Here's the list in the video: 1) Deserve 2) Mine 3) Blessed 4) Evil 5) Unforgivable Reason: They demonstrate a lack of humility and supplant the role of God.
“Unforgivable” is actually self condemnation. To prove this all one has to do is look at the Lord’s Prayer where it states “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us”. In other words we have to forgive to be forgiven.
I think the only way to be unforgivable, in the Catholic sense, is to die without repentance. After all, how can God forgive you if you don’t regret your sin(s)?
The point of not using 'unforgivable' is in the same vain as 'thou shall not judge...' As of repent and regrets, while it is true that Jesus died for us, the criminals crucified along with Christ illuminates the concept of both. You cannot have one without the other, vis a vis guilt. Penance is not a punishment in the sense, but a way of saying: i am guilty, i love you, please forgive me...in a way that pleases and glorifies God
Thomasrice07 The “ unforgivable “ sin is a topic that has been discussed throughout the ages. When Jesus spoke, we have to remember that what he said as opposed to what he meant can differ. There are many things that Jesus says in the Gospels that seem to contradict each other. The Church Fathers explained a great deal. This is why Catholics cannot be Fundamentalists.
"Deserve". In the prayer of saint Ignatius Loyola he said: "All that I am and all that I possess You have given me. I now offer it all to You to do with as You will. I only want your Grace and your Love. With these I will be rich enough and desire nothing more".
The RCC is always trying to tell the flock what to do, say, and think. Given that this is very unacceptable to me as an individual, I am no longer Catholic
econ dude Well, you have every right to leave the RRC, if you want. So I guess it’s not exactly a prison. So I think you can choose to follow the rules or not. Some of us choose to. The choice does involve critical thinking and not blind obedience. Check out the Fundamentalists, who do not interpret the Bible but believe it to be exactly as written. The earth was made in 6 days and on the 7th day God rested! How do you account for the 170 million years that dinosaurs existed? I have been a practicing Catholic for my whole life - 66 years. There is a lot of learning on the journey. And we will stumble constantly, because what is not good for us is always very attractive. I suppose it all depends on whether you are living for this life only and not thinking about after death. We will all die - I don’t have to tell you that dying is the one guarantee in our life.
Although I'm a mother of three sons and am going to be 48 years old next month, I have learnt many things in my life, but it seems there's lots more for me to learn. You are so young and I thank you so much for teaching me more that I need to learn being a catholic. God bless you.
"Mine. Favorite word of 2 year olds and seagulls alike". I had to pause to laugh lol. Finding Nemo was a great movie. Great video and channel Casey. Definitely my my favourite channel =)
The problem with "blessed" can be seen with the Book of Job. A self-perception of being blessed when things are going well can undermine our compassion for people in need. It can also break our connection with G-d when things stop going so well.
Fr. Casey, “deserve” is a word I have been thinking critically about for quite a while, and what you said confirmed to me that I really shouldn’t use it, at least as much as we tend to. I think a good replacement is the word “need.” This shows us how we are incapable of getting something, and that we may not deserve it, but it is necessary for happiness and peace. For example, in my case, instead of saying “Every child deserves an education.” a better way to say it would be, “Every child NEEDS an education.” Thank you, Fr. Casey, for what you said. The Lord showed me a lot.
I’m just over here looking at myself and thinking to myself about all the 5 words I’ve said my whole life😭😭 Thank you for all this and may God continue to guid you throughout your whole journey as a man who’s a servant of God💙
:) "mi casa es su casa" = My home is your home". As a mexican I'm very proud of that phrase. As well as the response "mande" when someone is calling you. It literaly means "command" (command me, order me) . It's like a general acknowledge that we're meant to serve everyone. Those two phrases describe the ways of the regular/traditional mexican: to love and to serve.
I love all of your videos Br Casey. I love that you challenge me every week to look at my faith in new and exciting ways and this video was no different. Please keep up the great work!
We are ALL "blessed" ... and we should never avoid using that word in the praise of the Lord. None of us are better than anybody else ... and you should know that too.
I think his point, which I agree with, is the danger of it being comparative or insensitive. "I am so blessed to have my happy, healthy children", for example, is not a kind thing to say around someone who may not be so situated.
@@milagroscapomasi8525 Thankful? Grateful? I believe that there is nothing wrong with using the word "blessed," but so many people overuse it casually.
@@mtnairpilot Nonsense! If you feel the Good Lord has blessed you with a good life and material goods, why shouldn't you be able to say so in thanks giving. Fr. Casey has his views on words which he finds unfitting, in the end - it's how you feel about the words you use and The Lord understands why the word was used. This type of psychological utterance is unhelpful & borders on mind manipulation and mostly totally nonsensical & unnecessary - Fr.Casey.
Thank you for this! Both my parents died within 18 months of each other and soon after, I overheard someone say, "I am so blessed that both my parents are alive and healthy." She had no idea that my parents had just recently died and this was not said in a malicious way but it did make me wonder that if she was blessed, did that mean that I was cursed? After that, I resolved that I would never use that word again. Instead, I opt for "lucky". Another reason not to use the world "Evil" - it sometimes absolves us of our collective sin. Say someone was shunned and made to feel an "other" their whole life and decides to go out in a bang. Instead, what if people showed this person undeserved love (i.e. grace), showed them mercy, what if they were the bishop from Les Missrsbles to them and turned their heart - maybe they would not have done that evil act. Not everyone who does a bad thing can be saved by love, but some can. But when we write it off as evil, It keeps us from contemplating how our actions and behaviors can damage others.
“Don’t you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them." Matthew 15 17-18
@@jeffrygagnon5506 umm of course this didn't defile him, and he also knows their hearts. And would a heterosexual friar be any safer for our daughters and women who go to their priest for counsel. And how do you even know he's homosexual?
@@jeffrygagnon5506 Brother, I pray for you that your eyes may be opened and you wont jump to conclusions that are completely false and that you will not judge others on these assumptions. I'm not Catholic brother, I've only been speaking truth to the best of my ability. Yes I'm attracted to the Catholic faith but I'm still researching so I can make a good decision. And I am called by the Father I have a prayer life and I strive to live my life according to God's will. I also didn't take it personally as it has almost nothing to do with me but it has to do with the truth. So I pray that God may change your prespective and heart.
When I say that I am “blessed” because of the job that I have I don’t mean the pay, because it pays minimum wage and I refuse raises in wages. I say that I am blessed because I have been called to work in the hospitality industry. Where the primary calling is to humbling one’s self to the service, wellbeing and providing sustenance to other people. I see it as such an amazing calling to lay down myself and all that I can do for others that possibly cannot do so for whatever reason. Personally, I think that hospitality draws us all back to what it REALLY means to be human. We see and we feel so much seeing people struggle, I have been refused to tears so much because I see people who are hungry and I know that I can’t possibly help or feed all of them and my heart breaks every time that this harsh truth is thrust forward into reality. But I do what I believe is right, the same that I wish others would have done for myself, my sister and my mother when we were in that situation. We spent years not knowing every day if we were going to be able to eat that night and my mother would say a novena every single night for her children to survive. And now I am in the same place as she once was, wanting to help family; except I do not mean blood relatives. I mean PEOPLE in general, I was brought up to believe that the idea of family is in your heart and not in blood. And I choose to see all others, regardless of their race, beliefs, disabilities etc. as my brothers and sisters. Humanity needs to learn to love again, now more than ever with so much violence and hatred in this world! Just know, we are all the same and we are all loved ❤️❤️❤️
Words of wisdom. I agree with your teaching. For some time I have felt "off" about certain vernacular usage when I hear or use them as a Christian. God's timing with this video was perfect for me in my walk. (I hear you Lord.) I have been a Christian my whole life, but I have been seeking a much deeper relationship with my Father in Heaven as of late. Always learning something new.❤Thank you for sharing this video. Peace be with you always.
