I Gave Up Everything To Become A Catholic Priest At 56 | Dcn. Rich Perkins - Ep. 42

Deacon Rich Perkins will be ordained May 31 of this year as a Catholic priest at 56 years old.His life story consists of growing up Protestant, getting married, have a son, converting to the Catholic Church, getting divorced, getting an annulment, and leaving everything to go to Catholic seminary at 50 years old.In this long form conversation with Donald Paul, Deacon Rich Perkins shares his life story, his vocational discernment, how his Jeep blowing up in the middle of nowhere Georgia led to his entered seminary, and what he is most excited for when he is ordained a Catholic Priest.If you want to hear more conversations like this, let us know in the comments below. Don't forget to like the video and subscribe for more content like this.Share this with someone you know who is discerning the priesthood or who thinks God doesn't have a plan for their life.God Bless!Reach out to Donald Paul!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldpaulmaddox/📚SHOP BOOKS IN THE STUDIO:Ignatius Press Study Bible (Personal Size): https://amzn.to/4bS3K0qCatechism of the Catholic Church: https://amzn.to/3NFWb53I Believe in Love: https://amzn.to/4sGff2iConfessions (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/48cMu4VAn Introduction to the Devout Life (Tan Classics): https://amzn.to/4sCUnZTSt. Gregory's Prayer Book: https://amzn.to/4deriPAYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_uB2bUoOVGC6grNuTJ5Ag