Dear Fr, Im a retired doctor. In my work I saw many people over the years who would not "get better" in spite of my very best efforts. I would beat myself up trying this or that, second guessing my knowledge, the way I managed their problem etc etc etc. I came to the realisation, like you, that there are some people who will never get better. Their problems are insoluble even by the best doctors in the world. My role therefore is to support them, help them get through life in the best way I can. Once I removed the burden of the "big cure" off my shoulders, I felt much better inside. I could more clearly focus my attention and medical energies to do the things within my powers and help these patients better, without the impossible expectations one can put on ones self. I wish you well Fr. Happy Christmas!
Father Casey, I am a doctor and I had my frustrations early in my career when I dealt with medical issues that I cannot fix for my patients and I later realized that I am an MD not GOD and I am glad that you realized that you are a father but not Heavenly Father. We have a great weapon called hope and prayer.
I am also physician and almost kill myself in depression because of the same reason. It took me a while to realize that I should not finish my career and keep going. second guessing myself and God was my every day thought.
Many years ago as a new nurse, we had a 15 year old patient who we knew well because he had osteosarcoma. On the night he was dying, his oncologist was leaning against my desk and sort of talking to himself saying, "Did I do everything right? Did I do all I could?" 30 years later it stuck with me because I knew him to be a good man and capable physician yet he doubted himself in that moment. A priest is like a physician for our soul. Things don't always go the way we would like, but it's always in God's hands. Just know that you do help so many even if it's to give us words to share and in ways you will not be privy to until you meet our maker. And the physicians commenting, thank you too. Your job is so hard and I've learned a lot about life from some really great people with M.D. behind their name.
Henri Nouwen wrote a wonderful book called "Wounded Healer." That's what we all are: wounded healers. I believe even our Lord felt "depleted" at times during His ministry and needed rest.
@@lnl3237 I appreciate your words. I agree with you that as fallen human race we are easily depleted because of our sins we can’t hold well to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. But with all respect, Jesus can’t be depleted because he is God and nothing impossible for him. I would probably chose the word disappointed from some of the humans who refuse to join him to his eternal kingdom. Don’t worry, I often use wrong words to describe an idea. God bless you and Merry Christmas 🎄
I went to holy confession for the first time in 22 years yesterday, received communion in mass and returned to the church in part because of the work you have done. This message today brought me to tears of joy, thank you. God Bless you, and I am praying for you.
As a former teacher, I learned early on that you can't reach every student, but just love them anyway. I still had some burn out at times, but learned to take care of myself and my family so I could give what I needed to at work. God bless you. Life is so short. Enjoy each moment!
I have seen so many psychiatrist and medical providers for my PTSD from being a combat medic. None have ever provided any useful recommendations or help like you just did. Thank you, Father Casey, I believe God has spoken through you to send a message that there is HOPE.
Leave it to this man to bring things down to an articulation that brings everything "on home". What a wonderful message. Fr.Casey you're not a Christian soldier but a Christian warrior. At such a youthful age it's boggling to imagine the level of your maturity and the difference you've made in so many lives. God bless and watch over you always.
As someone who identified as atheist or agnostic for the past 15 years, your videos always bring me peace. I found your channel half a year ago when I was in a dark place, and it gave me some new perspectives and peaceful moments in the chaos that was my mind. Now, with my mind being in a better place, I still like to come back to your channel, for a little "spiritual break". I feel like I'm reconnecting with my christian upbringing through your videos. Thank you, Father Casey, for all you do for humanity. And thank you for the peace you bring me.
Thank you for sharing that man. I think a lot of Christians, myself included, can get a little too eager to get others to agree with everything we say. I like people who live the virtuous life and know it. Reading the Confucian classics, as well as listening to people like Father Casey, Jordan Peterson, and Bishop Barron has done me a lot of good over the past year. A beautiful life is a very attractive thing.
I appreciate hearing a priest talk about struggling to get along with others. It's a common human struggle, especially while living in community. St. John Berchmans said "my greatest penance is community life." It's a blessing, but it's also difficult. I hope Fr. Casey has a nice break and gets some rest.
Thank you, Father, This is exactly what I needed to hear. I am going through something at this time that I have come to realize that is out of my hands and your testimony has made me understand that I am not expected to solve these problems. God will handle them; I will continue to pray and He will do the rest. God Bless you, Father and thank you again.
You, fr. Casey & Fr. Mark Goring are one of the reasons why I watched TH-cam videos and learned about what it means to be catholic,, you both are very inspiring & enlightening,, Keep up the good fight because you two are few of those priests that makes a difference. God Bless from Philippine.
I always tell my student resident doctors, "no matter how good a physician you are, all your patients will eventually die." Yet, we carry on; it's our mission from God. Bless you Fr Casey for all you do.
Did you get this mission from God himself? or from the book his supposed followers wrote? Its amazing seeing so many people dedicated to what is probably ancient stories. How do you know the God of the bible is the real God and not Krishna? or Zeus? Why choose Yahweh?
@@LisaAnn777 Why do you feel the need to ask them that? They chose to believe in christianity, like a large portion of the world, and they’ve interpreted their interest in healthcare as being part of their faith. It’s not that big of a deal.
@@LisaAnn777 I believe in inherent in us. Sure, there's a lot of complexities of which is right or wrong, but I think God gave us the basic beliefs every normal human being shares and it pretty much is the 10 commandments. Thou shall not kill and such. Every normal human being doesn't look at a dead body and think, "oh goodie, a meal!" We all inherently know that's not a good sight. These basic laws are imbeded into us I think.
@@u.s.citizen9933I don't believe in a creator god anymore, I believe in many higher beings though that have always been here. the universe is eternal with no beginning or end. Before the expansion there was another universe that collapsed back into a singularity and this cycle of death and rebirth has gone on for eternity. Same with the gods and us. But the universe came before all beings. Consciousness is also a non local singularity. We are all one.
Father Casey, you nailed it on the head here. This and your video about bad reasons to be a priest have helped me greatly in my discernment process. My big fear is exactly what you mention- using my potential office as a priest as a soapbox and expect people to be so moved that they change based on what I say. Keep up the good work and God bless
We love you in the Lord Father Casey. No human can fix everything yet you do so much for us. Thank you Father Casey. Please take a mental holiday, rest and refresh your mind.
A million thank you's for not giving up, Fr Casey we need now we need tomorrow we just soo much more than you know 🛐 "Hope Pray & don't worry" 🙏 St Padre Pio ♥️
Viriliter age frater. "Be still and know that I AM GOD. I will be exalted in Heaven and on earth..." You are daily here in our prayers. Pax tecum, caro in Xpo.
What an absolute gem of teaching. Magnificent. You stated it so well (after worrying me just a little bit!). I literally felt my Hope and Faith grow while listening. Thank you and God bless you
I simply want to say: look at Mary! She stood at the foot of the Cross, unable to prevent her Son to be slaughtered by the Roman soldiers... Whenever I feel submerged by too many problems (my husband got a brain tumor at the age of 41, with four young children to raise...) I ask Mary to hold my hand and stand close to Her by the Cross, looking to Her and to Jesus... We need not change the world, we need to change our heart. Our small contribution being offered to Jesus, makes it possible for Him to do miracles. I can testify He worked miracles in my life! He is my Lord and my King. I can only hope and pray to remain steadfast until I can meet Him! God Bless!
