Archive for January, 2009

Vocations Information

I was browsing the USCCB website today and found some stuff that might interest anyone who is discerning a call to the priesthood. Here it is….

What is ordination? Ordination is the sacramental ceremony in which a man becomes a deacon, priest, or bishop and enabled to minister in Christ’s name and that of the Church. [...]

News from the Seminary

Hello all! I realize it has been a while since my last message keeping all of you up-to-speed with my progress at the seminary. So, let’s cut to the chase….
Last Monday evening [January 19th], a large majority of the house participated in a Holy Hour for the Nation while others, including myself, participated in private [...]

Words of Pope Benedict XVI

Friends, again I ask you, what about today? What are you seeking? What is God whispering to you? The hope which never disappoints is Jesus Christ. The saints show us the selfless love of his way. As disciples of Christ, their extraordinary journeys unfolded within the community of hope, which is the Church. It is [...]

Eight Ways to Encourage Vocations

In observance of National Vocation Awareness Week, I have decided to post Eight Ways to Encourage Vocations, a short list that is found on the Diocese of Orlando Vocations website.

Be faith-filled people. [...]

National Vocation Awareness Week

Thought you all might be interested to know that this week is National Vocations Awareness Week throughout the United States. The following is a New Release from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

WASHINGTON—The Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week, January 11-17.
“This week is a chance for [...]