What I Love About Protestants

[@rosea2350]

As a Protestant I respect Catholics because growing up poor they gave us food. ❤

[@IndoHelleneBall]

have you ever considered Catholicism

[@IndoHelleneBall]

@@TTKDMS Amen

[@markiangooley]

Still doing it at my parish and I’m sure a lot of others. Not every Catholic parish is charitable in that particular way, but many are.

[@dimensionninja4929]

@@IndoHelleneBall I'd go back trust me I would, but I have catholic profs in my University who teach theology like Christ in the Aposltes were racist and sexists, or that God isn't perfect. And it makes me really sad cuz I study in the first university built my catholics here in Asia. It's quite sad, and most students don't want anything to do with the Church at all. They need Christ bro,

[@IndoHelleneBall]

@@dimensionninja4929 I will pray for you brother 🙏 may I ask where in Asia you are? My mom was Indonesian so she dealt with a similar problem, just with muslims instead of athiests

[@karyndefoore3239]

My son is in the process of becoming a Benedictine monk after becoming Catholic about 5 years ago. He was raised Protestant and the rest of the family still are. He fell away from God and became very involved in the Norse pagan religion but almost miraculously came back to God. A few years later, he decided to join the Catholic church. He started the classes with a lot of questions himself and asked me for questions to ask also. I knew a lot of the bad things I was told about Catholics were wrong but learning what the church believes and why has been wonderful. Through his intense learning about the church and telling me so much of what he has learned, and through Catholic videos and articles, I know more about what & why the Catholic church believes what they do then almost all Catholics I've talked to. I constantly find myself saying "why did protestants stopped teaching this or that" but at the same time "why do Catholics not know or believe this or understand or practice what the church teaches". I'm so thankful for the journey God has me on now.

[@orcashorts5813]

Amazing

[@leecrotty6344]

Amen

[@kevinmc62]

Best thing I’ve read all day!!

[@jaydubs679]

Why don't some Catholics know more? Because they are what I call cultural Catholics. They went through the motions and felt that their Confirmation was Catholic graduation. They either don't attend mass regularly or maybe just Christmas and Easter. Some don't believe the Churches authority. Some don't believe the Bible. Some think they can change their ways before they die, it's like putting on your seat belt just before you crash - - there's no time for that. They are lukewarm at best and will be vomited out from heaven if they die in their ways. In some ways, poor catechesis is to blame. I was a victim of that. But I started a path to learn more, which all should do.

[@danielpascoe4287]

I was raised Catholic and ran away to party after confirmation. When my life fell apart it was going to a Protestant church that made me hungry for Christ. I got so hungry in fact, I became obsessed with apologetics and Church history, which (and also in no small part Fr. Casey and Father Patrick's videos) brought me back to being truly fed with the Eucharist in the Catholic Church. I pray that the divide continues to narrow as we continue to learn from each other and grow in our love and imitation of Christ.

[@LisaAnn777]

As someone who was never raised in any religion I find these stories interesting. Why is it that you feel the need to turn to another Christian denomination? Isn't the Christian god the source of all objective morality or whatever, yet you need to find the right interpretation of gods "infallible" word? Have you ever considered that maybe religion is just man made, and your shopping for one that fits you? Man made god in his image. That's why there's so many religions✡️✝️☪️, and so many denominations of those religions, they all disagree and fight with each other, just like humans do, because humans made them up. Yet they all think they are the "correct" one. If there is a god, I'll bet he's tired of humanity projecting themselves on him and using him as justification for their own ideologies.

[@danielpascoe4287]

Trust me friend, I didn't pick the one that fit me. There are things about my faith that are very difficult. But ultimately my life is far more fulfilling that when I lived like there was no God. How I got to there is this :First, I believe intelligent design is the only way to describe the finely tuned universe. I believe there's sufficient evidence to prove that Jesus Christ is in fact God. I think the Catholic faith is apostolic dating back to the time of Jesus's ministry. I didn't always believe that, but my own research brought me to those conclusions. I recommend St. Thomas Aquinas's 3 proofs of God as a good starting point if you want to learn about how I arrived at least at the conclusion that God indeed exists.

[@pjsmith4369]

I cannot express how grateful I am for the addressing of this topic. My children and granddaughter whom I raised Catholic have all left the Catholic Church, except for one. And he is not a shining example of Catholicism. One of my sons is very devout, but goes to Protestant churches. He has decided that one day he would like to become a preacher/ pastor. He was surprised to find out that he would have to get a Degree in Theology and possibly attend University. But his love for Christ is inspirational. The Catholic Church has no equivalent for him; he has a partner and has spent 3 years being a wonderful stepfather to her two children, who have no father at all. I am encouraged to hear that what he is doing is good. He has always had such devotion to Our Lord, Jesus Christ and I think, how can he not be greatly loved by God, even though he is no longer a practicing Catholic. His congregation is devout and what is very important for them is help for the poor. I am trying to support him and that is why I am so keen for the unity of all Christian Churches. You are correct in their knowledge of scripture. As a young girl, we were discouraged from reading the Bible on our own. And there were many things that puzzled me. Jesus never said a word about purgatory, and about many things in the Catholic Catechism ( The Baltimore ). Where this knowledge came from was a complete mystery to a 6 year old in 1958. I just accepted it as true, but puzzled I most very was!

[@anthonyw2931]

@@pjsmith4369 The Bible is never intended to be read like an "instruction manual of How To" Rules. But I'm certain that prohibiting children or anyone to read the Bible is wrong. It's meant to be a conversation with God where He introduces Himself. But we have never truly understood Him. it's also limiting God if we think that's the only place where we find Him. We'll never know everything and there's a lot we are incapable of understanding without inspiration. That's why Catholics teach Mysteries. Christ had to explain Jewish Laws in the old testament, which the point was always the Golden Rule. No matter what your children's decisions (and every single person on earth is), love them without question or judgement.

[@Kitiwake]

@@LisaAnn777 Your point is an old one. "All religions are basically the same." World religions in summary: Buddha: I found a way. Mohammad: The way has been revealed to me. Jesus Christ: I am the way.

[@milantoth6246]

I grew up a non practicing Catholic with little interest in faith. All this changed a couple years ago, when certain events brought me back to the church. But I was very lost. Noone I knew was a practicing Catholic who could help guide me. Protestants reached out and were always there. They gave me a sense of direction and motivation. Despite our theological disagreements, I will forever be thankful to them for this.

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

I love to see true unity w/in our church played out in practical ways. So many Christians of whatever tradition just want to win and assimilate the other side. I don't think this is what the apostles were teaching, esp. when they said, I hear it reported among you that one says, I am of Paul, I am of Apollos, I am of Christ. We're all of Christ. I'm so glad that the protestant Christians were there to lift you up and help you get back to your faith, and didn't treat you like a conversion project when you chose to remain Catholic.

[@patricia6081]

​@saintejeannedarc9460 I had basically this exact same experience! I'm glad you were able to find the church in it's full glory as well :)

[@thepunkrockchristian]

I have Protestants to thank for my exodus from Mormonism and my complete love for the Bible!

[@roboparks]

Mormonism isn't apart of the Protestant movement.

[@rjskeptic5273]

Take the next step to atheism.

[@rjskeptic5273]

@MrKiaiand Boy Wouldn't you rather live in the real world, instead of an imaginary one.

[@rjskeptic5273]

@MrKiaiand Boy What mechanism did you use to demonstrate the existence of a god?

[@rjskeptic5273]

@@LukeSkywalker54 I'm not making the claim he does exist. You have the burden of proof.

[@RabbiKolakowski]

I am not Christian, but I work with people of many faiths in my ministry. I will say, I know the Catholic zeal is in the soup kitchens, the homeless shelters, and the educational institutions. You have a lot of good things in your Church.

[@Ziiphyr]

God Bless you Rabbi! 🙏

[@thickythick45]

Shalom friend. I am a young catholic man from boston and have always loved my faith and culture. However I truly love Jewish traditions and observation days. Family friends have been kind enough to allow me to sit in on the observation. I really enjoyed myself and learned a lot. Judaism is a truly great religion and culture. Have a great day and God bless!

