Traveling in My Habit

It's time for vacation, which means a journey to the airport. While most religious would go "incognito," I always take the opportunity to evangelize in my habit.
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[@solomonhombiku2639]

"Preach the gospel at all times and if necessary, use words" ~ St Francis of Assisi

[@MsCatreona]

One of my all time favorite quotations.

[@christinetarrazikronfli2913]

Absolutely.

[@christinetarrazikronfli2913]

God bless you.

[@shreyajaiswal2374]

💜☦️

[@angrydoodle8919]

I love it

[@jordonrasmussen3183]

I am an athiest, however, I find your faith inspiring. You might just make me re examine my opinion of religion. In any case, it seems like you are doing good work and your heart is in the right place. Carry on good sir.

[@fionamdawson7034]

I pray that you come back to believe in the God Almighty father i.e., The only true living God there is,accept Jesus Christ his son as the Lord and saviour because he is the only way the truth and the life to God the Father and let the holy Ghost fill you with the peace and love you deserve.

[@beckyschmi730]

I went through a phase,didn't see the point. Never atheist more agnostic I guess. I will pray for you if that's OK. Having my faith has become liberating and I hope the same for you.

[@juliehillebrand3920]

Prayers for such a video to help you in your journey to changing your heart and conversion. 🙏🙏🙏. God dies bring such peace and live in such a cold and seemingly heartless world. My love and prayers for you. 💕💕❤️❤️🙏🙏💕💕❤️🙏❤️

[@GingerJoberton]

Nice one! Yes people living witness can change people whatever the religion

[@Cassxowary]

Take it easy now, don’t go from one extreme to the other. The middle ground is best. Believe in Him and remember He’s real without falling for that fearmongering controlling religious nonsense. Only believe the good parts, that He created us all and all the rest and knows, loves, understands, accepts us all and therefore doesn’t judge or punish or anything like that, and isn’t against ANYONE, human or otherwise.

[@CoxJoxSox]

It's good to see clergy wear their habits and not be embarrassed by their life commitment. Reminds others too that we have a spiritual life.

[@nomeslife]

I saw a nun wearing her habit in public. She prayed for me and gave me a picture of Jesus

[@kewpified]

Getting 'back in the habit' and getting our amongst the people will increase the vocations.

[@nq1019]

I agree. It makes a total difference

[@AngstRiddenAnnoyance]

He seemed very embarrassed and concerned about what other people thought

[@PocketMarmo04]

@@AngstRiddenAnnoyance Well nobody likes to be STARED at by a buncha pimply faced adolescents

[@ralph7545]

When I see priests wear their habits it gives me a sense of warmth. It's a reminder our faith is still alive.

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

Wear the habit 24/7 or nothing. Too much grace lost when not worn in public. People need to see it. Great video brother!

[@etclamoradteveniat]

Amen my brother.... I am a benedictine and I always travel in my habit. To me its a witness and chance to share Christ with others. God bless you my brother and a Merry Christmas.

[@thickschmeat7560]

Dom Michel, arent Benedictines not allowed to leave the monastery? or are you an oblate and not a monk?

[@etclamoradteveniat]

My friend, you seem to have been misinformed. If you read the Rule of our Holy Father St. Benedict, you will see how he describes the different types of Benedictines. Some are cloistered who never leave the Monastery, some are teachers int he colleges their have founded, some are assigned to different tasks and live outside the monetary, etc.... I pray this has enlightened your concept of why some Benedictines live outside and travel. Also Oblates do not wear benedictine habits. Pax!

[@adrianwilliams6908]

@@thickschmeat7560 In the rule it describes how before going on a journey a monk must go to the Abbott and ask for underpants. On his return he gives back the underpants

[@rethinkcps2116]

@@etclamoradteveniat - are you in a black suit, with white collar? Like priests are?

