The great Elizabeth Scalia points out that prophets, like seminarians, tend to have something in common: they are mighty reluctant to take the job that heaven foists on them. They may certainly feel called, but they do not feel worthy — and they do not expect to slither comfortably into their vocations.
We start with our unworthiness, and we proceed to God’s mercy. That is the only path. There is no other path.
And today we celebrate...