A Day in the Life of a Seminarian | 2022

Trevor Fisher, a College II seminarian from the Diocese of Grand Island gives a glimpse into his daily routine and life here at Conception Seminary College.

[@timothycardoso1364]

I have been a priest for going on 40 years. This wonderful presentation took me back to some of the most significant years of my life.

[@timothycardoso1364]

@@raklukr What a stupid and insulting thing to say,.

[@timothycardoso1364]

@@raklukr If I were a teacher, or a wrestling coach, or a scout leader would you be asking the same vile question?

[@ronaldoramires6504]

@@timothycardoso1364 God Bless You. Deus o abençoe, direto do Brasil.

[@cynthiamatthews]

Thank you, Father. God bless you!

[@Emily-to3oy]

Godbless you father and congratulations! On behalf of my family we thank you for breaking open the word of God.

[@roberthightower9889]

Very happy for the church’s future to see such well-rounded men studying for the priesthood. May God bless you all!

[@davidhuff4562]

Well said. Bless the Benedictine community of Conception Abbey for their ministry to guide these young men in their discernment.

[@johna5095]

He is certainly gay and he is afraid to accept it because of his education so has decided to become a priest. So sad for him

[@johna5095]

I like the guy with glasses how he says at 2.32 "Wooooo" so totally gay. Another one who can not accept his sexual orientation

[@roberthightower9889]

john a: it seems as though you might be projecting things in your own life onto these young men.

[@johna5095]

@@roberthightower9889 so true they are so hot. "woooo"

[@bazzoncell6696]

I am a young priest from Ethiopia, just one year of service. Seminary life is the most beautiful time of formation. You gave us a clear image of your daily activities thanks for that. God bless you all. I love to visit this place, very beautiful.

[@TheRufingfing]

Hi, Father. Do you accept late vocation? Are you in Addis Ababa?

[@TheRufingfing]

Are you Ethiopian, Father?

[@AmyOsullivan-mt1py]

God bless alll

[@DMServant]

Pray for my vocation my brothers in Christ. I just received the pre-liminary application for seminary. This presentation really helps, thank you, I’m praying for you. God bless you.

[@oduoraustine9020]

Hello, best wishes

[@운한서]

Becoming a Catholic priest takes enormous willpower and patience. Couple of my friends indeed dropped out of seminary.

[@mirjamveninga1433]

I am a woman from the Netherlands and i am following your channel. I am learning alot. This video helpt me to understand what you do as you do the seminary becoming a priest. I liked the prayer before the workout....thanks for your dedication. I love the Lord and i can see that you do too.

[@jahee1483]

As someone who feels they are being called to the seminary/priesthood, this video was phenomenal to see. I am excited to see more from life in the seminary!

[@davidhuff4562]

Best wishes as you discern your vocation.

[@davidhuff4562]

@julieeee1111 : Yes congrats. Even if they enter and discern it isn't their vocation, they were open to a Call from God to explore.

[@davidhuff4562]

Yes, God bless and follow your heart and be open to God's Call

[@hgoyens4102]

I Will pray for you

[@davidlafleche1142]

I've been there, but I found I learn more on my own.

[@erwinrommelfernandez495]

I was an Order of the Discalced Carmelite (OCD) postulant and a novice for 2 years, now a teacher. Missing my seminary days. But I know Jesus have another plan for me.. Praying for your vocation guys. 🙏🙏🙏

[@mxrz4458]

I'm from Madagascar and i'm proud that there are young people who follow this path I hope that our futur church will be representative of your personnality and your quality

[@julieanadaikalaraj7817]

You're a good role model for seminarian. Very energetic and prayerful. Hope the future of catholic Church is strong and powerful as people like you are ready to give their life for the church i.e. life stream of the church.God bless us all.

