Formation Stage: Discipleship
Class: Pre-Theology I
Diocese: Austin
Hometown: Military Family (moved often)
Home Parish: St. Peter Catholic Student Center, Waco
Josiah Paul Virnig
In early college I discerned this call for six months, but the Lord led me out seemingly because of places he desired to heal and grow in me. After this, I entered a very beautiful relationship with a holy young woman, where I grew tremendously and had a deep encounter with Our Lady. However, while leading students to Rome, the Lord very directly revealed that he desired me to discern an even deeper love consecrated totally to him and invited me to lose the life I had to find the life he desired to give me, and I followed.
Favorite Quote or Bible Verse
“Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am meek and humble of heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” – Matthew 11:28-29
Fun Fact
I have eaten a baby octopus that squirted ink in my mouth.