Catholic Reacts to Shia Labeouf's Conversion

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2022
  • Taken from this full episode: • Forcing Matt to Watch ...
    While Matt was a way in August Shia Labeouf went on Bishop Baron's show to share his conversion to Catholicism. In studying for his role as Padre Pio in an upcoming film, Shia read the Gospel for the first time and was struck by a real encounter with the Lord.
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Komentáře • 477

  • @marvinabella5537
    @marvinabella5537 Před rokem +947

    As someone who ate ice cream, laugh, got silly, had deep conversation, prayed with, attended Mass with him during this time, I can say that his experience is real. For those who are skeptical about his conversion, all I ask in charity is that give his conversion a chance as is not a 1 time moment but a life long journey - just like for all of us. This interview occurred almost 1 year after the start of his journey and its great to see him come a long way. Let as pray for him and for each other so that we all continue to be focused in our Lord. Pace e bene.

    • @aloneinthedark99
      @aloneinthedark99 Před rokem +24

      God love you.

    • @marthaanhalt481
      @marthaanhalt481 Před rokem +33

      Alleluia. ! Thank you … my gosh folks aren’t we to celebrate ?

    • @dhebiegascon1603
      @dhebiegascon1603 Před rokem +15

      Aaahhh... Thank God someone said this.. its exactly what we dont know or understand.

    • @NinavauKoginavaan
      @NinavauKoginavaan Před rokem +55

      When a sinner converts, all the heavens celebrate. Let’s cheer him on that he may deepen his faith.

    • @joshuatrott193
      @joshuatrott193 Před rokem +25

      At first I didn't think it was genuine. After watching conversation with Bishop Barron and then his interview with Jon Berenthal, I changed my mind. I can relate to so much of his internal state.

  • @susanstewartadventure
    @susanstewartadventure Před 5 měsíci +49

    Having converted to Catholicism in 2003 (doing RCIA) I was in a “honeymoon” phase for first 5 yrs + I even contemplated joining an order and did a Masters in Divinity. What I know about this journey is there will be highs and lows. I pray for him that his journey of faith and love will be for his lifetime. His journey reminds me of Mark Wahlberg who did create a life of change and commitment to the Church. God bless Shia and others who are sincerely trying to change and walk with God ❤️

  • @eries77
    @eries77 Před rokem +126

    I believe Shia is being genuine. He did an interview with a fellow actor Jon Bernthal and was even more open and brought up a lot of the same things he said here and then some. Just will continue to pray for him. Definitely excited for him and seeing the peace and joy he has expressed from his journey so far.

    • @josieedmisten8908
      @josieedmisten8908 Před rokem

      Yes yes, ty for sharing I look forward to finding that interview too. If u have that link, might u paste it below in a reply?

    • @THE-WAY_THE-TRUTH_THE-LIFE.
      @THE-WAY_THE-TRUTH_THE-LIFE. Před rokem

      @@josieedmisten8908
      Have you seen the interview?
      The link for it is here: czcams.com/video/nnVKqQiQyTQ/video.html

    • @danielthomas5212
      @danielthomas5212 Před rokem

      He is a JEW aka pharisee, he is also an actor. If you belive him then you are a victim of your own ignorance

    • @bvailcards44
      @bvailcards44 Před 5 měsíci

      He has entered into a state of shalom, or, peace. But shalom also means wholeness. As a Jew, I pray that everyone finds their peace. And it makes me so happy that Shia has found his peace. I remember when I was converting to Judaism, and, I had never met more kind and open people before in my entire life.
      Very happy for him!

    • @bbygrlpt2
      @bbygrlpt2 Před 4 měsíci

      @@bvailcards44Im a Catholic and one of my best friends is Jewish and we love each other like sisters.. Sometimes when we talk about religion and God we even cry bc we feel so deep about it. Yall may not believe in our Messiah but we have the same God, the one and only that we love more than anything.. so we’re brothers and sisters thru Him💖

  • @pkredbrooke1772
    @pkredbrooke1772 Před rokem +26

    I too am now praying the Rosary daily, pray for me to continue in this PLEASE

  • @Folkintherye
    @Folkintherye Před 4 měsíci +6

    Just started going to a Catholic Church for a month now at age40. Grew up catholic got baptised and did my first communion. I wasl going to Christian Churches here and there for 5 yrs until i gave Catholicism a chance because of a conversion with my father in law. And watching your videos and doing research on how mass is , the meaning of the Eucharist, saints and virgin mary. And of course JESUS CHRIST BEING PRAISED! It felt special. Next step is confession and Confirmation.

  • @colleenfrance
    @colleenfrance Před rokem +55

    St Pio can and will intervene…prayers for Shia… and all of us!!!

  • @MeiHuxian19
    @MeiHuxian19 Před rokem +252

    We can only hope this is the real deal, not a phase to deal with stressful events, but either way Shia needs prayers.

