Dear Father Casey..as a priest for 40 years, I just want to thank you for your advice to young priests..it is as important to them as it is to me after all these years.God bless you in your ministry
Something something Jesuits punchline! I wish you joy and clear vision, through the particular intercession of Saint Ignatius and Saint Katharine Drexel, as well as the keen interest of our Lady, Mother of the Church.
I met an older priest I knew from years ago. When he went to a parish, alone, that had masses 7 days a week, he said, "no I need some time for myself". He cut out 2 daily masses I think and adjusted other times. It was a busy parish but it was fine. You need to be refreshed and not tired to meet friends, go to a game and things like that. He was loved by all there it seemed. Very good advice. I also remember another priest saying he needed time off for a day or two and another priest said he had 2 days but he said "That was a family funeral" Yes not all days off are "rest" days.
Interestingly, this video could just as well have been an open letter to humanity as it is to new priests. At its core, this wonderfully articulated advice can be distilled into one terse admonishment - have humility! That exhortation is as applicable to the laity as it is to those who are part of the clergy. Every walk of life, whether you are priest sermonizing from the pulpit, or a math teacher explaining quadratic functions, can benefit from having more humility. The world would be a better place if those in positions of authority saw themselves as servants first.
Much of what you say about leading as a priest is also applicable to other leadership positions. Letting people do their jobs, not micromanaging, taking time off... even leading through service. Whether you're a manager, a coach, a military officer, or in any other position of authority, you're there to SERVE your organization and help make it better, not to stroke your own ego.
This makes me want to send a thank you email to Fr. Carlos in the Holy Spirit Parish in Kent, WA. As ever, thank YOU Fr. Casey, you're a fine example, not just of a priest, but an all around decent human!
Thank you for an excellent video. And for emphasising the importance of taking a day off. Even God says so; it is in the 10 Commandments: "Six days shalt thou labour..." This day off should be planned, on the same day every week and NOT Saturday. Because there will always be something else that comes up on a Saturday. And yes, that day off should be devoted to a hobby that you do with other people. Things like a sports club, or a musical band. But if it is a band of change-ringers, do that on the bells of some other church. One final piece of advice to a new priest: If the church secretary, who has been there for the past 25 years, suggests that you may want to rethink something because of problems that happened in the past, LISTEN TO HER!
Fr. Casey is really an inspiration, And a gift to The Church. I "envy" those who have the opportunity to learn from him everyday! God bless you Fr Casey!
Thank you Fada Casey, your open letter should apply to all priests and not just the newly ordained. It's always refreshing watching you and reflecting on all you spirited messages. Thank you and may the Lord continue to inspire and strengthen you. God blessings always❤
Amen! As a recent seminarian graduate (from the Protestant evangelical tradition), I take your words to heart! Thank you for the grace you share with us all.
What a beautiful video, Father Casey, and thank you for being a priest!! Also, please, pray for the seminarists in our parish, so they can fully become faithful servants of God and His Church as priests one day.
I've been privileged to serve the people of God for about a dozen years as a Parish Minister, and I think this is fantastic advice - not just for new priests, but for all priests (and many who work at parishes in other capacities)! The best advice I was ever given, about a year and a half into working here, was functionally your final point. I believe the quote was, "Just remember that there's only one saviour, and you're not him."
This question has been asked several times in the months that Father Casey and Father Patrick have ceased uploading to that channel. I hope Father Casey will answer this time.
one of our local parish priest is taking a 2 year sabbatical leave after roughly 7++ years of very busy working/preaching/praying. He was the only ordained priest in his year (and for the next 2 years) so it was very busy time for him to replace some of our ailing/old priest. But the recently year, since there had been 5 more priest ordained (priestly ordination was postponed during 2020-2021), now he can take a break from his task since there are more people covering him while he is away.
