Fr. Joshua Waltz vocation story

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  • čas přidán 5. 11. 2013
  • Fr. Joshua Waltz, vocation director and priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bismarck, ND, shares the story of how his heart converted to Jesus Christ, who ultimately called him to be a Catholic priest. To support vocations and seminarian scholarships in the Diocese of Bismarck, follow this link: 1catholicfound...

Komentáře • 229

  • @baoduong2203
    @baoduong2203 Před 4 lety +76

    Please pray for me, I’m current,y applying for seminary... after my journey back into the Catholic Church. I never thought I would be interested into the priesthood. My aunt kept telling me that she was always praying for me to be a priest. I kept on saying “heck no. Yeah right”. Now I’m here lol

    • @andrius3867
      @andrius3867 Před 2 lety +2

      Did you get in?

    • @lynevoss4106
      @lynevoss4106 Před 2 lety +1

      Boo Duong, I had been praying for priests. Unfortunately, it kind of gotten on the way side and stopped. Recently however, I happened to join an EWTN Holy Rosary prayer and a novena to St John Vianney for an increase in priestly vocation. And so now, I am back into this prayer and petition. I have 4 grandsons and I have been praying for at least one or ALL of them to become holy Priests and my 3 granddaughters to become holy nuns (shhhhh, they don’t know). It’s all in God’s hands🙏🙏🙏. Anyway, Bao Duong, I hope you are now in seminary. I am praying for you. God bless🙏❤️🙏

    • @mick1gallagher
      @mick1gallagher Před rokem

      You're stupid brainwashed deluded aunt is as stupid
      as yourself

    • @gerd37
      @gerd37 Před rokem

      Thanks be to God!

    • @grivsxiaomi4661
      @grivsxiaomi4661 Před rokem +1

      Trust God

  • @aarondolan6704
    @aarondolan6704 Před rokem +20

    Please whoever cares to read pray for more Vocations to The Priesthood in Ireland and pray for me that my Vocation is to be a Priest and that I enter a Seminary soon.

  • @barbaraaspengen9810
    @barbaraaspengen9810 Před rokem +16

    Father your spirit is so glowing what a awesome priest you are.

  • @randyellison602
    @randyellison602 Před 2 lety +22

    I'm not a Catholic I attend a penecostal Church. I know the feeling of a calling not going away God called me into ministry since I was a kid. Living for God is the best life we can live. Good luck to you Fr. Waltz.

  • @alphaomega5494
    @alphaomega5494 Před 9 lety +110

    Fr. Waltz, I stumbled upon this video while watching some of Father Robert Barron's videos and all I can say is, "wow". I have felt a very strong pull to the priesthood for a few years now but after watching this, I think I'm ready to make a call to my vocation's Director. Bless you for your priesthood and ministry

    • @MegaCadette55
      @MegaCadette55 Před 9 lety +2

      anthony Rosas this comment speaks life.how did it go if i may ask?

    • @mamaedina1
      @mamaedina1 Před 5 lety +2

      One Hail Mary said for you brother

    • @feargodlovegod4476
      @feargodlovegod4476 Před 2 lety +1

      How is it going!? God Bless anthony

    • @lynevoss4106
      @lynevoss4106 Před 2 lety +1

      Anthony Rosas, how are you doing. Where are you now since you heard of Fr Waltz vocation story? I hope you are on your way to priesthood or is now a priest ‘coz we need good holy priests. I am praying for you. God bless you🙏🙏🙏

    • @museluvr
      @museluvr Před 2 lety

      We're praying for you! May God do beautiful, wonderful things through your vocation. Saving souls is far more important than anything this world would give you. God bless!

  • @JenniNJeff
    @JenniNJeff Před rokem +9

    This is one of our family's favorite vocation stories! God bless you Father! Thank you for sharing it!

