I Was Once a Catholic Priest…Here’s My Story

Did you get married in the Catholic Church?

Does anybody know why he left?

Praise yhe Lord. Amen🙏

Nothing to be ashamed of. Called to the vocation of the priesthood and marriage as well. Maybe you can go back some day if the church allows married priests.

You are a priest forever as of Melchizedek of old

One thing jumps out to me from this ex-priest's statement....... he loved the preaching and he loved hearing confessions best because he was good at both. He also loved travelling. Sadly he didn't so much as give a mention to the fact that he had the miraculous gift of being able to change the bread and wine into the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ at the Consecration at Mass.
Seminarians are trained in self-awareness and self examination; it seems he didn't rally bother with that so that's his failure - not the failure of the seminary.

Luckily, the novus ordo rites are invalid anyway, so you actually have never become a priest.

Why don't you ask for laicization from your diocese, a request which probably would be elevated to Rome? I was at first shocked to hear your story, but then after I thought about it I realized that you may be guided by the Holy Ghost to do exactly what you are doing. Your channel is fantastic and you are doing precisely what led to others achieving the stage of 'Servant of God'. Unlike many Catholics who went to other Protestant denominations, you have preserved your devotion (hyperdulia) to Mary and, if this condition remains, she will intercede for you to continue your mission safeguarded from any of the demons who tempt priests, such as Asmodeus. You are correct that the promotion of belief in Purgatory is tatamount to soul and world salvation. Even the great Protestant Christian apologist C. S. Lewis (Anglican) came to believe in Purgatory because it made so much sense; it was a theological concept toward which his spiritual meditation tended. I read once that fallen priests who descend into Hell (they would have to have been very evil for that to happen) are forever punished by the glowing and burning of their two consecrated fingers with which they had dispensed the Eucharist. I do not believe this will happen to you. I think the Holy Ghost turned you away from the Priestly Ministry to another kind of Ministry that can reach more people. And to do that you needed the space of the Laity. I see everything unfolding with you, Alvaro, as it should, and with Christ, not the Evil One, in control.

I am glad I came back to see this video.

Ive had a profound loss in my life. I cried everyday for 4 years and still do. Im my heart i know you are real and true to God. I enjoy your talks. They comfort me.
For 1 second would you pray for me for i am broken......thankyou for listening to my heavy heart...........

Being a priest is not easy but you need to remind yourself you are still human being believe you me its ok. Take it easy on yourself remain steadfast Its ok if you want to discontinue your role just know this you do not have to be a perfect priest...

I just unsubscribed, i cant follow a priest who got married🤦. Smh🙂‍↔️

Why don't you answer the questions that are posed to you?

Im an ex RC monk. Luther did not want to leave the Church. They kicked him out. Jesus is my priest. One and only. He is my righteousness, my hope and my salvation. My best works are filthy rags and the false path of asceticism and medieval salvation by sacramental increments can't do it. Purgatory is not going to save you! It is nowhere in scripture and is a terrible medieval western idea: temporal hellfire to cleanse your soul? And the blood of Jesus did what?? You seem sincere, but are you flogging a dead horse? Enforced celibacy? Even a non biblical priesthood...the list just expands. Get into the freedom of a biblical Christian. Its a broken institution and purgatory is NOT going to fix that!!!

""It isn't cool to be an ex Priest" No it isn't. I read up on the laicization of Priests who do it willingly and that the church approves it but they tell you such a marriage is to be LOW KEY for the fact that people will be scandalized and conclude 'its ok now for Priests to Marry" Did they Not tell you this? Or is it just another thing you decided isn't something you should be bound to? I mean since we are being open and honest as you said - it makes me feel like the child of a divorced parent - you break the vows of one spouse so you can go take up new ones with the other. You are a very confusing person and it breaks my heart when Priests leave the Priesthood willingly as I have a daily devotion of praying for them and its bad enough we have all these ones that are forced to leave. So just being honest I wish you had not said anything about it because honesty does not always require that we reveal everything private. I wish you the best in life and life ever lasting.

God Bless You for your honesty ! I am very touched and thrilled to see so many people in the comments who used to have a vocation or currently do that are being lifted up by your channel! Keep up the great work you are doing ! 🙏

Roman Catholicism broke away from true Christianity .

Why are you so obsessed with purgatory?

Prayers for you.

Give satan nothing. You know he loves anger. Only give glory to God. Focusing on the father, son and Holy Spirit. Our thoughts must go in one direction only. Praying for the souls in purgatory is wonderful

I thought this was going to be a story about you getting saved!

Oh wow, recent subscriber. This is powerful! A short video with so many lessons. For 100% healing go to Mother Mary in Medjugorje if you have not already done so.

