Fr. Elkin Sierra's Final Testimony Will Change Your Life (R.I.P.)

Father Elkin Sierra gave this talk at St. Louis Catholic Church for their Five Nights of Fire on January 14th, 2023. In the talk, which received over 2,000 views on YouTube and Vimeo, he shares the inspiring story of leaving his comfortable life as a firefighter to answer God's call to the Catholic priesthood and facing his cancer diagnosis with courage and faith. Father Elkin died on April 11th, 2023. His loss was felt throughout the whole Archdiocese of Miami, and with this video, I intend to share his beautiful story with the world and preserve his memory. Rest In Peace, Father Elkin. Pray for us! ‪@SaintLouisCatholicChurch‬ Altare Dei is a channel dedicated to sharing and celebrating the Catholic faith. “Altare Dei” is Latin for “Altar of God”, derived from Psalm 43:4: “And I will go in to the altar of God: to God who giveth joy to my youth”. In a world full of sin and negativity, these videos seek to engage the culture with the timeless truths of our faith. Whether you’re a devout Catholic seeking to deepen your faith or a complete outsider looking in, you are welcome here. As we journey together in the beauty of sacred tradition, we invite you to subscribe, comment, and share your own experiences. Join us in building a community rooted in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ and our Blessed Mother. Together, let's find joy and peace in the richness of our Catholic heritage. God bless you! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:43 Firefighter to Priest 11:04 Patron Saints 12:59 The Real Presence 24:19 Battling Cancer 26:43 Death is Gain 27:30 Our Lady of Solace 31:23 Suffering 32:24 Confession 35:37 "The Veil Removed" 37:19 In Love With Jesus 38:20 Invite Someone to Mass 39:49 Christ in Starbucks 41:04 Bible Study in Panera 43:21 Adoration 45:10 Rosary for Men