Coming from a hardened mom here😂 I would add STEP INTO YOUR FATHERHOOD!! ❤️❤️❤️ The church is a family not a business so sure, take your day off but don't think about it as an escape from those toxic people or "my life is so hard I need to recharge..." Think of it as your reset day for God to set you right- to be recreated (what recreation is for!) Personally, I think everybody's life is hard but if you sit around and think about it you will always be tired and burned out no matter how fiercely you protect your day off, how many hobbies or friends you have, or how many vacations you take. Good dads take their families seriously and want to be with them. I actually wouldn't lean into thinking that the church can run without you- sure the building can run without you- but you are the only dad of your spiritual family. We all know what happens to kids in fatherless families, or families where dad is emotionally detached or chasing some dream outside the family. Remember this was your dream. Remember this is your gift from Him. Remember God woos your heart through this. At last bone of your bone and flesh of your flesh.
Some of the best times I've had with priests have been at play, elbow deep in gardening. Their human side comes out, and I understand that, just like me, they have hopes & dreams.
Fra Casey thank you very much I am an infant to the priesthood. I love this video exceptionally. I must be a servant not a master. Taking a day off is not so possible but I must realize church survive even if I am not there. Find a hobby and some non religious friends, it is really true to be one with the others. You are not a savior you need someone to save you. Thank you a lot brother.
Thank you Fr. for this amazing advice. I'm most likely starting seminary in september and your videos and advice really helped me. Thank you and God bless!
As someone whose son is just entering the seminary, I found your advice fascinating, especially the advice to have secular friends. By secular do you mean not Catholic or just not ordained? Anyway, I don't know if any of them would be open to it, but I think it would make an interesting video for you to interview some of your secular friends and give us the whole scoop on what it is like to be friends with a priest. God bless your work.
You just keep the folks you were close with before - even the Benedictines have a couple of weeks off a year to go to see friends or go travelling with them. One of the Abbot emeritus’ has been taking an annual holiday with the same group of university friends (him and two married couples) since he joined 54 years ago
This is good advice for all of us, thank you. I need to go to confession. It has been 40 years. I committed a mortal sin, no I didn't steal or commit adultery, it's even worse. Please help me.
Through you Fr. Casey I have learned and continue learning things as a Christian, growing with more understanding and virtues, and living with humility. Oh! also taking notes of good lines you are sharing that I can also use, just in case. Haha.
I would recommend to remember that people are diverse and who come to you and church are trying to be good people, even if they don't follow your political beliefs, or what you consider the social norms. Also some people may have bad experience with going to church, (as it can be a center of gossip) and was casted in a way that may make them feel unwelcomed. You may not ve able to convert someone, but you might help them reduce their negativity towards religion and God which their past trauma may have created.
Sent this to a friend whose student recently just got ordained with the Philippine Province of the Jesuits. I know they train them well in the Society, but I think he'll need to hear this. And I hope he shares it. Thank you, Fr. Casey.
Father Casey - my beloved parish in Westchester County NY is in crisis. We have a narcissistic, incompetent, and micro-managing pastor. Over the past 7 years the has fired and replaced each member of the parish staff (which includes 8 different organists over these 7 years, one of whom is the back-up organist as St. Patricks Cathedral in NYC) and he hired a bunch of "yes" men and women. Our parish has no finance council and the pastor and priests handle the weekly collections from end-to-end (they collect, count and deposit the money -- a parishioner count team does not exist). The NY Archdiocese has ignored complaints about the pastor because he as friends in high places (he's protected). He has berated many parishioners both during homilies and in the rectory (in one case he yelled at a parent in the rectory and told her daughter "watch -- I'm going to make your mother cry"). The pastor prohibits family members from delivering eulogies during funeral masses and he has eliminated the words "let us offer each other a sign of peace" when he gives Mass (of course he's entitled to do both of these, but why on earth would he?). He refused to take photos with children who just made First Holy Communion this year. I can go on and on about this pastor, but my question to you is "What can we do as parishioners to stop this abuse?". Please respond to this comment, or make a video about what parishioners can do in this type of situation.
Its almost as if this individual has no desire to be a priest any longer since he is doing the exact opposite of what Father Casey admonished, which is to serve the parish. I pray that either this pastor has a change of heart, or that you are blessed with a new pastor who will truly act in the spirit of service.
