So Many YOUNG Friars. What's going on?

[@AidanChaytor]

I myself am discerning for the Priesthood. I've been interested in the Frairs for quite some time. Glad to see a fresh and energetic generation of them. God bless you Father 😊

[@clarkkent5442]

I am also discerning the priesthood, though I'm almost an old man, but I cannot ignore the lord any longer. now if my discernment ends with me continuing in the liety, at least I found out what my vocation is supposed to be

[@humbirdms2784]

The lord has called me to holy orders as well im just conflicted because I have a family but I know that Christ will lead me on my journey just like he's done my whole life. God bless brothers and sisters

[@nicholasc.3928]

I am as well, to be honest I am super indecisive and conflicted. I will pray for y'all and please pray for me! 🙂

[@PhilAlumb]

​@@clarkkent5442... You're courageous in your honesty and pursuit of the truth for you.

[@tnt2054]

That’s wonderful! Good luck to you all. God bless you

[@louannebvb]

Dear Fr Casey, As an ex-Protestant and ex-atheist, I have recently joined a Catholic parish and begun RCIA. I would like to add that this Sunday I have begun praying the rosary and have been doing so every day since. I love it very much! Thank you for helping me to learn about the faith and become closer to God.

[@user-hr5of7pi3j]

I am also an ex-atheist, ex-protestant , if you have time for it, I would recommend 4 rosaries (watch gabiafterhours), and especially the book the ways of mental prayer It goes into how to do mental prayer, and the various stages of prayers in prayer life Adoration is also necessary if you have free time for it and it is available to you, it is great to be with Jesus Salve Maria

[@wunderduc]

Wow! A warm welcome to the catholic world! The Rosary is the most powerful weapon and also the best choice in these days. Be blessed!

[@mryea6954]

Welcome brother!!!

[@melv938]

Seeing a friar from my country, a friar that I have met before, on a channel that helped me come back to the Faith is inspiring! There is indeed hope for the church and her orders. Alleluia!

[@Chat562]

Their version of poverty is living better than 99% of the planet. It's hard for some people to turn down a deal like that.

[@GranMaese]

@@Chat562 Fallacy. First, your random 99% stat simply demonstrates you speak out of spite and ignorance. Then, the poverty vows doesn't mean they have to live miserably, but without attachment to stuff. They barely own anything, and are very humble... Unlike some resentful KZbin commenters that literally want to mock good willing men, just because they themselves are incapable of detachment to materialistic world and are jealous of others being happy while seeking sanctity.

[@ALavin-en1kr]

@@Chat562It is not like this is the only way they could access what they have. They are educated and talented enough to have much more in a secular life; in business with access to all the perks of a secular life but they choose serving God instead.

[@Chat562]

@@ALavin-en1kr Nope. They never have to worry about layoffs or getting cancer and losing health insurance for missing work or everything else regular people do. Just GUARANTEED lifetime living better than everyone on the planet.

[@shaunmulligan8717]

​@@Chat562 When you choose to be a member of a community such as the Amish, the Bruderhof, or the Franciscans, you gain the benefits of communal life. When you choose to live independently, you gain the benefits of an independent life, to do whatever you want, and to live with whoever you want. The Franciscans live and work in some of most deprived districts around the world. Why don’t you join them and find out?

[@grif9511]

I will be leaving to enter a community as a novice in three weeks. I know that the community will be sending me on multiple retreats with novices from other communities in the state. There is so much joy in meeting others all walking similar paths with the Lord. Beautiful video, Fr.!

[@deniseparrott9678]

I will pray for you! God bless and protect you.

[@Fiona2254]

@@grif9511 prayers of discernment and a good vocation!

[@pibly7784]

Awesome! Best of luck to you ! God bless. ❤

[@brookside109]

God bless and keep you and brothers safe and healthy.

[@tylerdean3489]

Currently discerning the priesthood. Looking into the Dominicans. I'm 20. There is hope!

[@macjeffff]

God is blessing you abundantly.

