"I Did Not Want to be a Priest!!" w/Fr. Luke Demasi

Fr. Luke reflects on his initial rejection of Gods call for him to the priesthood and his current experience of being a ordained priest for 4 years.

[@Beanbag777]

I didn’t want to be a priest either . I had other ideas but our blessed mother carried me kicking and screaming into a conversion and then a vocation after years of addiction. 5 years into seminary I smile now and say “yup blessed mammy , you always know best” 😄 Thanks Fr Luke great talks ! God bless yer work

[@joshuag.4873]

Five years in - you're almost there!! Very nice. And especially congrats on overcoming addiction! Same here... I experienced some rather strong demonic attacks on my way out of it all. Literal - growling, laughing, hovering presences. Awful. But what a respite I have found in the Rosary and Divine Offices. Blessings to you!

[@christendom2774]

Thanks Father Luke for coming to help the Irish People. May Almighty God Bless and protect you.

[@denisebaqui9266]

God always knows what he’s doing ! Look at all the souls you’re saving !

[@theresalandowski4613]

Father Luke...thank you for sharing your very personal and humbling journey. Tears of joy and gratefulness for your conversion and for evangelizing those who have seen your light.

[@Gdblesstheusa]

WOW!!!! So edifying, Father!!! Thank you so much for your Priesthood and for saying YES to Jesus FOR US!!!

[@Carmen_BsAs]

A powerful and intimate testimony of a man of God madly in love with Jesus and our Blessed Mother. Such a beautiful soul and also an inspiration... Thanks dear God for the gift of his priesthood, not only for Ireland but for all those who can discover You hidden inside his heart. Bless him abundantly.

[@sorayarosales-rio1612]

Thank you Father Luke!! God bless you!

[@teresaryan7097]

What powerful graces God has Bestowed on you Father Luke Thank God you are here in Ireland in time of great need.

[@joshuag.4873]

Thank you for all these live streams... I discovered your channel here about a month ago. In every video, there is always at least one part that makes me feel all teary and choked up... This time it was about the children throwing flower petals while you processed through with the Blessed Sacrament. I grew up Protestant (Seventh-day Adventist) and discovered Catholicism when I was 16. Went through RCIA at 18. Now almost 30... I've had a tumultuous life, but know that Almighty God has used everything to refine me and grow the garden of His will amidst the rubble. I've often felt called. As a child, I thought I wanted to be an Adventist pastor. Then when I discovered Catholicism, a priest (even before going through RCIA!). I have researched and mildly discerned on my own several times over the years. Finally about a year ago, spoke regularly with a spiritual director who was referred to me - a very kind Benedictine priest - but I don't think that was a very good match. So I backed off, and so did he. How strongly I hear the Father's call ebbs and flows. Of course there is fear and doubt, disapproval of myself, disappointment in much of the Church hierarchy... I am an organist, conductor and liturgist - have always and only worked for the Church - so He keeps me near. People always assume I am a seminarian. I guess we'll see...

[@maryoconnell4673]

Thank you GOD for SHM. Thank you Fr Luke for your powerful sharing and honesty which helps so many people. GOD bless you and all the priests, brothers and sisters of the Home of the Mother. Thank you.

[@michelemcdermott75]

How did I just find you? Wow- what a beautiful story! 🙏🙏

[@angelicazelich7743]

May God lead you for the rest of your life! Such a wonderful Priest!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@williamjones6971]

God is merciful beyond comprehension. Everyone I know needed that at least once.

[@janetfrancisca1836]

Thank you Fr Luke. God bless you and your priestly vocation

[@marieshortt5371]

Thanks so much ,Fr Luke ,what an amazing testimony. GOD BLESS YOU.🙏🙏🙏❤🙏🏼💙

[@maireglynn6295]

You are truly a wonderful priest and i feel privileged to have met you. I thank God that you are in Ireland 🇮🇪 spreading and teaching the faith. May God and Our Blessed Mother protect you always. Praying for you 🙏

[@catherinepritchard4444]

Hello Father Luke! What an amazing story, yeah you've gone through hell & back to find inner peace within, yourself your vocation to God in the priesthood is inspiring to the young generation today!! We need more like you...your video's are absolutely amazing to watch the way you explain is my language, straight to the point, easy to understand, humour, in all the topics you talk about! You have wisdom, experience of life that accounts for many teachings that you'll pass on today & for ever more to the young Men who may want to go into the priesthood! Well done keep up the good work, God Bless...I'll say a prayer for you & you'll say one for me Father! 🙏

[@chriskershaw4164]

Thanks for becoming a priest and answering the Call. I will pray for you and your ministry.

