Interview with an 89-Year Old Irish Catholic Priest | The Catholic Talk Show
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- In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Fr. Michael Larkin as he shares his experience and wisdom gained from over 60 years in the priesthood.
Episode 210:
In this episode, we will discuss:
• His recollections of his ordination in Ireland in 1959
• How The Church changed after VII
• How the Irish helped save civilization
• Wisdom and lessons for today's priests
• and much more
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Watching from Ireland 🇮🇪
This Saturday we in Wichita are celebrating the funeral of Fr. Patrick Larkin. He was from Kilkenny Ireland. A great Irish priest who served our diocese for 58 years.
Good to see more Catholics from the Diocese of Wichita here! God Bless
An 89 year old priest takes the time to speak to us, I'm going to listen with grateful ears. God bless Fr. Larkin and you all ❤
Everyone loves Father Larkin. He is a gift to our parish.
@@Call_Upon_YAH you have been brainwashed my dear friend who told you that we are worship mary, we worship only Jesus christ who is in the eucharistic he is an Emanuel he is always with us. Our almighty God though he is a creator he chose mary a human being because he want to show us sinners to be meek and humble like him by loving one another otherwise God can sent Jesus direct to this world. Jesus built only one church through the apostle Peter and it still continue till today to the popes. Jesus say I will build my church and the powers of death shall not prevail against it, he who is not with me is against me and he who does not gather with me scatters. I pray to God to enlighten for all those who are confused about the catholic church, who love to make their own church and interpretations against you church.
@@Call_Upon_YAH Luke 1:48 "All nations will call me Blessed" and that is what a catholic does. Luke 1:42 "Blessed art thou among women and blessed it the fruit of thou womb (Jesus)", what Elisabeth says here to Mary, is part of the Hail Mary. The New Testament didn't fall from the sky, it was written by the catholic church itself by the evangelists and by the Apostle's Peter, Paul, James etc who had already accepted the faith, and were baptised. It was already a church, before the Gospels were written. And for those who still doubt the veneration of Mary by the Apostle's, the great Church in Saragoza, Spain was the first catholic chapel ever built. It was a small chapel with a picture of Mary on a pillar, and later the large church was built around it. You can still see it there in Spain. The chapel was built by st. James, and he named it "Our Lady of the Pillar". He built it while Mary was still alive. She was living in Ephese (Turkey) at that time, and she was the one who had sent James from Jerusalem to Spain to evangelise the people over there. It's true that the present Vatican has been corrupted from the inside, due to infiltration. That is why there is an anti-pope, at present, and it's not quite the teaching of the Apostle's anymore. In the future this must be corrected. The new church which has been growing all the way from the 1960's, is a deviant church, who calls itself catholic, but is not quite catholic anymore.
Protestants have always fought against the catholic church, because they refuse to acknowledge Authority, out of pride, and a lack of humility and obedience.
Fr. Larkin is an inspiration to all who have had the blessing of hearing him at Mass. Thank you for giving him the opportunity to tell us more about his amazing life.
I went to a Priest for confession recently an 86 year old.. He was great. Our Monsignor still working is 85... God Bless this Priest
I love it when you have guest like this on! I was raised in Wichia, KS and attended St Fransis of Assisi on the west side of the city. Our parish priest was Fr. Thomas McGreed, an Irish born priest who started the Stewardship Program for the Wichita Diocese that allows students to attend Catholic schools without paying thousands of dollars in tuition. Today, the Wichita Diocese is one of the most successful and vibrant Catholic communities anywhere. As far as I know it is the only diocese in the country that operates under the stewardship model. I understand that the success of the stewardship model in the Wichita Diocese has not gone unnoticed by Rome. Also, my parents were married by an Irish born priest serving in Medicine Lodge, KS. God Bless the Irish born priest!
@@Call_Upon_YAH You have been brainwashed my friend. Find someone else to bother. By the way, the first Bible came from those who teachings and writings we have always followed...The early Church fathers, as we call them. I urge you to read the writings of these holy men. They were present when the Bible was written.
@@Call_Upon_YAH :
It's good that you read that Catholic Book, the Holy Bible.
You know, I'm sure, that the New Testament was written by Catholic Saints, and that Catholics pray the Bible every day.
@@Call_Upon_YAH To all my non-Catholic friends I like to refer them to John 6:47-65. There you are the folks that rejected the Eurichist. Any other pages of the Bible you want to toss out?
