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Too introverted to become a diocesan priest?

Michael asks:

I think I'm feeling a vocation to become a diocesan priest and I feel great joy when I think about my future life as a diocesan priest. But my friends think that I am too quiet and introverted to be one. What should I do? 

Dear Michael,

 

Be not afraid!

These are Christ's words, repeated continually by our Holy Father.  We have to pay attention to him.

 

Besides, it is amazing the changes we can work in our lives when we are sure God is asking something of us. I see it over and over again. The shyest, the most unlikely persons become true and convincing apostles when they realize it is not their work and qualities but God's truth and grace working through us that obtains the fruit.  

 

Speak to the seminary directors. They better than anyone else will be able to tell you if your quietness and introversion are within the normal range or if they would really be an obstacle to being a priest.

God bless. 

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