Consider Priesthood Office of Vocations, Diocese of Sacramento

Welcome back, listeners! After a brief hiatus, we're excited to embark on a special series featuring interviews with three remarkable seminarians from St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park. In our series opener, we dive into the life and spiritual journey of Ivan Franco Martin, a dedicated seminarian who could, with divine guidance, be stepping into the role of a priest in the near future. Throughout our conversation, we explore the unique paths that led Ivan and his peers to their calling, in...

Hello everyone, welcome back to the Consider Priesthood Podcast, and happy National Vocation Awareness Week. We are excited to continue these retreat talks from the “Quo-Vadis retreat” from late this summer 2023. Today we have Fr. Carl Schlichte from the Dominican Friars in Oakland California. Here Father Memo will introduce his talk about Consecrated life, such a great companion talk for this week. Enjoy everyone.

Speaker: Fr. Mike Ritter at QUO VADIS 2003 RetreatEver thought about becoming a priest or wondered how one discerns such a calling? Dive into this personal narrative where we share a real-life journey toward discerning the priesthood, along with practical advice, spiritual insights, and the importance of community feedback. Explore the role of discernment in finding your life's path.

Discover the final episode of Season 2 of 'Consider Priesthood', where we delve deep into the heart of Mount Angel Seminary. Listen to our seminarians, on the cusp of their academic year's end, as they share their experiences, challenges, and revelations. This special episode sheds light on the strength of faith, the journey of discernment, and the camaraderie that binds them together. Get ready for an enlightening discussion that reveals the vibrant essence of seminary life, and offers valua...

In this enlightening episode of the 'Consider Priesthood' podcast, we welcome back Seminarian Ralph Tronci as he shares his invaluable insights on the relationship between the Catholic Church's outreach and the youth. Listen in as we dive deep into the current state of the Church's connection with younger generations, and explore potential strategies to improve and strengthen this crucial relationship.Your host, Sam, engages Ralph in a thought-provoking conversation, intended not as a critici...

Join us for the third episode of 'Consider Priesthood' Season 2 as we return to Mount Angel for a heartfelt conversation with Seminarian Alejandro Marquez. In this episode, Alejandro shines a light on the often overlooked, yet central aspect of our faith - the liturgy. Understand the profound significance of active participation in the liturgy, its power in uniting us as Catholics, and how it serves as a conduit to the divine. Alejandro's reflections provide an important reminder of the purpo...