[@pdxnikki1]

Thank you for your sweet heart, Rabbi. G-d bless you. Yeshua IS our Messiah, Rabbi. I'm Jewish. It's not only Isaiah 52-53 but elsewhere. And history attests to Him. Please, when you're ready, reach out to Jewish Catholics. We exist. We welcome discussion with you. 🙏

[@RabbiKolakowski]

@@pdxnikki1 I was baptized in the Catholic Church as a baby because my father was Catholic. While I respect your Church, I find the apologetics of Orthodox Judaism to be more convincing. I still wish you well.

[@blaisemacpherson7637]

Oh definitely. Former SVdP member and I totally agree (I moved away to an area that did not have an active chapter). Part of the meeting we would read the next Sundays readings and discuss it in the context of our ministry. Then the next Sunday you hear it in mass and it has a whole different meaning all of a sudden.

[@jonaseckhoff4300]

As a former protestant just about to have my first Catholic communion (thanks in no small part to your videos Fr. Casey), I'll still take the compliment!

[@itsgood3494]

Why did u leave protestant church?

[@amalp9784]

@it's good it's not a true CHURCH

[@itsgood3494]

@@amalp9784 how can u say pls elaborate?

[@GenesisD-xz7nl]

​@@itsgood3494 It is not the truth way dear

[@itsgood3494]

@@GenesisD-xz7nl explain then

[@Geralt400]

His quote at the end of the video where he says "Protestants remind us who we are and who we should be" is probably the singular most important reason why the Reformation happened and why it was so prolific throughout the world.

[@thedailywin537]

Consider the quote in the context of the video, and it might make more sense. Fr. Casey uses most of the video to praise how well Protestants embrace the Good News of Christ, and how reliably they read the Bible ("a well-worn resource".) He then honestly acknowledges that, despite Catholicism's Christ-centric focus, the universal Church can sometimes get a bit distracted with "regulations, rules, feasts and fasts", and so on. He has nothing but admiration for a Protestant's willingness to witness for his faith. These are and can be lessons for the practicing Catholic who wants to move deeper into his own faith. What we can learn from others who get it right, today, is the lesson here. As Fr. Casey so cogently says near the end of the video, "These are not Protestant things. These things we often associate with Protestants were not invented in the 16th century. They're our things, as Catholics. Things we started..."

[@makikoba]

I thank my protestants friends to push me to go deeper into my catholic faith, and find this personnal relationship with Jesus

[@dimensionninja4929]

always look to Christ, not whatever man says, Christ and only Christ for he is the Lord the true divine God revealed in the Flesh. Evangelical here, I'll Pray for you brother

[@SoleaGalilei]

These videos are a great example of how it's possible to stand by your own principles while still treating those who disagree with you on important issues with love and respect.

[@JoshuaHaveman]

Fr Casey - Thank you for producing both of these videos. Your earnest discussion of both what you admire and what you lament concerning Protestants(ism) is valuable and needed. As a protestant pastor, I sit on the opposite side of you, but am not in opposition. Though I don't arrive at all of the same conclusions you do, I also lament many of the losses that protestants have grown accustomed to - and sometimes even champion. There is good work to be done, by both Catholics and Protestants, in growing closer to together as we grow closer to Christ.

[@australopithecusafarensis8927]

Join Christ’s Church! Delay no longer!

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

@@australopithecusafarensis8927 I think there's far more value in the unity of echumenism than in assimilation. Christianity is not a team sport, where we want one side to conquer the other. Christianity is a lifelong fight against the gates of hell for souls and to keep us steadfast in our walk w/ God.

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

God bless your echumenical spirit Pastor. We need loving and gracious shepherds on both sides. There will always be differences in God's church. These were apparent in the NT. Most of the admonishions are about how we handle those differences. Until we are glorified, we always have to deal w/ them, w/ love, grace and patience.

[@shine2678]

​@@saintejeannedarc9460 awesome answer!!

[@johnravert2377]

As a proud Presbyterian, thanks for this...and for all your teachings about the Catholic Church and way of life. Blessings to you, my brother...

[@alexandria1663]

Thank you for calling me your sister. I was expecting a kindhearted video but I was not expecting that, and it brought me to instant tears. How I wish to be in communion with you, my brother.

[@limoncellosmith7594]

Alexandria, consider this your invitation to explore the Catholic faith. You can be in communion with the Catholic Church at any time if you desire it. Why not start by attending Sunday Mass? You are more than welcome to do so.

[@DanteColburn]

The Church always has its doors open, if not for you to join us, at least for you to learn about doctrine, beliefs, liturgy and history, so we can grow in appreciation for each other.

[@homemanager1724]

​@@DanteColburn having doors open is different than actively seeking out and carrying the gospel.

[@DanteColburn]

@@homemanager1724 The Church has been doing both for 2000 years.

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

@@DanteColburn That is a wonderful thing to do, and I've been doing it for years. I'm still a Christian of no denomination, but I have enjoyed attending Mass and learning about Catholicism and our rich shared history as Christians. The Catholic claim is that the church was Catholic from day one, and I still don't completely see that, but studying tradition, early church fathers and their debates in contending for the deeper truths of the bible has been a renewing experience. It's also brought me a much deeper appreciation for the Eucharist and the real presence, rather than the mere memorialist views I was largely taught. Early protestants and reformers believed in the real presence too. I think too much of the protestant Christian world has lost that, and due in part to a resistance to the RCC. Rather than stand against traditions, why not understand them better, to make sure you aren't missing wisdom that was long held?!

[@BigSherm328]

Thank you Father Casey. As a Protestant I appreciate your kind words. I agree we can be a mess, but can’t we all be. 😁 I also, much to the chagrin of some of my fellow protestants(a small minority) have nothing but love and respect to my Catholic brothers and sisters in Christ. What I’ve found is it’s the Calvinist forms of Protestantism that dislikes the RCC. I’m not a Calvinist. I know many Catholics who are on fire for Jesus and love reading the Holy Scriptures

[@australopithecusafarensis8927]

Join Christs Church!

[@Laurelin70]

@@australopithecusafarensis8927 Stop bother them. Who's not against Jesus is for us.

[@australopithecusafarensis8927]

@@Laurelin70 The Good News is not a bother.

[@danm1671]

Sorry brother, but I have to call b.s. on that. I think I'm pretty qualified to attest to the fact that Calvinists generally love and accept our Catholic brethren despite our theological differences considering I'm a lifelong member of the RCA. To me, hating the Catholic church would feel like hating my own grandfather.

[@leonardoherreraornelas4667]

​@@danm1671 in my experience, most of the anticatholicism I've seen it's from Calvinists. I have noticed that their doctrine of 'once saved always saved' makes some of them completely radical against people that don't think exactly like them, especially Catholics. I usually hear these ones: Catholics are not saved, Catholics are not born again, Catholics are not Christians. And of course everytime someone from their church comes to catholicism some of them say that this person was not born again after all. And they start convincing people in their church of how dangerous and apostate a convert to Catholic faith is.

[@lisatrantham3766]

Episcogelical married to a Catholic here, I had to laugh when your description of Protestants fit me to a tee, I hadn’t really seen myself through a Catholic lens before even though my husband and I debate about those very issues all the time. I also love many things about Catholicism, especially the lives and writings of the saints and early church fathers, I agree it is unfortunate that many Protestants deprive themselves of this rich history. Enjoyed both videos, well done, thank you!

[@tekcomputers]

From a Reformed perspective I have to somewhat take issue with your blanket statement in the case of "Protestants" and the writings of church fathers. While it certainly isn't the case with certain elements of Protestantism to look back on pre-reformation Church fathers, it is common in churches stemming from the Continental Reformed (such as Presbyterians). In studies along with scripture you will readily see the likes of Jermone, Daille or Augustine's writings amongst others being discussed.

[@dimensionninja4929]

I was raised Catholic, and I found true love amongst a different Christian community. I believe what's important is where you find Christ's love in the most.

[@bmorewithgod]

Being a Protestant, and watching both the "good" and "bad" videos, I think there are many points you are spot on with. This series is done with great compassion, grace, love, and truth. I am grateful to now be part of a church that teaches a lot of things that are engrained not only in the Catholic church, but when you really dig into scripture you realize they are teachings straight from the Bible. While there are practices that make us different and some that the Catholic church practices that I and fellow Protestants may find unnecessary, I see many on both sides hold to the core beliefs. If we believe in the truth and foundations of Christianity, as laid out by Jesus and the Apostles, then in the end, we are all brothers and sisters of the same Church, living within the Kingdom of God that is here and now, leading to its complete restoration in the future.