[@AineCarey]

praying for u! ❤

[@loidaenaguas2678]

Praying for you

[@seamusweber8298]

God bless you.

[@saintgoals]

May the Lord always shine His face upon you and may you be blessed during your journey. I pray it bears fruit that honors and glorifies God. ❤

[@milepost465historyhobbies4]

Had I seen this video as a teenager (1980’s) I would be wearing the habit myself. Truly amazing and inspiring.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Let’s hope some teenagers see it today and have the same feeling.

[@milepost465historyhobbies4]

@@BreakingInTheHabit Amen Father.. you’re doing what it takes.

[@equinoxstudio8205]

Same here. 😢

[@kevinkelly2162]

@@michaeljohndennis2231 Christianity is originally Asian. Israel is in Asia as are most of the churches Paul wrote to.

[@smallbeginning2]

It might have been born there, but it grew up in Europe for the most part. While Ethiopia might have been an early adopter for instance, one can't deny the Europeans as the ones who grew and developed it the most. Eg, the Vatican, eg Russian orthodoxy, et al, et al, et al. ​@@kevinkelly2162

[@kawco]

I was raised in an atheist family, but I have always felt some inner spiritual emptiness, and have been searching for a way to fill it for years, I have studied the teachings of Buddhism, Islam and others. But in the end, it was in my local church run by the Friars that presented a form of spirituality and worship that just felt right to me, from the first time I attended a mass there. I'm 36 now, married and a father of two, my wife and children are all baptized, and I am about join them, it makes me a little nervous to be honest, but I know it is the right thing to do. So thank you and all your Franciscan brothers for showing me the way.

[@hafalianabefahendrena3514]

My dear brother, you will be all the mother strengthened into this strong belief if you get acquainted with the revelations of Our Lady of Good Success to Mother Mariana Torres de Jesus, which took place in Equador in 1600. It's all about our days. It's absolutely awesome. God bless you. Peace and joy from Madagascar

[@macjeffff]

There is nothing like a meeting of like-minded individuals to strengthen one’s faith.

[@marlenesmall5527]

Francis and his brothers were called on to save the church once. Maybe you can do it again. God knows our church can use some Franciscan humility generosity and love. ❤❤❤

[@violetmusic4145]

I wasn’t raised Catholic but I’ve lived in Maryland my whole life and there are so many Franciscans right in my state that I hadn’t realized before I became Catholic

[@estebancorral5151]

Lord Baltimore was Catholic and that is why Maryland was started as Proprietary Colony.

[@user55lovesfr95]

Thank you, Fr. Casey. I cried seeing these young men serving God and saving our beautiful church. May the Lord bless you all.

[@DT-kx4jt]

Please come to Italy and Europe🙏🏻🙏🏻 we are really in need of vocations. Please pray for us

[@gauntlettcf5669]

As a fellow Italian... we really do. God bless you.

[@Adrian-qb1tp]

Absolutely wonderful to see so many young Friars in the faith, I pray that more people will look into this way of life, Amen.

[@lauretta1966]

Quanti giovani frati! È così bello vedervi tutti insieme! Grande iniziativa! Dio vi benedica 🙏

[@Fiona2254]

Every time I see a Franciscan friar it makes me smile. They exude joy. I love them all. My patron saint is St Francis and my confirmation saint is St Padre Pio Pax et Bonum

[@taz2906]

Thank you for bringing me back to Assisi. It made me cry to see it again. ❤

[@Fiona2254]

@@taz2906 me too! I was there last November on All Saints’ Day and it was such a beautiful place. I want to go back and stay a few days. It’s such a peaceful place!

[@annarosefedish8802]

Wonderful to see. I pray for more vocations.

[@reggiek6730]

Thank you for sharing Fr. Casey! Glory to God for all those who have chosen this vocation. May God continue to bless them.

[@aliciareyes5389]

VIVA CRISTO REY!!! VIVA NUESTRA MADRE MARÍA DE GUADALUPE!!! Bendiciones desde Mexico 🇲🇽!!!! PAZ Y BIEN HERMANOS!!!!!

