0:00 – MEET THE RAPPING PRIEST! Father Manuel’s Joyful Mission Begins
2:27 – OPENING PRAYER & NAME STORY – Sandesh Means “Gospel”!
3:58 – FROM BANGALORE ALTAR BOY TO FRANCISCAN PRIEST – Vocation Fire
11:57 – AUSTRIA CALLING – How Classical Guitar Sparked Digital Ministry
16:29 – WHY RAP FOR JESUS? Reaching Youth the Modern Way
23:15 – FACING HATE FROM INSIDE THE CHURCH – But He Won’t Stop!
25:38 – EUROPE’S EMPTY CHURCHES – Tradition Meets New Evangelization
30:18 – SURPRISE! EVEN ELDERLY LOVE HIS VIDEOS – All Ages Welcome
31:57 – RAP + JAZZ + REVERENCE – Keeping Faith True & Joyful
35:25 – SPARKING FAITH IN YOUTH – No Convincing, Just Holy Fire
37:26 – YOUTH SAY: “PRIESTS ARE NORMAL TOO!” – Human Side of Priesthood
39:27 – ST. FRANCIS & SOCIAL MEDIA – Joyful Showmanship for God’s Glory
42:30 – BURNOUT & HATE COMMENTS – Echoes of Fr. Matteo’s Tragic Pain
51:37 – CARLO ACUTIS CANONIZED! Inspiring the Next Generation
53:04 – WHY HE LOVES BEING CATHOLIC – Universal, Bridge-Building Faith
55:55 – FOLLOW FATHER MANUEL – Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok
57:29 – CLOSING PRAYER & BLESSING – Instruments of Peace Forever!

Father Sandesh Manuel OFM is a rapping Franciscan priest bringing Jesus to the youth! From India to Vienna, this out-of-the-box friar uses rap, music, and social media to share the Gospel in a fresh way. In this raw and honest episode of Istoryang Katoliko, Father Manuel opens up about his struggles with hate comments, burnout, and how criticism from fellow Catholics almost broke his spirit — even drawing painful parallels to the tragic suicide of Fr. Matteo Balzano in 2025.

In this powerful conversation, Father Manuel shares:
“When the hate gets too much… I remember priests are human too, and we all need prayer and understanding.”

We talked about his journey from Bangalore altar boy to Austrian rapper-priest, why he raps about Blessed Carlo Acutis (soon-to-be saint), the real pressure of online ministry and hate from inside the Church, how he stays joyful in his Franciscan calling despite criticism, the humanity of priests (like Fr. Matteo’s story reminds us), and his vision to reach Gen Z with love for Jesus, the Eucharist, and St. Francis.

If you’ve ever wondered why some Catholics attack modern evangelizers, how priests handle burnout and loneliness, or how one joyful Franciscan is using rap to bring souls closer to Christ in these challenging times — this episode is for you. You will feel the honesty, the pain, the hope, and the fire of trusting God’s plan even when it hurts.

FOLLOW & SUPPORT FATHER MANUEL OFM
His joyful digital ministry:

• Instagram (send prayer requests! 🙏): https://www.instagram.com/father_manuel_ofm
• YouTube (full songs, sermons, & vocation stories): https://www.youtube.com/@FatherSandeshManuel
• Facebook (updates & community): https://www.facebook.com/FatherManuel
• TikTok (short faith vibes & raps): https://www.tiktok.com/@fathermanuel7

Father Sandesh Manuel OFM is a Franciscan priest, Christian rapper, musician, and “sensefluencer” based in Vienna, Austria (originally from India). His mission is simple: Spread the love of Jesus with joy, music, and truth — especially to the young. His work is a beautiful example of new evangelization, as encouraged by Pope Francis.

What touched you most in Father Manuel’s story? Drop it in the comments! Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more stories of truth, hope, and love for the Catholic faith.

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