    • @finallythere100
      @finallythere100 Před rokem +26

      He and his wife both. Even if he experiences periods of faltering, I don't think he can ever "unknow" all that he has learned and experienced (knowledge and the faith). It will be a journey, but if they embraces this as a family, and stay connected w prayer, Mass and the other sacraments. and w his Confessor, he will grow in graces. As Fr. Ripperger warns, people (laity and clergy) run into trouble when their prayer life stops.

    • @MeiHuxian19
      @MeiHuxian19 Před rokem +4

      @@finallythere100 That is true, facts you learn that stay in your head and bug you when necessary. Yes sir-ee.

    • @CrankyGrandma
      @CrankyGrandma Před rokem +20

      Shia needs our prayers. He will face spiritual attacks. His testimony was wonderful, coming from such an outside perspective. He was seeing things through completely fresh eyes.

    • @MeiHuxian19
      @MeiHuxian19 Před rokem +2

      @@CrankyGrandma Yes, I always love the outsider perspectives like this.

    • @simonslater9024
      @simonslater9024 Před rokem +1

      I truly believe if a person read’s about padre Pio,(now of course St Pio),there’ll never be the same again. Please watch Following Padre Pio. Also watch the warning or illumination of conscience by Christine Watkins. Then The Papacy can NOT be destroyed. Then Don’t call protestant’s Christian. God bless. Praise Jesus and Mary always!!! Ps nearly forgot please listen to these holy priest’s Fr’s Ripperger,Mark Goring,Bill Casey, Jim Blount, Donald Calloway, and Chris Alar. (Our Lady of Good Success).

  • @michelle7185
    @michelle7185 Před rokem +15

    I was so impressed with his interview. Please, do try to interview him. I think the both of you would have such a beautiful conversation. God bless you.

  • @DoctorDewgong
    @DoctorDewgong Před rokem +73

    Thank you for the reminder to be charitable for others when they sin. I am also guilty of dismissing people unreasonably

    • @finallythere100
      @finallythere100 Před rokem +2

      In that vein, was surprised and amazed to listen to Bishop Barron's joyful Mystery rosary video. Unbelievably beautiful. !!

    • @paudsmcmack3117
      @paudsmcmack3117 Před rokem +2

      Pray for us sinners. The base of it all

    • @tavopasquali
      @tavopasquali Před 5 měsíci

      So am I...

  • @kasiaseubert
    @kasiaseubert Před rokem +159

    Anyone can convert to Christianity but converting to Catholicism is a whole other thing. I'm so happy for him.

    • @sebastianbolt7886
      @sebastianbolt7886 Před rokem +7

      You said it perfectly. 🙏🏽

    • @lucillebonds2196
      @lucillebonds2196 Před rokem

      What are you saying? The only Christian is the Roman Catholic. All the rest are protesters.

    • @BricenTheDisciple
      @BricenTheDisciple Před 6 měsíci +8

      anyone can convert to be a catholic to lol as long as you try so i dont really understand this comment

    • @EIonMusk1
      @EIonMusk1 Před 6 měsíci +12

      You can be a Christian and follow Jesus our ONLY mediator, or become a Catholic and worship pagan images of dead people and pray to mary who is dead in the grave or mortal old man pope Francis lol 😂

    • @davidbeckhambecks
      @davidbeckhambecks Před 6 měsíci +8

      @@sebastianbolt7886 Jesus is our ONLY mediator, Catholic Church = paganism

  • @itinerantpatriot1196
    @itinerantpatriot1196 Před rokem +17

    God left the light on for me so I'm happy whenever anyone finds their way home. Here's hoping he brings friends to the banquet. God Bless.

  • @janettorres3388
    @janettorres3388 Před rokem +11

    Guys all we can do is keep praying for Him wether it’s genuine or not, only God knows but we have to continue to pray for his journey

  • @AnitasBooklist
    @AnitasBooklist Před rokem +89

    I believe he's genuine about his conversion. I could be wrong and perhaps it could be a phase but I believe that Saint Padre Pio's story is powerful enough to convert someone, I believe the Latin Mass is so beautiful and reverent enough to move someone, and that no one is too far out of God's reach. At the same time, I don't think anyone should consider Shia as an authority in any way. I know people that are passionate about the Latin Mass want to prop him up as an example and that could possibly do harm to his ego if he's truly genuine about his conversion.

    • @Eliezer737
      @Eliezer737 Před rokem +4

      I love the Latin Mass and I only pray for him!

    • @kevinkelly2162
      @kevinkelly2162 Před rokem +2

      Actually Jesus' story should be 'powerful enoughto convert someone'.

