Having grown up Protestant, I was shocked when I became Catholic to find that Sunday school for adults was not “a thing”. We all need ongoing formation.

I am so sick of seeing the novas order vs Latin mass arguments online. 😒

As an 83 year-old priest, let me just say that this is courageous and brilliant! Thank you for this. Thank you for your ministry.

I separated myself from the universal church from after my first communion at 12 up until about two years ago when I turned 27. It was only after going through something devastating that it led me back to God. I think what I was missing the most through all those years was inspiration. The church always felt like routine, obligation, etc to me. To be fair to the Protestants they inspired me to look into my faith. When I read on the church history I came home to the Catholic Church. Now I know I’m where I’m meant to be. Amen.

"They'll never forgive us if we turn out to be just as worldly as everyone else." I think this might just be a perfect summation of the whole video and the crux of our problems. Thank you for bringing to light our true nature and purpose as a Church! People need this!💕💕

As a Ukrainian Greek Catholic, I say, "Amen" to returning to the original way the Sacraments of Initiation were originally celebrated. Not only is it the way the Orthodox do it, but it's how we Eastern Catholics do it as well. I was born and raised Latin Catholic, but I canonically transferred my membership in 2017, and have witnessed two Baptisms in our parish. The beauty of not only being there when an infant is Baptized, Chrismated, and Communed for the first time, but the community's participation, is a wonderful occasion indeed. We all, along with the parents and godparents, participate in the renunciation of sin and Satan, the Profession of Faith, and in the Promises of Baptism, thus agreeing that this child's faith formation is the responsibility of all of us. And when the priest Chrismates him/her, he anoints the forehead, eyes, ears, shoulders, hands, and feet of the child, saying, "Sealed with the Holy Spirit." And each time he anoints the child, we all affirm this by exclaiming, "Sealed!" Thus we reaffirm that we are all participants in this Child of God's faith formation. And when it's time for Communion, the newly Baptized and Chrismated child is the first to receive, via the priest placing a tiny droplet of the Precious Blood into his/her tiny mouth. Thus the child is recognized from that day onward to be in full communion.

Mass is my sustenance. The body of Christ is so important to my salvation. I love attending mass

This attitude towards self-reflection and self-correction are absolutely necessary if we are to prevent the schisms that marred the Church, and which resulted in the Protestant reformation, as well as the mindboggling amount of denominations that have fragmented Protestantism ever since. Thank you, Father Casey, for this much needed intellectual honesty.

I have frequently appreciated Breaking In the Habit. As a Protestant theologian, I disagree with the use of some scripture at times in the Fr's talks. But I fully fully agree with and encourage the church in these matters. Excellent and hopeful humility, washing feet, seeking to fulfill the ministry of reconciliation given us by Christ, these are what make the church stand out in a world hungry for the love of God (though they have NO idea of this). I love my Catholic brothers and sisters. Thankful for this message.

I was just saying this to a friend. Catholics almost tend to love the church more than it loves Jesus. We talk about ourselves much, much more than we talk about Jesus and his love and his mercy.

I would also reform RCIA. Just imagine Peter converting 3,000 but ending with: "...and step over here to sign up for RCIA next month."

Why can’t we have both forms without either side feeling self righteous?” Amen to that! And yet when I even suggested something tangentially traditional for our parish’s 150th feast day, my pastor turned to me, a then 20 year old college student and said, “a procession with the relic? That’s Lefebvrist.” I think many who discover the EF have been reaaaaaly burned over the years, and that simmering angst is really bubbling over. TC did not give both a path to not feel self righteous; it just intensified the issue. Many blessings, Fr Casey!

I am a Protestant. I would love if all Christian’s could come back together as one. We all believe and follow Jesus.

We have warriors who are fighting the wrong people. Nobody goes to heaven alone, the body of Christ is how we get there. One part of the body hurts, we all hurt. Embrace one another and love one another, dont let the evil spirits shred us apart like it already has to our country.

