, I’m such a fan of these videos. I am a a Franciscan by nature. When I was young I was deeply religious and it was my desire to be a priest or brother. I went to a Catholic boarding school in Lebanon. When I graduated my parents took me away from there to the US and pressured me away from religious life. I am a medical professional and spent most of my career serving as a relief worker in Sudan, Somalia and Sierra Leone. I did so at great personal risk believing it was my calling to care for the poor and victims of war. I am 70 years old now and wonder how my life would have been different if I had not allowed my parents pressure me away from the life I really wanted. In my soul I am a follower of Saint Francis.
I'm sorry you were turned away from your true calling. I know what it's like to have people redirect you away from your aims in life. It sounds like you did serve, and did a lot of good. Blessings.
Universally Christian. That's what I learned in CCD, and that's what I taught. My Spirituality is probably what I would call a hybrid mix between Benedictine and Franciscan.
Can you please also talk about the Neocatechumenal way I believe it has a following greater than the Opus Dei and the statutes approved by the Vatican Many conflicting reports on social media
> It's Greek, and it means "regarding/applicable" to the "entirety/whole", so it's not so much to do with "the universe" itself (), but more to do with the Apostolic authority of "The Church" ... The other word is "Orthodoxy" (>), and it means "correct worship"... Eastern Orthodox people consider themselves to be "catholic" (not Roman Catholic), and Roman Catholic consider themselves to be "orthodox" (not Eastern Orthodox)... Go figure.
Do you think you could make a series of videos interviewing a few people from each one of these? Their daily lives, how they live out their faith... I'm fascinated!
Word. The different charisms that these religious orders and movements have is a demonstration of the abundance of gifts that the Holy Spirit pours on believers.
So blessed to have grown up in a Salesian Catholic school in the Dominican Republic. Aside from Catholic formation the one thing I remember the most was always being in the playground and how San Juan Bosco wanted that for all the children. I’m so fortunate
The life of saint Giovanni Bosco Is really interesting, he was a priest in Turin during the early industrial revolution in Italy were children were used as cheap labor in factories due to the absence of laws on working conditions, so he created a structure in his Church in collaboration with artisans and teachers to teach those kids a profession to lift them from the misery they were condemned
The first few times I visited a Benedictine abbey, I realised how hard of a pill it is to swallow to surrender yourself to that life. It helped me consider just how much I could still give to God than I already (try to) give. Absolutely humbling to say the least.
Amen brother God bless you and everyone you know always remember Jesus forgives and that if you repent and turn to Christ and accept him as your Lord and Savior you shall be saved and go to Heaven with Jesus Christ the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and our Lord and Savior
I was watching a older Breaking in the Habit video around this time last year. He was visiting a parish quite close to mine in Illinois. He linked in the description a Bible in a year plan and I chose that one. As of last week I have completed said Bible reading plan and I want to thank Father Casey for the idea.
I'm lucky enough to stay at a Benedictine abbey and am amazed at their devotion to their vocation. (which for many is decades long). When chatting at dinner the inevitable question comes up from one of the male participants of the retreat. "So when does the desire for women go?" I'm sure they've been asked this a multitude of times. The monk will give a wry look and say in a whisper "when the last nail goes in the coffin"" It's funny (they are!) but actually it also shows that every day their outwardly serene existence is an interior battle as well. For to commit to one way of living, means you do without the world's offering. Hence "in the world, but not of the world" Truly wonderful, God blessed people.
I was raised in Dominican schools and later in Jesuit schools, order and logic was ingrained in me from a young age. I still carry a blue rosary in my pocket everywhere I go, I pray the rosary on a bus, train, airplane, it gives me comfort.
@@stephenandersen4625 I'm a non practicing Jew. Catholic Christians persecuted my people for thousands of years, forcing us to live in Ghettos & wear Yellow Stars. To this day there is still a lot of antisemitism present in conservative Catholic circles. There's no way I'd convert to the Catholic Church, it would be a betrayal of my ancestors persecuted by the church. But that doesn't mean that I can't enjoy learning about Catholic faith traditions from Father Casey.
Our house is full of love! So much peace lies in the traditions and spirituality of the Apostolic Catholic Church. God submerges His sons and daughters in mercy, and opens his arms for all of us, welcome to be part of the body, which means, the Church!
@@sarahtalone6251 Yes, I'm thinking of children being orphaned, shot to pieces, abused, trafficked, hungry and starving, Vietnam, Gaza, Syria, Sudan, Iraq, Yemen, Bosnia, Ukraine, Africa, South America... and I think to myself: "God, what a wonderful world".
I'm more inclined towards Opus Dei because St. Josemaria was perhaps one of the most prolific Catholic theologians of the 20th century. His writings on the pursuit of daily sanctification are pretty concise, uncomfortably specific (considering it was written ~90 years ago) and fairly simple to follow. If anyone wants to read more of his work I suggest reading : The Forge, Friends of God & The Way. I promise you won't regret it. Peace ✌🏼.
I was raised in the great Opus Dei spirituality, and so understand Catholicism through the lens of daily work and being extraordinary in a completely ordinary life. The priests of our school (and go figure, the university I study in now too 💀) also take a much greater focus on our Lady, never forgetting to turn to her intercession at the end of every meditation. I find it so fascinating that every single spirituality of the Church gets to know the exact same God, the fullness of truth in the Catholic Church, but from unique perspectives. The parish my family celebrates mass in is Benedictine, and I get my formation online from Franciscans like fr. Casey, and other groups like Word on Fire. Getting to learn about all these spiritualities and getting to synthesize everything they hope to teach us about our Lord is wonderful. Praise be to God! 🙏
Yes brother, it's true. That's why we are "Catholic", that is, universal. Because holiness and love for God can be found in the different styles and charismas that exist in our Church, and that in itself is a miracle, praised be Our Lord Jesus Christ!
My favorite are the Salesians of Don Bosco :) They are definitely one of the biggest in Slovakia. I love them so much for being down to earth with hearts in Heaven. Don Bosco said to bring up kids with love and to let them do whatever, but don't sin. I believe it's one of the healthiest for families and actually his teaching on pedagogy is being used to this day :)
Greetings from Slovakia too. I go to a Salesian parish although it is not my "favorite" spirituality. That would be Carmelite probably. But my most favorite saints are St. Francis and St. Anthony of Padua.
I'm a Benedictine. I entered the Oblates of St. Benedict at the monastery at Oxford, MI. We are exploring the monastic virtues of humility and hospitality.
In an irreverent tangent, I have a question about whether or not Eggs Benedict prepared by that order would differ in any way. Considering the nature of TH-cam comments, I figured my absurdity would blend right in. 🥷
@@TheHonestCatholic only a bishop can do exorcisms. Bishop though can and usually does nominate a "normal" priest to do that job in his diocese for him.
Benedictine: Saint Hildegard von Bingen; Elevated to Worship in the Universal Church in 2012 and Doctor Ecclesiae universalis. She is also commemorated in the Anglican, Old Catholic and Protestant churches with commemoration days. She has written many writings, including on medicinal plants.
Ordinary Life with extra ordinary Love with Opus Dei. Putting the Eucharist in the center of one's life, embracing your vocation, doing your work well with love and sancitfying others in the middle of the world. ❤
Dear Fr. Casey, thank you very much for this beautiful video. How wide and beautiful the Catholic world is. Thank you for featuring Opus Dei as well. Some comments: Strict fasting and physical mortifications are not so important in Opus Dei. They are practiced moderately and under the guidance of a spiritual director only by less than a third of all Opus Dei members, the so-called, (celibate living) numeraries. And only insofar as they strengthen in love for Christ. 70% of all Opus Dei members are supernumeraries, most of whom are married and tend to fast very little and, moreover, do not practice corporal mortifications. The key points of Opus Dei spirituality are: Sanctifying oneself through work, sanctifying ones work, sanctifying others through work, sanctifying oneself through marriage, living an intense prayer life, living contemplatively in the midst of the world with a priestly soul and laical mentality, joy and friendship. Penance and confession are sacramental instruments that are frequently used.The spirituality of Opus Dei is very Marian and eucharistic. It is necessary for all members to deeply understand and live the spirit of Opus Dei, virtuous and striving for holiness through God's abundant grace. Opus Dei is not a religious order; its members, except for the priests, are not clerical. Opus Dei is (said with a smile) anti-clerical and has flat hierarchies. Naturalness in the way of living religiously is important. One wears neither special clothing nor signs of belonging. Opus Dei is not a secret society. It is the only full-fledged and thoroughly catholic form of following Christ known to me ... without having to give up one's standing in the world. In Opus Dei, the world is not opposed to the effort to sanctify oneself.
