An Interview with Fr. Donald Calloway

Hallow: hallow.com/mattfradd
"No Turning Back" Fr. Calloway's conversion story: www.amazon.com/No-Turning-Bac...
Fr.'s Dedication to St. Joseph: www.amazon.com/Consecration-S...
00:00 Start
12:49 Intro
14:53 Masks
15:41 Fr. Donald Calloway’s education
16:38 Background
18:11 Yakuza
20:38 Catholic priest
21:46 Rehab
24:53 Divine two by four
25:17 Marian apparitions
27:00 Radical change (and photo)
32:55 Filipino culture
35:37 Mystic experience
39:11 Gifts from the priest
40:26 Prayer and divine detox
41:53 Manifestation of the devil
44:29 RCIA
46:00 Love of Jesus
46:42 Infusion of Grace
48:27 World youth day
49:00 Pedestal pressure
50:41 First few years of priesthood were the toughest
52:42 False criticism of arrogance
54:57 Friends not fans
56:29 Philippines
58:08 Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary (10 year formation)
1:03:19 Pontificate
1:06:59 Great things in the church
1:09:58 Traditional Latin Mass
1:16:38 Hallow Catholic prayer app
1:18:10 Books by Fr. Donald Calloway
1:23:16 Letter to the Pope and the year of St. Joseph
1:25:03 St. Mary MacKillop
1:27:40 Favourite image of St. Joseph
1:29:57 Why has devotion to St. Joseph been overlooked for so long
1:30:56 How to understand the Eucharist and why it is so important for Catholics
1:31:53 Wisdom for couples doing consecration together
1:33:08 Apparitions of Medjugorje
1:35:19 Younger depiction answered in previous question
1:35:32 House of Loreto
1:36:37 Theology at Franciscan
1:37:13 14 books published and a graphic novel cartoon coming out next year
1:38:00 St. Therese of Lisieux and Rosary and St. Louis de Montfort
1:40:01 Wrapup

[@michaelocenar6140]

Father, as a Filipino, your caricature of us is 100% spot on 👌 I'm proud to know that Filipinos were instrumental in your conversion and vocation, and know that we're all still rooting for you! From a Filipino friend

[@fragwagon]

As a white guy midwesterner I agree with Fr! Filipinos are some of the best people on planet earth 🌏!

[@mnm2156]

lol Pinoy pride 🇵🇭❤😁🥳🥳 Thank you Mama Mary. Praise God!

[@Jerds]

I’m listening to this and I just imagine all my super Filipino aunties. This is exactly what it’s like 😂😂😂

[@mrsandmom5947]

I love Filipino Catholics. I’ve learned a lot watching you

[@leamarie6039]

Talked a local driver here in Hull, England during Ash Wednesday and told him that its the filipino young people (who are nurses and family) who fills the church these days.

[@domash]

"YOU DON'T HAVE TO CHANGE TO LOVE ME, LOVING ME WILL CHANGE YOU!" - Blessed Virgin Mary

[@karencarlisle4754]

Best quote ever!

[@kellibuzzard9431]

I am a new Catholic--less than four weeks, now--and this story blessed me immensely. Praise God.

[@santiagogarcia5023]

May our lady present herself to you soon and cover you

[@user-hr7xb3zu1g]

The Rosary, is very instrumental for daily prayer. This will undoubtedly strengthen you in your conversion!

[@kmcgee1651]

Welcome home!

[@marilaglubag]

Welcome home.

[@pepperorchid]

My whole life has totally changed since My consecration to St Joseph through Dr Calloway’s book. I went from being an orphan pagan living in Los Angeles to singing the rosary everyday and imagining I live in the house of the Holy Family now in Florida.

[@fragwagon]

That is totally amazing!

[@meathiew.f.wild.p.nature4735]

U don't have biological parents?

[@hunyella]

Wow that’s amazing

[@kotzie71]

Amazing! How does a pagan decide to do a consecration to St Joseph???

[@melianna999]

Amazing. God bless you.

[@eduardovital418]

I am mexican, and I met Father Calloway in Wisconsin a while ago. I was so happy and suprised he knew about the Cristero War in Mexico. He even visited the birthplace of St José Sánchez del Río, the teenanger saint that laid down his life for Christ. VIVA CRISTO REY!

