LaBeouf says he began learning Catholicism as he ready for his upcoming film, “Padre Pio,” concerning the saint of the identical identify.
“It was seeing different individuals who have sinned past something I may ever conceptualize additionally being present in Christ that made me really feel like, ‘Oh, that offers me hope,’ ” he mentioned. “I began listening to experiences of different wicked individuals who had discovered their method — on this — and it made me really feel like I had permission.”
LaBeouf mentioned at one level he felt suicidal and was experiencing deep disgrace over occasions that had unfolded in his life.
“I had a gun on the desk. I used to be outta right here,” LaBeouf mentioned. “I did not need to be alive anymore when all this occurred. Disgrace like I had by no means skilled earlier than — the type of disgrace that you just overlook methods to breathe. You do not know the place to go. You’ll be able to’t go outdoors and get like, a taco.”
“However I used to be additionally on this deep want to carry on,” he added.
Whereas getting ready for his new function, LaBeouf lived in a monastery with Franciscan Capuchin friars.
“I do know now that God was utilizing my ego to attract me to Him. Drawing me away from worldly needs. It was all taking place concurrently. However there would have been no impetus for me to get in my automobile, drive up [to the monastery] if I did not suppose, ‘Oh, I am gonna save my profession,’” he mentioned.