Your video is an answer to my prayers! I recently joined the Catholic Church, after being raised Southern Baptist. Fell away and was Agnostic for decades! Never considered another religion. One day at work I had the most clear, pristine thought, “you should check out the Roman Catholic Religion”. I’m trying to keep this short, but picture me going to mass for the first time and falling head over heels for Jesus and renewing my faith. This is a beautiful religion, I dont know anything about how it was, it is perfect to me right now, as it is. I am like St. Augustine bemoaning the fact I came to Catholicism later in life and lost all the years that I could have worshiped this way. Biggest surprise was that there isn’t more to do. I miss Bible study. Also it’s hard to get to know anyone. So I totally support break away Bible study classes. I studied the Bible at the Baptist church from kindergarten. So I hope your words catch fire. I have been concerned that so many Christian’s are leaving the Catholic Church so I’ve been praying for a revolution all over the world for them to come back. I don’t know what God’s will is for me yet. But the Holy Spirit directed me to the Catholic Church and I am so thankful. God Bless.

I am an African from Cameroon. Very good. God bless you and guide you ❤

You need to tell this to the dioceses, not to us. Parishioner voices are often not listened to...

I think Marian devotion is sorely needed too. The world has fallen into much cruelty and darkness and as mother of all believers it’s her gentle touch that can help guide souls back to her son Christ. St. Mary, pray for us!

As a Dominican, I am completely with this here! We can fix it quick!

Our parish is becoming so divided - so much so that after 35 years in music ministry, I was actually told by a young priest in our parish who believed the traditional Latin Mass was the only “honorable” one that organ was the only acceptable instrument for Mass and that if I continued to play the piano that was still in the choir loft, I would have to go to confession. I was dumbfounded….and devastated that even much of the sacred music we have played for decades has been subject to bans by our clergy 😢. Also that receiving in the hand offends God - maybe it’s not everyone’s preference, but offending God? Didn’t they use their hands at the Last Supper? 😑

I came back to the Catholic Church around 2 years ago and I am now undergoing lay leadership formation. Having spent some time going to Anglican and other churches, I fully understand your zeal for evangelism. I pray we can reach out, as people of God, and be the example set out for us by our saviour Jesus Christ. Please keep beating that drum father. We all need to hear it. God bless

One thing and only one thing I envy when I hear counselors online talk to callers who are evangelical or "born again". They always say "do you have a church?" If not, they suggest some and say they need community to help them. They always ask like it's one big family which I know isn't true, but it sounds so much nicer than nodding to people or having the clique's the Catholic church usually does with clubs or functions. Many say they have so many contacts for jobs, for Bible study, to help widows or children without dads or moms. Do you feel that way in your Catholic church? I know it's for reverence and Eucharist and communion with God but community sure helps tie it up in a bow.

I'm a pro-Catholic Protestant, and I agree with your positive ways to make Catholicism more effective in reaching people with the Good News. Much of what you say applies to us as well.

Good afternoon Father Casey, I agree with everything you've said and I'm saying that as a protestant. I would love to see the day when God's church, Catholic, Orthodox, and all the various protestant denominations truly become one body again. We all need to respect the truth that God is big enough to call us to worship Him without requiring us to be identical in our expressions of awe. Sound theology is crucial. Reverence for the truth and for what God has done and commanded of us are crucial. But much of the arguments we have made about our cultural and artistic differences are entirely superfluous. I very much like your idea of the discipleship process for church members, and think it's the most Biblically sound way of teaching given how it is described in Acts and the various Pauline epistles. As a Franciscan I'm sure you know this better than I do--our primary job as the Church isn't just to replace ourselves with our children, it's to go out and reach the Lost. I am curious, what are some ways you would adapt that teaching style you mentioned to someone who only comes to the church as a teenage or adult convert?

