web01.fireside.fm Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:05:38 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary - Episodes Tagged with “Christian” https://psjs.fireside.fm/tags/christian Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 It’s never too late to respond to a call from God, and Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary is the podcast created for men considering a vocation to the priesthood, as well as those who support their journey of discernment. Pope Saint John XXIII Seminary is the national seminary that specializes in preparing men ages 30-65 to enter the priesthood. Join Monsignor Bill Fay on the 23rd of each month for Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary. For more information, visit https://www.psjs.edu/ en-us episodic a Vocations Podcast Grexly It’s never too late to respond to a call from God, and Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary is the podcast created for men considering a vocation to the priesthood, as well as those who support their journey of discernment. Pope Saint John XXIII Seminary is the national seminary that specializes in preparing men ages 30-65 to enter the priesthood. Join Monsignor Bill Fay on the 23rd of each month for Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary. For more information, visit https://www.psjs.edu/ no Grexly team@grexly.com Episode 29: Always Stay Open | Deacon Jorge Reyes, Archdiocese of Miami https://psjs.fireside.fm/29 38994f89-c745-4a01-ad2d-212eaff9e96d Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Grexly full 1 Grexly Deacon Jorge Reyes has been a deacon since 2017. He is a mechanical engineer by trade and worked for over 30 years as a consultant in consulting engineering firms. He has two wonderful, faithful adult children who are twins and of whom he is very proud. He is scheduled, God willing, to be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Miami on May 10, 2025. 17:55 no Deacon Jorge Reyes came to the doors of Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary as a permanent deacon. His faith has always been central to his life. Listen and hear about the road he took that led him to consider priesthood. How did his experience in mechanical engineering help prepare him for ministry in the Church? What did his twin children think of his decision to become a priest? Although he had experience as a permanent deacon, there were still adjustments to be made when he decided upon priesthood. How has he managed those adjustments? Pope St. John XXIII has a very supportive program for permanent deacons whereby each man’s previous experience helps to inform his individual formation program. What is Deacon Jorge’s advice to men who are wondering if they have what it takes to consider priesthood? For one, he suggests staying open to what God is presenting for you to do. As Msgr. Fay also suggests, take stock of your experiences. As you consider a vocation, do you see the fingerprint of God? Deacon Jorge and Msgr. Fay have a simple and heartfelt discussion on this episode that you won’t want to miss. Deacon Jorge Reyes has been a deacon since 2017. He is a mechanical engineer by trade and worked for over 30 years as a consultant in consulting engineering firms. He has two wonderful, faithful adult children who are twins and of whom he is very proud. He is scheduled, God willing, to be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Miami on May 10, 2025. Catholic, priests, seminary, seminarians, Boston, vocation, Christian Deacon Jorge Reyes came to the doors of Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary as a permanent deacon. His faith has always been central to his life. Listen and hear about the road he took that led him to consider priesthood. How did his experience in mechanical engineering help prepare him for ministry in the Church? What did his twin children think of his decision to become a priest? Although he had experience as a permanent deacon, there were still adjustments to be made when he decided upon priesthood. How has he managed those adjustments? Pope St. John XXIII has a very supportive program for permanent deacons whereby each man’s previous experience helps to inform his individual formation program. What is Deacon Jorge’s advice to men who are wondering if they have what it takes to consider priesthood? For one, he suggests staying open to what God is presenting for you to do. As Msgr. Fay also suggests, take stock of your experiences. As you consider a vocation, do you see the fingerprint of God? Deacon Jorge and Msgr. Fay have a simple and heartfelt discussion on this episode that you won’t want to miss.

Deacon Jorge Reyes has been a deacon since 2017. He is a mechanical engineer by trade and worked for over 30 years as a consultant in consulting engineering firms. He has two wonderful, faithful adult children who are twins and of whom he is very proud. He is scheduled, God willing, to be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Miami on May 10, 2025.

