How do I figure it out?
It’s not unusual for faithful, healthy men to feel attracted to priesthood; often times, they feel attracted to marriage as well. But most don’t know how to figure out if they might be called by God to be a priest. Here are some ways to determine if God might be calling you to priesthood.
Pray – No one will ever figure out God’s will for them if they don’t pray.
Continue receiving the sacraments – maybe consider something extra (e.g. daily Mass)
Slowly read scripture – Is God speaking to you as you reflect on his word?
Speak to God from your heart – As you think of priesthood, do you feel a sense of peace or anxiety?
Do some spiritual reading – does this evoke any feelings?
Quiet contemplation – Eucharistic adoration – where do you feel God drawing you?
Gather information – Good decisions demand good information
Articles – read as much as you can about the life of a priest, the process to becoming a priest and the joys/difficulties of being a priest. Vocation directors can provide these articles for you.
Talk to other men thinking about the same thing – it’s informative to converse with men thinking about the same questions as you.
Talk to priests and seminarians – find out how they discovered their call to priesthood
Rev. George F. Plaster
Mass Schedule
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Weekday Mass:
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Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM
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Saturday
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Anticipation 5:30PM
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Sunday:
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7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, & 11:45 AM
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