How a tragic loss led a top-level executive to become a Catholic priest

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
  • This is a story about how a man's tragic and heartbreaking loss, led him on a path to the priesthood. Fr. Peter Adamski was a top-level executive working with the pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson and was married to his college sweetheart Kathy. Together they had a son called John and life was going great. But it was after Kathy was diagnosed with cancer and early on-set Alzheimer's disease, that their life changed forever.
    Here is Fr. Peter's inspiring story of giving up all his wealth and riches, to join the priesthood at age 66.
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Komentáře • 176

  • @scubatrooper9895
    @scubatrooper9895 Před 10 měsíci +193

    I was drawn to watch this video for some reason… I was watching videos about guitars, musicians and ended up watching this. I saw the notification pop up on my IPad, and I thought to myself, “I’m having coffee and music time…”. Nope, God wanted me to watch this and I’m glad that I did.

    • @Joyfulminimalist
      @Joyfulminimalist Před 10 měsíci +11

      The Lord is calling you to get to know Him, dear friend. Will you pick up your cross and follow him?

    • @scubatrooper9895
      @scubatrooper9895 Před 10 měsíci +3

      @@Joyfulminimalist You are very correct and yes….

    • @cbk222
      @cbk222 Před 10 měsíci +4

      He sounds like a nice man…

    • @maiamenzi1644
      @maiamenzi1644 Před 10 měsíci +5

      Yes I'm glad that I also did.... Thank U Dear Jesus.... Amen

    • @olivetaelizabeth
      @olivetaelizabeth Před 10 měsíci +3

      Any decision you make and take in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, you shall be immensely blessed.🙏

  • @christophermendez2517
    @christophermendez2517 Před 10 měsíci +106

    His son taught me Calculus in college. The whole time I didn’t know his and his father’s story. Thank you for your witness, Fr. Adamski.

  • @marcellahicks3984
    @marcellahicks3984 Před 10 měsíci +95

    I love this story because it is similar to mine. But the only difference, I want to enter the Convent. I have been praying for a Convent to take me. I am in Discernament. Please pray for me

    • @joselitonaranjo3234
      @joselitonaranjo3234 Před 10 měsíci +3

      Praying for you to unite with Christ thru consecration.

    • @cnam1258
      @cnam1258 Před 10 měsíci +3

      Me as well, me as well.

    • @verad2151
      @verad2151 Před 10 měsíci +6

      Praying for you Marcella. I pray the Convent will accept you. My daughter's name is Marcella. What a beautiful name.

    • @johnheah1526
      @johnheah1526 Před 10 měsíci +2

      God's will for you be done. 🙏🙏🙏

    • @nataliamink1240
      @nataliamink1240 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I pray for you 🙏🏻

  • @ClarkKasheta
    @ClarkKasheta Před 10 měsíci +139

    Father, thank you for giving us outdoor Mass during the pandemic. I drove 40 minutes every Sunday, thanks to your dedication.

  • @senkak3815
    @senkak3815 Před 10 měsíci +74

    Thank you for this story, I cried so much. I'm in difficult situation right now but when this beautiful priest said what are my sufferings compared to His. Oh my Jesus, thank you for guiding me to see this.
    🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

  • @Lily-ih6od
    @Lily-ih6od Před 10 měsíci +40

    Unceasingly pray for all priests! Thanks so much for your consecration life for us. 🙏

  • @hollyvondross9635
    @hollyvondross9635 Před 10 měsíci +37

    Beautiful story. I wish a late life vocation for nuns was possible. They are needed in Catholic hospitals,schools etc.

    • @Conorthedad
      @Conorthedad Před 10 měsíci +2

      Theta are. Look up sisters of our lady immaculate!

    • @krissykimono
      @krissykimono Před 10 měsíci +1

      I have been thinking about a later in life vocation. Secular life is so empty and I feel like I’m chasing things that have no value. I feel mostly empty unless I’m in church or helping others

  • @alicegmelin3878
    @alicegmelin3878 Před 10 měsíci +31

    I am so inspired as I see the beauty of the Priesthood as the most joyful vocation. I see pure joy in Father Adamski.