[@oscaralegre3683]

Of course our churches are not perfect. Its because we humans are not perfect. The only perfect is God

[@natf6747]

I think stating that we simply find them unnecessary is sugar coating the issue. But I guess that may depend what protestant denomination you come from. To me there are some practices that are absolute unbiblical and potential anti-biblical. Like the inerrancy of the Pope.

[@oscaralegre3683]

@@natf6747 true. That thing of the "inerracy of the pope " is totally non biblical

[@lapidations]

We do have more in common than differences. As a protestant too I consider catholics my brothers and sisters in Christ, and I think we can not only coexist but constantly learn from each other and become better christians. I don't even want catholics to change, I just want the average catholic to become more active, sanctified and less NPC-like in their spiritual lives so they can help more in God's mission. Our differences matter, but they don't matter as much as winning lives to Christ.

[@natf6747]

@@lapidations I wish I could agree. But if I am being honest, and a Catholic person truly believes the doctrines of Catholicism I would say they have only a slightly better chance of truly being saved the a Jew who hasn’t claimed Christ.

[@metainstincts85]

As a Protestant, my biggest issue with all the divided church is how often some of them claim to be the one true church condemning all the other church branches. While as a Protestant, meaning we put scripture above all tradition/culture, Mathew 7:21 “Not everyone who’s has Lord Lord, will enter the kingdom of Heaven. But only he who does the will of my Father in Heaven.” believing that all the different individuals, no matter what branch they grew up with, goes to Heaven as long as it lines up with the Will of the Father. Also this Channel is absolutely great, yes I’ve watched both the bad and good, it’s so interesting and educational.

[@AdautoMedeiros]

Wow Father....I was born in the Catholic Church, but at the age of 11 I became a Protestant. I am a Protestant to this day!!!! Yes, I love Jesus, and it is all about Jesus! And I do respect my brothers and sisters of the Catholic Faith. My grandmonther is 92, she is a faithful catholic. You are so respectful of us. Thank you. I loved this video. I will watch the other one too with an open-mind.

[@giovannihernandez6244]

You are still Catholic brother

[@australopithecusafarensis8927]

You must obey Jesus and return to the Catholic Church!

[@AdautoMedeiros]

@@australopithecusafarensis8927 He is definitely NOT saying this. I am extremely comfortable in my christian FAITH, not in the catholic church!

[@enshala6401]

It was the other way around for me. I found the Protestant churches too focused on personal comfort through Christ, which is important, but it is not everything. In fact, it was only because of the Sacraments that I was able to enter a deeply personal relationship with Christ. Sure Protestants talk about it a lot, but the words seem to lack depth. You won't find Protestants talking about the Dark Night of the Soul... this is an experience between the Savior and the Christian that is so profound that words cannot describe it.

[@australopithecusafarensis8927]

@@AdautoMedeiros The Christian faith is Catholic

[@liambrennan7410]

I can honestly say that it was the example of how my protestant friends lived their faith that gave me the inspiration and courage to greater explore and live the Catholic faith. I will never convert to Protestantism (I cannot and will not abandon the sacrament of the Eucharist and Marian devotion) but there is a debt I owe to those people and I love them dearly

[@Alec-eh1ei]

Gl

[@ezidimmakenneth7927]

You can’t avoid mariolatory? Sorry to say , but you’re lost

[@harryfaber]

@@ezidimmakenneth7927 As a one time protestant then atheist, back to skeptical protestant before drifting at an advanced age into Catholicism, I struggled with the devotion to the BVM until the penny dropped. Catholics really do not worship Mary, they venerate her and often times will try to see Christ through the eyes of the human who knew Him best. I recommend reading the Stabat Mater. You see Christ through the eyes that loved Him, the woman that bore him for 9 months. Now, if someone elevates Mary and worships her, perhaps ignoring Christ, yes, they are indeed lost but as an aid to the contemplation of the life and ministry of Christ, she certainly has her uses! Joseph too as an example of a man who served God rather than his own hopes and ambissions. How would you react as a human if your fiance announced that she was pregnant and you knew that you were not the father? Again, do not worship Joseph, but give him some thought!

[@limoncellosmith7594]

@@ezidimmakenneth7927 You came to this site just to condemn Catholics? How is that charitable?

[@ezidimmakenneth7927]

@@harryfaber all these things you’re saying never entered the minds of the apostles, men who served Jesus Christ perhaps most faithfully. No hint of any of these things in their writings. That’s so much for what should occupy the central place of the churches life. To kneel before a status, bow to it and pray to it is nothing short of worship. Those dulia, hyperdulia and latria dichotomies only exist on paper. You can’t be keeling, bowing and praying to something asking it for grace and then say it’s not worship.

[@tamashii14]

As a former protestant and evangelical Christian you could not have said it better. I was taught Christ is the center of our lives and we should live with that always in mind. As someone who has embraced the teachings of St. Francis, Thomas Merton, and other priests and monks of the Catholic faith. I see how much more there is to learn and to grasp in this journey of faith. Thank you so much for your videos which I found the other day and made sure I subscribed to learn more. Truly helpful and a blessing. Thank you so much!

[@rustylind]

As a lifelong Lutheran and unapologetic about it. There are things about Catholic liturgy that are beautiful. Also, I find your videos to be insightful. I find myself agreeing with you more than anything.

[@elisejanssen4308]

These two videos are giving a new view on the protestant-catholic differences. While watching this video there were protestant things I could recognize myself in, just because of the fact that I will be taking a mission year and am going to give a testimony this Sunday as the start of Vocationweek. Still I am proud to be a Catholic who serves God through all she does

[@annb9029]

Yes a big issue with the Catholic Church was assuming people already new about Jesus when most new nothing that’s why they left the church for a Protestant church or became atheist , I almost left the church but decided to read the Bible and the catichism and stayed , thank God for the great adventure Bible study by Jeff Cavins , more churches need Bible studies

[@natf6747]

No. The reason a lot of people turn to protestant churches is because they find the teachings of the Catholic church to be in many cases unbiblical. One apparently being the churches lack of teaching on Jesus the bible points to Jesus. It blows my mind that any study of the church can not mention Jesus. The church is to make disciples of Jesus, not disciples of the church.

[@annb9029]

This is my experience and you can’t invalidate it , Jesus is my king and the Bible is my source I’m Catholic

[@richardbenitez1282]

Ann B: I was one of those catholic kids that deeply believed in the Holy Eucharist. I was never going to trash or compromise my understanding and devotion. Naturally I immediately understood one could not overwhelm and distract devotion to Christ by excessive goings on at church as one sees at evangelical churches. I’m amazed that Catholics readily dismiss the Holy Eucharist. These evangelical churches numbering 8ooo plus members have like 50 percent former Catholics. Gee! I understand why. Lots of women drop the church because of marriage stuff. Catholics love drug and alcohol rehab at evangelical churches. Catholics love singles groups. Catholics hate the trouble of going to confession. They think: trash that. On and on. My thing is. Okay just leave the church. Go away!

[@annb9029]

Yes most of the members at those evangelical churches are XCatholics it’s so sad they we’re looking for Jesus because they never learned about him, I blame horrible CCD most Catholics are clueless about their faith and people do not research on their own so they are easy Pickens to leave , it’s sad

[@natf6747]

@@annb9029 if the Bible is truly your source then you can’t be catholic. Catholics hold that you need the Bible and tradition. They believe that in order for a person to have a correct understanding of the Bible they must be learned from the Church. In fact, it is only the church that has authority to correctly interpret scripture. Seems pretty convenient. So if I were you and truly proclaimed to be a Catholic I would be careful about saying that. It almost sounds Protestant and as you may or may not know many people who dared to claim sola scriptura were excommunicated and killed by the Catholic Church. I advise you revise your statement to be the Bible and Church tradition are my source.

[@TheBlackopsDS]

Mark 9:39-40 is a nagging reminder to me about my Protestant friends. "He that is not against us is for us"

[@Googledybunker]

What about the companion verse he that is not with us is against us?

[@legodavid9260]

@@Googledybunker That verse probably refered to those who actively opposed Jesus as a whole. So in our modern context, atheists would better fit that category.

