Bishop Barron Presents | Shia LaBeouf - Padre Pio and the Friars

[@j.7949]

I'm Catholic. I'm someone who judged Shia harshly when his career went "nuclear," as he says. I started watching this dismissively, knowing he's an actor and expecting him to put on a perfunctory show, assuming he'd probably change religions again with his next role. I'm not even a quarter of the way through this interview and felt compelled to pause and write this comment. Harsh judgement is what I dislike most in other people, yet it's what led me to this interview: to watch Shia put on a show or try out a new PR stunt. I'd like to apologize for my own presumptuousness and small-mindedness. God deflated my ego when I watched Shia engage so openly and straightforwardly, and so humbly admit to his own humanness and wrongdoing and the hurt he's caused. Not only are his answers beautiful and compelling, but his sincerity is scathing to my senses because they were not prepared for it. I pray his journey continues to be a fulfilling one along the path of growth and righteousness. This was beautiful to see.

[@ZZSmithReal]

You'd really enjoy sentencing hearings. Give it a try. Go to your local courthouse's criminal division and watch a couple.

[@thomasaquinas157]

We’ll said.

[@janedehaven5699]

Hi, cradle Catholic here also. I approached it cautiously and curiously, like a Wampanoag approaching the Pilgrims. What does he want with us? Is he going to redefine our faith to fit his industry values? I, too, was shellshocked as the scales fell from my eyes. Shia put into powerful words what the Mass is and how powerful is the mercy of our Creator. I thank God I saw the Aleteia story on Facebook, which led me to this video. What a privilege.

[@andiyuuuh]

Very well said.

[@edgaf1972]

Indeed. God is good.

[@MAMateo-gg6zl]

Every Saint has a past, every sinner has a future.

[@EMCain-rz6kv]

"Saints are sinners who keep on trying" Robert Louis Stevenson and St Mother Theresa

[@weneedtogoback8553]

That hit me deep

[@robbieray9164]

J cole

[@pickenchews]

I love that saying

[@pickenchews]

@@EMCain-rz6kv i never heard that one before, but I'm saving it. Beautiful

[@arthurshat7793]

I am not Catholic but I just left Mass. I am considering converting.🙏🏻 THANK YOU everyone for all the love! I am fully converted and it feels amazing! We had our son this May! God is so good! God bless each and every one of you🙏🏻❤️

[@bluecomb5376]

Way to be open and seeking the Truth! Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz is a fantastic podcast and also the Catechism of the Catholic Church! God bless you

[@arthurshat7793]

@@bluecomb5376 Thank you! I had asked my sponsor last week for podcast recommendations! God bless you!❤️🙏🏻

[@arthurshat7793]

@@lukebrasting5108 Thank you so much! God bless you🙏🏻❤️

[@DavidRodriguez-cm2qg]

Bro, I'm praying. If you join the Church, get ready for the wildest ride you'll ever go on. 📿🕊️

[@lukebrasting5108]

@@Mnel5 You were never really Catholic and you don't know the first thing about Catholicism otherwise you never would have left, and especially not for the grotesque theology and false gospel of Reformed Protestantism that the likes of Paul "complete blackout" Washer and Voddie Baucham adhere to. And since you seem to like Reformed theology, can you explain how Galatians 5:19-21 fits in with the doctrines of Faith Alone and Eternal Security?

[@sanatero]

"When Mass is done really, really well, you feel like something like a secret is being shared with you". -- Shia LaBeouf

[@aaron1983]

Amen. May God bless us with holy Priests.

[@sylviadodgin]

1:08:34 this testimony is so so relevant for nowadays. We need grace and mercy.

[@Eowyn3Pride]

That's a fantastic observation! We all sense that. So important to pray for our Priests!

[@johnpro2847]

it is great to get sunday mass over and done with for another week..amen

[@koulihere]

its revelation in the sense you understand something or get an answer to a question.

[@BullSheeper]

Who would have ever guessed Shia would end up being a strong advocate of not only Christianity, but Traditional Catholicism?

[@urlanbarros]

Unfortunately, Bishop Barron doesn't like that.

[@HitoriBocchi97]

ONE holy, catholic and apostolic church.

[@vkbowers]

The Holy Spirit is going to Holy Spirit-it also feels like Padre Pío just physically entered the fight here with the Church Militant from his place in the Church Triumphant and it’s AWESOME 👏👏👏👏👏

[@markredman9173]

Hopefully this will push Bishop Baron to be more open to traditional liturgy.

[@SanctusFidelis]

Love the TLM. That’s not what this video is really about. It’s about a sinner who found a home in Catholicism because the friars treated him with real Christian charity. They extended the hand of Christ in love and touched his very soul. God bless them. Shia showed us what authentic Christianity looks like from the outside in. Let’s continue to pray for Shia, the caps, and Bishop Barron.

[@ajax3017]

As a catechist myself, it's truly inspiring to hear Shia's story about turning to faith. What an amazing thing to hear.

[@williammanhire4424]

that would be beautiful if you are serious!

[@Berlinquilla]

Welcome home!

[@G-MIP]

I didn’t like your comment as it would have changed the #33 to 34. Jesus walked the earth 33 years- it’s fitting that you have 33 likes.

[@bridgetdoyle5820]

Yay!!! Welcome!

[@Lerian_V]

Welcome home in advance.

[@samuelWx]

I converted to Catholicism by way of AA and have found lasting peace by God's Grace. Godspeed Shia.

[@stephenvickery9967]

Alcoholics Anonymous? I too am apart of it, however I held my Catholic faith prior to entering the program. What I noticed upon entering was that they had us give our will and our lives over to “the God of our understanding” or simply our “higher power”. It is an inclusive program so it works with people regardless of where they are at in their understanding of God. It is pretty obvious that AA is a Christian program although they don’t say it outright. Anyways, how did you find Catholicism through AA?

[@antwanmitchell6267]

New Transformer movie?

[@samuelWx]

​@@stephenvickery9967 The Fourth and Fifth steps as well as 10-11 and 12. It's apparent the program is predicated upon Judeo-Christian principles; however, having grown up in the protestant faith we did not have or believe in confessing to another human being. I knew that this was unique to the Catholic faith but all I knew of Catholicism was by way of prejudiced family and friends as well as movies. So, I set out to learn more and ultimately converted and entered discernment for the priesthood before meeting my wife at an AA meeting. She later converted, as well as my mother. I now have two beautiful little "sobriety babies", wonderful medical practice and my mother had a beautiful Catholic funeral Mass having received the sacrament of Last Rites prior to her death. Cheers!

[@lucerogzz2565]

@@samuelWx wow!! You made my day! What a huge testimony!!!!

[@mcchickenmuhchicken]

@@stephenvickery9967 AA was started by a Catholic nun

[@Arthur-ke9vz]

As a Catholic dying from lung cancer, meeting Shia or you would be wonderful. My Deacon keeps me alive. I’m so thankful for my faith and life, yet in horrific pain.

[@IIImobiusIII]

Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591) I live yet do not live in me, am waiting as my life goes by, and die because I do not die. No longer do I live in me, and without God I cannot live; to him or me I cannot give my self, so what can living be? A thousand deaths my agony waiting as my life goes by, dying because I do not die. This life I live alone I view as robbery of life, and so it is a constant death - with no way out until I live with you. God, hear me, what I say is true: I do not want this life of mine, and die because I do not die. Being so removed from you I say what kind of life can I have here but death so ugly and severe and worse than any form of pain? I pity me - and yet my fate is that I must keep up this lie, and die because I do not die. The fish taken out of the sea is not without a consolation: his dying is of brief duration and ultimately brings relief. Yet what convulsive death can be as bad as my pathetic life? The more I live the more I die. When I begin to feel relief on seeing you in the sacrament, I sink in deeper discontent, deprived of your sweet company. Now everything compels my grief: I want - yet can’t - see you nearby, and die because I do not die. Although I find my pleasure, Sir, in hope of someday seeing you, I see that I can lose you too, which makes my pain doubly severe, and so I live in darkest fear, and hope, wait as life goes by, dying because I do not die. Deliver me from death, my God, and give me life; now you have wound a rope about me; harshly bound I ask you to release the cord. See how I die to see you, Lord, and I am shattered where I lie, dying because I do not die. My death will trigger tears in me, and I shall mourn my life: a day annihilated by the way I fail and sin relentlessly. O Father God, when will it be that I can say without a lie: I live because I do not die? God Bless.

[@fredharvey2720]

God bless you

[@michellecheriekjv4115]

Dear friend do you know what the Biblical Gospel is? What is the good news of Jesus Christ? 📖

[@meggo329]

I will pray for you Arthur ❤️

[@calebnwafor2549]

Prayers will be with you always, till you go to meet the saints in glory.

[@Herotriss]

Not long after my beloved husband died I was so lost and depressed and suicidal. Then one day I saw a photo of Padre Pio and started reading books about him. And I just know he led me to Christ and the Church. While I was learning about Padre Pio and the Church my daughter was in her last year of college and when I told her I was thinking of going to RCIA she told me she had been thinking the exact same thing! I could not believe it! We were both baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Church last Easter! I am so happy to be home and we hope to attend TLM some day. May God bless you all my brothers and sisters!

