Christianity. Pure and Simple. 

I want to convert to Catholicism, but my parents are Pentecostal and very anti-catholic. I recently bought a rosary behind their backs, and I’m having a difficult time going to a priest to get it blessed. I fear that they might throw me out. I’m only eighteen, and I’m financially dependent on them for everything. Please pray for me, my brothers and sisters in Christ.

Jesus didn't came to make bad people good, Rather HE came to make dead people alive. That's perfect.

A little of my story. I was new to Tokyo. I am a Japanese-American. I was not accepted by the American kids because I look Japanese. The Japanese kids didn't accept me because I couldn't speak, write or read Japanese like a native or fluently. The Catholic church welcomed me. The late father William debiase and the Franciscan chapel center friars were welcoming. I became a Catholic and got baptized when I returned to the USA. I saw my story at the beginning of your video. Thanks father Casey

Dude, I’m a new Catholic, and your videos have been so great. Keep serving our Lord my man.

My friends, I humbly ask that you please pray for me. I am struggling to find God in my life. I am struggling to do God's will in his name. I struggle to put him first. Thank you for reading this and God bless.

As a Catholic, my view is Christianity is not about being the perfect human being. Its about accepting that you are not, that's why you need God.

I'm not Catholic, but I am a believer in Christ. Thank you for this. No matter our differences in churches, this is a powerful reminder of what it means to be a Christian and the message of our Lord.

Since quarantine, I found God. I pray every night, and for the first time in nearly 15 years I’m attending church services. I have fought with depression and suicide at multiple points in my life, but I have never felt more fulfilled in my life or more hopeful, more alive, than when I found Jesus

I want to thank you for bringing me back to the faith. I never lost my faith, just kind of forgot about it.

This gave me goosebumps. While you were explaining about Jesus, I looked at His picture and teared up. You reminded me of what our faith is actually based on so thank you.

Thanks. I needed to hear this. A few hours ago, I told God I didn't know anymore why I was a Christian, because my whole life seemed to be falling apart and I felt so tired and numb about everything, including my faith. Then, a friend send me this video. I didn't want to disappoint him, so I decided to watch it quickly. Watching it, I couldn't hold back my tears. This is why I am a Christian. And I just realized that I finally can forgive someone who hurt me very deeply, because your video reminded me that there is Someone who loves me despite of all the hurt I caused Him.

I got my religious training in a very small and poor Salvation Army Church that my grandmother took care of. The congregation was very poor. A good month would bring less than 50 dollars a month in offerings. But, the people, the individuals involved, did their best to help each other. They had a steadfast belief in Jesus Christ and I am very grateful to them all for my belief anchored in faith. As I read this I am aware that my words are inadequate to explain the gifts they provided me in the name of Jesus Christ. Thank you Oh Lord, thank you.

WOW. Just WOW. Thank you. Perfect guidance for all aspiring Christians. Bless you and bless your God given communication skills.

@10:33 "Christianity is not just... a hobby we take up on weekends." Amen!

I am not a Catholic, but I really liked this Vid. I love the "Jesus did not come to make bad people good, but to make dead people alive" Take care God Bless

This video message is Beautiful. I am own my way to became a Catholic.Greetings from the Netherlands

I became a Christian about 49 years ago, thank you for reminding me of what it is all about.

I feel so trapped in a life not worthy. People treat me like dirt and I cant do anything to change it. Pray that I feel transformed. My life needs burning desire to mission for Christ .

Fr. Casey: When I was growing up I remember watching videos by Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Fr. Casey, you remind me of Archbishop Sheen and this is a high compliment. Among all your videos, this one is the best. I'm sharing this with anti-Catholic people I know and their hearts are breaking and being changed. I would say "God bless you!" but I see He already has. - John

This brought me to tears. Thank you Father. A light in the dark.

Hello, I discovered yours video a week ago. I live in Rome and I met a lot of priests, brothers and sisters... I like very much how you show the work of God and explain it. It is so nice and refreshing to see the grace of God giving us so young and enthusiastic vocation. I pray God for have more vocations such as yours. Thank you Sia lodato Gesù Cristo, sempre sia lodato

I was still a Marxist and an atheist, but I could always feel my own heart empty and myself lost and powerless. Then I knew I just needed something like a belief to fill the hole in my heart. Although I could not formally convert to Catholicism or any other religion, I know I am much stronger than before.