I spent 8 years educated in the Benedictine tradition. I am so grateful for all the sisters, fathers, and monks that have taken care of me throughout my years of formation. Ora et Labora 🙏🏻
Wow! One of the most needed videos of our times! Thank you so much! In many places at the ground level often there is hesitation for people to welcome or accept a different form of spiritually almost like a discrimination. Thank you so much for this video!
Thank you, Father, for this great video. As a member of Opus Dei I really appreciated the way you explained our commitment to seek unity of life and the lay vision of holiness. But I just wanted to add that, as Saint Josemaría said, the most important thing in Opus Dei, its "foundations" is our divine filiation: feeling ourselves and approaching God as loving children, full of trust in Him and always cheerful for His love. Thank you for your videos, Father!
Guilhermo, I AM a portuguese supernumerary of 60 years old, since the year 1983! I have 6 children, One of which numerary , other supernumerary and all of them are fond of the Work. Your comment is very right, I would add that , in the Work, we have no vows at all, neither private vows. Instead we have a strong commitment to live according all virtues. Thanks for reading this mum and grandmother! Your faithfully
Thank you Father Casey for this video. It illustrates that Catholicism, while united globally in its liturgical practice, is not some boring monolithic institution. It is richly varied in its traditions that are as diverse as the cultures they serve.
Great video! I started school as a Dominican, went to High School as a Franciscan, College back to Dominican. At work I joined the Opus Dei. What you said in this video are all true.
There are many, many more than just these!! I grew up in the Brothers and Sisters of Charity, a community recognized by the church that integrates a variety of religious vocations in a way of life with a Franciscan base but many aspects of Benedictine spirituality as well (hospitality, liturgy of the hours at set times, etc) I’m constantly hearing of more beautiful ways people express and grow in their catholic faith, and there are so many I haven’t even heard of yet!
@@elizabethj6534 Yes, Secular Discalced. It is the branch of the Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) for those not in the two religious branches (Friars/nuns/brothers) of the order.
I belong to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and have grown in a parish with different spiritualities within it. It just feels amazing to belong to a church that is full of such diversity ❤
I’m currently discerning secular Carmelites. I think it’s important for people to know that laity can belong to the different religious orders, not just the last two! Very helpful video, thanks for breaking this down!
Thank you for the video, Father. Please make a part two and be sure to talk about the Trappist and Carthusian. Also, a video about the Desert Fathers who started the whole monastic thingy in the Church will be much appreciated.
There needs to be a part 2.... I wanna know about the Redemptorists, the Lasallians, the Marists, the Bridgettines, the Cistercians (is that the same as Trappist?)...
“Opus Dei is known for its commitment to regular prayer, strict fasts, and the mortification of the flesh”. Regular prayer it´s a characteristic of an Opus Dei member. However, I wouldn´t say that strict fasts are. Most of the Opus Dei members do not use cilium and disciplines. They seek to acquire a spirit of penance with small mortifications that only God sees. Of course, Opus Dei members fast sometimes, like any Catholic. But, usually, they have their regular meals every day. Saint Josemaría used to say: Among the ingredients of your meal include that “most delicious” one, mortification. Opus Dei members seek little mortifications all over the day: at meals, at work, cooking, driving, chatting with family, playing any sport with friends…
Thank you, Father for sharing. I consider myself Opus Dei. I was taught by Dominicans and Jesuits, one of my spiritual advisors was Benedictine, I study the contemplative teachings of Thomas Keating and I have strong connections to Franciscan spirituality. I think it is good to be exposed to all forms of Catholic spirituality. I have surely acquired a greater appreciation and love for our religion because of this.
Thank you. I enjoyed this very much. When I first converted to the RC church, protestants were bewildered and asked WHY???? Leaving the LDS people and seeking God I spent time in several other churches and gained much from each. My struggle was that one wonderful thing that would be accepted by one church was rejected by another, though the second church would have something wonderful rejected by the others. When I investigated the RC church, I found everything everyone else had (in one form or another). It is as if the RC church is more of an umbrella covering all aspects of Christianity rather than a single denomination. I have never regretted my choice.
I'm working with a bunch of LDS members this summer. I'm interested in joining the RC church. What was your experience like and what led you to leave the LDS for the RC church?
I am a Protestant and I never understood what Catholics meant by "different schools of thought" unless I try to ask about traditional Catholics that denounce Vatican 2 and such and they dismiss them as heretics. Glad someone can actually tell me what that means instead of just saying so and just not giving me examples.
The Second Vatican Council did not call for the liturgical abuses that appeared in the Catholic Church in the 1970s. The Catholics you spoke to have probably never actually read the Vatican II documents -- there's nothing heretical in them. Vatican II was a pastoral council, not a dogmatic council; thus, Vatican II left some teachings undefined because it was assumed that the dogmatic councils (such as Council of Trent and Vatican I) were already settled teachings. Unfortunately, the Modernists within the Catholic Church played "barracks room lawyers" and the implementation of Vatican II was flawed. The trend within the Catholic Church is going back towards the old traditions.
@@RobertCairo- So true! I was 12 when we were told what Vatican II had mandated. I was in my 40s when I read “Sacrosanctum Concilium” and discovered we’d been deceived, if not outright lied to. Things we’d been told directly contradicted what that document stated: Latin was not forbidden, Gregorian chant was still the preferred option if it was possible, churches hadn’t needed to be wreckovated and precious art destroyed. After that I read every document I could get my hands on to know what the Church really said.
I LOVE that you mentioned De Chardin, I have a personal massive interest in his work, his understanding of the gospel has unlocked understanding the Bible as divine poetry for me. It's not for everyone and some may like to argue it's even bordering on heretical, but as someone who is, while faithful, just not able to convince myself that Genesis and Revelation (Alpha and Omega, so to say...) are meant in the literal sense, his theories have helped me understand them as a poetic description of incredibly complex physical processes that only a divine being could have set in motion, and only a divine outside observer could have witnessed and described in such a way.
Great summary, Father Casey! Thank you for sharing. I love all the orders [or spiritualities], for they all rightfully love and teach about Christ. Thou, if I were to join one, I'm not sure which one would I pick, all of them are great in their own ways.
This was a really interesting video. I am a convert to Catholicism and have been looking for ways to engage and build my faith. I am really interested in what you described with the Jesuits and the Salesians. I will have to read up and see what spiritual practices I can adopt for myself.
@@MrEgbas it’s not a “monastic order,” but it is a distinct spiritual practice within Catholicism as seen throughout our history in the Congregation of Marians of the Immaculate Conception and The Legion of Mary. Marian Devotion is important to all Catholics but not all participate in Marian Spirituality.
Great video, Father Casey. I studied in a Vincentian University but I am more Franciscan due to my goal to be always generous. I support St. Anthony de Padua's Charities consistently for more than 10 years - in good or bad times. ❤
3:46 Father Gregg (Gregory Boyle) visited me while I was locked up in Camp Kilpatrick. He was, in part, responsible for my rebirth. God bless him for all the work he does with Homeboy industries.
