‘Is the Lord calling me to be a priest?’

Priests of the Diocese of Rochester - including Priesthood Vocations Awareness Team members Fathers William Coffas, Joseph Martuscello, Peter Van Lieshout, and Daniel L. White - challenge young men to step out in faith and take the first step along the path of saying “yes” to God’s call to follow him in a unique way.
Leading up to the 60th World Day of Prayer for Vocations on April 30, 2023, the Catholic Courier, in collaboration with the Priesthood Vocations Awareness Team of the Diocese of Rochester, developed as series of videos profiling the vocational journeys and current ministries of several diocesan priests. Visit catholiccourier.com/priestlife for more.

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  • @richarddunwell4728
    @richarddunwell47286 ай бұрын

    I'm 25 now and i been denying the calling since 3 yrs. Finally have decided to give me life to serve the lord. Praying to join the seminary the coming year. I feel peace in my heart ❤ remember me in your prayers ❤

  • @tuyisingizejean

    @tuyisingizejean

    4 ай бұрын

    Hello I hope you are like me because me also I am very afraid to respond the vocation of priesthood. what about you?

  • @richarddunwell4728

    @richarddunwell4728

    4 ай бұрын

    @@tuyisingizejean I am joining the seminary my dear. Just listen to his voice and respond. The lord is there he will help you.

  • @tuyisingizejean

    @tuyisingizejean

    4 ай бұрын

    which group did you join@@richarddunwell4728

  • @archsword2446

    @archsword2446

    2 ай бұрын

    @@tuyisingizejeanSt. Camillus de Lellis will help and motivate you. How would you want to administer sacraments to the poor, the sick and the dying?

  • @tuyisingizejean

    @tuyisingizejean

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for decerning the vocation that our almighty God gives to whom he wants. In addition pray for me also to be continuing to wish that wonderful vocation.

  • @alberttanajura7230
    @alberttanajura72309 ай бұрын

    I am a seminarian residing in the Philippines, and I am currently in the Novice stage of my formation. This video greatly motivates young people to respond to God's call to priesthood. I kindly ask for your prayers for an increase in priestly vocations. Thank you.

  • @mick1gallagher

    @mick1gallagher

    8 ай бұрын

    If 99% of youre age group are normal what does that make you

  • @litopenaranda7279
    @litopenaranda727916 күн бұрын

    May the Almighty God, strengthen and bless all Catholic Priest around the world...

  • @drycleanernick7603
    @drycleanernick76033 ай бұрын

    I’m from Rochester and so many of these priests have served me and those I love

  • @marinaonorato1553
    @marinaonorato1553 Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful video! Praying for priests always and the Diocese of Rochester. Miss my diocese ❤️

  • @ks7343

    @ks7343

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @TonyOmila7x
    @TonyOmila7x5 ай бұрын

    AMEN.

  • @quovadis9233
    @quovadis92338 ай бұрын

    May God bless our priests always!

  • @Andrew_Tate_Personal
    @Andrew_Tate_Personal2 ай бұрын

    Do not ignore the calling … Do not let the cursed satan pull you away from the light (the straight path) . Step towards the light and out of the darkness ❤ GOD LOVES YOU AND WANTS TO SAVE YOUT SOUL AND 1000s of OTHERS.

  • @Ulfrich_Stormcock

    @Ulfrich_Stormcock

    Ай бұрын

    I’m a 26 year old single man and I want to be married but cant find a wife, and I really want to have a family. Is struggling with women an indication that I have a calling to the priesthood? I have had countless talking stages with women and one failed toxic relationship just this year, and im worried I will never find the right woman. I have no interest in the priesthood or religious life or being a permanent bachelor. Been praying to meet my future wife for years but my prayers seem useless. Everyone I know is already in a relationship or engaged and they’re younger than me. I have strong sexual desires that are not sinful, but they’re painful because they’re unfulfilled. Im starting to believe that if God wanted me to find someone special, it would have happened by now. Im tired of hearing “God’s timing” and “Gods plan” when im just constantly lonely and sad. God doesn’t care that I want a family, let alone a good woman. God would rather have me be depressed and wishing I got married every day instead of actually being married. I do my best to stay physically active. I run 20 miles a week and lift weights. But im short at 5’8. Im feeling desperately lonely. Im worried just because I am worried that struggling to find a wife means im called to be a priest.