When u pray u should first pray to God(Jesus) cause nothing happens without allowing it. Sure He gave power to his disciples and Mother but nothing would happen without Him bc He works through them not theirselves bc they can't do anything without His power. So basically first pray to God and ask if He work through other disciples . Sure u can pray to the disciples for help or strength but remember God works through them and u should know that nothing happens without Him allowing it.
As someone who carries everything on my shoulders way to much. This is what I needed a reminder to let go and let God in. Thank you Father happy advent
Just want to give you a little bit of motivation. You helped me and my wife convert. We are currently in RCIA after getting interested in the truth about the church and finding your channel. My wife was atheist and I was agnostic mostly and baptist when I was attending. Just want to say don't give up God loves you and is there for you in the worst spots you can find yourself in. And thank you for the work you do for the kingdom God bless you. ✝️❤️ ....Lol just finished the video and got the full context 😅
I think it's called a 'Savior complex", Father C. There are among us idealists, high-achievers, or simply compassionate Christians who sometimes succumb to it. But you've described it well and shared your own epiphany with sincerity. This makes the wisdom you've just imparted powerful yet soothing at the same time. Thank you and have a blessed Advent!
For years I prayed to just understand how to give things up to God and no longer allowing them to cause me stress. I couldn't even begin to imagine how to go about that. Then about 2 weeks ago I realized I didn't need to give anything up to God. The problem was that I thought I had any control in the first place. It was terrifying then freeing. Thank you for all you do. ❤
I hope that this helps a bit: I was an atheist before I started watching your vids, had a religious experience recently and now consider myself an ex-atheist (I now see myself as on a search). I'm not saying I will become a Catholic (I'm actually investigating orthodoxy at the moment), but I think that watching your vids made me a bit more open to change and a bit more open to considering a different viewpoint.
Oh my gosh. This spoke so deep to my heart today. Your words are literally the answer to my prayers to God the last few days. I've been asking for understanding on how to do it all and do it all well. Your words are a reminder that I can't, and I am nothing. This is inspiring me to pray the Litany of Humility through Advent. Thank you. ♥️
I have been in the same boat, and, I had to accept the fact that I can't change everyone and everything. I don't respond to every negative thing I see on Facebook or Twitter. I bypass that completely now. I can't change the minds of folks that have no desire to be open to a challenge. I understand that when speaking of faith matters with others, that, sometimes, I am the one who plants the seed, and someone else will have to do the watering of that seed. I pray and know that my prayers are being heard, and answered, deferred or denied, according to His plans. One day we will find out what prayers really impacted others. You are appreciated. You don't have to be perfect. It is part of being human. Keep up the battle!
I’m an Agnostic that was raised Baptist and I have to say this is one of my favorite TH-cam channels to watch. I love it and hope you do what’s best for you. We’re here either way. Bless you
I'm also an agnostic who enjoys this channel. Yet, I find there could really be more communication with atheists and agnostics and less about them. It's very much missionising top-down.
Thank you Father, I needed this wake up call, which has been in the back of my mind for a while. I hope your words will make it present and active in my life. God bless you and your ministry.
From a man living in a mostly secular country, but largely by his own fault disconnected from church life, your videos have helped me immensely, provided a refreshing perspective, motivated me to reengage with Christianity, and further developed my faith. Thank you.
This is good and proper humility. A lesson I received within the last five years as I began working after college. I’m a much more content and patient young man after beginning to realize the meaning of God’s will be done, not mine. I’m less often angry or irritated, and remember more to turn things over in prayer and seek the Lord’s guidance. Peace be with you, Fr. Casey.
Father Casey, my wish for you is to find peace this Advent and Christmas. Know that in the coming of the Savior He gives us all we need. May these calming words from the Wise Man Gaspar from the Rankin Bass special The Little Drummer Boy ring in your heart (brackets added for emphasis). “Your gift Little Drummer Boy given out of the desperation of pure love [no matter how big or small] is the one favored above all”
The Holy Spirit just used you to speak into every single thing I am experiencing in my life right now. So many misconceptions I had were just crushed by our savior using you as a vessel. I thank you so much for being vulnerable with us and giving your yes to be a vessel for the HS. I feel like I can begin to heal because of this gift you just dropped on my door step. Thank you for being the messenger .
"I can only do what I can do! " After 4 tours in Viet Nam, 2 in Iraq, and one in Somalia I know your frustration. Humans can be unbelievably stupid, ignorant, and stubborn. I struggled for years with trying to understand the why. Maybe there isn't a why, maybe this is just the way people are. God know that we aren't perfect! He only expects us to do the best we can with what we are presented with. God Bless!!
Thank you so much! You have put words to some of the very feelings I've been wrestling with for a while now. Your message is a gift to us all...blessings on your ministry!
What a wonderful message. In many ways it is consistent with the spirit of Twelve Steps. (Step One: we acknowledged that we are powerless...). I would even say that this was a great explanation of Matthew 26:11. Most of all, what you managed to do without saying it out loud is to proclaim that we need to dedicate ourselves to true humility. Amen to that. Blessings.
Hello, Fr Casey!! I just found your channel yesterday and I’ve been binge watching your videos all night! You’re so right about acknowledging that some things are God’s duty and beyond our human control. I often try to remind myself this when I get stressed out over not being able to make a bigger difference. God bless!
Fr. Casey, when I was a similar age to you, and in a similar struggle with life, I was given some of the best advice of my life by a priest I had just met…..He said ”Why don't you just be you, and let God be God. It is not your job to fix all of life's problems. Trust in God!”
Your videos are so powerful and important. Your video on the rapture was an important lesson for me, and I'm sure many others. I will look forward to future videos, whenever they may arrive, for your larger TH-cam flock.
Good one; Actually, to date, your best one. What a treat and a real, meaningful, timely, spot on, meant-for-me-moment,. You may not be able to do it all, but today, for me,you did it. Thanks.
A few years ago I was promoted into a stressful job. I confided to my boss that I was finding it difficult to keep all the plates spinning - which I thought was what I was put into that position to do - and he said "why don't you just let some of them fall on the floor?"
Father Casey, this is exactly the position I found myself in a few years ago. I was very good at what I did, but I could not change everything and to some extent let go. However, your reflections on the Lord is both helpful and illuminating to me. You will gain from your insights as you trust in the lord. Thank you so much, and look after yourself. There is a lot of love for you in these replies.
I’ve been a priest for 40 yrs and I’m 76 yrs old! You my son, are starting to grow in Wisdom and you are right about what you’re saying! God bless you…+Fr.James
Sometimes we need to take some time out, to sit quietly and reflect. It's not selfish to do this. If we continue to push ourselves, the help we give to others probably isn't our best. People who study to be counsellors are warned of the perils of wanting to fix everything. Thank you for the reminder: it was needed.
Sooo glad you realized that! Try the Surrender Novena and the Serenity Prayer. Check out the 12 steps of recovery. All of that is what you have discovered! Congratulations on your awakening! Join the rest of us broken humans. Plus as bishop Sheen said…spend an hour in Adoration daily. God bless you! 😊🙏✝️
Thank you, Father. This is a beautiful video and really speaks to my heart. And, I definitely appreciate what you do and have done. You have impacted by life, and I have shared your videos with my students. Your work is fruitful.
"My actions do nothing to fix the problem" This hit me hard especially when no one else is listening. There are moments that we felt burned out while others think we are lazy for which it was common but they need to think if they were in our shoes, they will feel the same as what we feel if we are close to giving up. It's normal to step back and take a break.
Your message really touched me and brought me to tears. Yes, HE is complete what we started and we just have to do our part. Thank you so much. God bless you!
