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[@beggingsoba4470]

Pray for me, I will be entering the seminary after my plans when I graduate. Pray for me that I would not change my path.

[@thomaswilke6312]

Handell Ronquillo you’re a great man. I wish you all the very best

[@mbohherberto1001]

If u make the decision to be Holy as a Priest, the Lord will feel your heart with Joy.. And u will bring a lot more to the Priesthood by your example .. I recommend you to read The Way by St Josemaria Escriva (founder of Opus Dei) .. His other works are wonderful for you as well

[@MLeoM]

Even if you chose to not go to the seminary, you will stay on the path of Jesus... 😊😊😊

[@michaelanderson4849]

If it takes the prayer of someone else for you not to change path, are you sure that path is what you want to start with?

[@jenbvb]

@mary albrecht - what is wrong with you

[@seantitus2769]

I’m a Lutheran pastor. Know that you’re not alone. All churches (from “evangelical” to mainline to Roman Catholic) are struggling with the same societal and demographic pressures. Keep the faith!

[@dukadarodear2176]

The wing-nut evangelicals, especially in the USA and Israel, are giving Christianity a very bad name. They have no learning, they're boorish and greedy without an ounce of 'Christian' Charity in them. The traditional churches do a great deal of good work it has to be said. Religion is a cultural phenomenon going back at least 10,000 years but it's far more likely that not, that there's no life after death for us as with all other primates and living creatures that have evolved over time.

[@beggingsoba4470]

dukadar o'dear your pride is speaking.

[@beatrixamerlinck5818]

Your guy started it 😬. Come back!! Come back to the one only True Church, to form just 1 body, 1 faith, one holly and only bride of Christ, the Catholic Church. We need the rest of the christians so badly to come back! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Deus veult! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@beggingsoba4470]

Charles Pieters Bible written by the apostles?

[@beggingsoba4470]

Charles Pieters Yes I mean, the verse that you gave, does not prove that, we only need the bible. It only stated how precious and open the bible is. Jn 21:25 1 Thess. 2:13 2 Thess . 3:6 For example: Mt 2:23 “For he shall be called Nazarene” was not mentioned in the old testament because it was spoken by the prophets. Therefore, the bible is not the only thing we need. We also need the words and teachings taught by our Lord Jesus Christ to His apostles, which then was passed down by St. Peter Mt. 16:18, to his successors. Am I wrong?

[@wif2423]

Can’t wait to go to Seminary, pray for me☦️

[@reverseimagesearch0results363]

why orthodox cross?

[@matthiasdufour]

Good luck there and I will pray for you. I am also going to seminary in Belgium.

[@Brillemeister]

You guys are in my prayers!

[@wif2423]

Harun does not want to share his last name I’m Byzantine

[@WashingtonDC99]

Good luck to you. Remember that for men is impossible but, putting GOD first is the key to the kingdom in Eart & in Heaven because in GOD everything is possible. God bless you. 🙏🙏🙏

[@gavinvangrinsven3402]

I’m thinking about the priesthood pray for me

[@robertt7069]

@mary albrecht The church does have many problems... Are you with your 'Rosary Tool' in hand fixing it ????

[@jenbvb]

@mary albrecht -- terrible comment...post your garbage elsewhere

[@witness8907]

Bro read Bible said 1 Corinthians 7 : 8-9. God permitted us and its our choice.

[@d5Acierto]

I am adding your name to the list my family prays for, Gavin. May you always hear the call of our Lord clearly, giving you courage and zeal as you respond.

[@joekaminski9263]

I will pray for you; I hope you will pray for me too, as I am considering a vocation to become an FSSP priest.

[@baoduong2203]

Will be praying for you Fr. Casey. I am sorry for the terrible news. :( Edit: please pray for me. I am currently in the process for applying for seminary, I recently attended a discernment retreat over the weekend. I never thought I could be called into the priesthood, but here am I.

[@d5Acierto]

I am adding your name to the list my family prays for, Bao. May you hear the call of our Lord clearly, giving you courage and zeal as you respond.

[@fayemontero2158]

Look into the FSSP!! We need more traditionally minded priests!! God bless you! I pray that our Lady may intercede for you in your discernment for vocation

[@channguyen8529]

Hi Bao. I'm interested in how your process is going and what your praying habits are. Do you live in Southern California?

[@chrisildabre4141]

Jesus Christ bless you 😊

[@juanfilip1899]

God bless you ✝️❤️

[@aclaylambisabirdman6324]

If God calls me to it, it would be an honor to serve. Respect you brother.

[@kodingkrusader2765]

I had a kid out of wedlock before conversion. She's 5 now. When she's 18 I will leave and be a franciscan friar/priest if Im unwed. (Likely.....) My priest at my franciscan parish is divorced with kids. Ive felt the tug for a minute now. Franciscans are the only ones thatll take older guys (ill be 46). So I have 13 years to prepare

[@mi-ka-eltheguardian3837]

The fact you have a "if" in your heart, could be worth of being investigated.

[@wiseowl282]

Oh, really?

[@suzy_the_cockatoo]

My son went to a discernment retreat on a road to becoming a priest and he changed his mind because of the priest's behavior (not sexual) that took him to the retreat. Another one of my sons was considering the priesthood but our new priest decided to get rid of the altar servers because he wanted to make Mass go faster (35 minutes). My son is a teen and altar serving is a good place to see if you have a calling. There are priests that don't realize that they're driving away possible future priests.

[@chuckoneill2023]

If his interaction with just one particular priest changed his mind - it maybe wasn’t meant to be.

