Theology of vocation

Theology of vocation

Theology of vocation

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Theology of vocation from a liturgical perspective

By Gil Ostdiek O.F.M.

Call and response lie at the heart of liturgy. In that respect, and others, liturgy and vocation have much in common. Read more...

"Here I am!" Call in the Old Testament

By Dianne Bergant C.S.A.

The stories of Moses, Deborah, Jeremiah and Esther reveal much about how and why God calls human beings. Read more...

Call and commission in the New Testament

By Jerome Neyrey S.J.

The vocation stories of Jesus, the apostles and Paul are rich with meaning. Read more...

Theology of vocation through the centuries

By Paul Holland S.J.

As the church and culture have changed, so, too, has the way we’ve understood “vocation.” Read more...

Jesus' deep invitations to contemporary religious life

By Father Ronald Rolheiser O.M.I.

We can only call others—and attract others—to this life when we live it with compassion and self sacrifice. Read more...

Book notes: Book explores theology of vocation

Book notes: Book explores theology of vocation

By Sr. Judith Schaefer OP

Anyone who has worked with young adults has heard the question, “How do I know if I am doing God’s will?” or “What is God’s plan for my life?” Awakening Vocation: A Theology of Christian Call (Liturgical Press, 2010) deals with these important questions" Read more...

Vocation as a lifelong, personal adventure for every Christian

By Archbishop Jean-Louis Brugués OP

God’s calling may come early; it is very personal; and it needs to be confirmed by others in the church. Our lives are an adventure spent plumbing the depths of that call. Read more...

Overcoming the influence of consumerism on vocation

By Edward P. Hahnenberg

Consumer culture—with its emphasis on choice—colors our perception of everything, including faith and vocation. However, we can combat this commodification and sharpen our discernment of God’s call by engaging in Christian practices. Read more...

What do the popes say about vocation?

By Fr. Brendan Leahy

For 48 years, the church has celebrated an annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Each year the pope offers a message. What themes have those messages stressed, and what kind of theology of vocation do they offer? Read more...

Exploring images of God during discernment

Exploring images of God during discernment

By Fr. Harry Hagan O.S.B. and Carol Schuck Scheiber

The way we envision God affects our vocational discernment, and simply talking about those images deepens our theology. Here are ideas on exploring this rich venue. Read more...

Book notes: Emerging theologians offer insights

Book notes: Emerging theologians offer insights

By Sr. Judith Schaefer OP

The dense reading in this book gives way to valuable insights for those who work with future church ministers. Read more...

Reach out, draw in

Reach out, draw in

By Fr. Donald Senior CP

Vocation ministry is all about reaching out, drawing in. These two acts are the heart of the Christian mission, and they began with Jesus who immersed himself in the world in order to draw people to God. Read more...

Book notes: Sorting out the complexity of vocation

Book notes: Sorting out the complexity of vocation

By Sister Judith Schaefer O.P.

The reader can quickly see that “vocation,” in a general sense, and in particular realities, offers more questions than answers. Read more...

Same God, different ways to love

Same God, different ways to love

By Father Timothy Radcliffe O.P.

The vocations of marriage and consecrated life are complementary. Each is rooted in God’s love and reflects different dimensions of that love. Read more...

Book notes: Praise for a God at home in the world

Book notes: Praise for a God at home in the world

By Daniel Grippo

The author of Grounded has her finger on the pulse of spiritual life today, and anyone who wishes to understand which way the Spirit is blowing should pick this book up. Read more...

Vocation wisdom from the heart of the church

Vocation wisdom from the heart of the church

By Vatican document on vocational discernment adapted by Carol Schuck Scheiber

The latest teaching about vocation enriches our understanding of what it means to be called. Read more...

A quick guide to Catholic teaching on vocation

A quick guide to Catholic teaching on vocation

By Cardinal Vincent Nichols

Catholic teaching on vocation begins with God as the source of every vocation, goes on to see the Trinitarian root to each vocation, and leads each individual toward missionary discipleship. Read more...

Synodality and new life

Synodality and new life

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

Perhaps a sign of the way forward for consecrated life is revealed in the very nature of the Synod on Synodality. Read more...

Elements of synodality

Elements of synodality

Synodality rests upon particular understandings and attitudes say theologians. Read more...

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