Pope Francis releases his Message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, and says the celebration offers a chance to appreciate God's special call for Catholics to commit themselves totally to Christ and His Church.
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Hear Sister Mary Dominic, O.P. speak about her vocational journey as she prepares for final vows: https://t.co/ZFC24WUpyV
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Three Seminarians (Andrew Clark, Stanley Poczatek, and Zinjin Iglesia) are currently in Antigua, Guatemala for an 8-week Spanish immersion program. Please pray for these men on their journey to one day minister to the Latinos of the Church!
Here are a few easy steps to help you discern your vocation! For the full list of steps, go to: https://t.co/bCdRQYMxTX. #NationalVocationAwarenessWeek
Tomorrow,#PopeFrancis will offer a Urbi et Orbi blessing for our world during the #coronavirus pandemic. The blessing will be broadcast on the Vatican News website (6pm Rome time 1pm EDT 12pm CDT 11am MDT 10am PDT). A plenary indulgence will be granted to all who participate.
"People may be surprised to know that I see my yes a lot like Mary's "yes", in that God helped me say an initial "yes" to monastic life, and now I cannot wait to see how he helps unfold that "yes" throughout my vocation." – Br. Simon Herrmann, OSB #WorldDayforConsecratedLife
This weekend, the church celebrates World Day of Consecrated Life. If you see a religious brother, sister, or priest make sure to thank them for their service to our Church!
"Lord, bless all who look upon this manger; may it remind us of the humble birth of Jesus, and raise our thoughts to him, who is God-with-us and Savior of all, and who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen."
"People might be surprised to know that I was a pole vaulter at a Division I university. I try to keep involved with the sport by coaching and competing." – Fr. Derik Peterman // @ArchofDet // #vocationsweek2019
"I was dating someone when I decided to discern religious life. I realized I could not ignore God's tug and invitation any longer. I am grateful for this life and look forward to the adventure of living out my vows." - Sr. Misty Garriga // Congregation of Divine Providence
"People might be surprised to know that I am an artist... But the Lord called me to be a religious with the mission to educate children and youth following the example of Jesus and our founder St. Joseph Calasanz." Fr. Ricardo Rivera-Ortiz // Piarist Fathers // #vocationsweek2019
"I met our Sisters on a volunteer trip to El Salvador, trying to discern a lay missionary vocation. It was the way these sisters lived and for whom they lived that awoke something deeper within me." - Sr. Jessica Kerber, Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus #vocationsweek2019
While the emphasis of #NVAW is promoting #vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, the Catholic Church recognizes four main vocations to which Catholics are called.
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