Protestant Tours STUNNING Catholic Church (Cantius Part 1)

[@violetaster3798]

Cried thru most of it. As a Pentecostal that is in the process of converting to Catholicism ... I so resonate with the Priest

[@amandah8178]

Welcome home!!!! I'm a fellow convert from Protestantism! I'd love to hear your story if you're interested in sharing!

[@violetaster3798]

Amanda, I’m 63. Raised Baptist Methodist. I left at 18 for Assembly of God. Wanted more of God. Was Looking for ...surely someone has a deeper walk? Felt like a piece of a puzzle was missing. So I Raised my (now adult) children as Pentecostal, we attended word of Faith , then United Pentecostal. My son Silas, now 38, converted this Easter. He took a journey of 3 years studying and made the move. His studies brought me studies and I am in the process now. I am exuberant and feel as I have finally found “my Tribe”. My purpose. What is your story? @evergreenknoll (on insta)

[@amandah8178]

@@violetaster3798 Wow, what an incredible story! Thank you so much for sharing! My husband and I were raised in the Assemblies of God church. We met there and started dating in high school then married there. Shortly before our first baby was born we moved away when my husband went on active duty. Around that time we started reading 1 Co 14 more thoroughly and realized that many of our beliefs went against that chapter. A decade of searching from denomination to denomination led to sitting in our non-denom church where I angrily told God that it wasn't right that He would promise to lead us into all truth but make it impossible to find. Shortly after that he answered my angry prayer and introduced us to Catholicism through an invitation by a new friend to a Catholic Bible Study after our move to our new duty station. I decided to give the study a try but wanted to find out what Catholics believed first so I started with Rome Sweet Home by Scott Hahn. At the same time the Holy Spirit was surrounding us with faithful Catholics. I did NOT want to become a Catholic, but the Truth of it knocked me upside my head and I couldn't NOT become Catholic. I am so incredibly excited with you and can't wait to 'see you in the Eucharist' when you officially come home!!! What an incredible day that will be, especially after your son making the swim across the Tiber. You two should write a book! God bless you!!!

[@chrisperezw]

Oh my God congratulations !!!😭😭😭. This makes me so happy 😭😌😃

[@jonofoz]

❤️

[@SalvatoreEscoti]

I was raised roman-catholic, and no matter where I go , no matter what country, if i enter a roman-catholic churche, I feel home. The symbolism, the smell, the colours, the atmosphere...

[@MichElle-zc9tu]

May I continue - the reverence, tradition and truth. Shalom.

[@caminoinspain7988]

I aways feel at home in any country when I am in a catholic church ... Sri Lankan born catholic .... been all over the usa, europe , Australia and israel. Never felt out of place when at mass or in my church. It is my true home

[@Bluevelvet7]

I could relate with you and other fellow Catholics. 😊 I’ve been to at least 17 countries and no matter what language the priest is speaking I could follow the Mass. The symbolism and tradition are the same.

[@richardbrowning9953]

I was raised Pentecostal but converted to Catholicism in 2008 I've never regretted it I believe it is the true faith ⛪

[@hellaschuenemann]

Es gibt nur einen wahren Glauben. Das ist der Glaube an Christus Jesus. Ich bin entsetzt darüber, mit welchem Eifer hier über Konfessionen und den angeblich damit verbundenen "wahren" Glauben gehetzt wird. Ja, ich denke bei vielen Kommentaren hier, es ist Hetze. Es gibt nur einen Gott. Und dem ist nach meiner Auffassung so ziemlich egal, wie wir unsere Konfession nennen. ER sieht in den Menschen hinein. ER weiss, ob jemand sich Gott gefällig benimmt. Da kann ein Ungläubiger so viel mehr diesem Bild entsprechen als ein "Rechtgläubiger" , der nur den Regeln seiner Gemeinschaft verpflichtet ist. Lukas 10, 25 - 37 Ich bin übrigens evangelisch- lutherisch in Deutschland. Und ich finde es auch hier erschreckend, wie sehr man von einigen Seiten die Unterschiede anstatt der Gemeinsamkeiten betont. Und zum Beispiel das gemeinsame Abendmahl mit Protestanten ablehnt und es als Beschmutzung der Heiligkeit dieses Sakramentes bezeichnet...!!! Und ich sage es laut und deutlich, es gibt nur einen Gott. Fangt endlich alle an, auf Gott zu sehen anstatt auf euch und eure Befindlichkeiten.

[@southernlady1109]

The Catholic Church is the only one established by God Himself with His apostles. He set His Doctrine and Sacraments in His Church. He taught if you do not remain in His Doctrine or do not receive His Sacraments, you do NOT HAVE GOD. Mt 16:18-19, Eph 2:19-22, 1 Cor 12:28, 11:23-29, Jn 3:5, 6:51-59, 20:21-23, 2 Cor 5:18-19, 2 Jn 1:9, Heb 13:9, Gal 1:6-9 are a few verses

[@hellaschuenemann]

@@southernlady1109 Hochmut kommt vor dem Fall. So wahr.

[@southernlady1109]

⁠@@hellaschuenemann The Catholic Church is The Bride of Jesus Christ. He said the forces of hell shall not prevail against His One True Apostolic Catholic (Universal) Church.

[@hellaschuenemann]

@@southernlady1109 ER sagte, seine Gemeinde. Er sprach nicht von einer katholischen Kirche. Die gab es damals noch gar nicht. ER wollte auf dem Fels Petrus bauen. Danach haben sich Jahrhunderte ,Jahrtausende lang , bis heute, Päpste, Pfaffen und Lakaien ein Luxusleben auf Kosten der Gläubigen geleistet. Bis heute gibt es Kriminaltät, Machtmissbrauch, sexuellen Missbrauch und Verschwendungssucht der " Elite". Es geht doch eigentlich um die Nachfolge Christi, seine Liebe, seine Lehre. Sie wollen doch nicht allen Ernstes behaupten, die katholische Kirche würde das vertreten? Die katholische Kirche verehrt nur eines : sich selbst. Sie ist in meinen Augen der Hölle deutlich näher als dem Himmel. Machen Sie Ihre Augen doch endlich einmal auf.

[@matthewmaysr3188]

Im not Catholic but my wife was raised in the Catholic Church this is absolutely beautiful and It make me consider converting

[@adannanmezi3672]

Do it!!!

[@johnyang1420]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooW6d6hsd96FaLM Its a beautiful church plus Jesus started the Catholic church.

[@JoyRam13]

Catholic church is The First Beast from Revelation. Church that has its name WHORE in revelation also.

[@logicallyfallacious4151]

@@JoyRam13 lol

[@JoyRam13]

@@logicallyfallacious4151 Church that murdered saints (inquisition), changed Gods time (gregorian calendar), changed law of God (10 Comandments, they splited 9-th in two and erased second Comandment wich forbids worship of idols, statues, pictures...ect)... all those and many other atributes mentioned in Revelation wich depict the BEAST and only ine system fullfiled it all -Catholic church.