]]> Deacon Jorge Reyes came to the doors of Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary as a permanent deacon. His faith has always been central to his life. Listen and hear about the road he took that led him to consider priesthood. How did his experience in mechanical engineering help prepare him for ministry in the Church? What did his twin children think of his decision to become a priest? Although he had experience as a permanent deacon, there were still adjustments to be made when he decided upon priesthood. How has he managed those adjustments? Pope St. John XXIII has a very supportive program for permanent deacons whereby each man’s previous experience helps to inform his individual formation program. What is Deacon Jorge’s advice to men who are wondering if they have what it takes to consider priesthood? For one, he suggests staying open to what God is presenting for you to do. As Msgr. Fay also suggests, take stock of your experiences. As you consider a vocation, do you see the fingerprint of God? Deacon Jorge and Msgr. Fay have a simple and heartfelt discussion on this episode that you won’t want to miss.

Deacon Jorge Reyes has been a deacon since 2017. He is a mechanical engineer by trade and worked for over 30 years as a consultant in consulting engineering firms. He has two wonderful, faithful adult children who are twins and of whom he is very proud. He is scheduled, God willing, to be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Miami on May 10, 2025.

]]> Episode 19: We Live Like Brothers | Deacon Luiz Marquez https://psjs.fireside.fm/19 8260bb15-4f8e-4a6d-af39-546740f01fd1 Sat, 23 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500 Grexly full 1 Grexly Deacon Luiz Marquez, Diocese of Brooklyn, discusses what he is grateful for as Christmas approaches and the path he took to priesthood. 19:02 no Deacon Luis Marquez, Diocese of Brooklyn Christmas is almost here, when we take pause and count our many blessings. Deacon Luis Marquez of the Diocese of Brooklyn is grateful for many things, and today he talks with Msgr. Bill Fay about one particular special blessing he holds – being on the road to priesthood. Hear about the winding path he took despite God calling him at a very young age. What did he witness? What did he hear? Native to Medellín, Columbia, Deacon Luis came to the United States as a teenager. Seeing a different way of life and Catholic faith when he arrived, he decided to explore a steady career path and put off considering religious life. Finally, one experience cemented for him the strength of God’s call and Luis entered Pope St. John XXIII. According to Luis, at the Seminary “we live like brothers” and work together toward one goal. Hear his joy at being close to ordination and returning to a diocese where Mass is celebrated in 22 different languages every Sunday! For the support the faculty and PSJS community gives him toward his vocation, Deacon Luis says, “I will always praise this place.” Deacon Luis attended the Minor Seminary of the Archdiocese of Medellín before he emigrated with his family to the United States. He went on to receive a degree in modern language and become a Spanish teacher before answering God’s call. Deacon Luis is scheduled to be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Brooklyn in spring 2024. Deacon, Christmas, Priest, Priesthood, vocation, Catholic, Christian Deacon Luis Marquez, Diocese of Brooklyn

Christmas is almost here, when we take pause and count our many blessings. Deacon Luis Marquez of the Diocese of Brooklyn is grateful for many things, and today he talks with Msgr. Bill Fay about one particular special blessing he holds – being on the road to priesthood. Hear about the winding path he took despite God calling him at a very young age. What did he witness? What did he hear? Native to Medellín, Columbia, Deacon Luis came to the United States as a teenager. Seeing a different way of life and Catholic faith when he arrived, he decided to explore a steady career path and put off considering religious life. Finally, one experience cemented for him the strength of God’s call and Luis entered Pope St. John XXIII. According to Luis, at the Seminary “we live like brothers” and work together toward one goal. Hear his joy at being close to ordination and returning to a diocese where Mass is celebrated in 22 different languages every Sunday! For the support the faculty and PSJS community gives him toward his vocation, Deacon Luis says, “I will always praise this place.”

Deacon Luis attended the Minor Seminary of the Archdiocese of Medellín before he emigrated with his family to the United States. He went on to receive a degree in modern language and become a Spanish teacher before answering God’s call. Deacon Luis is scheduled to be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Brooklyn in spring 2024.

