06/24/2026
Fr. Peter sits down with his “little brother” in the priesthood, Fr. Justin Echevarria, for a wonderful conversation - and a couple good-humored pranks!
Through their shared experiences, Fr. Justin and Fr. Peter provide a unique insight into the Catholic priesthood: the rigorous academics, mentors who help you to see yourself clearly, the humanity of the priest, and how priesthood is ultimately meant to help others encounter the Lord.
Fr. Justin also opened up about his struggles with comparison and low confidence, his relationship with his family, and the turning point on his journey to the priesthood.
A note from Mater Dei Radio:
Due to a glitch, some of the video footage is missing from the first half of the episode. Not to worry – Fr. Peter makes his appearance later in the podcast!
Our team has been hard at work behind the scenes bringing in additional equipment and personnel so we can produce future episodes more frequently and with better quality. We are excited to show you some improvements in the next episode, which will be dropping very shortly!
🔥🕊️✈️ About the Podcast:
When the Holy Spirit engages in somebody’s life, they are never the same! Join Fr. Peter Julia on "Engaged By The Spirit" as he spends time in conversation with a variety of guests, sharing stories about how the Holy Spirit is transforming their lives.
Fr. Peter Julia is the Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon and an Air Force Chaplain in the Oregon National Guard. "Engaged By The Spirit" is produced by Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.
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