I spent College in a Vincentian University. The buildings are named after St. Vincent de Paul and other Vincentians: Frederick Ozanam, John Perboyre, and Francis Regis Clet. Their focus is in the Mission and in spreading the word of God to other - usually hostile - parts of the world. Which explains why a lot of Vincentians ended up as martyrs who willingly died for the Faith. De Paul University in Chicago is also founded by Vincentians, but it is curious that their school nickname for competitions is the "Blue Demons" 😅.
This channel not only has great content in its videos but also features well-edited and engaging material. I appreciate the priests and the staff for their efforts.
Q: What's the difference between a Dominican and a Jesuit? A: How many Cathars do you know? Ba-dum-tss I kid! I kid! And yes, I'm aware that the Jesuits weren't founded specifically to combat the heresies of their day. It's a joke that takes a little liberty with history. Honestly, I'm more inclined towards the Franciscan way as I get older. But it's good that we have such a diversity of communities to provide a home for everyone.
The Benedictines, the Franciscans, the Dominicans, & the Jesuits all gathered for evening vespers in the big church. Suddenly, the lights went out. The Benedictines carried on with the evening vespers. The Franciscans joyfully praised kind Brother Darkness. The Dominicans rigorously debated the nature of darkness. The Jesuits vehemently protested, saying that because there were no lights, they were hereby relieved of the duty of praying the evening vespers.
I always enjoy and learn from your videos. I was taught by the Benedictine Sisters during 12 years of school. Now in my 60's I am a Benedictine Oblate with the monastery of Sisters who taught me in school...I treasure what I have learned from these Women.❤
I lovingly say I am a hybrid of all my spiritual mentors! Part Franciscan, VERY Lasallian (coming from a Lasallian high school), Salesian (did my student teaching at a Salesian school), and Pallottine (a great spiritually from a small but mighty order)!
I just love this video, thanks Father Casey!! I grew up Catholic, but didn't really understand Catholicism. When I went to college, I left the Church and became a born-again, non-denominational Evangelical Christian. However, as I learned new ways to look at Scripture and do my regular Bible studies and evangelism, I met an Opus Dei Priest at the end of my Junior year. I attended the Catholic Family Conference where I met Scott and Kimberly Hahn, I had just finished reading their book "Rome, Sweet Home" and other book by Catholic Answers "Catholicism and Fundamentalism". When I graduated from undergrad, I went back to going to Mass, and it was the Opus Dei lay men and the priests that convinced me what I was missing out on!
Terima kasih Romo ❤❤❤. Sukacita belajar bersama santo santa apapun ordo mereka dan semuanya memberi teladan berproses untuk mencintai Kristus dalam tindakan ❤❤❤.
I‘m a bit disappointed that you didn‘t include the Ordo Sancti Augustini in your Video, because it‘s one of the most important spiritualities in central Europe. By the way: the Dominicans also live by the rule of St. Augustinus 😉 Greetings from Austria 😇
Thank you again for another awesome video Father Casey, do you think someday you can make a video about New Communities? They are very popular here in Brazil. God bless you 🙏
Thank you so much for this video Father, it was very insightful; I made sure to take copious notes. I've returned to the Church after many years away and have always wondered what the differences between these orders were. I was glad to find such digestible content doing just that here on TH-cam. Thank you and God bless.
Wonderful summary of the different orders 🙏🏼🔥 You didn't mention the founder of the Dominicans, St Dominic, priest, mystic and through his vision with Mother Mary we have the holy rosary, the wonderful tool to meditate on the life and divinity of Jesus Christ
Splendid video, Father. Really enjoyed learning about the differences of these magnificent orders. Such a rich treasure trove of spirituality. Please consider Part 2. Carthusians? Nobertines? Redemptorists? Passionists? Maryknolls? Camillians? Holy Spirit Fathers? Missionaries of the Precious Blood? Oblates of Mary? Congregation of the Holy Cross?
@@apubakeralpuffdaddy392 I'm not sure. The order was originally founded as the Poor Hermits of St. Francis (after whom St. Francis of Paola was named), but in my limited, research, I never came across a link between their charisms & spiritualities. I'm in awe of their vowed perpetual abstinence from meat & dairy though
I went to high school that was operated by Jesuits... And as much as trying to be non-existant over there, I got randomly chosen by the priest (that later became my mentor) to join his small group of students that were taught about Ignatian Spirituality... Thus.. I am leaning towards Ignatian Spirituality. Later on, due to some doubts I had towards God and the catholic church, I left the church secretly and became agnostic... Thus I discarded the teachings I had back then... Later on, in 2007, as I was returning to the Church, I started embracing Ignatian Spirituality again... Turned out, I see it more clearly now and it seems like an act of random back then, was actually The Lord's amazing gift. So, Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam!!
Thank you Fr Casey, that was really interesting. Because my father's name was Franciszek, ( Polish) St Francis was his patron Saint and because my Italian mother came from where St Francis tamed the wolf (Gubbio) and because I've visited Assisi soooo many times, St Francis's teachings are my core values. I have 2 cousins who are catholic priests and one of them spent a lot of time based at a seminary in Assisi as well. And God willing, I will be retiring to that region soon.
I am a Benedictine choir monk at heart, but all the choir monks are priests or on the way to being so. The life of the lay brother when I was a Carthusian postulant was not enough for me, and the endless recitation of rosaries in lieu of the Divine Office was to be quite frank, tedious. I had enough Latin to be able to recite and understand the Divine Office. I still have a great affection for the Divine Office and sometimes sing it (nobody sees or hears me because I live alone) using the Carthusian or Pluscardan Abbey psalmody for the chant. I am eighty now and coming to the end of what one nun described as being "quite a journey" as she was near to death. But as my one time novice master once told me "the good that we wish to do is not always the good that God wishes us to do". I find great comfort in that.
And in "The Name of the Rose", William of Baskerville and Adso of Melk are Fraciscans hosted in a Benedictine monastery, and there is quite a rivalry between the two worldviews. Oh, and Bernard Gui, the inquisitor, is a Dominican.
I laughed out loud at "Jesuits, or as I like to say, Franciscans with better organizational skills" and "When your home is also a brewery in many cases, all the more reason never to leave the house." In seriousness, this is a great explanation of the most popular spiritual traditions and religious orders. I'd love to see more some lesser-known ones also highlighted, such as the Pauline family and spirituality, or the existence of secular/third-order groups within these spiritualities.
I have a friend who is an Augustinian. In Philly the Catholic schools were split so the girls had nuns and the boys had priests. Our brother school next door had Augustinians. I now live in a parish that has a high school run by Augustinians nearby and they come and substitute sometimes and help out at Mass. I've always loved augustinian for some reason they all seem to have such a sense of humor they seem to be a little looser a little more fun. I just grown to be so fond of Augustinians......where do they fit into all this
I was going to ask the same question. I’m not Catholic but have read Augustine and have heard his order mentioned historically. This video made me wonder if something happened to make them disappear from modern Catholicism.
There are four major families of friars: Dominicans, Franciscans, Carmelites and Augustinians. Within these groups there may be many distinct orders. Augustinians follow the rule of St Augustine which was originally in use from the fifth century for monks. It was also used by canons regular. Later, with the mendicant movement emerging in the eleventh and twelfth century, the Augustinian friars came into being. I don’t know much about their charism. Wikipedia says something about truth through learning, love through fairness and affection and musical emphasis. I don’t know why Fr. Casey left Augustinians out but he obviously wasn’t aiming for an exhaustive run through of even all major orders. That would take a while. He also didn’t mention any monastic orders other than the Benedictines. The Benedictines are the big one, but there are many some others including reform movements and Carthusians and Pauline Fathers etc. When it comes to clerics regular only the Jesuits were mentioned. As for religious congregations only one mentioned. Salesians. And I’m not exactly how Opus Dei is categorised. Also there are literally hundreds of religious orders of nuns which don’t correspond to a male order. Point is this video Cleary had a limited scope. The Augustinian’s still exist and weren’t mentioned along with many other orders, congregations and institutions. If I had to guess I’d say that the Augustinian charism doesn’t speak to Fr Casey as much as the other three mendicant orders.