    • @ilcondottierocartografo6770
      @ilcondottierocartografo6770 Před rokem +3

      @@kevinkelly2162 It is, and also all saint's stories too

    • @bthemedia
      @bthemedia Před rokem

      Shia’s explanation of his experience and power/value he sees in the Latin mass is what is truly opening the eyes of the faithful to explore it once again. I grew up with the Novus Ordo but its sad to see the church divide and scatter its flock by restricting and banning the Latin Mass so much, especially when it is a gateway for so many!

  • @megl6148
    @megl6148 Před rokem +13

    I really enjoyed that video as a convert. There’s plenty of celebrity Catholics, but most come off as like warm. He hit rock bottom and now sounds like he’s on fire for the faith. What a privilege for him as well to have all those resources around him during his conversion. Like a jacked up RCIA.

  • @christiandpaul631
    @christiandpaul631 Před rokem +12

    He leads the most beautiful Rosary I have ever heard in my life. I am in awe every time i hear it. Bishop Robert Barron is a Holy, Brilliant and Compassionate Man of God. (And he did not say that everyone goes to heaven. He said we have the hope that everyone goes to heaven. That is directly out of the Magisterium.)

  • @asaxr
    @asaxr Před rokem +31

    I believe with my whole heart that Shia has the spirit moving in him. It shows in his pause. Anyone, not just Shia, will be moved when studying Padre Pio. God has moved thru Padre Pio and saved this poor soul. I do not believe there’s going back for Shia. Even with temptations. God has plans for Shia! 🙏

  • @mark-be9mq
    @mark-be9mq Před rokem +21

    He did a 2 hr interview w John Barenthal that gets into what led to the Pio movie. It started with AA meetings a friend got him to try online when considering suicide. Then the movie came along. It's a beautiful story.
    Praise God.

    • @Dd214medaddy
      @Dd214medaddy Před rokem

      The 2hr John Barenthal video was like watching Dahmer tape. It was 2 hours of a blatent narcissist seeing his entire life for how it affects him and not anyone else. It was completely self absorbed and pathetic. This man is being directly accused of beatings, rape, and killing dogs, and has basically admitted to it in two interviews, yet is blatantly denying it in court, and he suddenly turns "catholic"

  • @pat6172
    @pat6172 Před rokem +30

    I watched the entire interview and I was so happy for him. Even if the movie completing bombs in theaters to me it was still worth it for his conversion. I do feel that he’s in a delicate fragile phase of his journey. I just hope the evil one doesn’t try to pull him back down.

  • @oldbenkenob1
    @oldbenkenob1 Před rokem +161

    When I think about Kanye or Shia, James 2:1-13 comes to mind. We should praise God when anyone comes to salvation, but we shouldn't show partiality. I think sometimes we're too quick to either overly judge or overly praise celebrities who profess Christ. As relatively new converts, they will struggle in their faith. Knowing that, we should neither castigate them nor place them on a pedestal.

    • @oldbenkenob1
      @oldbenkenob1 Před rokem +15

      @CJ P. Exactly. Praise God and pray for them.

    • @paulwartt4942
      @paulwartt4942 Před rokem +8

      I think no matter who they are we should always rejoice when we find God. I was born a catholic and I still have moments of weakness in my faith. We should always remember we are all sinners and we will always struggle with our faith no matter if we just found Jesus or we have been with him all our lives. St Peter did and he was an apostle. God bless this young man on his journey and his struggles in life!

    • @CrankyGrandma
      @CrankyGrandma Před rokem +5

      We should encourage in Christ.

    • @mancipiachristi9032
      @mancipiachristi9032 Před rokem +2

      @CJ P. That goes without saying.

    • @Your.mama.1
      @Your.mama.1 Před rokem

      You guys still believing in fairytales 😂

  • @DoctorDewgong
    @DoctorDewgong Před rokem +81

    Imagine being that student when the author of the book you're reading shows up 😂 that is actually an incredible story

  • @Peaceful_Gojira
    @Peaceful_Gojira Před rokem +13

    What I hope Shia sees is what I, and a lot of discerning Catholics, have experienced.
    What is that? It's the can of worms we've opened. It's the knowing that is now stuck with us. It's the mercy of God being enacted on the daily, and the love of His children spread throughout the world to those who want, and seek Him.
    Shia, may you and your wife find conversion, love, and joy by stepping into the realm of Our Savior's unfaltering promise, praise, and compassion for sinners.
    Be safe, everyone. Peace be with you, all of you.

  • @ReminisceLogic
    @ReminisceLogic Před rokem +12

    Pray this is something that sticks with Shia. The pull he states in that interview to the Latin mass is amazing.

  • @kimmysophiabrown4807
    @kimmysophiabrown4807 Před rokem

    I love the generosity of heart you mentioned. Beautiful conversation. Loved the experience in Minnesota with the girl reading your book. Love your beard too!

