My Vocation Story: From Pilot to Priest

[@Agrippa31BC]

I’m a pilot and I’m really considering becoming a priest. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@kinsgabil5004]

Wow! there is potential Priest to be among us. Jesus, I trust in You. St.Michael the Archangel, we Catholics need another Priest in this dark times, please intercede for us and pray that this another great young man who is also a fine Pilot be called to lead the Church and assist him too in this life.

[@clemenntescriva7758]

Don't loose the vigour keep praying brother

[@clemenntescriva7758]

Don't loose the vigour keep praying brother

[@johnheah1526]

Wow that's simply amazing. God bless you.

[@catholicrugbyfan1635]

@@kinsgabil5004 Praying the Rosary daily

[@chatcatbartolome4056]

Thank u Lord..to have u in Catholic Church..the Church needs u..Father.

[@SheltonDCruz]

This is a very good example of the man who gives up his riches to follow Jesus!

[@abdullahpilot5537]

He ain't following him

[@patrickkaggwa6328]

@@abdullahpilot5537 Who is he following?

[@josegomes2808]

He was summoned by Jesus like Jesus summoned Peter, "Come follow me and be a fisher of Men"

[@coconut7812]

thank you for answering the call to the priesthood. Thank you for becoming a Priest.

[@tesschavit3009]

Thank you father for answering the call of God, without the priests there’s no Holy Eucharist and other Sacraments of the Catholic Church. God bless you father.

[@tasiletaioane-teo8715]

You will be a very good priest. Will keep you in my prayers.

[@prasantacsc7545]

That's great Bro. John Schnur! Thank you for the Public Sharing...God's willing! we will be ordained in the same Year! Let's pray for each other...Praise the LORD!!!

[@vexxan]

Tremendous vocation story, tremendous video. I never cease to be amazed on how God works in peoples lives and the journey some go through to answer His call all for love. May God give you all you need to become a great priest.

[@josephzammit8483]

Well said! I’m publishing a weekly KZbin video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you.

[@htranpham7021]

Your story is truly amazing! Leaving everything to serve the Lord! Time flies... it is 2019....

[@laudemgloriae3]

What a beautiful video and vocation story! Made me laugh (at the part about failing at everything/can’t find girlfriend etc haha) and cry tears of joy! Thank you so much for your yes to God! I feel called to pray and offer my life for priests and seminarians. My brother is a priest in Chicago, 5 years, a pastor now at 32. If you remember, please say a little prayer for my vocation. There have been many road blocks. God reward you!

[@claraporlaje6522]

I'm so happy that there's still a lot of people who become a priest. This are testament of present of God in our life. God bless all of you priests who choose to serve our God . Amen

[@jeanhedley2684]

Great story, great video John. Love the imagery of the flight coming up the aisle - that's brilliant! Hope to see you on Sat.

[@pauljordan4452]

I had a neighbour who was a retired pilot but a practicing Catholic! Lovely old gent who lived to 95 - 70 years' married and I respected him like a grandfather.

[@ruthodera2555]

You will never regret it. Am praying for you not just to be a priest but a very Holy priest. May God be with you

[@mormonslayer71]

Just one more year Father, I pray you come back and update us. I will be praying for you.

[@myronmercado]

Thank you for entering the priesthood. Lord send us many holy priests!

[@josephzammit8483]

Well said! I’m publishing a weekly KZbin video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you.

[@jeffstumpf9129]

Your head remains squarely on your shoulders. You are a good man. God bless you, and dwell within you all the days of your life.

[@mareekashultz3260]

Praying for you father and more vocations to follow Christ.

[@agnelofurtado261]

God Bless you Father. The Church needs you.

[@PR-bl5jy]

Thank you Father the church needs more priest like you.

[@FrKuzma]

Great video, great message, great music. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@galateausa5111]

it's God calling, amen

[@helenabara2092]

Congratulation.God bless you. God protect you.Mother Mary protect you under her motherly mantel.

[@margaritagapol4934]

Made me teary on the landing part. Will keep u on my prayers. Hope ul send more updates. God speed

[@JA-kh2yi]

What a beautiful testimony of God's calling and you listening to His call, Br.John. Will be praying for you. Thank you for sharing your story, and hope to see you at St. Augustine's, someday. God bless you.

[@terencecassierebello1917]

Thank you Lord for giving us new & dedicated priests to work in your vineyard & for bringing Fr.John Schnur to our parish.

[@catholicrugbyfan1635]

AMEN!!!

[@Grelotmystiqueetal]

God bless this priest. ( I checked and he did get ordained). What an inspiring story. And also the honesty about what he thought initially aboit the priesthood. I pray (try to pray) a rosary decade for priests every day. I will include Fr in my prayers.

