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Below are ‘Nods to priests who have made a favorable impression in someone’s life. It’s important to let our priests know they are appreciated, respected, and supported.

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Father Vivacqua reminds us each and every week that "The sun will come out tomorrow". He provides insight and meaning to each gospel reading in a straight forward and positive fashion. He often accompanies each homily with everyday examples of how we can "live" the...

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Fr. Cameron Lachlan

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Written ‘Nods

Fr. Mark Villano

I wanted to extend a ‘Nod to you Father for the work you do with OCIA and young adult ministry. Those spaces matter so much, especially for people who are asking real questions, coming back to faith, or figuring out what they actually believe — and having priests like you in those roles makes a huge difference. You have a way of meeting people where they are without talking down to them or over-complicating things. I also really appreciated Journey to Jerusalem — it’s such an approachable, thoughtful read, grounding Scripture in real life in a way that feels honest and human. It’s the kind of book you can sit with, reflect on, and actually come away changed. Thank you for showing up the way you do and for using your gifts to help people feel at home in the Church.

Mitchell

Source: https://www.mark-a-villano.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Fr. Casey Cole

Thank you for the way you use social media and your YouTube channel “Breaking the Habit” to meet people—especially young Catholics—right where they are. In a world where so many voices compete for attention, your Franciscan witness of simplicity, humility, joy, and honest conversation cuts through the noise and reminds people what the Gospel actually looks like lived out. Reaching young Catholics matters deeply right now, and what you’re doing helps make faith feel approachable, thoughtful, and real rather than distant or abstract. Your work reflects the heart of St. Francis: going out, not waiting to be found, and preaching Christ through presence and love.

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Source: https://holyinfantparish.com/fr-casey-cole-ofm

Fr. Allen Hoffa

Thank you immensely for all that you do for spouses who have a husband/wife with a sexual addiction.

I was that wife. I was married only ten years with 6 young children when I realized that my husband had a deeply hidden sexual addiction. I could have easily left my husband and taken the children with me, but through the grace of God, and the spiritual direction of a solid priest, I persevered for another 20 years in a celibate marriage, praying constantly for my husband. I knew that had I left, my children would be high- risk for all kinds of trouble.

I recall the Priest saying, “if your husband had a physical illness, say cancer, would you care for him?”

I answered arguably, “yes, but this is different!.”

Through the guidance of a dear priest, I relied on God, daily Mass, mental prayer, spiritual reading and the Rosary as my guide.

We were married 30 years when my husband died of a heart attack. I was able to get a priest to give him his last rites.

I cannot tell you how grateful I am to that priest and to God for giving me the grace of perseverance.

I hear of so many young wives that leave their husbands – oh, how I wish I could counsel them to stay and carry the cross. I had a friend who was in a similar circumstance and she left her husband. Years later, after their divorce and after he passed away, she confided in me that she wished she had stayed. Her children were lost and suffered tremendously.

I am a youthful 63 year old who has the love and affection of all of my children and now grandchildren. Please, please encourage women to stay the course – and wait for the resurrection.

I actually wrote the entire story into a book – I should try and publish it. Who knows, maybe some solid producer will make it into a movie.

Lastly, all the actors, actresses, film crew, photographers, etc. that have driven people into sex addiction – may God help them.

Angela

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