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Let’s fuel the fire

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

I’m fascinated at the way the concept of “vocation” emerges in secular culture, especially by the way it so closely parallels our Catholic understanding. Not long ago I stumbled across a reference to vocation that I found inspiring, even if it was entirely secular. I believe this story goes right to the heart of vocation ministry. Read more...

What every vocation minister should know about process addictions

By Christiana Ashabo

Vocation ministers are starting to see individuals with process addictions—problematic, compulsive behaviors focused on everything from gambling to Internet porn. An expert looks at what drives these addictions and what vocation ministers can do. Read more...

Use new media to promote vocations

By D. Scott Miller

An experienced youth minister brainstorms ways vocation ministers can use Internet media to promote vocations. Such technology can be the gateway to making lasting human connections. Read more...

Working with Vietnamese candidates in vocation discernment

By Fr. Binh Nguyen S.V.D.

To be effective in working with Vietnamese-American discerners, it helps to understand their culture, history and attitudes toward the church. Read more...

The call to new evangelization

By Dave Nodar

As many young, robust religious communities claim “new evangelization” as their focus, it’s helpful to know what this emphasis means in terms of ministry and what it means for the future of the church. Read more...

The gifts and challenges of immigrant religious communities

The gifts and challenges of immigrant religious communities

By Sr. Rebecca Burke O.S.F.

Immigrant religious communities have to cope with language barriers, financial pressures and cultural adaptation. How do they fit into the U.S. church? What does their presence mean for vocation ministers? Read more...

Parish outreach builds vocation awareness

Parish outreach builds vocation awareness

By Ethel and Tony Lapitan

A parish with an active Vocation Council provides a model for raising vocation awareness at a grassroots level. Read more...

Book notes: Connecting the dots to find a hopeful future

Book notes: Connecting the dots to find a hopeful future

By Sr. Linda Bechen R.S.M.

“Dot to dot” is the image that comes to mind when considering what Tim Muldoon accomplishes in his book about the contemporary American Catholic Church, Seeds of Hope: Young Adults and the Catholic Church (Paulist Press, 2008). Muldoon has been able to connect some of the significant “dots” of our life as a church and to be hopeful for our future. Read more...

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Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Short-term volunteer stints have proven to be a good way for Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M. to get to know women who might consider religious life. Building a relationship with people is key, she says, and the volunteer experience allows time for that. Read more...

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