Real Friar Answers Questions about the Vows

Ever wondered about the vows religious take? Here are some of the most common questions I get.
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[@lilithz]

"don't become a catholic priest to get rich... anglicans do a lot better" the shade..

[@fernandacarolinaolaizgonza3250]

It’s funny because it’s true 😂

[@kgfes]

Catholic priests in some countries are very wealthy

[@rimanteboguzaite1390]

Where I live, Catholic priests drive BMW and Tesla.... 😅

[@nickb863]

Was this a dig at prosperity preachers?

[@p.5221]

He obviously never saw a typical polish priest - richer than God himself 😖😒

[@nicholastowns8]

Before i was a friar, i sinned a lot in this area Humble flex

[@dwhizzel6471]

😂😂

[@eo6637]

😂😂😂

[@JohnSmith-yf5bk]

He could have just meant a porn addiction

[@nicanornunez9787]

Lol that young Pope must had to be swimming In more p Word than tweety.

[@armartin0003]

I don't think he intended that as a flex, and would likely say so.

[@zlatkajupe]

“The bottomless pit of filth” Hey I have a name

[@GarlicGrinder9]

You rang?

[@alisa8869]

Ew, take a shower. Jk

[@Noodlesooop]

lil’ pound cake!!

[@jungleking9703]

Don't you already have a name that swallows?

[@andreafox7267]

😂 Priceless!

[@drewm.2790]

Is it just me or does he sound like a Disney prince and looks like one too 😆

[@GiftPrincessBuhman]

You're not wrong!

[@mastertorryn5397]

Only immature people make jokes hes actually a friar!

[@valeriepark9444]

It's the expressive and symmetrical eyebrows

[@mastertorryn5397]

@@valeriepark9444 what ever

[@lenkajf7816]

@@valeriepark9444 right? Amazing eyebrows! :)

[@petarpanev8462]

I'm a protestant but I prefer humble people like this friar than all the evangelical prosperity preachers in the world, which ignore the most basic gospel...

[@RachelDeRosier010894]

It's never too late to start living the humble Catholic life.

[@petarpanev8462]

@@RachelDeRosier010894 well, in catholic Spain not every catholic its like this man either. But I know what you mean

[@Frosee14]

As another Protestant I 💯 agree

[@deboram.1538]

It's just because evangelical prosperity is not the real gospel. Salvation does not come with money, and we should put all of these preachers that live like rock stars in doubt. I do not think they are christian, actually.

[@menkae6708]

Yes. They’re Satan on earth. Making tons of money from people’s faith and made up church places.

[@ericbardson4580]

Imagine going to hell for simping over a friar.

[@oli8033]

another day of me getting attacked on the internet 😔✨

[@Chana12345]

Staaaaappp I’m Jewish im allowed

[@manalilistreet]

LMAOAOAOAO

[@ericbardson4580]

@@oli8033 see ya in hell, cuz I'm goin too.

[@barryanagrande1830]

He Absolutely knows he's Gorgeous and what it does to us

[@Estherseol]

as an agnostic, hearing about testimonies like this is powerful. i could not imagine sacrificing my life to this extent, but it is seriously amazing to see people do it. i have mad respect for anyone who has sacrificed something of their own for their god

[@colwem]

As an atheist I agree. Though I don’t think it’s really as much of a sacrifice as it seems. he seems happy. Clearly he’s getting something out of it that to him is at least close in value to what he gave up. And it really does kind of comport with our best scientific understanding of what leads to happiness and life satisfaction. Possessions and wealth don’t lead to much happiness. Inability to feed yourself leads to unhappiness but after you are meeting your basic needs more money doesn’t help. What really helps is developing meaningful connections to others, helping others, a sense of purpose, and feeling proud of the life you're leading. Each of which his life gives him in abundance.

[@lukesoliz6603]

Jesus loves you bro✝️❤️

[@Estherseol]

@@colwem wow this is perfectly worded. it may seem crazy to someone like me, but for him, it seems that what he gave up is more than worth it for the life he lives now.

[@Estherseol]

@@lukesoliz6603 thank you 🙏

[@griswoldthegoblin9420]

@@colwem you’re one of the few atheists that I actually have respect for especially because you’re intelligent. If only all atheists would be as understanding...

[@jldldr3933]

"Look at people for who they are, not as an opportunity" And that is your lesson for me. Thank you.

[@armartin0003]

Pro tip: Women love men who treat them as people. I've had more propositions as a married man who wasn't looking than I ever got when I was single & pursuing. It's flattering, but I know that it's only the confidence I receive from being well-loved that is drawing that attraction.

[@johnpulawski35]

Not living like a person. Silly idea

[@karenpowell3800]

An opportunity to get high. Yah know for Jesus.

[@helenabara2092]

God bless you Fr Casey abundantly.

[@canalfalamatheus]

Im not even religious, but your love for what you do, is motivator. Send regards to the other friars.

[@AngieCee1]

Same.

[@ryanz2001]

As a former Catholic, I've opened my eyes and mind to the church at large. And out of the many religious orders, it's the Franciscan Friars I still respect and believe are closest to the real message.

[@kenthazara5477]

@@ryanz2001 what is the REAL message? And what is the message that the rest are putting out?

[@ladychips]

imagine if you were that girl and you fell in love with him too. Must hurt like hell

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

She just got engaged a few months ago and is doing more than fine today.

[@infinitejest8012]

@@BreakingInTheHabit it would be nice if she ask you to celebrate the wedding

[@adiscatic2058]

@@BreakingInTheHabit really?

[@rosathais]

@@infinitejest8012 no it wouldn't

[@zipinha]

@@infinitejest8012 no, it wouldn't..

[@TheCMLion]

My great uncle was a Benedictine Monk and was a teacher. He had some very wealthy friends who gave generously to his school. They would invite him on trips and since he was near New York, he ate at some of the nicest places in New York. When he died, there were only three books in his room: a book on architecture (he was trained as an architect), The Bible, and The Rule of St. Benedict.

