Fulfillment Only Comes From Living for God

Send us Fan Mail"Fulfillment only comes from living for God." This week on Modern Catholic Family, Jim and Meghan sit down with Father Avery Daniel, a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and pastor at St. Benedict in Johns Creek, to hear his journey from a Naval Academy hopeful to a joyful shepherd of souls. Father Avery shares how a shocking military disqualification became the turning point that led him to discover God's calling, and offers hard won wisdom for young men discerning the priesthood and the families who love them.What’s in this episode:The Naval Academy dream disqualified by a condition he never hadA midnight encounter with the Lord that changed everythingWhy the Lord asked rather than ordered him into the priesthoodHis mother's unforgettable response to his call from GodThe hardest and most joyful parts of priestly lifeHow parents can process fear when a son discerns the priesthoodWisdom for grandparents and parents supporting that callingA resource for building a family prayer life at homeBook recommendations on priesthood, leadership, and literatureOne resource every Catholic family should know: The Home Oratory Book he is currently reading: The Priest Is Not His Own by Fulton Sheen &  Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin Advice to his younger self: "Just do the thing... The Lord is giving you what you need. You don't have to worry about it."Final wisdom for listeners: "God is always there... the only thing he needs is your permission to come in."Resources Mentioned:@thehomeoratory – Daily inspiration for bringing prayer and worship into the homeThe Priest Is Not His Own by Fulton Sheen – A reflection on priestly identity and the heart of ChristExtreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin – A leadership book on personal responsibility and accountability Looking for meaningful ways to deepen your family’s connection with God outside of Sunday Mass? Download our free guide to discover 10 practical and fun faith-based activities that will bring your family closer to Christ—no matter how busy life gets. From sharing gratitude at the dinner table to watching faith-filled media together, these ideas make living your faith easy and enjoyable.