I don’t expect to ever be martyred or be in a position where that is remotely possible. But Ven. Tolton went from slavery to priesthood. He followed his call from God despite being extremely well aware of the Church’s failing.
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He has to study in Rome because US seminaries wouldn’t accept him, as a Black man.
How little are my struggles with church bureaucratic BS in comparison?
He had every reason to throw in the towel, yet he persisted. Not to mention I’m sure his fight didn’t end at ordination.
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I don’t expect to ever be martyred or be in a position where that is remotely possible. But Ven. Tolton went from slavery to priesthood. He followed his call from God despite being extremely well aware of the Church’s failing.
He has to study in Rome because US seminaries wouldn’t accept him, as a Black man.
How little are my struggles with church bureaucratic BS in comparison?
He had every reason to throw in the towel, yet he persisted. Not to mention I’m sure his fight didn’t end at ordination.