Father Richard Chiles, O. Praem, is priest in charge of Raymond Immaculate
Conception Mission and is chair of the psychology department at Jackson State University.

+ Last book read — “Marcus Aurelius — A Life” by Frank McLynn
+ Favorite book — The Book of Job
+ Favorite male saint — St. Ignatius of Loyola
+ Favorite female saint — St. Catherine of Siena
+ Favorite city to visit — Asheville, N.C.
+ My hobby or hobbies — Reading, travel
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — Pierre Hadot
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — Pasta at Bravo’s
+ Most enjoyable holiday — Christmas
+ Most cherised religious article — Rosary
+ Favorite place to pray — Around trees
+ When do I pray? — It’s a kind of subtext continually going forth
+ Favorite artists or work of art — “David” by Michelangelo
+ Favorite childhood memory — Listening to my uncles’ evening conversations
+ Favorite class in high school — English and Classical Literature
+ Who influenced my vocation — Father Jim Johnson, Norbertine priest
+ Favorite season — Spring
+ Favorite type of music — Jazz and Blues
+ Best part of job as a priest — When I am able to listen deeply to others
+ Best blessing — A sense of gratitude for being
+ Greatest challenge — Dealing with my own limitations and failings
+ Do you have a wish — To allow silence a chance

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