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What Seminarians Want to Tell You

What advice would you give to a man who thinking about his vocation and is considering that god may be calling him to be a priest?

Seriously consider it. It is a beautiful vocation and not one discernment or "call" story is the same. Discerning the priesthood is counter-cultural at the very least, so ask yourself what is God's will for my life? The answer to that question wherever it may lead is the key to serving and glorifying God and that is the life worth living.”Callan Davis

I would tell him to stay close to God in the sacraments. In addition to Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and Confession are extraordinary opportunities to grow in intimacy with Christ. Above all I would tell him to not be afraid. There is so much hesitancy in today's world. I would say, if you think you are being called, then you are. Talk to the vocation office, visit the seminary, and get an application.” —Eric Cadin

Talk to someone that you trust and follow your heart. Entering the seminary is for further discernment so you aren't taking any promises yet. Continue to pray and begin to open up yourself to others.” —David Heighington

“Pray the rosary daily and ask for the Blessed Mother's intercession.  Go through the discernment and application process, and then be docile to God's will.” John Cassani