[@allanagravante6593]

i've only heard about that because of the movie with andy garcia

[@eduardovital418]

@@allanagravante6593 A really good movie!

[@allanagravante6593]

@@eduardovital418 one of my favorite movies! greetings from philippines brother

[@eduardovital418]

@@allanagravante6593 greetings from Chicago, my dear brother from the Philippines!

[@asiaaviator5353]

! Viva Mexico! ! Viva Cristo Rey!!!!! Love that movie "For Greater Glory"!!!!!!!! Gracias hermanito, vaya con Dios!!

[@sumsumcorda8]

I'm bawling! this reminds me of my own conversion. I was pretty much like Fr Calloway in his youth. But one day, I saw a pic of Saint Augustine, read a 100-word bio of him, and told myself "I want to be like him" A week later, I saw a church and decided to enter. it was from the order of Saint Augustine, the parish name is Our Lady of Grace. it was at night and there was a mass, so I entered. then I saw a sign that read "reconciliation" and people queuing. I joined the queue without thinking it too much, almost like in autopilot mode. It was the line for confession. It was almost 15 years since my last confession. the priest took good care of me. and here I am, loving God and Mary with all my heart, trying to be a good catholic.

[@deutschermichel5807]

Ehre dem Herrn!

[@janiejackson234]

Fr. Calloway spoke at my school when I was in 7th grade (I am from Steubenville and attended the Catholic school there), and when struggling with my faith throughout my life, I continually thought back to his story and his beautiful conversion. Thank you, Fr. Calloway, for sharing your testimony with little 12-year-old me. You truly have helped my journey with Christ. God bless you.

[@Paulo_Sa_Pereira]

Beautiful

[@dija5578]

Your story is so beautiful! I wish 12 yr old me was there too..

[@kurokotetsuya7997]

Please be true and always follows gods teachings. Amen!

[@jenniferflower9265]

I'm about ready to join the catholic church. When I realized that's what I'm going to do I had a huge sadness in my heart that flooded my body realizing I did not raise my children in the church and how this might create some separation between us. I want my children to know this peace. I have 3 adult children and one still at home. He will be willing to go. He's open to it. Anyway, In that moment of sadness I can only describe a feeling that next came that overcame me with peace, it was that of a mother's heart and love that told me in my soul that my children will see my peace and eventually come through to knowing that God is real and peace can be found at the catholic church through watching me. That I'll have to say nothing to them. I knew at that time that that was Mary. I've never read a book about her or quite understand who she is yet. But I do KNOW that was her.❤

[@vickylee8736]

So glad you found our Catholic faith. I've been a Catholic for 75 years...my whole life. I hb. BbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbblbbblbbbbbbblbbbbbbbbBBM bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbirthday bbbbbbbbbbbbb)lb)lbbl)llbb

[@jwolsk2]

God bless you on your journey, Jennifer!!! The Blessed Mother saved my life. She pulled me out of ruin and set my heart of fire for the Lord. Thank you for the encouragement. It is so uplifting. I too have family members that I pray for.

[@jodymccall4412]

Beautiful! Pray the Rosary every day for your family. Mother Mary will take care of the details! Welcome Home to the Catholic Church and God Bless!

[@alextrapnell9120]

@@vickylee8736 are you okay?

[@gregorybrown4664]

Dear Jennifer, we are so glad to hear that you will be formally entering the only Church founded by Christ Himself as the ark of salvation! We pray that you complete this wonderful journey successfully and that you will draw others to her, starting with your youngest. Ask God to help you overcome your past and then pray for your adult children to join you. Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Monica, pray for us!!!

[@bazzy8376]

I don't know what Fr. Calloway drinks, but he is truly the most interesting man alive.

[@Hendricana]

Lol

[@asiaaviator5353]

A Cup of Joe a day! ;-)

[@ceuser7589]

We

[@johngrigorian4206]

@@Hendricana lyrtrtterr I’m I riterite try you return id

[@gabrielladeJesus.]

The bread and wine of God. Christ himself

[@generalquoti3304]

Filipino here and i never get tired hearing Fr Calloway's conversion story. ❤ makes me laugh every single time. 😄

[@josephzammit8483]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoPEZYCen6mdfJI

[@GizelleJane2012]

Lol same

[@joshualee3463]

I have to admit I loved Matt Fradd's comment about people being awkward when reclaiming the traditions that we forgot. That is spot on.

