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Portland Priests and Seminarians

About the Priesthood

Podcasts from Mater Dei Radio

Voice of the Shepherd

Archbishop Alexander Sample shares his views on faith, culture and life in the Church. This weekly program will help guide you through the liturgical seasons, our daily struggles and victories, and towards a life lived more fully in Christ.

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The Morning Blend

Join David and Brenda weekdays from 7 – 9 a.m. as they share interviews, music, news and prayers. Whether you’re in the car, at home getting ready for the day – or already at work – there’s no better way to start your day.

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Answering the Call

Dozens of episodes about discerning your vocation, including interviews with seminarians, priests, and sisters. (This show is not recording new episodes, but there is a wealth of wisdom in the archives!)

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Who is a Priest?

Priests have a critical mission: …to bring people to Jesus and Jesus to people.

What do Priests Do?

Priests do far more than celebrate Mass and pray all day. The life of a priest is busy, demanding, challenging—and incredibly rewarding.

Why Celibacy?

Celibacy is always a top concern for men thinking about the priesthood, but rest as­sured that every priest had the same thought before he went to seminary.

Signs of a Priestly Vocation

If Jesus has placed a desire in your heart for priesthood, no matter what your age, don’t ignore it. Talk to a priest you admire about how you feel.

Lear to Discern

“I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, or at least an openness to letting Him encounter them.” – Pope Francis

Priesthood Discernment Self-Test

Examining oneself using these twenty qualities or signs is a good way to begin one’s discernment of priesthood, but it should not be done in a vacuum.

Overcoming Fear of the Priesthood

The first principle to remember is that God does not speak through fear. Perhaps the priesthood has crossed your mind, but fear pushes the idea away…

FAQs about Priesthood

The purpose of a priest is to bring people to Jesus, and Jesus to people. He does this primarily by preaching the Word and offering the Sacrifice of the Mass.

Seven Stages of Discerning Priesthood

Please keep in mind that every vocation is a mystery, and thus every man passes through these stages differently on the way to priesthood.

Lear to Discern

“I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, or at least an openness to letting Him encounter them.” – Pope Francis