‘ Two Brothers, One Calling’: How a Family’s Faith Nurtured Two Future Priests

At the heart of the film is not only the brothers’ decision to enter seminary, but the family culture that made those decisions possible.

In an age where priestly vocations can feel increasingly scarce, stories of young men saying “yes” to God shine with particular meaning. A new short film from the Diocese of Orange, Two Brothers, One Calling: The Making of a Priest, shares one such story – or rather, two. The project follows Francis and Travis Ang, the only children of their family, whose distinct journeys toward priestly discernment reflect a quiet but genuine renewal of a vocational culture taking shape in Southern California.

At the heart of the film is not only the brothers’ decision to enter seminary, but the family culture that made those decisions possible. As the trailer portrays, the Ang home was a place where faith was lived rather than forced. Prayer fit naturally into daily routines, conversations were open, and their parents’ witness helped the brothers recognize God’s presence in the rhythms of ordinary life.

Francis describes his family life as the early foundation of his spiritual identity and the first place he learned to recognize God’s love. “Having faithful parents, just knowing that they were present for me was like a representation of God’s love for me,” he shares in the trailer. “Even though I may not see Him physically, I can feel Him in my heart.”

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