[@danielryan8089]

As someone who is starting RCIA in September, my calling to Catholicism is multi fold. Most of all, I think, that todays world has abandoned common sense and morality, being forced to accept certain traits of society that would of been unacceptable 30 years ago. So as the world goes crazy it’s only natural to return to the rock of civilization. I’m thoroughly enjoying your videos and brings hope in a world that seems to be crumbling down left and right.

[@NoneofYourBusiness667]

I’m doing RCIA in September too, good luck to us buddy! I’m 90 percent of the way through the Catechism right now

[@Fiona2254]

@@danielryan8089 welcome home!

[@Fiona2254]

@@NoneofYourBusiness667 welcome home!

[@MataniuFulu]

Welcome you guys home, we together with you in prayers...

[@samuelanders7597]

Good. We need all the help we can get in these times. Glad to see this.

[@doobat708]

There's so many young people who want to do things radically against the flow of the "establishment", against the increasing sense of selfishness, who yearn for community. We have to find ways of reaching them, and I think you being authenticly yourself, and showing a hopeful sight like this gathering, definitely helps.

[@stampinggrannieboyd9170]

Fr Casey, this is amazing! I’m so happy you had the opportunity to be there. Hope and love of God could be seen in these young men!

[@gerardmcgorian7070]

If "Joy is the surest sign of His presence in our lives," then the Spirit of God was all over you guys in Rome last week. "How good it is and pleasant, where brothers dwell in unity!"

[@tnt2054]

There should be more meetings like this for friars. It’s true that you guys are rare. Good luck to you. Thank you for your work. May God bless you.

[@doug.jones.88]

It's great to see so many young friars! It's easy to focus on the reasons for worry in the Church today, but the Spirit is always at work and there are many reasons for hope.

[@バイオレット-w6x]

I’m discerning to be a Franciscan friar in the Order of Friars Minor Conventual! Thank you for the video!

[@Fiona2254]

@@バイオレット-w6x praying for you discerning correctly what your vocation is!

[@seanfrancis2]

I was an alter server for a Franciscan parish and my Patron Saint is Saint Francis of Assisi. I now currently attend the Tridentine Mass at a parish run by the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (FSSP). I will still state that my love and heart will remain Franciscan, and my faith has gone to a more traditional calling. I may not be in route to becoming a priest, but I am happy to see more priests, monks, and friars celebrating their vocations. I am happy to see how conservative and traditional the young priests have become, it gives me hope that the Church will be in good hands for the future. If the Church were to visibly shrink, we Catholics are known for never going away and thrive underground while in persecution (for example: Great Britain during/after the Protestant Revolution; the persecution of the Irish by the British; the Russian and other Latin or Eastern Catholics behind the Iron Curtain). We are the One True Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church founded by Christ Himself upon the rock Saint Peter. We may be persecuted, spat on, beaten, cursed by others, plundered, and shamed, but we will always be the One True Church. I pray that my hopes of a bright Catholic future will be true. This hope comes after reading an amazing book on the history of the Soviet Union from prior, during, and after its collapse called "The White Pill: A Tale of Good and Evil" by Michael Malice. I read that book then read through the history of Our Lady of Fatima and the current crop of priests...especially those from the FSSP and others. We are in a time of struggle, but we will prevail. Seeing so many new friars, priests, monks, nuns, and converts should be evident enough that we have a very positive future ahead. Keep up the great work Fr Casey. Ave Maria. Ave Christus Rex.

[@dmhOFS]

Ave Maria!!!

[@alangames1804]

Wow. How wonderful !!!!! God bless all of you.

[@gabija_v2012]

I am very glad to see it!

[@lebell79]

This is the way forward: connect in person. This should be done every 5 years or so.

[@btan1453]

Keep up the strong good works, Father, sharing and caring. My prayers are with you.

[@ficoIK]

We also have Franciscan youth groups in Croatia and Bosnia. These are the third graders(of francicans) who live by the example of St. Francis and we meet every week and have some kind of lecture / socializing.

