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Parish: Saint Francis de Sales, Lake Geneva
Seminary: Saint Francis de Sales
Birthday: June 19
Intercessor: St. Luke
I did not really feel a serious call to the priesthood until I had a moving experience at a Steubenville retreat. I was not overly excited to go on the retreat, but I tried to stay positive. After a wonderful time of prayer during adoration, there was a priest who asked the entire conference if anyone who was considering becoming a priest would please stand up. For some reason, though I had not been discerning the priesthood at the time, I stood up. Those who stood up were asked to come forward, and we were given some information about entering the seminary. With some help from a seminarian assisting at my home parish and the vocation director for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, I was able to determine that the Lord was calling me to the seminary.
Today’s society oftentimes does not even consider going to the seminary as a viable option; it seems that most people see marriage as the only possible vocation. This can be a definite barrier to a seminarian, as those you meet can have a lot of trouble relating to a seminarian’s call.
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? This verse brings me great peace, as I feel an overwhelming sense of calm knowing that I am protected by the Lord.
I like to play guitar, make art, compose music, play frisbee and watch movies.
I find I can focus on prayer the most in a quiet place, preferably in the presence of the Lord.
I study best in my room.
Saint Augustine.
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