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Jan 31, 2022

Spoiler alert: No, you are not holy enough.  But is that even a helpful question?  The three priests talk about the dangers of that question and how it can positively and negatively affect discernment.

Editor's Note:  Fr. Chad makes reference to St. Francis Xavier when he meant St. Francis de Sales.  He would like...


Jan 24, 2022

God does not expect us to have a 100% certainty before making a decision.  In fact, as is frequently witnessed by the saints, we are often called to make decisions where we have less than perfect clarity.  If we believe discernment is different, we are fooling ourselves.  If we have delayed discerning a vocation because...


Jan 17, 2022

It is common for a man discerning priesthood to also feel pulled towards marriage and family.  This desire is part of how we are created as human beings.  In this episode the three priests discuss how one understands discerning between the natural pull of marriage and the supernatural call of priesthood.


Jan 10, 2022

Fathers Chad, Garett and Drew talk about this fundamental truth.  Without it, discernment will be a trial filled with fear.


Jan 3, 2022

If a man is feeling called to enter seminary, when is the right time to enter?  Right out of high school?  During college?  After graduating college?  After working?  When is the best time to take that next step?