[@John-fn2ln]

I became Catholic in February of 2024 and I am proud to be Catholic

[@eleanatopp1]

Welcome Home! ❤

[@CeciliaLim-sq5fj]

Welcome home❤❤❤❤

[@reginaweiner3817]

Welcome home!

[@MariconGapasin]

I say welcome and I want you to feel the love of your brothers and sisters in the church, our home, the place where we worship God.

[@nathanielramos5338]

Welcome home brother!

[@monsieurm6975]

Catholicism is just so beautiful, visually and spiritually.

[@1Hope4All]

Amen! 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽✝️

[@TrentonTrent]

If you are into Satan, I guess.

[@eliseos4127]

Sure it is. Formed 1054 years after Christ and 1000 years of Christianity, gold laced cathedrals built on the blood of innocent people, Latin ?? (Are any of the gospels written in Latin?), the Inquisition, butchery in the Americas....oh yes...beautiful...not to mention turning a blind eye to paedophiles...disgusting

[@gch8810]

@@TrentonTrent Bearing false witness is a sin.

[@TrentonTrent]

@@gch8810 Agreed.. So is stealing.

[@frankmarano7530]

Sometimes we cradle Catholics take for granted the richness of our faith and churches. This is an amazing 19th century church. Breathtaking!

[@GospelSimplicity]

It truly is!

[@josephzammit6396]

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[@eliseos4127]

Richness or corruption and heresy. Formed 1000 years after the formation of the church, laden with gold from the blood of innocents, ...heresy. Not to mention hiding paedophiles...r u serious?

[@FigthAGAINSTSCOIALISM]

You should see our protestant abbeys, cathedrals, and churches in UK. It's amazing. Best of all no pope so far away in Rome to control it. Only god and its local people as it should be. The Pope is even wanting Catholic gifts to the local church to go to Rome rather than our local churches and cathedrals. I really want to understand why Catholics allow this crime to happen? why allow your golden pope who has plenty of gold. To steal what people donated to their local church? isn't that stealing?

[@Joeybagofdonuts76]

Especially those of us who were came up in the 70, 80, 90s.

[@AdenDuraTv]

Hello, im a born protestant but now a proud Roman catholic. I love your videos!

[@GospelSimplicity]

Glad you enjoy them!

[@eliseos4127]

My condolensces!

[@apologiaromana4123]

@@eliseos4127 No need! He’s a far better if now for it!

[@jsb140]

❤❤❤❤

[@sird2333]

Unfortunate

[@sibergirl]

All the symbolism within a Catholic Church is one of the MANY reasons that I converted to Catholicism, the most important reason being the Eucharist. Beautiful video. Thank you.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Thanks for sharing!

[@lyndaikechukwu7132]

The same reason i came back and it has been the best decision i ever made. I found peace.

[@kathym8774]

Amazing how much I love ❤️❤️❤️

[@JohnBoyX570]

This tour should be offered at least once a year in every Catholic Church. Most Catholics were never taught this or have long forgotten it.

[@GospelSimplicity]

That's a great idea!

[@elizabethf794]

Most Catholic churches are not remotely like Cantius.

[@JohnBoyX570]

@@elizabethf794 You can do alot with what God gives you! All Catholic Churches are still built on the same underlying principles. My Church was built in late 50's but it still follows the temple plan, has a narthex / vestibule, nave, sanctuary, font, altar, stations of the cross, relics... Not to mention all all the smaller elements (seasonal liturgical banners, chalices, thuribles, etc). We did something like this at a summer Bible School when I was young but I barely remember it. I've recently become more interested in it by watching Catholic vloggers. A tour makes for great catechesis and is sorely needed. Today if you say to any casual Catholic, "Meet me in the Narthex" they'll look at you like you're crazy! Lol.

[@WikkidAngel503]

I agree!!! I, myself, learned things I didn't know about catholic symbolism and I was raised catholic and still a practicing catholic. I guess it's time to sign up for CCD class for adults who need a refresher course (if there is such a thing as CCD for adults).

[@JohnBoyX570]

@@GospelSimplicity If you ever find yourself in Southern CA please reach out!

[@fatihcamdal7078]

I was born in the same city as St. Paul, Mersin Tarsus, I am Turkish and I am a Catholic, eternal praise to God, long live our king Jesus Christ

[@finncollins5696]

amen.

[@makotofox1987]

God bless you

[@caminoinspain7988]

Are you comfortable being in Turkey?

[@josephusormocanus6252]

I am a Filipino Catholic...and this Church is full of biblical symbols and images of our beloved Saints in heaven! Proud to be Catholic.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Thanks for sharing!

[@josejoji3487]

He just evangelised him.. traditional priests are lit🔥❤️❤️

[@GospelSimplicity]

Fr. Joshua is wonderful

[@jalildragneel2674]

True KZbin is a great channel to learn about God, just have to know which channels to watch. I have seen so far two videos of Protestants going on tours to Catholic churches and I've learned a lot about my faith even tho I wasn't ignorant, there is a lot we don't learn the normal way because it is not viewed as relevant by the majority. But I bet if Catholics got this type of message in videos or real life, they would stay faithful until death.

[@ambilaevus7607]

Yes I agree completely.

[@gicraft6461]

Sorry that I did any bad towards you in anyway

[@learnbibleversethroughpict6027]

@@jalildragneel2674 yes, I agree with you 👍👍

[@wendyfi1]

I lost my husband on 9/30, he was only 54. This gave me the need to go to Church again. Many don’t realize the beauty of the Catholic faith. Thank you for posting this. God Bless...☦️📿🙏🏻🕊

[@GospelSimplicity]

I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I pray that you can continue growing in your faith in the midst of that pain. God bless

[@gwendolynnorton6329]

I’ve been where you’re at, God bless you 🤗

[@aadschram5877]

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[@wendyfi1]

@@aadschram5877 Thank you 🙏🏻

[@wendyfi1]

@Ellen C ♥️♥️♥️🙏🏻

[@dobermanpac1064]

I’ve been a Catholic for 70 yrs and just love our pre 1960’s churches.

[@GospelSimplicity]

They’re beautiful

[@TriciaRP]

@@GospelSimplicity pictures or images that may resemble what is in heaven ARE NOT TO BE MADE. I don't know what you think the ten commandments are about Please explain?

[@cocacowboy21]

@@TriciaRP Exodus 25:18 God literally says to make two angel statues. You need to understand you’re pushing something that wasn’t even a notion until 1500 years after Christ. Come back to the one and true Church founded on St Peter.

[@danmal333]

Come to Ortodox church

[@gusbeau1]

Yes ! My dear sister once opined that when one enters a city/town (since the mad days after poor, misunderstood, mistreated by some in Authority ) Vatican 2, if the church is beautiful it’s probably Protestant . Back then it sees Catholics lost that sense of the sacred, beauty. & all common sense ! It. Will return in His own good time.

[@tradcatveils2442]

As a convert to Catholicism myself, this is beautiful to see. Fr Joshua is a very pious priest and you are so blessed to tour such a sacred Church. God bless you Gospel Simplicity, us Catholics are praying for you.

[@GospelSimplicity]

He's wonderful! Thanks for your prayers. God bless!

