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D.Demsky
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That is wonderful!
may God bless Him.
may God bless Him.
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tomaskovarik
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To me, it is absolutely fascinating to see how God works. I am just “sitting back” and observing how my son’s determination grows every day. He is constantly praying, reads the Bible, even forces me to the mass (when I feel lazy). It is almost scarry. But on the other hand, at the same time, he is an honor roll student, has many good friends and has a great sense of humor. He is very happy. And determined.
He watches the Vatican website every day, and sings with them (in Latin). And he is not getting a positive encouragement from me at all…I am just being “neutral”, keep telling him, that he needs to gain the discernment, but when he is ready, I will not stand in the way. To me, he is a living proof that God is out there, really interested in His people and the church.
You guys have been great here, on this thread!!! I thank your comments and advise, your prayers etc. God bless you all. I think God directed me to this website just in time…(because I was going to discourage him, if it wasn’t for some good advise here).
Tomas
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Hawthorne
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You know, this forum might be a good place for him to learn more catechism. (supervised, of course, as with all the internet) 
PS, I am glad you are not making him feel that he MUST do this. I know some people that drove their kids away from the church by being too pushy. You also don’t want him to feel stuck doing this if he indeed is not called. I am glad he feels called, though. I think only good will come of it, regardless of his calling.
My son only wants to be a priest because they don’t marry!
PS, I am glad you are not making him feel that he MUST do this. I know some people that drove their kids away from the church by being too pushy. You also don’t want him to feel stuck doing this if he indeed is not called. I am glad he feels called, though. I think only good will come of it, regardless of his calling.
My son only wants to be a priest because they don’t marry!
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tomaskovarik
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Really, thats interesting.You know, this forum might be a good place for him to learn more catechism. (supervised, of course, as with all the internet)
PS, I am glad you are not making him feel that he MUST do this. I know some people that drove their kids away from the church by being too pushy. You also don’t want him to feel stuck doing this if he indeed is not called. I am glad he feels called, though. I think only good will come of it, regardless of his calling.
My son only wants to be a priest because they don’t marry!
My son (12 years) is not “showing” any signs of interest in girls (I am watchful), either because he is a great actor or because he doesn’t feel the need. I remember that I was very much interested in girls at his age…so priesthood (if this idea even came) would be repudiated right there.
I just cannot be celibate. I love having family, so I know what priests “lose” (and also gain at the same time). I admire them for this sacrifice.
So, I will just go on observing how God operates in his life. It is really interesting. Like the deep and profound questions he can come up with now…where is that coming from? Astonishing.
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Flopfoot
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I wasn’t interested in girls till I was 13 or 14. For some other guys it is not until they are 16. So there’s not necessarily anything ‘wrong’ with your son.
I suppose that soon he will find himself interested in girls but he will remember his calling to be a priest and he will realise that this is one of the sacrifices that priests make, that they don’t seek those kind of relationships with women.
I suppose that soon he will find himself interested in girls but he will remember his calling to be a priest and he will realise that this is one of the sacrifices that priests make, that they don’t seek those kind of relationships with women.
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scoobydoo6v92
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AWESOME!!! yes I beleive it is a call from the Holy Spirit because at that age there are so many different things kids want to be certainly not a priest which involves lots of sacrafice. I think he is called supoport him in all you can do. I pray he becomes a priest and I would be proud of him if I were his Dad. I think it is so cool. God bless and I pray that he becomes a priest, Tom
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tomaskovarik
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Thanks for your nice words! I appreciate your encouragement. This is a steady force in his life, unwavering, an absolute resolve, I don’t know anyone with such clarity for vocation. He is clearly convinced beyond any doubt that this is his calling - and this didn’t come from me at all (I would rather have him become a scientist or something), so it must be coming directly from God, and this is both scarry and exciting.
Can you imagine how exciting it is for me to see God “descending” upon my son? I am terrified and yet happy.
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chicago
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I was intrigued by the priesthood from a very young age. Seriously thought that I might be called to it by the time I was your son’s age. (And I DID like girls then, ah lovely Leslie…but I digress). Even attended minor seminary. Finally discerned through that experience that the priesthood was not my call, afterall. Yet I appreciate having had the opportunity and experience of safe space where I could sincerely work through these things. I still believe strongly in the importance of finding one’s personal vocation. My advice, then, would be to give your son the time, space, and encouragement to follow his heart’s desire; while growing closer to the Lord in his personal life. At the convergence of these two paths, he will find his particular way in life. Pray for him and encourage him to develop a devotional life as one who serves.
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tomaskovarik
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Thanks. I am not sure how to proceed at this point, so I am just kind of observing how things develop over time. I know that God is having something in His mind, we will see what that is I am sure.
Thanks for your prayers
Tomas
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mommyaprilj
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Congratulations
You have been blessed.
You have been blessed.
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