I absolutely loved this film.  I had like many heard of Fr. Mychal from my sister who lives in West Milford, NJ.  I also remember 9/11 and the losses and especially one of the Chaplin of the NYFD.  This was so moving in such a simple way.  The lives that have been touched by this man will continue to touch others.  I feel blessed just to have seen this and encouraged to step outside myself to give to others.

I heard about Father Mychal and his goodwill for years.  Being from the New York/New Jersey area his message was heard daily because of his love to help the needy.  Not just the homeless, but people that needed him in their daily lives of struggle.  I met him at St. Patrick’s cathedral one cold day in November. He was magnetic. What an honor to view this movie.

The Religious Right may have turned me into a cynic who views the church , This touching and powerful film, however, reminds me that I once believed in the good works done in the name of God.  This is good movie making.

I am very happy to see this Tribute today in Honor of Fr. Mychal, whom I knew so little about until today.  This movie came at the time that I needed it, because I have been trying to explain to some of my parish families about Gay people and Gay marriage.  I am very happy to know that I have accepted people for who they are and I am hoping that many people will stop worrying about the strict structures of our religion that is allowing people to think that they are the Judge and Jury of all that is Holy. God bless all of you for making this movie, and God rest Fr. Mychal’s Soul.

What an amazing man.  As a former New Yorker who witnessed 9/11 and a Catholic who attended St Francis Xavier church I am so touched.  Father Mychal’s story gives me such a sense of renewed faith in God and in the church.  I pray someday everyone in our church will be like him.

As a gay person and spiritual human being I am humbled by the life of Father Mychal.  Here is a soul brought to this earth by God with all of his flaws (as we all have), goals, joys and pains and he shared them with his world.  I never knew him while he walked this earth but after viewing this posting I feel like I have gotten to know a man who truly loved God and was able to see the goodness in every human being he came across.  As I remember the events of 9/11 it is my hope (as it would also be Father Mychal’s) that we embrace the humanity and goodness that we all possess and try to live that out in the way we interact with others.  God Bless you Father Mychal and thanks for touching my life.  Thank you as well to the folks that had a hand in putting this presentation together.

Sincerely,
Tyrone S. Boyle (Chicago, Ill)

What a man !!!
This is beautiful movie and a man who new what life really is about.
Amazing!
THnak you opening his world and yours to me,
Lucy
GOD BLESS !!!

A poignant and moving tribute to a man who, despite his own demons and personal struggles in life, always put others first.

what a moving and intimate portrait of an amazing man and a wonderful soul. rest in peace.