Tattoos and Piercings

[@dominiqueanna7403]

Thanks Father! Super helpful! God bless you and your ministry.

[@tacos_are_life_and_im_tras7091]

I got my nose pierced because i think it’s pretty and it helps me to be more confident I was worried it was a sin and I almost took it out I feel better after this video thank you

[@karrly]

Do not be conform to the pattern of this world. Do not copy what the world is doing. For the world is evil. You should know the history of piercings to the nose. Where it came from and the meaning before you do something. Ask jesus what do you think, 100% of the times , jesus will say No. Dont do it. Your self confidence should come from jesus and not a piercing on your nose. God bless

[@themastersvoice8636]

Please read 1Pet.3, 1Tim.2.Also known that the worldly that copy the BABYLON THE GREAT ONLY do such things, and will be judged for such self glorification. Rev. 17,18.

[@Rik_Tolentino]

Thank you so much for your enlightenment about tattoos, Father. I recently had a tattoo of Jesus Christ in my arm to express my Catholic faith and my atonement of my shortcomings in life.

[@madameserenity0880]

Once u have a personal relationship with God, the Holy Spirit will guide u ... Therefore it's no one's place to judge a person that has tattoos or piercings. Let the Holy Spirit work on the individual. If he allows or He disallows

[@georgiannanorcross2354]

Thank you! This is what I needed to hear.

[@cindymoran8203]

Tattoos are an exaltation of Self.

[@Andrew-ig2dk]

That's the problem.it should exalt God not us.

[@larrybirdthebestever]

I’m converting into the church and I will say coming from a strict Baptist upbringing I was very nervous being heavily tattooed with ear rings and nose rings and I can say every one in the church has been kind to me and haven’t made any remarks one reason I have decided to convert as well

[@Aashley23]

OH MY GOSHHHHHHH thank you sooooooo much I was soo scared. I wanted to get a tattoo of creation (flower butterfly something pure and created by God etc) and I was soo afraid that I wouldn’t get to heaven but you made me feel so much better. God bless you ❤️

[@mathiasa.a.8937]

Actually being scared was a hint that it was wrong to do so.I humbly suggest you read 1Cor 3:17....This teaching is clearly not what the bible intended. Believers do not need to tattoo. Please hold unto that fear not to sin against God. Bless you

[@Andrew-ig2dk]

It has nothing to do with what you or me do to get to heaven. It's all about Christ and what he did on the cross. Secondly we are save by not our works ad the scriptures say. It's a shame to hear these so say Christians that its ok to get a tattoo. The word of God clearly says dont mark your body. Ask yourself would Christ get a tattoo etc etc. You dont to pray for it. A true spirit filled person will get convicted by the holy spirit abiut getting a tattoo. Im a chrust8and have tattoos but pulled my piercings out as i know better. Dint need to pray for it and ask God. Dont twist scripture to justify your actions let the holy scripture. The priest is talking about old times. Jesus cane and fulfilled the word and were are dint under law anymore. So no you don't get married with piercings thats old law yet people will twist the word for what ever reason. God bless.

[@magdalenaterlecka3984]

great food for thought!

[@strongHeart-noFear]

Thank you Fr for well explanation. Prayers from Pakistan.

[@jvlp2046]

Leviticus 19:28, "Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourself".... 1 Corin. 6:19, "Do you know that your body is the temple of the Spirit of Holiness who dwells within you, whom you received from God, and you are not your own"... Clearly commanded and instructed to those who believe in God... Facts and Truth, Biblically speaking... Amen

[@cintiaa6296]

Thank you father.great advice!

[@zoeleiner5268]

You said that ancient pagans tattooed themselves in despair of the deceased. So would it be ok to get a tattoo of my deceased relative?

[@bettyGish]

This feels so wrong. I am covered in tattoos from living a non-Christian lifestyle most of my life. I feel convicted for each and every single one. Obviously God knows my heart and we’ve talked about it many times. I know he loves me. That’s not the issue. The issue is that scripture clearly tells us to honor our temple. Putting permanent markings all over your body is consecrating your body to something other than God. I know some people feel like there’s a gray area if the tattoo in question is a tribute to God in someway, but do you really believe that mutilating your skin and defacing your temple is how he wants you to honor him? I really feel like this is one of those topics where people will manipulate scripture to support the lifestyle they want to live rather than making the sacrifice and doing the right thing for your relationship with Christ.

[@TheDrifter2692]

Father, I have tattoos and continue to get them yet I serve my church, I am a lector at my parish and love Christ and the holy church.

[@diegovazquez5088]

So is a guy getting their ears pierced a sin?

[@sarahsli9710]

Father, I wanted to get a piece to honor my walk with the Lord. I was hoping to get a cross with a flower with Bible verses in the vines. Are there specific flowers the church uses to signify meanings? I’ve been doing tons of research and wanted to find the right flower to honor Him!

[@christianmark6696]

Hi, St. Joseph's Lily, or a Rose for Mary. Dove Orchid for the Holy Ghost and Passion Flower for the Passion of Jesus.

[@alexrewerts1165]

I love this video

[@godloveus2143]

its okay if i get one piercing in my left ear im a boy?

