More people are joining the priesthood. Isn't that contrary to today's society? According to this article, it's not.
One would typically that the Catholic Church is rapidly shrinking, especially in the United States. America's "free society" would typically be thought of as a breeding ground for atheism, selfishness, greed. However, contrary to this, America has become a birthplace for many young priests who wish to follow in the footsteps of Christ. Ironic isn't it?
As stated by Brett Meltzer in the article, "I think that's why so many people come into the seminary and so many of the youth is starting to go to church now. Because they're realizing that fulfillment and happiness isn't found in what the culture is telling them it's found in." The "culture" Brett is referring to is the widespread American belief that salvation is found from within, that self-improvement comes from ourselves. Obviously this is an extremely errant view. Salvation, from our part, requires faith. It requires giving ourselves to God, as Brett has done, and letting Him take over. Ultimately, God himself is the only one who can bride the gap created by sin.
Giving oneself to God is a wondrous experience, and is rewarding in more ways than one could imagine. God is calling several of us to join His mission, and help combat the atheism, selfishness, and greed that plaques America today. Brett, among one of them, has answered this call, and serves as an example that all of us are called into a life holiness.
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