Vocations

• Holiness is life to the full and the complete joy that will bring our hearts to rest (see John 10:10, John 15:11, and Matthew 11:30).

• Priesthood, consecrated life, and marriage are three ways of following the Lord in holiness. From all eternity, God has planned one of these vocations for you: “I know well the plans I have for you… plans for your welfare, not for your woe, plans to give you a future full of hope” (Jeremiah 29:11).

• Jesus felt compassion in His Sacred Heart when he saw that the crowds were like sheep without a shepherd, and then he told his disciples, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest” (Matthew 9:37-38).
• In a letter to the Church in America, St. John Paul II wrote, “The entire People of God is responsible for promoting vocations, and does so chiefly by persistent and humble prayer for vocations.”

Vocational discernment is the diligent pursuit of knowing whether God is calling you to the priesthood, to consecrated life, or to marriage. The process of vocational discernment can be summarized in three steps: learn the basics, take a step, and follow God’s direction. 

Vocations are the state in life which God calls us to live in service to building up the kingdom of God and include:

Marriage: Most people are called to marriage—a vowed union of a man and woman who promise to love their spouses, to joyfully welcome and care for children, and to help bring their spouse, family, and others to heaven.                                
Priesthood: Priests bring Jesus to people and people to Jesus through preaching and the sacraments. They are ordained to devote their lives to the worship and service of God and his people.  Prayer for Holy Priests
Diaconate: Deacons are ordained ministers. They proclaim the Gospel, preach, and teach in the name of the Church and serve through various ministries. 
Consecrated Life: Both men and women make vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience when they join orders such as the Franciscans, Benedictines, Dominicans, etc.  They have specific charisms or gifts that they bring into the community to serve God through preaching, education, healthcare, prison ministry, or many other acts of charity.

• Chris Haberberger - Diocese of Austin

• Isaiah Minke - Diocese of Austin

• Luke McClure - Diocese of Austin

• Ben Seago - Diocese of Amarillo

• Elizabeth Martinez - Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, New York

Would your family like to participate in the vocation icon program and pray for vocations to the Priesthood, Religious Life, Diaconate and Holy Marriage?   Vocation Icon- Family Prayer

Manus Dei - a program to support vocation development to the priesthood for young men. 
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Cantus Angelorum - a program to support vocation development for young women. 
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Loving God,
Your Word finds a home in our hearts.

In the name of Jesus, we ask you to send your
Spirit to us. Inspire men and women among us,
young and old, to respond to Your call to
service and leadership in the Church.

Give courage and guidance to those You call
to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life and holy matrimony.

We thank you, Lord, for those who have
answered this call and pray that many more
will choose to respond.
 
In Jesus’ name we pray.
Amen.

Come join our Catholic community for a Holy Hour in the true presence of Jesus Christ in the chapel the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM to pray for Vocations which includes song, the rosary, vocation prayers, and a beautiful Benediction by one of our Deacons.​ 
 
We pray for Vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, and lay ministries.  Come join us and bring your family!

How blessed our parish has been with so many wonderful priests, deacons, and seminarians including Chris Haberberger, Thomas Swierc, and Isaiah Minke.

He said to them, "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest." Luke 10:2​