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OK, I would also like to ask you guys a question. How important is the Eucharist on your path towards (maybe/God willing) the priesthood?

Personally, I find the Eucharist to be a gigantic encouragement on my path to (God willing) the priesthood. Strangely, when I see priests celebrating the Eucharist with a great lack of reverence, I feel even more encouraged to go forward! :knight2: I pray everyone would feel like Saint Augustine about the Sacrament of Love:
Although God is all powerful, He is unable to give more; though supremely wise, He knows not how to give more; though vastly rich, He has not more to give.
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Why not? It is Himself! “We go to heaven when we go to Mass.” Scott Hahn
What an incredible joy it must be to be part of this amazing mystery as a priest! Daily… :eek: :extrahappy:
Every time that the priest renews the Eucharistic sacrifice, in the prayer of consecration he repeats: “This is my body … this is my blood.” He does this giving his voice, his hands, and his heart to Christ, who wanted to remain with us as the beating heart of the Church.
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(Benedict XVI: address to the crowds, June 10th 2007 www.zenit.org)
 
under_the_dome said:
The most important thing to do for your spiritual life if you’re discerning your call to the priesthood, I believe, is to go to daily Mass as often as possible. I usually arrive about 10-15min early, so as to have time to kneel in prayer and quiet my thoughts, and then the Mass itself is only about 1/2 hour It is an excellent way, however, to draw closer to the Lord on a daily basis and to receive his grace through the Eucharist.
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Sounds fairly similar to my experiences, too. I should mention, however, that praying with Mother Angelica and the nuns on EWTN really seems to do the trick for me. I really am not sure exactly why I find it to pray with Mother, but it really does the trick for me 👍
 
What’s up guys!
I’m a newbie, am 23, will be a college graduate by the end of the year, and am discerning a vocation to the priesthood. The call to the priesthood scares me because of the sacrifice of an entire life- but there is also the side that intrigues me with the complete sacrifice of self to God in hopes of making a lasting impact on the world. I’m only praying about the vocation right now and haven’t made any decisions though, by God’s grace, I will be picking up an application for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Ga this July.

To answer some of the questions I’ve seen in previous threads: I’ve dated before but those relationships ran their course for reasons unrelated to the priesthood.
And as for the eucharist, I would love to go to daily mass, but there are no masses that fit my work schedule, sigh. I hope we can all pray for and encourage each other. Peace & God bless~
 
odeze said:
What’s up guys!
I’m a newbie, am 23, will be a college graduate by the end of the year, and am discerning a vocation to the priesthood. The call to the priesthood scares me because of the sacrifice of an entire life- but there is also the side that intrigues me with the complete sacrifice of self to God in hopes of making a lasting impact on the world. I’m only praying about the vocation right now and haven’t made any decisions though, by God’s grace, I will be picking up an application for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Ga this July.

To answer some of the questions I’ve seen in previous threads: I’ve dated before but those relationships ran their course for reasons unrelated to the priesthood.
And as for the eucharist, I would love to go to daily mass, but there are no masses that fit my work schedule, sigh. I hope we can all pray for and encourage each other. Peace & God bless~
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Cool. I agree totally with everything you say. I am scared because you are a priest forever. Once you are ordained there isn’t turning back to have a family. I love daily mass, and going to Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville, allows me to attend daily mass and adoration whenever I want.
 
odeze said:
What’s up guys!
I’m a newbie, am 23, will be a college graduate by the end of the year, and am discerning a vocation to the priesthood. The call to the priesthood scares me because of the sacrifice of an entire life- but there is also the side that intrigues me with the complete sacrifice of self to God in hopes of making a lasting impact on the world. I’m only praying about the vocation right now and haven’t made any decisions though, by God’s grace, I will be picking up an application for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Ga this July.

To answer some of the questions I’ve seen in previous threads: I’ve dated before but those relationships ran their course for reasons unrelated to the priesthood.
And as for the eucharist, I would love to go to daily mass, but there are no masses that fit my work schedule, sigh. I hope we can all pray for and encourage each other. Peace & God bless~
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We are afraid because we are sinners, and theirfore we are not worthy. But this is why God is so amazing, because He can forgive our sins more easily then we can forgive others. Jesus sacrificed himself so we can be forgiven. Do not think our sins are greater than God’s unlimited mercy. God does not want us to be afraid of doing his will. He will provide us with everything we need to be ready for the call. However the feeling of unworthiness helps us to be humble, and to praise God’s infinite Glory.

The feeling of unworthiness is also a temptation that can only come from the evil one. The evil one even tempted Jesus at the Garden of Olives, before He was arrested. The devil makes us feel unworthy of God’s grace, and that we are to deep in sin to go back to Him. But this is why God gave up His Son, so that we may be saved from sin, and that the devils reign over us has ended.

I feel unworthy even now at the thought of God calling ‘me of all people to become a priest’. But i know that God loves us and so we must love Him. Do not let satan tempt you with riches, women, good health, fame and entertainment. Because if you want to take up the cross and follow Christ, you must suffer with Him, and lay down your life for others as He did.

Most of you have already known what i just wrote, but i want to emphasise the point that we 'must not be afraid’
The late John Paul the 2 kept repeating these words, “Do not be Afraid”.

