Jay Sulit grew up in the Bronx. Like most 29-year-olds, his childhood was spent in front of screens: watching TV, playing video games and scrolling on his cellphone. Although he was baptized, he really did not practice his Catholic faith during his childhood.
Today, Sulit’s life could not be more different. Having traded the city life for slower, country living centered on prayer and the sacraments, he now lives at Holy Family Farm in Monticello, New York — an intentional Catholic farming community for men that fosters fellowship, personal growth and discernment.
“I take care of the animals. We have seven ducks, 32 chickens, five adult sheep and one baby sheep named Leo. We keep the sheep for meat,” said Sulit. The lamb is named for Pope Leo.
“Also, we produce maple syrup here.”
His days are regimented into periods of prayer, Mass and farm work. And he could not be happier.
“Living here has helped me grow into a man. It has put order into my life. I have inner peace,” said Sulit.
Holy Family Farm is located on 60 acres of land on the foothills of the Catskills, 99
