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Casey Cole, OFM

Casey Cole, OFM, is a vowed religious in the Order of Friars Minor, commonly known as the Franciscans. He has a degree in religious studies with a minor in poverty studies from Furman University. In August 2017, he professed his final vows within the Order of Friars Minor; in June 2019 he was ordained a priest. Casey works extensively on social media, evangelizing, and catechizing through YouTube videos, podcasts, and blog posts.

Preachers in the Bleachers

Casey Cole, OFM September 24, 2022

Two Franciscans, inspired by St. Francis’ style of preaching, visited all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums this past summer. They were as surprised by their encounters as were the thousands of sports fans they met along the way.

Let Go. Now.

Casey Cole, OFM June 10, 2021

Clinging to something that does not bring us life means clinging to our sure death.

Father Casey Cole on Suffering

Casey Cole, OFM April 29, 2020

Who among us doesn’t know suffering? We’ve all experienced these moments of pain, either physical, mental, or spiritual. In this video, Casey Cole, OFM, proposes that certain kinds of suffering can be beneficial and allows for immense growth.

Man staring out the window | Photo by Anaya Katlego on Unsplash

Be Still and Know

Casey Cole, OFM January 23, 2020

I believe we are naturally restless people.

Travel luggage with stickers | Photo by Mary J. Friedrich on Unsplash

Learning to Let Go

Casey Cole, OFM January 21, 2020

I have moved many times in my life. Twelve times, in fact.

Cross and sunrise | Photo by Cdoncel on Unsplash

Lent with Father Casey Cole: Called to Discern

Casey Cole, OFM March 23, 2018

“What are you going to do with your life?”

cross in a field | Photo by CRISTIANO DE ASSUNÇÃO on Unsplash

Lent with Father Casey Cole: Called to Pray

Casey Cole, OFM March 16, 2018

You know what they say: “You can’t win the lottery without buying a ticket.” It seems fairly obvious, right? How could one ever expect to win without actually entering the contest?