[@irenedavo3768]

Do you watch Jim Nduruchi

[@biglagoon]

Thank you, Trevor, and all the folks who helped you create the video of your daily life. It brought back good memories of my time as a seminarian at Conception in 1966 -1967. I can tell that much has changed there since that time, and much of the beauty of that life remains the same. Thanks for letting us all catch a glimpse of your life and commitment.

[@irenedavo3768]

Do you watch Afrimax English

[@martinmuthengia954]

True

[@riggiolena6178]

Many years ago, I, too, wanted to be a priest. Family issues changed that path. So, I appreciate this well documented presentation by this talented and dedicated seminarian. You will change the lives of many. I wish you only the best. Tom

[@bemore1134]

God Bless all the young men who enter the seminarian life, and the monks who lead and mentor them. Thanks for the look into your daily life Trevor!!!

[@helenlandero337]

thank you Trevor-great job for joining seminarian life..god loves you..congratulations in advance. god is good;). good luck every single thing you do:)

[@41093AnthonyB]

What a blessing to see a young man devote himself to Christ. And by the way, you inspired me to start and end my workouts with prayer!

[@PNGCatholicProfessionalC-uf9yv]

Very happy to be a seminarian and thanks for sharing a glimpse of what seminary daily life is like cause most young men don't know.

[@josephmartin6219]

Love how he emphasises personal prayer in addition to the communal prayers, so vital!!

[@miguelcornejo702]

HAHA, this video took me back to seminary days. Good video, glad to see young men dedicating their lives to ministry. May God bless you all.

[@toddb9652]

wonderful glimpse into the life of a seminarian! Working your body, mind, and soul! All the best!

[@firstnamelastname3558]

Thank you! I love starting my day with an early rosary group at my church followed immediately by Mass. The Lord truly is my shepherd. God bless the Catholic Church!

[@bulldawg5455]

The Roman papist cult is not the "church" it is an anti-christian cult. May you all repent before being damned to hell for your apostasy and blasphemy.

[@silvierousso3995]

Wow..Already a Blessing to see a Young...Handsome...Energetic man..in the Path of Priesthood! God Bless and give Strength to all those like him ..who will save our Religion !

[@FrankEstremera]

Thank you for answering God's call. My prayers are with you and your fellow seminarians and I ask for your prayers as well. God bless!

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@origpinoy]

The future of the Church is bright. Will be praying for all of your vocations

[@willmac8514]

Awesome video. I’m so happy the church is sharing these! Best wishes to Trevor and his classmates! Fortes en Fide

[@aol1545]

God bless you for sharing your day as a seminarian with us. I pray God give you the perseverance and strength to be a good and holy priest.

[@maryriley4551]

Trevor, thanks for the tour of a day in the life of a seminarian. As an oblate of the Abbey I’m there a few times a year & enjoyed your tour. I see that it isn’t all about studies, but prayer, classes, exercise & learning to be a well rounded priest if that is Gods call for you. Prayers for you & the others. My son was a student there years ago as he’ll be celebrating 30 years ordained in June. Mary

[@evelynbattad1544]

My prayers for all the seminarians of the world so that in GOD's time they will become holy priests. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

[@wynncruz1467]

I really have a great appreciation for a man who goes on to this path and dedicate himself to the Lord. 🙏.Just subscribed 🙂

[@skwalka6372]

Appreciation for a guy who dedicates himself to something that doesn't exist??? Sounds very odd to me.

[@wynncruz1467]

@@skwalka6372 whatttttt

[@sebastiand7952]

@@skwalka6372 I’m praying for you. Idk what life circumstances led you to believe this was but I truly am sorry. The belief in the divine is not a illogical belief rather I think it is the most logical. All of creation show the absolute need for a creator. Every rock and every cell every intricate detail in all of creation can’t help but scream loudly that this couldn’t have just been happenstance. Anyway I’m praying that you’d see the loving gaze of the Father and realize that His arms are open wide to you. He loves you. God bless!

[@titob.yotokojr.9337]

@@skwalka6372 For a committed atheist like yourself to be here at all, now that is really the oddest thing of all.