Dominicans live according to the rule of St. Augustine, so there’s a bit of cross pollination there too. Love our faith. No need to go elsewhere to find a church that matches your charism. Just explore within.❤️
I asked why he didn't include Augustinians. I am A Secular Augustinian, a Third Order member. We love our St. Augustine, St. Monica, St. Rita, and St. Nicholas of Tolentine, among others.
Being a lutheran, this is what I do like about Catholics - richness of their spirituality. In our church we explore it a bit, for example it is not uncommon to practice exercises of St.Ignatius during a rerteat. I personaly have not done such a reatreat, but I might because I think this could be benevolent.
Your is the first I've seen on this topic. I feel this is so critical it should be part of every early Catholic education. We're unified AND all over the map!
On my journey of faith I met many awesome men and women of the Order of Saint Augustine. Too bad Order of Saint Augustine wasn't mentioned in the video. But I love your video anyway. 😄
Thank you for this video! Very enlightening. Is it possible to do a video about the mystics in the Catholic world? Years ago I listened to tapes of Matthew Fox (who was thrown out of the Catholic church by Pope Benedict XVI) on Meister Eckhardt. Meister Eckhardt was a really very very interesting figure
At least for the lay Carmelites, there's Promises to live the evangelical counsels and beatitudes according to state in life, time for mental prayer, daily examen, praying Liturgy of the hours and lectia divina, daily Mass when possible, Marian devotion, exercise of fraternal charity, and assisting the Carmelite Friars in their apostolates and missions. Following the "rule" of the Confraternity of the Brown Scapuar is another way of living Carmelite spirituality for those not called to make promises to the Order.
Thank you for making this video, Father! Helped make a lot of sense out of the different cognitive theories which I encountered growing up, being educated in Parochial schools, graduating from a Catholic university, and then teaching in Catholic schools!
I was born the 4th of October and, even when I didn’t know St Francis was my patron saint I’ve always been very Franciscan at heart. Then Padre Pio brought me back home. That was 6 years ago and I’m sad there’s no lay Franciscans close to me so I can join in. Pax Et Bonum!
Hey, I am new to Catholicism. Could you please explain, what a Patron Saint is, what he does and what he (or she?) is for. How do you know what your Patron Saint is? How do you get one? Is this a Roman-Catholic or Eastern Orthodox tradition? Are these Family Saints? Whatʼs, when on is born in a non-Catholic family?
@@deutschermichel5807 the patron saint is the saint who’s feast day is your birthday. It’s a special saint you can ask prayers from when you need, especially if you need help with something special to that saint. St Francis is the patron saint of Environmentalism, animals and the poor. Before I knew I was born (spelling edit) on his feast day I wanted to be a vet and I’ve always had special regard for all animals, whom st Francis called “brother/sister.” Now I live in a farm and I ask for prayer so that I’m able to care for our land and animals in the correct way. There are other saints that are related to your profesional life, you’d have to find the one who’s somehow related to it. When I was in sport medicine St Raphael was someone I asked to pray for me at work since St Raphael is a healer in the Bible. Then there are Saints that have a special role in our lives, St Ambrose is patron saint of Bee keepers and I have bee hives so I ask for prayers I don’t get stung when I’m working with them. Saints aren’t just for Catholics or orthodox, they are for everyone. Asking for their prayers is like asking for a friend to pray for you except that this friend is already in heaven and better able to carry your prayers to God.
Thank you for doing this, Fr. Casey; very simple but very helpful! I've been looking for a clear and concise explanation of today's religious orders, what their roles are, and the personal qualities to which each would appeal.
Whenever i hear about Jesuits, i'm reminded of a Jimmy Buffett Song. 🎵 I was supposed to have been a Jesuit priest Or a Naval Academy grad That was the way that my parents perceived me Those were the plans that they had But I couldn't fit the part too dumb or too smart Ain't it funny how we all turned out I guess we are the people Our parents warned us about 🎵
I hope Casey will talk more about each of the individuals mentioned, but this is an interesting line of self-directed online learning that I had not previously thought of.
1 CORINTHIANS 12:4-7 "Now there are diversities of graces, but the same Spirit; And there are diversities of ministries, but the same Lord; And there are diversities of operations, but the same God, who worketh all in all. And the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man unto profit." It's wonderful that so many charisms, apostolates & "spiritualities" as Fr. Casey puts it, exist in one Church and complement each other by the grace of the same God. Holy Spirit, breathe new life into the domestic Church & consecrated life 🙏
Thank you for introducing me to the Dominicans. I've been learning a lot from them since I first watched this video. I'm protestant but I truly believe in the Universal Church of Jesus and love to learn from other Traditions. God bless you, father Casey. Greetings from Brazil.
, I’m such a fan of these videos. I am a a Franciscan by nature. When I was young I was deeply religious and it was my desire to be a priest or brother. I went to a Catholic boarding school in Lebanon. When I graduated my parents took me away from there to the US and pressured me away from religious life. I am a medical professional and spent most of my career serving as a relief worker in Sudan, Somalia and Sierra Leone. I did so at great personal risk believing it was my calling to care for the poor and victims of war. I am 70 years old now and wonder how my life would have been different if I had not allowed my parents pressure me away from the life I really wanted. In my soul I am a follower of Saint Francis.
St Faustina said that God rewards us in Heaven, for any holy desires we had while on earth. 😁
Become a 3rd Order Franciscan. Lay Franciscan.
As an 18 year old i must say you are phenomenal... People like you inspire me a lot to love jesus
I'm sorry you were turned away from your true calling. I know what it's like to have people redirect you away from your aims in life. It sounds like you did serve, and did a lot of good. Blessings.
Thank you for your lifetime of service. I’m sure you improved countless people’s lives!
Catholic means universal not uniform.
Correct. That's why there are many spiritualities.
Universally Christian. That's what I learned in CCD, and that's what I taught. My Spirituality is probably what I would call a hybrid mix between Benedictine and Franciscan.
Can you please also talk about the Neocatechumenal way
I believe it has a following greater than the Opus Dei and the statutes approved by the Vatican
Many conflicting reports on social media
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It's Greek, and it means "regarding/applicable" to the "entirety/whole", so it's not so much to do with "the universe" itself (), but more to do with the Apostolic authority of "The Church" ... The other word is "Orthodoxy" (>), and it means "correct worship"...
Eastern Orthodox people consider themselves to be "catholic" (not Roman Catholic), and Roman Catholic consider themselves to be "orthodox" (not Eastern Orthodox)... Go figure.
Well said!!!
Do you think you could make a series of videos interviewing a few people from each one of these? Their daily lives, how they live out their faith... I'm fascinated!
That would be great
Yes, that would be a great idea for a video.
They are all just a false sect with different idolitries. What utter nonsense you all boast about.
It would be Great
I second this!!!🎉
Word. The different charisms that these religious orders and movements have is a demonstration of the abundance of gifts that the Holy Spirit pours on believers.
So blessed to have grown up in a Salesian Catholic school in the Dominican Republic. Aside from Catholic formation the one thing I remember the most was always being in the playground and how San Juan Bosco wanted that for all the children. I’m so fortunate
I’m also from the Dominican Republic :)
@@djrn1621me too!
Hello dear
The life of saint Giovanni Bosco Is really interesting, he was a priest in Turin during the early industrial revolution in Italy were children were used as cheap labor in factories due to the absence of laws on working conditions, so he created a structure in his Church in collaboration with artisans and teachers to teach those kids a profession to lift them from the misery they were condemned
@@djrn1621me too!!
The first few times I visited a Benedictine abbey, I realised how hard of a pill it is to swallow to surrender yourself to that life. It helped me consider just how much I could still give to God than I already (try to) give. Absolutely humbling to say the least.
