Videos - Discerning Men

A Continuation of Christ Himself Hear more of the words of Pope John Paul II on priestly formation, and how a priest finds his identity in being a continuation of Christ himself. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Priesthood by the Knights of Columbus. Visit www.kofc.org.

A Friar Shares His Story Brother Agustino Torres of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal shares his vocation story. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Religious Life for Men by the Knights of Columbus. Visit www.kofc.org.

Vocation Stories: A Priest and a Sister Father Don Kline and Sister Lynn Allvin share their vocation stories. Produced by Lifeteen (www.lifeteen.com).

Priests: In Their Own Word Priests answer questions about their vocations to the priesthood. Copyright Lifeteen. Visit www.lifeteen.com.

In the Wake of Scandal: Transformation and Renewal Learn about the state of the priesthood in the wake of scandal. Taken from The Catholic Priest Today, sponsored by the Midwest Theological Forum and produced by the Cresta Group. Visit www.thecatholicpriesttoday.com.

A Brother Shares His Story Frater Elias Rauwolf of the Canons Regular of Prémontré shares the story of his vocation to the brotherhood. Taken from 'Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Religious Life' by the Knights of Columbus. Visit www.kofc.org.

Mary Jane, I can only be your friend Spiderman: Discerner Orlando Castillo explains his six month period of discernment in Peru. Taken from The Calling by David Ranghelli, copyright Pleasant Avenue Pictures, LLC. Visit www.thecallingdocumentary.com for more information.

The Priesthood and the Eucharist Father Miles Walsh, a priest of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, discusses the primary role of the priest as the one to stand in the place of Christ at the Eucharistic table. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Priesthood by the Knights of Columbus. Visit www.kofc.org.

What is a Religious Brother? Brother Paul Bednarczyk, CSC, explains the meaning of religious brotherhood.

On Discernment Fr. Richter shares his own experience on how to discern a priestly vocation.

Saint Damien of Molokai Served as a missionary to Hawaiian lepers from 1864 until 1889, ultimately contracting leprosy himself. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Priesthood by the Knights of Columbus. Visit www.kofc.org.

Hearing the Call of God Msgr. Ernest Fiedler speaks about discernment and listening to God in prayer. From the video entitled "Callings".

Personal Vocation Fr. Thomas Richter: Personal Vocation

Sanctus Presbyteratus - Holy Priesthood Check out this two-part video! These seminarians and priests talk about when they first heard God's call to the priesthood, and what energizes their vocation.

Sanctus Presbyteratus - Holy Priesthood: Gateway to a New Life in Christ Interviews by seminarians, priests and former seminarians with their families/parents sharing their experiences in the seminary and the meaning of the call to the priesthood.

Witness Awakens Vocations At World Youth Day in Madrid the US Bishops hosted a Vocations Fair, which encouraged thousands of youth to consider a vocation to the priesthood and consecrated life. Bishops, priests and religious share the inspiration of their vocation.