Vocation Director's Corner Archives

13 Jan Sometimes God Wants You To Do The Wrong Thing

Posted at 17:27h in Vocation Director's Corner by geonyayyad

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...

16 Dec God Equips Those He Calls

Posted at 14:01h in Vocation Director's Corner by Kristina Valente

“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...

14 Nov What Will You Do With Your Life?

Posted at 17:58h in Vocation Director's Corner by Kristina Valente

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...

28 Oct Two Things To Do While You’re Discerning

Posted at 17:13h in Vocation Director's Corner by Kristina Valente

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...

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06 Sep CHECK YOUR BAGGAGE

Posted at 10:17h in Vocation Director's Corner by Len Camporeale

"You can forget the past, but it will never forget you." When discerning your vocation, it's essential to deal with wounds from your past that may be keeping you from moving toward God's will for your life. Past events can be damaging even years after they happen:...

06 Apr WHY YOU NEED A SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR

Posted at 14:51h in Vocation Director's Corner by geonyayyad

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...

17 Dec WHY DO WE SAY, “AND WITH YOUR SPIRIT”?

Posted at 16:23h in Vocation Director's Corner by JT Beissel

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...

24 Apr Encouraging Vocations for Young Men of All Age.

Posted at 19:44h in Vocation Director's Corner by Len Camporeale

The Vocations Team in the Diocese of Brooklyn helps young men explore the journey to Priesthood and hear their personal calling through programs of faith and fun. In this message to pastors and his fellow priests, Fr. Suckiel and the team invite you to support vocations...

02 Aug What’s My Calling?

Posted at 21:39h in Vocation Director's Corner by brook_admin

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...