I've met Father Stan Fortuna TWICE. Came to my country 3 times held a Youth Rally. The crowds double in numbers each year he came. Not only that he sings good songs but he evangelize. Its a unique of his trying to reach out to the young generations about God. I think what he is doing is nothing wrong. Rap or hip hoping it doesnt matter. As long his intention is good and YES he is Spreading the Good news. Im sure Our Father dont mind what he is doing. Carry on Father Stan. God Bless You
I'm not a Catholic but I love Fr Stan Fortuna. If I ever get to meet him I will give him a big hug for speaking in PLAIN ENGLISH. Every song he does can be clearly understood by those who have ears to hear.
Fr. Stan God bless you, I hope all is well ... I still have this video on dvd and all our cds. I hope your still passing the word to the young kids, we need more people like you in this world
i saw him live few days ago in steubenville san diego, man hes got the grooves on the bass and hes such a charismatic priest..we are all blessed to have him
12 ปีที่แล้ว +1
OMG Father Stan!!!!!!!! I haven't seen him since '94, He gave my family our first car in a time a much need and we didn't pay for anything, he is a true blessing. I can remember when he will come to my house with Christmas Gifts, back in the Bronx, NY. I will always have beautiful memories Father Stan and God Bless You. Familia Olivo.
I just came from a Mass at my church in Houston, where Father Stan Fortuna was the guest celebrant. Granted his style of homily was quite unorthodox, but that is probably what the modern church needs. One thing that amazed me about him was that he has such an amazing voice - easily rivaling the best vocal talent on American Idol or the X factor. His rendition of Amazing Grace was mesmerizing. It's unfortunate that there aren't more clips of him singing instead of rapping.
Awesome video, thanks for posting. The sequence of clips showing suffering around the world is incredible (begins around 4:25). God bless all who see this video!
I absolutely love this song! I was at a retreat yesterday with the Franciscan friars Brother John-baptist and Father Emmanuel and they taught me so much about my faith. This song is so inspiring, And I can't wait to see him perform a spirit in the city! God bless xx
omg i love this song! its so true, i had not noticfed it until our religion teacher let us hear this song and it rang a bell two years ago my brother who was in 4th grade got the music video from his religion teacher lol!
The background moving around 4:25 with the Twin Towers in the back was like, whoa. It helped capture even more attention to the "suffering is a normal part of life" concept.
@mrPr0jects The point isn't to say that he knows how people feel. He couldn't possibly know that. The point is to say that no matter who you are, or what your living situation is, no one escapes from pain and suffering, and we just have to do the best we can to not let it force us into sin.
@cupcakes3375 Father Stan, is not just talking the talk..he is walking the walk! When you take a vow of poverty and service, then you can think how hard it is to hate.
@MyLeny123 I agree and that was never my intention but not sure what you mean by christianity being christianity...my understanding of christianity is that we are not asked to change who we are but only what we do and Fr Stan is spreading the truth about what we should be doing in his own way which is who he is as a preist, so it is not some fake attempt at trying to get down with the kids...this is really just Great music with a message from the Heart.
Its not on mainstream because the majority of the people do not even consider that song to be socially acceptable. Not to diss christianity or catholic, but reality is reality
@MrsBoochito You wished that there were more people like Fr Stan. Why can't you and I do things like Fr Stan? I'm not talking about making music, but there are other way to reach out to people and show them God's love.
@pickles2495 first he is a franciscan priest and those are his robes, and second, it was an example that all people rich, poor, middle-class, white, black, brown, old, young, etc will suffer. There was no prejudicness against any one group. No one person suffers more then another.
@garciadelacadena not only supposed to be ....he is Catholic! and a Great example of the New Evangelisation...I would digg his music either way though.
Whoa he sounds tonnes like Eminem in the chorus. And the song kinda sounds like Gangsta's Paradise. This would probably be better if the bass was more prominent. But it's good all-in-all.
I guess some people like its music, some others feel like the lyrics talk about their faith and honest beliefs, or some others both. Of course the song can be controversial, it speaks about stuff that we don't like to talk or hear about, but we all know it very closely. So it doesn't seem like garbage to me... Maybe if you watch some videos of Fr. Fortuna speaking, you wouldn't think him as a moron, but as a very wise and humble priest.
Amazing song, the part where the gun person shot the kid was actually true. It is so sad, all these crimes, some people have taken so many lives, and for that, their own lives should be taken too. I am now asking this from mine, and al the other people out there's hearts, too stop murdering and commiting crimes. Then, maybe we wouldn't have to suffer that, because you are tearing this beautiful world apart. Please follow our saviour, Jesus Christ and obey him and love him. Amen
@cupcakes3375 There is nothing funny about a song that reminds us about the reality of suffering in the world, even if it is rap. The whole point of this is that Christianity does gain the respect of Kids because it does not shy away from this reality or try explain it away like some other philosophies...the reality is that God has even shared in our suffering and thereby given it real meaning.
@pickles2495 Why do you care what he looks like? And who said all terrorist look like him? I don't need to defend Fr Stan because I know he doesn't care for people insults. All I wanted to say is that you don't need to get offended and insult people. Instead try to understand why he let his bear grow and why he dresses like that. And listen to his message with out negativity. Peace.
@BorisG7 she never said there was something funny about suffring thats sick or that christianity doesnt gain the respect of kids. the would respect christianity being christianty they wouldnt respect it trying to be a rap video!
@bearnurse1 No he's not, he's a member of the Conciliar Church, which was created after Vatican II. St. Francis would be ashamed of this person who promotes anti-Christian music like RAP.
I've met Father Stan Fortuna TWICE. Came to my country 3 times held a Youth Rally. The crowds double in numbers each year he came. Not only that he sings good songs but he evangelize. Its a unique of his trying to reach out to the young generations about God. I think what he is doing is nothing wrong. Rap or hip hoping it doesnt matter. As long his intention is good and YES he is Spreading the Good news. Im sure Our Father dont mind what he is doing. Carry on Father Stan. God Bless You
I've met Father Stan Fortuna TWICE. Came to my country 3 times held a Youth Rally. The crowds double in numbers each year he came. Not only that he sings good songs but he evangelize. Its a unique of his trying to reach out to the young generations about God. I think what he is doing is nothing wrong. Rap or hip hoping it doesnt matter. As long his intention is good and YES he is Spreading the Good news. Im sure Our Father dont mind what he is doing. Carry on Father Stan. God Bless You
I'm not a Catholic but I love Fr Stan Fortuna. If I ever get to meet him I will give him a big hug for speaking in PLAIN ENGLISH. Every song he does can be clearly understood by those who have ears to hear.
I love Father Stan. I don't know why we don't hear this song on mainstream radio. It is very, very good.
Fr. Stan God bless you, I hope all is well ... I still have this video on dvd and all our cds. I hope your still passing the word to the young kids, we need more people like you in this world
Fr Stan is a blessing to this God less world we live in. He is the reason I looked into the CFRs. Anyone read his book "U got 2 believe"?
i saw him live few days ago in steubenville san diego, man hes got the grooves on the bass and hes such a charismatic priest..we are all blessed to have him
OMG Father Stan!!!!!!!! I haven't seen him since '94, He gave my family our first car in a time a much need and we didn't pay for anything, he is a true blessing. I can remember when he will come to my house with Christmas Gifts, back in the Bronx, NY. I will always have beautiful memories Father Stan and God Bless You. Familia Olivo.
Honestly Fr. Fortuna is spitting the truth. I always listen to this after a surgery or a bad day.
Yes everyone has to suffer. Either we can run from it or take up our cross and suffer like Christ. God bless Father.
He visited our school in Hungary!It was a great experience.
God bless Stan Fortuna!And everyone else:-)
I just came from a Mass at my church in Houston, where Father Stan Fortuna was the guest celebrant. Granted his style of homily was quite unorthodox, but that is probably what the modern church needs. One thing that amazed me about him was that he has such an amazing voice - easily rivaling the best vocal talent on American Idol or the X factor. His rendition of Amazing Grace was mesmerizing. It's unfortunate that there aren't more clips of him singing instead of rapping.
god bless you fr.stan i have recently been going through alot of suffering and this song has helped me greatly
Totally brilliant, a modernisation of the book of Job for us all
I wish my Father would rap like this, or rap at all. Father Stan Fortuna your a BEAST!!!
Im greatfull to have meet fr.stan in the south bronx, THIS SONG IS DEEP!!!!! i love it so much and the video....this song is real.
Wonfdeful video, great performance. The message is clear.
Thanks for sharing.
Welldone and God bless †
this song has just changed my whole life.......
Awesome video, thanks for posting. The sequence of clips showing suffering around the world is incredible (begins around 4:25).
God bless all who see this video!
I saw him at an prayer festival and I only can say thatr he's the BEST
I absolutely love this song! I was at a retreat yesterday with the Franciscan friars Brother John-baptist and Father Emmanuel and they taught me so much about my faith. This song is so inspiring, And I can't wait to see him perform a spirit in the city! God bless xx
this is a really great way to reach out to people! i
we need more songs like ths father.....
i saw him once underground in hollywood that father can entertain!!!
omg i love this song! its so true, i had not noticfed it until our religion teacher let us hear this song and it rang a bell two years ago my brother who was in 4th grade got the music video from his religion teacher lol!
The background moving around 4:25 with the Twin Towers in the back was like, whoa. It helped capture even more attention to the "suffering is a normal part of life" concept.
Sweet! He just recently performed in Guam! He is AMAZING! ^_^ I liked the Ain't No Party (Like a Catholic Party).
We watched this at Plymouth Cathedral, UK.
fantastic!!!
This video is very very cool
he did a gig at ma skool on fridai 13th, he was so good, luv u stan
5:21 I love that image of Fr Stan with his arms out with Jesus behind him, it's beautiful.
God bless you Stan
@mrPr0jects
The point isn't to say that he knows how people feel. He couldn't possibly know that. The point is to say that no matter who you are, or what your living situation is, no one escapes from pain and suffering, and we just have to do the best we can to not let it force us into sin.
I'd buy his cd.
Coming to Richard challoner school in Tuesday to sing!
I am old, and not much into rap, but this priest is coming to do a mission at a nearby parish. I wanted to see what he is about. His video is truth.
Actually he does..... have you met the guy? I have. He's really really amazing...
amazing
really good
Coooooooooooooool Video!!!!!! (y)
@cupcakes3375 Father Stan, is not just talking the talk..he is walking the walk! When you take a vow of poverty and service, then you can think how hard it is to hate.
Whether or not you like his religious beliefs (I also happen to be Catholic) he's got some pretty good rhymes.
Zapraszamy do Kalisza Bracie!!!!
@MyLeny123 I agree and that was never my intention but not sure what you mean by christianity being christianity...my understanding of christianity is that we are not asked to change who we are but only what we do and Fr Stan is spreading the truth about what we should be doing in his own way which is who he is as a preist, so it is not some fake attempt at trying to get down with the kids...this is really just Great music with a message from the Heart.
My religion teacher, Deacon Deluca, taught Fr. Stan at college
brilllllllllllllllllll
we watched this in class lol
EMIANDFABBY FUNVIDEOS seems like you have a amazing school.Greettings from germany.
Maybe the reality is that it makes people uncomfortable since it is human nature to want to escape suffering.
@RyanStokes3 God bless you friend.
Its not on mainstream because the majority of the people do not even consider that song to be socially acceptable. Not to diss christianity or catholic, but reality is reality
Type Unborn angels in youtube search engine to hear a prolife rap.
@MrsBoochito You wished that there were more people like Fr Stan. Why can't you and I do things like Fr Stan? I'm not talking about making music, but there are other way to reach out to people and show them God's love.
@garciadelacadena Not only supposed to be but he is Catholic! Not Only he is a Catholic, He Is Also A Priest :D
That's Awesome :D
do it like more song father....