I am guilty of using the word blessed. I often say thank you God for all the blessings you have given me. I am going to start saying that I am grateful for the Mercy of GOD. Thank you so much for the information provided. God is the only one who can save my soul from burning in hell. 🙏🙏♥️♥️ God help us all to be living our lives according to His teaching
A really good video. Your words allowed me to think about things in a different way. Although I'm not Catholic (nor, do I want to be), you did find a way to speak to my soul. Thank you!
I'm sending greetings from the Czech Republic! your videos help me very often, thanks for that.. although I'm still immature teenager, I'm trying to take at least something to life And also thanks to God for our patient teacher of English at school, I can receive advices from different people :)
@@a.m.t.s. I hope your country can wake up from their current atheist ways and I hope my fellow Americans particularly liberals can trust god more and be more faithful and grateful for the gifts god has put upon us
Very insightful comments. Some of what you said gives me pause like the first time I read Bonaventure's Life's of St. Francis. I said then "I am convicted by what I read about Francis." As we try to live the Franciscan charism, it amazes me how easily we fall back into the secular culture way of looking at things, forgetting who we Franciscan are supposed to be. It's a good thing that God believes in mercy.
Thank you so much Br Casey! The word blessed is the one that really rolls all over me. I work in a little market and I ask people how they are doing and I get that word all the time! We even have a brand of tshirts with that on it. I know that people mean grateful when they say it. The word blessed just seems so arrogant to me. People use it when they obviously aren't living Godly lives. Where is that supposed blessing really coming from? Is it God, or is the evil one just letting you accumulate because he knows you are not living right? Anyway, that is my thought. Thank you so much!
The entire message of the Bible is Trust; to place total and complete Trust in God (and likewise, His Son, Jesus Christ. Can't forget the Holy Spirit, lest there not be the Trinity) The Israelites wandered for 40 years in the desert because they did not place unconditional faith that God would provide. They whined to Moses about their thirst, they questioned how their hunger would be satisfied, they even suggested going back to Egypt to be slaves because doing so would guarantee that they would be fed. Another takeaway from the Bible is Forgiveness. So when I want to sum up the Bible succinctly, I remind myself that it is about "Faith and Forgiveness."
@@MrKev1664 Yes, I agree. Love it is! Faith, Hope and Love, the greatest of which is Love. Love the LORD your God with all your heart, soul and mind..... and love your neighbor as yourself. I guess I presuppose that most people understand the Love part, but many friends and people I know carry the burden of relying on themselves instead of fully trusting God. That is probably the reason I encourage those whom I love to trust God unconditionally and to forgive. "Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us." 🙂👍🙏 May God bless you abundantly!
This truly got me thinking. Especially “blessed”. I’m so glad you mentioned unforgivable, that one has always frustrated me inside when I hear people saying it. Thanks, you have a new subscriber.
A great amount of Protestant mentally has seeped into catholic life. What bro Casey is saying is we need tobe more catholic. Bro Casey very cleverly asked Catholics to open up to a more catholic idea, a Franciscan take so to speak, of god’s redemption and our place in creation. Way to go bro Casey. I’m very impressed.
Richard Benitez I am a Christian .I disagree with the idea of “catholic “ or “orthodox “ or “protestant “ etc. It should be just CHRISTIAN. Yes, Christianity might be different in every region of the earth, but we shouldn’t differentiate ourselves. Even if practised differently, even then we shouldn’t divide Christianity nor criticise ways of practise, as long as they are rational...
Konstantinos Chrysostomou - as you are probably well aware Catholics And orthodox and Coptic Christians continually fight to insist the Holy Eucharist is real presences. So ... I have to disagree in some respects. The RC has already since Vatican II been accommodating all Christians at the experience of inadvertently removing the Holy Eucharist as the center of worship in the eyes of many younger Catholics.
Richard Benitez I just want to say that. We shall not fight between us, be united. Also what is the RC?? (I’m greek so everything I know about religion is in Greek...)
Konstantinos Chrysostomou - “RC “ is Roman Catholic. I did anticipate you were Greek Orthodox. In my comment I am reacting to situation in the US in which the Catholic Church has been under a very aggressive attack by evangelicals, fundamentalist, Mormons, jehovah witness and secular media. The Catholic Church has lost a good 25% or more of its members to these groups. Even worse Catholics have become Protestant in the way they think of their own faith without realizing it. All these groups are teach how to take Catholics away from their faith and build up theirs own church loyalty by constantly condemning Catholics. They also do same against orthodox. This organized attempt to undermine Catholics has little to do with the sex abuse crisis. Catholics are told by Protestants the Eucharist is just s matter of faith which is not correct.
I would add the word “should” to this list as it is often a shame based mind that falls back on the concept that they are not enough to be loved of God.
It seems like people think that humility is degrading, or as they call it false humility. Yet what dignity is there in pride? When people pride themselves as deserving, it is essentially no different than saying that ones works or moral character is the source of their dignity rather than the great I AM. Yet the very core of pride always is about bringing others down, even if one has to bring themselves down.
Father Casey can you expand on not using the word Blessed? Aren’t we supposed to thank God for all his blessings upon us and the whole world? Blessed with another day, our faith, our family, health all of his gifts to us?
Thank You, My Younger Brother from Another Mother!!! Your dedication and commitment, to a life of service...deeply inspires this 56 year old, father of two amazing daughters, 10 and 14, retired United States Navy Chief Petty Officer! Lol...and my not being a Catholic...and...lol...possibly being, an apostate...and possible heretic...as a Unitarian Universalist...in absolutely no way diminishes my deeply sincere and never grateful enough appreciation and respect...for what you have freely chosen to dedicate your existence to. You remind me that “Kids These Days...Have As Much Respect As Ever!!!” Always, somewhere approximate to the number of older knuckleheads they have the opportunity and God’s grace...to interact and learn from...Today, you have taught this, perhaps wayward...Unitarian, at the tender age of 56...much wisdom...in a very brief amount of time...to think more deeply, before I speak...Lol...not an easy thing for me at times...as I struggle, far too often to remember why God’s grace gave me two ears and one mouth...for a reason...lol!!! Be Well...My Brother!!! Your voyage towards a well spent life...is off to a glorious beginning! I will end with the United State’s Navy’s Traditional Valediction...Fair Winds and Following Seas!!! Lol...you should really consider joining the Navy...we always require talented self starters with decent morality and ethics to choose to serve as Navy Chaplains...otherwise, who would we heathen, heretical, Unitarian apostates Sailors...more effectively learn how to become the “Best Versions of Ourselves”...Lol...Or even more importantly, who would hold our hands...and offer God’s grace, if we find ourselves, about to take our final breath...in defense of our blessed nation and whatever...God we hold dear. Stay Strong My Fellow Philosopher...You Inspire Me to Become a Better One!!! Very Respectfully, Phil Laserna, CPO, USN(Ret)
It took me a while to understand Finding Nemo's reference. In spanish, the seagulls kind of say the translation to "There isn't", but due to the sound of it, I figured ot was that what he meant.
'blessed'we only say this when everything is going well and forget about it when we're in trouble, dear brothers and sisters please be thankful not just for the blessings in good times but also the hard times we experience are also blessings in disguise :)
I like this video. Words that I usually used: 1. Deserve 2. Blessed 3. Mine So instead of using these words, I say: 1. I thank God for this gift. 2. God is generous all the time. Praise His name forever. 3. This gift is not mine alone, but its everyone. Use this gift to help, to make others happy, and to tell others that God is generous. I just realized that most of the things I buy, I always think that this can be used by others too. This thing can contribute happiness for others, too.
Thank you for this video! Looking back on just the past week, I can easily see myself using these words in a manner contrary to Christ's love for us and not even batting an eye. Shedding light on this is opening my eyes to just how often I partake in these mannerisms using these words and more, and with God's grace, hope to change the usage of these words in my life for the greater glory of God. I hope that this video will reach more people and help them to love Christ and follow his will all the more.