My wife and I are foster parents and we have had to reach this point with several of the kids we've had in our home over the years. These kids come from incredibly hard places and often do not believe they are worth someone's love and care, so they act out in ways to encourage distance and discourage any level of emotional intimacy. We've had various levels of success in overcoming those boundaries, but most of the time the walls are up. All we can do is demonstrate love and care, to each other and to them, and pray that that image of "normalcy" embeds in their brains even a fraction of the degree that their dysfunctional upbringing is lodged so that, when they become adults, they might feel a draw for what we offered them. But, it's not our job and we are unable to change their minds to accept *any* of that. Some may never and we have to be okay with that. We have to give up that need to be successful. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful display of vulnerability. And prayers and best wishes from another person who has recently had to give up.
If you really want to help start calling yourselves guardians not parents. As an adoptee who was never wanted I can tell you that half truths are whole lies and you will never reach these kids at all until you reach out to them as helpful caring adults not as some kind of replacements for relationships that are not replaceable or equal. No parent is equal to another and some are no good at all to themselves or others. I wound up with four adults who were supposed to be legally responsible for me two of them were my parents who at 21 could not think of anyone but themselves, so they sold me to people to cover my mother's hospital stay who couldn't even be fully responsible for a cat let alone a rejected child. The lies I was told growing up and the hurtful untrue things that were said to me and the isolation and emotional and sexual abuse were worse than being aborted. I forgive my parents one of which died before I found my family who were all told I had died of a heart defect and I have put my legal guardians in God's hands to deal with as God sees fit. But what happened to me and worse is what happens to other kids that is as bad or worse than I experienced is not ok and If you call yourself a believer you are under Gods law to treat them as the bible says the fatherless the orphaned and the oppressed are to be treated. When you reach the last of your reserves pray because giving up on them is not an option ever if you are a follower of the way and not a worshiper of what feels good at the moment.
@@songoftheblackunicorn666 I appreciate your response and experience as an adoptee and your concern for others in similar situations. I want to start by saying I respect and honor your experience and I think you share a lot in common with the trauma and agony that our foster kids have gone through. I cannot imagine the emotional and physical pain you have endured and I would not wish that on anyone. Children deserve so much more than an experience like that. Some of the kids who have been in our home have gone through similar things (though none quite the same). It's just terrible and it breaks my heart to ever hear it happened again. I think we might have some miscommunication about some parts of my post. I hope to clarify some things in hopes we can reach a greater understanding. First, my wife and I are primarily foster parents, not adoptive parents. So far, we've had more than two dozen kids come through our home over the past 10 years, but none of them have stayed and been adopted by us. Most of them just stayed with us for a few days or weeks and then moved back home with their biological family. Another was unable to stay in our home for safety reasons and had to be moved elsewhere. But we don't try to replace their family. For the kids who have stayed with us longer, we have tried to "parent" them as best as we can and know how. We always try to do our best for the child and many who are now older come back to see us. One kid who stayed with us for 2 years before going back home to his dad's house calls us his "step-parents" and comes by to see us even though we don't have any legal guardianship with him. He just considers us part of his family now. Where I live, the government defines legal terms for biological parent, foster parent, adoptive parent, and legal guardian. The term 'guardian' is specific where I live and means something different from what my wife and I do. My wife and I do not approach it as trying to replace the biological parents. In fact, of the kids who have stayed in our home, we always try to have a positive, supportive relationship with the biological family and it has worked out wonderfully as we all get to have a good relationship with the kids and each other. When I say things like "various levels of success" or "give up that need to be successful", I don't mean give up on the child. I mean that I need to give up my own expectations for the kind of deep connection I envisioned when I got trained to be a foster parent. Even if I told some kids the whole truth, which I try to do every day, some kids have post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, self-loathing, etc. I cannot fix those things. It will take years and years of therapy and the love and support of many people and the grace and movement of God to repair the damage done by their biological parents and others around them who contributed to the trauma. One person sows the seed, another waters, but God makes it grow. I haven't given up on any child yet, even the one who was forced to leave for safety reasons. I still hope and pray we can be a part of their life when things are safe again. I just want to end by saying again that I am so sorry to read about how much you went through as a child. Each of those things were burdens you should not have had to bear. I don't know your real name, but I will pray for you and hope that you have found healing in God and in positive relationships now that you are older. You have my very best, NP
@@ninjaphobos thank you for what you do most foster care givers are knowingly participating in legalized human trafficking and I wholly appreciate the difference in what you are doing. thank you for being good to the little ones.And be of good cheer there is always hope.
Father Casey - my last confession and mass were in 1984. You've been instrumental in my return to the Church. I'm putting out a new website later this month & included in my list of daily "must watch" videos is your channel. My motto will be "Feed my sheep" Peter was told that 3 times & it doesn't say what the sheep will do after they're fed, that is their choice - our command is to feed them.
Thank you so much for this!! I have found myself starting my day every day with the surrender novena. After 5 years of continuous issues, and tragic events in my family, giving up control and giving it all to Jesus is the only thing that helps. That as well as confession once a month and adoration once a week. Highly recommend it.
This video made me cry...I feel exactly the same, only this week a Muslim told me Christians changed the bible and Jesus never said he was God.. after two years studying apologetics I confronted him and tried to evangelize and went so wrong...then tried to defend Bishop Barron online and got involved into a uncharitable conversation, not to mention what happens when you defend the Holy Father online.. My heart aches with the weight of lies and how impossible it is to turn them around.. so when I heard your words it was like a message of encouragement. Father Cassey it's very easy to feels burnt out, but know that many of us pray for you and for God to give you they strength and wisdom to move forward, you are one of they few voices of conciliation and reason I this very divided world ..your ministry has a great impact.
I deleted my Twitter and Facebook accounts over a year ago. I haven't been happier since. But you, Father Casey, are not strong enough to derail God's plans for your life. The weight of the world does not rest entirely on your shoulders. I would humbly suggest an extended spiritual retreat. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things that I can, And the wisdom to know the difference.
It’s been a while since you posted this video, but believe me, it will never be too old. You are a great evangelist. You might not know how many lives you have changed. And not only for a moment but for every day encounter with you. I don’t always write comments, but I always pray for you and people like you that from a distance, make a HUGE difference in people’s lives, sometimes, SAVING lives, literally. You are a child of God, no matter how bad things go, he will not leave you alone.
Good message, Father. I was a little worried there for a minute, but your decision is a very healthy one. I struggle with perfectionism, and I need to remember how unhealthy that is. As Paul McCartney sang many years ago, sometimes we just need to remember to let it be. Thank you 😊
Don’t give up hope Father Casey, the Lord only allows us to endure what we are capable of enduring with his Holy Spirit aiding us. Maybe one video a month might help, in addition to reading some secular literature that has influenced Christian thought like stoicism.
Sam, he is leaning on the Lord, and to continue to love as he is loved. The kingdom lies beyond us. Fr. Casey feels liberated that the Lord's grace will take over! He is a very smart man.