[@kenthazara5477]

Wow

[@afiaakos6937]

Wow.

[@afedumm]

Wow.

[@mattwhite1244]

wow

[@marcustulliuscicero9512]

Wow.

[@JamesPKing]

He seems like a cross between a Tedxtalk and a KZbin content creator

[@JamesPKing]

And this sounds like a monologue from Skyrim

[@telvanniretainer2274]

@@JamesPKing and you sir made my day.

[@joejamesbermejo1076]

@@JamesPKing who is skyrim

[@drewblanche]

He’s a fraud. A pretender. The devil is a priest also 😂

[@faithtaitague4587]

They had to pick the hottest guy right

[@twincherry4958]

They know exactly what they're doing. Oh G-d!

[@bryancheron6902]

I had the same thought, even as a straight male.

[@rebecarush8113]

@@Helga7850 gurl He chose to come from a woman, Mary

[@rebecarush8113]

@@Helga7850 sorryy Is just that almost always that someone says that, they really mean it:(

[@emmamixon995]

@@Helga7850 Plus, he said it helped him not view women as objects or things to be possessed but to see them more as individuals with no less intimacy

[@mylifeforchrist8446]

I'm a nun and I know what our life calls, It's challenging and also sweet life ☺️

[@misterminutes4504]

I'm so proud of you!!!! God Bless

[@DeborahRose2885]

More and more women are not willing to commit to Christ this way, when i was young i would see lots of nuns in my neighborhood now i don't see any i commend you for your commitment

[@SailorSlay]

Are nuns allowed to wear makeup???

[@Aritul]

May God bless you.

[@Aritul]

@@DeborahRose2885 I was surprised to hear that people were still going into the priesthood, convent, and monastery. It was nice to stumble across this video.

[@willcrago4463]

“Anglicans do much better” I’m dead

[@user-ie7vo1hj3j]

Shade 😂

[@Balls128]

That one got me

[@zotoda]

yess

[@julienalonso22]

I was looking for this comment. So much shade. XD

[@pierremarcotte6299]

Atheist here: you are a genuinely fine human being. More people should be as eloquent and well-thought as you. I wish you happiness and profound satisfaction on your journey. Thank you for your work and for sharing.

[@normalee8164]

While I don’t agree with the religion, I have huge respect for your dedication and strength. Props to you man.

[@craiven3527]

Mmm

[@MrYeet-ip4qj]

169 likes, don't wanna ruin it

[@superIBM1231]

@@revan552 it’s possible to not agree with any religion. There are a lot of agnostic/atheist people (whom don’t align with any atheist/agnostic groups)

[@Romaboo453]

@@superIBM1231 i mean what is the true then?

[@normalee8164]

@@revan552 I’m not opposed to any, just don’t feel any are completely correct. But that’s a personal opinion, I respect everyone’s choices to believe in whatever they would like.

[@danielavelozchandia7633]

He refered to the internet as a "bottomless pit of filth" and I can't stop laughing

[@sergiowinter5383]

He said there is a bottomless pit of filth in the internet, you know, that sites that you see in private windows, but not all the internet is like that. This channel is clean and pure and is in the internet, for example.

[@emmamixon995]

Sadly, it's true in many cases, but not all obviously

[@the.galant.cadential.formula]

Where’s the lie?

[@ink3539]

He's right thoooo

[@onnol917]

@@sergiowinter5383 nothing is pure

[@edens7203]

I’m sorry, i thought this was parody

[@insertbandherehasmesoftaga2526]

no fr cuz that's what it feels like 😭😭

[@lisaharris1492]

Me too!!!

[@multiversalman4270]

Yeah lol

[@kagomehigurashi6450]

Aht Aht😩

[@cameronmcphee6827]

Seems like the sort of person that you could talk to for hours on end and just listen to him speak 🤔

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

I've got 386 videos... ;-)

[@sergiowinter5383]

To be fair the majority of priests, religious and nuns can make you feel that way.

[@ThaMobstarr]

@@BreakingInTheHabit Man I just encountered your channel. I am an ex-evangelical and still not sure what I believe in, but thanks for your authenticity. I still have a strong connection to the Christian faith and its followers. :)

[@richardgrantsmith8050]

He may be the next Fulton Sheen: give him a primetime major network spot. He could pull up the ratings.

[@jhonerickc.panopio7734]

I am amazed how people dedicate their lives like this to a whole extent

[@garvdog3793]

For real, the dedication to faith is impressive, I hope I can find a calling like that

[@kenthazara5477]

Really? I’m in disbelief that we allow religious to have jobs in government! Like anyone who believes a snake had a conversation with a human - should automatically be rejected from any such position. Are you amazed by jihadists, killing infidels to appease their god? Like Osama BinLaden wasn’t a bad guy, he was just DEDICATED...? 🤷‍♂️

[@madmech153]

@@kenthazara5477seems like you have a lot of hate in your heart. I’ll pray for you.

[@tobiasglendenning7966]

As an atheist I can say this is all very respectable, I believe society at large can learn something from this.

[@RichardJohansson]

As an atheist, I find this tragic and it makes me very sad.

[@martinjoster3282]

@@RichardJohansson why so

[@thefranks8726]

@@RichardJohansson Same

[@traetrae11]

This literally has nothing to do with me and I’m not religious at all but I definitely appreciate getting insight from people who are different from me and the shade you threw was hilarious. I’m happy that you are happy and enjoy your life. Keep doing you.

[@Wilhelmina_B]

“No of course not... but also yes.” I cackled

[@henricodeklerk6978]

"I met the woman of my dreams and I didn't do anything about it"... sounds like me and I'm not even a friar... But all said, thank you brother, the world needs more humble souls like you, God bless you🕇🕇🕇

[@jackbarbey]

Wow, this video must have taken a lot of courage to be so open about your experiences. I think we lay people don't get many glimpses into the inner lives of our priests, so thank you for sharing!