[@patriciaferguson7497]

Thank you, Trevor and all and all those attending the seminary. Know that you are all included in my daily rosary!

[@stevenandrewsauw6771]

proud of you pastor , you are my inspiration to serve our LORD JESUS, I am evangelist now , even though I often fall and rise in serving MY LORD JESUS . I preach the gospel twice a month , I want to continue my bible study, because i've learned 2 years only , pray for me pastor , I am Steven Andrew Sauw from INDONESIA 🙏❤️🌹

[@Lexthebarbarian]

My God! This video was fantastic! These young men are so inspirational and the music was great!

[@tyler.sotock2504]

This video is AMAZING. TOTALLY CONFIRMS THAT I WANT TO BE IN THE SEMINARY. PLEASE PRAY FOR ME! -Tyler

[@meriqw42]

Thank you Trevor and your team for the tour of your daily life at the Seminary. That was amazing, I enjoyed every minute of the video. Praying for you and more vocations.

[@mdtorres_76]

Thanks Trevor for sharing. I am blessed to be part of a Seminary School here in Canada. Praying for you and other Seminarians, Deacons, and Priests/Nuns. Foundations of Theology and Introduction to Philosophy.... these are 2 of my favorite subjects. Also praying for Vocations, that more people will answer & respond to our Lord's calling to Priesthood and Nuns.

[@shihyuchu6753]

What do you think about the Residential Schools?

[@hermosapacursa9963]

​@@shihyuchu6753let God take care of this issue that bothers you.

[@robertgonzalez9444]

Excellent! I remember the Conception guys coming to our annual basketball tournaments at the Josephinum while I served on the faculty (and still played btw) I heard even back then that Conception was a great place. May you guys continue to grow in Christ. You're in my prayers and give me hope for the future; having served in the Lord's vineyard since 1978. --Fr Robert Gonzalez

[@ignacio.gonzalez.osb_dc]

Thanks for the great video - reminds me of my days as a diocesan seminarian many years ago. Praying for all seminarians from the Benedictine monastery in our nation’s capital.

[@mcook4156]

That was really quite wonderful! Thank you, Trevor! I will pray for you and your brother seminarians.

[@hatilee6638]

A very well organized Seminary with wonderful and balanced lives. God bless your training and ministry.

[@lisasaunders4835]

Wow, this was really beautiful to watch. Men being men AND being Priests!

[@CaptGiboo]

Wow, watching this gives me so much hope for the future of the priesthood. God bless you guys!

[@davidhuff4562]

Hey Trevor...thanks for the insight into your daily life routine. As an Oblate of Conception Abbey, you and the others in the Seminary College are in my prayers. Seeing that you are studying for the Diocese of Grand Island, thought I would note that our daughter lives in Grand Island. My wife and I moved from St Joseph, MO 15 years ago to retire and live at Lake Chapala in Mexico. God Bless you in your discernment and your studies.

[@cheraybisaya]

Enjoyed this, praying to all these young men who dedicate their lives to God and lead God's flock in the future!

[@froggiechar]

Trevor, I really enjoyed your video - all the way through! It took me way back to when I was a minor seminarian, at St. Edward's Seminary, in Kenmore Washington (now, a State Park). That was in 1962, and all the prayers were in Latin! God bless you in your daily routine, as a seminarian. You will truly become a real special and wonderful "Alter Christus!" You are close to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to his dear Blessed Mother, Mary! Peace, joy and happiness, Brother Charles Pratt, O.H. (Order of Hospitaller, St. John of God Brother)

[@thomashogan4908]

Last Christmas our family lost a dead friend, Br Gabriel Monarch O.H.,a member of your order. Did you know him?