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Christmas is almost here, when we take pause and count our many blessings. Deacon Luis Marquez of the Diocese of Brooklyn is grateful for many things, and today he talks with Msgr. Bill Fay about one particular special blessing he holds – being on the road to priesthood. Hear about the winding path he took despite God calling him at a very young age. What did he witness? What did he hear? Native to Medellín, Columbia, Deacon Luis came to the United States as a teenager. Seeing a different way of life and Catholic faith when he arrived, he decided to explore a steady career path and put off considering religious life. Finally, one experience cemented for him the strength of God’s call and Luis entered Pope St. John XXIII. According to Luis, at the Seminary “we live like brothers” and work together toward one goal. Hear his joy at being close to ordination and returning to a diocese where Mass is celebrated in 22 different languages every Sunday! For the support the faculty and PSJS community gives him toward his vocation, Deacon Luis says, “I will always praise this place.”

Deacon Luis attended the Minor Seminary of the Archdiocese of Medellín before he emigrated with his family to the United States. He went on to receive a degree in modern language and become a Spanish teacher before answering God’s call. Deacon Luis is scheduled to be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Brooklyn in spring 2024.

]]> Episode 18: A Peaceful Pace | Deacon Greg Zingler https://psjs.fireside.fm/18 85b5ab43-5897-439a-9f46-abddbeefb9df Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500 Grexly full 1 Grexly Deacon Greg Zingler discusses with Msgr. Bill Fay what he is thankful for. He talks about his journey to seminary, military, and working with the Missionaries of Charity. 17:50 no As we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, we hear today from Deacon Greg Zingler who is in the Class of 2024 for the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. Sitting down with podcast host Msgr. Bill Fay, Deacon Greg discusses what makes him grateful. He speaks as a young student of history, sharing insights he garnered from his own family background. His journey to seminary was preceded by six years in the military and ten years working with Missionaries of Charity in Washington D.C., the order founded by Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta. The discipline and rhythm of military life is similar to life in the seminary; coupled with a regular practice of his faith you could say that Deacon Greg was well-prepared to embark on seminary formation. “There is a peaceful pace to it all,” says Greg. He shares how the men in this unique seminary for older candidates lead one another along the way with peer encouragement. Deacon Greg is grateful for his past experiences, and grateful for the ones on the horizon as a priest. Tune in and be inspired to deepen your own faith practice and relationship with God. Deacon Greg Zingler was formerly married and has been blessed with three grown children – a daughter and two sons; all are married and are raising their families in California, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Deacon Greg is scheduled to be ordained a priest in the spring of 2024. Washington D.C., Thanksgiving, Deacon, Student, Catholic, Christian, Jesus, Church As we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, we hear today from Deacon Greg Zingler who is in the Class of 2024 for the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. Sitting down with podcast host Msgr. Bill Fay, Deacon Greg discusses what makes him grateful. He speaks as a young student of history, sharing insights he garnered from his own family background. His journey to seminary was preceded by six years in the military and ten years working with Missionaries of Charity in Washington D.C., the order founded by Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta. The discipline and rhythm of military life is similar to life in the seminary; coupled with a regular practice of his faith you could say that Deacon Greg was well-prepared to embark on seminary formation. “There is a peaceful pace to it all,” says Greg. He shares how the men in this unique seminary for older candidates lead one another along the way with peer encouragement. Deacon Greg is grateful for his past experiences, and grateful for the ones on the horizon as a priest. Tune in and be inspired to deepen your own faith practice and relationship with God.

Deacon Greg Zingler was formerly married and has been blessed with three grown children – a daughter and two sons; all are married and are raising their families in California, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Deacon Greg is scheduled to be ordained a priest in the spring of 2024.

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Deacon Greg Zingler was formerly married and has been blessed with three grown children – a daughter and two sons; all are married and are raising their families in California, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Deacon Greg is scheduled to be ordained a priest in the spring of 2024.

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