[@ConfusedHomoSapien]

Well said brotha 🙌

[@kristenhoneywill2130]

My late Grandfather entered the church at 14. He was a priest for over 10 years, upon which he took a job as a teacher and met my grandmother (who was engaged to another man) who was also a teacher at the school. They formed a beautiful friendship and he went against his family's wishes and left to be with my grandmother. Until the day he died in 2018 (at 81) he remained committed to his faith and helped so many lives. He is remembered in love and even though he was an amazing brother, his whole life was still devoted to God and Catholicism and his family. The love him and my granny still share is holier than anything I know. This was a great video to watch!

[@gbjanuary]

So he broke his vows and his love of God was not strong enough. But nice story about your family 👍🏻

[@kristenhoneywill2130]

@@gbjanuary he was actually one of the founders of an organisation known as boys town in South Africa. He was able to aquire houses around the country where orphaned children could have a safe place to grow up. He may have left the church, but he was a devout Catholic who helped so many people and loved so many people. In my books, his love for God was way stronger.

[@gbjanuary]

@@kristenhoneywill2130 yes I agree but according to video he would have stayed being priest devoted to God if his love was that strong and his love for your grandmother was stronger so he broke his vows for her.

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

He’s so calming. He’d be a great ASMRist

[@filthyapostate4217]

I'd listen to him tell me Bible stories

[@somethingsomethingusername802]

@@filthyapostate4217 Your username though 🤣

[@donovanweeks5050]

I have a feeling there are alot of woman in his hometown that regret him becoming celibate

[@istvanpraha]

One hundred percent

[@mashedpotato3373]

100%

[@naktaal]

I have a feeling there are a lot of women, men, and maybe some other species all around the world that regret it after seeing his videos.

[@andefleur6055]

I’m really glad someone who is seen as physically attractive chose to work on a life of spiritual beauty as well. A lot of pretty people have ugly souls.

[@Victoria-bq2oz]

Can't believe his attire is almost the same as the medieval ish one!

[@VelvetCondoms]

The color is probably a little brighter, since they probably wash them more now.

[@Malu-di1ur]

Right? It's so cool

[@ghidorahs1fan209]

Actually the color is wrong they were not aloud to dye the fabric of there clothes as that was considered excess.

[@xingmei818]

Hmmmm when I went to St. Francis' Parish in Assisi, st francis actually wore sack cloth.

[@sergiowinter5383]

The Church remains the same, so does the friar, nun and priest attires

[@tempyst409]

As an atheist I'm so confused as to why the YT algorithm saw fit to put in my suggestions this video. But I watched it. Couldn't do what you do. But wish you health and happiness all the same. Take care 💖

[@karlozfox]

Why did KZbin recommended me this video? Something is wrong with the algorithm.

[@eclipsedbadger]

You too? I mean, it is interesting af but why is it recommended LOL

[@vancityplantie5752]

Same

[@soberhippie]

Bad news for you. Now you have to give up all your possessions and become a monk. And no honey either. Unless you share this video with 12 friends or something.

[@rebecarush8113]

Its our calling dudes

[@ArtemisBeaumont]

It is God talking to you.

[@robertocastillo5583]

Omg! FATHER......i have never heard such a candid conversation coming from a priest. Thanks for being so brutally transparent. I appreciate it so much. Thank you for being human and down to earth.

[@GodNod]

NO money, no honey and do what you're told... haha that's hilarious

[@thomaswhite8822]

I've been married for over thirty years...not much different ; )

[@econdude3811]

I went to a Jesuit High School. Someone toured a Jesuit residence (not the one where I went to high school) and they exclaimed, "If this is poverty, I'd love to see chastity!"

[@helens8977]

@@econdude3811 I have visited Worth Abbey in England and wondered how having imposing buildings, extensive grounds and running a private school is compatible with the spirit of poverty.

[@tindung6275]

@@econdude3811 is that building owns an individual or the church/community?

[@mohamedmetwaly4366]

@@econdude3811 Same here !

[@DuhThyHiTickler]

This guy is not what I was expecting a friar to be like

[@ink3539]

Seeing young friars and nuns changed my output about something I saw as old and dying.

[@dravenocklost4253]

HE ISNT BALD ON TOP, EEEEEEEK

[@ThaMobstarr]

@@ink3539 I mean these orders or nuns and monks are probably dying, but I see in what kind of dignity these people live their lives. They are free of many of the things that we hassle with, like money, romantic relationships and things we want to own. It‘s really beautiful to see how a life of simplicity looks like.

[@ink3539]

@@ThaMobstarr Definitely, I'm kind of always jealous of people who managed to found their way ! I shouldn't and rather try and find my own but this kind of serenity and inner peace is definitely something I envy.

[@ThaMobstarr]

@@ink3539 I would see it differently. You can appreciate and be inspired! As long as you continue to find your own way, you can be happy with yourself. I think the process of becoming or achieving something is fullfilling in its own.

[@PeterPaulMasigan]

Why do I feel like this guy is gonna be super famous one day

[@jenro7]

Because a majority of people will suddenly turn to Catholicism in the future?

[@ColdEthyl92]

I hope so. We need more genuinely wholesome famous people. None of that fake 'i luv jezus' stuff either.

[@loganbradford2343]

@@jenro7 what makes you think that

[@hauwauyakubu-wokili5569]

I feel same. He will be know all through earthly time.

[@hauwauyakubu-wokili5569]

Got a ministration but can't voice it here. He will sure be known for good because of ..............to God's glory alone!

[@malainakarpinski9499]

As someone who isn't Christian, this was interesting. He seems like a good person, definitely a different belief system from mine, but that doesn't change character.

[@cheyennecuevas3226]

I don’t think he’s Christian, maybe more catholic?

[@augth]

@@cheyennecuevas3226 🤦‍♂️ Catholics are the standard Christians

[@renzothesonger5411]

@@cheyennecuevas3226 Catholicism is a branch of Christianity man. all Catholics are Christians but not all Christians are Catholics.