[@keithmussey9635]

Recognizing that consciously and consistently reading Scripture is the overlapping glue that holds all Christians together, I thank you for this video. Yes, we have our differences. But we should NEVER allow ourselves to be pulled apart from the body of Christ. In my live, I’m not Catholic but have come to love the Catholic Mass - but there are times I need some “Billy time”, the rousing call of a Billy Graham. If our denominations are viewed as great wings of One advancing army - God’s Army - each wing bringing God’s word of salvation to the nations, then truly we will be blessed.

[@paru-chinbaka5214]

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[@WiktorWandachowicz]

@@Googledybunker There is obviously a difference. In Mark 9, Jesus talks with John who asks Him about someone who "was not following us". Us - the apostles and Jesus himself. The answer of Jesus is "For the one who is not against us is for us". Comparing this to Luke 11, Jesus tells about relation with Him, saying "The one who is not with Me is against Me; and the one who does not gather with Me scatters." If someone is not against apostles, Church, etc. - is with them. If someone is not with Jesus - is against Him. Thank you for your question, and may the God bless you!

[@TJ1920]

Catholic Bible Study is way more available today as opposed to when I was growing up

[@karenswartz8280]

Very true. I went to Catholic schools for elementary and high school. Never owned or read a Bible, Catholic version or otherwise. Never taught anything but catechism and Bible stories. Once I left and joined a Bible believing Christian church, and began to regularly attend Bible studies, I learned so much, and continue to learn every day.

[@annb9029]

Yes Jeff Cavins Bible study saved my life , and Trent Horn and Father Casey

[@GranMaese]

True. That's thanks to the Vatican II Council. Many people give it way less credit than it deserves. It really helped enforce the Catholic in Catholicism.

[@australopithecusafarensis8927]

@@karenswartz8280 only Catholicism believes the Bible. Protestantism twists the Bible and misinterpreted it

[@karenswartz8280]

@@australopithecusafarensis8927 I respectfully disagree, but that’s your opinion. Every Bible study I’ve attended emphasizes tru context and meaning, including contrasting and comparing Greek vs Roman meanings and word interpretations. No twisting words or concepts. The Bible, every word of it, is “ God-Breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16).

[@cthurbz5146]

I grew up Methodist and loosely (I say that because it wasn't as sincere as it could have been) converted to Catholicism because my daughter went to Catholic school and I wanted to take the Eucharist with her. However, I longed for so much of the Methodist ways - reading the bible, singing good hymns, leaning into my scriptures - that I gave up Catholicism for well over a decade. This past year has been a slow exploration of heading back to Catholicism. I can thank KZbin and certain fathers and friars for leading me back. I started praying the rosary and once I did that it's been a whirlwind of starting to go back to mass, praying, and sincerely looking into the wonder of the Eucharist. I'm hoping to make my confession soon so that I can start taking the bread and wine. This video was another step along my path, reminding me that I can keep some good Protestant ways so that I can increase my Catholic faith. Thank you.

[@ianlewis8726]

Dude…just found this channel. FA couple of videos in, and it’s amazing. From a Protestant who has often been drawn toward the Church, God bless you and may He continue to use you.

[@YourFunkiness]

7:11 "What I love about protestants is not that they've come up with something new or revolutionary, it's that they remind us of who we are and who we should be." That's why it was called "the Reformation."

[@richardjohnson2692]

I am a protestant and it's gone down hill. It is all over the place and not sure many of the denominations know what they even believe or what they're talking about.

[@shine2678]

I am a Catholic and it was really sad to read your comment which is soo true

[@MexIndio1]

I'm so sorry, but that's not the case in my area. Come as you are and they preach from the Bible.

[@shostycellist]

I can say as a Lutheran, we ALSO need more of this Protestant zeal and commitment to Scripture study.

[@zr3755]

Hear hear! Fellow Lutheran

[@SlovakLutheranMonarchist]

Same, Lutheran brother❤

[@lukebrown5395]

My favorite things about Protestants is basically yours Father Casey. The Bible Is amazing. I started a Bible in a year thing inspired by something you mentioned in one of your old videos. Also I wish I had the courage to tell people my story.

[@MelaniesManicures]

God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.. meaning that as soon as you open your mouth and start sharing your story with someone, you are cooperating with God’s call. You will be amazed at the confidence He will give you at that moment. I have faith in you! Please have courage and try sharing your story the next time you have that thought. When you do, that’s God calling you and I pray you answer 💗🙏

[@albatross1688]

Yes, as a Catholic I never spent much time with The Bible because church made it seem dry and dull. I was surprised to learn later that it's actually quite awesome. Ok, there are parts that are dry and dull, but there is a lot of stuff that actually makes for a great read.

[@DevinWardMusic]

As a protestant seminarian, and a Benedictine educator (I work in a monastery as a private boarding school teacher), I like both of your videos, I really wish I would see more Catholics embrace the things you mentioned in this video. With the things that you think we get wrong, we believe in two sacraments (though many hold a non-sacramental view calling them ordinances) which are baptism and the Lord supper. Though we are very splintered, the majority of our splitting is over nonessential issues, and we are unified by the same orthodox Christian theological principles that are essential towards salvation (from a protestant standpoint). May God bless all of you Catholics, and may we find ways to have productive faith dialogues discussing issues of theology and faith for both of our sides coming to closer in unity as Christ would want.

[@onisuryaman408]

I am a catholic and also work in a protestant organization. I feel quiet at home working together with them, especially witnessing the zeal for Christ, something that is lacking in catholic churches. We can learn from each other and therefore making the presence of Christ in this world. I dare to say that I owe my bible studies from the NIV Study Bible, something that is a bit difficult to obtain from my catholic tradition.

[@marcotourinho3404]

I'm a lay from Brazil. I belong to a catholic congregacion Nova Jerusalém Institute. Our carism is to study and spread biblical knowledge and contemplation. We work for a Biblical Catholic Generation. We are presta, nuns and lay people working for this. Thanks for your video, showing how important is biblical study for catolics. God bless you.

[@dimitrimolotovvyacheslav4604]

Nova Jerusalém é aqui perto kkkk

[@charlesmendeley9823]

Without Luther, noone would read the Bible in their native tongue. Only elite men fluent in Latin would read their Vulgata. Most members of the parish would look at pictures on their stained glass windows or paintings to learn biblical stories. This is called biblia pauperum, bible of the poor. It was Luther who translated the Bible into his native tongue German, thus introducing the concept that it should be read in one's native language, not in Hebrew, Greek or Latin.

[@siegeheavenly3601]

Not true. The Eastern Orthodox were the first to translate the Bible in the native language such as church Slavanics for the Slavs in the 8th century. The Orthodox were already centuries ahead of Luther in this regard.

[@KristiLEvans1]

Actually; they would have. God used Luther. But He absolutely used others and would raise up another Luther from the stones, for His purposes. Luther ran the race, but so did Wycliffe and Tyndale, and many others.

[@KristiLEvans1]

@@davehester2007 yes, but the RCC at the time stopped at the Vulgate. However, YHWH is mightier than Luther and mightier than any magisterium. His Word will not cease or be hidden away by any man.

[@eashoots3930]

Before Luther, there were already bibles made in different tongues. In fact, there was already about 9 translations of the bible in German. So Luther didn't do anything but translate wrong and remove books and change texts from the bible.

[@KristiLEvans1]

@@davehester2007 well, correct. But Roman Catholics generally do not know that. They truly believe in an unbroken papacy, when in fact there was no inkling of a primacy of the Roman bishop for at least the first two hundred years of church development. They’re told their whole lives there was “always” a papacy.

[@defyingblueprints6914]

Your description of a Protestant Bible is spot on. I do take mine everywhere, especially to protests 🤣

[@giovannimartini6405]

You made my day. I'm a big fan of Protestants making that joke 🤣

[@UnavailableOffline]

🧍‍♀️ Been a year, took my bible off the shelf and started studying. Any tips how to fix my bible’s spine and folded papers, along with the ripping layers of the cardboard book cover’s paper wrapping?