  • @deevine9255
    @deevine9255 Před rokem +24

    I watched the whole video of Shia with Bishop Barron TWICE because it was very beautiful to hear his conversion story. Shia was articulate, humbled, and animated. It was quite interesting.
    Matt, you have a very valid point with regards to being a bit reserved when it comes to celebrity conversions. I think the best we can do is to pray for these people. Conversion is a long process and needs a lot of help from God, the Holy Spirit, and intercessions from our Lady and the saints in order to stay faithful to our Lord. So praying for them, by the Grace of God, will help them see this through.

    • @marie22tully10
      @marie22tully10 Před rokem +5

      I converted after working in an occult store for over 20 years. It's been incredibly lonely. I lost all my friends and have been treated with suspicion in the Catholic Churches I have attended. I tried Protestant Churches and I have to say I was welcomed more warmly. I'm staying with the Catholic Church because a nun I talked about this with told me "You're not there for other people's approval but because you love God." I will never forget her saying that to me.

    • @deevine9255
      @deevine9255 Před rokem +2

      @@marie22tully10 The nun you met was right. God bless you for staying with the Catholic Church. Just pray the rosary always and ask for Mother Mary's intercession for your problems. You are not alone. God is with us always.

    • @marie22tully10
      @marie22tully10 Před rokem +1

      @@deevine9255 Thank you! I really appreciate your reply. I heard about a St. Louis De Montfort consecration to Mary that I am looking into. God bless you!

    • @christinaschmidt5539
      @christinaschmidt5539 Před rokem +3

      @@marie22tully10 I'm so sorry that people haven't been welcoming. Please know that I rejoice and thank God that He brought you to the church. I pray that He will bring some holy Catholic friends into your life.

    • @marie22tully10
      @marie22tully10 Před rokem +1

      @@christinaschmidt5539 Thank you! I'm meeting some kind, Catholics like you on the internet so that's a start! God bless you 🙏

  • @emy1975
    @emy1975 Před rokem +10

    I listened to Shia’s talk with Bishop Barron. He is amazing when it comes to the deep understanding of our faith. It’s like , me being a catholic my whole life and just understanding our faith deeply but for him he understood it completely in a short amount of time. I feel like his pain and suffering made him understand our faith deeper. It’s funny during the interview when Bishop Baron keeps asking him about acting , shia would always respond by explaining the Latin Mass and how it affectted him deeply and emotionally.

  • @danthefrst
    @danthefrst Před rokem +2

    Thanks guys for letting me know of this conversation between Shia and The Bishop.
    Just wached it. It was inspirational.

  • @ak99
    @ak99 Před rokem

    Matt,
    So glad to have you back. Love u bruh.

  • @kavithajoseph88
    @kavithajoseph88 Před rokem +3

    I’m so glad Matt iterated the need to be more receptive to the differences of peoples expressions of life and faith. I’ve been seeing overtime in his podcasts that there has been increasing lack of charity in order to focus on the apologetics of the church. Good to see that understanding being revealed in this video. God bless Matt

  • @JohnnyNada
    @JohnnyNada Před rokem +34

    Who am I to judge anyone I've sinned like a madman lol

    • @RavenDots115
      @RavenDots115 Před rokem

      I suspect that all the sympathizers for abusive people like Shia have committed similar acts hence it’s an untrustworthy community supporting him.

    • @PaxChristi7
      @PaxChristi7 Před rokem +3

      Amen. God have mercy on me, a sinner.

  • @Msc762
    @Msc762 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I see the Holy spirit working through Him. ❤Padre Pio pray for us

  • @YewrinePish
    @YewrinePish Před rokem +12

    Reach out to Shia. He would probably come on.

  • @Elizabeth-rh1hl
    @Elizabeth-rh1hl Před rokem +7

    Dear Shia, welcome brother and God Bless!

  • @jmccallion2394
    @jmccallion2394 Před rokem

    Cheers Matt! Much reflection for Confession!

  • @chrisboone5069
    @chrisboone5069 Před rokem +9

    When he mentioned the Latin Mass and Mel Gibson to Bishop Barron. Did you see Barron's face? He looked like he didn't know whether to poop or go blind. It was GLORIOUS ✝️✝️✝️☦️☦️☦️!!

  • @dentellier
    @dentellier Před rokem

    What a sweet conversation. Just found your channel You guys are great.

  • @f0rt0day777
    @f0rt0day777 Před 3 měsíci

    What a wonderful thing to see Shia talk about his experience as being so real. I love the dialogue about it as well. I would agree some of us, me included, get wrapped up into the "team" score of who's converting more. Huge shutout to the Minnesota reference and Caribou coffee. What a cool experience to hear about Matt having here

  • @bpots717
    @bpots717 Před rokem +2

    Oh my gosh I can totally relate to the judgement thing! Thank you for articulating 🙏❤️

    • @kellygardner5975
      @kellygardner5975 Před rokem

      God be with Shia and his new journey. There's charity in loving our fellow converts. There's also...just getting out of God's way. Lord, you're doing a work here and keep me out of Your way.
      #pray&getoutofTheWay

  • @janetplonka8110
    @janetplonka8110 Před rokem +3

    This such a powerful video from you both! I too tend to judge others & learning not be. My daughter has a purple hair & has embraced the Lesbian life. We are not happy about this & she knows this but we did share how much we love her & will not throw her out of the house. I believe Shia has had a real conversion the way he has talked about in such a deep way & yes we need to look to
    The Saints & pray especially Padre Pio to keep close to Shia!