[@momof3sok121]

I have heard father Callaway's conversion many times and I never get tired hearing this amazing story of grace, mercy and forgiveness.

[@melianna999]

God is good and gave us Fr. Calloway.

[@dija5578]

I have heard Fr Don’s story several times and was literally watching this interview as if though for the first time! Just loved it!

[@marijabriski1350]

Same😂

[@learnbibleversethroughpict6027]

Yes 👍🤗 Journey Home 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@wilmableza4103]

Me too! It cracks me up all the time! I'm Filipina, that's why I can relate to all he said! I thank God for Fr. Don! God bless him

[@marifetorreros8481]

Haha 😊me too! 😆

[@maryqcarnes4482]

Father God, please richly bless our Filipina friends! Huge blessing!

[@lisaflynn9826]

I'm a substance abuse counselor and I'm also Catholic. Approximately, 10 years ago the grandmother of one of my patients asked me if I ever heard of Fr. Calloway. I had not, so she gave me a DVD of his talk/story to watch. I loved it! Thanks for bringing him on the show. It was great to hear his story again and remember how much God truly loves everyone no matter how deep in the darkness they lay. God bless you all!

[@glennlanham6309]

God bless, friend of Bill (and Don!) here

[@maudeadams3481]

Fr. Don talked about Filipinos getting his hand and putting on their forehead. This is called "mano". It is done as a sign of respect and greeting to priests, your parents, grandparents and other elders (at home and in the community) and at the same time a gesture requesting for the priest's or elder's blessing. Usually done after mass, generally upon seeing them, before leaving the house and upon arriving home. Priests or elders usually respond with "God bless you" or "May God watch over you" and/or a hand gesture of the cross over the head after doing the "mano". This gesture symbolizes the Filipinos' high value and respect for family especially for their elders.

[@kotzie71]

How beautiful! That’s for explaining this!

[@irldeancobias3196]

Filipino here! Glad to hear that faithful Filipinos become part of your conversion.

[@the_funnychristianmodel]

This is probably the coolest priest I've ever listened to😉🙌

[@margiecox1022]

I'm half Filipino, it's so funny to hear you guys not wanting to offend us. We LOVE Fr. Don and his testimony and we're a difficult group of people to offend. Speaking of things that are superficial that lead to a deeper love, I felt that way with the rosary. I loved the sound of the words and the beads themselves were so beautiful.

[@mancipiachristi9032]

@YAJUN YUAN yes. It's part of Filipino culture. It's a sign of respect to elders or Holy priest.

[@utubestock8352]

When we do that, we say along it the words “ Mano po” .. It is a way of asking blessings from elders and Priests. At the same time, it’s our way of showing respect to them.

[@angelaconcessacheung2457]

@YAJUN YUAN the word ‘mano’ is Spanish for ‘hand’ (the philippines was colonized by spain for 300 years), while ‘po’ is a Filipino word used at the end of sentences as a sign of respect (to elder relatives, teachers, priests, any person you respect at a higher level basically) So ‘mano po’ would literally translate to ‘hand, please’ or in this case, asking a priest for his hand (which, as Fr. Calloway mentioned, is considered holy) / a blessing

[@sandraelder1101]

Same! I finally got into praying the rosary regularly by getting several really pretty ones I liked the feel of. Whatever gets us there, right?

[@babababa7867]

Filipinos are everywhere and showing their supernatural convincing power! Love the pinoys

[@1978gisa]

Please learn TLM, Fr Calloway. It is the treasure of our Holy Mother church.

[@briannaoconnell9901]

I was just thinking about a dear childhood friend who has lost her way and gone down dark and dangerous paths recently. I've prayed to various saints for her conversion, but I was starting to doubt that she could ever return to the faith after the life she's been living. Then this interview came up, and man, God knows how to put me in my place and bow to His sovereignty. He can do anything.

[@briannaoconnell9901]

@@vet8865 I've done a novena to St. Therese of Lisieux and offer up an intention for her when I go to daily mass. I'm unfortunately unable to fast, but I agree, I should do more novenas to different saints. And it would be a great blessing for anyone who reads this to pray for her, too!

