Deacon Anthony Riley

Home Parish
St. Edith Parish, Livonia

Seminary
Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Year
Configuration III

Favorite Bible verse?
1 Peter 4:8: “Love covers a multitude of sins.”

Favorite quote from Jesus?
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you receive it, and you will. And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your father in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” (Mark 11:24-25)

Favorite liturgical time?
Advent, Lent, and Paschal Triduum

Most beautiful church?
There are too many to name. I probably would say St. Bonaventure Monastery, St. Charles Borromeo, and Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament – all located in Detroit.

Favorite Old Testament figure?
Job

Favorite saint?
Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. John Vianney, St. Michael the Archangel, Blessed Solanus Casey, and St. Catherine of Labouré

Favorite Marian devotion or apparition?
Holy Rosary

Person that helped you discover your vocation?
Our Blessed Mother, my pastor and deacon at my home parish, and a few others

What do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy anything music related. I like to play my guitar, spend time with friends, read, exercise, retro game, swim, and fish.

If you could go anywhere, where would it be?
Heaven sounds nice. Until then, I will always love Kentucky.

Favorite food?
Skyline Chili, Reese’s Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and steak

Are you inspired by any author, actor, singer or athlete?
St. Peter, J. R. R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Peter Kreeft, Roy Kahn, and Matt Barlow

Favorite band or song?

Third Day – Trust in Jesus
Cory Asbury – Sparrows
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Classical Guitar
Antonio Vivaldi – Gloria
Yngwie Malmsteen

Were you an altar server?
No