[@suzy_the_cockatoo]

@@chuckoneill2023 nah, it was a few, it was just the one the broke the camel's back. He felt like because of the lack of priests the church is just ordaining anyone.

[@ontariofirs7347]

You can refer him to the Tridentine Mass.

[@marialuisa4227]

It is the reason why we need good priests please encourage your son to talk to a good priest or monk

[@mi-ka-eltheguardian3837]

Hi dear, Do they have a "Legion of Mary" Praesidium in your Parish? If they do, check of they run a Praesidium for the juniors as well I tell. You, is an amazing Marian apostolate and a great place to be to. Serve the Parish and descern for the priesthood. I talk from experience 😉😉

[@Memetchi95]

I'm in tears! I live in Italy and also my Diocese is struggling with the same situation. Only ten guys are currently attending the Diocesan Seminary. I'm in tears for your straightforwardness! I'm so grateful for your message, which is a sign sent by the Providence to me. Your words drive me to wonder about what my vocation is in the Church. As a young woman, I can keep praying for vocations, especially for the priesthood. Our Lord said to us: "pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest" Priests are true Gifts. 🙏🏽

[@PinoNichilista]

Hey... Ricordiamoci Matteo 16, 13-20... Ti voglio incoraggiare... Anche io sono italiano.. Sono molto triste perché a volte penso che la chiesa stia morendo. Tutti sono contro di noi, tutti ci considerano il nemico. I giovani sono quasi tutti atei. Nessuno dei miei amici è credente. Questo è orribile. A volte mi guardo attorno a messa e sono l'unico giovane. Ci sono bambini, ok, ma nessuno resta dopo la cresima. I giovani sotto i 35 anni quasi nessuno va a messa. Mi sento solo. La mia famiglia non è praticante. I media, TV, etc dal dopoguerra promuovono comportamenti e leggi totalmente contrarie alla chiesa. Omosessualità, aborto, divorzio e femminismo... Ci bombardano, e penso ci sia lo zampino della massoneria. La chiesa è in una crisi nera e profonda . Non vedo nessuna soluzione. Ma Dio, sì. Razionalmente mi dico "beh, tra 50 o 100 anni nessuno crederà più. Ma no!! Dio ci sorprenderà. La chiesa sopravviverà per sempre. anche se saremo in pochi. Ricordati la crisi ariana del 300 dove il 99% della chiesa era caduta in questa eresia, e Maria e Giovanni unici due sotto la croce... Gli altri apostoli se ne erano andati... Non vediamo soluzioni, ma dobbiamo avere fede. La chiesa è indefettibile. Ricorda Matteo 16... Ed in un altra scrittura Gesù ha detto che sarebbe stato con noi fino alla fine del mondo. Lui è Dio. A volte ho paura e penso alla crisi penso che non ci sia speranza... Ma Dio stesso ci dice "non abbiate paura, io ho vinto il mondo!!" È difficile, ma dobbiamo essere positivi, perché satana vuole che ci scoraggiamo...

[@Memetchi95]

@Michael John Dennis I think that this crisis concerns not only priesthood or consecrated life, but also marriage. In my Parish, which counts more than 6,000 families, only NINE weddings were celebrated during the last year ...50 years ago they were about fifteen times more. I think we should wonder why the last generations struggle with lifelong commitment such as priesthood or marriage.

[@matthiasdufour]

Same in Belgium. Next september I will go to the seminary. already spoke with my bishop. I pray for everybody who has lost their faith.

[@Memetchi95]

@@PinoNichilista Ciao! No. Non volevo che dalle mie parole trapelasse scoraggiamento. Mi é sempre di conforto pensare che tutto iniziò da Dodici. Però tutto ciò, non nego, mi causa molta tristezza. L'impatto della diminuzione di vocazioni lo percepisco sulla mia vita, sulla mia comunità parrocchiale, sulla mia amata Chiesa di Venezia. Paradossalmente, invece, credo che il Figlio dell'Uomo troverà ancora Fede su questa terra. Forse meno in termini di discepolato, ma sicuramente più viva. Trovo però giusto porsi domande sul perché il messaggio Evangelico non raggiunga i Cuori, in primis dei giovani. Mi fa rabbia pensare a quanto poco impatto abbia avuto il recente Sinodo sui Giovani, se confrontato con quello dell'Amazzonia. Avrebbe dovuto scuotere i muri delle Chiese, delle Comunitá Religiose! E trovo giusto pormi domande su cosa sono chiamata a fare io per servire il Signore. In questo senso ha risuonato in me il messaggio di fr. Casey. Credo che ci sia bisogno di più discepoli come lui, che abbiano la sua stessa grinta ed il suo stesso entusiasmo nel trasmettere il Vangelo. Ci vorrebbero più persone innamorate di Cristo, che non abbiano paura di annunciarlo.

[@PinoNichilista]

@@Memetchi95 io purtroppo per cause di forza maggiore non posso diventare prete o frate, per miei motivi. Lo farei ma non posso. San Paolo mi sembra in 1 Timoteo 3,1-5 dice delle cose Interessanti. Buonanotte

[@romulusiusan9215]

I'm in my first year in the Byzantine Catholic Seminary. Please pray for me!

[@juanfilip1899]

God bless brother ✝️❤️

[@hiddensonata5098]

Please pray for me and my family. After some devastating occurrences at our last church, I am losing the faith. I'm lost and not sure where to go. We just need your prayers. Thank you.

[@ThatCatholicNurse]

Pray pray pray that The Owner of the garden will send more workers for the harvest.

