Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary
a Vocations Podcast
Displaying all 5 Episode of Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary with the tag “seminary”.
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Episode 29: Always Stay Open | Deacon Jorge Reyes, Archdiocese of Miami
October 23rd, 2024 | Season 1 | 17 mins 55 secs
boston, catholic, christian, priests, seminarians, seminary, vocation
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.
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Episode 14: Don't Lose Hope. Stay Focused. | Deacon Barry Mongeon
July 23rd, 2023 | Season 1 | 20 mins
priesthood, seminary
“Come as you are and offer all that you have. God will take care of the rest.” Msgr. Bill Fay sits down with Deacon Barry Mongeon to chat about his vocation story. Deacon Barry offers encouraging words to any man discerning his life's call: Be realistic about your goals, always look forward, and run the race.
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Episode 13: The Lord is the "Hound of Heaven" | Deacon Gregory Dougherty
June 23rd, 2023 | Season 1 | 17 mins 43 secs
priesthood, seminary
Deacon Greg Dougherty talks about his eventful discernment journey, a spiritual experience he had while rowing during a 90-day adventure, life at the seminary, and his practical advice for anyone discerning a vocation.
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Episode 12: Surrender Fully and Hear God | Deacon Edgar Serrano
May 23rd, 2023 | Season 1 | 12 mins 39 secs
bogota-columbia, deacon, priesthood, seminary
Msgr. Bill Fay sits down with Deacon Edgar Serrano who will be serving the Diocese of Orlando and is originally from Bogota-Columbia. He and Msgr. Fay discuss Edgar's return to the call of God after a family tragedy struck. Deacon worked as a dance and acting teacher for children from preschool to High School. Find out more about his story…and learn much more about the special fraternity at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary and the gifts it offers God’s Church for today and many tomorrows.
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Episode 11: Do Not Be Afraid – Pray and Do Your Part | Deacon Ernesto Alonso
April 23rd, 2023 | Season 1 | 11 mins 22 secs
cuba, deacon, priesthood, seminary
Msgr. Bill Fay sits down with Deacon Ernesto Alonso serving the Diocese of Brooklyn and originally from Havana, Cuba. He and Msgr. Fay discuss Ernesto’s perspective on the two cultures of the Church as found in Cuba and the United States. Deacon Ernesto is also a trained chef – what’s his favorite dish? Find out…and learn much more about the special fraternity at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary and the gifts it offers God’s Church for today and many tomorrows.