  • @Taylor314ce
    @Taylor314ce Před rokem

    I watched the whole Shia interview and I think you are right....beautiful!(

  • @marywagner9927
    @marywagner9927 Před rokem +7

    What I think is most important for Shia was the influence of the Latin Mass. Pope Francis is crazy when he tries to prevent it. Our Latin Mas parish is growing by leaps and bounds; the Novus Ordo churches are decreasing. The Church needs to return to the Latin Mass and retrieve our true identity.

  • @jeanettecaldeira1097
    @jeanettecaldeira1097 Před rokem +2

    I think that your reminder to be less judgmental and more loving is so sincere and always a valuable reminder. And it is so true about the "my team" stuff that can happen with celebrities. "Our" team is the wish for all of humanity to come to God and Christ - celebrity does not matter... unless they can reach more people to love the Lord our God.

  • @BelaMadeira
    @BelaMadeira Před rokem +37

    Sorry to “be that guy”, however I’m surprised that there was no mention of one the main reasons why Shia converted, namely the Tridentine Mass.

    • @chrissexton4129
      @chrissexton4129 Před rokem +1

      This is just a clip from a long podcast, it may be in the full thing

    • @CrankyGrandma
      @CrankyGrandma Před rokem +11

      He converted for Christ. Not because of the Latin Mass, though it moves him deeply. The whole story is so moving

    • @BelaMadeira
      @BelaMadeira Před rokem +16

      @@CrankyGrandma I agree, however by his own admission, the TLM played a significant role in his conversion because he felt it wasn’t “trying to sell him something”.

    • @InhabitantOfOddworld
      @InhabitantOfOddworld Před rokem +7

      @@BelaMadeira
      Exactly right, and it should send a strong message to the Church about the popularity (or rather, lackthereof) of NO rites

    • @davelzuck
      @davelzuck Před rokem

      @@BelaMadeira He’s just starting his journey though. I hope he reads St. John of the Cross too.

  • @southernpine6696
    @southernpine6696 Před rokem +2

    I can relate to his story in the coffee shop about when I'm tired and my thought patterns. I haven't written any books though. BTW I am very protestant, but I recommend this channel often. The gospel is what is important. And I like pints.

  • @centristmiguel8581
    @centristmiguel8581 Před rokem +1

    "Our forgiveness is contingent upon us forgiving others. That's why is says FORGIVE US our trespasses as WE FORGIVE OTHERS who trespass against us" - Fr. Stu

  • @roseg1333
    @roseg1333 Před rokem +4

    I’m not a fan at all ofBishop Barron, but I can respect him for bringing certain people to Christianity. I hope he becomes more sincere also and not just looking for the lime light.

  • @neverquit9599
    @neverquit9599 Před rokem +3

    If he continues on his journey, growing deeper in faith and stands up to the slings and arrows of Hollywood and the culture, that will be the test for how deep these roots have grown. He deserves many prayers for grace and strength on this journey. It is easy to jump to a "publicity stunt" angle and anything to get back in the public eye, but he does sound like something new has been opened up to him. Praying for him!

  • @bens4446
    @bens4446 Před rokem +2

    God bless you, Pints. Great story, thanks for sharing. Yes, Barron has the right idea. Remember that it is not for us but for God to judge a soul. Our job as humble Christians is merely to point out the way to salvation. You and I and everyone else get nervous from time to time, but remember God is never nervous, much less in crisis. Keep up the good work!

  • @almafalcone3823
    @almafalcone3823 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing about you judging people sometimes instead of being charitable… I have the same problem!!! I’ll pray for you and hopefully God will help me in this area as well ☺️

  • @lesparks126
    @lesparks126 Před rokem +1

    Great video, I appreciate that the conversation trended towards how we should reflect on how we view others.
    I also like the part of appreciation the conversion for the sake of the person converting and not because it is a score for our team. I believe the key to Christianity's early success, was due to its genuine love for other people. Willing the best for them without any benefit to one's self. We weaken when we view ourselves in a tribal nature of our belief and relationship with the Lord. Tribalism will always sink to the lowest common denominator and be jingoistic in its communication within and without.
    I will pray that his conversion, and all others out there, will continue to bring the true joy of love with the Lord.

  • @vjs0902
    @vjs0902 Před rokem +1

    I am so happy for Shia. God comes to us at our darkest times. This past Sunday the priest said something that we can forget at times. Judge all you want, but doesn't matter. What matters is the judgement of our lord at the end of our life.