Hi Father! Great video - I agree with all your points. 3:45 - well said. When I was first learning of Catholicism, I was impressed how united it was instead of the near-constant schism of Protestant denominations. However, I eventually ran into the N.O. vs TLM debate. I was disappointed to see the vitriol and reminded me of the division I just came from. I've had to warn my wife, who isn't Catholic yet, to ignore the debate.

I'm amazed at the points you made. It's truly great. Thank you

The bickering about NO vs TLM is ugly, but I have to say that the Vatican is wrong for suppressing TLM. Both NO and TLM should be allowed.

WOW ! This was both uplifting and inspiring for me. I am a cradle Catholic, and while I have had my periods of coolness and non-involvement, but I always come back. I totally agree with all your points; especially continuing education.

As a protectant who has been lead by the spirit to move toward becoming Catholic. This has been a lonely process that feels like trying to get into a closed club. The Rcia is closed for the next few months - so come back in September. Very disheartening. Everyone is busy and I feel like I am intruding. I don't understand the process here but it seems that the Priests are not really hands on and without knowing my story, everyone I guess is given to Rcia. - don't mean to complain but ugh!

Totally agree with the first point. Catholics don’t deserve all the online criticism from Protestants about how we don’t appreciate Jesus enough. However, I think we could work him in a bit more. Just look at our parishes… I’m hard pressed to find any that are named for Christ. Our lady makes up 25% of parish names. And I love the fact that we have a diverse set of saints to honor as well. However, I wouldn’t mind seeing more parishes named for Christ and more Christ statues in gardens (I see plenty of Mary).

Your comments about there being many options for Mass including Novus Ordo and the traditional Latin Mass strikes a particular chord with me. I do not understand what issue the Pope and his advisors have with Catholics having a renewed interest in the Latin Mass. While I have not attended a Latin Mass myself, I find it extremely heartening that people during the pandemic rediscovered the Latin Mass when they were stuck at home and forced to watch Mass online; the inspiration it has generated in young Catholics is particularly encouraging. Why would the Vatican want to stifle that is beyond me; what may be a temporary fad could motivate these people to return to the Catholic Church overall, bringing their families with them. What's not to like about that?

Thank you father for all that you do to bring us together. Hope everyone here is having a great day!

Your words are exactly what I wish all could be preached at Masses all over. Thank you, Fr. Casey 🙏

I genuinely think that these changes are necessary to continue with the mission put in the shoulders of the Apostles, more than 2000 years ago. In general, the church has to stop being an institution that just looks like any other government, and instead be with the people side to side, trying to redeem every soul that can be. However, these changes might be popular and doable for the lower hierarchy, but without the compromise and reorganization of the upper hierarchy, it would be very difficult to change the perspective of society.

I was just confirmed and when OCIA was over I really wanted a year two to continue the fire in my heart for the faith. God bless you Father

Ft. Casey, I'm so glad you are doing what you are doing, and that I found your channel a while back. You are definitely one of the major reasons I recently came back to the Church. Keep up the great work. God Bless.

Great video Father. I agree with alI that you said. I do miss small groups from my Protestant days. We met every week and read books, did Bible studies and prayed for each other. At my parish the Deacon is the only one allowed to lead Bible studies, so we only do two a year. I also miss adult Sunday school. I could see having classes about the Catechism, Church History, The Mass. So many possibilities. At my Parish there's little opportunity to connect and make friends. After Mass everyone just leaves. I was confirmed four years ago and I still don't know that many people. In my Protestant church I knew tons of people. I don't want to say Catholics aren't as friendly, maybe just less social. At least in my experience, RCIA could also use some fixing. All that being said, I LOVE the Catholic Church and the Mass. Our priest is absolutely wonderful. The people I have made friends with are kind and generous. It makes me sad when others don't see the real beauty of life in the Church.

3:20 "Being united doesn't mean we have to be uniform." This is a truth that I have come to understand as a Baptist. Unity does not mean uniformity; unity also does not means unanimity. The Body of Christ has different parts, and the Holy Spirit uses different parts in different ways.