While the bishop doesn't like to get lots of complaints from parishioners, you should always have recourse to the diocese for serious matters such as these. Maybe you and a few parishioners can write your thoughts out in a letter and send it to the bishop's office.
To answer your question of "why would he?" regarding blocking the eulogy at mass; the mass itself is a specific liturgical prayer of which the focus of is around the Eucharist and the Eucharistic Prayer and the inclusion of eulogies during the homily portion of the mass or after the prayer after communion is actually *strictly disallowed* (Order of Christian Funerals no.27). The eulogy is encouraged to be said near the end of a prayer vigil prior to the funeral mass or at a reception occurring after the funeral mass and burial rite. As for the sign of peace many pastors elect not to include it as they feel it interrupts the flow of the Eucharistic Prayer and Communion Rite but I personally have no opinion on its' exclusion or inclusion.
Thank you Father Casey for this informative video. While I do not feel called to the priesthood, it is always interesting to get insight into a walk of life that few will ever experience. At the very least, it will foster more empathy from the laity for those who are in the priesthood. If this video serves as a means for laity to become more understanding of the ordeals that a priest must endure, then that is a great thing!
I appreciate the insight that you provided Father Casey. As I have gotten older I have wondered how priests are able to handle all the responsibilities thrust upon. You are clear on the fac that they can only do what they can do. They have the same limits as anyone else. Also, they have to recognize that fact, as we all do.
Thank you for this Fr. Casey! I'm going through the discernment process for the priesthood(I'm in The Episcopal Church). I'm currently about half way done the parish discernment phase and will be hopefully interviewing with the bishop by October. I found it very informative. Thank you!
Ohh man, i love open letters. It's important to understand your risks and assessments from a more logical and emotional way. Last time, an open letter helped me out with deciding my religious life thanks to Isaiah 44. The Lord is one.
Amen. This layperson feels so bad for our parish priests. Some have to care for 3, what were once 4 church communities on their own, yet still find time to minister to farm workers and the new immigrants in our parish. What I don't understand, and maybe I am cynical, it seems to me some parishes with less area to cover have 3 priests, and the only difference I can see is that the finances of the parishioners in those parishes far outshine the other parishes in the area. Yes, I am being cynical. Please Bishops let our priests be priests, not overworked ecclesiastical bureaucrats responsible for finances and roof leaks. There are devout competent laypersons that can look after those things and allow our priests to minister to the parish. Pray for our priests.
I know this was meant for priests but I watched it anyway, and it had good points that I can relate to. I think of my job as a vocation and a lot of the things you said fit.
Yes, to your point about following the Liturgy, Please, Please, Please, new and old Priests alike, stop putting " personal touches" into the Liturgy, don't turn it into a carnival, I've seen it and it hurts. 4:21
Good one Father. This one should be published - really. I’m so tired of the arrogance of the clergy. I’ve met so many good, humble, sweet guys, but the ones who come in with a bulldozer and remind everyone at every opportunity who’s in charge, are just insufferable. thanks for reminding your confreres of their true calling and who WE are.
Fr Casey. Hope you can reply here; I feel called to priesthood in an apostolic religious order. I mostly feel called to the charism of preaching / evangelising. I do not feel called to austere penances. I don’t feel called to pastoral work but to be an itinerant preacher. I also have a lot of creative gifts so ministries such as: author, artist, musician, retreats etc would appeal to me too. St Francis is my confirmation saint. One of my favourite saints is St Anthony of Padua. I also love the catholic charismatic renewal. Does any of this sound like a potential match for the Franciscan religious order?
Father Casey can you pray for me I just started going to a Catholic church and I am going to be going through Catholic Catechism I was a Episcopalian and I just moved back to my home town I have been going to the Catholic church for about a month now and I am excited about becoming a Catholic
Fr. Casey, I know this doesn't have anything to do with this, but I've been so concerned about Fr. Pat. Is he no longer in Georgia? Is he ok? Please let us know if he will be coming back. God bless!
Five years from now, some poor parish office is gonna burn down while the priest isn't there and someone will blame that Franciscan radical xD I do not envy the ordained. It's hard enough to keep humble in my vocation to marriage, to fatherhood. When tasked with responsibilities so great and varied, the call to humility seems yet more daunting, sevenfold. Thank you for the reminder, and for sharing the joy and struggle.
