0:00 – Intro & Welcome to Fr. Daniel Seo
0:31 – The Near-Death Snowboarding Accident & Promise to God: “If You spare me, my life is Yours”
1:05 – Why Reverence for the Eucharist Matters (Pre-Vatican II Practice: Kneeling & on the Tongue)
3:23 – Lukewarmness in Faith Since the 1990s & How We Treat the Eucharist
4:11 – Transformation Through Overnight Adoration: Real Conversions & First Seminarian
12:27 – The Three Providential Signs in One Week That Called Him to Priesthood
18:08 – Accepting God’s Call Despite Wanting a Family – Entering Seminary & Ordination in 2019
23:26 – Korean Catholic Church History: Founded by Lay People Under Persecution
28:00 – Modern Challenges: Low Birth Rate, Abortion, & “Playing God” with Life Issues
34:36 – Korean Culture & Confucian Influence on Preaching Reverence in America
37:09 – Challenges of Digital Ministry: Burnout, Cancel Culture, & Staying Prudent
40:08 – Call to “Tithe” 10% of Online Time to Share Catholic Content
43:35 – Clearing Confusion on the Real Presence: Humility & Personal Encounter with Jesus
45:35 – Youth Ministry Advice: Ordinary Means to Holiness (Confession, Adoration, Mass, Rosary)
1:01:31 – Building America’s First Korean Marian Shrine: Our Lady of Peace Project
1:03:02 – Korea’s Booming Vocations & Sending Missionaries Worldwide
1:06:14 – Excitement for World Youth Day 2027 & Korean Youth’s Role
1:07:18 – Advice for Those Discerning Priesthood: Remember the Moment of God’s Call
1:10:30 – Why He Loves Being Catholic: “It’s the Truth & the Greatest Love from God”
1:11:13 – Check Out His YouTube & Instagram for More English Content
1:13:08 – The Korean Pietà Image of Our Lady of Peace: Symbol of Victory & Peace

Fr. Daniel Seo is a Korean-American priest who almost died in a terrifying snowboard crash — and that near-death moment made him promise God his entire life! From a self-centered kid chasing fun to a holy priest building America's first Korean Marian Shrine, Fr. Daniel brings the Gospel with joy, skateboarding vibes, and deep love for the Eucharist.

In this raw and honest episode of Istoryang Katoliko, Fr. Daniel opens up about his Buddhist family roots, the scary accident that changed everything, the three crazy signs God sent in one week to call him to priesthood, why he believes receiving Communion on the tongue is the true reverence we need today, and the challenges of building a shrine while fighting burnout in digital ministry.

In this powerful conversation, Fr. Daniel shares:
“When I was bleeding and thought it was the end… I told God, ‘If You spare me, my life is Yours.’ That promise still guides me every day.”

We talked about his journey from Orange County altar server to Director Priest of Our Lady of Peace Korean Catholic Center, the transformation he saw in his parishioners through overnight adoration, his hope for Korean reunification through Our Lady of Peace, the pressure of online priesthood and balancing real-life ministry, and his vision to reach young people (especially Korean-Americans and youth) with authentic Catholic faith, reverence for the Eucharist, and devotion to Mary.

If you’ve ever wondered how God turns a near-death crash into a priestly calling, why traditional reverence matters in our time, how priests handle burnout and stay joyful, or how one faithful priest is using social media and Marian shrines to bring souls closer to Christ — this episode is for you. You will feel the shock, the surrender, the hope, and the fire of trusting God’s plan even when life hurts.

FOLLOW & SUPPORT FR. DANIEL SEO
His joyful digital ministry:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FrDanielSeo
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fr_danielseo
• Our Lady of Peace Korean Catholic Center: https://www.olpkcc.org

Fr. Daniel Seo is a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Orange, California — Korean-American, skateboard-loving, and fully devoted to Jesus and Our Lady of Peace. His mission is clear: Share the true Catholic faith with young hearts, especially through modern media and building the first Korean Marian Shrine in North America. A beautiful example of new evangelization in our time.

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