Father Sam Messina is pastor of St. Mary Parish, Batesville,
and St. John Mission, Sardis

+ Last book read — “Born of the Eucharist: A Spirituality for Priests” edited by Msgr. Stephen J. Rosetti
+ Favorite book — “The Holy Longing” by Father Ron Rollheiser
+ Favorite male saint — St. Francis of Assisi
+ Favorite female saint — St. Therésé of Lisieux
+ Favorite city to visit — Rome, Italy and Cefalú, Sicily
+ My hobby or hobbies — Fishing and traveling
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — Pope John Paul II
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — Pasta and seafood
+ Most enjoyable holiday — Christmas
+ Most cherished religious article — Rosary from Lourdes
+ Favorite place to pray — Church or rectory
+ When do I pray — Early morning or evening
+ Favorite artist or work of art — Michelangelo’s “David”
+ Favorite childhood memory — Fishing with my Dad
+ Favorite class in high school — Science and chemistry
+ Who influenced my vocation — My Mother and Father Clifford Meador
+ Favorite season — Spring
+ Favorite type of music — Classical
+ Best part of job as a priest — Celebrating sacraments and counseling
+ Best blessing — Being a priest
+ Greatest challenge — Meeting the variety of pastoral requests
+ Do you have a wish — To continue ministering as long as possible

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