Assuming he cannot be his own confessor, do a priest's confessions have to be shriven by a priest of higher rank or the same rank, or can the Pope confess to a vicar?
Grazie infinite Padre e Fratello! Spero un giorno di poterti incontrare, mi aiuta molto sentire il tuo punto di vista e ascoltarti. GRAZIE! (sono in Italia, verrai un giorno?)
The priests never seem to be rushed or in a tizz, so am surprised to hear they have so much work. Except when they are performing mass 😉, some priests rattle on at 50 miles an hour reciting the altar prayers etc., and before one has time to catch a nap, the Mass is over and the attendees are on their way out. 😁😄
Brother in Christ, I really need someone to advise me on my call to vocation. I'm about to turn 55, but I have felt the call since I was 6. I felt that God wanted me to experience more. I attended CMU for art (mainly religious painting and drawing), my mom had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's in the mid 80s. She passed in 01. I baptized her a few years prior. My dad (Catholic) was immediately afterwards diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and dementia. He passed in 05. I haven't lived the most perfect life, but I have never given up my faith People who aren't even believers call me "Father Gregg". I try to dissuade them, and they continue, telling me "I might not be a believer, but you are the idea of what a follower of Jesus is". That's an amalgam of what has been said. Over a 30 year period. My aunt was the secretary for the Archbishop of Ankorage Alaska in the 60s 70s and 80s. The last time I saw her, she told me that I reminded her of a lot of men who became contemplatives. I looked into it a few years back, and it seems that I am too old I need advice
Dear Father Casey..as a priest for 40 years, I just want to thank you for your advice to young priests..it is as important to them as it is to me after all these years.God bless you in your ministry
To all the priests out there I’m praying for your ministry.
Thank you for this video Fr. Casey, I'm going to my first discernment retreat this weekend with the Jesuits, Please pray for me
I’ll pray that you find a better religious order than the modern Jesuits.
Xd
God guide you in your discernment and grant you every grace you need to follow His will for your life.
@@allthenewsordeath5772 You don't fix problems in orders by abandoning them.
Something something Jesuits punchline!
I wish you joy and clear vision, through the particular intercession of Saint Ignatius and Saint Katharine Drexel, as well as the keen interest of our Lady, Mother of the Church.
🕊️🙏
I met an older priest I knew from years ago. When he went to a parish, alone, that had masses 7 days a week, he said, "no I need some time for myself". He cut out 2 daily masses I think and adjusted other times. It was a busy parish but it was fine. You need to be refreshed and not tired to meet friends, go to a game and things like that. He was loved by all there it seemed. Very good advice.
I also remember another priest saying he needed time off for a day or two and another priest said he had 2 days but he said "That was a family funeral" Yes not all days off are "rest" days.
Interestingly, this video could just as well have been an open letter to humanity as it is to new priests. At its core, this wonderfully articulated advice can be distilled into one terse admonishment - have humility! That exhortation is as applicable to the laity as it is to those who are part of the clergy. Every walk of life, whether you are priest sermonizing from the pulpit, or a math teacher explaining quadratic functions, can benefit from having more humility. The world would be a better place if those in positions of authority saw themselves as servants first.
Thank you, Fr, Casey, for this words, important as well for a old priest like me. Pace e bene
Pace e bene from Italy
Thank you Fr. Casey this is not just for priest but a life lesson
You got that right! O, yeah! Romania!
I like to remind new priests that, though Christ instituted the priesthood and the Eucharist at the Last Supper, he also washed the Apostles' feet.
Hi Fr Casey, you have a wise old head upon your shoulders. May Jesus Christ continue to uplift you in your work on this Earth. God bless you all.👍
Some of us who have been around a few more years, needed to hear this too. 😇
I like you funny full nick name =)) ,,FatherHunterTV`` =)). Romania!
