Pursuing God’s call

Isaac Memmer, a seminarian from St. John the Evangelist Parish in Daylight, shared his experience of discernment for the annual diocesan seminarian articles. Writing on the theme of encouraging discernment, Memmer described how a lay person in his diocese supported his decision to enter St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology.

Memmer stated that the most helpful support came from a man who encouraged him to pursue his calling while remaining open to returning to lay life if he no longer felt called to the priesthood. Memmer noted that this individual spoke honestly about the struggles of the priestly life and provided help during difficult times. He credited the man's example of a holy life and his encouragement to pursue God's path with helping him through the discernment process.