[@christinelivebird]

Fr. Calloway reminds me of a modern day Father Corapi. His preaching is very powerful! Pray for this good priest and all priests. They are constantly under attack and our prayers help them 🙏

[@margokupelian344]

Amen. I do pray for all the priests. I realize how difficult their life is. Being human they’re expected to always behave like divine and criticized and all that. Oh! I was praying for Fr. Callaway while I was listening to this video. Yes, they need a lot of prayer. I pray for them during my rosary and during mass I ask Jesus to bless the celebrant and all who serve the alter. Mother Mary please bless them and help them do their mission!

[@marleew6455]

I have heard Father’s story, but I enjoy it again and again. As a mother, it really gives me hope for my children, I have raised them catholic, but the spiritual experience is a personal one I pray each of them discover. I was a cradle catholic but did not really understand how to trust Jesus or felt His incredible love until I went through a personal life-changing crisis a couple years ago. God bless all the souls here on your faith journeys.🙏

[@Littlemermaid17]

He’s extremely traditional and authentic yet fun and vibrant and relatable. Pretty cool 🙏🏼🌟🧡

[@rsmyth75]

God, protect this man’s priesthood! St Joseph pray for Fr. Calloway! And keep him safe!!!

[@Senada71]

I've listened to Fr. Calloways story sooo many times....but I could listen a million more times. The ways God works are amazing !

[@RandelSerranoTV]

Amazing encounter of faith. Thanks Fr. Donald for your story. Grateful that a Filipino woman was instrumental for the conversion of your family.

[@user-hu4gr1bo5g]

Battle Attire. Amen.

[@mercuryeire8175]

Trads are like an iceberg, you only see the small tip and are completely unaware of the massive base underneath. God bless 🙏

[@mercuryeire8175]

The consecration to St Joseph book is amazing. Myself and my husband used his book and we felt like we are now part of St Joseph's family. He is our Spiritual Father.

[@josephzammit6396]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHvFYqtpd9SCrLs

[@cmd3019]

As a Filipino, it never fails to make me laugh when Fr. Don compares Filipina women to high ranking spec ops units as Catholics. edit: oh my goodness the amount they talk about Filipinos in this episode is a lot (and they'll all true). God bless you both.

[@guillermaseria5750]

Father, So blessed to hear your conversion story. .Mama Mary loves us all

[@francescaheartfield9552]

Until the Novus Ordo, I had no idea what was happening during the Mass. I love the “new” Mass and our priests are great tying the readings of the day with the gospel. This form does exactly what was intended by the Vatican II. I agree Pope Francis’ words and actions are sometimes distressing, but Jesus is still watching over His Church. Love today’s show.

[@hopefull61256]

I agree as a mother with 4 children the Latin mass was so hard to follow. I spent most of the time hushing my children to avoid the stares and I could barely keep up with the abrupt sitting, standing and kneeling. I had high hopes for the Latin mass but it has its disadvantages.

[@ransomcoates546]

Such unfortunate naïveté!!

[@dand8159]

I mean… people didn’t have trouble understanding the mass for the first 1900 years of the Church… and think of the countless saints the traditional Mass produced. and the Novus Ordo isn’t simply the Mass of tradition but in the vernacular language. they created something new and largely man-made, neutered the prayers, and introduced a lot greater room for liturgical abuses. We shouldn’t try to bring the liturgy down to a lower level to conform to modern times. We ought to conform ourselves to the Church and its traditions, not the Church conform to us. We must change and be changed by the Church, not the Church be changed so we don’t have to. It would not be a difficult thing to educate yourself on the traditional Mass by reading through a missal. The intention (perhaps a good-hearted one) of the novus ordo has clearly backfired and our culture reflects it. There is a reason the youth are flocking back to the traditions of the Church while older people are stuck in the 1970s. I do hope you see the perspective of young people or traditionally minded people on this issue. For most of us, we never understood the new mass growing up and it didn’t edify us or create strong roots. It seemed like bad entertainment and no sense of mystery, the Divine, or a Christ-centerdness. And then not until discovering the long-standing traditions of the Church was the fullness of the truth and beauty of the liturgy brought into understanding by many of the younger generation

[@francescaheartfield9552]

@@dand8159 I really do appreciate your point of view and think in many cases the Church allowed awful practices to occur in the Mass which erased the ineffable and holy sense

[@francescaheartfield9552]

Oops. I agree with you in the main. But now, as a frequent Mass goer, I love the readings and the respect our priests demonstrate at the altar. I like what you replied. Thank you. I am elderly now. I grew up in Mexico. Churches were beautiful and awe-inspiring, but the immense size, the priest mumbling at the altar in Latin, did not provide inspiration. I’ve learned what I was ignorant about, and am in awe and grateful we have both Masses available now.

