Despite his numerous well-known controversial incidents over the years, Shia LaBeouf has reportedly decided to change his ways upon being confirmed in the Catholic Church and is considering becoming a deacon.
According to Bishop Robert Barron, LaBeouf officially joined the Catholic Church on New Year’s Eve.
“Friends, please join me and the Capuchin friars in continued prayer for Shia LaBeouf,” Bishop Barron wrote on Facebook. “Shiites were fully received into the Church through the sacrament of Confirmation on New Year’s Eve.”
Bishop Barron also shared a quote from St. Augustine of Hippo to honor Shia LaBeouf’s decision to be confirmed. “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.”
The Capuchin Franciscans – Western American Provine also posted photos from Shia LaBeouf’s confirmation mass. “We are grateful to be a part of her journey and ask that you continue to pray for our dear friend,” she reads in the post.
Capuchin Franciscans praise Shia LaBeouf for his deep commitment to their faith journey
In a follow-up statement, the Capuchin Franciscans of the Western America Province stated that they are delighted to welcome LaBeouf to the fold. They were also grateful to witness LaBeouf’s deep commitment to his faith journey.
“Shia LaBeouf, known for his incredible talent and passion in the entertainment industry, has embarked on a profound spiritual journey,” the statement read. “This has led him to embrace the teachings of the Catholic Church,” the statement reads. “His decision to fully enter the Church is a testament to his sincere desire to grow in his relationship with God and live the values of the Gospel.”
The organization noted that it believes in the power of faith and the incredible impact it can have on life. “We are honored and grateful to walk alongside Shia as he takes this important step in his spiritual journey.”
The organization then asked everyone to keep Shia LaBeouf in their prayers as he continues his spiritual journey. “May her example inspire others to explore their own spiritual paths and find comfort in the loving embrace of the Church.”
According to LaBeouf’s confirmation sponsor, Capuchin Brother Alexander Rodriguez, the actor plans to become a deacon “at some point in the future.”
Rodriguez said Shia LaBeouf started thinking about the diaconate during his recent movie. Padre Pio. “He just spontaneously said, ‘I want to be a deacon,’” Rodriguez recalled. “And he still feels that way.”
Shia LaBeouf said that Padre Pio led him to become interested in the Catholic Church. He noted that he was agnostic before finding God. The actor celebrated a bar mitzvah when he was 13 years old. However, he admitted that he never embraced the Jewish faith.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn