PRAYER Holy Hours for Vocations. Have a special Holy Hour to pray for priestly and religious vocations. More information is available here. Rosary for Vocations. During the rosary mention candidates by name. Vocations Rosary – Luminous Mysteries Vocation Prayer...
Snuggle up and read a story. Sometimes the simplest ideas are best! Add some books about famous saints to your bedtime reading. There are dozens of fascinating, age-appropriate stories of saints who were priests and religious. There’s even a comic book about St. John...
MYTH #1 “He’s too young.” Many parents, when their young son expresses an interest in seminary, will dispense well-meaning advice: “Get some life experience first—and at least a college degree—then think about seminary later.” Mom and dad envision that with a nice...
Practical Ideas for Parents Everyone’s first vocation is to holiness, so parents should strive to create a home environment where Christian virtue can flourish. Here are a few other ideas: Invite a priest, sister, or brother to dinner at your home. Show your children...
Books on Vocation Discernment To Save a Thousand Souls: A Guide for Discerning a Vocation to Diocesan Priesthood Fr. Brett Brannen Discerning the Will of God Fr. Timothy Gallagher A Living Sacrifice Fr. Benedict Croel, O.P. and Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P. Discernment Do’s...