  • @ritaaraujo5697
    @ritaaraujo5697 Před 10 měsíci +23

    What a most beautiful story that brought tears to my eyes. God is patient and if we are faithful to Him He’ll bless us without measure.

  • @georginadm
    @georginadm Před 10 měsíci +13

    What a special man

  • @michaelamclarnon9270
    @michaelamclarnon9270 Před 10 měsíci +9

    I pray for more men to join the Priesthood HAIL MARY FULL OF GRACE 🙏 🕊️🙏
    HERE IN IRELAND SND AROUND THE WORLD 🙏

  • @laurenp1618
    @laurenp1618 Před 10 měsíci +11

    Just..beautiful.

  • @prlopez6134
    @prlopez6134 Před 10 měsíci +15

    Beautiful story love my Catholic Faith .

  • @michaelamclarnon9270
    @michaelamclarnon9270 Před 10 měsíci +9

    THANK YOU LORD JESUS FOR THIS PRIEST 🙏🕊️🙏
    GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT IS LIVING WITHIN YOU 💯🙏🙏🕊️🙏🕊️

  • @gloriafarley5105
    @gloriafarley5105 Před 10 měsíci +19

    What a beautiful story! It so touched my heart! God bless you, Father Peter! ❤️🙏🌹

  • @sandrajon6897
    @sandrajon6897 Před 10 měsíci +23

    Thank you Fr. Adamski for sharing your story, for your Priesthood and your yes to God. Some of my takeaways-
    “O Jesus give me a heart of love”
    “I do everything today in Your Name and Your Honor and Thank You for ____” I will fill out the blank daily as you do.
    May continue shinning His Light on you always. May your loving Kathy be rejoicing with God in heaven. Amen. 🙏🏻❤️📿

  • @rosemariekury9186
    @rosemariekury9186 Před 10 měsíci +16

    I was drawn to this video too. My husband I think is in the early stages of dementia, and this is just what I needed to hear. What a good husband he was. Its really difficult seeing your loved one disappearing before your own eyes. I’m sure he’s a very good priest, and the experiences he had makes him understand and help parishioners who are struggling with health issues and family ones too. God bless you Father for listening to Gods call.

  • @cnam1258
    @cnam1258 Před 10 měsíci +11

    This is one of the best videos I've seen.

  • @Hallow334
    @Hallow334 Před 10 měsíci +7

    Wow! Tough to watch, but touching.

  • @karensmith7487
    @karensmith7487 Před 10 měsíci +26

    Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful and inspiring story, Father. I was in tears through much of it, being moved by the strength of your love for both your wife and God. May God continue to bless you in your spiritual journey as a priest!

  • @carolynschuster291
    @carolynschuster291 Před 10 měsíci +17

    Thank you for this. Many of us are dealing with living for Christ in our later years and how to run this race and finish strong

  • @deirdrewilliams250
    @deirdrewilliams250 Před 10 měsíci +13

    Beautiful..God Bless you Father..made me cry

  • @maloxi1472
    @maloxi1472 Před 10 měsíci +9

    Just... Wow !
    I have no words...

  • @jinglebell9424
    @jinglebell9424 Před 10 měsíci +13

    My priest in Florida has a daughter who attends his mass. It is such a blessing.

    • @daniby9894
      @daniby9894 Před 10 měsíci +2

      I once met a bishop on a train ride to Rome and he was in his travel attire, looking as any other priest: black suit and a collar, a tiny crusifix on his neck and we really had a nice long chat together becouse we ended up sitting in front of eachother while the entire trip was ahead of us, then a phone rang and he picked up the call and anwsered it with: Ciao Amore (Hello Love) and his eyes lightened up and his hole expression changed. He looked as a man in love... after the phone call ended he explained that it was his daughter checking up on him on how the trip was going. Practicly, he got married very young, his wife died leaving him with a toddler, so he raised his daughter and once she was well set in life, he entered in seminary and was ordered priest at age 56. He even had grandchildren.

