009 - Father James Parisi, Part 1: a Vocation to Love

Before he was Ordained in May of 2025, Father James Parisi was Fathom the Heart's first guest, during his year of Transitional Diaconate. This episode was released out of sequence with its recording date so that we could capture the rest of his story and bring to you in order, released over the next several weeks. In this episode Father James shares the story of his decision to enter Diocesan Seminary, the early challenges that he faced in Seminary life, the love that was awakened in his heart, and how that love drew him more deeply into his calling to the Ministerial Priesthood! Edited by Josh Metzger and Ben Kroger Music licensed by Fesliyan Studios, Inc.