Vocation Story Video
Why do you want to become a priest? To bring the Mercy of God to others, to teach the mysteries of our Faith, and to share in the unique communion with the Trinitarian God afforded to priests
Who is your favorite saint? Mary because she is our Mom. Non-Mary division: St. Peter because Scripture and Tradition show he was not perfect, yet Christ still loved him and ordained him to lead the Church. Non-apostle division: St. Mother Teresa because of her simplicity and perseverance despite years of spiritual dryness.
If you could talk to anyone in the course of our history (dead or alive), who would it be and why?
Jesus
What is your favorite past time or hobby? running, reading, coffee, NFL, NBA, MLB, college football and basketball, golf
Do you have a favorite Bible verse? “Jesus, looking at him, loved him.” Mark 10:21
Did anyone (priest, religious sister, friend. etc.) make an impact on your decision to enter seminary?
Father Tom Kovatch, Bishop Robert Barron, Father Michael Gaitley, Father Jonathan Meyer
What is your favorite form of prayer? Praying with Scripture
What is your favorite title of the Blessed Mother and/or Jesus? Our Mother of Good Counsel
Any advice for someone discerning the priesthood or religious life?
Do not listen to internal voices that cause discouragement, doubt, or fear. Keep looking at Jesus in prayer and His love for you.