    • @dianarajabu8595
      @dianarajabu8595 Před 9 měsíci

      Please sister am called diana am Uganda Africa my mum she is sick she operation and don't have money please help me

  • @marytygett4189
    @marytygett4189 Před 10 měsíci +10

    What a beautiful and powerful witness to God’s love for us . 🌹🙏

  • @mariserobillard601
    @mariserobillard601 Před 10 měsíci +8

    BEAUTIFUL! BEAUTIFUL! BEAUTIFUL STORY!💛💚🩷

  • @MariaNZ1961
    @MariaNZ1961 Před 10 měsíci +8

    Thank you Fr. Peter

  • @killerandunkbobsadventures942
    @killerandunkbobsadventures942 Před 10 měsíci +11

    I love father Peter I was drawn to him at a wake we chatted I was memorized he pointed to his church across the street and told me that’s where he lives so all week I thought about him and our conversation and I said to my husband we have to go to church on Sunday we went and we been going every Sunday for little over a year now and I look forward to giving him a hug every week he energizes me and keeps me going for the rest of the week he is truly a remarkable man and this story touched my heart I cried like a baby but God was in the right place at the right time and put him where he needs to be his love for others and his compassion is truly remarkable I will always honor and cherish our friendship he’s made a huge difference in my life thank you so much father Peter and I truly recommend you all going to at least one of his services you will be drawn in I promise it’ll be a good choice everyone have an awesome amazing day and again father Peter thank you so so much I truly love you from the bottom of my heart to the top I’m truly blessed

  • @user-mv2tg8hc8c
    @user-mv2tg8hc8c Před 10 měsíci +12

    What a beautiful life, story, and witness!! We never know when our vocation will come.

  • @m.a.nugent8278
    @m.a.nugent8278 Před 10 měsíci +6

    May God bless you always, Father!

  • @neweyes2947
    @neweyes2947 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Jesus is my love too I will never be with anyone here on earth but I’m still happy ❤God bless

  • @hugorafaelromana7411
    @hugorafaelromana7411 Před 10 měsíci +18

    Beautiful story! Thanks for the inspiration, Fr. Peter!

  • @theworldforgot4857
    @theworldforgot4857 Před 9 měsíci

    May his wife rest in eternal peace and may GOD give him, his son, family members, and loved ones strength and courage AMEN🙏🏽🕊️❤️‍🩹✝️

  • @ChristianChannel
    @ChristianChannel Před 10 měsíci +12

    Glory be to God ❤ Love this story

  • @watermain48
    @watermain48 Před 10 měsíci +13

    What a powerful, moving story. I had tears in my eyes listening to this love story.Thank you for sharing it.

  • @JM-ms7wk
    @JM-ms7wk Před 10 měsíci +6

    Beautiful story! God really works in mysterious ways!!!

  • @aggiearko3331
    @aggiearko3331 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Beautiful.

  • @trishdecresce3952
    @trishdecresce3952 Před 10 měsíci +7

    What a fabulous story. ❤❤

  • @josephmartin6219
    @josephmartin6219 Před 10 měsíci +13

    Really touching, and inspiring! God bless you Father in your ministry!

  • @ternak001
    @ternak001 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Wow, beautiful story.

  • @ojj3340
    @ojj3340 Před 9 měsíci

    God bless you Father Peter.

  • @SueProv
    @SueProv Před 10 měsíci +8

    What a beautiful gift to watch this video.

  • @ck337
    @ck337 Před 10 měsíci +14

    What a beautiful story !! I bawled my eyes out when he said what his wife’s parting words to him were. Just wow. 🩷😭

  • @SharonCullenArt
    @SharonCullenArt Před 10 měsíci +6

    Wow! What a story. Thank you for sharing it. ❤

  • @grivsxiaomi4661
    @grivsxiaomi4661 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Thank you Fr. Look young and healthy. GBU. Amin

  • @MargaretMunck-xv8lw
    @MargaretMunck-xv8lw Před 10 měsíci +4

    Best most honest and heartwarming life story. Thanks for sharing

  • @erwcik3760
    @erwcik3760 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Qué hermosa historia!