[@loracondon7276]

My husbands first mass ever was at an SSPX high mass I took him to... he was done. Became Catholic that next Easter after being a so-called bible only Christian!!

[@farleen]

As a Filipino, everything Father is saying about us is true lol. Great testimony! God bless both of you!

[@p_c5428]

Never tired of hearing Father Calloway’s life story.

[@SMD2308]

What a wonderful testimony! Thank for sharing Father Donald. This has encouraged me regarding my younger son, who is living a little like you used to.

[@daffidavit]

I'm thinking Father is about 49 years old here. He was born in 1972 exactly 22 years after I was born. I was just out of college when he was born. His life change is miraculous. St. Paul had a much more intensive conversion than Father, but still, his conversion is amazing. I wish my conversion could have been more resolute. This man is amazing.

[@dawnp.6946]

He is very orthodox AND traditional, while also seeming so sweet and down to earth. Love him!!!!! Very inspirational.💜💛💙💚🧡

[@angcas64]

Awesome interview! I never tire of hearing Fr. Don's conversion story. It was after hearing it for the first time a number of years ago that inspired me to join the Marians of the Immaculate Conception. Thanks, Matt, for having him on your program. God bless you!

[@AngelinaFujioka]

Wowwwww. God bless your ministery.

[@briancollins515]

Wow, best podcast to date! This priest speaks my language

[@carrenpalmer3453]

find his Coming Home interview fron 06 era, it's absolutely hilarious 😂

[@josephzammit6396]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHvFYqtpd9SCrLs

[@supajooce]

Such a bomb interview! So interesting.

[@kristie5916]

Fr. Calloway is amazing. I got to meet him last year at a Marian conference and he’s so chill! He also blessed my St. Joseph image that he commissioned! 🙌🏼

[@09bamasky]

Loved how serious but FUN this interview was. If Father Calloway ever had a biopic made about him, please let Will Ferrell play his part!

[@TheMacedonianGeneral]

What a fantastic interview. You need to have him back.

[@asiaaviator5353]

Yeah! And next time talk more about St. Joe please guys! ;-)

[@bajone02]

@@asiaaviator5353 have you found Fr. Don"s talks about his journey to write the consecration to St. Joseph book in KZbin? Good stuff. Several are out there. Blessings!

[@asiaaviator5353]

@@bajone02 yes, love it!

[@debrasaints3809]

Love that, “battle attire”!

[@asiaaviator5353]

and hides fat! A two-fer!

[@wholesome122]

I did the consecration to Saint Joseph last year and it definitely made me feel closer to God and it really helped me with how I treat, respect and love my husband as well as my father and brothers.

[@agnes6969]

Is it prayed daily?

[@adilsonlc]

1:07:35 “So strong is tradition that later generations will dream of what they have never seen.” - G.K. Chesterton

[@vivacristorey1853]

I was able to spend a weekend with Fr Don while discerning the Marians in Steubenville. He is the real deal…a great confessor, wonderful priest and a man’s man. This was a great show! Thank You and may Mama Mary continue to smile on the both of you.

[@jelenagrbavac1085]

The book he was reading was about the apparitions of Our Lady, Queen of Peace of Medugorje❤️❤️

[@marlenearango5735]

Coming out of a life of sin , I had experience like that. An evil spirit tried to choke me, I had sleep paralysis many times I prayed and was delivered Amazing Some folks don’t understand what they haven’t experienced I saw spirits, felt them , smelled them and when the Lord saved me I never had that happen again

[@itakenaga]

Dear Fr. Calloway Pls pls come back to Japan we are waiting for your coming back. God bless you and the wonderful work of you two are doing

[@kmcgee1651]

Wow! What a beautiful interview! I hope to order Fr. Calloway's book soon. I loved when you all talked about tradition and TLM. Our family loves it and hate that we have to live in a state of concern for it being taken away. It is very encouraging that new Seminarians and younger families are embracing tradition also. We converted in 2022 and were so blessed that we decided to be nosey and check out the Mass that said "Extraordinary Form" in our bulletin. With so many issues in the church, I can never understand why limiting TLM is one of the focuses of The Pope. Fr. Calloway has an amazing testimony and I am so glad you had him on your program.