Agreed.
We love your realization and your surrender, we know that we are Brahmin and we love all of existence deeply
Amen brother God bless you and everyone you know always remember Jesus forgives and that if you repent and turn to Christ and accept him as your Lord and Savior you shall be saved and go to Heaven with Jesus Christ the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and our Lord and Savior
I was watching a older Breaking in the Habit video around this time last year. He was visiting a parish quite close to mine in Illinois. He linked in the description a Bible in a year plan and I chose that one. As of last week I have completed said Bible reading plan and I want to thank Father Casey for the idea.
I'm lucky enough to stay at a Benedictine abbey and am amazed at their devotion to their vocation. (which for many is decades long). When chatting at dinner the inevitable question comes up from one of the male participants of the retreat. "So when does the desire for women go?" I'm sure they've been asked this a multitude of times. The monk will give a wry look and say in a whisper "when the last nail goes in the coffin"" It's funny (they are!) but actually it also shows that every day their outwardly serene existence is an interior battle as well. For to commit to one way of living, means you do without the world's offering. Hence "in the world, but not of the world" Truly wonderful, God blessed people.
I was raised in Dominican schools and later in Jesuit schools, order and logic was ingrained in me from a young age. I still carry a blue rosary in my pocket everywhere I go, I pray the rosary on a bus, train, airplane, it gives me comfort.
So do I, Anna! I always take with me, my rosary and I pray everywhere, even in the Supermarket!
I absolutely love your videos on Catholicism. I'm neither Catholic nor religiously observant but I love learning about Catholic traditions.
never to late to cross the Tiber
@@stephenandersen4625 I'm a non practicing Jew. Catholic Christians persecuted my people for thousands of years, forcing us to live in Ghettos & wear Yellow Stars. To this day there is still a lot of antisemitism present in conservative Catholic circles.
There's no way I'd convert to the Catholic Church, it would be a betrayal of my ancestors persecuted by the church. But that doesn't mean that I can't enjoy learning about Catholic faith traditions from Father Casey.
Our house is full of love! So much peace lies in the traditions and spirituality of the Apostolic Catholic Church. God submerges His sons and daughters in mercy, and opens his arms for all of us, welcome to be part of the body, which means, the Church!
@@sarahtalone6251 Yes, I'm thinking of children being orphaned, shot to pieces, abused, trafficked, hungry and starving, Vietnam, Gaza, Syria, Sudan, Iraq, Yemen, Bosnia, Ukraine, Africa, South America... and I think to myself: "God, what a wonderful world".
@@BobOort when will people like you realize that evil was not created by God? we had paradise and humans rebelled against it.
I'm more inclined towards Opus Dei because St. Josemaria was perhaps one of the most prolific Catholic theologians of the 20th century. His writings on the pursuit of daily sanctification are pretty concise, uncomfortably specific (considering it was written ~90 years ago) and fairly simple to follow.
If anyone wants to read more of his work I suggest reading : The Forge, Friends of God & The Way.
I promise you won't regret it.
Peace ✌🏼.
I was raised in the great Opus Dei spirituality, and so understand Catholicism through the lens of daily work and being extraordinary in a completely ordinary life. The priests of our school (and go figure, the university I study in now too 💀) also take a much greater focus on our Lady, never forgetting to turn to her intercession at the end of every meditation.
I find it so fascinating that every single spirituality of the Church gets to know the exact same God, the fullness of truth in the Catholic Church, but from unique perspectives. The parish my family celebrates mass in is Benedictine, and I get my formation online from Franciscans like fr. Casey, and other groups like Word on Fire.
Getting to learn about all these spiritualities and getting to synthesize everything they hope to teach us about our Lord is wonderful.
Praise be to God! 🙏
Yes brother, it's true. That's why we are "Catholic", that is, universal. Because holiness and love for God can be found in the different styles and charismas that exist in our Church, and that in itself is a miracle, praised be Our Lord Jesus Christ!
@ToxicPea I never would've expected to see you here. It's a surprise but a welcome one
@@cjaoun23240 you know me? 🤔
@@ToxicPea I've seen some of your Kirby with lyrics videos
@@cjaoun23240 that’s epic.
I do thank the Holy Spirit for the inspiration to make my craft 😜
Thanks for the video! I, myself, am discerning a vocation in the Dominican Order
I love how you combine accuracy, sincerity, and humor in your work. The lists of key thinkers and authors are very appreciated!
Salesian Sister here! Yes! So exiting to make the cut!
May God give you great joy, faith, and strength in you vocation!
My favorite are the Salesians of Don Bosco :) They are definitely one of the biggest in Slovakia. I love them so much for being down to earth with hearts in Heaven. Don Bosco said to bring up kids with love and to let them do whatever, but don't sin. I believe it's one of the healthiest for families and actually his teaching on pedagogy is being used to this day :)
Greetings from Slovakia too. I go to a Salesian parish although it is not my "favorite" spirituality. That would be Carmelite probably. But my most favorite saints are St. Francis and St. Anthony of Padua.
I'm a Benedictine. I entered the Oblates of St. Benedict at the monastery at Oxford, MI. We are exploring the monastic virtues of humility and hospitality.
Ive always had a question for benedictines. Can benedictine monks be exorcists?
In an irreverent tangent, I have a question about whether or not Eggs Benedict prepared by that order would differ in any way. Considering the nature of TH-cam comments, I figured my absurdity would blend right in. 🥷
Oh! Subiaco? I’ve been there twice for retreats when I was younger. You have an absolutely beautiful monastery.
What are your thoughts about Orthodox spirituality and monasticism compared to what’s seen in the Catholicism?
@@TheHonestCatholic only a bishop can do exorcisms. Bishop though can and usually does nominate a "normal" priest to do that job in his diocese for him.
Benedictine: Saint Hildegard von Bingen; Elevated to Worship in the Universal Church in 2012 and Doctor Ecclesiae universalis. She is also commemorated in the Anglican, Old Catholic and Protestant churches with commemoration days. She has written many writings, including on medicinal plants.
Elevated to veneration**
Ordinary Life with extra ordinary Love with Opus Dei. Putting the Eucharist in the center of one's life, embracing your vocation, doing your work well with love and sancitfying others in the middle of the world. ❤
Dear Fr. Casey, thank you very much for this beautiful video. How wide and beautiful the Catholic world is. Thank you for featuring Opus Dei as well.
Some comments: Strict fasting and physical mortifications are not so important in Opus Dei. They are practiced moderately and under the guidance of a spiritual director only by less than a third of all Opus Dei members, the so-called, (celibate living) numeraries. And only insofar as they strengthen in love for Christ. 70% of all Opus Dei members are supernumeraries, most of whom are married and tend to fast very little and, moreover, do not practice corporal mortifications. The key points of Opus Dei spirituality are: Sanctifying oneself through work, sanctifying ones work, sanctifying others through work, sanctifying oneself through marriage, living an intense prayer life, living contemplatively in the midst of the world with a priestly soul and laical mentality, joy and friendship. Penance and confession are sacramental instruments that are frequently used.The spirituality of Opus Dei is very Marian and eucharistic. It is necessary for all members to deeply understand and live the spirit of Opus Dei, virtuous and striving for holiness through God's abundant grace.
Opus Dei is not a religious order; its members, except for the priests, are not clerical. Opus Dei is (said with a smile) anti-clerical and has flat hierarchies. Naturalness in the way of living religiously is important. One wears neither special clothing nor signs of belonging. Opus Dei is not a secret society.
It is the only full-fledged and thoroughly catholic form of following Christ known to me ... without having to give up one's standing in the world. In Opus Dei, the world is not opposed to the effort to sanctify oneself.
Very good description! I AM a portuguese supernumerary, 6 children, 7 grandchildren and 41 of life in the Work.
