
The Melchizedek Project Podcast
By Vianney Vocations

The Melchizedek Project PodcastMar 30, 2021

Discernment Retreat with Fr. Brannen, Session 1
This is the first talk in a four-part series of vocation talks given by Fr. Brett Brannen at a discernment retreat.
In this talk: Fr. Brannen introduces himself and tells his vocation story; Review of the basics of vocation; primary, secondary, occupation; Who will you bring with you into heaven?

Discernment Retreat with Fr. Brannen, Session 2
This is the second talk in a four-part series of vocation talks given by Fr. Brett Brannen at a discernment retreat.
In this talk: What is priesthood? What do priests do?

Discernment Retreat with Fr. Brett Brannen, Session 3
This is the third talk in a four-part series of vocation talks given by Fr. Brett Brannen at a virtual discernment retreat.
In this talk: Signs of a vocation to priesthood and characteristics of a good candidate.

Discernment Retreat with Fr. Brett Brannen, Session 4
This is the final talk in a four-part series of vocation talks given by Fr. Brett Brannen at a discernment retreat.
In this talk: How to discern priesthood. What should I be doing next? The Four I’s; Inspiration, Invitation, Information, Intimacy with Jesus; Learning to pray; serving others! Contacting your vocation director; getting a spiritual director; God cant drive a parked car. Move!

Episode 1-1: This is Just What Priests Do

Episode 1-2: In the Person of Christ—The Sacred Power of the Priesthood

Episode 1-3: What is a Vocation in the First Place?

Episode 1-4: God Said Go, and I Said No

Episode 1-5: Celibacy, Chastity, Charity, and Cheerfulness

Episode 1-6: Signs of a Vocation to the Priesthood and Characteristics of a Good Candidate

Episode 1-7: Developing a Spiritual Plan of Life
In Session 1, Episode 7 of The Melchizedek Project Podcast, Fr. Brannen talks about something that every Catholic—young or old, man or woman—can do to better follow God's will for their lives; develop a Spiritual Plan of Life.
Readings From:
To Save a Thousand Souls: A Guide to Discerning a Vocation to Diocesan Priesthood
Chapter 6: Developing a Spiritual Plan of Life
Reading #1: 114-115
Reading #2: 116-118