[@gorskijimgorski]

As I was going through the Consecration, I too questioned "why another Consecration?" During the actual Consecration, we prayed a rosary. I was invited to pray the 5th decade...finding Jesus is the temple. As I prayed, I was pondering the question. The thought came: "Why do we pray 'Fathe, son, Holy Spirit?' Praying to anyone of them prays to all; because they are one. I came to realize that as I pray to Mary and ask for intercession, I am also praying to Joseph because they are one. The answer came, we pray to Father, Son, Holy Spirit, to proclaim the mystery of the Trinity. We pray to Mary & Joseph to proclaim the mystery of the Sacrament of Matrimony.

[@MrRick461]

If you have a porn addiction take it to our lady. Almost 3 years clean your love for God the Father will swell. Ave Maria

[@jackiescott6862]

Hello from Ireland ....you two great men!

[@seekingthelight6401]

Wonderful priest with a wild back story, gives sinners like me hope. God bless him and Jesus's beautiful vigin mother 🙏

[@lucystephanieproperties]

Fr. Calloway's conversion is such an inspiring story. I love conversion stories. Ever since I've stopped being a lukewarm cradle Catholic, just last year, I now know how awesome Catholicism is! Falling in love with Jesus seems like a slow burn for me. Haha. I finally understand what it feels like, just last week! As for trads, I almost fell into that whole thing. Being a renewed Catholic and finally on the way to being devout since last year, I was leaning to the trad way after getting over spiritual pride and discovering scrupulosity (and getting rid of it). Back in March I asked Jesus about that in the Adoration Chapel. After conversing/praying for quite some time I suddenly remembered to ask if I should go find a TLM or what's the deal? Surprisingly I got an answer!!! 😱 The gist of what He "told" me was whether you go to TLM or Novus Ordo if you don't change for the better (e.g. be like Him and follow the commandments) then there's no point going to a TLM. That really got me to my senses. And then I just experienced the best culmination after a series of Novus Ordo masses from Maundy Thu to Divine Mercy Sunday. (First time I ever did it and what an experience!) Glory to God in the highest! Jesus really is true to His word! I got a whole lot of grace that unexpectedly I was initially so unaware of. He temporarily changed me for the better! Wow, thank you Jesus for your grace and mercy! 🙏 I only realized it the day after because the night of Divine Mercy Sunday I COULD NOT get angry like I used to in a certain situation that'd usually get me riled up. Like, what was wrong with me? Hahaha. Jesus is Lord! Viva Cristo Rey!

[@lucianaletilic6956]

Wonderful interview. His love for St Joseph and Our Lady is simply outstanding. I like Fr's straightforwardness and sense of humour. I ran into his conversion story quite a while and it still amazes me. There are no lost cases in God's eyes. If only there were more priest like him - devoted to God and telling the truth. God bless you, Matt, and God bless Fr Calloway. 🙏🕊️✝️

[@rosieb9464]

If Father Calloway is going to Japan I will fly there from Guam to see him. I am a convert from Japan. I would like to get the book in Japanese.

[@victorialawless7660]

I've been following Pints for a while now and am so glad the algorithm gave me this one to listen to a year after it was posted. WHAT A TESTIMONY

[@recadinawebi4078]

God bless you im now a devotee of Saint Joseph

[@aurea-allwalksoflife8303]

I just read this . Oh Father I’m a Filipina and I’m on stitches listening to your impressions of the Filipinos . I heard your conversations many times and I don’t get tired listening of it . Thank you so much for such a witness of God’s love ❤️

[@jomontales4678]

Hi Matt and Fr. Calloway! I’m a Filipina and been listening to this podcast for a while now. Thank you for having Fr. Calloway share his story! I’m so moved by Fr. Calloway’s story! Cheers 🍻 to God, His love happens sometimes in the most mysterious way. More powers to you, Matt as well!

