Vocation
As a Priest, I Feel Guilty When I Say No
Deacon William DeVizio 1
As I sat across from the young priest who recently became a pastor, I could feel the stress he was experiencing. He shared: “I dread conflict. It just seems easier to say yes and hope the problem goes away.” We both laughed when I jokingly asked, “And how is that working out for you? It Read More
The Evangelical Counsels
Susan Muto Comments Off on The Evangelical Counsels
The evangelical counsels of obedience, poverty of spirit, and chaste and respectful love are the pathways by which priests imitate Christ and inspire every member of his Mystical Body to do the same. Thanks to these three foundations, priests witness to God’s presence in the events, things and people they encounter wherever he places them Read More
A Lifelong Journey
Father Thomas Dragga Comments Off on A Lifelong Journey
The 15th-century artist Andrei Rublev’s icon of the Holy Trinity is pretty familiar. This image of the Trinity can serve as the basis for our life as a presbyterate and our call to lifelong learning and formation for the sake of God’s people. The icon is inspired by Genesis 18 when Abraham and Sarah offer Read More
The Misconceptions of Ministry
Father Michael Ackerman Comments Off on The Misconceptions of Ministry
As a vocation director, I often find myself visiting schools to promote the priesthood and invite students to reflect on God’s plan for their life. A few years ago, the first-grade teacher at my parochial school invited me to speak with her students. I talked with them about what a priest does, and I spoke Read More