[@froggiechar]

@@thomashogan4908 I wish I had known him, Tom! I'm sorry to know that your family had lost your dear friend, Br. Gabriel! What Province and country was he in? In January of 2,015, we former Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd Fused with the St. John of God Order, and a new Province was formed: Province of the Good Shepherd in North America. That includes Albuquerqque, New Jersey, Miami, Momence, Il. (where I am), Hamilton, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario. RIP, dear Br. Gabriel. Thank you, Thomas, and may our dear Lord be with you and keep you! Peace and joy, Brother Charlie

[@thomashogan4908]

@@froggiechar Hi Brother. He died in Los Angeles at the OH Brother's home there. I am the oldest of a large Irish Catholic family and this month we have had funerals, weddings, and a baptism coming up. Thanks to God they are all within the grace of the Holy Church. Br Gabriel would have been with us through all. So sweet of you to respond to me. The Eucharist sustains all. Peace Brother. Tom

[@Phoenix_7568]

This is so inspiring. I’ve been praying for seminarians in this 2023 Lenten season. So excited for all of you on your journey.

[@jacobgauvin2052]

This video is an answered prayer, I've been feeling called for a long time and this first-hand look is exactly what I needed

[@nelditaroseong9659]

GOD BLESS YOU MY SON....THANK YOU FOR SHARING....MY FERVENT PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FSMILY...FRIENDS AND CLASSMATES

[@annehector7616]

Wonderful! GOD BE PRAISED!!! I pray daily for my Godsons to be called by God to this best & wonderful vocation, "the Priesthood!" May God Bless them to such a feat! And may God Bless all you Priests & Seminerians!🙏

[@davidharr3260]

Hi Trevor, Thank you so much for sharing a day in your journey. This process helps many people , of all religions , into the process.I hope I will see more videos as your progress. May God bless you.

[@ChrisCarMCMXCIII]

As a convert from Jehovah’s Witness I can honestly say the traditional Latin mass is where it’s at. I used to go to the Novus Ordo mass for awhile but it’s nothing like the TLM. Prior to the pandemic around 21% of Catholics went to mass. Post pandemic only around 9% go to mass. The Novus Ordo has only had a 2% growth since 2020. But Latin mass parishes throughout America bring in 250,000+ people to mass every month. With a weekly average of $15,000-20,000 in collections. And even with the all the hate and restrictions thrown at it has had a 28% growth. That says a lot!

[@miltronix]

"Post pandemic..." one could make a case that those who have quit church (barring something like extreme fear of catching COVID) were just "cultural Catholics" who attended church for wrong motives.

[@lisaturtle13]

Yes, you are so right. My experience, too. God bless!

[@MikeJones-gw2xs]

God bless you young man and all your fellow seminarians!

[@youngservant4108]

Wow, Thanks Trevor for your video about your life inside the seminary. I myself is also a late vocation seminarian here in the Philippines. How I wish that we have the same set up of routine. May the good Lord bless you and your vocation.

[@hermosapacursa9963]

Im glad to meet a seminarian from my own country, the Philippines. Rest assured I will be praying for you.

[@josephr9551]

This is so beautiful and I just scrolled randomly to find this video. I am a relapsed Catholic who detests religion but loves Jesus Christ.

[@myoydeotro3724]

Thank you for the prayers 🙏 and for learning your way to lead on God's name and Will 💛

[@caetanodiniz4359]

I am catholic Brazilian man and i loved your video. Thanks for sharing. God bless you son

[@TheXone7]

My favorite new Catholic channel! God bless and protect you every day until you see Him face to face. Amen.

[@jeanlanz2344]

God bless you, Trevor and your brothers and your spiritual fathers. Thank you for giving yourselves to the Lord to discern his calling for you.

[@francisnam1904]

Thank you! This video is awesome. May God bless all your ways to the priesthood and serve the people of God.

[@tory5566]

Good day everybody... Thank Lord for his Grace... Happy to watch the video, very encouraging.👍👍👍🗝💖

[@nehrutan8069]

May the Good Lord continue to send holy seminarians to guide His flocks. I pray that you may persevere in you priestly vocation brother. Thanks for this inspiring vlog. Godbless.