[@marydolan587]

Gospel SimplicityJust beautiful my husband loved this church but since his death I have a hard time getting down to it.

[@learnbibleversethroughpict6027]

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[@royafeghali6590]

God bless you 💖🙏

[@johnyang1420]

Welcome home!

[@danieladonosop]

I was born Catholic and to this day, the beauty of the Church and our faith still moves me tears sometimes and never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for this.

[@GospelSimplicity]

My pleasure!

[@beautifulspirit7420]

@Denise Bond that's because most of them were Catholic Churches if they were built before 1500. Your history is built on Catholic tradition. Bishops, Priests and Parishes, are a Catholic organizational method. Christmas, Easter, all Catholic traditions. Those in the UK have amnesia about Church history because of Protestant propaganda since the Tudors. They know almost nothing of the more than 1,000 years of Christianity in the British Isles. Very sad.

[@beautifulspirit7420]

@Denise Bond I am also an English Catholic and I am referring to ordinary Brits who are secular or nominally Anglican and have picked up bizarre notions of British history because they are taught very little about Catholicism and it's presence on our Islands for 1,000 years before Henry VIII cut the branch from the vine. They just don't appreciate that Charing Cross, Blackfrairs, Ladywell for example all refer to Catholic history. I know because I was an atheist who converted 33 yrs ago and to this day people say the most ridiculous things to me about Catholicism and British history.

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[@clarencecaustinaustin8970]

All the money from people who never got paid for was taped before they got caught all the money could be saving lives around the world God look up on the Hart not building and image is not right God loves man not church,s look how many people children that's starving to our God for giving those who wership images

[@Francisfaustina]

I converted to the Catholic Faith from my Baptist and then Non-denominational Background in 2007 - a year before my husband suddenly died. When I was converting I found out my husband had been raised Catholic by his Polish mother. My conversion led him back to the Faith just in time before his death. The True Ancient Catholic Faith is amazing and so deep in meaning. Do not judge the faith by some of the modernist almost secular Parishes you see these days. St. John Cantius is more what the church has been like for thousands of years.

[@jtrlatinist2227]

I wish all Catholic churches look like this. I lived in Europe for 3 years even the most simple Catholic Church in Europe is beautiful. The extravagant churches in Europe are extraordinary. I just wish we had more of that in the US. From a protestant background converting to the Catholic Church started with a prayer in the Catholic Church in Europe. The beauty and peace I got from it started my path to come home.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Europe certainly has some beautiful churches. It's nice to see a few here too

[@learnbibleversethroughpict6027]

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[@EastCoastGal66]

The Churches in Mexico are magnificent also. I love Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico it’s so beautiful!

[@jtrlatinist2227]

@Kile Coming from my background I was very critical of the Catholic Church. I did not want to convert to the church. One It was Going to cause problems with Me and my Family. The simple matter is I was convinced intellectually. But emotionally and spiritually as very conflicted. I knew it intellectually made sense and was most likely true. But my heart didn't want to come along because it knew the consequences with my family and with my way of thinking. Spiritually I don't wanna come along because I was raised in a very anti-Catholic tradition and I was afraid as being fooled. But when I kneeled down and lit a candle something I would never do before that moment. I said a prayer and left that church in complete peace. 2 years of struggle and one prayer all that struggle goes to peace in a matter of seconds. Of course the holy scriptures and you are right. Beauty can be used by satan and we can often think highly of our own beauty. Whether that be our car our clothes or a building. But it is fairly simple and Exodus and Leviticus And later on when God gives instructions for the temple. We see that God values beauty expressed in architecture and art. Of course if this beauty comes in the place of God it's not good. But when the beauty is there to point to the Lord and draw one's heart to heaven not only is a good it's Godly. Growing up in the tradition I grew up in Plain white walls were common. One day I asked my grandfather; how come some churches have art, some churches don't, some churches have little. He told me we don't need it because we have the beauty of God's word and that's enough. In a sense that's true. Knowing Gods scriptures is way more important than having a painting. But what if you can't read. Then that painting can become your knowledge of the scriptures. God does not forbid beauty. On the contrary God is everything good and everything that is good comes from God. Therefore wisdom and beauty side-by-side makes perfect sense. My replies to my grandfather would be this, Although you are correct knowledge of scripture is in s important. It's not the only thing that we should be concerned about. We all know this deep down. What if your girlfriend or wife came to you looking like she just woke up on your anniversary. She took no time to care for her appearance and came to this fancy restaurant with bed head and pyjamas. Sure you love her and you both have knowledge of eachother. But there's something to be said with taking time and making sure there's beauty involved.

[@bernicewalsh3432]

Welcome to our family.

[@csterett]

I liked what the priest said about many Catholic Churches built since the 1970’s resembling “Pizza Hut”. I love the old churches with their ornate interiors you “feel” like you are in the presence of something sacred and larger than you. They are monuments to God and his glory.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Haha, that moment made me laugh. I think Cantius is certainly preferable to Pizza Hut Churches

[@spraffman]

I think he's watched the wonderful lectures by Denis McNamara on sacred architecture. He also talks of Pizza Hut churches.

[@dominusvobiscum8820]

My church was torn down in the early 70s. They built a new church. My mom (RIP) used to say it looks like a Howard Johnson's! Very sterile looking inside as well. Smh. Thank God my mom was able to rescue a few beautiful statues. One of Our Lady of Good Success and another of St. Martin de Porres (I also have a 1st class relic of his). God bless you Austin and all your followers on KZbin. Beautiful tour of an amazing church.

[@donm-tv8cm]

It's just me here alone in my home, but when the priest said that, I raised my right hand to toward heaven and yelled, "YES!!!" I so so so agree! I'm still early in my journey into Catholicism, but I have already seen both the historical churches and the modern, "Pizza Hut" type. There is NO comparison! Who wouldn't want to worship God in such an inspiring, beautiful place? The modern buildings look little different from the Church of Christ buildings I've spent my life in -- plain, banal, weakly inspired and uninspiring inside and out. When I started attending Mass in my parish (it's a historical church building), I was instantly STRUCK by its beauty, and it was not lost to me how the experience engaged all the senses, pointing to Him who is higher than all things. Everything combines to DRAW you into worship. And it works! I sincerely hope that the Church has learned from its architectural mistakes and goes forward embracing the more traditional spaces when it builds its new buildings. Let's have EVERYTHING working together toward the inspiration and salvation of souls!

[@peaceandlove544]

I agree, but mostly in the US and Canada, not in Latin America and Europe that I have seen. Even the most modern there you can see the elements of a catholic church but in the US and Canada churches my God I thought I was entering a nice Union assembly hall.

[@piusjrna1]

Catholic seminarian here. Could you please pray for me?...that I may holy, fall into deeper love of Our Lord daily & that I may listen to him well and have the courage to do what he tells me?! May God bless & keep you.

[@GospelSimplicity]

I would love to!

[@BAR-ct7ti]

How has your journey been thus far?

[@keilaleiss]

God bless , Mary protect & keep you under her mantle

[@lcurt5910]

God bless you and protect you.