[@renzothesonger5411]

@@cheyennecuevas3226 Anglicanism, Evangelists, Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Lutheranism, And many more are all branches of Christianity.

[@Spacemuffin147]

You're going to Hades if you don't accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

[@richardmagale8405]

I chose marriage...believe me...looking over the fence once in a blue moon...looks like a good thing. Stay your course Fr. Casey. Thanks for your honesty. Believe me...marriage isnt for everybody either

[@conradsmith9441]

I don’t know how people vow to chastity for life. Until marriage I can understand, but life sounds really hard.

[@Ujuani68]

No, we just channel, or TRY to channel that energy into helping others. I clean at a Christian nursing school, for example, THEY pay my needs. I have never driven a car in my life, but I have a bicycle. I use public tranportation, when necessary. It needs to be coordinated, according to when I need to be at this or that place, but it is not a impossible. I have lived a life of chastety for 24 years, and I just have so much PEACE. And freedom! No break-up dramas, no crazy phone bills, no sleepless nights because of crying kids. 😄 But: LOTS of time helping the homeless, the old and the likes, sometimes even councelling younger folks. But the best is the purpose. We choose to live like this, to create a center of the divine purpose: Serving God and trying to be a humble, hard-working, loving Christian under the guidance of The Lord. Make sense? 👋😀 ✝️🕯🌐💒🎁 🍞🐟 🦁🐑 🥰 🌹☘

[@conradsmith9441]

@@Ujuani68 I see the value. There is the other side. God called down Adam and Eve to multiply and replenish the earth. He also gave Eve to Adam because he knew that men and women were meant to be with each other. We are cut out like puzzle pieces and we may have our growing problems...especially in this new world that is rejecting traditional values and families, but we were made for each other and I’m not sure if anyone is supposed to oppose that. I see your point though. You made some great points I just think we can help others WITH our spouses too.

[@carelsby]

I think thats something that is beautiful about humanity; there are some of us called to romantic love and families, and some that are called to help humanity. Both require sacrifice: having a family sacrifices personal freedoms for the sake of caring for your family, and those called to be alone sacrifice personal freedoms in order to care for society and community. Neither is less or more

[@Ujuani68]

@@carelsby Exactly!🎉👍🙆‍♂️ And the GIFTS, I receive, are what gives it all meaning. When we give food and clothes to the poor and needing, or helping old people, who are lonely and sad, that is when I feel so grateful, that I am available, the way I am. God bless each and every one of you. 😊❤👋

[@denisegaarder1042]

If your spouse has a disability would you remain faithful or find someone else?

[@SteadyEddie1983]

"The internet is a bottomless pit of filth" Ahh I see he once had a Twitter account...

[@rebeccaanderson5626]

He still doesn't

[@joejamesbermejo1076]

@@rebeccaanderson5626 what’s his username? 😂

[@spacelasertech8359]

His Upon Friar Review channel has videos of him and another friar reacting to Christian memes from Reddit. Nobody gets through Reddit unscathed.

[@jeanettenacke8894]

I just love the way you explain everything you make it so easy to understand .

[@aydenpugh5412]

I agree with Jeanette! Everything on the internet is so loud and confused. Its so nice to listen to a calm voice amongst all the chaos.

[@ThatgeekNolan]

He's so down to earth and easy to listen to- it's really impressive the way he can connect with people and explain his beliefs in an approachable way.

[@bazli83]

“At least not a catholic priest”. Is that shade father? Amen! 😂

[@monya0081]

here in our country (philippines) a lot/most of our catholic priest are living their best lives with tons of car, some have even luxury cars and mansion!! some of them are literally millionaires hmmmm.

[@FelixMomentvm]

As shady as it is, is a fact and a spiky one, to the point that believers act defensive when pointed out this

[@riograndedosulball248]

@@monya0081 because there are different orders and some let their priests have stuff. The priest of my church does drive a real nice car, but in the end, a car is literally the only thing they can buy and not leave behind for the community afterwards, so anyways

[@filipinoarbiter5967]

@@monya0081 I'm from the Philippines and I've never seen a local priest ever be rich. Unless... You're an Iglesia ni Cristo pastor.

[@helenabara2092]

Let Almighty God keep you under His wings.Amen

[@dragonboyt3541]

He gave up the love of his life for something that we don't know. Applause for his sincerity.

[@pontikipsito46]

thats naive not sincere

[@jchoi0330]

I always keep you in my prayers! I am a professed secular Franciscan and you help me grow my Franciscan spirituality! Thank you, Father! Pace e Bene.

[@js5072]

Are u a jew?

[@anitatoppo1438]

God bless you too

[@jchoi0330]

@@js5072 no. I am a Korean American

[@danettedorotich7740]

EXCELLENT and so honest!!! The fact that you loved a woman and gave up those feelings, I can imagine our Lord Jesus may have experienced the same but He denied Himself and took up His cross to do the Father’s will. Fr. Casey, you are amazing!

[@lavander961]

How can Jesus loved a woman only in thoughts or mind when He Already plan to Spiritual marry us ALL before we exist. He already plan us to marry us ALL before he is born through Virgin Mary. You see in old testament and new testament he already foretold his plans to the Prophets in old testament you can read Isaiah 54: 5-10, Jeremiah 2:1-3, Hosea 11: 1-9, Read song of songs, Even Jesus said he is the Bridegroom of All mankind Read Matthew 9: 15, Ephesians 5: 21. He for told his Prophets that he wants to marry his Spiritual Bride the Church ALL of us. Readings of Hosea, Isaiah, Jeremiah ,songs of songs, New testament s are all dedicated to His Spiritual Bride the Church. He Already plan us to marry us long before he created us. So if Jesus had a feelings of a woman in thoughts or mind he committed Adultery in his mind which totally contradict his teachings about don't look at a woman Lustfully for you already committed Adultery. So NO, he has NO feelings falling in love a woman only thoughts or mind for he already loved us before we exist, he already plan us to marry us ALL before he is born through Virgin Mary.

