Father Fernando – 33 Year Anniversary of Ordination

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Father Fernando Torres was ordained a Priest on November 23, 1985 in Bogota, Colombia at the Catedral Primada de Colombia after completing his formation at Seminaro Mayor de San Jose, Bogota.

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When did you first discern God’s calling for Priesthood?

 

 

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Who did you finally tell?

 

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What was your first experience at the Seminary?

 

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When did you tell your family?

 

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What did you need to do to enter the seminary?

 

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What was it like in the seminary?

 

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What was your first experience in the US?

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Have you met any Popes?

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What makes you grateful you’re a Priest?

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Final thoughts on 33 years.

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Prayer for Priests

Gracious and loving God, we thank your for the gift of our priests.
Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.
Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.
Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.
Amen.

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