-Deo gratias!
Thanks be to God, after five years I have finally gotten to seminary to formally discern the priesthood and be formed, God willing, for Ordination in six years. The Seminary is awesome so far. It is a truly Catholic institution. Here there are not only no fears about being too Catholic, if that were even possible, but they actually encourage piety and devotion and Catholic Orthodoxy and, yes, even LATIN!! - of all things they even have Latin here!!! Forgive the sarcasm but it is a thrill to be here. The men are solid men, Catholic and masculine, and they have everyone in clerics (cassocks or shirt - your choice) almost all the time (within reason). So, as you can tell, this is a solid seminary and I am thankful to God and Bishop Burbidge for the opportunity.
PLEASE keep me, and all the seminarians, in your prayers, as we continue to discern our vocations and grow in holiness.
Stay tuned for more info and pictures as time allows.
Pax vobiscum
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Charles,
Thanks for the update. The kids, David, and I are going to enjoy reading about your days at the seminary. It will be a good influence on my boys - maybe put a desire in their hearts to consider a call to the priesthood one of these days. God bless!
Jennifer Holden
Hi Charles,
Our daughter,Jennifer Holden, sent us your e-mail and we are happy that you are finally entering the seminary in your pursuit of discerning your vocation to the priesthood. She & David think so highly of you and have asked us to pray for you, which we gladly have done. I believe we may have met you on one of our visits to Wilmington and know that you are close friends with Fr.Miers, whom we know has been your spiritual guide over the past years. What a special man and holy priest he is and a wonderful example of what the priesthood stands for!
Keep up your enthusiasm and deep love for Christ and His Church. We will be praying for you throughout your journey. God bless!
Richard & Barbara Juneau, Jennifer's parents
Charles,
I am so happy for you! My Carmelites meet this weekend and I will let them know that you are there and to continue to pray for you and all of the men at the seminary during daily prayer. The prayers of many people have been answered with your entrance into the seminary. It took a while but now we know why - so you could attend this seminary. Study hard and I will keep checking for updates.
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