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Archdiocese of Portland Office of Vocations - promoting a culture of vocations

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Get advice.

Don’t try to discern your vocation alone, without the help of the Church. Talk to a sister, brother, priest, or deacon you trust.

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Miracles happen on retreats!

One of the surest ways to discover God’s plan for you is to enter into silence and prayer over an extended period.

Ask your Vocation Director, Fr. Peter, to help you find a good retreat.

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Join the Archdiocese of Portland for the Ordination to the Priesthood on Wed., June 24 at 11AM at St. Mary Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Pray for the ordinands as they prepare to lay down their lives in service to Christ and His Church. All are welcome to attend!

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Archbishop Sample: “Christ is King, and His Kingdom we proclaim. Now is the time for renewal in this part of Christ’s vineyard. The mission entrusted to us by Christ is to proclaim the Gospel, the Good News of salvation. This is the mission of the Church.”

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Join the Archdiocese of Portland for the Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate on Sat., June 6 at 11am at St. Mary Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

All are welcome to attend this joyful celebration!

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It is impossible to discover your vocation without good information. What does it mean to have a holy Christian marriage? What do priests do? What is it like to be a religious sister or brother?

Search for good information online, then take what you have learned back to prayer.

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Twelve years ago today, Bishop Peter L. Smith was ordained to the episcopacy by Archbishop Alexander Sample. The co-consecrators were Archbishop Emeritus John Vlazny and Bishop Liam Cary of Baker. Bishop Smith was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Portland in 2001.

We give thanks for his faithful ministry and witness to the Gospel. Ad multos annos!

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Today is World Day of Prayer for Vocations! 🙏

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World Day of Prayer for Vocations is this Sunday, April 26th! 🙏

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6 Ways to Discern Your Vocation: #2 Sacraments:

The soul is the window through which we can see God and hear His voice. If the window is dirty because of sin, it must be cleaned through Confession so we can be in union with Jesus to show you your vocation.

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6 Ways to Discern Your Vocation: #1 Prayer:

Prayer is a conversation with God–not just saying prayers, but speaking to the Lord from your heart. Ask Him to reveal His plan for you: “Jesus, I want to want what you want. Here I am, Lord; I come to do Your will.”

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Pray for our future priests! 🙏

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Easter Monday vibes 😴

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He is Risen! Alleluia! Wishing you and your families and blessed Easter ✝

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“Do this in remembrance of Me.” (Luke 22:19)

On Holy Thursday, we celebrate Jesus' Last Supper--the very first Mass and the institution of the priesthood.

Pray in a special way for all our priests, as they carry out Christ's mission and bring us the Eucharist every day 🙏

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This Thursday, join @ArchbishpSample, Bishop Peter Smith, and 150 priests of the Archdiocese of Portland for a Holy Hour at 3PM at St. Mary’s Cathedral before the Chrism Mass.

Pray for your pastors & all clergy, that they be renewed in their mission & strengthened in unity! 🙏

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1️⃣ First Mode of Discernment: Clarity Beyond Doubting

Sometimes, when making a big decision, the answer comes at once.

However, even having received such clarity, always test your decision with a trusted spiritual guide.

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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I invite you to join me for Holy Week at St. Mary’s Cathedral in northwest Portland.

I extend a special invitation to those who will be received into full communion with the Church at the Easter Vigil to be present for these sacred liturgies, as we commemorate the Passion, Death, and glorious Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Love all. Serve all.

Priests pour themselves out for the people of God every day. There are tough, stressful days and incredibly beautiful days.

With hearts full of love, priests serve the poor, visit the imprisoned, and counsel parishioners. They bring Jesus to all they meet.

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Celebrating Holy Mass

Every day, priests hold in their hands God's greatest gift to humanity; the Eucharist. This "sacrament of sacraments" is life-giving nourishment for God's people and a sacrifice for the salvation of the world.

Change the world. Consider priesthood.