I asked my son once, when he was only about 8 years old, if Jesus stepped out onto the path ahead of us, what my son would ask him. I had several clever ideas ruminating, questions to ask that might get me more than just one answer from Christ. My little boy just said, "I would run up to him and hug him and say, 'Thank you!'" Talk about humbling. I won't forget. Shia's answer should bring us all back to David's Ps. 51 prayer, "Restore to me the joy of your salvation." Kiss the feet, for "How beautiful are the feet of Him who brings good news."
The curse word was to himself about himself. He was immediately in tears, gushing tears. I know his conversion is real, the journey he made and barely survived was real.
Whenever the Eucharistic ministers walk by me at the end of Mass to take the Eucharist to the sick and homebound, I bow reverently as Jesus passes by. I would hope that if Jesus ever walks by me someday I will either fall prostrate on the ground or I be desperately calling out his name like the blind man.
I feel badly for him because he is clearly going through a crisis and maybe not in a state to be interviewed, but that was a fantastic answer. Reminds me of Christ in Dostoevsky's "The Grand Inquisitor," actually
I didn’t watch it but I saw the “homosexuality? Nahhh” clip and thought that was just funny. Actually does make a lot of sense if he’s just struggling though.
thats what he wants you to believe. But I see no honesty in anything he does. None of his actions reflect Christian values. Why was he drunk in the first place? Because Mia Goth broke up with him. Why did she break up with him? it should have been because she could not stand his Catholic devotion, but no, it was his “erratic behavior.” We need to pay attention to the fruits of his labors. The more I look at this guy, the more I see him for what he is: another Jewish actor doing what actors do best: lie.
you’re not going to get away with that oversimplification. Are you being paid to give this guy good PR? He has been doing a lot more than just getting drunk. No where in the media is this guy even Catholic. The only people that know he is Catholic are Christians who cheer him on. He has made no effort to share the Catholic faith with anyone, not even his ex Mia Goth, who’s breakup is the alleged reason for his derailment. This guy is not new to Catholicism. He is allegedly a deacon but was with a woman thats not his wife, and is not Catholic…. c’mon. There’s too many loose ends here that are not adding up.
As a convert to the holy Faith, this resonates with me on several levels. I admire the humility and honesty of Shia, our brother in the Faith. And let us also remember that Peter, a rough fisherman and chief among the Apostles, was known to swear, have bursts of rage and even cut off an ear - which only happened because Malchus moved his head quickly - yet Peter was loved by Our Lord, regardless of even his denial of Christ. So Shia is walking in the steps of a fresh young disciple, and I recall Paul asking, in Romans 14:4 "Who are you to judge another man's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand." And in my "word of faith" years, pastors would sometimes state how, if Our Lord appeared in thei presence, how they would hug Him and praise Him and so on- and even in my non Catholic mind, I thought - BS! If the Lord of ALL appeared, I would fall on my face, with unending tears, and like Peter, say, Depart from me, O Lord, for I am a sinful man! We were often told that we were now made righteous in Christ, etc. etc. Fine. But as an old man in my 70s, despite my many confessions, and my ever growing efforts to live a life pleasing to Him, looking back over my life, I STILL pray, with tears, "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, be merciful to me, a sinner!" THANK you for this exceptional article. God bless you and all whom you love.
"Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life." - 1 Timothy 1:15-16
"'Lord,' Ananias answered, 'I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your holy people in Jerusalem. And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.' But the Lord said to Ananias, 'Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.'" - Acts 9:13-16
Plenty of Christians were understandably skeptical about the genuineness of a murderer's conversion to Christianity.
When I read Shia's comment I felt instantly humbled and rather ashamed. As I know my first thought would not be to lower myself to the ground before our King and Saviour. And John the bapist made the statement 'I am not worthy to loose the strap of his sandle', yet I seem to think myself worthy to stand and look upon our Lord...really?! Oh my sinful pride amd how I elevate myself. So thank you Shia for your words and Lord have mercy on me a sinner.
He is manic and no doubt bipolar. He sucks the air out a room and devours the full attention from listeners. His mind is moving at warp speed and hyper observant. He has extraordinary highs and unbearable lows. Each event lasts for days. His brain out runs his body and alcohol or drugs brings him down.
He is a good guy, emotionally abandoned as kid. He was, no doubt, a lot to handle.