Much of what you say about leading as a priest is also applicable to other leadership positions. Letting people do their jobs, not micromanaging, taking time off... even leading through service. Whether you're a manager, a coach, a military officer, or in any other position of authority, you're there to SERVE your organization and help make it better, not to stroke your own ego.
This makes me want to send a thank you email to Fr. Carlos in the Holy Spirit Parish in Kent, WA. As ever, thank YOU Fr. Casey, you're a fine example, not just of a priest, but an all around decent human!
Thank you for an excellent video. And for emphasising the importance of taking a day off. Even God says so; it is in the 10 Commandments: "Six days shalt thou labour..." This day off should be planned, on the same day every week and NOT Saturday. Because there will always be something else that comes up on a Saturday.
And yes, that day off should be devoted to a hobby that you do with other people. Things like a sports club, or a musical band. But if it is a band of change-ringers, do that on the bells of some other church.
One final piece of advice to a new priest: If the church secretary, who has been there for the past 25 years, suggests that you may want to rethink something because of problems that happened in the past, LISTEN TO HER!
Fr. Casey is really an inspiration, And a gift to The Church. I "envy" those who have the opportunity to learn from him everyday! God bless you Fr Casey!
Thank you Fada Casey, your open letter should apply to all priests and not just the newly ordained. It's always refreshing watching you and reflecting on all you spirited messages. Thank you and may the Lord continue to inspire and strengthen you. God blessings always❤
Amen! As a recent seminarian graduate (from the Protestant evangelical tradition), I take your words to heart! Thank you for the grace you share with us all.
I appreciate you sharing theses words. May God help us to understand the depth of this ministry! Serve Him faithfully.
Such good advice, transferable to anyone!
What a beautiful video, Father Casey, and thank you for being a priest!!
Also, please, pray for the seminarists in our parish, so they can fully become faithful servants of God and His Church as priests one day.
I've been privileged to serve the people of God for about a dozen years as a Parish Minister, and I think this is fantastic advice - not just for new priests, but for all priests (and many who work at parishes in other capacities)! The best advice I was ever given, about a year and a half into working here, was functionally your final point. I believe the quote was, "Just remember that there's only one saviour, and you're not him."
Praying for you all for strength and perseverance 🙏
Whenever I see a Priest i thank him for being one.
These resonates with me even though I'm not a priest but a father and a husband in a family of five. Great advice Fr. Casey!
God bless all of our new priests! We need you and are praying for you!
Thanks😊
great advice for new priests and people who love them.
Fr. Casey any updates on Upon Friar Review?
This question has been asked several times in the months that Father Casey and Father Patrick have ceased uploading to that channel. I hope Father Casey will answer this time.
@@alphacause That's a shame...I loved many of them, comedians, and the Chosen.
Wonderful Fr. Casey….Telling the truth so boldly. True a Priest must be a light to the world.
This is so so important for our priests to remember. May God give them that grace 🙏
one of our local parish priest is taking a 2 year sabbatical leave after roughly 7++ years of very busy working/preaching/praying. He was the only ordained priest in his year (and for the next 2 years) so it was very busy time for him to replace some of our ailing/old priest. But the recently year, since there had been 5 more priest ordained (priestly ordination was postponed during 2020-2021), now he can take a break from his task since there are more people covering him while he is away.
Amen, Fr Casey. Beautifully said.❤
Coming from a hardened mom here😂
I would add STEP INTO YOUR FATHERHOOD!! ❤️❤️❤️
The church is a family not a business so sure, take your day off but don't think about it as an escape from those toxic people or "my life is so hard I need to recharge..." Think of it as your reset day for God to set you right- to be recreated (what recreation is for!)
Personally, I think everybody's life is hard but if you sit around and think about it you will always be tired and burned out no matter how fiercely you protect your day off, how many hobbies or friends you have, or how many vacations you take. Good dads take their families seriously and want to be with them.
I actually wouldn't lean into thinking that the church can run without you- sure the building can run without you- but you are the only dad of your spiritual family. We all know what happens to kids in fatherless families, or families where dad is emotionally detached or chasing some dream outside the family.
Remember this was your dream. Remember this is your gift from Him.
Remember God woos your heart through this.
