crossingstandrewspass Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Is that okay or am I strange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkan_hanil Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Well you must have a certain calling from God first. Perhaps Tha Lord wants you to do some Catholic Church investigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 (edited) That's not strange at all. There is a young man from my diocese who was baptized on Easter and went to talk to the Vocation Director about a week later... It's a good sign... [quote] Well you must have a certain calling from God first. Perhaps Tha Lord wants you to do some Catholic Church investigation.[/quote] That is true, but a call can be received before conversion. You will still have a long time to discern, though... Edited March 10, 2004 by Raphael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rev Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 It's not wanting to be a priest, it is being called by God and responding. Do you want it for your will, or God's will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rev Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Will you become a Catholic at the Easter Vigil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 [quote] It's not wanting to be a priest, it is being called by God and responding. Do you want it for your will, or God's will.[/quote] He may just want to be a priest, but it's possible that he used "I want to be a priest" while meaning "I feel a calling to be a priest". I imagine it's somewhat difficult for a non-Catholic young man to discern whether he is having a call from God to Catholic priesthood or just desiring to be a Catholic priest...but it is possible that he has a genuine call... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossingstandrewspass Posted March 10, 2004 Author Share Posted March 10, 2004 Well from the time I was ten to now, I've been drawn (or called) to the Catholic Church by a spiritual force, well at least I believe that. I have ALWAYS been drawn to this Church and I think it's due time for me to actually become Catholic. I finally talked with our Pastoral Associate tonight and I'm set for next September's RCIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloysius Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 sweet!!!! you're in my prayers! [url="http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?showtopic=7530"]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/index.php?showtopic=7530[/url] what you need to go through concerning your vocation is what us Catholics call "discernment" Paul always affirmed that He was an 'apostle' meaning 'one who is sent', first called and sent by God, then taught, spiritually nurtured, and sent by the Church. you should pray about it and find out if this is truly what God wants you to do, then get active within the Church to confirm whether you are truly called to this. hmm... i wonder if non-Catholics can be altar-boys? hehe, cuz if they can the position of altarboy has always been a position meant for nurturing vocations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rev Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Thats good! We will keep you in our prayers, as you continue your spiritual journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 [quote]Well from the time I was ten to now, I've been drawn (or called) to the Catholic Church by a spiritual force, well at least I believe that. I have ALWAYS been drawn to this Church and I think it's due time for me to actually become Catholic. I finally talked with our Pastoral Associate tonight and I'm set for next September's RCIA.[/quote] Hang around here and you'll be the smartest kid in your RCIA class... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossingstandrewspass Posted March 10, 2004 Author Share Posted March 10, 2004 Maybe I should ask Barb, Dougherty! Wouldn't that be cool? I know you can giftbear... but that's about it. Thank you for your prayers, it's greatly appreciated. I'll pray about it to see if it's what God's Will is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossingstandrewspass Posted March 10, 2004 Author Share Posted March 10, 2004 Alright, I'm off to say a Rosary and then I'm headed to bed. I have a good hour worth of praying ahead of me. I spent 30 minutes in the Narthex lighting prayer candles and another 30 in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloysius Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 sweet! were you there tonight? so was i, i missed ya somehow me n Leah were there at like 6 and went to 7 mass then was there till about 8:30 well, have a great rosary! i think that'd be sooo sweet if they let you be an altar server! i think i might wanna do that too... although as of now all i've really gotten from my discernment is a lay vocation. but it'd still be cool to serve again, i used to till i quit in like 7th grade. anyway, i should be gettin to bed now too. Pax et Amorque Christi if i don't c ya on PhatMass again this week cya at stations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkan_hanil Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 [quote name='crossingstandrewspass' date='Mar 9 2004, 09:31 PM'] Well from the time I was ten to now, I've been drawn (or called) to the Catholic Church by a spiritual force... [/quote] I wish my spirituality sprouted at such an early age... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willguy Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 csap (I'm too lazy to write your whole name), you rock! Converts are uber cool!!1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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