  • @1183tn
    @1183tn Před 4 lety +36

    I must have heard this vocation story about 10 times now, I started going to the Dominican Rite in Portland around 6am everymorning since I started listening (1 week ago). My day seems to be lighter of any stress and burden when I receive the Holy Host every morning. Didn't know I have such a thirst for Jesus. Thank you and God bless you father Joshua Waltz.

    • @museluvr
      @museluvr Před 2 lety +3

      I'm a new Catholic but am learning when a priest is on fire.. it is contagious. God be with you, and be well.

  • @mray8
    @mray8 Před 7 lety +25

    Definitley shed some tears when he encountered the guy that saved his life in Spain. It had to be his guardian angel.

  • @elenamanallo1686
    @elenamanallo1686 Před 7 měsíci +6

    Wow! God works in mysterious ways. God bless and praying for the increase of priestly and religious vocation. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @ericagoehring1089
    @ericagoehring1089 Před 7 lety +35

    Thank you for this!! I am not Catholic, but I am a follower of Christ. This story is beautiful.

  • @hjweingarten2250
    @hjweingarten2250 Před 9 lety +98

    Thank you, Lord, for my wonderful cousin, Father Joshua and for his brother who is also a priest, Father Justin Waltz.

    • @MegaCadette55
      @MegaCadette55 Před 9 lety +16

      oh woww!this is so cool. sounds like a blessed family!

    • @happyma4182
      @happyma4182 Před 6 lety +5

      I pray I may hear them al speak. I loved this talk from Dr. Joshua.
      Wow! It brought tears to my eyes.
      😢

    • @grivsxiaomi4661
      @grivsxiaomi4661 Před rokem

      Amazing

    • @VDavid-jc1ck
      @VDavid-jc1ck Před 6 měsíci

      P0ppp⁹❤²​@@MegaCadette55

  • @TNt-vc2xs
    @TNt-vc2xs Před rokem +4

    “Once the spirit is dead, the body has nothing to live for” ❤ absolutely beautiful testimony.
    I’m sharing this with as many teens and young adults as I can. Talk about God after a man’s heart!!! Thank you Fr Josh for choosing God!! Man this story was like watching a movie, it is that crazy!!!

  • @johnfisher3017
    @johnfisher3017 Před 3 lety +8

    Fr. Josh waltz. Thank you for having this on here for people who are looking to find. Your story had me in tears on my job site this morning, because it helped me accept the love of the father.

  • @janinelengyel6273
    @janinelengyel6273 Před měsícem

    Fr. Josh, God has blessed you to do his work. I love hearing your story. Amazing. So happy that your a fisher of men. Bless you.

  • @darlinaasuncionobando
    @darlinaasuncionobando Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great vocation story Father ,wish and prayer for our only son to be a priest

  • @mobrien7128
    @mobrien7128 Před 9 lety +20

    The best vocational video EVER!! God bless you, Father!

  • @rizzaruaya1656
    @rizzaruaya1656 Před měsícem +1

    Wow! Beautiful story . God is great. Amen!

  • @Stephieandcheech
    @Stephieandcheech Před 8 lety +32

    Best vocation story I ever heard. Also very entertaining the way it was told. I smiled and laughed the whole way through. God bless Father Joshua!!

  • @TotusTuusMarie
    @TotusTuusMarie Před 6 měsíci +1

    Amazing vocation story!!!
    Besides always going to Sunday mass and frequent confession, I would also add praying the Rosary daily. 🙏❤️

  • @marianajmj
    @marianajmj Před 2 lety +5

    Watching in February 2022. What a beautiful conversation story, and story of vocation.

  • @jonitagonsalves9177
    @jonitagonsalves9177 Před 4 lety +21

    I loved the way Father narrated his story. It's funny and filled with exciting encounters. Simply wow♥️

  • @anngrace7313
    @anngrace7313 Před rokem +4

    What a powerful testimony. God bless you father.

  • @user-rx1ps9mv9i
    @user-rx1ps9mv9i Před 7 měsíci +3

    Beutiful calling story..God bless you Father..this left me in tears

  • @scriner11
    @scriner11 Před 5 lety +11

    The Lord made a perfect choice in calling you!!!! Well done!!! Many blessings to you!!!