[@SonikJesus]

So can I get a tattoo as a memorial for a loved one that has passed away?

[@Sam-up4uj]

Yes as long and your tattoo is not suggestive of an unholy lifestyle or an unjust way of live

[@Andrew-ig2dk]

Not true you are twisting the word to suit you'll. Dint ask man. If your born again and spirit filled than pray about it and let God give you permission and to talk to you to get a tattoos. I doubt it but your lead by the spirit and live by the spirit or you don't. God bless

[@simonjohnwright5129]

No. GOD does not speak anything in vain.

[@bettyGish]

No please don’t get a tattoo to memorialize someone who passed away. That is the entire point of the passage in Leviticus. I know people have good intentions and want to honor a loved one, but it’s participating in a pagan ritual whether you intend to or not.

[@peaceandjoy2568]

Everything is not black and white means things can be gray. Relativism is such a disappointing thing to see in clergy. Priests who are fashionably neutral on spiritual things will not be clear guides on morals for their flock.

[@mathiasa.a.8937]

It is quite apparent that most leaders are scared to say the truth as it is and rather throw their carnal understanding of the scriptures to cater for the masses of different belief sets,, and condemn our souls to hell instead of saving us. Everything is wrong with this teaching. The Christian bible says it is wrong so who is man to give reasons why it is right. Brethren I choose to differ, not because of any personal reasons but because the bible tells me so. We shall all be judged, both the great and small, the pastor and the lay man. Lets flee from such doctrines that misleads us into hell (2Tim 3:1-17 / 1Cor3:17). HEAVEN & HELL is real and little mistakes and decisions like this one can be a decider where we shall go. Be blessed

[@Andrew-ig2dk]

God bless you see you in heaven. We'll written a person after God not there own needs. We'll said God bless you

[@Andrew-ig2dk]

Ive just read it again. It amazing how others say there spirit filled yet they have to question themselves abiut getting tattoos. You have preachers twisting the truth for what ever reason. It's sad

[@melwinmathews3029]

Do you, my friend, pass judgement on others? You have no excuse at all, whoever you are. For when you judge others and then do the same things which they do, you condemn yourself. Romans 2:1

[@melwinmathews3029]

"People look at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart." - 1 Samuel 16:7

[@starlightzz1480]

I think tongue piercings are wrong though because of the origins of it. You need to be careful because others might take what you're saying wrong.

[@davidwatson9047]

I'm just thankful I don't need tattoos or piercings to make me feel comfortable. I'm cool with me,not that I'm proud of my body just don't think about it . Got better thing to do.

[@jamesponting4978]

show me one verse where jesus him self says dont get them .. you wont find it anywhere

[@411jeff]

Did you watch the video or just look at the beginning? Fr. is not saying to not get one. He says to make sure you are getting one for the right reason. That's not an earth shacking new revelation. It can be said for any decision.

[@nckayakbassinlife9342]

There's a lot of evil things he didn't mention.

[@CartmanMorisato]

With all due respect to our brothers and sisters in Christ in Egypt and Fr. Brad himself, How does what you're saying about their tattoos "showing a commitment to Christianity" and "becoming almost a protest, or a sign, a desire to say, 'I'm speaking out loud, even on my body. I tattooed it on my body...my commitment to Christ." ^^ How does that logic follow? I mean really. Because by the same logic, we could be back with the first Catholics in the first Council of Jerusalem on the Jewish side saying, "Circumcision is a sign of the faith that is done to our bodies. It shows deep belief in God and our Jewish roots in the faith." ^^ Looks to me like exactly the same thing, except that the different is circumcision has been a holy Jewish sign of the faith for centuries/since Abraham whereas tattoos have historically been more closely associated with pagan rituals rather than holy/Christian ones. Also in contemporary ways it can be much more easily associated with vanity and gang-related or cult-related things rather than associated with Christian-related things. Also one could make the case that getting a tattoo is "conforming to the age of this world" rather than doing the opposite, which is what Roman 12:2 clearly asks us to do, that is as Christians, to NOT do things that are fads.

[@ignoranceisabitch]

Tattoos exhorting Christ, for a persecuted Coptic Christian, are a more public and outward declaration of their faith. Nobody is going around the streets checking men's penises for circumcision; therefore an outward declaration of one's faith in a tattoo is a far more effective strategy to declare something about oneself.

[@chrisneuberger6685]

A tattoo in and of itself is not a thing of satan or the occult. I dare to say that there is a vast difference between a tattoo of the Holy Rosary (for example), vs an image of baphomet. As for tattoos being associated with pagan rituals? In a spirit of pure factuality, you aren’t wrong. It was historically so, in many cases. And you know how “thing a” becomes associated with “demographic b”? Because a group becomes known for a widespread practice of one sort or another. There are still and historically have been Christian demographics that were/are known for devotional tattoo practices. Tattoos could just as easily become a widespread cultural tradition among Catholics. You know what else pagans, satanists and others of the evil one do? They eat. I don’t know about you, but I think I better go on a lifetime fast. Not even water. Heard they drink that too. (Please, take that heavy dose of sarcasm with a touch of love and good humour.) As Fr even pointed out, on the other side, in regards to piercings - there was a SCRIPTURAL tradition of nose rings in a manner relay to marriage. It is widely said a Catholic priest is “married” to the Church. Maybe we should start a petition for Papa Francisco to get a nose ring? 😉😜

[@Andrew-ig2dk]

God bless you. How others twist the truth. Jesus cane and fulfilled the word we are no longer under the law of Moses but lead by the holy spirit. So tattoo is a no brainer. No is the truth and a very simple answer

[@MrRRdesign]

Don’t twist Gods word. The truth is the truth of the Bible

[@lc0407]

I go to a catholic school and i really want a septum nose piercing but I'll probably get kicked out. What do I do?