[@toddbu-WK7L]

As a lifelong Protestant of nearly 60 years, I can't say enough good things about this video. I very much appreciate the Fr.'s willingness to see some of the things of value that the Protestants bring to the (metaphorical) table. In the spirit of open, honest, and loving communication, there are two things that I love about Catholics that I am willing to share here... First, that you take sin seriously. By this I mean that you have the Confessional. As a Protestant there are times where I wish that I had a place to go and bare my soul in a very personal way. In the Reformed (Calvinist) tradition from which I come, we have a time during each Sunday service where the pastor talks about sin and reminds us that if we repent then we are absolved of those sins. Yet that is far different that actually stating those sins aloud to another human being. It's not absolution that I would seek from the Confessional for I know that that only comes from God. It just seems that having that opportunity to talk with someone directly brings the act of repentance to a higher level than just doing it all in my head when talking with God. The second thing that I deeply respect about the Catholic church is the connection with the ancient. I'm not talking about Apostolic Succession, but rather something far deeper. As a Protestant I too often see my fellow Christians "throwing the baby out with the bathwater" in their zeal to find Jesus. Yet we know from the Bible that God is both loving and unchanging, so to regularly start over in an effort to find the "true" Jesus works against us. Like you Fr., I disagree with some of your conclusions about the nature of Christ, yet I respect the fact that Catholics don't allow the winds of change to influence what you believe about God and salvation. God most certainly is the "I AM" and the "Ancient of Days". What a glorious God we worship! For anyone reading these words, I encourage you to study 1 John 4 to see what we are to believe about who is our fellow Christian. As I understand it, the only true measure of a Christian is whether they believe that Jesus is God Incarnate, come in the flesh and Savior of all who truly know him. We're all going to get the faith wrong in some way, but we shouldn't let that stop us from acknowledging the upside of the way that other Christians live and worship. Thank you Fr. for being willing to take the first step.

[@emilyperez8172]

I had a debate with a Protestant about whether or not Catholics were Christians. He just refused to accept we we were the same in that aspect. I used to be Protestant so I understood that we were fed false narratives and it’s so hard to break past that. Its like we need to believe we are different to survive.

[@mikefun7482]

We are many members of the same body, I could never say that Catholics aren't Christian, such a stupid thing to say but some of us were just genuinly taught wrong things about Catholics.

[@PatrickSteil]

Love both videos! I am Catholic and my wife is discerning. These might be a great discussion starter. Puts things in good context. I was Methodist for 20 years and also agree as Catholics we can learn some things from Protestants.

[@fredtrevino9201]

This is an awesome message, Padre:)…..Im coming back Catholic after 40 years in Evangelical Protestant land because of my Love for the Eucharist and my love for the Catholic Church. It was the Bible study with the Evangelicals that taught me what it means to be Catholic.

[@Cathtradman]

As a Reformed Presbyterian, I watched the bad news first, now it's time for the good news. It's true as we Presbyterians we are the nerdy Denomination but he is right we are devoted to the bible all 66 books (the true Bible), and we are very apologetic when it comes to the Bible for Psalms states to guard the word in the heart.

[@josephbarr4468]

I am of the the Reformed faith, but whether one is Protestant or Catholic it cannot be misinterpreted that Father Casey is VERY good at what he does for the body of Christ and that he is a true "brother in Christ". Indeed, I am a devout Calvinist (Orthodox Presbyterian), but I will continue to listen to Father Casey and certainly refer others to his channel. God's Blessings to him.

[@tekcomputers]

As a Presbyterian myself, and having looked into and studied various theologies, there is little underlying difference between Calvinist Soterology and what the Catholic Church's soterology teaches. It's really just differences of emphasis. Sometimes I get concerned with someone goes "too calvinsit" in their Gospel message because largely soterology is an academic study and oversimplification of it is what breeds ideas like Hypercalvinism in people. Too much concentration of predestination misses the general concept that NONE of us know what someones eternal state would be predestined to in our temporal lives in mich the same way as over concentration on ceremony breeds people to not know why they are doing things. That is why I love Fr. Casey's general message that moves from each of his videos about ballance. There is always a doctrinal danger when you take some single theological point in isolation of others. It is the effect of leaving someone with a partial truth. Much like the whole faith vs. works things. Teaching works in absence of faith is no more saving than teaching someone faith in absence of works. Sure works don't save, faith does.... but if you truly have faith the fruit of the Spirit would show in works. And it is important that message be ballanced, otherwise you end up with Pelanganism on one end or Hypercalvinism on the other.

[@DennisChaves]

Evangelization is definitely where protestants got it right. That is why I so appreciate that you wear your habit in public, and I wish more priests would wear their cassocks in public as well.

[@crusaderACR]

Unfortunately, it can be dangerous for a priest to wear his cassock in public in some places..

[@joecool3477]

Good video. I'm a former Roman Catholic, now a Protestant(Anglican variety) and discerning for the priesthood. I definitely agree on the Bible bit, especially when it's an essential part of Daily Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer. Much love to my Roman friends in Christ

[@MarshMakesComics]

I really appreciate you celebrating the good in both and doing videos for each!

[@deirdrelewis1454]

As a cradle Catholic who encountered evangelical Christians in my twenties, I can absolutely relate to both these videos! I can only thank God that I learned from both traditions.

[@ramfer63schannel-rx4oz]

Your first point made me chuckle. I grew up in a Cuban Catholic family and went to Catholic school in New York City. We moved to rural, evangelical Oklahoma when I was 11. When we first got to Oklahoma, I was surprised by the number of billboards, bumper stickers, and TV commercials announcing Christ's presence in our lives. As my mother reminded me often, I remarked in response, "I didn't realize Jesus was so important!" She burst out laughing, while probably despairing of my Catholic education at the same time! LOL!!

[@hismajesty6272]

As a Protestant, I admire the Catholic Church greatly. I go to a small, small Catholic school, and my teacher and classmates are all very devout. I have some theological differences with them, but I clearly see why they do what they do, and such devotion is beautiful to me. Hopefully the Catholic and Protestant churches can regain their evangelism skills and oncemore spread the gospel, just like in the days of St Paul.

[@thevinlee]

As an ex-Catholic Presbyterian who watched both this video and the other video criticizing Protestant doctrine, I believe you spoke the truth in love and I greatly enjoyed understanding what's misunderstood about Catholicism. I believe it's important to understand the true meaning of the sacraments and how they connect to Jesus while also respecting one-another for our different paths to heaven. Continue to do what you're doing, brother.

[@RomanWasp]

Converting to Catholic from Baptist Non denominational. I love the Catholic Church ✝️ 🇻🇦 ❤

[@ethiopneur]

So ur worshiping idoles 😂

[@generalyousif0]

@@ethiopneurnope, he went to the true church with full communion with Christ Our Protestants friends are in imperfect communion, they limiting experiencing their love with Jesus

[@SolaFide-ji2mm]

I'm a Protestant. Thank you for a good message.

[@windsongshf]

I'm not a church goer of any kind, but wow, both of these videos were so good! Respect!

[@logicaredux5205]

Thank you Father! I’m a Lutheran and I approve this message.😃 And you’re right! It didn’t begin in 1517.

[@pumpkingill9646]

There is something in me crying for the whole body of Christ to come into the unity of faith, for the oneness in the Spirit, and to focus on what's agreed upon.

[@amandamartinez8777]

I can say that I am relearning my faith with being a CCD teacher. Our church has also decided to change CCD to Family faith formation, so the parents come twice a month and they are also more involved in teaching their kids at home while learning more about our faith. It turns out a lot of us really didn't know our own faith like we should. We have a retired priest who is so wonderful and our current priest that have taken on the roll of giving us RCIA classes to anyone in the parish who wants a refresher class, as well as teaching the newcomers interested in learning more about Catholicism. My mom and sisters left the church because they said they were no longer getting anything out of the Catholic church anymore, so they went to protestant churches. What really bothers me about it is they never went to the Priest to let them know how they were feeling. Someone invited them to a protestant church and they liked it saying it was very welcoming. But, I never saw my mom volunteer to help out at church the way she does her new church and I tend to comment on that every now and then when I see her so involved and I probably shouldn't. I do have to admire the way my two sisters church is with their congregation. They are required to teach for five years as members or they have to do funeral meals or required to be on their church council every so many years. I think that keeps them involved within the church so no one feels left out and so they all feel welcomed, and no one feels more inferior to the other. I think in my parish a lot of members don't volunteer, I feel it's because no one asks them to get involved, and when you do ask them, they are so grateful to be asked. Another thing I found out about, I was asked to go to a Eucharistic revival conference that our diocese had, it was really neat because they invited a couple people from each church within our diocese to represent their church. I was floored to find out that only 30% of Catholics believe that Christ is truly present in the Eucharist. So now the diocese had a traveling Monstrance within our diocese teaching about the presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Catholics do have a lot of relearning to do and the churches need to offer more RCIA classes to everyone and not just to new people interested in the faith. I'm curious to know, how many Catholics truly know their own faith. Too many are leaving including my family members because they don't know the faith and unfortunately they don't ask. Maybe it should be a requirement that we take a class every five years or so, so that we don't lose our faith and so we can be more knowledgeable to teach our kids. Before all the videos I've watched, I didn't realize that Christ himself started the Catholic church and I'm also finding the history of the church to be so beautiful. I wish I could take a trip to Jerusalem and Rome just to see how it all unfolded and the truth of it all. God's blessings to you and praying for more people to come to know Christ truly present in the Eucharist. In Jesus name. Amen.