  • @NiwandindaFlorence
    @NiwandindaFlorence Před 9 měsíci +2

    I don't know why I wept towards the end, but lord graciously hear from my heart. Thanks faaza God bless you following from 🇺🇬

  • @tylerpape4382
    @tylerpape4382 Před 8 lety +47

    Best vocation story I've heard.

  • @francespaz4142
    @francespaz4142 Před 5 lety +12

    Never have I heard such an inspiring miracle story as Fr. Joshua’s! God is speaking to all of us through this adorable
    Funny priest! Thank you holy Priest! God bless you always, and send you to tell your hilarious story of love and truth to
    Others especially the youth! Love you , Holy man of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

  • @user-nu6jd3ld9s
    @user-nu6jd3ld9s Před 4 měsíci +1

    You are so blessed and real.
    Please keep talking to us..
    Amen

  • @JoshPaul94
    @JoshPaul94 Před 9 lety +17

    Fr. Joshua Waltz Vocational Story is pure awesome! Love being Catholic. I can watch this over and over again, and not get bored. His story is glorious and raw to the core.

    • @MegaCadette55
      @MegaCadette55 Před 9 lety +2

      do you have a priesthood calling too? #justasking

    • @JoshPaul94
      @JoshPaul94 Před 8 lety +2

      +MegaCadette55 yes very much so!

    • @MegaCadette55
      @MegaCadette55 Před 8 lety +1

      Josh Toups that's pretty great. God needs more laborers in his fields.you have my prayers.

    • @JoshPaul94
      @JoshPaul94 Před 8 lety +3

      +MegaCadette55 thank you

    • @MegaCadette55
      @MegaCadette55 Před 8 lety +1

      Josh Toups you re welcome

  • @mariafaria2256
    @mariafaria2256 Před rokem +2

    Bless be the Lord for another Priest in Communities , who said yes to his call. Congratulations!!!! And God bless!

  • @LuisaGarcia_nyc
    @LuisaGarcia_nyc Před 10 měsíci +3

    Praise The Lord!🔥

  • @joannhacker9120
    @joannhacker9120 Před 3 lety +5

    Wow, what a beautiful testimony! Not a boring moment worth listening to. Thank you for sharing.

  • @oditaocana4509
    @oditaocana4509 Před rokem +3

    Our good Lord will never abandon us despite of our wrongdoings, He would journey with and embrace ourselves under His Fraternal Love and Protection, your various stories symbolic actions that God always protect you and ignored signs to be His Evangelist, amazing stories ❤️. Continue spreading your Conversion stories, and by the way your mom is awesomely true faithful daughter of Him 🙏🙏🙏

  • @kathleengaetano1956
    @kathleengaetano1956 Před 9 lety +22

    I absolutely love this video. I am in the process of discernment and discovering my vocation into the religious life and even though this is a vocation story about a Catholic priest it still inspired me. "I'm going to Mass do you wanna come?" cracked me up. God Bless My mother is obsessed with St. Anthony that story cracked me up too.

  • @thewrestle-9319
    @thewrestle-9319 Před 10 lety +22

    Because I do not have any vocation call, I thought I wouldn't even finish listening to his story. But, there was something captivating, amusing and touching part in his story. and I was a really good feeling that there is the same God who guided him that way, He might be leading me on His own way.. whenever I have uncertainty in faith, I love to hear this vocation story. Because he was a normal person before he become a priest, I feel like I can connect to his story. Thank you Fr. Joshua Waltz.

    • @coreybaumy23
      @coreybaumy23 Před 10 lety +5

      Just to let you know. Every one has a vocation call. It might not be to anything religious, but a vocation is what God wants you to do not just to be a priest.