My priest mentioned you in his serrmon today, said someone sent him this video and mentioned the community part of the 5 things. (to keep sermon short) Made me smile; : )

I went to my first Mass on Sunday. It was reverent and solemn in a way that I’ve never seen in the Protestant churches I have attended. I will also say the church felt alive. It was filled with young families and kids everywhere. I would also like to add that from an outsiders perspective, Sunday has enough hours for both Latin and Novus Ordo Masses. Nobody should feel like their church leadership is waging a war against them.

Father, as a recently convert to Catholicism, from Baptist, I agree wholeheartedly that the Church needs desperately structured and ordered bible studies. This is coming from a former Protestant’s perspective. And also a greater role in lay ministers and volunteers, and more deacons. Amen on more missionaries, particularly at home. More Prison fellowships, and visiting and praying for the sick and dying in hospitals. Even the Mormons do a better job at this. Mormon children have to go to bible study an hour before leaving for school. And Mormons have scripture studies also on Sundays. And most Mormon young adults go on missions! The Catholic Church could change things so dramatically for the better.

I think the #1 thing any church can do to prevent loss of members is on the members themselves - living as if what you believe makes a real difference in your life and helps you to live alongside other people with kindness, respect, and basically decent behavior (as opposed to picking on other people, putting others down to build yourself up, and/or doing unethical things with the stance that it only matters if you get caught doing it or others judge you for what you've done). Have you noticed just how many people say they became disillusioned with their church, no matter which one, because of the "hypocrisy" of its members and "not seeing a lot of good coming out of it"? I argue that many people may be more open to dealing with differences in theology and leadership to be part of something enriching alongside supportive people they can be proud to join than they are with doing the same thing just to give themselves the same label as some truly nasty people who reflect badly on the other members of their group and make them feel like the effort just isn't worth it. I'd like to see church leaders in general reminding people that the things they do in their daily lives and to other people matter, and if they really care that much about their faith, they should learn to be good examples of it and ambassadors who build good will.

Thank you Father . I listened to this various times to understand this related to my life. I love the church I go to and the Father. Very accessible person and answers his cell phone if u call. I get to church early Sunday and have discussed some of these topics with him . I follow God not man and I shall remain Catholic until I die . If there is disagreement in the church pray to God but I remain faithful. I left the church for some years but never again. My parents took us to church every Sunday after we did our confirmation so that’s not my case . When I grew up in Connecticut we had youth groups and various activities based around fomenting friendship with other Catholics and yes that is lacking here in Puerto Rico. Father mentioned how the family is dying and almost no children that even come for sacraments. Ur right there is a generation that is lost . I am praying 🙏 to bring my Godson/nephew back to church . He is 29 and hasn’t done his confirmation. His mother went to Protestant religion and he got lost . His brother said he was interested but I’m praying .

I spent an hour today listening to a wonderful talk on Scripture and Liturgy. It was given by one of the brothers at The Oratory, Birmingham. UK. The weekly talk is part of a full programme to engage children and adults. We have both the Latin and vernacular mass to choose from every day. It is a thriving community. I feel so blessed to live in this Christ- centred Parish. Thanks for your wise words on ways we can truly live in the Light of Our Lord, within the Catholic Church. 🙏💗

Thank you Fr Casey. It seems many are more caught up in the practice of Catholicism than the practice of the gospel if that makes sense.

And that's why I love your channel since the very early days. You speak what I often see, and convey it in quite a calm manner. I could expand way more on that, but I'm short of time right now (actually something positive in regarding one of the points mentioned.) If you are interested (both brother Casey or the viewers) let me know. Of course let's do it in civilized manner. Oh and I have both U.S. and Polish perspective these days. And keep on doing the good work.

Thank you for the hopeful message! This is why i'm becoming a catechist for children. We need good education, love and fire in our hearts for the Lord, if we want to turn things around. Lukewarm is not going to cut it! Let's go catholic, in all it's beauty and unity and diversity! What we have is such a treasure... yet barely anyone knows it. Please, please pray for me! And all the children and adults that need to learn faith!