Thank you Fr. Casey! It rejuvenate the holy spirit within. Let us pray to one another and all God's creation to be in love with the beauty, good and truth in purity and simplicity of JESUS CHRIST. 🙏

I recently had the profound experience you're talking about. I was depressed and hopeless and I hated myself, but I started going to Church with my grandmother. For the first few weeks I wondered why but then one day I felt overwhelmed with love and happiness and passion and it's the first time I've felt this way in years. Bless you, bless all of my siblings.

This is absolutely beautiful and eloquent. Our God is beyond amazing and loving. Thank you for this video.

This is some powerful Words. Thank you for this post. Ive been stuck and dont know whats next. And through this message, I realize i need to go back and encounter God daily. And seek him in what I do.

Woooow. This is so amazing to hear! I can’t sleep now, I feel like I belong. I feel his love. I was crying over how powerful this was!!

Throughout this past day, there was one word on my mind - Radical. This was a timely video.

As a Cathecumen at 18 years, with the pandemic hindering the process of being a communicant and confirmant, your videos have positively influenced my faith and knowledge and wisdom of Catholicism. God bless you and your for the good work you do especially online! I am half-way across the atlantic and Ive found an invaluable treasure here!

I started having seizures at 6 months old first one was in church and thankfully there was a doctor there who noticed my parents panic on their face as they left the room. When I was 7 I had my last seizure in the middle of church our pastor came down and prayed over me and I stopped as soon as he said amen. I'm a walking miracle and am so blessed and thankful God watched over me from my first seizure to my last one.

How articulate, hard core and real! You've made St Francis swell with joy with this video. God bless you, Fr.

Thank you so much. I'm greeting from kuwait city. 😁😁, God bless you more. ❤️

Fr. Casey, I watched this video on the eve of Pentecost and I must say that the Holy Spirit has inspired you to give a worthy testimony of Jesus to all of us chosen to watch and share this video. Your best reward will be when you hear: 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your master.'

Fr. Casey, thank you for making this a pure and simple explanation of Christianity in general, and not being divisive on theological differences and nuance. This can be a great explanation of the core of the faith from any denomination's perspective.

This is the best I have heard abot Christianity in a long time.

This video gave me goosebumps. Truly this is what Christianity is about. God bless you 🙏

Now THAT’S the Good News! Way to go, Father!-Deacon Dennis

This is so beautiful, I only recently returned to the faith, for about 15 years I was actively running from it because I only seemed to find hatred everywhere I looked, when I finally realized this message I was relieved, I felt welcome.

Praise the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 Mother Mary Pray For Us 🙏Abba Father Bless us and we Adore You 🙏Holy Spirit Guide us and direct our paths 🙏

Finally, Catholicism that makes SENSE. The evangelical world needs to understand THIS !

That was beautiful ❤️ this is exactly everything i love about the stories of Jesus 🙂

Fr.Casey, you are a true blessing from God!

Such in-depth reflection on how much God loves those who r depressed,lost n disappointed...love it n made me feel better too..thank you so much father..🙏

Father Casey, I hope that you become the next pastor of the Franciscan chapel center in Tokyo.

Well said our precious Father Casey 🙏❤

I have watched this video with tears in my eyes. English is not my first language and this is the first time that I really understand what it is to be a Christian. Thank you 💜

You truly have a vocation. Great job.

Fr. Casey, you got me cutting onions over here. I can feel His spirit in you and through your words. God bless you.

I applaud your bluntness.. We need more of you in the Church.. God Bless You !

WOW! SO deep yet so reachable. Be broken and accept that you cannot do it alone... you really need to experience God to be whole again

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I need to be reminded of this message every day

Wow...a superb talk. I find it so difficult for people to tell their story much less The Story. If every parish had a priest such as you the church would be thriving

A Christian is to have a personal relationship with God and be a person of faith, hope and charity...