[@nyc1234]

Gracias Father. God Bless

[@katewang1605]

Happy to have you in the RCIA class. Thank you and I will pray for you.

[@claireahmed7623]

Nice.. like the dramatic ending.. God bless and be with you always.

[@soledadruwa6810]

what's marvelous! congratulations. I'll pray for you, please for the new Vocation's

[@ternak001]

Beautiful story. No doubt you are a good priest. God bless you, Father. Great story. Praise God.

[@johannerodrigue9005]

Wow, Congratulations! May the Lord allways protect your path! Amen

[@mariamuniz3296]

This was powerful! I’ll be keeping you in my prayers.

[@kinsgabil5004]

Brother, this year is 2019, i hope you have been ordained!!!!! The patron saint of flying is St.Joseph of Cuppertino. He's also a patron Saint of Students. Pls ask intercession.

[@catholicrugbyfan1635]

May St Vincent Ferrer give him wings.

[@obanonputingbuhok8712]

We pray all priest,fullfil vow ,be happy and good healthl

[@coconut7812]

Praise be to God.

[@audreynaidoo2797]

What an inspirational vocation story,thanks Fr John for sharing this beautiful journey

[@944clogue]

ON EAGLE'S WINGS YOUNG MAN, THERE ARE TWO FEW, BLESSINGS FOR YOUR CALLING.

[@neelyaduvanshi7425]

such a beautiful video....m in tears... really....

[@apriljesus976]

For the perseverance of all consecrated souls and for the increase of vocation in the priestly and religious life.

[@jancingare689]

Great! I have just come closer to your beautiful vocation story now, you have taken the best part! God bless.

[@haomai1943]

your story becoming a priest "you have to be a priest for the sake of being a priest" touched my heart

[@hellenmaloba448]

May god bless yu father.

[@feaokautai7354]

Praise God in Jesus Christ for calling men to Priesthood! Absolutely 💯!❤❤❤❤❤

[@patricemarie2960]

........ Very valuable & interesting public education! ..... Great Sharing!

[@PattysLife]

Your story is beautiful. Thank God for good, faithful priests! 🙏 May He send us an abundance of them!

[@rutghide9167]

God bless you father

[@TGoodfaith]

Remember I said that I heard of a pilot priest? I knew it was up north but it was actually a priest from Alaska! Fr. Jim Falsey And then I read about Msgr. Jeffrey N. Steenson! Congratulations! Tomorrow, May 4th, 2019 is the big day!

[@pt8086]

Thank you for being a priest! We need more courageous young men like your self willing to answer the call. This video was so encouraging to watch. My brother is a pilot I look forward to sharing this video with him also.

[@agnessequeira2098]

Lord thank you for the gift of Fr. John. Bless all the priests.

[@carlosariasquiros6558]

God bless this Priest all time.

[@neelyaduvanshi7425]

such a beautiful video....m in tears... really..

[@dianamsyiemlieh8800]

Touching and Inspiring!! Beautiful story.. Thank you for saying yes to God's call... God bless you Fr John...

[@julietpetri723]

You can still fly Father to every soul you bring to Christ God bless you more

[@seleenchandrika]

God bless u and anoint you with holy spirit to preach the gospel to world. u r role model to millions of souls.Thank u lord....... ur will be done.

[@josegomes2808]

Bless you and your loved ones Thanks to Jesus we need more like you.

[@rodgerslotuu5027]

Very beautiful story.Keep it up ambassador of Christ!

[@gregorydsouza1330]

Praise the lord Jesus Christ 🙏 and mother Mary 🙏

[@dsccebu1718]

Thank you very much for responding the call of God, and thanks for sharing your vocation story.

[@pamelaquisido8872]

Wow! God bless you Father.🙏🙏🙏 Many are called but few are chosen.

[@njohn6995]

God bless you 🙏

[@leticiap.pulley6211]

Wow what a journey and thank you for answering God’s call,,for sure you will be abundantly blessed and closer to Jesus Christ

[@leiped9185]

Thank you, Father John, fot sharing your vocarion story. How you choose to accept Christ's invitation and be happy with it. May your joy spread in your ministry.

[@braggito]

God bless you, Father.