[@Station5Patriot]

Isaiah ch.6 vs 8 then I heard the voice of the Lord saying “whom shall I send?” And “who will go for us?”And I said, here I am, send me. Well here I am... tell me what to do next. Please

[@Renvere]

C. David Eric If you feel the calling, the Priesthood is in need.

[@matthiasdufour]

It is always great to start as an altar boy. you are exploring the church an your own vocation. It will help you grow into a religious life. start in small steps. Believe me, that is how i did it. sometimes it is scary to take the next step, but looking back you will be glad that you did.

[@michaelanderson4849]

And this commentary section is where you tell god about this?

[@gerardoperez121]

C. David Eric call your diocese vocation office Or look into a religious order.

[@emtedee985]

@Thomas Fannon can you be more precise about what is wrong with the outcomes of Vatican 2? Perhaps you could make a video as Fr Casey does to explain your view of the modern church "Hate" is a very strong word to use about something which an essential part of the faith to many if not a majority of Catholics world wide

[@JP2GiannaT]

If you want good priests, we need good families. They're intertwined, and we desperately need both. Thank you for reminding the laity they have a role in this too.

[@CrankyGrandma]

JP2GiannaT I very much agree. As the domestic Church fails, children do not easily hear God’s call or don’t understand how to respond

[@denbertignacio]

I agreen. Some parents doesn't tolerate or support their children because it is more important to be finacially rich especially when you are from a poor country.

[@ellencorcoran4434]

You hit the nail on the head.

[@jimcallahan9346]

So true

[@emtedee985]

@@denbertignacio and yet many priests from poor countries such as VietNam, the Philippines and other African and Asian countries are coming to richer countries such as Australia,the USA and elsewhere in something of a role reversal

[@tleek]

I’ll pray for more priests. I’m young, married, and have a newborn son, so I’m not really in a position to encourage others to consider the priesthood. I’d be happy if I saw my son accept a calling to the priesthood, but that will be his responsibility to discern. I do try to be motivating to men who are considering the priesthood, but you don’t meet those men too often.

[@scurtei]

Mmmm...I am on decerning if I am for the Carmelites, as a priest or for family. You can find me on Fb: Iuga Arthur (i capital :p :D ) - my fb photo: 2 guys laughing :D (a mate and I are in that photo) Cares (heart)

[@juanfilip1899]

Raise your children in a good christian way that is important too ❤️

[@michaellancaster8221]

4:50 - “what the friars are doing now is what every religious order and diocese are doing” The FSSP literally has to build a whole new seminary just to meet the demand of seminary applicants, which currently has a waiting list over two years long. The ICKSP sends their higher year seminarians out to parishes to learn from the priests and complete their academic work via correspondence because the seminary doesn’t have enough room to house the growing number of applicants. Applicants who literally have to learn French for a year before they can even attend the seminary, which lasts another 7 years. The SSPX is continuing to grow and build new churches, some of which, like in Kansas, are massive. These were needed to house the laity who, at three daily masses, were packed in like sardines and the church became standing room only just to attend mass. The SSPX missions are also thriving and growing. The Benedictine Abbey at Clear Creek more than doubled its numbers in less than 10 years and now has to build a whole new abbey just to house the growing number of monks and laypeople who attend mass there. Yet for some reason I can’t seem to figure out what these organizations have in common that would make them grow while the rest of the church shrinks.... 🤔

[@TrollsFormers05]

Not that I enjoy the fact that there are so many dioceses becoming smaller, but it's great to see more traditional fraternities grow

[@thatright4985]

You need to make sure you're comparing apples to apples.

[@mancal5829]

Perhaps it's the Lord's way of rebuilding His Church: The dwindeling of the orders that lost their way; the growth of those that steadfastly hold on to tradition. It is a grace from Heaven, even with all its pains.

[@JohnAlbertRigali]

Michael Linley You’re being sarcastic, right? 😜 According to what I’ve noticed, those orders practice the three things that I cited above: • The superiors in those orders generally act like real Catholics instead of faux-Christian leftists. • Those orders generally eschew the modernizations and innovations that have been promulgated since the Second Vatican Council. • Those orders are known for celebrating the Traditional Latin Mass. I’m told that the FSSP and SSPX chapters nearest to me celebrate the TLM only.

[@michaellancaster8221]

John Rigali exactly 👍🏻. The problem Fr Casey and company are facing is because the powers that be have watered down the faith, catechesis, priesthood and liturgy to the point that a priest or religious is just another “cool guy” who tells jokes during mass, leaves the church on an electric scooter, and goes by his first name. There’s no true example of manhood or masculinity, no living example of being set apart from the world and devoted to God, no challenge for men to partake in, no mysterious or divine in the liturgy, and the result is a lack of vocations and mass attendance. People are somehow generally shocked to learn that everywhere the church practices the faith as it was for the first 1,969 years of the church, vocations flourish, mass attendance goes up, and families become large again. My advice to Fr Casey, though I’m sure he’ll reject it, is to take some serious self-reflection and take a look at the rotten fruits of Vatican II and the disaster it has unleashed upon the church. From there, take the initiative to return his branch of Franciscans to the traditions of the Church. The traditions and faith practiced by Saint Francis himself. If not, then they can watch their orders and parishes slowly disappear while the traditional orders and parishes grow.

[@mrmanor101]

Fr Casey, you’ve helped me so much! I’m starting my candidacy in a few months and I can’t wait to start the process.

[@jamesthewineguy]

Father I am truly sorry to hear this. I think your Energy and enthusiasm will help to encourage more people to join the vocation. I am hoping you come to San Francisco!