[@williamlogan1273]

Fr.Casey. You are so right on with both videos. I only wish that years ago I had gone into the Priesthood as I had planned. Now, I'm 65,WHEELCHAIR BOUND. I need to have someone from my Church bring me EUCHARIST once a week. I live in an Assisted living facility, and feel like a FAILURE TO MY LORD JESUS CHRIST, AND MY CHURCH. PLEASE keep me in your prayers. God Bless you Fr. Casey.

[@kikithepupper6774]

I'm a protestant and my husband is Catholic. Our views clash sometimes but what we will always agree is that Jesus Christ is Lord and our savior. Thank you for the video.. I believe there are both wonderful things in both Catholism and Protestant... If we combine the best things of both, imagine how amazing it would be.

[@rogeriosoares7988]

Your videos are wonderful. Congratulations you serve as an inspiration and grace to many.

[@tre.j3589]

I was raised in a Pentecostal church, and I remain Pentecostal; I knew my Bible because (as you stated) we’re taught it from early childhood, but I’ve been embarrassed because I’ve honestly never read the Bible from Genesis - Revelations. Sure, I’ve read key passages, I know where this historical account or the other is found, I’ve studied through the scriptures, yet I had never sat down and just read my Bible for the sole purpose of enjoying it. So, as a way to encourage MORE scripture reading at my church, we’re running a fun challenge to encourage MORE scripture reading - I thought I was doing good by reading 150+ chapters a week - then I realized that others were reading 300+ chapters each week. So I’ve recently stepped up my game and I’m matching their reading and even reading 400+ chapters each week- and we’ll find out at the end of the month who read the most chapters. In 3 weeks I’ve already read more than half of my Bible and I’m amazed at how much my life has changed- drastically changed. Then I’m reminded of the scripture that says, “we are made clean by the Word,” (Jn 15:3 & Eph. 5:26), and wow, my mind is clearer, I’m not struggling with giving into temptation as often, I’m loving people more, I don’t get irritated or agitated, and it’s so beautiful to experience the Logos like never before. My goal is to read the entire Bible every 2 months (60 days). I’d highly recommend to anyone struggling with certain or particular issues to try making scripture reading part of your daily life- I’m not talking about reading a few verses here or there, but to overdose on the Word and watch & experience how it’ll change your life completely. At least it has mine.

[@houstonaustin]

I am very impressed by these 2 lessons. It is like an essay test question: Compare and contrast the Catholic Church, what ir means to you and the Protestant Church. God Bless

[@kenkeil9067]

Gods Word is living, alive.Sometimes quoting a scripture verse over a sick person heals the person. I’ve been healed this way twice over TV. And I’ve prayed for people to be healed. I use Gods Word ,over and over. Yes, some were healed by the Word of God!

[@Tunafish262]

Im currently a reformed Christian but I am joining RCIA next fall. My local Catholic student center did not offer it this year but it will only help me get over biases toward the Catholic Church

[@rhwinner]

Godspeed. 🙏🙏🙏

[@keatonlacretin9781]

So i grew up Catholic because of ny nun grandmother (by adoption), but im Lutheran. And i just gotta say, in the end, i feel that if we give more to the world than we took, and truly love one another, god will give us his grace.

[@CalvinLimuel]

I grew up in a country with a huge Muslim population, and the existing discourse between Islam and Christianity compelled me to study more about the art of apologetics, but also theology itself and the history of Christianity. I acknowledge that Protestantism has enabled diversity of thought and a way of speaking to the culture, but those things have already existed in the church before Protestantism, and I have really admired fellow Jesuits like Mateo Ricci for speaking and living in the culture of my ancestors and Luis de Molina of which I drew my soteriological framework. As an artist, I sometimes resent that many Protestants have become too logical and even too dogmatic and lost the spirit of Protestantism, of diversity of thought, and of beauty. I pray that we all can really learn from each other to better ourselves for the cause of Christ, and be an actual example to the world. Love your videos Brother Casey. Keep doing the good work! And Happy Reformation Day to my Protestant friends.

[@lawrence4318]

Father, you yourself “nailed” something when you cited a “study Catholic catechism” with nary a mention of “Jesus “ or “Christ”. I can’t tell you how many Catholic publications, and mailings, that I have received in which I am hard pressed to find the name of the second person of the Trinity. And so I have come to view them, and their writers, as folks who are Catholic, but not Christian. Yes, we have lost a lot of what we once had as believers, going back to those earliest centuries. And I must say that we can attribute some of that problem to the “distractions” in our church , that you mentioned. Overall however, I am so glad to be counted among those with a Christian identity of the Catholic kind, but I hope we can rectify the huge pitfall, and get back on track before we become irrelevant in today’s world.

[@tommaxwell429]

I agree with the Protestant focus and the zeal with which they pursue it. What moved me to Catholicism is lack of emotion and feeling I found in most Protestant churches. I have been in a number of Protestant churches, and I just didn't feel the presence of God or the emotion of the Holy Spirit in the services. To me, a Protestant sermon is not a celebration of Christ but rather a admonition of how we fail to love Christ. It is more of a sit-and-get experience where the Preacher reads and tells you what to think. The communion is what they say it is, simply a remembrance of Christ's last supper with his apostles. In my mind, if is simply a remembrance of that meal, then why is the ceremony even needed? Why not just remember it. On the other hand, the Catholic mass is a reenactment of that special supper with the very presence of Christ in the bread and wine we receive. It is the very process of internalizing Jesus Christ. The act of eating his flesh and drinking his blood, not in remembrance of that supper, but in the total commitment of ourselves as Jesus committed himself totally to us. I love my Protestant friends and family, many of them think I am nuts. And I will admit, it can get pretty contentious at times. I wish everyone well and the blessings of God. For me, the Catholic experience in its entirety is just so fulfilling and beautiful. I struggle with the criticisms of the Catholic Church, many of which are valid and concerning, but overall, I believe the Catholic experience is more complete, more authentic, and more fulfilling. God Bless us all, I pray we can all come together in the one Church of our savior again.

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

I find it so interesting that you find lack of emotion in protestant services. For me it's the opposite. I had no idea I was supposedly protestant until much later in life, since I'm Christian. I do go to Mass now (long story), and there is much I love about it. I've had a much richer and deeper experience w/ the eucharist than I did w/ protestant communion. I thank the RCC deeply for that. I do love the beauty of the church and the vivid reminders w/ stained glass, icons and statues. The sameness of the service and the rituals have an emptiness that I miss Christian churches for though. I miss the lively songs, I miss clapping, I miss dancing and uplifted hands (though I've done do that anyway, albeit more subtly out of respect to not be disruptive). I miss a good meaty sermon where I'm learning a lot more. I miss the Holy Spirit having room to move w/healings and esp. alter calls. I miss that people break down and weep in protestant churches and get prayed for at the alter, by the pastor or sometimes the whole church if there's a special need. it's definitely not empty. A Catholic liturgy is not empty either. It's much more deep and meaningful than i gave it credit for, but it doesn't leave room for God to move like a powerful and Holy Ghost led service. God bless. Thanks for sharing. I read that w/ interest and curiousity.