[@keaganwalker1539]

@@lavander961 I would like to add something so that others arent led astray. In Catholic teaching, it is not sinful or lustful to think that a man or woman is beautiful. It becomes sinful when you see them as simply an object of pleasure. See (CCC) paragraph 2351. Due to the incarnation, God became man, and Jesus is fully man and fully God. Becuase he is fully man, he experienced the emotions of humanity. John 11:35 states that Jesus wept over the death of Lazarus. In Luke 22:44 Jesus is in agony over the thought of his passion and asks the Father to let the cup pass from him if it is His will. Sorrow and fear are human experiences that aren't intrinscally evil, and so is attraction. Therefore, it is possible that at some point during his life, Jesus felt attracted to a woman. However, since Jesus is sinless, he would not have veiwed her as a object of pleasure but as a beloved daughter of the Father. God Bless!

[@lavander961]

@@keaganwalker1539 Yes he feel attracted in SPIRITUAL sense to his Beautiful Bride The CHURCH ALL of US. You already know that the CHURCH is his SPIRITUAL BRIDE that means ALL of us is Bride. Yes indeed the CHURCH is Beautiful of all since Mother Mary is the Queen of Church and all of her children. That's why Song of songs Hosea is dedicated to Mary and ALL of us.

[@lavander961]

@@keaganwalker1539 How can Jesus loved a woman only in thoughts or mind when He Already plan to Spiritual marry us ALL before we exist. He already plan us to marry us ALL before he is born through Virgin Mary. You see in old testament and new testament he already foretold his plans to the Prophets in old testament you can read Isaiah 54: 5-10, Jeremiah 2:1-3, Hosea 11: 1-9, Read song of songs, Even Jesus said he is the Bridegroom of All mankind Read Matthew 9: 15, Ephesians 5: 21. He for told his Prophets that he wants to marry his Spiritual Bride the Church ALL of us. Readings of Hosea, Isaiah, Jeremiah ,songs of songs, New testament s are all dedicated to His Spiritual Bride the Church. He Already plan us to marry us long before he created us. So if Jesus had a feelings of a woman in thoughts or mind he committed Adultery in his mind which totally contradict his teachings about don't look at a woman Lustfully for you already committed Adultery. So NO, he has NO feelings falling in love a woman only thoughts or mind for he already loved us before we exist, he already plan us to marry us ALL before he is born through Virgin Mary.

[@keaganwalker1539]

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[@els1f]

I honestly have a hard time wrapping my head around how we all have accepted money as if it was some natural force.

[@squidproquo1130]

A terrible game of pretend we're all playing our whole life long.

[@hadleya.356]

I’m not personally religious, but you seem really cool and I agree with a lot of what you’re saying. I think I’ll try to introduce some of those values in my own life wherever possible. Thank you, and keep up the good work!

[@pdrvn1]

Word

[@whowhowho5036]

Oh my god he’s gorgeous.

[@CattyMcMeow]

It's probably why they make them wear those hideous star wars potato sacks because him in those priest robes would just be...oof.

[@mayokhomedi4482]

Is he?👀

[@abiadu5276]

@@mayokhomedi4482 Yes he is

[@juggalox1000]

As an Non Christian I find this to be interesting this Idea of being happy with so little because you know spiritual fulfillment and your faith is all that is really needed. Your contentment is so interesting to watch you are happier with what you do have then most wealthy people are with there excess I think all people should learn at least a little of that

[@braceT77]

As Jesus said: dont take heed of the things you need, take heed of heaven, then the things you need will come after and then some. In other words but your faith above your life and you shall be richly rewarded by the Lord.

[@catheriney6209]

You don’t need Jesus to not be a greedy prick if you have any form of empathy but sadly most people have to be indoctrinated into religion to be less power hungry because of the use of cognitive dissonance which is an extremely powerful tool when it comes to manipulating people into thinking the way you want them to.

[@braceT77]

@@catheriney6209 Jesus loves you. Dont ever forget that he dies for all of us so we could spend eternity with him in heaven.

[@danielthompson6207]

@@catheriney6209 I'm not religious, but I don't think that every single person who is religious has been brainwashed. People seek religion for many reasons, and it's arrogant and disrespectful to group all of those who do into one negative category. When you do that, you don't look any better than or different from anyone else who does that regardless of their beliefs. Not every religious person believes that they're only good because of their fear of a bad afterlife, and not every non-religious person has the willpower and capacity to be a good person on their own.

[@catheriney6209]

@@danielthompson6207 I said none of those things as well as used the word most not all so really it’s up to how you read it.

[@dovestone_]

I don’t like the narrative that sexuality is sinful. It isn’t.

[@squigglyline6488]

not within marriage no it's not. But it's within restraint and limits for good reason.

[@moniq914]

That's a belief. Some have the belief that sexuality is sinful. Others believe it's a requirement for spirituality. Yay belief systems!

[@SkepticalChris]

Sexuality is sinful, deliciously sinful!

[@BlackRose-rp7kv]

Half the things he says dont make any sense According to him every kid in the world is suffering from poverty, because they own no items or make any money or get food. Itss their parents money food and items they are borrowing. The kis themselves are poor Lol

[@alessandropieroni9051]

Well, the way I see it nothing is sinful because sin itself doesn't exist. But from the perspective of a religious guy I guess it makes sense.

[@luluraheem8487]

I'm not religious at all by choice,, but I have a lot of respect for people who dedicate their lives for their religion. It's beautiful!

[@thedanceshack16]

It's a waste of a life tbh

[@boku5192]

Honestly, i've clicked only to give you more views and watch time but stayed for all the good thoughts you made

[@FeatherstoneApothecary]

I no longer do Christianity however I still find this interesting and informative. I have friends from all different walks of life because I value respecting their cultures. it really does make this world better and I wish more people would learn. you don't have to do it to respect it.

