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Something that became real evident to me, is the overwhelming amount of respect the teachers have at school for me. Today alone I noticed that at least 5 people respect my decision to become a Catholic priest. My Spanish teacher knows how at times I may be poked fun of, so she gave me a Valentines Day card, with candy. Then I had to go to the guidance office and get a packet of information about the ACT, a standardized test that helps one get into college. They asked me where I was considering going, and I said, either University of St. Thomas in Minnesota or the Franciscan University of Steubenville. After I said the second school, the secretary asked me if I was going to become a priest or minister or whatever. Now this secretary never really liked me nor have we really talked. But I spent 10 minutes explaining to the guidance counselor and the secretary about College Seminary. We talked about religious orders, as I was sporting a Jesuit sweatshirt today, and spoke of the FUS. So they asked where I would become a priest. I said that most likely I would be a priest for my diocese. So we just talked about it. By the end of the discussion I could really sense an overwhelming sense of respect for my decision on their part.
Finally in Honors English today I shared my story of how I received a Papal Rosary. Students asked me to bring it to class and show them it. So I was telling the story and at the end the teacher told me she really respects me for what I want to do, and knows I put up with a lot of ridicule. Just last week we were talking about having children in English class, and I of course did not raise my hand, later on in the class period we discussed what if we were all famous. And she's like well Eddy will be either the Bishop or Pope so of course we're going to have one popular person from our class. She was actually being serious too. (Just so you know I have been compared to the personality of my Bishop who also is an only child; I was talking with a friend about a priest who is an only child, and she said, "you remind me more of Bishop."
Also in English class today someone asked me after the rosary story, if I wanted to be a priest. Because they did know I was highly involved in politics. I said, yeah, I think that is what I'm supposed to do. They said, "It'd be hard not seeing you as a priest, you have the personality for it, and plus it's what you've wanted to do since we were in second grade." They continued to say how they wish for me to marry them or to at least baptize their children. We'll see about that!
Since August 15th, 2005 when I knew my calling was to the priesthood. I haven't been happier. I have been living my life totally for Christ and will continue to do so.
Keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
Yours in Christ,
Eddy Lee
Finally in Honors English today I shared my story of how I received a Papal Rosary. Students asked me to bring it to class and show them it. So I was telling the story and at the end the teacher told me she really respects me for what I want to do, and knows I put up with a lot of ridicule. Just last week we were talking about having children in English class, and I of course did not raise my hand, later on in the class period we discussed what if we were all famous. And she's like well Eddy will be either the Bishop or Pope so of course we're going to have one popular person from our class. She was actually being serious too. (Just so you know I have been compared to the personality of my Bishop who also is an only child; I was talking with a friend about a priest who is an only child, and she said, "you remind me more of Bishop."
Also in English class today someone asked me after the rosary story, if I wanted to be a priest. Because they did know I was highly involved in politics. I said, yeah, I think that is what I'm supposed to do. They said, "It'd be hard not seeing you as a priest, you have the personality for it, and plus it's what you've wanted to do since we were in second grade." They continued to say how they wish for me to marry them or to at least baptize their children. We'll see about that!
Since August 15th, 2005 when I knew my calling was to the priesthood. I haven't been happier. I have been living my life totally for Christ and will continue to do so.
Keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
Yours in Christ,
Eddy Lee
