From Agnostic Businessman to Catholic Priest: How He Left it All Behind to Answer God's Call

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How could a successful businessman leave it all behind to serve God?

How could a successful businessman leave it all behind to serve God?

In a recent episode of "The Catholic Gentleman" with John Heinen and Sam Guzman, former agnostic turned passionate missionary Father Ken Geraci shares his journey from chasing worldly ambitions to embracing God's call.

Growing up, he “never wanted to be Catholic and I never wanted to be a priest." From a nominally Catholic family, he turned to agnosticism and was driven by worldly desires.

His aspirations were grounded in the belief that success and money were the only paths to happiness. "I thought money would make me happy,” he said.

His first turning point was an encounter with a colleague who challenged his authenticity.

"Ken, professionally I have no problem with you, but personally, I do," he was told. This critique, combined with a profound experience at Mass, stirred something deep within him.

"My first conversion was a call to authenticity and integrity," Father Ken shares.

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