Papist Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Father Roche recounted the words of Pope Benedict to young people at his inauguration Mass that inspired his priestly vocation: "Do not be afraid of Christ! He takes nothing away, and he gives you everything. ... Open wide the doors to Christ — and you will find true life." "That was pivotal in my life," Father Roche told the Register. "I can’t say I had been afraid of Christ, but I was not convinced that a vocation to the diocesan priesthood could be lived in this day and age." But Benedict’s words filled the young Catholic with a new confidence to discern his vocation. Less than a year later, he joined the seminary to become a priest for the Diocese of Pittsburgh Read more: http://www.ncregister.com/site/article/benedicts-men-u.s.-vocations-rise/#ixzz2Ms5RSEBt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJon16 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 This is awesome. Thanks Pap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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