[@mathiasa.a.8937]

Follow the scriptures, if it tells you it is Ok to pierce do not let any man stop you or kick you out. But if the bible says it is wrong let that be the final judge; May these scripture bless you - 1John 2:15-29/Lev 19:28/Lev 21:5-6/1Peter2:9/ 1Corinthians 6:15,19-20/ 1Kings 18:28/Mark 5:5/Judges 8:24/ Exodus 32:1-3/Gen 35:1-5/ Deut 6:13-21/ Rom 12:1-2/ 1Peter 2:11/ Psalm 36:2/ Lamentations 3:40/ Prov 21:4/ 1Tim2:9-10/ 1Peter 3:3-4/ Isaiah 3:9/ Gal 2:20/ Deut 14:1-2/ 1Cor 3:16-18/ James 4:4..........AMEN!!

[@kirstysimpson4203]

I think if you want it that bad right now you’ll want it just as much in a couple of years when u leave that school. So I suggest u just wait till u finish the catholic school and if by then u still want it do it but u never know u might not even want it anymore so u gave yourself time to think about it.

[@Andrew-ig2dk]

@@mathiasa.a.8937 God bless you well written

[@Andrew-ig2dk]

@@mathiasa.a.8937 God bless you well written

[@mikeDeSales943]

Short and simple, we are supposed to follow and imitate Christ. Would Jesus get a tattoo, or the Blessed Virgin Mary, do you think they would get a nose piercing, or eyebrow piercing, no. So neither should you. There is a natural flow of theology that has been lost with so many Christians today.

[@nichtbeisinnen685]

Bruh...... Maybe we can't imagine them getting tatoos or certain piercings because these things were more rare and less accessible in ancient times? And also Jesus and Theodokos had a mission to save humanity, so it's hard to imagine them spending time to change their appearence. To be honest, I couldn't imagine Jesus wearing the clothes of bishop, a cardinal or the pope but that doesn't mean that the church should abolish its earthly leadership.

[@melwinmathews3029]

Christ even told us not to Sin, through the commandments ?? Have you never sinned ? Are you following exactly as He has written ?

[@alexiswilliams9693]

When a person get burn and looks aweful (they cover it with tattoos) but some past the limits (love someone, love the jobs, honor someone, fair someone).... That's foolish (that's can give cancer) Ezequiel 8 "behind God back" 1' kings 18-21,40 principal verses 27,28. Why isn't on the cross they didn't put rings on Jesus (He is a king and all kings they look good even in the tomb) they only put a crown of thorns it's Soo foolish specially for men to put on rings to look beautiful different that's why God destroy sodoma and gomorrah people they just killing they body and after they asking God what they do for a short life? When men killing they own self (Lucifer happy and Jesus sad)

[@simonjohnwright5129]

Leviticus 19:28. How many childred do you have?

[@luckyhillcharm9052]

God told me I need remove my ear pricing and remove my 6 tattoos on my body. That's personal walk with me with my Lord I tell my friends has long it's not demonic value behind it then i see why not having tattoos and body piercing but our Father looks into your heart and your repentance to obey our Lord Savior commands.

[@MrRRdesign]

Your wrong to tell people to get tattoos. Stop leading people in the wrong path

[@manojouseph3195]

Dear father all form of tattoos and piercing is against word of God Please read Leviticus 19:28 . This invites evil spirit to your lives.

[@codylola2010]

Coffee talk ??? but you don't have a thick New York accent. . . .

[@NyanIcorn21]

I love how naive you are

[@bitalianess4932]

Why do you guys keep calling him father? Jesus says “And Call no man your Father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. ” Matthew 23:9.... God is the only Father. Just curious as to why..

[@helloworld1272]

I’m pretty sure it is because the priest acts as a spiritual father in a sense. God is our one true Father, but we also call our fathers father. A priest teacher and instructs is on the words Jesus taught. A father teaches and instructs his children on how to live.

[@avemaria4788]

You call your dad by his first name then?

[@mathiasa.a.8937]

Tattoos are simply not for a TRUE Child of God. Our CULTURE is of Heaven since the Holy Spirit leads us in all righteousness, tattoos not included.!!!! READ 1JOHN2:15-29 before you make this grave mistake and regret forever. Be blessed

[@Andrew-ig2dk]

God bless you to gave the courage to speak the truth. God bless you and see you in heaven

[@jeromerenggoileonard4850]

What are you talking about so it was right for you to judge people having tattoo?