[@laudemgloriae3]

God bless you for answering Gods call!! I hope to enter Carmel (Buffalo, NY come visit sometime!) this year and pray for priests the rest of my life. We love you and appreciate your sacrifice!!

[@kellyrogers9459]

My 2.5 year declared on the way home from Mass that he was going to be a singing priest, but first he’s going to be an altar server who carries the cross. Since this declaration he practices being an altar server for hours on end-I’ve stopped it at him wanting to practice “washing priest hands” (lavabo) but maybe I need to just let him stay in love with all things about church regardless of the mess. Maybe it will be his calling

[@ireneusjustinpolicarp8628]

Play Gregorian Chant at home and pray the Divine Office. That’ll be a lot of singing. As St. Agustin said, “Singing is twice the praying.”

[@JohnAlbertRigali]

Don’t stop him. It’s a rare and special thing when a young boy shows that kind of love for the Holy Mass. At my home parish, the youngest altar servers are *five* years old. Pray to St. Tarcisius (patron saint of altar servers).

[@gabrielledennis549]

Let him do whatever he likes, as long as it glorifies God

[@channguyen8529]

Hi. I would like to add a couple of things. Yes, WE are all called by God, who made us. It is our job as parents to nurture and cultivate this seed. First, catechism at home because we are the primary teachers. That includes the mass and devotions. We must be the examples for them. Frequenting the sacraments. They must see us in the confession lines now. When this boy is receiving the sacraments, he can still see that you are also. Beginning with his classes for First Holy Communion, you must start to tell him the story of God's love: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) Help him come to encounter and accept this truth: Jesus is MY Savior. Let him learn and fall in love with this Savior. Then, he will follow Him whether as a priest or as a good lay person, single or married. That is our responsibility as parents. God decides if he's a priest or lay. We don't. We can pray and offer him up. Ultimately, it's up to God. The life of service of a priest is like the journey to Calvary. There's some suffering but the reward is GREAT. Our lives go through many ups and downs too. But, it's life in God. May the Good God bless you all.

[@77thTrombone]

Vaguely related: My aunt (RIP) used to serve communion to all her friends in her neighborhood, including the Jewish ones!

[@merandabubbles1124]

I did not realize how urgently we need more vocations! Thank you for this. Jesus has been putting praying His divine mercy chaplet on my heart. Now I am beginning to see why. Thank you again♡♡

[@jellojenna6]

That sounds really difficult. I'm praying for you, Fr. Casey, and your ministry.

[@marcelb2133]

This situation is already really bad- also here in Germany... In the countryside, churches are already struggeling to manage at least one service per week and community, masses -even on high holidays like christmas or easter- are not held everywhere- due to a lack of priests. The arcbishop of cologne just created a praying-register "Rogamus" where you can join the prayer for people willing to become a priest or do any voluntary work in the catholic church. Father Casey: I will pray for you. These are those times, where new solutions like your blog and videos are so important to keep contact to the people, when "stationary priests" are not longer available!

[@joehaaf1913]

If you want vocations to increase every catholic needs to pray the Holy Rosary everyday and concecrate our lives to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

[@joehaaf1913]

@mary albrecht Why are you so blind? Praying the Holy Rosary is the solution. Viva Cristo Rey!

[@marcelb2133]

@mary albrecht unfortunately, most of our bishops over here are very conservative... don't forget, that Benedict XVI was a German cardinal .. and he surely was not open minded for any changes at all... so aren't most German lead cardinals and bishops... We better expect nothing to change from here... And without those mentioned changes, more and more people will loose their faith and leave the church... Our flock has starded running towards a cliff and many sheep have already got lost due to their herd instinct - let us pray, that our bishops will soon enough recognize, that their crosiers are the sign of shepards, not managers.

[@marcelb2133]

@johnny bhai I absolutely understand what you are saying. I guess you are living in a bit more urban area or another diocese at least... In some city-churches, there are kind of masses every day over here too... but ... well.. as you just mentioned... once the mass is finished, the priest leaves as fast as possible through the sacristy... And just listen o all those pre-written preachings, read streight from the paper- no feelings... no messages... The major problem is, that the church is currently taking literally erveryone who applies... many of them are surely kind of antisocial and so don't have much problems of living alone - but when they have to talk to people, they get very uncomfortable... There are no backround checks or motivation-questions to get inside clergy... There are a very few good and faithful priests, but - to be honest - those are way under 1% of the few priests left... And of course- why should I talk to a priest about any love or relationsship-problems, when he naturally has absolutely no clue about it? I know one priest who was a married deacon for a long and happy life - after his wife died he became a priest. He is far more understanding of what a life in his flock really is and feels like... Unfortunately he is now responsible for four communities at once, and it is hard to get to speak to him at any occasion ... I know so many good christians, who would make awsome priests, but most of them are married...

[@melissaamyx2196]

This breaks my heart 😥😥😥 praying for the Church in America!!!

[@MairinT]

Save the youth, they are your future. They are the Church of the future. Look at how Traditional Latin parishes are growing around the world. That is where the vocations are increasing. God bless your future.

[@crazypk]

I couldn't agree more with you. I've been attending an FSSP Parish here in Vancouver, Canada for almost a year and I'm never going back to novos ordo.

[@eugeniovincenzo1621]

I love the Latin Mass!!!

[@CardinalConky]

You left me on a cliff hanger! God bless you and your ministry

[@AdrianSpencerElizalde]

Pray for an increase of priestly and religious vocations, especially in the West.

