Ep. 13 Father Paul Scalia and Msgr. Roger Landry | Shepherd Circle Priest Podcast

In this new episode, Msgr. Roger Landry talks with Father Paul Scalia of the Diocese of Arlington about his own vocation story, sharing comical stories about his father, the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, helping his brother priests as clergy director for the diocese, and the vital role strong families play in vocations to the priesthood. To learn more about the Napa Institute and our priest formation programs, please visit Napa-Institute.org00:00 Introduction02:50 Running an errand after confirmation04:00 Memories of his father and his parish priest06:55 Seeing Pope John Paul II in Chicago08:22 Running an alternative campus newspaper09:44 Studying Greek and Latin at Holy Cross 11:48 Seminary life 13:40 Meeting John Paul II in Rome17:00 Parish priest for huge Chicago parish20:10 Being pastor at his home parish in McLean22:42 Helping priests as clergy director30:20 Priorities every priest should have 32:00 The art of the homily 34:15 How have you changed during your tenure as a priest?34:57 Preparation for Sunday Mass36:50 Learning from commentaries ahead of writing38:09 Advice for young men discerning the priesthood38:42 Learning how to pray