‘ Vocation ’ Category
Vocation
One who calls himself arnold89 read my articles about the priesthood and asked me about the way I spend my day. The question reminded me of a small book written by Leo Trese in which the author described his day ...
Vocation
Here is a nice quote about St. Joseph's fatherhood mentioned within the context of priestly celibacy.
St. Joseph and Fatherhood
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Augustinians, Vocation
They live across the street from us. Before January 4, 2005, they just participated in the Mass singing as a choir during the morning services; occassionally they would also invite us into their convent for their spiritual exercises. But since ...
Sisters in Our Midst
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Christian Life, Church in the World, Vocation
I have completed two sessions with some of the fathers in a subdivision that is covered by our parish. We started last week with a session on "What does being male mean today?" This afternoon, I had two questions thrown at them: "What does ...
Ministry to Fathers
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Church in the World, Vocation
November is just around the corner. And for us Augustinians, November is Vocation Month. During this month we celebrate the birthday of St. Augustine and All the Saints of the Order of St. Augustine (November 13). Because ...
Vocation: A Collection of Links
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Augustinians, Vocation
I saw the following Augustinian Vocation Promotions video made by the Province of Colombia and posted at YouTube. The video is some 7 minutes long and presents the Augustinian life within the context of a journey with the Truth ...
Augustinian Vocations Promotion
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Vocation
"How do I know I have a vocation?" a student asked me once. He had entered our formation house at Makati thinking that the desire for the priesthood was the only sign needed to be assured that he is on ...
Signs of a Vocation to the Priesthood or Religious Life
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Spirituality, Vocation
"How to become a priest" seems to be allowed at Yahoo as a search phrase. This is at least what a member of theIglesya Ni Manalo blogged about. And since his blog is entitled that way, Yahoo presents his ...
How To Become a Priest I
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Christian Life, Vocation
"Fathers" are meant to exercise leadership by pointing out to others something valuable that is in them so that this valuable trait can be developed, such as a special talent or aptitude or skill. Such generosity and encouragement are marks ...
Fathers Are Meant to be “Generative”
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Augustinians, Christian Life, Vocation
This site's automatic blog promoter has just reposted an article I wrote on October 7 of last year. It was on the closing ceremony of the Order of St. Augustine's Intermediate Chapter held in the parish church of ...
Ongoing Conversion and Renewal
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Vocation
In a previous article, it was stressed that the priesthood is not a career or a profession like teaching or nursing that one chooses and enters into. It is a vocation, a state of life with particular duties and ...
How To Become a Priest II
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Christian Life, Vocation
This afternoon's session with "The Dads" took an unexpected turn. For the first time since we started, they started telling stories about their past as sons and their experiences in fatherhood. The discussions were provoked by a comment one ...
Being “Father”
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Personal, Vocation
It is December 16, once more; the Misa del Gallo (aka Simbang Gabi) begins! It is a feature of the Christmas celebrations every true blooded Filipino would miss if he celebrates Christmas outside the country. I know. ...
Simbang Gabi and a Prayer Granted
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