[@jonnysetzler5859]

I've definitely seen what you're talking about Fr. Casey. While both parishes I attend (at home and at college) have always had a priest, there's just the feeling that the Church feels weaker. For me, I've definitely had the priesthood idea bouncing around the back of my head, but I honestly think, even with a decrease in vocations, that no order or seminary would take me in. For one, I have enough trouble trying to live out my own life according to the Church, I can't even imagine being a priest in charge of a whole parish of people. And another thing, something tells me a same-sex attracted (but striving for a celibate life) man won't be received warmly by the Church. If any of the comments I've gotten over the last few months are any indication, I'd be run out of town. Honestly, as the sole practicing catholic in a lapsed catholic family, I can tell you the church has lost her people bc of the corruption of the hierarchy, and the bare minimum approach it seems to have to solving things like the abuse crisis. With those horrors hanging overhead, I'm honestly not surprised the Church is bleeding priests and laity. Until there are concrete solutions and real, tangible consequences for *everyone* involved in the crisis, this is gonna continue. Even then, people might consider the Church too far gone and head off to another denomination. I honestly feel bad some days asking for a ride to Church, bc I know my parents have been hurt by the institution that I'm now a part of. How do people "come back" when the abuse is all they can think of? I don't really know where I'm going with this comment, but I just had to get my thoughts out there, because Lord knows I can't speak my mind about the Church at home

[@mong7858]

Fr. Casey, your words are so encouraging. Keep up the good work! Will continue to pray for you🙏🏻

[@Davide_Zanoni]

You have my support, Father. As you said, also in Italy we are facing a very similar situation... I understand your shock and anger... let's pray for each other and keep on with our pastoral and vocational work. Most of all, I pray that you can feel the consolation of the Lord even in this hard situation 🙏🏻

[@PinoNichilista]

Davide... Ricordiamoci Matteo 16, 13-20... Ti voglio incoraggiare... Anche io sono italiano.. Sono molto triste perché a volte penso che la chiesa stia morendo. Tutti sono contro di noi, tutti ci considerano il nemico. I giovani sono quasi tutti atei. Nessuno dei miei amici è credente. Questo è orribile. A volte mi guardo attorno a messa e sono l'unico giovane. Ci sono bambini, ok, ma nessuno resta dopo la cresima. I giovani sotto i 35 anni quasi nessuno va a messa. Mi sento solo. La mia famiglia non è praticante. I media, TV, etc dal dopoguerra promuovono comportamenti e leggi totalmente contrarie alla chiesa. Omosessualità, aborto, divorzio e femminismo... Ci bombardano, e penso ci sia lo zampino della massoneria. La chiesa è in una crisi nera e profonda . Non vedo nessuna soluzione. Ma Dio, sì. Razionalmente mi dico "beh, tra 50 o 100 anni nessuno crederà più. Ma no!! Dio ci sorprenderà. La chiesa sopravviverà per sempre. anche se saremo in pochi. Ricordati la crisi ariana del 300 dove il 99% della chiesa era caduta in questa eresia, e Maria e Giovanni unici due sotto la croce... Gli altri apostoli se ne erano andati... Non vediamo soluzioni, ma dobbiamo avere fede. La chiesa è indefettibile. Ricorda Matteo 16... Ed in un altra scrittura Gesù ha detto che sarebbe stato con noi fino alla fine del mondo. Lui è Dio. A volte ho paura e penso alla crisi penso che non ci sia speranza... Ma Dio stesso ci dice "non abbiate paura, io ho vinto il mondo!!" È difficile, ma dobbiamo essere positivi, perché satana vuole che ci scoraggiamo...

[@scurtei]

(Heart)

[@helenabara2092]

God bless you Fr. May Almighty God The Father send More labourers to work in His Vineyard. Amen Amen Amen. Through in Mighty and Sweet name of Jesus.

[@noahfenn6449]

I want to be a professional ballet dancer, but I've thought about becoming a priest. If only I could be a ballet priest. Maybe I should become a permanent deacon when I'm old enough.

[@rogiomoreno7214]

St Pascal dance his way through Church.... 😏

[@channguyen8529]

Hi Noah. I believe you should really discern your calling to become a priest. By that, I mean serious prayer asking the Holy Spirit to shed light on it. You may be asked to give up dancing. Some have given up a career as a robotics engineer (Masters degree), PhD in engineering, singing or acting career. They do it to follow the Lord 100%. Let's say that you mentally choose to enter the seminary. Sit on that decision for a few months. Pay attention to your heart and mind. Do you find yourself at peace and filled with joy in your heart? If so, you may just have a religious vocation. If not, continue with your life seeking your place in the church. You still have the "duty" to share your faith with others. The apostles gave up their wife, kids and family to follow Jesus around. I hope this helps.

[@joettaserio9618]

I'll be praying for you! May God bless your works!

[@qsefthikkl]

I'm a former Seminarian from Texas. The crisis you are presenting here goes beyond the shortage of priests. It has to do with the priest's own pride and greed. Priests that I have met have shown a sense of entitlement and that turns people away from the Church. I've worked with priests who did not want to hold confessions except for one day during Lent because it took a day away from their gym routine. One priest asked the Bishop to close down a Hispanic parish because the Mass Schedule conflicted with the airing of Game of Thrones. Others stomped out the Charismatic events the parish was known for because it conflicted with their personal schedule. It isn't about Men who don't want to take up the call because of celibacy or the other reasons your presented. Current priests need to understand that they are here to serve the community they have been entrusted with and they need to understand that their personal schedules do not come before the needs of the parish. They cannot cut Mass down to 30 mins because they want to spend Sunday evening at the gym or fishing. I don't know if you'll read this but I felt that I had to say this because 1st, your video does not accurately portray the crisis the church is facing and 2nd priests have always blamed the faithful for not answering the call to Priesthood when they are the repellent that has hurt the Church so much. I hope that in your talks you address this issue. Please do not say that the crisis is caused by Catholic Men who are too afraid to answer a Call to Vocation.

