Home Parish: Queen of Peace Parish, Patton

Seminary:  Saint Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore

Personal Interests: Playing/writing music, DJing, playing all sports, coaching basketball, and weightlifting.

Why do you feel called to the Priesthood?   I feel called to the priesthood because I have never felt a greater peace in my life than the moment I opened my heart fully to God’s will that I might be a priest someday. After months and months of God tugging at my heart, and trying to be open through prayer and the sacraments, I was able to see that the gifts and experiences God has given me are leading me to the priesthood, and all that was left was my yes to Him.

What advice would you give to a man considering the Priesthood?   My advice to a man considering the priesthood is to stay fully open to God’s will, not just with your mind and words but sincerely with your heart through your actions. It’s not enough to say you’re open; you have to believe that and show God that by attending discernment days, emailing your vocations director, and reading discernment materials. Remember that fear does not come from God! He will not call you to a vocation that He will not also give you the strength to live fully and happily. Finally, always continue grow closer to Christ through the sacraments, adoration, and spiritual reading/music. It is the easiest to hear and understand someone when you are close to them, and Christ is no exception!