This really spoke to me. I have already had this revelation after therapy, but it seems I have forgotten about it, and now I do feel better. I'm happy that you reminded me of this, Father Cassie. I hope you enjoy your holidays!! God bless
Dear brother Casey, this video came in the perfect time. Absolutely LOVE IT! Personally I was in the same place just 2 weeks ago and decided to leave everything to God and just take small steps in His direction. God in His endless wisdom grace and love started to turn frustrations into blessings and breakthroughs. It just needed the mindset shift, that God can really make everything work for our good if we only dared to trust Him. After two weeks, during new lockdowns and even more panic in society I am more then ever motivated to lift others up in His hope and joy. After all, joy of the Lord IS our strenght. So thank you and may our good Father give you wisdom and peace in everything you are doing 🙏
This video is most heartfelt. I am in my eighties and looking back on my life. I trained as a microbiologist and changed to infection prevention and epidemiology at the time of the aids epidemic. I learned these lessons over the years. I had several stokes and have severe arthritis of the spine. Now I know what patients with chronic pain felt like. God has limited my ability to get around, so He gives me the ability to call at home elderly and give the attention and hope. It thought me humility . Please keep going with your videos. You have a unique way of teaching us. God bless you.
'My yoke is easy, my burden is light' -- You have reminded us that we are not by ourselves and are not responsible for the results. The yoke implies a working together of two burden-bearers, me and Jesus. Often I get such great joy in watching what He does and accomplishes with my little bit of effort. All things work for good to them who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose. Thank you Father Casey for speaking to the human condition, to those little things that seem so difficult in our lives. Your perspective, showing us how the Word in Scripture, the teachings of the Catholic Church, are not meant to bind and restrict us, but to free us to do what is right.
Fr. Casey, you've just expressed so clearly the conclusion I've been coming to over the past year as well. Thank you for putting it into words for me. God Bless you
We all love you Father Casey. And the impact you have made with this channel is so enormously felt. I totally understand what you mean by giving up. Although we want to fix everything, we can't do it all. We are prophets of a future not our own. We are called to be witnesses, not master planners. Please endeavor to take breaks when you feel burned out. A lot of us forget that priests are also human beings and they also get exhausted.
Wow... just an hour or two ago I was going through things until I told myself worrying will not help my loved ones. Sitting on my couch worrying will not change these situations. So, instead, I look at what I can do. Can I pray? Yes. Can I do little things to make their day brighter? Yes. Can I love them? Yes. I choose to love as I have been loved. Thank you for this, and I do believe the Lord let this video scroll to my view. I needed this reminder so much!
Please don't give up father Casey. I've been down last couple of weeks. I can imagine what you're going through. Please say a prayer in my intention so I can handle my troubles somehow. I will pray for you to stay strong with my daily rosary tonight. God bless you father Casey !!!
Father Casey, I’m 58 and a convert to Catholicism and I love watching your videos. I’m not on social media I’ve never cared what others think enough to change my core beliefs so please keep serving the Lord Jesus amen
I thought you were quiting being a friar, you were gonna get married, or you were quiting TH-cam! You got me Casey 🤣 You make a difference Casey! God is using you to touch so many lives. I am not a Catholic but I have to say your videos have made me see catholicism in a totally different way. You are a young wise man. Thank you for what you do! May God bless you with wisdom , health & joy in everything you do to honor His name.
It is impossible to depend on yourself for things to change we have to be a vessel for God to use and be willing to give up ourself to te will of God. He is Lord of all.
Thank you for all you do Father. It may be difficult to see at times, but there are many many people who are thankful for the good you do in the world, even if they may not say it directly to you.
Thank you so much for sharing your testimony for us. The message you have spread I feel is one that all of us need, a reminder to stop expecting too much of ourselves for we are mere mortals. Your videos do have an impact on so many people. It may not be very noticeable sometimes and maybe it's not a huge number. But the important thing is not how many people you help, it's that you help them and that is what you have done. Thank you and God bless you.
Father Casey, I’m speaking as a registered nurse. Please consider getting a complete physical if you haven’t had one in the past year. Some of the feelings you’re having can be related to metabolic imbalances. Bless you and please take care of yourself as well as you care for others. 🌸
In a way I passed an identical situation, no one could give me a direction not even to give up, but I started to see the light at the end of the tunnel in buddhist meditation retreats, today "I am more human, therefore more spiritual" quotation of a Dominican frier priest in conversation in the convent, when I visited my brother, his colleague. Today I am feeling more human and off course more spiritual.
Dear Father, remember even when Jesus was with his own people from Israel, he never gave up, there were only a few who followed him. You have planted a little mustard seed in our hearts to follow Jesus. I pray for you and all our priest to keep soldier on, to keep and defend our faith. God bless you always 🙏
I feel ya. The best solution I've found so far has been to get off of all social media but one, and limit your time on that one. I try to limit myself to an hour or so a day on Facebook, and I listen to youtube videos while I drive for work. I nuked my twitter a year ago, and check Instagram maybe twice a month. Your work on TH-cam started me on my journey back to the faith, which opened me up to meeting the woman I'll be marrying in February. I know it isnt much, but I hope this comment combined with your revelation helps put a little pep in your step, Padre.
I’m seeing this a year late but thank you Father Casey for posting this. My husband is a Lutheran pastor and with growing up with 2 narcissistic parents, he feels he has to change the world himself. I sent him this video to hopefully help him see he’s not the only one and that there are some things we cannot change.
Please don’t give up! We need you ! I love the way you spread the Gospel of our Lord Jesus. Upon Friar Review is one of my Favorite TH-cam channels! Keep up the great work you are doing at seeing the world (by using Social Media) by doing reactions with a Christ Centered Viewpoint!
Dear Fr, Im a retired doctor. In my work I saw many people over the years who would not "get better" in spite of my very best efforts. I would beat myself up trying this or that, second guessing my knowledge, the way I managed their problem etc etc etc. I came to the realisation, like you, that there are some people who will never get better. Their problems are insoluble even by the best doctors in the world. My role therefore is to support them, help them get through life in the best way I can. Once I removed the burden of the "big cure" off my shoulders, I felt much better inside. I could more clearly focus my attention and medical energies to do the things within my powers and help these patients better, without the impossible expectations one can put on ones self. I wish you well Fr. Happy Christmas!
Father Casey, I am a doctor and I had my frustrations early in my career when I dealt with medical issues that I cannot fix for my patients and I later realized that I am an MD not GOD and I am glad that you realized that you are a father but not Heavenly Father. We have a great weapon called hope and prayer.
I am also physician and almost kill myself in depression because of the same reason. It took me a while to realize that I should not finish my career and keep going. second guessing myself and God was my every day thought.
Many years ago as a new nurse, we had a 15 year old patient who we knew well because he had osteosarcoma. On the night he was dying, his oncologist was leaning against my desk and sort of talking to himself saying, "Did I do everything right? Did I do all I could?"
30 years later it stuck with me because I knew him to be a good man and capable physician yet he doubted himself in that moment.
A priest is like a physician for our soul. Things don't always go the way we would like, but it's always in God's hands.
Just know that you do help so many even if it's to give us words to share and in ways you will not be privy to until you meet our maker.
And the physicians commenting, thank you too. Your job is so hard and I've learned a lot about life from some really great people with M.D. behind their name.
Henri Nouwen wrote a wonderful
book called "Wounded Healer." That's what we all are: wounded healers. I believe even our Lord felt "depleted" at times during His ministry and needed rest.
@@lnl3237 I appreciate your words. I agree with you that as fallen human race we are easily depleted because of our sins we can’t hold well to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. But with all respect, Jesus can’t be depleted because he is God and nothing impossible for him. I would probably chose the word disappointed from some of the humans who refuse to join him to his eternal kingdom.
Don’t worry, I often use wrong words to describe an idea.
God bless you and Merry Christmas 🎄
I went to holy confession for the first time in 22 years yesterday, received communion in mass and returned to the church in part because of the work you have done. This message today brought me to tears of joy, thank you. God Bless you, and I am praying for you.