[@AndrewCasad]

I am so saddened to hear about the closures! Thank you for your honesty in sharing how you're feeling and praying through the impact of the shortage of priests to serve in all the places where we're called. St. John Vianney, pray for us!

[@ansacha1]

Sorry to hear this. Will remember you in my prayers. As you've said earlier, we hold on to Christ who's in control. God be with you, Fr.

[@paulkelly9803]

i am so sorry about this news. That is really tough. I am sure that the good work done by the Friars in these areas will continue because of the strong foundations you laid down in these communities. You may even see these ministries return in the future.

[@shalomrutere2649]

3:13 The church is vibrant in Africa but Kenya has started suffering some shortages too. In my school, we now see our own priest once every three months. We're 350 kilometers from the capital city Nairobi and we still have priests come to school from there on Sundays.

[@nightfangs2910]

The end result of living in a morally an spiritually bankrupt society, and sadly the rotten apples who were in the priesthood for years, now parishioners by the groves have left the church

[@tingcabugao]

We will be praying for you and your mission.

[@selakolio6961]

always enjoyed your honesty ... down to earth approach... bravo Fr Casey... Blessings to all your endeavours... thank you for being a happy priest

[@pamauduit5649]

I know how you feel, having seen the same thing in Europe, and especially in my country in France. So I share your pain but I've seen good coming out it as well. Take courage and keep faith! Your dominican brother.

[@mariasoniamoreno3433]

We need strong Catholics. For too long we have not catechized our young appropriately and our faith and commitment to our Church have suffered. All Catholics must learn, live, teach, and defend our faith. God bless, protect, and strengthen our priests!

[@trinidadraj152]

I'm sorry, Fr. Casey. :( Your dedication to this vocation seems to come with the challenge and mortification of ministering to a church in the U.S. which is fighting such deep spiritual poverty. Your points are completely right. We need more creative solutions to this problem, but also we need more people to answer the call.

[@joehaaf1913]

We don't need more creative solutions, we have everything we need now. Its called TLM, the Holy Rosary, Adoration.

[@trinidadraj152]

@@joehaaf1913 Prayer and Liturgy are the constants in Church history. They keep us stable. But Church history also shows that with each generation's new issues we always need new saints, missionaries, and monastics to respond in new ways. This isn't my opinion. This is Church history.

[@Peacefulwarrior1434]

My prayers are with you. Bless you all for your service!

[@lynnsholl3772]

Fr. Casey I surely hope that you will be able to continue your ministry through your videos. They reach so many even if you are unable to be present in person. Thank you so much for all you do for our church and our Lord. Blessings.

[@darktruth2358]

In particular, I'm disheartened by the massive reduction of monks and the closing of monasteries. Very very sad.

[@misselder1]

Dark Truth - YES! We desperately need their prayers! Theirs is an invisible demise because of their hidden life, but we must also pray for an increase in vocations to monastic life.

[@wilscott5955]

Hi, This is so very sad to hear. I started my Catholic life with Fr. Patrick in Greenville. How is he feeling about this? :(

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

I'm actually with him right now on a retreat/workshop to deal with this. He's doing alright... a lot of mixed feelings. He's very sad about the whole thing.

[@humanoidwolf]

@@BreakingInTheHabit I'll be praying for you father Casey

[@jonahkane7027]

Please please pray for me as I discern and try to grow in my faith and love for Christ. I truly see how the damage of the sex abuse crisis has turned so many away from the true church. Please pray for our church 🙏✝️

[@jandkhilbert]

I’m sorry to hear of this bad news for you and the church. Thank you for promoting this vocation and I do hope others are touched by your example. Gods blessings

[@thomaswilke6312]

So who is going to take over the ministry for the Catholic students at the university? The students still need a priest to celebrate masses and look after their spiritual needs

[@dmcorrigan]

Abandoning a campus ministry says that your order has made a decision to self-hospice.

[@cotaryan3740]

Appreciate the boldness and honestly, great video.

[@lyrabas]

You will all be in my prayers brother. While I am a Franciscan Friar in the Episcopal Church, you are still my brother. Wishing you the best and praying that God's will be done for you and all our brothers.

[@iBuzzinga]

It's really bad in Belgium as well. I'm almost 26 and have never met a priest who was younger than 50. I'm really afraid of what the future will bring in a couple of years or in the best case, a couple of decades.

[@juanfilip1899]

me too i am afraid 💔

[@heartvincentsimon302]

I wanted to be a priest but entering the seminary is much more expensive than in college. Maybe thats another reason why priesthood is declining.

[@pedroparamo891]

How about entering a religious order like the franciscans? I believe to enter most orderd Is free, unless you leave before ordination.

[@stephtaglianetti]

There is a program that will pay your undergrad debt so you can enter the seminary. I don't know the name, but you could probably find it with some investigation.

[@210SAi]

Maybe for a diocesan Seminary but I don’t believe that to be true with a religious order

[@ronnieagabajr1]

THANKS SO MUCH FR. YOU ARE INDEED SERVING US AS YOU WERE CALLED. PRAY FOR ME FR. I LOOK FORWARD TO APPLYING TO JOIN THIS ORDER.

