web01.fireside.fm Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:11:27 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Never Too Late at Pope St. John XXIII Seminary - Episodes Tagged with “Vocation” https://psjs.fireside.fm/tags/vocation 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 20: God’s Providence Comes to Fruition | Deacon Stephen Mullaney https://psjs.fireside.fm/20 6a0d6113-2b1f-4d97-951f-3a958e09347c Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:15:00 -0500 Grexly full 1 Grexly Before entering the Seminary, Deacon Steve had a successful career for over 30 years as a civil engineer, the last 16 years operating his own business. He held leadership positions at the regional Chamber of Commerce for 9 years and was a long-time caregiver to his grandparents and parents. Deacon Steve is scheduled to be ordained a diocesan priest in the spring of 2024. 17:43 no In this first episode of the calendar year, we hear from Deacon Stephen Mullaney, a fourth-year seminarian in formation for the Diocese of Worcester. Sharing his vocation story, he begins by telling us of a young boy who thought he wanted to be a meteorologist! Deacon Steve takes us through the joys and challenges he experienced working many years in the City of Worcester, serving his community while also taking care of family members. Steve didn’t become a meteorologist, but he did become a civil engineer and worked tirelessly - as an employee, a business owner, and as Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. During these years God was also working - with Steve to guide him to where he needed to be. Steve had entered the Permanent Diaconate program but was encouraged to go further and entered the seminary to become a diocesan priest. Pope St. John XXIII has programs such as First Friday Holy Hours and retreats to help a discerning man and Deacon Steve had participated in them all. Hear what stands out most during his formation and what has been the greatest blessing for him at Pope St. John XXIII. Deacon, vocation, priesthood, Catholic, Jesus, Prayer, Seminarian In this first episode of the calendar year, we hear from Deacon Stephen Mullaney, a fourth-year seminarian in formation for the Diocese of Worcester. Sharing his vocation story, he begins by telling us of a young boy who thought he wanted to be a meteorologist! Deacon Steve takes us through the joys and challenges he experienced working many years in the City of Worcester, serving his community while also taking care of family members. Steve didn’t become a meteorologist, but he did become a civil engineer and worked tirelessly - as an employee, a business owner, and as Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. During these years God was also working - with Steve to guide him to where he needed to be. Steve had entered the Permanent Diaconate program but was encouraged to go further and entered the seminary to become a diocesan priest. Pope St. John XXIII has programs such as First Friday Holy Hours and retreats to help a discerning man and Deacon Steve had participated in them all. Hear what stands out most during his formation and what has been the greatest blessing for him at Pope St. John XXIII.

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]]> 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.

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