[@marycook9263]

Thank you for the video---will be praying for all of you young men there. God Bless you.

[@antothomas8814]

Thank you for sharing mate.... GOD bless you all and remember us in your prayers too as we discern the will of GOD 🥰❤🙏🏽

[@davidrebuildsit6382]

Lately I’ve felt a true calling to the seminary. I’m in the military, so it crushes me that I’d have to wait 4 years Til I could actually go. But when I tell you every morning and night god tells me it’s where I belong.

[@thomashogan4908]

A strong and wonderful video. I will be praying that Trevor makes it to the altar of God.

[@mjgolfgirl0408]

Since I gave birth to my first born son in 1994, I have dedicated my prayers to God to call him to the priestly vocation. Three boys later and all grown up, I am still praying for my 3 boys to at least one of them get the calling. None of them heard the call….YET - I really need to pray harder 🥺

[@stephenbeevers2565]

Stumbled across this video on my rambles with Christ. Thank You and God Bless you.

[@skicrz]

God Bless you and your classmates. We need good priests. Praying for all of you and others for vocations.

[@timirish2563]

Thank you for this glimpse into your seminary experience. You and all your fellows appear to be fine men. You pray even more than I do and I thought I was at "pro level"! Thanks again!

[@danielvhogan]

In my youth I thought that I had a vocation. I had the chance to study at the Vatican and I said no. It's the one regret in my life. Thank you for your dedication to THE Church.

[@alex-xo1nx]

What an awesome video. Loved it. Take care and God Bless.

[@howardn]

A wonderful video. It will help me to be more intentional in my spiritual life. Thanks for making and posting it.

[@jhondryjose]

Excelente, le felicito por poner corazón a sus estudios seminaristas, y por presentar a la juventud una cara diferente y joven de los que hace un chico, común en un seminario

[@SD-qy6ve]

Thank you for choosing to join the seminary, God bless you!

[@anthonymcnamara6306]

Wow,what a great young man, the Church needs folk like these young me, great video, God bless you one and all.

[@museluvr]

Fr Atian, thank you for your love and devotion to bringing up the next group of priests, whom we truly need. I pray for priests daily, or try to, as I know prayers are doubly needed for the priest. God bless and thank you Trevor for this video. Interesting the insight to a day in the life of... (on the silly side, whats up with today' priests being health buffs (Fr Schmitz, etc.)... staying healthy is good).

[@Vapor_Man650]

Wow what an amazing video. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into the seminary world

[@gab76100]

God bless our seminarians

[@Paseosguiados]

Thanks for sharing! God bless the priests 🙏🙏🙏

[@lyndawilliams4570]

God bless these handsome young men dedicating themselves to the Lord 🙏🏽

[@herbertverner2875]

This is wonderful to see. Blessings for this young man and for his fellow seminarians.

[@frankbruno7122]

Well done young man! I appreciate your work here.. blessings to you and your brother's. Frank in Colorado

[@robertjerozal3105]

Look like fun in all you do! Wish I could have done it years ago! Keep us informed of all you do. I pray nightly before sleep. I’ve been to the Virgin Mary’s house in Turkey twice. I pray to Jesus and Mary. Both tell me to teach Love, without Love we have nothing! May God bless and keep you safe!🙏🇺🇸

[@jokodubga6535]

Praise The Lord, from Indonesia 🇮🇩✝️

[@mariolugo6988]

Brother Great video. I truly feel like your heart for Christ is truly there. The Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth. I pray that the Holy Spirit comes and baptizes you while you are praying in the eucharist room and fills you with spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12) and that you will speak in new toungues and start to command demons out of people (Mark 16:17) and start to lay hands on people and they will heal. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus!

[@wendyyip685]

Yes totally absolutely and definitely a commitment to God 🙏 bless you my friend

[@danielgomes4754]

Thanks for the video and giving us an insight into a day in the seminary. Be assured of my prayers.