  • @kathleenirish
    @kathleenirish Před rokem

    So thankful I saw this today. 👍🙏🏼❤️✝️🕊💪☝️😀

  • @cathywertz
    @cathywertz Před rokem +2

    Let's all pray for his sake that it is genuine, it lasts, and it keeps him safe. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @MagnumLapua338
    @MagnumLapua338 Před rokem +1

    The interview with the Bishop should be attached to the DVD as an extra!

  • @ginasalis5880
    @ginasalis5880 Před 4 měsíci

    I love the catch phrase “the team” because that how I feel sometimes and that’s pride. It’s not for the glory of God. Really enjoyed this ❤

  • @ck4429
    @ck4429 Před rokem +8

    If you haven't watched the entire interview (it's over 1 hour), please do. It's startling. I think I'm guilty of not only judgement, but a true ignorance of the deeply painful lives some others lead. I also watched a secular interview by John Bernthal. It's a raw, uncensored interview, definitely not for children to overhear. The language is strong and shocking at times (at least for me), but I was just stunned by the details of his life before the movie. In his story, I was reminded again of the unfailing love our our God, who meets us where we are. I imagine maybe that's how John the Baptist appeared to many religious faithful of his time- wild, wooly, brazen. Let's be clear, he is not a saint (nor are any of us), but with God's grace... he could be! He will need prayers to grow his faith while battling the Hollywood culture. I know that the Holy Spirit wanted me to hear his story--and that I will be praying for him for a long time. Thanks Matt for your refreshing candor. Your statement about "joining the team" was lovely. Sounds like our good Lord provided you a tender mercy in His reminder of Charity in the coffee shop.

  • @chuckn4851
    @chuckn4851 Před rokem +10

    You don't know what's in his heart any more than I do, than any of us do. Which is to say, we don't. Only Shia and God know.

  • @LarsPop-Tartus
    @LarsPop-Tartus Před rokem

    Time will tell- we all went through stuff have to go through the darkness hope pray he sticks with it

  • @martanieradka4675
    @martanieradka4675 Před rokem +4

    Shia more Catholic than Barron, I loved the interview! At least for now, as he is about to face trials 😉

    • @emy1975
      @emy1975 Před rokem +2

      Agree! He will face a lot of trials! But i think he has formidable people around him to help him… the monks in Padre
      pio’s monastery, some local priests that helped him and other religious, even Mel Gibson.

  • @laXrockera691
    @laXrockera691 Před rokem +10

    Please say a prayer for my husband. He's started reading my copy of your book. It's really been opening his eyes how sinful he has been, but also bringing the abuse he's experienced in front of him. I'm doing my best to walk with him, but I'm feeling stuck in knowing how to help him. I have been encouraging therapy and spiritual direction.

    • @emy1975
      @emy1975 Před rokem +3

      May your husband find peace with God. Amen.
      Mama mary pray for him

  • @roseg1333
    @roseg1333 Před rokem +1

    You will know them by their fruits and I think by the Joy, laughter, love, and Charity Catholics show this exponentially and I think Shia recognized this in this situation 🙏🏼✝️🕊

  • @ilcondottierocartografo6770

    I LOVE THIS CHANNEL

  • @IvanTottene
    @IvanTottene Před 4 měsíci +1

    I am Catholic from Santa Catarina (southern Brazil). God continue to give thanks to Shia. A brief message to atheists and protestants: we must want, just as you do, for them to discover the truth of the Church, from the primitive church, the first priests, oral tradition (before the scriptures) and everything else of truth that saves There are still a lot of people today. This is a unique but individual opportunity. It is up to each person to be willing to discover it.

  • @beckypadulo4888
    @beckypadulo4888 Před rokem +1

    Really good points, and a great reminder to see people the way God does. I am NOT great at that, but I need to do better, always. Thanks guys! ❤❤❤

  • @gonzales2901
    @gonzales2901 Před rokem +2

    I think it’s genuine from Shia, I recently became a Catholic a year ago and it has been life changing for me internally and spiritually.

    • @RavenDots115
      @RavenDots115 Před rokem

      Did you sexually and violently assault someone too?

  • @healthfadsfade
    @healthfadsfade Před rokem

    Wow man, that judgment comes from fear bit hit me really hard.

  • @thethirdsicily4802
    @thethirdsicily4802 Před rokem

    LOVE!! watching Matt's face as Shia talks...also YES!!! on my judgementalism especially of people who remind me of "younger me" WHY????