Your videos and explanations are never a waste of my time. You make me think and although I sometimes disagree, you make me think. Mission accomplished. Thanks for doing the videos and taking on this mission.
Thank you for bringing these up... It is good to ensure that we are held accountable for our words and to think about what we actually say... Like others have said, it really depends how you use the word too... I love to say I am blessed 🙏 because it humbles me and gives God the glory for my life... And might even help others to see how they are blessed too... Every one of us is blessed somehow, for God gave us so much... even suffering can be a blessing... I had an abusive father but because of him I felt a close relationship with Christ as a child and became to know the word of God.. Maybe I would not have if I had not had this suffering in my life... It was a blessing for me. By saying I am blessed, I feel grateful and humbled... I am surprised you did not say omg here... It hurts when people say this... But maybe you meant this as an obvious phrase not to say.
What an informative video! I was half expecting this video Tom exonerate me from having to confess at least some of my four-letter utterances... but I learned a lot as you explained everything so well!
brightskysyl that’s not exactly what he’s saying. In literature, antagonists serve as the antithesis to the protagonist regarding to the central conflict in the story. It isn’t always necessary to create a character arch for the antagonist if it distracts from the conflict and goes nowhere. Of course there are good examples where this is untrue such as in Star Wars through the character of Darth Vader.
@@CybermanKing yes. i agree. it really depends on the genre and the structure of narrative a writer takes. i prefer nuanced antagonists though. it's more realistic and balanced. it also helps readers to think cosmic and analyze both sides, where the antagonist is coming from, the causality and parameters of his character. best example for this is Pain from Naruto. no one should be labeled as evil, especially finite-mind antagonists, humans and spirits who don't have beatific vision. because if we always do so, we rob them the opportunity to improve.
This is one of the best videos you ever made. I am so happy that you make videos like this. I will do my best to try to not use those words ever. One video idea I have is to try to explain to people why they should be humble. A huge problem in society is most people don't have a desire to be humble, especially with social media. I would love a video where you talk about why we should choose humility and why it is better than being prideful and conceited. Or if you have already, someone direct me to that video please! Thank you for all you do, and I will pray for you. May Jesus continue to do his work through you until you leave this earth and even after that.
I understand the reasoning. I don’t think it will be anything close to easy to stop using them but it is still something to keep in mind and pay attention to how I am using them and what I am thinking when using them. Thank you for a very thoughtful video.
Thanks for this amazing insight! it is so true hearing it. And this is what God wants us to be humble and He will exalt us, I guess this will be on the Day when we see God face to face when we stand before Jesus. anyway thanks again for sharing I felt so joyful and whole hearing your message and words. And may the Lord God bless you always richly, and may He make His face to shine on You and always Grant you peace _here now and always.🌿🕊🌿🌿
Some good discussion in these comments! I think most of the confusion revolves around the idea of evil. There is an important distinction to be drawn between a person or being having goodness, and that person or being acting in accord with that goodness. A being (Satan, as example par "excellence") that acts in total contradiction to goodness still has characteristics of good beings -- namely that they, at the very very least, exist. The being, at root, possesses qualities that are accepted throughout history, theology, and philosophy as goods -- but this does not make those beings good per se, but I don't think we can claim "pure evil" is an actual thing. All things that are are held in existence by God, who is "the sheer act of 'to be' itself" (a la Aquinas via Bishop Barron). All things that are held in existence are so by God, whom we claim to be all good -- perfect and perfectly actualized good, for that matter. Does, then, this same God hold in existence a being or thing that is by definition antithetical to his own nature (that of concurrent goodness and being)?
Thank you for explaining this! I was mulling it over, because it rang true, but the exceptions popped into my head, so I was trying to reconcile it. Your explanation resolved it for me. Thank you!
I agree with most of what you are saying. In Jewish tradition "blessed" is an attribute of God and in prayer it's often used alongside attributes like "holy", "great", etc., it would never be applied to a person or the things they have. All our "blessings" are a gift from God, rather than feeling blessed we ought to be grateful.
@@tylerlorge1332 that's my point. It's used in all kinds of ways. Like, "I love McDonald's". Or stupid senseless things like that. In the way that you are saying, I agree. But in my experience, it's not so often used in that way.
@@tylerlorge1332 thats true. but its used as slang too. its meaning has been deluted in some instances such as when people say "i love [insert food or clothing item]"
I agreed with your comments except for “Especially as Catholics”. Gives the impression of Catholics being superior which is not a good representation of your first comments.
Catholics are the first Christians. I kind of understand why Martin Luther did when he nailed changes he wanted to the vatican door, Catholics are the ones that are supposed to set the example. He never said Catholics were superior. Some protestants broke away for a good reason I am sure, southern bapist broke away from first baptist because they wanted to keep their slaves... on and on. You have faith in Christ paying for your sins and do the works the bible plainly says you have to do, in my church anyway you should find peace and go to Heaven
@@Stillstoned1 -- Wrong -- the first Christians were Jews. Wrong -- Not a single protestant broke away from the Catholic church. Many Catholics broke away from the Roman Catholic church -- who were then derided by the Roman Catholic church as being the protestors -- thereby protestants. The Roman Catholic church is about as close as it can be to a cult -- they might as well be one. That is not to say that true believers do not exist in the Roman Catholic church; they exist not because of the Catholic church, but in spite of the Roman Catholic church.
@@jamessv5020. they were Jews, then Christians, the Church started with the Peter, you are a rock and upon this rock I will build my Church talk. Hebrew is not a religion, it means you are a kin folk of Issac. Judaism is their religion. Peter was the first pope. You should show you faith by being nice. you know people will listen to you more if you kind of say something that is close to right. actions speak way louder than words. the Romans kept the church going.
@@Stillstoned1 -- I can be nice or speak truth -- I can't do both. "The romans kept the church going" -- again, wrong! The reason you believe it is so is because you don't realize that there were churches in far off places like India and Arabia including today's Iran -- churches that have prevailed until today without the Roman Catholic church's support. In fact, the Roman Catholic church has tried over centuries to brutalize and kill Protestants. I suggest you read up on the Roman Catholic church's sordid history -- it is an organization that has spilled the blood of the innocent many, many, times. It is at it's heart a corrupt organization -- do we even need to mention the cover up of sexual molestation of 1000s of children in the 21st century?
Your humility humbles me . According to NKJV Mark 3:29 but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness , but is subject to eternal condemnation . I am subscribed on your channel , because He has made you His instrument .
I originally thought this was going to be about blasphemy. I can see your points but the thing about words is they change the way we think. When describing how an animal is acting we will give voice to what we assuming is going on in their head. They won't use those words or any words for that matter, but it makes it easier to understand. The tower of Babel is a good example of what happens when we don't use the same words. If we stop using words we will forget their meanings. It's better to know then to forget.
The "Blessed" view is interesting. I like to think that we are all blessed in infinite ways at all times. When we say we are blessed, it is simply us recognizing God's presence and gifts and stating our thankfulness for it (both of which can be difficult to do). Us saying or not saying "blessed" doesn't, in my opinion, change the fact that we are blessed - it is a reflection of our awareness of God and not an allocation of God; that is, something that is always there. I really liked the this stimulus for conversation, so I just wanted to throw my ideas in. Cheers :)
Not a Christian, but these vids are very interesting. Your discussion of "evil" brings to mind a sermon by the rabbi at a synagogue in Houston I heard one summer between terms when I was in university. Relating a rabbinic teaching, he contrasted reactions of Noah and of Abraham. Of Noah when G-d said he would destroy the world by flood. Noah, righteous by the norm of his generation, saw the wickedness all around him so he did not protest. But when G-d announced to Abraham his judgment against Sodom and Gemorah, Abraham bargained with G-d, ostensibly to save all after repeatedly whittling G-d down, for the sake of only 10 righteous men, although even this lenient standard had not been met. But G-d saw Abraham's true aim. He was not arguing for the righteous. He had been interceding on behalf of sinners. Abraham had compassion for the sinners of Sodom, whom the rest of the world despised. Your talk on evil was about compassion for sinners. You've spoken to, in my opinion, the toughest standard any Jew or Christian or Jew must adhere to: compassion for sinners. It is a mandate we must follow, but it is by no means easy.
