Why do you want to become a priest? I want to become a priest so that I can be celebrate the sacraments and be with people and be present to people in there various life situations.
Who is your favorite saint? My favorite saint is St. John Vianney because of his dedication in serving his parish community of Ars.
If you could talk to anyone in the course of our history (dead or alive), who would it be and why?
I would talk to Mother Teresa because of her service to the poor in India.
Do you have a favorite Bible verse? My favorite bible verse is: "Your eyes saw me unformed; in your book all are written down; my days were shaped before one came to be." - Psalm 139:16
Did anyone (priest, religious sister, friend. etc.) make an impact on your decision to enter seminary?
Fr. Bob Roberson made an impact on my decision to enter seminary because, when I was in middle school, he gave a homily on vocations at my parish, and it helped me to be open to the idea of priesthood.
What is your favorite form of prayer? My favorite forms of prayer are the liturgy of the hours and Lectio Divina.
What is your favorite title of the Blessed Mother and/or Jesus? My favorite title of Mary is Our Lady of Guadelupe.
Any advice for someone discerning the priesthood or religious life? I would tell someone discerning the priesthood or religious life to be open and to give seminary a chance; there is so much blessings that can come from going to seminary even someone leaves. Their time spent in seminary is not wasted.