[@chrissanford8014]

AMEN ❗🙏💀❤️ T

[@Dodo_hanna]

I’m sure that your mom and dad are so proud of you, I don’t know why I cried when I saw your parents , I’ve got touched 😭❤️

[@CeliaB09]

😍👍❤️❣️🙏

[@priscillagamboa5509]

I teared up too!

[@SuperLuckao]

Same

[@ellobo4211]

I was a bus driver here in Sydney Australia and I used to have the capuchins jump on my bus.loved it.

[@unassailable6138]

I want to be a friar, pray for me.

[@davidrestrepo1441]

As an agnostic all I can say to you is go for if and be the best friar

[@antonyalexander3143]

How is your goal to become a friar going?

[@alwellus]

May you find the way that is marked for you - and be happy and willing to accept it.

[@dianamontano223]

praying for you dear brother! may you keep open to God's call with an open and servicial heart. you will receive the gifts from God! :)

[@ANISHALBS]

Best thing in the World to be a catholic Friar/Priest 😍 Gd Luck Bro 👍

[@howardgootkin4216]

I greatly admire your devotion and commitment to your calling.

[@Dodo_hanna]

Howard Gootkin exactly God bless him 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@howardgootkin4216]

I am saying this as a non-Christian

[@josephryan5949]

A habit is a kind of silent witness. Just seeing it reminds us that, ''Life is more than food, the body more than clothes.'' It also captures the attention of young people who might be looking to do something out of the ordinary with their lives. An invitation almost, to, ''Come and see.''

[@dominickbundy6429]

I think it's nice to see the religious in public wearing the habit. I wish some of the nuns would go back to the simple modified habit as well.. Habits should be worn where ever with pride. never feel awkward or ridiculous. the religious habit is a beautiful garment to wear and should draw a certain amount of welcome attention . which is a testimony of who you are and what you stand for.. ..

[@cledwynstafford4819]

This is so true, when I am wearing my habit, people ask me to pray for them, they ask to see me, they ask me what do I do, they share there pain around the paedophyllia stuff in the Roman Catholic Priesthood, they ask me to baptize them, they ask to be volunteers within our community, they give me gifts to share with people, they love to chat. It is such a blessing to wear my habit as I wonder around this world. Just love it, love you. Blessings. BFM

[@Bob-hb5tr]

So glad to see you wearing your habit..I wish our Catholic Nuns who opt out of wearing habit, would return to wearing it.

[@constancemartin933]

It does take courage to wear a religious habit..let's pray for them❤✝🌹📿 🕊

[@MrsScott-bx8sb]

When I was in the hospital, a Catholic Sister came in to see if I had any spiritual needs, except I didn't know she was Catholic. She was in dockers and a men's style blue button-up shirt. I thought she was from the Unitarian Universalist church! I wish she was in her habit. I wouldn't have asked her to leave.

[@rscottlogan9471]

Mrs. Scott Awful.

[@Fasciseus]

I have a family member who is a Franciscan monk. People always would ask him "what he wore" under his habit; he would always reply, "anything you want."

[@almamorula863]

I love to see clergy wearing habit.

[@ricardonoriega4239]

"Our goal is to evangelize, to meet people where they are, to share the message of the Gospel"...right on Br. Casey. That's what we Catholics should do all the time, through our word and actions. It's such a blessing to be able to evangelize through your habit. Thanks so much for your wonderful ministry and have a great Christmas!

[@frederic-reyesjoseph8919]

Bro Casey, pray for your little brother here; for my entering to religious life and to choose a right order. blessed Sunday from here, Malaysia

[@cherieplante5100]

5:51 is that Mom? What a blessing you are to them and the Church. I love the thought that young men like you are religious, with you the Church has a bright, bright future.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Yup. The video was distorted, but those are my parents.

[@bmcdermott]

I love seeing monks/nuns/etc in public because it helps to merge religion and everyday life where often they are kept quite separate. Also it helps to show that the clergy are just normal people and that being a monk/nun is not as 'extreme' and separate as it might sound.