Wasting my time? Oh my young Friar, this Reflexions of what is in the core by saying these words brought a Point to Dilute bad pride and lack of Humbleness. GOD Bless You.
I'm not so sure I agree with #4, but I believe it's on the grounds of precision. You mentioned "anyone or anything", but things can be evil to their core. For example, actions and propositions can both be evil to their core, especially when we take into consideration the definition of evil; the privation of Good. Under those grounds, I believe we are justified in uttering the word Evil when referencing those things. Saying "X is evil" would be equal to "X is privated of the Good". Perhaps saying otherwise would force a commitment to the belief that we don't have the free will to be evil and/or we are incapable of evil, which would be difficult, due to the theological definition of evil (and perhaps have negative implications on the Atonement).
I think you're correct in saying that it is a matter of precision. When I said "anything" I was referring to actual _things_ that have matter (trees, people, animals, etc.) and not concepts or actions. Essentially, if it exists, if it has *being* it must have some goodness to it because God holds it in being.
@@BreakingInTheHabit Completely agree. It would (necessarily) have goodness by the fact that it is being, and therefore actualized to some degree or another. That'd probably make a great topic for a video! Thanks for the video & response, Brother Casey.
Yeah, made me think! I use all of them & Never thought of this perspective at all! That would explain why it would bother people... but Damn it also means I'm so not that devote or anything cause these things never occurred to me! I seriously need spiritual director - just never found one ...
@Diana Hayden -- I would recommend first reading a book such as Seeking Spiritual Direction by the late Fr. Thomas Dubay (may he rest in peace). There are others, as well, but I found his to be the most straightforward and down-to-earth, easy to understand for beginners. At least, that was my perception as a beginner.
Your explanation behind no misusing the word evil and how it relates to God's forgiveness reminded me of a passage of Latter-Day Saint (Mormon) scripture. I known Mormonism has a lot of faults but it is one of my favorite teaches from my time as a member of that faith. It's 64th Section of their Doctrine and Covenants verse 10: "I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men." We have no business declaring who God will not forgive and using words like evil is that declaration. Hope your viewers/comment readers don't mind that I shared. Was just looking at it from an angle I understand it from.
Thoughtful video. I am constantly tempted to use the word “evil” when speaking of politics. After this video, I’ll think twice about using it. “Hypocrisy” is a word that I personally decided to retire.
I once would say I was lucky, but I thought that if I started using "blessed", it would give credit to God, and I could use the word to witness, not to brag. I did nothing to "deserve" my family or many other blessings in my life. As a matter of fact, I was like the Prodigal Son and still have to pray and fight so I won't get entangled in the sins of my past, namely lust which comes around looking for me not infrequently.
I remember one TV Pastor said that the word “awesome” should only apply to God and not for regular people or things. Then, a high schooler said to me “Why is ‘Awesome’ good enough when it is only ‘some’ and not something more than some, like ‘all’ of it?” Why is “awesome” better than “awful”? 😂🤣😅😇
From "blessed" I'll just use "grateful." I'm thankful for my family, my career, my friends. Yes I worked hard to have them, but many others work even harder but do not have what I have. Are they less blessed? Certainly not. God blesses us all equally though his grace differs for each of us in accordance with his plan. For all I know, people poorer or wealthier than I am are just as equally thankful for what they have as I am. I would never understand another person's predicament fully unless I'm exactly in their shoes. And I'm not. There are certain situations where the word "blessed" applies but not some shallow, temporal, purely material things, I guess.
I don't know about this. God deserves our honour and praise. We belong to each other. Everything is given to me and is mine to steward. We are all blessed to have life and the potential to grow close to God. Evil is selfishness and laziness and anything that takes us far from God. Only God can determine what is unforgiveable (like blasphemy against the Holy Spirit). What a strange video.
I really like you and agree with you with unforgivable, but the others I think you're going a bit overboard with. Not my favorite video of yours but I will always keep watching. Peace.
1) Impossible. 2) Fault. 3) Hopeless. 4) Predetermined. 5) Luck.
Your list is better.
6) Epic. Though banning that word should apply to everyone. Not just Christians.
@@wheeliewheelie1 right haha
6) ploopy
also Blaspheme
Here's the list in the video:
1) Deserve
2) Mine
3) Blessed
4) Evil
5) Unforgivable
Reason: They demonstrate a lack of humility and supplant the role of God.
Thank you
Goat💯
bless
Eh. Snowflake Christians believe this. Not me.
@@wms72 That's the sin of pride.
“Unforgivable” is actually self condemnation. To prove this all one has to do is look at the Lord’s Prayer where it states “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us”. In other words we have to forgive to be forgiven.
Eternal sin exist.
I think the only way to be unforgivable, in the Catholic sense, is to die without repentance. After all, how can God forgive you if you don’t regret your sin(s)?
The point of not using 'unforgivable' is in the same vain as 'thou shall not judge...' As of repent and regrets, while it is true that Jesus died for us, the criminals crucified along with Christ illuminates the concept of both. You cannot have one without the other, vis a vis guilt. Penance is not a punishment in the sense, but a way of saying: i am guilty, i love you, please forgive me...in a way that pleases and glorifies God
How about the "unforgivable" sin. Matthew 12:31
Thomasrice07 The “ unforgivable “ sin is a topic that has been discussed throughout the ages. When Jesus spoke, we have to remember that what he said as opposed to what he meant can differ. There are many things that Jesus says in the Gospels that seem to contradict each other. The Church Fathers explained a great deal. This is why Catholics cannot be Fundamentalists.
"Deserve".
In the prayer of saint Ignatius Loyola he said:
"All that I am and all that I possess You have given me.
I now offer it all to You to do with as You will.
I only want your Grace and your Love.
With these I will be rich enough and desire nothing more".
Beautiful. 💞
That’s one of my favorite prayers. There are a lot of songs based on that prayers especially Offertory songs.
The RCC is always trying to tell the flock what to do, say, and think. Given that this is very unacceptable to me as an individual, I am no longer Catholic
Then doesn't He deserve our adoration and love?
econ dude
Well, you have every right to leave the RRC, if you want. So I guess it’s not exactly a prison.
So I think you can choose to follow the rules or not. Some of us choose to. The choice does involve critical thinking and not blind obedience.
Check out the Fundamentalists, who do not interpret the Bible but believe it to be exactly as written. The earth was made in 6 days and on the 7th day God rested!
How do you account for the 170 million years that dinosaurs existed?
I have been a practicing Catholic for my whole life - 66 years. There is a lot of learning on the journey. And we will stumble constantly, because what is not good for us is always very attractive.
I suppose it all depends on whether you are living for this life only and not thinking about after death.
We will all die - I don’t have to tell you that dying is the one guarantee in our life.
Although I'm a mother of three sons and am going to be 48 years old next month, I have learnt many things in my life, but it seems there's lots more for me to learn. You are so young and I thank you so much for teaching me more that I need to learn being a catholic. God bless you.
By reading and thinking you can grow faster mentally.
You are humble and that will serve you well.🙂
God bless your family
This video is brilliant. It just broke explained the idea that narcissism is a vice simply by avoiding the overuse of five common words
"Mine. Favorite word of 2 year olds and seagulls alike". I had to pause to laugh lol. Finding Nemo was a great movie. Great video and channel Casey. Definitely my my favourite channel =)
What I like about mine is we are not taking any possessions with us when we die
The problem with "blessed" can be seen with the Book of Job. A self-perception of being blessed when things are going well can undermine our compassion for people in need. It can also break our connection with G-d when things stop going so well.