I know this because he has told his story many times. Most dont understand or can't relate. Robert Downey, Lindsay Lohan, Brittney Spears, Amanda Bynes, just a few.
One of my nephews is in the collection. Alcohol settles the hyper down. Then the lows are unbearable and a joint lifts a bit and we start over. Meds work, but the side effects, impotence, is hard on a 34 year old.
Shia is for real in his love for Christ. His conversion is real. So is his illness. Let's pray, let's show mercy.
So this is interesting to me because the way I understand the Pharisee & publican story is actually that the Pharisee is revealed as far *worse* of a sinner because he judged the publican… not that he was actually more virtuous than the publican.
Is this typically what Catholicism teaches? That the Pharisee’s fault was to accept his progress above the publican and think that was enough?
Curious to know how common this view is and why it’s taught that way.
My understanding has always been the Pharisee is (objectively) a more externally virtuous person, but he ruins any merit those virtues have by believing he has no sin.
The further along you are in the spiritual life, the more is expected of you
The problem is there are just too many activities he has engaged in that are outright questionable. Its one thing to be at war with your sins, but in Shia's case, he seems to just be living a double life. As Christians we are called to discernment, most importantly. Shia was allegedly a deacon, yet he was dating a woman that was not even Catholic and its the loss of this woman that allegedly set him off. Something is not right, here. We can't just keep tolerating people because we want to virtue signal our ability to forgive. Sirach is very clear: Do not give charity to sinners.
I asked my son once, when he was only about 8 years old, if Jesus stepped out onto the path ahead of us, what my son would ask him. I had several clever ideas ruminating, questions to ask that might get me more than just one answer from Christ. My little boy just said, "I would run up to him and hug him and say, 'Thank you!'" Talk about humbling. I won't forget. Shia's answer should bring us all back to David's Ps. 51 prayer, "Restore to me the joy of your salvation." Kiss the feet, for "How beautiful are the feet of Him who brings good news."
Nuh uh! I know his conversion wasn’t genuine because he said the s word
The curse word was to himself about himself. He was immediately in tears, gushing tears. I know his conversion is real, the journey he made and barely survived was real.
Whenever the Eucharistic ministers walk by me at the end of Mass to take the Eucharist to the sick and homebound, I bow reverently as Jesus passes by. I would hope that if Jesus ever walks by me someday I will either fall prostrate on the ground or I be desperately calling out his name like the blind man.
You are supposed to bow. You are also supposed to turn and see the priest, the Eucharist entering the cathederal.
I feel badly for him because he is clearly going through a crisis and maybe not in a state to be interviewed, but that was a fantastic answer. Reminds me of Christ in Dostoevsky's "The Grand Inquisitor," actually
I didn’t watch it but I saw the “homosexuality? Nahhh” clip and thought that was just funny. Actually does make a lot of sense if he’s just struggling though.
What a great reflection. Thanks for sharing it.
You’re welcome Tim thanks for reading
Thank you! Shia is a witness to those who think they’re too far gone to come to Christ.
Is he really? He seems to just be living a double life. An actor doing what actors do best.
Maybe he’s just more honest
thats what he wants you to believe. But I see no honesty in anything he does. None of his actions reflect Christian values. Why was he drunk in the first place? Because Mia Goth broke up with him. Why did she break up with him? it should have been because she could not stand his Catholic devotion, but no, it was his “erratic behavior.” We need to pay attention to the fruits of his labors. The more I look at this guy, the more I see him for what he is: another Jewish actor doing what actors do best: lie.
no Catholic has ever been drunk it’s true
😅😅😅
you’re not going to get away with that oversimplification. Are you being paid to give this guy good PR? He has been doing a lot more than just getting drunk. No where in the media is this guy even Catholic. The only people that know he is Catholic are Christians who cheer him on. He has made no effort to share the Catholic faith with anyone, not even his ex Mia Goth, who’s breakup is the alleged reason for his derailment. This guy is not new to Catholicism. He is allegedly a deacon but was with a woman thats not his wife, and is not Catholic…. c’mon. There’s too many loose ends here that are not adding up.
Yeah Netanyahu himself just Venmo’d me $7000
I wish we had a thumbs down response.😔👎
Relax. We Catholics all live double lives at times, hence the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Sure. But I dont see this guy ever reconciling. His pattern of behavior looks intentional.
