

[@kmej2548]

That was beautiful. God bless you Fr

[@milagrosamistoso5650]

Praise the Lord!!like great testimony about preist and their faith bless you and keep you.

[@Ikthus]

Thank you for this. 🙏🏻

[@ems8602]

Will pray for your courage in this dark hour of the church and of humanity, that your faith fail not. For many priests will abandon the ministry, many religious will fall for the worse of temptations in their tepidity and blind human obedience, many souls will fall into the errors of the age, perpetuated by the Judas Iscariot who governs the roman Church by the powers of this world, but you shall remain a stronghold, a beacon of hope, bathed in the Spirit of Truth. And I shall be with the perseverant. For it will be the few that will save the many. Fear not. I AM.

[@ExpressAphrodite]

Have watched this over and over again and recommended many others to watch it too. Fr Waltz's other videos are also very inspiring too, as are his Sunday sermons in St Joseph's, Mandan. Please also watch 'All or Nothing - Sr Clare Crockett' (also on KZbin), the story of real Derry Girl.

[@chrismail8860]

Very inspiring Fr.Waltz. Your Archdiocese needs to share this elsewhere it means a lot to those discerning and it is one of the best videos I have seen regarding vocation it was very real! Also very funny!You are a great speaker! God Bless! Please speak on a larger scale!! :-)Very blessed to have great priests and speakers like you! Very energetic and glad to see a young man! Your right about teen views on the church "all old people" you prove it wrong! Great job Bismarck and Father Waltz!

[@Ireland299]

god bless fr, joshua walz

[@joseluismachain3962]

Thank U for ur great message. Jesus kid the

[@evaalarcon808]

God bless you Father 🙏

[@barbararey-constantin5679]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you said yes to God. God bless you I will pray for you. :)

[@TT-hg8eo]

What a great story of journey with God!

[@susanmann8643]

God bless you 💕🙏🏻

[@shonaesteban8317]

Thank you Fr Josh

[@gracianmkandawire8403]

Great story

[@WalktheWalk-ki9kj]

That was a powerful testimony.

[@dianakagnassim8139]

Beautiful, calling story

[@BismarckDiocese]

Congratulations to Fr. Josh for his 10 year anniversary to priesthood this year and his brother Fr. Justin that will celebrate 10 years next year. Here is a great article about the brothers ordinations and their Mother. www.ncregister.com/daily-news/holy-cloth-for-mom-custom-of-giving-manutergium-renewed-by-priests