Who are priests?

how are priests called to spiritual fatherhood

Break 1

Zach

Break 2

Margaret

Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Supporting Priests
(5:37) Who are priests?
 What are some misconceptions about being a priest?
(15:02) how are priests called to spiritual fatherhood
Debbie - What about priests that are called through a conversion of some sort and not necessarily 'groomed in'  Does it matter how old you are? Is there a certain limit that the calling doesn't take place. I read early on in my conversion the Invitation of Christ talks about the beauty and power of a priest.

(21:09) Break 1
What are some other struggles priests might have?
Craig - How can people help priests? Organization for priests who have been charged with crimes, abuse, etc. and can't serve anymore. Men of Melchisidek is the organization.
(31:46) Zach - If serving in the military and calling to the chaplaincy. Combined serving. Are they two separate things?

(36:08) Break 2
Ed - New pastor that has just been ordained. Thanked him for the sacrifices he's made. I've been celibate for 25 years. Need to support priests and I understand how hard it is for them in this day and age.
(40:28) Margaret - Our priest serves 3 parishes. He's elderly. I noticed whenever he comes down the aisle. His shoes are so broken down and old. My husband recently died. I don't know how to ask the rectory, but would it be ok to ask if he could use them (shoes)? Would that offend him?
How can you help the priest in the confessional?
What gifts should you give a priest?

Resources:
Seven Sisters Apostolate

https://sevensistersapostolate.org/

Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Supporting Priests
<ul>
<li>(5:37) Who are priests?</li>
<li>&nbsp;What are some misconceptions about being a priest?</li>
<li>(15:02) how are priests called to spiritual fatherhood</li>
<li>Debbie - What about priests that are called through a conversion of some sort and not necessarily 'groomed in'&nbsp; Does it matter how old you are? Is there a certain limit that the calling doesn't take place. I read early on in my conversion the Invitation of Christ talks about the beauty and power of a priest.</li>
</ul>
(21:09) Break 1
<ul>
<li>What are some other struggles priests might have?</li>
<li>Craig - How can people help priests? Organization for priests who have been charged with crimes, abuse, etc. and can't serve anymore. Men of Melchisidek is the organization.</li>
<li>(31:46) Zach - If serving in the military and calling to the chaplaincy. Combined serving. Are they two separate things?</li>
</ul>
(36:08) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Ed - New pastor that has just been ordained. Thanked him for the sacrifices he's made. I've been celibate for 25 years. Need to support priests and I understand how hard it is for them in this day and age.</li>
<li>(40:28) Margaret - Our priest serves 3 parishes. He's elderly. I noticed whenever he comes down the aisle. His shoes are so broken down and old. My husband recently died. I don't know how to ask the rectory, but would it be ok to ask if he could use them (shoes)? Would that offend him?</li>
<li>How can you help the priest in the confessional?</li>
<li>What gifts should you give a priest?</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Seven Sisters Apostolate
<ul>
<li><a href="https://sevensistersapostolate.org/">https://sevensistersapostolate.org/</a><a href="https://sevensistersapostolate.org/"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

The Inner Life® with Patrick Conley is one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Every day, a Catholic priest or religious sister joins listeners to offer spiritual advice and guidance designed to assist you along your faith journey, speaking about a variety of topics to help you overcome sin, grow in virtue, and strengthen your faith.

The Inner Life® with Patrick Conley is one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Every day, a Catholic priest or religious sister joins listeners to offer spiritual advice and guidance designed to assist you along your faith journey, speaking about a variety of topics to help you overcome sin, grow in virtue, and strengthen your faith.

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