From life as a human rights advocate in the advent of a martial law in the Philippines to being imprisoned three times, Brother Karl Gaspar shares his journey to becoming a Redemptorist brother. "If you have two years in prison, it does make you think very deeply where you would like to bring your life after you get released," he said. "I was haunted by my desire to become a religious." He chose to not pursue priesthood, saying he wasn't drawn to the sacramental liturgical ministry. He sought to be a religious brother knowing that there's a notion that brothers are seen as second class. "I never had that insecurity," he said. Now, he's trying to redefine that image -- he was the dean of St Alphonsus Theological and Mission Institute. At the same time, he faces the reality that recruiting others to follow his footsteps won't be easy today.

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