Your evangelical minister admirer here. WOW, what a video. You are 100% Catholic, but you are also, IMHO, a fellow evangelical. ALL Christians should be evangelical, it is what Jesus is all about! I know you were shooting for 5 points, but I would suggest one addition: Apologetics. This summer I am teaching an 8 week course to our Jr and Sr High students. When these kids get out in the world, their faith will be attacked. They need to have answers to the questions they will be asked, and they need to have their questions answered.

I left the church because of the hypocrisy I saw in its members back when I was 16. Then, so my mom would stop harassing me, I became a very apathetic/agnostic catholic who would lie about going to mass on Sundays, would leave early from mass and rarely confessed. It took me getting diagnosed with cancer at the age of 24 to seek God and appreciate the beauty the Mass and Church offers. For that I can say I was blessed to go through this disease for my own good. Pío "Blessed is the crisis that made you grow, the fall that made you look to heaven and the problem that made you look to God."

I just dont understand why there cant be both the TLM & NO masses? Just pick and choose the one you want?

Thank you for emphasizing the fact that the Church is a big tent. All are welcome and there are different ways to express the faith. It would be wise for church leaders to respect this before there is no one left in church..

AMEN! You explained it so eloquently I had my hand up in praise to King Jesus!

Excellent thought provoking video. Continuous professional formation is common in other areas of life, and it should be no different for the Catholic faithful.

Not a Roman Catholic anymore, but it's an interesting mix of new and old ideas for you guys, you're suggesting. I've grown to like this channel. Its the only Catholic channel that doesn't treat Christian charity as a foreign concept.

Fr. Casey. I appreciate this video. It gave me a lot to think about....For me the longer format, as opposed to the "shorts" provide much more substance. Well, thought out. I'm looking forward to the video you mentioned doing in the fall. Thank you.

Really well done with this. I had a critical eye going in reading the title, but I found these points very well thought out. God bless!

I’ve been trying to work up the courage to visit my local Catholic Church but I’m so deeply uncertain of how to proceed, what to wear to be dressed appropriately (I don’t have many nice clothes), how to participate… all of it. It’s honestly kind of intimidating.

Excellent Vid except my experience is 180 degrees from what you said at the start. I lived 20 years in the Bible belt and very rarely hear people outside of a worship service and a fish decal on their minivan did I find a very big presence of God in their daily lives. They really like "fellowship" but as practiced it's just a pep rally for people who see God the same was as they do. As a Catholic I talked a lot more about God and his Goodness. As the old joke goes: "Friend have you found Jesus? I'm Catholic I never lost him"

Well said! I share my salvation story every chance I get but now you’ve inspired me to get other people to share theirs and write them down. As the saying goes, people don’t care what you know until they know you care and personal testimonies are always going to be a great way to do that.

These ideas you shared are so true and vital! Thank you for enlightening me!

I have to agree about the bickering over the Novus Ordo vs the TLM. I prefer the TLM but go to the Novus Ordo as well.

Good video. I was born and raised in the church but I no longer practice, yet I still watch your videos. My conscience gives me a lot of pause going back until the church makes up for its offenses of abuse in a way that actually feels legitimate. I also think the church handcuffs itself to several things that prevent it from being a relevant piece of modern society, you have mentioned several of them. If the church was filled with people like you, I would be much more open to coming back.

Thank you and well done. I was in active priestly ministry for 20 years. Thank you for the balanced approach and for calling out the essentials. Count on my support. Hopefully you and others will be interested in my voice and those of others like me that have so many years of formation and service. We can continue to support priests and the Church’s ministry. Well done. Count on my support.

Thank you Father Casey for making this video on fixing the Catholic Church. I grew up Catholic and then as a teenager, started going to Evangelical churches. Now as an adult, I have missed the foundation and traditions of the Catholic church. Being torn between both worlds, I now go to an Evangelical church on Sundays, and Mass on the weekdays. With the past videos you made on what is right and wrong with the Protestant church, I am in agreement with you. In many ways, I just wish for a unification of ALL the churches in Christiandom. "Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined." Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 12.