I spent 8 years educated in the Benedictine tradition. I am so grateful for all the sisters, fathers, and monks that have taken care of me throughout my years of formation. Ora et Labora 🙏🏻
I went to the Come and See in St Louis for the Dominicans, and it’s so cool to see some familiar faces in this picture!!! Love you guys!!!
Bravo Father Casey! I learned a lot from this video.
Wow! One of the most needed videos of our times! Thank you so much!
In many places at the ground level often there is hesitation for people to welcome or accept a different form of spiritually almost like a discrimination.
Thank you so much for this video!
Thank you, Father, for this great video. As a member of Opus Dei I really appreciated the way you explained our commitment to seek unity of life and the lay vision of holiness. But I just wanted to add that, as Saint Josemaría said, the most important thing in Opus Dei, its "foundations" is our divine filiation: feeling ourselves and approaching God as loving children, full of trust in Him and always cheerful for His love.
Thank you for your videos, Father!
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Truly medullar in our spirituality.
Do you recommend it?
Guilhermo, I AM a portuguese supernumerary of 60 years old, since the year 1983! I have 6 children, One of which numerary , other supernumerary and all of them are fond of the Work. Your comment is very right, I would add that , in the Work, we have no vows at all, neither private vows. Instead we have a strong commitment to live according all virtues.
Thanks for reading this mum and grandmother! Your faithfully
Thank you Father Casey for this video. It illustrates that Catholicism, while united globally in its liturgical practice, is not some boring monolithic institution. It is richly varied in its traditions that are as diverse as the cultures they serve.
Great video! I started school as a Dominican, went to High School as a Franciscan, College back to Dominican. At work I joined the Opus Dei. What you said in this video are all true.
What an interesting parcours! I AM a portuguese supernumerary of Opus Dei since I was 19.
So blessed to have Dominicans at my college campus ❤️ beautiful video thank you!
There are many, many more than just these!! I grew up in the Brothers and Sisters of Charity, a community recognized by the church that integrates a variety of religious vocations in a way of life with a Franciscan base but many aspects of Benedictine spirituality as well (hospitality, liturgy of the hours at set times, etc)
I’m constantly hearing of more beautiful ways people express and grow in their catholic faith, and there are so many I haven’t even heard of yet!
This is so awesome...Feeling blessed to be part of this church, not an ease cross but a cross I'm prepared to give all for
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Thank you Fr! I’m a secular Discalced Carmelite and what you had about Carmelites was close to my experience.
Secular discalced?
@@elizabethj6534 Yes, Secular Discalced. It is the branch of the Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) for those not in the two religious branches (Friars/nuns/brothers) of the order.
I am interested. Where can I learn about secular Carmelites?
I belong to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and have grown in a parish with different spiritualities within it. It just feels amazing to belong to a church that is full of such diversity ❤
Hello dear 👋
I’m currently discerning secular Carmelites. I think it’s important for people to know that laity can belong to the different religious orders, not just the last two! Very helpful video, thanks for breaking this down!
Thank you for the video, Father. Please make a part two and be sure to talk about the Trappist and Carthusian. Also, a video about the Desert Fathers who started the whole monastic thingy in the Church will be much appreciated.
There needs to be a part 2.... I wanna know about the Redemptorists, the Lasallians, the Marists, the Bridgettines, the Cistercians (is that the same as Trappist?)...
Thank you very much for uploading this video.
I was a chaperone at a national youth convention and was struck by the joy the Salesians exhibited.
Hello dear 👋
“Opus Dei is known for its commitment to regular prayer, strict fasts, and the mortification of the flesh”.
Regular prayer it´s a characteristic of an Opus Dei member. However, I wouldn´t say that strict fasts are. Most of the Opus Dei members do not use cilium and disciplines. They seek to acquire a spirit of penance with small mortifications that only God sees. Of course, Opus Dei members fast sometimes, like any Catholic. But, usually, they have their regular meals every day. Saint Josemaría used to say: Among the ingredients of your meal include that “most delicious” one, mortification. Opus Dei members seek little mortifications all over the day: at meals, at work, cooking, driving, chatting with family, playing any sport with friends…
Absolutely!
Thank you, Father for sharing. I consider myself Opus Dei. I was taught by Dominicans and Jesuits, one of my spiritual advisors was Benedictine, I study the contemplative teachings of Thomas Keating and I have strong connections
to Franciscan spirituality. I think it is good to be exposed to all forms of Catholic spirituality. I have surely acquired a greater appreciation and love for our religion because of this.
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Thank you. I enjoyed this very much. When I first converted to the RC church, protestants were bewildered and asked WHY???? Leaving the LDS people and seeking God I spent time in several other churches and gained much from each. My struggle was that one wonderful thing that would be accepted by one church was rejected by another, though the second church would have something wonderful rejected by the others. When I investigated the RC church, I found everything everyone else had (in one form or another). It is as if the RC church is more of an umbrella covering all aspects of Christianity rather than a single denomination. I have never regretted my choice.
I'm working with a bunch of LDS members this summer. I'm interested in joining the RC church. What was your experience like and what led you to leave the LDS for the RC church?
I am a Protestant and I never understood what Catholics meant by "different schools of thought" unless I try to ask about traditional Catholics that denounce Vatican 2 and such and they dismiss them as heretics. Glad someone can actually tell me what that means instead of just saying so and just not giving me examples.
The Second Vatican Council did not call for the liturgical abuses that appeared in the Catholic Church in the 1970s. The Catholics you spoke to have probably never actually read the Vatican II documents -- there's nothing heretical in them. Vatican II was a pastoral council, not a dogmatic council; thus, Vatican II left some teachings undefined because it was assumed that the dogmatic councils (such as Council of Trent and Vatican I) were already settled teachings. Unfortunately, the Modernists within the Catholic Church played "barracks room lawyers" and the implementation of Vatican II was flawed. The trend within the Catholic Church is going back towards the old traditions.
Hello dear
The Roman church is an umbrella grouping of many traditions that attempts to make itself appear as one church.
@@RobertCairo- So true! I was 12 when we were told what Vatican II had mandated. I was in my 40s when I read “Sacrosanctum Concilium” and discovered we’d been deceived, if not outright lied to. Things we’d been told directly contradicted what that document stated: Latin was not forbidden, Gregorian chant was still the preferred option if it was possible, churches hadn’t needed to be wreckovated and precious art destroyed. After that I read every document I could get my hands on to know what the Church really said.
I LOVE that you mentioned De Chardin, I have a personal massive interest in his work, his understanding of the gospel has unlocked understanding the Bible as divine poetry for me. It's not for everyone and some may like to argue it's even bordering on heretical, but as someone who is, while faithful, just not able to convince myself that Genesis and Revelation (Alpha and Omega, so to say...) are meant in the literal sense, his theories have helped me understand them as a poetic description of incredibly complex physical processes that only a divine being could have set in motion, and only a divine outside observer could have witnessed and described in such a way.
Great summary, Father Casey! Thank you for sharing.
I love all the orders [or spiritualities], for they all rightfully love and teach about Christ.
Thou, if I were to join one, I'm not sure which one would I pick, all of them are great in their own ways.
Another great video. I'm Franciscan at heart, Jesuit at head, and Salesian at soul.
Dominicans for me personally.
St. Dominic and the Holy Rosary + St. Thomas Aquinas = enough said.
Amazing work yet again, I love your videos!
This was a really interesting video. I am a convert to Catholicism and have been looking for ways to engage and build my faith. I am really interested in what you described with the Jesuits and the Salesians. I will have to read up and see what spiritual practices I can adopt for myself.
Welcome home 🙂
I am a Marian Catholic and would love to hear you talk more about Marians.
I think Marian spirituality isn't clear cut like others. It cuts across all the different spirituality
@@MrEgbas it’s not a “monastic order,” but it is a distinct spiritual practice within Catholicism as seen throughout our history in the Congregation of Marians of the Immaculate Conception and The Legion of Mary. Marian Devotion is important to all Catholics but not all participate in Marian Spirituality.