Wow, truly a strong message filled with a simplicity and wisdom by a Holy Spirit. As a Pentecostal pastor, I enjoyed this message which is more than worthy for every person on this planet to hear!!

Thanks for the mind blowing spiritual talk This is not only helping me to invigorate my spiritual life, but also some added benefits to my English proficiency . Thank you father...

Glad I found this channel. Thank you.

Thank you! How I wish i have a slice of the way how you communicate by the power of your words. God bless you! 👍

wow lovely preaching thank you and God bless you.

This makes me excited about being christian!!!

Father, Thank you for your sharing,It's so great. PRAY FOR YOU

Father Casey I absolutely love you and will have you in my daily prayers, you are the best, I can imagine you as a Pope wow an American Pope 🌷

You know, I was a scientific atheist for 10 years. I said astronomy in school, but ultimately I ended up in the humanities. I’m somewhat grateful for the SJW‘s that took over the humanities departments, because they introduce me to people like Jordan Peterson, who introduced me to the idea of God. This video just showed up in my recommended, and it nearly brought me to tears! Thanks a lot!

I’ve been watching your videos for about 2 hours... and I’m Christian.... but I’ve never heard more clear and knowledgeable interpretations of scripture in my life. My family is Protestant, and I was always told that Catholics weren’t “doing it right” but after listening to you use scripture to justify catholic traditions and practices... now I kinda think they aren’t “doing it right” You actually provide a clear map to use the teachings in the Bible rather than just read them and really being left to figure it out on how to implement on your own. I ended up looking up what is “Hail Mary” and it lead me down the rabbit hole to “examination of conscience” - this is not a “thing” in the Protestant church(at least I never heard of it) and I was like “wow, y don’t more christians know about this” it’s better than sitting with yourself depressed at why would God forgive me for how horrible I been, and helps you realize that yeah you may not have made the best choices today but Go to God & ask for forgiveness and assistance so u don’t do it tomorrow. I’ve had questions I’ve had for over a decade answered with 2 hours of catholic videos. Thank you

Wow, the best explanation of what our Lord’s mission is and that it should be our mission as well. May the Lord continue to bless your life and ministry.

Dear God, Please guide & protect this young man, Your young priest. He’s not only able to feelingly and eloquently express Your message, the words & emotion & logic he is able to present in his talks, makes him and his ministry outstandingly acceptable to young & impressionable people worldwide. You know we need Your message to reach all. In fact send us more blessed youths like Casey Cole.

This brought back a memory that happened years ago. I was downtown Chicago and excited that I found this cafe my dad and friend raved that the service was great and everything is so good. On the menu was my favorite treat drink. Naturally, I ordered the largest size to go. I mean, it was a treat that I allow myself once or twice a year. Took a sip outside and instantly regretted buying the drink. Convincing myself a little more than half way to the train station that it was just my imagination the drink could not Be as bad as I thought. Took another sip and this time it was worse tasting than the first. Spotted a garbage can and was about to throw the drink away. Thinking this is such a waste. I really tired to throw the cup away but the cup would not leave my hands. Turned around to see a man with cardboard facing down, hands lock together as he blew into them. He noticed me with the drink and picked up the sign shaking it. Without I thinking I explained what happened. And took the lid off since I took two sips and asked him, “do you want the drink?” He locked onto the cup. “Yes, please. I handed him the cup and noticed the change in his eyes as if he had hoped. Told him that there was a church on this block maybe the priest or someone can help him find a place to stay and food to eat. He laughed and pointed up we were in front of a Parish I frequently go to for mass. I waved him goodbye and told him to talk to the priest after mass. He may know of a place close to here. On the train going home I thought of the man I gave him the drink. He seemed familiar and realized I did see him. My friend and I were going to meet at the station. She missed her train and would be late by about an hour and ten minutes. After checking with her to see if it was ok to go to mass and meet back at the train station. It was and I left for mass. Just happened that I hit every red light walking to the Parish. The man was outside the doors (I gave him the drink to). I asked if mass started yet. A couple was beside me before he could answer. The man told me mass starts in two minutes. And then asked if he was bothering me. I explained he wasn’t. After mass went to meet my friend at the train station. We called a cab.