[@donatio1]

What a beautiful story 🥹 make sure you attend the Latin mass, Deo Gratias!

[@empackmanmueller1725]

Godbless you sister! Welcome home, remember you are loved beyond measure by our Lord! And have an amazing role to play in this life! Godbless will pray for you to our holy mother and our beloved lord a savior...

[@christinescheiner5194]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@kathyvargas6420]

So beautiful! Welcome home!

[@xiomarablanco5598]

Go find TLM. Do not wait too long.🙏

[@vngelicath1580]

I love how Shia wanted to lean the conversation more toward Catholicism whereas Bishop Barron oriented the focus toward acting. Such a marvelous display of reaching out to genuinely connect with the other.

[@BullSheeper]

Converts typically love talking about Catholicism. Shias story is incredible.

[@demi-l8r]

I think Bishop Barron was trying to relate to Shia, but Shia is already starting to let go of that life, finding peace with the Capuchin 🥲

[@Lerian_V]

@@demi-l8r Right, and through Shia to his ilk in Hollywood and all around the world.

[@doulaolgamke]

@@demi-l8r barron should know a born again believer is a new creature in christ. But I don't think he know anything about that. I hope Shia finds truth. 🙏

[@grizzlyboys3234]

Do Catholics speak in tongues?

[@whatarmthinghommeh1938]

This interview got me to buy a rosary and pray for the very first time since elementary school. Thank you.

[@sitastanley3857]

Your weapon....God bless

[@claudiabettina]

Whoohoo. I'm so happy for you. I've prayed the rosary since I became a Catholic in 1990. I thank Blessed Mother for my conversion and my devotion to Her. The rosary is the weapon for our times. The peace and graces I've received from it cannot be measured. I'm so grateful for the rosary. You will be blessed by praying it and Our Lady will give you many graces throughout your life.

[@finallythere100]

Deo Gratis! I Hope you take no offense - but be sure to get the rosary blessed. Most have forgotten about that if it has been a long time. .Also, many that attended Catholic school never were taught the proper way to say and meditate on the rosary. There is more than one approach to mediating and with the internet's lots of great articles and videos to offer meditation ideas. . There is more than one right way to focus, so enjoy the re-discovery! If you like you can look online for articles on Scriptural rosaries which can really get you going to meditate on each of the Joyous, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries (and Luminous later added by JP2). Also there are some nice videos that some find helpful when you don't say it alone. There are some BEAUTIFUL videos by the Late fr Patrick Peyton. And Bishop Barron's (Scriptural )Joyous Mystery rosary is on KZbin video, and is very moving! It brought me to tears when I first saw it! As Dr. Taylor Marshall would say, welcome to the Team!

[@jordanmiller3927]

So white-pilled rn

[@lucabrazzi45]

Deus Benidicit tibi

[@glen6845]

I'm Catholic and seeing a convert with this much knowledge and clear reasoning, tying his life together and seeing how God is working in his life is fantastic testimony. For all not Catholic yet, I pray that you find this convincing and come to the True Church that Jesus established.

[@julesgardet659]

You are as gullible as you as supposed to be. Intellectual gibberish is all these two clowns are dumping on you. Wake up! This isn’t Christ’s Gospel.

[@tomasmurcu]

I have not enjoyed an interview this much in a long time- maybe ever. I feel ever more drawn back to the Church.

[@virgo409]

Welcome Home 🤍 I pray you feel the overwhelming peace and love of our Heavenly Father!

[@tomasmurcu]

@@virgo409 thanks. I need it

[@frankmontez6853]

Yes I pray everyday for conversion of souls

[@janedehaven5699]

I completely agree. Most interviews I give up on half way through, as less than compelling. But this was raw and vivid, heartfelt in every way. The contrast between BB's intellectual cool and SLB's burning zeal was fascinating.

[@austincool123]

Me too

[@jitterbug9595]

Shia's explanation of the Latin Mass is precisely what gave my husband and I a desire to attend it. We go every Sunday now.

[@Sanguine_Addiction]

St. Augustine's quote helps me ever day: “The church is not a museum for saints, it is a hospital for sinners.” It's the inexhaustible forgiveness and love of God for us that keeps me going every day. I've dealt with a massive porn addiction that spanned almost 30 years and I'm in the recovery process. It hasn't been easy and I've had my share of relapses, but with God's grace and forgiveness, I can beat this battle once and for all. Father, please don't give up on me. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, please have mercy on me, for I am a sinner.

[@bettycasvin8877]

God bless you're journey.

[@Sanguine_Addiction]

@@bettycasvin8877 thank you, much appreciated 🙏

[@SimonStrange]

Peter Steele died a Catholic, so I guess your profile pic works.

[@Sanguine_Addiction]

@@SimonStrange I never got the chance to see them live. All I can do now is keep their music alive by listening daily and introducing them to younger generations. I also need to make my way back to the other side of the country to pay my respects at his resting place.

[@andreweu3276]

God never gives up on us.

[@evelynfrederick]

"God was using my ego to draw me to Him.". Just beautiful and SO MUCH UNDERSTANDING OF GOD

[@hulking_presence]

Yeah, He kind of lays the road in front of each one of us. It's funny when you start to understand it was there the whole time. Your own road with your own tests. You just need to walk it.

[@evelynfrederick]

@@hulking_presence ... that's just obvious

[@collydub1987]

​@hulking_presence this is determinism

[@jackrandom4893]

Shia, if you're reading this, we are all cheering for you. God bless.

[@jillh7934]

i am not cheering for a man who knowingly gave a woman stds, strangled her, made racist rants to a cop and abused other ex's

[@mcdermidrules4179]

Amen.

[@mancipiachristi9032]

*praying for you

[@colear]

Inspiring conversion story!

[@michael-4k4000]

Yea Shia, donate all your millions to the catholic church ⛪️ 🙏....... we pray u do

[@TruthSeeker-333]

Bishops take notice! The Traditional Mass touches hearts, it converts sinners, it contains infinite mystery and is the threshold of eternity. Labouf brilliantly states that “it is like a profound secret is being shared with you” The TLM reaches sinners hearts through means beyond words and outside of the rational. He speaks for all adult converts that find the truth, especially through the TLM

[@TheAmosTree]

Amen

[@Titadj]

💯 thank God for Archbishop Lefebvre and the TLM. Bishop can’t convince this actor that the modern mass is better.

[@senorrodriguez124]

Seemed like he was trying to convince him but stopped when he saw it was a fruitless effort. Wow

[@jkranites]

The traditional mass is called a Divine Liturgy only in Latin

[@sikobaya9298]

@@Titadj it's all one mass. All forms have their strengths and weaknesses.

[@phantomvideowatcher]

Shia’s conversion is one of the most inspiring things I’ve ever seen. I’m praying for him.

[@gilliansavant3816]

You are dead in spirit

[@yepesboy3]

Agreed. This was definitely one of the best podcast interviews I’ve seen

[@tashamaree]

​@@gilliansavant3816you are projecting.

[@michellecheriekjv4115]

Where does he talk about the true Glory and goodness of God? It's all emotions....the feeling you get in Mass. What is the Gospel? The good news?

[@Guckeezy]

Truly

[@TimmyG-ii5kv]

This made me cry and feels like something I am going through as well. As a cradle catholic, I've lost touch with the Catholic church over the years(decades) and trapped in darkness. drugs, porn addiction, sex, pride, anger greed, chasing money. even a philosophy degree (at a Catholic university) only led me deeper down the path of existential dread and depression, as I was seeking to destroy rather than to unite. I still spend most of my life alone, and mostly lonely. 36 years old and incapable of loving. I had nowhere to go, until I suddenly felt a sense to go back to church and attend mass though anxiety, fear, shame and doubt kept me from going immediately. When I finally did a couple of months ago, I started crying 😢 during mass (and I still do). I felt a warmth and a sense of belonging that I hadn't felt in a very long time. There's still so much to grow into and learn. This is story is so I inspiring and heart warming. If anyone out there is reading this and going through something similar, don't let that negative voice inside your head keep you from finding God 🙏🏽.

[@liamboyack]

i lost my way aswell, i would attend church as a young boy, and have lived a hectic lifestyle from early teens onwards. but i recently found my way back into christianty through the greek orthodox church and feel like im on the path to being saved and being truly fulfilled. much love to you.

[@mealegg330]

God bless you brother! 🙏

[@TimmyG-ii5kv]

@@mealegg330 God bless you too 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@TimmyG-ii5kv]

@@liamboyack May the Holy Spirit help you further on your journey 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@deliaspencer8688]

Amen

[@maggie5807]

Been praying for Shia since I heard he was playing this part. Padre Pio will not leave the gates of heaven until all his spiritual children have entered!

[@leonasmith6600]

My thoughts too. Padre Pio will bring him home. It's no accident, Shia now has Padre Pio right in his corner. Hes there watching from at the gates of heaven. I think the voice Shia's hearing sounds like Padre Pio himself....

[@ChaChaChaRisse673]

Amen

[@maryhirose524]

YES!! St Padre Pio intercedes again!!

[@grantnmolly]

❤❤❤goosebumps and misty eyed reading your comment. Pio did say that.

[@LonsterTheMonster1]

@@leonasmith6600 the only one that can bring him home is the Lord Jesus Christ. No man.