Fr. Casey, “deserve” is a word I have been thinking critically about for quite a while, and what you said confirmed to me that I really shouldn’t use it, at least as much as we tend to. I think a good replacement is the word “need.” This shows us how we are incapable of getting something, and that we may not deserve it, but it is necessary for happiness and peace. For example, in my case, instead of saying “Every child deserves an education.” a better way to say it would be, “Every child NEEDS an education.” Thank you, Fr. Casey, for what you said. The Lord showed me a lot.
“Grateful” is a word I’ve come to love. Great video Br Casey.
Just remember to give thanks in ALL circumstances. 👍🏻 (1 Th 5:18)
I’m just over here looking at myself and thinking to myself about all the 5 words I’ve said my whole life😭😭 Thank you for all this and may God continue to guid you throughout your whole journey as a man who’s a servant of God💙
:) "mi casa es su casa" = My home is your home". As a mexican I'm very proud of that phrase.
As well as the response "mande" when someone is calling you. It literaly means "command" (command me, order me) . It's like a general acknowledge that we're meant to serve everyone.
Those two phrases describe the ways of the regular/traditional mexican: to love and to serve.
that is very beautiful - blessings to you!
Mein Haus ist dein Haus.
I also appreciate the polite terms of "con su permiso" and "para servirle". So much better than a shove and a "No problem!" :-)
Wow! Thank you for sharing! So beautiful!
Mine!!! This is my saying, my people, the mexicans, CREATE that saying! WHO CARES!! other Latino countries referred to the same in different words!
I love all of your videos Br Casey. I love that you challenge me every week to look at my faith in new and exciting ways and this video was no different. Please keep up the great work!
A good case for "Christians Shouldn't Say"; an excellent case for "Christians Should be Very Careful about Saying".
May God bless your work.
I couldn't agree more with everything you said, it's exactly what I think! I just "discovered" your channel, and I'm grateful I did.
I just found this channel as well , I'm grateful for the community
I am keeping this one..got me really thinking!
We are ALL "blessed" ... and we should never avoid using that word in the praise of the Lord. None of us are better than anybody else ... and you should know that too.
I think his point, which I agree with, is the danger of it being comparative or insensitive. "I am so blessed to have my happy, healthy children", for example, is not a kind thing to say around someone who may not be so situated.
So, how do we express gratitude over the things that were gifted upon us by the Lord without using the word blessed? This one confused me a bit
I am so blessed because God loves me and gives me life. No matter my circumstance. In this way I think we can use blessed.
@@milagroscapomasi8525 Thankful? Grateful?
I believe that there is nothing wrong with using the word "blessed," but so many people overuse it casually.
@@mtnairpilot Nonsense! If you feel the Good Lord has blessed you with a good life and material goods, why shouldn't you be able to say so in thanks giving.
Fr. Casey has his views on words which he finds unfitting, in the end - it's how you feel about the words you use and The Lord understands why the word was used.
This type of psychological utterance is unhelpful & borders on mind manipulation and mostly totally nonsensical & unnecessary - Fr.Casey.
Thank you for this!
Both my parents died within 18 months of each other and soon after, I overheard someone say, "I am so blessed that both my parents are alive and healthy." She had no idea that my parents had just recently died and this was not said in a malicious way but it did make me wonder that if she was blessed, did that mean that I was cursed? After that, I resolved that I would never use that word again. Instead, I opt for "lucky".
Another reason not to use the world "Evil" - it sometimes absolves us of our collective sin. Say someone was shunned and made to feel an "other" their whole life and decides to go out in a bang. Instead, what if people showed this person undeserved love (i.e. grace), showed them mercy, what if they were the bishop from Les Missrsbles to them and turned their heart - maybe they would not have done that evil act. Not everyone who does a bad thing can be saved by love, but some can. But when we write it off as evil, It keeps us from contemplating how our actions and behaviors can damage others.
I've seen this before, and I go back to this over and over to reflect. Thanks, Father! God bless you! Pax et bonum! 😇
“Don’t you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body?
But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them."
Matthew 15 17-18
@@jeffrygagnon5506 umm of course this didn't defile him, and he also knows their hearts. And would a heterosexual friar be any safer for our daughters and women who go to their priest for counsel. And how do you even know he's homosexual?
@@jeffrygagnon5506 and people are responsible for their actions not there feelings unless they ponder on them.
@@jeffrygagnon5506 and I dont think the friar said that it's wrong to get angry in the right circumstances
@@jeffrygagnon5506 Brother, I pray for you that your eyes may be opened and you wont jump to conclusions that are completely false and that you will not judge others on these assumptions.
I'm not Catholic brother, I've only been speaking truth to the best of my ability. Yes I'm attracted to the Catholic faith but I'm still researching so I can make a good decision. And I am called by the Father I have a prayer life and I strive to live my life according to God's will.
I also didn't take it personally as it has almost nothing to do with me but it has to do with the truth.
So I pray that God may change your prespective and heart.
@@jeffrygagnon5506 I also don't know what you mean by why
When I say that I am “blessed” because of the job that I have I don’t mean the pay, because it pays minimum wage and I refuse raises in wages. I say that I am blessed because I have been called to work in the hospitality industry. Where the primary calling is to humbling one’s self to the service, wellbeing and providing sustenance to other people. I see it as such an amazing calling to lay down myself and all that I can do for others that possibly cannot do so for whatever reason. Personally, I think that hospitality draws us all back to what it REALLY means to be human. We see and we feel so much seeing people struggle, I have been refused to tears so much because I see people who are hungry and I know that I can’t possibly help or feed all of them and my heart breaks every time that this harsh truth is thrust forward into reality. But I do what I believe is right, the same that I wish others would have done for myself, my sister and my mother when we were in that situation. We spent years not knowing every day if we were going to be able to eat that night and my mother would say a novena every single night for her children to survive. And now I am in the same place as she once was, wanting to help family; except I do not mean blood relatives. I mean PEOPLE in general, I was brought up to believe that the idea of family is in your heart and not in blood. And I choose to see all others, regardless of their race, beliefs, disabilities etc. as my brothers and sisters. Humanity needs to learn to love again, now more than ever with so much violence and hatred in this world! Just know, we are all the same and we are all loved ❤️❤️❤️
Words of wisdom. I agree with your teaching. For some time I have felt "off" about certain vernacular usage when I hear or use them as a Christian. God's timing with this video was perfect for me in my walk. (I hear you Lord.) I have been a Christian my whole life, but I have been seeking a much deeper relationship with my Father in Heaven as of late. Always learning something new.❤Thank you for sharing this video. Peace be with you always.
Great points..especially "unforgivable."
I am guilty of using the word blessed. I often say thank you God for all the blessings you have given me. I am going to start saying that I am grateful for the Mercy of GOD. Thank you so much for the information provided. God is the only one who can save my soul from burning in hell. 🙏🙏♥️♥️ God help us all to be living our lives according to His teaching
A really good video. Your words allowed me to think about things in a different way. Although I'm not Catholic (nor, do I want to be), you did find a way to speak to my soul. Thank you!
I'm sending greetings from the Czech Republic! your videos help me very often, thanks for that.. although I'm still immature teenager, I'm trying to take at least something to life
And also thanks to God for our patient teacher of English at school, I can receive advices from different people :)
Greetings from Poland to our Czech neighbors! :)
+Timas Dziepacki yeah,great thanks :) first thing I connect with Poland is life of St. Faustyna
And also band Arka Noego from childhood :D
@@a.m.t.s. I hope your country can wake up from their current atheist ways and I hope my fellow Americans particularly liberals can trust god more and be more faithful and grateful for the gifts god has put upon us
Very insightful comments. Some of what you said gives me pause like the first time I read Bonaventure's Life's of St. Francis. I said then "I am convicted by what I read about Francis." As we try to live the Franciscan charism, it amazes me how easily we fall back into the secular culture way of looking at things, forgetting who we Franciscan are supposed to be. It's a good thing that God believes in mercy.
