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    • Vocation Stories - "Called to Serve"

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      • Fr. Daniele Muscolino
        Fr. Daniele Muscolino
        Director of Vocations/Youth & Young Adults
        705-495-1501
        d.muscolinossmd.ca

    • FOR MORE ANSWERS AND INFORMATION VISIT THE VOCATIONS OFFICE OFFICIAL WEBSITE AT www.beapriest.ca


       

      How do I know God is calling me?

      If you have ever thought about being a priest, these qualities may be clues to a future priestly vocation:

      young-man-praying-with-bible-web1. God has placed in your heart a desire to be a priest.

      If Jesus has placed a desire in your heart for priesthood, no matter what your age, don’t ignore it.  Talk to a priest you admire about how you feel.
       

      2. You have a deep love for Christ and His Church.

      A priest functions in persona Christi capitas—in the person of Christ, head of the Church.  Thus a man who wants to be a priest must love Jesus Christ above all else.  And like Jesus, he should have a deep love for the Church, the Bride of Christ.  In general, a man who wants to be a priest will find himself drawn to Church teachings and “all things Catholic.”
       

      3. Other people have mentioned that you would be a good priest.

      Often other people will notice a “priest’s heart” in a young man and say to him, “Have you ever thought about being a priest?  I think you’d make a good one.”  In fact, many men report that they grew tired of people making such comments—but that the encouragement eventually led them to seminary!
       

      4. You desire to live a life of virtue and prayer.

      Pope Benedict recently spoke about what people expect of their priests.  To paraphrase, he said that people do not expect priests to be experts in anything but the spiritual life. Thus, a good candidate for priesthood attends Mass, prays frequently, receives the sacrament of Confession, serves others, and strives to grow spiritually.
       

      5. You want to help others grow closer to Christ.

      A priest brings Jesus to people and people to Jesus.  For this reason, a man who wants to be a priest must have a deep concern for the people of God.  He wants to help them grow in holiness; he wants to teach them the truths of the faith; he wants to minster to them during the trials of life.  The vocation of priesthood is about leading others to heaven.

      If you’ve thought about the possibility of priesthood, but don’t yet have all these signs and qualities, don’t despair!  All people must strive for holiness.  And future priests go through a long and intensive formation period, precisely to help them grow in virtue and be effective in their ministry.
       

      If you’re interested in priesthood, talk to the Vocation Director about the signs above.  He can help you further discern your vocation.  And remember—true happiness and peace depend on following God’s perfect will for your life.  If God wants you to be a priest, trust in his grace to lead you.



    • For more information about becoming a Priest, or to chat, ask questions or talk about it with someone, please contact:

      Fr. Daniele Muscolino
      Director of Vocations

      Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie
      895 Memorial Drive
      North Bay, Ontario
      P1A 1X9

      Phone:  705-495-1501
      Email:  d.muscolino@ssmd.ca


      For more resources and information check out our website for the Vocations Office for the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie at:
      www.beapriest.ca

       

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