After asking for and receiving input from many of my brother priests, I would like to begin by thanking each of you for sharing your thoughts on promoting vocations. Your thoughts, along with my own experience and thoughts on promoting vocations, have helped me to...
Consecrate Your Classroom to Mary, Queen of Vocations Student Leader: We pray through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary that Jesus will call at least one girl from this class to be a religious sister, and at least one boy to be a brother or priest. Class...
If you were about to make one decision that would dramatically impact the rest of your life, how would you go about it? If you were contemplating a cross-country move, you’d probably learn everything you could about the new city. If you were choosing a career, you’d...
Spiritual Fathers Like Jesus, a priest sacrifices himself for the Church. The Priesthood is a Calling Christ asks of some men the sacrifice of their lives in following him as his more intimate companions. From all eternity, certain men are called to the priesthood. It...
PLANNING THE HOLY HOUR To hold a Holy Hour for Vocations in your parish, it is best to have the participation of your parish priest. Work with him to choose an appropriate date. There’s no bad time to hold a Holy Hour, but some dates may work better than others, such...