tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post4325957471322050384..comments2023-12-23T00:19:35.005-08:00Comments on ADAM'S ALE: TO BE A PRIESTFr. Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13201561855047420853noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-40930270579171915052007-04-28T05:49:00.000-07:002007-04-28T05:49:00.000-07:00Because God speaks through the small events, not s...Because God speaks through the small events, not so much the large ones.<BR/>Adoro I totally agree with you. How often does something happen that you were praying for or things come together( all of these just small things) and you think what were the chances of that happening. It's the Holy Spirit. If we keep our hearts open to God He will get us where we are supposed to be. Some of us stubborn ones may just take a little longer bthan others!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-27575551141159055172007-04-27T19:49:00.000-07:002007-04-27T19:49:00.000-07:00Fr. V., is she willing to have you post her writin...Fr. V., is she willing to have you post her writings here for all of us to read? <BR/><BR/>In our diocese, there are 3 parishes that contribute to the seminaries, for the most part. Mine is one of them, so I know a few parents of seminarians...and boy, are they proud when their "little boys" are accepted into the seminary! <BR/><BR/>If I get this job I'm hoping to get, I'm going to put in a plug for Vocations as much as I can, and I don't care if it's the pre-K group and their parents. <BR/><BR/>Of course..this particular parish is quite faithful and Spirit-filled, so they'd be open to such a message. <BR/><BR/>:-) <BR/><BR/>I remember my Mom encouraging my brother to become a priest...although she went about it in the wrong way. <BR/><BR/>I don't think she ever encouraged me to enter religious life, and ironically, the first person to address me directly with that idea was a Deputy I knew and for whom I babysat on occasion. I was in college at the time and he was one of my references for a scholarship I applied for. He suggested I consider religious life so I could be a "nun with a gun". <BR/><BR/>The other person was my cousin (so she was actually the first), sometime around my Confirmation. She was relating to someone that at one point a wise individual had told her that "Every good Catholic woman should seriously consider becoming a nun." <BR/><BR/>I determined at that point that I was:<BR/><BR/>A. Not a good Catholic<BR/>B. Not going to become a Nun. <BR/><BR/>But what she said remained with me, and it took me about 18 years to follow that advice. <BR/><BR/>But it stuck...and it's the little things that stick, not the big ones. It's the small, casual references that remain with us and nag us to death. <BR/><BR/>Because God speaks through the small events, not so much the large ones.Adorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853244433854822731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-41663784531540992502007-04-27T18:59:00.000-07:002007-04-27T18:59:00.000-07:00-B16 was saying how often parents discourage their...-B16 was saying how often parents discourage their kids for various reasons-<BR/><BR/>I can think of one reason. They only have one kid and want grandkids. Of course, a parent should be proud to have their son become a priest, but I think in the past people were more willing because thye had other children who would give them a different reward: grandchildren. SO one kid was given to God and the others gave you grandkids.<BR/><BR/>Now, everyone wants one child and a retirement package that includes Caribbean cruises. And we expect these people to make sacrifices?Odysseushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00028190531437571201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-19822022454322599582007-04-27T15:31:00.000-07:002007-04-27T15:31:00.000-07:00Thanks all.Yes MJ - you are right. As you mention...Thanks all.<BR/><BR/>Yes MJ - you are right. As you mentioned the #1 reason guys who said that they had thought of becoming priests didn;t try it out - nobody asked and they didn't therefor feel worthy. ASK ASK ASK<BR/><BR/>Adoro - Funny you should say that. After reading the last exhortation on the Eucharist and B16 was saying how often parents discourage their kids for various reasons, I asked the mother of one of the vocations from this parish to write about her experience, concerns and joys. Perhpas it will help others who are not as positive as you.Fr. Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13201561855047420853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-80900807491831077012007-04-27T14:31:00.000-07:002007-04-27T14:31:00.000-07:00What an incredible and inspiring post! I have alw...What an incredible and inspiring post! I have always wondered what goes through the priests' mind during the concecration. How beautiful! And to have your family right there. That has to be such a huge blessing for all of you!<BR/><BR/>If I was your mother I'd be so proud of you! (I'm sure she is.) <BR/><BR/>If I ever get married and have children, I hope they become priests or enter religious life.Adorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853244433854822731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-13534456581080692642007-04-27T13:05:00.000-07:002007-04-27T13:05:00.000-07:00Great post! Thanks for saying yes and for encourag...Great post! Thanks for saying yes and for encouraging others to do the same. As I commented in one of your previous posts we all must ask and encourage young men and women that we think may have a vocation. Sometimes just putting the thought in their heads and hearts causes them to consider. It could make a difference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-34857940109512395242007-04-27T11:44:00.000-07:002007-04-27T11:44:00.000-07:00WowI am so happy that I found this website. tha...Wow<BR/><BR/>I am so happy that I found this website. thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-74603850486455919012007-04-27T08:21:00.000-07:002007-04-27T08:21:00.000-07:00Thank YOU for saying 'Yes!', as all too many have ...Thank YOU for saying 'Yes!', as all too many have said 'No!' and walked away without answering the call.<BR/><BR/>G-d's blessing still follows, though ... even when we blow it like that, He still looks after us and loves us and guides us and gives us every opportunity to do something else for Him and His people.<BR/><BR/>I will refrain from referencing that song that says "Our G-d is an awesome G-d." - I'll refrain from that 'cause we sometimes tire of hearing it - why is that?<BR/><BR/>Another great post.<BR/><BR/>So in appreciation for your 'Yes!, I'll offer a prayer for a young MN lady who is trying to discern where G-d is leading her next.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-45739382918837134392007-04-27T08:19:00.000-07:002007-04-27T08:19:00.000-07:00Awesome post!! I got goose bumps just reading it....Awesome post!! I got goose bumps just reading it. Makes one really think.....Habemus Papamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06387352712014675449noreply@blogger.com