Gabriela Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 + Dear VSers, I am trying to put together a list of the most important Vatican documents, papal speeches, books, articles, and other resources on the theology of calling and vocation. I have nothing so far. If you would contribute what you feel to be the most important resources you know of, I bet we can knock this out in no time. ;-) NOTE: I'm looking for resources that are not just about religious vocations and call to religious life, but about the Church's theology of vocation/call in general. Thank you for your help! In Him, curiousing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustinian Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 A book I would recommend is Fr. Richard Butler, OP's book, "Religious Vocation: An Unnecessary Mystery." He was a Dominican priest in the mid-20th century when he wrote this. It's a clearly written book and helps to get people out of all the confusion that comes with discerning a vocation. A papal document which everyone should read is Pope St. John Paul II's Apostolic Exhortation, Vita Consecrata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfinder Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 This links to several Vatican documents on Consecrated Life: http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/ccscrlife/documents/rc_con_ccscrlife_magistero_en.html Unfortunately, there is no English version of Sponsa Christi on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritasluxmea Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 And you are Christ's: the Charism of Virginity and the Celibate Life http://www.amazon.com/And-You-Are-Christs-Virginity/dp/0898701619 I haven't gotten around to reading it yet, but from what I've heard it covers the theology of virginity and celibacy in religious life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentJoy Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 And you are Christ's: the Charism of Virginity and the Celibate Life http://www.amazon.com/And-You-Are-Christs-Virginity/dp/0898701619 I haven't gotten around to reading it yet, but from what I've heard it covers the theology of virginity and celibacy in religious life. I liked this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriela Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Thank you all for these references! Does anyone know of any on the theology of call/vocation in general, not just to religious life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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