  • @charmaineshellar255
    @charmaineshellar255 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you father for sharing ur story ❤❤❤God is great

  • @RougeKirschen
    @RougeKirschen Před 10 měsíci +4

    With his life experience, you can talk to him about teenage love, marriage life, fatherhood and even grandparents issues. He experienced it and can related to your situation.

  • @TrustInJesusThruMaryWithJoseph
    @TrustInJesusThruMaryWithJoseph Před 10 měsíci +2

    🙏🏻🕊❤️‍🔥Sweet Jesus…praise be to You! That is sooo beautiful! Nothing is impossible for our merciful God!❤️‍🔥🕊🙏🏻

  • @mariafreund8767
    @mariafreund8767 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I was in tears watching it God Blessed you Father 😊.

  • @johnheah1526
    @johnheah1526 Před 10 měsíci +2

    May Cathy rest in peace with God.

  • @leticiasanchez2861
    @leticiasanchez2861 Před 10 měsíci +7

    What a beautiful story God gave you many gifts😊😊😊

  • @sisterinchristdaily5331
    @sisterinchristdaily5331 Před 10 měsíci

    Sorry for your loss i pray God helps you find your peace and heals you

  • @littleflower9425
    @littleflower9425 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Ah, such a beautiful testimony! Thank you!

  • @bread19
    @bread19 Před 10 měsíci +3

    A moving story. Thank you for sharing it Fr. Peter.

  • @johnbaugh2437
    @johnbaugh2437 Před 10 měsíci +3

    What a beautiful story!

  • @saviodias8136
    @saviodias8136 Před 10 měsíci

    God Bless You Father, All your dreams was shattered, some people would Question God, but You turned to God for spiritual Guidance, May God Bless You Father in your Spiritual Journey.

  • @Amare-fidem-spes
    @Amare-fidem-spes Před 10 měsíci

    Such a blessed man

  • @njerikiagiri6542
    @njerikiagiri6542 Před 10 měsíci +11

    This is absolutely beautiful 💞 I'm so glad I came across this video. Thank you for your fidelity Father 🙏🏾

  • @MH-jg1wy
    @MH-jg1wy Před 10 měsíci +1

    Wow. This is so beautiful. God bless Fr. Peter.

  • @enidmorrison6103
    @enidmorrison6103 Před 10 měsíci +6

    This is so beautiful. I can relate. Thank you for this video, EWTN.

  • @donnaharding7702
    @donnaharding7702 Před 10 měsíci +2

    So beautiful, they were truly blessed. Thank you for telling your story, and for the gift of yourself to the priesthood!

  • @bullit4170
    @bullit4170 Před 10 měsíci +3

    well I certainly was not planning on crying tonight but here I am

  • @sheilatejada7748
    @sheilatejada7748 Před 10 měsíci +1

    God bless you Father🙏❤️

  • @parysethibodeau9474
    @parysethibodeau9474 Před 10 měsíci +6

    does his son call him Fr. Father? :) Very moving story 💙 God bless you Fr Peter!!!

  • @irenendunge405
    @irenendunge405 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Solomon the greatest wise man said...every thing is vanity

  • @lydiapicano8806
    @lydiapicano8806 Před 10 měsíci +2

    What a beautiful story! This man has a very deep faith.♥️🌹🙏

  • @patriciashea676
    @patriciashea676 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Beautifully said! ❤❤❤

  • @LilianaCeballos-ci3jb
    @LilianaCeballos-ci3jb Před 10 měsíci +1

    The ways of the Lord are just perfect with he's blessed sons and daughters...❤❤

  • @vividua
    @vividua Před 10 měsíci

    God bless.