    • @mirgrande7683
      @mirgrande7683 Před 7 lety

      That's the sin of clericalism has you even thinking such a thing.
      Like the the priests and religious the only ones have a 'vocation'. Above everyone else. That's bullshit.
      You are called equally and to the same degree to image God - the love of God in the world. Catherine of Sienna said it best, "Become who God means you to be and set the world on fire !" :)

  • @marlenetrompeta9902
    @marlenetrompeta9902 Před rokem +2

    Thank you Fr. Joshua very inspiring vocation story. God bless you now and always.

  • @jpmedia8963
    @jpmedia8963 Před 6 lety +8

    It’s a great story. I’m just like crying...

  • @candycrushinq7514
    @candycrushinq7514 Před 9 lety +18

    I accidentally found this video and I'm litrally in awe
    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING

  • @anosal4246
    @anosal4246 Před 6 měsíci

    ❤this is a great testimony for all the believers ❤️❤️May God bless all called to priesthood 🙏

  • @JackieMinton
    @JackieMinton Před 9 lety +21

    God has officially worked through the suggestions box of my youtube account. What a beautiful work God is carrying out in your life! Thank you for sharing your story and showing His light!

  • @lukeroesener1810
    @lukeroesener1810 Před 6 lety +5

    Thank you so much God is calling me to the priesthood and it is such a wonderful thing Although I am only 14 I know God will make so much of me thank you Father you a wonderful inspiration.

    • @archsword2446
      @archsword2446 Před 6 lety

      Study Respiratory Therapy and enter the Order of St. Camillus.

    • @luigitezza4996
      @luigitezza4996 Před 3 lety

      Hello Good day!. We are sisters, Daughters of St.Camillus in Cebu , Philippines. We are present in 23 countries throughout the world. If you are discerning with your vocation , please contact facebook page @ The Camillians . They are priests called Ministers of the Infirm . Thank you and God bless.

  • @mariedsilva8610
    @mariedsilva8610 Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful testimony yes Jesus is everything worth dying for

  • @cultureshock72
    @cultureshock72 Před 7 lety +13

    I totally remember the day he told us this story. I can even hear myself laughing haha

  • @ReySanchez7
    @ReySanchez7 Před rokem +1

    God bless you Fr. and your brother priests.

  • @rolandovargas4490
    @rolandovargas4490 Před 10 lety +12

    Awesome vocation story!! God works in many ways!

  • @TheTV1972
    @TheTV1972 Před rokem +2

    Awesome testimony🎉🎉🎉

  • @mimamangohig8325
    @mimamangohig8325 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you Lord for this man , how I wish you will call one of my grandsons to priesthood so my family will be converted and to serve you too.

  • @sabaghebreghzabhier3382
    @sabaghebreghzabhier3382 Před 5 lety +8

    This is one of the best testimony I ever had, God bless you. I hope you going to be a wonderful saint

  • @sme7385
    @sme7385 Před 3 lety +2

    God bless this priest Joshua.
    May he entertain people as he
    always does.

  • @teresanandwa2764
    @teresanandwa2764 Před 3 lety +3

    It has changed my way of thinking .thank you

  • @happyma4182
    @happyma4182 Před 6 lety +4

    May Jesus continue to bless you each and every day. Please pray for my three sons. And offer them to Jesus. Mary.St.Joseph.
    St. Augustine
    and St. Anthony .
    ...God Bless.

  • @christinekent140
    @christinekent140 Před 5 lety +3

    great story I felt that big black man was an angel sent to help you. . my angel is always helping me

  • @gmahlman
    @gmahlman Před 10 lety +12

    Wow! This story is FANASTIC! Father Waltz God bless you. You've got to share your story at youth conferences and other Catholic media outlets.

  • @lucem25
    @lucem25 Před 8 lety +12

    That's amazing it has helped me to discern more my vocation

  • @susanrogan3338
    @susanrogan3338 Před 2 lety +3

    Father was terrific

  • @idsherry
    @idsherry Před 6 lety +3

    This is one of the best conversion stories I heard. God works mysteriously. It touched my heart, it made me think what can I do to live my life for Jesus. God bless you, Father Joshua.

