The young priest who had Tommy Tiernan Show viewers glued to their TVs on Saturday night has thanked people for their kind words.
Fr David Vard, 30, from Kildare is Ireland's youngest priest and explained to host Tommy and viewers why he decided to go down his career route.
And tweeting after the show, Fr Vard said: "Thank you everyone for your nice comments! Glad it’s over but happy it has aired. Cheers @Tommedian and everyone who worked on the show that night."
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Speaking on the show about his journey into priesthood, the young man said: "I often describe it to people as falling in love. So I had that period at 16 or 17 of falling in love with God and the church.
"And then entering at 18 and continuing that in a deeper way. And realising that this god is good and this god loves me. And this god wants me to be a solider in this world for him.
"And falling in love with that idea, and taking that idea and owning it in my way. He's calling me David Vard and what does that mean? For me? And how can I be me as a priest in this world?"
And viewers praised the priest for his insightful and interesting chat.
One fan said: "Brave man. Well done to you both for being honest."
Another added: "Really impressive man. Great insight and a sense of community."
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