Vocations to Priesthood & Religious Life
In the simplest terms, “vocation” means a “call.” So, in general terms our vocation is what God calls us to do with our lives. Everybody is called by God to know, love and serve him. The difference is how each one does this.
Individual vocations vary between being single, married, consecrated, religious or a priest. We usually use “vocation” to mean a call to the consecrated, religious or priestly life, but the principles and much of the advice are also applicable to the married and the single life.
In the one life God gives us to live, we have one overriding purpose, to fulfill the will of God, because this is the key to our true destiny, eternal happiness. God gives each one of us a particular mission in life. As we grow and life progresses, God makes it known to us, usually in indirect ways, more as an invitation than an imposition. Discovering and ultimately following our vocation brings us the true happiness that comes from a sense of fulfillment and meaning that derives from answering our vocational call. Answering that call also gives the greatest glory and praise to our Creator. It is what we were meant to do.
“Take up your cross and follow me” (Mark 8:34).
Our diocese invites young people to dare: dare to pray for your vocation. Dare to ask, “Am I called? “ Dare to dream. Our Bishop, Priest and the Religious Pueblo Diocese need your help to feed the spiritual hunger and thirst of God’s children. Will you?