[@kathleenorourke7330]

I found this testimony deeply moving and it helped me in many ways. That said, I want to say that I was taken aback by the "Women are a dime a dozen" comment. I found it hurtful and unnecessary. The comment seems to reflect a time in Father Demasi's life when women were seen and treated like drugs or alcohol, used as a substance to fill the void. This is a type of objectification surely, which one would hope Father Demasi has now left behind him. This attitude does not reflect the reality of women (created and loved by God), but a jaundiced view of them. Women, as human beings, were made in the image and likeness of God. It could also be argued that men are a dime a dozen in the lives of women, compared to the reality of knowing Christ. However, we are are supposed to love and value each other, so neither attitude seems like a good idea. Also, on the topic of priesthood and the consecration, the first person to bring God into the world as human flesh was a woman, as we know... That is a separate issue, but it feels like it is important to be mindful of this Truth in the context of the value of women in the eyes of God.

[@Luna-ds4ww]

I agree with what you have said totally . And I also think that comment about women was unnecessary, and disrespectful .I liked this testimony , but that comment about women just hit me. I scrolled down the comments to see if someone have noticed that.

[@vinaystephen8937]

Congratulations Fr.Luke! Thank you for all that you're doing!

[@laurenscotto2074]

So great Father Luke! I love what Father Colum said to you about 'natural' vocation and 'supernatural' vocation! More men need to hear about the beauty of the priesthood. And I feel in a sense that your last statement about a woman can never fill your needs (or something like that) is true in marriage as well, because if we think the other person will totally fill us without having a complete dependence on Christ... we're in deep trouble.

[@cararemal7199]

Thank you Father, I enjoyed your story and perspective!

[@denisebaqui9266]

I missed the live version! Listening now ! I’m happy I ran into this podcast ! Keep it up!

[@hornatham1487]

Do relates to this conversion testimony but from a female perspective as a recipient of the Sacred Heart of Jesus , mystical bride of Christ 2016 by Grace through his merits and merited again by Grace,now I always keep telling myself ,unworthy and wretched undeserving me ,yet here I am the Faith encounter experience knowledge is in the faculties of my soul will remain with me for the rest of my life. His Grace is simply amazing I cannot even described or put into words . Thank you Fr Luke amazing to hear this and God bless.

[@Twannyberg]

God bless you father!! Powerfull!!

[@coolcat7830]

Fr Luke Thank you for your honesty,it will touch many hearts.Your story just shows how much Jesus loves you.. God bless you always.

[@teresamcgauley7441]

Fr. Luke I have been so intrigued by you. I have never heard of a Priest opening up before like you have. I am sure both of your Mothers are so proud of you as I am. I just wish that some of the things that the younger kids would sit down and watch this video instead of the Filth and wrong doings that they’re watching. I know how hard it is to make a decision as I had to many years ago .That he was of a different religion from me as a Catholic.So after a i lot of conversations with him I decided to move to another country. I met a good guy there ,got married and I have two wonderful children and grandchildren.. I am now 75yrs old and he had a very unhappy marriage and he died five years ago of motor neurone disease .Please pray for me and my family.I have numerous health problems I’ll pray for you every day as I feel as if I know you already .May God and his Blessed Mother Pray for you . Kind Regards. Teresa Mcgauley. By the way Sr.Clare RIP. lived in Derry Ni.Ireland about 45 minutes from me .

[@virginiaknappbrunache7313]

AMAZING TEACHING. Thank you and God bless you!!!

[@michellelin3948]

Thank you! Father. For your testimony...Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever more!

[@orlakealy2901]

Wow Fr Luke, amazing! Praise the good Lord🙏🙌 Hardcore mercy... I love it.

