Did you know that the priest who says Mass for you on Sunday actually went through many years of formation to become a priest? Priestly formation includes human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation in seminary. During this time, a man enters deeply into prayer and learns to listen well to God. Seminarians take classes and meet with spiritual directors often. Seminary prepares men to continue the Priesthood and ministry of Jesus in the
Church until He comes again.
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