@@Call_Upon_YAH praying for you may God open your eyes to the real Catholic church. Jesus loves you. Join us and be blessed. ✝️🕊️🌹🌿
@@Call_Upon_YAH whosoever is born of God, must be speaking of The Blessed Virgin Mary who leads us to her Son, Jesus. No worship there, but a grateful ❤️ to Mary for leading the way. Even though we killed her beautiful Son she wants to bring us to Him and to live eternally with Him. Hail Mary, full of grace! When Mary went to visit Elizabeth: Luke 1, 39 and on, in the New American Bible. Verse 48 all ages to come shall call me blessed. And read on down to 55. Mary speaks of what God has done. Read and believe, She wants you to know her Son, through her He came to be our Lord and Savior. God bless you and I hope to see you brother in a Catholic Cathedral one day.✝️
God bless and protect all this Holy men. Amen
Thank you Father Larkin. You are a gift from God to us all!
People are hungry for good homilies. They do know when time has been given to preparation. God bless you for caring about the people
Anyone else shed a tear or more on this episode?
I was out of the Church for many years when I was young. I remember my Grandmother telling me that the Mass was in English now and She liked it and thought it would bring people back. I suppose it helped bring me back, and the many prayers of my Mother, Aunt and Grandparents. My wife was raised in a Non-Denominational Holiness Church and She went to some RCIA classes and loved it. She helped get me back in the Church.
God Bless and protect Fr. Larkin - as an Irish person my heart is very proud of ( in particular Father Larkins generation ) Irish sons and daughters who have lived an exceptional life of service to others through Jesus Christ and His Gospel all over the world. May He Bless you and keep you Father.
Grandmother is from County Cork, being raised in an Irish Catholic Family is and was a blessing.
We've got an Irish Priest he'll be 87 on 22nd Dec, he never wanted to retire, he's a man sent from our good Lord. Fr John Clarke GBU forever. Also you all on this podcast GBU keep up the good work. I'm from South Africa 🇿🇦 😌
What a blessing it is to celebrate mass with Father Larkin during the week at St John Paul II. Thank you for another wonderful show.
Great interview with Fr.Larkin
Enjoyed listening to him.
What an amazing Human being
Undoubtedly blessed with great blessings from God.
Love Fr.Larkin’s humility.
Fr.Larkin’s wisdom and a wisdom that can only be under the divine influence of the Holy Spirit.
We are grateful to God for Fr.Larkin.
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I say hello to you Fr.Larkin from west of Ireland🇮🇪
I am a 76 year old woman and I remember when we had an Irish born priest who came and visited our midwestern parish and I was only 4 years old when the Irish priest came and said mass. I knew our family was of Irish blood so I thought it was really special to have him come. I was very excited to meet a real Irishman. This Irishman doesn’t seem to have such a strong accent. As an adult I got to go on a trip where we went to Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England, France and Guernsey. I thought it was so wonderful to see all of those countries. I knew that all of my ancestors were from there and I felt so wonderful to meet that Irish priest when I was little. Our priests at our church wore the dark brown monks robes and our church was such a beautiful old stone church that looked like a cathedral. My dad’s sister was Sister Mary Patricia and she always taught 8th grade or at some parishes she was just an administrator and her last years she was the Treasurer of the convent of The Sisters of Charity in Leavenworth, KS. I was so proud of her she was so smart and good. She got the convent on to the computer.
Fr. Needs to write a book. This is the show you gentlemen have put together. I live in California but would love to be at one of his Masses. I am too old to travel.
Best show
John D. Sheridan was a great hit in my youth. My mother used to read his writings aloud to us as children. A time when Irish people knew the meaning of the Priesthood. God bless Father Larkin.
I loved the TLM the Mass of ages!
What an honor to listen to this elderly, holy man of God! He's really got more to say re: Vatican II; you need to have him back because there's much 'background' he could speak of. Thank you for this! Deeply appreciated.
-- someone who lived thru that chaotic period of time.
Does he have any video about Vatican II on CZcams?
Thank you Father Larkin for your yes to God. I'm praying for you and all your Priest. LOVE HUGS and prayers Kathleen ❤
I love Fr. Mike! He is always Happy, Healthy & Terrific! 👍👍
GREAT SHOW LOOK FORWARD TO ALL OF THEM
Beautiful talk, what a blessing!
Agree with Fr. Larkin about reflections/homilies, one of the vital parts of the mass which help God's flock in so many ways!
