FOLLOW ME

Christ's call to those whom he chooses to be priests is usually experienced as a growing conviction or desire to give one's life to God. We do not hear a voice calling us. Rather, the Holy Spirit awakens within our souls an enthusiasm for the things of God, enkindling a desire to serve Christ and to express his love in the evangelisation of the world.

Sometimes the call may be experienced as a particular challenge from the Christian community: "So, what are you going to do?" or may come to us at a specific moment perhaps at Mass, in a prayer group, during a pilgrimage, or in our time of silent prayer. For many, the question itself, "is Christ calling me to follow him?" may be the first intimation that they are called to priesthood.