2015 HORIZON No. 2 Spring -- Pope Francis and vocations

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2015 HORIZON No. 2 Spring digital edition, pdf, and tablet files -- Pope Francis and vocations

2015 HORIZON No. 2 Spring digital edition, pdf, and tablet files -- Pope Francis and vocations

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Editor's note

Live with hands unfolded

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

“As you grow, your hands learn to unfold because you’re learning to release your gifts to the world.” Read more...

Updates

Summer and Fall workshops will cover important aspects of vocation ministry. Get ready for NCYC. A new study shows more men preparing for priesthood than a year agol Read more...

Year of Consecrated Life

Year of Consecrated Life

Rejoice in your vocation

The teachings of Pope Francis on consecrated life are rich and varied. Explore his message in this letter to consecrated men and women from the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. Read more...

The "Francis effect" on religious life

The "Francis effect" on religious life

By Sister Juliet Mousseau R.S.C.J.

Pope Francis is encouraging a new energy and authenticity in communities of consecrated life. Read more...

Daring to live as Pope Francis encourages

Daring to live as Pope Francis encourages

By Friar Matthew Gummess O.Carm.

From surrendering to Christ to living the vow of poverty, Pope Francis has set the bar high for those in consecrated life. Read more...

Will the pope inspire a vocation bounce?

Will the pope inspire a vocation bounce?

By Andrew and Andrew O’Connell

Pope Francis has raised church morale, but can he inspire more young people to follow a religious vocation? Read more...

Safe youth ministry is everyone’s job

Safe youth ministry is everyone’s job

By Christy Schiller M.A.

We know more than we ever have about how to prevent sexual abuse in ministry situations. Be sure you are up to date on this topic. Read more...

Why get trained for safe youth ministry?

Why get trained for safe youth ministry?

By Fr. Stan De Boe O.SS.T.

Training for safe youth ministry ensures that all who minister with minors are aware and vigilant, fostering a safer church for all. Read more...

Consecrated life is at the heart of the church

Consecrated life is at the heart of the church

Participants in the International Vocation Conference found they shared similar challenges and opportunities. Read more...

The evolving theology of consecrated life

The evolving theology of consecrated life

By Fr. Gerard Whelan S.J.

Much still remains to be developed in the theology of consecrated life. Read more...

Feed your spirit

Feed your spirit

In the footsteps of our founders

By Father Joseph Nassal C.PP.S.

The vibrant faith of our founders and foundresses is an ongoing source of inspiration. Our founders provide us with direction and guidance. Read more...

Book notes: New insights on young Catholics will benefit ministry

Book notes: New insights on young Catholics will benefit ministry

By Craig Gould

Young Catholic America: Emerging Adults, In, Out of, and Gone From the Church, by Christian Smith, provides valuable data and perspectives about what is happening in the faith life of young Catholics. Read more...

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Friar Emanuel Vasconcelos, O.F.M.Conv.

Friar Emanuel Vasconcelos, O.F.M.Conv.

Being connected to others doing similar ministry is a big reason that Friar Emanuel Vasconcelos, O.F.M.Conv. is part of the NRVC. He is vocation director for the Franciscan Friars Conventual, Our Lady of the Angels province. He is also a Mid-Atlantic Member Area Coordinator, along with Sister Jean Rhoades, D.C. Read more...

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