Wonderful, uplifting interview of a lovely man of God, of whom I have just heard via this video. How lucky are those who are still able and willing to learn from such a kind servant, who is so obviously faithful to his vows all these years and in love with his Faith, Our Lord, and Our Lady, as Father Larkin is! And, luckier still, are those who have passed on, hearing the prayers of Father Larkin to accompany them on the journey. What a treasure priests like him are -- I am glad that he is busier in many ways now that he is in retirement! And I love those sparkling, smiling, Irish eyes! ♥️♥️♥️
Wow absolutely another great interview.love all you guys.my favorite show .God Bless Father Larkin 🙏
What I've learned about the Catholic church in Ireland in the 19th and 20 the centuries sends chills up my spine.
From JAX! Wonderful priest
I have been gone for a week without internet, this was the first video I watched. Beautiful, inspiring, emotional… thank you so much.
Love your show. God bless!
I am a former St. Augustine Fl resident... I use to live within walking distance of The Great Cross... I learned a bit of history today about its origin. Another fun/unrelated fact. I had a former colleague (who happened to be an Irish immigrant) and he went to see the "Ponce de Leon Fountain of Youth" tourist attraction one day just after they opened and noticed that there was no water flowing in the fountain. He asked one of the employees if the water flow was based on the tides or changes in the water table. The employee walked around the corner and opened up a spigot and water began to flow.
There was also a poem called "The Beaufiful Hands of a Priest".
RIP to our local Irish parish priest, Fr. John Fitzgerald, in Santa Maria CA, Los Angeles archdiocese. I can still see him bobbing up and down, raising his heels for emphasis during his sermons, and cocking his head to the left while he held his hands out in prayer. He liked the incense.
What a great episode 🙂 please do an episode on cardinal Alojzije Stepinac. Everyone needs to know what he's done for our catholic faith in Croatia ❤️
God bless Fr. Larkin!✨️
Fr.Larkin,. Never met you. But am so proud of you . Gaillimh Abú
Just love the Catholic Talk Show.I have only recently discovered it, so am doing a lot of catching up.Growing up in South Africa in the 70 s , we only had Irish Priests and Irish nuns in our parishes.Thank you for a wonderful show. As a cradle Catholic, I am learning so much
Loved this session. On the topic of good homilies, It reminded me that The Holy Spirit comes through, leading the thoughts and words.
What a beautiful show. Thank you all!
What a great interview!! Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. And I can’t wait to meet Fr. Larkin when I return to Florida after the New Year.
Greetings from Ireland. Surely, FBI should be ABI... Actually born Irish?!👌 God bless you, Fr. Larkin. Great show, as usual, fellows.
Fr Larkin .. our deepest prayers. Thank you oh so much GREAT episode certainly one of best. FYI Prince of Peace in Spring TX is going Strong. Oh retention level
THANK. YOU, HE IS AN INSPIRATION
Great show as usual!! God bless all of you always!!!
Great episode guys! I was watching this, just loving every bit of it. I was reminded of Monsignor O'Connor from when I was younger. Keep doing what you are doing!
Nice show. God Bless Ya'll & Fr. Larking. I hope you do a show on the Chapel of Loretto & the staircase.
The Priesting of Father John
They’ll be priesting him tomorrow,
Sure it’s a queer thing too,
For I mind the rascal he was,
And the things he used to do.
Many’s the time I chased him, when the strawberries were ripe,
Though I admit I never caught him, he was faster than a snipe.
He hit me with a snowball once, and that same very hand,
Will be blessing me the morrow, though it’s hard to understand.
Long Richard from Kircubbin, who’s a sort of far out friend,
Is struttin’ round this fortnight back just like a hatchen hen
And McAlester from Cargie, whose no more to him than me,
Why you’d think to hear the talk of him he’d raised him on his knee.
Tom the tailor is nearly beat for hurrin’ on new suits,
And there’s powerful heavy buying on the caps and yella boots,
The Square is thick with buntin’ man dear twill be a sight,
When the late bus from Downpatrick get in the morra night.
Ould Cannon Dan, God bless him, will be fussin’ fit to burst,
And the women beatin’ t’other to get the blessin’ first.
But Cannon, or no Cannon, and I’d say it to his face,
For all his bit of purple on he’ll take the second place.
And shure even if the Bishop come, with yon big mitre on
He’ll never get the welcome, that we’ll give to Fr. John.
Ah, the pains are at me constant now, I seldom cross the floor,
But I’m crossin’ it the morra, should I never cross it more.
Quit your scoldin’ Julia, and saying I’m not wise,
Sure the sight of him will ease me heart and gladden me auld eyes.
It won’t be easy bendin’, the auld knees will hurt,
But I’ll get down there before him, even in the mud and dirt,
And if I get a chance at all, I’ll whisper in his ear,
Och, I’ll do it nice and easy like, so no-one else will hear.