Great video, Father Casey. I studied in a Vincentian University but I am more Franciscan due to my goal to be always generous. I support St. Anthony de Padua's Charities consistently for more than 10 years - in good or bad times. ❤
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3:46 Father Gregg (Gregory Boyle) visited me while I was locked up in Camp Kilpatrick. He was, in part, responsible for my rebirth. God bless him for all the work he does with Homeboy industries.
Thank you for explaining the differences
Well done. Thank you, father.
I spent College in a Vincentian University. The buildings are named after St. Vincent de Paul and other Vincentians: Frederick Ozanam, John Perboyre, and Francis Regis Clet. Their focus is in the Mission and in spreading the word of God to other - usually hostile - parts of the world. Which explains why a lot of Vincentians ended up as martyrs who willingly died for the Faith. De Paul University in Chicago is also founded by Vincentians, but it is curious that their school nickname for competitions is the "Blue Demons" 😅.
That was a thoughtfully and caringly made video. Thank you Fr. Casey. ❤
I am an isolated secular discalced Carmelite. Isolated because my commuity is a 24 hour drive from here and i am no longer able to drive. OCDS
This channel not only has great content in its videos but also features well-edited and engaging material. I appreciate the priests and the staff for their efforts.
Q: What's the difference between a Dominican and a Jesuit?
A: How many Cathars do you know?
Ba-dum-tss
I kid! I kid!
And yes, I'm aware that the Jesuits weren't founded specifically to combat the heresies of their day. It's a joke that takes a little liberty with history.
Honestly, I'm more inclined towards the Franciscan way as I get older. But it's good that we have such a diversity of communities to provide a home for everyone.
The Benedictines, the Franciscans, the Dominicans, & the Jesuits all gathered for evening vespers in the big church. Suddenly, the lights went out. The Benedictines carried on with the evening vespers. The Franciscans joyfully praised kind Brother Darkness. The Dominicans rigorously debated the nature of darkness. The Jesuits vehemently protested, saying that because there were no lights, they were hereby relieved of the duty of praying the evening vespers.
I always enjoy and learn from your videos. I was taught by the Benedictine Sisters during 12 years of school. Now in my 60's I am a Benedictine Oblate with the monastery of Sisters who taught me in school...I treasure what I have learned from these Women.❤
I lovingly say I am a hybrid of all my spiritual mentors! Part Franciscan, VERY Lasallian (coming from a Lasallian high school), Salesian (did my student teaching at a Salesian school), and Pallottine (a great spiritually from a small but mighty order)!
Well... pallottine... St. Vincent Pallitti is dear to me as well, as Fr. Kentenich, the founder of Schoenstatt Movement was a pallottiner.
Indivisa manent ❤
I just love this video, thanks Father Casey!! I grew up Catholic, but didn't really understand Catholicism. When I went to college, I left the Church and became a born-again, non-denominational Evangelical Christian. However, as I learned new ways to look at Scripture and do my regular Bible studies and evangelism, I met an Opus Dei Priest at the end of my Junior year. I attended the Catholic Family Conference where I met Scott and Kimberly Hahn, I had just finished reading their book "Rome, Sweet Home" and other book by Catholic Answers "Catholicism and Fundamentalism". When I graduated from undergrad, I went back to going to Mass, and it was the Opus Dei lay men and the priests that convinced me what I was missing out on!
Opus Dei! my mother is a member, and i go to a beautiful Opus Dei Catholic school :))
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Thank you thank you for sharing this 🤍
Terima kasih Romo ❤❤❤.
Sukacita belajar bersama santo santa apapun ordo mereka dan semuanya memberi teladan berproses untuk mencintai Kristus dalam tindakan ❤❤❤.
I am forever getting the different orders mixed up. This was so helpful to have them explained all together!
I‘m a bit disappointed that you didn‘t include the Ordo Sancti Augustini in your Video, because it‘s one of the most important spiritualities in central Europe. By the way: the Dominicans also live by the rule of St. Augustinus 😉
Greetings from Austria 😇
also Norbertines, Servites, Recollects and Mercedarians😊
@@archsword2446 OAR was my church where I grew up.
That was so incredibly interesting. Thank you very much 🙏
Thank you again for another awesome video Father Casey, do you think someday you can make a video about New Communities? They are very popular here in Brazil.
God bless you 🙏
Sou portuguesa. Também gostava de saber mais sobre as novas comunidades, sobretudo as nascidas em França.
Thank you so much for this video Father, it was very insightful; I made sure to take copious notes. I've returned to the Church after many years away and have always wondered what the differences between these orders were. I was glad to find such digestible content doing just that here on TH-cam. Thank you and God bless.
Wonderful summary of the different orders 🙏🏼🔥
You didn't mention the founder of the Dominicans, St Dominic, priest, mystic and through his vision with Mother Mary we have the holy rosary, the wonderful tool to meditate on the life and divinity of Jesus Christ
Splendid video, Father. Really enjoyed learning about the differences of these magnificent orders. Such a rich treasure trove of spirituality. Please consider Part 2. Carthusians? Nobertines? Redemptorists? Passionists? Maryknolls? Camillians? Holy Spirit Fathers? Missionaries of the Precious Blood? Oblates of Mary? Congregation of the Holy Cross?
Agreed! I'd add the Augustinians (or at least the Rule of St. Augustine), Theatines, Mercedarians, Servites & Minims too.
@@isaiah3872 Minims? Are they not uber strict Franciscans? Founded by St. Francis of Paola?
@@apubakeralpuffdaddy392 I'm not sure. The order was originally founded as the Poor Hermits of St. Francis (after whom St. Francis of Paola was named), but in my limited, research, I never came across a link between their charisms & spiritualities. I'm in awe of their vowed perpetual abstinence from meat & dairy though
I went to high school that was operated by Jesuits... And as much as trying to be non-existant over there, I got randomly chosen by the priest (that later became my mentor) to join his small group of students that were taught about Ignatian Spirituality... Thus.. I am leaning towards Ignatian Spirituality.
Later on, due to some doubts I had towards God and the catholic church, I left the church secretly and became agnostic... Thus I discarded the teachings I had back then... Later on, in 2007, as I was returning to the Church, I started embracing Ignatian Spirituality again... Turned out, I see it more clearly now and it seems like an act of random back then, was actually The Lord's amazing gift.
So, Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam!!
Thank you Fr Casey, that was really interesting. Because my father's name was Franciszek, ( Polish) St Francis was his patron Saint and because my Italian mother came from where St Francis tamed the wolf (Gubbio) and because I've visited Assisi soooo many times, St Francis's teachings are my core values. I have 2 cousins who are catholic priests and one of them spent a lot of time based at a seminary in Assisi as well. And God willing, I will be retiring to that region soon.
I am definitely a Franciscan at heart. A simple and charitable life is the way for me.
I am a Benedictine choir monk at heart, but all the choir monks are priests or on the way to being so. The life of the lay brother when I was a Carthusian postulant was not enough for me, and the endless recitation of rosaries in lieu of the Divine Office was to be quite frank, tedious. I had enough Latin to be able to recite and understand the Divine Office. I still have a great affection for the Divine Office and sometimes sing it (nobody sees or hears me because I live alone) using the Carthusian or Pluscardan Abbey psalmody for the chant. I am eighty now and coming to the end of what one nun described as being "quite a journey" as she was near to death. But as my one time novice master once told me "the good that we wish to do is not always the good that God wishes us to do". I find great comfort in that.
I love you Fr. Casey. God is love.
For those who like (fictional) medieval crime stories, Brother Cadfael was a Benedictine.
I read the whole series as a teenager. Ellis Peters was a wonderful writer!
Makes sense!
@@isoldam indeed she was. Such a shame that she died before completing it.