[@kennethhuber3658]

I am retired from the U. S. Navy. When I used to travel, either on official orders or leisure, I would always travel in uniform for many of the same reasons you choose to travel in your habit. When I was in the Navy you didn't see as many military personnel traveling in uniform as you do today. I used to enjoy meeting new people and engaging them in conversations that never would have taken place had I traveled in civilian clothes.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Definitely a lot of connections between our two lives. I'm curious about that, though, as I imagine some would get very tired of constantly hearing "Thank you for your service." I'm sure it's edifying, but does that ever get annoying? The reason I ask is because one of the reasons many religious don't wear their habits is because they don't want preferential treatment or to create distance between themselves and others. Wearing military clothing certainly does both of those, so I'm wondering if some have the same internal dilemma.

[@kennethhuber3658]

That was a very thought provoking question. Some of my retired military friends, and veterans have talked about this more than a few times. I have been retired from the Navy for over 20 years, so when I would wear my uniform off base or when traveling it was not as common to hear "thank you for your service" as it is today. However I am now the Commander of the Southwest Ohio VFW Memorial Team, we provide military honors, (prayers, flower ceremony, 3 rifle volley, sounding of TAPS, folding and presenting the flag to the next of kin) at over 130 funerals a year. So I am in uniform a lot now. Does it get annoying to be told "thank you for your service? I would not use the annoying, sometimes I find it somewhat embarrassing. I was not a hero when I was on active duty. Actually I had an amazing time in the Navy! I traveled the world and saw and did things I never would have dreamed I'd get to do. Honestly sometimes even today I have to pinch myself to know that it had all been real. Other than marry my wife, joining the Navy and staying in until i retired was the best thing i ever did. I just feel like I really don't need to be thanked. I served my family and I could live in a free country. That is really thanks enough. Of course when someone thanks me, I smile and tell them they are welcome, and thank them for their support.

[@cherieplante5100]

I am an AF vet who makes a point to thank other vets, young or old. The main reason I do that is because I remember what happened to returning VietNam vets. I also remember NOT traveling in my uniform in order to avoid conflicts with weirdos looking for opportunities to publicly virtue signal. Serving is a sacrifice, albeit a smaller one, but public awareness of the sacrifice is huge.

[@ninacurly]

This goes to show that priests are human too 😭 but also inspires us Catholics to be proud of who we are, wear the cross, pray in public, etc. Thank you!!!

[@arielconti3371]

I was in the USMC. And I’m Catholic. I hope that boy becomes a Marine and a Catholic. Attending mass, outdoors , out in the field was a vey peaceful experience..

[@user-bl1fn1zh6d]

Amen Marine, you leather necks always had my back starting with boot camp. Our company D.I. was a Catholic Marine sergeant and though I was to be a sub guy in the Navy would not have traded in my D.I, for any other than that Marine. God bless our Marines and God bless us all!

[@gardenladyjimenez1257]

Thank you for your public "appearance" as a Friar! We need MORE of this in this world. The gift of religious life is not just a personal "me-and-God" thing. It is also an opportunity to take God as a gift to the people who - like I was - have decided religion is just for crazy people. Thank you!!!!

[@elviegatchalian1995]

You are a blessing father. I pray for you. Proud to be Catholic!!

[@chasa4347]

"The deeds you do may be the only sermon some persons will hear today" St Francis

[@SuperLuckao]

People NEED to see u in it habit!! As a child I loved seeing nuns in habits! I will always thank God u became a priest and may God bless ur parents abundantly for you.

[@sup2320]

God bless you. From an Eastern Orthodox brother

[@anthonypassalacqua1380]

I just came across your video, and it reminded me of my late uncle, who was also a Franciscan, Brother Antonino Passalacqua. He always wore his habit when he traveled because he wanted people to talk to him so that he could talk about God and our Savior Jesus Christ. If I remember correctly, he joined the Franciscan order at the age of 19. His reason was because God gave him back his voice after seven years due to typhoid and malaria at the same time. He preached God's word until the very end at the age of 92. I want to thank you for bringing me those memories of him. God bless you.

