Father Rutler: Pentecost SUNLIT UPLANDS - May 18, 2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SunlitUplands/~3/OIfXP6qwlzg/father-rutler-pentecost.html
More ExploreAway CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 17, 2013 The exploreAway vocations discernment programme is to hold its first ever taster session later this month and another in September. The programme for young single men and women between the ages of 21-40, to explore religious life and the priesthood, runs for five residential weekends. "It is a lot to commit for five weekends, so this meeting is to see what is lined up and ask questions and to meet other like minded people," Ann-Marie Gallagher, ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/more-exploreaway.html
Dallas / Fort Worth TV Station Highlights Texan & His Catholic Seminary in Louisiana OPINIONATED CATHOLIC - May 17, 2013 ... people you meet to seriously consider the religious life. The monks here at the Abbey frankly find their lives a blessing, contrary to the public perception of religious life as something burdensome or unappealing. Let's get that message out ...http://opinionatedcatholic.blogspot.com/2013/05/dallas-fort-worth-tv-station-highlights.html
Return From Italy PILGRIMAGES BLOG FROM PAX TRAVEL - May 16, 2013 http://www.paxtravel.co.uk/blog/?p=209
Why Would Any Man Become a Priest? AGGIE CATHOLICS - May 14, 2013 An Aggie Catholic answers the question in an interview with a DFW TV station . Please pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.http://marysaggies.blogspot.com/2013/05/why-would-any-man-become-priest.html
Ohio Priest Dies of Cancer Two Days After Ordination CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 14, 2013 ... ordained with his classmates on June 22, but "it became clear this week that an earlier ordination might be prudent," the diocesan vocations office said. Born in 1966 to Robert and the late Patricia Carroll, the priest is the step-son of Connie Carroll, and is also survived by his brothers Patrick and Tim. He studied education at the University of Toledo and went on to get a master's in history there as well. He also attained a master's degree in educational administration ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/ohio-priest-dies-of-cancer-two-days.html
Mackerel-Snappin' on the Rise (or Why I Am Durn Glad to Be in Knoxville) THE DIGITAL HAIRSHIRT - May 13, 2013 ... continue to thrive. We have the upcoming Eucharistic Congress with a top-rated panel of speakers. The Glenmary Brothers are doing extraordinary mission work in rural counties. The Handmaids are taking up residence here. Catholic Charities of East Tennessee is well received by the community. Our two high schools - Knoxville Catholic HS and Notre Dame HS in Chattanooga - were voted among the top 50 Catholic high schools nationwide. One of Pope Francis' first apostolic blessings was for ...http://digihairshirt.blogspot.com/2013/05/mackerel-snappin-on-rise-or-why-i-am.html
2013 Pontifical Yearbook: Permanent Diaconate Booms in Europe, U.S. NEWS.VA - May 13, 2013 ... has grown, largely thanks to a rise in vocations in Asia and Africa which has helped balance the continued decline in Europe (-9% in the last decade). The same cannot be said for the number of professed women religious with a downward trend registering a drop of 10% over the past decade. But, perhaps the most surprising statistic revealed in the 2013 Pontifical Yearbook Monday was the boom in vocations to the permanent diaconate, particularly in Europe and the ...http://www.news.va/en/news/2013-pontifical-yearbook-permanent-diaconate-booms
Facebook Passionist Vocations THE PASSIONIST CHARISM - May 11, 2013 Visit the Facebook Page of the St. Patrick's Province Vocation Director here PRAYER FOR PASSIONIST VOCATIONS Jesus, you gave your life on the Cross so that we could share in God's own life and know his love for us, May the love that flows from the Cross transform our hearts, so that we can […]http://passionistcharism.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/facebook-passionist-vocations/
Two Interesting Videos on the Dominicans THAT THE BONES YOU HAVE CRUSHED MAY THRILL - May 11, 2013 I found it interesting comparing these two vocations videos, comparing and contrasting the content and message of the Order of Friars Preachers in the US and in the UK. One thing that struck me was the age of those attracted to the Dominicans in the US. The Dominican Order is interesting to me. It seems to be one Order that is still attracting new recruits despite the secular age and the problems encountered by the Catholic Church in the 21st century. The New York Times ...http://thatthebonesyouhavecrushedmaythrill.blogspot.com/2013/05/two-interesting-videos-on-dominicans.html
A New Assignment Decreed SERVANT AND STEWARD - May 11, 2013 ... Paprocki Bishop of Springfield in Illinois May 9, 2013 Springfield, Illinois Now it will be filed away with the other Decrees of Appointment I have ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OhEL/~3/ILKvaN9xKkE/a-new-assignment-decreed.html