I absolutely love your the clarity expressed in your videos Father Casey. Thank you!
Thank you so much Br Casey! The word blessed is the one that really rolls all over me. I work in a little market and I ask people how they are doing and I get that word all the time! We even have a brand of tshirts with that on it.
I know that people mean grateful when they say it. The word blessed just seems so arrogant to me. People use it when they obviously aren't living Godly lives. Where is that supposed blessing really coming from? Is it God, or is the evil one just letting you accumulate because he knows you are not living right?
Anyway, that is my thought. Thank you so much!
Even as a muslim I can totally relate to this and I totally agree with your list. 👍✌️
Well said 🌎🕊️💞
God bless you!
Blessed is the one who trusts in God
who trust in God and Jesus Get it right before its TOO LATE
The entire message of the Bible is Trust; to place total and complete Trust in God (and likewise, His Son, Jesus Christ. Can't forget the Holy Spirit, lest there not be the Trinity)
The Israelites wandered for 40 years in the desert because they did not place unconditional faith that God would provide.
They whined to Moses about their thirst, they questioned how their hunger would be satisfied, they even suggested going back to Egypt to be slaves because doing so would guarantee that they would be fed.
Another takeaway from the Bible is Forgiveness. So when I want to sum up the Bible succinctly, I remind myself that it is about "Faith and Forgiveness."
@@MrKev1664 Yes, I agree. Love it is!
Faith, Hope and Love, the greatest of which is Love. Love the LORD your God with all your heart, soul and mind..... and love your neighbor as yourself.
I guess I presuppose that most people understand the Love part, but many friends and people I know carry the burden of relying on themselves instead of fully trusting God.
That is probably the reason I encourage those whom I love to trust God unconditionally and to forgive.
"Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us." 🙂👍🙏
May God bless you abundantly!
I say I am 'Blessed' when I feel pressed down by my cross 🥴
Officially liking this channel! Subscribed and thank you for all the videos.
This truly got me thinking. Especially “blessed”. I’m so glad you mentioned unforgivable, that one has always frustrated me inside when I hear people saying it. Thanks, you have a new subscriber.
Glad to hear it!
A great amount of Protestant mentally has seeped into catholic life. What bro Casey is saying is we need tobe more catholic. Bro Casey very cleverly asked Catholics to open up to a more catholic idea, a Franciscan take so to speak, of god’s redemption and our place in creation. Way to go bro Casey. I’m very impressed.
Richard Benitez I am a Christian .I disagree with the idea of “catholic “ or “orthodox “ or “protestant “ etc. It should be just CHRISTIAN. Yes, Christianity might be different in every region of the earth, but we shouldn’t differentiate ourselves. Even if practised differently, even then we shouldn’t divide Christianity nor criticise ways of practise, as long as they are rational...
Konstantinos Chrysostomou - as you are probably well aware Catholics And orthodox and Coptic Christians continually fight to insist the Holy Eucharist is real presences. So ... I have to disagree in some respects. The RC has already since Vatican II been accommodating all Christians at the experience of inadvertently removing the Holy Eucharist as the center of worship in the eyes of many younger Catholics.
Richard Benitez I just want to say that. We shall not fight between us, be united. Also what is the RC?? (I’m greek so everything I know about religion is in Greek...)
Konstantinos Chrysostomou - “RC “ is Roman Catholic. I did anticipate you were Greek Orthodox. In my comment I am reacting to situation in the US in which the Catholic Church has been under a very aggressive attack by evangelicals, fundamentalist, Mormons, jehovah witness and secular media. The Catholic Church has lost a good 25% or more of its members to these groups. Even worse Catholics have become Protestant in the way they think of their own faith without realizing it. All these groups are teach how to take Catholics away from their faith and build up theirs own church loyalty by constantly condemning Catholics. They also do same against orthodox. This organized attempt to undermine Catholics has little to do with the sex abuse crisis. Catholics are told by Protestants the Eucharist is just s matter of faith which is not correct.
Catholics are the worst
You gave me something to think about. I never thought of these words in these ways but your reasoning not use them makes sense. Thank you.
I would add the word “should” to this list as it is often a shame based mind that falls back on the concept that they are not enough to be loved of God.
It seems like people think that humility is degrading, or as they call it false humility. Yet what dignity is there in pride? When people pride themselves as deserving, it is essentially no different than saying that ones works or moral character is the source of their dignity rather than the great I AM. Yet the very core of pride always is about bringing others down, even if one has to bring themselves down.
When someone finds your rosary,
Someone: Whose rosary is this?
You: Uh-oh😂😂
No hate just jokes, god bless
Haha brilliant!
It's yours 🤣🤣🤣
God*
"I don't know, but I'll take it" 😅
Just body language or a cough 😁
"...aren't we glad that God gives us more mercy than we deserve?" Amen!
😍💖 thanks for sharing this one... just what i need at this moment.. beautifully said..💖💖💖
Father Casey can you expand on not using the word Blessed? Aren’t we supposed to thank God for all his blessings upon us and the whole world? Blessed with another day, our faith, our family, health all of his gifts to us?
oooooz really I used the word "blessed" in some of my posts...now i know and it makes sense.. thanks
Thank You, My Younger Brother from Another Mother!!!
Your dedication and commitment, to a life of service...deeply inspires this 56 year old, father of two amazing daughters, 10 and 14, retired United States Navy Chief Petty Officer!
Lol...and my not being a Catholic...and...lol...possibly being, an apostate...and possible heretic...as a Unitarian Universalist...in absolutely no way diminishes my deeply sincere and never grateful enough appreciation and respect...for what you have freely chosen to dedicate your existence to. You remind me that “Kids These Days...Have As Much Respect As Ever!!!” Always, somewhere approximate to the number of older knuckleheads they have the opportunity and God’s grace...to interact and learn from...Today, you have taught this, perhaps wayward...Unitarian, at the tender age of 56...much wisdom...in a very brief amount of time...to think more deeply, before I speak...Lol...not an easy thing for me at times...as I struggle, far too often to remember why God’s grace gave me two ears and one mouth...for a reason...lol!!! Be Well...My Brother!!! Your voyage towards a well spent life...is off to a glorious beginning! I will end with the United State’s Navy’s Traditional Valediction...Fair Winds and Following Seas!!! Lol...you should really consider joining the Navy...we always require talented self starters with decent morality and ethics to choose to serve as Navy Chaplains...otherwise, who would we heathen, heretical, Unitarian apostates Sailors...more effectively learn how to become the “Best Versions of Ourselves”...Lol...Or even more importantly, who would hold our hands...and offer God’s grace, if we find ourselves, about to take our final breath...in defense of our blessed nation and whatever...God we hold dear. Stay Strong My Fellow Philosopher...You Inspire Me to Become a Better One!!! Very Respectfully, Phil Laserna, CPO, USN(Ret)
It took me a while to understand Finding Nemo's reference. In spanish, the seagulls kind of say the translation to "There isn't", but due to the sound of it, I figured ot was that what he meant.
'blessed'we only say this when everything is going well and forget about it when we're in trouble, dear brothers and sisters please be thankful not just for the blessings in good times but also the hard times we experience are also blessings in disguise :)
I like this video.
Words that I usually used:
1. Deserve
2. Blessed
3. Mine
So instead of using these words, I say:
1. I thank God for this gift.
2. God is generous all the time. Praise His name forever.
3. This gift is not mine alone, but its everyone. Use this gift to help, to make others happy, and to tell others that God is generous.