[@tommaxwell429]

@@saintejeannedarc9460 Thanks for that feedback, I really respect it. Yeah I can see your perspective. Just one note, Catholics are Christians, I think you meant to say Protestant there. All good! The Protestant Churchs are certainly packing them in with their parties! I don't mean that negatively, I just find it disturbing with a lack of reverence. I love everything about a Catholic Church that you mentioned, yes very deep. I know all Protestant Churches aren't like this, but I find it a bit theatrical when people go up to the front to be prayed over in public. And the supposed healings and miracles that are performed seem suspect to me. I personally find the rock bands, clapping, jumping up and down and crying out very distracting. Again, not condemning it, I just find it distracting. I find the ministries preaching wealth disturbing, although I will admit Pastors like Joel Osteen really pack them in. I've been to a couple of Church of Christ services and found them very boring. They believe in sparce spaces for sure. The Pastor leans against the lectern and reads from the bible and then speaks a little bit. A couple of a cappella songs and that is it. It is interesting that as you get closer and closer to reformation split, such as Presbyterian and Methodist, you get closer to the Catholic Church. I don't mine most Protestant Churches as I know they are Christ based and very bible based, got to love that. There are just so many I only have about 4400 more of them to check out. Just kidding! God Bless and thanks for your perspective!

[@siegeheavenly3601]

What helps me remain Orthodox is not only the lack of emotional manipulation in the Orthodox liturgy but also its rigor which I find virtually nonexistent in Protestantism.

[@mikefun7482]

Thank you for making both your videos on this day. So touching to hear both the positives and negatives and for reminding me that we are one body, many members, but ONE body. Let's focus on the body, not the members

[@osmanjeffrey]

These two videos have helped me become a stronger Episcopalian; thank you, Father Casey.

[@lightbearer972]

Hi Jeff! I THINK you and I knew each other online about 20 years ago and had many productive discussions about faith. I'd love to reconnect with you if that's the case.

[@CrestviewCutters]

You’re very charitable and optimistic regarding the diligence of Protestants and their Bible study.

[@rachelbergman2927]

Wow. As a Protestant, I can only say this was amazingly generous and deeply humbling. Thank you. I’ve already seen your “bad news” video, and also agree with you on many points there! At the end of the day, I would say, we need each other, deeply. Catholic friends and leaders have challenged me in ways that have made me a better person and showed me a richer love of Jesus. I’m so grateful for all of you, and the ways that you show us our sins and our blind spots. To reiterate from a comment I left on the “bad news” video-I’d LOVE to see a similar good/bad take from a Franciscan friar on both Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox traditions! I probably should have looked in your channel history to see if you’ve already done this-if so, my apologies. Either way, thank you for a kind and thought-provoking video! We Protestants have so much to learn from you. And I think that’s the way of the Kingdom. God bless you, father!

[@MelaniesManicures]

As a recent convert from Protestantism, I agree with Father Casey. I long for us to go out in the world and spread the good news. I love that there is a Eucharistic revival for the next three years which centers on Jesus Christ. We actually went outside and followed behind our Lord, Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. However, we only went in the parking lot. I saw in other countries they went around several blocks proud to share Jesus with the world. I emailed my priest and Deacon asking if we could do that but no response…we need the zeal back because we’re losing souls.

[@snehageorge]

I often think myself.. don’t we all love and worship the same God? We can learn from each other, I agree. The Protestant influence in my life has increased my zeal to read & study the Word but at the same time, my Catholic root manifests Christ and His teachings in so many more ways. ❤

[@PaulsWanderings]

When my mother passed, this past March, after her "Florida" funeral, those that knew her and my father told stories of my parents. One of the stories was from my aunt's pastor, she's a protestant, my parents went to Bible studies at their Catholic church and my aunt's protestant church. The minister said that when there was a difference in the teaching between the Catholic and protestant church she had NO PROBLEM how the protestant teaching was different from the Catholic. My mother was a convert to Catholicism having grown up in the Methodist church. Both her parish priest and the protestant minister called my mother a Biblical scholar.

[@chinusingh6890]

Thank you fra I am really fasionated by this vedio as a Franciscan capuchin priest.

[@tarahobson1525]

Commenting from the flip side- I thank you for this video too. I appreciate that you can see the joyful zeal in other believers and the way we wish for openness together with each other in Christ. My bedside NIV is the one I received from my grandparents going into 1st grade. In a side note- I appreciate that you are Franciscan. Francis has always been my favorite of the saints (Growing up, we were not formally taught much about the saints but you can read for yourself. Apart from being the patron of animals, Francis stories brought a smile to my face and I feel that those who seek alignment with him yearn to be humble and outreaching in faith, such as yourself Father Casey.) And with respect that I ended my previous comment on- I look forward to the day we are gathered together and can look at these differences through the lense of eternity.

[@IvanGarcia-cx5jm]

There is a thin line between zeal and fanatism. Discernment is key!

[@alexogugua5198]

Why I look to orthodoxy over all of this is because it a a mix of both relationship and religion rather than just one or the other.

[@recipeformiracle]

Being a cradle catholic, I agree 100% with fr Casey. These are the things I love about my protestant brothers and I am thankful to them because I learnt a lot, but what I don't get it's why the hate us so much. I was shocked when I read Scott Hahn's book on that regard. It's really sad, and sad is also how they are so disrespectful of Our Blessed Mother. Even the muslims show respect for her, and those who call themselves CHRISTIANS make fun of Jesus's mother? If you don't want to pray to her for intercession ok, but at least show respect to the Lady who gave birth to the son of God. Some people behaviors and comments are outrageous, like they have been completely brainwashed. And I find this to be out of this world. (metaphorically and literally)

[@tjrothausen]

I’m a Protestant who revers Mary.

[@Hiokers2017]

Well said!, Father! I am a cradle Catholic who never did much and have stepped far away from the church for more than 3 decades. It was until I followed my wife, an Evangelist to her churches, listening to their sermons, then relooking into them from the Catholic perspective, did I only understand the beauty of our faith. And it was through this that I finally received my Confirmation at 37 years old! God certainly works in mysterious ways!

[@WHix-om4yo]

Many thanks Father! I grew up as a Baptist, oops, I mean protestant. One of the things that struck me as lacking was that, while the name of Jesus was invoked often, most of the sermons were from the old testament. That's ok I suppose, but we're Christians, not Jews. Converting to Catholicism felt so natural. So real. So Christian. I'm home now. Thanks be to God!

[@starrymelissa]

I was raised an Evangelical Protestants pastor’s daughter, SO many misconceptions are taught by Protestants about Catholics. I’m so grateful and humbled to be a Catholic now . I love and respect my Protestant friends and father, but no longer feel confused about theology , interpretations of scripture, or the path to a fulfilled life of faith. I also now have intercessors I can go to , and cling to a mother I never had through the blessed Mary. This was a really thought proving and honest video explaining it all started with the one true church’s passion.

[@legodavid9260]

Thank you for making this video, Casey. I really appreciate your attempt to find something very positive you say about your denominational opponents. This is something I don't see a lot of Protestants doing, even though I believe saying positive things about one another despite our differences is vital to keeping the body of Christ healthy. "How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye?" Matthew 7:4 This is a very simple and important principle that Jesus himself thought that unfortunately, most Christians have failed to actually put into practice when it comes to their differences.

[@robertortiz-wilson1588]

As a Catholic I firmly agree, far too many of us including myself get too complacent in completing the bare minimum routine, not actively digging deeper, sharpening our minds and hearts. As a result we are not able to be proper Advocates and Witnesses for the Truth to ourselves and others in everyday life as we should be. Excellent two-part video Father.

[@sszy59]

I would love to hear your thoughts on the Orthodox Church

[@eleat]

Here’s a compliment from a Protestant: Your flag looks cooler than ours.

[@toddgruber5729]

Good video. Very true. It didn’t help that for years and years priests were telling lay people NOT to read the Bible. Terrible shepherding, obviously. Good thing God is merciful to all. What a mess the Catholic Church has been. Thank God for the OUTSTANDING Catholic apologists and resources available the last 20 years but especially the last 5-10 years.

[@siegeheavenly3601]

It's gotten so bad that many Catholics have started coming to my Orthodox parish so they can still have a real liturgy without being excommunicated from the Cstholic church.