  • @sandroanthonylangello4794
    @sandroanthonylangello47947 ай бұрын

    I'm not a young man but I always thouht God has called me to be a priest and I don't know how to go about it being 50 yrs old

  • @joegonzalez5014

    @joegonzalez5014

    Ай бұрын

    Praying for you 🙏 hope you went ahead and took the steps

  • @jerryaultz2197

    @jerryaultz2197

    Ай бұрын

    I’m 46. I can relate. Did you pursue this?

  • @IAmDozman
    @IAmDozman8 ай бұрын

    Hi, I'm from Nigeria. I hear this voice calling me to the priesthood but I dont know who's voice it is...😢

  • @annovi25

    @annovi25

    4 ай бұрын

    Me too, everything aligns but I am not sure. It has been something i have been hearing for months and can’t stop thinking about.. Do you feel the same? How have you dealt with this?

  • @IAmDozman

    @IAmDozman

    4 ай бұрын

    @@annovi25 I've asked God for a sign but I'm still unsure to be honest

  • @annovi25

    @annovi25

    4 ай бұрын

    @@IAmDozman would you be interested in talking about our experiences? do you have some sort of social media we could connect on?

  • @richarddunwell4728

    @richarddunwell4728

    4 ай бұрын

    Spend time in the eucharist and you'll get all the clearance. Always remember what's from god is not confusing. Spend good time in the adoration and the lord will speak.

  • @archsword2446

    @archsword2446

    2 ай бұрын

    My heart is restless until it rests in Thee, O Lord. - St. Augustine of Hippo

  • @arturorochoa9359
    @arturorochoa93594 ай бұрын

    The order of melchizadek

  • @cjones3710
    @cjones37103 ай бұрын

    I am not sure what the Church is being changed into. I would love to be a priest. I am not sure I am the right person now. At one time maybe. But I wish I could, but the Church is being altered, seemingly, and that is one reason I wonder about it. It is so arrogant to want to think we can preserve traditional values and Latin Mass while Vatican is acting so radically. I am worried for Our Church. The pre Vatican 2 generation will not be on earth soon. Jesus help me start with my faith, so I can do as you wish. Lemme know. That's what I think often.

  • @tuyisingizejean

    @tuyisingizejean

    Ай бұрын

    Don't worry my friend. Catholic church belongs to Jesus Christ and he promised that none can destroy it even the power from hell. How do you take it?

  • @mick1gallagher
    @mick1gallagher8 ай бұрын

    Lets be honest would you leave you're son alone with a young man that has no inerest in girls

  • @itzfrken

    @itzfrken

    7 ай бұрын

    I’m pretty sure priests also have interest in girls lol unless they’re not straight they’re just strong enough (in most cases) to suppress this urge and to suppress the flesh

  • @ezgreviews6775

    @ezgreviews6775

    7 ай бұрын

    Most Priest do like women but the vow of celibacy is a sacrifice they make

  • @jrozi3872

    @jrozi3872

    Ай бұрын

    These men choose to give up a life with a woman to live a life dedicated to Christ. If you find that creepy then you have a perverted mind. Christ was also celibate.

  • @joegonzalez5014

    @joegonzalez5014

    Ай бұрын

    I think one of the requirements is that you actually have dated before

  • @Ulfrich_Stormcock

    @Ulfrich_Stormcock

    Ай бұрын

    @@itzfrkenI’m single at 26 and dont feel strong enough to suppress that desire. But I cant find a woman. I want to date and have a family, but I cant find a woman to marry and its making me depressed