Hey, Welcome back! And congratulations! 😄
Jason, We are very happy for you. God has blessed you so much.
Congratulations!
Did you receive Holy Communion in the hand?
@@acunchevy54 Receiving Holy communion in the hand is a complete lack of Reverence for God. It's an absolutely disgusting thing to do.
As a former teacher, I learned early on that you can't reach every student, but just love them anyway. I still had some burn out at times, but learned to take care of myself and my family so I could give what I needed to at work. God bless you. Life is so short. Enjoy each moment!
Why would life be short in Christ? Jesus IS the resurrection.
I have seen so many psychiatrist and medical providers for my PTSD from being a combat medic. None have ever provided any useful recommendations or help like you just did. Thank you, Father Casey, I believe God has spoken through you to send a message that there is HOPE.
Leave it to this man to bring things down to an articulation that brings everything "on home". What a wonderful message. Fr.Casey you're not a Christian soldier but a Christian warrior. At such a youthful age it's boggling to imagine the level of your maturity and the difference you've made in so many lives. God bless and watch over you always.
As someone who identified as atheist or agnostic for the past 15 years, your videos always bring me peace. I found your channel half a year ago when I was in a dark place, and it gave me some new perspectives and peaceful moments in the chaos that was my mind. Now, with my mind being in a better place, I still like to come back to your channel, for a little "spiritual break". I feel like I'm reconnecting with my christian upbringing through your videos.
Thank you, Father Casey, for all you do for humanity. And thank you for the peace you bring me.
In the same boat as you and I could not have said it better myself.
@@vermontmike9800 Likewise
Thank you for sharing that man. I think a lot of Christians, myself included, can get a little too eager to get others to agree with everything we say. I like people who live the virtuous life and know it. Reading the Confucian classics, as well as listening to people like Father Casey, Jordan Peterson, and Bishop Barron has done me a lot of good over the past year. A beautiful life is a very attractive thing.
All the best with your journey!
Stop playing with faith, you're making fun of the concept of the spiritual world.
I appreciate hearing a priest talk about struggling to get along with others. It's a common human struggle, especially while living in community. St. John Berchmans said "my greatest penance is community life." It's a blessing, but it's also difficult. I hope Fr. Casey has a nice break and gets some rest.
Thank you, Father, This is exactly what I needed to hear. I am going through something at this time that I have come to realize that is out of my hands and your testimony has made me understand that I am not expected to solve these problems. God will handle them; I will continue to pray and He will do the rest. God Bless you, Father and thank you again.
You, fr. Casey & Fr. Mark Goring are one of the reasons why I watched TH-cam videos and learned about what it means to be catholic,, you both are very inspiring & enlightening,, Keep up the good fight because you two are few of those priests that makes a difference.
God Bless from Philippine.
I always tell my student resident doctors, "no matter how good a physician you are, all your patients will eventually die." Yet, we carry on; it's our mission from God. Bless you Fr Casey for all you do.
Did you get this mission from God himself? or from the book his supposed followers wrote? Its amazing seeing so many people dedicated to what is probably ancient stories. How do you know the God of the bible is the real God and not Krishna? or Zeus? Why choose Yahweh?
@@LisaAnn777 Why do you feel the need to ask them that? They chose to believe in christianity, like a large portion of the world, and they’ve interpreted their interest in healthcare as being part of their faith. It’s not that big of a deal.
@@galaxychar many people in religions all over the world claim to have a mission given by God, and alot of the times it's dangerous.
@@LisaAnn777 I believe in inherent in us. Sure, there's a lot of complexities of which is right or wrong, but I think God gave us the basic beliefs every normal human being shares and it pretty much is the 10 commandments. Thou shall not kill and such. Every normal human being doesn't look at a dead body and think, "oh goodie, a meal!" We all inherently know that's not a good sight. These basic laws are imbeded into us I think.
@@u.s.citizen9933I don't believe in a creator god anymore, I believe in many higher beings though that have always been here. the universe is eternal with no beginning or end. Before the expansion there was another universe that collapsed back into a singularity and this cycle of death and rebirth has gone on for eternity. Same with the gods and us. But the universe came before all beings. Consciousness is also a non local singularity. We are all one.
Father Casey, you nailed it on the head here. This and your video about bad reasons to be a priest have helped me greatly in my discernment process. My big fear is exactly what you mention- using my potential office as a priest as a soapbox and expect people to be so moved that they change based on what I say. Keep up the good work and God bless
We love you in the Lord Father Casey. No human can fix everything yet you do so much for us. Thank you Father Casey. Please take a mental holiday, rest and refresh your mind.
Amém 🙏🏼
Mental holiday...i like the idea👍
A million thank you's for not giving up, Fr Casey we need now we need tomorrow we just soo much more than you know 🛐 "Hope Pray & don't worry" 🙏 St Padre Pio ♥️
Viriliter age frater. "Be still and know that I AM GOD. I will be exalted in Heaven and on earth..." You are daily here in our prayers. Pax tecum, caro in Xpo.
Take a much needed sabbatical Fr Casey. Refresh your mind and spirit.
Hang in there. Your subscribers need you.
What an absolute gem of teaching. Magnificent. You stated it so well (after worrying me just a little bit!). I literally felt my Hope and Faith grow while listening. Thank you and God bless you
Grateful for you,Father….May God who has begun this great work in you,bring it to fruition. Blessings this Advent
This is a perfect homily for the Serenity Prayer. Many thanks, you’re a star!
I simply want to say: look at Mary! She stood at the foot of the Cross, unable to prevent her Son to be slaughtered by the Roman soldiers... Whenever I feel submerged by too many problems (my husband got a brain tumor at the age of 41, with four young children to raise...) I ask Mary to hold my hand and stand close to Her by the Cross, looking to Her and to Jesus... We need not change the world, we need to change our heart. Our small contribution being offered to Jesus, makes it possible for Him to do miracles. I can testify He worked miracles in my life! He is my Lord and my King. I can only hope and pray to remain steadfast until I can meet Him! God Bless!
When u pray u should first pray to God(Jesus) cause nothing happens without allowing it. Sure He gave power to his disciples and Mother but nothing would happen without Him bc He works through them not theirselves bc they can't do anything without His power. So basically first pray to God and ask if He work through other disciples . Sure u can pray to the disciples for help or strength but remember God works through them and u should know that nothing happens without Him allowing it.
This spoke to my soul; it was everything I needed to hear. Thank you for sharing, Father Casey.
As someone who carries everything on my shoulders way to much. This is what I needed a reminder to let go and let God in. Thank you Father happy advent
I agree too brother or sister! May we always be reminded to serve for His glory especially in our trials! ☝️
Just want to give you a little bit of motivation. You helped me and my wife convert. We are currently in RCIA after getting interested in the truth about the church and finding your channel. My wife was atheist and I was agnostic mostly and baptist when I was attending. Just want to say don't give up God loves you and is there for you in the worst spots you can find yourself in. And thank you for the work you do for the kingdom God bless you. ✝️❤️ ....Lol just finished the video and got the full context 😅
I think it's called a 'Savior complex", Father C. There are among us idealists, high-achievers, or simply compassionate Christians who sometimes succumb to it. But you've described it well and shared your own epiphany with sincerity. This makes the wisdom you've just imparted powerful yet soothing at the same time. Thank you and have a blessed Advent!
