The Making of a Catholic Priest | Official Film

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  @CharlesMcDermott-se9bl · 2 years ago

  I have been a priest for over 51 years now. Listening to this post has reminded me of how and why I lay down on the cathedral sanctuary floor all those years ago and begged God to help me to be a good priest. Thank you! I am retired now but help out here and there where needed. The only thing I have ever wanted to do is to remind people (myself included) of God’s incredible love. His grace and love is enough for any of us. Thanks again! You made my day and days! I will remember you as I pray the Office today. As St. Thomas More said,”Pray for me, as I for thee, that we may merrily meet in Heaven.” Chuck McDermott

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  @0005-mm-v1z · 4 years ago

  “There are some things in life that you have to do because Love requires it.” - Father Stephen Gadberry

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  @mariaraya2 · 1 year ago

  Lord,  please give us more priests like him. Thank you, Lord.

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  @srroselina2918 · 4 years ago

  I´ve loved your heart father! I'm a Catholic nun and you have just enlightened my way of living. Thank you for opening your insightful life to us. Just marvellous. Thankyou!!

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  @williammatheny2823 · 4 years ago

  I celebrate my 26th anniversary of priesthood ordination on Wednesday, June 1. I needed to watch this movie for my continued spiritual formation and renewal. As an Army veteran, thank you for your military service and thank you for your vocation story.

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  @GRACEZLIFE · 3 years ago (edited)

  I'm from Wynne, AR and have known Stephen my whole life. My mom was his moms best friend. I've been to their little farm house more times than I can count. I dearly love this family. Stephen is an awesome man, and turned into a great Priest and Man of God ❤

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  @Jangu-j4d · 4 years ago

  Proud to be your classmate, i joined seminary in 2008, 5th September, was ordained a priest in 2016,  13th August, this has made me happy... Fr. Lawrence, Uganda.

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  @michaelsaccomando2854 · 4 years ago

  As Catholics and as a people, we need more videos and stories like this. We are inundated with stories of celebrities and sports figures; we need to hear from more religious and those discerning the religious life. A truly powerful account of one priest’s journey. I wish I would have had the opportunity to witness such a story when I was discerning religious life 35 years ago. Thank you for putting this video out.

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  @jenniferbreen747 · 4 years ago

  My heart breaks for your origin story, Father.  But, I cannot help but think about Romans 8:28, "We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose."  Thank you for sharing so candidly your path to the priesthood.  May God bless you as you live out your life In His Service.

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  @DMServant · 2 years ago

  Just received my pre-liminary application. Keep me in your prayers. Thank you for sharing this story, it helps a lot hearing how priests became priests!

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  @kingedgar22 · 4 years ago

  Fr. Steve Gadberry, you are a good man and an inspiration. God bless you!

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  @peace4meandu1 · 4 years ago

  You had me at military, Fr. Stephen!  As a 33 yr Air Force veteran and lifelong Catholic your words spoke to me on several levels. Thank you for sharing your story, even the difficult parts, with us.  That's what makes you HUMAN as a Catholic priest.  Too many priests/bishops/cardinals seem to be unapproachable and "above us", the lay people of the Church. I consistently tell our new pastor (less than a year at the parish) that his best homilies are those he speaks from the heart, those about real life and the tie-in to the Gospels. He is 36 and I am 75,  a grandmother and great-grandmother, been around the block more than a few times, and I want to see him succeed in his priestly life and his personal life, as he is the future of the Church.  I wish the same for you.  Thank you for making this film and a big thank you to Bishop Barron for having the foresight to know it's what is needed right here, right now.

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