“I am often asked, especially by young people, why I became a priest. Maybe some of you would like to ask the same question. Let me try briefly to reply. I must begin by saying that it is impossible to explain entirely. For it remains a mystery, even to myself. How does one explain the ways of God? Yet, I know that, at a certain point in my life, I became convinced that Christ was saying to me what he had said to thousands before me: ‘Come, follow me!’ There was a clear sense that what I heard in my heart was no human voice, nor was it just an idea of my own. Christ was calling me to serve him as a priest. And you can probably tell that I am deeply grateful to God for my vocation to the priesthood. Nothing means more to me or gives me greater joy that to celebrate Mass each day and to serve God’s people in the Church.” St. John Paul II
This week at CHOSEN we learned about Father Stephen’s vocation to the Priesthood. We wish to thank Father Stephen for sharing the joy of his call with us! CHOSEN meetings take place on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm at St Mary’s School. Youth are invited to join us as we have fun and learn more about our faith!
“How insignificant earth seems to me when I consider Heaven.” St. Ignatius of Loyola
Our next Veritas meeting will take place on Friday Feb 15th from 7-9pm at St Mary’s School. High school and college students are invited to join us as we share pizza, play games and discuss topics relevant to young adults about living the truth of the Catholic faith in today’s society. Also, young adult men and women (over 18) are invited to a Silent Lenten Retreat, March 15-17th at Providence Spirituality Center in Kingston. The weekend will include time for prayer (the Divine Office, Rosary, daily Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament), conference style talks given by Fr. Eric Mason. Please register by Feb 15th. For more information please contact Teresa at 705 324 4828 or by email at youth @ stmaryslindsay .ca
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