  • @marksalerno3478
    @marksalerno3478 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you Father

  • @lidiabarahona2154
    @lidiabarahona2154 Před 6 lety +4

    God bless you Father

  • @rinnapayod
    @rinnapayod Před 3 lety +3

    This is awesome story. It really touched my heart. God bless you Fr. Joshua.

  • @joseluismachain3962
    @joseluismachain3962 Před rokem +1

    Thank U for ur great message. Jesus kid the

  • @victoria103
    @victoria103 Před 3 lety +4

    Wow this is amazing!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍

  • @sophiashim4390
    @sophiashim4390 Před 6 lety +3

    Thank you Fr. Joshua for your precious story. I will pray for you and all priests everyday.

  • @dbj1818
    @dbj1818 Před 2 lety +3

    Amen Father 🙏🏾 I felt this story

  • @jaca7584
    @jaca7584 Před 3 lety +2

    Can you see me clapping!!! What an AWESOME and free testimony! So inspirational! 🌸🙏❤️🦋

  • @donaldnazareth3533
    @donaldnazareth3533 Před rokem +1

    God continue to bless you and your ministry Father Waltz

  • @joramacrush3315
    @joramacrush3315 Před rokem +1

    Made me cry

  • @lornabautistagomez9609
    @lornabautistagomez9609 Před 2 lety +2

    God calls us in different ways
    thank you father for sharing your story.God bless

  • @shonaesteban8317
    @shonaesteban8317 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you Fr Josh

  • @Ikthus
    @Ikthus Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this. 🙏🏻

  • @gracianmkandawire8403
    @gracianmkandawire8403 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great story

  • @WalktheWalk-ki9kj
    @WalktheWalk-ki9kj Před měsícem

    That was a powerful testimony.

  • @shannonabeywardena7323
    @shannonabeywardena7323 Před 9 lety +4

    God bless you, Father Joshua!

  • @kmej2548
    @kmej2548 Před rokem +1

    That was beautiful. God bless you Fr

  • @GodlyGemini
    @GodlyGemini Před 8 lety +10

    Best testimony I have ever heard literally, I have watched this like 20 times already hahaha

  • @AntonyPadikkala
    @AntonyPadikkala Před 3 lety +3

    Fr. Joshua Waltz, I've enjoyed your Vocation anecdote, It's really amazing one! 🤗❤️
    Lots of Love from Kerala, India 😇

  • @Monk800AOL
    @Monk800AOL Před 10 lety +8

    Omg, absolutely beautiful story!! I cried, so profound

    • @sebo3e
      @sebo3e Před 4 lety

      My freind not good not good did you know that catechism teach that we catholic use our lord name in thanks giving or adoration that s why because his name is holy i feel sad when i noiced O-g word because catholic should not use it in speech as catechism explains as in vain use hope that made sense

  • @chrismail8860
    @chrismail8860 Před 10 lety +4

    Very inspiring Fr.Waltz. Your Archdiocese needs to share this elsewhere it means a lot to those discerning and it is one of the best videos I have seen regarding vocation it was very real! Also very funny!You are a great speaker! God Bless! Please speak on a larger scale!! :-)Very blessed to have great priests and speakers like you! Very energetic and glad to see a young man! Your right about teen views on the church "all old people" you prove it wrong! Great job Bismarck and Father Waltz!

  • @joaquimgodinho9215
    @joaquimgodinho9215 Před 5 lety +2

    Fr.Joshuas vocation story is awe inspiring n I hope many youngsters follow d Lords call

  • @eduardoang6142
    @eduardoang6142 Před 2 lety +2

    Best sharing to hear.

  • @taymay5984
    @taymay5984 Před 4 lety +3

    Awesome talk, God be with u

  • @aricdelagrange5965
    @aricdelagrange5965 Před 5 lety +3

    Now this is an awesome vocation story

  • @hopes2213
    @hopes2213 Před 8 lety +9

    wow such a touching and moving story. 💖

  • @michelletaylor1147
    @michelletaylor1147 Před 2 lety +2

    Very interesting story, may God continue to hold you in the palm of His hand.