[@josefina5069]

Your parents are so blessed for supporting your hearts desire, not all parents are gifted such an spiritual soul.

[@elicenteno6751]

I don't know why but when he saw his parents I started crying... being a catholic the faithful think brothers, sisters, fathers, friars, etc are just servants with no personal life, but there just like all of us. Godbless you brother

[@live_free_or_die7260]

Thank you for being a priest. We need more like you.

[@lilachart6371]

A visible presence ...so cool in a world where for so many seeing is believing ..you are ensuring that Jesus and the Gospel is around the people where ever you go 😁💖 Hallelujah

[@greenwriter82]

God bless you for your courage in wearing your habit in public! While it can cause negative reactions to some people it can also bring greatly positive ones. I love seeing religious men and women wearing their habits!

[@alvesyure]

I liked so much this channel! I'm from Brazil, I'm still seminarian, non friar, but everytime I can I use my cassok as a habit, when I'm allowed. This is an excelent instrument of evangelization and people generally feel realy happy to see this kind of "God signal". God blee you, brother!

[@bmurphy8946]

God Bless you and your loved ones 🙏✝️

[@thomassolomon5972]

Fr. Casey is so joyful. Its incredible. That is authentic Franciscan joy. Love it.

[@Jhonny_deepp]

God bless you sirrr ☦️❤️

[@karenlacy257]

God bless you Brother Casey! You are inspiring!

[@waltherr.diemel2347]

I hope you and yours have a blessed Christmas filled with love, peace, and joy.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Thanks, you too!

[@jayduke8554]

I discovered your channel about six months ago. Now, I look forward to each new video as well as catching up with past videos. I cannot imagine the strength of your psyche and love of God to be doing what you were doing with your life. It is not an easy way of life. I cannot help but believe that you’ve made a huge, positive impact on multiple people.

[@nq1019]

God bless you and continues to give you the courage to wear your habit. I pray that more priests will wear theirs.

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

Please never stop your ministry

[@doctorteethomega]

Completely understand this, brother. I've only been brave enough to go out in my robes once. People suddenly want to talk to you and you have to listen, show compassion, and be an ambassador for your faith. It's wonderful and scary.

[@karriekapp7733]

Thank you for your openness and for me to have the honor to pray for you. I admire your devotion. You are helping the world understand Catholics and Religious.

[@guilhermescotti4935]

It is great that you wear your habit! Thank you for sharing your knowledge in this channel. Keep up the good work!

[@colinffloyd-thurgood7967]

What a refreshing change to see someone taking the opportunity to be an everyday evangelist, having a habit helps. People are lonely, needy wanting reality. God's blessing as we step out of our everyday comfort zones for Him, yah that a healthy habit.

[@CanonPaulHamilton]

Enjoyed the video. I’m an Anglican Priest in the UK. Lock down has given me much time for thought and prayer.....still feeling the pull home to Rome....but also feeling called to my parish. Rock and a hard place.

[@tomreilly515]

Thank you for reminding me about the importance of the Church’s presence in the world

[@amircruz9161]

Evangelize with good works brother"....use words when necessary". St. Francis of Assisi.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

In a sense, yes. While St. Francis never said that, it is the mentality that I am employing when I wear my habit--I don't need to speak at all, my very presence among people as a representative of the Church spreads the message.

[@hsnahmed7315]

God bless you. I wish I meet you one day. I’d be happy to hear about your experience and share some thoughts with you.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Thanks!

[@AGirlWithoutAName]

What you do for people is truly amazing. Each time I travel I wish to meet someone like you to be honest but no it never happens 😇

[@m005kennedy]

Amen! I wish more religious would do the same.