At last bone of your bone and flesh of your flesh.
Some of the best times I've had with priests have been at play, elbow deep in gardening. Their human side comes out, and I understand that, just like me, they have hopes & dreams.
ABSOLUTELY A MAGNIFICENT PRESENTATION.
Thanks for this, Fr. Casey. I wonder if you also do a video/advise on "how parishioners should welcome a new priest." God bless you & your ministry.
Fra Casey thank you very much I am an infant to the priesthood. I love this video exceptionally. I must be a servant not a master.
Taking a day off is not so possible but I must realize church survive even if I am not there.
Find a hobby and some non religious friends, it is really true to be one with the others.
You are not a savior you need someone to save you.
Thank you a lot brother.
Thank you Fr. for this amazing advice. I'm most likely starting seminary in september and your videos and advice really helped me. Thank you and God bless!
You are young, but you have a lot of wisdom.
Just like all of us…most important, is your personal prayer life. Don’t replace it with anything
As someone whose son is just entering the seminary, I found your advice fascinating, especially the advice to have secular friends. By secular do you mean not Catholic or just not ordained? Anyway, I don't know if any of them would be open to it, but I think it would make an interesting video for you to interview some of your secular friends and give us the whole scoop on what it is like to be friends with a priest. God bless your work.
He'll be too isolated from women. His vision will be skewed & irrelevant.
Too bad -
You just keep the folks you were close with before - even the Benedictines have a couple of weeks off a year to go to see friends or go travelling with them. One of the Abbot emeritus’ has been taking an annual holiday with the same group of university friends (him and two married couples) since he joined 54 years ago
Priests need to get out of their bubble
This is good advice for all of us, thank you. I need to go to confession. It has been 40 years. I committed a mortal sin, no I didn't steal or commit adultery, it's even worse. Please help me.
God’s mercy is so enormous! And He loves you and definitely sees the deepness of your heart, sister. Don’t be afraid. Go there! God bless you!
Through you Fr. Casey I have learned and continue learning things as a Christian, growing with more understanding and virtues, and living with humility. Oh! also taking notes of good lines you are sharing that I can also use, just in case. Haha.
I would recommend to remember that people are diverse and who come to you and church are trying to be good people, even if they don't follow your political beliefs, or what you consider the social norms. Also some people may have bad experience with going to church, (as it can be a center of gossip) and was casted in a way that may make them feel unwelcomed. You may not ve able to convert someone, but you might help them reduce their negativity towards religion and God which their past trauma may have created.
Thank you, Fr Casey. Important recommendations for all priests. I would add: Be a joyful priest always.
Sent this to a friend whose student recently just got ordained with the Philippine Province of the Jesuits. I know they train them well in the Society, but I think he'll need to hear this. And I hope he shares it.
Thank you, Fr. Casey.
Father Casey - my beloved parish in Westchester County NY is in crisis. We have a narcissistic, incompetent, and micro-managing pastor. Over the past 7 years the has fired and replaced each member of the parish staff (which includes 8 different organists over these 7 years, one of whom is the back-up organist as St. Patricks Cathedral in NYC) and he hired a bunch of "yes" men and women. Our parish has no finance council and the pastor and priests handle the weekly collections from end-to-end (they collect, count and deposit the money -- a parishioner count team does not exist). The NY Archdiocese has ignored complaints about the pastor because he as friends in high places (he's protected). He has berated many parishioners both during homilies and in the rectory (in one case he yelled at a parent in the rectory and told her daughter "watch -- I'm going to make your mother cry"). The pastor prohibits family members from delivering eulogies during funeral masses and he has eliminated the words "let us offer each other a sign of peace" when he gives Mass (of course he's entitled to do both of these, but why on earth would he?). He refused to take photos with children who just made First Holy Communion this year. I can go on and on about this pastor, but my question to you is "What can we do as parishioners to stop this abuse?". Please respond to this comment, or make a video about what parishioners can do in this type of situation.
Its almost as if this individual has no desire to be a priest any longer since he is doing the exact opposite of what Father Casey admonished, which is to serve the parish. I pray that either this pastor has a change of heart, or that you are blessed with a new pastor who will truly act in the spirit of service.