For years I prayed to just understand how to give things up to God and no longer allowing them to cause me stress. I couldn't even begin to imagine how to go about that. Then about 2 weeks ago I realized I didn't need to give anything up to God. The problem was that I thought I had any control in the first place. It was terrifying then freeing. Thank you for all you do. ❤
I hope that this helps a bit: I was an atheist before I started watching your vids, had a religious experience recently and now consider myself an ex-atheist (I now see myself as on a search). I'm not saying I will become a Catholic (I'm actually investigating orthodoxy at the moment), but I think that watching your vids made me a bit more open to change and a bit more open to considering a different viewpoint.
Praise the Lord. Ask St Padre Pio to help your journey, and you will see results!!
Oh my gosh. This spoke so deep to my heart today. Your words are literally the answer to my prayers to God the last few days. I've been asking for understanding on how to do it all and do it all well.
Your words are a reminder that I can't, and I am nothing. This is inspiring me to pray the Litany of Humility through Advent.
Thank you. ♥️
I have been in the same boat, and, I had to accept the fact that I can't change everyone and everything. I don't respond to every negative thing I see on Facebook or Twitter. I bypass that completely now. I can't change the minds of folks that have no desire to be open to a challenge. I understand that when speaking of faith matters with others, that, sometimes, I am the one who plants the seed, and someone else will have to do the watering of that seed. I pray and know that my prayers are being heard, and answered, deferred or denied, according to His plans. One day we will find out what prayers really impacted others. You are appreciated. You don't have to be perfect. It is part of being human. Keep up the battle!
I’m an Agnostic that was raised Baptist and I have to say this is one of my favorite TH-cam channels to watch. I love it and hope you do what’s best for you. We’re here either way. Bless you
@Arr Ow I just like the positivity. Doesn’t matter what you believe, be a good person and it feels good.
Come back to the baptist faith msn
I'm also an agnostic who enjoys this channel. Yet, I find there could really be more communication with atheists and agnostics and less about them. It's very much missionising top-down.
Thank you Father, I needed this wake up call, which has been in the back of my mind for a while. I hope your words will make it present and active in my life. God bless you and your ministry.
From a man living in a mostly secular country, but largely by his own fault disconnected from church life, your videos have helped me immensely, provided a refreshing perspective, motivated me to reengage with Christianity, and further developed my faith.
Thank you.
This is good and proper humility. A lesson I received within the last five years as I began working after college. I’m a much more content and patient young man after beginning to realize the meaning of God’s will be done, not mine. I’m less often angry or irritated, and remember more to turn things over in prayer and seek the Lord’s guidance. Peace be with you, Fr. Casey.
Dear Fr. Casey, the best Doctor is in the Chapel. Give Him a visit; talk things over with Him and He'll give you the power of the Holy Spirit.
Father Casey, my wish for you is to find peace this Advent and Christmas. Know that in the coming of the Savior He gives us all we need. May these calming words from the Wise Man Gaspar from the Rankin Bass special The Little Drummer Boy ring in your heart (brackets added for emphasis). “Your gift Little Drummer Boy given out of the desperation of pure love [no matter how big or small] is the one favored above all”
The Holy Spirit just used you to speak into every single thing I am experiencing in my life right now. So many misconceptions I had were just crushed by our savior using you as a vessel. I thank you so much for being vulnerable with us and giving your yes to be a vessel for the HS. I feel like I can begin to heal because of this gift you just dropped on my door step. Thank you for being the messenger .
"I can only do what I can do! " After 4 tours in Viet Nam, 2 in Iraq, and one in Somalia I know your frustration. Humans can be unbelievably stupid, ignorant, and stubborn. I struggled for years with trying to understand the why. Maybe there isn't a why, maybe this is just the way people are. God know that we aren't perfect! He only expects us to do the best we can with what we are presented with. God Bless!!
3 tours here, 1x Bosnia, 2x Afghanistan. And I can only agree..... God Bless!
Thank you for your service. God bless.
Thank you so much! You have put words to some of the very feelings I've been wrestling with for a while now. Your message is a gift to us all...blessings on your ministry!
What a wonderful message. In many ways it is consistent with the spirit of Twelve Steps. (Step One: we acknowledged that we are powerless...). I would even say that this was a great explanation of Matthew 26:11. Most of all, what you managed to do without saying it out loud is to proclaim that we need to dedicate ourselves to true humility. Amen to that. Blessings.
Hello, Fr Casey!! I just found your channel yesterday and I’ve been binge watching your videos all night! You’re so right about acknowledging that some things are God’s duty and beyond our human control. I often try to remind myself this when I get stressed out over not being able to make a bigger difference. God bless!
Work hard; don’t stress about the results. God and His Word changes hearts, not us.
So true :)
Beautiful and much needed, thank you Padre Casey!
Fr. Casey, when I was a similar age to you, and in a similar struggle with life, I was given some of the best advice of my life by a priest I had just met…..He said ”Why don't you just be you, and let God be God. It is not your job to fix all of life's problems. Trust in God!”
Father, I just heard everything I needed. I share the same feelings as you. Thanks for sharing with us! S2
Your videos are so powerful and important. Your video on the rapture was an important lesson for me, and I'm sure many others. I will look forward to future videos, whenever they may arrive, for your larger TH-cam flock.
Good one; Actually, to date, your best one. What a treat and a real, meaningful, timely, spot on, meant-for-me-moment,. You may not be able to do it all, but today, for me,you did it. Thanks.
A few years ago I was promoted into a stressful job. I confided to my boss that I was finding it difficult to keep all the plates spinning - which I thought was what I was put into that position to do - and he said "why don't you just let some of them fall on the floor?"
Father Casey, this is exactly the position I found myself in a few years ago. I was very good at what I did, but I could not change everything and to some extent let go. However, your reflections on the Lord is both helpful and illuminating to me. You will gain from your insights as you trust in the lord. Thank you so much, and look after yourself. There is a lot of love for you in these replies.
I’ve been a priest for 40 yrs and I’m 76 yrs old! You my son, are starting to grow in Wisdom and you are right about what you’re saying! God bless you…+Fr.James
God bless you, Fr Casey. I need to give up, too. I appreciate your ministry and I am praying for you. 🕊🙏🏼❤️
Sometimes we need to take some time out, to sit quietly and reflect. It's not selfish to do this. If we continue to push ourselves, the help we give to others probably isn't our best. People who study to be counsellors are warned of the perils of wanting to fix everything. Thank you for the reminder: it was needed.
Sooo glad you realized that! Try the Surrender Novena and the Serenity Prayer. Check out the 12 steps of recovery.
All of that is what you have discovered!
Congratulations on your awakening! Join the rest of us broken humans.
Plus as bishop Sheen said…spend an hour in Adoration daily.
God bless you! 😊🙏✝️
Thank you, Father. This is a beautiful video and really speaks to my heart. And, I definitely appreciate what you do and have done. You have impacted by life, and I have shared your videos with my students. Your work is fruitful.
You have no idea how much I needed to hear this Father and how much I relate to you. Just know you're not alone in this feeling :)
"My actions do nothing to fix the problem"
This hit me hard especially when no one else is listening.
There are moments that we felt burned out while others think we are lazy for which it was common but they need to think if they were in our shoes, they will feel the same as what we feel if we are close to giving up. It's normal to step back and take a break.
Grant me the courage to change the things I can and the serenity to accept what I cannot change and the wisdom to know the difference
Fr Casey
This was absolutely mind blowing.
We all want to be in control and forget who is in control. Thank you for reminding me
Your message really touched me and brought me to tears. Yes, HE is complete what we started and we just have to do our part. Thank you so much. God bless you!
