Talk to a Priest

“About a dozen years ago, I was where you might be right now… thinking about the priesthood.

A few years earlier, my pastor, Monsignor Bernie Galic asked me if I wanted to go to dinner with the Bishop and the seminarians.  I flatly told him, “No.”  I had a great job, an apartment, a car, a decent income and a girlfriend.  Life was good.  My relationship with God and my Catholic faith were important to me.  But to be honest, I hadn’t really thought about the priesthood since I was in kindergarden.

 

However, Monsignor Galic’s question got me thinking… why does he want me to consider the priesthood?  Then I started thinking about what I was doing with my life.  Was I doing the most with my life I possibly could?  Could I make a greater contribution to society?  If I could do anything, what would I do?  Most importantly, what did God want me to do with my life?

 

The reason I am a priest today is because it is God’s vocation for me and I thank Him every day for calling me to it.  I don’t want to sound boastful but I believe the priesthood is the most important job in the world, because the priest does the most important things in the world: bringing people into real contact with Jesus Christ, especially through the Eucharist and the forgiveness of sins in Reconciliation.

 

So, I want to extend to you the same invitation Monsignor Galic extended to me… I want you to discern the priesthood.  As you can see, there are plenty of resources and opportunities on this website.  You should also talk to a priest.

 

Tell your pastor you are thinking about the priesthood.  He will be delighted to hear from you and he will help, not hound you.  You might also want to ask a good priest to be your spiritual director.  A spiritual director will help you discern your vocation, develop a spiritual plan for life and serve as your confessor.  As Vocation Director, I’ll be happy to help you find a good spiritual director and help you discern God’s vocation for your life.

 

Your Brother in Christ,

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Fr. Andrew Budzinski

Vocation Director - Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend

info@discernpriesthood.com

260-422-4611