There is a TV show slated to begin airing on A&E this Easter Sunday that will document the lives of four young men who are discerning whether they are called to the priesthood or to the married life. It would seem that the title is misleading—according to many media sources and interviews with the young men themselves, this show is not so much about 'God' vs. 'Marriage,' but rather a genuine discernment process. One of the show's featured young men says:
"The title of the show is less than appealing to any faithful Catholic," said DeMatte. "It's not a decision between God or the girl. It's a decision between serving God through celibacy or serving God through married life. God is No. 1 no matter what. The title is simply to catch eyes." (Read more...)
However, I don't think it is a good idea to document and commercialize a vocation story. It would be one thing if someone were to make a video or DVD for vocational discernment promotion (such as the one that we have [STL Office of Vocations] in our Archdiocese). But it's entirely different if the point is to sell television commercials. Perhaps this wasn't what the four young men had in mind, but I'm not too sure I would have approved of my vocation story being publicized on a prime-time TV show. But, what do you think? I only wish this were an April Fools' joke...
