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Doing the Truth in Love, by Father Michael Himes. This basic and engaging theology of God, human relationships and service assists readers in reflecting more faithfully and more theologically on their own lives, particularly if they are involved in pastoral ministry or service projects. Read more...

TV can be a vocation ministry tool

By Bill and Bill Miller

TV is clearly a force to be reckoned with. This author urges vocation ministers to harness this powerful medium to help discuss important vocation themes. Read more...

A brief theology of television

By Teresa Blythe

Television shows have portrayed flying nuns, angels, bishops, rabbis and now God. What exactly does TV tell us about the divine? Read more...

What Harry Potter has to say about vocation

By Kathleen McDonagh I.W.B.S.

After five books and two movies, Harry Potter has become a worldwide icon. What is less well-known is that the first Harry Potter book is brimming with vocation themes. Read more...

A novice's perspective on vocation messages in pop culture

By David Johnson O.S.C.

TV and the movies didn’t inspire this Gen X novice to follow his call. But when he looks closely at current media, he finds a few vocational gems. Read more...

Seen any good movies lately?

By Sr. Lou Ella Hickman I.W.B.S.

Here are five films with themes to spur lively vocation discussions. Read more...

Finding vocation themes in popular movies

By Sr. Rose Pacatte F.S.P.

"Deep viewing" of films can help anyone get more out of them, including those who want to pick up on vocation themes. Read more...

Celibacy at the movies

By Jim Kent, O.F.M., Conv.

Although the word "celibacy" may not be in the script, some contemporary film heroes have made a celibate choice for the greater good. Read more...

Popular music can help us deliver a vocation message

Popular music and vocations: what do they have to say to each other? How can I even put the two in the same sentence? I gladly agreed to write on this topic because I think popular music has plenty to say about vocations. As someone who taught religion for 10 years before starting full-time vocation ministry, I have felt for a long time that my role is to help students find the language to describe their religious experience. Read more...

Movies that point toward Mystery

By Sr. Lou Ella Hickman I.W.B.S.

Films can be a way to illuminate the divine in our own world and in the world around us. 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...

Film notes: Documentary is rich in teachings

Film notes: Documentary is rich in teachings

By Sr. Carol Mucha R.S.M.

In his documentary The Calling, independent filmmaker David Ranghelli has carefully, thoroughly, and with great authenticity portrayed the call to religious life to a particular community. Read more...

Film notes: Film delivers a loving but incomplete portrait

Film notes: Film delivers a loving but incomplete portrait

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

Band of Sisters is a lovingly rendered documentary that tells the story of many American sisters over the last 50 years. For members of apostolic women’s communities, or for laity like myself who have warm friendships and work relationships with sisters, this movie is fascinating and revealing. Read more...

Film notes: Secular movies evoke sacred themes

Film notes: Secular movies evoke sacred themes

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

The films "Can you ever forgive me?" and "Free Solo" are not overtly religious, but both are filled with vocation themes that can trigger rich reflection for vocation directors and discerners. Read more...

Podcasting 101

By Dan Masterton

Podcasting takes effort, but the technology and know-how to create a podcast are within reach. The payoff is in reaching new people and creating a trove of content that can be used on many platforms. Read more...

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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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