Pastor of St. James Catholic Church

One of the most profound characteristics of an a relationship with Christ is its simplicity.

I realized that I had to start asking the Lord what His plan was for my life, instead of telling Him what my plan was.

I wanted very early to be a priest like Father George. He was distinctly German in accent, but he smoked a cigar all day.

The first full week of November every year, the Church in the United States celebrates National Vocations Awareness Week.

My daily prayer became, "Lord, what is Your will for my life? And how can I help others come to know and love God?"

Honoring St. Jean Baptiste Marie Vianney by Supporting Seminarian Education

This is a great life, and it all started with a simple question: “What will your mom say when you tell her you’re going to become a priest?”

“Bringing the Eucharist to the people and bringing the Word of God: that to me is the essence of the priesthood.”

I felt the call to the priesthood at the early age of 8.

“What will this day be like? I wonder. What will my future be? I wonder.”

The co-patron for the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama, St. John Vianney, described the Catholic priest as “the love of the heart of Jesus.”

When I was still a student at DeVry Institute of Technology, I visited the seminary with deep desire to know God’s will in my life.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Cor. 12:9)

When asked about religious vocations, I often find myself thinking in terms of homecoming.

I can still remember when the Angelus bells would ring during recess at St. Paul’s Elementary.

A Salvatorian reflects on over a half century of religious life

When I was a non-practicing Catholic, I was searching for happiness.

Jesus Christ is the one priest.

That Jesus be known and loved is the passion of my life. I believe in Him, and I want others to believe in Him.

All credit for my vocation goes to my parents and seven siblings, who influenced me with their Catholic faith.

The journey of how I ended up as a Benedictine monk and priest at St. Bernard Abbey was a winding road.

I was overwhelmed by the sense that I had come home.

The priest is called to witness to mystery, to proclaim the Word, and to celebrate Eucharist.

On the third anniversary of his ordination, Fr. Jonathan reflects on the gift of priesthood.