When people think of strength, of manliness, of courage, how likely is it that they think of the example of a saint? Holiness and virtue are frequently maligned by common opinion, but that certainly doesn't mean that a saint is weak, or ignorant, or that...
Sometimes God speaks to us most clearly when we do the wrong thing. This is especially true in vocation discernment. Of course, “the wrong thing” here doesn't refer to something that's morally wrong. Rather, we're talking about making a choice which isn't the direct path...
“Without question, I have spent more time helping Carla than any other person during my priesthood,” says Fr. Joe Hirsch, a priest from Wisconsin. “I remember the first time I saw her. I was working as a high school chaplain, and saw a timid 14-year-old girl...
As part of discerning your vocation, meditate on this powerful passage from British Archbishop Maurice Couve de Murville. If you are wondering what to do with your life, if you feel you want to do something really great with it, if you don’t want to fall into a...
For years, Jacob has thought about being a priest. Sometimes it has been just a passing thought. A few times, especially during Mass, it’s been a very strong attraction. And sometimes—especially when he is dating—the thought seems to be altogether absent. Jacob’s experience is actually very...
So you've been working hard to live as faithfully as you can, receiving the sacraments, and especially going to confession regularly. You are doing what is necessary, but you feel like there's another step you need to take - but you just can't quite take...
What can the words of the Mass teach us about the priesthood? Plenty, says Msgr. James Maroney, a liturgical scholar who has traveled the country preparing priests to understand and celebrate Mass better. “The liturgy itself tells us who the priest is,” explains Msgr. Moroney. “The prayers...
Living a life of God can take many forms, but each one of us is called to live a life true to God, for ourselves and for others. Diocese of Brooklyn Vocations Director, Fr. Sean Suckiel, explores this idea by asking "What's My Calling?" We are...
The Diocese of Brooklyn Vocation Office invites you to join them for the “Jeremiah Project”, high school discernment group. Join them for their monthly overnights and experience Christ through fraternity and prayer. Please check the flyer below for the dates. To register for these...
Join the Mets and the Diocese of Brooklyn at Citi Field for Catholic Day on September 9....