[@Beluga_groyper]

Fr Calloway is one person who’s really brought me to Our Lady

[@nojmag8224]

Padre Donald kudos from the Philippines! God Bless!

[@bethhoward1982]

Father Calloway, thank you for sharing your story! You are SOOO HUMAN. God bless you and your ministry.

[@josephzammit6396]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHvFYqtpd9SCrLs

[@mrsandmom5947]

I almost fell off my chair laughing when you said the priest gave you a picture of Jesus, a rosary and a picture of his grandfather. Oh my goodness!!

[@NeedGrace]

TLM.. Go for it, Father!!!! Please!!!!🙏🏻 You are still young! I’ll pray for you! Glory be to God!

[@777darrin]

Love Fr. Calloway. A true disciple of Christ.

[@lvaks]

I've started attending TLM recently in addition to my Syriac parish, and you are so right, Fr Calloway -- it draws the young people who are on fire for God, many of them recently baptized or on the way into the Church. TLM a magnet for conversions, too, because of the linguistic, artistic, and musical beauty, reverence though acts of kneeling and worship, and interiority fostered by the silence. Very different from my participatory Syriac parish, which I love, but I don't see any young people in their teens or twenties attending there, sadly. We need revival there!

[@Floridiansince94]

I do want to return to tradition! Please God!

[@filipinocatholicschannel5098]

53:02 The Filipino gesture Fr. Calloway was talking about is actually a gesture of greeting done to older people or people we respect or revere like priests and nuns. We say "mano po," while taking the back older person's hand and put it up on our forehead to show respect.

[@sliglusamelius8578]

Nice! Thanks.

[@somebodyfromsomewhere790]

Finally Finally !!!! Hooray!! Thank You Lord Jesus. Ive been wanting Father Calloway to be in Pints for ages!!! Soo sooo ecstatic!!! I have to see this on my Telivision. Exodus90 have to sit back for awhile. I gotta watch it on the big screen not on my Phone.

[@dizzybusy1]

I hope Fr. Calloway pursues his interest in learning the Latin Mass. We need to infuse our church with more tradition. There is great beauty in tradition.

[@jenzimmerman9079]

I am so glad Matt, you did not know Fr. Don's story. I have heard his story many times--intentionally to remind myself that God can use anyone's unsavory past for His glory.

[@annechildress2721]

❤ Someday, I want to meet the Good Father!!!!

[@TheWeekdy-vb7vj]

Fr. Don is always an inspiration to our whole family and the entire Filipino people ! After hearing him every time, I wish to be a Holy Priest like him. Praise and Thanks be to God and our Mama Mary, the Blessed Virgin Mary !

[@grespinosa]

Fr. Calloway was quite the handsome lad at 17!❣️. So glad to hear his story for the first time. 👍🙏

[@debkas5175]

Love the MIC❣️ As a Marian Helper, I’ve heard Fr Don’s conversion story many times but gotta admit that watching Matt hear it for the first time (and how is that even possible? 😂) made it even more enjoyable! Best hour and 3/4 I’ve spent online in a long time! Definitely sharing!

[@dianedavis1676]

Thanks, Matt. I so enjoy these long format interviews. It gives a much better sense of who the person is, as opposed to what you hear in a sound bite. Thank you Fr. Calloway for the hysterically funny way you recount your conversion experience. I had to stop to get tissues for the laughter tears when you told about receiving the picture of the priest's "grandfather". May God richly bless you both.

[@bajone02]

My thought about hearing that he got a picture of the priest"s grandfather was: that was a new nugget I heard about that part of his story and perhaps he got that from the priest because he knew his own grandfather was a good intercessor. But then the white beanie comment explained it! He has such a talent for telling his story and God's story that really draws you in. God, please protect this holy priest.

[@charity8008]

Best interview! Very funny. Made funnier by the fact that Matt did no research on Fr. Calloway before! I want to know what saint said “the way that a man sins is the way that he is purified.”

[@toddgruber5729]

His story is amazing. He’s hilarious! Love it. God bless.

[@DSM578]

As an O.R. Nurse for many years, we used to rub a bar of soap over the lenses of our glasses, to keep them from fogging up.