[@teodoraconde2413]

Praying for you

[@jgil1966]

Lord, guard us in this comment section from ever becoming a stumbling block for Austin, bless him and his ministry, may Your holy will be done in his life, we know it is good and better than whatever we think is best. Amen.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Thanks for your prayers!

[@annieking-liverpool9448]

Amen

[@nenabunena]

Yes, we need more priests like him !

[@herminiasantos9981]

And I have to add, thanks so much Austin...God bless you for what you do.

[@learnbibleversethroughpict6027]

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[@csterett]

Those of us who would like to see this young man find his way to the Catholic Church need to remember that he must be led by the Holy Spirit, and not by our comments and wishes. After all, in the Our Father we pray "thy will be done...", not "my" will. A person also should not become Catholic just because of the beauty of a church. This, along with the "bells and the smells" are fringe benefits of being Catholic. We must all pray for him, that is the best we can do for him! I don't know if others have suggested this, but "Rome Sweet Home" by Dr. Scott Hahn and his wife Kimberly Hahn could be useful to him.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Thanks for your perspective on this. Someone actually sent me that and I've been reading it

[@braemtes23]

The Holy Ghost often works through the faithful in the plan of salvation, so perhaps the Holy Ghost is using their comments and well wishes as an encouragement to conversion. The prophets were able to prophesy through the gifts of the Holy Ghost. According to your thinking, the Holy Ghost was wrong to use this means because the people should not have been "led by comments" from the prophets. The Holy Ghost should have given the gift of prophesy to every single individual directly so they would not be influenced by the "will" of the prophets. We are all tasked with encouraging others to the faith through teaching, example and prayer.

[@sabrehohoho7681]

Amen

[@learnbibleversethroughpict6027]

Amen🙏😇

[@gracianomendoza8671]

God uses everything to draw a person to Him. It nay be an event, a church, a problem even a beautiful woman. I know of a friend, a contemporary. I know him as a womanizer. He entered a Born Again church because of a beautiful girl he met. He also entered the Jehovah's Witnesses. He even became an Iglesia Ni Kristo. He courted a friend a fellow choir member. When they split up, two years later I heard he entered the San Carlos Seminary. Now he is a doicesan priest. And a very very very good priest. God works in mysterious ways my friend.

[@robertcarrolan9573]

Yes I too am converting from the Church of England to Catholicism!

[@GospelSimplicity]

Thanks for sharing! I’m sure that was a big decision

[@robertcarrolan9573]

@@GospelSimplicity indeed it was but I come from a high church Anglican tradition so its not a huge transition for me 🙂

[@news_internationale2035]

Eek!

[@johnbrowne3950]

Out of the frying pan into the fire.

[@PaxMundi118]

Here Comes Everyone! Habemus Papem!

[@coleendavid3724]

"Churches are built to make us feel like there is something bigger than ourselves." Oh, this is so beautiful, I'm crying. Thank you for the awesome content, Austin! God bless you!

[@GospelSimplicity]

It's my pleasure!

[@eliseos4127]

You mean the gold laden catholic churches built off the blood of innocents...Did Jesus build his church and say to his disciples, make sure you put lots of gold in them. R u kidding me?

[@amyj4283]

@@eliseos4127 Jesus didn’t instruct anyone to build churches at all. And from what I can tell, God has nothing against using gold for the most sacred of things. To assume that only Catholic Church aspires to make beautiful buildings is very ignorant.

[@amyj4283]

@@eliseos4127 Your “anger” is dismissive. Is it true or untrue that this is a function of churches? Until recently, Jews, Christians and Muslims (I’m sure other religions as well) understood that to be a function of their church buildings: to essentially assist, heighten, and guide the senses of the viewer/ church member to the transcendent. We can support that mission AND condemn using the “blood of the innocents” to obtain the objective. I get that you believe you have a superior vision to any of these men.

[@wojciechbejnarowicz5109]

@@eliseos4127 Shush....

[@kajfrancisco2331]

This church is magnificent and overwhelming with symbolism! Makes me more humble to be a catholic!!! Ave Maria!!!

[@GospelSimplicity]

It's truly beautiful

[@sabrehohoho7681]

Lovely

[@learnbibleversethroughpict6027]

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[@joshbryan486]

Amen!

[@TrentonTrent]

The catholic church is a horrible cult that has killed millions of innocent people. Never forget!

[@tonycastro366]

Even me as a Catholic am learning more about my faith, thanks Austin.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Glad to hear that!

[@ennyc9289]

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[@basildamukaitis2130]

This is de rigeur to me as I am a parishioner, but I watched it because I couldn't be more impressed with the non-Cathoic visitor who is clearly an incredible man. He remained open to receiving so much "Catholic stuff" in fact "overload" hroughout the entire tour. Few people are so open and filled with charity. He's an impressive man to be emulated. God bless you sir!

[@GospelSimplicity]

Thank you so much for the encouragement Basil! I really appreciate your kind words. God bless!

[@eliseos4127]

You know what would really impress me? If he dropped this Catholic nonsense and converted to the original Orthodox church.

[@aahlstrom93]

I was United Methodist and Baptist but converted to Catholicism in my 20s. I go to Tridentine High Mass and Divine Liturgy on Sundays. Love the Gregorian Chants. Thank you for the video, St. Cantius has amazing liturgies on their KZbin channel.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@housecry]

You were truly blessed to meet this priest. His knowledge reflects his passion for our Lord.

[@GospelSimplicity]

He’s wonderful

[@alepine1986]

Not the most masculine fellow in the world though.

[@eddiejuarez2427]

I'm a practicing Catholic and even I've never witnessed such a beautiful temple, my jaw was dropped throughout most of the video 😂😂

[@GospelSimplicity]

Glad I could share it with you!

[@eliseos4127]

Beautiful temple huh! Laden with gold and other artefacts off the blood of innocents. Did Jesus worship in beautiful temples??

[@viviennedunbar3374]

Yes he did. Have you not read your Bible? Jesus was constantly in the Temple, even as a 12 yr old, his parents lost him in Jerusalem and found him in the Temple. He asked them in surprise "Did you not know I would be in my Father's house?". It was the last great Temple of Judaism before it was destroyed by the Roman's in 60 a.d.

[@maxellton]

@@eliseos4127 Read God's instruction on building the Ark of the Covenant in the Bible. Gold was mentioned several times.

[@dietrichotto14]

"I have loved, O Lord, the beauty of thy house; and the place where thy glory dwelleth." - Psalm 26:8

[@GospelSimplicity]

Amen

[@EastCoastGal66]

Glory to Jesus Christ!

[@alexanderlazowski7562]

Glory forever!

[@DrSheri.teaches]

Beautiful! I learned so much. As a new convert to Catholicism I am so humbled to be a part of something so deep and transforming. Thank you Austin!

[@peaceandlove544]

Welcome home dear Sheri. I was born into catholicism and went to catholic school in my college years went to all churches and studied all religions, I found wonderfull people and values and communities but I realized that they all missed most or all of the essentials: The holly Eucharist, the holly mass, the sacrament of confession, the holly rosary, Mother Mary. So I came back full converted. It is great to be born into catholicism but when you are a full pactricing catholic out of your own full will, conscious and choice out of our Divine Mercy's grace of dissernment, that it's priceless.

