Thinking About the Priesthood? How to Discern God's Call - Fr. Mark Murphy - 11/06/2026

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It's National Vocations Awareness Week, and Fr. Mark Murphy, vocations director for the Archdiocese of Dubuque, joins Bo Bonner on The Catholic Morning Show to talk about discerning a call to the diocesan priesthood, and tomorrow's (11/7/2026) Thinking Of Priesthood Day event in Ames, Iowa.In this conversation:What happens at Thinking of Priesthood Day, a "crash course" in priestly discernment hosted by the vocation directors of the Archdioceses of Dubuque and the Dioceses of Davenport, Sioux City and Des MoinesPrayer as the foundation of discernment, and how to hear the Lord's call through prayer and through other peopleThe two moments of discernment: sensing a call, then having the courage to say yes and begin the application processFr. Murphy's own story: an engineering degree and active-duty military service before seminary, and why the same things that drew him to serve his country drew him to the priesthoodWhy there's no "right" path, from entering seminary out of high school to arriving later in life, just as Jesus called fishermen, a tax collector and a zealotAdvice for a man considering the priesthood: immerse yourself in the Gospels, then talk to someone, whether a priest, parent, coach, teacher or friendHow laypeople can help: pray for men by name and offer a specific, personal invitationThinking of Priesthood DayWhen: Saturday, November 7, 2026Where: Ames, IowaWho: Young men in high school and olderCost: Free; transportation availableTo register: email Michelle Steinbach at [email protected] info: https://siouxcitypriest.org/news/nov-7-thinking-of-priesthood-dayArchdiocese of Dubuque vocations: https://www.dbqpriesthood.org/More from Iowa Catholic Radio: https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/#CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #Priesthood #Vocations #Discernment #CatholicPriest #Seminary #NationalVocationsAwarenessWeek #Catholic #Iowa Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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