While the bishop doesn't like to get lots of complaints from parishioners, you should always have recourse to the diocese for serious matters such as these. Maybe you and a few parishioners can write your thoughts out in a letter and send it to the bishop's office.
@@BreakingInTheHabit Thank you Father Casey. You strengthen my faith.
@@alphacause Thank you for your prayers.
To answer your question of "why would he?" regarding blocking the eulogy at mass; the mass itself is a specific liturgical prayer of which the focus of is around the Eucharist and the Eucharistic Prayer and the inclusion of eulogies during the homily portion of the mass or after the prayer after communion is actually *strictly disallowed* (Order of Christian Funerals no.27). The eulogy is encouraged to be said near the end of a prayer vigil prior to the funeral mass or at a reception occurring after the funeral mass and burial rite.
As for the sign of peace many pastors elect not to include it as they feel it interrupts the flow of the Eucharistic Prayer and Communion Rite but I personally have no opinion on its' exclusion or inclusion.
Thank you Father Casey for this informative video. While I do not feel called to the priesthood, it is always interesting to get insight into a walk of life that few will ever experience. At the very least, it will foster more empathy from the laity for those who are in the priesthood. If this video serves as a means for laity to become more understanding of the ordeals that a priest must endure, then that is a great thing!
Sharing this with my son in seminary. Thanks.
Thank you. Father Casey. God bless you.
So great Father
I appreciate the insight that you provided Father Casey. As I have gotten older I have wondered how priests are able to handle all the responsibilities thrust upon. You are clear on the fac that they can only do what they can do. They have the same limits as anyone else. Also, they have to recognize that fact, as we all do.
Thank you for this Fr. Casey! I'm going through the discernment process for the priesthood(I'm in The Episcopal Church). I'm currently about half way done the parish discernment phase and will be hopefully interviewing with the bishop by October. I found it very informative.
Thank you!
a lot of this is good advice for everyone in the Church, but yes definitely a good one for new priests.
Thank you father
Very insightful & applicable to anyone. Praying to all the priests worldwide as Satan is always on them, blessings to you Fr. Casey!
Thank you for your compassionate insight. You are helping me.
Father Casey, this is worthy advice for anyone in leadership regardless of industry. Well said.
Thank for the video Fr. CAsey. Your advice is wonderful...
Good lessons in leadership for ANY calling!
Thanks
This is not only for new priests, I believe.
I think some older pastors need these reminders as well
Ohh man, i love open letters. It's important to understand your risks and assessments from a more logical and emotional way. Last time, an open letter helped me out with deciding my religious life thanks to Isaiah 44. The Lord is one.
AMEN.
Amen. This layperson feels so bad for our parish priests. Some have to care for 3, what were once 4 church communities on their own, yet still find time to minister to farm workers and the new immigrants in our parish. What I don't understand, and maybe I am cynical, it seems to me some parishes with less area to cover have 3 priests, and the only difference I can see is that the finances of the parishioners in those parishes far outshine the other parishes in the area. Yes, I am being cynical. Please Bishops let our priests be priests, not overworked ecclesiastical bureaucrats responsible for finances and roof leaks. There are devout competent laypersons that can look after those things and allow our priests to minister to the parish. Pray for our priests.
I know this was meant for priests but I watched it anyway, and it had good points that I can relate to. I think of my job as a vocation and a lot of the things you said fit.
Very interesting , Father. Thanks for posting. I'm sure fellow priests will benefit from it.
So wise! I read this saying today. It’s from a sign outside one of Mother Teresa’s houses: “We are not here for the work. We are here for Jesus.”
What a good message.
Priest, Seminarian, or other laity - this is rock solid advice in general.
Yes, to your point about following the Liturgy, Please, Please, Please, new and old Priests alike, stop putting " personal touches" into the Liturgy, don't turn it into a carnival, I've seen it and it hurts. 4:21
Thanks father ✝️🛐🙏
Very well said Fr., hear hear!