[@ToddJambon]

Every conversion is a miracle. And clearly St. Pio helped him with this miracle.

[@finallythere100]

I'm so impressed and enlightened by Shia. (They tried to fix what was not broken, but those pulling the strings were trying to destroy what was not broken, as per the plan started w the Alta Vendetta, and further described in AA 1025.)

[@marie-noelledp3073]

Exactly, it is impressive

[@josephmariaotf]

@@livefree316 You just showed not to know what "impressive" means, problematized that and than used the Bible (that has in it's word Jesus founding and promising His Church to St. Peter [who became the first Pope]) to attack the Holy Catholic Apostolic Church that compilated the very Bible centuries before you and your modern heresy were conceived. What a condescending, pretentious presumptuous, pride, and utterly ridiculous way to choose hell by not following Jesus Christ.

[@ToddJambon]

@@livefree316 I didn't say I was inspired. I just said that his conversion is a miracle. Just like the Prodigal Son coming back home was a miracle. And like the father in that story, we should welcome Shia back home.

[@mariacastillo5625]

I'm amazed that he learned SO MUCH in such a short amount of time. That's definitely the hand of God. Praying for him.

[@bridgetdoyle5820]

That’s exactly what I see !

[@njohn6995]

Is the Holy Spirit

[@youknowthatgirl8710]

3 hours a day is a big commitment. You learn very fast if you stay focused

[@tintinismybelgian]

Hopefully, this isn't an example of the seed growing in rocky soil.

[@blerinapsota2447]

His heart was open. The Holy Spirit can act very fast to those whose hearts aren’t hardened.

[@yenglish4388]

Shia, I was raised Catholic and recently went through a painful divorce and live in a different country from my kids. It's extremely painful and humiliating and because of shame I have fallen away from prayer, confession, and mass. I watched this video from beginning to end and it was as entertaining and thought provoking as any movie I have seen in the last five years. And it reminded me that putting Christ in front of all else is the only way to live. I'm going to confession today and then to mass and your inspiring conversion process was crucial in reminding me where my mind and soul should be. We fall, then we get up and trust in God.

[@ABB14-11]

Hello, I really feel for you, divorce is a painful thing. You mist miss your children very much. I hope God grants you peace. Please know He isn’t done with you yet. I’ll pray for you and your family

[@kp3871]

As a Protestant convert I totally relate to what he is saying. The Latin Mass is everything to me now. It has drawn me in so deeply to Our Lord and the Faith. Laus tibi christe for this interview!

[@kimberlypesotski47]

Amen! The most beautiful mystery one could ever experience! Out of this world 💫

[@jackieforestieri3010]

Me too. I’m a cradle Catholic and when I found the Latin Mass, I realized how much had been stolen from us. It still makes me angry when I think about it. The two masses are not comparable.

[@justsomevids4541]

@@jackieforestieri3010 well it is comparable, Jesus is fully present in both. U can have ur own preference, but it's just "better vs best".

[@Maletizer]

@@justsomevids4541 Not to get all theological in here, but God always deals in absolutes. Our Lord always was very clear on what is right and what is wrong. You will never find a passage that states "You can do it this way but this other way is also equally good" Vatican II really put a rift where man began choosing what is best for them instead of the other way around Viva Cristo Rey

[@justsomevids4541]

@@Maletizer if you say choosing to not celebrate the TLM is "wrong", or as u say: "absolutely" wrong, then u are in open opposition to the Church Jesus founded and guides. Some people prefer something else, there's no problem in that. Both can be very beautiful and reverent, and both can contain abuses, it's about those who celebrate it. And there are even in the TLM novelties. How far do u want to push this? Are u saying Jesus and his disciples was wrong to institute and celebrate the mass in hebrew, aramaic or greek? Or did it only become absolutely right or wrong centuries later? What about its novelties?

[@cassandracampbell9868]

I’m sitting here in tears, rejoicing for Shia. What an incredibly powerful testimony. I’m not Catholic, but I am a Christian. I kept thinking how interesting it is that Catholicism was the thing that drew him to Christ. Not because there’s anything wrong with it but because to the rest of the world, it seems to be full of more rules & regulations - it’s not naturally appealing to someone who wanted nothing to do with religion & was agnostic. But God knew! He knew what Shia needed and what would draw him to Himself. He didn’t need the easy version of the Gospel, he needed the hard & something truly full of meaning and depth. Today I’ve learned so much from the Catholic Church & I’m SO touched by it and his story.

[@rhwinner]

When you fly on an airline there are a lot of rules and regulations because so much is at stake. How much more so when we're talking about your immortal soul. ❤️🙏❤️

[@beatricegrant3853]

Jesus founded one Church for a reason. All the rules are necessary to keep strong in the Faith and hold the Truth. I’m glad you were touched by his testimony! God bless

[@icemanire5467]

I'm from a Catholic family and went to mass as a kid. Shia, talks about the Trindentine mass which was the standard before Vatican II council. I only recently discovered it. I agree with him. In his own words "It's not there to sell you anything". It's so beautiful and more meaningful. The most beautiful part is the reverence it has for Christ.

[@deevine9255]

The Roman Catholic Church has the fullness of truth. It is the church established by Jesus Christ Himself, succeeded by St. Peter, the first pope.

[@jillh7934]

this man should be in jail and on a sex offender registry. what is wrong with you people.

[@sharondelaney8572]

It sounds like St. Pio has adopted another spiritual child. What a beautiful journey this young man is on. Praise God!

[@missq9320]

Indeed he has adopted him 😊💃

[@zuzaninha]

beautiful comment

[@gottalovetheinternet]

Shia is genuinely one of the most talented actors alive. I have no words to describe his sheer talent. I hope he gets an Oscar one day.

[@Maccabee444]

Yes you can't play Padre Pio and not be converted

[@parishvicar7612]

incredible

[@ThomasEdwards-rz9sh]

Bishop Barron: acting you know, let’s talk about acting and you as an actor Shia: the Latin mass moves me and Catholicism is beautiful and immersive

[@godfirst6629]

I went to Florence, Italy right before covid and at a local church I experienced a miracle while my husband prayed to a picture of Padre Pío. After 17 years of us being together, I conceived my first child. Love Padre Pío.

[@janethuizar4029]

Wow !! Amen ! Glory be to God 🙏❤️

[@maxscootss]

I just got goosebumps. Congratulations and Glory to God

[@truthwins3065]

You prayed someone besides God? The Bible says there is one God and one mediator between God and man and that’s Jesus Christ. How is it that you pray to a human being? OK, I see it. But God is the one with the power and the glory. God is the one who answers prayer and he shares his glory with no one.

[@janethuizar4029]

@@truthwins3065 No. We do not pray “to” but we ask for intercession. Just as Moses interceded for Gods people time after time again. Gods people would ask Moses to pray to God for them , to intercede on their behalf many times and through the awesome power and great mercy of God, he heard Moses prayer from the plead of his people and granted . Read Exodus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. Do family or friends ever ask you to “PRAY FOR” them? When they need prayer ? You ask God to help them right or to have mercy on your loved one, whatever it’s is that they need. God says to pray for each other. God is STILL the same God today and is truly indeed faithful at granting prayers through intercession to this day. Believe that God can make Miracles in this way. Let us not put boundaries on Gods power through the prayer and intercession of other. Praise God the Father Almighty forever and forever. God bless you.

[@juicyjules7409]

Awesome babies are such angels 👼💕😎🎉☕🍩

[@Ams2017]

I got the chills listening to this interview. God's love knows no bounds. Praying for you Shia.

[@jeanfloro4931]

Same here...

[@ChristianChannel]

Amen, what a great interview hope this helps millions of people come back to the Church

[@YM-gi1qm]

Praise the Lord!! I'm so happy to hear about his conversion!! It reminds me of a famous quote by Oscar Wilde, "Every Saint has a past, every sinner has a future." God Bless, praying for you!! I need prayer too, please!

[@rhwinner]

@@YM-gi1qm I was thinking the same thing. Wilde also, a famous convert.

[@julesm7583]

Only God …. Last week the Wall Street banker conversion.. now this! So amazing.. how we need this..

[@bbmomof3]

I'm not Catholic, but I love to see the peace on Shia's face, and in the tone of his voice. I'm happy to see that he has found the redemptive love & forgiveness of Christ. God bless him.

[@mikelopez8564]

Amen, brother

[@bt8208]

Amen

[@kathyhays2516]

I am catholic and his experience is more common than people realize. The one true church!

[@reinamccarty5734]

I think padre Pío have something to do with his conversion.!😇

[@theGothicTopic]

Neither am I.. and I feel the same.. so happy he's found a path that works for him 🙏

[@RebeccaLoiacono]

I wish I could personally thank Shia for the hand he had in helping my own faith by sharing his. What a powerhouse of a Catholic and brother in Christ.

[@TheTudorgirl]

I am sitting here today, deep, deep in depression, also having kind of lost my relationship to God. I was desperate for some kind of structure und so turned to prayer and searching on the internet for everything catholic. And after having ignored the Shia interview for days I finally gave it a try and was able to connect with so many things he said, such a powerful talk. It has given me a little bit of hope and also the desire to deepen my relationship with God again, so thank you to these two men.