[@London20258]

LOVE this video and your message. Will pray for you and take my role in serving God more seriously.

[@Paola-jf2qf]

We just had a son we hope he grows up to love the Church and wants to be a priests.

[@gregschratz4648]

"People need to be more active in answering their baptismal call, taking up the mission of being priests, prophets and King for the kingdom." 🔥🔥🔥 I think we also need good and holy vocations all around. More authentic religious? More people to support us in powerful prayer. More holy married couples? More families striving to live like the Holy Family. Holy priests? Someone to stir the Church to fire. We need saints, and let it start with us!

[@joehaaf1913]

Pray the Holy Rosary everyday. Consecrate yourself to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, wear the Brown scapula, and do penance, penance and more penance. Viva Cristo Rey!

[@lcronovt]

Everything starts with a Holy Family, because that means parents will focus more on their children being nun, frail, priest. And is when you start seeing the problems such as focusing more on a career, the rise of unholy unions, the destruction of the father figure, couples wanting pets instead of children, etc...

[@albertuspandhito4249]

Please pray for me, tomorrow I will attend seminary selection. I need your prayers so I can get accepted.

[@graceferrington8128]

I will be praying for you Fr. Casey! God Bless you!

[@maryvillazon2998]

Praying that the news isn't too bad....

[@fooledman]

Well, after doing what all I could in a church for 3 years, it suddenly came to an end and I've been from place to place staying no longer than 1 year ever since not finding any way to a vocation so I'm to try something a bit different hoping it will come through.

[@thegingerehle8768]

I’m a secular Franciscan and this hurts my heart so much 😔😔 praying for vocations and for more holy men to join the Church. Hope to meet you on your preaching tour

[@reneezettek9230]

May God Bless you. Your an incredible young man. Thank you so very much for your sacrifice.

[@jslferrell]

In my town, the Catholic diocese is listening to a consultant with only a spreadsheet to cull and merge congregations, with no regards to who is the most vital. It is angering some.

[@jslferrell]

The situation in this part of Indiana favors one priest and demographic over others. There are those who won’t be able to get to Mass due to transportation issues or language barrier.

[@AlwaysCheckmateNeverStalemate]

The Archdiocese of Chicago is doing the same and people are not happy. Parishes that raised the money and have tons of parishioners are suddenly closing. There is no rhyme or reason to why certain churches will remain open while others are closing. The merging of parishes is very painful to all.

[@jslferrell]

rosethewriter3 It’s terrible how those who should be listening the hardest are not even hearing in the least.

[@sandrasanders706]

@@AlwaysCheckmateNeverStalemate My former church was closed..still upset about it.

[@dranerane4912]

I am praying that my future son will be a priest. I know I can't force it, but I already promise it to God. Thy will be done. Let's pray for our priests. Huhuhu, I'm willing to let him go. If he is called for priesthood, I will 100% support it. God bless his heart

[@Artemisarrowzz]

You can't promise to God someone else, man. Don't make promises you can't keep, specially not to God.

[@jewelysmiledeleon5891]

Sorry to hear that Fr. Casey, but still will pray for you and all the friars in the world! Am gladly to share that i got the letter that i passed the entrance exam in a Franciscan Seminary. Thank You for being my other inspiration in taking the path of Jesus and St Francis. God bless us all❤️

[@christopherneary5050]

God bless you and we should all pray that things get better in the future

[@niakoch9390]

I´m surely going to watch the good-news one first. Makes it easier to swallow bad news.... whatever it´s going to be. Praying for you and your ministry! You are very much loved Father Casey! But it won´t be until tomorrow for us here on the other side of the ocean., 11pm is too late for me .... ;-) Dominus tecum!

[@commenter7893]

Its better to swallow the bitter first so you can pass its taste after with the nice flavor.

[@Jordan22220]

We need more Latin Masses! These parishes are growing and are producing vocations. The numbers don't lie

[@perditorcreatoris8152]

@November Sky Exactly

[@georgesedouard4937]

TRADITION.

[@DeannaWillistonOFS]

Our friars (OFM Conv) just did a little obedience, too. It has been heartbreaking, but hopefully a wake-up call to pray for vocations. I am switching over to the other video now, but may God bless those who mourn.

[@st.josephsconventnpschool2005]

You are one of the powerful instruments of God to bring back His flock that had gone astray.Your talks are very encouraging for the Catholic population. God bless you father..

[@tinman1955]

I feel your pain. The door slammed shut on my chosen career when I was about your age. It's never easy but at least you still have your career though you're losing your current assignment.

[@senzombuzwa8256]

Wow, maybe the good news is going to change the mood this video just brought. I start seminary formation in February, please pray for me and for more to say yes to God's call.

[@akbanister]

"O Jesus, I pray for more faithful and fervent priests; for your unfaithful and tepid priests; for your priests laboring at home or abroad in distant mission fields; for your tempted priests; for your lonely and desolate priests; for your young priests; for your dying priests; for the souls of your priests in Purgatory. But above all, I recommend to you the priests dearest to me: the priest who baptized me; the priests who absolved me from my sins; the priests at whose Masses I assisted and who gave me your Body and Blood in Holy Communion; the priests who taught and instructed me; all the priests to whom I am indebted in any other way" (especially Fr. Casey). "O Jesus, keep them all close to Your Heart and bless them abundantly in time and in eternity. Amen." - Daily Prayer for Priests, St. Thérèse of Lisieux 🙏

[@williamlee3628]

My son is a seminarian. His Summer assignment is at St Joseph’s in Athens. God Bless you and all the men serving and willing to be Christ’s messenger.