  • @clq2461
    @clq2461 Před rokem +11

    I agree with you on so many of your points. I have always struggled when we uphold celebrities who are Catholic as these "speakers" of the faith. Yes and amen that we have to look to the saints and their example.
    I also agree that we shouldn't use his conversion story for a team's sake. I saw that start to happen in certain circles after the interview and I was very uncomfortable about that. Mostly because they picked one piece of his conversion story and made it sound like that was the only thing that brought him to the Catholic Church. If you listen to the entire interview, you see that his conversion story was a bunch of different things that ultimately lead him embrace the Catholic Faith not one specific thing.
    I can see why people are cynical about his conversion story. I do hope that he did convert because he went through a lot and experienced God through people, liturgy, prayer, and many other ways. It is a beautiful story.

  • @blogestotambienpasara
    @blogestotambienpasara Před 4 měsíci +1

    I listen to what you say about the girl in the cafeteria and I remember the testimony of Juan Manuel Cotelo, a Spanish producer, in which he tells about a day when he sees a woman passing by in front of his car and when he sees how she is dressed he thinks that She is a prostitute and she feels in her heart when the Lord tells her: be careful, she is my daughter. He continues looking at her and judging her and the Lord tells him again: be careful, she is my daughter. It is difficult for us to see others with mercy without judging, without making comments with which we believe we are going to improve their lives, but this is never the case. It is not a simple task; we must ask God for that grace.

  • @DG-nc1jc
    @DG-nc1jc Před rokem +3

    God is the greatest teacher if we are willing to listen!

  • @christiandpaul631
    @christiandpaul631 Před rokem +1

    The most important thing for a new Catholic is confession. If you have serious sin without absolution Grace is compromised. Grace is for faith (doesn't necessarily make you happy) which will help in the long race. He also has to be very specific to ask God to hold on to him no matter what. If you invite Him He will not go. If you don't invite Him He will not come.

  • @joanneutke498
    @joanneutke498 Před rokem +2

    I thought the interview was great. Shia comes across as very genuine. I am happy for him but we need to pray for him. The only thing was it seems he didn't understand why he couldn't receive communion. It takes more than being validly baptized lol! Other than that he is who The Church was created by Christ for. God bless him! Also Matt you made me laugh with your story about the girl in the coffee shop. You are not alone however with your internal judgments. I am guilty too. A good way to combat this is when ever you feel that thought coming on just make the sign of the cross for that person.

  • @collineddo7485
    @collineddo7485 Před rokem

    "but one is the entry into life for all; and in one same way they leave it." Wis 7:6. I think we should keep this verse in mind when looking at celebrity Christians and wondering at their conversions. His job makes him no less or more special to God than any one of us and, just like everyone else, his conversion is/will be a life-long process with ups and downs and failures and triumphs. It is to the common good of the whole Church that her members constantly build one another up and offer blessing and always regard one another with the love and dignity that God declares us worthy of. And when correction is needed, to offer it charitably and solely for the good of the other: not trying to prove ourselves righteous. Thank you for what you do, Matt and team!

  • @brianback6136
    @brianback6136 Před rokem

    Bishop Barron, like you, Matt, are gifts to the Catholic Church.

  • @josephososkie3029
    @josephososkie3029 Před rokem +4

    That’s a good point at the end about why we love. Like St. Bernard’s construct, ie., we start out loving ourselves for our sake, then loving God for our sake, then loving God for God’s then loving ourselves for Gods sake.
    I think Shia ‘s conversion left a permanent mark. I’m sure he will sin as part of the human condition….but a lot less. This is fun.

  • @bjsauerbrei6632
    @bjsauerbrei6632 Před rokem

    Glad to hear how you struggle with judgement in your head. I ask the Holy Spirit to help me with that struggle all the time.

  • @trudiperret48
    @trudiperret48 Před rokem +1

    I've always been so impressed at his amazing acting talent and thought he was just given a raw deal in Hollywood. I'm glad he never fit in with the likes of them. I believe he is absolutely authentic in his journey but it is even hard for some of us cradle Catholics to keep immersed in our wonderful faith. He will have more pressure on him, being in the public eye. I pray for him and us all to maintain our journey to sainthood.

  • @lyndamacfarland396
    @lyndamacfarland396 Před rokem

    “Look to the saints…” Great advice.

  • @chrisso35
    @chrisso35 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I was super skeptical as well. He’s an out of the box strange actor. I saw it all as an act. I pray for him and it was good to see him have his first communion.

  • @yrd814
    @yrd814 Před rokem +2

    At 7:40min... I love that you point this out. We can not create a catholic church for perfect catholics! Being judgemental instead of showing mercy and showing the face of Jesus to others is our calling. Sometimes catholic podcasts come across as "we are perfect and you are not" lol. Praying for you and all conversions. Love your podcast. 🙏

  • @leekflower1
    @leekflower1 Před rokem +3

    I think Shia's change of heart is marvelous and we should pray for his protection and continued conversion. However can we also pray for and be concerned for his alleged victims? He repeatedly admits to being abusive to others and inability to be faithful in a relationship. I pray for their healing and also that he should be held accountable to whatever he has done to harm them.