[@celinezubiri4533]

Thank you father Casey for bringing this to us too... God be with you always!

[@user-vd3yf7zp7q]

Attended an ordination for the first time - so incredible, so beautiful. God bless every young man who dedicates his life to Christ, the Church, and God's people.

[@catholicfemininity2126]

Gosh this is awesome. So glad to see so many monks. It's fabulous.

[@johnczerwisnki9791]

Thank you for sharing this I know the Holy Sprit came to me while I was watching this I will keep the Franciscan Community in my nightly prayers

[@lutxu72]

This is great to see. Being European myself, is good to see that some start to realize that it is not so much about preserving the buildings, but preserving the community no matter where they are or come from. It's sad to see that many structures are in bad shape and will disappear, but the community is what makes the Church, not the buildings. Seeing so many young friars is refreshing and hopeful for the Church.

[@regi3756]

Beautiful! May God bless all of you!

[@alphacause]

Nothing is more inspiring than seeing a group of people driven by a purpose that is not only bigger than themselves, but a purpose that is far more edifying than the superficial pursuits that we are told by popular culture to strive for. Thank you, Father Casey, for sharing these experiences and giving us a glimpse into to world that we, as laymen, are unfamiliar with.

[@Marta_Pace]

This is SO heartwarming at SO many levels!! Inspiring and brave friars all together, one community order - just like St Francis envisioned and instituted. Love to see Assisi, La Verna, St Mary of the Angels & La Porziuncula . Pax et bonum 🙏🏼💓🌻🙏🏼

[@rayanagi]

This makes me very happy. 😍 Thanks for sharing your journey, Fr. Casey!

[@grecopena]

Although I’m not young, I can see why young men and women are drawn to Franciscan theology, it just makes sense as a true following of Christ and live in relationship with our earth and one another. God bless this men and women who will lead us into the future. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sr.shannonfox3071]

I'm so happy to see our Franciscan Brothers meet like this. I've been a part of similar gatherings of sisters in the United States, and it is truly inspiring to be together. Blessings!

[@jerzygawor958]

Wonderful to know that our glorious Catholic Faith is alive and well in the hearts, minds and souls of these young men. Pray that even more vocations will be called by the Lord. In Domini +

[@leylinegoddess]

5 novices showed up at my church yesterday. very pleasant surprise. nice young men.

[@patriciafeehan7732]

The first episode of Breaking Into The Habit that I watched was when Friar Casey made his commitment to The Franciscan Order and it was captivating. Here was a young man giving up the worldly life to dedicate himself to becoming a Friar. I also enjoyed hearing from Friar Patrick and Friar Tito. Their pod casts have brought me back to my faith and prayer. May health and peace be with all of you,

[@gbthomas5033]

Praying that God will strengthen the Holy Church in these very challenging times. Amen.

[@timboslice980]

Love it! Married w kids but i like to watch the religious and sort of live vicariously through them

[@MariaTakenouchi]

May you all be blessed more ❤

[@PaulTesta]

Fr. Cole, Thanks for producing and sharing this video. This gives me (and I'm sure all your viewers) great HOPE!! I'm happy that the Order called you to Italy. I'm certain it was a great trip for you. And frankly, given all your tireless efforts as a Franciscan, I'm sure you deserved it. Peace in Christ, Dcn. Paul Testa + Diocese of St. Augustine

[@susanhsiang2197]

❤ God bless you all ! ❤

[@maryannewillequer3305]

Thank you for sharing this, Fr Casey.

[@JamesGoetzke]

I'm from Florida but now I live in Pennsylvania. I used to go to St Mary's Our Lady of Grace. TOR. They helped me get back to the church 20 years ago and Father Groshel as well. This was so nice to see. You are in my prayers please pray for me James and the brothers in retirement and those in ALF here in Pennsylvania. Father Cletus Watson TOR in St Petersburg helped me much. Rest in peace Father Cletus. He was originally Baptist and black from Chicago and ordained in 1959.

