When I got out in 2004 I went to homeboys for help and on the way in I bumped into father Greg.I looked at him I said hello and introduced myself.He greeted me,but I guess I caught him at a bad time.I said I just got out and I need help.He said go to the front table and sign up and he just kept it pushing.I felt angry at the time because I felt that he brushed me off. I looked inside and thought to myself fuck this and turned around and walked away. Besides being angry I was heartbroken because I really wanted and needed the help and was willing to do anything to get the ball and run towards the in zone.I went home and I prayed about it trying to find an explanation about what had happened that day.Well here we are almost 2019 and today I have a career.Im a union Carpenter in las Vegas Nevada.I live a decent and productive life.Im very blessed and the future is bright.I was watching this video today and thought God knew my heart and already had a plan for me.Maybe God knew that father Greg had a full plate at that time and maybe there where people that needed more of father Greg help than what I needed.The road hasn't been easy and I've had a few bumps along the way,but God knew I was strong mentally and physically to endure and overcome. Resilience, dedication,and discipline have been key in my success.God is good and Gods plan is awesome.Father Greg I will never forget that day because it was the beganing of my journey.I didn't give up.God bless Homeboys industries.I hope that my story can motivate someone in the same situation to keep pressing on and to over come any obstacle.With Gods help and blessings anything is possible.
@nevergiveup75025 жыл бұрын
Good for you, I don't know you, but I'm happy that you made something of your life. I personally think that if people are given a chance they will succeed. I got a question for you, how's life in Vegas, hows the job market outhere there? Ive been thinking of relocating there from L.A.. Hit me up.
@HeyPhonsi5 жыл бұрын
Perception!!! We see what we believe and want to see. If you had peace and joy in your heart, you wouldn't have seen his actions in a negative way. You would have probably thought "What a warm or calm and collected person". We see what we think. You saw yourself worthless at that time and interpreted him as dismissive because he didn't see your pain right away. ♥️♥️♥️
@AndreaWanting5 жыл бұрын
The beauty of your replay. I saw Fr as being self absorbed. Thank you for changing my perception..
@irishfergal5 жыл бұрын
Every single educator needs to show this wonderful documentary to every single student. Hope does indeed have a home: Homeboy/Homegirl Industries. My students commented that they never really knew why people join gangs. Many of them thought that people joined gangs because it was "cool." This film corrects that error in perception. Well done, everyone at Homeboy Industries! Keep up the good work!!! We all need hope and here it is.
@josenavarro35645 жыл бұрын
They should open more Homeboys Industry in other locations
@davidmaddon55410 ай бұрын
You don’t have to be a priest to do this. You don’t have to go big. You don’t have to even work with gangs. Many people are dealing with the abuse and otherness. I myself am using my personal mortgage access to buy a triplex and will open a sober living that will provide jobs and radical kinship. We will use the same ideas as them. See the face of Christ in all people and Buddhist techniques to heal. As they do.
@lil.hesse8183 жыл бұрын
My brother gets out in two months i hope this works out for him
@DarkMoonDroid3 жыл бұрын
How's he doin'? 💚💙💜
@chinoxSD2 ай бұрын
Keep us updated!!!! ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!
@DylanRodriguez-sj9wc5 жыл бұрын
I had the opportunity of listening to Father "G" speak today. He's freaking awesome! Purchased both of his books and can't put Tattoos on the heart down. Keep up the great work, you're making a huge difference in the world. I only hope that more people can be touched by your teachings.
@augustinramirez73386 жыл бұрын
"Its kept you from who you are" thats real 👍
@Hogboy3453 жыл бұрын
This made me tear up, providing hope for the hopeless is truly beautiful. Any time I see Homeboy Inds. I'll come in and support!
@iainmorgan86997 ай бұрын
Thank you to every staff person all the way to the person who walks through the doors for the first time. What you do is important.
@repent2jesus4335 жыл бұрын
Just showed this video to kids at the hall and they were impacted for sure.
@dominiquefrazier62936 жыл бұрын
I have worked side by side with many of the ladies and gentlemen in this film. So proud of all that you have accomplished. Emily Chapa...you gave me that fresh start (Crystal's daughter lol). And no we're not animals at all.
