‘God’s timing is always perfect.’

Oct. 1, 2020

By Father Jonathan Schnobrich, Diocese of Burlington

Oct. 1, 2020

Father Jonathan Schnobrich (Photo by Abigail Grey Photography)

Though I was raised in a Catholic family and blessed with good priests throughout my life, the priesthood did not attract me when I was young. In fact, during college, I didn’t even practice the faith.

The Lord eventually led me back to the Church, and when he began to call me to the priesthood, I was both terrified and excited. He was asking me to sacrifice my will and to trust and follow him. This meant breaking up with the girl I was dating and placing my desires for fatherhood and family into his hands. But the more I prayed, the more appealing the priesthood became.

Jesus never asks for more than he gives. When I decided to go to seminary, my heart was filled with the peace that only Christ can provide. And throughout my formation, the Knights in my council and diocese supported me.

Had I been called when I was younger, I wouldn’t have been mature enough in my faith to answer with the generosity and trust that led me to the priesthood. God’s timing is always perfect.

Father Jonathan Schnobrich
Diocese of Burlington
Sheridan Council 421
St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Father Christopher Murphy, Diocese of Providence.

‘God’s timing is always perfect.’

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