Vocations
Do you feel called?
Do you feel called?
Different people feel their call in different ways. Some have profound experiences they cannot describe. Others hear their call in the voices of those they are close to or those who love them encouraging them to explore a certain vocation. Still others realize their call through their ministries in the church or even their jobs. This nudging of God to service can sometimes be difficult to understand. It seems even more difficult these days to come to terms with the calling to "Church vocations," namely to the priesthood and religious life, because we do not see as many priest, sisters, and brothers in the world as we have in previous decades. However, the fact remains that God still calls people to Church vocations. Therefore, we all need help in figuring out who God is calling us to be. The process of figuring this out is called discernment.
Different people feel their call in different ways. Some have profound experiences they cannot describe. Others hear their call in the voices of those they are close to or those who love them encouraging them to explore a certain vocation. Still others realize their call through their ministries in the church or even their jobs. This nudging of God to service can sometimes be difficult to understand. It seems even more difficult these days to come to terms with the calling to "Church vocations," namely to the priesthood and religious life, because we do not see as many priest, sisters, and brothers in the world as we have in previous decades. However, the fact remains that God still calls people to Church vocations. Therefore, we all need help in figuring out who God is calling us to be. The process of figuring this out is called discernment.
Diocesan Priesthood
Diocesan Priesthood
The lifestyle of the diocesan priest is shaped by his service to the local Church. He shares with a Bishop the role of service to the Church in a given geographical area.
The lifestyle of the diocesan priest is shaped by his service to the local Church. He shares with a Bishop the role of service to the Church in a given geographical area.
He ministers by building community, by drawing people together, by challenging them to serve each other, and by urging them to address the social concerns of our times. The diocesan priest ministers by celebrating Eucharist, and by leading the community at prayer, especially in the sacramental moments of birth, reconciliation, marriage, sickness and death.
He ministers by building community, by drawing people together, by challenging them to serve each other, and by urging them to address the social concerns of our times. The diocesan priest ministers by celebrating Eucharist, and by leading the community at prayer, especially in the sacramental moments of birth, reconciliation, marriage, sickness and death.
Who is the Priest?
Who is the Priest?
- He is the one through whom new members are initiated into the fullness of the life of the church.
- He is the one who brings comfort to the widow, who visits the sick and who consuls the youth with their problems.
- He is the catalyst in the community who works together with his people to build up the family of God.
- He is the one who blesses the bonds of marriage for those who are called to begin a new Christian family.
- He is the one who brings God’s compassion and forgiveness of sins to the people.
- He is the one who invites the community of believers to live as one Eucharistic people, proclaiming and living out the Word of God.
- He is the companion of Jesus who cares for the people of God through the preaching of the Word, the celebration of the Sacraments, and the selfless service of the people
Diocese of Laredo Priests!
Diocese of Laredo Priests!
Religious orders in the Diocese of Laredo
Religious orders in the Diocese of Laredo
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI)
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI)
Order of the Friars Minor Franciscans (OFM)
Order of the Friars Minor Franciscans (OFM)
Order of St. Augustine (OSA)
Order of St. Augustine (OSA)
Salesian Society of Don Bosco (SDB)
Salesian Society of Don Bosco (SDB)
Brothers of the Congregation of St. John (CSJ)
Brothers of the Congregation of St. John (CSJ)
Servants of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Poor
Servants of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Poor
Benedictine Sisters (OSB)
Benedictine Sisters (OSB)
Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA)
Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA)
Daughters of Saint Joseph (FSJ)
Daughters of Saint Joseph (FSJ)
Religious Sisters of Mercy (RSM)
Religious Sisters of Mercy (RSM)
Hermanas Misioneras del Rosario de Fátima (HMRF)
Hermanas Misioneras del Rosario de Fátima (HMRF)
Felician Sisters
Felician Sisters
Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (MPS)
Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (MPS)
Would you like to recommend someone?
Would you like to recommend someone?
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recommendation Form.pdf
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