I just realized that most of the things I buy, I always think that this can be used by others too. This thing can contribute happiness for others, too.
Thank you for this video! Looking back on just the past week, I can easily see myself using these words in a manner contrary to Christ's love for us and not even batting an eye. Shedding light on this is opening my eyes to just how often I partake in these mannerisms using these words and more, and with God's grace, hope to change the usage of these words in my life for the greater glory of God. I hope that this video will reach more people and help them to love Christ and follow his will all the more.
I used ‘blessed’ simply to avoid saying, ‘lucky’. I don’t believe in luck.
Same
Christians are punished for saying "hate" which goes a little too far.
Your videos and explanations are never a waste of my time. You make me think and although I sometimes disagree, you make me think. Mission accomplished. Thanks for doing the videos and taking on this mission.
God bless you dear. Good
Thank you for bringing these up... It is good to ensure that we are held accountable for our words and to think about what we actually say...
Like others have said, it really depends how you use the word too...
I love to say I am blessed 🙏 because it humbles me and gives God the glory for my life... And might even help others to see how they are blessed too... Every one of us is blessed somehow, for God gave us so much... even suffering can be a blessing... I had an abusive father but because of him I felt a close relationship with Christ as a child and became to know the word of God.. Maybe I would not have if I had not had this suffering in my life... It was a blessing for me.
By saying I am blessed, I feel grateful and humbled...
I am surprised you did not say omg here... It hurts when people say this... But maybe you meant this as an obvious phrase not to say.
If you find a word you use in a hashtag on twitter, you probably should consider what you mean by it. Here’s looking at you, Blessed.
What an informative video! I was half expecting this video Tom exonerate me from having to confess at least some of my four-letter utterances... but I learned a lot as you explained everything so well!
#4 is so true. That's why, in literature, I find one-dimensional villains boring and unrealistic.
brightskysyl that’s not exactly what he’s saying. In literature, antagonists serve as the antithesis to the protagonist regarding to the central conflict in the story. It isn’t always necessary to create a character arch for the antagonist if it distracts from the conflict and goes nowhere. Of course there are good examples where this is untrue such as in Star Wars through the character of Darth Vader.
@@CybermanKing yes. i agree. it really depends on the genre and the structure of narrative a writer takes. i prefer nuanced antagonists though. it's more realistic and balanced. it also helps readers to think cosmic and analyze both sides, where the antagonist is coming from, the causality and parameters of his character. best example for this is Pain from Naruto.
no one should be labeled as evil, especially finite-mind antagonists, humans and spirits who don't have beatific vision. because if we always do so, we rob them the opportunity to improve.
This is one of the best videos you ever made. I am so happy that you make videos like this. I will do my best to try to not use those words ever.
One video idea I have is to try to explain to people why they should be humble. A huge problem in society is most people don't have a desire to be humble, especially with social media. I would love a video where you talk about why we should choose humility and why it is better than being prideful and conceited. Or if you have already, someone direct me to that video please!
Thank you for all you do, and I will pray for you. May Jesus continue to do his work through you until you leave this earth and even after that.
Thank you. you are very very good I'm not even Catholic but I learn a lot.
I understand the reasoning. I don’t think it will be anything close to easy to stop using them but it is still something to keep in mind and pay attention to how I am using them and what I am thinking when using them. Thank you for a very thoughtful video.
Thanks for this amazing insight!
it is so true hearing it.
And this is what God wants us to be humble and He will exalt us, I guess this will be on the Day when we see God face to face when we stand before Jesus.
anyway thanks again for sharing I felt so joyful and whole hearing your message and words.
And may the Lord God bless you always richly, and may He make His face to shine on You and always Grant you peace _here now and always.🌿🕊🌿🌿
Excellent! Very well thought out and given us all something to really think about and to be on guard against using them.
Some good discussion in these comments! I think most of the confusion revolves around the idea of evil. There is an important distinction to be drawn between a person or being having goodness, and that person or being acting in accord with that goodness. A being (Satan, as example par "excellence") that acts in total contradiction to goodness still has characteristics of good beings -- namely that they, at the very very least, exist. The being, at root, possesses qualities that are accepted throughout history, theology, and philosophy as goods -- but this does not make those beings good per se, but I don't think we can claim "pure evil" is an actual thing. All things that are are held in existence by God, who is "the sheer act of 'to be' itself" (a la Aquinas via Bishop Barron). All things that are held in existence are so by God, whom we claim to be all good -- perfect and perfectly actualized good, for that matter. Does, then, this same God hold in existence a being or thing that is by definition antithetical to his own nature (that of concurrent goodness and being)?
Thank you for explaining this! I was mulling it over, because it rang true, but the exceptions popped into my head, so I was trying to reconcile it. Your explanation resolved it for me. Thank you!
@@kimfleury I'm happy you found it helpful!
Loved the video! Thanks Br. Casey, you've even thrown in a word or two for me to think and ponder on.
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@@jeffrygagnon5506 May the Lord free you from your bitterness.
I agree with most of what you are saying. In Jewish tradition "blessed" is an attribute of God and in prayer it's often used alongside attributes like "holy", "great", etc., it would never be applied to a person or the things they have. All our "blessings" are a gift from God, rather than feeling blessed we ought to be grateful.
Blessed is the most annoying. You hear it often from the goofy new agey Christian types. Love the sitar!
Agreed. Like the word "love", it is hardly understood in definition and context and way overused.
LOVE IS NEVER OVERUSED , IF SAID WITH KINDNESS AND COMPASSION & HONESTY , THEN IT CAN NEVER BE OVERUSED !!!
@@tylerlorge1332 that's my point. It's used in all kinds of ways. Like, "I love McDonald's". Or stupid senseless things like that. In the way that you are saying, I agree. But in my experience, it's not so often used in that way.
@@percyjohnsoniv1794 very true sir!
@@tylerlorge1332 thats true. but its used as slang too. its meaning has been deluted in some instances such as when people say "i love [insert food or clothing item]"
A nice showcase of the lexemes that really define the Christian mindset
I agreed with your comments except for “Especially as Catholics”. Gives the impression of Catholics being superior which is not a good representation of your first comments.
"Especially as Catholics" is kind of redundant, isn't it?
Catholics are the first Christians. I kind of understand why Martin Luther did when he nailed changes he wanted to the vatican door, Catholics are the ones that are supposed to set the example. He never said Catholics were superior. Some protestants broke away for a good reason I am sure, southern bapist broke away from first baptist because they wanted to keep their slaves... on and on. You have faith in Christ paying for your sins and do the works the bible plainly says you have to do, in my church anyway you should find peace and go to Heaven
@@Stillstoned1 -- Wrong -- the first Christians were Jews. Wrong -- Not a single protestant broke away from the Catholic church. Many Catholics broke away from the Roman Catholic church -- who were then derided by the Roman Catholic church as being the protestors -- thereby protestants.
The Roman Catholic church is about as close as it can be to a cult -- they might as well be one. That is not to say that true believers do not exist in the Roman Catholic church; they exist not because of the Catholic church, but in spite of the Roman Catholic church.
@@jamessv5020. they were Jews, then Christians, the Church started with the Peter, you are a rock and upon this rock I will build my Church talk. Hebrew is not a religion, it means you are a kin folk of Issac. Judaism is their religion. Peter was the first pope. You should show you faith by being nice. you know people will listen to you more if you kind of say something that is close to right. actions speak way louder than words. the Romans kept the church going.
@@Stillstoned1 --
I can be nice or speak truth -- I can't do both.
"The romans kept the church going" -- again, wrong! The reason you believe it is so is because you don't realize that there were churches in far off places like India and Arabia including today's Iran -- churches that have prevailed until today without the Roman Catholic church's support. In fact, the Roman Catholic church has tried over centuries to brutalize and kill Protestants. I suggest you read up on the Roman Catholic church's sordid history -- it is an organization that has spilled the blood of the innocent many, many, times. It is at it's heart a corrupt organization -- do we even need to mention the cover up of sexual molestation of 1000s of children in the 21st century?
