High Hopes

I recently found out that my father’s surgery went well and he is clear of cancer! Which is such wonderful news for the entire family.

Meanwhile at the Abbey, things are going great with seminary studies. There’s still a lot going on, but I’m making much progress and meeting some great people. There are many different characters and personalities, but the other men studying here are overall top-notch, great guys.  It makes me very hopeful for the future of the priesthood.

When I first heard the call, it felt like I had somewhat started a relationship with The Church.  At first, I came into discernment looking for a big sign that might say, “Hey, Trey! You are called to be a priest!”, and possibly even expecting that if that sign never came, it would be an easy “out”.  But that has changed.

I know the best thing for me to do is to go on with my formation, until God reveals to me that He does not want me to continue. So instead of looking for a big sign to tell me YES, I will to keep going until something isn’t right… and trust me, I know that feeling.

The Church has guided me and I’ve grown into an even deeper relationship with her. One that is a little more serious.  I continue to receive daily affirmations that I could love being a priest.  The Lord is revealing to me in many ways that He could be calling me to priesthood, but that I am certainly where I am supposed to be right now.

I seemed to have entered seminary at the perfect time in my life. In order for me to thrive here, I had to go through many other experiences and trials. I have not yet once seriously doubted that I belong here at this point in my journey.  I really don’t think I could have been here any sooner.