Priestly Formation -The Inner Life - November 4, 2024

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Priestly Formation What does the word seminary mean? (5:24) How can we foster vocations? (16:18) what are the four pillars of priestly formation How has vocation changed over time (26:59) Break (27:36) Maria - Young kids should not ignore discernment.  I felt the call to the religious life and priests told me to think about it.  I had my own agenda.  I think in my whole life, that's the one big regret - that I didn't pursue that call. What are transitional deacons? (41:46) Patrick - I was discerning becoming a priest as a teen, but my mom told me no.  I never discerned it after that and had a fulfilling career and have helped others since then.