I am a protestant, that has been going to the Catholic Church for a couple of years now since my wife is Catholic. And i will agree that the Church needs more Jesus. I remember going to Good Friday, and after the Mass they spend half an hour doing a Rosary, and then doing the letany, which is calling Virgin Mary a bunch of different names. It really seem odd that on the day Jesus was crucified, the Church spends so much time on things for Mary.

Wow, it's been a long time since I saw one of your vids, and this is a big improvement. Keep it up.

Amen!!! Thank you for saying this. It clears up my confusion

I'm Baptist, and have a deep love for the Catholic Church, the answers Catholicism offers are hard to defend

I recently went through reconciliation with my Catholic faith. Although I agree with this video I also believe that a intelectual emphasis is needed. Catholicism has a vast intellectual heritage. In a more “rationally” or secular world many are led to believe that Science and atheist rational thought has everything figured out (even if they say they don’t state that they act like they do). This lends itself to a rational vacuum that one often witnesses in Christian communities when faced with more complex but more common questions. Philosophy and science KZfaq clips of more in depth topics are now abundant. Many Catholics are then faced with an abundance of knowledge and a lack of instruction of how that knowledge is not against faith or how much of that knowledge is the product of the Catholic Church’s endeavors into philosophy and reason. My 2 cents. Enjoy your videos.

Father Casey, I have been watching your videos since you were in Seminary, and I think this may be the best one you have ever done. I am a convert from a Fundamentalist background and I have said for years that the biggest "problem" I have with our beloved Church is that we don't Shepherd our people. (We could learn a lot from the Protestants in this regard). Bottom line - you knocked this one out of the park! Extremely well done!!

There is no doubt at all in my mind that a lot of what you’re proposing here Br Casey would make a great and lasting difference to the church in our world today. I especially loved your comments about adult faith formation. In recent years, I’ve spent a good deal of time searching out content (like your videos) to help inform my understanding of our faith. Because of that, I am continually dismayed at the lack of understanding of even the most fundamental elements of the faith in my local parish and in that, I’m certain that my experience is far from the exception.

Father Casey, thank you for the videos, you're an inspiration and I am grateful to have found you here on KZfaq. I have a question : Do you, by any chance, do any sort of counseling online? Helping people with their faith by having them talk to you about their experience, etc... even confessions? I ask because I feel like you'd be perfect for the job. I don't know any priests where I live (France) and I've got to say they're kinda hard to find, since churches are open to the public but no one is there... they're mostly a tourist attraction. Of course you'd find a priest during mass, but he won't be available during that time so.... Yeah this is why ask. I feel there are a lot of people like me who would love to share their experience and have some guidance. Sorry if my question/request is weird. Thank you for reading and please keep doing what you're doing. God bless you.

Hit the nail on the head with the "universality" point. Two things come to mind: 1. The Vatican movement to restrict TLM celebration is antagonist to universality. 2. My family began attending an Eastern Rite Catholic Church. Our Roman friends are under the belief that it means we can "never come back." Come back?! We never left the Catholic Church. Edit: I'll note that this video does a bit of what I'm complaining about in Part II. When talking about infant Communion and Confirmation/Chrismation, you say the Orthodox do it that way, and we should go back to it. The Eastern Rite of our Catholic Church still does it this way. What you're really saying is that the Roman Rite should do like the Eastern Rite (and Orthodox). Edit 2: None of this intended to be hate. I'm a subscriber and have deep love for you and your mission!

Good points Father. So much progress made on #4, I don't know if more repentance needed. Most abusers either passed away or out of the Church. Looking forward to your in-depth remarks in this problem. Loved what you said about the Latin Mass, it's so beautiful

I love how my priest Fr Glenn brought up this video sent to him by a friend. He said to look it up but he concentrated on repentance and community. Thank you for your voice.

