How a Homeless Drug Addict Become a Catholic Priest

[@letitiabottino8989]

As a mom of 5 and having a son who has struggled, i totally cried. Also, we have a special devotion to Fr. Solanus and our son’s middle name is after him. The daily Rosary and my devotion to Our Lady has provided miracles in my life! This story was exceptional and so necessary in today’s world. God is so faithful! ❤️

[@ednabrioso6141]

Father Michael Joseph, your dark experience in life , prepared you to really become a good Catholic Priest. God bless you always. Long live this Catholic Re.con channel

[@olivetaelizabeth]

Speechless here too, your parents are indeed so blessed. They are a beautiful example of how couples should honour, respect and love each other. You are the chosen instrument of God to look for and bring back those who have been misled by the voice of the evil one. Bring them back to life in Jesus Christ. God is good all the time.

[@jeannettesallick9700]

I was touched by this beautiful testimony of conversion to our Catholic. Church.

[@susanbade9773]

With God all things are possible. I consecrate all 3 o my sons to Our Lady daily.....I trust her!

[@CatholicReCon]

God bless you, Susan! 🙏🏼

[@sande90]

Can’t help myself crying while listening to your very touching story Fr. Michael! God bless you & your family! ❤

[@nellyblancaflor5559]

Your name is Michael Joseph. St Michael and St Joseph protected you!

[@ronnieingle1447]

I'm watching this while struggling with a rebellious 16 year old daughter. I will continue to love her and to do my best as a mom

[@MsDormy]

16 is a difficult age, and these days, with social media and also (As I personally believe) the negative impact of medications and processed foods, our children are struggling unlike in any other age. Half of them are undiagnosed autistic, all of them will encounter anxiety levels and be exposed to the ideas of gender questioning, depression, self harm and suicide. Please make sure your child knows she is loved. Pray and fast if you can. 16 soon becomes 17, and soon they grow up. 🙏God bless you 🙏

[@followingnazarene]

My name is ‚Mad Cow Mc Shovelmaster‘. Anything for me?

[@roscoe268]

@@followingnazarene Jesus loves you MCMcS.

[@AKrose777]

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[@retroqueenbeeart]

I pray god meets my son, a homeless drug addict.

[@CatholicReCon]

Praying for you both!

[@aras1588]

He is in my prayers. This was difficult to listen to, hits so close to home

[@olivetaelizabeth]

If you are able to, please listen to Mass and participate in adoration especially Wednesdays and Saturdays, Seven o’clock New York time zone at Divine Potta Ministry USA. Countless healings and prayer requests have been granted to me and my family by God through this Ministry.

[@olivetaelizabeth]

Please look up Divine Potta Ministry USA and attend Mass and Adoration especially Wednesdays and Saturdays. I will pray for your Son as well.

[@mariemiller8740]

I'll pray for your son my son was /is? to.

[@gracesaxena5257]

So many mother's and father's are crying for their loved ones and loosing hopes but God is hope against hopeless, I request all friends to please pray for all fallen souls in the darkness, prayer do miracles, every soul be saved in mighty name of Jesus

[@lizett8591]

Beautiful story! Thank you for sharing. True life story of the prodigal son. Please pray for my children, their spouses, and their children. No longer attending church and thank everyone "will go to a better place". Raised Catholic but apparently no real understanding of who God is and how he works. I pray everyday for them. They don't have dramatic stories with drug addiction or anything, but I think it's almost worse when they are, as Jesus says, "lukewarm". I pray everyday for them and for everyone with children who have fallen away.

[@alisterrebelo9013]

I came back after 16 years. My mom never stopped praying for me. I'll keep your family in my prayers. Never lose faith in Him. ✝️

[@vallola04]

So many parents in this situation my 24 yr daughter left the church after meeting her prodestant boyfriend. I’ll pray for you, you please pray for me! He does hear us!

[@shelion77]

Wow, what an amazing story, the only more powerful that I remember I think was Father Don Calloway's... I had tears in my eyes a couple of times... I put it on my blog too.

[@CatholicReCon]

Thank you for sharing that!

[@mariedsilva8610]

Thank you for your amazing testimony god bless you and your pray full parents

[@evavanvollenhoven308]

"Michael Joseph is my son's name"

[@elizabethking5523]

Our God is GREAT! Thank you for this testimony!!!❤️🙏🏻😄

[@2225ram]

Wow what a testimony! Praise you Lord Jesus for what you have done! ✝️🙏🏻❤️

[@valerierislove3947]

Beautiful man of God ❤ grateful to have hear this one. I hope and pray my four boys come home to the Church. 😢

[@Lya3588]

Thank you 🙏👍

[@MJCapuchin]

Thank you for your ministry, Eddie. It was great to speak with you. Pray for me.

