Long after chaste celibacy has become a habit and apostolic poverty a settled way of doing business, living in community can still seem like a battle. Friars in …
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Vocation Blog
Where Do Vocations Come From?
Pray for vocations. Pray for priests. The Church encourages prayer for vocations to religious life and priesthood. But, how often does the Church talk about …
Three Big Indicators of Good Discernment
Discerning a vocation to Catholic priesthood and religious life can be hard. Fr. Thomas More Barba, O.P., offers advice on how to know if one is discerning a …
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Don’t Give Up. Give in to God!
Fr. Peter Damian Harris, Catholic Priest and Dominican Friar, shares his vocation story. Does Fr. Peter Damian's vocation story sound like yours? If not, …
God Calls Us To Act, Not Drag Our Feet
The call to Catholic priesthood and religious life can be subtle. God calls us through prayer, life experiences, and even through other people in our lives. Fr. …
Common Challenges Faced By Seminarians
Now that we've covered the basics of how to become a priest, we can turn to the common challenges seminarians face while in formation. Fr. …
Am I Too Old For Seminary?
A vocation to be a Catholic priest or a religious brother, like a Dominican Friar, is a serious time commitment...as in, a life-long commitment. Like any …