  • @liftingupgrace
    @liftingupgrace Před rokem +1

    The Spirit that God has placed in me agrees with the Spirit that God has placed in Shia, that we are indeed brothers in Him. Praise God for that! We place our future in His hands. 🙌

  • @kyleenzler94
    @kyleenzler94 Před rokem +3

    I think St. Augustines "Confessions" (in a more contemporary edition) would be a good read for Shia. Also just reading his life too would be good. It got me good as I have had several moments like Shias, where I was at rock bottom. The thing that got me the most was a quote from St. Augustine: Every Saint has a past and every sinner has a future.

    • @b.melakail
      @b.melakail Před rokem

      Did you watch the interview? :)
      Shia does reference the confessions

    • @blink51947
      @blink51947 Před rokem

      He did read it, to understand his role in the movie

    • @lucillebonds2196
      @lucillebonds2196 Před rokem

      I was praying that this saying will come up again. I even forgot that it came from my spiritual father St. Augustine. Thank God for answering my prayer. Thou never failed me.
      "Ask and you shall receive ......!
      Pax.

  • @trenttimothywisemanjmj2094

    The Australian Plaque being upside down, literally describes how I feel about my country. Very subtle Matt, love it! 😂

  • @md500f
    @md500f Před rokem +1

    I think each of us has some conversion of heart that pushes us towards Christ. His is a little more public since he is an actor. Pray for him that he continues his walk towards our savior. He is no different from any other person.

  • @timrichardson4018
    @timrichardson4018 Před rokem +2

    There is skepticism about whether the conversion is genuine or whether it will stick when it comes to celebrities, understandably. But we have to remember that we all started somewhere, and we all have likely fallen since then and got back up at some point, some maybe sooner than others. I heard a pastor say about people who keep having to confess and repent of the same sin, "I don't get concerned when they keep confessing the same sin. I get concerned when they stop."

  • @deliarealtor
    @deliarealtor Před rokem +1

    Matt, Did you sign the book for the girl in the coffee shop.

  • @HartponderJr
    @HartponderJr Před rokem +4

    You skipped the comments on the Latin Mass, and his views on the Guitar Mass…

  • @shell..47
    @shell..47 Před 4 měsíci

    Praying

  • @vincewyn1396
    @vincewyn1396 Před rokem

    THANKS

  • @alexbernard8907
    @alexbernard8907 Před rokem +3

    I've never heard of this Shia, geezer, but apparently a lot of people have, what's he famous for, I often hear people that're called entertainers that I've never heard of, where I live in England, I hearing on the box on satirical shows like Have I Got News For You, of a family called Cardasian, not sure of spelling, I still don't know who they are and what they're supposed famous for, but who ever this Shia, geezer is and if is genuine in becoming a Catholic or if he already has, then I pray that he gets filled from head to toe with the Holy Spirit, and may God bless him,

  • @aimeebono374
    @aimeebono374 Před rokem +2

    Great reminders of the love that Our Lord would have had with nonbelievers that came in his path.

  • @bokugou2936
    @bokugou2936 Před rokem +2

    At the end of the day, Shia is an actor. A great actor. He was going to be in a movie where he bashes Jorden Petterson. He ONLY left due to a fall out with wife/girlfriend. I hope he isn't playing them as a joke. I would be very careful. He could be doing this for a publicity stunt.

  • @jackiescott6862
    @jackiescott6862 Před rokem

    Excellent

  • @monicaventers1870
    @monicaventers1870 Před rokem

    Go Shia!! Two steps forward, one step back. It's a journey for us all no matter if we are cradle Catholics or converts!!

  • @newglof9558
    @newglof9558 Před rokem +1

    7:00 you were in Mankato? Small world, wish I would've caught you

  • @ddonovan2965
    @ddonovan2965 Před rokem +1

    I watched Bp Barron's interview with Shia Labouf and I thought the insight he expressed was an authentic experience of God's love or better an authentic encounter of God's presence in others, and in the scriptures; the body of Christ, His church. It was close to my own experience during my sister's conversion. It was proximity. Grace fell on me because I was standing next to her when she received it. It's God and His gentle power to touch us the way He said He would. You just fix your heart and mind and eyes on Me and let Me do the rest. And let Him have His way and His love spills out on those we encounter.

  • @erikamohrmann7986
    @erikamohrmann7986 Před rokem +1

    not to put too much weight on your shoulders, but you're one of three Catholics on the internet I trust...Thanks for the great videos

  • @justforrfunnn
    @justforrfunnn Před 5 měsíci +1

    I just learned he’s confirmed now! 😁

  • @10Mspinky
    @10Mspinky Před rokem

    Anyone know when and where we can watch the movie Padre Pio? I've been asking in different platforms and still no answer. We live in San Antonio Texas

  • @JohnnyNada
    @JohnnyNada Před rokem +10

    SAY CHRIST IS LORD! JUST. DO. IT!