[@tumblingqueen2770]

Sorry to be mosey haha. You don’t have to answer this question if you’re not comfortable but why don’t you do Christianity anymore?

[@FeatherstoneApothecary]

@@tumblingqueen2770 very bad experiences. I had a guy nearly assault me and scream at me in public at church. I can't stand the gay bashing. I also don't appreciate when I ask for help, offer to pay for said help, and only get I'll pray for you as a response. I was done after that.

[@braceT77]

@@FeatherstoneApothecary continue down the path of Christ, he loves you. There will always be hardship and toils in life, but God will get you through them all.

[@asitrm]

totally agree!! i am completely open to and love learning about new ideas, religions, cultures etc but i no longer choose to associate with the church. you don’t need religion to be a good person but it does help some people on their journies in life, as long as we don’t judge each other for it and spread love and kindness regardless. sending much love to you!!

[@immaculateheart1267]

Look into the traditional latin mass in the remnant Catholic Church. The evangelical church will scare away anybody. They do not have the fullness of truth.

[@hapustatw]

His story of falling in love is so sad

[@marcssantana]

Thanks for This vídeo , very honest and clear. God bless all Franciscans friars

[@sinenhlanhlamnguni2207]

"So yeah, don't become a priest to get rich. At least not a Catholic Priest. Anglicans do much better." Fr Casey got me deceased 😂😂😂

[@codename495]

Baptists even better than that!

[@silvervalleystudios2486]

@@codename495 Televangelists take the cake. Case in point Jesse Duplantis.

[@Pax-Christi]

Some Protestant pastors treat Christianity as a money making business, it’s disgusting.

[@quinty26]

I felt that burn.😂

[@nolongerjuicyboiz4413]

Earning bands in the name of the lord hallelujah!

[@zwolfelfen]

Why do I feel like he's gonna end this video with "But hey, that's just a theory. A game theory!"

[@joeycrunch]

Disappointed that no one has yet commented: “I’d let him break in *my* habit...” 😂😏

[@kgreen9408]

Your the first

[@sergiowinter5383]

Cringe

[@kafirking6230]

this comment alone changed the Catholic Church's view on euthanasia

[@mrrolandlawrence]

Poverty you say? Kennith copeland has left the chat

[@EuroGuy85]

Bob Tilton, Joel Osteen, et al.

[@kadyk4185]

I'm so disgusted when I see these megachurch preachers. You don't know the first thing about poverty. How can you preach the word of God while wearing your thousand dollar suits, driving your fancy cars, and snatching the money right out of people's pockets.

[@ThatEflatGuy]

I really respect your vulnerable witness...must have been scary to go into detail about this.

[@kinrath1987]

This is awesome. I'm, I guess, a protestant. But i have always admired people who make true commitments like this and respected the catholic priesthood/clergy. Ive long said that those who cannot be honest with themselves about themselves are simply incapable of being honest with others about basically anything, and the openness you show here is refreshing. I hope you help many and spread the gospel far and wide.

[@Simplebadger27]

As a former Anglican I laughed at the Anglican priest comment. It’s pretty true. Lol.

[@lotusgoddess94]

I wanted to become a nun as a child. Unfortunately I fell into the pit of filth 😆 Married with two kids and absolutely LOVED this video! I knew a priest who fell in love with a woman and it really messed his journey up but he was so open with our parish about his journey.

[@kerrijohnstone7588]

Yeah I knew a priest who fell in love with a Woman, she was not a nun. It was called The Thorn Birds😂

[@robertamachadoespindola7099]

I am a widow, and this video helped. Just my relationship with god matters now. I agree with every word. From Brazil.

[@RalphAnthonyCBasco]

Kudos to your honesty, Father!

[@francisamielguevarra7203]

What is Kudos?

[@octavian8604]

Kababayan ! Mabuhay Ang Simbahan Sa Dios ang Kapurihan!

[@francisamielguevarra7203]

@@MikeSonowski-pg8bs ahh. Yun pala ibig sabihin nun

[@SharkQu33n]

I have no idea why this was recommended to me. I’m not a religious person. I consider myself a pagan, but I had this weird thing for awhile where I found nuns really interesting and did a lot of research. But I find religious people fascinating and I enjoy learning about other religious.

[@mkcheergrl12]

Same. And I thoroughly enjoyed this

[@fintandeconnachta5525]

Glad I am not the only pagan watching this after if was, for some weird reason, recommended. It might be due to your research that it showed up.

[@nkelherik]

I believe we are far more interconnected than we give ourselves credit for.... all of us striving to find meaning/purpose beyond the physical realm.

[@fintandeconnachta5525]

@Acroselorator it comes from the Latin word paganus or patriam, meaning country. However it basicly is an umbrella term for anyone who does not follow the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, or Islam. Most frequently it means anyone who follows one of the natural Indo-European folk religions. To dumb it way down: We who call ourselves Pagans believe in Odin, Thor, Zeus, Iupiter, or the Dagda than and the respective pantheons of those Gods more than we do in Yaweh, Yeshua, or Allah. which is what makes it so weird this video showed up for myself and the original commenter.

[@fintandeconnachta5525]

@Acroselorator that would be a drastic oversimplification...but yes.

This Friar is so gorgeous, Lord please forgive me.

[@jeremyheartriter2.063]

More like, "I'm sorry daddy, I've been naughty"

[@rebeccaanderson5626]

You gay . It's ok we all have been there ( ◜‿◝ )♡(◍•ᴗ•◍)❤

[@JohnchapterVersesand]

Immaculate Heart of Virgin Mother Mary please protect all our priests. Amen.

[@myordinaryworld5970]

Amen

[@abiadu5276]

You know Mary did not remain a virgin right

[@NYD666]

Dont worry. The church knows how to move kiddie diddlers

[@valerieverrecchio9633]

Your sincerity and honesty in dealing with questions we Catholics have is wonderful. I so enjoy listening to you and it makes me happy that our church has priests like you

[@eboy4032]

Seems like a remedy for our consumerist culture. Having just enough without needlessly wanting more pointless objects, or constant lust etc.