[@maryannewillequer3305]

It's tough losing your priest. 2 years ago the military diocese eliminated our only priest spot at our base chapel. We spent 8 months, Sunday to Sunday, not knowing if we were able to get a visiting priest in to serve Mass. Some Sundays we didn't, and had to look for another church that we could attend to meet our Sunday obligation. It was scary, frustrating, caused much confusion and panic. Last year, the mil archdiocese agreed to bring in a contract priest. It was the best thing that could have happened to our parish! I suggest every one go to the USCCB.org website, and look up prayers for priestly vocations. Best place to start is to pray for more priests!

[@genovevastefani2251]

It's 5am in Indonesia, and i got a badnews from this channel. Yup, let's pray he doesn't leave me or this channel :))

[@pibly7784]

DEFINITE PRAYER FOR YOU

[@davidlrattigan]

I am devastated for you. Heading to the other video now and hoping it will be somewhat cheerier.

[@carolinariley]

Casey, you are such a gift in the church. - and I understand your sadness and anger about being removed from a wonderful place. I will pray for you.

[@shafur3]

I'm so sorry Father you and your brothers are in my daily prayers. 🙏🙏🙏

[@theresecupidon9783]

Praying to the Holy Spirit touch to everyone of us and guide us into the light of God. Pray to God with His Mercy for the world that we are living with. Amen.

[@almamedina2230]

Im really sorry to hear that, Father Casey... you will be in my prayers, all priests and friars, as well as, all of you who have posted, wither your intentions and/or your plans, to join the seminary. May our Lord hear our prayers, and may many men out there hear His call to humbly serve Him and His Holy Church 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@eddieguz1]

I am sorry for this happening and will have it in payers. You go, God has this my Fr. Brother, lets trust in our Lord.

[@commenter7893]

“Are you stupid?” LOL Someone needs to confess!

[@e.r2581]

aww this is so sad :( we have to pray so that more people accept the vocations God gave them

[@IN-vl9ss]

Very sad, I can only how difficult, take heart Fr. It will work out well. Pray with me for my son Fidelis, he says he wants to be a priest and has been at saying the same for a long time

[@jaynex903]

Some pruning helps to renew and refresh growth... It will add quality and quantity to the church.

[@teamorthodoxy]

Traditional Orders are growing at an alarming rate. Maybe we need to look at them more.

[@hesedagape6122]

Not alarming enough though. If you are serious about plugging the hole traditional liturgies have their part but dropping impediments to clerical marriage would also help. Also while at it your New Monastic orders can teach how to integrate clerical marriage in a way that doesn't fray the fabric of the Church. Eastern Orthodox have all priests whether monks or married attend Seminary together with the families of the married ones. That will help the clergy wives adjust readily to religious life. They could even wear the habit for effect. And whether married or monk don't send them out in groups of less than 13. Let them work and be self-supporting. Then you will find people better drawn to their lives.

[@reggiestickleback7794]

Nii Ayi Croffie Celibacy always!

[@hesedagape6122]

@@reggiestickleback7794 I think there is a double conspiracy-old bishops and priests who are angry they never got the chance. And guys who are not sure if they can stand competition from priests for girls to marry. I am not even counting those claiming it will cost the Church. Ah well not my problem. Watch as sweep past you.

[@josiah14]

These decisions are above my paygrade, but I think from a strategic sense we should make sure we focus on catechizing young men. We need more priests!

[@juanfilip1899]

and we need more christians too 🙏

[@contact3604]

Awww this news saddends me! 😢😢😢 Iam so, so sorry! My prayers are with you, and your wonderful order and calling! 🙏🤗 Gosh! I need to hear the good news! Im so moved by this news! 🤔😢😖 We love you, and appreciate you so much! Stay strong! Your not alone! 🤗🤗🤗 God bless you. All the best to each, and every one of you. Moira From England.

[@scottrees2090]

Our Friars are leaving St. Francis of Assisi in Raleigh NC as well, very sad but moving strong men of God to areas that need more help will hopefully help the Church.

[@Vezmus1337]

Luke 18:8 "When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?"

[@icarus6492]

I hope this won't be a reason to enforce the proposal of the Amazon Synod. Hmm. Be strong Fr! Even Jesus started out with just 12!

[@jenniferdabovich7629]

Fr. Casey, I'm so sorry all this is happening. It's a big blow, for the friars to be pulling out of both your spiritual homes, as well as your first assignment. I hope that making this video has helped you to work through some of the emotional impact of this unfortunately necessary decision. Prayers for you in this time of transition!

[@harmonygordon6901]

Honestly, we have no idea if it was a necessary decision. It was a decision. Only God knows if it was good or not. However, God can take everything, including mistakes and work them out for His glory. I won't judge the decision. But I will say it's a SAD ONE & we grieve along side of this hurting priest.

[@user-gh8sl7iu3y]

So sorry to hear this but not a surprise. God Bless us all.

[@alhilford2345]

Do the Friars offer the Latin Mass or the Novus Order?

[@tlw1950]

Novus Ordo

[@tellme238]

Fr. C, look to Jesus for your questions AND Answers. Pack up and move on to where Jesus is calling YOU. It's HIS Church and it will never die Amen🙏❣Praying....

[@b1denison]

Sad to hear that, we lost our Franciscan Priest at St Francis here in Raleigh NC.

[@mommygladiator]

My home parish was SFA in Raleigh too!! I wonder if we knew each other or if you were friends with any of my siblings! It shocked me when I heard the Friars were leaving SFA! I still can't believe it!!