The Strengthening Catholic South DA MIHI ANIMAS - May 11, 2013 ... to be open about your faith if you're Catholic." Smith, who grew up in Colorado, suggested that it is easier for Northern Catholics to take their faith for granted because most of their friends belong to the Church. "It doesn't really challenge the Catholics there to know their faith as well or be able to explain it clearly," added Lisa Wheeler, founder of Carmel Communications, a Catholic marketing firm in the Atlanta area. But in the South, where they are a decided minority in predominantly ...http://salesianity.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-strengthening-catholic-south.html
On the Road With Sister Angelise FELICIAN FRANCISCAN SISTERS - May 10, 2013 Sister Angelise Opens Door of Vocations In the Acts of the Apostles 14:19-28, Paul and Barnabas gathered the Christians to report to them what God had done with them and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. When second-year novice SM Angelise Doak came to shadow at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in North Tonawanda, NY, S Maureen Helak invited her to open the door of vocations to the students in the religious education classes. With ...http://felicianvocations.blogspot.com/2013/05/on-road-with-sister-angelise.html
Ohio Priest Dies of Cancer Two Days After Ordination DA MIHI ANIMAS - May 10, 2013 Who will take his place? We need to pray for more vocations! May he rest in peace: (CNA) Father Scott R. Carroll, ordained a priest of the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio, on May 8, died of cancer two days later after battling the disease for some time. Bishop Leonard P. Blair of Toledo ordained the transitional deacon a priest at his parents' home with immediate family members present. He was named associate pastor of his home parish, St. Joseph in Maumee, a Toledo suburb. ...http://salesianity.blogspot.com/2013/05/ohio-priest-dies-of-cancer-two-days.html
Resurrection Appearences: Peter and John (John 21: 15-25) GODZDOGZ - May 10, 2013 In this last resurrection appearance of Christ in John's Gospel we find an exploration of the vocations of Peter and John: the pastor and the contemplative. The pastoral office is laid upon Peter with three instructions: 'feed my lambs… tend my sheep… and feed my sheep' (John 21: 15-17). Preceding each of these instructions is a question: 'Simon, Son of John, do you love me more than these?' Whereas on the night Jesus died, Peter, out of fear, denied Jesus ...http://godzdogz.op.org/2013/05/resurrection-appearences-peter-and-john.html
Fr. Albert Power, S.J., " the Catholic Church Needs a Much Larger and More Energetic Band of Fire-Fighters" GOOD JESUIT, BAD JESUIT - May 10, 2013 Fr. Albert Power, S.J. Encouraging Vocations. Now, it is clearly our duty to do all we can to help in fostering and developing vocations — both to the priesthood and to religious life — in children and young people under our care. The success of the Church depends greatly on the number and fervour of her priests and religious. Jesus calls them especially to be the salt of the earth. Just as salt preserves food from decay, so, by aiming at a life ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ZlcTj/~3/qJUCo7uG82I/fr-albert-power-sj-catholic-church.html
Louisa May Alcott's Little Women CATHOLIC EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER: LATEST ARTICLES - May 8, 2013 Alcott portrays the blessings of family, the fruitfulness of Christian marriage, and the vocations of motherhood and fatherhood as life's greatest prizes.http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/arts/al0535.htm
Pope to Sisters: Living With Jesus Outside Church Is Absurd EWTN NEWS - VATICAN NEWS - May 8, 2013 Vatican City, May 8, 2013 / 11:03 am ( EWTN News/CNA ).- Pope Francis told leaders of women's religious orders today that their vocations can only be recognized within the fold of the Church.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EwtnNews-Vatican/~3/NvDZgT_MZi4/new.php
Pope to Nuns: Don't Be Old Maids CREATIVE MINORITY REPORT - May 8, 2013 ... "careerism" in the church — a buzzword that is frequently used to describe Holy See bureaucrats. The pope made the comments during an audience Wednesday with about 800 sisters attending an assembly of the International Union of Superiors General, which gathers the leaders of women's religious orders from some 75 countries. Once again I call for the banning and burning of that eternal sign of careerism and personal ambition, the pantsuit must die! *subhead*The pantsuit must ...http://www.creativeminorityreport.com/2013/05/pope-to-nuns-dont-be-old-maids.html
They Heard, They Signed Up, They Came FELICIAN FRANCISCAN SISTERS - May 8, 2013 ... Weekend is just what a young woman needs in order to find the courage to begin or continue her search." Mark Your Calendars! The next two scheduled discernment opportunities are week-long Come, See, Experiences and will take place May 19-24 at St. Felix Center in Toronto, Canada, and June 16-21 in Mooncrest, PA. If you know of someone who may have a religious vocation, please encourage her and invite her, and then have her contact S Mary Beth Bromer, at navocations@feliciansisters.org or by ...http://felicianvocations.blogspot.com/2013/05/they-heard-they-signed-up-they-came.html