[@radmomthoughts3507]

As someone who has experienced depression on and off all my life, I can totally relate to the feeling of being in a pit with no way out. Please please know it's not your fault, and please seek help, preferably from a doctor or therapist. Friends and family can be well-meaning, but nobody knows what you're going through but you. You didn't ask for this, and you don't have to bear the burden alone. I've been on antidepressants for 10 years, and my only regret is that I didn't start them 20 years ago. It's taken some tweaking and lots of talking, but I finally found my way out of the pit and I want that so much for you.

[@TheTudorgirl]

@@radmomthoughts3507 Thank you so much for your kind words, much appreciated! I have actually taken the step yesterday to book an appointment with a psychiatrist. If it's okay I would be so happy if you could pray for me.

[@radmomthoughts3507]

@@TheTudorgirl Yes, you are definitely assured of my prayers and good for you for taking that step!!

[@brigidhiggins2003]

I'll keep you in my prayers, I really mean it! Mental anguish is a cross like no other and I'm so sorry you have to go through this - I've been there, and it's absolutely awful, like hell on earth, but God bless you - the fact that you're feeling that pull to turn to God in all this is so wonderful! Go towards God and don't look back 🙏

[@LauraBeeDannon]

God bless you on your journey.

[@SteveShaffer]

First 20 minutes: Bishop: “Let’s talk about acting” Shia: “Hey so this MASS thing….🤯”

[@johnconnell1675]

Yep BB was trying so hard for worldly approval from a Hollywood star and Shia just wanted to get into Church stuff.

[@jocelynsmith4315]

I totally get it. as a convert it’s almost impossible for me not to relate every single thing back to the Church and to the Holy Mass 😭

[@ntmn8444]

He just converted. He’s excited. But Bishop saw that, and he let Shia just speak his part. It was a good interview. Despite being the interviewer, Bishop was gracious with Shia and let him talk his peace.

[@ntmn8444]

@@johnconnell1675 not true! Bishop was there as the interviewer. Generally, interviewers take control and give the interview direction. But he humbly allowed Shia to go on and speak on what he’s learned.

[@giulianobrugellis1614]

Amazing right?! What a testimony of his conversion and Padre Pio. And than Bishop refers to Bruce Springsteen...🥴

[@n_sye]

The Latin Mass one of the greatest gifts to humanity. Ave Maria. Please Lord save the Latin Mass. Amen.

[@missnerd4832]

Our Lord doesn't call the qualified. He qualifies the called 👏👏👏

[@marylawson8797]

One of the best interviews Bishop has done. “Pio didn’t pull a Martin Luther but a Francis” 🤩😮😮😮😮 Death of ego.

[@bradypatterson8859]

@@bmbmbm1 Aa a non Lutheran Protestant, I agree. He was addressing some real problems in the church. The political situation also played a huge role.

[@G-MIP]

@@bmbmbm1 But he did leave!- and the church was named after him, not Christ. ...And then 30k denominations followed. This is not of God.

[@astrol4b]

@@bmbmbm1 that means he had the opportunity for martyrdom but he refused it, while Francis had to travel in Egypt and try to convert the king.

[@thekingslady1]

@@bmbmbm1 it was 100% ego with Martin Luther. Look up an over-an-hour interview with Fr. Hesse where he dives extensively on Martin Luther's numerous issues. Luther wasn't even called to the priesthood. In Catholicism you have to be called to Christ's Priesthood. Luther stubbornly refused listen to his Spiritual Directors' advice. He was very stubborn-headed....seemed to always be insistent on doing things his own way. There was even a performative element to his shenanigans, for e.g the burning of books - putting on a show about it. Ridiculous! Luther confessed to his concubine that he knew "[heaven is] not for us!". He knew what he was doing but he wouldn't let up because of that good ol' pride.

[@johnsix.51-69]

@@bmbmbm1 When you remove 7 books from the OT and then want to remove another 4 from the NT (Luther's antilogomena) then pride definitely has a role there. Pride is why we have thousands of denominations of protestantism. Jude 8 these people hate authority. Jude 11 they are like Korah. Numbers 16:3 is what they say to the authority that Christ left over His church.

[@Phil-wn7zz]

Welcome home brother. I can relate. I was raised Catholic but after my tours in Iraq and Afghanistan I lost faith and struggled for years with heavy drinking before I re discovered my Faith. All of us have hope, every sinner has a future, every saint has a past

[@natel7151]

Amen, brother. Peace be with you. Mass is for all of us sinners. The faith is for us, as sinners and seekers of truth, seekers of peace.

[@catherinenelson6802]

Praise God!

[@donkerscm]

Thank you for your service, Phil. God is the only one who can truly heal us. I'm so glad you found Him again. He loves you so much.

[@Samantha-ho4hv]

Thank you Jesus for your life brother. Praise God !

[@ShrewBeeDoo]

I'm protestant and enjoyed this interview very much. Very touching and thought provoking. Now I'm interested in experiencing a Latin Mass.

[@maryiriel9784]

To start walking we only need one ☝️ first step, don’t be afraid you won’t regret it ☺️ blessings

[@AmbrosianBeeCo]

TLM is life changing.

[@planbasic9609]

Let the Holy Spirit guide you to the truth 🙏🏻

[@UserUnknown_333]

Search Latin Mass near me. Make sure it's a high or sung Mass for your first one. Can be hard to find, though, since it's being suppressed by the Vatican 😐

[@planbasic9609]

@@UserUnknown_333 it depends where you live by…..still some churches offer TLM… I live in Illinois …..I have to find out…👀

[@rosehuzzell1402]

Padre Pio saved my life too. I had fallen away from the Church. There were all kinds of excuses why I couldn't pray or go to Mass. My parents were living with me at that time and if were saying the Rosary I would pretend not to hear them and stay out of sight so they wouldn't invite me to pray. When they spoke about Padre Pio I would become so angry and say awful things about him. My pride was enormous. Slowly though I began to pray with them. I finally returned to the Holy Roman Catholic Church but with a deeper love for God. I wanted to know more about Jesus and His teaching. I consecrated myself to the Holy Spirit because my life was a mess and I realised I can do nothing without God. I needed guidance. Time passed. The problems didn't stop but I am happier now. I have God with me in everything. Years later my parents told me they had been praying to Padre Pio for my return ❤✝️

[@johngowen8123]

Padre Pio is my patron. 27 years old. Go to TLM. Without ever knowing or really caring for Shia LaBeouf, I feel like he's literally my brother now. Was very moved by this.

[@antoinnelamah6949]

He is your brother

[@soupit32]

As a former 4chan troll who was at war with Shia LaBeouf during the "He Will Not Divide Us" phase, but then I found true Catholicism, this interview made me teary several times. This is such good news!

[@soupit32]

@@marcher8023 I totally see what you're saying and I regret my word choice, I meant as in I was born Catholic and have always been culturally but never actually delved into my religion until adulthood.

[@Lerian_V]

I enjoyed the trolling tbh. I was fun. But at the same time I was concerned about his mental state; he clearly was unravelling. 😁

[@lucascesar029]

Same, used to hate him in those times, and now we are brothers in Christ. Deo gratias!

[@ntmn8444]

Same!! He really had gone down a bad path, and just look at him now!

[@kentjensen4504]

Same here! We probably read each other’s comments on 4chan then! I’m still in the process.

[@johndelrivers8258]

This gave me a goosebump. As a catholic who’s non practicing, it made me realized that god is calling me to seek Christ and start knowing him and his love for me. Thank you for this absolutely mind opening interview. I believe that everyone needs to be forgiven and Shia deserves it

[@DavidRodriguez-cm2qg]

You'll always be welcome back home.

[@maggie_codes]

Divine Mercy 🙏🏻

[@LauraBeeDannon]

All God's children are worthy of repentance.

[@sheiladumigan451]

🙏 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@mariarosario4298]

Johndel Rivers, I will keep you in my prayers. God is an awesome God and good at all times. It's in His hands now and the only thing we can do is to trust Him completely.

[@NoelOco]

Pray for the conversion and salvation of all including each of us who finished listening to this inspiring interview. St. Padre Pio, pray for us.

[@NoelOco]

@@isayitlikeitisjones Praying for others is Biblical in case you don't know: I invite you to read the Bible and accept Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior * James 5:16 "pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." * Job 42:10 10 And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends..." * Matthew 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you..."

[@Jack-iu2gl]

Shia Labeouf knows more about catholicism than me as a cradle Catholic and it's caused me to do a lot of inner thinking, God bless him for this powerful conversion it's making me rethink my own faith.

[@rosemarieobrien4800]

Avery real authentic conversion stories, e bed!!!😊💝🔥

[@beatricegrant3853]

Try finding a Latin Mass nearby! It’s an incredible experience. I hope your journey in learning more about the Faith brings you ever closer to Jesus and Mary💙

[@ngozionyeka4841]

The truth is that convert Catholics tend to know more about the Catholic faith than cradle Catholics. You can check out Scott Hahn's "Rome Sweet Home"

[@jazzlegend]

It’s not your faith in Catholicism that saves. It’s the faith in the fact the Christ died on the cross for our sins.

