Charles Bemiss | Configuration III

Home Parish

St. Isaac Jogues Parish, St. Clair Shores

Seminary
Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Favorite Bible verse?
Sirach 2:18: "Let us fall into the hands of the Lord and not into the hands of men, for equal to His majesty is the mercy that He shows."

Favorite quote from Jesus?
"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you." (John 15:18-19)

Favorite liturgical time?
Advent

Most beautiful church?
Basilica de Santo Domingo, Lima, Peru

Favorite Old Testament figure?
Job

Favorite saint?
St. Martin de Porres

Favorite Marian devotion or apparition?
Our Lady of Częstochowa/The Black Madonna

Person that helped you discover your vocation?
Alejandro Molina Hernandez

What do you like to do for fun?
Outdoor activities

If you could go anywhere, where would it be?
Heaven

Favorite food?
Bacon

Are you inspired by any author, actor, singer or athlete?
Dallas Jenkins (Film Director of The Chosen series)

Favorite band or song?
Sun Is Shining, by Lost Frequencies

Were you an altar server?
Nope