Yesterday we posted  written by Ms. Dawn Hausmann, Vocation Coordinator of the Diocese of Lansing. Today she attempts to finish clarifying her statement yesterday (and the teaching of the Church) that the single life is not a vocation but rather all vocations require a total gift of self for another. Let’s begin with the beginning.  We are made in the image and likeness of God who is Love.  This God comes to earth and takes on flesh to show us the ultimate calling and fulfillment of man: to love, and what it requires of us.  … Continue reading →

There have been many times throughout my time in the Vocation Office when I have heard and even referred to the Domestic Church (CCC 1655-58) in encouraging parents and parishes to build up the faith lives of families. It wasn’t until recently, when I attended the NCDVD Convention, that this truly became personal. I watched as young priests met fellow young priests from across the nation and shared what is working for them and what they need help with and all the while I was able to sit back and think, what does this all mean … Continue reading →

With a tip of the hat to Rich Leonardi for regularly pointing us to the wisdom of our Holy Father, my latest article over at Catholic Lane looks a little deeper into Pope Benedict’s choice of words in giving us three simple rules for living our universal call to holiness. These simple rules are as basic as they are compelling as they are difficult! The first rule, to experience Christ in the Eucharist every Sunday could have easily been worded, “Go to Mass on all Sundays,” and yet that doesn’t cut it for the Pope. … Continue reading →

New to the interwebs is a site that is providing a web-based apostolate whose mission is to promote and share the joy found in all vocations through the personal testimony of those who are living them out. MySoulProclaims.com can also be found on YouTube, Facebook and Tumblr. The site just launched on February 11th, so keep an eye on the site for more videos. This looks like a fantastic project!