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#12427 How Can a Man Discern His Call to the Priesthood? Parenting and Gifts - Fr. Marc Gandolfo

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“How can a man discern his call to the priesthood?” This episode explores this vital question while also addressing how parents can discuss the priesthood with their children. Additionally, we touch on helping kids identify their gifts and supporting a child’s discernment between motherhood and religious life.

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Questions Covered:

  • 02:00 – How Can a Man Learn If He is Called to the Priesthood?
  • 24:18 – Parent of 5 kids, how does he speak to his kids about the priesthood, he is concerned about stories of Priests that have gotten in trouble and put the priesthood in a bad light.
  • 32:30 – He is 41, had been in seminary early in life, he stepped out, but is now feeling the calling again, how can he discern significantly if he should reenter. He feels too old and broken to answer the call?
  • 37:02 – She is middleschool teacher and is wondering if there is good “gifts” assessment she can give to her kids to help them discern their gifts?
  • 42:59 – His son is in first year at seminary, he would like to share their story of his upbringing and their experience as parents watching him discern.
  • 48:13 – As a parent how does one help their child discern especially if they are feeling strong call to motherhood but now feeling a slight tug toward being a nun?
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