Beautiful and Soul Touching Moment

Wow¡ I am speechless this is one of the best motivational videos and truest i have ever seen. Congrats. Thanks for making such good videos. Deus Vult. God bless.

I realize that this analogy is needed for further understanding from a time of which we think so little of, and of circumstances that we are blinded to because of our state of living today and the standards that make us unaware of the harsh reality back in the day and sadly today. Moreover, it helps us realize how happy and fulfilled these people were in a time of hopelessness, but of being outcasts whom nobody thought of.

One of the best presentations I have heard; and yes I am a member of a mission order.

Peace be with you. 🙂

Thank you so much father Casey.Salam damai from Indonesia.

God blees you fathe Casy 🙏🙏🙏🙏

"A cruel end to a cruel life." well said.

Just keep these talks coming.l firmly believe that this is why you were born and then called to be another Christ a PRIEST OF GOD TO HELP US ALL TO GET US ETERNALLY WITH GOD IN HEAVEN. YOU HAVE OUR PRAYERS. YOU ARE WHAT WE ARE IN NEED OF AND and Father Casey. KEEP IT COMING. THANK YOU!

I'm an optimistic "I don't know" as far as religion goes. I really hope that there really is a God.

Goosebumps! That’s all I have to say. Thank you🙏

Best video on RU-vid! Thanks Bro. Casey.

Great communication skills. 🙏 Thank You !

Thank you for expressing so eloquently, rationally and passionately the almost inexplicable fire that burns in our hearts...

This tremendously blessed me! He has the true Spirit of Christ! ❤️🙏🙏

May the power of the gospel always guide you protect you .. Amen 🙏

Great uplifting message Fr Casey - thank you

He came to make dead people alive , how very well put ! Thank you father.

That may be your best post yet, Father Casey!

Thank you for this. It made my day. I even typed it out word for word so I can read it again. I’m not Catholic. But I appreciate, so much, your videos.

You do great videos!!! And I was brought up as a Protestant. And still haven’t yet attended a Catholic Church. Love it. God Bless

Father Casey, thank you very much for this video! It's your best one so far, and it's very touching and helpful, actually! (granted I've seen a lot but not all of your videos and it's my personal opinion that this is your BEST one yet)

This is what I needed to hear today

Please say a prayer for my home town Hong Kong as the communist China has been tightening its grip of death worse everyday and our local bishops and many priest had been corrupted by Beijing with offers of power and positions, empty promises of teaching and preaching in China (while churches and temples of all religions have been torn down everyday) or blackmailed to obey. We have only a handful of priests and retired bishops stand with us but some of them already get arrested. Blessed Mary promised prayer Rosary eventually will lead to USSR repent and decades later, bam! USSR collapsed, I pray and hope that Jesus, in His infinite Divine Mercy, will bring Hong Kongers to salvation like the times of Exodus. Amen.

I’m so thankful Father Casey to have won a copy of your new book!!! THANK YOU & God bless🙏🏻

Thank you for this. This puts it all into perspective. Life transforming.

You touched my heart with your words about Jesus and Christianity ❤

Thanks for this video Fr. Casey. Im one of the Franciscan aspirants in Malaysia. Can u pray for my journey too? I'm appreciate it a lot. 😊

Fr. Casey, Your video is so profound and moving. Thank you.

Praise the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 Mother Mary Pray For Us 🙏 Abba Father Bless us and we Adore You 🙏

Thank you for your channel!!! You just brought me to tears. I had my big conversion moment last year and have gone through a major transformation in my life. Now it is about appreciating every little moment in my life from the depth of my heart. I have encountered the love of Jesus and I do so every day, my heart keeps burning. My prayer life has tremendously grown through praying the rosary and Mother Mary. What a blessing that He has never given up on me!! The Lord is great! 💖

#BreakingInTheHabit Thank You Father #CaseyCole ofm for that. You give me inspiration and keep me going #Catholic Sincerely Always

Love you God Love you Jesus and thank you for everything Amen and Amen. Thank you for loving us all Amen and Amen.

Awestruck by the message.