[@brandonluck159]

Accepting a fake friend in the sky to limit ur life to formula, great remedy!

[@plirh987]

@@brandonluck159 cringe take, if life is so meaningless please go remove your own from the market of ideas

[@brandonluck159]

@@plirh987 you just can’t cope with there being no god

[@brandonluck159]

@@plirh987 you close your mind up and accept a far fetched fairy tale because you can’t create your own meaning in life.

[@therac197]

@@brandonluck159 So all the teachings of how to be a good person are suddenly invalid now? Just because you don't believe in a unprovable and provable beeing?

[@mannyarmijo2506]

He seems like a good guy, something is missing in his eyes...

[@die8218]

Yeah I’m missing in his eyes

[@shannonolivas9524]

Could be a splinter? Possibly a plank.

[@itspierre8228]

nah you can still see that sparkle, most people don't have that nowadays

[@JamesBond-xx1lv]

The soft glow of a young boys face reflecting off his pupils?

[@itspierre8228]

@@JamesBond-xx1lv lmaooooo I'm dead

[@denieceseow1115]

Dear Fr Casey ! Appreciate the honesty and really see how blessed you are in explaining challenging questions in such grace ! What a modern day Saint ! HAPPY THANKSGIVING ! 😇😇😇

[@nikikranz]

Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your feelings while being so clear about your decision! I didn't know what to ask from you for this video, but actually this is what I wanted to hear!

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

"Bottomless pit of filth" yep, and that's not even considering the actual pornography.

[@jmitterii2]

Pornography? That's the artsy side of the internet. Well, except the BDSM and other weirdo fetish stuff, that's beyond filthy fetish as described by them. It's just... ew.

[@saracole7623]

This sounds... terrible. But, that’s just to me, you do you, dude.

[@MAURGASM]

super sad to me. his life though!

[@SKOLAH]

@@MAURGASM He chose it and doesn't appear sad. Each to their own. Money has caused such suffering and abuse...

[@maruisaiahnapa7381]

You don't know his story, nor have you ever walked in his shoes. While I would rather accept sudden death than abandon romantic love and fully submit to a higher power, I make that decision because it's based on my values. Hence, I'm happy with that. Same for this man, his vows to God are a decision he made on his own, and he's both applying constant effort to maintain, and is living a full, content life because of his promises. So even if we don't personally agree with the lifestyle, the fact that he's doing this in service of others and is also happy to do it is all the more reason why we have no right to judge or pity him.

[@lisaharris1492]

@@SKOLAH money has never caused me suffering. It's paid my bills and gets me stuff I need or want

[@yanasimitchiyska9289]

It's a state of mind you get to which lets you live such a life in peace. Call it a "calling", the way some people are called to be artists, musicians or just anything literally. I'm not even Christian, I'm not actively practicing any traditional religion but I've always longed for such a life he's leading, and in a way I've followed similar rules to myself. It's your intuition which takes you to this place and believe me the rewards are real even if they're just a mental state. But the world is far more mental than we know in the first place.

[@nelitobaptista7]

Hi dear Fr. Casey! My greetings from Mozambique, Africa. I would like to talk to you but I do not how. I am a seminarian. Big hug

[@marcotourinho3404]

Bom encontrar um moçambicano seminarista aqui.

[@nelitobaptista7]

@@marcotourinho3404 Olá prezado! Muito obrigado pela atenção. Grande Abraço a partir de Nampula, Moçambique!

[@andre_cinelli]

Olá meu irmão além mar, um salve de irmão católico brasileiro 🇧🇷🤝🇲🇿

[@marcotourinho3404]

@@nelitobaptista7 eu de Belo Horizonte minas gerais Brasil. Leigo, membro leigo do Instituto Religioso Nova Jerusalém, com carisma de estudo, divulgação e espiritualidade bíblica. Abraço. E Deus o ilumine e fortaleça na vocação.

[@nelitobaptista7]

@@andre_cinelli Salve meu irmão! Estou feliz e grato pela saudação. Bem haja irmão, paz e saúde no Senhor. Amo muito Brasil

[@72mustang26]

Thanks for your honesty and making the church more transparent.

[@fartyfat6539]

Faith is such a curious thing. I still can't wrap my head around how some people can have that much faith on the unknown. Though since I know it gave some people comfort, I'm not against it.

[@sergiowinter5383]

The search for wisdom and truth are very known things, that's what faith is about.

[@fartyfat6539]

@@sergiowinter5383 I thought we called it science.

[@sergiowinter5383]

@@fartyfat6539 science is for developing new things and increase your inteligence. Inteligence is the knowledge of the things around you, wisdom is the knowledge of how should you live your life.

[@holyrolypoly]

It’s a very strong teaching in the Catholic Church that faith and reason must always compatible. Albert Einstein even said that “Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.”

[@deaconbilcarter5210]

@@fartyfat6539 Science has always been promoted by the Catholic Church. It is in no way incompatible with faith. Catholics believe that science explains the world, and thus gives us a better knowledge of the Creator. That is why the Church has always been very pro-science. What the Church rejects is "scientism", or the belief that all things can be explained by science. The irony is, that the very statement "All things can be proven by science" is inherently a philosophical statement, which cannot be proven by science. The Church maintains that there are truths in things that science cannot offer an explanation on.

[@pedrofredo]

Phoebe Waller- Bridge should see this...

[@gabriellastauffer]

🌝

[@arlandzacharias]

Thank God for priests like these... praying that God send more of them in the field of His great mission of love, service and obedience. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@italianboy2005]

Very honest & truthful & again explained in a way we all can understand. The fact that u fell in love & stayed with the priesthood is amazing. We need more priests like u.

[@exudeku]

when did MatPat decided to join a Monastary

[@kenziekellogg1235]

HELPPPPP

[@ewhoyer]

That’s just a theory. A friar theory. Aaaand pray.