[@Iluvdoxies58]

Most converts, my hubby included, are better Catholics than us Cradle ones. It's totally humbling to know my own husband read the Catechism of the Catholic Church (JPII version) from cover to cover.

[@anneonorton]

Born and raise as a Mormon, I converted to the faith with the Latin Mass, my husband came home and said: It feels like angels are singing. Three years later here I am as a former mormon, and a faithful catholic in love with all the aspects of the faith. Please pray and be open to love new converts, a lot of them like (me) doesn't come from faithful parents and stable homes. God bless you'll.

[@TheRichmondRoadie]

I'm a former Mormon who converted via the Latin Mass as well! God be praised!

[@anneonorton]

@@TheRichmondRoadie until this day I don’t understand how they get in my country (Brazil) a catholic country, and I converted in the United States. Grace of God!

[@teozinha1]

@@anneonorton kkkkk sou Angolana frequentei a catequese, vivi em Portugal Lisboa e já fui para Fátima 2 ou 3 vezes, e continue cega, surda e muda. Voltei para o meu País Angola, entrava na igreja entre 2018 / 2019 sem dizer nada e uma vez procurei localmente uma missa na área e nada o homem com quem estava me deu uma Bíblia e eu fui ler a respeito do matrimónio e tive de o deixar. Em Fevereiro de 2020 comprei um bilhete de Luanda para Lisboa e Manchester, apanhei um autocarro para Escócia Glasgow e vim para uma cidade com o nome de Paisley. Comecei a sentir vontade de rezar aprendi a Rezar o Santo Rosário, sonhei muitas vezes com Nossa Senhora e São Padre Pio. Escrevi meus pecados todos traduzi em inglês, procurei um Sacerdote e aos 40 anos de idade fui liberta das garras do maligno. Hoje minha vida é muito especial

[@mattfin4272]

Wow! God Bless you for being open and writing this! I’m a born and raised Protestant who has recently been looking and reading into the Catholic church. Some things I’m just not sure about, but I am on my journey and ultimately trying to faithfully serve the Lord and lead others to Christ!

[@godstruth7859]

Hebrews 4 King James Version 4 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. 2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. 3 For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world. 4 For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works. 5 And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest. 6 Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief: 7 Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. 8 For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day. 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. 12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

[@S1llyD1lly]

As an adult, Catholic convert, a lot of the sentiment he’s expressing really resonates with me. Thank you for this ❤️

[@luju1102]

Agree, completely!!

[@debbie2027]

DITTO

[@TruthSeeker-333]

Same here, it’s clear he found the infinite mystery of our faith in the eternal sacrifice - the TLM. I wish Bishop Barron would understand this profound reality. The rigid TLM actually is the most pastoral, by reaching sinners hearts through means beyond words, outside of the rational.

[@sarahwhite5256]

This is such a blessing for people "my age" thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@christinaauer7090]

Me too! I actually took notes because Shia was able to articulate so well what I feel and experienced and struggle to articulate myself.

[@anotheridealist4852]

I have been on a very long spiritual journey. I became Catholic 16 years ago and about every 2-3 years before that and after that, I have some type of significant epiphany and I feel like I'm getting closer. I'm at 27 mins into this and Shia just said reading the gospel was like reading a map. It is a route taking you to something. If he could summarize it in two words, it would be "let go." I paused the video and I wept. I mean really deeply wept. I know that is the answer. LOST is my favorite tv show and this was the message Jack finally got in the end. He needed to "let go." I know that is what I need to do. Now I just have to figure out how. Wow, I sure didn't think Shia LaBeouf would be an influencial part of my journey. Thank you so much for being brave enough to seek the truth and to speak it to others. I can't tell you how much that summary has helped me. God is truly using you. I have a Bachelors in Biblical Studies and I grew up as a protestant preacher's daughter. I am always searching, always trying to feel peace. I relate to so much of what you have said in this interview. I keep thinking its something I can do--something I can understand. I know I just need to "let go." Please pray for me. I feel like I'm so close to finding the peace I have been searching for my whole life.

[@rizcar4]

Tears watching this. Whoever’s been praying in Shia’s life, keep it up.

[@SOI-wl2lo]

T H I S!!!!!

[@kiokomatsushima4084]

Let's pray now for Ezra Miller 🙏🤗

[@LauraBeeDannon]

@@kiokomatsushima4084 prayer can move mountains

[@rossross9281]

As a lapsed catholic this has been very interesting to listen to. Just in recent months I’ve been feeling like there’s an emptiness in my life. I’ve been thinking of maybe giving the church another try now that I’m older and (hopefully) wiser. This has given me a lot to think about. Shia is a very genuine person, I love to listen to him. I think I’ll visit church on Sunday.

[@boomct8569]

God bless you Ross! Yes! go to Church! Find a decent priest and make a good confession- you’ll feel better than you have in years. Then Holy Communion will be a power in your life that is irreplaceable. I’ll be praying that you find the joy and meaning I’ve found 😊

[@anzot6903]

I will pray for you! May God bless you on your journey to Him!

[@vincentroberts3279]

You should look into reading some of the works they mention. Augustine’s confession is a great place to start and there’s definitely an audio version of that’s your thing. Id also recommend anything by Jacques Philippe. Sometimes your first experience back can feel poor or confirm your presumptions. But the Church is from God, but run by men. The Spirit is there for you to fall in love with even if the instrument is poor.

[@michellemcdermott2026]

Sending prayers for you

[@dollyannelewis3795]

Yes, go to Church! Find a TLM (traditional Latin mass) to experience what Shia has. It is Heaven touching earth. Might seem unfamiliar at first but just let it wash over you. God bless you!

[@spiritandspire]

One of the most moving testimonies I’ve ever heard. Also, a truly authentic take on the experience of our generation in the Church. We love you Shia and are praying for you!

[@pmartin6086]

God's totally doing something with this role he's playing in my view. 🙏✝️

[@TheRealFranc]

Shia is a brilliant and critical thinker. I just became a big fan of his with this interview. Can't wait to watch the movie.

[@erikhuff5080]

​@@TheRealFranc I agree. Even if the film itself isn't what we are hoping for (Mr. Ferrara clearly had some "different" ideas on its direction from the sounds of the interview) Our Lord's providence is certainly at work here.

[@TheRealFranc]

@@erikhuff5080 I believe the movie will be at the very least, fair in sufficiently capturing the parts Padre Pio expressed and experienced that upheld the more important whole and purpose of his life just as Mark Wahlberg did in Father Stu.

[@henrykramer5012]

I got chills watching this. Not everyone has the guts to share their life experience. I was brought to tears at times, very moving.

[@cecilialeal3277]

Honestly this is a modern day miracle. A worldly person, Hollywood actor with no intent to live the life according to Christianity, with no ties to what Catholicism gets pulled in by Padre Pío ! What?!?! The comments here flooding with non believers wanting to go to mass and covert ?! We needed this in our time. Thank you God , thank you Padre Pío , thank you Shia this will bring millions more BACK HOME.

[@bdup159]

" the Catholic church is a house of many doors that are open, and whichever one works for you then come on in" Perfect. This is what it means to be the Universal Church.

[@bethroberts1500]

So why is Francis canceling Latin Mass? Because it is SO POWERFUL

[@dianaaffonso4886]

When my dad was a young adult he wrote to Padre Pio and showed me the letter he wrote back! This was one of his most cherished treasures, he had such a devotion to him until the day he died, even before he became a Saint. I pray to St Pio everyday.....just love that Shia loves the Latin mass, I pray for his catholic journey, so excited for him as he grows in his faith, it will be fun to watch what he does next...Hollywood needs more examples in their corrupt secular world! Praise be Jesus and Blessed Mother!

[@TheBritfashionista]

Omg!What did he say back?How wonderful

[@Nicole11522]

That is SO amazing. I would treasure that forever!

[@Littleflower53]

That’s extraordinary! What a blessing!

[@mathieuconklin3146]

Can you copy what he wrote?! that's awesome

[@devinchaganis8017]

Amen 🙏

[@jonathangomez5131]

Man, this transformation is simply incredible. From knowing zero about the faith to changing his life completely. There are rough times through our journey, even for the most saintly people it was that way. I hope he persists in his faith.

[@bryanpeters5034]

Shia LeBoeuf being the most profound Catholic voice of the last decade was not something I saw coming, if I'm entirely honest.God bless you, man.

[@mosaic.emom1234]

Exactly, the Bishop has a lot to learn from him and should consider this interaction a privilege, 90% of the bishops have everything to learn from the great actor .

[@growtocycle6992]

He's passionate, yes. Profound?? I'm not sure

[@mosaic.emom1234]

@@growtocycle6992 he is more profound than 90% of current bishops worldwide

[@luv4da80s]

God has a reputation for using the most unassuming people to do his greatest work. Just read up Luisa Picaretta. The reason he does this is so the individual or others, can never attribute the good fruit that comes to the individuals own virtue or effort. It remains clear, it was the work of God.

[@robmorgan3842]

@@growtocycle6992 The Statement on the Latin mass not trying to sell him something vs the N.O. which feels like it is. Yeah I think that's profound.

[@marykatezehr1074]

As a Catholic myself, this gives me SO much hope for Catholics and people turning back to the Church!!!! This man was part of my childhood and it's so inspiring to see him talk about this

[@emy1975]

So True!

