Shia LaBeouf, the 37-year-old actor who once starred in the “Transformers” movie franchise and then went off the deep end when Trump was elected in 2016, has turned his life around and appears to have recovered from substance abuse issues. In fact, he is now a fully confirmed member of the Catholic Church and is reportedly considering becoming a deacon in the church.
Such is what the Capuchin Franciscans — Western America Province took to Facebook to announce on Tuesday, sharing the wonderful news of LaBeouf’s acceptance of Christ into his heart and joining the Catholic Church.
Beginning the post, the Capuchin Franciscans said, “🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are thrilled to share that our dear friend Shia LaBeouf has fully entered the Church this past weekend through the sacrament of confirmation! 🙌🎉 The Capuchin Franciscan friars are overjoyed to welcome him into the fold and witness his deep commitment to his faith journey.”
Continuing, they added, “Shia LaBeouf, known for his incredible talent and passion in the entertainment industry, has embarked on a profound spiritual journey that has led him to embrace the teachings of the Catholic Church. His decision to fully enter the Church is a testament to his sincere desire to grow in his relationship with God and live out the Gospel values.”
Then, explaining their root belief in the power of faith and requesting prayers for LaBeouf, they said, “As Capuchin Franciscans, we believe in the transformative power of faith and the incredible impact it can have on one’s life. We are humbled and grateful to walk alongside Shia as he takes this important step in his spiritual journey. We invite you to join us in celebrating this momentous occasion and to keep Shia LaBeouf in your prayers as he continues to deepen his faith and seek God’s guidance in his life. May his example inspire others to explore their own spiritual paths and find solace in the loving embrace of the Church. #CapuchinFranciscans #ShiaLaBeouf #FaithJourney #CatholicChurch #Transformation #Prayers #Inspiration #Blessings #Gratitude”
In a later post, the page shared a collection of photos from his confirmation and captioned them by saying, “We are excited to share photos from Shia’s confirmation mass. We are grateful to be a part of his journey and ask for you to continue to pray for our dear friend!” Check those photos out here:
In another post, Bishop Robert Strickland said, “Friends, please join me and the Capuchin friars in continued prayer for Shia LaBeouf. Shia was fully received into the Church through the sacrament of Confirmation on New Year’s Eve. ‘You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.’ —St. Augustine of Hippo”
And LaBeouf didn’t just convert. He is also considering becoming a deacon in the church. That is what LaBeouf’s sponsor for confirmation in the church, Capuchin friar Brother Alexander Rodriguez, told the Catholic News Agency. He said that LaBeouf learned about and like the idea of becoming a deacon during his recent “Padre Pio” film, in which he played the role of St. Pio of Pietrelcina. Speaking about that, Rodriguez told the Catholic News Agency, “He just spontaneously said, ‘I want to become a deacon,’ and he still feels that way.”
Featured image credit: Bishop Robert Barron Facebook
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