Heroic Priesthood

Christ’s invitation to priesthood is an invitation to a way of life that is athletic in its intensity and heroic in its form. Discern the call. In this short film, Father Robert Barron and the seminarians of Mundelein Seminary present the demands and the joy of the priestly vocation.

[Rittlesleo]

Words cannot describe how much I love our Church! Lord Jesus Christ, Savior of the world, sanctify our priests.

[JoeyGloorTV]

I have so much admiration and respect for these men.  I pray priests will be reverenced by all Americans- if not for their devotion to Christ then at least for their devotion to His people, the church.  The priesthood is a way of laying down one's life for his friends and there is no greater love than this!  You are warriors.  God Bless you!    (and please don't let the internet ever bum you out, we need you on here!)

[DG-qqgz]

This video has awaken most people of the Christ within us.

[Rsambo]

God, please be with the men who will lead Your Church into the future.

[roseannrapp]

I pray for all men discerning the life of priesthood and I hold you all in my daily rosary and offer you up at Mass. In fact my Masses are now always offered for the seminarians, the Priest and the Holy Church.

This is a hard and challenging life you will lead but the rewards of your life will be far greater than any suffering you will endure. Hold us all in your prayers and keep us close to your hearts as we (laity) will do the same for you. Nice video Fr. Barron. 

[derekatkins]

I'm a Baptist preacher, but I found this video to be a powerful exploration of what it means to serve Christ as a clergyman.  Thanks!

[zabrinnamariel]

SOLDIER OF GOD, ANGELS OF GOD, GUARDIANS OF GOD, FOLLOWERS OF JESUS, EXAMPLE OF GOD, LIGHT IN THE WORLD, IS THE VERY SMILE THAT GOD TRANSMITS US TO THE WHOLE WORLD THROUGH THIS BRAVE AND HEROIC MEN.    MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF THEM AND PROTECT THEM ETERNALLY.

[maggiexiaominwu]

Great to see a new generation of priests that integrate so well into the society, taking care of their body and soul!

[nickseverance]

Sheer inspiration. Simple, compelling, and rich in delivery. Thank you very much. I am currently discerning priesthood and this video opened up new thoughts for me. 

[damianbellairs]

I have been discerning the Roman catholic church for a long time. It's difficult giving up my high anglican tradition. But guess for the sake of the gospel one needs to make sacrifices. Studyingmy theological degree i am drawn to discover more about the church fathers and the unity of one catholic and apostolic church. Hope one day more studies will lead me to be that priest in unity with st peters successors.

[ItsEllis]

Pray for our priests and all in the religious life

[LP]

Last night myself and a group of about 15 other men met with our Parish Priest, Fr. David DeJulio, St. Mark the Evangelist, Tampa Florida.  We viewed and discussed Fr. Barron's video "Conversion".  After watching the video we discussed how much we have enjoyed previous videos from Fr. Barron. This video "Heroic Priesthood" is another great video.  It is wonderfully produced showing young men who have answered the call to become Priests while dedicating their lives to loving Jesus.  

[YippyPippyPH]

Giving this as a gift to friends who are priests. May the Lord continue to bless us with holy servants. Let us pray for them. :)

[SanzL]

Becoming a priest--what an amazing choice! Very few people in this world ask themselves the most important question that they could ask, and that is, "What does God want me to do?" These young men do. And what a calling they've received! Despite recent troubles in the priesthood, I still hold Catholic clergy in high regard relative to other Christian ministers. Ours give their all to Jesus, or they try to. They consecrate the host!! Wonderful video!! Many thanks.

[marquezedmon]

I left the seminary but the calling and inspiration is always in my heart. I may one day enter the seminary again with a much renewed commitment and self giving.

[germanr]

This video is pure gold Father. Thank you for making it. I'm a seminarian at St. Patrick's in Menlo Park, California. You continue to inspire many of us seminarians. I have shared this clip on my Facebook account. Take care

[jamesLo]

No matter the evil and immoral priest in the Church, God blesses her with vocations because He still chooses to be vulnerable in the hands of priest at the Eucharist. Priesthood is a gift not only to the Church but also to the world! Else how can the Son of Man come to feed His hungry flock, who wait on Him?

Thankyou, Fr. Barron for being a priest and a beautiful video! God Bless His Church.

[stephenind]

This is really great. May all answer the call whom God has called.

[TylerLarew]

One word...AMEN! This video is awesome! Great for anyone who is discerning.

[jacobmathew]

Effective video. Pose the question: Do you have what it takes to serve the Church and Jesus, in becoming a priest? The priesthood is a sacrifice where your life will count for something much greater. Very wise to not soft sell the sacrifice, rather the sacrifice is to be celebrated and seen as the price of admission into a select special brotherhood.