[@fezpikaii2850]

@@emy1975 iiki

[@fezpikaii2850]

Pppoi

[@oraetlabora1922]

Go to Orthodoxy and you shall return to the Church.

[@adnanbezerra6014]

@@oraetlabora1922 nice jokes man

[@paulmartinez2480]

Shia...PADRE Pio picked YOU to play him. In that you became one of his spiritual children! It's a beautiful thing. No one comes to Father, unless you were called!😇

[@Valkonnen]

Padre Pio is a known liar, and a blot on the church for what he did .

[@raymondsearch5289]

Yes, as a Catholic convert, and now a Secular Franciscan, I believe you're right! Padre Pio, pray for us!

[@roshandacummings3423]

I feel like I can listen to 1,000 hours of this. I can't get enough -- I'm not Catholic...oh my word, I haven't considered myself "Christian" in over a decade..but I've been watching Mass online on and off for a year. I want whatever this is, whatever Shia has, SO BAD.

[@jordanmiller3927]

I’ll be praying for you brother 🙏

[@mrplayer406]

take a look into jesse lee petersons stuff, i dont want to say anything bad about these guys so im just gonna recommend jesse lee peterson

[@marshalbrummel]

Make the jump! Email your local Catholic Church even if you don't know if you want to end up there. I felt as if God was calling me for years and found myself in the same place as you right now, although I was never Christian. I felt like I was going to burst before I reached out to my The Church. It is the church of The Truth. Experience the love God has for you.

[@hreade8772]

Shia benefited most from the personal discipleship he found in the nuns and brothers in Christ. Find a local catholic or Christian church and get to know the leadership, be honest with them what you're needing/wanting and they'll help you plug into a discipleship group.

[@theworldforgot4857]

I pray that the LORD our GOD meets you where you are and bring you to HIM IN JESUS MIGHTY AND PRECIOUS NAME AMEN🙏🏽🤲🏾❤️☝🏽✝️

[@davidrojas6457]

The maturity and clarity with which Shia speaks about his journey so far is beyond admirable. Praise God for your continued conversion, my friend.

[@lauraramirez3399]

I agree! I’m impressed because I remember how he sounded before his conversion.

[@dafrasier1]

Propaganda to sell tickets. $$

[@mcchickenmuhchicken]

@@dafrasier1 you dont know his heart.

[@dafrasier1]

@@mcchickenmuhchicken Largest Child Sex Abuse Ring in Human History = Catholics. he chooses Child Sex Abuser, not a good thing. Vatican International Sex Offender. Celibacy provides a Target Rich Hiding place and protection. mcg-truth blogspot

[@herewegoagain1283]

@@dafrasier1 i do t think so, I checked his astrology chart, his saturn is in the 9th house that’s represents a religious man, and it makes sense why he is an actor. There are many spiritual practices that show why someone is the way they are

[@TheMonymonky]

“I am adventurous, I think that is why I like Catholicism” -SL. I love it!

[@inesdeerausquin5658]

Indeed! Tolkien and Chesterton would wholeheartedly agree - there is no greater epic, no greater adventure than Catholicism.

[@ILIJA2002]

I am Happy for Shia, I hope his 30s and 40s will be his best career years, Jesus uses him in a good way! God Bless everyone,

[@fandoms5ever]

This was such a compelling interview. Convert stories are so powerful. Shia will bring many others to Catholicism with his testimony. Blessings x

[@rebeccaoprea9917]

The point is to lead them to Christ , not religion .

[@cinderelladevil1687]

My lapsed catholic daughter put this piece of news on our family whatsup group. Converts stories always have a powerful impact on me. Moving individuals' minds and wills is the most impressive miracle in my view. That is what I told to my daughter.

[@ThanksStJoseph]

@@rebeccaoprea9917 Christ established the Church to have an intimate relationship with Him. The Catholic Faith is His means to bring souls to Himself.

[@josephmariaotf]

@@rebeccaoprea9917 "Christ , not religion" You're just ignoring the fact the Holy Catholic Apostolic Church is the original that compilated the very Bible and thay Jesus founded and promised to St. Peter (St. Matthew 16,16-19) who became the first Pope, and trying ridiculously to change the meaning of "religion" to say you don't have one, while you do have, just in hopes to sound more "alternative" and "truthful". This is a horrible way to choose hell instead of Christ I tell you.

[@newtonbomb]

@@rebeccaoprea9917 I think Shia, and the sinful ego he had built up, needed the pageantry and authoritative corporate structure of the RCC to come to Christ; or maybe better said, Christ used them as effective tools at the exact right time to draw Shia to Him. Maybe his story will be used to bring others in similar situation into the same realizations, and be used by the Spirit for more good. I get what you're saying, I have my list of qualms a mile long with the Corporate church known as the RCC (as well as those corporate churchs known by other names, to be fair), but I think everyone truly full of the Spirit will eventually be drawn to the Catholic understanding in the original sense of the strict definition of the word: Universal. Christ is King and all is His in the end; what is good is good and all evil will be cast into the outer darkness at the final judgment.

[@abb8023]

“Freedom doesn’t feel good with no structure.” I found myself holding onto every word and in anticipation of what was to come. What a beautiful conversion story.

[@joe99173122]

I got existentially dizzy when he said that because he touched on a truth I knew subconsciously, but never heard it expressed so concisely. Mind boggling.

[@midefadipe1169]

you put it perfectly

[@marinavasquez8813]

This

[@michaeljefferies2444]

“Every sinner is capable of being a great saint, and every saint is capable of being a great sinner” - Ven. Fulton Sheen Praise God for the work he is doing in Shia’s life, and I pray we all be similarly open to the work of God in our lives.

[@ntifferpalacio]

The most valuable hours in my life have been the hours I have stared at his image on the cross or his presence in the Eucharist. Beautiful testimony Shia 🙏🏼 Thank God for your life and Father Pio for bringing it back to you. 🫂

[@LaurenInJersey]

I was so moved by his story that I cried all the way through his interview. He needed God's hand to reach down and pluck him from the despair he was in. Praise the Lord!!

[@jillh7934]

please save that for his victims ..which are many

[@StoryTimeWithMissSam]

I grew up watching Shia!! I cannot believe he’s now catholic & playing Padre pio. It’s so beautiful. God is so good. It makes my heart so happy to know he is now in the True church!

[@AeipathyOfAprill]

When he says, "Sorry for speaking too much." No way, man!! He is filled with so much wisdom! Loved every second.

[@oledocfarmer]

It’s such a strange combination: a genuine celebrity and true humility.

[@kautumn1194]

he legit abuses women

[@GgGg-qt3re]

@@kautumn1194 hopefully he will change

[@AeipathyOfAprill]

@@kautumn1194 Did you even watch the video…….what do you think a conversion means…….

[@Leo_3-16]

I was born and raised Jewish. Just recently accepted Christ. Very powerful testimony

[@ReveloChrist]

God bless you.

[@arielwhittington8906]

Yeshua is Israel’s Messiah. Rejoicing that you came to understanding! 😊🙏🏼

[@Leo_3-16]

@@arielwhittington8906 thank you very much may the Heavenly Father bless you abundantly.

[@Ovaatime51]

I’m completely moved by this. Welcome to the Church, the faith, the truth and Eucharist.

[@love2sing20101]

Young Catholics want the Latin Mass. Including me. I know so many others personally and online. Our Latin Mass is packed, you have to get there really early and even standing spots are taken. Take note Bishop Barron!

[@flibbitygibbits]

That’s amazing!!

[@GKCmystic]

Yes, by God’s grace the Latin Mass in my PacNW city is growing exponentially with young adults and families. The only drawback is finding any nearby parking unless I arrive quite early.

[@ratuscatholicus3316]

The 20th century was the single largest period of growth in the entire history of the Church. 16 million people converted to Catholicism in 2020 alone. Attributing this unprecedented level of spectacular public interest to a liturgical tradition that is scarcely available to the vast majority of Catholics on earth doesn't add up at all. Maybe traditionalists should take note. It is the truth people want. Not just a xenonationalistic devotion to a liturgical tradition that is pretty much identical to the structure of every other Catholic Eucharistic liturgy in history, despite the current tridentine liturgy itself being younger than the protestant schism.

[@JahElect]

Exactly @ratus Catholicus. It’s not the Latin Mass I want but the connection to God, true religion which I wandered from.

[@peaceandlove544]

@@ratuscatholicus3316 20 or 21st century

[@SoonersMommy]

I grew up in the post-Vatican II church and I never felt anything for it. During COVID lockdowns, I started praying and somehow discovered the TLM and for the first time in my life, I loved attending Mass. I found a traditional Latin Mass parish and joined, and I even went to confession after 45 years of being away. I love the Traditional Latin Mass, and I actually thank God for COVID, because it brought me back to the faith. If you never been to a TLM, find one and you will fall in love with Catholicism.

[@markwilkie7633]

I have the same testimony as you

[@ryan.1990]

Amen!

[@christophergrillo5099]

same story, hopefully Bishop Barron and others start listening and hearing regardless of their own bias about the novus ordo.

[@teozinha1]

Sempre fui católica e também fui convertida no Covid no início de 2020.

