God Calls: Catholic Vocation Stories

Episode 1: 
Don’t Let Fear Stand in the Way of Your Calling | Fr. Pete McCormick, C.S.C.

In this conversation, Fr. Pete McCormick, C.S.C. opens up about his journey toward the priesthood, the doubts and fears that shaped his discernment, and the freedom he discovered by learning to trust God. Whether you're discerning marriage, religious life, the single life, or a vocation to the priesthood, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that fear doesn't have to make your decisions for you.

Fr. Pete shares how God challenged his expectations during seminary, unexpectedly led him to serve at Notre Dame, and helped him discover that surrender can lead to greater joy. He also talks about faith, biology, basketball, campus ministry, friendship between priests, and the importance of authentic relationships in a world where trust can be hard to find.  Ultimately, this is a conversation about vocation as a gift rather than a burden. You don't need to be perfect to be called, and you don't have to have every detail of your future figured out.