[@eliseos4127]

So you joined a church that was formed 1000 years after the original church was formed, uses Latin (were the gospels written in latin??), killed millions during the inquisition and their exploits in the Americas and middle east, has gold laden alters (as if Jesus said - go forth and put as much gold in my churches as u can)...r u kidding me? There is only one church, the original church..Orthodoxy.

[@ewelinawalek97]

Welcome Home!!! :D

[@geniusyola1982]

❤

[@Psyop666]

Ok. I’m a cradle Catholic so I wasn’t overwhelmed at all because I’ve seen the beauty of the Church and knew all about the symbolism. But I still got blown away when the priest showed the body of the 2nd century Saint who was martyred. Catholic from the womb to the tomb.

[@andrewangelopacheco9960]

I loved the analogy of the broken jug. I am a broken jug and by what Father said about God putting us back together with a sweeter milk, I remembered Christs promise that he makes all things new. I was on the verge of despair when I started watching this video. This has given me hope and trust in God. Thank you.

[@mayg9197]

Jesus, King of mery, we trust in You.

[@iHEARTdisney03]

I’m a Roman Catholic my whole life…and I’m blown away by the amount of relics in this beautiful church. So beautiful. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. To God be All the Glory ❤

[@gvelg2007]

I was raised catholic. And still, I had difficult with all the ornaments. There was a little chapel inside my university with a minimalist style (bricks, simple, no shining stuff). I adored going there. I felt like there was not noise that distract my time of prayer. After some years when I understood the theological meaning of ornaments in chapels, I found them very deep and revealing. So now, I like both.

[@beautifulspirit7420]

Agree 💯

[@isaiah3872]

Exactly! I love both styles, as paradoxical as that might seem to some people

[@beautifulspirit7420]

@@isaiah3872 The Lord can be found everywhere and in many cultural expressions. I enjoy many church designs, as long as they are devout and authentically Catholic that can be expressed in many ways. One of my favorites in a simple Newman chapel run by very orthodox Dominican fathers at my local university. Its nothing special really except it is regularly full of students in prayer. I have lived in a number of countries and a beautiful church takes many forms.

[@gdiaz8827]

Transition is good

[@josephzammit6396]

How nice it is when you have learnt the meaning of items we have in our Catholic churches. Catholic Faith is a great grace from God, which we must not take for granted. On account of this I’m publishing a weekly KZbin video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you

[@Bluevelvet7]

I am 2 years late. This is such a beautiful video. As a Roman Catholic, thank you for your openness and willingness to understand Catholicism. I love this tour by Fr. Joshua. What an amazing priest! Sometimes I feel Catholics need a refresher because some of us forget the importance of sacraments, our theological purpose, and etc. Anyway, thank you!

[@jsb140]

Same❤❤❤

[@seedsforthekingdom1619]

As a Catholic this moved me so much! It really made me appreciate our faith all the more. I was tearing almost all through the video by the overwhelming beauty of our faith that is so beautifully centered in Christ our king. Viva Cristo Rey!

[@richardbenitez7803]

Not all Catholic Churches go to the extent in adorning the interior. Fr Joshua belongs to a religious order that is dedicated to restoring some of the majesty and beauty of catholic life. I can see Fr Joshua is fired up in his presentation. Also, what’s missing in explaining catholic and orthodox churches is the idea of the “communion of saints”, that is that christians are members in a spiritual union of christians both living and dead. Christian believers in christ are all part of a single mystical body of christ. All living and dead christians (from christian beginnings) share in the good of each other. This accounts for the relics and paintings, statues seen of christians in past centuries. They all combine with each catholic (or christian) in prayer and sustenance.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Fr. Joshua truly has a gift. We talk a bit about his order in part 2!

[@TheDanzman1211]

I have been with Fr. Joshua evangelizing and giving away Rosaries by the water tower on Michigan Ave. We are all blest to see your vudeo. It makes me want to visit St. John Cantius Church again! Thank you for doing this video.

[@ilonkastille2993]

Not all Catholic churches have the financial possibilities. Some of the. Most. Beautiful churches were taken and became protestant after Luther.s reformation in Europe. . In England the same thing happened. The ornaments were taken out because they are idolatry according to them . The beauty of the architecture is still present .

[@beautifulspirit7420]

@@ilonkastille2993 yes it was very said. Hundreds of monasteries and abbies were destroyed and all the states of Our Lady, such as Our Lady of Walsingham were brought to London and burned in a huge pyre. History Professor Eamonn Duffy used the historical records in England to show how ordinary people were forced to change the interior and liturgy in his book "Stripping of the Altars". en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stripping_of_the_Altars The people were fined and their livelihoods ruined if they did not attend the new services. That's why mostly only a very few aristocratic families were able to keep the faith for hundreds of years as they had the money to pay the fines and also build private Catholic chapels. Virtually every ecclesiastical building in England built before 1500 was originally Catholic. Henry VIII had a devotion to Our Lady and went on pilgrimage to Walsingham. He wrote theological treatises supporting the Pope and was given the title "Defender of the Faith". Its so sad to see how little people in the UK know about the historic faith that surrounds them. I know, because I was one of them. I had absolutely no comprehension of how England had been Catholic for a thousand years before Henry broke from the Church and how that had created our culture.

[@barbaragonzales5944]

The Church Suffering and the Church Triumphant are our 'great cloud of witnesses' !

[@thebestofmae]

This is so beautiful! The confession part made me teary, "When you see people at their worst, you also see them at their best...You feel the weight of Christ's love for them." 💝🎁🙏

[@GospelSimplicity]

That was very eloquent

[@ma.caresavargas7871]

Yes that is very true.

[@TrentonTrent]

The catholic church is a horrible cult that has killed millions of innocent people. Never forget!

[@cire30a]

@@TrentonTrent i think you mean a beautiful gift fighting to save millions of innocent babies and stop abortion, saving the mothers of such pain and helping those in suffering

[@cardinalfrancisarinze9747]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a demonic spirit around you monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. I Jeremiah omoto fufeyin, as I speak to you now they time is up now, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION.) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on ([phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit faith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.....

[@Lucivit]

I’m a fervent Catholic and I did not have a clue of this treasure in US territory. I would love to see more of these, thank you in the love of Christ.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Hoping to do more!

[@TrentonTrent]

The catholic church is a horrible cult that has killed millions of innocent people. Never forget!

[@cire30a]

@@TrentonTrent i think you mean a beautiful gift fighting to save millions of innocent babies and stop abortion, saving the mothers of such pain and helping those in suffering

[@rexparex2793]

Proof?

[@hkyman2487]

You picked the right place! St John Cantius is arguably the most beautiful church in Chicago. And the priests there are wonderful. I’ve had so many profound experiences receiving the sacraments in that church. I applaud you for being open minded. I’ll keep you in my prayers as you continue on your journey. God bless.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Thanks for your prayers! God bless

[@cliffeparr4770]

I Polish and the family when to this church my father was buried from is church in 1943 I was only three old.