[@limoncellosmith7594]

I'm always mystified to hear such remarks. I am 66 years old, a cradle Catholic in the U.S. I've lived and attended Mass, been involved in Church, at many parishes in 6 different states. I have never once, not once, heard a priest tell me not to read the Bible. And yes my experience spans Vatican II pre and post period. I would sincerely like to know your specific experiences with priests telling you not to read the Bible. It IS true that a far greater emphasis was put on it post Vatican II--thank God! What is wonderful is that we Catholic get so much Bible readings in the Mass, in its three year cycle of readings. Few Protestant churches get so much Bible in their services! And of course many of us Catholics have, for years, said the Divine Office every single day, and it is composed of 99% Bible readings.

[@toddgruber5729]

@@limoncellosmith7594 It didn’t happen to me, my Dad was told that. He was told “that’s for the priests to read”…obviously he’s HEARD the Bible over and over during mass. He was just told not to bother reading it on his own. You must’ve always gone to a good church, school.

[@leonardoherreraornelas4667]

As a convert from atheism when I was deciding which kind of Christianity I would choose, protestantism made perfect sense for me: it was all about Jesus and that was good, since Jesus was the one who saved me from the hole I was getting into. I loved how protestantism was radically Christ-focused and protestantism gave me a feeling of more room for critical thinking as they study the bible themselves. In the end I decided to become a Catholic since it's the cult I was raised into and it's my wife's religion. Not a very wise way to choose I know.... However I decided to study Church history on my own and I confirmed that I made the right decision. As someone who was saved by Christ I can say I totally understand the mindset behind protestant. It was basically the same mindset that I had when I got intellectually convinced about christian Faith and started to study the scriptures by myself. I even love many protestant pastors who helped me understand Christian faith with their teachings.

[@definitionhighguy]

Glad you've submitted yourself to God. God bless🕊✝️

[@nan7861]

Quoting scripture: I have another take on that. Yes, Protestants memorize chapter/verse passages, and that used to intimidate Catholic me. But one day I realized that the Catholic Church has given me something MUCH better than chapter/verse memory passages. Protestants learn one-liner verses out of context. The Catholic Church taught me entire passages in context. If you ever went to a non-liturgical Protestant service you probably heard an hour-long sermon sprinkled with one-liner verses, and heard LESS scripture than Catholics hear every week in 15 minutes. Two examples: First, I was traveling in a group and one of the people on the bus was studying to be a Protestant minister. He challenged me why Catholics insist on confessing to a priest. I answered, “Because Jesus set things up that way.” He challenged me to show him where the Bible said that. My answer, learned from hearing the scriptures at Mass: Gospel of John, after the resurrection, Jesus appears in the locked room, breathes on His disciples, and gives them the power to forgive sin. My Protestant friend opens his bible and finds the passage (John 20:22-23). His bible has the verses immediately before and after highlighted, but not those two verses. He was floored. “Huh! I wonder why they never mentioned those verses to us.” Second example: A Protestant friend went to a Catholic funeral. It was her first Catholic mass. She was amazed how much scripture she heard. But she had to ask me about the unfamiliar song that was sung between the readings. It sounded kind of familiar, but she couldn’t quite place it. It certainly wasn’t one of the Protestant pop music songs her church played. She didn’t recognize that she was hearing one of the Psalms. Once again, she was a Protestant who knew her memory verses, but had no idea what she was really hearing. What I’m trying to say is that the Catholic Church didn’t fail to teach me scripture. Not at all. The Church simply taught me scripture in a different way, a much better way. The Church taught me scripture in the way it has always taught scripture, by giving me entire passages IN CONTEXT. For the Church’s way of teaching scripture long predates the chapter/verse divisions added in AD 1227, and long predates the time when common folk learned to read. We Catholics learn scripture by learning who, when, where and why, and not by cherry-picking convenient one-liners.

[@coolcatbaron]

It's a comparison like liking pop music with only rememberance of a catchy repetive refrain and playing a classical piece of music, which is composedbto be enjoyed holistically.

[@andali555]

That's exactly why they get away with removing context from Deuteronomy 26 and mandate tithing.

[@michaelkraft218]

Father asks : Where's is that energy? Where is that sense of urgency? Where is that sense of mission? He rightly compliments Protestants for their zeal, and laments Catholics' sometimes lukewarm apathy. After all, one of the reasons the Holy Spirit chose Pope Francis was to re-evangelize South and Latin America, which were going Protestant.

[@harryfaber]

The almost true idea that Protestants read the Bible and Catholics don't seems to arise from a different view of 'sacerdotalism'. Read the Bible, leave it to the priest. Understand the prayers of the Mass? Leave it to the priest. Say Amen before receiving the Eucharist? Leave it to the priest. As a former Anglican, atheist Baptist Anglo-Catholic who now goes to a TLM Church, I have seen a laziness in 'catholics' which I did not see with the Baptists. Catholics baptise babies who might wimper, cry or gurgle when the priest splashes them, but a Baptist gives a testimony, and shows that he has encountered Christ, personally. My 'rescue' from atheism included a group of Baptist deacons who prayed for me. I always felt there was something missing in the Baptist Church, went to an Anglo-Catholic one. I failed to understand something, and asked a chap who had been going there for 50+ years. 'Oh' he said, 'you would need to ask Father that'. Well, Father was as always busy, and I didn't get the chance. Drinking tea in the Methodist Church with some Baptist friends, I asked them. They taught me the Hail Mary, they taught me the 'Assumption' (and, for the record, thought the Pope was right!) I have a feeling that they could have taught me the Angelus and the Rosary if I had asked, but in the Catholic Church, it always come down to 'you need to ask Father'.

[@RPlavo]

Spot on Father Casey, too often Christ is a side issue for Catholics, even on Sundays, most homilies are simply pious language, not challenging to daily life at all

[@PizzaJet1984]

Also a great video. This video is basically the summary of why I converted from Catholic to LCMS. I still respect the Catholic Church much and only harbor mild disagreements and dislike those whom love to hate the Catholic Church.

[@KristiLEvans1]

Lutheran, Missouri Synod? Right on.

[@jewey1894]

I’m also LCMS, and I feel the same way. I just wish we could get the ELCA off our backs and promote lutheranism once again

[@KristiLEvans1]

@@jewey1894 ELCA is the Devil’s own. It’s not going away until Christ returns.

[@elitisthavoc3949]

Protestantism: where everyone is a priest except priests, where everyone can bind and loose except bishops, where you can command angels but not ask their help, where you can talk to the devil but not to saints, where everyone gets a crown except the Virgin Mary, where everyone can interpret Scripture except the Church, where every church is a church except the Church.

[@dnzswithwombats]

Thank you for this much-needed and greatly appreciated encouragement. It was said our Protestant Bibles are held together by faith - yes, and with Duck Tape also.

[@dannygene]

You're incredibly clueless

[@dnzswithwombats]

@@dannygene Peace be with you.

[@dannygene]

@@dnzswithwombats you definitely need it.

[@dnzswithwombats]

@@dannygene We all do.

[@dannygene]

@@dnzswithwombats nah, just you.

[@scubacuba5127]

I was raised Catholic but left the faith and became agnostic until I was 20, it was actually talking to a Protestant pastor and my Protestant friends who actually got me interested in Christianity and studying scripture again which then led me back to the Catholic Church and for that I am eternally grateful

[@humberto4344]

This is so true Father, I love it. Honestly many Protestants have made a better Catholic

[@aiko-denki1476]

The exercise under the influence of Protestantinsm will be my foundation to understand how should be as Catholics. Commitment. The best gift from Protestants to me.. Importance. The best gift of Catholics to me. Understanding. The best gift of Orthodoxy to me.

[@jakubratajczak9269]

What I've learned and what each catholic can learn, from our protestant brothers is reading the Bible daily. And pray like it is the personal relationship with Jesus - sure, our prayers are beautiful and extremely helpful, but we need more private time being ourselves in front of the Living God. The One who created us as ourselves and knows us best. Testimonies are also powerful, definetely something we lack in our midst. We need to preach more!

[@damian-795]

Wow, good point . The zeal they have can be great.

[@NocturneVideos]

So sad that this isn't the most viewed of the the two. The Gospel is key.

[@JdAskins99]

There is a Baptist college age group that I like going to sometimes. My church really doesn't have any programs for people in their 20s, so I was glad to find that ministry. I didn't agree with everything they taught of course, but I was greatly inspired by their show of faith. They are a good group that I am glad to have been a part of