@namcyibarra61922 жыл бұрын
Thank you for expressing your healing. Programs like this need to be in every state and large city. Locking up the trauma wont heal it.
@stacyjones83623 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate Father G and his compassion to help. I am looking for more videos of Mario.. I work with men trying to change their lives either on parole or probation and I show these videos to show hope to change. They asked if I could find more videos of Mario… does anyone know if these are possible? I just started following Homeboy Industries and I am so grateful for “G” and the mission!! Thank you!! ❤️
@mywingedwords5 ай бұрын
there are many pictures of Mario in other videos and so many inspirational youtube videos - just search Fr Greg Boyle and Homeboys
@Mryouredead5 жыл бұрын
how has this video not exploded yet
@johncalevu66723 жыл бұрын
Really inciting that it touches my heart and to know that there are some people out there who can spark the world with love and change so many beautiful people who got lost along the way. God bless you Sir n bless the HOME.
@luisvillarreal4743 Жыл бұрын
Wow, look how far we have come.....we got heart, we always have.
@sashak1922 жыл бұрын
This is what our world needs! Thank you! Hopefully you can open up some new facilities across USA!
@skaringblue3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being there, you are definitely helping to change our society. Thanks to people like you I can see hope and humanity. Pain feels the same in every languages as much as love and you guys know both of them. I send you an hug to all of you out there, stay strong ❤️
@itsmenestea29742 жыл бұрын
They are humans... in every dark side.. there is light...god bless you all.. stay kind always 🥰
@n8zdagreat5 жыл бұрын
Love to Homeboy Industries and Father Greg from New Zealand
@Nurauq3 жыл бұрын
I love this so much.
@ValouQc3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful people, keep the good work!
@ironma55533 жыл бұрын
Loving the healing light!
@blah16056 жыл бұрын
Love the work! So inspiring ❤️
@DianaMartinez-ob3tn3 жыл бұрын
I miss being part of homeboy
@ST-kr7hz5 жыл бұрын
Father Boyle is my favorite person on Earth. He is a saint
@DarkMoonDroid3 жыл бұрын
If I had another life to live, I'd wanna me him. 💚💙💜
@thaisgibson52025 жыл бұрын
God bless this channel and this work SO much. This is beautiful.
@YungJ5 жыл бұрын
God’s Work 🙌🏽
@feralLove Жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL!!
@mywingedwords5 ай бұрын
this is so vital, not only for gang members, for HUMANITY. Bless you father G. You make me want to be a better minister :)
@shirleyholpp98254 жыл бұрын
Love, Freedom and Peace to every single one.
@nevergiveup75025 жыл бұрын
Good mini doc, I really enjoyed it. Anything that "G" touches turns into gold.
@craigferreira36806 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video
@allisontrevino7028 ай бұрын
Beautiful from NYC💜
@batirtzeurkiaga49735 жыл бұрын
What a great video. Thank you all.
@salberg14 жыл бұрын
You guys are just so awesome.
@EmilyA..4 ай бұрын
Amazing people
@bigmack2x686 жыл бұрын
WaKe Up♊️☮️'HomeBoys🕶️ Keep Up Tha Great Work💪🙏💪🙏🙏
@noblepromise735 жыл бұрын
She analyzed Trump real good...he has some serious issues, like the 62 million who thought he was OK. Congratulations to all of you!. My birthplace is East LA, then taken to South Central LA to grow up. This was when the hospital was called General Hospital, some may be old enough to remember. My work with youth in South Central lasted over a decade. Former prisoners would work with my after school program, talking to the most at-risk students. One person on this video said he has been to all prison of California...glad you survived everything and doing well. Even without the background music, your stories touched me in a certain way. My wish is for all of you to be happy and never sad. Peace and Love
@beverlyhollenbeck34063 жыл бұрын
How marvelous!
@damonhenderson56734 жыл бұрын
I wish we had something like this out here in Connecticut. Everyone thinks Ct. Is all rich whites in big ole beautiful houses and crime free....ya right..lmao!! Yes Ct. Has that but I haven't seen it. Grew up in the projects and still live in the hood. I stopped gangbanging about 15 years ago and been struggling with addiction my whole life but fortunately I'm clean right now thanks to God and Narcotics Anonymous. I still got a lot of work to do but I'm trying. Thank God I'll be 40 tomorrow and I never thought I'd see 20. No more prison, no more drugs, no more lying, stealing or cheating. God is good. Even though I doubt him all the time He keeps me protected and jeeps me going. What a different life today
@DarkMoonDroid3 жыл бұрын
God bless you. I love you. 💚💙💜
@pixpusher6 жыл бұрын
If you aren't sending a monthly check to Homeboy, what's wrong with you? Even a few bucks...