“If anything should happen to me, before you go away,
There’s no-one but yourself I want to shrive me for the clay.
The Cannon might like it, for he’s still hail and strong,
And I’m sure if he anointed me he wouldn’t do it wrong.
But I’d just feel more contented, if the hand that helped me go,
Was the hand that threw the snowball, twenty years ago.
Thank you for posting the Priestin of. Father John, I was interested in reading the rest of the poem.
Great crack altogether cheers from Co Wicklow Ireland 🇮🇪
I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast. God Bless each one of you!
Love this Chatholic talk show ✝️❤️
Love your show. It’s relaxed, relatable and informative, which I appreciate. It feels like a conversation with friends.
A WONDERFUL Episode! Aloha from Hawaii!
Beautiful discussion!
89, so alert, sense of humor intact and still going.
My Dad passed at 87.
We need to listen to these treasures, while they are still with us.
PBTOLJC➕
While enjoying this interview the young priest had to insert His Pope splaining disclaimer.
I don’t fallow stuff I have to filter.
So I probably am crossing this channel off my list.
We read. We are aware of the Francis problems.
I'm no longer religious... I don't believe I ever was... that said, as a child.. listening to him speak was always interesting. He knew how to tell a story, keep your attention, when to pause.. it was just all very very well told and his voice was difficult to ignore. Interesting man to say the least.
To hear Fr Larkin go to CZcams channel Fr Pagano. Look under Live tab for “ xxx Monday Mass”.
I couldn’t find him by searching his name, or parish.
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..😢learning recently many seminarians kicked out for wanting to Pray Holy Rosary, obey Church Teaching, Straight 😣😢😢. 💝🎚🙏🏻📿Fr. Please Pray for All Catholics🙏🏻struggling to 🎚📿🙏🏻Obey/Pray!!!
One of the best episodes. Thanks.
My grandparents were Irish from Co Mayo although I was Scottish I was brought up Irish and I still I feel Irish more than Scottish my maternal grandparents brought me up last name Henaghen
I always look forward to your shows...so beautiful and informative ...Beautiful interviews with Beautiful ppl...I love it!!!!!! Thank you so much
He looks so good for 89
I am a South African and the nuns at school were Irish, the priests were Irish. They were all Dominicans. The parish priest was O.M.I. I was in my 80s before I met a secular priest. The Bishop of Durban South Africa was also Bishop Hurley, and I was a little confused when you spoke of the Bishop as it did not sound like ours, in spite of the fact his parents were Irish born.
big things happening in the faith here in ireland at the minute
Praying for you! We need your Holy leadership!🌹🌹🌹
Here in England it was an Irish priest, Nicholas Wiseman, who became our first Catholic Archbishop in 300 years.
As a non-cradle I don’t think I owe much to the recusants!
Recusants?
What do you have against them?
the population of irish descent in new york city is greater than the country of ireland currently. the diaspora of irish to america started as a trickle but during the potato famine, mid 1800's, ship after ship arrived to the united states in search of a new life.
@Mary Faulkner yes i know. it was famine constructed by the british economy against the irish in rebellion. but people did starve
89 YEARS OLD.
WOW.
Hallow God bless
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I think this tell the story of why Vatican II is such an issue, Because one can't change tradition! It led to a horrific fallout, Then people seemed to be shamed for wanting a traditional mass, Converting to catholicism is such a difficult thing now, Especially as Latin Mass is legit the way it's always been! Remember only the statements that were previously part of doctrine are infallible in Vatican II, We can't reject it all but my gosh there are so many issues including the percentages of people who don't believe A. Jesus is in the living presence of the Eucharist and B. Don't believe they need to be in state of Grace to accept it. God have mercy on our souls!
Thanksgiving we all have gr at advent great
Great Show! Could you guys please add a link to Truth Social? Thanks!
Fr. Larkin looks young for his age.
I'd buy the merch, but I hate the color orange 🍊 lol 😅 whish thise mugs had different colors
I love the history of the second Vatican council . It was such a turning point in American politics . A priest from Massachusetts almost got president Nixon impeached.
how so?
@@kevinrhatigan5656 the congressmen who tried to impeach Nixon was father Robert Drinan who want to have a vote to impeach based on the President’s bombing of Cambodia. However, he did not have a large consensus.
@@christopherbrunetti5074 thank you for that history blip. I never knew.
V2 killed the church from inside
@@robbieray9164 honestly it did God no service . I feel as though all roads lead to Rome . That GOD is merciful but not Just which mean of less fear of hell and more sin.
