Ep. 25 Father Christopher Marino and Msgr. Roger Landry | Shepherd Circle Priest Podcast

On this week's episode, Msgr. Landry talks with Father Christopher Marino, rector of the southernmost diocese at the Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea located in Key West, Florida. The two discuss his calling as a priest while working at his parent's fish market, his friendship and love for his brother Joey, and why the beauty of the liturgy even at the young age of 7 drew him to the Mass. 00:00 Introduction02:28 Growing up in his parent's fish market03:27 His father's love for the Mass despite dementia04:40 Mom... what's a nun?05:44 Drawn to the beauty of the Mass06:35 Clowns around the altar 07:35 Faith of his parents 08:20 Hearing his father's confession at the fish market09:23 Moving down to Florida 10:23 After 10 years of trying, his mother is pregnant with his brother11:41 Called to the priesthood at 7 years old 12:32 Having a sibling who has Down syndrome13:10 Learning to love his little brother 16:25 Deciding to attend CUA 19:25 Being named the 'neighborhood snake boy' 22:00 Parents support vocation but first, college 23:10 The decision to leave college to join the seminary 24:35 "There is no humility without humiliation" 27:44 The gift of determination to make it through seminary28:55 Ordination day 33:00 First Mass 34:50 Say the black and do the red35:58 Growing in love through priestly ministry 37:30 Communion and Liberation 40:35 Being present to the presence of Christ 43:30 Serving the faithful in Key West 50:00 Biggest joys of the priesthood