And in "The Name of the Rose", William of Baskerville and Adso of Melk are Fraciscans hosted in a Benedictine monastery, and there is quite a rivalry between the two worldviews. Oh, and Bernard Gui, the inquisitor, is a Dominican.
I have the complete series of books, and the tv series
Thank you for portraying this information so wonderfully father.
I laughed out loud at "Jesuits, or as I like to say, Franciscans with better organizational skills" and "When your home is also a brewery in many cases, all the more reason never to leave the house."
In seriousness, this is a great explanation of the most popular spiritual traditions and religious orders. I'd love to see more some lesser-known ones also highlighted, such as the Pauline family and spirituality, or the existence of secular/third-order groups within these spiritualities.
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What a great and informative video I will share it far and wide!
Father Casey!
I have a friend who is an Augustinian. In Philly the Catholic schools were split so the girls had nuns and the boys had priests. Our brother school next door had Augustinians.
I now live in a parish that has a high school run by Augustinians nearby and they come and substitute sometimes and help out at Mass. I've always loved augustinian for some reason they all seem to have such a sense of humor they seem to be a little looser a little more fun. I just grown to be so fond of Augustinians......where do they fit into all this
I was going to ask the same question. I’m not Catholic but have read Augustine and have heard his order mentioned historically. This video made me wonder if something happened to make them disappear from modern Catholicism.
There are four major families of friars: Dominicans, Franciscans, Carmelites and Augustinians.
Within these groups there may be many distinct orders.
Augustinians follow the rule of St Augustine which was originally in use from the fifth century for monks. It was also used by canons regular. Later, with the mendicant movement emerging in the eleventh and twelfth century, the Augustinian friars came into being.
I don’t know much about their charism. Wikipedia says something about truth through learning, love through fairness and affection and musical emphasis.
I don’t know why Fr. Casey left Augustinians out but he obviously wasn’t aiming for an exhaustive run through of even all major orders. That would take a while.
He also didn’t mention any monastic orders other than the Benedictines. The Benedictines are the big one, but there are many some others including reform movements and Carthusians and Pauline Fathers etc.
When it comes to clerics regular only the Jesuits were mentioned.
As for religious congregations only one mentioned. Salesians.
And I’m not exactly how Opus Dei is categorised.
Also there are literally hundreds of religious orders of nuns which don’t correspond to a male order.
Point is this video Cleary had a limited scope. The Augustinian’s still exist and weren’t mentioned along with many other orders, congregations and institutions.
If I had to guess I’d say that the Augustinian charism doesn’t speak to Fr Casey as much as the other three mendicant orders.
Dominicans live according to the rule of St. Augustine, so there’s a bit of cross pollination there too. Love our faith. No need to go elsewhere to find a church that matches your charism. Just explore within.❤️
Hello dear
I asked why he didn't include Augustinians. I am A Secular Augustinian, a Third Order member. We love our St. Augustine, St. Monica, St. Rita, and St. Nicholas of Tolentine, among others.
Being a lutheran, this is what I do like about Catholics - richness of their spirituality. In our church we explore it a bit, for example it is not uncommon to practice exercises of St.Ignatius during a rerteat. I personaly have not done such a reatreat, but I might because I think this could be benevolent.
Your is the first I've seen on this topic. I feel this is so critical it should be part of every early Catholic education. We're unified AND all over the map!
This is a great video to present to our youth in discerning their vocation. Thank you!
On my journey of faith I met many awesome men and women of the Order of Saint Augustine. Too bad Order of Saint Augustine wasn't mentioned in the video. But I love your video anyway. 😄
Many religious congregations like the Redemptorists base their religious life and observance on the rule of St. Augustine.
This is just magnificent; clear, inviting, and prayerful!
Can you do more of these- specifically the spiritual movements and practices for lay people?
I loved this video, if you wanted to make a longer more in depth, expanded version it would be great too
Thank you for this video! Very enlightening. Is it possible to do a video about the mystics in the Catholic world? Years ago I listened to tapes of Matthew Fox (who was thrown out of the Catholic church by Pope Benedict XVI) on Meister Eckhardt. Meister Eckhardt was a really very very interesting figure
All of your videos really make me want to become a Franciscan
Beautiful. Can you make a video on how each of these might play out in the lives of lay folk?
At least for the lay Carmelites, there's Promises to live the evangelical counsels and beatitudes according to state in life, time for mental prayer, daily examen, praying Liturgy of the hours and lectia divina, daily Mass when possible, Marian devotion, exercise of fraternal charity, and assisting the Carmelite Friars in their apostolates and missions. Following the "rule" of the Confraternity of the Brown Scapuar is another way of living Carmelite spirituality for those not called to make promises to the Order.
Thank you for making this video, Father! Helped make a lot of sense out of the different cognitive theories which I encountered growing up, being educated in Parochial schools, graduating from a Catholic university, and then teaching in Catholic schools!
I was born the 4th of October and, even when I didn’t know St Francis was my patron saint I’ve always been very Franciscan at heart.
Then Padre Pio brought me back home. That was 6 years ago and I’m sad there’s no lay Franciscans close to me so I can join in.
Pax Et Bonum!
Hey, I am new to Catholicism. Could you please explain, what a Patron Saint is, what he does and what he (or she?) is for. How do you know what your Patron Saint is? How do you get one? Is this a Roman-Catholic or Eastern Orthodox tradition? Are these Family Saints? Whatʼs, when on is born in a non-Catholic family?
@@deutschermichel5807 the patron saint is the saint who’s feast day is your birthday. It’s a special saint you can ask prayers from when you need, especially if you need help with something special to that saint. St Francis is the patron saint of Environmentalism, animals and the poor.
Before I knew I was born (spelling edit) on his feast day I wanted to be a vet and I’ve always had special regard for all animals, whom st Francis called “brother/sister.” Now I live in a farm and I ask for prayer so that I’m able to care for our land and animals in the correct way.
There are other saints that are related to your profesional life, you’d have to find the one who’s somehow related to it. When I was in sport medicine St Raphael was someone I asked to pray for me at work since St Raphael is a healer in the Bible. Then there are Saints that have a special role in our lives, St Ambrose is patron saint of Bee keepers and I have bee hives so I ask for prayers I don’t get stung when I’m working with them.
Saints aren’t just for Catholics or orthodox, they are for everyone. Asking for their prayers is like asking for a friend to pray for you except that this friend is already in heaven and better able to carry your prayers to God.
Thank you for doing this, Fr. Casey; very simple but very helpful! I've been looking for a clear and concise explanation of today's religious orders, what their roles are, and the personal qualities to which each would appeal.
Whenever i hear about Jesuits, i'm reminded of a Jimmy Buffett Song.
🎵 I was supposed to have been a Jesuit priest
Or a Naval Academy grad
That was the way that my parents perceived me
Those were the plans that they had
But I couldn't fit the part too dumb or too smart
Ain't it funny how we all turned out
I guess we are the people
Our parents warned us about 🎵
I hope Casey will talk more about each of the individuals mentioned, but this is an interesting line of self-directed online learning that I had not previously thought of.
Opus Dei and Dominicans 🥰
So super helpful!!!😊
Can you tell us more about Opus Dei and how to find more information, please?
Hello dear
My discerning soul brought me here. Please pray for me.
1 CORINTHIANS 12:4-7
"Now there are diversities of graces, but the same Spirit;
And there are diversities of ministries, but the same Lord;
And there are diversities of operations, but the same God, who worketh all in all.
And the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man unto profit."
It's wonderful that so many charisms, apostolates & "spiritualities" as Fr. Casey puts it, exist in one Church and complement each other by the grace of the same God. Holy Spirit, breathe new life into the domestic Church & consecrated life 🙏
Thank you for introducing me to the Dominicans. I've been learning a lot from them since I first watched this video. I'm protestant but I truly believe in the Universal Church of Jesus and love to learn from other Traditions. God bless you, father Casey. Greetings from Brazil.