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Sample homilies on theme of religious life


Information about important dates and preaching

Click here to see details of dates and preaching aids on NRVC's  VISION Vocation Network.

By Father Donald Senior, C.P.

Noted biblical scholar Father Donald Senior, C.P. outlines the fundamental qualities in the scripture stories where Jesus calls disciples, including the fact that discipleship begins not with a choice but a call. Click here to see his homily.

By Cardinal Timothy Dolan

Cardinal Timothy Dolan passes on the important lessons he learned about the vocations from two sheep herders and the Good Shepherd.

A sample homily for World Day of Prayer for Vocations; readings for Fourth Sunday of Easter.  Adaptable for other vocation-related homilies throughout the year. Click here to see his homily.



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