[@pmireur04]

Thanks for answering my question about this tonight in Seattle Fr Casey! It’s 3 hours after Theology on Tap and we are still discussing your talk tonight. :)

[@nenabunena]

Wearing the Habit probably wouldn't be awkward if more people wore theirs and people would've gotten used to seeing it everywhere

[@paulhill7726]

Thank you Br Casey for your commitment to Christ and His Church!

[@JohnAvantiBK]

Thank you Father ❤❤❤ God bless you 😊

[@dennislo975]

Thank you, Father, for being a visible witness of the gospel :) Really edified to watch this!

[@fedino82]

My best wishes. You are really inspiring

[@jd55niels34]

Breath of fresh air.

[@johnslaughter5475]

I applaud you for always wearing your habit. I always wear the cross my son was given at his confirmation.

[@oldtownboy8107]

Your parents would be proud of you Fr. Casey . We love you father for your timeless services and efforts for the society and for the chruch . We are proud to have you as a catholic .

[@gadoladonai8296]

The habit is a conversation starter

[@thevintagepoet]

Im not catholic. I just like listening to you

[@hankfacer7098]

I wear a 4" Benedict Crucifix in public, many of my Catholic friends ask me why, I say because I we are all called to witness. Many times I am approached as you are Father, what a wonderful chance to listen & maybe help. Yeh, I get odd looks, but that is exactly what I want anyone to notice Jesus Crucified. You are one of my special priests in the US I pray for daily God Bless you Father & your inspiring work. I am a subscriber

[@dianamontano223]

I just understood another reason why you wear the habit. thks Casey! Bravo!

[@skyemcleod5365]

The only orders that are growing are those with habits. Thanks for being a good witness!

[@will2Collett]

I LOVE YOUR WITNESS 💓🌺👍🙏🏻✝

[@crose7974]

Amen! Thank you for wearing your habit 🙏

[@TheRemyRomano]

You are my new favorite KZbinr! You just showed up out of nowhere and I started watching and I’m just hooked and I don’t even know why really. I’m really impressed with you and I’ve learned so much in just these few videos I’ve watched at this late hour tonight. I’m really excited to have found this channel!

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Thanks! Glad to hear the ministry has reached you!

[@markaugustus4064]

Wow! Thanks for sharing your journeys and for your courage and humility

[@johngreene9220]

It always break my heart knowing nuns dont wear them...I love ur habit

[@kev6469]

U.S. Marine here! Great analogy! Keep up the good work :)

[@christinegreenberg1145]

Respect to clergy and religious who are not ashamed of their vocation!!

[@allwinirudyaraj9093]

Thank you Father for the wonderful message.

[@grmalinda6251]

TY! TY! TY!

[@Boris.Cortes]

“Yeah, I am for real”💪🏻❤

[@RandomPerson-go5sn]

I never go to airports, but the one time I went in 2016 I saw 4 Franciscan monks in habit. If I saw them that one time, I’m sure there are more. Always nice to see them showing their faith proudly.

[@jocelynrosal9530]

God bless u Father.... i missed the older years where priest and religious travel with their habit... i feel the presence of Christ in them..God saves our priest... Frm Philippines...

[@ulrohermit1369]

i'm happy that you have a family which supports you in your journey. God bless'em , best wishes and prayers from Iran

[@Gabiche]

I just discovered your channel and I'm loving it! Spread the word :) Wish you all the best.

[@sutingrndm9708]

May God continue to bless you dear father....

[@janeforst8464]

Have a wonderful and very Blessed Christmas with your family! I really enjoyed seeing the vlog from the past, especially since you came to my hometown of San Diego! It's a great town, especially with the Franciscan missions and history here. The mission San Diego de Alcala is one of my favorite meditative places to go. Anyway, thank you for sharing your travels and your witness to the world! You certainly bless a lot of people!