[@jfrancis5231]

You guys! Hilarious together! Thoroughly enjoyed the talk . Bless you both. Fr. Calloway , thank you for yr Fiat. Lucky for us you didn't get sent to the gallows! Matt you are amazing - thank you for what you do.

[@kysykatolilaiselta1407]

Great things in the Church right now: in secular/protestant Scandinavia pious protestants are joining the Holy Catholic Church ❤ Pray for Finland, there is only one diocese and no bishop. Only ~16'000 catholics but every day growing. Great priest and a dozen young men in seminary! Sweden, Norway, Denmark same, the Church is growing!

[@charlesdeepenlakra4049]

Let us to continue to pray to God that He draws many more to Him....God bless

[@rsmyth75]

In ‘91 I went to Bosnia and was so profound an experience!!! It’s the fruits that matters!!

[@alcidesrios7222]

Love the way Matt is looking at Fr Donald. That smile the laughs he’s really loving this but in that awe way. I’m like laughing here at the story. Even after hearing it many times; this is still amazing!!!!!!!! It should be a movie like Fr Stu. Mark Whalberg should play Fr Donald.

[@Thomas-dw1nb]

Whalberg would have you believe that Fr. Calloway couldn't say a single sentence without dropping an F-bomb.

[@suzannephillips6236]

Fr Calloway, you are my son's age. I wish my son's story had ended so well as yours instead he did not get saved from drugs and alcohol. He made a valiant effort. AA for years and off opiods for six years, then boom, deadly relapse. I prayed for him for nearly 30 years. I prayed for him the day he took his own life, desperately, he lived in a town far from me. I knew something was desperately wrong, I begged God to protect him all day. Called him all day no answer. Called all the friends I knew, no answer. Finally I got hold of a friend of his and I said go to his house now, he went and he was all ready dead. Now, how can I trust the Lord, or all the saints I prayed to for him? Why is one person saved and another lost in spite of our prayers? How can I completely trust God again, like I used to? If you can answer this I would be amazed. And I just read Chris's book and I am still lost. Right now, I feel like God does not want me to be a Catholic anymore because when I was a simple born again, I had more faith. This is far too complicated, I have cried a bazillion tears since I became a Catholic, and now the ultimate sorrow. A bazillion more. I think God wants me to just pray to him not all these saints, I think He wants me to just pray to and thru Jesus.

[@mjsova5992]

@Suzanne Phillips Your story breaks my heart. I don't have any answers but I gotta believe that all of your prayers for him weren't in vain and that it'll make sense once we are in heaven. I'm so sorry about your son and I will say a prayer for you tonight. I hope Fr. Calloway will see your post and respond.

[@winning11111]

*with Keith Nester

[@nicholassmith3899]

Incredibly interesting. God bless you.

[@kevinbreunig3830]

This may be my favorite interview of all time. Not only is his story just bananas, but the story telling along with it is just out of this world. So good!

[@lety2467]

I’m glad Matt didn’t know anything about father Calloway because I didn’t either so I loved hearing all the details about his conversion story. Super inspiring!

[@yanki161]

Fr. Calloways book Champions Of The Rosary is also excellent. An amazing book that taught me so much. There’s also his KZbin lecture on the book which is great.

[@peterstewart9376]

I am SO happy that you had Fr. Donald on the show! I've been wanting to see this interview for a long time! His love for Mary really speaks to me. Mary saved me too and I so relate to this priest! Thank you! Many prayers for you and your platform!

[@James-303CO]

Hey finally something up to date with Fr Don! Can't wait to start watching, keep it up Matt. You should get Father Altman on here soon!

[@pepperorchid]

Yes please!

[@braveheart9236]

Great discussion, thank you both and God bless.

[@JoshJimenez_]

I love our Philippino brother and sisters!

[@kjosemaria9373]

22:03 "He's my Joseph." -Fr Calloway on his dad... tears me up. God bless and protect you, Fr. Calloway! You are a blessing

[@vonniestanchfield2849]

I can never get enough of Fr. Calloway’s story.

[@catlady7183]

Mary's prayers and intercession has changed my life so much the past year it's amazing. She truly cares fir us and wants us to be with her son. She's so lovely and in so greatful for her help