What was the video you did where you showed how we got to this way of catechisis?

Not to trivialize the urgency of your concerns, but....many (if not most) of these solutions have been (and are still being) implemented by churches in Africa.....but the criticisms still apply

You made this Orthodox Christian smile when you talked about the sacraments of initiation. Great video!

What an excellent podcast!!! Thank you Father for your insights and knowledge. May God Bless You ! 🙏🏻❤🙏🏻.

Fr. Casey, what does this mean for laymen? What practical thing would you suggest to further this change on a personal level? Suppose you go to a church with mostly people over the age of 40 where you have no connection to the community of older people, and all of the churches nearby are like this, and you're a minority amongst Protestants(I'm a southerner like you) and there are not many young people starting groups, outside of forming basic social groups where they watch the chosen and occasionally do bible study between parties and get-togethers?

I'm not militant about the TLM. I like it and think it's a great tradition worth keeping. If the Pope allowed it to remain as a viable option, I think most of the TLM people couldn't care less about the novus ordo.

Amazing video. Thank you for this!! 🙏 ❤ God bless!

This video is SO good! As a deacon and youth minister I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

I won't lie, I prefer the tlm, but if you go to novus ordo that's perfectly I fine to me I do always tell them about the beauty of it. However what you said about baptism and confirmation at baptism is great, it leaves the entire life of the child to grow and learn, christ won't have the same meaning to a young happy child as a life tattered 47 year old, amazing point I pray that that can be considered.

It would be great to see such videos of people who have had their lives changed by Jesus and thanks to the church, over here in this channel. Also replying to people on videos might help as well, since wanting some change of any type might need debate a healthy one that leads towards betterment. I myself apply that in things I like in the world to change.

I definitely agree with Fr Casey on the first step: Proclaim Redemption. This is what is sorely lacking in the spiritual growth of many Catholics, even among those who are actively involved in parish organizations. I, too, am an active servant in our parish. One problem that I saw in my years of service is the lack of pastoral formations to enrich our understanding and appreciation of Jesus and of our Catholic faith. I was a former altar server, choir member and a lecturer. Many of my fellow members in those organizations are not interested whenever I suggested that we organize prayer meetings or studies of the Word of God and the basic teachings of the Church for the members. For them, doing our bit every Mass and going to a pilgrimage from time to time is enough. I felt that I was not knowing Jesus well merely through fulfillment of religious obligations or observance of traditions. Fortunately, my longing to know and love Christ better was answered when I joined a Catholic charismatic community. I appreciated the group's emphasis on evangelism and renewal of oneself, the family and the community. I also appreciated the Charismatic community's advocacy to reflect the tenets of the Catholic faith in the lives of the members, and taking definitive moral stances on social concerns. In this way, my Catholic faith is no longer just a religious affiliation, but a conviction as well, as expressed in my daily life.

Thank you Fr. Casey ❤❤❤

AMÉN 🙏🏽

I've been so many types of protestant that I lost count. Never truly felt Jesus' presence in church until I became a Catholic. Also, any adult who thinks they've got nothing left to learn once they're confirmed has a fundamental misunderstanding of just how long the Church has been thinking and writing down their thoughts about what we truly believe. Part of the reason I was drawn to Catholicism is the extensive intellectual heritage of the Church.

