Each year the New Orleans’ chapter of Legatus hosts the seminarians and faculty for a banquet to express support and commitment to priestly formation. Archbishop Aymond celebrated Mass for the seminary community and Legatus challenging all to spend more time in solitude with the Lord. The busy lives of Legatus members and the work of priestly formation should draw us closer to the Lord and not away from Him, the archbishop noted. Preaching on the gospel passage of Martha and Mary hosting Jesus, the archbishop noted that all work must be for Jesus and His Church—otherwise happiness will never be complete. Following the Mass, a New Orleans’ dinner of crawfish, seafood, and beef was provided by the Blancher Family, who are Legatus members. Three seminarians offered a vocation testimony about the priesthood of Jesus and how the Lord has called them to serve the People of God. With nearly 250 people in attendance, the seminarians and Legatus members have committed to the prayer partnership initiative praying for each other throughout the year.