@chanelgallegos94205 жыл бұрын
Put the address.i
@sarahkorb3 жыл бұрын
Amazing work! Haha I love the ending of the ex gang members analyzing Trump's rhetoric! Shows they have really been rehabilitated from the inside out & have a deeper understanding of the root people's behavior
@DarkMoonDroid3 жыл бұрын
Def a role model for me!
@ScipioWasHere3 жыл бұрын
This is like Good Will Hunting: LA version
@alexmurphy52892 жыл бұрын
Buy father G’s books, they are amazing and go towards this cause
@rickyfromcompton6 жыл бұрын
Fucking love this movement❤️
@krzysztofodyniec80442 жыл бұрын
Those who enjoyed this video (and are reading the comments) may also appreciate the interview I recorded three days ago with Fr Greg about his Catholic Mysticism: almostgoodcatholics.buzzsprout.com/1909216/10606447 iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eternity-now-with-fr-greg-boyle/id1606930147?i=1000560773962
@soniasg8639 Жыл бұрын
God bless you father G! You're God's angel. 😇🙏
@musama87714 жыл бұрын
Some people shouldn't have kids SMH.
@SLPyngshad5 жыл бұрын
8:46 "Hey foo your coffee es ALL done Ay" 😂 "here ju go" lmao
@damonhenderson56734 жыл бұрын
Made me laugh 4 real 👍😂
@mexdrgagon2 жыл бұрын
They have a purpose to live.
@tonyalvarado90875 жыл бұрын
Not animals just misunderstood we're all people. To all the homeboys and homegirls that found a way out and found something in their life that makes them happy and get away from all the dumb s*** respects to you
@elloko50352 жыл бұрын
Hey how can I have a sweater with the logo of home boys industry I want a gray one please let me know what method of payment you guys use to obtain it thank you.
@Andrew-oh4xs5 жыл бұрын
"no wonder these white people got their shit straight they gotta a 401k" LOL that dude should do stand up comedy
@DarkMoonDroid3 жыл бұрын
21:13 LOL Yuuuuuuuuuuuup! He needs a Therapist. 💚💙💜
@jessee73343 жыл бұрын
Aguas!
@melvayaredaguilar Жыл бұрын
omg
@luvsilly606 жыл бұрын
Guy with tattoos on his face, would look better than most and me with out them. Hope more succeed. Santa Clause’s brother- delivering the gifts people have with in.
@alaric30565 жыл бұрын
Great documentary, but the end is so unnecessary!
@alexou33075 жыл бұрын
We’re this at dawg
@DarkMoonDroid3 жыл бұрын
LA
@melvayaredaguilar Жыл бұрын
lol nobody asks those questions now and days
@melvayaredaguilar Жыл бұрын
Police is controversial i don’t know
@nancyreyes5219 Жыл бұрын
😂
@mrs.georgeglass39975 жыл бұрын
Someone else can have my place in heaven if it's ink free, and square's as far as the eye can see! No thanks don't sign me up, I'm not even a felon, and I have epilepsy from staying with a man who beat my head against a chain link fence pole, causing severe brain damage, and I don't know what else I can do, however I am certain I know what love is not, and I just do what I know has to love, because i know it's not void of consideration for if I am keeping my brothers and sisters in the front of my conscious thought if I'm contributing humane humanity to who's in front of me right then. Shit bro I live in a 255 sqft apartment and I have a waiting list yo!
@mexdrgagon2 жыл бұрын
Trump was right about most of these gangs members, Not all of them. Keep up the good work Father G.
@thomashaugh87206 ай бұрын
Trumps a good man
@johncalevu66723 жыл бұрын
Really inciting that it touches my heart and to know that there are some people out there who can spark the world with love and change so many beautiful people who got lost along the way. God bless you Sir n bless the HOME.