My wife and I are foster parents and we have had to reach this point with several of the kids we've had in our home over the years. These kids come from incredibly hard places and often do not believe they are worth someone's love and care, so they act out in ways to encourage distance and discourage any level of emotional intimacy. We've had various levels of success in overcoming those boundaries, but most of the time the walls are up. All we can do is demonstrate love and care, to each other and to them, and pray that that image of "normalcy" embeds in their brains even a fraction of the degree that their dysfunctional upbringing is lodged so that, when they become adults, they might feel a draw for what we offered them. But, it's not our job and we are unable to change their minds to accept *any* of that. Some may never and we have to be okay with that. We have to give up that need to be successful. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful display of vulnerability. And prayers and best wishes from another person who has recently had to give up.
If you really want to help start calling yourselves guardians not parents. As an adoptee who was never wanted I can tell you that half truths are whole lies and you will never reach these kids at all until you reach out to them as helpful caring adults not as some kind of replacements for relationships that are not replaceable or equal. No parent is equal to another and some are no good at all to themselves or others. I wound up with four adults who were supposed to be legally responsible for me two of them were my parents who at 21 could not think of anyone but themselves, so they sold me to people to cover my mother's hospital stay who couldn't even be fully responsible for a cat let alone a rejected child. The lies I was told growing up and the hurtful untrue things that were said to me and the isolation and emotional and sexual abuse were worse than being aborted. I forgive my parents one of which died before I found my family who were all told I had died of a heart defect and I have put my legal guardians in God's hands to deal with as God sees fit. But what happened to me and worse is what happens to other kids that is as bad or worse than I experienced is not ok and If you call yourself a believer you are under Gods law to treat them as the bible says the fatherless the orphaned and the oppressed are to be treated. When you reach the last of your reserves pray because giving up on them is not an option ever if you are a follower of the way and not a worshiper of what feels good at the moment.
@@songoftheblackunicorn666 I appreciate your response and experience as an adoptee and your concern for others in similar situations. I want to start by saying I respect and honor your experience and I think you share a lot in common with the trauma and agony that our foster kids have gone through. I cannot imagine the emotional and physical pain you have endured and I would not wish that on anyone. Children deserve so much more than an experience like that. Some of the kids who have been in our home have gone through similar things (though none quite the same). It's just terrible and it breaks my heart to ever hear it happened again.
I think we might have some miscommunication about some parts of my post. I hope to clarify some things in hopes we can reach a greater understanding.
First, my wife and I are primarily foster parents, not adoptive parents. So far, we've had more than two dozen kids come through our home over the past 10 years, but none of them have stayed and been adopted by us. Most of them just stayed with us for a few days or weeks and then moved back home with their biological family. Another was unable to stay in our home for safety reasons and had to be moved elsewhere. But we don't try to replace their family. For the kids who have stayed with us longer, we have tried to "parent" them as best as we can and know how. We always try to do our best for the child and many who are now older come back to see us. One kid who stayed with us for 2 years before going back home to his dad's house calls us his "step-parents" and comes by to see us even though we don't have any legal guardianship with him. He just considers us part of his family now.
Where I live, the government defines legal terms for biological parent, foster parent, adoptive parent, and legal guardian. The term 'guardian' is specific where I live and means something different from what my wife and I do. My wife and I do not approach it as trying to replace the biological parents. In fact, of the kids who have stayed in our home, we always try to have a positive, supportive relationship with the biological family and it has worked out wonderfully as we all get to have a good relationship with the kids and each other.
When I say things like "various levels of success" or "give up that need to be successful", I don't mean give up on the child. I mean that I need to give up my own expectations for the kind of deep connection I envisioned when I got trained to be a foster parent. Even if I told some kids the whole truth, which I try to do every day, some kids have post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, self-loathing, etc. I cannot fix those things. It will take years and years of therapy and the love and support of many people and the grace and movement of God to repair the damage done by their biological parents and others around them who contributed to the trauma. One person sows the seed, another waters, but God makes it grow. I haven't given up on any child yet, even the one who was forced to leave for safety reasons. I still hope and pray we can be a part of their life when things are safe again.
I just want to end by saying again that I am so sorry to read about how much you went through as a child. Each of those things were burdens you should not have had to bear. I don't know your real name, but I will pray for you and hope that you have found healing in God and in positive relationships now that you are older.
You have my very best,
NP
@@ninjaphobos thank you for what you do most foster care givers are knowingly participating in legalized human trafficking and I wholly appreciate the difference in what you are doing. thank you for being good to the little ones.And be of good cheer there is always hope.
Keep up the hard and tirelessly work father. We will keep praying, fasting and doing what we can to let god come into our lives and help.
Father Casey - my last confession and mass were in 1984. You've been instrumental in my return to the Church. I'm putting out a new website later this month & included in my list of daily "must watch" videos is your channel. My motto will be "Feed my sheep" Peter was told that 3 times & it doesn't say what the sheep will do after they're fed, that is their choice - our command is to feed them.
Thank you so much for this!! I have found myself starting my day every day with the surrender novena. After 5 years of continuous issues, and tragic events in my family, giving up control and giving it all to Jesus is the only thing that helps. That as well as confession once a month and adoration once a week. Highly recommend it.
What a blessing to hear your spoken word. It was really unexpected. Thank you.
This video made me cry...I feel exactly the same, only this week a Muslim told me Christians changed the bible and Jesus never said he was God.. after two years studying apologetics I confronted him and tried to evangelize and went so wrong...then tried to defend Bishop Barron online and got involved into a uncharitable conversation, not to mention what happens when you defend the Holy Father online.. My heart aches with the weight of lies and how impossible it is to turn them around.. so when I heard your words it was like a message of encouragement. Father Cassey it's very easy to feels burnt out, but know that many of us pray for you and for God to give you they strength and wisdom to move forward, you are one of they few voices of conciliation and reason I this very divided world ..your ministry has a great impact.
I deleted my Twitter and Facebook accounts over a year ago. I haven't been happier since. But you, Father Casey, are not strong enough to derail God's plans for your life. The weight of the world does not rest entirely on your shoulders. I would humbly suggest an extended spiritual retreat.
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things that I can,
And the wisdom to know the difference.
WELL SAID FATHER!!!!! That's a motivation speach!!!! Thank you and thank God...
It’s been a while since you posted this video, but believe me, it will never be too old.
You are a great evangelist. You might not know how many lives you have changed. And not only for a moment but for every day encounter with you. I don’t always write comments, but I always pray for you and people like you that from a distance, make a HUGE difference in people’s lives, sometimes, SAVING lives, literally.
You are a child of God, no matter how bad things go, he will not leave you alone.
Good message, Father. I was a little worried there for a minute, but your decision is a very healthy one. I struggle with perfectionism, and I need to remember how unhealthy that is. As Paul McCartney sang many years ago, sometimes we just need to remember to let it be. Thank you 😊
Don’t give up hope Father Casey, the Lord only allows us to endure what we are capable of enduring with his Holy Spirit aiding us. Maybe one video a month might help, in addition to reading some secular literature that has influenced Christian thought like stoicism.
Sam, he is leaning on the Lord, and to continue to love as he is loved. The kingdom lies beyond us. Fr. Casey feels liberated that the Lord's grace will take over! He is a very smart man.
YOU ARE LOVED! Praying for You blessing
St. Thomas Aquinas felt the sameway. You're in great company. Love what you do!