@garciadelacadena He is Catholic. He is a priest in the order of the Franciscans of the Renewal
@pickles2495 first he is a franciscan priest and those are his robes, and second, it was an example that all people rich, poor, middle-class, white, black, brown, old, young, etc will suffer. There was no prejudicness against any one group. No one person suffers more then another.
the world trade centre part is dat while he was filming for real or was that just put in the video?
@garciadelacadena not only supposed to be ....he is Catholic! and a Great example of the New Evangelisation...I would digg his music either way though.
😲😲
@chandlerbl024 same!!!!!!!
@MrsBoochito why can't you and I be those people?
@garciadelacadena So, the Conciliar church is the Roman Catholic church since Vatican II?
Great song I except that fact
Plymouth Cathedral Hall, not the cathedral itself.
Whoa he sounds tonnes like Eminem in the chorus. And the song kinda sounds like Gangsta's Paradise.
This would probably be better if the bass was more prominent.
But it's good all-in-all.
I guess some people like its music, some others feel like the lyrics talk about their faith and honest beliefs, or some others both. Of course the song can be controversial, it speaks about stuff that we don't like to talk or hear about, but we all know it very closely. So it doesn't seem like garbage to me...
Maybe if you watch some videos of Fr. Fortuna speaking, you wouldn't think him as a moron, but as a very wise and humble priest.
Well,someday you will. ^^
@adamurkow what do you mean by "those people"?
i consider this rap worth listening to...unlike that trash like li'll wayne and t-pain stuff...this has meaning
0:00
He's a priest.
owe u r doing! mmm
Amazing song, the part where the gun person shot the kid was actually true. It is so sad, all these crimes, some people have taken so many lives, and for that, their own lives should be taken too. I am now asking this from mine, and al the other people out there's hearts, too stop murdering and commiting crimes. Then, maybe we wouldn't have to suffer that, because you are tearing this beautiful world apart. Please follow our saviour, Jesus Christ and obey him and love him.
Amen
HAIRY MUSCULAR SCROTUM VEIN
@cupcakes3375 There is nothing funny about a song that reminds us about the reality of suffering in the world, even if it is rap. The whole point of this is that Christianity does gain the respect of Kids because it does not shy away from this reality or try explain it away like some other philosophies...the reality is that God has even shared in our suffering and thereby given it real meaning.
@IamTheHunterx pink sock
Eminem version PREIST.0 (beta)
@TheNINJA2490 i got youtube
Is he supposed to be Catholic?
@tropicalupdate If he is Catholic then I am Muslim.
"The church" as some people like to talk about is the Bride of Christ. Now slag her off
@pickles2495 Why do you care what he looks like? And who said all terrorist look like him? I don't need to defend Fr Stan because I know he doesn't care for people insults. All I wanted to say is that you don't need to get offended and insult people. Instead try to understand why he let his bear grow and why he dresses like that. And listen to his message with out negativity. Peace.
tht gangsta cant shoot at all th elil boy in one spot wen d other guy runnin in a completely opposite direction thts jus messed up
@BorisG7 she never said there was something funny about suffring thats sick or that christianity doesnt gain the respect of kids. the would respect christianity being christianty they wouldnt respect it trying to be a rap video!
@bearnurse1 No he's not, he's a member of the Conciliar Church, which was created after Vatican II. St. Francis would be ashamed of this person who promotes anti-Christian music like RAP.
okay the message is good....
I'm sorry but this is really REALLY lame lol
wow, as a practicing Catholic I find this disgusting. Bet you anything Fr. Stan doesn't know a single Latin song in Gregorian chant.
Robert Zapp I Bet father stan knows some latin song and the Latin mass.
Robert Zapp he dont rap at mass ;)
I've met Father Stan Fortuna TWICE. Came to my country 3 times held a Youth Rally. The crowds double in numbers each year he came. Not only that he sings good songs but he evangelize. Its a unique of his trying to reach out to the young generations about God. I think what he is doing is nothing wrong. Rap or hip hoping it doesnt matter. As long his intention is good and YES he is Spreading the Good news. Im sure Our Father dont mind what he is doing. Carry on Father Stan. God Bless You