INteresting Article re: Vocations in Local Secular Paper

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It is a good article, though some of the comments about the article are sadly typical. Those of us in discernment aren’t stupid. We know what’s expected and what we will sacrifice.

I can only imagine the difficulty being a vocations director. Doing long hauls and investing so much time and energy only to be turned down by so many young men and women. But, I know it must also be a great feeling when a guy or girl makes first contact and shows demonstrated interest all on their own. My own discernment caught even my priest off guard. I simply stated I had met with a priest and I mentioned his name. My priest looked at me for a second and said, “Yeah, I know him. He’s a good priest. He’s also the vocations director.” Then my priests eyes got bigger.
 
It is very interesting, thank you very much for it! Fr. Schnippel seems like a nice guy, quite a lot like the priest in charge of the archdiocese’s vocations where I live. I’m glad they touched on his bit about a sacrificial life. I think that view is becoming much more popular among young people, as pessimistic as I am about our culture.
 
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It is very interesting, thank you very much for it! Fr. Schnippel seems like a nice guy, quite a lot like the priest in charge of the archdiocese’s vocations where I live. I’m glad they touched on his bit about a sacrificial life. I think that view is becoming much more popular among young people, as pessimistic as I am about our culture.
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Glad you enjoyed the article.
Yes, I was impressed with the article partly because it was on the TOP of the FRONT PAGE of our local Secular newspaper.
I believe it may be because we are getting a new Archbishop in about a year. He is known from his last posting in Duluth MN for increasing vocations. I certainly hope he can have the same effect here.

I too was impressed by the fact that young people were possitively moved by the idea of sacrifice. Certainly when you are competing against the military, sacrifice can be a motivator to both vocations. Also it seems that, when competing with corporations, the idea of a wide range of “vocations” within the priesthood can be emphasized. “vocations” ranging from pastoral ministry to youth, sports, health, and other areas where good priests are needed.

I am looking forward to hearing more on this subject in the next few years here in Cincinnati.

Peace
James
 
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It is a good article, though some of the comments about the article are sadly typical. Those of us in discernment aren’t stupid. We know what’s expected and what we will sacrifice.

I can only imagine the difficulty being a vocations director. Doing long hauls and investing so much time and energy only to be turned down by so many young men and women. But, I know it must also be a great feeling when a guy or girl makes first contact and shows demonstrated interest all on their own. My own discernment caught even my priest off guard. I simply stated I had met with a priest and I mentioned his name. My priest looked at me for a second and said, “Yeah, I know him. He’s a good priest. He’s also the vocations director.” Then my priests eyes got bigger.
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Glad you enjoyed the article.
Sorry you thought that some of the comments were silly, but I suppose that vocation directors run into a very wide and diverse group of young people, from the curious to the serious.

I like your comment about imagining what it must be like for a vocations director. I think it is a good idea for any of us to try and imagine what life is like for our priests. This is especially true for those, like yourself, who are in discernment. I hope that you have been able to learn and grasp, not only the sacrifices and trials of such a life, but also the blessings, gratifications, and joys associated with a vocation to the priesthood.
If a vocations director can convey both sides in a balanced way, he is well on his way to helping young men to correctly interpret and respond to the call.

May God Bless you in your Process.

Peace
James
 
I got a chance to meet Fr. Schnippel about a week ago, he was indeed a very solid priest, and is, so I have been told, working hard and very excited about the way the diocese is turning around
 
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