Ep. 42 Father Lawrence Lew and Father Michael Duffy | Shepherd Circle Priest Podcast

On this week's episode, Father Duffy speaks with Dominican Father Lawrence Lew about his conversion and calling to the priesthood, his work as a promoter of the Rosary after being once a skeptic of Marian devotion, and the beauty he sees in the music, liturgy, and art within the Church. 00:00 Introduction 03:00 The old Catholic boys' school in Singapore05:00 Are Catholics really Christians? 7:30 First experience at a Lenten (not lantern) vigil 09:02 Steeped in history is ultimately to become Catholic 10:00 Helping at Mass even before becoming Catholic12:10 Thinking about becoming a De La Salle brother14:10 Wanted to study Latin and Church history but dad said no15:20 Coming from a family of lawyers 09:15 Understanding the Divine Office better 20:30 A real passion for philosophy and theology 22:20 Understanding a normal parish vs. cathedral parish25:40 The need for community and fraternity within the life of a priest30:30 Finding the Dominicans and it 'checked all the boxes' 30:30 Vocations director advises taking some ' time out' 35:50 The impact that Cardinal Ratzinger had on discerning priesthood37:15 Then Cardinal Ratzinger named as Pope Benedict40:25 Serving as chaplain at University of Edinburgh41:00 Connecting with Father Thomas Joseph White 43:40 A unique love for the liturgy, where heaven and earth meet48:20 Taking pictures of the beauty of the Church for 20 years49:30 Early Catholic blogs in the first days of the internet52:15 From skeptic of Mary to Rosary promoter 56:15 The life of the angels is worshipping God