vocations

all the faithful, whatever their condition or state—though each in his own way—are called by the Lord to that perfection of sanctity by which the Father himself is perfect. CCC 825

The Scriptures tell of many stories of those who willingly said "Yes" to the call of discipleship despite their doubts and unworthiness. The fishermen, Andrew and Peter, James and John, reportedly left their nets, let go of their family relationships, and immediately became Jesus' disciples to be fishers for the kingdom. Matthew too immediately left his post at the tax-collecting stand to follow Jesus. Mary, in the midst of her uncertainty in hearing the call through the words of the angel Gabriel, eventually trusted in the fulfillment of God's promises and said, "Let it be done unto me as God says." The pages of Scripture and church history are filled with example after example of saints who said "Yes," even in spite of some great hardships.

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VOCATION PRAYER

Loving God, You speak to us and nourish us through the life of the church community.

In the name of Jesus, we ask you to send your Spirit to us so that men and women among us, young and old, will respond to your call to service and leadership in the church.
We pray especially, in our day, for those who hear your invitation to be a priest, sister, brother, or deacon.
May those who are opening their hearts and minds to your call be encouraged and strengthened through our enthusiasm in your service.
Amen

Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento Vocations

Throughout our lives, we seek to grow in faith and spirituality—to become closer to God. The Diocese of Sacramento offers diverse opportunities for every child of God to explore their calling, and to more fully define and understand their personal vocation.

Vision Vocation Network

Welcome to the Vision Vocation Network! We have many exciting features to help you discern your life's calling. Whether you are interested in consecrated life—such as becoming a nun, brother, priest, or monk—or simply looking for ways to deepen your faith through volunteer and study opportunities, you've come to the right place!

VOCATION.COM

Welcome to vocation.com, the Web's most comprehensive Catholic vocation resource. Read our testimonies and browse the questions and answers; if you can't find the answers to your vocation questions, just ask: we're here to help! God bless.