[@ndumferdy2545]

I am in love with Catholicism already without the TLM. People have different stories and backgrounds. I am happy for you guys if your spirituality is deepened with the TLM. Good for you. But God also appeals and talks to other people through the norvus ordo, I included. So to each his own. God bless you all

[@indigoastrealaluna2808]

Padre Pio spoke to Shia. It is no coincidence that he was led along this path. Padre works in beautiful ways still. Padre came to me over a decade after I left Italy..lived there for over 7 years. In 2001 I saw a photo, framed on a wall amongst other photos of family and such but this one made me stop, I asked my friends elderly mother aka Nonna..”who is this in this photo?”.. it was black and white..a boy in a hospital bed and there was a priest maybe I thought but it made me stop and held my thought and feeling. She said “that is padre Pio and Tonino, he was a little boy and sick in hospital..padre Pio came to see him and he got better.” I smiled and looked deeply at the photo then moved on to sit with her for some time. I never again thought of this Padre Pio..I lived in a small town that was set above the city of Napoli in the foothills of mountains for 3.5 years..Then lived in Sicily for almost 4 years. Not until last year did his name come to me. During thought in between prayer/meditation I was just lying there in peaceful thought..Padre Pio called upon me. Not a voice but his name came in my mind, in my heart..I was open to guidance and had dedicated my existence in entirety, eternally to the Lord..I was open and always asking to be closer to please guide me and this was a calling. I felt close to him knowing nearly nothing except we both speak Italian and I thought of that photo. I then began to read and watch film footage. I felt his emotions, tears of joy..connectedness..my soul was moved and since that night I speak to Padre Pio, he brought me so much closer to Mother Mary, she called on me to know of Joseph. This brought much healing. I have a beautiful rosary with a medallion of padre and I thank the Lord for the blessings that would not be possible withought him. I can not exist any other way or even think of what existence would be without God guiding me, Jesus leading me hand in hand never letting go, Holy mother nurturing..protecting and the entire divine family I say in prayer/thought/meditation. I am so grateful. It is so beautiful to see Shia moved by Padre, I understand..my experience is different with Padre Pio but I understand because I had grow apart from God due to enduring abuse for many years. God ensured that I would remain alive several times..doctors didn’t know how I was alive after one incident that put me in icu for over a week..I should have died..it was a miracle and not the only miracle protecting my life here but the one that doctors couldn’t explain…so I gradually began to shine brighter and brighter as I began to follow my soul calling. I feel to give of myself to God is not enough often, others gave more and it brings me such joy, peace and more..it is hard at times yes but The closer one is with the Lord the more Joy we feel and I suppose I exist in the moment..arduous..painful times I can endure because I am supported and strong even if it hurts like gut wrenching..like a wound that rips open my heart..I hold on and find the light even in the darkest of places. I send love and light to all in abundance, I pray for you all no matter what you believe in..God is good and merciful. And true..not just a character for people to believe in and act good hopefully..God is real and true..I have known since I was 3 1/2 years old:) I never shared any of this but the words flowed and I think it’s time I shared some of this✨❤️🙏🏼 God Bless you all and have a Blessed morning!

[@kashaglazebrook]

What a heartfelt share. Padre Peo has been calling me this week too. This comment helped remind me to begin deepening my pray life with him. Thank you 🙏

[@eoinMB3949]

When I heard Shia was playing Padre Pio in a movie I was really hoping that this interview would take place. Can't wait

[@YM-gi1qm]

Me too!! I'm sure St Padre Pio's intervention had lots to do with Shia's conversion--Praise the Lord!!

[@Fiona2254]

We commented that maybe the good Padre was working on a special project with Shia and here we see that he definitely was.

[@maurak6032]

Same! I felt, what an agent of change he can be. I'm so glad it's come to fruition.

[@jesusl5786]

I reverted back to the catholic faith once I discovered the Latin mass, the faith of our fathers

[@Mai-ek8rf]

It's crazy how Shia knows so much in such short time, God bless him; very insightful.

[@CMD1984]

I absolutely love how Shia has such a gift of expression. It keeps me drawn in and I want to listen.

[@gmezola19]

I love the fact he acknowledges the importance of the Latin mass .

[@sigrdrifa0]

or else the eternal fires of hell, baby!

[@merkel7647]

Victoria, don't ruin this

[@mrswilbert]

Read Justin Martyr Apology 1 #65-67, then talk about the Latin Mass

[@finallythere100]

Also see Fr. Ripperger's excellent video "Traditions OF the Liturgy",. An eye opener.

[@gaila.9852]

@@sigrdrifa0Stop spreading misinformation.

[@marksilva2929]

Shia really has a deep faith. He just explained why Latin mass is amazing!!

[@Fiona2254]

My husband was blown away that he said that. He also loves the Latin mass. It is my wish that the Latin Mass is reinstated for those of us who need and crave that mystical rite even if it is once a year. It is so beautiful and heaven does seem to come down to earth to celebrate it with us.

[@fredbennett4956]

The Latin Mass can NEVER be eliminated. Pope Pius V INFALLIBLY mandated that it be preserved for all time in the encyclical Quo Primum.

[@G-MIP]

All of the 25+ valid Masses are amazing as it’s the same Christ made present on the altar. It’s not one Mass pitted against another.

[@hindenpeter2.04]

Until he's playing some rabbi. Doesn't matter, he's promoting an secret ''Illuminati'' monk

[@henofed]

I became a Catholic during Covid and go to a Latin mass.. Praise be to God for Shia and all the other converts and faithful Catholics🧡🙏

[@majorpuggington]

Welcome and you've made some great choices. Oremus!

[@RH-ti2dp]

Check out the Extraordinary form (or the NO in Latin) at St. Margaret Mary near park Avenue in Oakland.

[@marcsoto3341]

God bless you and welcome home.

[@colleeninprayer1498]

Great decision. I would love to go to the Latin mass but none in our area sadly.

[@johncooney3044]

Welcome

[@JolicoeurAbear]

I am so fortunate to live where the Traditional Latin mass is allowed. It has brought me back to the Church. Amazing that at the Low Mass this morning there were only a few seats left!!

[@christinevon3524]

When I heard he was playing Padre Pio, I prayed he would convert. Pray, Hope, and Don't Worry Shia, you are home.

[@joanne4120]

I pray for B. Baron...he needs to REALLY LISTEN with his own heart and soul!!! This young man is so INSPIRATIONAL..has it spot on about the Latin Mass..and about St Pio ..I pray He can help all our church understand more clearly how incredible the LATIN MASS IS!!!

[@matthewbroderick6287]

Joanne, yet, unfortunately, many Catholic Christians claim the Latin Mass is the only valid Mass, which of course would then exclude the Last Supper, also not said in Latin! Peace always in Jesus Christ our Great and Kind God and Savior, He whose Flesh is true food and Blood true drink

[@matthewbroderick6287]

@Sam I am Not Me? Sadly you never read the whole post of Joanne, as Joanne says Bishop Barron must search his heart and soul regarding the Latin Mass? Why must he? Obedience to Peter, is Obedience to Jesus Christ! Again, Bishop Barron loves the Latin Mass, as does Pope Francis! Yet, unfortunately, many Catholic Christians claim the Latin Mass is the only valid Mass, which of course would then exclude the Last Supper! Peace always in Jesus Christ our Great and Kind God and Savior, He whose Flesh is true food and Blood true drink

[@kentjensen4504]

@@matthewbroderick6287 Francis loves the Latin mass? You’re deluded.

[@matthewbroderick6287]

@@kentjensen4504 Thankfully, God shall have the final say on who is actually deluded! Yes, Pope Francis loves the Latin Mass and celebrates it often! Unfortunately, many Catholic Christians claim the Latin Mass is the ONLY VALID MASS, which of course would then exclude the Last Supper, also not said in Latin! Hence, the restrictions! Peace always in Jesus Christ our Great and Kind God and Savior, He whose Flesh is true food and Blood true drink

[@elizabethbrink476]

Yes!!! I believe God is moving, drawing His church back to the traditional… God willing

[@chrismaloney7562]

At a very young age, during Mass, I pointed at the priest and asked my mom, “When can I do that?” I’m 28 now, and I have been discerning a vocation to priesthood on and off for the past 3 years. COVID separated me from sacraments and has been a large hurdle in my discernment process. I have not been able to find a spiritual director but I continue to deepen in my passion for Christ. A lot of my discernment comes from the evidence of my past. I was an actor and was involved in Musicals during my education for about 7 years. I hated being an actor and I hated being an actor. But I did not act for enjoyment, I acted because I was so attracted to a girl in my class that I wanted to be involved in all the acting, all the singing and all the dancing to be with her. That is a parallel aspect of my life. I feel so unworthy in this calling, but I love Christ so much I know He is asking me to the table to get to know Him better. Catholics keep me in your prayers. I do not want to fall away as I did when COVID came out. Jesus is Lord and Savior. Amen

[@bridgetelias6965]

God bless you along your journey of discernment! I’ll be praying for you

[@peaceandlove544]

God brings you discernment and courage and faith

[@wira1255]

I'm praying for you too.

