2014 HORIZON No. 1 Winter -- Vocation to action & contemplation

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Editor's Note

Vocation to action, contemplation: Hope in spite of built-in trouble

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

In the midst of a world with many negative things to say about religious life, all of the writers in this edition hold onto a common thread of Christian hope. Read more...

Updates

From the forthcoming convocation, to new data about the link between volunteering and vocations. Read more...

The built-in tensions in apostolic vocations

The built-in tensions in apostolic vocations

By Br. John D. Hamilton C.F.X.

Work and activity are both our means of mediating the creative love of God for the world and a way by which we are prone to forget God’s presence. Read more...

9 signs of a capacity to live active religious life well

9 signs of a capacity to live active religious life well

By Br. John D. Hamilton C.F.X.

These nine signs point toward an individual who is likely to be able to live apostolic life well. Read more...

Vocation ministry

Vocation ministry

The most misunderstood profession?

By Br. Jonathan Beebe C.S.C.

Vocation ministers have stresses that simply come with the territory. But a profound belief that God continues to call people to their way of life keeps oil burning in their lamps. Read more...

My hope in you never wavers

My hope in you never wavers

Psalm 71 reminds us that God is our rock and fortress. Read more...

Signs of vitality in religious life

Signs of vitality in religious life

By Sr. Gemma Simmonds CJ

Early results from a British study of vitality in religious life reveal signs of hope for the future. Read more...

Wield power, set boundaries

Wield power, set boundaries

By Fr. Richard Gula SS

To ensure an ethical approach, it is important for vocation ministers to maintain professional boundaries and avoid dual relationships. Read more...

Smart ways to use smartphones

Smart ways to use smartphones

By Andrew and Fr. Andrew M. McAlpin OP

Smartphones have multiple tools that can help vocation ministers be more effective. Read more...

Feed your spirit

Feed your spirit

Being at home in your own story

By Father Joseph Nassal C.PP.S.

A primary task of the vocation minister is to tell the story of the congregation. To stay grounded while doing this, we must know the sacred story of our own lives. Read more...

Book notes: Wise counsel for discerners

Book notes: Wise counsel for discerners

By Fr. Kenneth O’Malley CP

The author of To Save a Thousand Souls has insightful understanding of the discernment process, the accompanying fears and concerns, the spiritual ebb and flow of candidates, and so much more. Read more...

Annual article index

Annual article index

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Sister Kim Xuan Nguyen, C.C.V.I.

Sister Kim Xuan Nguyen, C.C.V.I.

Sister Kim Xuan Nguyen C.C.V.I. used to be a chiropractor. But now, instead of, "Where does it hurt?" she may be more likely to ask, “What brings you joy?” She is the vocation minister for the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston. She’s also the Southwest Area Coordinator of the NRVC. Read more...

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