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Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Priest?

March 3, 2013 Filed under: Leave a Comment

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  • Do you spend time in prayer?
  • Are you willing and able to grow in your prayer life?
  • Can you dedicate yourself to learn what it takes to be a priest, both in seminary studies and lifelong learning?
  • Would presiding and preaching at the Eucharist motivate you to do it well?
  • Are you committed to grow and meet whatever God may bring your way?
  • Have you encountered God in the midst of disappointments and setbacks?
  • Do you enjoy doing things for others?
  • Would others say you have a generous heart?
  • Can you laugh at yourself?
  • Do you laugh at yourself?
  • Do you find humor in everyday life?
  • Do you have strong, healthy relationships in your life?
  • Can you face the cross and find it a way to resurrection?

If you can answer these questions in the positive, answer the call.

God will do the rest.

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