Hi Father! I love your videos! I would add on to what you said here and say, more inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in the Catholic church. Disabilities like Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy ect. You see, there's preparation to the Sacraments for ''normal kids'' but I haven't seen anything for us. Often either we fit in the mainstream Sacramental preparation class or we don't receive the Sacraments. Autistic kids can often understand more than what you might perceive. Example, if a child can't join the class due to sensory issues, or if he can't do the academic homeworks, it doesn't mean he doesn't understand who Jesus is, or that Communion is receiving Jesus! So more inclusion of people with special Needs and more special programs made for us, rather than just focusing on ''normal kids''. Also, I'm Autistic and I've had lots of problems at my previous Parish. People wanting me to be cured and to talk ect. And it was very traumatic. I even went to Confession for not talking although being non verbal is not sinful and I can communicate with my tablet or Ipad! Although once a lady didn't want me to bring my tablet inside the church. That's a bit like not permitting someone who's hard of hearing to bring his hearing aids inside the church. My Ipad, is for me what hearing aids are to those with hearing problems. Maybe if we could just accept people with disabilities in our parishes without being obsessed with trying to cure them. And include people with disabilities in Bible studies, Sacramental preparation, Mass ect. Example, at my new Parish, I do the ASL signs with what the choir sings! So, I can be part of the choir even though I don't talk/sing, but I do the ASL signs! And most of all, invite people with developmental disabilities into the church! Make us feel welcome! Encourage people to include us and to welcome us! And let people with developmental disabilities evangelize too! Let the Lord Jesus work through us! Let us be a part of the Mystical Body of Christ! Don't reject us! Fr. Could you please make a video about including people with developmental disabilities into the church?

You are a brave man to publicly saying such truths. I agree with you, especially, the way the Church uses the Sacraments as some sort of stages or rites of passages according to age, but once Confirmation arrives it is over and done. God Bless you and may the The Holy Spirit continue to guide you and protect you.

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3:59 because father, they are banning it. They are limiting the growth of the TLM. I have personally taken around 9 people to the TLM that celebrates the high sung mass but it’s 50 minutes away for some. But they thought it was beautiful. I wish we had more of a choice.

Love the formation switch Would work amazingly

Have we, as a Church, fully confronted the depth of our need for true repentance and transformation? The way you articulated the need for renewal within the Catholic Church was both powerful and heartfelt! Thank you! I believe, like many others, that in promoting the culture of encounter and evangelization that you speak of, deeper listening and openness to our own conversion as a Church are crucial. We must understand and respond to the real wounds in those we serve to avoid further harm and to evangelize authentically. For instance, listening can help us acknowledge that some have left the Church not only due to the abuse of minors but also in solidarity with those they perceive as victims of other forms of abuse, including racism, misogyny, homophobia... Addressing their concerns can lead to greater fidelity to the mission and growth. Regarding universality, as you mentioned, the Church should embrace the diversity of experiences, languages, cultures, and individual identities. This means allowing people to live out the Gospel in their unique experiences, even if these do not perfectly align with our own traditional understanding. Take the example of slavery or of how Indigenous persons have historically had their identities suppressed, as evidenced by policies like "Kill the Indian" in Canada. Lack of listening seems to be a significant issue regarding abuse. The Church must prioritize listening in authentic encounters. Without this, it risks becoming static and stagnant, losing the trust and life of those it seeks to serve. Instead, by embracing mutual transformation and compassionate listening, the Church can truly transform and reflect the living body of Christ, leading to mutual healing and flourishing.

Fr Casey videos would be a great RCIA program

I'm a convert. I sought out a Traditional Latin Mass, got Catechized, and then Baptized and Confirmed in a six-hour Easter Vigil with the Litany of the Saints in Gregorian Chant. It was like stepping out of the modern world and into deep faith and history. *FOR ME* Jesus is definitely in the Tridentine Rite, and I'm hoping the Pope changes his mind and doesn't ban it on the diocesan level. I agree with Father Casey @ 3:58 , *why can't we have both the Novus Ordo and the TLM?*

You are SO right Father. Thank you.

Beautiful. I'm encouraged and strengthened in my faith and I'm not even Catholic. So appreciate you.

I think the real solution to this “liturgical war” is to truly implement what Vatican II taught. The church needs to take the 1962 Missal and implement what Vatican II said. Even though there is nothing inherently wrong with receiving the Eucharist on the hand, versus populum, and guitar music. It’s not what the council called for and those changes were not the wisest changes. At Mass the environment should be in such a way that people get the message that something very important is happening at Mass.