Love God's Will

The True Story of Fr Ryan is not one that focuses on his life but rather on the fruit his life bore. Somehow, in 57 minutes, this simple film was able to portray all that Fr Ryan desired to convey in his years here on Earth.

And the message is simple and the call is clear: You shall love God with your whole heart, your whole soul, and your whole mind. And you shall love your neighbor as yourself. Even in spite of circumstance, suffering, pain, fear, sorrow, shame, etc.

The witnesses in this film and being witness to this film, one is taken deeper into their own reflection on their life and actions and ways they can become more like Christ in every moment they have left.

Please do yourself a favor and watch and share this film.

This film is powerful! There are so many lessons to be learned from the life of Fr Ryan. He was such a vibrant young man and so dedicated to his Catholic faith, overcoming adversity to pursue his calling as a priest. He possessed the characteristics of great priests.... being outgoing, charismatic, intelligent... it is difficult to understand why a priest like this would be called to Heaven so soon in the midst of a shortage of priests. It's hard for us to understand God's plan but our faith teaches us not to question God's will but to LOVE God's will, just as Fr. Ryan did. I was very moved and compelled to help tell his story.

You don't need a 2 hour movie to appreciate the short but full life that Fr. Ryan led. From the moment he stepped onto the grounds of Prince of Peace Catholic Community he exuded faith and charisma. One didn't have to know him well to feel like you had known him all of your life! Before his arrival at this parish we were told that we would be receiving a recently ordained priest who, at the same time, was in another battle against cancer is his young lifetime. We weren't sure how long he would be with us but the relationships he immediately developed with parishioners was like nothing most, if not all of us, have ever seen or experienced. Warm, inviting, confident, loving and funny are but a few words to describe Fr. Ryan. No matter how he was feeling on a given day he was committed to his faith in God and his own willingness to serve others. This film was extremely well conceived and executed. It captures the ups and downs of Fr. Ryan's life from childhood until his death. Funny in several spots but also grabbed at your heart in many others. I laughed and I cried but I left the theater feeling a little closer to God and happy to have known Fr. Ryan during his short time at Prince of Peace. Sainthood may or may not be in the future for Fr. Ryan but in my eyes and heart he's already one!

Love God's Will is an inspiring documentary that calls for the audience attention from beginning to end. Father Ryan Stawaisz steadfast devotion to his ministry will especially appeal to people of faith, but leaves the door open for anyone who might be curious about the life of a Catholic priest.

Much credit should be given to the filmmakers. A project that began as an idea for a 7-minute short film blossomed into a 57-minute production that cohesively weaves together Father Ryan's childhood talents with his religious values. The small team who created Love God's Will were able to effectively sift through hours of interviews, 90's home videos, and Church footage to find the best material needed to tell Father Ryan's story. This film is highly recommended for those who enjoy stories about faith, family, and friendship.

Unforgettable and truly inspiring - I am leaving the theater with a renewed sense of faith and desire to not just be open to but to fall in love with God's will for my life. You can feel every ounce of love and dedication it took to make this film from start to finish. Getting to know the story and legacy of Fr. Ryan Stawaisz is another step closer to getting to know God and how He perfectly shares His love with us, even in the most unimaginable circumstances. Thank you Palomita Films and all who were involved in telling this truly life changing story. I know it will impact countless lives for many years to come!