[@kaitlyndevlin6955]

Now I can’t unsee this

[@monicag.k.tambajong]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks he looks like Mat Pat

[@bambooflute2589]

Im not religious, but you have my deepest respect for what you do. Sacrificing what most of our society craves to live a fulfilling life of servitude. You’re an inspiration!

[@patkrasinskiminor5991]

“Your life is not defined by possessions” good words for actually all of us

[@dafreyes3410]

Thank you Fr. Casey, this was very sincere and as much as I'm wrestling with my call to be single, listening to you gives me the courage to keep opening myself to God's call and plan for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@miguelsemidei7619]

One thing people never understand is that the vows actually liberate you from so many other things . It gives you a freedom that is not easily understood, and not easily attained.

[@barryanagrande1830]

I have no idea why the hell this was in my recommended but sure I can thirst over him for a few minutes.

[@nadiamillones9979]

Same lmao

[@VelvetCondoms]

Considering that he clearly considers this to be part of his job, that comment is creepy because it is effectively making sexual comments about somebody at their workplace. Eww

[@sergiowinter5383]

Yes, hell, hell indeed

[@andthensome512]

You rock! It's very encouraging to see young men in this day and age still willing to answer the call of God.

[@phine999]

Fr. Casey, your testimony is is giving me strength in my discernment to the religious life (as I battle oppositions from my family and friends), thank you for this video.

[@ollie1704]

Im an atheist and this dude seems chill I'd honestly like to hang out with him. He honestly seems like a genuinely nice guy.

[@ryearanda]

I landed on this video because he reminds me of my cousin who is also a friar. He said it was his calling and we supported him all the way. He might not have noticed but we really are happy and proud of him. And this video gave me ideas as to what coincides the Vow. Thanks for the enlightenment! 🙏

[@josephmoran6249]

being poor to me is great been poor most of my life. yet i am very happy. because god is my father and friend.

[@cherylcrozier-garcia8862]

If the priests I grew up with were this authentic, I'd still be at Eucharist every Sunday. Thank you!

[@arlandzacharias]

One must ask oneself that question. Are you authentic? Because you see what you are!!

[@deaconbilcarter5210]

Don't ever let the flaws of a priest to keep you away from the Eucharist. It's not about the priest, and it's not about you. It's about Jesus Christ. Go back to Mass.

[@cherylcrozier-garcia8862]

@@deaconbilcarter5210 thank you for responding. JTLYK, I am one of those girls who went knocking on the rectory door the week after First Communion to sign up to be an altar boy, only to be laughed at by the priest and told to go home and help my mom with the laundry. I believe in God, and you're right, it's all about Jesus. So I will say the Divine Office by myself and leave Mass for those whom it feeds. I really am grateful to have heard from you and I wish you well. Pax et bonum.

[@deaconbilcarter5210]

@@cherylcrozier-garcia8862 The Mass feeds us all, Cheryl. No priest or bishop or even the pope should stand between you and the promise made to you by Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, some priests (and I presume deacons) do not realize how hurtful their words can be. On behalf of that priest, I would like to apologize to you. Pick a new parish and re-join the mystical Body of Christ in the Mass. That's where we belong as Catholics. And thank you for your kind wishes. You are in my prayers, as well.

[@cherylcrozier-garcia8862]

@@deaconbilcarter5210 Thank you for your apology, which I am happy to accept and gobsmacked to hear. Please understand: I know the catechism and the theology, and I believe most of it, including transubstantiation. But when Ive attended Mass, I get nothing. The Bible lessons are good and once in a blue moon there's a homily that isn't a waste of time and oxygen, but for me, the rest of the liturgy, no. I'm not trying to offend, but I don't even find it compelling as performance art. I prefer to support the faithful by not bringing my negativity into their space. I respect what I was taught and don't want to ruin anyone's sense of belonging, but I don't share it.

[@Cocochantelle]

It’s so funny to me how people in the comments are prefacing what they say with their religious or non religious affiliation: “I’m an atheist but...” “I’m a Protestant but...”

[@bernardosantos8020]

yes, it’s like children disclosing their age before commenting “I’m fourteen, *but* “

[@zakosist]

To be fair it is relevant in a video like this

[@redclayscholar620]

What is wrong with people disclosing their theological angle before engaging in discussuon of religion?

[@roselavean4008]

I'm not gonna say what I'm gonna say cause god is watching

[@jenro7]

Amen

[@Stephstar80]

AMEN!!! 🙈

[@nkelherik]

He can still read your dirty mind and heart 😌 so go for it

[@sashenkadumerve3017]

Would you stop

[@jmitterii2]

Don't need to... God knows. Everyone else in the message board apparently is thinking out loud the same thing. Me... I'm just finding out people still wear Franciscan garb. Oh and I'm thinking about the same thing.

[@contact3604]

l agree, we are all nothing and have nothing, with out the Lord Jesus Christ. Even the job, l may have is because of his mercy, and generosity on me. Absolute obedience is a hard one, l think. But what helps me, is to ask yourself, what would Christ do? Also prayer, and the power of it.🙏 Giving to the poor those who have less than myself, l believe teacher's me to not be greedy, or selfish with what has be freely, given to me by my wonderful creator. As for chastity, just like everything else it's a choice. No one forces you to keep it. But when you do, you see what a wonderful gift it truly is. Thank you for this video, l feel you have discussed, these subjects with dignity, and integrity. God bless you! Im sure, you make the Lord proud. Keep walking tall, and stay safe. Moira From England. .

[@stevebaretta1]

love the openness and honesty

[@cxristinadeusa]

Im studying theology and your channel has helped me understand things a bit easier. I realize often people don’t fully understand Christianity... The branches, the “rules” and the various things that come with those who practice this religion.. Appreciating what you do, sending love. Blessed be.

[@huntercornell8402]

Its crazy how committed but still down to earth this guy is