[@arturoherrera4764]

Bendiciones Trevor. Tu preparacion en el seminario y es solida, y sobretodo con la bendicion de Dios Nuestro Señor y Maria Virgen Santisima. Veo en tì y tus amigos una camada de futuros buenos sacerdotes. Me da alegria ver jovenes que aun siguen siendo llamados, EVERYWHERE. La semilla que Cristo dejo aun sigue germinando.

[@kingapple9141]

No matter what people say just go ahead i pray for you and your friends in seminary that you'll get the strength to endure the obstacles in your life God bless you always seek the help of Mother Mary.. 🙏

[@Albert-xg6jg]

I'm very happy because our church is strong!

[@talkaboutwacky]

This is amazing. I was so ignorant of how seminarians lived. I had no idea

[@nielcapasso8229]

My prayers for all you seminarians.

[@cipriano3040]

I myself am a testimony to this ..am a seminarian in Europa with the Missionaries of The Most Holy Trinity ..Thanks welcome all

[@annegithongo3734]

This is awesome 👍 Thanks for sharing how you spend your day . Quite intense. May the lord give grace to take each day . May find success in your endeavors to serve humanity in priesthood 🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@barbarasheller9218]

We watched your video with Fr. Paul's nieces, Ava and Olivia, and nephew, Hayden. We learned a lot about seminary life! Thank you.

[@singingcatholicuniverse7319]

I'm also seminariyan

[@stevosanthosh7998]

I am very happy when I watched this video, right guidance and teaching, friends to each other , real and true worships and sacrifices for God I love you boys,children of god

[@chrisjefferies5905]

Thank you. This is really inspiring and uplifting.

[@vaderschaambaard]

A wonderful video! Wonderful to see young boys choose a life of prayer and devotion! Keep up the good work, boys!

[@markohuber2325]

very cool upload - it shows that Seminaries landed in the year 2022... the pray, study, train... and stay social - human

[@makemyday2385]

Nice to see such joyful seminarians. Based on my understanding of seminary, it a time for discernment. Only one out three of you will make it to ordination. Many will either get sidelined or discern out of the seminary. Wonder how many of the seminarians were 100% up front on their applications. I have discovered that many lie on their application to get into seminary. Speaking from my own experience, when you tell the truth about yourself on the application, you are denied entry by your bishop. Lets be clear, if any of you lied on your application to get into seminary, then I sincerely hope when you give your first blessing at ordination of your bishop, that you regret it because anything you over look and did not divulge on the application will come back to haunt you. I hold my head high knowing I never lied on my application and can walk away a better man, unlike the cowards who with hold viable information on their application to slip through the cracks. Nonetheless, I would never wish anyone to have to sit through an 8 to 10 hour psych eval and not one shred of evidence of that report is shared with you because the diocese posseses it. It is a fact that bishops now take that psych eval and give it to their insurance company to see if you are a risk to their diocese. It is no longer about the diocese discerning whether you have a legitimate calling, but about protecting the assets of the church. If you are high risk, you are not welcomed to discern the priesthood. I am speaking from experience and this is the problem today. Hell, Saint Peter wouldn't pass the psych eval today. Most of the apostles wouldn't make it in today's climate because they would be considered "high risk" for fleeing Christ in the Garden of Gesthsemmne. Bottom line, the Church has created the priest shortage turning away many men with legitimate callings. They just don't want you...but have let in many alcoholics, psychomaniacs suffering from depression, practicing homosexuals, and so forth. You just can't make this stuff up....nonetheless, I wish the men discerning at Conception well. My dad's cousin is a monk there and I have been on retreat there. Love the abbey and the monks.

[@juliesantos5280]

May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you today and always 🛐 Trevor & all I'll keep you in my daily rosary 🙏🙏🙏

[@100Denario]

That was very touching, god bless you all