The World Day of Prayer for Vocations or Vocations Sunday as it is more commonly known will be celebrated on Sunday 21 April 2013.
The theme chosen for this year is: Vocations as a sign of hope founded in faith.
Ossory Vocations Resources
Click here to download Resources that have been made available for Vocations Sunday.
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Vocations Team Mission Statement
To create an environment in order to promote, identify, and assist individuals in discerning their baptismal call to holiness, as is lived out, through the vocation of the priesthood, diaconate, religious (brothers and sisters), married and single life. To support the clergy and religious through prayer and inspire the diocesan community in fulfilling its mission to foster vocations to the priesthood in the Diocese of Ossory.
As Catholics, in the past we have been spoiled by the number of men and women who have chosen to heed the call to religious vocation. This trend has diminished. Members of the Church today must recognise this reality and create an awareness of the importance of encouraging God’s people to serve as priests, sisters, brothers, deacons and laity in full time Church ministry. Like Samuel, some of the people in our family and diocese may have a call from God, but are unable to hear or understand what our Lord is asking them to do. Let us pray and encourage each individual to hear this call.
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Diocesan Prayer for Vocations
Loving God, You speak to us and nourish us through the life of Your Church community. In the name of Jesus, we ask you to send your Spirit to us that men and women among us, young and old, will respond to your call to service in the Church. We pray especially in our day, for those who hear your invitation to be a priest, sister or brother. May those who are opening their hearts and minds to your call be encouraged and strengthened through our enthusiasm in your service. Amen.
The Vocations Director is available for Workshops and Seminars for Parish and community groups.
For further information please contact:
Father Willie Purcell
Tel. 056-7770261 Mobile: 087-6286858
Email: ossoryvocdir@gmail.com
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