Jesus told His disciples," I came to serve, not to be served". A vocation is a call to serve. It is a profession, an urge, and a predisposition to undertake a certain type of work. It is a choice for which you are personally suited. The central question always is:" How best can I serve my God and others?" If you feel a calling to the married life, there are many Church ministries from which to choose. Many are in need of your service, as a Deacon, a Eucharistic Minister, a visitor to the sick and aged, or an usher. Whatever you choose, do something that serves others.
If you feel a calling to the priesthood or religious life, ask questions and talk to priests or religious. They can help you to know your vocation or career, or even your own true self. Above all, start with prayer. Whatever your vocation, if you are good at what you do, it is a gift from God. Only through prayer will you be able to recognize what vocation gift He wants to give you.
INFORMATION
Books on vocations can be checked out at the church library. A listing of vocational books can be found HERE.
by Msgr. Murphy
Since Jesus first called the fisherman Simon Peter to become Peter the Apostle, "a fisher of men", Jesus has continued to call men and women to join him in the proclamation of His Good News. They have wondered about how the call came to them. Sometimes the call is a persistent thought that will not go away. Sometimes the call is a repeated invitation, by fellow parishioners, family, and friends, who see the gift of ministry in you. Sometimes it is a surprise, like when Jesus appeared to Paul on the road to Damascus. God continues the call to ministry, men and women of faith from every culture, education level, economic level, interests, and personality type. Could God be calling you to ministry in His church?
Upcoming Events
Vocation Holy Hour
Every First Friday Please join our parish family as we pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
All day Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins immediately after the 8:45 AM Mass.
The Vocation Holy Hour begins at 4:15 PM in the STM chapel..
World Day for Consecrated Life
Sunday, Feb 5. We highlight men and women religious in consecrated life, and to enable expressions of appreciation for the service of those who have chosen the consecrated life and to pray for an increase in vocations.
St Charles Borremeo Seminary Come and See Retreat Feb 10-12. All men age 16 and older Cost: Free! Information; Kurt Zampier at kzampier@adphila.org or
610-667-5778.
World Day of Prayer for Vocations Sunday, April 29 "The harvest is plentiful but the labourers are few". Pray therefore the lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.
