In this video
- Deacon Benjamin Peters shares his journey to the priesthood, highlighting a transformative encounter with God during a youth conference in high school, where he felt a clear call to become a priest despite initial resistance and excuses, eventually finding peace in accepting this vocation.
- Throughout his path, Peters faced doubts and took detours, including leaving college seminary, teaching in Washington, DC, and Oakland, California, and returning to seminary after realizing his most profound contentment in serving God as a priest.
- Peters reflects on how the seminary’s intense and beautiful formation, including spiritual direction and therapy, has expanded his heart to love and serve God’s people, especially through celebrating the Mass.