You might be right. I guess we just have to leave it between him and God.
Beautiful post!
As a convert to the holy Faith, this resonates with me on several levels. I admire the humility and honesty of Shia, our brother in the Faith. And let us also remember that Peter, a rough fisherman and chief among the Apostles, was known to swear, have bursts of rage and even cut off an ear - which only happened because Malchus moved his head quickly - yet Peter was loved by Our Lord, regardless of even his denial of Christ. So Shia is walking in the steps of a fresh young disciple, and I recall Paul asking, in Romans 14:4 "Who are you to judge another man's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand." And in my "word of faith" years, pastors would sometimes state how, if Our Lord appeared in thei presence, how they would hug Him and praise Him and so on- and even in my non Catholic mind, I thought - BS! If the Lord of ALL appeared, I would fall on my face, with unending tears, and like Peter, say, Depart from me, O Lord, for I am a sinful man! We were often told that we were now made righteous in Christ, etc. etc. Fine. But as an old man in my 70s, despite my many confessions, and my ever growing efforts to live a life pleasing to Him, looking back over my life, I STILL pray, with tears, "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, be merciful to me, a sinner!" THANK you for this exceptional article. God bless you and all whom you love.
"Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life." - 1 Timothy 1:15-16
"'Lord,' Ananias answered, 'I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your holy people in Jerusalem. And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.' But the Lord said to Ananias, 'Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.'" - Acts 9:13-16
Plenty of Christians were understandably skeptical about the genuineness of a murderer's conversion to Christianity.
Outside of the “fame and fortune”, I was as lost as this brother.
Now, I would say, if meeting Jesus, I would just look Him in the eyes and probably most definitely fall prostrate. That. Is. All.
Very good.
When I read Shia's comment I felt instantly humbled and rather ashamed. As I know my first thought would not be to lower myself to the ground before our King and Saviour. And John the bapist made the statement 'I am not worthy to loose the strap of his sandle', yet I seem to think myself worthy to stand and look upon our Lord...really?! Oh my sinful pride amd how I elevate myself. So thank you Shia for your words and Lord have mercy on me a sinner.
There is much to know and consider about Shia.
He is manic and no doubt bipolar. He sucks the air out a room and devours the full attention from listeners. His mind is moving at warp speed and hyper observant. He has extraordinary highs and unbearable lows. Each event lasts for days. His brain out runs his body and alcohol or drugs brings him down.
He is a good guy, emotionally abandoned as kid. He was, no doubt, a lot to handle.
I know this because he has told his story many times. Most dont understand or can't relate. Robert Downey, Lindsay Lohan, Brittney Spears, Amanda Bynes, just a few.
One of my nephews is in the collection. Alcohol settles the hyper down. Then the lows are unbearable and a joint lifts a bit and we start over. Meds work, but the side effects, impotence, is hard on a 34 year old.
Shia is for real in his love for Christ. His conversion is real. So is his illness. Let's pray, let's show mercy.
So this is interesting to me because the way I understand the Pharisee & publican story is actually that the Pharisee is revealed as far *worse* of a sinner because he judged the publican… not that he was actually more virtuous than the publican.
Is this typically what Catholicism teaches? That the Pharisee’s fault was to accept his progress above the publican and think that was enough?
Curious to know how common this view is and why it’s taught that way.
My understanding has always been the Pharisee is (objectively) a more externally virtuous person, but he ruins any merit those virtues have by believing he has no sin.
The further along you are in the spiritual life, the more is expected of you
Got it, okay thanks. I think that makes sense from a Catholic theological perspective.
The problem is there are just too many activities he has engaged in that are outright questionable. Its one thing to be at war with your sins, but in Shia's case, he seems to just be living a double life. As Christians we are called to discernment, most importantly. Shia was allegedly a deacon, yet he was dating a woman that was not even Catholic and its the loss of this woman that allegedly set him off. Something is not right, here. We can't just keep tolerating people because we want to virtue signal our ability to forgive. Sirach is very clear: Do not give charity to sinners.
I'm not aware of Shia ever claiming to be a deacon. There are some articles noting his interest in it, but nothing more than that to my knowledge.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-born-actor-shia-labeouf-converts-to-catholicism-intends-to-become-deacon/
Precisely. He had interest in becoming a deacon when he was received. I am ignorant of anything further coming of it.