[@annagattellari85]

Beautiful . May God bless all of you ❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻🌾🌾

[@saradejesus9869]

This is so encouraging! Thank you, all of you

[@Greenjagsurf]

As one who was drawn to the rule of Benedictine ive often thought how much one man who islolated himself for so long came to form an order that impacts so many. Even Christ taking a dozen disciples changed the world. 200 loyal faithful to God can and will do amazing and wonderful things. In the simple thing i was taught long ago... To work and to pray.

[@hughofIreland]

Thanks for this video; it is great. Sure, it’s great to see so many young friars, what really struck me was the joy.

[@khawnlun1713]

May God bless and protect all of them.

[@meanchoolee5845]

Blessings to all

[@angelamalek]

So encouraging!! God bless all of these young men!!

[@gracietilert8952]

I am glad to see it.

[@lucdeslauriers1021]

Good morning from north Québec, Canada. We have Franciscan in Ermitage du Lac Bouchette. I love and respect Franciscan!

[@wreloise1]

“Lord give us saintly priests; Lord give us holy priests…” AMEN AMEN AMEN

[@marilouang4480]

..the franciscan friars--- in their 'suti' 😄😊❤ God bless you all, with the Our Lady, Queen of Angels❤

[@rafaelramos7589]

God blesses you all!

[@WashingtonDC99]

Thank you so, so much. My heart melts of joy watching this special video clip. God bless you all. Deo gratias.

[@tedzabowski8830]

Congrats to my dear Franciscans for looking to the future in such an innovative and spirit-led manner. God bless all of you🙏🏻

[@wandabrun3269]

It’s very inspiring and gives hope in our faith and youth that God and the Holy Spirit continues to work in our world. I always pray for the Clergy, missionaries and everyone who evangelizes specially to young people. The youth needs guidance from those who give the bread of life, the word of the Lord, to heal them from the deep pain and suffering within their minds and souls. Too much emptiness, anxiety, depression that makes them fall in addictions and all sort of problematic behavior. Thank you Fr. Casey and all doing amazing things to rescue them. THANK YOU LORD JESUS!!!!!

[@roseannem1965]

Thank you for the inspiring and hope filled video Fr Casey. Good bless all the friars, past, present and future. God is our hope and salvation.

[@rebeccaglace3244]

Waoh this wonderful praise God Almighty our church is alive and growing. I pray for our priests after each decade of the Rosary

[@cynthiamull129]

I am so happy that I have had the privilege of having a brother to be in my church. He actually did my daughter’s baptism it was so beautiful and amazing and I think that his presence and his love helped me to raise my daughter in the church and she has remained in the church. Yes I am extremely proud and blessed and grateful that she is still an active member of the Catholic Church. I thank god every day for her strength of the church and the Catholic community.

[@sevillajuanillo3308]

We are so glad to see you all father, there's more coming to join you. God is so powerful a creator of heaven and earth. So proud of you'll. Keep up the good job father Casey God's love you much ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ hallelujah amen 🙏

[@paulcarter996]

I’m 22 years old and looking into the FSSP 😊

[@dmhOFS]

Ave Maria!

[@Leeamm117]

Francis, rebuild my church!

[@joannebywaters4154]

🙏🙏🙏St Josrph, St Francis & St Clare pray for all of us!!!❤🙏❤️➕️

[@jameskeating4719]

Much love ❤ JEDI KNIGHTS lol what I called the Friars as a child

[@MatthewBerkus]

That is encouraging. One thing we lack in the U.S. is the consistent presence of role models. My parish only has the one priest and a couple of deacons. We have a K-8 school, but aside from an annual "vocations" day, there is almost no talk of or consideration of vocations.

[@catholicknight1425]

It’s wonderful to see so many Friars together, pondering the future

[@iTube2b2]

Fr Casey, as a Croatian Catholic, thank you for this video! It's great to see you all together! Love your channel! 🙋‍♀️ God bless you🙏

[@sutngathawmon9964]

God bless your vocation...

