Vocation News & Articles

I had faith in Jesus that this is where he was leading me, I earnestly prayed about this, I trusted in the people around me when I asked their opinion about it, I followed the advice of other priests and religious that I trusted (strengthening my prayer life, spiritual direction, making visits). But ultimately it was a risk, I could have been wrong. Read more...

In a time when people won't go to a movie or eat a restaurant without looking up reviews and ratings, joining religious life in a place that is unpredictable truly requires a brave soul and a genuine man of God. Read more...

I’m fairly sure that at some point I used the expression “the writing on the wall” to refer to my vocation to the religious priesthood - especially once I realized that I had to take the next step and apply. Read more...

As a priest, there is still time to read. There are plenty of us that will pursue doctoral studies, but the notion of lifelong study isn’t simply getting an advanced degree. It is study for the sake of preaching for the salvation of souls.

Being in the Chapel in Adoration, especially at the end of the day, was like a nudge from Christ telling me not to worry or stress or agonize about all the things that day. Read more...