{"id":2777,"date":"2023-07-31T06:26:26","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T11:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usml.edu\/?page_id=2777"},"modified":"2024-07-03T12:27:01","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T17:27:01","slug":"guiding-words-from-our-alumni-priests","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/usml.edu\/es\/mundelein-seminary\/formation\/guiding-words-from-our-alumni-priests\/","title":{"rendered":"Guiding Words from Our Alumni Priests"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:400px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1656\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-35\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/deacon-high-fiving-child-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 38%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 38%\" 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2777_f7cfb1-d7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \/\/ <span><a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/mundelein-seminary\/\">Mundelein Seminary<\/a><\/span> \/\/ <span><a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/mundelein-seminary\/formation\/\">Formation<\/a><\/span> \/\/ <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">Guiding Words from Our Alumni Priests<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-image2777_ea9d1e-f3:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image2777_ea9d1e-f3.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:30px;}.kb-image2777_ea9d1e-f3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2777_ea9d1e-f3 size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/mundelein-seminary\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seminary-color-horizontal-300x125.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seminary-color-horizontal-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seminary-color-horizontal.png 752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guiding Words from Our Alumni Priests<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The best advice I&nbsp;received while discerning was, \u2018Keep your eyes on Jesus.\u2019 &nbsp;As a seminarian, I&nbsp;would advise anyone who is discerning to pray about it, talk about it, and get involved!<\/p>\n<cite><strong>&nbsp;FATHER RADLEY ALCANTARA &#8217;17<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Father Radley Alcantara&#039;s Path to Priesthood\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ze6YFQi4KSw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alumni Priests Share their Advice on the Discernment to Priesthood<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Father-Michael-Trail-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Father-Michael-Trail-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Father-Michael-Trail-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Father-Michael-Trail-1.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Father Michael Trail \u201916<\/strong><br>The best advice he received while discerning was,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t be afraid. Just give the priesthood a chance.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Father Michael would advise anyone who is discerning to be open to the spirit and trust that God will give you the strength to answer His call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Father Julio Lam \u201915<br><\/strong>Father Julio grew up and received his Sacraments at the Cathedral of St. Rosendo, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. The best advice he received while discerning was,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cTrust the Lord at all times.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Father Julio would advise anyone who is discerning to take your time to think and pray about it, but don\u2019t postpone it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_3287-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2781\" style=\"width:256px;height:171px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_3287-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_3287-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_3287-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_3287-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_3287.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Father Radley Alcantara \u201917<\/strong><br>Father Radley grew up and received his Sacraments at Nativity of Our Savior in Portage, IN. The best advice he received while discerning was,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cKeep your eyes on Jesus.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Father Radley would advise anyone who is discerning to pray about it, talk about it, and get involved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Father Adam Blatt \u201915<\/strong><br>Father Adam grew up and received his Sacraments at St. George Parish in Georgia. The best advice he received while discerning was,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cKeep your mouth shut and your ears open.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Father Adam would advise anyone who is discerning to trust in God. Learn to let go of your doubt and trust that you will always be happier doing that which God has asked you to do instead of the things you would want to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Joyful Freedom |  Father Jacob Rouse &#039;18 (Archdiocese of Dubuque)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/489FtEbdiMI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2777_95a6a7-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2777_95a6a7-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2777_95a6a7-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2777_95a6a7-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2777_95a6a7-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2777_95a6a7-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2777_95a6a7-ae{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2777_95a6a7-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2777_95a6a7-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2777_95a6a7-ae\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id2777_062b7c-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2777_062b7c-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2777_062b7c-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2777_062b7c-95{border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;overflow:clip;isolation:isolate;}.kb-row-layout-id2777_062b7c-95 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px;border-bottom-left-radius:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id2777_062b7c-95{background-color:#475059;}.kb-row-layout-id2777_062b7c-95 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2777_062b7c-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2777_062b7c-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2777_062b7c-95 alignnone kt-row-has-bg sidebox wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2777_dbc385-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2777_dbc385-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2777_dbc385-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2777_dbc385-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2777_dbc385-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2777_dbc385-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2777_dbc385-68{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2777_dbc385-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2777_dbc385-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2777_dbc385-68\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Formation<\/h6>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_83629f-8e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_83629f-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_83629f-8e\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-bottom:1px solid 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img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_83629f-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_83629f-8e\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link2777_83629f-8e{text-decoration:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_83629f-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_83629f-8e\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link2777_83629f-8e:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_83629f-8e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_83629f-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_83629f-8e\"]{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(248,246,242,0.35);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_83629f-8e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_83629f-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_83629f-8e\"]{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(248,246,242,0.35);}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link2777_83629f-8e hls-hover_underline\" href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/pray-for-vocations\/\"><p class=\"kt-adv-heading2777_83629f-8e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon hls-hover_underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_83629f-8e\"><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\">Pray for Vocations<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kb-adv-heading-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/a>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(248,246,242,0.35);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:center;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link2777_2ab22a-b6{text-decoration:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link2777_2ab22a-b6:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6\"]{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(248,246,242,0.35);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6\"]{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(248,246,242,0.35);}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link2777_2ab22a-b6 hls-hover_underline\" href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/mundelein-seminary\/formation\/considering-the-priesthood\/\"><p class=\"kt-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon hls-hover_underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_2ab22a-b6\"><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\">Considering the Priesthood<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kb-adv-heading-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/a>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(248,246,242,0.35);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:center;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link2777_c2288f-f8{text-decoration:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link2777_c2288f-f8:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8\"]{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(248,246,242,0.35);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8\"]{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(248,246,242,0.35);}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link2777_c2288f-f8 hls-hover_underline\" href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/mundelein-seminary\/formation\/spirituality-year\/\"><p class=\"kt-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon hls-hover_underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_c2288f-f8\"><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\">Propaedeutic Stage of Formation<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kb-adv-heading-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/a>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_615153-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_615153-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_615153-45\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-bottom:1px solid 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img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_615153-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_615153-45\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link2777_615153-45{text-decoration:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_615153-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_615153-45\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link2777_615153-45:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_615153-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_615153-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_615153-45\"]{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(248,246,242,0.35);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_615153-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_615153-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_615153-45\"]{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(248,246,242,0.35);}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link2777_615153-45 hls-hover_underline\" href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/mundelein-seminary\/formation\/pre-theology\/\"><p class=\"kt-adv-heading2777_615153-45 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon hls-hover_underline\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_615153-45\"><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\">Discipleship Stage of Formation<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kb-adv-heading-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/a>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_ac6ba5-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_ac6ba5-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_ac6ba5-82\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(248,246,242,0.35);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_ac6ba5-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_ac6ba5-82\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:center;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_ac6ba5-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_ac6ba5-82\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_ac6ba5-82 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_ac6ba5-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_ac6ba5-82\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_ac6ba5-82 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_ac6ba5-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_ac6ba5-82\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_ac6ba5-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_ac6ba5-82\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link2777_ac6ba5-82{text-decoration:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_ac6ba5-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_ac6ba5-82\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link2777_ac6ba5-82:hover{text-decoration:underline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_ac6ba5-82, 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stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/a>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_87f57b-15, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_87f57b-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_87f57b-15\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(248,246,242,0.35);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_87f57b-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_87f57b-15\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:center;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_87f57b-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_87f57b-15\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_87f57b-15 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_87f57b-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_87f57b-15\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_87f57b-15 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_87f57b-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_87f57b-15\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_87f57b-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_87f57b-15\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link2777_87f57b-15{text-decoration:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2777_87f57b-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2777_87f57b-15\"] a:hover, 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