[@jhonfredgaviola7614]

I was really moved with the explanations of Father Joshua about catholic symbology present in Catholic churches. Nowadays, after Vatican 2 most of the churches Specially here in the Philippines no longer share the same type of church interior design and tradition. Just by seeing this video I realize how beautiful the church is in all her history and devotion to God. Thank you Gospel Simplicity for this video.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KnightGeneral]

You should visit the old Basilicas and Cathedrals near you, my dear. And when you can visit Old Churches all over the Philippines especially next year that we'll be celebrating 500 years of Faith. I've been to many with the local Parish Pilgrim guide to explain to us the Church interiors and exteriors. They're beautiful especially when you get to know how the locals made the Church. Do a Pilgrimage when you can, brother. You'll find yourself falling in love even more with the richness of our Faith. May holy angels guide you. God bless you

[@annamarie1172]

As a Catholic, your kindness and openness brought me to tears. I’ve been really feeling bogged down and hurt by some really hateful comments coming from Protestants lately. Your kindness and humility is so evident and seen. Thank you for brightening my day. This was lovely.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Wow, I'm honored the video would impact you in this way. I'm sorry to hear about the pain Protestants have brought to you. Hopefully videos like this are a small step in the right direction. God bless

[@annamarie1172]

Gospel Simplicity I wholeheartedly believe they will! Regardless, your charity of heart will resound great merit in graces for both you and others in the world! What a beautiful thing. God bless YOU!!

[@abhishekjoseph4198]

This was so so so so so so so so beautiful! Really moving! Prayers from India.

[@GospelSimplicity]

THanks!

[@dulcemorales850]

A beautiful explanation, me as a Catholic I loved it ❤ This priest really has vocation 🙏

[@GospelSimplicity]

Glad you enjoyed it! Fr. Joshua is great

[@ma.caresavargas7871]

Wow very beautiful church. I am very proud of being Catholic. I love my Catholic faith.

[@GospelSimplicity]

It’s stunning

[@eliseos4127]

Lots to be proud of: The inquisition, hiding of paedophile priests and pursuing the victims, what they did in the Americas, ..Any u being Latino still follow these pr&^%s? What can I say?

[@estebangonzalezrosell2690]

I recently move to Chicago and sometimes I go to this church. It's beautiful but I didn't know all the symbology. Thanks for doing this video.

[@GospelSimplicity]

My pleasure!

[@caz604]

So hard to find the words to truly describe this experience, even via KZbin, just beautiful... so beautiful both the church, the experience, the theology.

[@GospelSimplicity]

So glad that you enjoyed it!

[@cire30a]

@Phillip Hickman where in the bible does it say what is Dogma or opinion?

[@cire30a]

@Phillip Hickman so that leaves it up to everyones impression? a far cry of one church, which is why everyone is there own pope now and there are over 30,000 christian denominations. praise God so many know the name of Jesus but some are called to follow Jesus in a more profound way. what does it mean to you when Jesus says how to be perfect?

[@ednabehnke5869]

I am so overjoyed that I came across this on Facebook. A most humble priest giving such a beautiful guide of the house of God our father. The respect that the young man has shown is heartwarming. This has been so beautiful. Thank you father God bless you.

[@GospelSimplicity]

So glad you found it!

[@jalildragneel2674]

I love it, I'm cheering for you! From a Catholic, learned a new thing... The pelican meaning.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Thanks!

[@GratiaPrima_]

Same, I’d never heard that!

[@lucindabunda2106]

I know about the pelican. I was just surprised they have it there in the altar? So many meanings in nature. Like the beeswax candles. The bees who makes the wax are virgins. Just like our Blessed Mother who is a Virgin before birth, Virgin during birth, and Virgin after birth of Jesus.

[@RogerCanda]

Me too.. first time hearing that too

[@learnbibleversethroughpict6027]

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[@RGTomoenage11]

I love the art in the Catholic Church, all geared towards Jesus.

[@GospelSimplicity]

It's beautiful

[@lucindabunda2106]

Everything is for God the Father offering the unbloody Sacrifice of the Holy Mass by His Son Jesus Christ to adore and honor, give thanks, appease justice, implore grace and mercy for the church and for us to God the Father.

[@andreasuarezg]

As a young Catholic, I love the beauty that is shown in our churches. The manner in which they are capable of keeping the traditional structures always has me in awe. I love being Catholic and I surely love Catholic churches and their architecture (and Catholic theology). I'm so glad that I came across this! Blessings!!

[@GospelSimplicity]

Thanks for sharing! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davesmietanski5988]

Welcome home The one true Catholic Church founded by Christ. Peace be with you all

[@aliszhinchaenz]

I was very moved by what you're doing. Thank you very much for opening up Catholic Churches for everyone to see.

[@GospelSimplicity]

It’s my pleasure!

[@peaceandlove544]

Me toooo!!! I see this beautiful churches around the world now on line but noooo on line tours, less vip like this with such a devout and knowleadgeble priest.

[@margocatholic]

Dang! I'm Catholic and have attended Mass several times at SJC and I learned SOOOO much from this tour! There's so many details to the church that I've never noticed until Father Caswell so generously took the time to explain them all. Can't wait to see your interview with him. God bless you, Austin!

[@GospelSimplicity]

Glad you found this educational! Hope you enjoy the interview

[@cardinalfrancisarinze9747]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a demonic spirit around you monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. I Jeremiah omoto fufeyin, as I speak to you now they time is up now, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION.) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on ([phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit faith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.....

[@terijohnson3110]

The Catholic Church is so beautiful, deep, and rich! Thank you Father and Austin for showing this. May God bless you both🙏

[@GospelSimplicity]

It's our pleasure!

[@reneemontalvo6538]

I love how excited Fr. Joshua is to share about the church.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Right? It’s infectious

[@maryfeigen7715]

I am a Catholic and I learned from this video from Fr. Joshua more that all of my life. Fr Joshua is so knowledgeable. A lot of priests don't tell you all this about the Catholic faith and beautiful history. Thank you!

[@GospelSimplicity]

Wow, that's wonderful to hear!

[@jgil1966]

I love that the comment section of your videos has become this hive for a bunch of Catholics with way too much time in our hands and a deep love for you and God that we really want you to convert, it’s a total saga of Christian love in real time haha.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Haha, it really is an interesting community that’s forming here

[@silviaramirez6705]

Exactly and I think it is because we want him to feel all the JOY of the Holy Eucharist.

[@CrankyGrandma]

@@GospelSimplicity "interesting" Um... that's a good word for us Catholics :D It's a polite word that holds a whole lot :D :D :D (boy we are like the people of Israel-- definitely two sides, some faithful people, and more than a few crazies-- but God shows his strength through our weakness, eh?) At any rate I'm very much looking forward to the video.

[@lucindabunda2106]

@@GospelSimplicity you don't get it. We are Roman Catholics except for few which I suppose are of the enemy.

[@kevingooley6189]

Genuflexion: Every knee should bend at the name of Jesus. Phillipians 2:10

[@SteveC-Aus]

Father Caswell is incredible, he has such a genuine joyous energy about him, definitely filled with the Holy Spirit, thank you!

