The Day My Life Changed Forever

On June 22, 2019, I laid down a deacon and stood up a priest. Relive what it was like for me to be ordained to the priesthood, what the liturgy was like, and what I hope for in my life.

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[lydiastokes]

I'm not a Catholic but I feel drawn to faith ? Well I cried and cried watching your ordination . God bless you every day Father Casey 💖

[alexandrakohl]

I'm Jewish and somehow I'm crying at this?? So beautiful

[patrikpalenik]

So interesting... I was ordained on the exact date and year, yet on a different side of the globe, in Slovakia (central Europe) with two other brothers of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD).
It was an amazing day for me as well. My tears were streaming during the laying of hands, as several of the priests that have deeply influenced me were present and young people sung an amazing song of Isaiah 61: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me... Thanks God I had a handkerchief in my pocket. So grateful and overwhelmed by God!

[leahchristine_yt]

I’m not even Catholic, but I couldn’t help but shed a tear for this video. Watching all those people coming out to see you lay down your life for the church just shows how much God has used you already. So, beautiful to see you bearing the fruits of the spirit so clearly!

[JohnVianneyPatron]

I was ordained on 29 August 2004. All I can remember was weeping uncontrollably, so much so that a fellow Priest had to quickly find me a handkerchief to dry my eyes. Watching this ceremony brought back especially fond memories. Thank you for posting it.

[benuthayil]

Brought tears to my eyes... Ordinations are emotional and moving... I am a Clergyman of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church. I went into the ordination with a broken arm and a sling on...

[kentsmith]

Father, I'm not a Catholic but I've followed you since you began your documentation. Your prayers for me would be appreciated. Thanks to your service. Kent

[Geirhammer]

I grew up in the Baptist church, but I just got back from my interview for RCIA. I teared up watching you taking your vows. You are an inspiration sir and I pray our Father continues to use you and your ministry to reach the world for Christ. God Bless you!

[gknasralla]

During this age of chaos and confusion, it is so awesome to see a young man willing to spend his life communing with God and serving people. What a blessing! May the Lord use you as you spread His love and mercy to your congregation.

[tomaskoky]

Father, I am catholic from Slovakia. I've found you on youtube just recently. I have to say that your videos are very inspirational and really can touch especially young people. Congrats to your ordination. I am looking forward to further videos.

[bebetonguga]

I'm Argentinean, I live in a city that has no friar house, English is not my mother tongue yet I'm catholic, I understand English, I'm a theology and philosophy teacher and part of the Schoenstatt Family, so your ordination fills me with joy and makes me wanna pray more for your fidelity and fruits. Thanks for sharing your ordination and experience that day. ¡Felicidades y Bendiciones, Padre Casey! Pax et Bonum!

[deadislandfanclub]

I cried. With God's help in less than 7 years I will be as jouful as you are in this video :)

[sandragoss]

Fr. Casey, the Church needs more priests such as you. A servant to God’s people.

[kayladavis]

As a Protestant, this is so awesome congrats even a year later. :) love your channel!! God bless and praise Jesus

[TheTragedyMachine]

Father Casey, watching your videos has made me take steps towards returning to Catholicism.

[reanangelo]

Congratulations on your Holy Ordination to Priesthood! Your Youtube channel gives me inspiration to discern vocation. Thank you! I hope through this, many may also come to Christ to do religious vocations!

[josephpomar]

I’m a year late and I’m sitting on my couch eating Doritos crying because I’m so proud I’m so proud of you and I’m crying over a man’s ordination who I don’t know this is so fun. You go man!

[Maurice]

"you are a priest for ever according the law of Melquisedek". Congratulations from Brazil.

[demetrasalls]

As someone who is a lector at mass, I teared up watching women serve at your ordination because that's something that I didn't get to see growing up often. I am so happy to see that there are priests in the church who are dedicated to Christ and the Body of Church as you are. Thank you

[elviegatchalian]

It’s not even a year since your ordination but you’ve done a lot already as a priest. I’ve attended 4 ordinations and they’re all very memorable.
I’ve never seen one so excited as you. Congratulations father!