Waiting Over 10 years to Become a Priest

Four Franciscan Friars of the Renewal share the joys and struggles they've experienced during their long journey to the priesthood. Brother Mark-Mary, Brother Pierre-Toussaint, Brother Francesco, and Brother Angelus each have unique perspectives when it comes to their relationship with God. One thing they all share, though, is their desire to experience God through the sacraments.

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[thepug]

I’m joining the seminary this fall and I’m so exited to see so many people becoming priests!

[eileen]

My teenage sons and I will pray for you when we go to Adoration this evening. Thank you for all you give to us through your videos. This kind of spiritual nourishment during the day is always right on time and I thank you. God bless you all!

[marcihf]

Wonderful news. I say 3 Hail Mary's every day for all Catholic clergy and for more men to enter the priesthood. God bless all of you. 💝💝💝

[GregoryWJohnson]

It is great to see the next generation of men entering the priesthood. Especially with such joy and enthusiasm. May God bless all of you as you continue down this path of discipleship.

[nataliabenoit]

I am fascinated by preists especially when they hold up the Host the Eucharistic Lord everyday i cant explain it but i just cry everytime the Lord is amazing to give preists like these God bless you guys your in my prayers

[nyakanyasko]

That's amazing news! Please please please make a video of your ordination and share it with us!! I'll be praying for you every day until you tell us you're ordained!

[orangemanbad]

You friars are great! Keep spreading the word! Amen.

[TheBadTrad]

Thank God there are men who are willing to answer His call. I love their comments on giving absolution, and what a gift it is from God to be able to hear one of His priests say we are absolved. It never fails to bring tears to my eyes when I hear those most beautiful words! St Padre Pio, Ora Pro Nobis!

[idiaz]

In my rosary I pray, lord send us holy priests, we ask through the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the immaculate Heart of Mary....my prayers stronger for you these coming weeks....God Bless.
It overflows my heart with joy just to see you. I'm delighted, I'm amazed, I feel hope (for this world).
I think about your future life, sometimes humble, helping the poor, some times humble at the top of the world at the moment of the consagration of the bread, humble there when you rise the heart body and divinity of Jesus in your hands!

[Ross]

I pray for you all twice a day. Hope it helps!! Enjoy your videos.

[theresemartin]

Very joyous news! You will all be holy Priests! I will pray for all of you! May the Holy Spirit and Our Blessed Mother, the Mother of all Priests, guide you always!

[amokay]

GOD Bless you. You are holy holy souls who wish to make a difference and that is all it takes to heal the world. I pray for the best for you and your ordination.

[meitalakai]

So much joy Thank you!🤗🤗🤗bringing so many tears of joy😭🤧

[saramarquardt]

Congratulations! I have a deep love and respect for the priesthood, it is such a awesome privilege and responsibility, I'll totally be praying for you guys.

[jameskolan]

Great news and wonderful new ministers for the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. May you always retain that sense of God's presence in your ministry for your whole lives. Excited for you!!

[emilyannelucyg]

I love you all! Your passion for our Lord is so inspiring! I look forward to your videos every week! You guys rock!!!💚

[vincenta]

Thank you for sharing you're amazing and remarkable story. I will pray for you. God bless you and may the Lord be with you

[marymagnan]

Thank you for sharing- blesses me to know there are holy and dedicated men like you in our Church

[mariuszkoch]

May you always reveal Jesus in all you say and in who you are as His priest.I'm so proud of you and rejoice with you!

[rmfyi]

God bless you, Brothers! You are all in my prayers...