Your humility humbles me . According to NKJV Mark 3:29 but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness , but is subject to eternal condemnation . I am subscribed on your channel , because He has made you His instrument .
Excellent ! But I think you forgot the word "must".
You "must" realize that no one should care
Why? Can you help me understand?
Rev.Fr. Spyridon Chiones I dunno, Father. We must go to Confession after we sin
was not expecting this list. Thank you for being true to your faith...w/ great production values!
I'm so early, I DESERVED to be first lol. This is great. I'm thankful for you. 😊
I am no one. You are wise beyond your years Father. Thank you.
Really informative video. God looks at our intentions. Christian should heed to the Holy Spirit while using words or communicating with others.
I originally thought this was going to be about blasphemy. I can see your points but the thing about words is they change the way we think. When describing how an animal is acting we will give voice to what we assuming is going on in their head. They won't use those words or any words for that matter, but it makes it easier to understand. The tower of Babel is a good example of what happens when we don't use the same words. If we stop using words we will forget their meanings. It's better to know then to forget.
The five words a Christian should never say... I am not a Christian.
Then why did ya watch the video lol
@@CedanyTheAlaskan To see if I was right
Or "I am a Catholic.....but......
The "Blessed" view is interesting. I like to think that we are all blessed in infinite ways at all times. When we say we are blessed, it is simply us recognizing God's presence and gifts and stating our thankfulness for it (both of which can be difficult to do). Us saying or not saying "blessed" doesn't, in my opinion, change the fact that we are blessed - it is a reflection of our awareness of God and not an allocation of God; that is, something that is always there.
I really liked the this stimulus for conversation, so I just wanted to throw my ideas in.
Cheers :)
Surprised to see that George Carlin's legendary "seven words" was the first thing that I heard you say here haha.
Not a Christian, but these vids are very interesting. Your discussion of "evil" brings to mind a sermon by the rabbi at a synagogue in Houston I heard one summer between terms when I was in university. Relating a rabbinic teaching, he contrasted reactions of Noah and of Abraham. Of Noah when G-d said he would destroy the world by flood. Noah, righteous by the norm of his generation, saw the wickedness all around him so he did not protest. But when G-d announced to Abraham his judgment against Sodom and Gemorah, Abraham bargained with G-d, ostensibly to save all after repeatedly whittling G-d down, for the sake of only 10 righteous men, although even this lenient standard had not been met. But G-d saw Abraham's true aim. He was not arguing for the righteous. He had been interceding on behalf of sinners. Abraham had compassion for the sinners of Sodom, whom the rest of the world despised. Your talk on evil was about compassion for sinners. You've spoken to, in my opinion, the toughest standard any Jew or Christian or Jew must adhere to: compassion for sinners. It is a mandate we must follow, but it is by no means easy.
Some are “blessed” because they worked hard and sacrificed....
Wasting my time? Oh my young Friar, this Reflexions of what is in the core by saying these words brought a Point to Dilute bad pride and lack of Humbleness. GOD Bless You.
I'm not so sure I agree with #4, but I believe it's on the grounds of precision. You mentioned "anyone or anything", but things can be evil to their core. For example, actions and propositions can both be evil to their core, especially when we take into consideration the definition of evil; the privation of Good. Under those grounds, I believe we are justified in uttering the word Evil when referencing those things. Saying "X is evil" would be equal to "X is privated of the Good". Perhaps saying otherwise would force a commitment to the belief that we don't have the free will to be evil and/or we are incapable of evil, which would be difficult, due to the theological definition of evil (and perhaps have negative implications on the Atonement).
I think you're correct in saying that it is a matter of precision. When I said "anything" I was referring to actual _things_ that have matter (trees, people, animals, etc.) and not concepts or actions. Essentially, if it exists, if it has *being* it must have some goodness to it because God holds it in being.
@@BreakingInTheHabit Completely agree. It would (necessarily) have goodness by the fact that it is being, and therefore actualized to some degree or another.
That'd probably make a great topic for a video! Thanks for the video & response, Brother Casey.
Yeah, made me think! I use all of them & Never thought of this perspective at all! That would explain why it would bother people... but Damn it also means I'm so not that devote or anything cause these things never occurred to me! I seriously need spiritual director - just never found one ...
@Diana Hayden -- I would recommend first reading a book such as Seeking Spiritual Direction by the late Fr. Thomas Dubay (may he rest in peace). There are others, as well, but I found his to be the most straightforward and down-to-earth, easy to understand for beginners. At least, that was my perception as a beginner.
That was not what I thought it would be. But definitely important to keep in mind. Thank you!
Your explanation behind no misusing the word evil and how it relates to God's forgiveness reminded me of a passage of Latter-Day Saint (Mormon) scripture. I known Mormonism has a lot of faults but it is one of my favorite teaches from my time as a member of that faith. It's 64th Section of their Doctrine and Covenants verse 10: "I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men." We have no business declaring who God will not forgive and using words like evil is that declaration. Hope your viewers/comment readers don't mind that I shared. Was just looking at it from an angle I understand it from.
I love it. Thank you.
@@giovannimartini6405 You're welcome! Friendly kind faith comparison is my jam. I'm glad you liked it. ☺
Mormons are annoying.
Thoughtful video. I am constantly tempted to use the word “evil” when speaking of politics. After this video, I’ll think twice about using it. “Hypocrisy” is a word that I personally decided to retire.
Very Well Said. Once again.
What a subtle and insightful message. Just common expressions which do not seem like much, but undermine the true nature of our God. Well done!!!
you are right that actually helped me thank you
You are Brillant. I am thankful to have stumbled on your video. God Bless you.
Also shouldn't say praise Satan
This is so so good. You have great contents Brother! Thank you for evangelizing.
I once would say I was lucky, but I thought that if I started using "blessed", it would give credit to God, and I could use the word to witness, not to brag. I did nothing to "deserve" my family or many other blessings in my life. As a matter of fact, I was like the Prodigal Son and still have to pray and fight so I won't get entangled in the sins of my past, namely lust which comes around looking for me not infrequently.
I remember one TV Pastor said that the word “awesome” should only apply to God and not for regular people or things.
Then, a high schooler said to me “Why is ‘Awesome’ good enough when it is only ‘some’ and not something more than some, like ‘all’ of it?”
Why is “awesome” better than “awful”? 😂🤣😅😇
I know this one is kind of a gimme, but I was surprised not to see “hate” on the list. Now, I have a hankering to go read Job. 🤓
From "blessed" I'll just use "grateful." I'm thankful for my family, my career, my friends. Yes I worked hard to have them, but many others work even harder but do not have what I have. Are they less blessed? Certainly not. God blesses us all equally though his grace differs for each of us in accordance with his plan. For all I know, people poorer or wealthier than I am are just as equally thankful for what they have as I am. I would never understand another person's predicament fully unless I'm exactly in their shoes. And I'm not. There are certain situations where the word "blessed" applies but not some shallow, temporal, purely material things, I guess.
I don't know about this.
God deserves our honour and praise. We belong to each other. Everything is given to me and is mine to steward. We are all blessed to have life and the potential to grow close to God. Evil is selfishness and laziness and anything that takes us far from God. Only God can determine what is unforgiveable (like blasphemy against the Holy Spirit).
What a strange video.
I KNEW there was something that rubbed me up the wrong way about people saying "so blessed" and you have pointed out what it is!!!
This really spoke to me, thank you
I do like your channel... keep up the good work... May GOD Bless & Protect us all🕇
I really like you and agree with you with unforgivable, but the others I think you're going a bit overboard with. Not my favorite video of yours but I will always keep watching. Peace.
I agree with all your five points. Indeed words can sometimes communicate an unintended message.