Basilica of St. Adalbert
Grand Rapids, MI
Mark & Maria Musgrave,II
Siblings: Joie & Sam
Education: Aquinas College, Philosophy & Music Minors
Wayland Public Schools
Hobbies:
Mark enjoys playing wiffleball with his brother, listening to the Hillbilly Thomists, and serving as a cantor at the Basilica. He’d like to add that he also enjoys watching Fueling Up with Father on the diocesan social media pages.
Who inspired you to be a priest?
Growing up it was always mentioned to me in passing at Sunday Mass by fellow parishioners, but once I grew so deeply in faith, Christ revealed his call to seminary for me in Adoration at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel at Aquinas College during my freshmen year.
Why do you want to be a priest?
I want to minister the sacraments and care for the poor, especially the Eucharist. It is the Eucharistic Prayer at Mass that fuels my vocation! Not enough people are aware of how transubstantiation transforms us each time we receive Jesus, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.
What are you looking forward to in seminary formation?
Fraternity and brotherhood, but also a deeper understanding on music in the liturgy and the importance it plays into the Mass as a whole.
What is your favorite scripture passage?
John 15:16-27 and Matthew 21:35-46.