What exactly is a vocation? “The definition of the word vocation is “a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation.” The word vocation originated in Middle English from Old French, or from Latin vocatio, from vocare ‘to call’. A call? From whom? By cell phone? From a friend, a parishioner a priest, a divine call from God? God often calls people to a religious vocation but sometimes we do not hear God’s voice or call. If we do hear an inkling of a religious vocation, our response might be “Who Me?” or “I am certainly not worthy.” Or [...]

Curious about a Roman Catholic religious vocation? A vocation is a divine call from God. God does not contact us directly by phone or email, but often in prayer, in reflection, in quiet discernment. There are a variety of means for us to begin to hear God’s call. Reading a spiritual book or a blog post, visiting a website of a spiritual organization, or even visiting a Facebook page. Yes, religious organizations today use Facebook, and even Twitter and Instagram to share the message about their organization, their members, and their work. There are also local means, in our parishes through the [...]

There are many ways of communicating in these modern times. Do you get phone calls? Emails? Text messages?  Do you visit social media sites and use social networks? These are all part of our human experience in this day and age. God's calling you to religious life may just come through an unexpected source like social media. Sometimes we are inundated with social media: posts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and other sites too. Often, we ignore what is being communicated, or do not follow up on information and instructions. Our loving, merciful, almighty, all-powerful God communicates too, sometimes even using [...]

Prayer for Vocations God our Father, we 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! A Vocation at Daylesford Daylesford Abbey seeks men committed to loving and serving Jesus Christ completely. We invite men who [...]

Prayer for Vocations God our Father, we 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 A Vocation at Daylesford Daylesford Abbey seeks men committed to loving and serving Jesus Christ completely. We invite men who [...]

Prayer for Vocations God our Father, we 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! A Vocation at Daylesford Daylesford Abbey seeks men committed to loving and serving Jesus Christ completely. We invite men who [...]

Encouraging Catholic Vocations  “Vocations are born in prayer and from Prayer,” said Pope Francis. He went on to add, “[a]nd only in prayer can they be preserved and bear fruit. During National Vocation Awareness Week, Daylesford Abbey is encouraging our friends and followers to pray for vocations.  Prayer is the most important thing we can do to support vocations. There are many other steps people can take to encourage vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Here is a list of five things parents can do to encourage vocations. Attend Mass. The Eucharist is the source and summit of Catholic life.  [...]

Prayer for Vocations God our Father, we 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 A Vocation at Daylesford Daylesford Abbey seeks men committed to loving and serving Jesus Christ completely. We invite men who [...]

Prayer for Vocations God our Father, we 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 A Vocation at Daylesford Daylesford Abbey seeks men committed to loving and serving Jesus Christ completely. We invite men who [...]