[@marcellocolona4980]

I grew up in NYC in the 1950-60’s. The streets back then were full of Catholic clergy, secular and religious. You saw priests wearing full cassocks, the Italians usually wearing a gallero, nuns and sisters in full habits. You always saw habited nuns at Yankee games. Dominican priests cut a great figure in their white habits. There was no doubt that New York was “our” city, the signs were everywhere in public. The good old days!

[@brianpons2299]

I love what you do and I love the Catholic faith

[@thomasmcewen5493]

I had a House in San Barbara 1994 and would go to evening mass at the Mission, it has a delightful garden and the church is dark and cool inside in the summer, I knelt down in the pew and beside me was a girl about 3 and her mother, both tourists and little girl was in awe and then the awe got Bigger, the Friar came out of the dimness in his brown habit and white rope to light the candles on the Altar and little girl drew her breath in and in the breathless voices only little girls seem to have asked in that strong whisper, "Who is That?" and Mother said, "That is the pastor, but the Catholics call them Priests" and little girl said in a breathlessly rush, "Are we Catholics?" and mother shocked, responded, "Oh, No, We are Christians". I hope to think the little girl was disappointed she was not Catholic. Very peaceful places the missions. A moment a habit may have changed a life.

[@carlopadilla591]

Merry Christmas Bro. Casey! - Greetings from the Philippines.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Thanks, you too! Happy Simbang Gabi!

[@johnmatzepw]

Bro also knows Simbang Gabi 🤗💪🏻

[@Jhonny_deepp]

My brother has gone to seminary too, he will become a priest in maybe 2-3 years

[@millier9658]

Oh my gosh, you’re amazing. Blessings 🙏🏻

[@chasd7327]

I enjoyed watching your video and listening to your story. This is the second of your videos I have seen so I feel like I have found a new friend. I'm looking forward to watching more. Your enthusiasm is inspiring. Thank you Bro Casey.🌏

[@cheraybisaya]

teary eyed at the end, what a blessing to know and follow your journey through your clip, God Bless you more Father!

[@antoinettekankindi6807]

The marines of the Church👏👏🙏🙏🙏

[@JuanRodriguez-yc2xz]

Wear the habit is an intersting experience and it gives me the oportunity to share with others the richness of the God's call and evangelize. I always use it and it's beautiful when someone says: "peace and all good" "God bless you". It's a sign of they are remembering God in their lifes. Greetings from México Br. Casey.

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

That's very encouraging to hear! Peace and good to you brother!

[@chaplaincullerton1265]

Your adventures are nice to watch. Speaking of which, I was taken aback by the word evangelize. I held my judgement and heard you out. You changed that word for me. I am a chaplain and became one to honor the worth and dignity of all faiths. I feel that is what you do. And yes it was great to see your parents. Thank you for being on KZbin.

[@YouMissedLoosers]

Very brave father. God bless you.

[@kinetoscopemedia6786]

Hey..Bro. Casey, wish you merry Christmas.....I am Christin Abraham from Kerala...southern part of India...Planning to join in Franciscan....Pray for me...December 25...my birthday

[@Psyop666]

Spotted a Malayalee. God bless you.

[@minugeorge21]

Praying for u my brother in christ

[@minugeorge21]

Robin Francis me too

[@cmntkxp]

Hai

[@lianseldou]

Wish you all the best. We share the same birthday 👍🙏💐

[@williamjohnmorrisjun.1568]

You are truly inspiring when you talk about following Jesus Christ. Being available to God through the Holy Spirit guiding you is truly a blessing for people to see.

[@mayg9197]

Amen to your commitment to your vocation Father Casey. I hope and pray that i would be seeing one like you when i travel again in GOD's unconditional and unfailing love, unending and boundless mercy, enormous and amazing grace that this pandemic we are all facing now will halt. Praise GOD in the name of His Son, Our LORD JESUS CHRIST!

[@missbubu1611]

"radically available" - what a great thought and deed