[@GospelSimplicity]

Yes he is! It's my pleasure

[@matheussalatielborgescorrea]

Fr. Joshua is an amazing priest!!

[@GospelSimplicity]

Truly

[@janfabianaarcangeles6393]

Everything is narrated boldly and profoundly.

[@cire30a]

@Phillip Hickman you know the 12 apostles were cahtolic priests? also paul.

[@el6523]

Father Joshua seems to be so happy to give this tour!!

[@GospelSimplicity]

He’s wonderful

[@melissaamyx2196]

Father Joshua explained the sacrament of confession so beautifully it made me cry...

[@GospelSimplicity]

Wow, I'm sure he'd be honored to hear that

[@jperello001]

As a Catholic covert, I love reliving my journey to the Church!

[@GospelSimplicity]

Glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@josephineogaro9749]

I am catholic and learnt a lot on this video , thank you

[@GospelSimplicity]

I'm glad!

[@salomelambert9902]

That was so humbling. The Church is incredible.

[@GospelSimplicity]

It truly is

[@TrentonTrent]

The catholic church is a horrible cult that has killed millions of innocent people. Never forget!

[@TrentonTrent]

@Русский парень I think their false teachings can lead them to do those kind of things...If you worship Satan too much he will eventually get you in trouble..Get it?

[@TrentonTrent]

@Русский парень ANd why defend any church that murders innocent life? That is just plain stupid.

[@xxFairestxx]

@@TrentonTrent lol what?

[@dank1280]

As a Presbyterian pastor who was raised Catholic, I just love these videos. Brings back memories, and shows that civil relations between Catholics and Protestants are possible!

[@GospelSimplicity]

Glad you’re enjoying the videos!

[@MariaMartins-vc9yh]

@Harley Mann some of the protestantes,churches teach that the body and blood of Christ in the Eucaristy is just a símbol, therefore we don't have much in common.. You take that out, we are taking out everything that matters...

[@lucindabunda2106]

@Harley Mann those things are not important for our salvation. Here is Jesus pleading. Beloved soul, thy vocation is love. Love me with all thy heart , with all thy soul , and with all thy mind : love me with all thy strenth , for I have created thee to love Me in time and in eternity. I have a friend and nobody not even a Priest or her child can disturb her when she is praying. She told her son God is # 1 and you are only #2 so don't try to talk to me or bother me when I am praying. Find the Traditional CatholicLatin Mass of the Roman Rite. In Jesu et Maria

[@MariaMartins-vc9yh]

@@lucindabunda2106 yes they are, our God did said if we don't eat the body and drink his blood we will not enter the kingdom of heaven... And he olso said if you love me you will keep my commandments...our Lord stabllish a covenant with baptism, confession, and he stabllish the Eucaristy, in order to enter his covenant , and live according to what he stabllish, we have to love the Lord and believe in him.. Not as long as we believe in him, and love him we are already saved... It is a big difference...this mistake, . acording to our blessed Mother is taking millions of souls into hell...

[@thereselastname9197]

Dan thanks for your kind words. If I may ask, why did you leave the Catholic Church? I realize it is a very personal question. I think it is important to understand the why. I think it is sad for those who leave but at same time we shouldn't judge people on this but at same time reveal the truths of the Catholic Church and pray and hope like the prodigal son that Jesus and the people of the Church would welcome you or anyone else back with open arms. I have read a lot and sadly it seems a lot of folks leave the Catholic Church because of their own lack of understanding of the Church poor catechism, not knowing the real history if the Church and yes sometimes bad shepherds and scandal in the Church.....Jesus never promised that the Church would be perfect as Judas was with Jesus at the Last Supper....but He established a Church....and I am sorry to say a lot of misinformation about the dogma and unchangeable teaching of the Church persists because of ignorance and often times an anti catholic bias by many historians and other protestant denominations...some of it may be deliberate and some and a lot due to folks who dont want to have real civil discussion and open minds. I pray we all are united in the fullness of truth ....the Eucharist is the highest form of having an intimate relationship with Jesus. I will pray for you and ask you to consider reading about the Early Church Fathers and see how their beliefs were Catholic from the start. You may disagree now...but wonder what could change your mind.

[@djweaverdev2961]

The beauty of these churches never ceases to amaze me and I am happy to see Protestants taking an interest in them in such a respectful way. Though we have doctrinal differences, I hope that every Protestant that walks into our space is received with as much love and enthusiasm as can be seen in this video. _"For where there are two or three gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."_ -Matthew, chapter 18, verse 20

[@GospelSimplicity]

Amen!

[@christopherg9806]

I have tears in my eyes watching this video, Matt. I'm such an imperfect, broken follower of my faith, yet when I see a Protestant investigating the history of the Church (OUR church, yours and mine), I can't help but be overwhelmed with admiration of your openness, awe of the architecture and amazement at the incredible lineage. The idea that Polycarpe, Ignatius of Antioch and others were real people who set up the church and were martyred just boggles my mind. Sending so much love and abundant blessings, Matt.

[@righand]

Absolutely beautiful. I love Catholic Churches.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Truly!

[@dgathome4345]

Pre-Vatican 2 Churches are the most beautiful. Traditional Catholic Churches. 👌🏼

[@charlottek.carmen2075]

Thank you Austin. Thank You Lord. Im Proud Catholic fr. Philippines 💒🙏💒

[@jeffjay9350]

I started to attend latin mass here a year ago. Incredible church and liturgy

[@carolineflanagan6855]

Such a holy humble priest

[@GospelSimplicity]

Indeed

[@carolineflanagan6855]

@Phillip Hickman look up all the catholic miracles including eucharistic miracles, saints and messages for our lady you are the deceived one

[@cire30a]

@Phillip Hickman where in the bible does it say what books should be in the bible (which the catholic church assembled by divine grace) also where does is tell you what is dogma verse opinion? it doesnt. Jesus started a church the catholic church, the apostles the first priests spread His good news, the gospels were formed from there practical teachings, there is a reason those are the stories we hear of Jesus in the Bible, they were teachers and they saw what stories would stick and give the correct impression of Jesus and His teachings.

[@laurenlee961]

Father Joshua is amazing. This Catholic thinks he represents the church well. Next time I am in Chicago, I will definitely visit this church!!! Thank you Gospel Simplicity. This was a wonderful pod cast!!

[@GospelSimplicity]

It's well worth a visit. My pleasure!

[@RebeccaNandie]

WO,I am catholic from Papua New Guinea and watched yr videos and was blessed to see through Father's eyes God extending his kingdom thru arts works.Felt heaven on earth.May God bless you and Father.thankyou.🙏🔥

[@PadreFernandoLC]

Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to know such a marvelous place. It is an explosion of faith. Every inch is full of Scripture, theology, devotion and truth. God bless you.

[@GospelSimplicity]

It's my pleasure! Happy to share it with everyone. God bless!

[@angela6405]

Austin, I am humbled by your humility, openness and gentleness. You are the walking treasure in the church 🍁

[@GospelSimplicity]

Thanks!

