I have had some great experiences lately of prayer and service, and I find myself looking forward to living out my possible Vocation as Priest of God! It seems like the most exciting way to live. But not only most exciting, most purposeful, most peaceful, most fulfilling. I know my vision is skewed right now, and I have not been thinking about the glories of the married life, which I'm sure is very much of all these things. But the priesthood -
I will get to spend every day of my life serving others. I will get to help bring countless people closer to Christ every single day. How can one live with regrets considering those things alone. I was very pleasantly surprised to experience this excitement at this point in seminary. I am just starting to get used to the routine of it all, and not more than two weeks ago I was in a gloom after realizing that I had only lived three weeks of the routine I will be in for many years to come. And yet I realize that the battle for souls is never-ending. On the most most boring, routine days, the battle is being fought, and I am daily given the choice to fight on the front lines or mope about the relentlessnes of it all. As long as I continue to choose to fight, life is never boring, and in fact it is more exciting than I can imagine any other vocation being on a daily basis.
After considering all this, I have a hard time understanding why anyone would not want this!? Young men need to be made aware of how exciting this life is. It is so fulfilling - living such a genuine life, not caring about how much cash I have on me or whether or not I have the right pair of jeans to make the ladies drool. I used to be worried about these things, but afte a while, they change you from what you are in your most genuine state, from how God made you to be.
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord - Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us!
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I love your enthusiasm, keep with it!
"Finally, draw your strength from the Lord and from his mighty power. Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil."
Ephesians 6:10-11
Ohhh Corey. The girls weren't attracted to your pants; they were attracted to. . . how was it that you phrased it a few years ago? Your "charming smile" and wit? Something like that.
I'm glad you're doing much better. Perhaps you should think twice before you go around saying "Get 'Stapled'!" :-) Haaa ha. It's nice to hear that you have such enthusiasm about going into the seminary. Perhaps you should see if you can visit some high schools and talk to the boys there about considering the seminary.
Corey, your excitement is inspiring! I'm glad that you have a blog so that us internet types can keep up with you and get a glimpse into your formation. - Ryan.
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