[@silvanaspades1860]

God Bless all of you. WE COULD DO WITH SOME OF YOU IN AUSTRALIA!

[@artifexdei3671]

Nice to see all these young me following the Lord

[@kevk3853]

So lovely to see all those young men!

[@carolined5923]

God bless and protect you all.

[@clarammapurakal8259]

Very happy to see you all.

[@paulmartin7609]

Praise God Alleluia Amen 🙏 🙌Amen praying for all your Intentions Brothers 🙏 🙌

[@debbyhutchinson3225]

i sure have prayed for them

[@beautifullycreatable]

This is very refreshing to see your felllow friars in Europe ❤. I hope that my felllow Filipinos in Europe would help them in keeping the faith in Europe.

[@anthonywhelan5419]

I have a memory of a Franciscan priest in southern italy helping the poor. He was also a medical doctor. He could have been making money in a secular life. I remember the joy in his face.

[@SuperTommox]

This was beautiful to watch. I live near Assisi and I would have love to participate in this event.

[@michaelobrien4295]

What a fantastic video, Casey you are very much part of this rejuvenation, I think this type of meeting of young friars should happen every year. And if it's not being organized "someone 😂" with a suitable profile should make sure it happens every year.

[@nakisrunyang6707]

Praise the lord amen alleluia

[@ewuramalyle6551]

Hope, hope, hope and pray, pray, pray. God will continue to work wonders. St Francis does whatever Jesus tells him. He continues to do so through the Friars. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@TheCatholicNerd]

I stayed at a Benedictine monastery once. It was a Friday night and they had the best fish and chips I ever had. I asked to talk to the guy and back who was making the fish. I went back there and asked if he was the fish friar. He said he was the chip monk. ..... I'll see myself out

[@tiffanym663]

Lolll

[@karisrodrigues5122]

Great. Thanks for the video.

[@dirceuluizmanfroramos9988]

Great!

[@Primordial_Synapse]

As another commenter noted: falling birthrates, delayed marriage and a hyper-competitive dating climate are contributing factors. I would add to this an increasingly polarized economy that leaves more people fighting each other for scraps. Monasteries have always functioned, in part, as an escape valve either for those who are fed up with the rat race or those who - for one reason or another - have "failed to launch." This isn't a popular or glamorous perspective to take, and I don't mean to denigrate monasticism in elucidating it. Quite the opposite, actually: it takes a special kind of "ambition" or "motivation" to want to give up the chance at a comfortable life for one of constant spiritual and physical struggle, even if your basic needs are taken care of.

[@NoneofYourBusiness667]

@WilhelmEley You have no clue what you’re talking about bud, no offense. Dating and traditional relationships are all but dead in the world today. The male loneliness epidemic is extreme.

[@Primordial_Synapse]

@@NoneofYourBusiness667 I don't disagree that have always been men who, for one reason or another, fail to find a romantic partner but what exacerbates it today is greater income inequality. The latter is the true crisis, and while it doesn't address it on a systemic level, monasticism at least provides an opportunity to ameliorate the suffering of those experiencing its worst effects.

[@Fiona2254]

@@Primordial_Synapse vocations are not due to failure to launch, they are called in a different way we lay people are.

[@Primordial_Synapse]

@@Fiona2254 Read the account of Saint Moses the Ethiopian. He didn't enter monastic life with entirely pure motives and he struggled at first to maintain the spiritual disciplines. Nevertheless, he eventually overcame his personal hurdles and died a saint and martyr, whom we venerate to this day. You're correct in implying that vocations are spiritually discerned but real-life circumstances can play a role in that process.

[@vivacristorey4363]

For everyone offended by the comment, you are missing the point. People are called to religious life for all sorts of reasons. And in times of crisis sometimes more feel called - in part because of the crisis. That doesn't mean that the vocation isn't real, but that a crisis for an individual or a society can help remind us of what is truly important.

[@jimnden]

Like to see young Augustians, too!

[@vickytheodorides]

Ciao a tutti i Francescani che Dio vi benedica 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