cappie Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Pope says human weakness not a barrier to religious calling Human weakness is not a barrier to a vocation in the priesthood or religious life, "as long as they contribute to making us more aware of the fact that we need the redeeming grace of Christ", Benedict XVI said. Catholic News Service reports that in his message for the 2006 World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the pope said that from Jesus' time, God has called individuals to dedicate their lives totally to serving God and their brothers and sisters. God's call is not addressed to the perfect, but to those open to God's love, which changes human hearts and makes them capable of communicating the love of God to others, the pope said. "The church is holy even if its members need to be purified so that holiness, a gift of God, can shine through them in all its brightness," he said. Pope Benedict asked for special prayers for vocations to the priesthood, a ministry that is essential for the celebration of the sacraments and for the ongoing life of the church. "It is not surprising that where people pray with fervour, vocations flourish," he said. The day dedicated to praying for vocations to the priesthood and religious life will be celebrated 7 May in most countries; the pope's message for the day was released yesterday in Italian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChild Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I particularly liked: [quote name='cappie' date='Mar 30 2006, 03:21 PM'] "It is not surprising that where people pray with fervour, vocations flourish," he said. [right][snapback]928681[/snapback][/right] [/quote] In our parish where there are so many praying for vocations (we even have a 'vocation cup' where families pray for vocations for the entire week that they have the cup), we have at least 2 women entering the contemplative life, and 3 or 4 in the seminary, with several others considering the consecrated life. In the parish I used to attend in Phoenix, the situation was the same. . . God is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReinnieR Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 (edited) thanks father. this verse in particular spoke to me. Mathew 9:13 Go and learn the meaning of the words, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' [b]I did not come to call the righteous but sinners[/b]." Edited March 30, 2006 by ReinnieR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChild Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 AMEN! He doesn't call the holy, He calls us that we may be holy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurentina1975 Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 That's an awesome article, because sometimes I feel so inferior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChild Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I'd be really worried if anyone said they felt worthy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurentina1975 Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I have 2 tatoos, I am unworthy....ha ha ha ha ha .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChild Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Yea, those tattoos. You're banned for life! Especially since they are of naked men (I thought if I said topless women, that might sound a little 'off'. ) : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappie Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 Benedict XVI urges us to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life for, as he writes, “it is not surprising that where people pray with fervour, vocations blossom”. He concludes his message with this prayer: “Father, let there be amongst Christians many holy vocations to the priesthood, to keep alive the faith and guard the grateful memory of your Son Jesus through preaching his word and administering the Sacraments, with which you continually renew your faithful. Give us holy ministers for your altar, who can be attentive and fervent keepers of the Eucharist, sacrament of the supreme gift of Christ for the redemption of the world. Call upon the ministers of your mercy, who, through the sacrament of Reconciliation, spread the joy of your forgiveness. Father, may the Church welcome with joy the numerous inspirations of the Spirit of your Son and, meek to your teaching, may it take care of the vocations to the priestly ministry and the consecrated life. Support bishops, priests, deacons, the consecrated and all those baptised in Christ, that they may faithfully fulfill their mission in the Service of the Gospel. We ask you to do it for Christ our Lord. Amen. Mary, Queen of the Apostles, pray for us!” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChild Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Ok, I fibbed. There aren't 3-4 in the seminary from our parish. There are 6 and a few entering this August. Ooops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurentina1975 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 [quote name='PCPA2Be' date='Mar 30 2006, 05:05 PM'] Yea, those tattoos. You're banned for life! Especially since they are of naked men (I thought if I said topless women, that might sound a little 'off'. ) : [right][snapback]928729[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Well, I'll have to take out my 4 nose rings, lip ring and 2 tongue rings too. DARN! : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReinnieR Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 [quote name='Laurentina1975' date='Mar 30 2006, 06:44 PM']Well, I'll have to take out my 4 nose rings, lip ring and 2 tongue rings too. DARN! : [right][snapback]928856[/snapback][/right] [/quote] you mean to say prince alberts are not allowed?? darn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChild Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 ACK TMI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReinnieR Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChild Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I know. But still... That, combined with the 'Natalie Portman is hot' . . .my poor eyes. . .my poor heart! I already see a roman collar on you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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