Marriage and vocation

[seanom]

Hi there, some of u may know already that I have been discerning the priesthood for quite a while. I also feel strongly towards marriage even though I’m only 16. The thing is, sometimes I feel like I’m never gonna find a wife. What should I do, I’m not exactly the most easy going with girls. To be honest I’ve never had a proper girlfriend. Also, I feel that if a girl I liked, knew I was so into the faith, it might turn her off. For me, God is number one and I don’t ever want to do anything sinful. What should I do?? How do I find a girlfriend who is pure and God motivated?? Thanks and God Bless. Btw I haven’t thrown the whole priesthood thing out the door

 

[Deo_Gratias42]

Are you prepared to get married right now, have children and provide for a family? No? Then don’t worry about it right now. Worry about finishIng high school.

 

[bzkoss236]

I would suggest to start talking with a spiritual adviser to aid you. A spiritual adviser can help you figure out whether the priesthood is the right place for you. Just because you don’t feel like you’ll ever get a wife now doesn’t mean you can’t. I, for one, thought that when I was 16, but I’m 23 now and I’ll be getting hitched this December. Thinking you’ll never have a wife is not reason alone to become a priest. It has to be a desire, a desire that you’ll be willing to sacrifice the possibility of marriage for.

Take some time, give it some thought and prayer. You’ve still got plenty of time to decide.