[@akathol]

I will keep you in my prayers as you approach your ordination to the priesthood. I love hearing vocation stories like yours. It definately is a calling from God. Unfortunately, I did not follow my calling early in my life and after 21 years as an engineer, decided that I had to pursue it otherwise I would go to my grave and regret for never acting on this calling. Sadly Holy Mother Church, not once but twice kicked me to the curb. It was the worst feelings ever: like a bridegroom being left at the altar. It was painful, but I persevere that if God wants me to be a priest he will make it happen. I love the Catholic Church, but apparently she doesn't feel the same way about me. This diocese will never see the fruit of this calling sadly and yet we import priests from other countries that barely know the culture, the language, or have been exposed to real life experiences. We had three men from my small rural parish make application to the seminary in the same year, only one got accepted and after two years he left the seminary. Then they wonder why there is a shortage of vocations, but yet we continue to pray for vocations. To be honest, men with a calling to the priesthood spend alot of time discerning the priesthood. If people getting married had to discern like a seminarian, we would have very few marriages because over 1/2 would be denied because many are not worthy, ill prepared, or pyschologically not ready to receive the sacrament. Just my two cents on the most important vocations that the Church elevates. PAX.

[@warrenfernandes7650]

Thank you Fr. For sharing! All the best for the mission!

[@coraumali9229]

God bless you, the Holy Spirit moves in you to be a priest

[@gilbertoguerra7681]

Thanks John for answering the call to the priesthood. Although, I am watching this video 3 years later from your estimated ordination. I prayed to our Lord you were able to become Alter Christus. I touched me when you say that if you were to answer the call just so you can keep on flying you will be entering for the wrong reasons. You put God first and that is awesome.

[@gpnikhla4064]

Well. Done. Father. You are God. Chosen

[@EverydayCatholic]

God bless you and thank you for sharing!

[@ashisholwe1152]

Wow God really is a loving God. Beautiful journey to becoming a catholic priest. God bless you Fr Schnurr 🙏

[@sanantonie2463]

....hallo from Indonesia.... Thank you Father for answering the call of God...

[@emilysim24]

Are you already Ordained Father ?I Love your Story...... God Bless you always Father ......

[@MarY-ee5fg]

Will pray for u Fr.

[@sharoncarr9359]

Some lovely story god bless u fr John keep up God's work

[@Surya-jf4yv]

May God bless, protect and strengthen you. Amen.

[@belinabergendahl4665]

Hi Fr. John, I love your vocation story. You were engrossed on your love of flying and yet your calling for the priesthood was far stronger than your love of flying. I agree with you that you don't become a priest just for the heck of it but because of your love for the Lord and His flock!

[@ritalocket5985]

God Bless you Fr🙏🙏

[@6861Charley]

I hope to hear from you on your ordination as a priest. God will show you the way.

[@jeanninedrapeau9276]

Praise the Lord amen

[@milagrosamistoso5650]

Wow!what an amazing testimony, God bless you.

[@tessietesoro7407]

God bless you all the way!!

[@ysobel6965]

Thanks for answering the call 🙏🏻

[@malcolmmeer9761]

Bless you for answering the call. This will be a bad pun but I can't help it. Gives a whole new meaning of being a SkyPilot

[@apple88.-]

Thankyou father you choose the right way.

[@catholicrugbyfan1635]

Thank you for this wonderful and inspiring story. LORD JESUS, we pray for our Priests, fill them with the love of the Holy Spirit... Holy Mary intercede for our Priests... St Joseph, protect them... St Michael, defend them...St John Vianney, pray for them...St Vincent Ferrer, give them wings. Keeping you in my prayers when praying my daily Rosary. Blessings from South Africa.

[@carloscepedad.6551]

great men congratulations.

[@jacintarobinson1274]

Praise God

[@chimanyinmirrabelnkenyi4254]

God is in control. Kay he always be with you Br to become a good priest that you wish to be and what the church desires

[@sabrinawanderer7560]

You are the happiest person in the world brother.

[@michaelthanh8769]

💯GOD Is Love! 💯Chosen By GOD.😊

[@nancyyen1]

Beautiful start to a blessed vocation

[@lalainederpomejala2286]

God is good...

[@carmenvillanueva6376]

Hello Father..I'm a new subscriber of yours From Philippines with LOVE Congratulations po

[@wiseowl282]

Good for you! God bless you!

[@njboey5238]

God bless and keep you safe Always ❤

[@johnvianylyngdoh3320]

Praise the Lord 🙏

[@cameroncorbett1364]

Good video fr John

[@benitezbenitez4642]

This story is so similar to mine that it's scary.

[@amandaguiam8962]

By now, you are an accomplished priests Fr John.pls do some update

[@joaoinacioinacio4522]

É uma estória bonita e inspiradora. Thanks for sharing.

[@carlosariasquiros6558]

God bless him all time.

[@ladyanne8139]

Acting in the person of Jesus Christ. 💜💜💜