[@SteveC-Aus]

It must be so hard for Protestants to worship in a concert auditorium with a big screen and rock music after seeing how beautiful these Catholic Churches are....the reverence, Church is a house of God!!!

[@GospelSimplicity]

I get how it could seem that way, but honestly, I haven't felt that. I still love contemporary Christian music. It's definitely very different, but I still find it quite moving

[@SteveC-Aus]

@@GospelSimplicity I understand what you mean having been to some non denominational services, the worship music can also be very emotional, it's just a very different form of reverence. Love the channel, all the best on your journey! God bless you brother!

[@EmilyEsserman]

Posted the day after the feast of St. John Cantius himself! This whole video feels like a guided meditation. Beautiful!

[@GospelSimplicity]

I wasn't aware of the timing till yesterday! I almost pushed the release up a day because of that but wanted to give my patrons a chance to see it first. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@learnbibleversethroughpict6027]

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[@cardinalfrancisarinze9747]

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[@aliciasoto3772]

A beautiful church & a priest who lovingly teaches the truth of faith & it's power. How can this not move us?

[@GospelSimplicity]

True

[@donatio1]

Don’t you just love being catholic? ☺️☺️☺️❤️❤️

[@oggiep3915]

Love this church. My wife Carol was immensely blessed by the Canons Regular of Saint John Cantius all of last year. God bless you all! We miss being under your pastorate Father Joshua

[@GospelSimplicity]

Fr. Joshua and the others are wonderful! I've really enjoyed getting to know them. God bless!

[@alecfoster4413]

"Beauty will save the world." -Feodor Dostoevsky

[@GospelSimplicity]

What a quote

[@alecfoster4413]

@@GospelSimplicity Yes! From a VERY devout Christian. And faith (or lack of) plays a central role in all of his novels.

[@itsnando20]

As a Catholic, I learned so much from this priest. His analogies are AMAZING!

[@GospelSimplicity]

He's very eloquent!

[@alifewithluna4134]

HOW UTTERLY BEAUTIFUL!!!! it’s silly to say this, but I feel so fortunate that we have these gorgeous buildings where we can commune with Messiah and the Blessed Mother and the saints! And it just makes me so proud to be a Catholic!

[@GospelSimplicity]

It really is beautiful

[@beautifulspirit7420]

Gorgeous! I definitely had a "Wow" moment when the doors opened.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Right?!

[@jgil1966]

same

[@beautifulspirit7420]

@@GospelSimplicity thank you so much for doing this Austin. As a Catholic no where near Chicago, in the middle of a pandemic, I so appreciate you sharing everything you are discovering in this way. It is a true blessing. I can't wait for part two with Fr. Joshua! I hope he talks about his choice to become Catholic from Pentacostal Christianity. I would love to know where they harmonize as I'm sure they will a great deal. At this time in history all Christians are under pressure from the world. Thanks again.

[@sasinin6]

Feeling blessed to be a born catholic. And I will remain as a catholic until my last breath. Thank you my lord Jesus Christ for choosing me to the true faith..Thank you father and the team.long live the catholic church!!!

[@alexdsouza6834]

It will live because it is built on the ROCK.

[@jgil1966]

i'm literally speechless for how good this video was. May God continue blessing you both, this was so beautiful.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Thank you so much Jonathan! I know you were looking forward to it, and it's so good to hear that it didn't disappoint. God bless!

[@jollyabraham1830]

I can say from my heart & soul that this priest is really a disciple of Christ. Let's us pray earnestly for him to be continuously blessed with a spirit of wisdom, spirit of revelation, long life & good health in the days ahead. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer. Praise God. Hallelujah

[@GospelSimplicity]

He's wonderful

[@susanvillanueva2006]

Im catholic and im still learning... In the philippines images is actually use to evangelize the people when spanish first came in, people in my country prior to spanish are pagans and iliterate, but through the images the whole country became christian catholic. So art is also really big in philippines. So beautiful

[@GospelSimplicity]

Thanks for sharing!

[@alphonse5935]

Thank you Gospel Simplicity for reminding me how lucky i am for being a Catholic.

[@GospelSimplicity]

My pleasure

[@bri4079]

Was watching this last night the other day in my backyard. I was looking at the moon then I looked back down to the video to hear him say “Mary is as simple as seeing the moon, the moon is beautiful because it reflects the sun” didn’t expect that at all but I really loved and enjoyed the way he was talking/explaining throughout the whole tour! Great video Austin, thanks for the content!!

[@GospelSimplicity]

Wow! That must've been an extra apt analogy then. God bless!

[@deansikora7280]

Christ said, "No one comes before the father, but through me " Not Mary or dead Saints. It's not Biblical. Jesus is the only answer.

[@bri4079]

@@deansikora7280 With all respect Dean, that was not the message I was putting out there. I was though, sharing an experience. As to your statement, Catholicism believes only Jesus can bring us to the Father as well. Here is some evidence of such teaching: Catechism of the Catholic Church Prayer to the Father 2664 There is no other way of Christian prayer than Christ. Whether our prayer is communal or personal, vocal or interior, it has access to the Father only if we pray "in the name" of Jesus.

[@jambroqc]

We pray to the saints to pray for us. Much like you asking someone to pray for you.We do NOT worship saints. We ask them to pray for us.

[@beautifulspirit7420]

@@deansikora7280 Dean please read what Catholics ACTUALLY believe. Protestants have been around for 500 years and you are still making these statements. I'm afraid you are referring to something we don't actually believe. Please read a Catechism with a Catholic Bible (with the 7 books of the Bible removed by Luther) and you can read EXACTLY what we believe and why. It is not a secret or a mystery. Thank you, may God bless you.

[@afrosteeve]

God bless you openness. The Catholic Church is home for all of us, I came home 3 years ago and I will never turn back. Praised be Jesus Christ 🙏

[@GospelSimplicity]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mech8443]

We’re in Texas but are now regularly “attending” the beautiful solemn Latin mass services and vespers of John Cantius. This has been one of the blessings we received during these covid times... thank you Father God. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼✝️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Praying for the same church to come to fruition near us. This is a beautiful Holy House of God. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 More blessings to our John Cantius priests!

[@GospelSimplicity]

Glad you can appreciate it from afar!

[@Cheesy1969]

I did not mean to give thumbs down 😬

[@carmenanico2786]

I was so impressed of this documentary of the beauty and meaning of christian life. Thank you I myself recently came back home and slowly learning of Catholicism.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maxmcmullen6184]

This is the most heartening conversation I've ever seen between gentlemen of once two belligerent religious factions. We Christians are all united under our lord. God bless you ❤️✝️⛪🙏🏻☮️

[@GospelSimplicity]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maxmcmullen6184]

Thank you very much ❤️ keep up the great work brother

[@prayereauclaire9095]

St. John Cantius has a wonderful KZbin presence that has been an absolute blessing during the Covid pandemic. When mass was not available at our local parish I found St. John Cantius services on KZbin and fell in love with the beauty of the church and and music. Thank you for this tour.

[@GospelSimplicity]

Glad you've enjoyed them digitally! It's my pleasure