[@CatholicReCon]

My brother, thank YOU! I certainly will.

[@MsDormy]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful story Fr Michael. I think, for me, the story from your mother’s perspective is so beautiful. Her prayer to Our Lady on your behalf is magnificent - desperate and yet accepting of God’s grace and justice. I am so thrilled that her child came home. ❤️🙏❤️

[@CocoWynn]

Father MJ, thank you for your testimony. As a mother of a trouble and sick young son, I can relate to your mom’s constant pain and suffering. I was in tears at the part where you saw your parents at the airport. I’ll pray for you. Please pray for my son Brendon for healing from Psoriatic arthritis, deliverance and conversion. May God bless you and your ministry always 🙏

[@marcihf217]

Thank you for sharing. What a powerfu story!

[@PInk77W1]

Sweet Jesus. My name is Joseph Michael.

[@CatholicReCon]

That’s awesome. God bless!

[@unitedwingsofliberty7899]

It’s a touching story and hit me personally very close to home

[@susananonuevo9079]

What a powerful story. This really moved me.

[@lilybartholomew8585]

How blessed we are to have a amazing a God in our lives 🙏🙏🙏

[@anchacko1]

Beautiful testimony! Jesus the Lord and Savior be praised and glorified everyday everywhere ❤️

[@marialuisaosullivan4528]

More power to your channel

[@Alexa-kb7fl]

Our God is an amazing and unpredictable God. Very similar to Fr. Donald Calloway’s story. There is hope for everyone as long as they have life and breath. Thank you for sharing your inspiring, awesome story. God bless and keep you and may you draw many wandering souls back to Christ.

[@Chamindo7]

Thank you for uploading this story. Graces throughout. Love this channel... this Apostolate. Ave Maria Verbum Via Veritas Vita

[@hildapascua191]

Wow, very inspiring!

[@tiaglm6140]

This was a wonderful testimony. I’ll share it to all my friends. God is Grand.

[@einsigne]

Powerful Story. Thanks

[@rreffell]

Such a incredible journey to Christ

[@mariadeleon6954]

What an amazing God we have ❤!!! I wish we could have a men like this one in our area😢. We have one priest that even refuses to give the blessing to kids😢. We need merciful priests that can inspire our little ones to look into priesthood.

[@MsDormy]

I’m so sorry you have a careless priest. What a shame - he should be ashamed of himself. Can you find a new parish? And complain to the Bishop!

[@muhangidinah2608]

God's mercy is so abundant May your story bring so many souls who are struggling with drugs and alcohol addictions. May your parents be blessed.

[@madgiemadgie9128]

ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE STORIES OF GOD’S GOODNESS THAT I HAVE EVER HEARD!! This one finally made me subscribe, and I had watched a few before this.May this channel grow beyond all expectation. Thank you. God bless you.

[@CatholicReCon]

Thank you. God bless you!

[@yentran475]

I like to know how your parents become catholic

[@allenmacneel1572]

Very similar to Fr. CORAPI,S testamony.

[@beatrizhomeyplace4084]

I am in tears!! Glory to our amazing God!!!!

[@Rue1008]

That was a wonderful testimony ! I was totally moved by this (and teary) ... Fr Michael Joseph keep sharing your testimony, many need to hear it ... God bless you and thanks so much Eddie ❤

[@CatholicReCon]

Thanks for watching!

[@DebraR35789]

Amazing!

[@earthgirl369]

riveting!

[@belindaventer8474]

Eddie you are an amazing listener. You never interrupt your guest and ask such thoughtful questions. Most hosts chip in so many times that the speaker never gets to the crux of their story. Thank you for an amazing program 👌

[@AlNaps84]

This was the most powerful conversion story I have heard...and I have listened to MANY! Thank you so much for all you do on this channel. I converted after turning away from the Catholic church many years ago and it was through listening to testimonies like these that I found myself back home again and I continue to be inspired by such stories. People love stories and inspirational stories. It's as if I am listening to the stories of the Saints live! And everytime I learn about some other person who is/was inspirational. It is beautiful how God works.

[@CatholicReCon]

Yes! That is so good to hear. I love Father MJ’s story so much and I pray it touches many lives. God bless you!

[@almarodriguez298]

Aman I'm crying 🥲

[@Roni78z]

Wow! What a story! So glad he shared this…! 🙏🏻✨

[@richardh8534]

Wow, that was such an inspiring testimony, which gave me great consolation. Even though we are not in this exact situation it gave me important insight on how to turn to our Blessed Mother for help with parenting.

[@naty2530]

WONDERFUL. Just when I thought that I’ve heard the best conversion story, this one comes along. WOW, WOW, WOW!

[@TT-hg8eo]

Amazing conversion story! Praise God 🙏. Thank you, Jesus!

[@BensWorkshop]

Very powerful. Also good to see that your channel is growing!

