Good Friday Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 [url="http://www.beliefnet.com/story/145/story_14501_1.html"]BeliefNet is reporting that 3,000 parishes were without a priest last year[/url], meaning that 3,000 parishes were, at times, without the Eucharist because there was no priest to celebrate the Mass. Given the Holy Father's insistence on the Eucharist's supreme importance, a fact we should all agree upon, what are we going to do about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiat_Voluntas_Tua Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 If guys knew what took place on the Altar there would never be a shortage of priests. We need to pray for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religous life. Pax et Agape per Maria, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livin_the_MASS Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 [quote name='thywillbedone7' date='Apr 26 2004, 10:51 PM'] If guys knew what took place on the Altar there would never be a shortage of priests. We need to pray for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religous life. Pax et Agape per Maria, Andy [/quote] I agree say a Holy Rosary for an increase in vocations! Amen! And a Chaplet of Divine Mercy! God Bless Jason PS I thought the number of vocations were going up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 Where'd they get those findings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Friday Posted April 27, 2004 Author Share Posted April 27, 2004 [quote][b]Dave writes:[/b] Where'd they get those findings?[/quote] I'm not sure, and I do hold them somewhat suspect considering the source, but I know that it is true that many parishes went without a priest last year, even if the exact number isn't 3,000. If someone has a more accurate number and/or source, I'd appreciate if they'd provide it, as I don't know where else to look for one. Okay, so we've established that we should pray for vocations. Good, I agree. What else should we do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PedroX Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 GF, The 3,000 number seems a bit higher than what I had heard previously, but not outrageous. The AP last week did a story on how 30% or mainline protestants don't have a pastor. Interesting, huh? I think some parishes should probably be closed, starting with the annoying suburban ones. We also need to actively recruit and support vocations. The process is a difficult one, and there are not enough people supporting vocations. Also, encourage your Bishop to get involved in vocations recruitment. Ours has, and it has made a big difference. Last fall he held a retreat where he talked about his vocation, hung out with the guys for a while, and celebrated mass for us. It was very cool, and 3 guys from that retreat are now in the process of affliating with the diocese. peace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 In our diocese we have 7 parishes that share a priest but they are little parishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Just Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 oh man that is terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 [quote name='PedroX' date='Apr 27 2004, 07:27 AM'] I think some parishes should probably be closed, starting with the annoying suburban ones. [/quote] Hey!!! Some of us loathe the idea of driving 45 minutes to church (Not saying wouldn't or couldn't)... If our parish was closed, where would you fit the over two thousand of us in your urban parish or rural parish? and what about our school? We only have two priests... I'd happily donate my two sons to the priesthood... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 You know what has helped increase the number of vocations here in the archdiocese of Atlanta? Two words: PERPETUAL ADORATION! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellenita Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 [quote]you know what has helped increase the number of vocations here in the Archdiocese of Atlanta? Perpetual Adoration[/quote] Which is totally in line with what JPII was saying in his homily in the mass of the Lord's Supper just before Easter..... Love of the Eucharist, prayer, lives of holiness.....will see an increase in vocations. It's wonderful because it shows that the whole church is responsible.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hananiah Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 Arrgh.... must... fight... vocation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livin_the_MASS Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 [quote name='Dave' date='Apr 27 2004, 11:24 AM'] You know what has helped increase the number of vocations here in the archdiocese of Atlanta? Two words: PERPETUAL ADORATION! [/quote] AMEN TO THAT!!! Plus in areas where they have Perpetual Adoration, crime rate is down and everything! AMEN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 Oh, another thing -- we must NEVER underestimate the importance of a diocese's overall orthodoxy in attracting men to the priesthood. The more orthodox ones have more vocations, while the less orthodox ones have fewer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 [quote name='Dave' date='Apr 27 2004, 12:14 PM'] Oh, another thing -- we must NEVER underestimate the importance of a diocese's overall orthodoxy in attracting men to the priesthood. The more orthodox ones have more vocations, while the less orthodox ones have fewer. [/quote] I believe it. If the thought is the priesthood is something special, different and a holy calling men are more willing to make the sacrifices required... in a more liberal thought, if it's just a job and all wishy washy etc. who'd want to sacrifice for that? I'm probably not making myself very clear. <tries again> I think in conservative diocese (and parishes) the priesthood is given more honor and therefore something to truly consider... elsewhere it's not as much and maybe not encouraged by parents... As I said, I would be happy if either of my boys wanted to be priests. (I still think my five year old wants to be Spiderman, though... Priest by day, Superhero by night? :ph34r: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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