Fr. Rich, have you been attending a Byzantine Divine Liturgy or 3 on the sly? ("Wisdom, be attentive.")
If many people ask what skills or talents you have, I say I don't have special skills or talents, because I like all skills or talents, I am someone who likes to animate and enjoy, I like music, I like cooking, I like beauty or eco-friendly, I like fashion, I like beauty, I like politics, I like law, I like social, I like business, I like cleanliness, I like giving encouragement or input, I like health, I like religion, I like nature universe, I love God. at home they say we are confused with your character, and also neighbors and even my friends, they say we are confused with your character, we can't guess your true character, maybe people say I'm harsh or tough but actually not, I have two characters I a little tomboyish but I'm tomboyish but spoiled, I have left-handedness, both of my hands are functioning, namely left and right, and I'm a person who likes romance, I like tenderness, I like attention and love, I'm loyal, and I like to give even though I'm poor . I'm generous, easy to feel sorry for others, even I like to pity people, if I see a poor person or a disabled person on the street, I like to give, for example, small amounts of money, even though I don't have money, I see humble people, it's hard for me to see it, but my tears fell and after that I cried, I like my grandparents even though my grandparents have died, sometimes I live or come to a place I get to know my grandparents I immediately get along and I unconsciously make them grandparents I myself, I like small children, sometimes I see children who are cute and tiny, I like to invite them to be little friends, I have sharp feelings. these are my strengths and weaknesses that God has given me, I realize that I am an imperfect person, because only God is perfect. I'm just an ordinary human. 🙏✝️
I live in Ireland, and have read the documents of Vatican II. What a pity, Fr Richard, that my lived experiences as a catholic are not a reflection of those documents! When people try to whitewash over issues, its disingenuous.
Vatican two was a total rupture not a continuity for sure . This priest confirms it
The statues do nothing for your informative show! GOD BLESS EVERYONE ESPECIALLY JEN.😂
What's Fr Larkins view - Given the priest shortage and the fact we are living longer and healthier should the Church increase the mandatory retirement age for priests? [Biden turns 80 this week!]
How do I get the 19 documents of Vatican II
They’re free right here: www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/16-documents-of-the-second-vatican-council-1509
How was Fatima
What's up with the ac/DC white trash noise at the beginning?
I wonder if Catholic priests has senior citizen cards for their healthcare???
There are indigenous people that also call themselves FBI; Full-Blooded Indian.
Let the priest talk, I want to hear him. Not the hosts.
I agree with you ,they ask him a question and they talk over him.
Was so disappointed when I went back home to Ireland and found the Chapel I attended almost empty for Sunday morning Mass. Never thought I'd see the day . Ireland is not the Christian country I grew up in anymore. Other false religions are thriving there now .
🤗 *promo sm*.
All Catholics are baptised and only Catholics can enter Heaven☦️✝️☦️
Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus🏴🌻🏴
That is not entirely Catholic Doctrine.
Gamma.🤔
,,,,,,,,, You said ..Fr. Larkiin is a ....👉Father👈...but where is his identity being a ...Priest..??😃😄,,,,,
Modernization of Religion failed to embrace the Family as it's foundation on Christ.
What is wrong with our beautiful ireland we have a secular government here and we are ruled by Europe
FBI. Full Blooded Italian
I'm afraid to say the church is not in a "prosperous state today" as Fr. Richard remarked. As a practicing Catholic who lives in New Mexico, I can tell you that the often empty churches and parishes that have no active priests is proof enough. Until we have a Pope willing to lift the absurd - and very damaging - ban on married priests, this unfortunate situation will not improve. Forced celibacy is a bad idea - period. I can be convinced that monastic priests should be celibate, but not Parrish priests. If the church were to permit married priests, not only would attendance improve dramatically, but so too would be the number - and quality - of priests. And the church had better swiftly change this policy; if not, the numbers will continue to precipitously decline.
Could you move the 'dolls or miniature statues off the table? Poor taste and a sloppy set to boot.
For goodness sake dress respectfully as well. Is that the way to represent the Church?
Get rid off the stupid dolls
Mother Mary is the mediatrix of ALL grace???? No way!! As a Protestant, I query that! When Jesus came for me, in high school, there WERE no Catholic kids in my school to talk to. They were all sequestered in Catholic schools!! So Catholicism wasn't an option for me. It wasn't an option for Jesus!! He isn't limited to the Catholic Church!
I'm watching at CinemaVariety too. thx for good tip