[@mariej6962]

Amazing journey. We should all be praying for our priests.

[@Baloudjiri-jo5vq]

I love your Parents! God is good! This is how God's loves us .No questions to ask. GLORY BE TO GOD.

[@danemgull4451]

Amazing story, so teaching. I believe God is always with you in your ministry as a priest. Please pray for my children that someday may be called to become a priest 🙏🙏

[@judywall576]

I just subscribed.

[@suneethamay3615]

But in our country trying to convert to any one to another religiony not legal therefore we don't talk about religion with people with other faith

[@mayo123]

new subscriber here.

[@manueltobias2930]

Hermano dos años después veo este testimonio God broke my heart hermano bendito nuestro Señor que te salvo tu alma

[@nelli6086]

❤❤❤

[@matthewalexander2436]

This podcast, Eddie, is absolutely addictable in the best possible way. God bless y'all ❤💪❤

[@CatholicReCon]

God bless you!

[@HumilityisaVirtue]

I'm about 3 weeks late after watching one of your episodes. I just purchased your book (Kindle) and look forward to reading tonight.

[@ebggabs3549]

God bless you Father❤

[@edithavimpany8253]

What a beautiful testimony. God bless you Fr.

[@marknovetske4738]

Great show

[@trailwalkerhk0125]

❤

[@lidiabarahona2154]

God bless

[@suneethamay3615]

Very good

[@GraceMed]

The "prodigal son" story in our time... Wow, what a beautiful story of returning home to God! There are, and are going to be, more and more "lost lambs"; may they find their way home to God as this young man did... ❤

[@lylan5103]

This is AWESOME story ! Listen to father Donald Calloway’s conversion story is very good too

[@belindaventer8474]

Wow 😢😢 so moving. You give such hope for our prodical sons! Doing the Zumba 😂😂 Teared up several times - especially re. The Eucharist. Remembering the phone number - of all things in that state. "Religious are professional lovers and prayers" - a beautiful quote. Amazing that there are virtual discernment events now! I felt called at 16 but my dad said No. Always knew I should have taken the religious path, but did what was expected by society. I want to serve in that capacity 🙏🙏 for His way for me

[@jbottsie]

This story is so incredibly hopeful! I would love to hear your parent’s testimony!

[@luigidemaio6111]

God bless you Father Michael Joseph, your candid talk and your story is very inspiring! God bless your parents too.

[@rappmasterdugg6825]

Please pardon my French, but Father Michael Joseph is a man who has never half-assed anything in his life. So happy he is on the right side of things now, and his work will bear grapefruit for God's glory and for the church.

[@lauragb3677]

Outstanding testimony that is surely touching hearts, as was mine.

[@sarahburke8955]

This was insanely powerful; I hope you can do another interview with Fr Groark as a follow up on his work and life. This interview gave me so much hope.

[@tingmedina4448]

Very inspiring and uplifting to listen. Yes sharing these

[@cmmas9346]

Amazing conversion. Shed a few tears. 😊

[@dorcas4035]

Glory to God, for the wonderful end results & super parents🙏❤️‍🔥✝️

[@cherylfangman4066]

How did your parents not know you were blind drunk and high?

[@richarddouglas8015]

The word is metania means repentance ! Horis metania then eparhi sotiria !

[@rosewhite9415]

Beautiful testimony.... brought me to tears. My nephew Matthew James has been addicted to drugs since he was 18.... he's 51 and arill addicted. I have been praying for years for his healing.... I refuse to give up hope. Still believe it will happen. With his lifestyle he should have died from the drugs or killed years ago from dealers he's burned, etc. I think his guardian angel whom i invoke is watching out for him. Fr. Joseph PLEASE pray for Matthew. ❤ I beg you! Rhanks Eddie your show is great...keep yp rhe excellent work.

[@CatholicReCon]

🙏🏼

[@marissabuyao2092]

what a story to tell! thanks for sharing it

[@earthgirl369]

milwaukee to minneapolis 337 miles

[@catherinelavallee4073]

Amazing! God is good!

[@RobLewis3]

What an excellent storyteller. And an amazing story. I'm sure his parents are very proud of him. This really shows why having faithful parents praying for you is so important, because they were also encouraging his vocation

[@leslicole1111]

Great program!

[@EmmanuelFantone]

Beautiful

[@berthahernandez2209]

Thank you for your testimony and for this podcast. We need to bring hope for all those struggling with addictions. Prayers for the conversion, healing and sobriety for all those with addictions and mental illness. You are not alone. You are loved. May God bless you 🙏🏼♥️📿

[@zealousideal]

Wow, this is one of the most powerful things I’ve ever ever heard… I cried 😢😊

[@Rg-hc6or]

Thanks!

[@CatholicReCon]

Thanks!!