The only way to save the Church 

I was raised Protestant and I always felt something was missing, and I am happy to say I have finally found what was missing in the Catholic Church. I am 22 years old and I am taking my first communion this Easter, and I am so excited to fully be a part of God’s Church.

Sometimes people asked me like this : "Why a young man like you want to become a priest? You won't get married" Well my answer is simple, "Marriage isn't the purpose of our life, God is our purpose"

Hi, Father Casey! I was born and baptized Catholic. At age 15, I was 1st year college. I fell in love at 15. Had an abortion at 17. Turned my back from God thereafter. Fell in love again and the cycle continued. Parents separated while in a medical school and almost did not graduate on time. Forgot confession until my 24th year. Confessed for almost 2 hours and was subsequently absolved. I became a physician at 25. Got married at 30. Became a mother at 33. All through out the darkest days of my life, I didn't realize God still walked with me. And, looking back, He carried me through. He was there with me. I'm a work in progress and hopefully, I would come home to His loving arms one day knowing I have given all what I have been given to this world for His glory. I continue to pray that my life be a good example to my daughter and that how I am living my life would be a testament of God's love and forgiveness. A life of seventy times seven.

I am a 21 year old man who is getting baptized this Saturday. While it may appear dark, Christ the light of the world will guide us through it.

I’m in my mid-20s and plan on being baptized in the church Easter next year! After spending my youth deep in new-age occult, I owe a lot of my path to witnessing my boyfriend live a holy life! I saw him pray the rosary everyday, started praying it myself, and wouldn’t ya know. And of course the grace of God! The best evangelization I’ve seen is living a truly holy life following Jesus!

Before I converted, I was a witch. I had access to real and terrible supernatural abilities and used them to get what I wanted from other people. I encountered -- while at the Dollar Store -- a woman surrounded by a strange glow. This didn't perplex me much, I had seen a lot of strange things leading up to that point, but what was strange was that something with her was repelling something I could sense was with me. I was working as a cashier, and--seemingly spurred by the presence with me--I stammered uncontrollably: "Cash or credit?" It was almost like a twitch. She looked kindly up at me.

I’ll be joining the faith this Saturday night! Going through all the rites this vigil!

Fr Casey. I was a Protestant. Then I left it, 21 years ago. I thought “church” or been in a community is not important. Only me and God will do. In the desert, I reject all those “feel good theological”.

My latest encounter with Christ was a few hours ago at mass. At the elevation of the Body of Christ, I felt so much love that I almost fall down ! It was such a great experience !

I feel saved and redeemed. I came back to the Church after several years of not attending and I went to confession today after 8 years since my last one. I had examined my conscience all throughout the week, I had revised my list of sins three times and practiced reading it out loud all for me to end up breaking down crying and stuttering while in the confessional. It was kind of embarrassing, I'm sure others heard me too, but I have been feeling so much lighter and have been weeping tears of joy since I left. It feels good and freeing to be saved by Christ, especially after several years of being lost, depressed, lonely and focused on the standards of the world.

I wish the world knew how much my heart is broken due to the declining numbers of the church. It rocks me to my core. It makes me cry and makes me so sad. This pain has been with me for well over 15 years. Many times it’s unbearable. Jesus helped me personally and has helped me to help others. This is the only consoling thing as we all know. I want all to know Him, and to be in the safety of Christ in his kingdom.

Dear Father Casey, I am looking back on a long life as a Catholic, 7 years as a youngster as an altar boy starting when Mass was still read in Latin. But never, believe me never I met a clergyman, Father or Bishop, who managed to touch my heart as you did. I am firmly convinced that if Church can survive it is thanks to people like you. Please don't give up 😊🙏

Hello Father Casey, I've never been early enough to say that I love your videos and one of the many reasons I've made my move back to Christ's wonderful church. I am living a substance free life thanks to God and his willing to give when I asked for it. Thanks for everything you do!

Thank you Fr Casey. I do have a personal encounter with Christ in my heart. Even though I don't feel worthy of his loved he saved me 2 years ago. I'm grateful that he came searching for me a lost sheep and brought me back.

Hello Fr. Casey, I moved to our current parish 12 years ago. It is full of elderly people who didn't like babies disturbing mass. The priest told me it was not a sin to not take my children to mass. Therefore I stopped going to mass, as surely children are the future. I stayed away for 5 years then started going to mass, where my children were welcomed, our priest is joyful, makes non catholics welcome. My children pray and understand that Jesus died to save us. Thank you for your message, you have given us much to think about. God bless you.

I'm in my late 20s and will be joining the Church this Easter Vigil. From personal experience, I think stronger catechesis should be made a priority. It wasn't until I learned Church history that I realized the Catholic church is the One True Church. Knowledge is power. With this and all of your excellent points, the Church can grow again.

Amen! As a Lutheran, hearing you say this makes my heart full.

My friend, I have been saying for months - although you are fully Catholic, you are also as much of an evangelical as I am. This video proves it. May our Lord continue to bless your ministry! - A retired evangelical minister

Loved this video Fr. Casey. I am being baptized and confirmed on Saturday at the Easter Vigil. I’m a 20 year old in nursing school. The people at my parish keep telling me my next stop is discerning into the seminary. I guess it’s something I need to pray on and see if that’s God calling me.

The nuns are all but gone, the hospitals have disappeared, and the schools left are an afterthought. Those of us who grew up with the infallibility of the pope and what we thought was an incorruptible clergy have been left broken. The unholy chancellory priests have become bishops surrounded by priests without chests. All we have left is Christ. Thankfully, Christ is enough.