This really spoke to me. I have already had this revelation after therapy, but it seems I have forgotten about it, and now I do feel better. I'm happy that you reminded me of this, Father Cassie. I hope you enjoy your holidays!! God bless
Keep up the good work Padre Casey. I your work helped me into being baptized into Christ’s Catholic Church.
Dear brother Casey, this video came in the perfect time. Absolutely LOVE IT! Personally I was in the same place just 2 weeks ago and decided to leave everything to God and just take small steps in His direction. God in His endless wisdom grace and love started to turn frustrations into blessings and breakthroughs. It just needed the mindset shift, that God can really make everything work for our good if we only dared to trust Him. After two weeks, during new lockdowns and even more panic in society I am more then ever motivated to lift others up in His hope and joy. After all, joy of the Lord IS our strenght. So thank you and may our good Father give you wisdom and peace in everything you are doing 🙏
This video is most heartfelt. I am in my eighties and looking back on my life. I trained as a microbiologist and changed to infection prevention and epidemiology at the time of the aids epidemic. I learned these lessons over the years. I had several stokes and have severe arthritis of the spine. Now I know what patients with chronic pain felt like. God has limited my ability to get around, so He gives me the ability to call at home elderly and give the attention and hope. It thought me humility .
Please keep going with your videos. You have a unique way of teaching us. God bless you.
Wow! This is priceless. Thank you so much and God bless you as you have blessed my life.
It sounds like you're in the midst of a burnout. Detachment definitely sounds like the way to go. I hope you can spend time unplugging.
Happy Advent!
This spoke to me. Thank you for taking the time to make such a beautiful video.
This moved me deeply, thank you for this video, it's what I was needing to hear. I know, and have known, I need to return to the church.
'My yoke is easy, my burden is light' -- You have reminded us that we are not by ourselves and are not responsible for the results. The yoke implies a working together of two burden-bearers, me and Jesus. Often I get such great joy in watching what He does and accomplishes with my little bit of effort. All things work for good to them who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose. Thank you Father Casey for speaking to the human condition, to those little things that seem so difficult in our lives. Your perspective, showing us how the Word in Scripture, the teachings of the Catholic Church, are not meant to bind and restrict us, but to free us to do what is right.
I needed to hear this. Thank you, Father Casey, and take care.
Yes, we ARE powerless. Only God has the power. Keep on plugging pastor!
Thankyou so much, I am completely drained, and I'm trying to deal with things I cannot change. God bless you. 🙌
Fr. Casey, you've just expressed so clearly the conclusion I've been coming to over the past year as well. Thank you for putting it into words for me. God Bless you
We all love you Father Casey. And the impact you have made with this channel is so enormously felt. I totally understand what you mean by giving up.
Although we want to fix everything, we can't do it all. We are prophets of a future not our own. We are called to be witnesses, not master planners.
Please endeavor to take breaks when you feel burned out.
A lot of us forget that priests are also human beings and they also get exhausted.
Wow... just an hour or two ago I was going through things until I told myself worrying will not help my loved ones. Sitting on my couch worrying will not change these situations. So, instead, I look at what I can do. Can I pray? Yes. Can I do little things to make their day brighter? Yes. Can I love them? Yes. I choose to love as I have been loved. Thank you for this, and I do believe the Lord let this video scroll to my view. I needed this reminder so much!
I found you a few months ago. You made my life better. You brought me back to believe in hope again!
Please don't give up father Casey.
I've been down last couple of weeks.
I can imagine what you're going through.
Please say a prayer in my intention so I can handle my troubles somehow.
I will pray for you to stay strong with my daily rosary tonight.
God bless you father Casey !!!
We love you, Fr. Casey.
Currently, I'm preparing for Confirmation and you're part of my growing affirmation in faith. Thank you!
@@egbertmcfliesterheimer7133 Be gone, troll!
Amen! Thanks for continuing your pastorale. My God bless you always.
Thank you Fr! How true that is we all go through it please pray for me as I pray for you God bless 🙏🏻❤️📿✝️🕯
Father Casey, I’m 58 and a convert to Catholicism and I love watching your videos. I’m not on social media I’ve never cared what others think enough to change my core beliefs so please keep serving the Lord Jesus amen
Let us not go to Twitter. 'Tis a silly place.
I thought you were quiting being a friar, you were gonna get married, or you were quiting TH-cam! You got me Casey 🤣
You make a difference Casey! God is using you to touch so many lives. I am not a Catholic but I have to say your videos have made me see catholicism in a totally different way. You are a young wise man. Thank you for what you do! May God bless you with wisdom , health & joy in everything you do to honor His name.
JAcqueline Obregon: I think you meant FRIAR, not "fryer"! I doubt Father Casey's goal was ever to be a burger flipper at McDonald's!😂
@J CarsonPut the blame on Siri, boys...!
😂😂😂 Friar
@@gregingram4996 hahahah yes, you are right
@J Carson not this time...it was me 😂😂
Father Casey, you are getting through to many people including me!
Wonderful and heart touching graceful advise
Thank YOU Father 🙏🙏
It is impossible to depend on yourself for things to change we have to be a vessel for God to use and be willing to give up ourself to te will of God. He is Lord of all.
Thank you for all you do Father. It may be difficult to see at times, but there are many many people who are thankful for the good you do in the world, even if they may not say it directly to you.
Thank you so much for sharing your testimony for us. The message you have spread I feel is one that all of us need, a reminder to stop expecting too much of ourselves for we are mere mortals. Your videos do have an impact on so many people. It may not be very noticeable sometimes and maybe it's not a huge number. But the important thing is not how many people you help, it's that you help them and that is what you have done. Thank you and God bless you.
Much needed. Thank you and blessed Advent.
Father Casey, I’m speaking as a registered nurse. Please consider getting a complete physical if you haven’t had one in the past year. Some of the feelings you’re having can be related to metabolic imbalances. Bless you and please take care of yourself as well as you care for others. 🌸
In a way I passed an identical situation, no one could give me a direction not even to give up, but I started to see the light at the end of the tunnel in buddhist meditation retreats, today "I am more human, therefore more spiritual" quotation of a Dominican frier priest in conversation in the convent, when I visited my brother, his colleague. Today I am feeling more human and off course more spiritual.
You are making such a huge difference, Father. God bless you.
Dear Father, remember even when Jesus was with his own people from Israel, he never gave up, there were only a few who followed him. You have planted a little mustard seed in our hearts to follow Jesus. I pray for you and all our priest to keep soldier on, to keep and defend our faith. God bless you always 🙏
I feel ya. The best solution I've found so far has been to get off of all social media but one, and limit your time on that one. I try to limit myself to an hour or so a day on Facebook, and I listen to youtube videos while I drive for work. I nuked my twitter a year ago, and check Instagram maybe twice a month. Your work on TH-cam started me on my journey back to the faith, which opened me up to meeting the woman I'll be marrying in February.
I know it isnt much, but I hope this comment combined with your revelation helps put a little pep in your step, Padre.
I’m seeing this a year late but thank you Father Casey for posting this. My husband is a Lutheran pastor and with growing up with 2 narcissistic parents, he feels he has to change the world himself. I sent him this video to hopefully help him see he’s not the only one and that there are some things we cannot change.
Please don’t give up! We need you ! I love the way you spread the Gospel of our Lord Jesus. Upon Friar Review is one of my Favorite TH-cam channels! Keep up the great work you are doing at seeing the world (by using Social Media) by doing reactions with a Christ Centered Viewpoint!