  • @user-rp8he3pk6t
    @user-rp8he3pk6t Před 10 měsíci +2

    Beautiful story god blessed him in so many ways 🙏💞

  •  Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thanks to the Lord for your priesthood 🙏

  • @yonatanj9846
    @yonatanj9846 Před 10 měsíci +1

    The interviewer shows so much compassion!

  • @sonamlhamo1706
    @sonamlhamo1706 Před 9 měsíci

    wonderful...💐

  • @mrsb_96
    @mrsb_96 Před 10 měsíci

    Wow, this made me cry. What a lovely man, and what a wonderful woman his wife was. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Tunafish262
    @Tunafish262 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This is beautiful

  • @johnheah1526
    @johnheah1526 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Amazing inspiring story of love and truth.🙏🙏🙏

  • @MarilynG423
    @MarilynG423 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Beautiful love story!!! Both with his late wife and his beautiful relationship with our Lord Jesus!!! Thank you for sharing! ❤️🙏🏽

  • @carrolpierre1819
    @carrolpierre1819 Před 10 měsíci +1

    What an inspiring and beautiful story .May the Good Lord continue to bless you,your son and your congregation.

  • @TyNemshick
    @TyNemshick Před 10 měsíci +1

    My heart! 😢❤

  • @worldwide-rosary
    @worldwide-rosary Před 10 měsíci

    God bless you Father Peter and thank you for answering God's call.

  • @CarmenDolor
    @CarmenDolor Před 19 dny

    SO INSPIRING THANK YOU FR.❤

  • @diannegazzola1957
    @diannegazzola1957 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Your story is so touching but also so inspiring God has a plan for everyone and sometimes we really don't know what the outcome will be but it is His love for us that gives us the inspiration to keep going. God bless you Father.

  • @floraricemamul9979
    @floraricemamul9979 Před 10 měsíci

    God always bless our Catholic priest🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤

  • @luisfelipevalerogil2892
    @luisfelipevalerogil2892 Před 10 měsíci

    No words for this beautiful story God bless you father.

  • @user-of8ho8pr3c
    @user-of8ho8pr3c Před 10 měsíci

    I was in tears listening to this.Father gave 100%to his family and now to Jesus too

  • @marqueztramon
    @marqueztramon Před 10 měsíci

    Nothing is Impossible for God, Thank you so much Father Peter for sharing your beautiful life. And very sorry for your loss.

  • @marialourdesbaniqued5923
    @marialourdesbaniqued5923 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Beautiful story!

  • @haggaidasilva3769
    @haggaidasilva3769 Před 10 měsíci

    God bless you Father thankyou for sharing your amazing journey

  • @sirgermanm78
    @sirgermanm78 Před 10 měsíci

    It was an meaningful experience to watch lively Gerald story...this All Saints Day today. Amen

  • @lisaparker1607
    @lisaparker1607 Před měsícem

    Beautiful story!!

  • @marianne2935
    @marianne2935 Před 10 měsíci

    True love 😢😭

  • @markchin8256
    @markchin8256 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you, Fr. Peter. Deo gratias!

  • @sanb.521
    @sanb.521 Před 10 měsíci

    What for a story... 😢 God bless you Peter!

  • @mokshan4450
    @mokshan4450 Před 10 měsíci

    May God bless you. Father Peter

  • @margokupelian344
    @margokupelian344 Před 10 měsíci

    A beautiful story, very touching. He’s a special man and a special priest. When I hear this kind of stories, it becomes very clear in my mind that God has a plan in every single persons life and that we must submit to His will even when it’s painful. God bless you father.

  • @vanessaalimba
    @vanessaalimba Před 10 měsíci

    I just love it so much. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you Father.

  • @jollyabraham1830
    @jollyabraham1830 Před 10 měsíci

    God bless you father. Praise the Lord

  • @mariannemarek6683
    @mariannemarek6683 Před 10 měsíci

    May the Divine Merciful Jesus keepyou close to His.heart. May Mother May surround you in her mantle of love.