May God Bless all of you men who are discerning the priesthood, and may the Blessed Mother with the help of the Holy Spirit guide you to our Lord jesus Christ.👍
 
Well, I wish I could sit here and read baout all the guys who are looking into PriestHood, tell you the truth I am really happy to hear of others who are, somtimes it can get lonly. Not many people understand.
I am Neil Paul-Peter Bodenheimer
Louisiana, So, i am in the archdioses of New Orleans, and should be getting accepted very soon. I have 2 interviews down expecting a 3rd. I , in my heart, feel certin about this, though i am REALLY scared of the school work, and the getting to know good fellow Catholics/wanna be Priests. I saw somone say he feels alone at times, and i can say I have been thier, i dont have a ton of friends to worry about, my only real friend is in the seminary so. I juxt want some guys to be able to share with and I love that I found this Thread.
P.S: I tend to type to fast so my words get misspelled alot, feel free to pick on me :cool: 😉 😃 O forgot , the name of the seminary is St. Joseph seminary also called St. Ben’s.
 
archonnx said:
Well, I wish I could sit here and read baout all the guys who are looking into PriestHood, tell you the truth I am really happy to hear of others who are, somtimes it can get lonly. Not many people understand.
I am Neil Paul-Peter Bodenheimer
Louisiana, So, i am in the archdioses of New Orleans, and should be getting accepted very soon. I have 2 interviews down expecting a 3rd. I , in my heart, feel certin about this, though i am REALLY scared of the school work, and the getting to know good fellow Catholics/wanna be Priests. I saw somone say he feels alone at times, and i can say I have been thier, i dont have a ton of friends to worry about, my only real friend is in the seminary so. I juxt want some guys to be able to share with and I love that I found this Thread.
P.S: I tend to type to fast so my words get misspelled alot, feel free to pick on me :cool: 😉 😃
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Thanks!!! I’m also very glad!!

Everyone - sorry I’m not so frequently posting here 🙂 That should change in 3 days or so (last exam hopefully 😉 )
 
Well I’ll just say that I’ve discerned the priesthood before. I’m 20 years old. And if I ever become a priest, then I’m very sure that I’d prefer a very traditional Order - like the FSSP. But I’m not so sure that right now in my life that the priesthood is a good idea. Maybe in a few years I’ll be ready to make that leap - and it’s a big decision.

I’d like to recommend two books that were recommended to me by the FSSP:
  1. Rules for the Discernment of Spirits by Saint Ignatius Loyola
  2. Vocations by Rev. William Doyle, S.J. which can be found here:

    http://www.holycrossseminary.com/vocations.htm
 
Ace86 said:
Well I’ll just say that I’ve discerned the priesthood before. I’m 20 years old. And if I ever become a priest, then I’m very sure that I’d prefer a very traditional Order - like the FSSP. But I’m not so sure that right now in my life that the priesthood is a good idea. Maybe in a few years I’ll be ready to make that leap - and it’s a big decision.

I’d like to recommend two books that were recommended to me by the FSSP:
  1. Rules for the Discernment of Spirits by Saint Ignatius Loyola
  2. Vocations by Rev. William Doyle, S.J. which can be found here:

    http://www.holycrossseminary.com/vocations.htm
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Thank you! I’ll have a look at rhose books then 🙂
 
Ace86 said:
Well I’ll just say that I’ve discerned the priesthood before. I’m 20 years old. And if I ever become a priest, then I’m very sure that I’d prefer a very traditional Order - like the FSSP.
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I can relate to that, I am also decerning if i would gointo an Order. At the moment, where God wants me is where I wil end up.👍
 
I am woundering, has any here found it hard to find others in your area that are decerning like your self and just somone to hang with who is in the same boat? I find it hard to find any my own age that I can share this journy with. I think it is importent to be with guys who are thinking tabout the same thing and who can pray togeather and gorw with God togeather.
 
archonnx said:
I am woundering, has any here found it hard to find others in your area that are decerning like your self and just somone to hang with who is in the same boat? I find it hard to find any my own age that I can share this journy with. I think it is importent to be with guys who are thinking tabout the same thing and who can pray togeather and gorw with God togeather.
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I know exactly how u feel, i dont have anyone i know that is discerning the priesthood in my area. I have to find everything out by myself. But i find peace during prayer, and after that i don t feel alone, but encouragement to go on with my life. Dont allow loneliness to drive you to despair, have hope because their are so many people like you. Talk to your priest and ask him find out who you can talk to.

God Bless
 
The last few weeks i have been struggling spiritually. At work i have been having problems, these constant problems have been interfering with my thoughts to much, i need some peace. I have told God that i am ready to take the step forward, but i have been having doubts. Plz i ask for your prayers that i may have peace and find the answers i need.

God Bless
 
my name is Reese I am 49 I am in discernment process to enter Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity {SOLT} seminary study is in Rome I first started thinking about being a priest when I was 8 so I have not exactly run down the path and have told very few of my desire otherwise I might have been pushed to pursue a little faster like Jonah I tried going the wrong direction , but God has clearly stated for me to join so I say do with me as you will
 
pawel15 said:
The last few weeks i have been struggling spiritually. At work i have been having problems, these constant problems have been interfering with my thoughts to much, i need some peace. I have told God that i am ready to take the step forward, but i have been having doubts. Plz i ask for your prayers that i may have peace and find the answers i need.

God Bless
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I’ll do pawel!
 
REESE_HOWELL said:
my name is Reese I am 49 I am in discernment process to enter Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity {SOLT} seminary study is in Rome I first started thinking about being a priest when I was 8 so I have not exactly run down the path and have told very few of my desire otherwise I might have been pushed to pursue a little faster like Jonah I tried going the wrong direction , but God has clearly stated for me to join so I say do with me as you will
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Hi Reese, glad to have you here among us! 🙂
 
I am truly glad God has given me the grace to endure and be here with young men filled with the Spiirt ready to do battle with the devil ,principalities ,and all evil spirits in the name of Jesus Christ:thumbsup:
 
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