  • @milagrosamistoso5650
    @milagrosamistoso5650 Před 3 lety +2

    Praise the Lord!!like great testimony about preist and their faith bless you and keep you.

  • @lisa4candlz
    @lisa4candlz Před 4 lety +3

    lol my first thought was to ask St Anthony for the lost scapular 😆
    Beautiful testimony- thank you for sharing and for following the call.

  • @Obrian90
    @Obrian90 Před 9 lety +14

    all i can say is wow. im so greatful for your story i been think about becoming a priest and been getting the call for some time now and i fell on this video you help me your story hands down greats i heard and your the person i related to most so thank you father please pray for me that i will enter my vocation with a true humble and open heart.

    • @MegaCadette55
      @MegaCadette55 Před 9 lety +1

      +godfearing vapor praying for you man! bless...

    • @Obrian90
      @Obrian90 Před 9 lety

      Thank you

    • @MegaCadette55
      @MegaCadette55 Před 9 lety

      godfearing vapor you're welcome.are u still discerning/in seminary now?

    • @Obrian90
      @Obrian90 Před 9 lety +2

      +MegaCadette55 yes the priesthood is my only path its his will

    • @MegaCadette55
      @MegaCadette55 Před 9 lety +1

      godfearing vapor awesome! thanks for serving the kingdom.bless you!

  • @micompu345
    @micompu345 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful Father Wajtz. I am amazed at how God called you and you finally answer his call.

  • @maryanncricenti9226
    @maryanncricenti9226 Před 9 lety +2

    Wow!!! Your an amazing man Walz!!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful story !!! You chose right!!! Praise and Glory to the Father Son and Holy Spirit .. Amen

  • @cheraybisaya
    @cheraybisaya Před 2 lety +1

    what a blessing to hear Fr. Joshua, I can listen to his story all the time!

  • @susanmann8643
    @susanmann8643 Před 2 lety +2

    God bless you 💕🙏🏻

  • @dominicgartonzavesky8544
    @dominicgartonzavesky8544 Před 6 lety +5

    i was just at the RISE conference in San Jose that he talked at. I have never heard a more persuasive an funny guy.

  • @TT-hg8eo
    @TT-hg8eo Před 3 lety +2

    What a great story of journey with God!

  • @ExpressAphrodite
    @ExpressAphrodite Před 4 lety +3

    Have watched this over and over again and recommended many others to watch it too. Fr Waltz's other videos are also very inspiring too, as are his Sunday sermons in St Joseph's, Mandan. Please also watch 'All or Nothing - Sr Clare Crockett' (also on CZcams), the story of real Derry Girl.

  • @marcihf9763
    @marcihf9763 Před 7 lety +3

    I lived in Italy for 15 years...your train experience cracked me up Father. I too had some experiences on the trenitalia BUT I at least I spoke the language. LOL

  • @barbararey-constantin5679

    Thank you so much, I'm glad you said yes to God. God bless you I will pray for you. :)

  • @carolhensen8005
    @carolhensen8005 Před 2 lety +1

    Great survival story God Bless your Ministry.

  • @evaalarcon808
    @evaalarcon808 Před 3 lety +2

    God bless you Father 🙏

  • @Ireland299
    @Ireland299 Před 9 lety +5

    god bless fr, joshua walz

  • @dianakagnassim8139
    @dianakagnassim8139 Před 5 lety +3

    Beautiful, calling story

  • @ems8602
    @ems8602 Před 5 měsíci

    Will pray for your courage in this dark hour of the church and of humanity, that your faith fail not. For many priests will abandon the ministry, many religious will fall for the worse of temptations in their tepidity and blind human obedience, many souls will fall into the errors of the age, perpetuated by the Judas Iscariot who governs the roman Church by the powers of this world, but you shall remain a stronghold, a beacon of hope, bathed in the Spirit of Truth. And I shall be with the perseverant. For it will be the few that will save the many. Fear not. I AM.