November 5-12 is National Vocations Awareness Week, a celebration in the Church where we honor the U.S. Bishops’ desire to put the awesome calling to the priesthood and religious life in our hearts.
You can do two simple things to help create a culture of discernment in our Diocese. The first is PRAY. Many of you pray for vocations regularly. Please keep it up! The Gospel tells us to be persistent! The second is to INVITE people to consider the life. Do you know someone who has a faith that inspires you, and you have a gut feeling they might have a calling? Let them know!
The Holy Spirit can take it from there. One more thing, if you have considered this kind of life, keep saying ‘Yes’ to Jesus and see where it leads! Talk to someone you trust to help you discern the Lord’s voice.
Trust that saying ‘yes’ to God NO MATTER WHAT will bring you joy and peace, because it truly does.
Prayer for Vocations
God, Our Father, thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as
priests, deacons, and consecrated persons.
Send your Holy Spirit to help others to respond generously and courageously to your call.
May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth and young adults.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.