You should really examine what you are trying to do, now. You are missing key things.

Thanks god bring honest. There’s many post priests like you. I think I’m the future you might use it again. Always trust God

Catholics are heretics destined for hell.

I am glad you left the church of Satan . I studied the Catholic Church for 12 years and it almost destroyed me mentally and physically as well as almost destroying my relationship with my daughter. I almost lost her. I am a staunch atheist now and I will remain that way. Any time soon now we will see the destruction of the Catholic Church about 2030. It will be no more. Another thing I noticed after leaving the harlot of Satan The Catholic Church was just how insane Catholics are. To think I had coffee with these fruitcakes after Catholic Mass everyday.

Please forgive me for judging you solely based off of the title. Your faith surpasses mine and I judged you to surely have no faith at all. I am an awful sinner, please forgive me.

Catholicism is a cult, just like the J.W.s and Mormans

Please pray for me, I'm getting evil attacks all the time.

God bless u.

Don't u consider, yourself as s "Priest " forever in the Eyes of the Lord? I would if i was a man, ordained?

Scrupulosity (often conflated with OCD) is a huge problem in Our Church, but very few people who are truly pious actually break out of it. It is not uncommon for scrupulous people to despair and jump ship. The biggest issue is that people believe that their salvation is in danger if they don't do EVERYTHING perfectly or with the purest of intentions. One of the greatest lies the enemy has taught is that you are not lovable unless you do everything right. Scrupulous people, both lay and religious, will suffer greatly on account of this.
What has helped me and helped others is recognizing that there is nothing you can do to make God love you more nor love you less. He loves you regardless of what you do or say. Because He loves us, I actively choose with the full force of my will to never do anything to grievously offend Him. That doesn't make me perfect. That doesn't mean I won't make a mistake. It just means I will try to do what I can in every present moment, recognizing that I will never be truly perfect in this life. My imperfections keep me dependent on God. I do the best I can while recognizing my limitations, allowing God to do the rest.

Read the bible. religion will not save you. The Catholic Religion is more tradition than anything. When you repent of your sins and have a relationship with Jesus then and only then will you be saved. I used to be Catholic and now Iam a Christian. Jesus Loves You!

I wondered how you were so incredibly knowledgeable as a “lay” person. Makes sense now. You’re one of my favorite smart people talking Catholicism online.

I'm just curious: Did you get some sort of release from the Pope or Bishop? I know the church can declare a marriage invalid for several reasons but, I didn't think priests could be released from their vows. I really appreciate your channel and education on purgatory.

Great video! Thanks for sharing. I have had my own struggles with mental illness. You have been blessed in your struggles of faith, it's inspiring to see. Please pray for me a sinner.

Aaron

You should really study the book of Concord. Lutheranism is quite beautiful. He began a process that freed many from the Pope and false religion.

Are u still Catholic?

I'm one minute in and the first thing I hear is arrogance. Pride cometh etc. A lot of priests are deluded by arrogance.

I was once Catholic now I am SDA. spiritual things are spiritually discern, pray before reading the bible for understanding, satan is very deceptive, surrender to Jesus, pray and fast ask Jesus to set you free, keep away from satanic agendas. God bless

I was confirmed as a Baptist Minister in 2001. It wasnt blessed by my mother who didnt want to be a pastor's wife herself. "Waste of my money, time, life, etc..." But she showed up to watch me get an award she didnt understand for a degree she chose to denounce.
I too went on to get a Life Coaching diploma. I wanted a healing ministry. I learned a LOT of skills but I still had hididen trauma from neglect.
I found a group working to raise consciousness about food choices, art, and community living within the psychedelic and yoga research community.
They dont resonate with God's righteousness nor hold to their own standards!
I long to make a difference but I feel attacked on every side while looking for belonging. My nickname in Bible College was "Lutheria" because I ran for Student Union Vice President and jokingly was selling indulgences to get votes via Charlemagne's Edict. Yeah..

Good thing is if you were ordained in the novus ordo it probably wasn’t valid anyways.

Praise God you didn’t leave the Church. God bless you & your family 🙏🏼

I know it was difficult taking vow of poverty? We know the fate of those who reject wealth, as shown in Luke 12:13-21. The Parable of the Rich Fool reminds us why we refuse complacency and strive to grow our resources.

not all people look down on ex priest my parish use to have 3 ex nuns and 2 ex priests people loved them 1 priest and 1 nun moved to texas the other priest has since died but the 1 ex nun is 89 and still going strong everyone loves kathlean

Peter was married.
Tradition says Paul was too

Orthodoxe is the original and is worth that you look into it