FROM SPREADSHEETS TO SACRAMENTS
June 5, 2021
A seminarian prepares for priesthood
There are a few common questions I have received since I began telling people I was going to the seminary, such as, “What did you do before seminary? What did you study?” Invariably, when I tell them I studied finance and economics, people reply with something like, “I’m sure that will really help you as a priest.”
Growing up, I never thought too much about my name, my brother was named after my dad, Douglas David. The rest of us – Erin, Holly and me – never thought too much about why our parents chose our names.…
You should put away the old self of your former way of life … and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new self, created in God’s way in righteousness and holiness of truth. (Eph…
One of the most powerful moments of a priest’s ordination is when he lies prostrate in front of the altar. I remember that moment like it was yesterday. I made this deal with the Lord: “Lord, you called me to…
Last year at the National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors, Toronto Cardinal Thomas Collins gave one of the most inspiring talks I have heard on encouraging young men for the priesthood. His mantra: “You must become like fire!” Over my…
Bishop Walkowiak ordained seminarians Dominic Couturier and Daniel Orris Jr. to the transitional diaconate in May. This was an exciting day! It reminded me of the excitement I felt when I was a ordained a deacon. After my internship and…
