Worthiness is not part of the equation.

So, you think you’re not worthy to be a priest, huh? Perfect! Because no one is worthy of such an awesome vocation.

Yet, Jesus continues to call men of all different backgrounds to join Him in the priesthood. Reminds me of the quote from St. Therese – “God doesn’t call those who are worthy, He calls those whom it pleases Him to call.”

No matter where you’ve been or what you’ve done, you should never allow yourself to think that God could not possibly call you to the priesthood. That’s a temptation from the devil.

I recently came across a great video featuring Brian, a seminarian at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. It’s a beautiful personal testimony filled with details about how Brian had started out down the wrong path, but the grace of God got a hold of him and now, God-willing, he’s on his way to the priesthood!

This can be a great lesson for all of us because we all know young men – maybe even you – who are wandering, searching, not yet ready to trust God and seek His will for their lives. Give ’em time.

And pray for them.