[@itsdarrenjunior633]

I do have a good friend who is a priest, and he always reiterate that the calling as a priest wasn't his own, nor he wanted to be a priest; but of God and from God - who continuously sustains him as a priest he is today. May the passion of the Holy Spirit continued to persevere you in your discernment as a future priest. Amen

[@nicolerobinson629]

I understand not wanting to fall away from the sacrements during Covid. The Holy Spirit brought me to Traditional Latin Mass because they were the only churches that opened sooner.

[@earthcitizen592]

Roman Catholic here. Thank you so much for this video, I really loved hearing both talking, very respectful and with profound knowledge of our faith. May God bless you all always! 🙏🏼 🤍🕊

[@victoriathorlacius874]

Bravo Shia, spot on. I converted to Catholicism after discovering the Traditional Latin Mass. Nothing compares. I am home.

[@RhiannonSenpai]

Orthodox mass is even better.

[@jlund43]

Well said

[@victoriathorlacius874]

@@RhiannonSenpai It is certainly beautiful and holy like the TLM. I discerned Orthodoxy and almost went that way. I love both arms of the ancient faith.

[@YaakovBuchner]

If you want to end up in the eternal home, I'd step away from the church of idolatry and false salvation. Salvation is through grace alone, in Christ alone. Christ and only Christ is our mediator to the Father! You may as well be praying to a Chia Pet if you're praying to Mary. Not to mention, it's a little difficult to grow in your walk when you don't even know what the Priest is saying. We're not saved through tradition, sacraments of men, or optics; but through Christ alone.

[@victoriathorlacius874]

@@YaakovBuchner I used to have some of these misconceptions you have. I will pray for deeper understanding for you.

[@keeganelliott2805]

I love this. Been praying for and following Shia’s journey since I was a kid. I’m 25 now. Welcome to the family of Jesus, Shia!!

[@samadams7702]

I’m 27 and I’m in the same boat as you. Growing up and watching Shia’s career from Disney channel to Honeyboy, I always felt a connection to him. He just seems like an incredibly genuine guy who who had been through a lot of pain early on in life and just didn’t know who to handle it all. So thankful he has found rest in Jesus’s arms. Love you Shia! I look forward to the next chapters of your life. The best is yet to come, I’m sure of it!

[@michielvanasten3021]

Your prayers have been heard by God. If that is not a proof of the exintance of God.. what is? Keep praying for Shia.

[@VanBaylen]

Isn’t everyone apart of the family of Jesus, technically speaking? (According to Christianity)

[@keeganelliott2805]

​@@VanBaylen I guess it depends on what you mean by family? Will I always be my parent's offspring? Absolutely, even if I were to spurn them completely. Buuuuttt, I think family is more than logistics, and if I choose to refuse my family then I can lose any real sense of being a part of it & live life experientially orphaned. Same w/ God. I don't think he'd ever force us into adoption (that'd be coercive and harmful), even if he knows what's best for us. Rather, he tries to win us over so that we can choose to be a part of his family & enjoy all of the riches that come with that. It's our choice whether we will receive this free gift or not.

[@sarahuo86]

Truly truly inspiring. He’s dropped more supernatural truth on the Mass than most bishops in the past 50 years

[@forgetmenot6564]

So true which is why we desperately need to pray for all clergy. They are in need of our prayers. We and especially the young people are in need of extraordinary priest that they excel in their vocation.

[@thomasaquinas157]

Sadly true.

[@justrandom4304]

Shia is so articulate, I grew up watching and crushing on him as a teen. I was saddened by his actions years ago, years later I'm also going through the most and struggling with my faith in God and trying to connect with him. This comes as a revelation and a proud moment for me to realize of Shia, he has grown so much and I have regained respect for him. I knew he had it in him.

[@truegirl2anna]

What’s so crazy to me is the fact that Shia was even open to taking on a gig portraying some “random” Catholic mystic priest. Imagine how easy it could’ve been for him to say “no thanks, not interested”…God works in mysterious ways. That’s for dang sure! God bless these two incredible men.

[@icemanire5467]

The man was the subject of miracles when he was alive, which isn't usual for a Saint. Padre Pio was indeed very special.

[@ulicesvilla6995]

Yeah shia is an inspiration. Redemption is truly the most powerful idea in the world

[@colonelkurtz88]

You do realize that Shia's career was destroyed when he was sued by Twigs for knowingly giving her herpes, assaulting her in the middle of the night, choking her, etc. He was also sued by a second woman for the same thing. He was effectively canceled, and director Abel Ferrara was basically the only person who would take a chance on him. So he took the role because it was literally his only option.

[@tonimonti5195]

@@colonelkurtz88 The Lord works in mysterious ways.

[@WideAwakeHuman]

@@colonelkurtz88 yeah... God knew exactly what it would take to get him where he needed to go

[@andyzar1177]

Shia my man, be vigilant. After great conversion comes great temptation to leave it all behind again. Stay firm but know God will always be with you and within you and loves you as you are in every walk you finally take. God bless you brother.

[@ximenamorales2691]

Amen!

[@Blossom13745]

We must continue to keep him in our prayers!! I pray his baby mama converts too for their child they have together!

[@jiop538]

My beloved grandfather many years ago was going thru open heart surgery ,so my Mom had a dream that Padre Pio was with my granddad and telling him that he would be fine. When my Mom saw my Granddad who had just awakened He told my Mom you know Padre Pio was standing right next to me when I was out.True story. My grandfather lived to be 97.

[@sebastian72749]

;o

[@firemaiden]

What a neat experience

[@astyytsa]

Spot on. Mass is not a sales pitch. It's a deep spiritual experience of heart and mind allowing Gods grace to work in us. The noise and constant distraction don't always allow us to be open to this Grace. Great interview.

[@Fiona2254]

Padre Pío still bringing in people. 6 years ago his pictures and books kept popping up in my life, my sisters separately brought him up. I decided to buy the first volume of his biography and by the time I finish reading and started on the second volume I was finding my way back to the church and again in love with my faith. Pray Hope and Don’t worry and pray that Shia stays strong in his faith.

[@larrytonge4104]

I’m the same Pío began my conversion

[@Fiona2254]

@@larrytonge4104 he’s always looking to save souls and I’m glad I found my faith because of him. And BTW I was commenting on this and didn’t realize I had my Padre Pío (or Padre Chirp as my nephews call him lol) t-shirt on!

[@mitchellzobel7798]

Amazing, praise God! Pio has been a huge part of my conversion too!

[@danielorr5436]

What is the biography you read ?

[@ch3pito]

Have you watched the older movie about Father Pío? It’s really really good.

[@47StormShadow]

Shia representing the Latin Mass in the way he did made my day.

[@kimberlypesotski47]

As did mine! 😊 The most beautiful mystery one could ever experience, the Latin Mass 💫

[@UserUnknown_333]

His beautiful description of the Traditional Latin Mass is spot on - exactly how I felt when I reverted a few years ago. The Latin Mass has transformed my life. I feel it is a treasure that has been stolen and hidden from us and has the power and beauty to convert many.

[@christominded4726]

Me too.

[@nocturnaltransmissions9748]

@@christominded4726 same here

[@dianawilde417]

Exactly how I felt. It was painful to feel that this has been taken away and hidden from most Catholics world wide. Most have not even heard of the Latin Mass.

[@LaetitiaZ]

Shia's story makes me emotional because it reminds me of Saint Augustine, one of the most beloved saints of the Catholic Church: he lived a very troubling life until the age of 33, made his mother suffer ("the saint of tears"), and had a strong conversion no one expected. Makes me very happy to hear him being healed and to see God's love and grace change someone no one would have imagined. Truly, as Saint Augustine said: "every saint has a past and every sinner has a future".

[@loveinthematrix]

Very cool. There’s nothing like being redeemed by God. There is no greater feeling of value and worth to be taken out of a place of darkness to go forth and bring light to the world. It’s crazy to walk on this path and see how the testimony of one’s life play out ultimately to help others. I pray Shia continues to grow in love

[@LaetitiaZ]

@@loveinthematrix the best feeling!!

[@Powerranger-le4up]

It also reminds me of the life of St. Moses the Ethiopian. St. Moses was a thief and a violent man. The example and kindness of the monks that he met caused him to repent.

[@Powerranger-le4up]

Samundar Singh also had a story. He murdered Blessed Rani Maria in 1995 on the orders of people who were angry that she was causing the villages they took advantage of to start standing up to them. Samundar was originally sentenced to life, but Blessed Rani’s family visited him in prison and forgave them and treated him like a family member. Singh repented and is now a Franciscan.

[@blindknitter]

​@@Powerranger-le4up That's a wonderful story?

[@a.davidh]

Bishop Barron is a large reason myself, and my family, are converting to Catholicism. God bless.

[@themightycrixus1131]

As a life long Catholic who has only recently discovered the Latin Mass, don't start off Novus Ordo. Find a Latin High Mass. If not you will be selling yourself short. I promise you. I really wish I found it sooner. Oh and btw congrats on your start to a Catholic life!

[@LauraBeeDannon]

@@themightycrixus1131 don't put a stumbling block in their way, some of us are no where in the vicinity of a Latin mass and reverent NO mass is just fine

[@themightycrixus1131]

@@LauraBeeDannon i hope you get one soon!