Hello,
I googled my name, and saw both Catholic Exchange and this site came up with my vocations article. So I thought I'd register and intro myself.
I have felt called to the priesthood for quite a while now, and I'm looking into what order I'm to be with. I think I will join our diocese, but I am looking into the Legion of Christ.
Anyways, I'm launching a new website, http://www.avemarisstella.com
and if you'd like to subscribe to my publications emails, email, newsletter@avemarisstella.com
Peace of Christ be with you always!
Eddie Lee (Founder of AMS Publications)
p.s. I really appreciate the prayers! I need them more than ever at this time.
Welcome to Free Republic!
Your story was such an inspiration! Praying for vocations is one thing; to actually meet someone who has responded to that prayer offers us reassurance and comfort. The church, especially at the parish level, needs good men, with solid formation, to guide us on the path to eternal salvation. My prayers for you, Eddie, as you begin your journey.
You called him to the holy call of your lordship:
may he be the steward of your divine mysteries,
a chosen priest and a trustworthy leader;
a teacher wise in all virtue for the sake of your flock;
a ministering priest, alert and diligent,
to whom you entrusted the keys of the heavenly kingdom,
that he may open the doors of repentance
to those who are brought back to you;
a praiseworthy priest,
who increases the evangelical talent
thirty, sixty and one hundred fold;
a chosen priest, who is concerned with keeping your divine precepts.
From the ordination liturgy in the Maronite Catholic Rite
(P.S. - now that you have registered, drop by the Religion Forum whenever you're in the neighborhood. It's a good excercise in catholic apologetics.)
Pax et Bonum
My pleasure, prayers are going up!