Good one Father. This one should be published - really. I’m so tired of the arrogance of the clergy. I’ve met so many good, humble, sweet guys, but the ones who come in with a bulldozer and remind everyone at every opportunity who’s in charge, are just insufferable. thanks for reminding your confreres of their true calling and who WE are.
Sounds like bishops
superb!
These are excellent. I would add, "never abuse your parishioners and never remain silent if you witness another priest doing so."
As the saying goes, that goes without saying...
Priests are so busy, it's hard to meet with any to discern the priesthood, lol.
Casey thanks for this great video! You're such an inspiration!💫
Very similar advice can be given to new physicians.
Fr Casey. Hope you can reply here; I feel called to priesthood in an apostolic religious order. I mostly feel called to the charism of preaching / evangelising. I do not feel called to austere penances. I don’t feel called to pastoral work but to be an itinerant preacher. I also have a lot of creative gifts so ministries such as: author, artist, musician, retreats etc would appeal to me too. St Francis is my confirmation saint. One of my favourite saints is St Anthony of Padua. I also love the catholic charismatic renewal. Does any of this sound like a potential match for the Franciscan religious order?
Very wise advice you are a man beyond your years.
You are a star, Fr Casey
God Bless the Priestshood.AMEN
I love your videos and the work that you do. You are truly an inspiration! :) Thanks for being you!
This is wonderful advice for burned - out managers everywhere
I'm not a priest yet, im not even confirmated, but i do feel the vocation
Father Casey can you pray for me I just started going to a Catholic church and I am going to be going through Catholic Catechism I was a Episcopalian and I just moved back to my home town I have been going to the Catholic church for about a month now and I am excited about becoming a Catholic
Fr. Casey, I know this doesn't have anything to do with this, but I've been so concerned about Fr. Pat. Is he no longer in Georgia? Is he ok? Please let us know if he will be coming back. God bless!
My boss needs to take his day off😢
Good advice!
Five years from now, some poor parish office is gonna burn down while the priest isn't there and someone will blame that Franciscan radical xD
I do not envy the ordained. It's hard enough to keep humble in my vocation to marriage, to fatherhood. When tasked with responsibilities so great and varied, the call to humility seems yet more daunting, sevenfold. Thank you for the reminder, and for sharing the joy and struggle.
Assuming he cannot be his own confessor, do a priest's confessions have to be shriven by a priest of higher rank or the same rank, or can the Pope confess to a vicar?
What happened to Upon Friar Review?
Yes, how's fr. Pat? I hope he's well. Please let us know (if you can).
So true! I hope this is seen by all humans.
Grazie infinite Padre e Fratello! Spero un giorno di poterti incontrare, mi aiuta molto sentire il tuo punto di vista e ascoltarti. GRAZIE! (sono in Italia, verrai un giorno?)
The priests never seem to be rushed or in a tizz, so am surprised to hear they have so much work. Except when they are performing mass 😉, some priests rattle on at 50 miles an hour reciting the altar prayers etc., and before one has time to catch a nap, the Mass is over and the attendees are on their way out. 😁😄
I was waiting for the advice to be "Check the address of the funeral you're officiating at"
Brother in Christ, I really need someone to advise me on my call to vocation. I'm about to turn 55, but I have felt the call since I was 6. I felt that God wanted me to experience more. I attended CMU for art (mainly religious painting and drawing), my mom had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's in the mid 80s. She passed in 01. I baptized her a few years prior. My dad (Catholic) was immediately afterwards diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and dementia.
He passed in 05.
I haven't lived the most perfect life, but I have never given up my faith People who aren't even believers call me "Father Gregg".
I try to dissuade them, and they continue, telling me "I might not be a believer, but you are the idea of what a follower of Jesus is".
That's an amalgam of what has been said.
Over a 30 year period.
My aunt was the secretary for the Archbishop of Ankorage Alaska in the 60s 70s and 80s.
The last time I saw her, she told me that I reminded her of a lot of men who became contemplatives.
I looked into it a few years back, and it seems that I am too old
I need advice
Also there are Catholic organizations and support systems out there to help our priests lead parishes.
If I had heard this advice early on, I may have lasted more than ten years.
Beautiful