[@josephinemurphy6443]

GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU FR. LUKE, MAKES ME SO HAPPY TO KNOW HOW HARD HEAVENS WORKING TO BRING TO HER SONS(JESUS)BEAUTIFUL CHURCH GOOD PRIESTS....THOU ART A PRIEST FOREVER.....BIT LIKE ONCE A CATHOLIC ALWAYS A CATHOLIC ,AND A PROUD ONE ,SO FEELING A LOT OF PAIN AT THE STANCE THE BISHOPS ARE TAKING OVER THIS PLANDEMIC(TRUTH IS I'M REAL ANGRY )

[@bombaway2029]

No priest = No Eucharist.

[@trishhobbs2677]

Thank you for sharing so deeply. To near your story just builds us up knowing God worked powerfully in your life. I will pray for you.

[@kathycarpenito]

Thank you Father for your very human, humbling story. Thanks for inspiring hope that we all need at the present time!

[@fearghalomuineachain2309]

Brilliant testimony Fr. Luke on how you became a priest

[@davecharette9773]

Thank you for your honesty! Remember Jesus called the Apostles personally and He calls you everyday. Be that light in the darkness. The world needs Jesus and the Gospel! Please continue to speak honestly and don't try to turn your talks into a comedy routine to be relevant. Be assured of my prayers for you and Ireland!

[@tinekeantoni7552]

Love you🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@thecatholicman]

Really like this video

[@renapeacockcraig9961]

Thank you father Luke. God bless you .may your work in ireland long continue. Amen 🙏🏻

[@joban7851]

Every priests has a story how they became GODS love. More interviews, please. Devotion once a month every 13th to Mama Mary, save all the priests. Love & prayers for all the priests now serving, retired, resting in peace in heaven above. I pray all my children & all my grandchildren will continue my faith in GOD, connect with GOD 24/7, amen 🙏🏼

[@paulinenugent4938]

Love it love it love it Fr Luke what a great testimony can't wait to show it to my children. May God bless & protect you in this great work! 🙏🙏🙏

[@adennyh]

Thank you for sharing your story, Fr. Luke!

[@cayce3921]

Thank you so much for sharing this, Fr. Luke. God bless you!

[@jackchavez19]

Man, thank you so much for your honesty and sincerity. Honesty, what a beautiful thing. God bless you father.

[@paulinet7598]

Wow, thank you Fr. Luke for this beautiful testimony. What a beautiful Holy Priest you are too, God Bless you always ✝️

[@carolhensen8005]

Awesome testimony……God bless you and your ministry 🙏

[@timclancy871]

Thanks father, great testimony! It's nice to know that other people have those " Why did I do that?" moments in their relationship with God.

[@susanmann8643]

Beautiful witness 💕👏🏻

[@sharonmcgonegal44]

You are a beautiful priest who is blessing my life here in Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada. Thank you!! for answering God's call!!!

[@lizp5841]

Absolutely beautiful testimony! Brought me to tears 🙏. God bless you!

[@MariaFernandez-oe3mq]

God Bless you And mama Maria

[@voceinteriore360]

Grande padre. Grazie tante!!!

[@naradaian]

Wow- this is a ver brave sharing...indeed. Deo Gracias

[@lindamcdermott2205]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@capecodder04]

This is the 2nd or 3rd time I've watched this video and I don't know how or why you don't have way more subscribers or views by now especially being in Ireland. Even taking into consideration the state of the Catholic Church in Ireland, you are still in the land of "Irish Catholics." †††

[@jozefmatula4640]

Congratulations! May Mercyful and Almighty God bless you and protect you! Virgin Mary, Mother of Priests pray for us.

[@saurinovich474]

My boy. Congrats. You are on my prayers.

[@Rosary-Crusader]

Thanks for your witness. Ave Maria!

[@nikhiljacob5479]

Thank u Fr. Luke

[@marietheresa1709]

Beautiful story

[@kvlteacher5911]

Wow.

[@mjvinad6184]

Are those words in your heart that were clear but not heard, that you have trouble describing - is it what you could call an “understanding” of certain words? I’ve had that a few times in my life. I really felt it was The Lord speaking to me.

[@judycurran7621]

Am amazed at how many Priests were on drugs.