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“My name is Br. Damian Escrivá McCabe. I am following a call to serve Christ and His Church as a religious in the Community of St. John. This is my story. ”
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My name is Br. Damian Escrivá McCabe. I am following a call to serve Christ and His Church as a religious in the Community of St. John. This is my story.
Growing up in New Jersey as one of six children, I could often be found playing sports or studying. I was eager to pray at church, school, and summer camp. However, in my early teens, I formed some toxic friendships and stopped really caring about the Faith, though I never quite stopped believing.
During high school, while on retreat, I came face to face with the Lord in Eucharistic Adoration. He asked me if I was going to keep seeking what did not fulfill. With much resistance, I responded, “Ok, let’s try it Your way.” In the days following, I experienced a renewal within my heart as I sought the Lord in prayer, service and virtue.
In college, I felt I needed to discern the priesthood, though I refrained from seriously considering it. After graduation, I went on mission to Honduras, where my love for the Lord deepened dramatically. Inspired by a missionary priest who gave his entire life and energy to minister to those thirsting for the sacraments, I decided to start afresh in my discernment and really seek what God was calling me to.
After about a year on mission, I could finally say to the Lord with all my heart, “Thy will be done.” This brought true freedom – the Lord could finally reveal my own desires to me. He began to show me what beautiful plans He had for me.
As a Brother of St. John, I desire to accompany those who are doubting their faith, losing hope, or simply have questions. Like the apostle John, I seek to abide in Him and give testimony to the Father’s love.
As I follow God’s calling to religious life and the priesthood, I seek others to accompany me on this journey. May we meet so that I can share more? Until then, please keep me and my classmates in prayer, and feel free to reach out to me at Br.Damian.McCabe@rescuevocations.org.
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